2 June 2023

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Commercial LPG price cut by Rs 83.5

NEW DELHI, JUN 1

(PTI): Price of commercial LPG, which is used by business establishments like hotels and restaurants, on Thursday was cut by Rs 83.5 per 19-kg cylinder -- the third straight monthly reduction, while rates of jet fuel (ATF) were slashed by 7 per cent on softening international oil prices.

A 19-kg commercial LPG now costs Rs 1,773 in the national capital, down from Rs Rs 1,856.5, according to price notification from state-owned fuel retailers.

This is the third straight monthly reduction in commercial LPG prices.

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Judicial panel to probe Manipur violence: Shah

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IMPHAL, JUN 1: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced the formation of a judicial commission head by a retired high court judge to probe the ethnic violence in Manipur, a CBI investigation into six cases related to it, a peace committee, an interagency unified command for non-partisan coordination among security agencies.

Addressing the media at the Darbar Hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat here before concluding his fourday visit to the State, Shah

assured that the investigations would be carried out without fear or favour and that the guilty would be punished. Shah, who arrived here on May 29, left in afternoon

after holding a series of meetings with civil society organisations (CSOs) to bring back peace and normalcy in the strife-torn State.

He said that Manipur

WSYF urges Kukis, Meiteis to shun violence

DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN):

Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) has appealed to the Kuki and Meitei communities of Manipur to shun violence and refrain from indulging in any form of provocative acts, to restore peace and normalcy in the State. As any form of problem and issue could be resolved through peaceful dialogue, WSYF in a statement appealed to both the communities to sit together and hammer out a solution for the benefit of both the communities in particular

and Manipur in general.

WSYF further urged the Central and State governments to sincerely place mechanisms to sort out the differences between the two communities so that the people of Manipur could live in peace and tranquillity.

It also urged the Kukis and Meiteis living in Sumi areas of Dimapur, Niuland and Chümoukedima to remain calm and refrain from intra-community skirmishes. It warned that any such act by individual/group or community would not be

tolerated and dealt scrupulously, which could lead to expulsion from the areas.

Vandalismcondemned

WSYF also strongly condemned the vandalisation of Naga Students’ Federation’s office at Kohima and said that such uncivilised act had no place in the society. It appealed to the government to take necessary action against the culprits, while urging authorities to settle the issue pertaining to NSF office at Naga Club building at the earliest.

had witnessed development in various sectors in the last six years under the BJP government, with prevalence of peace and prosperity.

However, he admitted that due to a court’s “hurried judgment”, there had been some misunderstandings among people of different communities.

Asserting that the Centre was committed to ending the prevailing unrest, Shah said a peace committee under the chairmanship of governor would also be constituted to restore peace and normalcy in the State. It would comprise of

industrialists, intellectuals, sportspersons and leaders of CSOs, among others, he added.

To expedite the restoration of peace and normalcy in the State, he informed the media that an officer of joint secretary level would be posted and accompanied by another five officers of director level from different ministries.

Disclosing that several cases had been registered in connection with the recent violent incidents, he said six cases would be probed by a special CBI team.

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1 gets 3 years RI for rape

DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN): Special judge POCSO

Kohima has sentenced a man to undergo three years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in 2021. The accused was arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault on a minor female on June 3, 2021 at Naga Hospital Colony Kohima while the victim minor girl was at home with her grandfather. While pronouncing the judgment in the open court, special judge POCSO, Duvelu Vero, stated that the prosecution proved all the charges U/S 354-A/IPC R/W Sec. 8 POCSO against the accused identified as one Dilwar Hussain beyond all reasonable doubt.

In a press note, special PP in-charge of the case T Marlemba informed that the complaint was lodged with the women Police station Kohima against the accused by secretary of Naga Hospital colony council. Based on the complaint, the case was investigated by ASI M. Sachumlo Kikon.

NSF directs units to hoist black flags

DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has directed all its federating units and subordinate bodies to hoist black flags at their respective offices in protest against the failure of the authorities to arrest those involved in vandalising NSF office even after lapse of five days.

In a directive, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep and general secretary Siipuni Ng Philo stated that despite the perpetrators publicly claiming responsibility for the crime the authorities concerned have failed to act.

In this regard, the federation has directed the units and subordinate bodies to also to put up the banners explaining the reason as to why the flag was hoisted. “This exercise shall continue until befitting actions are initiated by the authorities against the culprits involved in the criminal act,” NSF stated. Further, the federation has asked all its units that compliance report along with pictorial and video recordings should reach the office of the NSF before 5 p.m. of June 2, 2023.

H&FW responds to STPF ultimatum

DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN):

State health and family welfare (H&FW) department has responded to the one-month ultimatum served by the Shamator Town Public Forum (STPF) on the department to deploy adequate manpower and essential surgical instruments/equipment at Community Health Center (CHC) Shamator as per Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) norms for Community Health Centre.

In a statement issued on Friday, principal director H&FW, Dr. Vibeituonuo M. Sachu, stated that as per the

IPHS norms the state was already facing huge shortage of doctors, nurses and technicians.

The principal director said that creation and upgradation of health centres over the years had created a huge shortage of manpower, infrastructure and equipment in the state.

Stating that the Health department was in the process of rationalization of health units across the state, the principal director has, therefore, requested all responsible to cooperate with the department in order to address the issues for the benefits of all its citizens.

“Both you and I will soon have to look for alternative to selling and smoking.”

More reports on ‘World No Tobacco Day’

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland observed “World No Tobacco Day” under 2023 theme, “We need Food, not Tobacco”. Various programmes and activities were organised across the day to

NAGA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY KOHIMA

NHAK: District Tobacco Control Cell Kohima observed “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31 at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK).

According to a DIPR report, addressing the function, managing director NHAK Dr. Sendimeren Aonok said that a new initiative was taken by the State Tobacco Control Cell, National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) to take anti-tobacco campaigns from “tobacco-free Schools to tobacco-free homes” under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

LFI: In commemoration of “World No Tobacco Day 2023”, an awareness and sensitization programme for students and teachers was conducted by Indian Dental Association, Nagaland State Branch in collaboration with the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), Health & Family Welfare Department on May 31 at Livingstone Foundation International (LFI) Dimapur.

A press release by LFI Dimapur stated that guest speaker of the event, Dr. Thungbeni Ngullie, dental surgeon from Crown Den-

He encouraged the institution and also the students to adopt tobacco free guidelines of the NTCP to be declared tobacco-free.

District Nodal Officer NTCP, Dr. I Simon Sumi briefed the gathering on the objectives of the “tobacco-free home”

campaign. He said that when the students are motivated and given in charge of creating anti-tobacco awareness

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tal Care and Lab, Dimapur deliberated on some of the fundamental aspects of tobacco and its health hazards, and the different types of tobacco – smokeless and smoke.

During her discourse, she busted several myths associated with the use of smokeless and smoke tobacco and also the use of weed among people especially the youngsters.

Dr. Thungbeni also highlighted the adverse effects of smoking and chewing tobacco especially on women folk, which are leading causes of cervical cancer and fertility

issues besides affecting the oral health leading to bad breath, discoloration or pigmentation of teeth, painful ulcers and even pre-

cancer lesions.

She called upon the students to be aware of the adverse effects of tobacco and to keep oneself away

ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

Tobacco Day” on May 31 at the university’s auditorium.

A press release by SJU stated that the programme was an effort to bring awareness about adverse impact of tobacco usage and its dangerous consequences.

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create awareness on harmful effects of tobacco products.

in their homes, there was huge potential to take this campaign to thousands of homes.

To be eligible for a “tobacco-free home badge”, he said a simple checklist was given to the intending students which needs to be first complied with.

He also said that the most important thing one needs to do for tobacco control was awareness and that it should start with schools and homes.

Earlier, junior dental specialist, Dr. Pfukrolo Koza spoke on the theme “We need food, Not tobacco”.

State to observe ‘World Environment Day’: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HOFF, Nagaland has informed that in view of the “World Environment Day” celebration on June 5, all the departments/organizations of the government of Nagaland will organize major outreach and advocacy activities for mass mobilization on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) so as to sensitize people about the impact of behavioural change on the environment. Activities to be undertaken can be accessed at http:// missionlife-moefcc.nic.in/

In view of the importance of the event, the activities once undertaken need to be uploaded on the portal: merilife.org along with geo-tagged photos and videos. For the State of Nagaland, the portal can be accessed with the following login ID & Password wherein the lowing listed departments have been already included. User name: merilife_nagaland; Password: Life@123 AHODs and HODs meeting postponed: A meeting of Administrative Heads of Department and Heads of Department scheduled to be held on June 2, 2 pm at the Secretariat Conference Hall has been postponed till further notice.

CoP NLA meeting: An introductory meeting of the Committee of Privileges (CoP) Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) has been convened by Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA, and chairman CoP NLA on June 5, 2 p.m. at Committee Room of the Assembly Secretariat. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

led by Joshua Sumi and Tarie Zeliang as president and general secretary respectively along with three other office bearers, five advisors, 13 district in-charge cum- executives treasurer and seven special committees for Ex – PAN grievances cell led by Neiba Ndang as convenor.

Jakhama Village to observe WED: Jakhama Village would be celebrating World Environment Day 2023-cum-declaration of Sustainable Village on June 5 by organising various activities including free distribution of tree plantation organised by Jakhama Youth Organisation.

DC Shamator bade farewell: A farewell programme for the outgoing Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shamator, Thsuvisie Phoji was held on June 1 at DBs Court (DC Office Complex) Shamator. In his speech, the DC asked the citizens to maintain the “brotherhood district” spirit for peaceful co-existence among two brothers of Yimkhiung and Tikhir tribes and for the upliftment of new district.

Distribution of tree saplings in Kma: To curb air pollution and improve air quality in the environment, the Kohima Forest Division and the Nagaland Pollution Control Board, through the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) would be dispatching indigenous cherry tree saplings to be planted in some of the government office premises.

the programme.

SJU: St Joseph University Red Ribbon Club in collaboration with Indian Dental Association, Nagaland Branch successfully observed “World No

Netaji helipad at Ruzazho village inaugurated

DIMAPUR: SM, IGAR (North), Assam Rifles, Maj Gen Vikas Lakhera, along with Er. Dr. Vekho Swuro in presence of Additional DIG 5 Sector Assam Rifles, Col Manjeet Singh Kooner inaugurated the Helipad and christened as Netaji Ruzazho Helipad on June 1 at Ruzazho village under Phek district.

According to PRO defence, Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles constructed a helipad at Ruzazho, a historically important village in Phek district which has an indelible linkage with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the course of freedom struggle during World War II.

It was constructed by team of Kohima Battalion with the assistance of Engineer Regiment with an aim to provide better connectivity to boost tourism sector and emergency services in the area.

The work was flagged off on December 20, 2022 and completed in record time of less than six months.

The helipad was dedicated to all the parents in Ruzazho village as well as to the entire state of Nagaland as the day marked the ‘Global Day of Parents’.

The event was attended by VCC, VDB secretary, village council secretary, GBs and Assam Rifles team.

The villagers expressed their gratitude for the gesture of the “Friends of the Hill People”. A total of 400 people from Sekruzu area witnessed the event.

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A six-member team from Indian Dental Association, Nagaland Branch led by Dr Kaketo, a dental surgeon and proprietor of

from such bad habits as it has a huge impact on not only the user but also on his/her family, spouse, relatives and friends.

Beyond Smile Clinic visited the university. Main speaker of the day, Dr Karisma, a pedodontics from Beyond Smile Clinic Dimapur, stressed on the adverse effect tobacco consumers are bound to face as the person ages. She shared some very useful tips on how to quit tobacco usage and explained the advantages thereof besides advantages of maintaining a healthy dental life.

DEO Kohima informs schools: District Education Officer cum District Project Coordinator, District Mission Authority (DMA) Samagra Shiksha Kohima has informed all Government and Central schools within the districts of Kohima and Tseminyu to conduct activities under Janbhagidari events/peoples’ participation from June 1-15 at respective schools stressing on the G20 theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future”. RCD to organise ‘Project Saksham’: Rotary Club of Dimapur along with Rotary Club of Calcutta Presidency would be organising a “free LN4 prosthetic hand fitting camp” (Project Saksham) for persons with upper limb disability on June 3, 7:30 a.m. onwards at Rotary Centre, Midland, Dimapur. RCD said more than 50 persons have registered for the free prosthetic hand camp. A special programme for the camp would be held on June 3, 11 a.m. at Rotary Centre, Midland, Dimapur with advisor, Law & Justice and Land Development, T.N. Mannen and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

Ex-PAN new team: Ex-Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) has nominated new team for 2023-26

Upper Agri colony Kohima sets up RRR centre

KOHIMA, JUN 1 (NPN): In commemoration of the “Meri Life, Mera Swachh Shehar” project which was launched under the Swachh Bharat MissionUrban 2.0 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Upper Agri Colony Kohima set up a Reduce Reuse Recycle (RRR) centre at their panchayat hall.

Upper Agri Panchayat chairman, Mhasisalie Solo mentioned that people have started distributing their reusable items such as clothes, electronics, books, utensils and other unused, used products in the centres. He added that people have not only donated but have also come to pick reusable items.

He informed that this program was conducted by Kohima Municipal

Council on May 19, where they requested each ward to start the movement of RRR from May 26 to June 5. The chairman added that they have segregated all items such as electronics, clothes, utensils, shoes and kids toys to make it easier for public to both donate and pick the items they needed.

He also informed that the centre is kept open 24/7

everyday where people can donate their reusable/nonreusable items.

Solo also said that this way, they will reduce lots of waste at the same time helping one another by exchanging their reusable products. He said there was nothing to be ashamed in

donating old or recycled items in the centre nor be ashamed to pick anything that one needed from the centre. He said the remaining products which are not picked by public will be sent to KMC office Kohima.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"So is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it" Isaya 55:11

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Thepfusielie Chale, would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, friends, neighbours, and well wishers who supported us spiritually, physically, financially, materially during his brief illness and sad demise on 03 May, 2023. We convey our special thanks to:

1. UCRC New Market Road Kohima Miapuonuoko Krotho/ Miazuonuoko Krotho, Sr. CYE and Jr. CYE Krotho.

2. Daklane Kohima Panchayat/Women/Youth.

3. CRC Punglwa A&B.

4. Kevipodi Sophie, MLA, 14th Southern Angami AC

5. Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Minister of Women and Horticulture Dept.

6. Soul Harvest Church, Daklane Kohima Men's Dept/Youth/ Habbakuk Cell

7. Japfii Christian College Staff/Students

8. Pentecostal Mother's

9. Directorate of Art & Culture Dept staff

10. CHC, Chiephobozou Staff

11. Angami Regional Council (NNC)

12. Immanuel Baptist Church Kohima

13. Nagaland Christian Revival Church Prison

DC Peren informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peren, Vineet Kumar has informed to all concerned that the Women Entrepreneurs Network Nagaland (WENN) will be conducting financial literacy training programme on June 3 at 10 am at customary court ADC office, Jalukie. In this regard, all the interested women entrepreneurs have been requested to attend the training programme and avail the opportunity of financial literacy.

ANHTU general meeting: The All-Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) has convened its general meeting on June 8, 11 am at LCS Building near Ao Baptist Church, Kohima. All the Hindi teachers have been requested to attend the meeting.

RTO Mokokchung office shifted: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Motor Vehicle Department, Mokokchung has informed the general public that the office of the Regional Transport Office Mokokchung has been shifted to the newly constructed department office building at Kumlong Ward from June 1, 2023. All correspondence and official business may be made at the new address.

Lotha Colony Council social work: Lotha Colony Council (LCC) Dimapur has informed all the residents of Lotha colony that a mass social work will be conducted on June 3 from 6 am onwards. It has requested all the residents to clear drainages and clean outside respective areas.

DEO Peren bids farewell

DIMAPUR: Office of the District Education Officer (DEO) Peren organised a farewell programme for retiring officer, K Ruby Humtsoe on May 31.

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A natural phenomenon that everyone must go, as we are only a traveler here in this world. Birth or death is not that matters, but the good work one does in life. And Dad you did just that, doing what you liked best, helping and reaching out to those in need of your help as a public leader. Dealing with the pain at the loss of our dad would have been more painful had it not been the constant love, support and care showered on us through different ways.

Seeing faces from years ago was overwhelming for us.

Our heartful gratitude and thank you goes out to

1. Dr. Manong Chohwanglim and staff of Zion Hospital and Research Center Dimapur,

2. Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church D’Block,

3. Liangmai Baptist Phumlin Jalukie,

4. Liangmai Baptist Phumlin Lungwiram,

5. Liangmai Baptist Church Bayavu Hill Kohima,

6. Teningmai Araung Dimapur,

7. Jalukie Colony Ward -9 Youths and Neigbours,

8. Neighbours and Friends of Kuda Village B’Khel. Wife, Daughters, Sons-in-Law and Grandchildren

Ministry Kohima

14. Kohima Town CRC Youth Fellowship

15. Christian Revival Churches / Angami Council Advisory Board.

16. CRC Kidima Village

17. Naga Mother's Prayer Fellowship

18. Thenuko Missionary Krotho, Daklane

19. Life Connect Nagaland

20. Kigwema Union Kohima/ Thenuko Krotho/ Kigwema Students' Union.

21. Angami Attire Committee

22. Christian Church Punglwa 'B' Samzuiram/ Jalukie/ Ngwalwa/ Sabale Colony/ Dimapur/ Pfuchama/Zhadima/ Christian Churches Council.

23. NCRC. PR Hill, Kohima Loving wife, children, grandchildren and daughters-in-law.

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St Joseph University Red Ribbon Club with IDA, Nagaland after

Organizers and students at Livingstone Foundation International, Dimapur.

Dr. Sendimeren Aonok, Dr. I Simon Sumi, Dr. Pfukrolo Koza with students and staff.

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Seminar on ‘uplifting women street vendors’

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Felicitation for phase-I training on hospitality, tourism sector for youths of Eastern Nagaland

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KOHIMA, JUN 1 (NPN): Felicitation programme on completion of Phase - I Hospitality & Tourism training for the youth of Eastern Nagaland was held on May 31 at College of Arts & Technology, Nerhe Phezha, Kohima district.

DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN):

A seminar on the topic, “Uplifting Women Street Vendors” was organised by The Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA), Thursday at Tourist Lodge, Medical Colony, Dimapur. tEA said the primary objective of the seminar to sensitise women regarding the various schemes and services for the upliftment of their businesses. The programme also served as a medium to create an awareness on women’s physical well-being.

Addressing the gathering, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) superintendent, Ganesh Sharma lauded tEA’s initiative and expressed hope that the seminar would go a long way in helping the women street vendors.

Accolading the dedication and hard work of the women street vendors of Dimapur, Sharma described the women vendors as “brave entrepreneurs” who, despite the harsh weather condition and no proper shelter, were trying their best to provide the best for their families.

Briefing the gathering on various central schemes available for street vendors, Sharma highlighted them on PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), which facilitate collateral free working capital loans of up to Rs.

10,000 of one-year tenure to vendors. He urged interested street vendors to contact department of Urban Development and DMC to avail the loan.

Head of Feminist Futures India, Sekulu Nyekha spoke on the physical wellbe-

ing of women and shed light on the menstrual health and hygiene of women. Services of tEA and significance of uplifting women vendors was delivered by content writer, tEA, Chubatemjen Longkumer.

The programme was chaired by research and development associate, tEA, Krishna Priya; invocation offered by Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur, Youth Pastor Associate, Thejolu Demo; welcome note was delivered by advisor, Tumeric FPO, tEA, Khosuto Keyho; word of encouragement was delivered by Temjenlemla Phom, a beneficiary of tEA, and vote of thanks was delivered by assistant branch supervisor, tEA, Pao Haolai. The tEA Dimapur branch also disbursed zero interest loans to the 10 eligible beneficiaries.

30-day trg for bamboo handicraft artisans underway

porting bamboo handicraft artisans could foster product innovation and design and create new market opportunities for Indian products in domestic and international markets.

The training on hospitality and tourism sector was conducted by Tourism Department Nagaland and Vernajyoti Educare and sponsored by Department of Under Developed Areas (DUDA) under UDAP 2022-23.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (Ato), MLA, extended best wishes to all the trainees as they were going for further training in Goa. He urged them to be the “best ambassador for Nagas” and advised them to have positive approach in their dealings and uplift the Nagas and bring a good name to the society. He also encouraged the trainees to work with innovative ideas to excel.

Founder & director Vernajyoti Educare, Sandip Kumar Da informed that 19 trainees had completed phase - I training for a period of one month and they would further go for another 6 months training

in hospitality sector in Goa this month (June). He said that all the 19 trainees will receive their placement after the completion of the 6 months course.

In a keynote address, director, Tourism Department, Nagaland, Keduosie-ii Metha said that by introducing skill development training/capacity building programme, the departments main focus was to create change in the outlook of the local community in the approach to hospitality sector and create sustainable livelihood by creating opportunity of market demands and to provide employment opportunities to the youths/ stakeholders, empowering them with necessary skills required.

Akashvani Kohima broadcasts ‘Pochury Dialect News’

DIMAPUR: A ten-minute “Pochury Dialect News” would be aired live from primary channel (medium wave 639 KHz) at 11:35 a.m., and five minutes duration of the news would be aired at Akashvani

“Through this initiative, the department is dedicated to emphasize more on the youths especially the unemployed youths, school and college drop outs, youths from rural areas and underprivileged backgrounds to train & skill them and make them employable in organised and unorganised sectors,” she said.

It has been the endeavour of Nagaland Tourism to put in place a system of training and professional education capable of generating manpower sufficient to meet the needs of the tourism and hospitality industry, both quantitatively and qualitatively, she said adding that the main objective is to train youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds focusing on young

men and women from rural areas and provide them with employable skills, coupled with access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Joint secretary, Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Reny Wilfred, assistant director, tourism department, Veyielo Doulo and PS to Advisor, Geology & Mining and DUDA, Yonglong Konyak, also spoke at the programme.

Yangto Wangsa and Lisila shared their experiences and expectation.

The programme was chaired by director DUDA, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, while vote of thanks was proposed by joint director, tourism Nagaland, Tiarenla Rutsa.

43rd batch of forest guard trainees completes training

DIMAPUR: A 30-day long training cum workshop programme for 25 bamboo handicraft artisans was launched and inaugurated on May 30 at 2023, at the Bamboo Resource Centre, Chümoukedima.

A press lease by Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGYN) stated that the training cum workshop was organized by Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi, Ghuwahati and supported by EXIM Bank, Mumbai.

Speaking at the programme as chief guest, proprietor Warehouse 103, founder of Nature Fuel India and co-founder of Pristine Food India, Nukzo Phesao shared about his personal journey as an

entrepreneur especially in food processing domain.

He explained how different products are interconnected and has common use in the supply chain. He also stressed on the need to maintain product quality at competitive price, besides giving special attention to business networking and about product promotional and marketing strategy.

While talking about the various challenges in this modern competitive market scenario, Phesao encouraged the craftsmen artisans to be innovative and strive hard to become better and progressive in their chosen field.

In his speech, EXIM

Bank general manager, Dharmendra Sachan said Nagaland, a landlocked state in the north eastern region of India, was known for its bamboo handicrafts.

He said bamboo artisanal activities have been an integral part of Indian culture and heritage for centuries, and that support for bamboo handicraft artisans of Nagaland was a step towards skill development with product diversification.

“This is a step towards creating employment opportunities for local communities and enhancing the income of artisans engaged in the bamboo sector,” said Sachan.

He then said that sup-

Sachan said Export Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) assists artisans, master craftsmen, weavers, clusters, self-help groups, and grassroots and micro enterprises through capacity building and sourcing overseas buyers/distributors, under its Grassroots Initiatives and Development (GRID) and Marketing Advisory Services (MAS) programmes. He said the Bank extends support and promotes grassroots enterprises by providing specific interventions such as skill development, product development, and export readiness.

In a welcome address, RGNV Guwahati, deputy director Jaideep gave a brief introduction about the purposes of the training work-shop and its relevance in skilling bamboo craft artisan.

During the programme, RGVN deputy director (HR), Utpal Dutta presented a brief account of RGVN as national level organization and highlighted its various development programs being undertaken by the organization across the countr y.

Kohima FM Tragopan 103 MHz at 11:55 a.m., informed All India Radio News.

According to a DIPR report, a “Pochury Programme Live” was launched at Akashvani, Kohima Thursday wherein ADP and Head of Programme (HOP) Akashvani, Kohima, LK Mulony said the launch was a milestone for Pochury tribe and a fulfilment of decades long dream. He informed that by October 1, 2023, the “Pochury Dialect News” would be extended to 30 minutes.

In an aired message, Director General, Akashvani, Dr. Vasudha Gupta said the launching of “Pochury Dialect News” was a great achievement of Akashvani Kohima as it gives utmost importance to local languages for better and fruitful communication.

With the addition of “Pochury Dialect News”, she said Regional News Unit Akashvani Kohima will now cater to 15 dialect News Bulletins besides the two Regional News bulletin in Nagamese and English.

Deputy Director, IPR, Siewatho S. Nyusou said the launching of the news programme was a “landmark occasion” for Pochury people. He said the programme would unify the tribe emotionally and would help in preserving and developing the dialect of the tribe.

News Editor, AIR, Asonuo urged Pochury people to be keen listeners of radio programmes and to give constructive feedback and suggestions.

Vizhula Nyusou, Casual Pochury Dialect Reader, was the first to air the Pochury Programme. The programme was also aired on the NewsOnAir app.

FTS Jotsoma conducts 15th convocation programme

people around. The conferring of degree and awards to graduates was done by principal FTS, Rev. Dr. Visielie Angami.

FTS also gave away 15th Convocation 2023 Awards.

Regular course students:

Academic Best Students (M.Div.)

- Liso Rova; Best Thesis (M.Div.)

- Ginsangmoun Chongloi, second Best Thesis (M.Div.) - Zasikhotuo Kense; Pulpit Ministry Award

- Tanwang A. Konyak, M.Div.;

Academic Best Student (B. Th.)

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KOHIMA, JUN 1 (NPN): Faith

Theological Seminary (FTS) Jotsoma has conducted its 15th convocation programme on June 1 at Faith Theological Seminary church.

The graduated students included, Master of Theology (Distance Education) - 4, Master of Divinity (Regular) - 10, Master of Divinity (Distance Education) - 3, Bachelor of Theology (Regular) - 14 and Bachelor of Theology

(Distance Education) -1.

Gracing the occasion as the guest speaker, senior pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill Kohima, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, congratulated all the graduating students of 2023 batch.

He said, “The society we live in today is prevalent with complicated issues which need mutual dialogues in the light of theological understanding”. He mentioned that atheism is growing, religious oppression is on the

rise, false teachings and wrong doctrines are confusing people and temptation and distractions of all nature are confronting from all directions.

‘’Today, we, who are involved in the God Ministry and those who are freshly joining ministry, must give utmost attention to these urgent issues”, he said.

He also said that the servants of the gospel should not work as machines or robots, but as real human beings of flesh and blood who can share their lives with

- Raj Bahadur; Best All-Rounder Student -Atokali Phucho, M.Div.

Distance education students: Best Term Paper M.Th. (DE) - A. Apong Yimchunger; Best Term Paper M.Div. (DE)Yambemo and Pastoral Ministry Award - Peteneizo Sopfii, M.Div. (DE).

The convocation programme was led by academician dean, FTS, Asola Jamir, senior lecturer, Dr. Ruokuozelie Pienyii invoked God’s blessing while Atokali spoke on behalf of the graduating students.

DIMAPUR: The 43rd batch of forest guard trainees comprising 39 trainees posted in 13 forest divisions across the state completed six months compulsory in-service training from State Environment and Forestry Training Institute (SEFTI), Dimapur on May 31.

A press release by SEFTI stated that chief guest of the convocation programme, CCF (environment, biodiversity and research), Supongnukshi Ao, lauded the initiatives of the conservator of forests (research, planning and utilization) and his team. He commended that department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change was one of the best performing departments in the state, and reminded the passing out trainees to continue to be the eyes and ears of the department in the field.

In his virtual address, principal chief conservator of forests & head of forest force, Dharmendra Prakash congratulated the officers of the training institute and the trainees for the successful completion of the training. He also conveyed thanks to the Nagaland Police especially the director general of police and principal and officers of Police Training School, Chumukedima for the cooperation

LKM team visits government schools

DIMAPUR: A team of Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM) conducted a four-day tour of Government Middle Schools, Government High Schools and Government Higher Secondary Schools within its jurisdiction.

In a press release, LKM said the team visited 24 government schools and interacted with teachers and students. The team encouraged the teachers and students to share their grievances to LKM, and assured to take it up to “higher authority”.

During the visit, LKM said most of the schools had no headmasters, assistant headmaster, subject teachers, and adequate class rooms for the students. It said the roads leading to the schools were also in deplorable condition causing immense problems to the students.

With the implementation of Nagaland education project (NEP)“The Light House (NECTAR) and community help, LKM expressed hope that the schools would see some progress.

and assistance in training the trainees in the handling of small arms.

Prakash urged the passing out trainees to go back with renewed vigour and assured them that the department was always there to take care of their problems. He also reminded them that they are the working hands of the department. Speaking on the occasion, member secretary, State Pollution Control Board, Nagaland, Hukato Chishi reminded everyone about the green pledge under Lifestyle for environment (LiFE) to make all possible changes in day-to-day life, to protect the environment and to motivate friends and others about the importance of environmentally friendly habits. The academic batch report was declaration of result of the batch was done by director, Shakiba Yimchunger. The programme was chaired by conservator of forest (research, planning & utilization), Raj Priy Singh; welcome address was delivered by deputy director, Obed Bohovi Swu and vote of thanks was delivered by faculty, Sosinle Magh. The convocation programme was attended by a host of senior officers of the department of environment, forestry and climate change.

with Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao and others at 15th convocation programme of Faith Theological Seminary on June 1. (NP)

Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso and other dignitaries with trainees at College of Arts & Technology, Nerhe Phezha. (NP)

Supongnukshi Ao with other officials and 43rd batch of forest guard.

Participants of the training-cum-workshop for 25 bamboo handicraft artisans.

Arunachal constructing 50 hydro plants near China border

ITANAGAR, JUNE

1 (IANS): Arunachal

Pradesh Chief Minister

Pema Khandu on Thursday said that his government is constructing about 50 small hydropower projects in the border outposts (BOPs) along the China border under the border village illumination programme.

Addressing a function on the occasion of celebration of 2 Arunachal Scouts’ 10 years at Bomdila, he said that several small hydropower projects are already functioning and providing power to the nearby villages as well as Army units posted there.

Khandu said that as a legislator of a constituency (Jang-Mukto) that sits on the border with Tibet (China) in Tawang sector, he has always had respect and confidence in the Indian Army.

“At least once a year, I make it a point to visit the border outposts of my constituency, especially the Mago-Chuna sector.

Besides meeting the people there, I always take time out to spend some quality time with the jawans posted along the border.”

He said that the presence of youths of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeastern states donning Arunachal Scouts insignia made him swell

with pride, and lauded the army units posted in Arunachal Pradesh for their bonding with the civilian population. He said that the people of Arunachal Pradesh, who are born patriots, have immense respect for the Indian Army and thus bond with them well in every

Meghalaya CM flags off agriculture response vehicles

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SHILLONG, JUN 1: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma flagged off the Prime Agriculture Response Vehicles at Upper Shillong on Thursday and commended the agriculture department that has in the last few years with better technology and improved infrastructure given a growth structure and support system to farmers, thereby increasing their income.

“About 80 percent of our people are in the farming sector and therefore it is important that our farmers are supported and hence many programs have been initiated by the government to this end,” he said.

Highlighting the employability aspect in the agriculture and food sectors, the Chief Minister said that around 50000 youth enter the workforce every year in the State and the government and private sectors are the two areas where they can be employed while roughly around 3000 are absorbed in the government sector, the rest have to seek employment in the private sector.

“In the private sector, we have to look at agriculture, food processing, tourism and the service sector as the key areas for employment, failing which we will not be able to provide job opportunities to our youth,” he said.

Stressing that for the private sector to grow there has to be a “right environment” in the State, Sangma said,

FlyBig begins daily GuwahatiSilchar flights

GUWAHATI, JUN 1 (PTI):

FlyBig Airlines on Thursday began daily flights between Guwahati and Silchar in Assam.

The flight was flagged by Assam Tourism Miniuster Jayanta Malla Baruah. A total of 63 passengers took the flight from Guwahati to Silchar. This is FlyBig’s second service in Assam. Its first service started on May 1 in the Guwahati-DibrugarhGuwahati sector.

The FlyBig flight in the Guwahati-Silchar-Guwahati route will be supported by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDCL).

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a tweet that “With the lowest fare, these two services from Guwahati to Dibrugarh and Silchar will tremendously help the people of Upper Assam and Barak Valley. We are committed to serving our people in all possible ways”.

IPS officer Rajiv Singh appointed new Manipur DGP

remarked. About the Vibrant Village Program (VVP) of the Central government to transform all villages along the border, Khandu sought cooperation of the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in its successful implementation.

The flag off of agriculture response vehicles

“While we are trying to boost the growth of the private sector, agriculture and food processing play a vital role to ensure that we are able to provide economic benefits to the people and create the employment that is required”.

The Chief Minister also informed that an additional fleet of 200 Prime Agriculture Response Vehicles will be distributed in the next phase.

Under the Prime Agri Response Vehicles, 200 vehicles will be distributed to cooperative societies, Self

Help Groups, Farmers Producer Organizations and individuals on 50 percent subsidy on on-road cost of the vehicle.

Twenty Prime Agri Response Vehicles were flagged off today and the keys handed over to different Integrated Village Cooperative Societies from Khasi and Jaintia Hills.

The Prime Agri Response Vehicles are intended for rural people who are remotely connected, bridging the transportation gaps while providing livelihood opportunities to them.

sphere.

“Here, no civilian programme - be it a music festival, indigenous festival, health camp or any sporting event - is complete without participation of the Army. Likewise, no programme of the Army is complete without participation of the civilians,” he

“The Indian Army and CAPFs like ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles, are posted all along the border. Their cooperation will be of utmost importance in implementing the ambitious VVP of the central government,” he said. For the convenience of the troops posted in high terrains, Khandu assured that all efforts are being made to ensure connectivity in both road and telecommunication sectors. While roads are reaching all remote outposts, he informed, more than thousand 4G towers are being installed all along the border.

Khandu also said that the state government is pursuing with the Central

Tipra Motha to organise first plenary session this month

AGARTALA, JUN 1

(PTI): The Tipra Motha will hold its first-ever plenary session in the last week of June to constitute the party’s central committee and roadmap for the regional political outfit, a senior party leader said on Thursday. The Tipra Motha, floated by Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, had won the elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) in 2021 and also became the main opposition party in the northeastern state in February this year by bagging 13 seats in the 60-member

Assembly.

“The party has decided to hold its first-ever two-day plenary session to constitute the central committee, the highest policy-making body. It is likely that the conference will begin on June 23”, opposition leader Animesh Debbarma told PTI.

Pradyot Kishore Debbarma is the chairman and B K Hrangkhawl is the president of the party.

Around 1,200 delegates from all over the state will join the conference and chalk out a roadmap for the future through deliberations.

government to strengthen the Arunachal Scouts with more companies besides raising an ITBP unit specifically for Arunachal Pradesh. He requested the Army and CAPF units posted in the state to provide training to local unemployed youths in preparation for recruitment drives conducted every now and then including those under the Agniveer programme.

Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik on Thursday urged people to adopt environment-friendly practices and healthy lifestyles to save energy and water. He participated in the ‘Mission LIFE: Lifestyle for Environment’, a mass mobilisation programme at Raj Bhavan here. He also emphasised on the need to come together and take ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ forward as a campaign. Parnaik appealed to people to reduce single-use plastic and adopt a sustainable food system.

Rajiv Singh

IMPHAL, JUN 1 (PTI):

Senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh, belonging to the neighbouring Tripura cadre, was on Thursday appointed as the new director general of police of Manipur for a period of three years “as a special case in public interest”, an official order said.

Singh, a 1993 batch IPS officer serving as the inspector general of operations at the CRPF headquarters in Delhi, replaces P Doungel, a 1987 batch IPS officer from Manipur, for whom a post of Officer on Special Duty (Home) has been created. He is due for retirement at the end of

the month.

According to an official order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared inter-cadre deputation of Singh from Tripura cadre to Manipur cadre “for a period of three years from the date of joining, in relaxation of the policy as a special case in public interest”.

Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department Special Secretary N Geoffrey said, in the order, that Singh will be the new DGP of Manipur and Head of the Police Force immediately upon joining the state government. Manipur, which has been hit by ethnic conflict for nearly a month, witnessed a sudden spurt in clashes and firing between militants and security forces on Sunday, after a relative lull for over a fortnight. The death toll from clashes since ethnic violence began on May 3 has gone up to 80, officials said.

Cong welcomes Shah’s measures for Mnp but questions delay in announcement

NEW DELHI, JUN 1

(PTI): The Congress welcomed the measures announced by Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to bring back normalcy in Manipur but asked why he did not do this earlier and allowed the state to burn for a month.

In Imphal, Shah said a judicial committee headed by a retired high court chief justice will soon be announced to inquire into the violent clashes that has claimed over 80 lives. He also announced that a peace committee under Governor Anusuiya Uikey having representatives of all parties, Kuki

and Meitei communities and social organisations will be set up. A CBI probe to look into FIRs alleging five criminal conspiracies and one general conspiracy behind the violence in Manipur was also announced. Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said Shah’s series of announcements on measures related to bringing Manipur back to normalcy is welcome.

“Why couldn’t he have done this weeks ago? Why did the Modi government let Manipur burn for a month? Are only Manipuri votes valuable

and Manipuri lives dispensable,” he asked on Twitter.

“The RSS’ agenda, the BJP state government’s diabolical acts and the Union government’s inaction is the reason why Manipur is bitterly divided today. And what has happened in Manipur has implications for the entire Northeast,” the Congress leader also said. The party has claimed that the BJP’s “divisive politics” was responsible for the crisis in Manipur and has questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not made an appeal for peace to the people of the northeastern state.

AFFIDAVIT

I, SMTI. A. THRISELA SANGTAM , W/o Shri L Sepongli Sangtam, resident of Seyochung Village, Dist-Kiphire, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 2510/2023 dated 20.05.2023 that my name inadvertently appeared in my appointment order as 'THRISOLA'. Whereas 'SMTI. A. THRISELA SANGTAM' and 'THRISOLA' are the names of same person i.e. me. Henceforth, I will use my name as SMTI. A. THRISELA SANGTAM for all official and other purposes. dp -2516/23

AFF I D AV IT

Regd. No. 4022

Date 24/08/10

I, Shri. Juddha Chetri, S/o Late Gop Bahadur Chetri, resident of Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I am bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my name has been recorded as Juddha Bahadur in all my academic certificates and other official documents.

3. That I wish to change the name from Juddha Bahadur to Juddha Chetri in all my future relevant document and certificates.

4. That Juddha Bahadur and Juddha Chetri are one and the same person.

5. That hence forth I shall be called and known Juddha Chetri for all official purpose.

6. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of declaring that Juddha Bahadur and Juddha Chetri are one and same person and for approaching appropriate authority for the purpose of it.

AFFIDAVIT (Correction/Rectification of name)

Date: 22/7/16

Regd. No. 4221/16

I. Shri. VlKUOLlE: alias VIKHOLIE LUHO S/o. Shri late RULEITUO permanent resident of KHUZAMA Village district Kohima Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:-

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth.

2. That in some of my important documents including SERVICE APPOINTMENT ORDER my name has been recorded as VIKHOLIE LUHO and in some of my official documents recorded as VIKHOLIE the word LUHO is my title hence. The above staled name VIKHOLIE and VIKHOLIE LUHO represents the same person having single identity i.e.myself.

3. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent Authority on 22 nd July 2016 at Kohima, Nagaland. DEPONENT

Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on this day 22nd July 2016 at Kohima. Notary Public

k-1263/23

Regd. No. 913

DECLARATION

Date 31/05/2023

I, Shri. S. Hopongchu Chang, Age about 60 S/o Shri.

Sipong resident of Chingmelen Village under Tuensang District, State of Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That due to some clerical error my name has been wrongly entered as Hopongchu in my Appointment Order and as S. Hopongchu in my GPF Statement.

3. That the name’s refer to S.Hopongchu Chang, Hopongchu and S. Hopongchu are same and one person only.

4. Henceforth, the name S. Hopongchu Chang is correct and shall be used in all my official documents. That the above statement from para 1-4 is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been conceal and pertaining to my above declaration. DEPONENT Solemnly

7. That the contents of para 1 to 6 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed thereof.

DEPONENT

Sworn before me on the 24 day of August 2010.

NOTARY PUBLIC dp-2515/23

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dated : 01.06.2023

This is for the information of the general public that a Public Notice Dated 5 th March 2019 was published at " SÜMI KÜKÜPÜTSA " declaring against Mr. Vishiho Shohe, Retd. S.I, S/o. Mr. Zuhovi Shohe, Resident of Old Town Zunheboto, Nagaland, restraining public to deal with him on account of his ill mental health not knowing the consequences of his dealing with outsiders affecting his family members. This is a reminder and re-publication of the said Public Notice dated 05.03.2019 warning the public not to transact with Mr. Vishiho Shohe in any manner without the knowledge and the consent of the family members listed below and any one transacting with his Service Pension Book, Service Bank Account, Service Benefits Documents and its related papers etc in any manner shall be doing so at his/her own risk and for which the family members shall under no circumstances be held responsible.

Brothers of Mr. Vishiho Shohe (Mr. Apuvi Shohe) (Son)

1) Sahato Shohe

2) Tokiho Shohe

3) Nighoto Shohe

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (2000 megawatts) in Arunachal Pradesh/ Assam being executed by state-owned hydropower giant NHPC Ltd. (PTI)

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Woman stripped & beaten in public

DAHOD, JUN 1 (IANS):

A tribal woman was publicly abused, stripped, and beaten by a group, including her estranged husband, in Gujarat’s Dahod district, police said, adding that four accused have been arrested. The incident took place on May 28, but a video of the shocking incident went viral on the social media on Wednesday, following which the arrests were made after widespread public outcry.

Drunk youth kills father in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR,

JUN 1 (IANS): A drunk youth in Odisha’s Puri district allegedly beat his father to death after the latter objected to his regular alcohol consumption, police said on Thursday. The incident took place late Wednesday night in Sanakanti village under the Pipili police limits.

2 LeT associates arrested in J&K

SRINAGAR, JUN 1 (IANS): Two associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit were arrested on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police said that ‘Naka’ (Checking) party of local police, Army and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) found two persons moving suspiciously in Warpora (Kreeri) area of the district. Man gets 20 yrs in jail for raping daughter

DAVANAGERE, JUN 1

(IANS): A court in Karnataka’s Davangere district has sentenced a man to 20 years in jail for raping his daughter. The district’s POCSO Fast Track Special Court passed the order on Wednesday. The man had sexually exploited his daughter for a long time.

The villagers who came to know about the horrific incident had informed the police. Harihara Rural police had registered the case and submitted a charge sheet against the accused to the court.

PM Modi holds talks with Nepalese counterpart

NEW DELHI, JUN 1 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Thursday vowed to resolve the vexed boundary dispute under the spirit of friendship even as the two sides signed several major pacts including one on increasing New Delhi’s import of power from the neighbouring country to 10,000 mega watt in the next 10 years.

In the wide-ranging talks between Modi and Prachanda, the Indian side agreed to the first trilateral power trade from Nepal to Bangladesh through India for up to 40 mega watt of power, a move that is seen as a significant step towards ensuring greater regional cooperation.

Modi also said India will continue to strive to take the relationship with Nepal to Himalayan heights.

In total, India and Nepal signed seven pacts which included a revised treaty of transit that was described by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra as “once in a generation kind of an agreement” as it would provide Nepal access to inland waterways of India for the first time

and expected to contribute very significantly to expansion of trade and investment linkages.

The two sides also firmed up several new initiatives to expand cooperation in areas of hydro-electric power, petroleum infrastructure, railway connectivity, cross-border payment systems and trade and investment as part of a futuristic approach to expand the overall trajectory of bilateral ties.

In his media statement, Modi said he and Prachanda took many important decisions to make the partnership between the two countries a “super hit” in the future.

“We will continue to strive to take our relation-

Karnataka to formulate new education policy in place of NEP

calling it a “unilateral act” and cautioned Kathmandu that such “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it.

BENGALURU, JUNE 1 (IANS): The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to formulate a new education policy by scrapping the National Education Policy (NEP) implemented by the previous BJP government in the state, sources confirmed.

am in the post of trustee or president in various institutions. I can’t understand the NEP. I tried to study and understand twice or thrice, but failed.”

Even after discussing with students and teachers, not able to grasp the gist of NEP, Shivakumar maintained.

ship to Himalayan heights. And in this spirit, we will resolve all the issues, be it boundary related or any other issue,” Modi said in his media statement in presence of Prachanda. In his comments, the Nepalese prime minister said he and Modi discussed the boundary matter. “I urge prime minister Modi-ji to resolve the boundary matter through the established bilateral diplomatic mechanism,” he said.

Ties between the two countries came under severe strain after Kathmandu published a new political map in 2020 that showed three Indian territories -- Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh -- as part of Nepal.

India reacted sharply,

KCR gave up on opposition unity, will work on Telangana model: KTR

HYDERABAD, JUN 1 (PTI): Telangana Chief Minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao has given up his efforts to unite opposition parties against the ruling BJP at the centre and instead is focusing on presenting the ‘Telangana development model’ to the country, party working president and Minister KT Rama Rao said on Thursday. Rama Rao’s comments came amid various efforts by his father KCR to spread the wings of his party BRS at the national level.

Talking to reporters, KTR indirectly referred to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the country does not need

Centre to recruit various officers from private sector

NEW DELHI, JUN 1

(PTI): The Centre has decided to recruit 17 senior officers -- three joint secretaries and 14 directors and deputy secretaries -- through the lateral entry mode, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to induct these senior officers from the private sector in six departments. This is the fourth such recruitment drive proposed to be undertaken by the Narendra Modi government, which had in 2018 initiated lateral entry -- referred to as the appointment of private sector specialists in government departments -- to bring

fresh talent and augment the availability of manpower.

Usually, the posts of joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries are held by officers of all-India and Group A services, among others.

The latest recruitment will be in the Department of Health and Family Welfare under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of Power, the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, according to the statement issued by the personnel ministry.

APOLOGY

Through this column, Nagaland Post (Kohima Bureau) expresses deep regret to the Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) and offers apology for the lapse on the part of Kohima Correspondent Seyiekietuo Keretsü in not forwarding their “Condemnation Letter” to the head office with regard to the vandalization of the NSF office which was forwarded to the latter on May 28, 2023.

Owing to the lapse, a misunderstanding arose which affected the distribution of Nagaland Post on May 31, 2023 in Kohima. Also, it is to clarify that due to compelling factors, the newspaper was transported to Kohima on May 31 since the vehicle cannot carry both May 31 and June 1 issues together. The May 31 issue was to be stored in office and distributed after resolving the issue.

Bureau office of Nagaland Post express gratitude to the KVYO president, executives, members and all concerned for amicably resolving the issue to arrive at reconciliation.

Seyiekietuo Keretsü, Correspondent Nagaland Post Kohima &Bureau office, Nagaland Post

Asked at a media briefing about the boundary dispute, Foreign Secretary Kwatra referred to the comments by the two prime ministers and said they not only speak of the intent of the two leaders and the two systems, they also speak about the specifics through which they intend this to be carried forward.

To a question on whether the China factor figured in the talks, Kwatra said the discussions also covered wider developments and challenges and how the two countries should cooperate to mitigate them.

In his remarks, Modi also referred to his priority in strengthening ties with Nepal after he took charge as the prime minister nine years ago. “I remember, nine years ago, in 2014, within three months of taking office, I made my first visit to Nepal. At that time I had given a ‘hit’ formula for India-Nepal relations -- Highways, I-ways, and Trans-ways,” Modi said.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has already announced that the Congress won’t implement the NEP in the state. Instead, the government would formulate a new education policy, he said.

Shivakumar had even dubbed NEP as the Nagpur Education Policy referring to the RSS headquarters in Nagpur city.

Shivakumar stated on Thursday, “There should have been elaborate discussion on the NEP. I am an education expert by choice. I run education institutions and

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had demanded reversal of NEP and charged that the objective of NEP is to teach communal things to students. He argued that the NEP violates the rights of the state.

Sources explain that the Congress government aims to remove all new additions to the syllabus of the student community. The new policy will reflect the priorities and preferences of the land. Shivakumar had also stated that the matter would be discussed comprehensively.

Sukhbir Badal advises Rahul to avoid speaking on religious subjects

CHANDIGARH, JUN 1 (IANS): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal on Thursday advised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to avoid speaking on religious subjects of which he has neither the knowledge nor understanding.

“He clearly doesn’t know that the vision of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji transcends geographical boundaries and is not only global but also cosmic in its reach,” Badal said in

a tweet. “To suggest that Guru Sahib went to Mecca & other places on a Bharat

Jodo Yatra is to reduce the sublime to ridiculous,” the Akali Dal leader added. Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s assertions in San Francisco, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa asked him: “How much should we keep forgiving in the name of your stupidity? Where did you read that Guru Nanak went to Thailand? Is it too much to expect that you should talk like a sensible intelligent person when it concerns religion?”

Some forces are diminishing India’s pride: RSS chief

NAGPUR, JUN 1 (IANS):

In an apparent reference to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without naming him, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday criticised the former INC president.

“Such unceremonious comments are being closely watched by the common people,” Bhagwat said.

give such an opportunity to anyone,” he said. The RSS chief said that such action was “an outcome of the ego of an individual and it carries its baggage for selfish reasons”.

Bhagwat was speaking at the valedictory function of third year Officers’ Training Course (OTC) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, here.

Mohan Bhagwat

opposition unity on the basis of blind hatred against one party or one man, but on a positive model of governance.

“What we are saying is after trying everything, after attempting everything, we have come to the conclusion that a new national party (will be taken to the na -

tional level), because there is a huge vacuum in this country. The principal has opposition failed miserably,” he said. KCR had earlier met several leaders including some of the chief ministers of other states such as M K Stalin (Tamil Nadu), Nitish Kumar (Bihar) and Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi) in a bid to unite non-BJP non-Congress parties, alleging that both the national parties failed to develop the country. KCR has addressed three or four public meetings in Maharashtra since the announcement of his party’s national foray (then TRS) and several leaders from the neighbouring state have joined the BRS since then.

Gandhi, who is in the US now, criticised the Narendra Modi-led Central government during his speech in California. He questioned India’s democracy while saying “the entire Opposition is struggling in India” to put up with the “pressure tactics by way of central enforcement agencies by the government to choke anyone raising voice against

K Chandrasekhar Rao the present dispensation”.

Bhagwat said that such forces want to lower India’s image. “We should not

Without naming any party or individual, he said that they are so busy fighting each other that they are actually harming the unity

and integrity of the nation. Lauding India’s Presidency of the G20 Summit, Bhagwat asserted that nationalism is non-negotiable and called for emotional integrity. “The nation whose people have lost the sense of balance and nationalism have met with doom,” Bhagwat said. He said Islam was brought in to India by invaders who ruled for some time and left, “but those practising the belief should be mindful that all Indians have common ancestors”.

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PM Modi and Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

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Wrestling maniac

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,BJp Mp is still thumbing his nose at the law despite having been belatedly booked after Supreme Court intervention under Section 10 of pOCSO Act which is cognizable and non-bailable. The delhi police has lodged two separate First Information Reports (FIRs), including one under Section 10 of the protection of Children from Sexual Offences (pOCSO) Act 2012, against Brij Bhushan, who has denied all charges. Section 10 of the Act talks about aggravated sexual assault. The pOCSO Act was introduced in 2012 to protect children from sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. The law is gender-neutral, and regards the “best interest and well-being of the child” as a matter of paramount importance at every stage, “to ensure the healthy physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the child”. despite national wrestling champions still fighting for justice and demanding the immediate arrest of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, including a minor, he remains insulated from the law. The Indian Olympians have been protesting for over a month at delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Instead, when Olympians Sakshi Malik, Vinesh phogat, Bajrang punia and several protesting wrestlers tried to march to the new parliament building when the building was being inaugurated by the prime minister, they were arrested and booked by the police. Offences that fall under Section 10 of the pOCSO Act are cognizable and non-bailable. Cognizable offences are those in which a police officer can make an arrest without a warrant from a court. These include offences which are considered more serious in nature, such as murder, rape, dowry death, and kidnapping. If an offence is non-bailable, bail is granted to the accused at the discretion of the court, and not as a matter of right. The “shield of invincibility” Brij Bhushan wears comes from the influence he enjoys in half a dozen Lok Sabha constituencies, while Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s strong links with the saints and his role in the Ayodhya temple movement make him stronger than many other Mps in the BJp.the accused is going around and saying that the wrestlers are lying, they should return their medals. He is organising rallies. How does it not amount to intimidation of witnesses?”.despite the seriousness of the FIRS, delhi police claimed that it did not have sufficient evidence to arrest WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The police said it will file a report regarding the entire issue in the court within 15 days. The way the law is being twisted in this case only raises serious questions about how those in power think that they can commit crimes and escape because many like them are walking free. The unfortunate who are not in power and who are at the opposite side of the political divide are harassed and jailed on trumped up charges as the law goes on overdrive. It is unlikely that Bhushan will ever see the four walls of prison anytime as his services will be needed for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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The Staggering Question

He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” — Ezekiel 37:3 Can a sinner be turned into a saint? Can a twisted life be made right? There is only one appropriate answer— “O Lord God, You know” (Ezekiel 37:3). Never forge ahead with your religious common sense and say, “Oh, yes, with just a little more Bible reading, devotional time, and prayer, I see how it can be done.”

It is much easier to do something than to trust in God; we see the activity and mistake panic for inspiration. That is why we see so few fellow workers with God, yet so many people working for God. We would much rather work for God than believe in Him. Do I really believe that God will do in me what I cannot do? The degree of hopelessness I have for others comes from never realizing that God has done anything for me. Is my own personal experience such a wonderful realization of God’s power and might that I can never have a sense of hopelessness for anyone else I see? Has any spiritual work been accomplished in me at all? The degree of panic activity in my life is equal to the degree of my lack of personal spiritual experience.

“Behold, O My people, I will open your graves…” (Ezekiel 37:12). When God wants to show you what human nature is like separated from Himself, He shows it to you in yourself. If the Spirit of God has ever given you a vision of what you are apart from the grace of God (and He will only do this when His Spirit is at work in you), then you know that in reality there is no criminal half as bad as you yourself could be without His grace. My “grave” has been opened by God and “I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells” (Romans 7:18). God’s Spirit continually reveals to His children what human nature is like apart from His grace.

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Embracing the power of the Question Mark -’?’

Challenging Established Institutions for a Better society

In a world driven by established institutions such as the governments, religions, laws, traditions and cultures, it is imperative that we exercise our right to question and challenge their authority. The humble question mark “?”, symbolizing curiosity and skepticism, has the potential to transform our lives and society at large. By daring to ask probing questions, we open up avenues for critical thinking, innovation, and progress.

Why it matters?

1. Breaking the Status Quo: Questioning established institutions is an act of rebellion against the status quo. It serves as a catalyst for change and ensures that those in power are held accountable for their actions. Whether it is political corruption, religious

dogma, or cultural biases, the question mark provides a means to challenge the existing norms and seek a better future. By questioning the motives, practices, and decisions of these institutions, we create space for constructive dialogue and the possibility of transformation.

2. Stimulating Critical Thinking: Questioning established institutions stimulates critical thinking, which is crucial for personal growth and societal advancement. When we unquestioningly accept the status quo, we limit our potential for intellectual development and risk becoming complacent. However, by raising thought-provoking questions, we engage in a process of reflection and analysis. This intellectual exercise allows us to see beyond the surface and uncover the underlying truths,

fallacies, and opportunities for improvement within our institutions.

3. Encouraging Innovation: The power of questioning goes beyond critiquing the flaws of established institutions. It also unlocks the potential for innovation and progress. By challenging existing systems, we create room for fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions. Innovations in science, technology, governance, and social systems often emerge from questioning the prevailing norms. By embracing the question mark, we foster an environment where creativity thrives and society can evolve to meet the changing needs and aspirations of its members.

4. Ensuring Accountability: Questioning established institutions acts as a check and balance mechanism to ensure accountability. No institu-

tion should be immune to scrutiny, as absolute power can corrupt even the most well-intentioned. By challenging the decisions and actions of those in authority, we demand transparency, integrity, and fairness. This scrutiny prevents abuses of power, encourages ethical behavior, and fosters trust between institutions and the people they serve.

Before we start to question any established institutions, there are certain pre-requisites we need to take care of such as:

1. Cultivate Curiosity: Foster a mindset of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Embrace a genuine desire to understand the inner workings of the institutions that shape our lives.

2. Educating ourselves: We need to equip ourselves with knowledge and information. Research,

read, and stay informed about the history, ideologies, and practices of the institutions we question.

3. Formulate Clear and Concise Questions: Craft questions that are specific, well-reasoned, and supported by evidence. We need to articulate our concerns and expectations clearly to engage in constructive dialogue.

4. Seek Diverse Perspectives: Engage in conversations with a wide range of individuals who hold differing viewpoints. This will enrich our understanding and challenge our own biases.

5. Respectful Engagement: Approach questioning with respect and openmindedness. Listen actively, consider counterarguments, and be receptive to alternative viewpoints.

6. Advocate for Change: We need to trans-

form our questions into action. Utilize our findings and insights to advocate for positive change within established institutions or, when necessary, work toward creating alternative systems that better align with our values and aspirations. The question mark “?” is a potent symbol that encourages us to challenge the status quo, foster critical thinking, stimulate innovation, and demand accountability. By concertizing our questions, we unlock the potential for personal growth and social progress. Let us embrace the power of the question mark to build a better future, where established institutions serve the collective well-being of society while being subject to constant scrutiny and improvement.

Uncovering the values of a morality Nagas are all equal

Modern problems are not only complex but interacting: the sort of family structure we have (or ought to have) is in part a function of the sort of economic structure we have (or ought to have), and vice versa. And education, government, and other aspects of our collective life also have an impact on families. Under such circumstances, one might well doubt the capacity of human beings to fix for all time moral requirements concerning marriage, or to discover that God has done so. But one might also conclude that, without infallibly taught moral norms, moral judgment would be impossible. And the same argument will apply to exception less norms.

A line of thought that has had much influence on the maxim of Christian ethics that has become part of our common moral consciousness is “Judge not, lest you be judged”. This does not mean that we should cease to have moral standards, nor that we should not apply them to one another’s conducts. Nor does it mean that, in cases of dispute, the more permissive interpretation of a rule is always to be favored. But it does bar any inference that the more rigor-

ous position is for that reason alone the more virtuous one, as well as positions that exclude or minimize the possibility of good faith moral error.

The most important implication of the maxim against judging is that it requires a distinction between a person’s deepest intentions and dispositions -- which are known to God alone ( that’s where I am drawing the line) -- and the behavioral and consequential features of his actions, which for social purposes may (and indeed must) be subjected to scrutiny. And self-examination has an important social dimension.

Hence an approach to moral issues that neglects the behavioral and consequential features of our actions, and focuses entirely on an agent’s orientation of reason and will, either is socially useless or breaches the precept against judging others.

The fact of the matter is that human beings are diverse and complex; so also our philosophy, understanding, perspective and the way we view the world from a different angle and even more so our literature which constantly inform us. Life was not simple in ancient and medieval times, but our awareness

of its complexity is in some ways a modern phenomenon -- though one recognized by many writers before the coming of the modern age. For those who are incompetently instructed may rebel against the requirements of morality if too many demands are placed upon them, and they may also regard with contempt a morality that is presented as pliant to their every felt need. In such circumstances the most important distinction is that between justification and excuse -- a distinction habitually neglected by those who would go easy on others. But some excuses are agent-relative -- inexperience for example -- and others, such as duress, involve mitigating circumstances that are sometimes almost as good as justifications. What is crucial for present purposes is the different ways people react to change. Some embrace it with enthusiasm, and endeavor to drive others, sometimes brutally, “kicking and screaming into the Twentieth Century.” Others seek a refuge from the modern world, secured among other things by stringent moral rules. Still others attempt a more discriminating response.

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Nagas today owe an unpayable debt to God and to the pioneers of the Naga movement for declaring the historical truth to the world in clear and unambiguous terms that ‘Nagas are a distinct Nation’. Unfortunately, due to the lack of school-educated Nagas in the formative years, the Naga story has not gained the recognition that it rightfully deserved in academic circles. The relative absence of accounts of Naga history by Nagas has also meant that the Nagas were unfairly labeled as backward. However, though Nagas may be found lacking in technological and academic advancement, no rightthinking Naga should ever concede that Nagas are backward.

The moral values and norms, social customs and practices, political organisation, and customary laws of the Nagas are on par, if not more highly developed, with the socalled civilized cultures. In fact, the acute observer will identify many similarities between the traditional Naga way of life and the moral codes of the Old Testament in the Bible. Perhaps, that was one of the major reasons why Christianity found fertile soil among the Nagas. Due gratitude must be accorded to the American Baptist Missionaries who brought the good news of Jesus Christ and also taught the Nagas how to read and write; the twin blessings which opened the world to the Nagas and introduced the

Nagas to the world. The political foundation of the Nagas’ claim to a separate and distinct nation rested on the uncompromising declaration that Nagas are not inferior to any people or culture. Nagas today have come to a juncture where it needs to be boldly and courageously stated that all Nagas are equal. The existence of the category of ‘backward’ within the Naga society is not a sign of progress and prosperity. Rather, it is the most evident sign that Nagas have failed to maintain the cherished equality within themselves. Nagas are not backward peoples and therefore there should be no backward tribes among the Nagas. Doubtless, disparities in economic development within Naga society need to be addressed and much wisdom and discernment are called for. But Nagas should never let this distinction between ‘backward’ and ‘advanced’ become a permanent blot in the egalitarian ethos that Nagas have so proudly claimed for generations.

Therefore, let no one tear into the fabric of this Naga equality through the claims of being ‘backward’ to secure momentary benefits from the government. Now, more than ever, Nagas must unite to uphold the historical truth that “Nagas are a distinct nation”. May God guide us.

Zapuvisie Lhousa Member CEC Naga National Council

China warns of AI risks, calls for national security measures

China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of the risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence while calling for heightened national security measures.

The statement issued after a meeting Tuesday chaired by party leader and President Xi Jinping underscores the tension between the government’s determination to seize global leadership in cutting-edge technology and concerns about the possible social and political harms of such technologies. It also followed a warning by scientists and tech industry leaders in the US, including high-level executives at Microsoft and Google, about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind. The meeting in Beijing discussed the need for “dedicated efforts to safeguard political security and improve the security governance of internet data and artificial intelligence,” the official Xinhua News Agency said.

“It was stressed at the meeting that the complexity and severity of national security problems faced by our country have increased dramatically. The national security front must build up strategic self-confidence, have enough confidence to secure victory, and be keenly aware of its own strengths and advantages,” Xinhua said. “We must be prepared for worst-case and extreme scenarios, and be

ready to withstand the major test of high winds, choppy waters and even dangerous storms,” it said. Xi, who is China’s head of state, commander of the military and chair of the party’s National Security Commission, called at the meeting for “staying keenly aware of the complicated and challenging circumstances facing national security.”

China needs a “new pattern of development with a new security architecture,” Xinhua reported Xi as saying. China already dedicates vast resources to suppressing any perceived political threats to the party’s dominance, with spending on the police and security personnel exceeding that devoted to the military.

While it relentlessly censors in-person protests and online criticism, citizens have continued to express dissatisfaction with policies, most recently the draconian lockdown measures enacted to combat the spread of COVID-19. China has been cracking down on its tech sector in an effort to reassert party control, but like other countries it is scrambling to find ways to regulate fastdeveloping AI technology.

The most recent party meeting reinforced the need to “assess the potential risks, take precautions, safeguard the people’s interests and national security, and ensure the safety, reliability and ability to control AI,” the official newspaper Beijing Youth Daily reported

Tuesday. Worries about artificial intelligence systems outsmarting humans and slipping out of control have intensified with the rise of a new generation of highly capable AI chatbots such as ChatGPT. Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, and Geoffrey Hinton, a computer scientist known as the godfather of artificial intelligence, were among the hundreds of leading figures who signed the statement on Tuesday that was posted on the Centre for AI Safety’s website. “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war,” the statement said. More than 1,000 researchers and technologists, including Elon Musk, who is currently on a visit to China, had signed a much longer letter earlier this year calling for a six-month pause on AI development.

The missive said AI poses “profound risks to society and humanity,” and some involved in the topic have proposed a United Nations treaty to regulate the technology. China warned as far back as 2018 of the need to regulate AI, but has nonetheless funded a vast expansion in the field as part of efforts to seize the high ground on cutting-edge technologies. A lack of privacy protections and strict party control over the legal system have also resulted in

near-blanket use of facial, voice and even walking-gait recognition technology to identify and detain those seen as threatening, particularly political dissenters and religious minorities, especially Muslims.

Members of the Uyghur and other mainly Muslim ethnic groups have been singled out for mass electronic monitoring and more than 1 million people have been detained in prison-like political re-education camps

that China calls deradicalisation and job training centres. AI’s risks are seen mainly in its ability to control robotic, self-governing weaponry, financial tools and computers governing power grids, health centres, transportation networks and other key infrastructure. China’s unbridled enthusiasm for new technology and willingness to tinker with imported or stolen research and to stifle inquiries into major events such

as the COVID-19 outbreak heighten concerns over its use of AI. “China’s blithe attitude toward technological risk, the government’s reckless ambition, and Beijing’s crisis mismanagement are all on a collision course with the escalating dangers of AI,” technology and national security scholars Bill Drexel and Hannah Kelley wrote in an article published this week in the journal Foreign Affairs. AP feature

On fire accident in East Block, Burma Camp

Sir,

The fire accident on Easter Sunday, 2023 devastated 260 houses and rendered 900 homeless according to GBs and Chairman. One lady Gulasani Salcia of about 85 was charred to death. She is reported to be physically handicapped and as such, could not escape. Bursting Gas cylinders coupled with gusty winds further worsened the situation. Loss of properties could not be assessed. Looking for water, I saw a stinking drain filled with solid waste. Stagnant and blocked drains are all over Dimapur’s colonies. In my observation, thatched houses without plastered walls was the main driver for the fire engulfing a vast area within a short period of time. Secondly, the houses were unplanned and were built too close to each other. The roads were too narrow and there was no water source nearby. The small roads leading to East Block also made it more difficult for the fire trucks to approach. The Dimapur Municipal’s jurisdiction covers many parts of Dimapur. It is the duty of the Municipal to ensure all the above facilities, including fire safety. In the absence of a Municipal, it is the responsibility of the Administration to ensure all measures that are expected in a City. My sympathy goes to the victims and the aggrieved families who lost their shelter and properties. I hope the Govt. of the day will do justice in compensating the loss of properties and life. It is a relief that the Chairman, GBs and Leaders living in the area quickly constituted a Relief Committee. It was a great relief that Shri. Randemo Lotha from Nagaland Disaster Management Authority was already there monitoring. I was told PHE Dept. is providing drinking water. I hope they will also help with emergency toilets. On my way out, I met SDO(C). I am comforted that surely a realistic report will reach the appropriate authorities for appropriate action.

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Pak intruder shot dead by BSF in J&K

JAMMU, JUN 1 (IANS):

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the BSF on Thursday at the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s

Samba sector, officials said. “In the early hours of Thursday, alert BSF troops noticed a suspicious movement of a person who crossed IB from Pakistan side in Samba area,” the Force said. “He was challenged by the troops but the intruder kept advancing towards the border fencing. The troops fired at him and shot him dead.” Gold worth Rs 40 L seized from at Jaipur airport

JAIPUR, JUN 1 (PTI):

Gold worth Rs 40 lakh in the international market was seized from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at the Jaipur International Airport, custom officials said on Thursday. The gold weighing 715 grams was recovered from the passenger on Wednesday, a custom department official said, adding that the person had concealed the gold in his rectum in three capsules. The passenger is being interrogated for further details, the official said.

Idols in 4 temples in UP found desecrated

BULANDSHAHR (UP), JUN 1 (PTI): Tension prevailed in Gulawathi area of the district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday after idols in four temples were found damaged, police said.

Additional police force has been rushed to the spot to maintain law and order, they said. Senior officials are also on the ground to assess the situation.

32 kg gold dumped at sea recovered

CHENNAI, JUN 1 (PTI):

In a joint operation involving the Coast Guard, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Customs, 32 kilgrams of gold dumped at sea has been recovered.

The gold, valued at Rs 20.2 crore, was being smuggled from India to Sri Lanka, an official release here said.

The seizure was a result of a specific input from the DRI regarding smuggling of contraband between Sri Lanka and India, following which a joint operation was launched by Indian Coast Guard and DRI on May 30.

Dalit man thrashed for wearing good clothes

PALANPUR, JUN 1 (PTI): A Dalit man was allegedly beaten up by a group of persons from an upper caste community at a village in Banaskantha district of Gujarat as the accused were upset with him for wearing good clothes and sunglasses, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred at Mota village in Palanpur taluka on Tuesday night, they said, adding that the victim and his mother, who was also attacked by them, were undergoing treatment at a hospital at present.

Ordinance row: Stalin says ‘Centre is creating crisis’

CHENNAI, JUN 1 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday accused the Centre of creating a crisis in the non-BJP ruled states and said that the ruling DMK would strongly oppose the Central ordinance on control over administrative services in the national capital. Also, the Central government was preventing duly elected governments from functioning independently, he claimed.

“The Centre is creating a crisis to the Aam Aadmi Party and is preventing a duly elected government from functioning independently. Despite the Supreme Court verdict in favour of the AAP government, the Centre brought the ordinance.

The DMK will strongly oppose it,” Stalin, who is president of the DMK, told reporters outside his Alwarpet residence here.

Flanked by Delhi Chief

Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Stalin described Kejriwal as his “good friend” and said the discussion between them on opposing the ordinance was fruitful.

“The Chief Ministers in the non-BJP ruled states and also the political party leaders should extend their support in opposing the ordinance,” Stalin urged. This sort of healthy discussion among the opposition parties should continue to protect the democracy in

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the coming together of opposition parties to defeat the ordinance as semi-finals to the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the DMK government had to put up a fight against a Governor who not only refrained from passing the Assembly bills but also did not read out the speech prepared by the state government.

the country, he said. Accusing the BJP-led government of bringing the ordinance nullifying the Supreme Court order, Kejriwal, who air-dashed to Chennai and sought Stalin’s support, said the DMK agreed to strongly oppose it and stand by AAP government and the people of Delhi.

“This ordinance should be collectively defeated in the Parliament as it is undemocratic, against the federal structure and unconstitutional,” he said and termed

State assemblies met for average 21 days in 2022: Report

NEW DELHI, JUN 1

(PTI): State assemblies across the country met for an average of 21 days in 2022 and the number of sittings of the state legislatures has been steadily declining since 2016, according to a report compiled by think-tank PRS Legislative Research.

The report said the 28 state assemblies met for 21 days on an average in 2022.

Karnataka met for the highest number of 45 days, followed by West Bengal (42 days) and Kerala (41 days).

In most states, the legislature meets for two or three sessions in a year -- a longer budget session held between January and March, followed by brief monsoon and winter sessions. Twelve

states, including five in the northeast, met for only two sessions in 2022.

Around 61 per cent of the sittings were held during the budget session. The Tamil Nadu Assembly held more than 90 per cent of its sittings in the budget session. Gujarat and Rajasthan held more than 80 per cent of their sittings in the budget session.

The average duration of a sitting across 20 states was five hours. On an average, a sitting in Maharashtra lasted eight hours, while in Sikkim, it lasted two hours.

Between 2016 and 2022, 24 state assemblies met for an average of 25 days. Kerala had the highest average number of 48 sitting days a year, followed by Odi-

sha (41 days) and Karnataka (35 days).

The number of average sitting days has declined steadily from 2016 to 2022, with a dip in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2016, the assemblies of 24 states held sittings for an average of 31 days, in 2017, it was 30 days, in 2018, 27 days and in 2019, it was 25 days.

In 2020, the number of sittings was down to 17 days due to the pandemic.

In 2021, it was 22 days. The National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) had recommended that the states set a minimum number of sitting days for their legislatures, based on the number of members.

NMC bars 38 Med Colleges including AMC, Guwahati Medical College

NEW DELHI, JUN 1

(AGENCIES): The National Medical Commission—the country’s apex regulatory body for medical education—has barred 38 medical colleges from admitting new MBBS students this year after it found them defaulting on several mandatory administrative standards, including maintaining faculty attendance records, reports the ThePrint Thursday.

A senior official from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told The Print on the condition of anonymity that in addition to these, 105 other colleges have also been identified for action, although notices have yet to be issued to them.

“These colleges (the 38 disbarred medical colleges) have the right to appeal within 30 days after setting their standards right,” the official said.

Sources said that the decision was taken after a detailed assessment by

NMC’s Medical Assessment and Ratings Board found several administrative lapses in these colleges, among them irregularities in maintaining attendance records and inadequate security cameras.

The all-India assessment was conducted over several weeks earlier this year.

According to data from the Union health ministry, there are a total of 654 functional medical colleges and 99,763 MBBS seats in the country in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Among those colleges that have been disbarred by NMC are some recognised government institutions such as the Stanley Medical College in Chennai, the Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, the Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, and the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Government sources also said that at least seven

“I am facing similar problems in my state. I had to move the Supreme Court to call a Budget session because the Governor wasn’t allowing it,” Mann said and added, “we seek the DMK’s support to save democracy.”

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo has been reaching out to leaders of non-BJP parties to garner support against the ordinance so that the Centre’s bid to replace it through a bill is defeated when it is brought in Parliament.

medical colleges have already petitioned the Union health ministry against NMC’s decision.

But procedure demands that any decision taken by NMC must first be appealed to the council, Dr Rajive Sood, a member of the body, told ThePrint.

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DELHI, JUN

1 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that Nepal is a priority for India and emphasized the country’s commitment to enhancing the development partnership with the neighbouring nation, including prompt completion of vital projects.

Welcoming the Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, Murmu also said India-Nepal bilateral cooperation has gone from strength to strength in recent years.

“Trade between the two countries was maintained even during the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic,” she highlighted.

Prime Minister Prachanda also called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his official residence here.

Sharing pictures of the meeting on Twitter, the Vice President’s Secretariat said, “Age-old cultural ties

between India and Nepal continue to be the bedrock of our relationship as we make good progress in other areas of our engagement.”

During her meeting with the prime minister of the neighbouring country, Murmu said the open border between India and Nepal has encouraged tourism from both sides. She also emphasised the need to revive the spiritual tourist circuit to promote people-to-people contact

and tourism. Murmu said sister-city agreements and improvement in financial connectivity can also boost tourism between the two countries, adding that Nepal is a priority for India.

The President said India looks forward to furthering its development partnership, including early completion of important projects, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique.

NCERT drops various topics from Class 10 textbooks

NEW DELHI, JUN 1 (PTI): Chapters on the Periodic Table, contribution of agriculture to the national economy, challenges to democracy and sustainable management of natural resources are among those dropped from Class 10 textbooks by the NCERT.

The changes were announced by the National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) last year as part of a “rationalisation” exercise based on expert recommendations. The new textbooks with these deletions and changes have now hit the market. Even though the Class 10 Chemistry textbook drops the entire chapter that introduces students to the Periodic Table, it remains part of the syllabus for Class 11.

Emphasizing the importance of the topic, a text by American chemist Glenn T Seaborg cited in the Class 11 Chemistry textbook reads, “The Periodic Table is arguably the most important concept in chemistry, both in principle and in practice…. An awareness of the Periodic Table is essential to anyone who wishes to disentangle

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Nepalese PM seeks Indian investments in various sectors

NEW DELHI, JUN 1

(PTI): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Thursday said huge business opportunities are there for investors and sought Indian investments in various sectors such as mining, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure, information technology and hospitality.

He said that abundance of natural resources, large pool of human capital, a promising market with sound policies and regulatory framework makes Nepal an ideal attractive destination for investment.

“No countries other than Nepal and India share such an intimate friendship and deep rooted cultural affinity providing an excitingly favourite business environment. Moreover, the two governments are moving ahead with bold decisions to transform the development landscape.

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New organization NTPRADAO formed

DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN):

Pushpa Kamal Dahal

This needs to be echoed by the private sector which is a powerful engine of growth,” he said here while addressing CII’s IndiaNepal Business Summit.

Opportunities for investments across a wide range of areas including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and hospitality industry is here.

He also said that Nepal’s foreign investment policy is liberal and forward looking and it has opened almost every sector for

overseas investments.

“Nepal is a virgin land for investment. We are still at a nascent stage of industrialisation. Investment in every sector is profitable,” the prime minister said, adding Nepal offers low customs duties, simplified tax regime, and full repatriation of income.

“We assure you full protection of investment. We will continue reforming our investment regime. We have put in place an automated route for FDI approval. The Nepal central bank clears the repatriation within 7 days. The investment board of Nepal provides one-stop service for the large scale investments,” he said. He also said that modern infrastructure at border areas offers opportunities for cross border investments and industrialisation.

Vast investment opportunities are there in the hydro power sector also.

A new organization under the name and style ‘Nagaland Transparency, Public Rights Advocacy and Direct Action Org’ was officially launched in Dimapur on May 31. In a press note, the organization said NTPRADAO was launched with the central idea of streamlining and acting as a “connecting hub and solid bridge” for the underprivilege, downtrodden and marginalise sections of Nagaland’s society.

It said that the organization has been established by hundreds of “similar thought process Nagaland citizens such as academicians/ scholars, social workers, professionals, retired Govt. officers and employees, unemployed youths (both educated & uneducated) and subject matter experts” to synchronise and activate a better and cleaner “socio-polico-economic existence in Nagaland”. The organization said it shall endeavour to be a mainstream voice for all citizens of Nagaland irrespective of caste, creed, religion and sex etc. and raise voice against injustice. With its head office at Dimapur, NTPRADAO

said its federating units will be spread all over Nagaland. NTPRADAO said the organization comprises of 32 state level office bearers and executive members, representing two each from all 16 districts. The meeting unanimously elected Adv. MT Naga as president, Lichanbemo Yanthan as secy general, Thrijung Sangtam as gen. secy. (co-ordination & Public liaison), Zuchamo Patton as gen. secy. (Enquiry), Chenithung Tungoe as gen. secy. (Adm & Org), Phemching Konyak, Moa Ao, Ad.Toshika Sumi, Keduta Chakesang, Changsang Chang, Wiping Zeliang, Nokphak Konyak, Khetou Angami as secys along with 22 other executive members and Hayithung T. Lotha as chief advisor along with 15 other advisors from all 16 districts and advocate Lorin Rengma as legal advisor. The inaugural function was attended by Nagaland Chapter-All India Anti-corruption Org. president S. Richard and also member State Development Coordination & Monitoring) GoI representative Hayithung Bill Lotha special invitee.

Judicial panel to probe Manipur violence: Shah

He assured that the probe would be impartial and fair.

Shah said, during his stay in the State, he had met and held talks with several CSOs – 22 Meitei organisations and 25 Kuki organisations.

He also met leaders of different political parties, intellectuals, educationists and retired bureaucrats belonging to both the warring communities, besides visiting the relief camps.

Shah reiterated the Centre’s decision to provide compensations to the next of kin of those who had lost their lives and also those injured in the chain of violence that erupted on May 3. He said an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each would be given to the kin of the deceased – Rs 5 lakh by the Central government and Rs 5 lakh

by the Manipur government. The amount would be transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

He said the Centre would also send medical teams to the violence-hit areas of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Moreh to ensure medical facilities, besides Imphal if required.

The minister further stated that education officials would reach the State and hold discussions to provide uninterrupted education facilities to students, while online education and examination would be held as per plan.

He said a rehabilitation package and special provisions would be put into place to ensure that students did not fall back on exams.

The Manipur government on Thursday removed Director General of Police,

P Doungel (1987 Manipur

cadre IPS) and appointed Rajiv Singh (1993 Tripura cadre IPS) as the new chief of the state police. Doungel was appointed as Officer on Special Duty (Home), a newly created post.

Meanwhile, amid the allegations of cadres of Kuki militants under Suspension of Operation (SoO) being involved in the violence, Shah asked the militant groups under SoO to strictly adhere to the ground rules laid down in the agreement.

He warned, “Stringent actions would be taken against those who violate the ground rules of the agreement.”

Reiterating the government’s appeal to surrender arms and ammunition snatched from the police and security forces during the violence, he asked those

Markets extend losses for 2nd

day in highly volatile trade

MUMBAI, JUN 1 (PTI):

Equity benchmark indices

Sensex and Nifty ended lower in highly volatile trade on Thursday due to selling in banking, metal and energy counters amid a mixed trend in the global markets.

Falling for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 193.70 points or 0.31% to settle at 62,428.54 even after a positive beginning. During the day, it fell 263.1 points or 0.42 %to 62,359.14.

The NSE Nifty fell 46.65 points or 0.25% to finish at 18,487.75.

“Despite challenges in the global economies, the domestic market displayed better than estimated Q4

earnings growth, along with 7.2 % GDP growth in FY23, adding buoyancy to the market during the week.

“However, today the market closed with a marginal negative bias in which banks witnessed heavy profit-booking. Investors turned cautious in anticipation of inflationary pressure in the US after raising the US debt ceiling,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel fell 3.42 and Kotak Mahindra Bank declined 3.31%.

ICICI Bank, ITC, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and Maruti were the other major laggards. Tata Motors,

Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Nestle, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers. Meanwhile, S&P Global Ratings said Reliance Industries Ltd’s operating performance is likely to remain resilient over the next two years, as the firm’s growing presence in the digital and retail segments will temper softer earnings in the energy business.

who possessed weapons illegally to surrender these to police stations. “Combing operations would be conducted starting from tomorrow and stringent legal actions will be taken if weapons are found with anyone,” he warned.

Shah also mentioned that helicopter services would be started in the three districts of Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal and Churachandpur with a discount fare of Rs 2,000 per person.

He assured “To bring a permanent solution, the fencing of Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur sector will be speeded up.”

Asserting that the territorial integrity of Manipur would not be compromised, Shah appealed to the public not to believe in rumours or any unfounded information that could cause ten-

sion, disclosing that a tollfree number too had been opened to enable the public to verify any information.

He urged the CSOs to take part in convincing the masses to maintain peace and tranquillity.

On behalf of the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he also conveyed his deepest condolences to those who had lost their near and dear ones to the recent violence.

Chief minister N Biren Singh, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, who is camping in the State, Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Kumar Deka, security advisor to Manipur government Kuldeep Singh and BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra also attended the press conference.

Rahul in Stanford speaks on disqualification from LS

STANFORD (CALIFORNIA), JUN 1 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that he did not imagine his disqualification from Lok Sabha was possible when he joined politics but asserted that it has given him a “huge opportunity” to serve the people.

Gandhi, who is in the US for a three-city US tour, made the remarks on Wednesday night in response to a series of questions from Indian students at the prestigious Stanford University Campus in California.

The Wayanad (Kerala) Member of Parliament was disqualified from Lok Sabha earlier this year after he was convicted by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark. In his remarks, Gandhi said that when he joined politics in 2000, he never imagined this is what he would go through. What he sees is going on now is way

Pak Tehreek-e-Insaf president Chaudhry Pervez Elahi arrested

LAHORE, JUN 1 (PTI):

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party president Chaudhry

Zelenskyy pushes

for Ukraine support

at

European leaders’ summit in Moldova

BULBOACA, JUN 1

outside anything that he had thought when he joined politics.

Referring to his disqualification from Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament, Gandhi, 52, said he didn’t imagine that something like this was possible.

“But then I think it’s actually given me a huge opportunity. Probably much bigger than the opportunity I would have. That’s just the way politics works,” he said.

“I think the drama started really, about six months ago. We were strug-

US, South African firefighters to battle wildfires in Canada

gling. The entire opposition is struggling in India. Huge financial dominance. Institutional capture. We’re struggling to fight the democratic fight in our country,” he said, adding that at this point in time, he decided to go for the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’.

“I am very clear, our fight is ours fight,” he said.

“But there is a group of young students from India here. I want to have a relationship with them and want to talk to them. It’s my right to do it,” he said during his interaction with Indian students and academicians of Indian origin at the University here. He also emphasised in his frequent foreign trips like this, he is not seeking support from anybody. “I don’t understand why the prime minister doesn’t come here and do it,” Gandhi asked amidst applause from the audience who had packed the entire auditorium at Stanford.

Pervez Elahi, a close aide to former prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested outside his residence here on Thursday, the party said.

“Shameful how the regime doesn’t stop their fascism. The inflation has skyrocketed to 38%, and their response is arresting former CM Punjab Parvez Elahi. Absolutely ridiculous!” the party tweeted along with a video in which the 77-year-old leader was seen being dragged by security personnel from his residence, Zahoor Elahi.

The former Punjab chief minister was arrested as he was leaving his house, the Dawn newspaper reported, quoting Elahi’s spokesperson Iqbal Chaudhry.

The spokesperson alleged that authorities also “misbehaved” with women accompanying Elahi, who had been evading arrest since May 9.

On May 26, a district court in Lahore issued a

non-bailable arrest warrant for Elahi.

“The pre-arrest bail of the accused was dismissed due to non-prosecution vide order dated May 25 and he is not appearing before the court and also not joining the investigation. In view of the request of the IO, let non-bailable arrest warrants of accused Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi be issued for June 2, 2023,” the court order read. Elahi, who was a close aide to military dictator General Pervez Musharraf, was appointed as the president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in March this year after quitting his former party - the Pakistan Muslim LeagueQuaid (PML-Q).

Kim Yo Jung calls US ‘hypocritical’ for criticizing failed satellite launch

SEOUL, JUN 1 (AP): The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday accused the United States of “gangster-like” hypocrisy for criticising her country’s failed launch of a military spy satellite and insisted a successful launch will be made soon.

HALIFAX (CANADA),

JUN 1 (AP): More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days to help the country battle an unprecedented wildfire season.

Federal officials said on Thursday that at least 100 US firefighters will be arriving in Nova Scotia over the weekend to help knock down out-of-control wildfires that have forced about 21,000 people from their homes since Sunday.

Another 200 firefighters arriving from South Africa will likely end up in Alberta, though officials say the wildfire situation in the country is fluid.

In Nova Scotia, two major fires that remain out of control — one in suburban Halifax, the other in the southwestern corner of the province — have already destroyed at least 200 homes and cottages.

Still, fire officials announced on Thursday that the fire near Halifax had been 50 per cent contained, and that it had not grown on Wednesday.

The latest contingent of arriving international firefighters will be joining hundreds of their colleagues from countries including the United States, Australia and New Zealand who already were in Canada battling fires.

Officials say the number of fires so far this year is roughly on par with 10-year averages, but the amount of land devoured by those fires — approximately 27,000 square kilometers (104,000 square miles) and counting — is “unprecedented”.

Officials say firefighters are now dealing with parched conditions, rising temperatures and mounting wind speeds, which will make for a volatile environment for wildfires.

FELICITATION

The Aliba Kaketshir Telongjem (AKT) conveys our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Yimlimongla Pongen, D/o Er. Longzochang Pongen & Mrs. Limayangla Kichu for securing subject topper in Music with 98 marks, from The Vineyard School, Kohima in the recently declared HSSLC 2023. The Union extends best wishes in your entire future endeavors.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC 2023.

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FELICITATION

The Kohima Town Shaki Ekhung would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the village through their Academic Excellence.

1. Miss WONCHILO T KHUVUNG, D/o Lt. Thungalee Khuvung for securing Top 3 in HSSLC (Science Stream) and subject topper in Biology 2023.

2. Mr. SULANTHUNG E TSOPOE, S/o Mr. Etsowo Tsopoe Subject Topper in Social Science, HSLC, 2023.

3. Miss NOYINGRHONI R KHUVUNG, D/o Mr. Renponthung Khuvung Subject Topper in Social Science, HSLC 2023.

Further the Ekhung congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Exam 2023 and wishes success to all the candidates in their future endeavors.

Kim Yo Jong said North Korea’s efforts to acquire space-based reconnaissance capabilities were a legitimate exercise of its sovereign right and restated the country’s rejection of UN Security Council resolutions that ban it from conducting any launch involving ballistic missile technology.

Her comments on state media came a day after the rocket carrying the satellite failed. North Korea said the rocket lost thrust after a stage separation and crashed in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast.

Washington, South Korea and Japan had quickly criticised the launch. Adam Hodge, a spokesperson at the US National Security Council, said Washington strongly condemns the North Korean launch because it used banned ballistic missile technology, raised tensions and risked destabilising security in the region and beyond.

In her statement, Kim Yo Jong briefly mentioned Hodge’s comments before saying the United States “is letting loose a hackneyed gibberish prompted by its brigandish and abnormal thinking”.

“If the DPRK’s satellite launch should be particularly censured, the US and all other countries, which have already launched thousands of satellites, should be denounced. This is nothing but sophism of self-contradiction,” she said, using the initials of North Korea’s formal name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

She noted how the United States closely monitors the North through its own reconnaissance satellites and other aerial assets, calling the Americans a “group of gangsters” who would deem it as “illegal and threatening” had North Korea attempted to send a satellite into space by balloon. “The

Office Of The WArOmuNg STudENTS’ uNION

Felicitation

The Waromung Students’ Union takes immense pride to congratulate Ms. Merenungla Ozükum D/o of Late Talitsungba Ozükum and Late Yangerjungla Longchar for achieving Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Agricultural Engineering and Technology (Processing and Food Engineering) from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.

The Union further wishes her great success in all her future endeavours.

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O FFICE OF THE

S UM i H OHO

Oking : Zunheboto, Nagaland

FELICITATION

The Sümi Hoho is very happy to congratulate Ino Shikaho Zhimomi for being re-elected as the President of the Western Sümi Hoho for the tenure 2023 – 2026. The Sümi Hoho would also like to congratulate all the newly elected Office Bearers and Executives of the Western Sümi Hoho including Ino Vikato Achumi, Vice President and Ino Vikato Shikhu, General Secretary.

The Sümi Hoho is very optimistic that under your leadership, Sumis in particular and the Nagas in general, will leap ahead in peace and unity in all walks of life.

May the Almighty God bless and guide the team in all your endeavours!

(AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took his quest for more arms and support to a sprawling summit of some 50 European leaders in Moldova on Thursday, becoming the focal point of an event that seeks to quell regional conflicts and shore up unity in the face of Russia’s war.

The meeting of the pan-continental European Political Community, which embraces all European nations other than Russia and Belarus, gathered the heads of state and government from 47 countries but its attention was on the continent’s south and east — a region pushed to a turning point in its relationship with Moscow because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. The 27-nation EU wants to use the summit to reach out to many Eastern European countries that spent decades either within the Soviet Union or under its immediate sphere of influence, and to bolster the continent’s unified response

White House announces sanctions in Sudan

WASHINGTON, JUN 1

far-fetched logic that only the DPRK should not be allowed to do so according to the (UN Security Council’s) resolution’ which bans the use of ballistic rocket technology irrespective of its purpose, though other countries are doing so, is clearly a gangster-like and wrong one of seriously violating the DPRK’s right to use space and illegally oppressing it,” she said.

“It is certain that the DPRK’s military reconnaissance satellite will be correctly put on space orbit in the near future and start its mission,” she added.

Citing what she described as US hostility toward the North, Kim reiterated that Pyongyang has no intent to reengage in negotiations with Washington, which have stalemated since 2019 because of disagreements over crippling US-led sanctions imposed over the North’s nuclear weapons and missiles programme.

Wednesday’s launch extended a provocative run in North Korean military demonstrations, including the test-firings of around 100 missiles since the start of 2022 that underscored Kim Jong Un’s attempts to acquire dual ability to conduct nuclear strikes on both the US mainland and South Korea.

(AP): The White House announced Thursday that it will levy sanctions against people “who are perpetuating the violence” in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by a cease-fire agreement. The United States is imposing visa restrictions on specific people in Sudan, including officials from the warring Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and leaders from the former Omar al-Bashir regime, who are “responsible for, or complicit in, undermining Sudan’s democratic transition,” according to the State Department.

President Joe Biden on May 4 laid the groundwork for the sanctions when he issued an executive order that expanded US authorities to respond to the violence and help bring an end to the conflict. “These measures are intended to hold accountable those responsible for undermining the peace, security, and stability of Sudan,” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement.

The Treasury Department said in a statement that four companies are being designated. Sudan’s largest defense company, Defense Industries System; and the arms company Sudan Master Technology, which is linked to the SAF.

FELICITATION

With profound pride and honour, the Lirise Village Students’ Union extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Hedivila S Sangtam d/o Mr. Sedongchem Sangtam, for achieving the position of Subject Topper in Social Science from Christ king School, Angangba in the recently declared NBSE, HSLC Examination 2023. The union wishes her utmost success in all her future endeavours.

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to Russian aggression.

Latest Russian missile bombardment of Ukraine’s capital kills at least 3 people, including a child

The choice to hold the summit in Moldova, a former Soviet republic of around 2.6 million people, is seen as a message to the Kremlin both from the EU and the pro-Western Moldovan government, which received EU candidate status in June of last year at the same time as Ukraine.

As he addressed the gathered leaders at an opening ceremony, Dutch Prime

Minister Mark Rutte noted the significance of the summit’s location, only around 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Ukraine’s border.

“Our meeting today in Moldova speaks volumes. The country borders on Ukraine and here, the Russian threat is palpable,” Rutte said. Moldova, Europe’s poorest country which is cradled by Ukraine on three sides, aspires to join the EU by the end of the decade, and has consistently signaled its support for Ukraine and taken in refugees fleeing the war.

NATO presses Turkiye to approve Sweden’s membership

OSLO, JUN 1 (AP):

NATO on Thursday ramped up pressure on its member Turkiye to drop its objections to Sweden’s membership as the military organisation seeks to deal with the issue by the time US President Joe Biden and his counterparts meet next month.

The military organisation is also looking at boosting Ukraine’s nonmember status in the alliance and preparing a framework for security commitments that it can offer once the war with Russia is over.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance wants to bring Sweden into the fold by the time allied leaders meet in Lithuania next month.

And, he said, the al-

lies hoped to make progress on long-term funding and the security plan for Ukraine at the same event. He said the allies continue to agree that Ukraine will become a NATO member but that in the meantime the alliance should provide it with security commitments and substantial new funding.

“Our focus today was on how we can bring Ukraine closer to NATO where it belongs,” he said.

OFFICE OF THE LONGJANG SENSO MUNGDANG H.Q. LONGJANG

FELICITATION

The Longjang Senso Mungdang would like to express our immense pleasure in congratulating the students of GMS Longjang for securing the pass percentage of 100% for the 6th consecutive year. The Mungdang further acknowledges the efforts of the teachers and staff and all those behind in making it happen. The Mungdang further congratulates all the successful candidates who have cleared their HSLC and HSSLC exams 2023.

It is our prayer that the Almighty bless and guide you in all your future endeavors.

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Office Of The mopungchuket ait laisher telongjem, kohima (MALTK) KOhiMA : NAgALANd - 797001

Felicitation

The Mopungchuket Ait Laisher Telongjem Kohima (MALTK) with immense pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to:

HSLC

1. Temsupenla Aier, daughter of Pangyangmeren Aier and Watienla Jamir (English ,Social Sciences ,Alternative English).

2. Arentula Kichu, daughter of Tsübalong Kichu and Chubasenla. (English, Math, Social Science, Alt English, EVS).

3. Arenjung Longkumer, son of M. Temjen Longkumer and Purchila. (English, Social Science, EVS)

4. Ayimna, daughter of Tamonger Jamir and Imsula. (Social Science, Maths, Science, English, Alt. Eng, Book Keeping) HSSLC

1. APONG JAMIR, son of Toshiyanger and Imesenla Aier. (Maths, English, Alt. Eng).

The Union would also further like to congratulate all the successful HSLC and HSSLC students and wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

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Sd/I Nikheto Jimomi Dr. Vihuto Asumi President General Secretary

Sd/- Sd/Sensopong Aier Meratenla Jamir President Gen. Secretary MALT Kohima MALT Kohima

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA TOWN SHAKI EKHUNG KOHIMA -797001, NAGALAND

Chaudhry Pervez Elahi

Rahul Gandhi

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, right, greets Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in Bulboaca, Moldova, Thursday. (AP)

Jens Stoltenberg

Kim Yo Jong

A waterbombing helicopter is seen carrying water at wildfire burning in Tantallon, Nova Scotia. (AP)

‘That ‘70s Show’ star Danny found guilty of 2 rape counts

Actor Danny Masterson, the actor best known for his role in ‘That ‘70s Show’, was found guilty of two counts of rape in a Los Angeles retrial in which the Church of Scientology played a central role.

The jury of seven women and five men reached the verdict after deliberating for seven days spread over two weeks. They could not reach a verdict on the third count, that alleged Masterson

Guardian’.

Masterson was led from the courtroom in handcuffs.

The 47-year-old actor faces up to 30 years in prison. His wife, actor and model Bijou Phillips, wept as he was led away. Other family and friends sat stone-faced.

Prosecutors, retrying Masterson after a deadlocked jury led to a mistrial in December, said he forcibly raped three women, including a longtime girlfriend, in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. They told jurors he drugged the women’s drinks so he could rape them.

They said he used his prominence in the church - where all three women were also members at the time - to avoid consequences for decades.

‘The Guardian’ further states that Masterson did not testify, and his lawyers called no witnesses. The defence argued that the acts were consensual, and attempted to discredit the

OFFICE OF THE YONGNYAH HONGNYU UNION

LONGLENG FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour we would like to congratulate Ms. Lishen Menhahu daughter of Shri. H. Chingyan Menhahu for securing Top 7 position in the HSLC exam 2023.

women’s stories by highlighting changes and inconsistencies over time, which they said showed signs of coordination between them.

“If you decide that a witness deliberately lied about something in this case,” defence attorney Philip Cohen told jurors, “you should consider not believing anything that witness says.”

The Church of Scientology played a significant role in the first trial but arguably an even larger one in the second. Judge Charlaine F Olmedo allowed expert testimony on church policy from a former official in Scientology leadership who has become a prominent opponent.

Tensions ran high in the courtroom between current and former Scientologists, and even leaked into testimony, with the accusers saying on the stand that they felt intimidated by some members in the room.

Actor Leah Remini, a former member who has become the church’s highestprofile critic, sat in on the trial at times, putting her arm around one of the accusers to comfort her during closing arguments. (IANS)

Actress Gal Gadot shared that every time she acts, she doubts herself and worries no one will like what she’s doing.

“It’s funny, I always feel like I have this imposter syndrome, because I feel so lucky and I’m so happy that I get to do what I really, really, really love. I always feel like, ‘I hope they’re gonna like it’. There’s never a moment when I’m like, ‘They’re gonna love this’,” she said in a cover interview with L’Officiel magazine, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The 38-year-old actress also shared the one piece of advice that has helped her with the psychological disorder that makes people feel a fraud.

Recalling a conversation with Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola, 84, the actress said: “Francis said, ‘You know, something? I’m always filled with doubts. I’m always afraid they’re not going to like it. I just follow my heart and I come into it humble’.”

In an interview, the ‘Fast X’ actress spoke about working with her husband Jaron Varsano on her film ‘Heart of Stone’, which she stars in and co-

produced with her spouse. She said: “Jaron has the business mind, and who else can take care of my interests better than my life partner.”

The ‘Death on the Nile’ star - who has three children with Jaron - said that she loved getting to play the villainous Evil Queen in the upcoming ‘Snow White’ movie. She said: “It was a great shift. I can’t believe I got to play the Evil Queen, the first evil villain in the history of Disney. I get to sing and explore my theatrical, evil dark side.” (IANS)

LISHEN MENHAHU

We also extend our congratulations to Mr. H. Jatloi Phom son of Shri. B. Heang Phom, for securing Top 13 among the students of Hope Academy, Dimapur in AISSE exam 2023, Mr. Aishong Micheal Phom, son of Shri. S. Longmong Phom for HSLC subject topper in Social Science and to all the successful students of Yongnyah at the recently declared HSLC & HSSLC examination 2023.

The Union wishes great success in all your future endeavours.

A. BAUOM PHOM LUNGLING PETER

President YHUL Gen. Secy YHUL

OFFICE OF THE CHANGTONGYA SENSO TELONGJEM

DIMAPUR

DIMAPUR: NAGALAND

Motto : Telongjem Aser Teyaritep

Ref. No: CSTD/Gen/2023-25, Date: 1st June, 2023

Felicitation

a t e Tsuktikaba

Promoted to Project Director (PD), Dept of Rural Development

Govt of Nagaland

2. Dr. Imliakum Ao

S/o Late T.S. Yanger Lkr

Appointed as Farm Superintendent, SASRD Medzephima

3. Dr. Sentimenla Jamir

D/o Sosangtetba

Promoted to Professor, SASRD Nagaland

4. Dr. Molongnenla

D/o Imlinukshi & Mrs Imsunungla for being conferred Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from the National Institute of Technology, Nagaland, Chumoukedima.

We wish and pray for your successful career with good life and wisdom. God bless you all.

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Gal Gadot opens up on her insecurities as actress

WFI mess: IOC condemns police action

NEW DELHI, JUNE 1

(IANS): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the alleged manhandling by Delhi Police of protesting wrestlers over the weekend by calling it “disturbing” and urged the authorities to ensure the “well-being of the athletes” throughout the investigation against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) sidelined chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Close on the heels of a similar statement by United World Wrestling, the sport’s world governing body, the IOC also urged the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to take all necessary action to protect the protesting wrestlers.

Since April 23, prominent Indian wrestlers led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have been staging a protest at the Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment of female athletes, including a minor.

“The treatment of the Indian wrestling athletes over the weekend was very disturbing. The IOC insists that the allegations by the wrestlers are followed up

by an unbiased, criminal investigation in line with local law.

“We understand that a first step towards such a criminal investigation has been made, but more steps have to follow before concrete actions become visible.

We urge that the safety and wellbeing of these athletes are duly considered throughout this process and that this investigation will be speedily concluded,” IOC said in a statement given to some media houses.

The IOC also confirmed its close commu -

Nagaland Rifle Association to hold District Shooting C’ship

DIMAPUR, JUN 1

(NPN): The Nagaland Rifle Association ( NRA) has announced that it will organize and conduct the 2nd Inter District Shooting Championship 2023 in Rifle/Pistol /Shotgun (NR) events will be held at Aries Sports Complex Shooting Range, Bamunphukuri-I, Dimapur from June 21 to 24, 2023 as per rules and regulations under NRAI Match Book 2022 (amended).

A press release by NRA president Merang Jamir and secretary Vikuo Metha has informed shooters who have not received or applied for their Shooter ID number to immediately visit NRAI website www. thenrai.org to check status or apply for their Shooter ID number.

The entries with normal fee will be accepted till 6 pm on June 15 , 2023. Late entries with triple entry fee will be accepted till 6 pm on June 17, 2023. The events that will be conducted are: 1. 10m air

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rifle 2. 10m air pistol 3. 25m pistol 4. 25m rapid fire pistol 5. 50m .22 peep sight rifle. 6. 50m .22 open sight rifle. 7. shotgun.

The release further stated that the organizing Committee reserves the right to amend the rules at any time at its sole discretion for events/ circumstances beyond its control and that any decision made by the organizing committee in any such matter will be final. All participants are expected to abide by the rules and regulations for the competitions. Discipline on and off the field is very essential.

Shooting practices in hotels are strictly prohibited, the release added.

NRA Shooters may contact the president and secretary for any further information/details that may be required by them and might have not been covered by the above instructions on the following contact numbers -943601 0820/8974732088/70056 56759.

nication with the United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body for the sport, regarding the matter.

“From the very beginning of the allegations, the IOC has been in close contact with United World Wrestling (UWW), which has already taken measures.

“The IOC supports UWW as the competent sporting authority to address this issue as it pertains to the governance of the sport of wrestling in India. We have been informed by UWW that the President of the Wrestling

Federation of India (WFI) is currently not in charge.

“The IOC will continue to support UWW in all their efforts and in the framework of the IOC Guidelines for International Federations and NOCs for safeguarding athletes from harassment and abuse in sport.

“The IOC also urges the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to take all necessary actions to protect the athletes and to make sure that the elections of WFI are happening as planned and in line with the regulations of UWW as an International Federa-

tion,” the statement further read.

Last weekend, the protesting wrestlers were detained by the Delhi Police during their march towards the new Parliament building.

As the protesters tried to breach the security cordon, a fierce tussle broke out -- the wrestlers and cops pushed, shoved and grappled with one another.

The following day, the wrestlers threatened to discard their medals into the river Ganga in Haridwar and go on an indefinite hunger strike at the India Gate.

After the incident, UWW condemned the manhandling of the wrestlers on Tuesday in a strong statement and also threatened of suspending the Wrestling Federation of India if the election process is not completed within the 45 days deadline.

The IOA appointed a two-member Ad-hoc Committee of Suma Shirur and Bhupender Singh Bajwa to oversee the Wrestling Federation of India’s office. A retired High Court Judge will also be appointed to ensure impartial and transparent voting.

Khaps extend full support to wrestlers, mull approaching President Murmu

MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP), JUNE 1 (IANS):

The Mahapanchayat of Khaps that met in Muzaffarnagar on Thursday has decided to meet President Droupadi Murmu if need be and seek justice for the protesting wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on charges of sexual harassment.

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesman Rakesh Tikait said the final decision on the issue of wrestlers’ protest will be taken at a meeting in Haryana on Friday.

The Mahapanchayat held at Sauram village extended full support to the protesting wrestlers and demanded the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Meanwhile, farmer leader Mangeram Tyagi alleged that the wrestlers’ protest is being given a casteist colour.

“Did anyone ask them (the protesting wrestlers) about their caste when they won medals for the country,” he asked. BKU chief Naresh

Tikait, who had persuaded the wrestlers not to immerse their medals into River Ganga on Tuesday, made it clear that they will leave no stone unturned.

“We will go to the President of India if need be. We are with the wrestlers and they don’t have to worry. I told them not to immerse their medals in Ganga, rather put them up for auction. The entire world will come forward and ask you to stop the auction,” he added.

“You should understand what the Central government is doing. They broke Lalu Prasad’s family in Bihar. See what they did with Mulayam Singh

Yadav’s family. The same thing is happening in Rajasthan,” Naresh Tikait said.

The wrestlers have been on a warpath since January, demanding action against WFI chief Singh, whom they accused of sexually harassing seven athletes.

Singh, who is also a BJP MP, has asserted that would accept any punishment if the allegations against him are proven.

“If a single allegation against me is proven, I will hang myself. If you (wrestlers) have any evidence, present it to the court, and I am ready to accept any punishment,” he said.

Sevilla wins Europa League as Montiel clinches another penalty shot

BUDAPEST, JUNE 1

(AP): Five months after scoring the winning penalty in the World Cup final, Gonzalo Montiel converted the clinching spot kick for Sevilla in the Europa League final to beat Jose Mourinho’s Roma.

It earned Sevilla a seventh title in the competition on Wednesday.

The Argentina international sent Roma goakeeper Rui Patrício the wrong way with his retaken penalty to seal a 4-1 win in the shootout after the match finished 1-1 after extra time in Budapest, where Mourinho was aiming to maintain his record of having never lost a final in European competitions.

“I’ve won five finals and I lost this one, but I’m coming back home proud again,” Mourinho told Sky Sport Italy. “The boys gave everything.”

Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez failed to convert for Roma from the spot against Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Montiel missed his first attempt but had another

chance after Patrício was judged to have come off his line.

Sevilla has still never lost a final it has contested in the Europa League or its precursor, the UEFA Cup — the team also won the competition in 2006, ‘07, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 and ‘20 — and secured a place in next season’s Champions League.

At one stage close to

the relegation zone in the Spanish league and already eliminated from the Champions League, it had looked like a season to forget for Sevilla. But clearly it was not over yet.

A new coach, José Luis Mendilibar came in and things turned around quickly. “I’m happy to be here, to have won for the club, which was having

Bronze medalist Vekhonielü felicitated

KOHIMA, JUN 1 (NPN): Vekhonielü Cürhah, who won bronze in the 55 Kg Women’s Classic Style category at the recently concluded United World Wrestling (UWW), Asian Belt-Wrestling Championship held at Jizzakh in Uzbekistan, was felicitated during a programme held at Talimeren Hall, Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), here Thursday.

She had represented the country in three styles including Women’s Classic Style, Women’s Freestyle and Women’s Qazak Kuresi all in the 55 Kg category.

She along with another Naga athlete participating as a referee at the championship, Khrievotuo Nicholas Sekhose, were part of the 10 member athletes team representing India at the event which started on May 23.

Team India comprised of All India Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Federation (AITWPF) president Omarmukhtar Tamboli, 6 athletes and 3 referees.

Special guest for the felicitation, advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, S Keoshu Yimkhiung, in

a brief remark, expressed his happiness at Cürhah’s achievement and congratulated her.

He said Nagas were gifted in sports by blood and by nature and that sports is an integral part of Naga culture from time immemorial.

He asserted that Nagas were Mongolian race by origin and that the place from where Nagas migrated was famous worldwide because of their excellence in games and sports.

He observed that sports was a culture in Nagaland, however, sportsper-

sons here do not practice enough which was one reason that was holding back people from making progress.

He stressed on the value and importance of dedication and practice which would help the athletes progress.

Lauding Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) for playing the role of a diligent parent in nurturing the athletes, Yimkhiung, said parents teach their children to go in the right direction and this was what was displayed through this achievement.

“Today our sister has won this medal and has brought laurels to our state. I hope she would continue to climb higher. I hope the state would be blessed through her,” Yimkhiung said.

He assured full support from the government’s side to nurture talented and willing athletes since the state was at such a point where government jobs alone was not sufficient for the youths.

The advisor pointed out that studying was important however, youths should also pay attention

to their talents and dedicate themselves so that they would be able to make a living through their talents.

He expressed optimism that there would be more success stories in the days to come.

Earlier, sharing the congratulatory message, NWA president, Dr Hiabe Zeliang said it was time to prepare “our” young boys and girls so get to a level where they would be able to compete at all levels.

The programme was chaired by general secretary, NWA, Vilekho Bio, thanksgiving prayer was offered by, Evangelist, Zion Mission Church Naga Bazar, Thüyiesayi Swüro.

A special number was presented by Ating Lam.

Former medal winners from Nagaland at various international wrestling events;

Keduovilie Zumu won Bronze at 5th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games 2017 at Turkmenistan. Neiphretuo Zhünyü won Bronze at 3rd World Nomad Games 2018 at Kyrgyzstan. Keduovilie Zumu and Nlumrai won Bronze in their respective categories at VI International Sports Festival 2022 at Kyrgyzstan.

a hard time when we got here,” Mendilibar said. “We have done something good that can have repercussions for the good of the club.”

Before the final, Mourinho actually had more European title wins than Mendilibar had total games managed in those same competitions. The 62-year-old Mendilibar’s

Ronaldo absent with injury as Saudi soccer season ends

RIYADH, JUNE 1 (AP):

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia came to an end, although the star forward was absent as Al-Nassr beat Al-Fateh 3-0 to finish in second place in the league. Ronaldo, who signed for the Riyadh club in December b efore scoring 14 goals in 16 league games, picked up a muscle injury four days previously and was rested ahead of Portugal’s European Championship qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland in June. In the 38-year-old Ronaldo’s absence on Wednesday, Anderson Talisca took center stage to score twice. He also assisted Mohammed Marwan for a third.

Al-Ittihad, which had already secured the league championship in the penultimate round, celebrated a first title since 2009 with a 2-0 win against Al-Tai.

Abderazzak Hamdallah of Morocco opened the scoring with a second-half penalty that also secured the golden boot with his 21st goal of the season. Former Leeds United and Wolverhampton winger Helder Costa added the second in injury time.

career is peaking since joining Sevilla just two months ago.

As Sevilla players celebrated on the field, Mourinho kept his calm and congratulated the Spanish club on the victory.

“We lost a game but not dignity. I’ve never gone home prouder than today,” Mourinho said. “Great match, great final. Intense, vibrant.”

After receiving his runners-up medal, Mourinho took it off and gave it to a young fan.

Paulo Dybala had put Roma ahead in the 35th minute at Puskás Aréna in the Hungarian capital. Mancini sent a through ball for Dybala, who netted past Bounou with a low left-foot shot. The Argentina forward had recovered from an ankle injury in time to be declared fit for the final.

It was Dybala’s fifth goal of the Europa League, and 17th overall this season. Sevilla was only slowly getting into the match but Ivan Rakitic came close to equalizing in first-half stop-

page time with a low drive from 20 meters (yards) that bounced off the post.

Mendilibar sent on midfielder Suso and forward Erik Lamela, a former Roma player, as substitutes at the start of the second half to rejuvenate his team.

Sevilla equalized through Mancini’s owngoal 10 minutes into the second half when he was under pressure from Youssef En-Nesyri. Captain Jesús Navas set up the goal with a cross from the right. Navas, a 37-year-old veteran, was on the team that won Sevilla’s first Europa League title in 2006.

“When they scored against us, you think that it will be very difficult to score against them,” Mendilibar said. “”The equalizer came quickly in the second half and gave us the strength to continue in the fight to win the game.”

Substitute Andrea Belotti failed to beat Bounou in a one-on-one following Lorenzo Pellegrini’s free kick seven minutes from time.

India’s Kiran Geroge moves to quarters, Ashmita bows out of Thailand Open

Kiran defeated Weng Hong Yang 21-11, 21-19 to enter his first-ever quarterfinal at a BWF World Tour Super 500 event.

BANGKOK, JUN 1 (PTI):

India’s Kiran George continued his good run as he cruised into the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament, beating world number 26 China’s Weng Hong Yang in straight games here on Thursday.

Kiran, the world number 59, took 39 minutes to beat his higher ranked Chinese opponent 21-11, 21-19 in the men’s singles round of 16 clash.

It is the first time that Kiran has reached the quarterfinal at a BWF World Tour Super 500 event.

The 2022 Odisha Open winner will face the winner of the match between Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong and Toma Junior Popov of France in last eight clash on

Friday. However, it was the end of the road for 23-yearold Ashmita Chaliha, who went down 18-21 13-21 to former Olympic and threetime World Champion Carolina Marin of Spain. Later in the day, Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will play their respective pre-quarterfinals. The BWF World Tour is divided into six levels, namely World Tour Finals, four Super 1000, six Super 750, seven Super 500, and 11 Super 300 in order. One other category of tournament, the BWF Tour Super 100 level, also offers ranking points.

Rakesh Tikait addresses a Khap ‘Mahapanchayat’ organised over the ongoing protest by wrestlers. (PTI)

Sevilla celebrate their win.

Police try to detain wrestler Vinesh Phogat.

Vekhonielü (C) with advisor (2nd-L), YRS, NWA officials, and other well wishers during the felicitation at Kohima on Thursday. (NP)