31 Jan 2022 by Nagaland Post

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Eviction drive near Dimapur turns tense

(L-R) An excavator destroying houses and residents gather around police personnel during the eviction drive on Sunday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Tension heightened at Block No.3, Balijan area along the DimapurKhatkhati border Sunday morning when Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) carried out its third phase of eviction drive through demolition of houses by over ten excavators (JCBs) that left several hundred people shelter-less. The eviction was carried out by KAAC’s Land Revenue department with assistance from Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Many of those affected who talked to Nagaland Post at the site, said they were taken by complete surprise by the eviction drive since they firmly believed that the KAAC will respect the order issued by the Gauhati High Court to stay on eviction till February 2,2022. Some residents claimed that they had met KAAC members on January 29, and that the officials assured the residents that they would not be evicted as their petition was pending at Gauhati High Court. They said the eviction began with swift imposition of Section 144 CrPC

Parl budget session to begin from today NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (AGENCIES): The Budget session of Parliament is all set to begin on Monday. The session will start with President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to a joint sitting of both houses. Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2021-22 on Monday and the Union Budget on Tuesday. The first part of the Budget session will be held from January 31 to February 11. After this, it will go into a recess to examine the budgetary allocations for different departments.

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“There they go-the Special Task Forcepatrolling by vehicle, while we guys walk miles everyday.” K Y M C

early Sunday morning. The affected said that eviction drive was also carried out against houses whose owners had petitioned the court and pasted papers written “H/Court” at their gates and entrances. Soon as the demolition began, some resident pelted stones and police responded with blank firing and tear gas shells. According to reports, several people including an Assam police personnel sustained minor injuries. Several of those affected said they possess genuine pattas issued by the KAAC and therefore, wanted a clarification on why were they houses demolished, contrary to assurances? The demolition drive targeted even a community constructed kutcha bridge connecting Balijan(Assam) with Dimapur(Nagaland ) used by hundreds of daily wage earners. This led to the situation turning serious and it was only after EAC (Sadar) from Dimapur, Nukshi told the crowd that the bridge was being spared after the intervention of the Dimapur district administration. The SDO also said that Assam Police had resorted to firing tear gas shells but

stopped after learning that officials and police from Dimapur were present to monitor the situation. Borlengri Area Villagers’ Union (BAVU) chairman Meren Ao, who was also present along with his colleagues at the time of the blank firing clarified that no Naga family had encroached upon even a small piece of land belonging to Assam. He claimed that Naga residents along the Assam-Nagaland border were law-abiding citizens living under Karbi Anglong. He asked whether the rights of “indigenous” Nagas and Karbis were different in the Constitution of India? He said the eviction drive came despite court restraint and clearly a matter of victimising legitimate land owners. When approached KAAC members at the site refused to answer question on why eviction was being carried out despite high court restraint order. Meanwhile, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) will hold a meeting with Karbi Students’ Association (KSA) on Monday.

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Farmers to observe ‘Betrayal Day’; Tikait slams Centre NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): Alleging betrayal by the Centre, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday announced a country-wide observance of “Betrayal Day” on Monday over farm issues. The national spokesperson of the influential north Indian farmers’ union claimed the over-a-year-long protest at Delhi's borders was withdrawn on the basis of a letter of promises by the government on December 9 but those remain unfulfilled. “A nation-wide ‘Betrayal Day’ will be observed on January 31 because of government’s betrayal to farmers. The movement was suspended on the basis of a letter given by the government on December 9 but those promises have not been fulfilled,” Tikait, whose BKU is a part of the SKM, said in a tweet in Hindi.

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BJP implodes over ticket issue in Manipur

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IMPHAL, JAN 30: Shortly after the ruling BJP announced list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Manipur, many aspiring candidates of the party, including sitting MLAs, announced their resignation from the party on Sunday after being denied tickets. In protest, supporters burnt effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and shouted slogans against the decision as BJP’s Central Election Committee released the much-awaited candidates’ list amid a tight security at the party’s State unit head office here in the afternoon. Party offices were ransacked in various parts of the State and protesters gathered in several areas with placards. Party’s mandal leaders also announced that they would close down offices in their respective constituencies. At some places, police

Party workers and supporters of BJP ticket aspirants burn party flags and banners in protest. (NP)

had to even resort to teargas shelling and firing mock bombs to disperse the agitated workers and supporters who took to the streets. At least 10 former Congress leaders who joined the BJP were given tickets as the party announced contesting all 60 seats in the Assembly elections. Former Manipur Congress chief who joined BJP, Govindas Konthoujam, also got the ticket to contest the election. (Full list on p-4) The protesters alleged that BJP, which was against family politics, was now

following the same path of Congress. Former minister and BJP spokesperson Dr Nimaichand Luwang also resigned after he was denied ticket. The party also denied tickets to three sitting MLAs, while offering them to political turncoats. Angered over this, three MLAs – Y Erabot Singh, M Rameshwar and P Sharatchandra – tendered their resignation from the party. They also declared to contest the elections from other parties as desired by their supporters. After his resignation,

Erabot joined National People’s Party (NPP) late in the evening and would be contesting from the party. As per the list, N Biren Singh will contest from his traditional seat in Heingang. Manipur is set to go to polls in two phases on February 27 and March 3. The notification for the first phase of polls in 38 Assembly constituencies will be issued on February 1, while that of the second phase in the remaining 22 seats on February 4. Counting of votes will take place on March 10.

State logs 65 fresh Covid cases, 2 deaths BJP has dumped NPF, 18 backlog deaths added to death toll

DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Nagaland on Sunday recorded 65 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while two more patients succumbed to the infection. State health department on Sunday informed that the death toll rose to 735 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity) after 18 backlog Covid-19 deaths were included in the tally. Besides two deaths-one each in Dimapur and Mokokchung recorded on Sunday, state nodal officer and deputy director Health & Family Welfare department, Dr Nyanthung (Cont’d on p-8) Kikon informed that the 18

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON JANUARY 30, 2022 District

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang Wokha Zunheboto Total

Asymptom- Mild atic 590 4 43 0 36 3 10 6 33 26 1 752

19 0 91 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 117

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic SEVERE Moderate ICU On On (without Oxy- Oxy- ventilagen gen tor) 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0

Non Covid RecovTotal Deaths MiDeath ICU ered with grated Cases (On Covid 19 ventiPositivity lator 5 14496 459 3 1010 16585 0 257 9 0 1 271 1 9287 125 1 224 9772 0 287 2 0 18 310 0 2271 58 0 69 2435 0 1128 14 0 21 1166 0 934 6 0 19 969 0 584 18 0 9 617 0 1102 13 0 3 1150 0 377 11 0 18 436 0 595 16 0 12 630 6 31318 731 4 1404 34341

*4 deaths not due to Covid-19 *0 deaths under investigation

backlogs include 3 in 2020 and 15 in 2021, all from Dimapur. No further details were made known about the reason for the backlogs. Further, of the fresh cases, 41 were from Dimapur, 16 in Kohima, seven

in Mokokchung and one in Wokha, taking the total caseload to 34341. Meanwhile, India reported 2,34,281 new Covid-19 cases, 893 deaths and 3,52,784 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

NDPP in Manipur: Therie

DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) took a jab at both NDPP and NPF in Nagaland by saying that it came as no surprise, that BJP- has dumped them for the upcoming election in Manipur. He termed BJP contesting solo in Manipur as a big challenge to secular and like-minded voters. NPCC president K Therie said it was also a pity as enough strength and power had been given by the regional parties to BJP to stand on its own, thereby endangering the future of tribals and minorities, especially the freedom of religion. He said that as tribals being too simple, too short sighted, too short tempered and lacking

tolerance and patience, they cannot remember the past and nor could they see the future. Therie said tribals forgot history and even their ancestors for temporary gains, temporary pleasure and temporary riches. He said tribals also talked of rights without understanding the “other side of coin”. He alleged that BJP had its own dream of communal nationalism and that it was Hindustan with one language (Hindi) and one religion (Hinduism). While saying that tribals did not fit with RSS/BJP’s idea of nationalism, Therie called for freedom of religion as tribals cannot compromise with their identity, culture, customs and social practices.

ADDC temporarily lifts indefinite bandh India fighting new Covid wave with great success: PM

DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Aboi District HQ Demand Committee (ADDC) on Sunday decided to temporarily lift the ongoing indefinite bandh with effect from January 30. The decision comes following a meeting held on January 28, where Konyak Union (KU) requested its Aboi unit to lift the indefinite bandh in view of the upcoming meeting with nine Konyak elected members on February 2 and 4 on account of the demand to upgrade Aboi subdivision to a fullfledged district. ADDC in a statement said that the meeting was at-

tended by KU vice president Honang Konyak, general secretary Wango Konyak and Advisory Board of Konyak Union. Further, ADDC and Aboi public also decided that the committee would see the outcome of the February 2 and 4 meeting between KU (Apex) and nine Konyak elected members and that the movement would depend on the decision taken. In the meeting, ADDC also sought support of Nagas in general and Konyaks in particular to support the cause of Aboi district headquarters demand as this was for upgradation and uplift-

ment of the people who had been deprived till date. Mentioning that the issue of Aboi district headquarters demand was people’s movement and should not be withdrawn until the State government declared Aboi a full-fledged district, ADDC hoped that the government would wisely ponder and take a decision for early declaration of the district as it was genuine and long-pending issue known to all. The committee hoped that KU (apex body) and Konyak elected members would declare Aboi district without any hesitation in the February 2 and 4 meetings.

75% adults vaccinated against Covid: Modi hails ‘momentous feat’

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is fighting the new wave of Covid with “great success” and asserted that the people’s trust on indigenous vaccines was "our strength". In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, Modi said, “Now the cases of corona infection have also started decreasing, this is a very positive sign.” It is a matter of pride that till

Rev. Yankey Patton laid to rest DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): People from all walks of life paid glowing tributes to late Rev. Yankey Patton at the ‘home going’ funeral service held at Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar on Sunday, organised by the Lotha Baptist Churches Association. Late. Rev. Yankey, Nagaland’s first State Chaplain, passed away on January 28 at his residence in Diphupar. According to DPRO, Nchumbemo Patton, the only son of late Rev. Yankey Patton described his

‘Home going’ funeral held at Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar. (DPRO)

father as a spiritual icon and Meripeni Patton, the highlighted the many divine youngest grand-daughter of interventions upon his dad the late Rev. Yankey Patton during his ministry. described him as her spiritu-

al guide and mentor besides helping her to build a strong relationship with God. Former NLA speaker Thenucho recalled an incident (August 14, 1991) when he was the speaker, accompanied by Rev. Yankey (State Chaplian then), were travelling to Mon to attend the Independence Day celebration. He said their entourage was ambushed near Nagaland gate during which nine NAP police personnel, his PA, driver and bodyguard were killed.

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now about four-and-a-half crore children have been administered the first dose of coronavirus vaccine, he said. “This means that about 60 per cent of youth in the age group of 15 to 18 years have got their vaccines within three to four weeks. This will not only protect

our youth but will also help them to continue with their studies,” he said. Another good thing is that within 20 days, one crore people have taken the precaution dose as well, Modi said. “This trust of our people on the indigenous vaccines is our great strength,” the prime minister said. “People should be safe, the pace of economic activities of the country should be maintained -- this is the wish of every person in the country,” PM said. Earlier in the day, PM Modi congratulated fellow citizens for this “momen-

tous feat” of full vaccination of 75 per cent of all adults and said he is proud of all those who are making the inoculation drive a success. Tagging a tweet by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in which he stated that India has achieved its goal of vaccinating 75 per cent adult population against Covid, the prime minister said, “75% of all adults are fully vaccinated. Congratulations to our fellow citizens for this momentous feat.” “Proud of all those who are making our vaccination drive a success,” he tweeted.

Blast in Shillong’s Police Bazar; CM condemns Correspondent

SHILLONG, JAN 30: A low intensity blast occurred outside Shillong Wine Store in Police Bazar, a busy commercial area in Meghalaya’s capital on Sunday evening. Police said that no one was injured in the blast as the market was almost empty with shops remaining closed on Sundays due to the pandemic restrictions. The explosion occurred at around 6.30 p.m. outside the staircase of the wine store. Police cordoned-off the area (Cont’d on p-8) for forensic investigation.

“Strongly condemn the blast at Police Bazar, Shillong this evening. An attempt to disrupt peace and bring harm is nothing but a cowardly act,” Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said in a tweet. Sagma assured that the perpetrators will not be spared. “Forensic and bomb squad team are investigating the blast site to ascertain the nature of the explosive,” S. Nongtnger, SP East Khasi Hills, said over phone. He Properties damaged by the said an investigation is on to find out those involved. blast on Sunday. (NP) K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022

World Leprosy Day observed in Wka, Zbto

PTCSU resolves to take up activities

Members of PTCSU at the meeting.

Medical staff and participants at the observation of World Leprosy Day in Wokha and Zunheboto.

D I M A P U R : Wo r l d L e p r o s y D ay ( W L D ) was observed on Sunday under the theme, “United for Dignity” calling for unity in honouring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy. The day is observed on the last Sunday of January to celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the disease, and call for an end to leprosy-related stigma and discrimination, s t a t e d Wo r l d H e a l t h Organization (WHO). Wo k h a : N a t i o n a l Leprosy Eradication

Programme (NLEP) Wokha observed the day at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Wokha. A press release by CMO Wokha office stated that in a keynote address, Zonal Leprosy Officer (ZLO) Wokha, Dr.N.Mhonchan Kithan said WLD was observed across the globe to achieve zero leprosy. Dr. Kithan said three active leprosy patients in Wokha district were c u r r e n t ly u n d e r g o i n g free treatment provided b y N L E P. H e l a u d e d

NEWS IN BRIEF NPF WC meet preponed: Naga People’s Front (NPF) has informed that its president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has preponed NPF Working Committee meeting scheduled on February 2 to January 31, 11 a.m. at NPF Central Office, Kohima due to exigency. All the NPF Working Committee members have been requested to take note of and attend the meeting. ALTNE general meeting: Amotsu LobemoTsoroNichen Ekhung (ALTNE) of Tsungiki village under Wokha district has convened a general meeting on February 4, 2 p.m. at Tsungiki Village Community Hall. All members have been asked to attend the wedding. KYGK prayer service: KulolauYeshito Ghami Kuposhukulu (KYGK) Dimapur has convened its annual prayer service on February 2, 10 a.m. at Hevikhe village. All members have been informed to attend the programme. P-Khel council elects new team: Pfuchatsumia Khel (P-Khel) council, Kohima village has selected a new team of office bearers headed by Kelhousetuo Rutsa as chairman. In a press release, selection committee convenor, Zeneituo Rutsa, informed that the new team for the tenure 2022-2025 was announced during the 68th P-Khel day cum annual meeting held at its indoor stadium. Corrigendum: Apropos the news ‘NOA gets its stateof-the-art office in Kohima’, Chekrovolü Swüro had donated her gold medal which she had won in Shanghai, China in 2011 to the Chekrovolü Hall of Motivation in the Nagaland Olympic Association Office complex, and not as mentioned. The inadvertent error is regretted.

the health workers for reporting suspected cases and addressing stigma related to the disease and reminded them to conduct leprosy fortnight activities till February 13. The programme commenced with invocation by accredited s o c i a l h e a l t h a c t iv i s t Mhayani Kithan; certificates of appreciation and cash amount were presented to six health workers for their contribution to leprosy activities conducted in the district. The participants also took pledge on

S PA R S H L e p r o s y aw a r e n e s s c a m p a i g n which was read out by Para Medical Worker (PMW) M h o n t h u n g Ts a n g l a o w h i l e vo t e o f t h a n k s was delivered by PMW Yanbeni Jungio. Z u n h e b o t o : Wi t h a vision for leprosy free Nagaland, World Leprosy D ay u n d e r N a t i o n a l Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) was observed at the District Tuberculosis office, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office Zunheboto. A press release by CMO Zunheboto office

its functions. Earlier, during the assembly, CSU president Vetho Vadeo encouraged PTCSU for smooth functioning of the union. Meanwhile, PTCSU speaker Truvi Rhi thanked the leaders and students for their attendance in the assembly and sharing their agendas and views.

RMA condemns alleged rape

DIMAPUR: Rengma Mothers’ Association (RMA) has strongly condemned the rape of an elderly woman on January 9 allegedly by Yhunthonlo Kez son of Chonpvü Kez. Condemning the “barbaric and devilish” act, RMA president Sojule Tep termed it a serious crime and asked the concerned authority not to show any

mercy but to punish the culprit in the strongest possible manner. RMA said the act of the accused has brought shame and disgrace in the entire Rengma community in general and his family in particular. The association said any such incidents was never tolerated and would never be tolerated in Rengma land.

programmes can be carried out among various agri and allied departments in the district. At the meeting, the committee approved the annual action plan and further recommendations were put up. E a r l i e r, we l c o m e address was delivered by SMS (horticulture) D r. S h i s a r e n l a A i e r, highlight of the SAC meeting was given by ACTO (agronomy)Samuel

Officials and participants of the meeting.

DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tu e n s a n g c o n d u c t e d Scientific Advisor y Committee (SAC) meeting

Sangtam and annual action plan 2022 was presented by ACTO, (extension education)Longmayanger. The meeting was attended by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Tuensang and HoDs of agri. and a l l i e d d e p a r t m e n t s, officers, NGOs and farmer representatives. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by farm manager, KVK, Tuensang Yanger I. Kichu.

In RemembRance 10th Death annIveRsaRy of Late KIKatenLa JamIR (aLIba)

on January 25 at Naviin Hotel, Conference Hall, Tuessang. A press release by KVK Tuensang stated that

chairperson of the meeting, District Agriculture Officer ( DAO ) , Tu e n s a n g K . Showuba highlighted the areas where convergence

1st death anniversary of Lt. K. Chumbenthung Ovung

UD officers sensitized on cleanliness award

DIMAPUR: A sensitization workshop for Administrators and Urban Development officers on the cleanest ULB/ ward award 2022, SMB-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 was held at Chumukedima Town Hall on January 29. On the occasion, keynote address was delivered by Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, I. Himato Zhimomi. Structure and Parameters for the Cleanest ULB/Ward Award 2022 was

proposed affiliation to CSU, conducts inspection of institutions within Pfutsero jurisdiction, proxy teachers and attendance. It also resolved to check shops selling of tobaccos within institution areas, promote clean election, inspect gover nment office employee’s attendees and

SAC Tuensang approves annual action plan

DPC, KPC condole DIMAPUR: Dimapur Press Club (DPC) and Kohima Press Club (KPC) have expressed grief on the demise of Jemsung Walling, father of Imkong Walling, DPC executive member and senior journalist associated with The Mor ung Express, on January 30, after a prolonged illness. He was 84. DPC conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to Almighty God to grant comfort to the family members at the time of grief and departed soul rest in peace. KPC: Kohima Press Club (KPC) has mourned the demise of Jemsung Walling, father of Imkong Walling, Morung express r e p o r t e r, w h o p a s s e d away on January 30. KPC conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

stated that launching the campaign, DTO&DPO (UIP & RCH) Dr. Y. Aron Muru highlighted the significance of leprosy saying that it was completely curable and early treatment prevents disability. He encouraged the staff under NLEP to be active and regular in their field visits so that leprosy does not re-emerge again though it has been eradicated from the district. Dr.Muru informed that free treatment was available in all Government Health Centres.

DIMAPUR: Pfutsero To w n C h a k h e s a n g Students Union (PTCSU) at its emergency union assembly on January 29 approved its constitution and also resolved to take up various activities. In the first place, the union has decided to conduct skills development and cultural seminars,

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explained by LIFE NGO, Dimapur. In the second session, a topic on ‘Sensitization on the guidelines of the SBM 2.0’ was presented by SMB-U Team and ‘Sensitization on the guidelines of the AMRUT 2.0’ was presented by AMRUT Team, followed by discussion hour. Vote of thanks was delivered by director, Urban Development, S. Takatuba Aier and the programme was chaired by under secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Rongsenmenla.

2nd death anniversary of our beloved aba, Late i Longtichang

NDWM, ACID commemorate NGCD

Died: 31st January 2021

Members of NDWM and participants of the programme.

DIMAPUR: National D o m e s t i c Wo r k e r s M o ve m e n t ( N DW M ) Nagaland region in collaboration with Assisi Centre for Integ rated Development (ACID) commemorated “National Girl Child Day (NGCD)” Saturday at Assisi, Dimapur. K Y M C

A press release by NDWM Nagaland region stated that the programme was held along with Child Right Movement (CRM) and members of domestic workers movement. The importance of gender equality and equal treatment for both the genders was highlighted

by Vanbeni Yanthan while Punam highlighted on the four classifications of Child Rights. CRM animator Sr Geeta appreciated the CRM members for their commitment to the group and in others for the growth and development of each.

Dear Ngongo, It’s been a year since you left us to be in eternal abode, we know you’re happier there on the other side, yet you fondly remain in our hearts. With silent tears and pain we cherish your kind memories and celebrate your 1st year in Heaven.

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Till we meet again… Loving Parents & Siblings

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MoU inked for NCSC for PwDs ABAM Sunday School curriculum released

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022

D I M A P U R , JA N 3 0 (NPN): Union Ministry of Labour& Employment and State’s Directorate of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (ESD&E) have reached an agreement for setting up National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled (NCSC-DA) at Khushiabill here. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) and lease deed agreeme nt in this regard was signed on Saturday by ESD&E director Chiden Yaden and Ram Kishore Sharma, assistant director and employment and head of NCSC-DA, Directorate General of Employment (DGE) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, in the presence of L&ESDE, industries &commerce adviser Imnatiba and department officials. Later, briefing about National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled, Sharma mentioned that DGE had first established NCSCs-DA (erstwhile VRCs for handicapped) at Mumbai and Hyderabad in 1968, and thereafter set up several such centres across the country. He said there were 21

Chiden Yaden and Ram Kishore Sharma at the signing of MoU. (NP) National Career Service Centres for Differently Abled functioning currently in 20 States, adding that the proposed NCSCDA at Dimapur would be the 22nd. He mentioned that the upcoming Dimapur centre would provide various vocational trainings, evaluate persons with disabilities (PWDs) to help unlock their full potential, identify their needs, assist them, create community awareness, social responsibility, work out

better coordination and understanding among the rehabilitation agencies and promote rehabilitation services at block, district and State levels. Further, stating that the Dimapur centre would provide guidance and counselling for training, self-employment, employment and selective placement of persons with disabilities suited to their residual capacities, Sharma added that the target group would be 15-50 years and intake of the first batch

would be 20, which would be gradually increased as per demand. He mentioned that National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled would collaborate with various departments and NGOs, and would be fully funded and managed by the Central government. He said the Dimapur centre would provide free food &lodging and a stipend of Rs 2,500 per month to the trainees during their training period. Ya d e n i n f o r m e d newsmen that 2.87 acre of land had been allotted to the Ministry of Labour & Employment for establishing the centre, adding that land lease agreement for erecting permanent structure was under process. He mentioned that before completion of the permanent structure, which would take a year or two, the centre would start functioning temporarily from ITI campus located at Khushiabill. The centre is being established to unfold the full potential of persons with disabilities (PwDs); to ascertain their medical, psychological, social, vocational and economic needs, and to mainstream them into the community successfully.

Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener and others after releasing the curriculum. DIMAPUR: ABAM Sunday School curriculum titled, “Salvation Story” Grade 1-15 was released by ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener on January 28 at Impur. After releasing the curriculum, Rev. Dr. Mar stated that in 1878 Mary Mead, with a transformative vision, started functioning Sunday school in the local churches. Since then, for more than one hundred and forty years, ABAM has been using resources from different Christian publications. However, in 2016 at the ABAM General Council, the house resolved to have an original Sunday school curriculum. Following which, ABAM literature and education ministry took the initiative with Chubatem-

jen, coordinator, Sunday school, ABAM, spearheading a team of 16 member writers who without any attrition worked day and night out to complete the Grade 15, Rev. Dr. Mar stated. He said that the curriculum was written in three perspectives; text, context, and tradition to serve maximal approach for all age groups. While spelling correction was done by Imsüsashi Pongen and all graphic designs by Onen Atsongchanger. Earlier, delivering the introduction to the curriculum, secretary, literature and education, ABAM, T. Apok Jamir said that Sunday school is the heart of the church, and so, Sunday school teachers need to consider as special and

teach with dedication. A s s o c i a t e p a s t o r, Christian Education, Kohima Ao Baptist Church, Alice Walling; pastor, Medziphema Town Ao Baptist Church, Anungba Imsong also spoke on the occasion. In his speech, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener said that as James 3:1 depicts the accountability of teachers and every teacher must ensure that every student was on the right track and lead them to the true Christian destination. Meanwhile, ABAM expressed gratitude to Changtongya Town Baptist Church Christian Education Ministry for leading the praise and worship and Tuli Lenten Baptist Church Christian Education Ministry for stewardship.

NCRCYF general conference concludes SBLF Satakha observe ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 30 (NPN): The three-day Nagaland Christian Revival Church Youth Fellowship (NCRCYF) general conference held on the theme, “rise and shine”, came to an end on Sunday at Longkhum village, Mokokchung district. The speaker of the closing service was principal, Hope Institute of Theology Sovima (HITS), pastor Zhau Sanchu. Exhorting the congregation, the pastor said that there should be maximum joy in the presence of the Lord and that coming to God was the first step of revival. Citing from the book of Kings, he said that believers were unable to turn

Pastor Zhau Sanchu speaking at the NCRCYF general conference on Sunday. (NP) away from their wicked ways and that “seeking God wholeheartedly with repentance brings revival”. Urging the youth to

PC holds leadership training D I M A P U R : T w o - d ay “leadership training in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution” was organized by Peace Channel (PC), Dimapur on January 28 and 29. The aim of the training was to capacitate the peace animators and volunteers on the modules of Peace Channel i.e. peace club, peer mediation forum and peace forum; to identify and enhance skills needed for peace building and conflict transformation. Addressing the participants at the inaugural session, director, Peace Channel, Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto Paul stressed on the dire need of peace building in the Naga society and

encouraged the participants to broaden their horizon and be willing to constantly learn and relearn to reinvent for the betterment of society. Dimapur district coordinator, Toviholi Y. Yepthomi dwelt on the formation of Peace Club among children in schools and localities; Kohima district coordinator, Manpang Nyiam on the formation of Peer Mediation Forum among the youths in college, universities, and localities and Zunheboto district coordinator, Kanoho on Peace Games, a holistic approach that do not discriminate rather promote inclusivity of all irrespective of age, gender, status, tribe, religion, etc.

break the hard grounds, he preached that one should be submissive to the Lord for Him to have their hard grounds broken and to be

renewed again. “If we identify where we need to be broken, then God will start something new in your life”, the pastor stated. The evening service was led by mission secretary, Nagaland Christian Revival Church Youth Fellowship, Kedolhoulie Solo, hymn was led by Reuben Chophy with pianist Vekholü Swuro. Special songs were presented by Pochur y N C RC Y F a n d P h o m NCRCYF, scripture reading by Kezha while the choirs were Chakhesang CRCYA and Angami CRYA. Later, vote of thanks was proposed by advisor NCRCYF, Hosehto Awomi. Commissioning of new team of office bearers was conducted by Rev. Dr.

Vevozo Khamo. The new team would be led by Moakum as president, Kuosüto Tetseo as vice president zone-I, Nyanha Konyak as vice president zone-II and Reuben Chophy as vice president zone-III, Kekhriesetuo Neikha as general secretary along with eight other members. The three-day general conference was hosted by NCRC Mokokchung Division Youth Fellowship (NCRCMDYF) with Rev. D. Vangpong Phom as one of the speakers, CRC Tsiepfütsiepfhe, Kohima as praise and worship team, Angami CRYA, NCRC Sumi Youth Fellowship, Chakhesang CRCYF and NCRCMDYF as choirs. Earlier, seminar and business hour were also conducted.

DIMAPUR: Sapheni Block Level Federation (SBLF) under Satakha block held the 2nd annual general body meeting-cumcelebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrating the 75th year of India’s Independence on January 29. A press release by area coordinator IBCB, Lovino Achumi stated that the meeting was attended by 97 SHG members of 20 VLOs, under SBLF. Keynote address was delivered by Block Programme Manager Satakha block, Tolika Sema and the speakers of the meeting were Khukiye VCC, Inashe Tsuqu and former president Sumi Totimi Hoho Satakha Unit, Aholi Zhimo. The programme was graced by Block Development Officer, RD Satakha,

Jimo K Jimo. petition-cum-exhibition on Audit of the BLF was various products produced presented by vice president by VLOs under the BLF. Sapheni BLF, Vinili V. Secretary of Sapheni BLF, Shiholi Yeptho briefed on the visioning plan and key achievements of FY 20-21 of the Sapheni BLF and also on the upcoming plans for the FY22-23. At the meeting, Covid vaccination and appropriate behaviour were shared by area coordinator/ SISD, BMMU Satakha, Rebika Achumi. The official programme was followed by indigenous games and com-

Seminar on consumer right awareness

DIMAPUR: Seminar on consumer right awareness was organised by Omega Group in collaboration with Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Nagaland on January 29 at Multipurpose Hall, Kigwema. A press release by Omega Group stated that resource person, advocate, Zasitsolie Bio of KZ Law Associate, Kohima highlighted various consumer related issues, legal provision and availability of various legal forums at the district level, state level and national level. He also gave special emphasis on various

Advocate Zasitsolie Bio and others at the seminar. types of goods and services consumers. Citing few important instances with regards to consumer related court verdicts, he appealed to the participants present to be efficient consumers and to avail department concern and various consumer forums as an when demand arises, knowing the rights

and legal protections that are laid for the welfare of the consumers. Among others, the participants at the seminar were sports personalities, youth leaders, legal experts, successful HSLC students and parents. The programme was chaired by Vilekho Bio, Zakievoto Zakaria of Cat-

echist St. Micheal Church Kigwema pronounced the invocation, Omega Group president Ruokuovikho Chale delivered the keynote address, Meno Chale presented special song and vote of thanks was delivered by Kigwema Youth Organisation president Zakievilie Yhoshu.

SLMS meet on Covid vaccination in Kohima

DIMAPUR: State Level Multi Stakeholder (SLMS) held a meeting with representatives from different churches, student leaders, youth leaders, women leaders, NGOs and development partner UNICEF on January 29 at LCS building, Kohima. A press release by medical department stated that the meeting was conducted under the theme, “To amplify the Government’s Covid-19 Vaccination” by Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN), John Snow India (JSI) in collaboration with department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW). In a keynote adK Y M C

Meeting on Covid vaccination in progress in Kohima. dress, State Project Manager, John Snow India, EgumsingNsarangbe said it was social responsibility of every individual present and more as a leader to un-

derstand the present Covid scenario, the importance of vaccines and to educate the people who were misinformed and misled by various false news.

He told the gathering that it was high time to understand the situation and play their part as leaders. In a PowerPoint presentation, State Immuni-

zation Officer (SIO) health department, Dr Ritu Thurr spoke on Covid -19 vaccine prioritization in India, how and when exactly the largest vaccine drive was rolled out for different category of people and also presented the district wise and state coverage. Dr.Ritu also spoke on Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) status as per COWIN, reasons for comparatively low rate of vaccine uptake in Nagaland, steps taken to increase vaccine uptake in far flung areas in Nagaland districts. He also thanked ISRN an NGO empanelled by John Snow In-

dia (JSI) and many other NGOs who are assisting and supporting the department in amplifying Covid vaccination in the state. Dr Ritu Thurr also spoke on the steps taken to reduce vaccine hesitancy in Nagaland. The programme was chaired by state coordinator ISRN, Martha Dukru; communication officer JSI, Rose, facilitated the productive discussion hour; invocation was said by pastor Kughavi from Nagaland Christian Revival Church and vote of thanks was delivered by monitoring and evaluation officer JSI, Kawang Lowang. K Y M C

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NFR launches leased cargo train from Assam

GUWAHATI, JAN 30 (IANS): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) as part of its Business Development Unit (BDU) initiatives from Saturday started operation of leased Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) from Assam to Goa carrying ready-made garments, tea, bamboo products and other handicrafts, spices, edible oil. In another important step, the NFR also started operation of goods train from other states of India to Rani Gaidinliu station at Tamenglong in Manipur. Officials said that the first goods train reached Rani Gaidinliu station carrying 53 wagons of ballast needed for the under construction Jiribam - Imphal (111 km) new railway line. Rani Gaidinliu station is 24 km away from Jiribam (along ManipurAssam border) by rail and is situated by the side of river Makru over which a giant rail bridge has been constructed. More goods trains carrying other items including

The first lease train from Northeast upon its arrival at Goa. essential commodities will be arriving soon, providing a boost to the local economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday expressed their confidence that the connectivity of the northeastern region would be further boosted. Modi tweeted: “Transformation of the

Northeast continues. Manipur’s connectivity will be enhanced and commerce will be boosted. Wonderful products from the state can travel all over the nation.” “Historic day for Manipur and entire northeast, after 75 years of India’s Independence, first goods train reaches Rani Gaidinliu Railway Station, Tamenglong in Manipur. The Narendra Modi govt is committed to enhancing

infrastructure connectivity and economic prosperity in the NER,” said Reddy in his tweet. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Guneet Kaur said that first leased Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) carrying food products, ready-made garments, tea, bamboo products and other handicrafts, spices, edible oil, mosquito repellants on Saturday started from Az-

ara (Guwahati) in Assam to Vasco-da-Gama in Goa. The cargo express train would reach its destination in 87 hours covering a distance of 3,358 kms between Azara and Vasco-da-Gama via Siliguri, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Hubli with loading and unloading facilities. The train, which would operate on round trip basis, consists of 15 van parcels of 24 tonne capacity each and one brake van for the first six months and a total of 20 parcel vans thereafter up to next 6 years. “This new route would not only strengthen the connectivity between the northeastern states with the South and Western states of India, but also act as a catalyst for business growth. It would act as an efficient and reliable time bound solution to the supply chain needs of eastern India. It will bring a boom to the industrial and agricultural sector across the eastern region,” the CPRO said.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022

Former cop Thounaojam Brinda joins Janata Dal(U) in Manipur IMPHAL, JAN 30 (AGENCIES): In yet another boost for Janata Dal (United) Party, former Manipur Police officer Thounaojam Brinda, and businessmanturned-politician Arunkumar Thangjam joined the JD (U) on Sunday, reports East Mojo. Soon after the BJP announced its list for 60 candidates, Arunkumar tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the Saffron party. “I will no longer work for the BJP party in the ensuing state Assembly election 2022,” stated Arunkumar in his resignation letter submitted to BJP state chief. A few months ago, he had joined the BJP after quitting the Congress party, which he joined in 2020. Thounaojam Brinda, the daughter-in-law of former chairman of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) outfit, will contest from Yaiskul constituency represented by BJP minister Thokchom Satyabrata

Thounaojam Brinda joining JD(U) on Sunday. Singh. Meanwhile, as per sources, BJP MLA Y Erabot Singh of Wangkhei constituency will be joining the National People’s Party (NPP) on Sunday evening. Earlier this month, Khumukhcham Joykisan Singh, the MLA from Thangmeiband constituency, joined the Janata Dal (United) following his suspension from the Congress party. After much specula-

tion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released the list of 60 candidates, including three women candidates, for the upcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly elections next month. Chief Minister N Biren Singh will contest from his home assembly constituency Heingang, whereas minister Th Biswajit Singh will contest from the Thongju constituency.

PM Modi appreciates Assam Manipur polls: BJP releases list of candidates; to contest all 60 seats Govt’s Rhino conservation efforts Correspondent

GUWAHATI, JAN 30 ( AGENCIES): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the rhino conservation efforts of the Assam government. In his ‘’Maan Ki Baat’’ address, the Prime Minister asserted that poaching of rhino in Assam has declined considerably over the last eight years, reports The Sentinel Assam. He said that as compare to 37 rhino deaths in 2013, only 2 rhinos were poached in 2022 and only one in 2021. ‘’”I congratulate the people of Assam for showing the way when it comes to animal conservation through collective efforts,’’

Narendra Modi he added. Reacting on the same, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that efforts will continue to eliminate the menace of poaching. ‘’Today’s #MannKiBaat is special for Assam. Adarniya PM Sri @narendramodi did

not only acknowledge role of people in anti-poaching efforts but also made us nostalgic by playing Kaziranga song of Sudhakontho Bhupen Hazarika, a perennial inspiration for Assam. Shows PM’s love for us,’’ Himanta tweeted. In another tweet, the Assam CM said, ‘’We’re immensely motivated by Hon PM Sri @narendramodi’s recognition of our efforts on singlehorned Rhino conservation. GoA with support of people shall ensure that menace of poaching of our precious icon is completely eliminated. Guidance of Adarniya PM is precious’’.

IMPHAL, JAN 30: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released the list of candidates for the Manipur assembly elections, declaring that the party will contest all 60 assembly seats in the state. “The Bharatiya Janata Party will contest in all 60 seats in the upcoming assembly elections and form a government with more than 2/3rd majority,” said Bhupender Yadav, party’s Manipur election incharge. Full list of constituencies and BJP candidates: Khundrakpam A/C: Th Mohendro Singh, Heingang A/C: N. Biren Singh (CM), Khurai A/C: Leishangthem S Meitei, Kshet-

rigao A/C: Nahakpam Indrajit Singh, Thongju A/C: Th Biswajit Singh, Keirao A/C: Lourembam Rameshwor Meetei, Andro A/C: Thounaojam Shyamkumar, Lamlai A/c: K. Ibomcha Singh/ Thangmeiband A/C: Jyotin Waikhom, Uripok A/C: Kh. Raghumani Singh (Retd IAS), Sagolband A/C: R. Imo Singh, Ke i s h a m t h o n g A / C : Elangbam Johnson Singh, Singjamei A/C: Yumnam K Singh, Yaiskul A/C: Thokchom Satyabrata Singh. Wa n g k h e i A / C : Okram Henry Singh, Sekmai (SC)A/C: H Dingo Singh, Lamsang A/C: S. Rajen Singh, Konthoujam A/C: Dr. S Ranjan Singh.

Mizoram reports 1,819 new Mizoram govt Assam forest department to issue ID COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths planning to start leopard census cards to refugees AIZAWL, JAN 30 (PTI): Mizoram reported 1,819 GUWAHATI, JAN 30 be extracted at an interval fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday, 323 less than the previous day, pushing the state’s tally to 1,71,686, a health department official said. The death toll rose to 601 as two more persons, one each from Aizawl and Lunglei districts, succumbed to the virus, he said. Of the new cases, Aizawl district reported the highest number of 1,160 infections, followed by Mamit (163) and Lunglei (132). The single-day positivity rate dipped to 26.38 per cent from 27.32 per cent the previous day, he said. The northeastern state now has 14,811 active cases, while 1,56,274 patients have recovered from the disease so far. Mizoram has conducted 16.66 lakh sample tests for COVID-19 thus far. According to State Immunisation Officer Lalmuanawma Jongte, over 7.94 lakh people have been inoculated till Saturday.

Arunachal logs 326 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality

ITANAGAR, JAN 30 (PTI): Single-day recoveries continued to outnumber fresh COVID-19 cases in Arunachal Pradesh as 379 more people recuperated from the disease in the last 24 hours, while 326 new infections were reported, a health department official said on Sunday. The fresh cases pushed the tally in the northeastern state to 61,953, he said. Altogether, 58,524 people have recovered from the disease so far, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said. The COVID-19 recovery rate currently is 94.46 per cent, he said. The COVID-19 death toll in the Northeastern state rose to 286 after a person succumbed to the infection on January 28, the SSO said. A 78-year-old man from East Siang district died due to Cardio-pulmonary failure with Covid Pneumonia, the official said. Of the 326 new cases, 132 were registered in the Capital Complex Region, 36 in West Kameng, 33 in Papumpare, 21 in Lower Subansiri and 20 from East Siang district. Two NDRF personnel were among the new patients, he said. Arunachal Pradesh currently has 3,143 active COVID-19 cases. The Capital Complex Region, comprising Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa areas, has the highest number of active cases at 1,338, followed by Lower Subansiri at 203, West Kameng at 175, Namsai at 148 and 143 each at Lower Dibang Valley and Papumpare districts respectively. Over 12.36 lakh samples have been tested for the infection in the state, including 1,276 on Saturday, Jampa said, adding that the positivity ratio stood at 25.54 per cent. State Immunisation Officer Dr Dimong Padung said 15,74,963 people have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines so far. At least 46,992 beneficiaries in the age group of 15-18 years have been vaccinated with the first dose and 16,165 senior citizens have received the booster jab.

GUWAHATI, JAN 30 (AGENCIES): As thousands of refugees taking shelter in Mizoram, the state government is mulling to provide identity cards to them. According to a report by ET, the procedure of issuing identity cards in now underway and around 16,000 cards will be provided. ‘’It is a challenging work for these people who are fanned out across the borders and in many places staying with their relatives,” ET quoted an official as saying. The official further said that several refugees are staying in makeshift camps and as soon as COVID-19 situation eases, the task group on refugees will visit the areas along the border.

(AGENCIES): In a bid to reduce the chances of manleopard conflicts, the Assam Government will conduct a leopard counting census for the first time in the state, reports The Sentinel Assam. An exclusive leopard counting census in Assam’s forest and non-forest areas has been initiated by North Kamrup Forest Division in leopard density areas of Amingaon in Kamrup district that will kick off from January 31. According to reports, camera-trapping will be used for the census with 50 cameras being installed in Sila Reserve Forest, Changsari, NIPER, AIIMS, etc. The camera trapping will be done for a period of 24 weeks and data from each camera will

of every seven days. Taking to micro-blogging site twitter, Assam Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya tweeted, ‘’The 24-week camera trapping census will be the first of its kind in Assam! Sustainable development remains our commitment with priority to wildlife conservation too!” In this regard, a one-week execution program has been planned by North Kamrup Forest Division during which verifying of camera traps, the study of maps, in-depth discussion with senior forest officials, volunteer participation plan, field survey, and target location selection will be held. The camera trapping will start from February 7 after the layout of the detailed plan.

Patsoi A/C: S. Kunjakeswor (Keba) Singh, Langthabal A/C: Karam Shyam, Naoriyapakhanglakpa A/C: Soraisam K Devi, Wangoi A/C: Oinam Lukhoi Singh. Mayang Imphal A/C: K. Robindro Singh, Nambol A/C: Th Basanta Singh, Oinam A/C: L. Radhakishore Singh, Bishnupur A/C: K. Govindas, Moirang A/C: M. Prithiviraj Singh, Thanga A/C: Tongbram Robindro Singh. Kumbi A/C: S Premchandra Singh, Lilong A/C: Y Antas Khan, Thoubal A/C: Leitanthem Basanta Singh, Wangkhem A/C: Yumnam Nabachandra Singh, Heirok A/C: Thokchom Radheshyam

Singh, Wangjingtentha A/C: Paonam Brojen Singh. Khangabok A/C: Khundrakpam Menjor Mangang, Wabgai A/C: Usham Deben Singh, Kakching A/C: Yengkhom Surchandra Singh (Retd IAS). H i ya n g l a m A / C : Radheshyam Yamnam, Sugnu A/C: M Binod Singh, Jiribam A/C: Jiri Budhachandra Singh, Chandel (ST) A/C: Smt S S Olish, Tengnoupal (ST) A/C: Letpao Haokip, Phungyar (ST) A/C: A S Hopingson. Ukhrul (ST) A/C: Somatai Shaiza, Chingai (ST) A/C: MK Preshow Shimray, Saikul (ST) A/C: Yamthong Haokip,

Karong (ST) A/C: R Yuh Jonathan Tao, Mao (ST) A/C: S Alexander Maikho. Tadubi (ST) A/C: O L o r h o, K a n g p o k p i A/C: Smt Nemcha Kipgen, Saitu (ST) A/C: Ngamthang Haokip, Tamei (ST) A/C: Wilubou Newmai, Tamenglong (ST) A/C: Huri Golmei, Nungba (ST) A/C: Dinganglung Gangmei (Dipu) (Retd IAS), Tipaimukh (ST) A/C: Dr Chaltonlien Amo, Thanlon (ST) A/C: Vungzagin Valte. Henglep (ST) A/C: L e t z a m a n g H a o k i p, Churachandpur (ST) A/C: V Hangkhanlian, Saikot (ST) A/C: Paolienlal Haokip and Singhat (ST) A/C: Ginsuanhau Zou.

Educational institutions in Tripura to open from today: Minister

AGARTALA, JAN 30 (PTI): Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday said all educational institutions in the state including schools, colleges and universities would open from Monday. He said this decision was taken by the state government in consultation with the directors of the state health and education departments to compensate for the learning losses and mental wellness of the students. The educational institutions, which would open on Monday includes schools from pre-primary to higher secondary schools, colleges and universities. As the schools were

Ratan Lal Nath closed most of the time of the last two years, the students could not meet their friends and they also suffered learning losses, he said. “The UNICEF recently observed that keeping schools closed is way higher than dangers of

keeping them open. The World Bank has also cautioned that the students had suffered a lot and mental health of students had broken down”, Nath told reporters, adding that examinations would be held as per schedule. The minister said many educationists and guardians also asked the state government to open educational institutions. However, he said that appropriate COVID-19 behaviour would be maintained in all educational institutions. The state government had closed schools from January 15 till January 30 following the spike in COVID-19 cases.

A palace conspiracy almost saw Tripura joining Pakistan, says author

AGARTALA, JAN 30 (PTI): The princely state of Tripura, which celebrated its 50th statehood day earlier this month, almost joined Pakistan some 75 years ago. A palace coup supported by the Muslim league was almost on the verge of overturning the last Tripura Maharaja’s decision to join the Indian Union, but for the timely action of a few loyal ministers and warnings by politicians of that period. Panna Lal Roy, a historian and author of a book on the merger of princely Tripura with Indian Union said, “Maharaja Bir Bikram announced on April 28, 1947 that Tripura would be a part of Indian union and on the same day sent a telegram to the secretary of the Constituent Assembly about his decision.” “Unfortunately, the prince died on May 17, 1947. After his death, a

group of highly placed employees in cahoots with the Muslim League had hatched a conspiracy for inclusion of the state with Pakistan,” he told PTI. Roy, who authored a book, ‘Prasad Sarajantra’ (Palace Conspiracy), said after the death of Bir Bikram Kishore, “a well-orchestrated” conspiracy was hatched by certain ministers and a step-brother of the late king with the Anjuman Islamia, a pro-Muslim League organisation in Tripura, to place a member of the royal family on the throne and sign a fresh agreement transferring the state to Pakistan. He said the Muslim League leaders had organised many meetings in Comilla and Noakhali districts for inclusion of Tripura with East Pakistan, and the communal riots sparked off in those areas resulted in large numbers of people fleeing to

Tripura as refugees. The Maharajas of the tribal state not only ruled over the present-day Tripura but also by virtue of having zamindari estates (in British Indian dominion), ruled over large chunks of neighbouring districts of Comilla, Noakhali and Sylhet. The Manikya rulers collected revenue from the subjects of those districts as zamindars but not as rulers. They also spent on public education and healthcare in these areas, and even built clubs like the elite Comilla Club. T h e s e a r e a s we r e awarded by the Radcliffe Commission to Pakistan. Roy said the Muslim League leaders were encouraged by this as well as another decision of the Radcliffe Commission, which gave away the Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT), which had 97 per cent Buddhist tribal

population, to Pakistan on the plea that otherwise it would not be able to exist economically, given its landlocked situation. The problem for them was that a notification was published 25 days after the death of the last ruler on June 11, 1947, which said, “It is hereby notified that the late colonel, His Highness Maharaja Manikya Sir Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Bahadur… Ruler of Tripura state, having decided to join the existing constituent Assembly, nominated on the 28th April, 1947, G S Guha Minister, Government of Tripura, as the representative of the Tripura state to the said constituent Assembly…” The then President of Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee, Surendra Mohan Ghosh wrote a letter to Home Minister Sardar Patel on October 29 tipping

him of the conspiracy. This was followed by a letter from Hindu Mahasabha leader Shyama Prasad Mukherji on the Tripura situation to Patel. All these war nings

led to Patel writing to the Governor of Assam on December 31, 1947 and subsequently the federal government rushing Air Force personnel to Tripura as a contingent measure.

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Regd. No : 76(P) 2022 Date : 27/1/2022 Shri. Rizabul Hussain, S/o Abdul Majid, permanent resident of H/No. 110, Moirabari Village, Mairabari Gaon, Dist-Morigaon, State-Assam, Pin-782126 and presently residing at H/No. 440, Purana Bazar, Dist-Dimapur, State-Nagaland, Pin-797112 do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and as such competent to swear this affidavit. 2. That my father actual and correct name is “Abdul Majid”. 3. That my father’s name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as “Md Abdul Majid” in my HSLC Examination, 2019 marksheet vide Sl.No 006469, Whereas in all my other official documents and records my father’s name has been entered/recorded as “Abdul Majid”, which is my father’s actual and correct name. 4. That I made this affidavit to declare that the names “Abdul Majid” and “Md Abdul Majid” are the name of one and same person, i.e. my father’s name, and further to use this affidavit as a piece of documentary evidence and when required before any competent authority for any rectification and clarification of the same. That, the contents made in para (1) to (4) are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false is stated therein and I signed this affidavit on this the 27th of January, 2022 at Dimapur. Deponent Sworn before me by the deponent NotaRy Public DimaPuR: NagalaND DP-461/22

Make in India new definition of Swadeshi: Shah

A H M E DA B A D, J A N 30 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre’s schemes like Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local are the new definitions of “Swadeshi”, the movement promoted by Mahatma Gandhi. The ideas propagated by Mahatma Gandhi to rebuild India after achieving freedom were forgotten for several years before they were given a new lease of life by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said. Shah was in Ahmedabad to unveil a wall mural of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his death anniversary, which is also observed as the Martyrs’ Day. The mural, installed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), adorns a wall on the Sabarmati riverfront. It is made on a 100 square metre aluminium plate using 2,975 clay pots made by 75 potters brought from different parts of the country and trained here. “Mahatma Gandhi not just fought for India’s freedom, but also offered many ways to rebuild the country after it had achieved freedom, through swadeshi, satyag rah, swabhasha,

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spins the Charkha to unveil Mahatma Gandhi’s mural made with clay kulhads at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad, Sunday. (PTI)

sadhan shuddhi, aparigraha (non-possessiveness), prayer, fast and simplicity,” Shah said in his address. He said Mahatma Gandhi instilled these ideas in the consciousness of the citizens while fighting against the British, so as to make them the base for the country’s reconstruction after it achieved freedom. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, while homage was paid to the photos of Bapu, and he found mention in speeches for many

years, Khadi, handicrafts, use of swabhasha and swadeshi were forgotten. After becoming the prime minister, Narendra Modi gave a new lease of life to all these ideas of Bapu,” Shah said. The Centre’s schemes such as “Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local are the new definitions of Swadeshi,” the Union minister said. “The concept of the economic upliftment of India, to make it the

No place for Godse’s ‘heirs’ in India, says TN CM Stalin CHENNAI, JAN 30 (PTI): Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday paid f loral tributes here to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary with the latter urging the people to take a vow that there is no place in the Indian soil for Nathuram Godse’s ‘heirs’. Ravi and Stalin paid floral tributes to a decorated portrait of the father of the nation, placed close to a life size statue of Gandhi on the Marina beachfront here. In a tweet, Stalin urged people to take a pledge on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi to uphold unity by nurturing love and brotherhood and, “let us take a vow that there is no place in the Indian soil for Godse’s heirs and their evil thoughts.” The Chief Minister did not explicitly name anyone in his post. Ravi also paid floral tributes to Gandhiji at the Raj Bhavan here and administered a pledge against untouchability and observed 2-minute silence as a mark of respect along

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M K Stalin

with students from the institutions of Harijan Sevak Sangh and Raj Bhavan staffers and officials. On the occasion, Ravi hailed Mahatma Gandhi for his charismatic leadership to the freedom movement, unwavering commitment to tr uth, non-violence and dedication to serve the Scheduled Castes and downtrodden. The Govenror, “urged the people to pledge themselves on this day for adhering to his principles and rendering selfless service to promote fraternity in our society in strengthening and taking our nation on

the progressive path,” a Raj Bhavan release said. The Governor interacted with students and presented them with Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography and sweets. He advised the authorities t o a r r a n ge f o r c a r e e r counselling for students to enable them to decide on options after completing schooling. Led by Stalin, Ministers, Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu and top gover nment officials took a pledge against untouchability on Saturday at the Secretariat here on the eve of Gandhiji’s death anniversary which is observed as Martyrs’ Day. S i m i l a r l y, s e n i o r gover nment officials including district collectors administered the pledge against untouchability to government staff across Tamil Nadu on the Martyrs’ Day eve. Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948 and the nation paid homage to the father of the nation on his 74th death anniversary.

world manufacturing hub through atmanirbharta (selfreliance), and an appeal to 130 crore Indians to use indigenous products -- these three ideas have emerged from Bapu’s Swadeshi (movement),” he said. S h a h s a i d M o d i ’s efforts to renew the use of Khadi have helped the KVIC achieve a turnover of Rs 95,000 crore. He also appealed to the people of Gujarat to use Khadi clothes. “Khadi is not just the

BJP has fielded 99 criminals: Akhilesh LU C K N OW, J A N 3 0 (PTI): The BJP is one short of hitting a “century” of tickets given to candidates with a criminal history, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged on Sunday. In a tweet, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister claimed that the BJP has, so far, fielded 99 candidates with a criminal history for the upcoming assembly polls in the state. “Breaking news about baba ji (Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath) BJP is just one candidate short of hitting a century of criminal candidates… So far, 99 candidates with criminal history have been given tickets,” he tweeted in Hindi. Adityanath had on Saturday alleged that Yadav was patronising criminals, goons and mafia and ter med the SP as ‘dangawadi’ (promoting riots), ‘tamanchawadi’ (fond of country-made pistols) and ‘pariwarwadi’ (working for family). The BJP has, so far, declared 294 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections.

way to empower the poor, but is an example of India’s self-esteem,” he said, adding that the ideas behind the use of Khadi as propounded by Mahatma Gandhi remain relevant even today. Shah said the new e d u c a t i o n p o l i c y l ay s emphasis on “swabhasha”. The new education policy it will give due importance to the Indian languages, because if India is detached from its languages, it will get separated from its culture, history, literature and grammar, Shah said. On the occasion, Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane said the mural was a unique homage to Mahatma Gandhi by the KVIC, which comes under his ministry. “Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas about Khadi, employment generation and for India to become independent are driving the country today,” Rane said. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the mural was the perfect tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in the 75th year of India’s Independence. “Along with enhancing the beauty of the Sabarmati riverfront, the mural will continue to give the message of rashtranirman (nationbuilding),” the CM said.

Prez, PM pay floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi and others, attends ‘Sarva Dharam Sabha’ at Rajghat to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): The nation on S u n d ay r e m e m b e r e d Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversar y with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying floral tributes to the Father of the Nation at Raj Ghat here. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla too joined Kovind and Modi and a two-minute

s i l e n c e wa s o b s e r ve d in honour of Gandhi, who was assassinated on Januar y 30, 1948. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs’ Day. “Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to fur ther popularise his noble ideals,” Modi tweeted. “Today, on Martyrs’ D ay, p ay i n g h o m a ge to all the g reats who courageously safeguarded

our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered,” he said. An interfaith prayer was held at Raj Ghat and Gandhi’s favourite devotional songs were rendered to mark the 74th death anniversary of the father of the nation. A gun salute was given at the memorial where school students and people from different walks of life gathered to pay respects to Bapu.

SP’s red caps painted in blood of ‘karsevaks’: Yogi LUCKNOW, JAN 30 (PTI): The Samajwadi Party’s red caps are painted in the blood of victims of Muzaffarnagar riots and ‘karsewaks’ shot dead in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said. Attacking the SP in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adityanath, have been repeatedly targeting the party’s red cap. “The red cap of the Samajwadi Party is painted in the blood of victims of Muzaffarnagar riots and karsewaks who were shot in Ayodhya,” Adityanath said while speaking at an event organised by a channel on Saturday evening. Addressing a rally in Gorakhpur in December last year, Modi had targeted the SP, saying those in red caps were a “red alert” and “sign of danger” for the state, while Adityanath had in February last year, said every child sees those wearing red caps as “goons”. The chief minister said his government has been working to protect the masses and instil a sense of safety among them while ensuring that “criminals

Yogi Adityanath

feel scared” and surrender before police with folded hands. Accusing the previous SP government of neglecting the poor people of the state, the chief minister alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led government worked only for a few friends involved in perfume business. “They can deny (allegations) but can’t change what is true,” he said. “They (SP) never considered Uttar Pradesh and its people as their own. Their views are familycentric and Pakistan-centric. Before 2017, riots used to occur every third day in the state and girls use to fear for their safety. This

has changed under the BJP rule,” Adityanath said. Claiming that his government has provided a new identity to Uttar Pradesh, he said, “Now businessmen and people are not forced to migrate from the state. Businessmen are now returning to the state and contributing to its development.” Reacting to accusations that the BJP government has targeted the people of a particular religion and why over 80 cases were lodged against SP leader Azam Khan, Adityanath said, “Our government has not lodged any politically motivated FIR against anyone.” “The cases against

Azam Khan are a result of his wrongdoings. If anyone tries to encroach land belonging to the poor and build an institution there, then action will be taken against that person,” he said “Our gover nment has provided benefits to people from every caste and background. In SP, BSP and Congress governments, the leaders use to build their house first. This has changed in our government. We have worked to provide a house to every family in the state,” he said. On sugarcane farmers in western Uttar Pradesh, the CM said, “The Samajwadi Party sold several sugar mills at throwaway prices. Our government has not only ensured smooth functioning of sugar mills but have also established new ones. The SP lacks vision for the development of the state.” He said the “double engine” government has taken the state to new heights of development in the last five years. The term “double engine” is used by BJP leaders to refer to the party being in power at the Centre as well as in a state.

Dhami versus Rawat: A tough battle on cards in U’khand TMC-MGP promises resumption of mining

Pushkar Dhami and Harish Rawat

in five years despite coming to power with a big majority, unemployment and inflation wherever he goes. The trend of power oscillating between the BJP and the Congress every five years in Uttarakhand also strengthens the Congress’s hope. The BJP is confident of a win because of the big development projects launched for Uttarakhand in different sectors over the past five years. Its leaders at their virtual meetings appeal to people to give another five years to the “double engine” government so that the projects which have the potential to change the lives of people could be completed.

However, the 46-yearo l d D h a m i ’s t a s k o f recording an even bigger win for the party than in 2017 becomes more complex as he got a short span of just six months to perform and leave his mark. He admits he got little time to perform but has the satisfaction of spending each moment of his short tenure to serve 1.25 crore people of the state. “In a short span of just six months we took more than 550 decisions and acted on them. The previous Congress government only made announcements. They never saw the light of day while we acted on all the announcements we made,” Dhami asserted. Though his tenure is

short, it has been full of challenges as he had quite a few contentious issues to deal with like the anger of the priest community which had been agitating for months demanding dissolution of the Chardham Devasthanam Board, the raging second wave of Covid and the after effects of a shoddily handled Haridwar Kumbh which had earned it the tag of a Covid superspreader. With a devastating spell of rain that struck in November killing a large number of people and causing large-scale damage to roads, bridges and railway tracks, there was indeed too much on his plate. Though the disaster was comparable in scale with the 2013 Kedarnath calamity, the promptness of the government machinery h e l p e d s ave l ive s a n d minimise the damage. Even Home Minister Amit Shah praised Dhami for his hands-on approach in handling the crisis, saying he had left little for the Centre to do. Dhami also displayed his “political disaster management” skills soon after coming to power when

he constituted a committee headed by Manohar Kant Dhyani to listen to all stakeholders and resolve the contentious Devasthanam Board issue. S h ow i n g p o l i t i c a l a c u m e n , h e d i s s o l ve d the Devasthanam Board and withdrew the related legislation to pacify angry priests who had already started preparations for contesting the polls. Despite heading a cabinet of seasoned ministers far older than him, he succeeded in taking everyone along and keeping the BJP flock together with the only exception of Harak Singh Rawat who recently defected to Congress after being expelled from the party. Open praise by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from public p l a t f o r m s s h ow s t h a t Dhami has risen to their expectations. “Dhami through his hard work and no-nonsense approach has been able to counterbalance the antiincumbency against his two predecessors to a large extent,” a political observer here said.

PANAJI, JAN 30 (PTI): The Trinamool Congress and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Par ty have released their common manifesto for the upcoming G o a A s s e m b l y p o l l s, promising resumption of mining operations and reservation for women in jobs and local bodies in the

coastal state if they come to power. The mining operations, which used to be one of the main sources of revenue for Goa, came to a grinding halt in the state in March 2018 after the Supreme Court quashed 88 mining leases. The poll manifesto, released by alliance

partners TMC and MGP on Saturday ahead of the state polls on February 14, mentioned that “instituting environmentally sustainable mining practices with 80 per cent reservation for Goans in extraction contracts and mining jobs would be the priority” of their government.

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BY ALOK DEHRADUN, JAN 30 (PTI): Barely six months after becoming Uttarakhand’s youngest chief minister in July last year Pushkar Singh Dhami finds himself facing the onerous task of piloting the BJP to a second consecutive victory in the assembly polls against a redoubtable opponent like Harish Rawat who leads the Congress’s do-or-die comeback battle. Though Dhami is a fresh face and his six-month tenure gives a good account of him, achieving a huge target of getting more than 60 seats for the saffron party against a seasoned challenger like Rawat is anything but smooth. Rawat had lost both the seats he had contested in 2017 but he continues to be one of the most popular faces in Uttarakhand politics. He has also emerged as the most preferred chief ministerial face in several opinion poll projections of late. Rawat is hopeful of reaping a rich harvest due to an anti-incumbency working in favour of the Congress. He raises the issues of BJP giving three chief ministers to the state

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Games politicians play

tate chief minister Neiphiu Rio, in his Republic Day speech at Kohima on January 26,2022, has reiterated that no more new districts will be created, especially bifurcating an existing district inhabited by a single tribe to create a new district. This policy will send a strong message across that the government will apply this yardstick against various demands. The decision against creation of any new district comes against the backdrop of demands for upgradation of existing administrative units such as –Aboi, Tobu, Mangkolemba, Bhandari and Meluriinto districts. While demands for upgradation of above administrative units into headquarters has been a long pending demand, the government had created four new districts- Tseminyu, Chümoukedima and Niuland ( on December 20,2021) and latest being Shamator(January 20,2022). It is not known whether the statement with regard to criteria for bifurcation of existing district in creating another new district is in existence or that it is an ad hoc decision shaped or compelled by the current environment. If there was any such criteria on determining creation of new district(s) then it would seem that the government has not followed it. On the other hand, if such a criteria does not exist, then the decision to end the seemingly endless demands for districts, is an ad hoc decision. While the government may attempt to discourage demand for more districts under whatever reasons, it remains to be seen if a recent demand for creation of Meluri district currently under Phek district could fail to dissuade those demanding it, mainly the Pochury tribe. Even with regard to the recent creation of four districts, it is a matter of debate whether the government had considered the ground reality based on the parameters of administration and population. While deciding on creation of new districts, the government should have made known the criteria and guidelines to be followed, if there is any such policy. However, if the decisions were based on extraneous considerations other than accepted expediencies and purely on ad hoc basis, then it only explains how ad hocism has become the hallmark of administrative governance. There are more than the few over which the government has pursued policies in the past, that were shaped by the dictates or compulsions of the period. This makes the entire decisions on crucial issues not based on established guidelines but purely relative to political exigency. It is time that there be some in the government-whether elected or employed - to realise the fact that it is over time for the state to chart a clearly delineated socio-economic and political discourse. Many crucial issues have come up but have either been relegated to the background or decisive and belated action(s) is being delayed. Even with regard to the Naga political issue that gave rise to another formation of an opposition-less government and the constitution of the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue; the same ritual of consultations continue in a never ending ritual. Except for the label being changed to titillate, from “facilitators” to now “pressure lobby” the decades long protracted issue is back on the bench as the focus is on removal/repeal of AFSPA. It is hoped that the government exercises the same conviction, urgency and will to tackle various issues instead of benching them in futility.

DailyDevotion The Dilemma of Obedience

Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision. —1 Samuel 3:15

God never speaks to us in dramatic ways, but in ways that are easy to misunderstand. Then we say, “I wonder if that is God’s voice?” Isaiah said that the Lord spoke to him “with a strong hand,” that is, by the pressure of his circumstances (Isaiah 8:11). Without the sovereign hand of God Himself, nothing touches our lives. Do we discern His hand at work, or do we see things as mere occurrences? Get into the habit of saying, “Speak, Lord,” and life will become a romance (1 Samuel 3:9). Every time circumstances press in on you, say, “Speak, Lord,” and make time to listen. Chastening is more than a means of discipline— it is meant to bring me to the point of saying, “Speak, Lord.” Think back to a time when God spoke to you. Do you remember what He said? Was it Luke 11:13, or was it 1 Thessalonians 5:23? As we listen, our ears become more sensitive, and like Jesus, we will hear God all the time. Should I tell my “Eli” what God has shown to me? This is where the dilemma of obedience hits us. We disobey God by becoming amateur providences and thinking, “I must shield ‘Eli,’ ” who represents the best people we know. God did not tell Samuel to tell Eli— he had to decide that for himself. God’s message to you may hurt your “Eli,” but trying to prevent suffering in another’s life will prove to be an obstruction between your soul and God. It is at your own risk that you prevent someone’s right hand being cut off or right eye being plucked out (see Matthew 5:29-30). Never ask another person’s advice about anything God makes you decide before Him. If you ask advice, you will almost always side with Satan. “…I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood…” (Galatians 1:16).

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“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

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Refocus on jobs, lifestyle must to defuse social time bomb

t may be imperative on the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to refocus the Union Budget from possible populism, an election-time compulsion, to professionalism creating jobs everywhere. The spark is the two difficult and sad incidents. A Guajrati family of four chasing “better” jobs freezes to death in the US. The other is the protests over railway jobs in Bihar and UP for roughly 40,000 vacancies. It is grim reminder of the state of India’s job market. Let not Bihar and UP emerge as ticking time social bombs for the sheer size of the unemployed. The unemployment rate rose a four-month high to 7.9 per cent in December 2021. It stood at 7 per cent in November last year and 9.1 per cent in December 2020. But jobs were shrinking even before that in 2019 and earlier. World Bank says that India has the highest total unemployment rate at 21.01percent for the 15-24 year-old population The NSSO’s 2017-18 data stress is that actually the jobs situation is grimmer. The overall rate of open unemployment (as opposed to under-employment or disguised unemployment)

had risen sharply after 201112. That has been proven in the NSSO numbers. Former chief economic advisor K Subramanian stresses that it is not employment but “The key aspect is meaningful employment”. The 2017-18 unofficially leaked NSSO data revealed that the unemployment rate was never over 2.6% between 1977-78 and 2011-12. But it had jumped to 6.1 percent in 2017-18. Now it touches 9 plus percent. The jobs have to be the priority in a country where the number multiplies every day. The covid19 lockdown is the immediate cause. Blaming any government for this criticality is not wise. As a nation somewhere the political parties are found to be clueless. The NITI Aayog supposedly tasked to suggest like its predecessor Planning Commission is not apt in hitting the nail. The situation has been aggravating and the country is resorting to welfarism – one slips into an abyss and he is provided free food for sustenance; instead of development – making the man once rescued self-sufficient in income terms to add to his own and country’s economy. The Narendra Modi government has shown enough

empathy with free food dole and MGNREGA jobs to keep the people afloat. Now it has to move beyond welfarism doles so that the country takes a leap to better life. The previous budgets came up with entrepreneurship, skill India, MUDRA and similar other schemes. It did not fulfill the objectives. Partly the concept of unicorn has succeeded. Overall the jobs remain scarce and low paid. The Gujarati family was apparently well off with a teacher’s job and sundry other chores. It could pay $ 2.5 lakh for their Shivaji dream travel through agents for illegal entry to the US. What sparked them like many Gujaratis and Punjabis rushing to El Dorado may be flashy “lifestyle”. In 2007, Babubhai Katara, MP was caught trying to smuggle out carrying a Punjabi woman and her son as his own for Rs 30 lakh to the US. His party suspended him. What triggered Bihar and UP problem is lack of job. Once private sector jobs were considered well-paid. The seventh pay commission changed that. Now for years the corporate, including the IT, are not creating

the required number of jobs. And jobs fetch lower wages and remain insecure. Interestingly, during Atal Behari Vajpayee’s NDA-I six crore jobs were created. There is a change. Because of economic slowdown during the past many years manufacturing has suffered. The index for industrial production remains at a low. Educational qualifications have improved causing an aspirational problem. There were 70 million such persons in 2004-05 but increased to 115.6 million by 2017-18. They are growing by about 5 million Sarkar a year, according to Santosh Mehrotra, professor of economics, Centre for Labour. He says what is most worrying is that manufacturing jobs actually fell in absolute terms from 58.9 million in 2011-12 to 48.3 million in 2015-16, a whopping 10.6 million over a mere four-year period. Bihar has about 13 percent unemployment. The state of UP has 5.41 percent unemployment in MayAugust 2021 against 3.75 percent in March 2017. Rightly UP chief minister Adityanath Yogi says that he would create more jobs. The job strategy has

to change. An interesting aspect is that because of the Narendra Modi government’s less interference in PSU operations, even in the difficult covid times 171 PSUs continued to have good profits despite better salary structure. This indicates that proper salaries could be paid even during crisis period and profits could be sustained. It also calls for reviewing the PSU disinvestment policy. The world has seen the failure of the global private sector for unethical practices since 2007-08 Lehman meltdowns. The FM may open a new leaf. India has thrived with a mixed economy. The PSUs have the capacity to start a competitive economy that the private sector abhors. No national economy can thrive without competition within. Monopolised private or public sector would cause inbreeding leading to poor performance. She has to be innovative enough to help create rural farm and non-farm jobs that make the rural economy viable and lifestyle attractive to stem rural migration. Post lockdown it would be wait and watch situation for the private

sector, says Vikas Chadha, MD, Global Outsourcing. The FM has to observe global practices, particularly sharp Chinese economic policies, European backlash against China and possible escalation of western sanctions against Russia. These would be important to create Indiacentric policies to increase jobs in different sector. Private sector also has a tendency to employ less and pay less. If jobs are to be a priority this policy has to be given up. The PSUs can deliver here creating a situation where private sector also would have to pay just wages, may be to their dislike. The FM has to think in terms of nation’s growth and a promised 5 trillion economy. In the new scenario, she has to involve and inspire the Indian private sector to create quality jobs and make them capable of competing with their international rivals. The FM has to have sharp job-creation strategy to initiate the steps to boost urban, rural, private and public employment. This helps India accelerate its growth pace with larger participation of the population and become cynosure of the new world economy.

Post-mortem

gricultural production and productivity in India is intricately built around the rearing of animals. God created the earth and made animals to enrich it naturally so that man can sow, eat and live. This is the sole intention and purpose of the Creator and the Maker. Earth scientists are of the opinion that Our Mother Earth can carry and sustain 2-3 billion people at a good standard of living over a long term. At 7.9 billion people now (still counting), she is already carrying more than double her carrying capacity. This was the reason why the law of nature had to be manipulated to feed the ever growing population and for which green revolution, white revolution, blue revolution was introduced in the sixties that did wonders in Indian agricultural renaissance. It is the law of nature that every phenomenon on earth has its ebb and flow and Government of India is now promoting Natural Farming as Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati Program (BPKP)

he ongoing COVID surge across the world has catalyzed a debate on how far governments can go in mandating individual vaccination to limit or protect collective health risks. Western democracies are the site of heated debates, with three arms of the State reined-in. In the United States, the Supreme Court overturned a federal government vaccine mandate for larger populace, but upheld it for healthcare workers. French lawmakers have upheld a tighter vaccine pass for access to some public settings such as restaurants and trains. Resonating the sentiments of public at large, the President of France said that “The unvaccinated, I really want to piss them off. And so, we are going to continue doing so until the end.” In Canada’s Quebec province, the government announced it will introduce a special ta on the unvaccinated. The data is abundantly clear that vaccines undoubtedly lower the risk of hospitalization and death. In India, Delhi’s data between January 9 and 12, 2022, showed that 72% of the 97 COVID deaths were among the unvaccinated. In normal times, governments need to tilt on the side of individual choice. However, in the case of a respiratory pandemic, the choice to avoid vaccination can impede another individual’s mobility

In situ natural livestock rearing

under Parampargat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) which integrates crops, trees and livestock with functional biodiversity. This concept of zero budget natural farming is do nothing and based on nature’s principles of farming with no till, no chemical and dispersal of clay seed balls to propagate plants is done. I am of the personal opinion that agricultural policy in Nagaland needs to be re-visited. For that, we need to balance our policies between modern agriculture and our time tested ancient traditional systems and methods of cultivation. Agricultural activities should be productive and to some extend remunerative but it cannot be at the expense of long term sustainability and subsistence. While rushing to introduce exotic and high yielding seeds- Crops, livestock, Poultry that are not native to our land we have now almost discarded our indigenous seeds. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal is insisting our state to register our indigenous

livestock and poultry birds in the National Breed Registry. Besides Thothu cattle and tenyivo pig, we have almost discarded all our rich indigenous livestock and poultry genetic resources and nothing to register now. Than what about the re-incarnation of the three tenets of natural farming- crops, trees, livestock after 60 years of agricultural revolution, connoted as destructive revolution by some agricultural scientists. The reincarnation concept is that the dry fallen leaves of tall standing trees, shrubs, bushes, weeds will act as natural mulching where the soil will retain enough moisture for microbial growth and naturally prepares the soil for the next jhum cycle and that becomes natural habitat for wild animals, burrowers, birds and they in turn manures the soil with their excreta, urine, droppings. In plain agriculture like Assam, livestock are allowed to graze on fallows and browse the stubbles instead of burning so that their dung, urine and foraging can

naturally enrich the field. Dung and urine of animals contain beneficial micro organisms and major plant nutrients like Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Magnesium, Calcium and certain micronutrients and the urine of cow is a natural pesticide. On this count, our desi cow is apparently the purest as far as the microbial content of dung and urine goes. Everything of agricultural produce is land based and every agricultural policy starts from the land and so the land holding system of the farmer is the first consideration. The average land holding in India is about a hectare whereas in the USA it is about 178 hectares. In an already developed country like Great Britain only 1.5 percent of the population is employed in agriculture but in India for that matter Nagaland 70 % or more depend on agriculture and above all land holding system is mostly clan or community based. It is for this reason that backyard or mass agriculture in Nagaland

is always result oriented. We don’t have any commercial pig farm both in public and private sectors but backyard farmers are able to meet the local pork demand for any occasional functions. The ever success story of Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL), Gujarat is the archetype of such mass dairy farmers movement. According to soil experts it will take a thousand years to form an inch of top soil which than is not in our reach as the way we have damaged and degraded our soil by the use of chemicals, pesticides and growing of alien crops that are not native to us. Unless we learn to live with our forest, animals and biodiversity, agriculture will not sustain us as before. For posterity sake I vouch for subsistence agriculture or in other words- production at a level which is enough only for one’s own use without any surplus for trade. Dr. N. Mhonchan Shitiri Pagoda Ki, Rainbow colony, Burma Camp Dimapur

Rule is a rule: Iconic Novak Djokovic a case in point and livelihood. And so, the governments often restrict gatherings and mobility to manage the pressure of the healthcare infrastructure. The data shows that unvaccinated people are more susceptible and likely to be hospitalized, which implies that their choice has consequences for others. Given the veracity and severity of the disease and the human and economic toll, restricting and limiting collective risks have to be prioritized over individual choice. Those who think and act in accordance to their priority and choices as against mandated rules prescribed by the governments violating the rules will have to face the consequence. Therefore, it should be borne in mind that automatic following of choices in times of pandemic have disastrous consequences and so vaccination cannot be an exception to this. In the month of April 2020, he declared that he was opposed to vaccination. In June, 2020, he organized a tournament in Serbia which resulted in several players’ wives tested positive. His wife Jelena earned a False Information badge from Instagram for peddling COVID conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to the coronavirus outbreak. He is fully entitled to hold on to his beliefs. The problem arises when countries of the world have imposed curbs

and procedures that are to be followed. Accordingly, billions of people follow the COVID mandatory protocol, but Djokovic wants to go ahead flouting the rules and regulations that billions across the world follow as mandated by the comity of nations. He thinks that rules are to be bent for him because he is Novak Djokovic – sheer entitlement. Malborne where the Australian Open is taking might have exempted him, but the High Court and the Government of Australia argued for his deportation as he violated COVID rules. However, take for example, ESPN pointed out that basketball player Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets is also part of the anti-vaccine athlete club but unlike Djokovic he chose not to play home games in New York because of the city’s vaccine mandates. American World No 93 Tennys Sandgren pulled out of the Australian Open rather than comply with the vaccine mandate. While on the one hand, British tennis star, Andy Murray said he chose to get vaccinated because “We have a responsibility as players that are travelling across the world to look out for everyone else as well.” O n t h e c o n t r a r y, Djokovic, Howard Bryant writes on ESPN that “they owe nothing because they create so much: revenue and

legacy for suits; pleasure for the watchers; security for their families. They are the value.” As Greek player Stefanos Tsitspas says, it makes the majority who followed the rules “look like fools”. In tune to some of these, Vijay Amritraj former tennis player was categorical in his assessment of the Djokovic saga that played out in Melbourne on the eve of the Australian Open, “If you choose not to take the vaccine then play in countries that allow it.” Continuing, “While the choice to be vaccinated may be that of the player, with choices come consequences.” The entire sage can be summarized that the day before the Australian Open was set to begin, Novak Djokovic, considered as the greatest tennis player of all time in lawn tennis landed in Australia to defend his title defying COVID protocol rules lost his final bid hen a three-judge panel upheld the government’s decision to cancel his visa. The tussle is between an icon – a symbol of unvaccinated celebrity entitlement defying immigration laws that the authority enforced in a nation of rule followers including those who want to enter. Rules are rules and everyone is equal before the rule of law. Money, fame, popularity and game come later. If we go back to the past there were governments

that snapped its ties with Israel and South Africa – as Israel has been oppressing, suppressing and occupying the territories belonging to the Palestinians; the whiteminority practicing apartheid against the majority in South Africa. Australia is one among a few countries where more than 90 percent of people are vaccinated. Due to its strict rules such as to work, to enter into any place and to enter into Australia vaccination is a must. Many could not enter Australia for about two years totally separated from their kith and kin; forgo their studies and employment opportunities and so on. Djokovic saga teaches one lesson to those who think that their choice is above a nation or mass of people, but they should be aware of the fact and thus be prepared of the consequences of their choices. In a world of power and money, those with fame are well-connected and those in authority be it head the organizations, institutions and the governments in the states and Centre, bend, flout, tamper and undermine the rules favoring those known to them for a variety of reasons. Choices and preferences ought to be subordinated before the common and public good. Trust is important in human endeavors and transactions. In times of pandemics and catastrophes when

the Government invokes some rules and regulatory observances are of paramount importance. Over and above, when a scientific community comes out with data and efficacy, the respective governments evolves rules vis-à-vis ‘dos and don’ts’. The duty of the citizens is just to follow the rules for the sake of larger public if they are just and fitting. This is what happened to Nowak Djokovic. The Australian government’s decision was in tune with majority public opinion. When thousands and millions of people across the world had suffered in diverse ways due to coronavirus for about two long years, celebrities and those in power and authority wants the rules to be bent as they like. Novak Djokovic is a classic case who thought he could bend the rules. He thought he could violate the rules and play in the Australian Open unvaccinated and thus became the greatest player ever in history of lawn tennis, but failed, as the rule remained straight. He will be remembered in history for this. A lesson for others such as celebrities, politicians and those in power and authority who think that they are above the rules and keep bending the rules as and when they want. Dr. John Mohan Razu

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A M R I T S A R , JA N 3 0 (PTI): Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that religious conversions done by allurement or threat are wrong and there are sufficient provisions under existing law in the country to stop such practices. At the same time, he said choosing one’s religion was a personal matter and no government has the right to interfere. The Delhi chief minister was speaking in pollbound Punjab, where the Jathedar of Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, Giani Harpreet Singh, had accused Christian missionaries of running programmes for forced conversion of Sikh families in border villages, a charge vehemently denied by the Bishop of Diocese of Amritsar. Kejriwal said, “I believe it is a matter of personal choice which religion one wants to practice... and it is entirely one’s personal matter in which no one has a right to interfere... No government has the right to

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interfere in this, and this is one’s constitutional right.” “ B u t i f a n y o n e ’s conversion is done by allurement or threat, that is wrong,” the AAP chief told reporters when queried about his party’s stand on bringing an anti-conversion law. The BJP has been targeting the AAP over the issue. The BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh had earlier passed a bill aimed at curbing religious conversions by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage. Kejriwal said that forcing anyone to convert was wrong and whatever steps need to be taken to stop this should be taken.

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MUMBAI, JAN 30 (PTI): Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday asserted that the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is the political future of Maharashtra and there is no truth in speculations about an “under the table deal” for a reunion of the BJP and Sena. In his weekly column ‘Rokhthok’ in the party mouthpiece Saamana, Raut said state Chief Minister and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray in his address to Shiv Sainiks on January 23 had turned the tables on the BJP, which was criticising him over his illness. T h a c k e r a y, w h o underwent a cervical spine surgery a couple of months back, had hit out at the BJP over its “hypocrisy”, “double standards” on Hindutva and elaborated on how the Shiv Sena had “rotted” in alliance with the BJP, he said. “The message from his speech was that the Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising the Shiv Sena, N C P a n d C o n g r e s s, is the political future of Maharashtra, and there is no truth in speculations that there was an under the table deal happening between the Shiv Sena and BJP and they could get back together,” Raut said. Thackeray’s speech and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis’s response to it have made the state’s politics clear and there is no

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room for confusion, he said. Notably, Fadnavis had claimed the Shiv Sena grew politically when it was in alliance with the BJP. “There is no possibility of a Shiv Sena-BJP reunion after Fadnavis’s response,” said Raut, who is the executive editor of Saamana. T h e M VA i s h e r e t o s t ay a n d t h e B J P will have to spend next many years around the Raj Bhavan, the Rajya Sabha member claimed in sarcastic comments, apparently referring to the BJP approaching the governor over various issues pertaining to the state. The Shiv Sena had snapped ties with the BJP after the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls over the issue of sharing the chief ministerial post. The Thackeray-led party later forged an alliance with the NCP and Congress to form government in the state. Raut also said the recent nagar panchayat election results in Maharashtra should act as a guideline to both the ruling MVA and the opposition BJP in the state.

“It is my opinion and I have been told by some lawyers, but this needs to be examined further, that under the country’s existing law there are sufficient sections and provisions that if anyone forces anyone to convert one can be stopped from doing so. “Even today there are sufficient provisions in the country (to stop forcible conversions). Those who talk of a new law, what they are doing, is a political issue,” he said in a veiled dig at the BJP. Meanwhile, on a question pertaining to the 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, Kejriwal accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of playing “dirty politics” on the issue. The SAD has accused the AAP government of obstructing the release of Bhullar. Kejriwal said that has he told Delhi Home Secretary to immediately convene a meeting of the Sentence Review Board and ensure that Bhullar’s issue is taken up in the agenda.

Adhir demands privilege motion against IT Minister NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (IANS): Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday demanded that a ‘Privilege Motion’ be moved against Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for allegedly misleading the house on the Pegasus issue. Chawdhury’s demand came after the New York Times report which claimed that the Indian government bought the Pegasus spy tool in 2017 as part of a deal with Israel, and the Congress on Saturday said that the illegal snooping using the spyware amounts to “treason”. Attacking the government, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge also said on Twitter, “Why did Modi Govt act like the enemies of India and use a warfare weapon against Indian citizens?” Even BJP MP Subramanian Swamy said: “Modi government must rebut New York Times revelations today that it did indeed subscribe by payment from tax payers money of Rs 300 crores to spyware Pegasus sold by Israeli NSO company. “This implies prima facie our Govt misled the Supreme Court and Parliament. Watergate?” he tweeted.

“As several issues are taken up in the Board’s meeting, I will ensure that this issue is there in the agenda and discussed. Whatever decision is taken at the meeting, the file goes to the Delhi L-G and he takes the final decision,” said Kejriwal. The SAD had recently said a party delegation would meet President Ram Nath Kovind to seek “immediate and effective personal intervention” to secure the release of Bhullar. Former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal had urged Kejriwal not to allow a “communal bias or political or electoral opportunism to dictate his decision and refusal to grant immediate clearance for Bhullar’s release”. The Centre had in September 2019 recommended special remission to eight Sikh prisoners, including Bhullar, to mark the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. It has been alleged by some Sikh bodies that the AAP government in Delhi has not given its clearance for the release of Bhullar.

Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala jointly said that the snooping was an “act of treason”. “The Modi Government is the deployer and executor of the illegal and unconstitutional snooping and spying racket through Israeli surveillance spyware Pegasus & the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is himself involved!” “This is a brazen ‘Hijack of Democracy’ & ‘An Act of Treason’,” they said. Surjewala said, “The Modi gover nment purchased Pegasus Spyware in 2017 and other military technology as the ‘centrepieces’ of a package, including ‘weapons and intelligence gear worth roughly $2 billion’ from Israel during PM Modi’s visit.

NTPC urges railways to rename rail tests NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): “Caught in the crossfire” over the rail exams, NTPC, the country’s largest power producer has written to the Railways to rename its Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) tests organised by the Railway Board. The Railway exams have been in the news for the last week over largescale protests over certain irregularities in its screening process. The abbreviation of the exams which is the same as the one used for the power producer has been widely used to refer to the controversial test during the reportage on the issue. “This is with reference to the recent protest in some parts of the country with respect to Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC RRB) exam of Indian Railways,” a letter from NTPC (the power corporation) states.

S R I NAG A R , JA N 3 0 (PTI): In a major success for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, a top self-styled commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was among five terrorists killed in two separate overnight encounters in Pulwama and Budgam districts of the valley, officials said on Sunday. The JeM chief Zahid Wani was active since 2017 and was involved in several killings and recruitment of youth into terrorist ranks. Speaking to reporters at a joint press conference in Pulwama, IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, and GoC of the army’s Victor Force, Major General Prashant Srivastava, said the gunfights, which broke out on Saturday, took place in Pulwama and Budgam districts of the Kashmir valley after the security forces received specific inputs about the presence of terrorists. While four JeM terrorists were killed in the encounter in Naira area of

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Pulwama, in south Kashmir, one ultra of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed in Chrar-iSharief area of the central Kashmir’s Budgam district. “Zahid Wani was a top commander of the Jaish. His brother was involved in the Ban Plaza attack (in Jammu) and is in jail. Wani was active since 2017, involved in several killings, recruitment. After the killing of Sameer Dar, he became the district commander of JeM. In fact, he was the Jaish chief of the whole valley. It was a good operation and I want to congratulate the security forces,” Kumar told reporters. The IGP said so far this month, there have been 11 encounters in which 21 terrorists, including eight Pakistanis, have been killed. Complimenting the entire team of the security forces for carrying out the operation under the most challenging circumstances, the GoC Victor Force said the Pulwama operation was not an isolated operation, but a part of the series of

human intelligence-based operations that have been undertaken in the jurisdiction of the Army’s 15 Corps in the past few months. He said Wani was one of the masterminds of various IED attacks which have taken place since 2017. “With this success, we have taken a very important step in neutralising the threat of JeM in this area. With the neutralising of Wani, we have eliminated one of the masterminds of various IED attacks that have taken place over the years since 2017,” Maj Gen Srivastava said. Wani was also involved in the “extensive recruitment” of young boys into militancy, he said. “He (Wani) misled them to their untimely death and caused a lot of anguish to the families and the people who are residing in this area. His elimination will provide a lot of relief to the residents of the district and indeed in the entire J-K,” the GoC Victor Force said.

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KOLKATA, JAN 30 (PTI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, and launched another attack on the Mamata Banerjee government, stating that he cannot see “trampling of human rights” and the state “getting drenched” in violence. Asserting that no amount of “insults” will deter him from performing his duties, Dhankhar said violence and democracy do not go together, and urged all to become messenger of peace and non-violence as a tribute to the father of the nation. “I cannot see the hallowed land of Bengal getting blood drenched (in violence) and becoming a laboratory for trampling of human rights. People are saying that the state is turning into a gas chamber of democracy,” Dhankhar said at Gandhi Ghat on the bank of Hooghly river at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district. He also said the situation had become such that the Calcutta High Court had

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heartfelt farewell. This is the specialty of the people of India. We make a relationship of love with every conscious being,” Modi said. Talking about ‘Virat’, the Prime Minister said, “We also got to see a similar sight this time in the Republic Day parade as well. In this parade, the charger mount of the President’s Bodyguard, Virat took part in his last parade. Horse Virat came to Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2003 and used to lead the parade every time on Republic Day as Commandant Charger.” “Even when a foreign head of state was welcomed in Rashtrapati Bhavan, Virat used to play this role. This year, on Army Day, horse Virat was also given COAS Commendation Card by the Army Chief. In view of Virat’s immense services, after his retirement he was given farewell in an equally grand manner,” the Prime Minister added.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday remembered ‘collarwali tigress’, who died recently, and ‘Virat’, a hanoverian breed horse and an elite member of President’s Bodyguard who retired from the service on January 26. Remembering ‘collarwali tigress’, the Prime Minister said, “My dear countrymen, love for nature and compassion for every living being, this is our culture as well as innate nature. A glimpse of these ‘Sanskaras’ of ours was seen recently when a tigress left the world in Pench Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh.” Talking about tigress’s last rites, the Prime Minister said, “People used to call this tigress collared tigress. The Forest Department named it T-15. The death of this tigress made people so emotional as

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (IANS): A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 30 years of diplomatic ties with Israel, Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday took a jibe and asked whether it was the best time to ask for advanced Pegasus spyware. He said, “PM said that it is the best time to set new goals in the India-Israel relationship, Of course, it is the best time to ask Israel if they have any advanced version of the Pegasus spyware.” “The last deal was for $2 billion. India can do better this time. If we get more sophisticated spyware ahead of the 2024 elections, we can give them even $4 billion,” he added. After the new expose in an international publication on Pegasus, the Congress on Saturday targeted and alleged that the Modi government was involved in the whole incident and snooped on rivals ‘which was an act of treason’. Addressing a press conference, leader of Opposition in the Rajya

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NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (IANS): Following the takeover of Air India by Tata Group, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has now onboarded the carrier for social security coverage to service the social security needs of its employees. The social security benefits will be provided to around 7,453 employees for whom contributions have been filed by Air India with the EPFO for the month of December 2021. The employees will receive extra 2 per cent employer’s contribution in their Provident Fund accounts at 12 per cent of their wages.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 30 ( AG E N C I E S ) : O ve r seas investors withdrew a whopping Rs 28,243 crore from Indian equities in the month of January so far as the US Federal Reserve indicated towards an interest rate hike. The foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out Rs 28,243 crore from equities between January 3-28, according to the depositories data. The FPIs infused Rs 2,210 crore into the debt segment and Rs 1,696 crore into hybrid instruments during the same period. The overall net outflow stood at Rs 24,337 crore. The foreign investors have become net sellers for the fourth consecutive month with the latest pull out of funds from Indian markets. “With US Fed signalling that it will start hiking interest rates soon and shrink its bond holdings, FPIs went on a selling spree in the Indian equity markets,” Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director Manager Research, Morningstar India told PTI. This is indicative of an end to the ultra-loose monetary policy regime. “FPIs have been booking profits in IT where they have been sitting on big profits after the huge appreciation in the last two years,” VK

Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, noted. FPI selling has depressed the stock prices of financials, particularly that of leading banks, he added. Besides, the bond yields globally have surged in recent times in expectation of a hike in interest rates by the US Fed which has made investors riskaverse prompting them to cut exposure in riskier assets and move towards safe havens such as gold, Srivastava said. The investment in the Indian debt market could be a result of FPIs parking their investments from a short-term perspective given their cautious stance towards Indian equities. Other emerging markets like South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines

in January 2022. Notably, the overall demand has increased by 9.5 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis in the ‘YTDFY22’ period. “The proposed Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 is now delayed as the Centre has dropped the DBT on power subsidies from the same, besides dropping the provision of creating a new Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority,” HDFC Securities said in a report.

witnessed negative flows of $2.77 billion, $2.5 billion and $56 million, respectively, while Thailand and Indonesia witnessed inflows to the tune of $442 million and $418 million, respectively, said Shrikant Chouhan, Head - Equity Research (Retail), Kotak Securities. The central bank’s determination to curb high inflation and Fed’s commencement of asset tapering after hiking borrowing costs will likely keep equity markets volatile, Chouhan said. Also, rising crude oil prices and inflation are expected to keep FPIs flows in emerging markets volatile. Additionally, investors’ focus will on the upcoming Union budget and state elections in India, he added.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (IANS): India’s electricity demand is now expected to rise in the range of 8-10 per cent during FY22, said HDFC Securities. The brokerage house had earlier predicted a 12 per cent rise in power demand in FY22. Accordingly, the downward revision of demand expectation is largely due to a prolonged winter and disruptions in demand caused by the rising corona cases

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a man of faith, a man of integrity who walked the talk only for Christ and led an exemplary life. He testified that several miracles were shown throughout his life, he said adding that “As a man of faith, he is on his way to the everlasting shore.” Mmhonlumo thanked LBCA for organising a befitting program to the great son of Naga soil celebrating the life of late Rev. Yankey Patton. Mmhonlumo also read out the condolence message on behalf of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio. Several speakers including, former principal of ETC Jorhat, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry on behalf

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(From p-1) However, even after 20 bullets pierced Rev. Yankey Patton’s coat, Thenucho said Rev. Yankey miraculously escaped with not a single bullet injuring him, while he (Thenucho) seated next to Rev. Yankey also escaped unhurt. His honesty, commitment and relationship with God continued with the same spirit and zeal, Thenucho said, adding that the life of late Rev. Yankey was a blessing to the entire Nagas and Lotha in particular. Advisor, Mmhonlumo Kikon speaking on behalf of Ralan village (native place of Lt. Rev. Yankey) described him as

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(From p-1) This was confirmed by DNSU president Moayanger, who also said they were informed that the Sunday’s eviction drive would be the last one. Several organisations, including NSF and BAVU, had appealed to KAAC to exempt Nagas, who were law-abiding citizens of the area, from being evicted. Even chief minister Neiphiu Rio had written to his Assam counterpart Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeking his intervention to protect the lives and properties of Naga residing in those areas, in keeping with social justice and sprit of good neighbourly relations between the two States. It may be recalled that the KAAC Land Revenue department had begun the phasewise eviction drive in December last year, claiming that a total of 210 bighas of government land had been occupied by doubtful individuals in the area. However, due to an injunction issued by the high court, the drive on December 20 last year was only able to clear 100 bigha land.

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expects higher disposal income to counter intensifying inflation, large corporates anticipate stability in tax structure, MSME desires availability of extra liquidity to fund business growth, and foreign investors expect a conducive business environment for long-term strategic investments from Budget 2022-23. Nangia Andersen LLP Partner-Indirect Tax Samir Kapadia said if the Government earnestly wants to promote India as a manufacturing hub and pursue the policy of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, then the Government needs to take some pragmatic measures. “ T h e s e m e a s u r e s, among other things may require, rationalizing the rate of primary inputs /intermediaries one hand; and on the other hand, increase the rate of finished products to provide a tariff protection to promote domestic manufacturing in India,” Kapadia added. Dhruva Advisors LLP Partner Sandeep Bhalla said the Media and Entertainment sector requires mammoth investments in digitisation, technology set up and distribution network.

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ciety and employee welfare during COVID-19 will be allowed as deductible expenditure. Also, the government is expected to reduce the tax rates for companies engaged in R&D activities to 15 per cent or less and allow weighted deduction on in-house R&D expenditure. INDIRECT TAXES: 1. Rationalisation of Customs duty structure for EV and ancillary components, renewable energy generation devices and related components is likely. 2. Sector specific concessions for semi-conductor manufacturers with focus on exports is expected. 3. Budget allocations for the expansion of the PLI scheme for sectors such as leather and laminates; additional incentive schemes

have still not come out of their distressed situations. The budget’s key focus must be to enable the ecosystem around job, income, and demand creation. There is also a need to address various challenges including the most important consideration viz. data protection faced by relatively newer sectors like telemedicine, tele lawyering and ed-tech,” Nangia said. Deloitte India Partner Gokul Chaudhri said the budget is expected to provide relief to lower and middle-income earners with disposable income impacted due to inflation. Also, India has agreed to do away with equalisation levy (EL) and follow the multilateral solution in the form of Pillar 1 and 2 agreed between 137 member countries working at the OECD Inclusive Framework. “It is expected that the budget will introduce necessary legislative framework to facilitate implementation of these and also lay down a road map for stakeholder consultation,” Chaudhri added. AMRG & Associates Senior Partner Rajat Mohan said while middle class

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a wide array of digital assets like non fungible tokens, wrapped asset token etc, will gain tremendous traction. it is being expected that a specialised regime for taxation of cryptocurrency will be introduced in the budget. 4. The burden of the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG), introduced vide Finance Act 2018, has somewhat dented investor confidence. Major economies do not have LTCG tax. In India too, it is expected that LTCG on the sale of Indian-listed equity shares will be exempted as it would boost investment through the stock exchange. 5. Corporates are expecting that the entire amount, or an appropriate proportion of expenditure incurred for helping the so-

will also lure companies into setting up additional manufacturing in sectors that were not the focus in previous budgets and help reverse the impact of the pandemic. 4. The government is already reviewing 400 customs duty exemptions (as announced in the previous budget). The final list is expected to be proposed as part of the 2022 budget and industry is awaiting it so that there is no adverse impact on trade as a result of this exercise. 5. Extension of customs duty exemption on goods imported for testing, and setting up of a customs dispute resolution forum, ease compliances under customs, and integration of the current ICEGATE, DGFT and SEZ online portal into a common digital platform. EXPERTS TAKE: Nangia Andersen India Chairman Rakesh Nangia said notably, the top end of businesses as well as the upper middle class is doing sufficiently well, despite the indelible impact left by the covid crisis. “India is witnessing real consumption problem as the less affluent segments

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NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her fourth Union Budget on February 1 all eyes would be on how the government balances out populist measures while walking the tightrope of fiscal consolidation. While Indian corporates are expecting some key announcements which will enable them to reset their growth agenda, individual taxpayers are expecting some more disposable income in their hands to invest and consume more. As India works towards a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025, and with just 2 days to go for 2022-23 Budget, here are the top five market expectations on direct and indirect taxes. DIRECT TAXES: 1. 80C deduction available up to Rs 1.5 lakh a year be revised upwards significantly; 2. To make the optional concessionary tax regime, which came into effect from April 2021, more acceptable, raise the threshold Rs 15 lakh income for laying peak 30% tax rate; 3. As Web 3.0 unfolds, crypto assets encompassing

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alleging that the government indulged in illegal snooping that amounted to “treason”. “There is not one country we’ve sold to, not one… that the US does not sell to, or that Israel doesn’t sell to. So it’s a bit hypocritical to say it’s okay to sell F-35s and tanks and drones, but it’s not okay to sell a tool that collects intelligence,” Hulio said, defending the company’s position. He also pointed out that out of almost 90 clients that turned to them for the technology, they sold only to around 40 as per laid down norms. In reaction to the blacklisting of the company by the US Department of Commerce in November, the company’s senior most executive called it an “outrage” that he hopes will be

for targeted surveillance in India. An international investigative consortium had claimed that many Indian ministers, politicians, activists, businessmen and journalists were potentially targeted by the software. The Indian government, however, had dismissed allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people. Last October, the Indian Supreme Court set up a three-member independent expert panel to probe the alleged use of Pegasus for targeted surveillance in India, observing the state cannot get a “free pass” every time the spectre of national security is raised and that its mere invocation cannot render the judiciary a “mute spectator” and be the bugbear it shies away from. In his interview, Hulio also denied that Pegasus was used to hack the phone of French President Emmanuel Macron. He also denied any link between the company’s products and the killing of dissent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Gulf Kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

JERUSALEM, JAN 30 (PTI): Israel and India have a “gehri dosti” (deep friendship), Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said and thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his “deep commitment” to the “strong and robust friendship”. Describing the opportunities of collaboration between the two countries as “endless”, Bennett, in a special video message released on Saturday evening, stressed that “the ties between Israel and India are strong and together they will only grow stronger”, as the two nations celebrated 30 years of establishment of diplomatic relations. “There is something I wanted to tell to all of the people of India. “Israel and India have a “gehri dosti”, Deep Friendship. Today we honour 30 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and India. Thirty years of a wonderful partnership, a deep cultural connection, and military and economic cooperation,” he said. Though India had recognised Israel on September 17, 1950, full-fledged diplomatic relations between the countries were established on January 29, 1992. “I would like to thank my

Israeli President Herzog makes first UAE visit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, talk as they walk through an airport in Abu Dhabi, Sunday.

‘North Korea inching closer to scrapping ICBM moratorium’

by Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He was then received by the UAE’s de facto ruler, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Houthis launch ballistic missile at Yemeni army positions

SANAA, JAN 30 (IANS): tary official said that only Yemen’s Houthi militia said five soldiers were killed, it launched a ballistic missile dissing the Houthi claim of at Yemeni army positions in 40 victims. Confirming the the southeastern province of missile attack, the official Shabwa, killing and injuring said that 11 soldiers were at least 40 soldiers. also injured. He said that the The missile targeted missile landed near a milithe gathering of the soldiers tary site of the pro-governin the Usaylan district, Xi- ment Giants Brigades. “The nhua news agency cited Houthis are using missiles Houthi military spokesman to target the pro-government Moon Jae-in Yehya Sarea as saying on forces, which reclaimed key The President called Saturday. However, a mili- areas from the Houthis in for North Korea to stop creating tension and respond OFFICE OF THE to international calls for NAgHUTOMI UNION DIMAPUR AREA dialogue. He said the North’s latDIMAPUR : NAgALAND est launch was “a challenge FELICITATION for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, peace The Naghutomi Union Dimapur Area takes immense and stability on the Korean pride in congratulating Mrs. Hokhuli K. Chishi on being Peninsula, and diplomatic conferred Indian Administrative Service (IAS). efforts by the international The Union shares the Joy with her and takes pride community, as well as an on this prestigious achievement. The Union wishes her act that violates the UN Security Council resolution. good Health and Success in all her future endeavour. During the meeting, Moon said Nor th Ko- Mughaho Zhimomi Vikuho Dominic rea may repeat a situaPresident, NUDA Secretary, NUDA tion shown in 2017, when Pyongyang heightened tenFELICITATION sions by launching intermeThe Old Riphyim Village Council and Old Riphyim diate-range and interconti- Students' Union congratulates Shri. Motsuthung Patton nental ballistic missiles. IAS Retd, for being appointed as Chairman, Nagaland After the plenary meet- State Quality Control Board, Shri. E. Mhonbemo Patton, ing ended, National Secu- IAAS, for joining the Nagaland State Civil Secretariat as rity Adviser Suh Hoon held Principal Secretary, GoN and Shri. Mhathung Tungoe, a separate NSC meeting NSS, promoted to Secretary, GoN. We wish the officers good health and all the very best in and condemned the North’s their future endeavour. launch of an intermediateORVC and ORSU would like to thank the Hon'ble Chief range ballistic missile. Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and Hon'ble Deputy Chief N o r t h Ko r e a h a s Minister Shri. Y. Patton for their sagacious act to utilize maintained a self-imposed the services of our esteemed officers to serve the people of moratorium on nuclear Nagaland. and ICBM testing since Shanpan Ngullie Renlamo Patton Chairman, ORVC President ORSU late 2017.

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SEOUL, JAN 30 (IANS): South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Sunday that North Korea has inched closer to scrapping its self-imposed moratorium on testing intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) shortly after the latter fired an intermediaterange ballistic missile. Moon made the remarks while presiding over a plenary meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) for the first time in about a year, an indication of how seriously he takes the launch of what is believed to be the longestrange missile the North has fired in recent years, reports Yonhap News Agency. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North’s missile flew about 800 km at a top altitude of 2,000 km. The flight data indicated that North Korea has test-launched its biggest ballistic missile since 2017. The launch also marked the North’s seventh show of force this month alone. “North Korea has kept the moratorium on nuclear tests and ICBM launches so far while expressing a willingness for dialogue. But if it did fire an intermediate-range ballistic missile, we can consider they have moved closer to scrapping the moratorium,” Moon was quoted as saying during the meeting.

Bennett visited the UAE in December. The president was greeted on arrival in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Al Watan presidential palace alongside UAE ministers and officials, UAE state news agency WAM said. “I wish [Sheikh Mohammed] well and I am grateful for his courage and bold leadership, carving out a peace agreement with Israel and sending a message to the entire region that peace is the only alternative for the peoples of the region,” Herzog said earlier. President Herzog will also meet Jewish communities in the UAE, which is the region’s commercial and tourism hub. Israel on Jan. 18 offered security and intelligence support to the UAE against further drone attacks after a deadly strike by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, according to a letter released on Tuesday by Israel’s leader.

Shabwa and Marib,” he noted. Saturday’s attack comes after the Houthi militia claimed responsibility for another ballistic missile on January 27 attack.

dear friend, Prime Minister Modi, for his leadership and deep commitment to this strong and robust friendship. “Our countries may be different in size but we share much in common - our rich history, the inherent warmth of our peoples, and our cutting edge innovation and technology”, the Israeli prime minister said amidst a series of activities under way to mark the occasion. The video was tagged to a tweet which said, “Today, we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between Israel & India. We celebrate a strong partnership, An incredibly deep friendship, & optimism for the future!”. He wrote in Hindi, “Together we will continue to achieve more remarkable achievements”. In New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi, in his special video message, said there cannot be a better time to

MOSCOW, JAN 30 (AP): Russia’s foreign minister claims that NATO wants to pull Ukraine into the alliance, amid escalating tensions over NATO expansion and fears that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine. In comments on state television Sunday, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also challenged NATO’s claim to be a purely defensive structure. Ru s s i a ’s m a s s i n g of an estimated 100,000 troops near the border with Ukraine has brought increasingly strong warnings from the West that Moscow intends to invade. Russia in turn demands that NATO promise never to allow Ukraine to join the alliance, and to stop the deployment of NATO weapons near Russian borders and roll back its forces from Eastern Europe. The head of Russia’s Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, on Sunday rejected Western warnings about a planned invasion. “At this time, they’re saying that Russia threatens Ukraine — that’s completely ridiculous,” he was

GRATITUDE

drastic times call for drastic measures. With God's gigantic blessings we could successfully deduce our Orange festival, organized by Rüsoma village held on 25th and 26th Jan 2022. The Orange Festival 2022 Committee extends profound indebtedness to the dignitaries present, media, well-wishers, partakers, and particularly the Horticulture department for impacting the event, be it large producers, local gardener groups, or a wide range of other clientele. The department was the key in our thinking and inspiration, which led to the Involvement Task Force to envision ways to increase production, providing vision and focus at an important time so also greatly expanded fund is truly indispensable to all of us in nurturing the resources at hand. Khrielie Chase, president (NAPO B) delivered the message in the valedictory session and Kevingulie Tachü Associate Pastor CRC Rüsoma invoked God's blessings on the event. Vikuo Pfukha Thejao Chase Secretary, Organizing Committee Convenor, Organizing Committee

OFFICE OF THE OLD RIPHYIM STUDENTS UNION WOKHA DISTRICT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ORSU would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who gave us physical, material and financial support during the 24th Edition of the Golden Jubilee Memorial Trophy held at Mini Stadium Old Riphyim from 18th to 22nd December 2021. Special mention need to be made of, 1. R. Nzanbemo Jungio, PRO to Dy. CM Nagaland for sponsoring cash prizes for Champion and Runner up team. 2. Benjamin Patton. 3. Zuchanthung Patton. 4. Bulloni Patton. We also take this privilege to say sincere Thank you to, 1. Thungbemo Patton NCS, SDO (C) Pfutsero. 2. Rev. Fr. Samuel Patton. 3. Thomas Patton, for the financial assistance during the renovation of Union office building. May God bless you all abundantly. Sd/(Renlamo Patton) President ORSU

B E R L I N, JA N 3 0 (AGENCIES): A storm hit coastal areas in northern Germany overnight, disrupting train services and prompting flood warnings including in the port city of Hamburg, emergency officials said on Sunday. Hamburg’s famous fish market was flooded as water levels in the Elbe river that flows into the North Sea rose by 5.2 metres (17 ft) above normal levels. The German weather service had warned of hurricane-force wind in the north that could reach speeds of almost 100 kilometres (60 miles) per hour. Firefighters in Hamburg responded to 450 emergency calls in the night between Saturday and Sunday. Fallen trees that had blocked railways and roads were cleared and two men were rescued after a barge got stuck under a bridge in the northern city, emergency services said in a statement. German public broadcaster NDR said several communities near the city of Wismar east of Hamburg experienced power outages.

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DUBAI, JAN 30 (AGENCIES): Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday on the first such visit, his office said, seeking to strengthen Gulf ties at a time of heightened regional tension as world powers try to revive a nuclear deal with Iran. The UAE, along with Bahrain, signed U.S.-brokered normalisation agreements with Israel, dubbed the “Abraham Accords”, in 2020. The two Gulf states and Israel share common concerns about Iran and its allied forces in the region. En route to the UAE President Herzog’s plane flew over Saudi Arabia, which he said was “truly a very moving moment”. Riyadh and Israel do not have diplomatic ties, but Israel has said it would like to establish a relationship with the kingdom which is home

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set new goals for taking forward India-Israel relations and asserted that the importance of the relationship has increased amid significant changes in the world. Modi said people of India and Israel have always shared a special relationship. “This day holds importance in our relationship as full diplomatic ties were established between the two countries 30 years ago. A new chapter between the two countries had begun. It was a new chapter but history between us is age-old. “For centuries, the Jew community has stayed in India in a harmonious environment without any discrimination and has grown. It has made an important contribution in our developmental journey,” Modi said. On Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Israel’s foreign minister Yair Lapid penned op-eds in an Israeli and an Indian newspaper emphasising that “friendship and trust” are not only positive traits, but also “real assets” with which the two countries have worked together to “deepen their roots” for the last three decades, expressing hopes that their achievements together will continue to bear fruit.

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quoted as saying by state news agency Tass. “We don’t want war and we don’t need it at all. Russia has long resented NATO’s granting membership to countries that were once part of the Soviet Union or were in its sphere of influence as members of the Warsaw Pact. NATO “has already come close to Ukraine. They also want to drag this country there,” Lavrov said. “Although everyone understands that Ukraine is not ready and could make no contribution to strengthening NATO security.” Ukraine has sought NATO membership for years, but any prospects of joining

appear far off as the country struggles to find political stability and attack corruption. Lavrov also underlined Russia’s contention that NATO expansion is a threat because it has engaged in offensive actions outside its member countries. “It is difficult to call it defensive. Do not forget that they bombed Yugoslavia for almost three months, invaded Libya, violating the U.N. Security Council resolution, and how they behaved in Afghanistan,” he said. The U.S. and NATO has formally rejected Russia’s demands about halting NATO expansion, although Washington outlined areas where discussions are possible, offering hope that there could be a way to avoid war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made no public remarks about the Western response. Lavrov has said it leaves little chance for reaching agreement, though he also says Russia doesn’t want war.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, praises and thanks to the Almighty God for his showers of blessings throughout the 23rd Session of WSSA (Zuikhu Memorial Trophy) held at Nikhekhu village on 24th to 29th February, 2022. The Host Committee of Ato Area Sports Association would like to express our deep and sincere gratitude to all the well wishers who had supported us financially and physically during the meet. We give special thanks to: 1. Mughavi T Zhimo, director AAI dimapur 2. Rtd. Chief Er. Hokhezhe Suu 3. Er. Ghonito Chishi 4. dr. Anitoly Suu dy. CMO dimapur 5. dr. Vekuto Murru 6. Mr. Hokato Vusshe 7. Mr. Ihoshe Aye 8. Mr. Phutoi Zhimo 9. Mr. Khehovi Awomi 10. Mr. Kakheto Zhimo 11. Mr. Hekuto Zhimo 12. Mr. Hukato Zhimo, SdO Electrical 13. Mr. Boto Zhimo, drugs Inspector 14. Mr. Benjamin Assumi 15. Mr. Ahoyi Assumi 16. Mr. Kiyeshe Zhimo 17. Mr. Victor Ayemi 18. Mr. Holuvi Aye 19. dr. Shikato Achumi 20. Mr. Vikishe Chophy 21. Mr. Vikheho Awomi 22. Mr. Mughaho Murru 23. Mr. Boto Chophy 24. Mr. Yimso Yimkhiunger 25. Mr. Loly Suu 26. Mr. Bovika Chishi 27. Mr. Hovito Zhimo, Hd GB 29. Mr. Hukato A Achumi 30. Mr. Vito Z Sumi, President AASA 31. AAGBA Chairman & Colleague 32. Nikhekhu, Host Village 33. Hi Tech Company 34. Atoqa Tea Factory Management Kaviho Yeptho Aghato Awomi Convener, Host Committee Secy. Host Committee

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lifted soon. “Our technology has over the years helped the interests and national security of the United States quite a bit,” he claimed. “I think the fact that a company like NSO is on [a US blacklist] is an outrage… I’m sure we’ll be taken off that list. I have no doubt.” The NSO Group and its controversial Pegasus technolog y, which has grabbed attention of governments and people worldwide with allegations of misuse in India as well, was blacklisted by the US Department of Commerce for acting “contrary to the foreign policy and national security interests of the US” last year in November. Israel distanced itself from the controversy triggered by the blacklisting of the NSO Group after allegations of illegal use of its Pegasus spyware to target government officials, activists and journalists globally, saying it is a private company and it has nothing to do with the policies of the Israeli government. In India, a row had erupted last year over Pegasus allegedly being used

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NSO says criticisms ‘hypocritical’; blacklisting by US will be rescinded

JERUSALEM, JAN 30 (PTI): Israel’s embattled cyber tech company NSO Group has denied wrongdoing as it called criticism of its sale of Pegasus spyware programme to non-democratic countries “hypocritical,” comparing the surveillance technology to military weapons systems being sold by others, amid mounting allegations that software was misused globally, including in Israel. An undeterred Chief Executive Officer of NSO Group, Shalev Hulio, in an interview to Israeli Channel 12 on Saturday, strongly defended the company’s operations, though he also conceded that some “mistakes” may have happened over the years. “I absolutely sleep soundly at night,” Hulio told the Channel’s interviewer when asked if he can do so amid so much worldwide criticism. Hulio’s interview came a day after a New York Times report on Friday claimed that India bought Pegasus spyware as part of a USD 2 billion defence deal with Israel in 2017, triggering a major controversy with the Opposition

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INFOTAINMENT

50 Cent says his next album will be his last

0 Cent has revealed that his next album will be his last fulllength release – although he won’t be retiring from music. The rapper and television mogul has been teasing the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Animal Ambition’ f o r q u i t e s o m e t i m e, but so far nothing has materialised. In a recent interview promoting the soon-tobe-released Power spinoff series, Force, which is based on Tommy’s character, 50 discussed one of his recent instagram

posts, which caused a bit of a buzz online due to the caption: “Smile my next album might be my last.” When asked about the post, he confirmed to The Talk on CBS that his next release will be his last full-length project, but that he will continue to release music, with much of it attached to his work in television. 50 Cent has released five solo studio albums across his career: ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin” (2003), ‘The Massacre’ (2005), ‘Curtis’ (2007), ‘Before I Self Destruct’ (2009)

and ‘Animal Ambition’ 2014). He also put out two albums with G-Unit: ‘Beg For Mercy’ (2003) and ‘T.O.S. (Terminate On Sight)’ (2008). The most recent music 50 has shared is the theme song for Power Book IV: Force. The Jeremih and Lil Durk assisted tune – called ‘Power Powder Play’ – soundtracks the opening titles of the new series that premieres on February 6 via STARZ. M e a n w h i l e, t h e G-Unit rapper has announced details of a massive London show at Wembley Arena this summer. The announcement f o r t h e g i g f o l l owe d news of the rapper being announced as a headliner for Manchester’s Parklife festival, which will be a UK exclusive festival show for 2022. Tickets for the new London show, set for June 10, went on sale on Friday (January 28). (NME)

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WhatsApp group admins will soon be able to delete messages for all

eta owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow group admins on WhatsApp to delete messages for other members of the group as well. According to WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo, a user will see the ‘This was deleted by an admin’ message whenever any admin deletes a particular message. “If you are a group admin, you will be able to delete any message f o r eve r yo n e i n yo u r groups, in a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android,” WABetaInfo said in a tweet.

T h e WhatsApp tracker also shared a screenshot with the tweet, showing how a message deleted by a group admin will show for Android users. Once rolled out, it would be easier for group admins to delete obscene or objectionable messages. WhatsApp is also developing the ability to add two-step verification to its desktop app and web version. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp plans to bring the twostep verification feature to desktop and web versions in a future update. Two-step verification is already available on the mobile app version where a personal PIN must be entered when registering your phone number with WhatsApp. (IANS)

UK’s Harry and Meghan voice concern to Spotify over COVID-19 misinformation

ritain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have expressed their concern to Spotify about COVID-19 misinformation on its platform and are committed to continuing to work with the company, a spokesperson for their Archewell foundation said on Sunday. Singer-songwriters Neil Young and Joni Mitchell are removing their music from Spotify (SPOT.N) in protest that the popular streaming service has allowed the airing of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. read more. Harry and Meghan signed a series of corporate deals, including to produce and host podcasts for Spotify, as part of their efforts to make a living following their split with Britain’s royal family announced in 2020. “Hundreds of millions

worked to balance “both safety for listeners and freedom for creators” and had removed more than 20,000 podcast episodes related to COVID-19 in accordance with its “detailed content policies.” Young objected to his music being played on the same platform as Joe Rogan’s top-rated postcast “The Joe Rogan Experi-

of people are affected by the serious harms of rampant mis- and disinformation every day. Last April, our co-founders began expressing concerns to our partners at Spotify about the all too real consequences of COVID-19 misinformation on its platform,” the spokesperson said. “We have continued to express our concerns to

Spotify to ensure changes to its platform are made to help address this public health crisis. We look to Spotify to meet this moment and are committed to continuing our work together as it does.” Contacted by Reuters on Sunday through its website, Spotify had no immediate comment. The Swedish company has previously said it

ence”. Rogan has stirred controversy with his views on the pandemic, government mandates and vaccines to control the spread of the coronavirus. Earlier this month, 270 scientists and medical professionals signed a letter urging Spotify to take action against Rogan, accusing him of spreading falsehoods on the podcast. (Reuters)

‘Spider-Man’ firmly perched at No. 1; ‘Scream’ remains at No. 2

om Holland and Z e n d a ya - s t a r r e r ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ closed another weekend at the No. 1 spot of the box-office collections in the seventh week of its theatrical run, reports ‘Variety’. The Marvel superhero was briefly deposed from his stronghold by Paramount’s ‘Scream’, but the ‘friendly neighbourhood’ spider bounced back to the top of the box-office last weekend ending the shor t-lived competition. ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is projected to rake in an additional $10.4 million over the weekend, a mere 26 per cent drop

from its previous weekend. With January witnessing a scarcity of high-profile theatrical releases, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ remains the primar y attraction for movie-goers after the holiday season. Following the weekend, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ will have racked up a US domestic total of around $734 million, currently ranking as the fourth-highest grossing domestic release of all time. The other big releases, namely, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ with $936 million and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with $858

million, seems to be probably out of reach for ‘Spider-Man’ in the postpandemic world when the metrics have largely changed, reports ‘Variety’. It, however, seems to be in a pretty good position to topple ‘Avatar’, which minted $760 million in domestic US collections. ‘Scream’ will take second place once again, with a projected $6.65 million gross for the weekend. The self-branded ‘requel’ looks poised to expand its domestic gross beyond $61 million against its production budget of $25 million. (IANS)

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Women’s Ashes: One-off match ends in a draw Makabu eyes ‘Canelo’ Alvarez clash CANBERRA, JAN 30 (IANS): The one-off Test in the women’s Ashes ended in a thrilling draw as England managed to survive the last two overs with one wicket in hand against Australia at the Manuka Oval on Sunday. The narrow draw meant that the women’s Ashes is still alive with a three-match ODI series still left to play. The match also makes up for a strong case to have more women’s Test matches in future, with the duration being extended to five days. After Australia declared at 216/7 to set England a target of 257 off 48 overs, the tourists took on the challenge with aplomb. Tammy Beaumont was quick off the blocks, hitting seven boundaries to get 36 off 42 balls before Rachael Haynes at cover plucked a catch out of thin air to send the right-hander back to the dressing room. Lauren Winfield-Hill, sedate till then, began to quicken up in company of captain Heather Knight till Rachael took a catch at mid-wicket on Ellyse Perry’s bowling to end her stay at 33. At 94/2, Heather and Nat Sciver joined forces for an aggressive stand full of boundar-

Australia and England players react after the Women’s Ashes Test match.

ies and strike rotation to get England close towards the target. With 104 needed off 17 overs, Australia brought a twist in the match as Darcie Brown trapped Heather plumb in front of the stumps. The captain went for the review but replays showed ball hitting the stumps. Sophia Dunkley played a blinder of a knock to keep England in the hunt for chase. She hit back-to-back boundaries off Darcie before smoking Annabel Sutherland for

successive sixes. Nat reached her fifty and looked great till England lost their way sensationally. Annabel had Nat caught while pulling at square leg for 58, before returning in her next over to dismiss Amy Jones for four at long-on. Alana King, in her debut Test, removed Sophia on 45 off 32 balls with Beth Mooney taking a brilliant catch at long-on. Annabel returned to take out Katherine Brunt with an edge behind to keeper Alyssa Healy while

Alana effected a run-out of Anya Shrubsole and then dismissed Charlie Dean to leave England nine down with 2.1 overs left. Sophie Ecclestone and Kate Cross batted out the remaining balls to force a draw after England lost six wickets for 27 runs out of nowhere. Earlier, Australia, resuming from 12/2 on day four, saw Beth and Ellyse steady the ship. The duo put on a 91-run partnership and were aided by generous drops (Beth at 40,

Ellyse at 35) and mix-ups. Though Ellyse was trapped lbw by Sophie on 41, Beth marched on to reach her half-century before being trapped plumb lbw by Charlie for her maiden Test wicket. Post lunch, captain Meg Lanning fell to Katherine Brunt, edging to first slip for the pacer’s ninth wicket in the Test match. Ashleigh Gardner (38), Tahlia McGrath (34) and Jess Jonassen (14 not out) picked up the scoring rate with boundaries to set up Australia’s declaration. The bold declaration left England with a record chase and they did come really close, thanks to the efforts of the top five before losing their way suddenly but managed to hold on to the draw. With the Ashes scoreline now 6-4, the ODI series will now decide who will take the series. Brief Scores: Australia 337/9 d in 104.1 overs and 216/7 d in 64 overs (Beth Mooney 63, Ellyse Perry 41; Katherine Brunt 3/24, Charlie Dean 2/24) drew with England 297 all out in 105.5 overs and 245/9 in 48 overs (Nat Sciver 58, Heather Knight 48; Annabel Sutherland 3/69, Alana King 2/39).

after retaining cruiserweight crown

Ilunga Makabu (R) and Thabiso Mchunu in action during the World Boxing Council cruiserweight boxing title bout.

WA R R E N , J A N 3 0 (AGENCIES): Ilunga Makabu retained his World Boxing Council cruiserweight world title with a split-decision victory over Thabiso Mchunu at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio. Congolese Makabu, 34, was fighting the South African for the second time having stopped him in 2015. This bout was much closer, with judges in Warren, Ohio, scoring

it 115-113 and 116-112 for Makabu, and the third judge seeing it 115-113 for Mchunu. Makabu said his next fight would be against Mexican Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. “My next fight is with Saul Canelo - I’m going to box and knock you out,” he said. Makabu, whose record now stands at 29-2 with 25 knockouts, insisted he would be meeting the

boxing superstar in the ring in May. The WBC has already approved their match-up, although it would mean a two-division leap for the undisputed super-middleweight champion, who has won world titles in four weight classes. Alvarez, though, has plenty of options, including WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight champion Jermall Charlo and WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

Salesian College of Higher Nagaland wins 3 medals in 36th After Asia Cup bronze, hockey National Taekwon-Do (ITF) tourney team shifts focus to Pro League Education annual sports concludes

Representatives of Nagaland Taekwon-Do Federation.

January and won 3 medals. UBSI Suthem Khiamniungan of Nagaland Police Training School got gold medal in 64-71 kg. Khampei Chingponghu got silver in 58-63 kg colour

Liverpool sign Diaz from Porto in 5-yr deal for initial £37.5m

LO N D O N, JA N 3 0 (AGENCIES): Liverpool have signed Colombia winger Luis Diaz from Porto in a deal worth 45m euros (£37.5m), with a further 15m euros (£12.5m) in potential bonuses. Diaz has signed a contract until 2027 with the Merseyside club. The 25-year-old had previously been linked with a move to Tottenham, who reportedly had a bid of around £38m rejected. “I’m very happy to sign for Liverpool,” the international said on Sunday via the club’s official Twitter account. Diaz requires a work permit and is unlikely to arrive in Liverpool until the end of next week at the earliest. He has scored 14 goals and provided five assists in 18 league appearances this season for Porto, who are top of Portugal’s Primeira Liga. Diaz was Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s main target for the summer transfer window, when the asking price would have been closer to £50m but the Reds changed their stance when it became clear the K Y M C

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winger could move elsewhere if they did not act. ‘He seemed to have malnutrition problems’ - Diaz’s journey from neglected corner of Colombia “I could not be happier that we’ve been able to get this deal done and bring Luis to Liverpool”, Klopp said. “I have always been a believer in only signing players in January if you would want to sign them in the summer, and that’s very much the case with Luis. “He is an outstanding player and someone we’ve been tracking for a very long time. “This team deserved to add quality and when we played against Luis earlier this season, we saw what a danger he is, how fast he is and how his mentality was to help his team.”

belt. Moasunep got bronze in 58-63 kg, Kulungshi Newmai participated in 51-57 kg. Suthem khiamniungan was also granted 2nd degree black belt in the same event.

they were even to all topthree teams,” she added. Savita, who will continue to lead the team as captain in the Pro League matches against China, said that they would look to build upon their recent performances at the Asia Cup held at the same venue. “We not only managed to qualify for the Hockey Women’s World Cup Spain/Netherlands 2022 but also earned a podium finish. We are happy with how the team is shaping up and are looking forward to building upon the same in the upcoming matches,” said Savita. “It was a good tournament for us to not only get an understanding of our opponents, but also learn how the team reacts in certain situations on the field, and how we can replicate what we are learning in the training. We are eager to play in the FIH Hockey Pro League for the first time and continue to improve and gain confidence,” she added.

Fr. Roy, delivering his speech during the SCHE annual sports meet.

D I M A P U R , 3 0 JA N other invited guests, teach- cited the example of Ed(NPN): The annual sports ers/professors, judges and mund Hillary, who made meet 2022 of Salesian Col- the participants. SCHE several attempts to able to lege of Higher Education rector, Fr. VA Thomas, conquer the world’s highest (SCHE), Dimapur, which prayed for the safety of all mountain peak. started on January 26, con- the participants. During the concludcluded January 29. Fr. Roy in his speech ing session on January 29, On the opening day, stressed on the importance rector of Good Shepherd the daring participants in of developing life-skill Seminary, Fr. Jaison, gave Marathon race run bravely, (soft-skills). “Sports are away the prizes to the winstrictly adhering to Co- important parts in the life ners. He congratulated the vid-19 SOPs. of a student, a school and organizers and participants During the day-2, an institution”, he said. He for conducting the annual SCHE principal, Fr. Paul also maintained that many sports so successfully dePanii, welcomed executive persons, both young and spite all odds. director of AIDA, Fr. Roy old are health conscious In his concluding George, who was also the and do lots of physical speech, Fr. Paul Panii day’s chief guest, as well exercise. He also dwelt on thanked God for the beauas rector of the Bosco Col- the benefits of sports. tiful days of the sports. He lege of Teacher Education, To illustrate the im- congratulated the particiFr. MP Thomas (the day’s portance of perseverance pants and encouraged them guest of honour); SCHE and courage, even in the to learn to be God-fearing far too many off-field advis- rector, Fr. VA Thomas, face of failures, Fr. Roy people and good citizens. ers. A good captain has to take charge and this was an area where Root failed JCCV RESENTS GOVERNMENT'S DECISION dismally. “There’s no doubt his last tour was badly hampered by player injuries and he was poorly treated by fate. Nevertheless ten Tests for eight losses and two unflattering draws is a fair summation of Root’s leadership in Australia. It was poor captaincy accompanied by bad luck.” Chappell remarked that Root used to talk about learning from mistakes in the press conferences but England never seemed to implement that. “In press conferences The Joint Coordination Committee of Villages under Root kept saying, ‘We are going to learn from our Dhansiripar Sub-division in its consultative meeting held on mistakes and take the posi- 29th Jan. 2022 at Tsithrongse village reiterated its stand that it tives out of this match.’ shall remain under Dimapur District. The JCCV comprising of This raised the question of precisely when they were Sumi, Dimasa, Gorkha, Sangtam, Chang, Khiamniungan, Ao going to learn. “England kept making and others strongly resents the decision of the government to the same mistakes under include them with Chumukedima without any consultations or Root and rarely learned. consent. The JCCV urges the government to respect the wishes Although it will be a difficult task, if England want and aspirations of the people of affected villages. to improve, they first have Lughozhe K Swu Tsithrongse to find a new and capable Convener, JCCV Co-Convener, JCCV captain.”

Joe Root is a fine batter but a poor captain, says Ian Chappell S Y D N E Y, J A N 3 0 (IANS): Former Australia captain Ian Chappell said England Test captain Joe Root is a fine batter but a poor captain. He added that as a Test skipper, Root has lacked imagination and runs out of ideas quickly. Root was recently named as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for scoring 1708 runs in 15 matches with six centuries, including two double hundreds in 2021. But Root the captain in 2021 was a pale shadow of his run-making self, winning just four out of 15 matches and losing nine, including losing the Ashes in Australia 4-0, inviting criticism from all quarters. “The captaincy failure, despite having led his country more times than any other captain, is Joe Root. It doesn’t matter what Root or any other English devotee tells you, Root is a fine batter but a poor captain. He was never going to be a successful leader,” wrote Chappell in his column for ESPNCricinfo on Sunday. Chappell pointed out

Joe Root

where Root the Test captain has fallen short. “Though England under him have a reasonably presentable record at home, Root has lacked imagination as a captain, quickly run out of ideas, and showed little ‘gut feel’ for the game. Too often his choice of bowlers to begin a session caused head-scratching, but the real killer were his tactics: they often made no sense.” The 78-year-old felt that Root makes decisions based on what others in the team say apart from luck and injuries coming in the mix too. “There is a distinct feeling that Root listened to

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M U S C A T, J A N 3 0 (IANS): The Indian women’s hockey team will look to start their FIH Pro League campaign on a positive note and hope to build on their Asia Cup performance when they take on China in the first of two matches here on Monday. After a commanding 2-0 win over China to finish third and claim bronze at the Asia Cup 2022, India have shifted their focus to the Pro League, with chief coach Janneke Schopman saying the team is “excited” to start their campaign against China. “We are excited to start our Pro League campaign and look to build on our performance in the Asia Cup by hopefully creating and converting our opportunities as well as having a clinical defence,” said Schopman on the eve of the first match. “China has shown to be a good team here in the Asia Cup. While they did not finish in the top three, their game stats show that

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Nadal beats Medvedev to win Australian Open and 21st Grand Slam title

MELBOURNE, JAN 30 (AGENCIES): Rafael Nadal edged Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final on Sunday, roaring back from two sets down to claim a record 21st Grand Slam title only months after fearing his glorious career might be over due to injury. With Novak Djokovic forced out by deportation and Roger Federer recovering from knee surgery, the Spanish great is now one major title clear of his ‘Big Three’ rivals after surviving the 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 thriller at Rod Laver Arena. Riding a wave of raucous support from the crowd, a vintage Nadal pulled off one of his finest performances to deny Medvedev again, less than three years after leaving the Russian heartbroken in five sets at the 2019 U.S. Open final. In a match steeped in drama, Nadal was two points from the title but was broken as he served for the match at 5-4.

Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne. (AP/PTI)

He held firm to break M e dve d ev a g a i n a n d served out the match to love, rushing in to deliver a backhand volley as a stunning coup de grace. Dropping his racket, Nadal shook his head and

grinned, then kicked a tennis ball away and pumped his fists in delight. It was a triumph that defied time and logic, the 35-year-old completing his first five-set win from a two-set deficit in 15 years --

since overhauling Mikhail Youzhny in the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2007. Having suffered four final defeats in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2019, Nadal can now savour a second Mel-

bourne Park crown, 13 years after beating Federer in the 2009 decider. The long hair and pirate shorts of that decade have fallen by the way-side, but the class and fighting spirit endure in the face of Nadal’s titanic battles to recover from injuries. Having missed Wimbledon due to fatigue and the U.S. Open because of a chronic condition in his left foot, Nadal was on the brink of quitting in late2021 and felt blessed just to turn up at Melbourne Park this year. His ability to play seven matches felt miraculous for the Spaniard, who joins Djokovic, Rod Laver and Roy Emerson as the only men to win each Grand Slam title twice. Now more than ever, world number one Djokovic may rue his failed bid to defend his title in Melbourne without COVID-19 vaccination. His deportation threw the tournament wide open, leaving a vacuum for Nadal to fill and strike a potentially decisive blow in the Grand Slam race.

Krejcikova-Siniakova pair clinches women’s doubles title The Czech Republic’s pair of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova clinched their fourth Grand Slam women’s doubles title as a team, defeating Kazakhstan’s Anna Danilina and Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the Australian Open final here on Sunday. This was the No.1 seeds’ maiden Australia Open title and came after the Czech duo overcame a spirited challenge from the unseeded pair of Danilina and Haddad Maia 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-4. Siniakova, ranked world No.1, and Krejcikova, No.2 in the doubles, had lost in the final of the 2021 Australian Open, falling to Belgian-Belarusian pair of Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka. But the Czechs prevailed this time around in an engrossing two-hour and 42-minute contest. Krejcikova and Siniakova added to their two French Open titles (2018 and 2021) and their 2018 Wimbledon title, which means they only

Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova. (AP/PTI)

need to win the US Open title for a career Grand Slam. To k y o O l y m p i c Games gold medallists Krejcikova and Siniakova have improved one step further in each of the last five editions of the Australian Open. They lost in the round of 16 in their 2018 debut, reached the 2019 quarterfinals, the 2020 semifinals, and the 2021 final before their title this year. For Danilina and Haddad Maia, the defeat ended their exceptional run. They had paired up for the first time two weeks ago and

won the Sydney title before making their first Grand Slam final in Melbourne. The duo won the first nine matches of their partnership. Haddad Maia was the third Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam final, according to wtatennis. com. Maria Bueno won a total of 19 Grand Slam titles between 1959 and 1968 (seven singles, 11 women’s doubles and one mixed doubles), and Claudia Monteiro reached the mixed doubles final at 1982 Roland Garros.

Japan thrash Thailand 7-0 to book Odisha Open: Unnati clinches her first international crown Asian Cup semis spot, FIFA WC ticket KIRAN GEORGE MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPION

Japanese players celebrate after scoring their second goal during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarter final match. (PTI)

NAVI MUMBAI, JAN 30 (PTI): Japan on Sunday qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in style as they reached the semifinals of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup with a 7-0 thrashing of Thailand here. Striker Yuika Sugasawa scored four goals for the two-time defending champions who will face the winners of the other quarterfinal match between China and Vietnam in the semifinals on Thursday. Thailand, the 1983 champions, are still in the running for a place in the FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand through the playoffs to be played on February 2 and 4.

Mana Iwabuchi, after two attempts in the early stages, had a chance to put Japan ahead in the 14th minute after Wilaiporn Boothduang fouled Rin Sumida in the penalty box. Goalkee per Warapor n Boonsing, however, judged correctly to deny Iwabuchi. Boonsing would prove to be a stumbling block for Japan as the match progressed but there was little the goalkeeper could do to deny the defending champions their opener in the 27th minute, with Yuika Sugasawa’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box proving too powerful for the custodian to stop. Thailand continued

to bravely deny their opponents but were hit again in the first half stoppage time, with Hinata Miyazawa scoring from close range following a goalmouth melee. Any hopes Thailand had of a possible comeback were dashed three minutes into the second half, with Sumida scoring Japan’s third with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner. With Thailand visibly tiring, Japan maintained a high tempo and their constant pressure saw them earn a second spot-kick in the 64th minute when Phonphirun Philawan was penalised for bringing Sugasawa down, with the striker converting from the spot with a well-placed shot into the bottom right corner. With Thailand’s resistance broken, it rained goals for Japan in the remaining minutes with Riko Ueki scoring their fifth in the 75th from the right side of the penalty box. Sugasawa completed her hat-trick five minutes later with an effort from just outside the box and added her fourth with a header in the 80th minute.

C U T TAC K , JA N 3 0 (IANS): Unnati Hooda and Kiran George registered victories to clinch the women’s and men’s singles title respectively in the Odisha Open Super 100 badminton tournament here on Sunday. Giant killer Hooda defeated Smit Toshniwal 21-18, 21-11 in just 35 minutes in the women’s singles final while Kiran got the better of Priyanshu Rajawat 21-15, 14-21, 21-18 in 58 minutes in the men’s category to end the threeevent Indian leg in style. Hooda, who was playing her second successive final on the senior national tour, was a bit jittery at the start and conceded a sizable lead to Toshniwal in the opening game. But once the 14-year-old found her nerves, she began pushing her opponent to play longer rallies and slowly but surely clawed her way back. She also employed the half smashes quite effectively to score points to pocket the opening game after taking the lead for the first time at 18-17. Hooda was the dominant player throughout the second

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game as she raced to a 17-4 lead. The youngster was guilty of dropping easy points from there on but the result was a foregone conclusion by then. Later, Kiran had to dig deep into his physical and mental reserves to beat Rajawat in a summit clash that swung both ways till the very end. Kiran was first off the mark opening up a 9-5

Kiran George

lead in the opening game but Rajawat fought back to level the scores at 12-12. But the youngster could not maintain the tempo and the eventual champion nine of the next 12 points to pocket the game. Rajawat had to play catch up at the start of the second game as well but he clinched eight straight points from 6-8 to open up a sizable lead and never

looked back. With the momentum firmly in favour of Rajawat, the 19-year-old was playing with confidence and verve at the start of the third and final game and took a 10-4 lead before Kiran staged a comeback. Kiran went on the offensive as he didn’t have much to lose and came out on top as he bagged 12 of the next 14 points to take a

6-point lead. However, unforced errors cropped into his game just when he was looking comfortably on his way to victory. That allowed Rajawat to first close the gap to 1617 and then level scores at 18-18. However, Kiran had the final laugh as he clinched three straight poi’ts and the single’s champions trophy. In the doubles category, Treesa Jolly failed to grab the double crown as she won the women’s doubles title but ended on the losing side in mixed doubles. Syed Modi International finalist, Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, defeated compatriots Shruti Mishra 21-12, 21-10. Earlier, Jolly and MR Ar jun had gone down 16-21, 20-22 against Sri Lanka’s Sachin Dias and Thilini Hendahewa in the mixed doubles final. In the men’s doubles final, the Indian combination of PS Ravikrishna and Udayakumar Shankar Prasad could not build on their first game heroics and went down 18-21, 21-14, 21-16 against Malaysia’s Nur Mohd Azriyn and Khim Wah Lim.

U-19 WC: India beat B’desh; set up SF clash with Australia Klay’s late trey lifts Warriors past Nets A N T I G UA , J A N 3 0 (IANS): India took sweet revenge for their loss to Bangladesh in the final of the 2020 edition of the U-19 ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating the Rakibul Hasan-led side by five wickets in the Super League quarterfinal at the Coolidge Cricket Ground here on Sunday (IST), to set up a last-four clash with Australia. Defending champions Bangladesh were no match for the Indian bowlers, especially left-arm pacer Ravi Kumar (3/14) and the reliable left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal (2/25) as they did not allow the opponents’ batters score freely, maintaining a miserly economy rate and bundling them out for 111 in 37.1 overs. In a repeat of the 2020 final, India bowled first and dismissed the Tigers cheaply before their batters chased down the modest target for the loss of five wickets with more than 19 overs to spare. India have an amazingly strong record in ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup quarterfinals, with this their seventh win in nine matches.

India U-19 cricket players celebrate during the quarter final match with Bangladesh.

India batted first in each of their Group B matches but this time their bowlers had the opportunity to set the tone after the four-time champions won the toss. E l e c t i n g t o b ow l proved decisive and Ravi Kumar ripped through the top order. The 18-yearold had taken just one

wicket in the tournament but finished with figures of 3/14 from seven overs in the quarterfinals, as he dismissed the top three Bangladesh batters to leave the defending champions on 14/3. Bangladesh struggled to get a foothold in the match and slipped to 56/7, before Meherob Hasan

came in and slammed six boundaries in a crucial 30. However, just two other Bangladesh batters reached double figures and they were eventually all out for 111. India hoped for a comfortable run chase but they got off to a poor start when Bangladesh bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib re-

moved opener Harnoor Singh for a duck. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Shaik Rasheed (26) put on 70 for the second wicket to seemingly secure victory, but Bangladesh threatened a late comeback. Ripon Mondol had Raghuvanshi caught at cover point and then returned two overs later to remove Rasheed, caught behind. New batter Siddarth Yadav then became Ripon’s third wicket when he was caught at cover to leave India on 82/4. Captain Yash Dhull came to the crease and smashed four boundaries to soothe the nerves, before Ripon dismissed Raj Bawa to take his final figures to 4/31. Kaushal Tambe finally slammed a massive six into the stands to seal victory with 115 balls remaining. Brief scores: Bangladesh 111 in 37.1 overs (SM Meherob 30; Ravi Kumar 3/14, Vicky Ostwal 2/25) lost to India 117 in 30.5 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 44, Shaik Rasheed 26, Yash Dhull 20 not out; Ripon Mondol 4/31) by five wickets.

SAN FRANCISCO, JAN 30 (AGENCIES): Klay Thompson drilled a clutch 3-pointer with 12.5 seconds remaining and combined with Stephen Curry to score Golden State’s final 17 points Saturday night, allowing the Warriors to outlast the visiting Brooklyn Nets 110-106 in San Francisco. On a night when they combined to shoot just 10for-32 overall and 5-for-18 on 3-pointers, Curry (19 points) and Thompson (16) got plenty of support from Andrew Wiggins, who went for a team-high 24 points. Able to play because the game was on the road, Kyrie Irving paced the Nets with 32 points. James Harden (sore right hand) joined Kevin Durant (sprained left knee) on the sidelines. After Irving and Patty Mills hit two free throws apiece to get Brooklyn within 104-103 with 30.8 seconds to go, Thompson took a Curry pass and drilled just his second 3-pointer of the night to make it a four-point game. Raptors 124, Heat 120 (3 OT) F r e d Va n V l e e t ’ s 3-pointer with 2:17 to play in the third overtime period

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after making a 3 point basket against the Brooklyn Nets.

gave visiting Toronto a fivepoint lead, and it held on to defeat Miami. Gary Trent Jr. scored 33 for the Raptors, who have split the first two of a three-game road trip. Scottie Barnes finished with 22 points and nine rebounds for Toronto. Pascal Siakam added 21 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, four steals and four blocked shots while OG Anunoby had 20 points and 14 rebounds. Jimmy Butler had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat, who had a three-game winning streak end. Gabe Vincent scored 17 points for Miami, Bam Adebayo had 14 points and 16 rebounds and Tyler

Herro had 13 points. Grizzlies 115, Wizards 95 Ja Morant scored 34 points to lead six players in double figures as Memphis led wire-to-wire in a rout of visiting Washington. The Grizzlies have won three straight and 16 of their last 19 games. Desmond Bane scored 19 points for the Grizzlies, De’Anthony Melton added 13 points and Steven Adams recorded a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma paced Washington with 30 points, all after the first quarter. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 15 points and Spencer Dinwiddie had 10.

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