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hohos adopt 7-pt resolution; Rio presents tax free `1374.17 cr deficit budget Tribal threaten to boycott ULB elections

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 27 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a tax-free deficit budget of Rs. 1374.17 crore for the financial year 2023-2024 at the ongoing first session of the 14th NLA Monday, while stressing on the need to mobilize more resources to meet the increasing developmental needs. Rio put forth the budget proposals estimating the gross receipts at Rs.23,145.66 crore rupees and gross expenditure at Rs. 23,085.66 crore rupees.

He informed the house that increased receipts in Share of Central Taxes and Duties and as well as from state’s own revenues has helped the state discharge a substantial amount of liabilities in the form of CSS backlog as well as civil deposits. As a result, the closing accumulated deficit was re-

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RECEIPTS State’s Own Tax and Non-Tax Revenue State’s Share in Central Taxes Central Assistance (Grants and Loans) Internal Debt (including WMA from RBI) Recovery of Loans and Advances by State Govt TOTAL B. EXPENDITURES Non developmental Expenditure (Excluding Servicing of Debt) Servicing of Debt (Including Repayment of WMA) Development Expenditure (Including CSS etc) TOTAL C. BALANCE (A-B) D. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (NET) E. CURRENT TRANSACTIONS (C+D)

duced substantially from the estimated closing amount of Rs.2,212.74 crore in budget estimates to Rs. 1334.17 in the revised estimates.

However, Rio said the current’s year transactions were estimated to result in a negative balance of Rs. 40 crore, while the year 20232024 is estimated to close with an accumulated deficit of Rs. 1374.17 crore. Also due to the forced release of CSS backlog of Rs. 728 crore, the closing deficit for the year 2022-23 has been reduced by Rs. 878 crore from Rs. 2212.74 crore to

Rs. In Crore 1950.56 5812.05 8050.63 7330.91 1.51 23145.66 Rs. In Crore 11491.76 7325.27 4268.63 23085.66 60.00 -100.00 -40.00

Rs. 1334.17 crore, he said.

Naga issue top priority: Rio’s 14-paged budget speech also mentioned that Naga political issue would continue to be at the top of government’s agenda with the government playing the role as active facilitators and to make every possible effort to contribute in taking the political dialogue in the desired direction.

Rio welcomed the positive initiatives and achievements that have been made in the recent past by the negotiating parties and the various Naga groups who

Neiphiu Rio presenting the Budget FY 2023-24. (DIPR)

are making genuine efforts towards unity and understanding and also welcomed the joint statement made on October 18, 2022 at Kolkata, and the signing of the ‘Nagas are moving ahead’ at the Meeting at Chümoukedima on January 14, 2023.

ENPO demand: Rio said the State Government has already recommended the formation of an autonomous region for eastern Nagas and reiterated that the state government will render all possible support in making this a reality. He added that the state government

has collectively urged upon the Centre to extend a special economic package to the eastern region and exuded confidence that this will be realised and implemented in the coming months.

Rio, however, noted that Nagaland was a small state and any division was painful and will further weaken the Nagas. Rather he said Nagas are for greater unity and desire the integration of the contiguous Nagainhabited areas to live under one administrative umbrella.

“We will always stand for unity of the Naga people at all costs” Rio said and appealed to strengthen the bonds of oneness and work as one united force so that the Eastern region will emerge as a shining star of Nagaland and together make greater contribution in nation building and provide opportunities to the youth to be part of India’s rise and growth. (Cont’d on p-8)

DIMAPUR, MAR 27 (NPN): The tribal hohos of Nagaland, which adoped seven-point resolution at a consultative meeting held at Commissioner’s Guest House, Kohima on March 27, 2023, have resolved that they would be compelled to “boycott” the ULB elections if the government failed to adhere to the demands.

The hohos suggested that until and unless the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 was reviewed and rewritten, ULB election be deferred.

Describing the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 as “a borrowed Act”, the hohos stated that in the context of the Naga people, any part/section of the Act that infringed Article 371(A) should therefore be “reviewed and rewritten” in complete consonance with the voice of the Naga people. They demanded that the word “omission/omit-

ted” used in the subsequent amendments of NMA 2001, demanded that in respect to “Land and Building Taxation”, “Scheduled Caste” and in sections wherever they occur, should be totally substituted with the word “deletion/deleted” They said that reservation of the office of the chairperson for women was a deprivation provision to the rightful candidate and was therefore “unacceptable.”

In this regard, the hohos demanded that office of the chairperson by reservation or by rotation should be totally revoked/annulled so the elected members could democratically elect the rightful candidate (a scheduled tribe indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland) to the office of the chairperson from among themselves, be it man or woman. Further, the hohos asked the state government to give a

“clean chit/guarantee” to the people of Nagaland that “33% Women Reservation” does not infringe Art 371 (A) before rushing to conduct the ULB election.

The tribal hohos demanded that the government clearly specify the tenures or the time duration of the application of 33% women reservation. The hohos suggested that the duration of the application of 33% women reservation should not exceed more than two tenures. The hohos have assured “fullest cooperation” to the government in the conduct of ULB elections if their demands were “timely fulfilled”.

Meanwhile, the house also resolved that respective tribal hohos and the frontal organisations would oversee respective jurisdictions and ensure that till the government fulfilled the demands, (Cont’d on p-7)

NPGN/NNC ato Sale of liquor only to foreign nationals: Rio Govt only following SC’s directive: Rio on ULB kilonser Hozheto Correspondent Correspondent society organisations or the all tribal bodies, CSOs and But this time the complaint The section states that: public on the same issue.

NOGs had attended a con- came out that it infringes State Government Govt on a revenue passes away KO H I M A , M A R 2 7 “The K O H I M A , M A R 2 7 “The government is sultative meeting convened upon Art 371A, demanding and the Director may grant

D I M A PUR, MAR 27 (NPN): NPGN/ NNC ato kilonser Late H Chophy and NNPG working committee co-convenor Z Hozheto Chophy passed away at a private hospital in Dimapur on Monday after a prolonged illness. According to family sources, the funeral service would be held at Zuheshe village, Niuland district on March 28, at 10 am. Born on November 7, 1945, Hozheto Chophy, who was ato kukau (village chief) of Zuheshe village till date, served the people in various capacities such head master of ME school Hovishe and western Sumi students union president besides leading a Naga political group.

Ban on garbage dumping along NH-29 stretch

DIMAPUR, MAR 27 (NPN): In view of the G20 Business Meet scheduled to be held in Kohima from April 4-6, 2023, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Chümoukedima has prohibited dumping of garbage/waste on the roadside along the stretch of NH-29 from Dimapur Airport to Piphema.

In an order, DC Chümoukedima, Abhinav Shivam, cautioned that failure to adhere to the directive would invite penalties under relevant provisions of the law.

(Cont’d on p-7)

This is it!

“Why beat around the bush about Municipal Act 2001, when the real motive is opposing 33% women reservation?”

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(NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio that the government has decided to permit sale and consumption of liquor only to foreign delegates attending the G20 business meeting to be held in Kohima from April 4-6.

Addressing the media after presenting the Budget, Rio explained that the relaxation arose due to a pressing need for the government to mobilize more resources to meet increasing developmental needs.

He said revenue generation was one of the areas being considered in permitting sale of liquor to foreign nationals coming to Nagaland for the G20 meeting.

Rio said the restricted sale was permitted within the ambit of the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989, for certain hotels of star category. He clarified that the government decided to allow sale of liquor to foreign nationals under Section 16 of the NLTP Act. He however reiterated that the permit was given only under the provisions laid down in the act and that there would be no relaxation on the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989.

Rio also said that the sale of liquor was permitted under the section cited above, to foreigners and their associates in order to give a boost to tourism.

permit on such conditions and for such periods as may be specified for the use and consumption of liquor by any person who is- (a) a sovereign or Head of foreign country, or (b) an Ambassador, diplomatic envoy or counsel, Honorary counsel or trade, commerce or other representatives of a foreign country, or (c) a foreign national on tour to India, and d) the consort of any person specified in Clause (a), (b) (c) or any relation of such person and dependent upon him”.

He observed that while towns in the neighboring state of Assam like Khatkhati were growing economically due to sale of liquor for consumers while adjacent places on the Nagaland side were like forests.

Rio expressed concerns over sale of adulterated and illicit liquor in Nagaland which has proved harmful for those who consume them.

While advocating practical implementation of the Act, Rio however maintained that the debate on whether or not to life the Act should continue.

Answering a query on a suggestion made by an advisor of the government to either strictly implement or lift the Act, Rio said that no matter what the one may say, government policies will be decided only by the cabinet.

hunt through oil, (NPN): Nagaland chief only following the SC or- by the State government repeal of the 74th AmendNeiphiu Rio, said der and if the tribal hohos, at the banquet hall of CM ment,” Rio said. He added and sale of lottery minister, that the State government CSOs and public do not residential complex here on saying “There is no point

Earlier in his Budget speech, Rio also stressed on the need for revenue through oil exploration along the border areas. He said the state government intends to begin exploration and extraction in the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) once the tripartite MoU with Government of India, Nagaland and Assam was signed.

Rio expressed concern over the substantial loss in revenues while Assam continues to exploit the resources from oil in the border areas to Nagaland’s disadvantage.

Oil exploration hit a road block when the union government deflated the DAN-II government’s effort to explore oil by framing its own rules under Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulation 2012. The DANII had also awarded huge oil zones mainly in Wokha district as well as Peren to the controversial MoGPL in 2012. It is not known as to under what principle will the tripartite MoU be signed between the three parties.

On state lotteries which are being run by the same organiser for several decades on extension and eventually through tender, Rio said the government will explore the possibility of introducing sale of state’s own lotteries within the state to begin with.

was only following the Supreme Court’s (SC) directive to hold the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections.

He said this while addressing the media after presenting the Budget for the financial year 2023-24 on Monday. Referring to the violent incidents of 2017 over holding of ULB polls, Rio mentioned that the State government did not want to confront tribal hohos, civil

want to hold it, then the government was not going to confront them like before,” he assured.

He however reminded everyone that Nagaland was not exempted from the 74th Amendment, which pertained to ULB elections, and explained and after the amendment was passed in 2001, Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) too decided to follow it. Rio recalled that

March 9, 2022. During the meeting, he said that all the participants had given their consent to hold the ULB polls and also subsequently came to an understanding to remove property tax but not women reservation could.

“But there was no reservation for chairperson and reservation was only for tribals and women and also no mention of percentage in the original, principal law.

for us to amend, deleting the percentage for chairperson because their demand is in toto, not against article 371A and strict demand of repealing the law and do everything afresh.”

Rio reiterated that the ULB issue cannot be discussed in the Assembly as the government was only following the directive of the Supreme Court.

(Cont’d on p-7)

Govt appoints advisors to CM, chairmen of PSUs DIMAPUR, MAR 27 (NPN): State government has appointed Abu Metha, Dr. Chumben Murry and Neiphrezo Keditsu as advisors to the chief minister with the status of a cabinet minister with immediate effect.

In another notification, cabinet secretary J Alam notified the appointment of ten persons as chairman to various PSUs/corporations-- Dr. Watizulu Jamir as chairman, DAN; Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu (NKVIB); Thongwang Konyak (NHL); Kuputo Shohe (NSMDC); Dr. M. Chuba Ao (MARCOFED); Obed Quinker (Honey Mission); Wanpong Konyak (Bio Resource Mission); Supongmeren Hoki (NEPED); Abu Metha chairman IDAN (post re-designated) and Theja Meru chairman, TaFMA (post re-designated).

NMC team inspects ongoing works at NIMSR Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 27 (NPN): A three-member team from the National Medical Commission (NMA) inspected the ongoing works at the Nagaland Institute of Medical Science and Research (NIMSR), Kohima on Monday.

NMC officials inspected the teaching hospital at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) followed by inspection of NIMSR campus. Monday’s visit was the second by NMC. The first visit was made on January 10.

Paiwang along with NMC team and others at NIMSR Kohima, Monday (NP)

Speaking to Nagaland Post, commissioner and secretary H&FW, Y. Kikheto Sema said the team was “very impressed” with the ongoing works, adding that

the team observed “massive improvement” taking place at the college campus. Kikheto said the team also expressed satisfaction at both the campuses, but

queried about the faculty members.

He informed that the first batch of faculty was recruited while the second and third phase of the recruitment would be conducted within April 2023.

Kikheto said that first batch of the faculty members will be joining their duties shortly since many of them were serving outside the state and certain procedures have to be followed.

He exuded confidence that everything will be completed and would be set by May 31.

(Cont’d on p-7)

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Gov commends SEIL’s initiatives Samagra Shiksha organizes study trip for students

DIMAPUR, MAR 27 (NPN): Nagaland governor La Ganesan on Monday said that the Student Experiences in Inter-State Living (SEIL), which was founded in 1965 with an aim to promote the feeling of brotherhood between youths from Northeast India and the rest of the nation, has been helping in promoting a sense of oneness among every student of the country.

Governor was speaking as chief guest at a programme organized by SEIL at the Dr.Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima on March 27, 2023.

As part of the Students’ National Integration Tour -2023 and in commemoration of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, 482 students from North East were sent to 21 states in February 2023.

Gover nor said the SEIL has been working “magnificently” in conducting annually study tours and cultural exchange programmes touching the lives of over 1500 students since its inception.

In addition to its continuing approach towards

DIMAPUR:Samagra Shiksha, Nagaland organized a two-day study trip to Jorhat, Assam for students of Government High Schools from March 23-24.

The trip was organized by Samagra Shiksha for Government High School Students under Rastriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) during 2022-23.

The team consisting of 33 Secondary students from Government

High Schools and 10 teachers from across the state along with two officials from State Mission office visited CSIRNorth East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat.

Director of NEIST Dr.G.Narahari Sastry along with his colleagues held an interaction session with the students on skill development and various scientific methods.

RSZ, KKO demand probe into alleged harassment Nagaland governor La Ganesan along with SEIL officials and students. (Raj Bhavan)

national integration, governor said that SEIL has been working for skill development, financial literacy and education amongst the youth of North East.

Governor commended all the students, who took part in the initiatives over the years. He maintained that they were the future leaders who will help build a bright and healthy society.

Governor also complimented SEIL for giving students the opportunity to overcome differences and instead focus to build a strong and vibrant democracy.

The chief guest gave away participation certificates to SEIL delegates and also interacted with them and asked about their experiences. Eight SEIL delegates, who shared their tour experiences, said they visited many remarkable monuments, historical places, universities, and enjoyed different food and culture.

Delivering welcome address, SEIL 2023, co-coordinator Nagaland Tharila Yim said the main focus was on the North East Region of India to connect with the rest of the states and create

a sense of unity among the states. She said 82 tribes from the entire NE region were sent to all parts of India on February 2, 2023.

Out of the total, Nagaland had sent 38 students representing 12 tribes from 10 districts to different states of India to learn the culture and traditions of different states.

The programme was chaired by Nuzise Sangtam and Kohima unit secretary Peteneilhou Mechiilho gave invocation while vote of thanks was proposed by Jesse K. Awomi.

DIMAPUR: Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) and Kathu Kami Organization (KKO) have demanded a high level probe into the alleged harassment on Er. Thanyalo Kath, SDO (power) Mon by some miscreants claiming to be from NSCN (U). The organisaions also demanded appropriate action against the perpetrators.

RSZ has appealed to the state government to ensure the safety and security of its officers. RSZ claimed that Er. Thanyalo was summoned by the miscreants and threatened of “dire con-

sequences causing mental trauma”, where the officer was even “forced to pay a hefty sum for his safe passage”.

Expressing displeasure on the incident, RSZ president Kenneth Kath and joint secretary, Kenyuhulo Semy called upon the GPRN/ NSCN to immediately clarify the motive behind the act of its cadre under Mon region and come clean on the issue failing which the community will be forced to resort to unpleasant confrontations in the days ahead. The youth organi-

the footsteps of his late father Zuheshe Chophi, and was one of the top leader of NNC, who later founded the Zuheshe Village under Niuland district.

“Both father-son duo had forfeited the comforts of family, pleasures of life and perusing of successful dreams, but decided to dedicate their entire lives for

the sake of national cause”, MIP said.

MIP said the demise of Hozheto was a great loss for the Sumis in particular and the Nagas in general, and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace and the Almighty grant comfort and solace to the bereaved family members and friends at this hour.

OFFICE OF THE

WESTERN SUMI STUDENTS’ UNION

2 DEATH ANNIVERSARY

H.Q. - Thahekhu, Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland Regd. No. H/rs - 3504

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

malities, the dead body was shifted to District Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination and identification. The deceased was wearing a blue T-shirt and brown long pant.

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Dear Apo, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal ".

You are Deeply missed " .

From Loving Family Members

The Western Sümi Students’ Union express our heartfelt condolence on the demise of Late Hozheto Chophy, Ato Kukau Zuheshe village, 3rd President Western Sümi Students’ Union (1971-74) and Hon’ble Ato Kilonser NPGN/NNC Co-convenor Working Committee NNPG, at this sad hour and difficult time. We pray that God give eternal peace to the departed soul and comfort to the bereaved family.

Your immeasurable contributions towards the Union and Sümi Community will always be remembered.

Vinili H. Zhimomi Kabo G. Zhimomi General Secretary President Western Sümi Students’ Union Western Sümi Students’ Union DP-1324/23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Remembering our Beloved Father Lt. K IHOTO CHISHI

on his 1st Death Anniversary

Born on 19.12.1974 – Died on 03.03.2023

DIED : 28-03-2022

Gone but your memories will never fade away DP-1309/23

Loving Family Members

We the bereaved family of Late Bendangwati Ao of Changki Village would like to express our love and gratitude to every individuals and family members in comforting us financially, physically and spiritually. God bless everyone, thanking you all sincerely.

Special thanks goes to : 1. Pastor Christian Fellowship, Burma Camp.

2. 7th NAP Battalion, Bhandari, Nagaland 3. Changki Village Families, Dimapur 4. Olive Hospital, 2½ Mile 5. Chairman and G.B Burma Camp United North Block (A) DP-1319/23

Loving Wife, Sons and Family

"Thank you" doesn't begin to describe the immense gratitude we have for you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your endless caring Your giving spirit Your unceasing prayers Have carried us through our darkest days.

NEWS IN BRIEF

You've been Our Family Our Friend Our Strength Our Comfort.

Born : 27.01.1981 – Died : 20.03.2023

For all you did For who you are We will forever remember your love And remain in your debt.

Ethel

KEVICHUSA

AUGUST 6, 1944 ~ MARCH 14, 2023

The LORD bless and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.

NUMBERS 6:24-26

- FAMILY OF ETHEL KEVICHUSA

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CPO convenes emergency executive meeting: Chakhroma public organization (CPO), has convened an emergency executive meeting on March 29 at 11 am at CPO hall.

In this regard, all executive members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DC Zbto convenes meeting: In view of the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) election, Deputy Commissioner & DEO Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali, has convened a meeting on March 31 at 12 pm. In this regard, Superintendent of Police Zunheboto, Sumi HoHo, SKH, STH, SKK, Zunheboto town GBs association and presidents of NDPP, BJP, NPF, INC, NCP and LJP Zunheboto district have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Lt. Wonthungo Kikon

Born on 25th August 1966 – Born on 28th March 2021

DP-1323/23

Unidentified dead body recovered

DIMAPUR: Government Railway Police Station (GRPS), Dimapur has informed that a dead body of a non-Naga aged around 3540 years was found between KM 258/2 and KM 258/3 at the railway track.

According to Dy. Commissioner of Police (Crime), & PRO, Dimapur, the severed head of the deceased was found lying inside the train track while the body was found outside the track.

PRO informed that the deceased might have been ran over by a running train. On completion of all legal for-

ransom for his release”.

In a condemnation note, KKO president, Akhu Kath and secretary, Hisinlo Himb expressed anguish and pain on the harassment meted to its member, and demanded that the NSCN/ GPRN authority to terminate the cadres involved in such inhuman act. Further, the organization appealed to the law enforcing agency to thoroughly investigate the case and apprehend the culprit and book those involved under appropriate Sections of laws.

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WSH said as the Atokukau (Head GB) of Zuheshe village, he was a role model to all the Kukamis of the western Sumi villages, and, as such, his passing away is an irreplaceable loss to the western Sumi people.

The Hoho said at this juncture, when talks between the NNPGs and the government of India was near to its logical conclusion, the demise of Hozheto was a great loss to the Naga people. The WSH extended condolences to the grieving family members and prayed that Almighty God grant strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss and departed soul rest in eternal peace.

NSCN/GPRN (Akato): MIP of NSCN/GPRN in a condolence note said that late Hozheto followed

saiton further said that they were deeply hurt by the actions of the national workers towards their member and called upon all right thinking citizens to condemn such dastardly act committed against its own brethren.

In another condemnation note, Kathu Kami Organization (KKO) vehemently condemned the incident where one of its member, Er. Thanyalo Kath, SDO Electrical division, Mon, was summoned by “NSCN (U) under false allegation and demanded

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WSH, NSCN/GPRN (Akato) mourn Hozheto’s demise

DIMAPUR: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) and NSCN/ GPRN (Akato Chophi) have mourned the demise of Hozheto Chophy, ato kilonser NPGN/NNC (NA) and co-convenor of 7 NNPGs on March 27.

WSH described late Hozheto Chophy as an “affable man with a multifaceted personality” who dedicated his life for the good of the Naga people.

WSH said late Hozehto was instrumental in bringing the NNPGs together and served as the co-convener of the 7 NNPGs till his last breath.

Late Hozheto Chophy, during his earlier days also served as the president of the Western Sumi Students Union (WSSU) and rendered his service in the capacity of the general secretary of the Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH).

The students also visited various laboratories in the campus. On the second day, the team visited Majuli Island which is the biggest River Island in the world.

The team also visited the Science Centre and Planetarium, Jorhat where the students got hands-on demonstration on some general principles of science.

We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Lt. Yanbenthung Odyuo of Phiro Village would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved who left for his heavenly abode on 20.03.2023, at Olive Hospital, Dimapur.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. All Rank and Staff of 9th NAP IR, Saijang.

2. Lotha Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur.

3. Phiro, Shaki and Sankiton Baptist Church.

4. Phiro Village Student Union.

5. JNV Chukitong Alumni.

6. Doctors and Staff of Olive Hospital, Dimapur 7. All Well-Wishers, Union/Organization, Neighbours, Friends & Relatives.

We sincerely regret and apologize for our inability to mention all the names individually but it is in our Prayer and supplication that our good Lord will reward you all for the love and support that you have shown to us during our difficult and painful time.

Loving Family Members DB-403/23

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is the stand of various CSOs and tribal organisations against ULB polls legally tenable?

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RARC observes Mission Poshan 2.0 in Dimapur

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62% 32% 6%

NEXT POLL Q: Do you expect the PDA

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 28

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Couple of thunderstorms

32 23

Aizawl

A stray morning thundershower 27 15

Guwahati Mostly sunny and very warm

31 19

Some sun; breezy in the p.m.

29 14

Imphal

Itanagar A little afternoon rain

25 15

Shillong

A t-storm around in the a.m.

23 15

Kohima

A t-storm around in the p.m.

24 13

Dimapur A t-storm around in the p.m.

29 17

A t-storm around in the a.m.

26 13

Tuensang A shower and thunderstorm

18 9

A t-storm around in the p.m.

23 16

Zunheboto Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

22 11

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023

Medical screening in progress as part of Poshan 2.0

D I M A P U R : Re g i o n a l Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC), Dimapur unit observed Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya Scheme, extension of Poshan Abhiyan, initiated by AYUSH (MoA) in association with Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), by visiting different Child Care Institutes (CCI) under department of WCD in Dimapur.

In a press release, it was informed that the team visited Prodigals Home, Deaf Biblical Ministry, Nagaland Children’s Home, where physicians from RARC Di-

mapur conducted medical screening to rule out nutritional deficiency, delivered awareness talks, distributed saplings to develop Poshan Vatika and performed yoga sessions for children and caretakers.

Based on the theme “Nutrition is directly related to growth and development” monitoring nutritional deficiencies among the children was the primary aim of the scheme as well as ruling out low blood cell count as outcome of nutritional deficiencies through medical and haemoglobin

blood testing.

Necessary medications along with nutritional supplements were provided to the needy throughout the visits.

The release also stated that principles of Ayurveda, awareness talks on healthy lifestyle practices and yoga sessions were conducted by health professionals, and Yoga Instructor, while motivation purpose and competitions were driven among students on promoting health and prevention through the Ayurveda principles.

DCCI, Traffic Career guidance programme Police discuss traffic problems organised for aspirants at Longleng DIMAPUR: A joint meeting between Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and Dimapur Traffic Police was held on March 21 and discussed on the traffic problems in Dimapur.

DCCI vice president, V Shikuto Achumi, in a press statement informed that issue pertaining to business and shop owners parking their vehicles the whole day in front of their respective shops was also discussed.

DCCI has therefore appealed to the shop owners to make alternative arrangements for convenience of shoppers and customers, as shop owners could arrange drop and pick-up vehicles instead of parking their vehicles in front of their respective shops the whole day.

DCCI expressed the hope that shop owners by following the arrangements would go a long way in easing traffic congestion.

Further, DCCI extended appreciation to traffic personnel for their untiring efforts to streamline the traffic in the congested city.

Aspirants at the career guidance programme at Longleng. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Longleng district administration, police and Phom Students’ Conference conducted a career guidance under the theme “Education with Goal to Serve,” for aspirants of UPSC/NPSC/CAPF and other departmental exams at PSC Conference Hall, Longleng on March 25.

EAC Longleng, Dr. Samuel A. Konyak in his short speech said there was always a perception in Nagas that only wealthy people get through Civil Service Exams. However, he dismissed such theory

and encouraged the aspirants to work hard and give their best so that they can achieved their goal.

Irrespective of educational background, every individual has the potential to get through the exams with concerted effort, Dr. Samuel said.

SP, Longleng, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, in her short speech said she was sure that one of them sitting as aspirants will become DC, EAC, SP, etc one day.

“Even the Britishers were unable to deal with the Nagas and now how

can we defeat ourselves”, she said.

She further reminded the aspirants that being poor should not be an excuse, everything was possible if they have strong will power and determination to work hard. PCBA literature secretary, Philip, also spoke in the programme.

On the occasion, they also briefed the strategies to be adopted for various entrance exams. Altogether, 80 students participated and PSC president, N. Dape Phom, delivered the welcome address.

RCH camp at Wui and Choklangan villages

DIMAPUR: District Health Society under Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health & Family Welfare Noklak conducted the Reproductive Child Health (RCH) camp at Wui HWC (Thonoknyu Block) and Choklangan HWC (Noklak.) on March 25 and 26.

According to DIPR report, in both the villages, a short programme was held with the villagers before the camp. Dr. Victor NC, CMO urged the villagers to be more health conscious, considering all vertical programmes and urged them

Medical team and villagers at the RCH camp at Choklangan village.

to avail the services provided free of cost at their door steps by the health providers. Under the programme, he reminded that priority will be given to the pregnant women and children.

During the camp, FGD, immunization and family plan-

ning activity was held where 12 women received the IUCD. A total of 176 patients were treated during the camp. The team was led by C Hosea, DPM along with the staff from CMO, DH Noklak and Wui and Choklangan HWC Noklak.

KVK Kohima trains youth on ‘soil conservation’ under STRY prog

DIMAPUR: KVK, Kohima, Nagaland in association with SAMETI, Medziphema and MANAGE, Hyderabad conducted an intensive week long Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) programme on “Soil Conservation” from March 20 to 27 March 2023 at KVK Conference Hall, Kohima. The programme was conducted under SubMission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

The inaugural programme was chaired by Imtinuksung SMS (Soil C o n s e r va t i o n ) S T RYcourse director and began with an invocation by Medzonkhe Seb, supporting staff and Dr.Paihem Michui, ACTO (Animal Science) delivered the keynote address.

At the week-long training programme, resource persons Imtinuk-

Participants with their certificates after the training programme.

sung, SMS (Soil Conservation), Dr. Sesenlo Kath, technical officer and Dr.Paihem Michui, ACTO (Animal Science) delivered the lecture and power point presentation on various topics on soil conservation measures like terracing, half moon terracing, contour bunding and strip cropping, tillage practices, etc. The participants were also shown videos on Soil conservation measures like mulching, Contour bunding, half-moon terracing, green manuring, cover crops and stripe cropping. Various

doubts which were raised by the participants at the training were also explained and clarified by the resource persons.

The valedictor y function was chaired by Dr.Paihem Michui, ACTO (Animal Science),followed by summarisation of the week long programme by the course director, who encouraged the participants to utilise the skill and knowledge imparted through the training and demonstration for the farming community. Altogether 15 rural youths participated in the programme.

Budget 2023-24: Laying of annual administrative reports and rules

DIMAPUR: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio laid the Annual Administrative Reports 2022-2023 of the following departments on the fourth day of the first session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly-- Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Transport, Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland Public Works department, Sericulture, Information & Public Relations and Information Technology & Communication.

AAR of Tourism; Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Horticulture department were also laid by the respective ministers.

Further, Rio also laid the Nagaland Lokayukta Annual Report, 2022 and NaK Y M C

galand Ceiling on Government Guarantee Rules, 2022.

The chief minister also presented the Supplementary Demand for Grants for the year 2022-2023. Further, he laid the Review of the Trends in Receipts and Expenditure for the First, Second and Third quarter of the year 2022-23, as required under Section 11 of the Nagaland Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2005.

Meanwhile, Rio also moved for consideration of the Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (Sixth Amendment) Bill and the Nagaland Fire & Emergency Services Bill, 2021 which were introduced in the House on 23rd March 2023. The House agreed for both the Bills to be passed.

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ing party and its government. “Government agencies were being weaponized to target opposition leaders.

Opposition members including Congress leaders were prevented from speaking in the houses of the Parliament, he added.

He lamented that democracy will not work without the voice of dissent or criticism.

Under the then Congress rule, citizens were given free hands to express their opinions, suggestions and objections against the government and its policies and programmes.

Even criticisms were always respected, he added.

He also hit out at BJP’s Congress Mukt Bharat campaign, saying that there will never be a Congress-free India. The party has a long tradition of sacrifice. Every citizen of the country was well aware of it.

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Dev works in disputed Assam Cong refuses to meet EC MPCC holds protest outside Assembly areas underway: Sangma team to discuss delimitation

IMPHAL, MAR 27: “Don’t ever dream of a Congressfree India” said former Manipur chief minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh as he hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP government at the Centre, during the protest against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification in Imphal on Monday.

The protest was held outside the Manipur Legislative Assembly complex, where the party leaders and members protested wearing black clothes while displaying a black colour banner read as “Democracy in danger”.

Leaders of the MPCC, like former chief minister O Ibobi Singh, MPCC president K Meghachandra, CWC member Gaikhangam, sitting party MLAs were among others who

MPCC wearing all black, protesting in front of Manipur legislative assembly, on Monday. took part in the protest.

Later on, the protesters took out a protest rally on the streets. However, the police prevented them from further carrying out the rally near THAU ground at Thangmeiband.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines, opposition leader and former chief minister, O Ibobi Singh came down heavily on the BJP government at the Centre for murdering democracy.

He said, “Our democracy is in grave danger under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime. He is running a dictatorial government.”

There was no freedom of expression. The voices of dissent were suppressed using various independent and autonomous organs of the democracy, he said.

Every institution of democratic governance was being subverted by the rul-

Corrsepondent SHILLONG, MARCH 27: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said that development projects are underway in the areas of difference with Assam, even as he reiterated that engaging with Assam is the best way to bring an end to the suffering of the people residing in the areas of differences.

Replying on a Calling Attention motion moved by ruling United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator, Mayralborn Syiem on the safety and security of the people residing in the border areas, and the steps taken the government to ensure nothing untoward happens, Sangma assured that the government is leaving no stones unturned to ensure the safety and security of the people residing

in areas of differences.

“There is an understanding with Assam that development works should not be stopped in such areas of differences, but in certain cases there are local issues that stall such work.

However, both the governments are continuously engaging with each other so that development work isn’t affected,” the Chief Minister told the Assembly.

Sangma informed the Assembly that there are currently 26 central and state government schemes that are being implemented in Ri-Bhoi district alone and some of these are in the areas of difference due such understanding with Assam.

Moreover, he said that the government is engaging with various Assam officials to ensure there is no complications.

GUWAHATI, MAR 27 (IANS): Assam Congress has refused to meet the Election Commission (EC) team that has been touring the state to take stock of the situation regarding the ongoing delimitation exercise of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies.

Bhupen Borah, the president of Assam Pradesh Congress, told reporters here on Monday that he had earlier informed the Chief Election Commissioner about several loopholes in the delimitation exercise in the state. However, the EC did not respond to that despite several reminders.

He said, “I met the CEC, Rajiv Kumar, on March 4 in Delhi and submitted a memorandum regarding the flaws in the ongoing delimitation exercise. He promised a written response. We sent multiple follow-up reminders after the meeting, but they have not responded as of now.”

The Congress leader has also questioned the time allotted to political parties for keeping their views on delimitation. “Eleven political parties were allowed a cumulative time of 3 hours to meet the EC team, which means each one of us had hardly more than 15-20 minutes to express our views,” Borah said.

According to the Assam Congress chief, due to these reasons, his party has decided to boycott the all-party meeting with the EC team. However, he claimed that the Congress is not against the delimitation exercise.

“We are not against the delimitation, but the EC must address our concerns. It has been decided that until we get a written response to our earlier memorandum, we will not meet the EC team,” Borah added.

Budget 2023-24: Sectoral allocations Correspondent KO H I M A , M A R 2 7 (NPN): Presenting the Budget for the financial year 2023-24, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the Annual Development Outlay for 2023-24 had been fixed at Rs 82,000 lakh, an increase of Rs 4,500 lakh or 5.49% over the current financial year.

Out of this, Rs 25,000 lakh has been earmarked for State’s matching share for Central sponsored schemes (CSS) to ensure release of funds by the Central Government.

He said steps had been initiated to gradually increase negotiated loan component from NABARD for all rural infrastructure projects since it had low interest rate of 4.50% compared to loans from other sources that were above 9%.

This would help reduce the State’s interest burden, he claimed.

A total outlay of Rs 5,426 lakh for Agri and Allied sector.

Rs 1,736.09 lakh to Agriculture Department for construction of offices and quarters, of which Rs 706.09 lakh earmarked for core activities like 65 agri farm roads, promotion of indigenous products and capacity building and exposure trips for farmers, and Rs 800 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 590 lakh to Horticulture Department for construction of horti link roads, augmentation of marketing of horticultural produce, development of flower clusters and other core activities, of which Rs 150 lakhs for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 400 lakh to Soil and Water Conservation Department for construction of departmental guest house and other core activities, of which Rs 150 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 470 lakh to Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department for various activities like strengthening pig breeding farms and setting up feed and fodder manufacturing units through private participation and pig breeding farms in districts. Of this, Rs 70 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 350 lakh to Fisheries Department for development of cluster-based fisheries and to institutionalise farmers producers organisations (FPOs), of this Rs 100 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 420 lakh to Forest Department for setting up high-tech nurseries to promote indigenous wild fruits in Nagaland, of which Rs 100 lakh was for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 250 lakh to Cooperation Department for construction of office at Mokokchung, for MAR-

COFED activities and other core activities.

Rs 600 lakh to Land Resources Department for various activities like setting up a Learning Centre for Coffee, promotion of coffee tourism and livelihood through coffee, rejuvenation of natural streams, promotion of natural tea and providing rubber sheet rollers. Of this, Rs 100 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 354.48 lakh to Water Resources Department for various core activities, of this Rs 150 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 3,400 lakh to Rural Development Department for construction of farmer markets, improvement of roads, and SIRD for construction of academic block and core activities, which includes Rs 3,000 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 2,400 lakh to Department of Under Developed Areas for core activities and iconic projects, including Rs 100 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 1,902.28 lakh for power sector – Rs 721 lakh for upgrading 33/11 kv substations and modernisation of existing sub-stations, Rs 1,181.28 lakh for various works like construction of transmission lines, construction of new electrical stores, godowns and duty rooms and purchase of power transformers.

Rs 220 lakh for new and renewable energy sector for infrastructure works at the new directorate complex and for conversion of off-grid power plants in government offices to grid connections, including Rs 30 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 913 lakh for industries and commerce sector for various activities like incentives under Startup Policy, Ease of Doing Business, upgrade of International Trade Centres and for various activities of the State public sector units (PSUs).

Rs 430 lakh to Sericulture Department for augmentation of eri and muga, silk processing unit and other core activities, including Rs 30 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 150 lakh to Department of Geology and Mining for purchase of drilling rig.

Rs 318 lakh to Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation to facilitate shifting of decorative stone plant from Chümoukedima to Ganeshnagar.

Rs 5,680 lakh for roads and bridges sector for development and improvement of roads, rehabilitation of bridges and construction of a Research Lab Centre at Dimapur, including Rs 1,200 lakh as State’s matching share for CSS.

Rs 100 lakh to Mechanical Engineering Department.

Rs 678.51 lakh for road transport sector for construction of six helipads, acquisition of new buses and preparation of DPR for a short-landing strip.

Rs 412 lakh to Motor Vehicle Department for construction of offices and installation of weigh bridges.

Rs 443.33 lakh to Science and Technology Department for popularisation of science, for the Science Centre at Dimapur, for promotion of rural technology and local innovators and for construction works in the directorate.

Rs 416 lakh to Department of Information Technology and Communication for construction of State Data Centre, website and software development.

Rs 578.66 lakh to Planning Machinery Department for construction of quarters and infrastructure.

Rs 1,055 lakh to Tourism Department for Hornbill and Mini Hornbill, various construction works and participation in various fairs and festivals in the country.

Rs 320.49 lakh to Department of Economics and Statistics for various construction works and other core activities like compilation of statistical data, National Sample Survey and registration of births and deaths.

Rs 300 lakh to Department of Food and Civil Supplies for construction of office-cum-godown at Kohima and wooden dunnage for food grain storages.

Rs 150 lakh to Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection for construction works.

Rs 270 lakh to Department of Evaluation for various construction works and evaluation studies.

Rs 3,056.11 lakh to Department of School Education for various construction works in government high schools and construction of a 60-bed girls’ hostel and approach road at Sainik School, Punglwa.

This includes Rs 1,800 lakh as State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 1,123.07 lakh to Department of Higher Education for construction works in various government colleges like academic buildings and women’s hostels, including Rs 230 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 510 lakh to State Council of Educational Research and Training for various construction works, including Rs 250 lakh for State matching share for CSS. Rs 172.37 lakh to Department of Technical Education for various construction works, including a boys’ hostel at Government Polytechnic, Tsunazho.

Rs 1,025 lakh to De-

partment of Youth Resources and Sports for capacity building for youth empowerment, tournaments and sports activities, capacity building for music and arts, TAFMA and Hornbill-related activities.

Rs 350 lakh to Department of Art and Culture for Hornbill-related and core activities.

Rs 2,100 lakh to Department of Health and Family Welfare for construction works in hospitals, construction of quarters and upgrade of health centres in the newly-created districts, including Rs 1,400 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 1,795 lakh to Department of Public Health Engineering for various water supply works and constructions, including Rs 1,500 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 3367.99 lakh to Department of Public Works (Housing) for construction of offices, quarters and flats, including construction of Naga Patient Home at Vellore.

Rs 2,505.49 lakh to G.A. Housing for construction of DC, ADC and SDO offices, circuit houses, flattype quarters and other construction works.

Rs 919.60 lakh for police housing and other constructions and Rs 292.47 lakh to Justice and Law Department for construction works like judicial quarters, customary courts and district courts.

Rs 497.77 lakh to Home Guards Department for construction works and development of Central Training Institute at Toluvi, Dimapur.

Rs 50 lakh to Jails Department for construction of jails and other works in jails and Rs 132.42 lakh to Excise Department for construction of a three-storey building for staff.

Rs 774.03 lakh to Urban Development Department for roads and infrastructure development activities.

Rs 230 lakh to Municipal Affairs Department for procurement of urban sanitisation machinery, including Rs 30 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS. Rs 310 lakh to Information and Public Relations Department for construction of office buildings and quarters, and for multimedia mobile vehicles.

Rs 330.50 lakh to Labour Department for construction of flats, labour welfare centres at Tuli, Doyang and Weziho.

Rs 319.73 lakh to Employment, Skill Development & Employment Department for construction of staff quarters, skill development programmes and ongoing construction of flat-type staff quarters at Mokokchung.

Rs 1,123.40 lakh to Department of Social Wel-

fare for construction of offices, handicapped and blind schools and child welfare and destitute homes.

Rs 300 lakh to Women Resources Department for livelihood intervention and core activities.

Rs 4,126.48 lakh for General Services Sector, including Rs 300 lakh to Printing & Stationery Department for construction of flat-type quarters, Rs 125 lakh to Administrative Training Institute for improvement and expansion of training complex, Rs 720 lakh to Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat for construction of three residential quarters and refurbishing of MLA Hostel.

Rs 968.08 lakh to Fire & Emergency Services for construction of staff quarters, garages, duty rooms, purchase of firefighting equipment and improvement of the directorate office complex, including construction of rainwater harvesting facilities at Kiphire, Phomching and

Wokha fire stations.

Rs 136.74 lakh to Treasuries & Accounts Department for construction of sub-treasury office at Chozuba and for capacity building activities.

Rs 185 lakh to Border Affairs Department for ongoing flat-type quarter construction at Meriema.

Rs 50 lakh to Parliamentary Affairs Department for parliamentary study tour.

Rs 491.54 lakh to Taxes Department for construction of ongoing flattype staff quarters and a new office building of commissioner taxes.

Rs 275 lakh to Village Guards for construction of new barracks in three districts of Eastern Nagaland, improving amenities at Central Training Institute, Dimapur and in two VG guest houses.

Rs 90.12 lakh to Election Department for construction of central warehouse storage for EVMs and VVPATs at

AFFIDAVIT I, S H R I. AKU-O NGUKHA @ AKHU-O NGUKHA, son of Dokhrielie @ Dukhrielie, resident of Mima Village, Kohima, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 188/2023 dated 27.03.2023 that my name in all my official documents is 'AKU-O NGUKHA, and Father's name is DOKHRIELIE whereas in PIMS my name is recorded as AKHU-O NGUKHA and father's name as DUKHRIELIE. AKU-O NGUKHA and AKHU-O NGUKHA are the names of one and the same person i.e. me and my father's name shall be read as DUKHRIELIE. DP-1322/23

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE

S/C NO. 30/2023

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late. Gitendar Kumar Sharma has been applied

by Smti. Rajani Devi, Wife of Lt. Gitendar Kumar Sharma, R/o H.No. 175 Arkong Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. Pension etc 6. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 22.04.2023.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 22.03.2023 MKC-113/23

Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND S/C No. 134/2023

NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for debts and securities of Late Bendangwati Ao has been applied by Smti Atienie W/o, Lt. Bendangwati Ao, R/o, H/No 237 D-North Block Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Family Pension Benefits etc.

2. SBI A/c No. 30774615068 3. LIC Policy No. 1C576231608 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 24.04.2023.

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Chümoukedima.

Rs 320 lakh to Home De par tment, Disaster Management for activities of State Disaster Management Authority, capacity building and mitigation programs.

Rs 150 lakh to Tribal Affairs Department for construction of staff quarters and Rs 315 lakh to Minority Affairs Department for construction of playgrounds, community halls, amphitheatres and playgrounds.

Other allocations Rs 12,500 lakh for State’s matching share for CSS Rs 12,500 lakh for re-

spective demands of CSS implementing departments Rs 2,500 lakh for land acquisitions Rs 1,000 lakh for CMCF Rs 100 lakh for Monitoring Cell activities Rs 150 lakh for GIS and Remote Sensing Centre Rs 130 lakh for SDG initiatives Rs 3,000 lakh for innovative programmes.

Funds also provided to Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, Bio Resource and Aromatic Plants, Bee and Honey Mission and NEPeD for their core activities.

AFFIDAVIT I, SHRI. I. NIHOTO AYEMI @ I. NIHOTO AWOMI, resident of Thahekhu Village, Dimapur, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 189/2023/ dated 27.03.2023 that my name in all my official documents is 'I. NIHOTO AYEMI, whereas in PIMS my name is recorded as I. NIHOTO AWOMI. I. NIHOTO AYEMI and I. NIHOTO AWOMI are the names of one and the same person i.e. me.

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AFFIDAVIT I, Smti Grace, D/o Late Aphuk, resident of H/No. 38 'C' Khel, 4 th Mile, Diphupar, Chumoukedima, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 219/2023 dated 25.03.23 that my name appeared as 'Grace' in my appointment order and 'Grace Sashi' in my PIMS database, GPF Account and Service Record Book.

Grace and Grace Sashi are the name of same person. Henceforth, I will use my name as "Grace' for all official and other purposes.

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AFFIDAVIT

Date : 07/11/2022

I, Shri. Temsu Jamir, S/o Lt. Masang Jamir, resident of Penli Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I am the uncle of Mr. Aowapang Jamir, from paternal side and I am disowning my Nephew absolutely and forever and sever all relations with him and whosoever deal with him in monetary transaction/Loan will be doing so at his/ her own risk and responsibility and our family and relatives shall not be liable for any act of the above mentioned named Mr. Aowapang Jamir, S/o Lt. Shilu Jamir, R/o Lengrijan, Dimapur.

3. That I am disassociating from the above mentioned name Mr. Aowapang Jamir and further disowned him from all property inheritance.

4. That the statement made in para 1 and 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed herein.

And I verify this affidavit on this 7th of November 2022.

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KOMREM STUDENTS' UNION, MANIPUR GRATITUDE The Komrem Students' Union, Manipur, conveys its deepest heartfelt gratitude to the government of Nagaland and mainly to the Honourable Chief Minister of Nagaland for their generosity to appoint Justice Shri Songkhupchung Serto, a recent retired Judge of Gauhati High Court as Chairman of Nagaland Human Right Commission for a term of 3 (three) years. He was the 1st Registrar General of Manipur High Court, who had opened several Dist. Courts and promoted to High Court Judge of Manipur High Court shortly, he was transferred to Gauhati High Court who was sitting as Judge of four benches viz. Gauhati, Itanagar, Aizawl, & Kohima.

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Rahul’s disqualification: Opposition ‘observes black day for democracy’

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 (PTI): Opposition parties stepped up their offensive against the government and observed a “black day for democracy” on Monday, three days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha.

Gandhi was disqualified from Parliament on March 24, a day after his conviction in a defamation case by a Surat court which also gave a two-year sentence to him.

Dressed in black, opposition MPs created a ruckus in both Houses of Parliament and forced their adjournment. They later staged a protest in the Parliament Complex and took out a march to the Vijay Chowk, raising slogans against the government over Gandhi’s disqualification and on the Adani issue.

The BJP condemned the ruckus created by the Opposition in Parliament and accused the Congress of resorting to “low-level politics” in its bid to justify Gandhi’s remarks against the OBC community.

Oppn MPs, wearing black over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from LS, protest over the Adani issue, New Delhi. (PTI)

Leaders of various opposition parties, barring the Shiv Sena (UBT), attended a strategy meeting at Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in the evening and discussed the way forward.

Former Congress presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were also present in the meeting.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said they did not attend the meeting in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s “unacceptable” remarks against V D Savarkar.

The Trinamool Congress attended the meeting which was followed by a dinner.

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The Trinamool Congress, which has so far stayed away from the Opposition’s protests, joined the sit-in at Vijay Chowk in the morning. To keep up its charge against the government, the Congress has decided to hold press conferences across the country on March 28 and 29.

“Senior Congress leaders will address press conferences in 35 cities on March 28 and 29 on ‘Democracy Dis’Qualified’. Among other issues, the reality of ‘Modani’ and the Modi government’s clean chit to Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi will also be highlighted,” party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said.

In Parliament, opposition members caused disruptions in both Houses forcing their adjournment soon after they reassembled for the day.

In the Lok Sabha, Congress members wearing black scarves trooped into the Well shouting slogans.

Two Congress members, T N Pratapan and Hibi Eden, who were in the Well holding placards, hurled order papers towards the Chair along with their scarves.

“Dear ED daro mat, Adani per raid karo (ED don’t be scared, raid Adani),” read one of the placards. After the Houses were adjourned, opposition MPs, including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, gathered near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the Parliament Complex and raised slogans against the government.

Holding a huge “Satyamev Jayate” banner and placards with “save democracy” written on them, the MPs proceeded towards the Vijay Chowk where they staged a sit-in.

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 (PTI): Rajya Sabha on Monday returned the Finance Bill-2023 with an amendment to Lok Sabha before being adjourned for the day amid Opposition uproar over the Adani issue.

The Upper House of Parliament returned the Finance Bill as well as the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2023-24 and appropriation bills to Lok Sabha without any discussion.

S o o n a f t e r R a j ya Sabha reassembled at 2 pm, having been adjourned in the pre-lunch session, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar began the process of returning the bills amid din.

The House first returned the Jammu and Kashmir Budget and later the appropriation bills and the Finance Bill-2023.

While moving the Finance Bill for discussion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved an amendment to correct the rates of Securities Transaction Tax in the bill that was passed by Lok Sabha last week.

Though Dhankhar in-

vited members for discussion, opposition MPs continued to disrupt the House demanding a discussion on the Adani issue and a joint parliamentary committee probe into the matter. Later the bills were approved to be returned to Lok Sabha by voice vote without discussion.

Lok Sabha too had approved these bills last week without discussion amid continuous disruption of the House.

Dhankhar lamented that members did not avail the 10 hours that had been allocated for discussion on the bills. He then adjourned Rajya Sabha for the day.

In the pre-lunch session too opposition MPs, wearing black clothes to protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha, created a ruckus over the Adani issue.

MPs of the Congress and other opposition parties began shouting slogans even before Chairman Dhankhar took his seat. Sensing the mood, he adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm.

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate his government-allotted bungalow at 12, Tughlaq Lane by April 22, days after he stood disqualified as a Lok Sabha member. parliamentarian isn’t entitled to a government accommodation, and is given a 30-day period to vacate the official bungalow, reports the Hindu.

This was Rahul Gandhi’s fourth term as Lok Sabha MP, first elected in 2004 from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi constituency. In 2019, he lost in Amethi to Union minister Smriti Irani, however managed to win from Kerala’s Wayanad According to the rule, a disqualified seat. The Congress leader was disqualified from the Lok Sabha on March 23 after he was convicted for a two-year term in a criminal defamation case. According to the Article 102 1(e) of the Constitution and Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act, 1951, when read together, a Member of

Rahul Gandhi

Parliament can be disqualified if he or she is convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for two or more years. The notice to vacate the bungalow was served by the Housing Committee of LS. The disqualification was prompted following a judgement in a criminal defamation case, where a local court in Surat convicted the Congress leader for twoyear term over a speech he made ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha election where he asked about ‘how all thieves have Modi surnames’. According to a senior official, as quoted by news agency PTI, Gandhi can seek an extended stay from the Housing Committee which may be considered by the panel.

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t appears that elections to Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) in Nagaland is proving to be mired in conflict of ideas and interpretations over clauses in the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 pertaining to the issue of tax on land and building. In response, the Municipal Affairs Department (MAD) pointed out that the particular clause was removed from the NM Act by the NM Act(3rd Amendment) Act 2016. The department clarified that the clause on tax on land and building was removed through section 120(1)(a) which stated that “All references and operative provisions relating to tax on land and buildings, wherever these occur in the Nagaland Municipal Act ,2001 shall be deemed to have been omitted.” The issue took on quite an amusing turn when some of the organisations demanded that the word “omitted” should be replaced with “deleted”. To this bizarre demand, MAD explained that as per legal opinion, “Omission, omitted and deleted” have no difference but ought to be read as having the same meaning and character in the context of amendment of the clause under question. Then the other issue that was raised pertained to rotation of the post of chairperson in some ULBs. This was not included in the NM Act 2001 nor under the NM Act(3rd Amendment)2016 but made rotational in pursuance of the spirit of women reservation. The MAD explained that this was notified as per Section 238 of the NM Act 2001 in order to bring fair play by rotating the post in ULBs in alphabetical order. After various organisations had raised taxation on land and building, it was thought that the issue was resolved after clarification issued by the Municipal Affairs Department(MAD) so as to enable the polls to ULBs. However, another element has been introduced by the Nagaland GBs Federation(NGBF) when it brought out certain legal points. According to the NGBF, the Supreme Court’s directive to conduct polls to ULBs was due to the failure of the state government in convincing the court about the political negotiations between the government of India with Naga National Political Groups(NNPFGs) and that those involved should take responsibility.

NGBF said the agreement of 1960(or 16 Point Agreement) signed between the government of India and Naga People’s Convention(NPC) addressed the formation of a legislative assembly with separation of powers from the parliament of India. According to NGBF, Naga customary law as per agreed terms of 1960 does not warrant the creation of Urban Local Bodies(ULBs). It said as per the agreement, village, area and range councils alone can be made operational but Article 243 cannot be applied to Nagaland including the 73rd Amendment. NGBF also pointed out that the NM Act 2001 under (9)(2) in dividing village into wards and the same as in 21(2) of the same Act do not fit into the same scheme of Article 371(A)(1)(a). NGBF also pointed out that the negotiations for solution to the Naga political issue was also discussed at various fora and with state legislators and upon which, it was understood that formation of bicameral house and federal hoho and structuring of administration of the federal hoho is to be decided after securing Naga political solution. In the light of this, NGBF maintained that conducting polls to ULBs at this juncture was not fully the will of Nagas. It also added that if at all everyone is serious about Naga political solution, then the political reality should be made known to the Supreme Court of India.

DailyDevotion Spiritual Vision Through Personal Character Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place… —Revelation 4:1 A higher state of mind and spiritual vision can only be achieved through the higher practice of personal character. If you live up to the highest and best that you know in the outer level of your life, God will continually say to you, “Friend, come up even higher.” There is also a continuing rule in temptation which calls you to go higher; but when you do, you only encounter other temptations and character traits. Both God and Satan use the strategy of elevation, but Satan uses it in temptation, and the effect is quite different. When the devil elevates you to a certain place, he causes you to fasten your idea of what holiness is far beyond what flesh and blood could ever bear or achieve. Your life becomes a spiritual acrobatic performance high atop a steeple. You cling to it, trying to maintain your balance and daring not to move. But when God elevates you by His grace into heavenly places, you find a vast plateau where you can move about with ease.

Compare this week in your spiritual life with the same week last year to see how God has called you to a higher level. We have all been brought to see from a higher viewpoint. Never allow God to show you a truth which you do not instantly begin to live up to, applying it to your life. Always work through it, staying in its light.

Your growth in grace is not measured by the fact that you haven’t turned back, but that you have an insight and understanding into where you are spiritually. Have you heard God say, “Come up higher,” not audibly on the outer level, but to the innermost part of your character?

“Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing…?”

(Genesis 18:17). God has to hide from us what He does, until, due to the growth of our personal character, we get to the level where He is then able to reveal it.

By Oswald Chambers

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Be great in act, as you have been in thought. ~ William Shakespeare

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023

Post-mortem

Nagaland Church’s initiative for clean Election

“ Pages of yesterday can not be revised , but pages of today and tomorrow are blank and you hold the pen: Make it an inspiring story.”

Every Naga man and woman yearns for a peaceful, united, harmonious, progressive and prosperous Nagaland, where justice and transparency shall be the bulwark of gover nance. Honesty, truthfulness, courage and endurance were the inherent qualities of the natives of Nagaland. It will not be a gigantic task for the present generation to revive these characters and make these the essence of governance of Nagaland and to make our land a shining example for others to emulate. The Nagas especially the younger generation is well advised not to curse the kind of darkness our people had to encounter. But let us rather kindle a little light because it is only through the collective effort and wisdom of all sections of the people of Nagaland alone can bring out of the darkness of despair into light of hope and joy.

With this short preface let us have an in-depth introspection and dig out the causes to enable us to find remedies.

Clean Election: Nagaland Church leaders have taken up prayerfully to have a clean election in Nagaland. Both Churches and Civil societies at all levels attempted to educate the electorates to exercise their votes honestly in electing their representatives. They should forsake materialism and adhere to truth and honesty. This simple edict which simply says: “This you should not do” had no effect on the hearts and souls of the Christian electorates . As Christian they were called upon not to yield their hearts’ inclination towards worship of mammon , outwardly they seem to have eschewed the sin but the inward hungering of mammon continued. This is exactly the real picture of recent election. Because of this unrelenting attitudes of the electorates candidates were compelled to spend beyond their means. The people had made them not as leaders but as pauper and helpless creatures.

Who are to be blamed for this nefarious and totally commercialized culture of election in Nagaland ? Many seen and unseen forces germinated over the years are responsible for the present ugly and deplorable spectacle of humdrum electoral ex-

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travaganza in Nagaland.

Party system is a cornerstone in a democracy.

India is one of the biggest democratic countries of the world and Nagaland is a state within Indian Union. As any states of the country, since 1964 there had been election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on party lines.

In the past the electorates of Nagaland exercised their rights to vote purely on party’s lines and almost all previous elections were peaceful. The underground had started involving actively during 2003 election and since then this element was used by vested interests during the elections all these years. Ideology and principle of all Political parties in Nagaland have given way to money and muscles power. Threats are common practice and manifestoes are just a paper, electorates are not at all interested in them.

All candidates who are interested in the election have got only one objective i.e to become MLA and Minister. Political parties are relevant for candidates only to get tickets. All members of respective parties have shown and proved that after distribution of tickets all those who were denied of tickets started moving helter-skelter and knocking at the door of hitherto antagonistic parties seeking tickets for contesting in the election. What then is the significance of political ideology and morality ? This is the most dangerous trend in Naga polity even including the underground.

The behaviours of c a n d i d a t e s w h o we r e denied of party tickets had demonstrated and depicted that generally Naga politicians are like weathercock. Such people are never admired in civilized countries of the world, as a politician or anything else and the world shall never respect him. This virulent malady is seriously afflicting Naga polity. Have the enlightened citizens of the state have ever considered how much moral weight we lose in society by perpetual instability. No one even attach any importance to your opinion , because your opinion has no importance in it , seeing that you yourself will contradict it in a very short time. Will it not amount to throwing away the whole force and weight of one’s character, simply because this insane habit of being always unstable ? Why

not recognize this ugly and unpalatable stigma in our body politics. If one continues to be instable, he would be like the chaff which the wind drives away -of no account to the world at all. This is one of the most cancerous maladies that is creeping into the minds of many Naga politicians.

Multiple defections were the hall mark of the recent Nagaland Assembly election of 2023. Cupboard love in politics will be very dangerous for the people and the state.

A new concept of a Party-less or Opposition less Government is another queer or outlandish experiment in the State of Nagaland. Initially, it was proclaimed that formation of a Party-less Government in Nagaland was to help hasten the Naga political settlement but there was no positive result to achieve the objective. Election was held and after declaration of results all elected MLAs irrespective of different political parties came out officially supporting the ruling government which is nothing but hangover of the Opposition-less idea .

It is a clear manifestation of their sole objective to be a part of the treasury bench only which as a matter fact is a negation of democratic norms. I thing party-less government is a new and peculiar political lexicon in a democratic government which is found only in Nagaland. Politically,this is not at all a healthy development for the future of Nagaland. Should the Naga leaders both overground and underground truthfully and sincerely work for an objective that is real , things will begin to get out of their muddles.

Chasing mirage will create more and more confusions in their minds as well as the people.

Pages of yesterday can not be revived because millions of yesterdays have merged into eternity but today and tomorrow are still in our hands and both the pages are blank.

It is entirely up to us to decide what kind of history should we write on these pages.? Proverbs 14:34.”

Righteousness exalted a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” For a better and regenerated Nagaland , Truth must be the cornerstone . Nothing so common now-a-days in Nagaland as to hear from different sections of the community such as the Church leaders, politicians and educated men

and women, advocating eloquently the cause of truth , duty and reformation but in reality noting is noticeable in human society. It is difficult to make out how many of them who really feel and faith in their hearts of what they say to be the right way ! The hour of trials over the years have proved that the zeal which leaders which have been exhibited for the cause of the people is viewed in mere vapory sentimentalism. The people are silently watching how many intellectuals and leaders of different political colours have been converted into moral pigmies under the overpowering weight of materialism and how strikingly has their boasted sense of truth melted away into nothingness.

There is a tremendous realization in the minds of the majority of the people of Nagaland that chasing a mirage shall neither redeem nor salvage the people of Nagaland. They are anxiously waiting for a new dawn wherein Naga polity can measure up with the rest of the civilized society.

While designing and fashioning then future, we should also remember that the past cannot be the ruler of the present, and also the new concept of the polity must give way to something higher and better and more in keeping with the contemporary realities. It is of utmost importance to the Nagas to harmonize, if possible, such conflicting opinions and hopes and determine, honestly and dispassionately, where all of them should unite for the common goal, and , to enable the hearts and minds of contenting groups or parties may be brought together, and made to pursue the common path which leads to the better and brighter future of Nagaland.

The leadership of the Nagas should be guided by realism and pragmatism while fashioning the future of Nagaland. Geographical location, size of the area, population, resources and man power etc should be taken into account while working out to build the state of Nagaland. It has been the common error in the past that many a time, we generally speculate about the future, we dwell more on what men wish than what facts warrant. It will never help achieve the goal nor help to soar into the height of fancy, and behold, grand and mag-

nificient, adorned with all the riches of colours available under the sun which are our imagination could conjure up. It is time perhaps to keep ourselves grounded to realities of contemporary settings.

We ought to avoid all imagining schemes and poetical sentiments, we are to be guided by the light of facts as available around us. It will be foolish to speculate about the future without the aid of the past; for it is only from induction of facts which have actually happened that we can devise with tolerable accuracy what may happen in future.

What are the stark realities of the present political quagmire in Nagaland ? There are multiple factions of the underground but all of them spring up originally from the one and the same root, but soon branched off in different and opposite directions. All of them born of the same parentage, they vary in the course of their development according to the influence they respectively received.

Some of them have to borrow from Chines political ideology-“ Power emanate from the barrel of the gun.” More than 20 years ago, may be at the appointed time,political wisdom dawn in the minds of the underground leadership to find and explore an honourable political settlement and subsequently ceasefire was declared in 1997 to embark on negotiations with the GOI for a final settlement. After years of discussions and deliberations at different times and places, it was mutually agreed between the Govt. of India and the underground groups to commit all the agreed points into writing to be the basis of formal political agreements to bring the Nga political problem to a logical conclusion. Accordingly Frame Work Agreement of 3rd August 2015 between the NSCN( IM) and the Government of India was signed in the presence of the PM Narendra Modi, HM Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and n the other side by none other than Th.Muivah, The General Secretary of the NSCN(IM) and late Isac Swu, the President of the NSCN(IM) also appended his signature on the body of the said agreement from his sick bed. Another agreement known as Agreed Position was signed on 17.11.2017 between the GOI and the NNPGs. All

these exercises were made after thorough discussions and considerations of all political implications.

Lastly, its significance is the unanimity at the time of signing the agreements.

The public of Nagaland will surely presumed that the two agreements were signed consciously and with full knowledge and understanding of its contents. Moreover, under the contemporary political realities, the agreements would serve the best interests of the people of Nagaland and the country.

Notable commitments of the GOI. 1. The Prime Minister of India had said that Naga problem would be resolved within eighteen months. Accordingly to demonstrate that spirit and commitment two agreements were signed.

2. In the last Nagaland Assembly election in 2018 the BJP had categorically and publicly announced “Election for solution”. Even though another election of 2023 has been already completed and a new Govt. has been formed, this declaration is yet to see the light of the day.

3. The sanctity of the two agreements needs to be respected by the signatories. Political agreements once officially signed , it should be implemented both in letter and spirit.

Extraneous issues should not overshadow the sanctity of the agreement.

4. Time has come that any pious fraud which is hindering the peace process requires to be shown up in its true colors and its evil effect and design exposed, that it may be publicly proscribed and execrated. It is awful to contemplate the gravity and magnitude of the deception itself , and the amount of damage done to the morality of the Naga polity.

Now that a new Government is on the saddle with fresh mandate from the people of Nagaland, the people are expecting that with the full and solid backing of this new Government both the GOI and the Naga Underground to finally resolve the Naga political problem within a time frame. A unanimous resolution of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly will be the legitimate voice of the people of Nagaland to urge the signatories of the two previous agreements.to come forward and ink the final agreement for a lasting solution.

S.C.Jamir, Former CM & Governor

G20: Water conservation for a more sustainable climate

ndia assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1st, 2022, taking over from Indonesia. The G20 leadership offers the country the opportunity to showcase the “India story” to the world countering multiple contingencies including global warming, food and energy shortage, terrorism, geopolitical conflict, and bridging the digital divide.

As the largest democracy in the world, and the fastest growing economy, India’s G20 presidency will play a crucial role in building upon the significant achievements of the previous 17 presidencies. The G20 theme of this year “One Earth, One Family, One Future” perfectly captures India’s underlying philosophy of “VasudhaivaKutumbakam” (the world is one family), which will guide India’s G20 leadership.

The first G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting concluded with a positive note with all G20 coun-

tries expressing support on the themes outlined by MoEF&CC for India’s Presidency. Discussions on restoring degraded land, promoting blue economy along the coastal sustainability, enhancing biodiversity, preventing forest fire and marine littering and strengthening Circular Economy have created the platform for a more insightful deliberation in the second Summit.

Best Practices on Water Resource Management During its G20 Presidency stint, India is looking forward to an integrated, comprehensive and consensus-driven approach to mitigate the challenges of climate change and water scarcity.

Water conservation in fact is an integral part of the Indian identity and cultural history and has become even more relevant in the present day. “Saving” water is not just about conservation, but to ensure the availability of enough clean water at any given time and place to meet our combined needs.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India has taken various initiatives for promoting water conservation through Artificial Recharge and Rain Water Harvesting. The Jal Jeevan Mission program aims to connect more than 193 million r ural households with functional household tapwater connections by 2024. Our ambitious NamamiGange mission has created a paradigm shift in river rejuvenation, pollution abatement, conservation of ecosystems and holistic approach to river basin management. It has recently been recognized as one of the top 10 World restoration flagships to revive the natural world by UN. India is also implementing the largest dam rehabilitation program in the world, to build climate resilience for critical water storage infrastructure.

Further,to ensure long term sustainability of ground water resources through a combination of demand and supply side interventions, the scheme

of Atal Bhujal Yojana is being implemented through community led, Gram Panchayat-wise Water Security Plans having convergence with ongoing / new schemes.

With these effor ts and many more schemes, India is gradually moving towards the goal of becoming a water secure nation by year 2047. In this scenario, we are eager to host the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting focusing on water conservation and managing water resources sustainably and equitably.

We look forward to the participation of multiple delegates from G20 countries, along with representatives of international organizations,deliberating on the global best practices and ideas on water resource management. I am confident that discussions on river rejuvenation, focusing on the National Mission for Clean Ganga, Climate Resilient infrastructure, Ground Water Management, Strategies

for universal access to sanitation and clean drinking water, through the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Missionwill help participating countries to learn from each other and accelerate achievement of the sustainable development goals.

History and heritage are synonymous to Gujarat. Glorious Gujarat is home to many ancient city ruins, palaces, forts and tomb standing proudly bearing testimonies to the golden era of dynasties. The stepwell of Rani ki Vav and Adalaj Vav demonstrate the ancient water management practices of India’s long-standing tradition of conserving water resources.

Gujarat with its mix of the old and the new-traditional water wisdom and modern technologies used in creating water infrastructure, will provide a valuable platform for 20 countries to bring out and learn from the best in each.

Pankaj Kumar, Secretary, Department of Water Resources

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Mamata urges Prez to protect Constitutional rights of people

SNIPPETS BSF seizes over 6 kg heroin dropped by drone

Woman loses Rs 8.30 lakh to cyber fraudsters

THANE, MAR 27 (PTI): A senior citizen in Maharashtra’s Thane district lost Rs 8.30 lakh in a case of cyber fraud, a police official said on Monday. The 70-year-old Mira Road resident had purchased six towels online and Rs 19,005 was debited from her account instead of Rs 1,169, after which she called her bank, the official said. “Soon, a man called her up claiming to be from the bank and asked her to download an app for the refund. After she downloaded the app, a sum of Rs 1lakh was debited from her account. By the time she reached the police station, she had lost Rs 8.30 lakh in further withdrawals,” he said.

Over 1.55L posts vacant in three forces, maximum in Army: Govt Ban on garbage dumping along NH-29 stretch

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 (PTI): The three armed forces are facing a deficiency of around 1.55 lakh personnel with the Army accounting for the maximum 1.36 lakh vacancies, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

In a written reply, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the shortage of armed forces personnel and mitigating measures are reviewed regularly and numerous measures have been initiated to fill the vacancies and encourage youth to join the Services.

Bhatt said there is a shortage of 8,129 officers in the Indian Army that includes includes Army

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Medical Corps and Army Dental Corps.

There are 509 vacant posts in the Military Nursing Service (MNS), and 1,27,673 posts of JCOs and other ranks are vacant as well. There are also 252 vacant posts in group A among the civilians employed by the forces, 2,549 vacancies are there in Group B, and 35,368 in Group C, the minister said.

In the Navy, there is a deficiency of 12,428 personnel. There is a shortage of 1,653 officers, 29 medical and dental officers, and 10,746 sailors, the minister said in his reply.

Among the civilian employees, there is a deficiency of 165 in Group A,

4207 in Group B, and 6,156 in Group C. In the Indian Air Force, there is a shortage of 7,031 personnel. There is also a deficiency of 721 officers, 16 medical officers, 4,734 Airmen, and 113 Airmen of Medical Assistant trade among others, he said.

“Shortage of armed forces personnel and mitigating measures are reviewed regularly by the Armed Forces and based on detailed analysis. Numerous measures have been initiated to fill the vacancies and encourage youth to join the Services,” Bhatt said. These include enhanced emphasis on improved image projection

Dated, Kohima the 27th March, 2023

and publicity in audio, visual, print, internet, social media, holding career fairs, exhibitions, motivational lectures in schools and colleges, computer-based online application filling examination, revamping of websites of Services to facilitate implementation of a robust recruitment management system among others, the minister said.

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(From p-1) DC also directed the CTC administrator, ADC Medziphema and EAC Seithekema to ensure strict compliance and get the highway stretch cleaned in coordination with ward and village authorities.

DC Kohima informs shop, construction owners: In view of the ensuing G20 Summit, the deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Shanavas C, informed all the roadside shops such as butcher shops, coffin shops, garages, workshops etc to hang presentable and transparent blinds with uniform colors to enhance the image of the township and the under-construction buildings to be disguised with green color mesh on or before March 27, 2023.

DC informed that physical verification of shops/ areas would be done and defaulters would be penalized to the extent of cancellation of trade permit.

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M U M BA I , M A R 2 7 (PTI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested three passengers and allegedly seized three trolley bags containing Rs 1.5 crore in foreign currency from them at Mumbai international airport, an official said on Monday. The accused, who were held on Sunday, were scheduled to fly to Dubai and the foreign currency seized comprises 57,900 Euros and 4,42,300 UAE Dirhams, he said. “They were intercepted at the Customs counter on a tip off. They hail from Haryana. As per our probe, one person had given each one of them a trolley bag and a ticket to Dubai.

NMC team inspects ongoing works at NIMSR

(From p-1) Sema was also hopeful of receiving the Letter of Permit (LOP) and getting the college started as anticipated from this academic session 2023.

The commissioner secretary has appealed to all sections of society to extend cooperation to make the college become a reality.

Amidst the ongoing budget session, minister health and family welfare P. Paiwang Konyak also rushed to NIMSR and interacted with NMC team.

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KOLKATA, MAR 27 (IANS): In a late-night operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered smuggled gold worth Rs 1.5 crore from Siliguri, the prime township in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district. Three persons have been arrested.

They were identified as Shree Baiju, Murarilal Soni and Sonpal Saini. The estimated market value of the seized gold biscuits is to the tune of Rs 1.5 crore, a DRI source claimed.

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‘Naga Plebiscite’ Day of 1951, Rio wished not to comment on that and said that the government functions differently.

Opposition-less govt: The chief minister said that discussions were on to finalize the opposition-less government, though the letters of support were already submitted to the governor and the Assembly. Rio also said that he would be holding a meeting with the alliance partner BJP on the issue.

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the civic reception.

Baner jee, who presented the President with a goddess Durga idol, played the tribal drum and danced with tribals during the programme.

While thanking the government and people of West Bengal for the warm welcome, the President said that sacrifice, martyrdom, culture and education had been the life ideals in the

Senden president Chubawati Longchar, Angami Public Organization (APO) president Razouvotuo Chatsu, Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) president Vezühü Keyho, Sumi Hoho (SH) president I Nikheto Jimomi, Pochury Hoho president Chonpa Jurry, Rengma Hoho president Pollem Tep, TPO K Gwanilo Himb, Nagaland Zeliang People Organisation (NZPO) president Kevipele Iheilung, CNTC president T Lanu Imchen, LH general secretary S Abenthung Ngullie, NZPO member Gaigwang, Kohima Lotha Hoho chairman C Pankathung Lotha, KT Vilie and SH general secretary Dr. Vihuto Asumi.

Govt only following SC’s directive: Rio on ULB

(From p-1) He said the government has been directed to see that the notification was fully implemented and ensure that no organisation or citizens of the state should obstruct or create problem. “If anything like that happens then it would be a breach of the SC’s order,” he said. Answering to a query on NSCN (I-M) opposing holding ULB elections on May 16 which coincides with

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RAIPUR, MAR 27 (IANS): Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) personnel was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Maoists in the state’s Bijapur district on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Assistant Platoon Commander Vijay Yadav. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed grief over the incident and condemned the cowardly act. Police said that road construction work was underway in the Maoist-affected district’s Mirtur police station area, where the personnel were deployed for security. A team of CAF troopers was out on an area domination exercise when Yadav accidentally stepped on the IED, police said.

President being felicitated by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during civic reception in Kolkata, Monday. (PTI)

and other art forms, Bengal’s remarkable pioneers have found new ways and methods in many fields,” she said.

Murmu said the people of Bengal have always prioritised the ideals of social justice, equality and selfrespect.

She said she was happy to note that a street in Kolkata, has been named ‘SidoKanhu-Dahar’ in memory of the Santhal leaders who spearheaded a rebellion to oust the British colonial authority and the corrupt zamindari system.

“Such initiatives give strength to the ideals of our freedom struggle, especially to the self-confidence and self-pride of our tribal brothers and sisters,” she said.

No representative of the opposition BJP was present at the civic reception.

(From p-1) no candidate file the nomination so that ULB election was not held.

The house warned that anyone violating the resolutions of tribal hohos would be dealt with appropriate action as per respective customary laws.

Meanwhile, the tribal hohos have asked the state government to bring to the knowledge of the concerned people and groups the report of the JIC report on January 31, 2017 Dimapur incident where two persons were killed. The signatories of the resolution included Lotha Hoho (LH) chairman Er. Mhondamo Ovung, Ao

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KO L K ATA , M A R 2 7 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to protect the country’s Constitution and its citizens’ constitutional rights and save the nation from a disaster.

At a civic reception of Murmu here, Banerjee lauded her as a “Golden lady” and said the country has a proud heritage of people from various communities, castes and creeds living in harmony for ages.

“Madam President, you are the constitutional head of this country. I would request you protect the Constitution and the constitutional rights of the poor people of this country.

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AMRITSAR, MAR 27 (PTI): Border Security Force personnel on Monday recovered over six kilograms of heroin dropped near a village here by a drone that entered from across the border, officials said. In a statement issued here, BSF spokesperson said, “On March 26, at about 21:36 hours, BSF troops deployed at Indo– Pak international border, heard buzzing sound of a suspected flying object (drone) entering from Pakistan into Indian territory in the area near village - Toor in District - Amritsar”.

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was from power trading, and the amount spent on power purchase up to January this year was Rs 448.12 crore.

By the end of the current financial year, he said the amount spent on power purchase was estimated to reach Rs 580.89 crore, while revenues might barely touch Rs 280 crore.

The last four years had witnessed a loss of Rs 1079.74 crore in the power sector, which was unsustainable, and required urgent corrective measures, he stressed.

Rio pointed out that NST department was another loss-making entity, pointing out that as against Rs 12.64 crore spent on fuel alone, the department was able to collect only Rs 6.50 crore in revenue. He noted that although the government provided bus services to interior areas for the benefit of people, such levels of losses could not be sustained over a prolonged period.

Admitting that there were areas where the State could reduce losses and improve efficiency, he stressed on the government bringing down unnecessary expenditure and practising austerity in the functioning of all departments. He appealed to the departments involved in collecting taxes, cess, royalties and fees to offer the facility of online payment to their customers, especially in places where there was good mobile connectivity, stating that this would increase transparency, reduce delays and prevent misappropriation.

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unless an appointment went through the proper process, no salary would be provided, claiming that this would help the Finance Department to be more accurate in providing salary provision to each department.

Another important initiative in the pipeline was the integration of Grade-IV GPF with e-PayBill, which was nearing completion, he added. He stated that keeping of GPF accounts of Grade IV employees till now was the complete discretion of drawing and disbursal officers (DDOs), which the State government was unable to ascertain how much had been deposited, how much was withdrawn and what was the balance. He hoped that this uncertainty would be completely removed once this was linked with PIMS and e-PayBill.

The chief minister said the State was moving towards computerising the pension, taking advantage of the registrations being made for Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS). He pointed out that this would help remove bogus and doubtful pension payments, adding that this was urgently required considering the fact that the total pension expenditure in 202122 stood at Rs 2,158.67 crore, which was a heavy burden on the State exchequer.

He also called for reducing losses in the power sector.

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for only 12.36% of total revenue receipts and this was barely sufficient to meet the salary expenditure for twoand-a-half months, mainly because the State had a small tax base. He cautioned that the State would be adversely impacted by the yearly reduction in Revenue Deficit Grant as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. Over the five-year period of the award from 2020-21 to 2025-26, he said the Revenue Deficit Grant would reduce by Rs 910 crore, adding that it appeared that the Commission had taken this stand to pressurise the State to cut down its revenue expenditure, especially on salaries.

He said the unusually huge amount of resources the State spent on payment of salaries had been viewed critically by almost all the finance commissions.

Given these circumstances, Rio said it had become incumbent upon the State to look into all potential areas for revenue generation, streamline collection systems and plug all areas of leakage. He mentioned that this would require the government employees to remain motivated and driven by a determination to contribute positively.

He said that some measures had already taken and were in place like PIMS, while e-PayBill had already put a huge check on ghost employees and illegal appointments that were rampant in the past, thereby putting an end to misuse of salary provision in the budget by departments.

Rio pointed out that

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pacity building, chief minister’s scholarship on music, arts and performing arts, capacity building and training for meat and dairy production, training centres and coaching institutes for students aspiring for civil services and common entrance exams, sponsoring courses in institutions within and outside the State for specialised studies and introduction of CM’s Journalism and Media Fellowship and study tour-cum-seminars for press and media fraternity. He said the government’s aim now was to take Nagaland towards “A State of Excellence” and work out policies, programmes and development strategies that would enable the citizens, especially the youth, to attain excellence in all sectors, and succeed at national and international levels. He appealed to the citizens to strive to excel in their chosen fields and, while doing so, push “brand Nagaland” and popularise “Naga soft power”.

Increase in revenue: Rio also stated that there was a gradual increase in revenues in areas like State GST, which had increased from Rs 788.37 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 1,092.21 crore in 2021- 22.

He revealed that revenue from coal sector too increased from Rs 53 lakh in 2019-20 to Rs 2.03 crore in 202122, while it had already touched Rs 5 crore in the current financial year, as per the latest details furnished by the department, and was expected to cross Rs 8 crore by the end of the current fiscal.

He mentioned that forest sector too witnessed a jump in revenue collection from Rs 13.72 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 19.06 crore in 2021-22.

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Along with rest of the country, he said Nagaland also migrated to this system that would bring in transparency and efficiency. He stressed on releasing the Central and State shares within 30 days from the date of receipt of funds from the Central government, failing which the State would have to pay a penalty of 7% per annum on the amount received.

This required all CSS implementing departments to ensure timely movement of files, he added.

Rio maintained that the implementation of CSS was of critical importance since these could substantially impact the State socially and economically. He said it was necessary for the implementing departments to ensure that they maximised the impact of the activities undertaken.

He also noted that there was a growing trend of departments neglecting their core activities over the years, which affected delivery of government services for public benefit in various sectors. Barring some major CSS, he said most departments were paying less attention to their core activities and focusing more on construction of offices and residential buildings.

He called for correcting this trend and take up activities that positively impacted people’s lives.

He disclosed that some of the points in the election manifestos would be incorporated in government plans and schemes like scholarship for sponsoring doctors for further specialised education, exposure trips and study tour for progressive farmers, capacity building to promote indigenous products and entrepreneurs, scholarships and awards in sports and games, ca-

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(From p-1) He also informed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has on more than one occasion, given assurance that the Central government will work out an arrangement in consultation with the ENPO and the State Government to address their aspirations for a degree of autonomy and speedier economic development.

Socio-economic sector: In the socio economic sector, Rio made brief references to some key initiatives that were launched in 2022. These included CMHIS, CM’s Micro-finance Scheme, Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB), hosting of three-day Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave from August 22 to 24, 2022 during which an opportunity was seized to showcase the potential for investment absorption in human resources, tourism and hospitality, forest and environment, agrobased industries and organic produce. He claimed that these areas would benefit both the investors and people and disclosed that funds actually received, formally committed and value of goods stood at about Rs 82 crore to date.

Financial issues: Rio said reforms were undertaken in Central sponsored schemes (CSS) by their integration with Public Finance Management System (PFMS) portal. He said all CSS implementing departments were required to manage receipts and expenditure as well as submission of utilisation certificates through the PFMS portal.

Under this new system, he mentioned that both the State and Central governments had the facility of viewing all transactions undertaken from the single nodal account linked to PFMS and now most of the CSS had gone into

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KOHIMA, MAR 27 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio said the Budget for the financial year 2023-24 was ‘balanced’ targeting the Agri & Allied, the micro farmers, entrepreneurs and people who were trying to be positive and make and honest living.

Addressing media persons after the presenting the Budget, Rio said because of various constraints, the government had to take care of the financial managements.

Rio also pointed out that for the first time the budget made specific highlights on the State Matching Share for all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under various departments unlike previous years where that was not mentioned.

Rio said the need to mention matching share on CSS was necessitated after financial year 2022-23 started on uncertainties owing to the struggle with the after effects of the pandemic and the damage it had caused to the state finances.

He disclosed that at a time when the state was recovering from the pandemic which had affected the whole world, the State was hit again as the financial tension reached its peak in July 2022.

This was when the Finance Ministry gave standing directives to all states to release all CSS in their accounts by July 20, 2022, on condition that the Centre would withdraw all the unutilised funds which were pending release even during the deadline.

At that point of time, the State Government held a total of Rs. 728 crore in CSS funds, an amount so high that forced the state to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Sinking Fund to manage these releases, he said.

He informed that a positive outcome of this incident was that the State Government was able to discharge almost all the backlog of CSS, which also helped to reduce the accumulated deficit.

The Central Government has made it mandatory for States to release all pending CSS before the next instalments were re-

leased. This new procedure now binds the states to release CSS funds along with State Matching Share within 30 days failing which a penalty in the form of fine to the tune of 7% interest per annum would be charged.

Further, delay in release of CSS funds would result in blockade of subsequent installments.

He informed that the state government paid some penalties in the current financial year as some departments had underperformed and could not meet the prescribed procedure.

Presenting the budget speech earlier, Rio informed that the state had also implemented the integration of all CSS with the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) portal where departments implementing CSS programmes were required to manage all receipts and expenditure as well as submission of Utilization Certificates through the portal.

As such, it has become necessary for the implementing departments to ensure that they maximize the impact of the activities undertaken. “For this reason, I intend to have in-depth reviews of the implementation of the CSS programs in the State on a quarterly basis. The review shall examine the physical and financial progress of the projects, and the impact they have made on the target areas or beneficiaries.

All the concerned departments may accordingly prepare themselves from the start of the next financial year,” Rio said.

He observed that there was a growing trend of departments neglecting their core activities over the years as a result of which the delivery of Government services for the public benefit in various sectors are being neglected.

Except some major CSS programs, most departments were paying less attention to their core activities and focusing more on construction of offices and residential buildings.

“This trend needs to be corrected. We have to ensure that the activities of departments positively impact the lives of the public,” CM added.

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Urges protesters ‘to ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (AP): A suicide bomber behave responsibly’

3 dead in Brazil nightclub shooting

BRASILIA, MAR 27 (IANS): Three people were killed and two others injured during a shooting at a nightclub in Sao Carlos, a city in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, local police said.

The incident took place after aman, who was thrown out of the club for being drunk, returned with a gun and opened fire on the crowd, Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying on Sunday. Two men died instantly and two others were hospitalised with injuries.

Prince Harry in court as case against newspaper begins

LONDON, MAR 27 (PTI): Britain’s Prince Harry, who now lives in the US, made a surprise appearance at the High Cour t in London on Monday as his legal action against a newspaper group for breach of his p r iva c y b e g a n . T h e 38-year-old Duke of Sussex is among a group of celebrity claimants, including singer Elton John and actor Liz Hurley, who are suing the Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) for “abhorrent criminal activity” and “gross breaches of privacy” as part of alleged phone-tapping.

ANL, the publisher of ‘Daily Mail’ newspaper, denies the allegations as “preposterous smears” and Monday’s preliminary hearing will consider their legal arguments for a judge to decide whether the case will go further to a full hearing.

Houthis expand military ops in Yemen, defying peace calls

A D E N, M A R 2 7 (IANS): Yemen’s Houthi militia has intensified their military operations targeting various areas controlled by the country’s government, further exacerbating the yearslong conflict, a government official said.

“The Houthis attacked the government’s Shabwa Defense Forces stationed in a mountainous area that links the Merkhah Al Ulya district with the adjacent Bayda province, sparking bloody armed confrontations,” the local government official told Xinhua news agency on Sunday. Despite recent international efforts to broker a peace deal, the conflict has shown no signs of abating, as the Houthis continued to focus their attacks on strategic targets, particularly in the oil-rich provinces of Shabwa and Marib during the past 48 hours.

JERUSALEM, MAR 27 (PTI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday evening that he would temporarily freeze his government’s controversial judicial overhaul plans following unprecedented demonstrations across the country and an a general strike that paralysed the country.

Netanyahu said that he ordered “the timeout” on the controversial legislation until after the Knesset recess in order “to give a real opportunity for real dialogue”.

“One thing I am not willing to accept -- there are a minority of extremists that are willing to tear our country to shreds... escorting us to civil war and calling for refusal of army service, which is a terrible crime,” the Israeli Prime Minister said.

Drawing analogy from the story of King Shlomo from about 3,000 years ago when two women reached out with the claim over a baby boy and the king said to divide the infant in two halves to ascertain the real

Israelis opposed to PM’s judicial overhaul plan set up bonfires and block a highway during a protest moments Sunday. (AP)

mother, Netanyahu said that he would not let that happen to Israel in his watch.

Netanyahu earlier on Monday urged protesters “to behave responsibly and refrain from violence” as Israelis from all over the country started descending into Jerusalem and workers from a range of sectors joined a protest movement against the government’s contentious plan.

Netanyahu’s appeal came hours after President Isaac Herzog on Monday appealed to him to immediately halt his controversial judicial overhaul, warning that the move has put the country’s security, economy and society under threat.

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public statement since widespread demonstrations erupted in reaction to his sacking of the defence minister has urged protesters, from the left and right, “to behave responsibly and refrain from violence.”

As Israelis from all over the country started descending into Jerusalem, in a tweet Netanyahu appeared to address fears of violent clashes this evening between opponents and supporters of the government’s judicial overhaul plan.

“All of us are brothers and sisters,” Netanyahu stressed in his tweet.

President Herzog’s appeal to Netanyahu came after the Prime Minister sacked Defence Minister

with courage and responsibility without further delay.

Wake up now! This is not a political moment; this is a moment for leadership and responsibility,” the president asserted.

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Israel Sunday night after Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Gallant after he said on Saturday that the judicial overhaul “poses a clear, immediate, and tangible threat to the security of the state”.

Irked by the televised speech given by Gallant, the Prime Minister’s Office in a terse statement Sunday evening said “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided, this evening (Sunday, 26 March 2023), to dismiss Defence Minister Yoav Gallant”.

The announcement led to a spontaneous and unprecedented outburst of anger against the country’s longest-serving prime minister.

An unconfirmed Channel 12 report said that 600,000-700,000 Israelis were demonstrating late on Sunday across the country, with protests reported from Kiryat Shmona in the north to Eilat in the south.

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KATHMANDU, MAR 27 (PTI): Nepal on Monday put fugitive radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who is believed to be hiding in the country, on its surveillance list after India requested it not to allow him to flee to a third country and arrest him if he attempts to escape using an Indian passport or any other fake passport. The Department of Immigration has put Singh on its surveillance list following a request from the Indian Embassy here, officials said.

“We have received a written note along with a copy of his passport from the (Indian) embassy suspecting that Amritpal Singh might have entered Nepal,” said Kamal Prasad Pandey, the Information Officer at the Department.

“The Indian Embassy has sent the note asking the Department to put Singh, a member of a separatist group, on the surveillance list,” Pandey said.

It was suspected that he had entered Nepal and was hiding somewhere around.

There was no immediate confirmation about the letter from the Indian mission here.

Earlier, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported that in a letter sent to the Department of Consular Services on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has requested the government agencies to arrest Singh if he tries to flee from Nepal.

“Singh is currently hiding in Nepal,” the paper said, citing a copy of the letter obtained by it.

“The esteemed ministry is requested to inform the Department of Immigration not to permit Amritpal Singh to travel through Nepal for any third country and arrest him if he attempts to escape from Nepal using Indian Passport or any other fake passport under intimation to this mission,” it said.

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ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (PTI): Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan filed an application in a top court here on Monday against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah for calling the former prime minister an “enemy” of his party.

Sanaullah, who is very close to former premier and London-based PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, said when the ruling party feels that its existence is under threat, it will go to any extent against its chief political rival. In an interview with a private TV channel, the senior leader of the

Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) termed the ex-prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief an “enemy” of his party and said Khan will be “treated like that”.

“Either he will be eliminated from the political arena or us. He has now taken the country’s politics to a point where only one of the two can remain -- PTI or PML-N,” Sanaullah said on Saturday.

The PTI said it has never witnessed in the past that a ruling party openly declared eliminating a popular leader of Pakistan.

Seeking the Islamabad High IHC’s intervention on this issue, Khan has requested the court to block his arrest and prevent the respondents from acting on their “plans”, according to The Express Tribune newspaper.

In addition to Sanaullah, the federal government, IG Islamabad and SSP operations were made respondents to the case, the report said.

LONDON, MAR 27 (PTI): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday launched a new Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan to crack down on illegal activities within communities by handing additional powers to the police to punish drug-related offences and criminal gang activity. Under the new Immediate Justice scheme, those found committing anti-social behaviour will be made to repair the damage they inflicted on victims and communities, with an ambition for them to start work as soon as 48 hours after their offence. Offenders, who will be made to wear high-visibility vests or jumpsuits and work under supervision, could be made to pick up litter, remove graffiti and wash police cars as punishment for their actions.

Victims of anti-social behaviour from the local community will be given a say in offenders’ punishments to ensure justice is “visible and fits the crime”.

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undermines the basic right of people to feel safe in the place they call home,” said Sunak. “The public have rightly had enough – which is why I am determined to restore people’s confidence that those responsible will be quickly and visibly punished. This action plan maps out how we will tackle this issue with the urgency it deserves and stamp out these crimes once and for all – so that wherever you live, you can feel safe in, and proud of your community,” he said.

Under the plan’s “zerotolerance approach”, Nitrous Oxide or “laughing gas” will also be banned to

send a message to intimidating gangs that hang around high streets and children’s parks and litter them with empty canisters. The drug is now reported as the third most used among 16 to 24-year-olds in England and both the police and public have repeatedly reported links between use of this drug and nuisance or antisocial behaviour.

“The British public are fed up with crime and nuisance behaviour in their neighbourhoods inflicting misery on people,” said UK Home Secretar y Suella Braverman. “There is no such thing as petty crime – not only does antisocial behaviour leave people feeling unsafe, it can also be a gateway into serious criminality.

It has always been my priority to give police the powers they need to deliver a common-sense approach to cutting crime, which puts the law-abiding majority first, and that’s what this action plan delivers,” she said.

COLOMBO, MAR 27 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to liberalise the fuel retail marketing by allowing more players from China, Australia and the US to enter the market.

The island nation’s fuel retail market was a state monopoly under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) till 2003 when the Indian Oil Corporation was allowed to operate.

Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara tweeted: “The Cabinet approval granted to award licenses to Sinopec, United Petroleum Australia and RM Parks of USA in a collaboration with Shell Plc to enter the fuel retail market in Sri Lanka.”

Wijesekara added that the energy committee and procurement committees had approved a recommendation to award the three companies the licenses to operate.

They will be allocated 150 dealer-operated fuel stations which are currently being run by the state fuel entity the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

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struck on Monday near the foreign ministry in Kabul, killing at least six people and wounding several, according to officials. It was the second time this year that there has been an attack near the ministry. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing but the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group has increased attacks since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August 2021. IS has targeted Taliban officials and patrols, as well as members of the country’s minority Shiites.

According to Khalid Zadran, a spokesman for the Kabul police chief, Taliban security forces spotted the bomber before he was able to reach a checkpoint at the Malik Asghar intersection, near the ministry.

Yoav Gallant for opposing his judicial reforms, sparking widespread street protests. The president also called on the government to put aside political considerations for the sake of the nation.

“Last night we witnessed very difficult scenes.

I appeal to the Prime Minister, members of the Government, and members of the Coalition: there are harsh and painful feelings. The entire nation is rapt with deep worry,” Herzog said.

“Our security, economy, society — all are under threat. The whole people of Israel are looking at you.

The whole Jewish People are looking at you. The whole world is looking at you,” the ceremonial president in a statement.

“For the sake of the unity of the People of Israel, for the sake of the necessary responsibility, I call on you to halt the legislative process immediately,” he emphasised.

He urged all the leaders in power to place the country’s citizens above all else.

“I appeal to the leaders of all Knesset factions, Coalition and Opposition alike, to place this country’s citizens above all else and to act

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NO.DTE/EXAM/6/2020-21: Interested candidate are hereby informed to filling up online form to undergo 3 (three) years Diploma Courses within the State run Polytechnics for the academic session 2023-24 with effect from 1st April, 2023 till 25th April, 2023 through Department website: www.dtenagaland.org.in. The application fee of Rs. 300 (Rupees Three hundred) only to be deposited to the Department A/C No. 40201620520 IFSC Code SBIN0000214. The Candidates who have appeared HSLC/HSSLC final examination of 2023 are also eligible to apply for the Diploma Entrance Examination. The Candidate have to submit hard copy after filling up the forms along with necessary documents to Directorate of Technical Education or any of the Examinations Centre on or before 5th May, 2023.

Reservation of seats 15% reservation shall be made for Backward Tribes on the basis of One Tribe One Seat as per merit in the Diploma Entrance Exam, 10% reservation shall be made for the women candidates, 5% special reservation shall be made for Differently abled candidates with valid documents and out of the remaining seats, 90% of seats will be reserved for ST Indigenous of Nagaland and 10% of seats will be reserved for general category against the following courses: (Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Fashion Design & Apparel Production) Last date for submission of online application form is 25th April, 2023.

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The Merangkong Senso Telongjem Kohima with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Imlimatsung son of Lt. Imtiakang and Lt. Olemtula of Merangkong Village for being promoted to the post of District Commandant, under Home Guard, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force, Government of Nagaland.

The Union further extends best wishes for his endeavours.

Sd/(Mr. Imnayanger) Vice President MSTK

Sd/(Mr. Temjentoshi) General Secretary MSTK

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We are deeply pleased to announce our gratefulness to God for electing Shri Moatoshi Lkr. with flying colours by the electorates from the Dimapur II Constituency. We pray that he and all his family members be blessed with good health and sound understandings for uplifting of the society under Dimapur II A/C. Further, Dimapur being a cosmopolitan city bestowed with great wisdom, we convey our deep seated thankfulness on electing him for the 2nd consecutive term. Our prayer, may our Almighty God keep each and every family members under Dimapur II A/C blessed.

Sd/(Mr. Talikümzük Aier) Secretary, Longpa Senso Mongdang

Sd/(Mr. Moakümzük Ltr.) President, Longpa Senso Mongdang

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023

This is a Clarion Call to all ages of Tsütuonuomia Khel to participate in the Restoration works of one of the oldest T. Khel irrigation channel located at Vürie rü to be held on 1st April, 2023 at 10:00 am.

All are requested to wear traditional attires and carry spade, pickaxe, dao & crowbar. PELI Union has been entrusted for wide publicity.

Meeting Point : Mr. Neivizo Phewhuo's New Building Site at Sarü below NH29, Tsütuo Model Village.

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Regd. No. 4325/22 Date 12/08/22 We, Shri.Seyievinyü Kesiezie, Shri. Katsükhrie kesiezie, Shri.Sedevizo Kesiezie and Shri. Ruokuoneilie Kesiezie S/o Late Keduosievi Kesiezie, permanent resident of L. Khel Kohima Village, District- Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under: 1. That we are bonafide and law abiding citizens of India and permanent residents of the above mentioned address.

2. That Shri. Alhou Kesiezie is our brother, who is also one of the biological son of our father, Late Keduosievi Kesiezie.

3. That owing to certain self-indulgent attitude and selfish acts of Shri. Alhou Kesiezie against the interest of our family, a number of intra-family disputes pertaining to our shared properties had also arisen between us and Shri. Alhou Kesiezie, which had eventually landed in a series of litigations.

4. That however, through the goodwill intervention of the elders and leaders of the Kesiezie clan, several attempts were made to settle our family issues with Shri. Alhou Kesiezie, yet, despite all such endeavors, he had blatantly disregarded and dishonored the guidance of the elders of the clan's decisions.

5. That despite having given all the efforts from the family, relatives and elders of the clan to settle the said issues, Shri. Alhou Kesiezie had shown no willingness to amicably resolve the differences in consideration of the interest of the family. Thus, the family had no other alternative but resolved to take the eventual step in disowning him as per the prevailing customary practices and usages of the Angami.

6. That through this declaration, we undertake to disown Shri. Alhou Kesiezie as a family member, as such, we shall severe all our relationship/ties with Shri.

Alhou Kesiezie and henceforth, he ceases to be a member of our family.

7. That we also declare that, Shri, Alhou Kesiezie shall be disowned from all the inheritance rights absolutely and forever in respect of our all the familyshared- immoveable properties.

8. That henceforth, in the event where any liability or problem arises or may have been occasioned in future by the act or omission of Shri. Alhou Kesiezie, we the family members (deponents) shall not be held responsible for such actions.

9. That, we the deponents have solemnly executed this declaration voluntarily without any influence or coercion.

Notice is hereby given that any person wishing to file claim / or objection may do so within 30 days (thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice.

DECLARANTS Seyievinyü Kesiezie, Katsükhrie Kesiezie, Sedevizo Kesiezie, Ruokuoneilie Keslezie.

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Jodhpur man who threatened Salman MCTE observes ‘World Theatre Day’ Khan sent to police custody till April 3

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he Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE), Yimyu observed “World Theatre Day” on March 27 with an aim to ‘Explore the effectiveness of DramaBased Pedagogy.’ The event was organized under the initiative and facilitation of assistant professor of MCTE Yimyu, Temjenzungba Kechu, who has M.A. in Applied Theatre, University of London and PGD from Dramatic Arts, National School of Drama, New Delhi.

The event witnessed enthralling and creative performances showcased by the 2nd semester Students-Teachers of MCTE, Yimyu using various drama-based tools and learning approaches such as clowning, ‘The Thief,’ dramatizing the folk story of ‘Mehouviu and Morusa,’

Students-Teachers of MCTE after the observation of ‘World Theatre Day’ human puppeteering of ‘The Refund,’ improvisation of ‘Environmental Pollution,’ melodramatizing ‘Macbeth,’ pantomining, ‘The Gift of the Magi,’ and

shadow playing, ‘The Three Brothers.’

The event was attended by both the 4th and 2nd semesters Student-Teachers and Teacher-Educators and

non-teaching faculty of the college.

The event focused on the process and pedagogical approach on how students learn and engage with con-

cepts and skills using the tools of drama rather than the theatrical outcome. Incorporation of drama-based pedagogy into the teachinglearning process enables students to inquire into and interpret new ideas as they extend their understandings of the world and engage in academic, affective and aesthetic learning through dialogic meaning-making.

Performances in ‘real-time’ can enable students to make their knowledge and perspectives visible and available which makes learning more relational and representational within a shared imagined context. Dramabased Pedagogy provides a powerful alternative in transforming and empowering the consciousness of the learners which in turn will transform their lives and enable them to create a socially just society.

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Rajasthani youth, who was arrested in a joint operation

by Mumbai and Jodhpur Police, was produced before a Magistrate Court which sent him to seven-day police custody, an official said here on Monday.

The accused, identified as one Dhakadram Ramlal Siyag, 21, was nabbed on Sunday for allegedly sending an email threatening to kill Bollywood mega-star Salman Khan last week.

Cracking into the probe, the Bandra Police Station registered an FIR on March 18 and with techintel traced the email originating to Rajasthan.

They shared the information with the Jodhpur Police, who tracked down Siyag and after zeroing in on his location, they went in a

combined operation to nab him on Sunday morning.

The Bandra Police team said that the arrested Siyag is a history-sheeter and wanted by the Rajasthan and Punjab Police in different cases and has some cases lodged against him in that state.

These include a case filed in the Sardarpura Police Station in Rajasthan and threatening the killed singer Siddhu Moosewala’s father in an email threat,

registered by the Mansa Police Station in Punjab.

It may be recalled that a week ago, the Bandra Police lodged the FIR against mafiosi Lawrence Bishnoi, his associates Goldie Brar and Rohit for the threat email sent to the actor’s aide, Prashant Gunjalkar.

It had referred to the mafia don Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview in which he made a chilling claim, that “his life’s aim was to kill Salman Khan”. (IANS)

Malayalam actor & former Anxiety post cardiac arrest more common in women than men: Study MP Innocent passes away W

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nnocent, one of the most popular actors of the Malayalam film industry, died here in Kerala on Sunday night. He was 75.

He was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi on March 3.

The former MP -- a two-time cancer survivor, had contracted Covid and later suffered from pneumonia that eventually led to his death. His body will be taken to the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor stadium in Ernakulam at 6.30 a.m. on Monday morning. The body will be kept there for three hours. From the stadium, his body will be taken to his native place Iringalakkuda where the funeral will be held in the evening.

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movies and produced many of them was a comedian and a character actor.

He had won from the Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency in 2014 as a CPI-M candidate, and had been quite a “significant voice” in the Parliament while representing the constituency.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his condolence message said: “Innocent, through his natural acting had entered the hearts

of people. He was also a good social worker. He has stamped his presence in all the areas of film industry and had performed as a comedian, character actor and producer.”

Vijayan also offered condolences to the bereaved family of the actor.

Innocent has written a popular Malayalam book, ‘Cancer Wardile Chiri’ or ‘Smile in Cancer Ward’.

Innocent entered the Malayalam film industry with the movie ‘Nrithasala’ directed

by Mohan, one of the most popular Malayalam directors. Innocent was also the president of Association of Malayalam Movie Actors (AMMA) -- an organisation for Malayalam actors.

He headed the AMMA for 18 years.

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omen are more likely to experience long-term anxiety after cardiac arrest than men, finds a study.

The study, presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), revealed that more than 40 per cent of women report anxiety four months after a cardiac arrest compared with 23 per cent of men.

Cardiac arrest causes one in five deaths in industrialised countries. The heart unexpectedly stops pumping blood around the body and if flow is not restored quickly, the individual passes out and dies within 10 to 20 minutes.

Less than 10 per cent of people who have a cardiac arrest survive to hos-

pital discharge.

Anxiety and depression are frequent after critical illness and are strongly associated with reduced quality of life in patients and relatives.

“Cardiac arrest occurs with little or no warning and it’s common to feel anxious and low afterwards,” said Dr. Jesper Kjaergaard of Rigshospitalet-Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark.

“After the initial shock and confusion, patients and their families have an abrupt change in their way of life, with medical investigations to determine the cause of cardiac arrest and in some cases diagnosis of a condition requiring treatment. This may add to the stress and anxiety.

“Our study indicates that women are more af-

fected psychologically and could be targeted for extra support,” Kjaergaard said.

Between 2016 and 2021, the study enrolled 245 patients who had a cardiac arrest in the community and were admitted to hospital in a coma.

Psychological symp-

toms were assessed during a four-month follow up appointment.

Depression and anxiety scores were found significantly higher in women (3.3 and 6.1, respectively), compared to men (2.6 and 4.5, respectively).

Women also had sig-

nificantly higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared with men (median score 33 vs. 26, respectively).

In both men and women, anxiety was significantly correlated to PTSD symptoms.

“The findings confirm our experience in clinical practice that the psychological effects of cardiac arrest persist for months.

Anxiety was frequent, particularly in women,” Kjaergaard said.

“Our results highlight the need for long-term follow up of cardiac arrest survivors to identify and treat mental health issues.

Patients should be encouraged to tell their healthcare professional about anxiety, depression and stress related to cardiac arrest.”

(IANS)

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Premier League with 12 Euro qualifiers: England, Portugal register wins Taekwondo teams launched; to be held in June

LONDON/VALLETTA, MAR 27 (IANS): England saw off Ukraine 2-0 to make it two wins from two, while Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0 to take back-toback wins in Euro 2024 qualifiers.

England hosted Ukraine at Wembley after having beaten reigning European champions Italy away three days previously.

Harry Kane tapped in Bukayo Saka’s cross after 37 minutes and Saka curled in a close-range volley three minutes later, reports Xinhua.

The visitors failed to make any threat with only three attempts on goal, with England sealing a comfortable win to lead Group C with a perfect start.

Italy beat Malta 2-0 thanks to goals from Mateo Retegui and Matteo Pessina.

The Azzurri are second in the group, but North Macedonia also claimed three points and have one game in hand over Italy.

In Group J, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, center, scores his sides fourth goal during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Luxembourg and Portugal, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

help Portugal sweep Luxembourg 6-0. The 38-yearold extended his record for international goals to 122 in his 198th appearance for his country.

Slovakia are two points behind Portugal as they

defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Sunday.

Iceland whitewashed Liechtenstein 7-0 to collect three points after two matches.

In Group H, Kazakhstan came from 2-0 down to beat Denmark 3-2, Slovenia

beat San Marino 2-0, and Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to Finland.

Italy beat Malta 2-0

Italy bounced back from their defeat to England in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C with a 2-0 win over

Malta, with Mateo Retegui scoring again.

The Azzurri’s campaign didn’t start on the right foot as they lost 2-1 to England in their opening match on Thursday, representing their first defeat in European qualifiers since 2006, reports Xinhua.

Head coach Roberto Mancini made radical changes in the starting lineup, opting for a new midfield partnership of Matteo Pessina, Sandro Tonali and Bryan Cristante, while Argentina-born forward Retegui led the line flanked

by Matteo Politano and Wilfried Gnonto.

The reigning European champions got the job done in the first half, as Retegui broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Tonali’s corner allowed him to score his second goal in as many games, before Pessina sealed the win in the 27th minute.

In Group C’s earlier fixture, England made it two wins from two as they beat Ukraine 2-0.

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 (PTI): As many as 12 teams will vie for honours in the Indian Taekwondo Premier League (TPL), which was launched here on Sunday.

The franchise-based league, to be held in Delhi in June this year, has found takers in Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Assam, Delhi, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Chennai and Gujarat.

Top taekwondo exponents Jun Lee and Moon Dae Sung, a world, Olympic and Asian Champion, hailed the TPL as a pathbreaker.

“There are 10 lakh registered players in the country, making it one of the more popular sports in

India,” Sung said while addressing about 400 players.

“The top players will get the opportunity to hone their skills at the highest level and, I am sure, India will soon see an Olympic medal winner.”

Taekwondo, which finds its origins in South Korea and is a form of mar-

tial art that involves kicking and punching, is practiced by over 20 million athletes in about 200 countries and is an Olympic sport.

An international panel led by Jun Lee, the TPL commissioner, Kim Chang Kwon, chief TPL coach, and Sung will pick the players following selection trials in 12 cities. The mentors and coaches for each team have been identified.

“The TPL will be played out in a team format, with each team boasting five top players. We have also restricted ourselves to the 58.1kg-67.9kg category to keep the competition fast and thrilling,” Ganesh Duvvuri, the founder director, said.

karanarayanan, assisting it as an amicus curia (friend of the court), to have a meeting with the counsels of all stakeholders and find out key objections to the draft constitution of the AIFF. The top court had also directed the termination of the mandate of a threemember committee of administrators appointed by it in May last year to manage the affairs of the AIFF. It had modified its earlier orders to facilitate the revocation of the suspension which was imposed on the AIFF by international football federation FIFA and the holding of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India.

On May 18 last year, the bench had appointed the panel headed by Justice (retired) Anil R Dave and had ousted the NCP leader Praful Patel-led management committee that had exceeded its tenure by over two-and-half years. The Dave-headed committee had former chief election commissioner S Y Qureshi and former Indian football team captain Bhaskar Ganguly as its members.

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form and had her forehand going well, executing some unbelievable cross-court shots, but Sreeja never relented from her attacking posture nor went into a shell. Though Sutirtha won the first game, she should have also taken at least two of the next three games as she held two game points in each. But Sreeja’s boldness and passive play helped her to eventually record a 9-11, 14-12, 11-7, 13-11, 6-11, 1210 win over the West Bengal player, a former national champion.

Sathiyan, on the other hand, was in his zone in the final, exemplifying it with a fast-paced game against Harmeet.

The former’s superiority on the day was visible as he stroked his way with thundering forehands. His backhand, too, cooperated with him without brooking any challenges from Harmeet. Except for the first game that became too close for his comfort, Sathiyan dominated the show and

inched his way up with the win in every game. So frustrated was Harmeet that he lost steam and the desire to push Sathiyan further, losing the fourth game tamely.

RACHÜ UNION KOHIMA CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE Rachü Union Kohima (RUK) conveys our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso (Dr. Ato), NPP Candidate, 9-Kohima Town Assembly Constituency for emerging victorious in the General Elections to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Dr. Ato is a leader who has a genuine concern for our society and ever willing to help the poor and needy.

We are confident that he will continue to serve our people with dedication and we will witness all round progress and development under his leadership.

We pray for his good health and wisdom and wish him the very best as he embark on his political journey.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 27 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list for hearing a plea on issues related to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), including objections raised to certain aspects of its draft constitution.

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala took note of submissions of senior advocate Rahul Mehra, who had filed a PIL on the issue in the Delhi High Court, that the matter needed a hearing.

“It will not be deleted (from the cause list) on the next date of hearing,” said the bench while declining the submission that the matter be kept high on the board. “The matter is urgent and has not been heard for quite some time,” Mehra submitted.

On February 9, the top court had said it must bring the curtain down on issues plaguing the AIFF, including those pertaining to approval of its draft constitution.

The bench had asked senior advocate Gopal San-

JAMMU, MAR 27 (PTI): Defending champion Sreeja Akula of RBI claimed a second successive women’s singles crown after beating Sutirtha Mukherjee of West Bengal 4-2 in the 84th UTT Inter-State Senior National Table Tennis Championships here on Monday.

G. S a t h i ya n t o o claimed his second men’s singles national title, defeating Harmeet Desai in straight games at the Gymnasium Hall of Jammu University. He won the first crown in 2021, beating old foe Sharath Kamal in the Panchkula Nationals.

Both Sreeja and Sathiyan were richer by Rs. 2.75 lakh each following their victories. Sreeja was scratchy in the final. Whenever in trouble, she found a way to extricate herself from depth to do the unexpected.

In other words, Sutirtha let her opponent off the hook as she couldn’t make the most of the best situations in the final.

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Mission Poshan 2.0 observed by rarC in Child Care institutes of diMaPur On behalf of Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya Scheme, an extension of Poshan Abhiyan which the Ministry of AYUSH (MoA) initiated, has been associated with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in convergence, Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC), Dimapur unit under CCRAS, MoA has visited different Child Care Institutes (CCI) under Dept. of WCD in Dimapur District of Nagaland. Visits to Prodigals Home-Fellowship colony, Deaf Biblical Ministry-Naharbari, Nagaland Children’s Home-Diphupar, Physicians from RARC Dimapur conducted medical screening to rule out Nutritional deficiency, delivered Awareness talks, distributed saplings to develop PoshanVatika and performed yoga sessions for the children and caretakers. Nutrition is directly related to growth and development; thus monitoring nutritional deficiencies (screening for SAM/MAM) among the children was the primary aim of the scheme as well as ruling out low blood cell count as an outcome of nutritional deficiencies through medical and haemoglobin blood testing. Necessary medications (based on Krimighna, Agnideepaka, Santarpan and Brihanajanya) along with nutritional supplements (Chyawanprasha, Drakshavaleha, C-Health forte, Granules and Ragi cookies) were provided for the needy throughout the visits. Also, principles of Ayurveda, Awareness talks on healthy lifestyle practices and Yoga sessions were conducted by health professionals, and Yoga Instructor. Motivation purpose some Competitions were driven among the students on promoting health and prevention through the Ayurveda principles, and prizes were distributed.

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IMKONGTOSHI (KHENSA) 28.03.2023 As we celebrate 100 years of your life, our hearts are filled with gratitude for this milestone.

You have moulded us with God's Word, and imparted invaluable wisdom through your life. Thank you for living such an exemplary life.

On this day, we thank God for His abundant grace and favour. And it remains our prayer that our good Lord will continue to bless and protect you.

“For by Me thy days shall be multiplied and the years of thy life shall be increased” - Proverbs 9:11 ‘CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CENTENARY’

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twin brothers strike gold and silver Mumbai Indians beat DCs to win 1st WPL title Naga at Taekwondo National Championship

MUMBAI, MAR 27 (IANS): Nat Sciver-Brunt struck a superb half-century to capitalise on a good show by their disciplined bowlers as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets to emerge champions of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) in front of an adoring fullhouse at the Brabourne stadium, here on Sunday.

Sciver-Brunt struck 60 not out off 55 deliveries, hitting seven boundaries and raising 72 runs for the third wicket with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (37) and 39 for the unbeaten fourth wicket partnership with Amelia Kerr (14 not out) to guide them to 134/3 in 19.3 overs after their bowlers Issy Wong, Hayley Matthew and Amelia Kerr shared eight wickets between them as Delhi Capitals were restricted to 131/9 in 20 overs.

Delhi Capitals, who had topped the table for a direct berth into the final, had opted to bat first on winning the toss but could manage only 131/9 in 20

Mumbai Indian’s players with the winning trophy during the presentation ceremony.(PTI)

overs, that too because of an unbeaten 52 runs partnership for the 9th wicket between Shikha Pandey (27 not out) and Radha Yadav (27), who hammered 36 runs off the last two overs of their innings.

Mumbai Indians too got off to a poor start as they lost both their openers Hayley Matthews (13) and Yastika Bhatia (4) with only

23 runs on the board.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt came together to raise 72 runs off 75 balls for the third wicket, building the innings with patience and caution, and keeping alive Mumbai Indians’ hopes.

With Mumbai Indians needing 37 runs off 23 balls, Harmanpreet went for a risky single and was

Miami Open: Alcaraz powers to the 4th round, to face Tommy Paul next

MIAMI, MAR 27 (IANS): World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain continued his ‘Sunshine Double’ quest on track, beating Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6(5) to advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open.

In a high-quality performance the Spaniard, who hit 27 winners to Lajovic’s eight, recovered from failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set against Lajovic, recomposing himself to seal his eighth consecutive straight-sets win on his fourth match point in one hour and 31 minutes on Sunday.

The 19-year-old needs to lift his fourth ATP Masters 1000 trophy in Miami to prevent Novak

Djokovic from replacing him as No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. Alcaraz will become the youngest man to win the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ with another title run in Miami. Roger Federer was the last man to win the ‘Sunshine Double’ in 2017.

The Spaniard will next play World no 19 Tommy Paul. The American has a 1-0 head-to-head lead against Alcaraz, having won in the Canada Masters 1000 6-7(4), 7-6(7), 6-3.

Paul reached the fourth round in Miami for the first time with a 6-3, 7-5 victory against Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

out by yards as Shikha Pandey sent an accurate throw to bowler Alice Capsey, as they slumped to 95/3.

Sciver-Brunt found a willing partner in Amelia Kerr as they took Mumbai past the 100-run mark.

With 21 needed off the last two overs, Sciner-Brunt struck a boundary off Jonassen to complete her halfcentury off 52 balls.

She took a single off the next ball and Amelia Kerr blasted two boundaries off successive deliveries and took a single from the last delivery as Mumbai went into the final over needing five runs from six deliveries.

Alice Capsey conceded one run off the first delivery and then Sciver-Brunt struck a brace off the next ball and paddled the third delivery for a boundary to seal victory for Mumbai Indians.

Sciver-Brunt was declared Player of the Match for her brilliant innings. She was also adjudged Player of the Match for her unbeaten 72 in the Eliminator against UP Warriorz.

Brief scores: Delhi Capitals 131/9 in 20 overs (Meg Lanning 35, Shikha Pandey 27 not out, Radha Yadav 27 not out; Hayley Matthews 3-5, Issy Wong 3-42, Amelia Kerr 2-19) lost to Mumbai Indians 134/3 in 19.3 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 60 not out, Harmanpreet 37, Amelia Kerr 14 not out; Radha Yadav 1-24) by 7 wickets.

DIMAPUR, MAR 27 (NPN): Eight-years-old Nagaland’s twin brother Shiusuthong and Shiuthong secured one gold and one silver in the National Championship for sub-junior of Pee Wee category held from March 25 to 27 at JN Indoor Stadium at Cuttack, Odisha.

Shiusuthong secured gold medal for Nagaland in the 36th National Taekwondo Sub-Junior Championship 2023.

With 25 states participating in his weight category of U-23kg, the younger twin Shiusuthong managed to outclass all his opponents to win gold for Nagaland team.

While his twin brother Shiuthong could only manage a silver losing in the final of the under-25 kg. With 27 states participating in the category, he lost in the finals failing to beat his younger brother record of securing a gold medal in the national championship.

The twins are 8 years old hailing from Anatongu

Coach Santsuthung Ngullie and manager Keneingulie along with medallists Shiusuthong and Shiuthong in Cuttack.

village under Kiphire district and are currently training at Sports Academy, IGS Kohima.

Earlier last year in July, the duo did struck gold for under 22 kg & 24 kg in Pee Wee category (U-8) at the Open India Kukkiwon championship held in Assam from July 1 to 3, 2022.

With this, Nagaland team ended up the campaign winning two medals with a silver and gold medal in the championship.

The team was led by

Coach Santsuthung Ngullie and Manager Keneingulie.

A total of 8 players representing Nagaland Taekwondo Team took part in the national championship held from.

The sub-junior boys team includes: Alimthong - under 18 kg, David M. under 21 kg, Shiusuthong - under 23 kg, Shiuthong under 25 kg, Sudeh - under 27 kg, Hantsukhum - under 29 kg, P. Athongti - under 35 kg, Pauziechangbe Herie - under 38 kg.

Iran thrash Japan in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup final BA N G KO K , M A R 2 7 (IANS): Iran thrashed threetime former champions Japan 6-0 in the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup final in Thailand’s Pattaya.

Iran scored a spectacular opener when Movahed Mohammadpour collected a long pass from keeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili before firing home in the fourth minute, reports Xinhua.

Japan suffered another setback in the eighth minute as Mirjajili scored again, this time from Ali Mirshekari’s assist.

Iran players celebrate with their medals and trophy.

Japan had no answer to Iran when they conceded again hed diverted Mirjajili’s throw sigar, who slammed the ball Japan goalkeeper Shinya Shibin the 20th minute after Mova- to an unmarked Moslem Me- home. In the 29th minute, amoto was dispossessed in his

own area by Mohammadali Mokhtari, who tapped home the fourth into an empty goal.

Iran extended their lead in the 35th minute thanks to an own goal by Kosuke Matsuda, before Mirshekari netted the final goal with seconds remaining. Iran had finished unbeaten to top Group B before hammering Bahrain 11-0 in the quarterfinals and beating Oman 6-3 in the semifinals.

In the third-place playoff, Oman defeated the United Arab Emirates, joining Iran and Japan to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai this November.

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