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Unresolved Naga issue impeding devp: Rio

Neiphiu Rio addressing the gathering (R) the newly constructed Medziphema City Centre. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , M AY 6 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that the unresolved Naga political issue had impeded development and resulted in failing to attract investment to the State.

The chief minister said while inaugurating the Medziphema City Centre (MCC) and Community Centre at Medziphema on Friday.

Noting that extortion and violence were putting a

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency COLOMBO, MAY 6 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from Friday midnight, according to the presidential media division.

The state of emergency gives the police and the security forces power to arbitrarily arrest and detain people.

Rajapaksa’s decision was to ensure public security and maintain essential services so as to make sure a smooth functioning of the country, the presidential media division said.

The decision came amidst weeks of public protests demanding the resignation of the President and the government.

Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis in its history with the shortage of essentials, and power outages caused by a severe forex crisis.

Rajapaksa had declared emergency on April 1 also after a mass protest opposite his private residence. He had revoked it on April 5.

Nagaland logs 1 fresh Covid case

D I M A P U R , M AY 6 (NPN): After nearly two weeks of zero active cases in Nagaland, the State on Friday reported one fresh case from Kohima, taking the total caseload to 35489.

The death toll remained unchanged at 760 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

huge cost on the society, Rio also called for unity among all stakeholders, especially those currently involved in the peace process.

He cautioned that revolution and wealth did not go together as money would corrupt the revolutionaries.

Rio also asked Nagas to speak out whether they wanted the Naga movement to be non-violent or otherwise.

On the construction of the new MCC and Community Centre at Medziphema, Rio acknowledged the Mu-

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nicipal Affairs Department (MAD) for construction of the projects and also appreciating the contractor for carrying out quality work.

He expressed the hope that the centres would contribute to Medziphema’s growth and development and also assured of further assistance from the State government.

Rio also lamented that though the State government had constructed many such structures, many of these were not always built properly and seldom main-

tained with care. He said quality of work depended on the department, sincerity of the contractor and vigilance of the citizens.

Rio pointed out that if the local community failed to utilise or maintain the buildings properly and built at huge costs, then it will be a huge wastage.

“The leaders and citizens have to take this responsibility,” he said.

Referring to poor road conditions in Medziphema sub division, Rio informed the gathering that he had already sanctioned Rs 1 crore for improving roads and further promised additional Rs 2.5 crore for betterment of roads in the town.

Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs adviser Zhaleo Rio, who is also the local MLA, acknowledged the contribution of the chief minister for allocating funds for projects and appreciated the MAD and contractor

for successfully completing the construction of the two centres.

Zhaleo suggested that some rooms be allocated to some unions free of rent and urged the department to work on this. He also suggested that the space available outside the centre be given for use to local vendors to sell their local products. He also highlighted various problems of the constituency like bad roads, non-availability of water, etc, before the chief minister.

Delivering a shor t speech, Urban Development &Municipal Affairs adviser Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire narrated various departmental activities. He said the centre was for the benefit of all sections of people. He said agreements would have to be made for allocation of rooms and types of business to be set up.

INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

No decision yet on NDPP-BJP seat sharing formula: Zeliang Merger with NDPP ‘constitutionally valid’, says Zeliang Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAY 6 (NPN): After then opposition NPF joined the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) coalition government comprising of NDPP and BJP and formed the all-party United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government in 2021 and a week after leading 21 of the 25 NPF legislators to merge with NDPP, UDA chairman T.R. Zeliang said the issue of seat sharing between NDPP and BJP for 2023 was yet to be decided.

Addressing the media, Zeliang maintained that, NDPP which now has 42 MLAs would take into con(Cont’d on p-8) sideration its present MLAs

Police of 3 states embroiled in political fight

Delhi Police team leaves with Tajinder Bagga from Thanesar Sadar Police station in Kurukshetra on Friday.

NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (AGENCIES): The arrest of Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Bagga has turned into a political tussle with three police forces-- Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi --getting embroiled in a conflict and the AAP and the BJP en-

gaged in a war of words, reported The Print.

Last month, AAP leader Sunny Ahluwalia filed a complaint against Bagga for allegedly making incendiary social media posts, including a “threat” against party chief Arvind Kejriwal.

The drama started Friday morning when the Punjab Police arrested Bagga from his home in Delhi in a month-old case of alleged criminal intimidation and promoting enmity.

Bagga, who is also national secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, was held in connection with a case registered against him in Mohali last month, the Punjab Police said.

On Friday morning, the Punjab Police arrived at Tajinder Bagga’s Delhi home and took him into custody around 9am.

They then embarked on the drive back to Punjab.

In the meantime,

ZVC terms RTI reply by PHED as ‘absolute lie’ Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 6 (NPN): Zhadima Village Council (ZVC) has termed the RTI reply given by Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) as “absolute lie” against the water supply project report sanctioned under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).

In a statement, ZVC chairman Neilalhoulie Soliezuo and village development board secretary, Roko Angami, said the reply by the

PHED was “quite conflicting” since “not a single water tank(s)” was constructed nor any pipeline laid in any of the locations of the beneficiary villages from where water could be distributed.

ZVC further clarified that it neither demanded or requested the department for more water tank(s) as stated and termed PHE’s reply as an “absolute lie”.

ZVC said the Zhadima Village and its neighbouring beneficiary villages had only wanted the PHE department to complete the project that would cater to 24 villages under Chiephobozou RD (Cont’d on p-8) block.

Bagga’s father lodged an FIR against Punjab Police, for alleged “abduction and assault”, claiming that due procedure had not been followed.

Quick action followed. The vehicle that was taking Bagga to Punjab was stopped by the Haryana Police in Kurukshetra, and the Punjab team and Bagga taken to Thanesar Sadar police station. By afternoon, Delhi Police had taken custody of Bagga.

The Delhi Police in turn filed an FIR against Punjab Police for allegedly assaulting and abducting Bagga. The Haryana Police then intercepted the Punjab Police team

Peren police arrest one for alleged rape D I M A P U R , M AY 6 (NPN): Peren police on Friday reportedly arrested one person on charges of rape of minor girl at New Jalukie, Peren district on May 5, 2022.

When contacted, SDPO Peren confirmed the incident and said the accused identified as one Rajibur Islam (18) was arrested by police on Friday and has been kept under police custody due to some security reasons.

Vehemently condemning the “gruesome rape” of a school girl, Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Nagaland (ZSUN) through its media

in Kurukshetra while it was returning to Punjab.

In light of the episode, the BJP has gone hammer and tongs against Bagga’s arrest in the case, describing it as a ‘witch hunt’ orchestrated by the AAP government in Punjab. In a counter-allegation, the AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj said the Delhi Police is “protecting goons”.

While the Delhi Police comes under the ambit of the BJP government at the Centre, the Aam Aadmi Party is in office in Punjab and the BJP in Haryana. Finally,

by Friday afternoon, the Delhi Police was escorting away Bagga to Delhi as he flashed the victory sign.

TR Zeliang addressing the media on Friday. (NP)

while deciding on seat sharing with BJP on 40:20 ratio.

It may be mentioned that NDPP tally has risen from 21 to 42 and if two independent MLAs are also considered, the total number of NDPP ticket aspirants will rise to 44.

Zeliang admitted that chief minister Neiphiu Rio had reiterated on following the 2018 seat sharing formula of 40 (NDPP) and 20 (BJP) but after 21 NPF legislators merged with NDPP, no deci-

sion on seat sharing could be taken without the knowledge of the erstwhile NPF legislators. On the recent assertion of NPF party president Dr. Shürhozelie that the earlier arrangement while formation of UDA be maintained where NPF got one cabinet post and also chairmanship of UDA, Zeliang said the NPF had not demanded cabinet for YM Yollow but that it was the prerogative of the chief minister.

On chairmanship of UDA, Zeliang said it has to be decided by all 60 MLAs and not NPF. Zeliang explained that the merger of 21 NPF legislators with NDPP was done in order not to give undue advantage to a third party (national or regional). He argued that had both regional parties not merged then the third party would have taken advantage of the situation.

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Kma women PS bags ‘best police station’ DIMAPUR, AMAY 6 (NPN): Kohima women police station was adjudged the “best police station’ for Nagaland State in the Annual Ranking of Police Stations done by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Altogether, 16,955 Police stations all over India were evaluated and 74 police stations were shortlisted out of which the women police station Kohima was selected as the “Best Performing Police Station” in the State of Nagaland.

A Certificate of Excellence issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under due signature of the Union Home Minister of India was handed over to the officerin-charge of Kohima women PS

by DGP Nagaland T John Longkumer during a program held at PHQ on May 6, 2022.

While congratulating the Kohima women PS, the DGP acknowledged the invaluable services rendered by women police officers in the state.

He also expressed his happiness that the Kohima women PS was the only women police station in India to make it to the shortlist.

DGP exhorted the remaining police stations in the state to put more efforts to improve their rankings.

At the programme, ADGP & special secretary (Home) Nagaland, SR Saravanan, and ADGP (Law & Order), Sandeep Tamgadge were also awarded the “Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak Medal’ in recognition of their services towards the maintenance of internal security in the State.

NE changing for better, says Chandrasekhar Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAY 6 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed that winds of change were sweeping across the Northeast, including Nagaland. And he attributed this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission to bring the region on a par with other developed parts of the country.

Speaking at the virtual inauguration of five centres of National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) located at Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Pasighat, Dimapur and Senapati here, (Cont’d on p-8) he recalled that there was

Chandrasekhar speaking at the inaugural programme on Friday. (NP)

only one entrepreneur at Software Technology Park of India (STPI) Kohima about seven months ago.

“And now STPI Kohima was packed with entrepreneurs. And that’s the sign of the future of Nagaland and the Northeast,” he said.

After the launch of

Digital India in 2014, Chandrasekhar said that there had been a significant progress in using technology to transform people’s lives and governance. He said technology had enabled the government to deliver every rupee meant for every beneficiary directly to his or her bank account

without corruption, leakage and delay.

On the second objective of creating more opportunities, he said it was clear during Covid-19 pandemic in the last two years that if it was not for technology, the impact would have been very different and many more livelihoods would have been lost and caused much more economic destruction.

The minister claimed that today India was the fastest growing economy in the world and the fastest growing start-up and innovation ecosystem in the world with 100 unicorns having been created, besides receiving the highest foreign direct investment.

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IMD issues weather alert Over `1,899 cr released under DoNER remains unspent in NE states This is it!

“Actually, due to merger of the two parties, it’s bye bye to holidaying in hotel and resorts.”

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G U WA H AT I , M AY 6 (AGENCIES): The funds released by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) under the Non-Lapsable Pool of Central Resources (NLPCR) has remained unspent in eight Northeast states for the past five years. Moreover, the state governments could not produce utilisation certificates (UCs) to the ministry to the tune of Rs 933.37 crore for 384 projects, the ministry report said, on May 6, reports The Meghalayan.

According to the official figure of the DoN-

ER ministry, a total of Rs 5,258.53 crore has been released to eight states for the implementation of 932 projects from 2017-18 fiscal to 2021-22 fiscal. But the states could utilise Rs 4,972.24 crore in 1,053 projects. The eight states have a total of Rs 1,899.49 crore unspent funds for 706 projects.

In Nagaland, of the Rs 328.22 crore released for the implementation of 82 projects, Rs 282.18 crore has been spent in 78 projects, however, Rs 145.04 crore remains unspent for 55 projects. The state government

is yet to submit UCs for Rs 48.48 crore for 28 projects.

In Arunachal Pradesh, of the Rs 616 crore released for the implementation of 136 projects, the state has utilised Rs 488.77 crore for 122 projects, while Rs 303.86 crore for 98 projects remains unspent. The state government has yet to submit a utilisation certificate (UC) for Rs 97.53 crore for 36 projects.

In Assam, of the Rs 1,561.11 crore released for implementation of 234 projects, Rs 15,48.15 crore has been utilised for 374 proj-

ects, however, Rs 670.48 crore for 287 projects remains unutilised till date.

The state government can not produce UCs for Rs 456.55 crore meant for 196 projects in the state.

In Manipur, of the Rs 962.27 crore released for 174 projects, Rs 762.96 crore has been spent for 106 projects, however, Rs 339.95 crores remains as unutilised funds meant for 98 projects. The state government is yet to submit UCs for Rs 152.54 crore meant for 50 projects across the state.

In Meghalaya, of the

Rs 437.42 crore released for the implementation of 57 projects, Rs 539.53 crore has been utilised for 84 projects, but Rs 87.47 crore remains unspent for 49 projects in the state. The state government is yet to submit Rs 28.31 crore UCs for 14 projects across the state.

In Mizoram, of Rs 622.11 crore released for the implementation of 122 projects, Rs 568.05 crore has been spent for 107 projects, however, Rs Rs 174.16 crore remains as unutilised fund for 51 projects across the state.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (IANS): Under the influence of the cyclonic circulation over South Andaman Sea and neighbourhood, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) has formed over South Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday.

Under its influence, scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura during next five days with isolate thunderstorm/lightning

over Assam and Meghalaya till May 8. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to mid-tropospheric levels and it is very likely to move northwards and intensify into a depression during the next 48 hours, said IMD’s analysis based on 5.30 a.m. observations.

Squally with wind speed 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely to prevail over Andaman Sea & adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and likely to increase to 5565 kmph gusting to 75 kmph

by May 8 over north Andaman Sea & adjoining SE and Eastcentral Bay of Bengal.

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Postal department holds award ceremony

STATE DNSU union assembly

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has convened its 2nd union assembly for the tenure 2021-2023 on May 7, 1 p.m. at the Conference Hall, Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. All constituent unit president, general secretary, executive members and seniors of DNSU have been requested to attend the assembly.

AMEN general meeting

Recipients at the regional award ceremony. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, MAY 6 (NPN): Nagaland Postal Division held the North East-II Region Award Function, at Kohima HO Recreation Hall on Friday.

At the programme, post master, NE II Region, Dimapur, Som Kamei highlighted the potential and working of the India Post sector in regard to Core System Integration (CSI). He said CSI was a single access point for people to access postal as well as banking and insurance services along with other Government information & benefits. He therefore

urged the employees to put more efforts and work for the betterment of the public.

Superintendent Posts, Nagaland, Razuzakie Phinyo, in his welcome address, acknowledged the awardees for their outstanding excellent performances and encouraged the employees to raise the standard and momentum of their services respectively.

He also called upon them to give more effort to raise the standard of the post offices in Nagaland.

Superintendent posts, Manipur, L Tiken Singh in his speech congratu-

lated the awardees and motivated the other staff to perform better. He also highlighted the achievements of the department while urging the postal staff of Manipur and Nagaland to work together.

Earlier in the award function, a special number was presented by KumKhriezezonuo Kire, while vote of thanks was proposed by Assistant superintendent of Post, Joy Justin Bongcher North East-II Region Award Function was given in following categoriesSPM, BPM, Postman, IPPB, PLI & RPLI and System administrator.

DIMAPUR: Association of Mechanical Engineers’ Nagaland (AMEN) has convened a general meeting on May 14, 11 a.m. at NSF Conference Hall near Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, office. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

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Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren & In-laws

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family members of our dear beloved Lt. VILATUOLIE (PFUKOLIE) VICTOR CHADI express our profound gratitude to churches, unions, friends and all the individuals for the unconditional love with spiritual, financial, material and emotional support shown during his brief illness till his untimely demise on 27-04-2022.

We also expressed our special gratitude to: 1. Doctors, nurses & all the staff of Naga Hospital and Bethel Hospital, Kohima.

2. Dr. Rokolhoukho 3. St. Dominic Savio Church, Chiephobozou 4. Baptist Church, Chiephobozou 5. Christian Revival Church, Chiephobozou 6. Pfuneirü Krotho, Chiephobozou 7. Prayer Centre Vüsüzou 8. Chadi Ziephrü Youth Organization.

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MTSU destroys expired goods; warns traders DIMAPUR: Mon Town Students’ Union (MTSU) on Friday disposed expired goods which were seized from shops across Mon Town during a surprise check conducted by the student body on May 2.

In a press release, MTSU president, Honpho Konyak and general secretary, Minsheam Konyak informed that the seized goods were disposed off in the presence of Mon police personnel.

Further, MTSU has warned all shops within Mon Town to refrain from selling expired goods and reminded on ban of sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of educational institutions.

MTSU said it would

MTSU members and police personnel with the seized goods.

continue to conduct such checking within Mon Town and urged the public/consumers to be aware of such health hazardous products.

NSCN (K) condoles demise of ‘home kilonser’

DIMAPUR: Khango-led NSCN (K) has condoled the sudden and untimely demise of its ‘home kilonser’, Sambai Khiam on May 6 at his home town, Noklak after brief illness while on official duty.

In a eulogy, NSCN/ GPRN atokilonser, ‘col (retd)’ Isak Sumi recalled late Khiam’s 32 years of service to the “Naga national struggle” and said that there has never been an occasion during his entire career where he swerved away from the call of duty.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we, the bereaved family members of Late Welhi Thele Rtd. A.O (Agri.) express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, churches and organizations who stood by us physically, morally, financially, materially and through prayers during his prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved on 25th April 2022.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: The Mesulumi Baptist Church  Youth Department MBC  Rising School MBC  Village Council Mesulumi  Kuzhami Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima  Youth Ministry KCBCK  Nagaland Hospital Authority Kohima, doctors & nurses  KOHIMAS Hospital Kohima, doctors & nurses  MATO Complex, P R Hill kohima  Mount Sinai Higher Secondary School & staff  Mesulumi Women Prayer Fellowship Kohima  Govt. High School Mesulumi & staff  Wekhwetsu Kinsfolk  Theluo-o Tsomi Porba Village  Shri. K. Khalo MLA 17th A/C Chizami  Shri. K.G Kenye, Former MP, Rajya Sabha  BRO Commandant Manjuji Naik  Shri Kudecho Khamo, Chairman EDA  Shri Kevechutso Doulo, Chairman NEPED, Govt. of Nagaland  Rev. Dr. N Chiero and children  Rev. G. Khing & families We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual, but it is our earnest prayer that God bless each and all abundantly.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022

“All his hey days he was committed entirely to the national service and there was no dearth of patriotic spirit… he inspired many with his nationalist’s ideals and with highest zeal propagated the liberation of our people and never succumbed to the threat of our adversaries even in the most trying times,” said Isak.

Since Khiam’s enrolment in the NSCN/GPRN in 1990 till his last breath, Isak said he faithfully served the Nagas without any deviation from the ideologies

and principles of the “national movement”. Isak said late Khiam’s diplomatic and political acumen led to successful establishment of solidarity between different Naga Political Groups (NPGs) especially in the eastern Naga areas when unfortunate fratricidal killings were at its highest.

Further, Isak said he along with his family and all ranks and files of NSCN/ GPRN mourned together with the bereaved family and honours late Khiam with “condolence salute”.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

FUNERAL

Funeral service of late. N. Lukhevi Shohe (Rotomi) at Ekhranipathar Dimapur.

Time:9.00 Am. Date:07-05-22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

YOUR HOPE HAS SUSTAINED US….

YOUR FRIENDSHIP HAS SURROUNDED US…..

YOUR LOVE HAS GIVEN US STRENGTH….

The family members of Late CHUBAWATI Mekuli would like to express our deep appreciation to each individual and groups who stood by us through constant prayers, physical , material and financial support during his illness and sad demise on 27th April 2022.

It is our earnest prayer that God bless each and all abundantly.

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1st Death Anniversary Lt. THEPFUKHOLIE ABRAHAM DZÜVICHÜ

14-04-1976 to 26-04-2022 We, the family members of Lt. Kevichüsa (Asau) Keditsu would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our well wishers who shared our grief and supported us spiritually, physically, financially and morally during the time of illness and demise of our beloved.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. However we convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister, Govt. of Nagaland 2. Shri. Neibalie Rio, Special Officer to CM 3. Shri. Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, Chairman Khadi & Village Industries 4. Chiephobozou Town Council 5. Chiechama Basa Baptist Church 6. Chiecha Ramia Dzevi Krotho 7. All Blood Donors 8. Doctors & nurses of Zion Hospital, Dimapur 9. Doctors & nurses of Bethel Medical Centre, Kohima 10. Doctors & nurses of K.P Bethesda Hospital, Kohima 11. Doctors & nurses of Apollo Hospital, Guwahati 12. Doctors & nurses of Naga Hospital Authority Kohima May God Bless You all Loving Mother, Wife, Son & Family Members k-926/22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

01/04/1945 to 30/04/2022 Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us during the sad and sudden demise of our beloved father Lt. Atsali Sangtam. Your presence and kind deeds have helped us bear the irreplaceable loss.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Shri H. Khehovi Yepthomi, Advisor Tourism Art & Culture Nagaland 2. Smti. Niholi (H) Yepthomi and family members, Dimapur, Nagaland.

3. Addl. S.P Def, Kohima, Nagaland.

4. Shri. Chopiba P.S to Hon’ble Minister for Soil & Water Conservation, Kohima, Nagaland.

5. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Women Ministry, Youth Ministry and Prayer Group, Kohima.

6. Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro 7. Changchor Union Kiphire 8. Rest House Ward Kiphire 9. Yingphithongrü Clan 10. Doctors & nurses Intensive Care Department NHAK 11. Doctors & nurses Civil Hospital Kiphire 12. Friends, relatives and neighbours and well wishers We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you. It is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Born on 10-10-1957 – Died on 7-5-2021 Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only we could have you back for just a little while. You are remembered every moment in our lives. Time flies always so soon but not a single day passes without you in our thoughts, you always meant so very much to us.

The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OBITUARY

It is with profound gratitude that the family and relatives of Late Kevilezo Neikha express deepest appreciation to everyone who stood by us during the prolonged illness and eventual demise of our beloved one on the 4th of May 2022. We are particularly grateful to: 1. Tenyiphe II Village Council; 2. CRC & Baptist Church, Tenyiphe II; 3. ACRC Dimapur City; 4. CIHSR (Referral Hospital); 5. Veterinary Colony Council; 6. Rev N Paphino; and 7. All other organisations and individuals who supported us.

Your kind and invaluable gestures have made our irreplaceable loss a little less painful. We regret our inability to thank you all individually, but it is our sincere prayer that God would shower His bountiful blessings on you and your family.

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Born: 24-06-2003 | Died: 04-05-2022 The family of Late Echungbemo T Ezung, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all the friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time.

We extend our greatest appreciation to the following:• Tiyichan Lotha Baptist Church, Wokha Town • TLBE Youth Department • TLBE Forest Youth Fellowship • Forest Colony Council • Panacea Nursing Home, Wokha Town • CMO Office, Wokha • Department of DUDA, Wokha • Yimkha Union, Wokha Town • Yimkhai Pvusheyeni Okho, Wokha Town • Yimkha Baptist Church • Yimkha AG Church • Longsachung Baptist Church • Yanthamo Baptist Church To those who helped in any way, your contributions made our loss more endurable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 7

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly sunny and humid

34 24

Aizawl

An afternoon thunderstorm

30 18

Guwahati A stray afternoon t-storm

32 23

Partial sunshine

30 18

Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m.

32 21

Imphal Shillong

A thunderstorm in spots

24 15

Kohima

A morning t-storm in spots

24 16

Dimapur A strong morning thunderstorm 32 21 Mkg

A strong morning thunderstorm 28 17

Tuensang A t-storm around in the a.m.

21 13

A t-storm around in the a.m.

27 20

Zunheboto Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm

24 15

Wokha

Organisations condemn physical abuse of minor boy

D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s organisations have condemned the alleged physical abuse of a minor boy working as a domestic helper by the house owner at Mokokchung Town.

CTS: Changsao Thangjam Setshang (CTS) strongly condemning the brutal physical abuse of a minor boy expressed shock and pain to learn about the severe physical injury inflicted upon the minor.

In a condemnation note, CTS president, Y Akala and general secretary, T Khumla said such action was “extremely heinous and depraved and totally unexpected of in today’s civilised society”.

CTS appealed every right-thinking citizen to not remain silent but to condemn the cruel action. It also called upon the higher authority to deliver justice at the earliest and punish the culprit as deemed under law.

F u r t h e r, C T S ex pressed sympathy with the victim and prayed that he would quickly recover from mental and physical trauma.

ENWOD: Easter n Nagaland Women Organisation Dimapur

(ENWOD) president, N. Langmei Phom and general secretary, Hongsangsonla Chang have strongly condemned the physical abuse upon a minor child from Chang community.

ENWOD said such cruel act committed against a minor child was unimaginable and disheartening and added that such action should not only be considered a physical assault but also an attempt to life and threat to humanity.

Further, ENWOD has appealed the law enforcing agency to leave no stone unturned in pursuing the matter so as to deliver justice to the minor victim and many such inhuman actions.

Watus Mungdang: Watsu Mungdang has expressed regret on the “inhuman act” treatment of a minor nine-year-old boy at Mokokchung.

In a condemnation note, Watsu Mungdang president, S. Arenla Longkumer and general secretary, Sungtireben stated that the Mungdang was “aghast by this dastardly act” and by tarnishing the image of the Ao womenfolk.

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NE changing for better, says Chandrasekhar (From p-1) In the last one year, he said almost 10 lakh new jobs in IT and electronics had been created. Students having digital skills and digital training would get new opportunities in jobs and entrepreneurship in the country, he added.

“We are a country that has created 100 unicorns, means a 100 billionaires.

They are all youngsters who have worked and studied hard, created innovations, created wealth and prosperity for themselves. That is the New India,” he asserted.

In his address, Industries & Commerce, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship adviser Imnatiba Jamir expressed delight over the inauguration of five NIELIT centres in the region. He mentioned that the building that was originally constructed by Department of Industries & Commerce as a guest house was later revamped and given to NIELIT Dimapur centre. He said he looked forward to more employment generation in Nagaland through NIELIT by creating more jobs in the IT sector.

IT&C, SC and NRE adviser Mmhonlumo

Kikon, who too spoke on the occasion, said since Chandrashekhar’s visit to Nagaland and inauguration of STPI last year, 16 E-services had gone live providing services to various departments and citizens of Nagaland. He said STPI Kohima had been recognised as one of the best STPIs in the Northeast. He mentioned that STPI Kohima was currently fully occupied with local entrepreneurs, while encouraging youth to take up enterprising initiatives and seek support from the government, which was continually trying to address the challenges in Nagaland.

Meanwhile, Chandrasekhar also launched NECB 2.0 project for capacity building and training in digital skills in the Northeastern States. The project is funded by the Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), while NIELIT is the Implementing agency through its centres at Agartala, Aizwal, Gangtok Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima and Shillong.

Earlier in the day, the minister visited Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC) here to inspect facilities and ongoing proj-

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ects and assured all support and assistance from MeitY and Union Ministry for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for grooming young entrepreneurs from the remote districts of Mon and Kiphire through the proposed extension centres.

He also visited IISC training Centre here and interacted with trainers.

The centre has successfully placed 7,500 students in different sectors, including hospitality and aviation.

Further, he chaired a review meeting with key of district administration of Kiphire, which is an aspirational district. He took stock of the progress of various welfare programmes. He shared the vision of the Prime Minister to catalyse development in aspirational districts and make them models for others to emulate. He assured support in sorting out connectivity issues in terms of transport and data highway.

MeitY joint secretary, Dr. Jaideep Kumar Mishra also addressed the gathering.

Earlier, NIELIT director general, Dr. M. M. Tripathi delivered the welcome address and vote of thanks by NIELIT Kohima, director.

Minister, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), S. Pangnyu Phom attending the ongoing 14th Conference of Central Council of H&FW under the banner Swasthya Chintan Shivir held from May 5-7 at Tent City, Kevadia, Gujarat under the chairmanship of Union Minister H&FW, Mansukh Mandaviya and attended by health ministers from different states of India.

thy with the victim and his family members, the Mungdang urged upon the law enforcing agencies to award befitting punishment to the perpetrator as per the law so that any such ugly incidents in future were not repeated.

OKM: Ongpangkong Students’ Conference (OKM) has also strongly condemned the “barbarous act” committed against a minor boy on April 27 at Alempang Ward Mokokchung Town.

OKM president, Limatongzuk Jamir and assistant general secretary, Supongmeren Jamir urged the competent authority to deliver justice to the victim and demanded that the alleged offender be penalized as per the law.

Earlier, Eastern Nagaland Women Organization (ENWO) and Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) while condemning the alleged physical abuse of a minor boy working as a domestic helper by the house owner at Mokokchung town have demanded the state government to take serious cognizance and ensure that justice was delivered without delay.

PBCA organises medical camp DIMAPUR: A three-day free medical camp was organised

by Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) from May 4-6 as part of its holistic ministry at PBCA Mission Centre Nyengchingkong, Longleng.

A press release by PBCA stated that the camp was organised in collaboration with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Longleng, Dr.Obangjungla and Dr. I. Longrizung Trust.

Phom Baptist Christian Association said organising such a programme was a sacred mission of the association and that the objective was to reach the less privileged people who were not able to access proper health care services due to financial constraints.

NST bus service from Aghunaqa to Dmu DIAMPUR: Nagaland State Transport (NST) has informed that the department would be introducing a new bus service from Aghunaqa to Dimapur from May 7 as a city bus category service. The departure timings have been scheduled as the following - Aghunaqa to Dimapur, 6 a.m.; Dimapur to Aghunaqa, 3 p.m. (Summer) and 2 p.m. (Winter).

Diocese of Kohima ordains priest

DIMAPUR: Diocese of Kohima has informed that deacon Thrilongchum Hubert Sangtam was ordained as priest by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, the Bishop of Kohima on May 5 at San Jose Church, Sitimi Town, making him the second PHED officials with village elders at Kiphire.

Catholic Priest of Sangtam community.

DIMAPUR: Public Health A press release by Engineering Department PHED Kiphire stated that (PHED) officials led by during the field day, the ofprincipal secretary PHED, ficials visited 12 villages in E. Mhonbemo Patton, five different blocks under DIMAPUR: Ralan Range chief engineer and HoD Kiphire district, wherein the Union Dimapur (RRUD) PHED, Er. Repangyang- principal secretary apprised has convened its general ba Longkumer and other and encouraged the vilsession-cum-selection of department officers dur- lage communities to work new office bearers on May 7, ing their three-day visit for the sustainability of 10 a.m. at the residence of its to aspirational district, various government assets union chairman, Mhonya- Kiphire, starting May 4 constructed under different mo Ngullie, Rilan Village inspected various devel- programmes.

Dimapur. All members have opmental schemes which Patton also apprecibeen requested to attend the were implemented under ated the keen initiatives programme. For queries, one Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and cooperation of village has been asked to contact at and Swacchh Bharat Mis- community towards JJM 9856868586, 9862535905. sion – Grameen (SBM-G). and SBM works and urged

RRUD general session

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KIPHIRE, MAY 6 (NPN): Drug abuse has spiked in recent times in this remote corner of the State. What has become a matter of concern is that even young children are increasingly falling prey to this growing menace.

Many students who dropped out of schools to take up jobs of daily labourers are increasingly becoming victims of drugs and other substance abuses.

Out of desperation, these elements are also committing anti-social activities, leading to a rise crimes like theft and burglary across Kiphire district.

Sources said, unlike

handloom, handicrafts and food processing sector.

YouthNet said the MoS also extended support and agreed to organise one of a kind mega skill, job and career fair in Nagaland.

Highlighting the various programs and initiatives implemented by YouthNet in the areas of skill development, livelihood and employment and entrepreneurship, YouthNet founder, Hekani Jakhalu Kense stressed on introducing integrated and common platforms for Training Providers (TP) across Nagaland so the youth could have easier access to various skill and career options and opportunities.

The MoS was accompanied by advisor, IT, Science & Technology, NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon and advisor, Industries and Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Imnatiba and officials from the state department.

DC Dimapur reiterates ban on SUP items

DIMAPUR: Reiterating the state government’s order prohibiting identified single-use plastic (SUP) items by 2022, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur has informed that all individual, institution and commercial establishment (educational institutions, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants, religious institutions/faith-based institutions, industrial establishments, banquet halls etc.) in the district would abide the ban and any breach would be liable for penalties.

In an order, DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan Two-day floral arrangements training organised by Mokokchung Town Baptist stated that the district administration and sub-divisional Arogo (MTBA) women department underway at the Church premises. The training administration/urban local bodies would decide and levy penalties against the defaulters in their jurisdiction. will culminate on May 7.

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them to provide continuous support even in the days to come.

The chief engineer highlighted the principles and technical aspects of JJM to the village WATSAN committees and urged them to render their services for continuous operation and maintenance to ensure long term sustainability of the assets.

The chief engineer also urged all stake holders including the department to complete the ongoing works within the given timelines.

Drug abuse on the rise in Kiphire

Chandrasekhar visits YouthNet Centre in Dmu DIMAPUR: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and IT and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar during his three-day visit to Nagaland visited YouthNet Centre at Dimapur on May 5.

A press release by YouthNet media cell stated that Chandrasekhar has been closely associated with YouthNet for the past 10 years and was instrumental in supporting and promoting entrepreneurship in Nagaland through its programme “Impact 5000 by 18”.

During an interaction, Chandrasekhar acknowledged and appreciated YouthNet for its tremendous contribution in skilling the youths and playing a key role in addressing the skill gap and employment issue in Nagaland. He also encouraged YouthNet in identifying and mentoring one “role model” entrepreneur from all the districts across Nagaland in the

PHED inspects developmental schemes under JJM in Kiphire

alcohol consumption, use of drugs could not be easily detected by family members. This tempted many to take up using drugs discreetly, which later on became an addiction, the sources added.

In response to a Right to Information Act application, Kiphire senior superintendent of police replied to this correspondent that at least 10 person had been arrested under Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 since 2017 to date in the district.

He claimed that the police had been doing their best to crack down on the drug peddlers, while reaching out to substance users, stressing that they required

the support of civil society.

Meanwhile, sources said a low quality heroin referred to “sun flowers” was mostly being rampantly used by youngsters.

This drug was given to adolescents free of cost by the drug peddlers in the beginning to attract them and later they become their regular customers. This practice was usually carried out by some women drug peddlers in the town.

The sources claimed that this particular heroin was more dangerous than other substances normally used by drug addicts as people become easily addictive to it. While Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine and Alprazolam users

were declining, “Sunflowers” users were increasing at an alarming pace in the town. Young people in groups could be regularly seen gathering in secluded areas of the town to take drugs.

Interestingly, it has been learnt that some civil society leaders, instead of taking strong action against drug users, often come to their rescue whenever police catch them, thereby hampering law enforcing agency’s attempts to curb the menace of drug abuse.

Many residents of the town felt that student, tribal and civil society leaders must take strong initiatives regarding matter before the situation went out of hand.

Educational institutions organise various programmes DIMAPUR: Educational institutions organised various programmes such as social work, education tour, lectures etc. across the state.

KLC: In view of the ensuing “World Environment Day”, Kohima Law College conducted social work on May 6 at the College premises. The college also officially launched month-long observance of “World Environment Day” under 2022 theme, “Only One Earth”.

SCC: Department of Environmental Science

(EVS) in collaboration with Eco Club, Salt Christian College (SCC) undertook one-day field trip with 6th Semester students to the Dimapur Municipal Council Dumping ground, Burma Camp and Zoological Park, Rangapahar on May 4.

IC: Civil Service Forum, Immanuel College (IC) in collaboration with Achiever Academy (AA) organised a lecture on competitive exams on May 5 at the College Auditorium with inspector, excise and mentor, AA, Phira M and

AA teacher, Chuzutu Thurr as resource persons.

MC: Modern College held its parting social for its BA and B.Voc. final years on May 6 at the College Auditorium under the theme, “sayonara seniors”.

CCHE: Capital College of Higher Education (CCHE) 4th and 6th semester students on May 2 undertook a study tour program to Mezoma Village.

The tour was organized by the department of History, Political Science and Tenyidie.

Farmers trained on FAW infestation

DIMAPUR: Department of Agriculture SDAO Tuli in collaboration with ATMA Tuli Block, Mokokchung conducted an awarenesscum -training programme on Fall Amry Worm (FAW) under IPM and IFS under RAD of NMSA on May 6 at Tuli Town Hall. The training was attended by representatives from 28 villages.

A press release by the department stated that the

training was targeted to create awareness and disseminate technical knowledge on FAW infestation and its control measures.

Topics on effective management of FAW on maize crop; and monitoring, identification and control measures of FAW were covered. At the session participants were also given hands-on demonstration on usage of PEP kit. The

resource persons were BTM Imlisunep Ajem, BTM and ATM ATMA Tuli Block, Mokokchung, Shilunokdang Jamir. At the event, staff from CMO, Mokokchung also took part in the programme and Dr. Sunep highlighted that the sole purpose of the visit was to educate farmers about the fight against malaria which occurs more during summer season.

Power outage in 4 districts

DIMAPUR: In view of the vegetation clearance for 66kV transmission lines under transmission division Mokokchung scheduled from May 9-26, 2022, the department of power has informed that there would be total shutdown of power from 8am to 5pm daily in parts of Mokokchung district, Mon and Longleng districts (May 9-14) Zunheboto (May 1620) and Tuensang (May 20-26) in order to

facilitate smooth execution of the works.

In a press release, transmission division Mokokchung executive engineer Ahoto Aye informed that the proposed exercise was necessitated with the aim to provide stable power supply and avoid unwarranted disruption of supply.

The department has appealed to all public in the affected areas to extend cooperation.

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NESO, AASU oppose Amit Shah’s assertion on CAA implementation

File photo of anti-CAA protests by AASU. Students’ Union (AASU) said that mass movements would be organised again if the Centre tried to “impose the law”.

The Union minister, at a rally in West Bengal on Thursday, gave assurance that CAA would come into effect once the COVID-19 pandemic ended, stating that the law “was, is, and will be a reality”.

“The indigenous people of North East will never accept CAA. If CAA is implemented in the northeastern states, which do

not have Inner Line Permit facility, the indigenous people will always have to put up with influx of illegal Bangladeshis,” NESO leaders said in a statement.

NESO chairman Samuel B Jyrwa, its secretary general Sinam Prakash Singh and adviser Samujjal Bhattacharjya added that the organization would continue to protest against the law till it was withdrawn.

In the same statement, AASU president Dipankar Nath and general secretary

Arunachal Gov lauds alertness of troops along LAC ITANAGAR, MAY 6 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra Friday appreciated the alertness of Indian troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the western part of the state.

During a meeting with the General Officer Commanding of Tezpur-based 4 Corps or Gajraj Corps, Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana, at Raj Bhawan here, the governor expressed his confidence in the security preparedness of the troops and complimented their resolve for maintaining peace and tranquility along the LAC, the de-facto border between India and China.

The GoC, who took over the charge of Gajraj Corps recently, called on the governor and Chief Minister Pema Khandu during the day. The governor and the GoC, Gajraj Corps, discussed national security, civil-military relationships, and recruitment of local youth in the Indian Army, a Raj Bhawan communiqué said.

Mishra suggested to Lt General Rana for directing his formations and units to conduct pre-recruitment camps for local youths.

Manipur students protest against Tripura Congress seeks CM’s imposition of Hindi in NE region resignation over law and order

Students protesting against attempt to impose Hindi in NE regions in Imphal on Friday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, MAY 6: A large number of students on Friday formed a human chain on the street in Imphal to protest against the Centre’s move to impose Hindi in Manipur and other northeast states.

Leaders taking part in the protest demanded the state governments of the region, including Manipur government, to clarify whether they had given consent to making Hindi compulsory in all eight northeastern states up to Class X. Union home minister Amit Shah, in a statement at the 37th meeting of

Assam BJP, coalition meet on govt schemes

GUWAHATI, MAY 6 (PTI): Ministers and legislators of the BJP-led ruling coalition in Assam have closeted in a brainstorming session at Kaziranga on Friday on the developmental programmes to be undertaken by the state government, which will be completing its first year next week.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP’s North East general secretary (Organisation) Ajay Jamwal and chiefs of the saffron party’s allies - Atul Bora of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Pramod Boro of United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) - and others are attending the meeting.

“As we complete one year of our govt in Assam, it gives me immense pleasure to meet my Cabinet colleagues & legislatures of @BJP4Assam & allied parties in a day-long session at Kaziranga,” he said in a Twitter post.

Sarma said the brainstorming session will focus on schemes to be pursued by the government and the role of the elected representatives in implementing them.

the Parliamentary Official Language Committee, had pitched to make Hindi compulsory in schools up to Class X in the eight northeast states.

While making the remark, the Union home minister had added that the Centre had got the consent of the eight states. The leaders cast doubt whether the governments of the eight northeast states had actually given the consent.

“The state gover nments must ease the doubt.

The state governments must declare their stand on the Centre’s move,” DESAM president Leishangthem Lamyanba demanded.

Strongly condemnin the state governments for not taking any stand on the remark of the Union home minister, he said, “The silence being maintained by the state governments compelled us to cast doubt whether the state governments had given their consent.”.

The president demanded that the state government to declare its clear stand on the imposition of Hindi in the state.

Students from various schools and colleges took part in the human chain protest along the Tiddim Road in Imphal’s Kwakeithel area.

The protest was staged under the joint initiative of six students’ bodies – AMSU, MSF, DESAM, SUK, AIMS and KSA. During the protest, the students demanded that they must be allowed to study in their own mother tongues.

“Don’t force us to study Hindi. We are against forced imposition of Hindi.

We stand against the move at any cost,” the DESAM said.

AGARTALA, MAY 6 (PTI): Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on Friday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb alleging deterioration in the law and order situation in the state.

“A total lawlessness is sweeping the state as murder, rapes and rioting has become a daily routine in the BJP ruled state,” alleged Congress leader and former minister Sudip Roy Barman.

In the past four months, the state has witnessed as many as 23 murders while rape cases have gone up from 127 in 2020 to 137 in 2021, he claimed at a press conference at Congress Bhavan here.

“Nobody is safe under the Biplab Kumar Deb regime as a doctor was attacked at workplace and goons attacked the personal security officer and driver of a former minister”, he said.

Roy Barman said three persons of a family were murdered at a village in Dhalai district’s Kamalpur sub-division and one tribal girl was raped and mur-

Steps to be taken for safety of Umiam bridge: Meghalaya CM

Sudip Roy Barman dered in Dhalai district’s Labancherra village in the past few days. “The people of the state have not seen the DGP or top police officials visiting the crime spots to increase people confidence”, he said.

“When the state is burning the chief minister keeps himself busy with attending programmes outside the state. TPCC in a meeting held on Thursday night decided to seek chief ministers’ resignation for failing to save the lives and properties of the people”, he said.

AICC secretary Szarita Litphlang and TPCC president also slammed the Biplab Kumar Deb government for unleashing terror across the state as it has “lost the people’s faith”.

Powerful IED blast at EE’s residence in Manipur; Second blast within 24 hours

Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAY 6: Yet another IED blast took place in Imphal for the second time within 24 hours, causing heavy damages to properties of an executive of the Manipur government.

Suspected militants triggered the powerful blast at the front courtyard of the house of Executive Engineer (EE) RK Virendra in the state agriculture department, at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai under Porompat police station of Imphal East district early Friday, around 4am.

The powerful blast caused heavy damages to the front portion of the house and five fourwheelers parked nearby, including two at the neighbourhoods.

No human casualty was reported as family members were asleep at the time of the blast and were awakened by loud blast, they said.

Police referring to the footage of the CCTV installed in the locality said that one of the two unidentified persons came in a car and planted the explosive suspected to be IED, around five minutes

Fall in voluntary blood donation in Tripura AGARTALA, MAY 6 (PTI): Blood collection through voluntary blood donation camps in Tripura has come down, an official said on Friday.

Blood collection through voluntary blood donation has started falling from the year 2020-21 as the state recorded 60.91 per cent blood collection by blood donors out of total demand of 29,923 units, a health department official said.

Over 90 per cent of state’s total blood requirement were met through blood donation camps from 2009-2010 to 2016-2017 FY and the state had recorded more than 95 per cent blood from 2013-14 to 2015-16 FY, according to a report of Tripura State Blood Transfusion Council (TSBTC), a wing working under the health department.

From April 2021 to January 2022, voluntary blood collection has come down to 46 per cent out of total state’s blood requirement of 25,214 blood units, according to an RTI reply sought by PTI.

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND. NOTICE S/c NO. 61/2022

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Temsuliba has been applied by Smti. Imsunaro, W/o. Lt. Temsuliba R/O H.No. 752, Mangmetong Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. Pension etc 6. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 27.05.2022.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 27.04.2022.

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CONDEMNATION

File photo of Umiam bridge in Shillong.

S H I L LO N G, M AY 6 (PTI): Steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the bridge over the Umiam dam, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.

Sangma’s statement came after the Meghalaya High Court directed the state to ban vehicles carrying loads of more than 10 metric tons on the Umiam bridge, following the suggestion that it may not be able to bear the existing

traffic load.

The chief minister said the government will examine the court order and take the necessary steps.

“The concerns that the high court has expressed is also a concern for every citizen and even for the government, so definitely we will examine the entire aspect and steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the dam,” he said on Thursday.

Hearing a PIL on Wednesday, the high court

noted that both the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have agreed that the bridge should be replaced by a more robust structure, which will be able to bear the regular traffic.

The court observed that the state may approach the Centre for the release of appropriate funds since the matter pertains to the shortest access to state capital Shillong.

Sd/Thushila Yimkhiung General Secretary ENWO Mkg unit

before the blast.

Soon after the blast, officials of Imphal East district police rushed to the spot and conducted spot enquiry along with teams of forensic science and state police bomb detection and disposal squad team.

Spot findings suggested that it was a powerful IED that was triggered.

The blast was so powerful that it blew off wooden frames of two front windows of the house. It also shattered windows of the house’s immediate neighbour GI-sheet walls.

Police suspected that militants triggered the blast in connection with monetary demand as the EE disclosed that he had an instant of demanding money, over a phone, from

a militant group.

This was the second time in less than 24 hours that suspected militants triggered IEDs in the Imphal area. On Thursday morning, they triggered a powerful IED in front of a shop dealing with motor spare parts at Nagamapal, in the heart of the capital city.

No casualty was reported in the blast too.

Meanwhile, locals of Khurai area today protested against the blast at a thickly populated area, that too, at the courtyard of a house.

They alleged that the blast had caused panick among residents of the area as the house where the IED blast took place was adjacent to a petrol pump.

Peace talks with insurgents in NE improved situation: Rai

Nityanand Rai NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (PTI): Peace negotiations with various extremist groups in the Northeast have resulted in vast improvement in the security situation in the region, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said on Friday.

Addressing a seminar organised by the Assam Rifles here, Rai also said the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFPSA) from some areas of the Northeast highlighted the possibilities of strong development in the area. He said the central government is committed to making the Northeast an

economic hub connecting Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy.

The central government has spent Rs 2,65,513 crore from 2014 to March 2021 to develop various infrastructure projects in the Northeastern region, the result of which is visible in the form of development, he said.

Under the leadership of Home Minister Amit Shah, talks with various extremist organisations have brought about a vast improvement in the security situation in the Northeast and youth are rapidly joining the mainstream of development, he said.

The minister quoted Modi as saying that the Northeast was neglected over the years and the vast potential of the region will be explored by creating modern infrastructure and improving connectivity.

Development is now considered synonymous with the unity and integrity of the country, he said.

Apology for defAming lAkhuni VillAge for posting fAlse AllegAtion on my instAgrAm post

I, Miss Yatila, D/o Mr. C. Akong Chang of New Yaongyimti Village, Resident of Tenemtsüyong Mangkolemba with my Instagram ID Yati Katz would like to apologize to whole of Lakhuni Village for mistakenly defaming their village name and its image on Social Media on my Instagram Post regarding A CHILD ABUSE (CHANG) case that recently occured at Mokokchung Town in which I wrote an accused Lakhuni Village falsely and posted on my Instagram.

I would like to appeal to the villagers to accept my heartful apology and ask for forgiveness for the discord that happened. Sorry for any sign of disrespect that might have reflected by my post.

I sincerely apologize to the public at large for inadvertently hurting their sentiments especially to the Lakhunians.

Witnesses 1. C. Akong Chang (Father) 2. Pangitsüba (Dibuia)

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OFFICE OF THE

MOKOKCHUNG CHANGSAO THANGJAM

CONDEMNATION

The Eastern Nagaland Women Organization (ENWO) Mokokchung Unit vehemently condemns the ghastly act committed by one Mrs Rongpangwatila of Nokpu Village, W/o Mr. Moamanen Kichu (Khensa) presently residing at Alempang Ward Mokokchung.

The Organization shares our deepest grief with the victim and his family and earnestly urges upon the law enforcing authority to award befitting punishment to the accused so as to deter such incidents in future. Further, the ENWO urges all the right thinking citizens to condemn such kind of inhuman act and warn, if anybody tries to manipulate/ mislead the case, the organization will take stern action against him/her.

Sd/Mandang Phom President ENWO Mkg unit

Vehicles damaged by a powerful IED blast at a Manipur government official’s house in Imphal on Friday.

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GUWAHATI, MAY 6 (PTI): A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) would be implemented in the country once theCOVID-19 pandemic ended, two students’ organisations in the northeast on Friday vowed to oppose any move to enforce the law.

Iterating that the CAA, if implemented, would be detrimental to local interests, the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) and the All Assam

Sankarjyoti Baruah said Assam was not ready to accept anyone, whether Hindu or Muslim, as a citizen who had entered after the deadline set by the Assam Accord.

The Assam Accord, signed in 1985 after a sixyear long violent anti-foreigner movement, stated, among other clauses, that names of all foreigners coming to Assam on or after March 25, 1971 would be detected, deleted from electoral rolls and steps would be taken to deport them.

The two organisations underlined that they have taken legal recourse against CAA, and the mass movements against the Act, which was suspended due to examinations and the pandemic, will be resumed if the Centre attempted to impose it.

The highly contentious CAA seeks to provide Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis who have entered India on or before December 31, 2014 from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022

The Mokokchung Changsao Thangjam strongly condemns the inhuman act committed against one minor boy on 27th April 2022 by Mrs. Watila of Nokpu village Mokokchung District, presently residing in Alempang Ward.

The Changsao Thangjam is in deep pain and shocked to see our child been ill-treated. We will not tolerate and compromise this kind of evil act.

Therefore, the Mokokchung Changsao Thangjam strongly appeals the higher authority to take prompt action against the culprit and befitting punishment as per the provision of the law. So that such incident does not happen in the future.

Sd/A. Alep President

Sd/S. Chungki Secretary

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India, Italy discuss bilateral ties

NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (PTI): India and Italy on Friday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and expressed concerns over the ongoing “humanitarian crisis” in that country even as they vowed to work closely in countering common challenges of terrorism, violent extremism and cybercrime.

The Ukraine crisis, along with the situation in Afghanistan, developments in the Indo-Pacific and pressing global challenges, figured prominently in the talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his visiting Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio on Friday.

In the discussions, the two foreign ministers agreed to explore partnerships in areas such as gas transportation, green hydrogen, biofuels and energy storage.

Both sides noted that there was potential for a closer India-Italy industrial collaboration in the defence sector, and vowed to work closely in countering common challenges of terrorism, violent extremism and cybercrime.

In a Twitter post, Di Maio described his talks with Jaishankar as “very productive” and added that countries like India are cru-

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio, during a meeting in Delhi. (PTI)

cial for peace in Ukraine.

“A warm and productive meeting with FM @ luigidimaio of Italy. Noted our expanding cooperation in cyber security, S&T and space sectors. Agreed that increasing interest of Italian companies in @makeinindia & transfer of technology will further advance our bilateral relationship,” Jaishankar tweeted.

Di Maio arrived in India on Wednesday on a three-day visit against the backdrop of the UkraineRussia conflict.

“On Ukraine, the two ministers expressed their concern on the ongoing hu-

manitarian crisis and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities,” a joint press statement on the JaishankarDi Maio talks said.

“They also underlined the importance to safeguard the inter national order based on the UN Charter, with special regard to the respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” it said.

It said the two foreign ministers also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interests, including Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific, and cooperation in multilateral forums, including the G20.

According to the state-

ment, Jaishankar and Di Maio reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including the progress in the implementation of the 20202024 ‘Action Plan’ adopted in November 2020.

It said both sides welcomed the growing bilateral trade and investment linkages and agreed to expand them in new areas of common interest.

The two foreign ministers also discussed the implementation of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership on Energy Transition announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy last year.

The statement said the two sides agreed to explore partnerships in areas such as gas transportation, green hydrogen, biofuels and energy storage. “In addition, they agreed to jointly organise an India-Italy Tech Summit on Energy Transition and Circular Economy, to be held in Delhi on 17 November, 2022,” it said.

“The two leaders noted the potential for closer industrial collaboration, including in the field of defence. They reiterated their commitment to closely work in countering common challenges related to terrorism, violent extremism and cyber crime,” it added.

Kerala hub for ‘Islamic terrorism’, alleges Nadda

Bihar CM says he gives ‘no importance’ to PK’s assessment of his performance

KOZHIKODE (KERALA), MAY 6 (PTI): BJP national president J P Nadda on Friday accused the Left government in Kerala of “encouraging Islamic terrorism”, claiming that the southern state has become a “breeding centre” for the same under its rule.

Addressing a rally organised by the saffron party here, the BJP chief alleged that the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government always gives an impression that they treat every section of society equally but their policy is “pseudo secularism” -- to give special treatment to one section of the society and try to divide other sections.

However, the BJP president did not mention anything about the Left government’s ambitious semi-high speed K-Rail project, also known as SilverLine, against which the saffron party has been organising widespread protests across the state.

“The Left government gives an impression that they are neutral. But they are encouraging Islamic terrorism.

The Islamic terrorism is getting patronage of the CPI(M) and Kerala has become the breeding centre for Islamic terrorism,” Nadda said.

(CAA) will be implemented once the Covid pandemic is over.

“This is a policy decision of the Centre which we will look into separately.

As of now, our primary concern is Covid cases are again on the rise and protecting people against the fresh surge is our priority,” said Kumar.

The CAA has been a thorny issue for Kumar’s JD(U) which voted in favour of the bill proposing expedited citizenship for non-Muslims fleeing Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan because of “religious prosecution” but has been opposed to a nationwide NRC which the BJP keeps pressing for as a subsequent measure.

Kishor, who had by then been inducted into the JD(U) and elevated to the post of national vicepresident, had adopted a strident stance on the issue of CAA and NRC. It ultimately brought him into conflict with Kumar, who then headed the party, and culminated in his expulsion from JD(U).

Kumar was also asked about the power crisis which has resulted from a decline in coal supplies.

Shah visits Teen Bigha Corridor No case for sedition against in Bengal, interacts with BSF Rana couple: Mumbai court

COOCH BEHAR/ KOLKATA, MAY 6 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inspected the Teen Bigha corridor in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district, along the IndiaBangladesh border, and interacted with BSF officials there on various securityrelated issues.

Shah, who is in Bengal on a two-day visit, also spent some time with the BSF jawans of Jikabari border outpost, and learnt about their experiences.

“At Teen Bigha border area of West Bengal, held a meeting with the officials at the Zero Point @BSF_India on various issues related to security. I congratulate the BSF jawans who guard this sensitive area,” Shah tweeted in Hindi.

He took part in a tree plantation drive in the border area.

“Visited Jikabari Border Outpost (BOP) of IndoBangladesh Border and interacted with BSF_India jawans to know their experiences. The whole nation is proud of your dedication and devotion to duty,” the home minister added.

On Thursday, he inaugurated BSF’s floating border outposts (BOPs) at

Hingalganj in Sunderbans area of North 24 Parganas district and flagged off a boat ambulance.

He had also laid the foundation stone of ‘Maitri Sangrahalaya’ at Haridaspur -- a museum that will raise public awareness about the bravery of BSF during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Shah reviving CAA to hide failure of not fulfiling poll promise: CPI(M)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was reviving the issue of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to hide the BJP’s failure to give credence to its pre-poll promise of implementing it, the CPI(M) claimed on Friday.

CPI(M) central committee member Sujan Chakraborty claimed that Shah’s reiteration that CAA will be implemented in West Bengal was an attempt to hide the fact that the BJP’s promise on the issue before the 2021 assembly elections were untrue.

Asserting that CAA was, is, and will be a reality, Shah on Thursday claimed in Siliguri that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee only wants infiltration to continue and is against giving

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PATNA, MAY 6 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday asserted that he attached “no importance” to his administration’s uncharitable assessment by Prashant Kishor, who has taken the political plunge giving up his earlier role of a backroom operator for other players.

Kumar was asked by journalists about the remarks of Kishor, popularly known as PK, who on the previous day here launched “Jan Suraaj”, a campaign aimed at providing a political alternative in the state which might, at a later stage, evolve into a party fighting elections.

“I give no importance to whatever somebody says.

It is for you journalists to decide whether or not my administration has been

able to meet expectations,” said Kumar with a smirk.

Kishor had contended that Kumar’s administration had brought in economic growth but did not succeed in propelling Bihar for a great leap forward, a reason why the state was still at the bottom of the country in terms of various development indices.

Incidentally, Kishor had also handled Kumar’s campaign for the 2015 assembly polls and, upon a huge success at the hustings, was later rewarded by the latter as he was appointed as an advisor to the chief minister – a cabinet rank post.

The chief minister, however, ducked queries about Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s averment that the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act

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MUMBAI, MAY 6 (IANS): In an embarrassment to Maharashtra’s ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi, the Mumbai City Civil and Sessions Court has observed that the Mumbai Police did not have sufficient grounds to invoke sedition charges against the independent politician couple, MP Navneet Kaur-Rana and her husband MLA Ravi Rana.

The observations came in Special Judge Rahul Rokde’s bail order for the Ranas - who were granted relief on Wednesday and walked out of jail on Thursday - 12 days after they were arrested on April 23 for threatening to chant Hanuman Chalisa outside the private residence of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Among other charges, the couple was slapped with Indian Penal Code Sec. 124A that deals with sedition and is already under a heated legal debate.

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The Special Judge, however, also said that the Rana couple had undoubtedly crossed the line of freedom during their agitation, which they had subsequently called off in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mumbai the following day.

“Undoubtedly, the applicants (Ranas) have crossed the lines of freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution. However, mere expression of derogatory or objectionable words may not be a sufficient ground for invoking the provisions contained in section 124A of IPC,” he added.

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citizenship to refugees who have come to West Bengal.

“Can he question the citizenship of people with whose votes he had won the elections?” Chakraborty asked.

Accusing the chief minister also of having a role in the citizenship issue, Chakraborty claimed that the terms “illegal immigrants” or “NRC” were not there in the citizenship law of the country till 2003, when the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, in which Mamata Banerjee was a minister, incorporated these words in the law by way of amendment.

“Anyone who cannot produce relevant documents becomes vulnerable. It is the poorer sections, who may have faced displacement for reasons such as floods or other natural calamities during which these papers may have got lost, will suffer the most,” he told PTI. Demands for a separate Union territory of north Bengal raised by two BJP MLAs on Thursday from a public meeting in Siliguri, which was later graced by Shah, were unjustified as that cannot be a solution to the problem of alleged underdevelopment of the region, Chakraborty said.

“Issues of underdevelopment are there, but that does not call for separation.

What should be ensured is the proper development of northern Bengal districts by the Trinamool Congress government,” he said.

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Covid dichotomy

fter the World Health Organisation (WHO) has put the number of Covid-19 deaths in India at around 4.7 million or 47 lakh, which the highest in the world, the government of India has, for the second time, not only disputed the figure but questioned the methodology adopted by the WHO. According to the WHO, the deaths could be directly due to the disease or indirectly caused by the pandemic’s impact on health systems and society. The WHO report pegs Covid deaths in India at precisely 47,40,894 during 2020 and 2021. The figure brought up by the WHO means that Covid deaths in India is ten times higher than the official count of 4,81,486 between January 1,2020 and December 31,2021. India had released the Civil Registration System (CRS) report on births and deaths by the Registrar General of India (RGI) earlier in the first week of May. India said that registration of births and deaths in the country is extremely ‘robust’ and is governed by decades-old statutory legal framework - Births & Deaths Registration Act, 1969.

According to the union health ministry, the WHO had somehow ignored the available data submitted by the government of India and instead published excess mortality estimates through methodology which India had questioned. WHO said its methodology was based on variety of sources for the registered number of deaths at the state and union territory level. WHO said it obtained information which were either reported directly by the states through official reports and automatic vital registration, or by journalists who obtained death registration information through Right To Information requests. The government of India, under Modi, has been faulted with missteps while dealing with Covid pandemic. There is a long list ranging from failure in taking preparatory steps while declaring nationwide lockdown, providing needed health back up to states, suppressing facts and data to under report.

These under reporting of COVID-19 cases in India may stem from the government’s political interest to suggest that its strategy on COVID-19 has paid off.

On May 15,2021 the government disclosed that there were 86,000 COVID-19 cases in India whereas, as per the sero survey report by a panel formed by its own Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) but which was not revealed, indicated that there were in fact 60 lakh COVID-19 cases during the same period.

Even when eminent virologists and epidemiologists had said that based on their studies, the virus was spreading through community transmission, the government refused to admit it. One of several loopholes in the ICMR methodology was about sample testing.

Several scientists pointed to a typical example of daily ICMR reporting – “a total of 2,74,599 samples from 2,58,730 individuals have been tested. Of this, 11,297 individuals have been tested positive among the suspected cases and known positive cases in India.” They pointed out that above lack of details in the bulletin was a problem since it didn’t specify how many of these were asymptomatic or largely asymptomatic. This fact has been in public domain since 2021 including why then union minister of health Dr. Harsh Vardhan was dropped. Thus, if India believes the methodology of WHO is suspect, it should provide its side of the story as those who have died needed to be recognised and not buried for political reputation.

DailyDevotion Liberty and the Standards of Jesus Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free… —Galatians 5:1

A spiritually-minded person will never come to you with the demand— “Believe this and that”; a spiritually-minded person will demand that you align your life with the standards of Jesus. We are not asked to believe the Bible, but to believe the One whom the Bible reveals (see John 5:39-40). We are called to present liberty for the conscience of others, not to bring them liberty for their thoughts and opinions. And if we ourselves are free with the liberty of Christ, others will be brought into that same liberty— the liberty that comes from realizing the absolute control and authority of Jesus Christ.

Always measure your life solely by the standards of Jesus. Submit yourself to His yoke, and His alone; and always be careful never to place a yoke on others that is not of Jesus Christ. It takes God a long time to get us to stop thinking that unless everyone sees things exactly as we do, they must be wrong. That is never God’s view. There is only one true liberty— the liberty of Jesus at work in our conscience enabling us to do what is right.

Don’t get impatient with others. Remember how God dealt with you— with patience and with gentleness. But never water down the truth of God. Let it have its way and never apologize for it. Jesus said, “Go…and make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19), not, “Make converts to your own thoughts and opinions.”

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“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).”

~ Mark Twain

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Press freedom in ‘dire straits’ In India

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cross the globe Press Freedom Day is being celebrated the 3rd of May every year.

The General Assembly of the United Nation in the month of December 1993 on the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference that 3rd of May would have to be designated as World Press Freedom Day. Since then, the World Press Freedom Day is observed under diverse themes. The theme for 2022 World Press Freedom Day is: Journalism Under Digital Siege. The theme for 2022 is apt and timely as journalism is come under digital media.

3rd of May is a reminder to all the governments of the world to respect freedom of the press.

It is also a period of introspection and self-reflection among media professionals about the issues that concerns press freedom and professional ethics. It is also an opportunity to: • Celebrate freedom the fundamental principle of press freedom; • Access the state of press freedom throughout the world; • Defend the media from attacks on their independence; • And pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The theme echoes in multiple ways journalism and journalists cover issues, analyze and evaluate

the policies and programs of the ruling dispensation (micro and macro levels) who are surveilled. Increasingly in recent times the journalists are attacked in a digitally-mediated media world, where one section of a society obviously will get dissatisfied or irritated or agitated with the news.

As a result, on sensitive issues such as religion, politics and culture attack the journalists, and at times vent their anger by vandalizing offices of the newspaper offices and also the studios where TV channels are located.

In an intensely polarized world and more particularly in a vertically and horizontally polarized Indian society shall never accept objectivity and truth of those materials that the journalists write and stand by the ethics of journalism.

More importantly, in a world of digitalized media, objectivity and truth seem to have been lost its relevance and essence. By and large, false news and fake narratives dominate the digital media. The journalists who search for truth and want to speak the truth are increasingly targeted and even terminated.

In recent years we have been witnessing attacks on journalists especially those who cover the crucial issues and write critically about those who are in power; abuse their power and authority. One such example is Jamal

Khashoggi, who was murdered in heinous ways inside an embassy because in his writing and reporting exposed thoroughly the ruling regime. The print and visual media covered in their columns for several months the media flashed every information possible to the world at large. The whole world knows who were behind the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, but the truth is yet to surface.

Jour nalists are amongst those who push truth to power. The dynamics of power usually reigns supreme because the truth is somehow quelled and thus hushed. Those who strive for truth daringly enter into horrendous terrains engulfed with war, conflicts of all sorts, natural and human-made catastrophes, epidemics and many others such as political, economic, cultural and socio-religious problems without any hesitation to bring to the readers and viewers the happenings at the micro and macro levels with candid analysis and interpretations.

The jour nalists go the field and interact with people where a number difficult problems keep surfacing by taking risks.

In a world caught up in war, racial, lingual, ethnic, majoritarian, regional conflicts freedom of the press is important as they bring before us the reality happening in the local, regional, national and global

Enhance grant-in-aid to 3 Law colleges in Nagaland “As air denotes life, so does legal education for democratic society” Over decades, private colleges have played a significant role in achieving quality education in the State. And with the advancement of various Educational Institutes in the State, the literacy rate has been resultantly enlarged upto 79.55% as per 2011 Census. Amongst many other professional Colleges, the three Law Colleges in Nagaland recognized by the Bar Council of India are Kohima Law College, Mokokchung Law College and City Law College.

Legal education is the true essence of a democratic society as the ambit of legal education is not limited only to production of efficient Lawyers and Judges. It is the instrument which sets the ecology for democracy to survive and thrive, obligating every citizen to know the Law. The importance of proper functional Law college does not require any elaborate explanation. As Law classes are conducted based on extensive Moot Court, Court Trial Observation, Field Research etc.

It can be gauged that the Law colleges in the State ultimately form the foundation of an efficacious judicial system.

The Bar and the Bench which form the bedrock of the Indian legal system are almost entirely dependent on the products of these Law colleges.

It, therefore, goes without saying that only a properly managed Law college can produce future quality Lawyers and Judges.

Education of Law in Nagaland is pursued only by students who can afford the course at the minimal fee.

To enable the interested students, Law colleges in Nagaland are charging fees at the lowest as compared to Law colleges outside the state. Pursuance of well Law centric personalities is the priority of the state Law colleges against the financial independence.

The current affiliation cum inspection fee charged by the Bar Council of India per College amounts to Rs.5,50,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh Fifty Thousand) annually. For the three Law Colleges, the annual affiliation cum inspection fee to the Bar Council of India (B.C.I.) has become a matter of great concern. In view of the fact, the State Law colleges had struggled with the non-acceptance of the Law graduates in the Roll of Advocates since 2018.

And after much effort, the bar on Enrolment has been recently lifted.

Having experienced much pecuniary situation, recent recognition of the need to enhance Grant-In-Aid to private Colleges by Shri. Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher Education & Tribal Affairs at the interaction session with the Private College Association of Nagaland on 25.04.2022 at E-Edge College, Dimapur is a boon.

The acknowledgment by the Minister to enhance the Grant-In-Aid met with assurance to effectuate the same is a positive approach towards upliftment and advancement of all the stakeholders.

Legal education not only educates the professional Advocates, but also Judicial Officers, Law makers and the Public.

An established Law Colleges compliments good governance. It is the need of the hour to acknowledge that Nagas once confined to parochial community limits have penetrated barriers of civilization for a vibrant, diverse and tolerant society.

Needless to say, 21st Century Nagaland is heading towards a dynamic stature. Contented with recent assurance, it would not be wrong to comprehend that continuous timely addressal of such requirements by our Elected Representatives would consequently relieve the State from stagnation and deprivation to evolve and attain its truest potential.

At the bedrock of the recent assurance, the attention of the concerned authorities of the State may humbly be drawn towards the existing three Law Colleges.

These three Law colleges are endorsed with the responsibilities to train, equip and able the SocialEngineers of society. They are assets of the State and are at much need of substantial assistance.

Therefore, espousing the proactive task of our Minister, it is earnestly encouraged that the enhancement of the annual Grant-In-Aid to Kohima Law College, Mokokchung Law College and City Law College be further enhanced to meet the affiliation cum inspection fee of the Bar Council of India. “As air denotes life, so does legal education for democratic society.”

C. Talimoa President, Nagaland Law Students’ Federation, NLSF (20192021) President, Mokokchung Law College Students’ Union (2014-2018) Para Legal Volunteer (PLV), Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA) (2015-2018)

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settings. Further, the world we live is gradually turning out to be totalitarian and dictatorial. In such settings the concerned governments are gradually tightening the noose of the freedom of press. They use diverse modus operandi pressurizing the press either to tone down the analysis or give rosy picture or not to cover.

In some cases, the print and visual media are intimidated or warned of the dire consequences.

India is not an exception.

Barring a few, many succumb to the pressures and sometimes the luring and incentives are offered by the ruling governments both at the Centre and states. Take India as an example that has fallen eight places from 142 to 150 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index of 180 countries. This index was published on the 3rd of May, 2022 by Reporters Without Borders, points to an overall two-fold increase in media polarization, creating divisions within countries, and between countries at the international level.

India’s ranking, according to the report, fell on the back of increased “violence against journalists” and a “politically partisan media”, which has landed press freedom in a state of “crisis” in the world’s largest democracy.

The index says, media in India, among nations reputed to be more demo-

cratic faces pressure from “increasingly authoritarian and /or nationalist governments”, a transformation seen since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of the country in 2014. Elaborating further, the report pointed out that “Very early on, Modi took a critical stance vis-à-vis journalists, seeing them as “intermediaries” polluting the direct relationship between himself and his supporters. Indian journalists who are too critical of the government are subjected to all-out harassment and attack campaigns by Modi devotees known as ‘bhakts’.”

It also brought to the fore that “India for its policy framework, which is proactive in theory but resorts to using charged of defamation, sedition, contempt of court and endangering national security against journalists critical of government, branding them as anti-nationals.”

It ripped open the ways with which journalists are treated in India that “With an average of three or four journalists killed in connection with their work every year (one killed since January 2022 and 13 currently in prison). India, according to the report, is also one of the world’s most dangerous countries for media persons.

Raising serious concern over “Journalists are exposed to all kinds of physical violence including

police violence, ambushes by political activists, and deadly reprisals by criminal groups or corrupt local officials …Terrifying coordinated campaigns of hatred and calls for murder are conducted on social media, campaigns that are often more violent when they target women journalists, whose personal data may be posted online as an additional incitement to violence,” it said. The World Press Freedom Index also says that the situation in Kashmir remains “worrisome” and reporters are often harassed by police and paramilitaries, with some being subjected to so-called “provisional” detention for several years.

World’s largest democracy is falling in its press freedom year by year – 133 in 2016, 138 in 2018, 142 in 2021 and in 2022 150. The ruling establishment as usual enters into blame game dismissing the findings, data and facts on the grounds that the previous governments did not take these reports seriously or the sampling has been problematic or methodology employed seem to be inappropriate.

Freedom of the press is one of the pillars for any country that believes in freedom of speech in words and letters especially for India. When the ruling dispensation says “it doesn’t matter”, in fact “it matters”.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Love your domestic helper

wo-three centuries back the slave trade was very popular in a several countries of the world. Many countries participated of this slave trade. This trade was very profitable business of that centuries.

The black people mostly from Africans were treated as animal since 16th to early part of 18th centuries.

The rich people were purchased for the purpose of, to work and let them do the hardest work, which they could not do. The black people were harrassing and torturing by white people in the said centuries.

Many leaders attempted to stop this unlawful activities or trade but due to the strong tycoons antagonized they could not succeed their desired.

In the early part of 18th century, some world leaders boldly made decision to abolition the slave trade, and finally, this illegal trade system was came to an end. In this present situation human beings both black and white are equally treat.

Of this world, many rich people and bustling people have keep servants for domestic help on remuneration basis. Many good Samaritans were keep orphans children as their child. But unfortunately, I have heard or seemed from

the viral post in the internet or news reporters, the owner beaten mercilessly ‘ black and blue’ to their domestic helper in the previous month in our state.

These barbaric activities are not tolerate in this contemporary world. We are living in the 21st century, not in the nomadic age.

But incident happening oftentimes. Man is a social animal and king or wisest animal among the living creatures.

But sometimes being most barbaric again. Even hens also love ducklings as her chicks; Even pigs love other’s piglets as her piglet and offer her milk and so many animals have their loves. How human beings so uncivilized?

The recent viral post was shocking to all the Naga people. If the domestic helper doing mischievous things teach them tranquilly and beat with small stick, which cannot harm them, not by kick or boxing or slap. Or you cannot tolerate please let him/ her free, do not torture consecutively.

He / she aIso human beings as like you; you feel pain, you feel hungry, you willing to eat good food, you want a new dress and so on.

All these things your domestic helper also have. I anticipating myself many domestic helpers probably faced such incident

happened of that recent days back, but not notify and not reveal to others.

I predict the domestic helpers are not come by force to your house.

However, all domestic helpers are invite by owner with amazing words saying: I will treat as my child and I will send to good school also.

But months later, forget all the words promises and turn to dragon.

This kind of persons should be punish on penal code. Please do not send your valuable children rampantly without knowing the real personality of that person.

“I TOTALLY CONDEMNED THE HARRASMENT ACTIVITIES TO THE DOMESTIC HELPERS” “ If you do not love your domestic helper you commit big mistake, because he/ she do for you everything” “ If you do not love your domestic helper you are, in great danger, because he/ she will kill you; he/ she prepares everything for you” Do not harrass the domestic helpers’ future life; who knows may be he/ she becomes very important person and may be you live for him/her.

Lhilo Kronu (FG) Kami village, Pfutsero Phek: Nagaland.

World Red Cross Day 2022 message “BeHumanKind” is the theme on this occasion of World Red Cross Day 8th May 2022”.

Perhaps a truly relevant and fitting theme.

The world around feel increasingly difficult at this time–disasters, diseases, escalating conflicts, climate change, famine, unrest etc.

But through it all we, at the Red Cross Society worldwide still believe in kindness and the power of kindness.

One doesn`t hear much about kindness these days. Perhaps it is because it is a character trait that is most powerful when it is least noticed. But herein lies its power to impact and change. Kindness changes everything. It can change the way you work, the way you love - in your family, your friendships and even strangers.

Ironic as it may be, sometimes the very occupation of humanitarian service can sometimes lack the most important of ingredients accompanying it.

What is humanitarian service without

kindness? Merely a mechanical act of duty or a task.

The act of service, no matter how great or urgent, is not fully realised if kindness is absent in its delivery. For in the expression of kindness love and true humanitarian service is visible and measurable.

The quality of kindness is what one of the character traits of Jesus who was full of compassion and love.

We want to celebrate today those who walk in kindness and cheer them on. Every act of kindness expressed, big or small, makes a global difference. We champion such citizens of Nagaland and the world. Let us continue to make a difference.

I wish all the Red Cross staffs, members and volunteers of Nagaland a very Happy Red Cross Day. Mrs. Abeni TCK, Chairperson, Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland Branch

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

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calls for reducing ‘slavery to foreign Science doesn’t lie, Modi does: Rahul Gandhi PMgoods’ in 75th year of Independence

NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today hit out at the government over a WHO report of 4.7 million “excess” Covid deaths, saying “science does not lie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi does,” reports NDTV. Gandhi also demanded that the government should support the families that have lost loved ones by giving them the mandated Rs four lakh compensation.

In a tweet, he said, “47 lakh Indians died due to the Covid pandemic. NOT 4.8 lakh as claimed by the Govt.

Science doesn’t LIE. Modi does”. “ Re s p e c t f a m i l i e s who’ve lost loved ones. Support them with the mandated Rs 4 lakh compensation,” the former Congress chief said.

The BJP hit back at the Congress leader, alleging that the WHO’s data and Congress’ “beta” (son) are wrong.

At a press conference,

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BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra also said that Mr Gandhi has tried repeatedly to lower Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image since 2014 and has in the process lowered India’s image.

In a report released Thursday, WHO said between January 2020 and December 2021, there were 4.7 million “excess” Covid deaths in India -- the maximum number that’s 10 times the official figures and almost a third of Covid deaths globally. The global figure, according to the report, was 15 million -- more than double the official figure of 6 million.

India has strongly refuted the WHO’s use of the mathematical model to calculate the number of Covid deaths, saying the “figure is totally removed from reality”. Contending that the country has an “extremely robust” system of births and deaths registration, the Union health ministry, in its rebuttal, called the WHO’s system of data collection “statistically unsound and scientifically questionable”.

“India has consistently questioned WHO’s own admission that data in respect of seventeen Indian states was obtained from some websites and media reports

and was used in their mathematical model,” the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

“This reflects a statistically unsound and scientifically questionable methodology of data collection for making excess mortality projections in case of India,” the statement added.

“Despite India’s objection to the process, methodology and outcome of this modelling exercise, WHO has released the excess mortality estimates without adequately addressing India’s concerns,” the ministry said.

Top health experts have also expressed disappointment over the global health body’s “one-size-fits-all” approach to arrive at the figure.

Dr NK Arora, chief of India’s Covid Working Group, said the WHO report was “worrisome”.

Speaking to NDTV this morning, Mr Arora said that while there can be a 10-20% discrepancy, India’s robust and accurate death registration system (known as

Civil Registration System, or CRS) ensures that a majority of virus-related deaths are covered.

Rejecting the WHO report, NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said India has been telling WHO with all humility through diplomatic channels along with data and rational reasoning that it does not agree with the methodology that has been followed for the country. They have used a methodology for several nations which is based on a systematic collection of data on deaths.

“We have a similar system, a robust Civil Registration System (CRS).

We released that report yesterday (Wednesday) and we have an actual count of deaths for 2020... the 2021 numbers will also come up,” he told ANI. The Civil Registration System of India provides accurate estimates emanating from the ground, certified and validated by the district and the state administration.

PUNE, MAY 6 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for reducing “slavery to foreign goods” even as Indians celebrate 75 years of Independence.

Inaugurating the Jain International Trade Organisation’s ‘JITO Connect 2022’ business meet here via video link, Modi said the stress should be on the ‘vocal for local’ mantra and reducing the use of foreign goods.

He asked JITO to focus on the ‘vocal for local’ mantra during the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.

“We have to reduce dependence on foreign products. Find new destinations for export; create awareness about the same in local markets. There should be products with zero defects and zero effects on environment,” he said.

“Today the country is encouraging talent, trade and technology as much as possible. Today the country

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is registering dozens of startups every day, creating a unicorn every week,” he said.

“A self-reliant India is our path as well as our resolve,” Modi said.

The government processes have become transparent, Modi said.

Modi asserted that Atmanirbhar Bharat was his government’s path and resolve for the future.

Change is inevitable when the government has the will power to try and has people’s support, he said.

The youth members of JITO are innovators and entrepreneurs, Modi said, and asked them to invest in

natural farming with zero cost budget, food processing and farming technology, circular economy focused on recycling and reuse, technology and health care.

M o d i a s k e d J I TO representatives to study the government’s GeM emarketplace portal where 40 lakh sellers have registered. He said most of them were MSMEs and self help groups. People trust this new system, he added.

“Now people from remote villages, small shopkeepers and self-help groups can directly sell their products to the government, he said.

Modi said the world is looking at India with hope and trust and this is a feeling of pride and confidence for all Indians.

The world has accepted India’s development initiatives on global peace, prosperity, solutions related to global challenges and strengthening of global supply chain, he said.

200 terrorists ready to infiltrate into J&K: Lt Gen Dwivedi

Don’t want Cong to disappear, Opposition needed, says Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri

PANAJI, MAY 6 (PTI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said the BJP did not want the complete disappearance of the Congress as there is need for an opposition.

Speaking at Goa Fest 2022, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas also said the Narendra Modi government is “not completely a rightwing government”.

“We do not want the Congress party to completely disappear. We need an opposition. If we have an opposition, it is for the opposition to decide whether it should be led by Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee or Arvind Kejriwal or Sharad Pawar,” Puri said.

Queried about people from various parties joining the BJP, the minister said this was what democracy was all about, adding that “if I’m the member of one party, I had the right to go another”.

“You would make a pertinent point if you say just take feedback before inducting anyone in the party,” he said, adding that the BJP is the largest party with 300 plus members in the Lok Sabha and “if people are unhappy with their party, they will gravitate towards the BJP”.

Speaking about the

Modi dispensation, he said it is “not completely a right wing government” and went on to add that “right, left, pro this, anti that” were all just slogans.

“Is ours a typically right wing government?

In many respect it is not.

From Sarvodaya to Antodaya, the philosophy which is encapsulated in taking sustainable developmental goals to the farthest first, that is the crux of BJP’s philosophy,” Puri said.

He claimed this approach, in many ways, had taken the ground away from the kind of message the socialists had.

“More impor tant is to look at your corporate structure, The GST (collection) last month was Rs 1.61 lakh crore.

If you look at corporate tax, the rates in Indira Gandhi’s times were 90 per cent. Now you have lowest corporate tax rate,” he pointed out.

If one looks at all the policies, it is not that the government is exclusively focused on economically weaker sections or the middle class but also on the corporate sector.

When asked if winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls was a “done deal” for the BJP, he said nothing in politics was a done deal.

“You should never be complacent. Knowing that the party is in good shape and we are winning elections after elections, I would say the opposition needs to get its act together, if they want to post a credible challenge in 2024.

BJP also has to work hard, which we are doing,” the minister added.

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The Army commander said that there are 40 to 50 local terrorists currently operating in the hinterland besides foreign terrorists, whose number cannot be determined.

“But we have neutralized 21 foreign terrorists till now. It shows that support for sheltering terrorists is dwindling with each passing day,” he said.

Dwivedi said local terrorists who were neutralized were very poorly trained and armed with just pistols.

Expressing concern over radicalisation, he said that teenagers are being recruited increasingly and it is matter of concern for all.

“They are being educated to get rid of radicalisation being infused in them

by Pakistan. After the abrogation of article 370, there is a change,” he said.

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“In the last twelve months, to say so, the number of ceasefire violations

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the Tenth Schedule (Anti Defection Law) in Clause 4 (1) 2003 where the 2/3rd of elected members of a party who join any other party without party functionaries escape disqualification. In the present case, Zeliang said 21 NPF legislators form more than the required quorum and therefore, according to Paragraph 4(2) of the Tenth Schedule, it was “aptly clear that the merger is constitutionally valid.”

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by NPF party president that the merger was defection, Zeliang opined that party leaders need to update themselves with the prevalent law before expressing their personal views out of ignorance.

“Whether one likes it or not, the merger of 21 NPF MLAs with NDPP is legally correct and it should be treated as ‘merger’ and not otherwise as expressed by some leaders,” Zeliang added.

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The union stated that such act perpetrated on an innocent girl must be publicly condemned by all the sensible citizens and should be labelled as “a cowardice act”. ZSUN also urged upon the responsible authority to award befitting punishment to the accused for “such heinous crime”. Further, pledging to fight till justice was served to the victim and her family, the union urged the responsible authority to take stern action as per the provision of law.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (AGENCIES): The central government has released Rs 7183.42 crore as the revenue deficit grant to 14 states, including, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal, the Union Finance Ministry said on Friday.

This is the second monthly instalment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant released to the 14 states as per the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission.

The Fifteenth Finance Commission had recommended a total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs 86,201 crore to 14 states for the financial year 2022-23. The recommended grant will be released by the Department of Expenditure to the recommended States in 12 equated monthly instalments.

The Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grants (PDRDG) are provided to the states under Article 275 of the Constitution. The grants are released to the states as per the recommendations of the successive Finance Commissions to meet the gap in Revenue Accounts of the states post-devolution.

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larly for facilitating solution to the Naga political issue.

However, he added “as fate would have it” and due to the political dynamics, the idea of one strong regional party in Nagaland cropped up again. Thus, “talks were discreetly held at the highest levels” of both NPF and NDPP on working out an acceptable formula to amalgamate the two parties. Zeliang disclosed that the option was for either NDPP to join NPF or vice versa but some NDPP legislators were averse to joining NPF unless the NPF party president “paved the way”. Since the NPF party president is to hold the post till November 2024, Zeliang said the merger of NDPP with NPF could not materialise. The eventual merger of NPF with NDPP was a “consensus decision” and that the NPF party president was also well aware of the situation. He said the 21 NPF legislators had also taken note of the change in

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Revenue deficit grant of Peren police arrest one for alleged rape Rs 7,183.42 cr released (Fromcellp-1)said it was “deeply astonished” that such notorious act

2022-23 financial year.

Since 2011-12 (barring 2016-17), the DoNER has not been able to utilise the funds allocated to it at the budgeted stage. In 2020-21, fund utilisation in the case of the North East Road Sector Development Scheme was 52%, whereas only 34% of funds were utilised under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (for infrastructure projects relating to water supply, power, connectivity, social infrastructure). Key reasons for underspending highlighted by the Ministry include late receipt of project proposals and non-receipt of utilisation certificates from state governments. As the DoNER ministry does not have its own line department, it has to depend on the administrative strength of the states for the implementation of projects.

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adding that he will be meeting the representatives on May 26-27.

The FTAs will push growth in India and create more jobs as well, Goyal said, making it clear that the country is looking for fair, equitable and win-win partnerships with other countries or blocs.

Pointing out that the country recorded USD 38 billion in exports in April, the highest for the month after the busy March when businesses are keen to seal sales before the financial year-end, Goyal said that

project.

It also urged the state government to bring in the highest investigating authority of the country to examine the project which was still lying unattended.

Speaking to Nagaland Post on this issue, Zhadima village youth president and also Northern Angami-C youth and sports organisation president, Vizosielie Khoubve said the department (PHED) had made Zhadima village a scapegoat and an excuse for their failures in commissioning the water supply project.

He said the claims made by the department were fabricated and does not hold any water since the village council never asked for additional tank as claimed by the department.

He clarified that the only wish of the village and the other beneficiaries was for the department to fully complete the project and commission it at the earliest as many people were strug- (From p-) He also said the merger gling to find enough water supply to meet their daily of NPF with NDPP was not done overnight but that it requirements. was on the anvil since 2021.

He also said if the present NFP (with four MLAs) decide to continue with UDA, they were “most welcome”.

According to Zeliang, DIMAPUR, MAY 6 (NPN): Notun after NPF walked out of the Bosti Council (NBC) Dimapur said it has taken serious note of some Joint Legislator Forum (JLF) vested interest persons circulating on Naga political issue, to an old picture and text message on form its own Political Affairs social media of an incident which Mission (PAM) in 2019, coltook place in 2014 to create com- lective efforts were made to strengthen efforts to resolve munal tension.

In a press note, NBCD Imkong- the Naga political issue.

Zeliang said the fornukshi Imchen and secretary Kavito mation of UDA was in Ayemi said the incident took place in 2014 where one Naga-- Kughalu response to vociferous Chophy, was attacked by four ille- demand for unity among gal Bangladeshi immigrants (IBIs), elected members, especially supposedly vegetable vendors in the NPF and NDPP. He said the Notun Bosti junction bazaar area. All chorus for unity grew louder in view of stalemate in the four were arrested, it said.

It pointed out that some vested political dialogue between individuals were circulating the same the government of India matter on social media/WhatsApp and NPGs. Thus, formation of an creating communal disturbance and opposition-less government disturbing peace and harmony.

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(From p-1) ZVC and its neighboring villages had stopped the commissioning of the project on July 30, 2019 as it was incomplete and lacked credibility as there were numerous lapses in providing water supply to the earmarked villages, the statement said.

ZVC said that the tall promises made by the minister on the same day to fully complete and commission the project latest by December 2019 was still unfulfilled.

Stating that they had been taken for granted, the council however reminded that they would fight tooth and nail for what was due to them.

It said the concerned depar tment was tr ying to play a cut throat game whereby it was trying to placate the masses with false RTI replies while trying to subjugate the innocent villagers off their basic rights.

Further, the village council appealed to the Lokayukta to sincerely and judiciously investigate the lapses and anomalies of the

of DoNER. In 2022-23, the ministry has seen a 5 per cent increase in allocation from the revised estimates of 2021-22. The ministry has been allocated Rs 2,800 crore which will be used for various development schemes, such as the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme and North East Road Sector Development Scheme.

The Standing Committee on Home Affairs noted that the amount allocated at the Union Budget in 202223 (Rs 660 crore) was 17 per cent less than the demand by the ministry (Rs 794 crore).

The Committee observed that this may severely affect the implementation of several projects and schemes that require capital outlay. It recommended the ministry to take up this matter with the finance ministry and demand additional assistance at the revised stage of the

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a closer look at the numbers indicates that India is emerging as a manufacturing hub for high-class products.

This indicates that programmes like the performance linked incentive scheme and the infrastructure push are bearing the expected results, Goyal said. Pointing to GST collections of over Rs 1.67 lakh crore in March, Goyal said it is very redeeming that the economic activity is back beyond the expectations of the analysts’ community and added that the surge in purchasing managers’ indices is also reflective of the same revival.

Goyal said the country could attract foreign direct investment of USD 82 billion in 2021, its highest ever, because it has emerged as an isle of stability with virtues like rule of law, democracy and stable policies which attract businesses.

(From p-1) The state government has also failed to submit UCs for Rs 66.74 crore for 33 projects. In Tripura, of the Rs 269.04 crore released for implementation of 41 projects, the state could implement Rs 349.84 crore for 61 projects, however, Rs 89.68 crore remains unspent for 34 projects. The state could not submit UCs for Rs 57.18 crores for 14 projects.

In Sikkim also, of the Rs 482.36 crore released for the implementation of 86 projects, the state could utilise Rs 432.76 crore for 121 projects, however, Rs 88.44 crore remains unspent for 34 projects. The state government is yet to submit UCs for Rs 25.76 crore for 14 projects. The delay in implementation of projects, unspent funds and nonsubmission of UCs have led to decreases in budget allocation to the ministry

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NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (PTI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India will be able to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by next year. Speaking at an event organised by the IMC Chamber of Commerce, Goyal said the country has already sealed pacts with the UAE and Australia, and is in negotiations with other countries or blocs including the EU, UK, Canada and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

“By next year, we would be able to conclude an FTA with the EU,” Goyal said, adding that a delegation from Italy including its foreign minister is in New Delhi now with which he will be having deliberations.

Already, three rounds of negotiations have been held with the UK and there is a possibility of a fourth round soon, Goyal said,

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been shot in the back, (near his) lungs and liver. His body remained in the apartment until 10 March, when we were able to bury him in a shallow grave in the courtyard,” the report quoted her as saying.

Their neighbor Leonid Bodnarchuk, a 44-yearold construction worker, was shot dead by Russian soldiers as he climbed the stairs, and then the military threw a grenade into the stairwell, the report said.

The executions in Bucha were carried out with specialized rifles used by some elite Russian units, the report said.

Amnesty International staff found 7N12 armourpiercing rounds with a 9x39mm black tip at the murder scene, which are used by elite units of the Russian army.

The investigation also described bombardment of the city of Borodyanka, in which at least 40 people

policy.” He accused top US military leaders - including the Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs of Staff - of falsely blaming Moscow for escalating nuclear tensions, calling their claims “baseless” and “part of a propaganda campaign against Russia in response to the steps taken to neutralize threats to our national security emanating from the Ukrainian territory.”

He also blamed the wider Western bloc for what he called its “irresponsible” handling of the situation in Ukraine, implying that NATO’s rhetoric and continuing support for Kyiv contributed to heightening nuclear tensions.

“The current generation of NATO politicians clearly does not take the nuclear threat seriously,” Antonov told Newsweek.

Israeli forces launch massive search for 2 Pak govt to scrutinise income, assets of ex-PM Imran Palestinians who killed 3 in mass stabbing

TEL AVIV, MAY 6 (PTI): Israeli security forces on Friday launched a massive manhunt for two Palestinians suspected of carrying out a stabbing rampage that killed three Israelis in the predominantly ultraorthodox town of Elad on Israel’s Independence Day, the latest in a series of deadly assaults deep inside the country in recent weeks.

Police have launched a massive search operation for the assailants, identified as As’ad Al-Rafa’ani, 19 and Sabhi abu Shakir, 20, both residents of Jenin area in the West Bank, setting up

roadblocks and dispatching a helicopter.

The stabbing on Thursday night, Israel’s Independence Day, is the seventh such incident in the past 45 days, taking the death toll from such attacks in Israel to 19, police said.

It came as Israeli-Palestinian tensions were already heightened by violence at a major holy site in Jerusalem sacred to Jews and Muslims.

On Friday, Israeli Police and the Shin Bet security services released the names of the two suspects and said both are

Rescue workers evacuate the survivor pulled alive after being trapped 132 hours from the debris.

other buildings about six stories tall. At least nine people have been arrested on suspicion of ignoring building codes or committing other violations.

Survivors were pulled out of the rubble over several days. The 10th and last one was pulled out shortly after midnight on Thursday, 5 ½ days after the collapse.

All of the survivors were reportedly in good condition after being treated in a hospital.

The arrested include the building owner, three people in charge of design and construction and five

others who allegedly gave a false safety assessment for a guest house on the building’s fourth to sixth floors.

The building also had residences, a café and a restaurant. Rescuers used search dogs, hand tools, drones and electronic life detectors.

In an account of Monday’s rescue of the eighth survivor, state media said rescuers faced an unstable pile of rubble that they had to work around rather than demolish. Prior to the rescue, they were able to feed in video equipment to communicate with the girl and establish that one of her legs was trapped. They also fed in saline solution for her to drink. An increase in the number of collapses of self-built buildings in recent years prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to call for additional checks to uncover structural weaknesses.

Poor adherence to safety standards, including the illegal addition of extra floors and failure to use reinforcing iron bars, is often blamed for such disasters. Decaying infrastructure such as gas pipes has also led to explosions and collapses.

I S L A M A BA D, M AY 6 (PTI): The Pakistani government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to do a forensic examination of the statements of assets and income of ousted premier Imran Khan, according to a media report on Friday.

The government has also decided to get the bank account details of four employees of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretariat, who were identified as Tahir Iqbal, Mohammad Noman Afzal, Mohammad Arshad, and Mohammad Rafique, The News International newspaper quoted sources as saying.

The records of huge sums of money coming into the private accounts

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of four employees of PTI led by Khan are being sought from the central bank of Pakistan, according to sources, and arrests will also be made in the light of the evidence.

According to government sources, the record of the former ruling party’s foreign funding between 2013 and 2022 is also being

Felicitation The Vihokhu Village Council would like to congratulate Mr. Hosheto Awomi on being selected as the State President of BJYM Nagaland State unit.

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FELICITATION

The Sumi Kukami Hoho with profound delight, immense pride and honour for elevation to the higher and prestigious status, we extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Kahuli Sema on being promoted to Engineer-in-Chief PWD and Dr. Vikato Kinimi on being promoted to Principal Director, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland.

We the Sumi Kukami Hoho humbly pray that our Almighty God bless them with sound health, wisdom and longevity, and also wish them a bright future in all aspects.

Sd/H. Kashito Yepthomi President Sumi Kukami Hoho

Hetoho S. Zhimomi General Secretary Sumi Kukami Hoho

OFFICE OF THE

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PEREN : NAGALAND

BPO - NCHANGRAM

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The Nchangram Lun Aruang Nagaland congratulates Advocate Chamwibo Nring, son of Widunbo Nring of Nchangram Village peren district on being appointed as panel counsel for conducting government litigation in the Supreme Court with effect from 2nd May 2022.

We are indeed happy to learn that our son has set his foot into the recognised level in the field of law. While wishing you good luck we look forward to see you in greater levels in future.

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sought. Forensic examination of records will be carried out by independent auditors while Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will take action by obtaining records at their respective levels, sources added.

The sources said the government agencies have decided to write a letter to international financial institutions for the record of the PTI as well as the party supremo’s international bank accounts. According to the report, an action will be taken under a data exchange agreement reached during the tenure of former Finance Minis-

ter Ishaq Dar. As per the agreement, the FBR has the legal authority to take records from foreign banks.

Sources also said that records of other foreign bank accounts including US, UK, Canada, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Australia will be obtained.

The federal government has also decided to scrutinise the cricketerturned-politician’s statements and income, the paper reported.

The ousted party and the former prime minister are currently under scrutiny on the charges of foreign funding from countries.

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This is to inform that the Kirha Youth Society, Viswema and pavoma Youth Organization, Viswema will conduct a combine mass social work at YOBA dzüyie on 14th May, 2022. All the members are compulsorily asked to participate and take part without fail. sd/sd/Nothuhol Puyo Vichel Vitsu president, pYO president, KYS

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Israeli forces secure the area of a stabbing attack in the town of Elad, Israel, Thursday, May 5, 2022. (AP)

residents of Jenin area in the West Bank. Jenin and its surrounding areas have witnessed frequent Israeli military raids and clashes between forces and Palestinian militants in recent weeks.

The three victims in the attack were identified as Yonatan Habakuk (40), Boaz Gol (40) and Oren Ben Yiftach, (35).

According to eyewitness accounts, the two assailants carried out their attacks in several areas within the city, including in an amphitheatre park and on the main street, where civilians were celebrating Israel’s Independence Day on Thursday, a festive national holiday.

“Both attackers were reportedly armed with sharp weapons, one an axe and the other an axe or a knife,” they said.

“One of the wounded was in critical condition and another was in serious condition following the attack. Another person was moderately wounded, and a fourth was lightly wounded,” medics said.

53 dead in China building collapse, search for trapped ends

BEIJING, MAY 6 (AP): A building collapse one week ago in central China killed 53 people, state media reported Friday as the search of the large pile of debris ended after rescuers found 10 survivors. Authorities said at a news conference that all the missing had been accounted for as of 3 a.m., state broadcaster CCTV said in an online post.

The residential and commercial building in the city of Changsha suddenly collapsed the afternoon of April 29. Aerial photos showed it pancaked to about the second story between

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BAG H DA D, M AY 6 (IANS): More than 5,000 people have been hospitalised with respiratory problems across Iraq after a dust storm swept through much of the country, according to the Health Ministry.

“The hospitals throughout Iraq received more than 5,000 people suffering from respiratory problems, 2,000 of whom were registered in the capital Baghdad, in addition to one death,” Xinhua news agency quoted Sayf al-Badr, a Ministry spokesman, as saying in a statement on Friday.

The number of people hospitalised could increase, while most of the cases left the hospitals after receiving treatments, the statement added.

Iraqi meteorologist Sadiq Attia said on his Facebook page that Thursday’s dust storm, which came from eastern Syria at midnight, was now heading towards the southern desert. Meteorologists and health officials have warned of the impact of the increasing storms on the health and lives of citizens in the absence of solutions.

OFFICE OF THE

ASUKIQA AREA JOINT COUNCIL Pughoboto, Dist. Zunheboto

Motto:- “ Sukuchope thu-wu kumtsa” (Progressive Unity)

FELICITATION With immense pride and honor, the Asukiqa Area Joint Council, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. K. VIKATO KINIMI, for being promoted to the post of Principal Director, Department of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, Kohima.

AAJC, further extends its best wishes for his future endeavours.

May our Almighty God continue to bless him.

KHUWOTO SWU Chairman Asukiqa Area Joint Council

ASHETO ACHUMI Secretary Asukiqa Area Joint Council

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LONDON, MAY 6 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led Conservative Party on Friday suffered some key losses in the local elections after the Opposition Labour won some of the traditional Tory strongholds in London.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the party had reached a “turning point” and was “back on track” to succeed at the next General Election after grabbing the councils of Westminster, Wandsworth and Barnet in London.

The Tories had held the Westminster council in the heart of London since its creation in 1964 and Wandsworth in south London since 1978.

“This is a big turning point. From the depths of the 2019 general election, we’re back on track. We’ve sent a message to the Prime Minister: Britain deserves better,” Starmer said, during a visit to Barnet on Thursday.

However, according to early results and trends, the picture looks mixed for the rest of England.

Bucha corpses were falsified as a “provocation.”

AI’s report described the shooting in Bucha of Yevhen Petrashenko, a 43-year-old sales manager, who was shot in his kitchen while his wife and children were hiding in the basement.

The Russian military allowed his wife, Tatiana, to enter the apartment, where she found her husband’s corpse.

“Yevhen was lying dead in the kitchen. He had

MOSCOW, MAY 6 (AP): Russia has no intention of deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday, a day after Moscow’s top diplomat in the US chided Western officials for targeting it with “baseless” accusations.

“Russia firmly abides by the principle that there can be no victors in a nuclear war and it must not be unleashed,” Alexey Zaitsev said. He added that Russian nuclear doctrine does not envisage any scenarios for potential strikes which would apply to Moscow’s military goals in Ukraine.

Nevertheless, Zaitsev added that “any provocations whatsoever can be expected” from Ukraine and the West, and that Russia has to “be ready for any development in the media space and directly on the ground.”

His statement echoed remarks made by Russia’s ambassador in Washington on Thursday.

In an interview with Newsweek, Anatoly Antonov slammed what he called “a flurry of blatant misrepresentation of Russian officials’ statements on our country’s nuclear

Iraq: Over 5,000 hospitalised as dust storm sweeps

OFFICE OF THE

MOPUNGCHUKET SENSO MUNGDANG H.Q : Mopungchuket Village P.O. Impur-798615 Dist - Mokokchung, Nagaland

FELICITATION The Mopungchuket Senso Mungdang (MSM), with immense joy and pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. A. Temjen Jamir on being promoted to the post of Addl. Director, Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Mungdang wishes and prays that Almighty God grant him good health and success in all his future endeavours.

Sd/L. Tali Jamir President, MSM

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Local residents close the windows of an apartment building with plywood after Russian shelling in Dobropillya, Donetsk region. (AP/PTI)

were killed in indiscriminate bombings that destroyed eight residential buildings.

It quoted Borodyanka resident Vasyl Yaroshenko as saying he had left his multi-story residence for his garage when a bomb hit the house.

“I saw a large gap in the building,” he said, according to the report.

“My wife Halina was among those killed. I still see her by the door of our apartment, the home where we lived for 40 years.”

The report says researchers found evidence documenting specific units of the Russian army that were involved, including training books that belonged to the driver of the 104th regiment of the Airborne Forces.

“We have met families whose loved ones were killed in horrific attacks, and whose lives have changed forever because of the Russian invasion,” Callamard said.

“We support their demands for justice, and call on the Ukrainian authorities, the International Criminal Court and others to ensure evidence is preserved that could support future war crime prosecutions.

Russia says no nuclear intentions for Ukraine

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KYIV, MAY 6 (AP): Amnesty International (AI) says it has documented extensive war crimes by Russian forces in communities around the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, including arbitrary executions, bombardments of residences and torture.

“The pattern of crimes committed by Russian forces that we have documented includes both unlawful attacks and willful killings of civilians,” Agnes Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, said in a statement on Friday.

“It is vital that all those responsible, including up the chain of command, are brought to justice.”

The organisation said it collected evidence and testimony in eight cities near Kyiv, including Bucha.

After Russian forces retreated from Bucha in April, corpses were found lying on streets, many with their hands bound behind their backs, and in mass graves.

Kyiv regional governor Oleksandr Pavlyuk said that at least 1,235 civilian bodies have been found in the region. Russia has consistently claimed that it hits only targets with military values. It has denied war-crimes allegations and claimed that the

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Naga model Andrea Kevichusa makes Bill Gates doubts Elon Musk’s Twitter buy: Report B’wood debut with action thriller ‘Anek’ D

Helmed by Anubhav Sinha, the trailer of this highly-awaited flick which was released on Thursday, addresses some hard facts as the protagonist – Ayushmann Khurrana embarks on a quest to help two opposing parties across the region meet a peaceful agreement.

Sharing the official trailer on the YouTube channel, T-Series wrote, “An untold story of an undercover cop set against the geopolitical backdrop of North East India. An action-thriller about a rebellion, an uprising. An Indian, who wants nothing more than peace for the na-

tion. Presenting the muchawa i t e d trailer of #Anek.”

The action packed trailer boasts a raw look at the N o r th East conflict, back and forth b e t we e n people and also marks the return of Satya actor J.D. Chakravarthy to Hindi cinema after 10 years since Bhoot Returns. Jointly produced

by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks, the much-anticipated flick is all set to release on May 27, 2022.

Its worthy to note that Kevichusa is a professional model from Nagaland, who worked with renowned names like Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Piaf, as well as several foreign ventures. She’s also worked for Katrina Kaif ’s beauty line – Kay Beauty.

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ne of the most awaited films of the year, ‘Major’ is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the decorated NSG commando who laid down his life while saving dozens during the 26/11 terror attacks.

As the film inches closer to its theatrical release, the makers organised a special screening of the trailer for Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Actor Adivi Sesh and director Sashi Kiran Tikka met with the Defence Minister on May 1 in Delhi wherein the team showed the trailer of the film and discussed the story of the national hero. Adivi Sesh portrays the titular role of Major Sandeep in

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Rajnath Singh unveiled the slogan of the film. The words ‘Jaan Doonga Desh Nahi’ in tricoloured font set against a pure white canvas. These words are the fundamental philosophy by which Major Sandeep lived.

The slogan highlights his spirit, the emotion by which he saw the world. For him, the country always came first.

During the course of interaction, the Defence Minister appreciated the team for their efforts.

He congratulated the director Sashi Kiran Tikka and Adivi Sesh for presenting the story of a brave hero of India. The makers would soon be organising a special screening of the movie for

Defence Minister and his family.

Celebrating the spirit of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s life, ‘Major’ traces the varied phases of the beloved soldier’s life, sneak peeks of which were witnessed in the teaser that has been playing in cinemas with all the recent blockbuster movies.

Designed for the big screen experience and mounted on a large scale, the bilingual film was shot in both Hindi and Telugu, and will release in Malayalam as well. The film offers an insight into Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s dedication, courage, sacrifices, love and spirit of life.

It will be released in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam on June 3.

(IANS)

Do you take antioxidants to prevent heart disease and cancer? illions of people do. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, betacarotene, and coenzyme Q10 are among the most common supplements I see on my patients’ medication records. The typical reasons for taking antioxidants include promoting health, slowing aging, and preventing heart disease and cancer.

But do they really work?

and ethereal to match this mesmerizing story.”

While the song does not have an official release date yet, Taylor added that the full version of ‘Carolina’ will be available in full “soon”.

She wrote: “You’ll hear it fully soon, but for now check out the @crawdadsmovie trailer for a clip!”

Taylor’s caption was written below a post of the full trailer. Pieces of lyrics that can be heard in the teaser include the lines: “You didn’t see me here” and “There are places I will never go to / Things that only Carolina will ever know.”

The ‘Blank Space’ singer also discussed her love for the novel the film is based on, in addition to praising both Daisy and Reese.

(Contactmusic)

about something that says vaccines kill people, or you know, that Bill Gates is tracking people -- is that one of the things he thinks should be spread?” Gates

said that Musk’s tweeting “doesn’t bother me” and declined to say whether he has bet against Tesla.

“It’s possible that the stock went down and whoever shorted the stock made money, I don’t know,” Gates said.

“Did it go down in the last month? I don’t know. I don’t think whether one is short or long Tesla is a statement about your seriousness about climate change. I am putting billions of dollars into climate change innovation; I applaud Tesla’s role in helping with climate change,” he added. (IANS)

‘Major’ team screens theatrical trailer for Defence Minister Rajnath

Taylor Swift releases This Love re-record

aylor Swift has released ‘This Love (Taylor’s Version)’.

After the new cut of the track from 2014’s ‘1989’ debuted in the trailer for Amazon Prime’s adaptation of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’, the Grammy winner has made the song available to stream.

The 32-year-old pop superstar is re-recording much of back catalogue after her master recordings were sold by her old record label Big Machine.

In September, Taylor released ‘Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)’ from ‘1989’.

After the song went viral on TikTok, she tweeted: “Hi! Saw you guys got Wildest Dreams trending on tiktok, thought you should have my version. (sic)” Meanwhile, Taylor recently announced that she is releasing a new song called ‘Carolina’.

Taylor wrote the track “alone” and produced it alongside long-time friend and music collaborator Aaron Dessner.

The pair co-produced Taylor’s critically acclaimed eighth and ninth studio albums, ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’.

The song is set to feature in the upcoming movie version of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ - the 2018 murder mystery novel

by American author Delia Owens - and a clip of the song is in a recently-shared trailer for the movie.

The movie will star 23-year-old ‘Normal People’ actress Daisy EdgarJones, and will be produced by 46-year-old actress Reese Witherspoon.

The ‘cardigan’ singer wrote in an Instagram caption: “I wrote the song ‘Carolina’ alone and asked my friend @aarondessner to produce it. I wanted to create something haunting

questioned whether Musk is committed to preventing the rapid spread of public health misinformation and vaccine skepticism on social media.

“How does he feel

was quoted as saying.

“If all you need is money and hiring great engineers, he is probably as good a person as any” to guide Twitter through its next chapter, Gates added, but said he does not expect Musk to replicate Tesla and SpaceX’s “mind-blowing” performance.

Public attention has zeroed in on Gates’ relationship with Musk in recent weeks after Musk tweeted an unflattering picture of Gates and accused him of shorting Tesla’s stock, the report said.

On Wednesday, Gates

The reasoning behind our enthusiasm for antioxidants makes a lot of sense. Our normal metabolism creates potentially dangerous substances called free radicals. We can also be exposed to free radicals from toxins like cigarette smoke, excessive sun exposure, and pollution.

The problem with free radicals is that they can cause cell damage (called oxidative stress), leading to health problems like heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and cancer.

Antioxidants are potentially helpful because they have been shown in laboratory studies to neutralize free radicals. Also, many healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, and berries are high in antioxidants. This information led to the idea that antioxidant supplements could help prevent heart disease and cancer.

Early in my medical career, the antioxidant idea was trendy among physicians based on some early observational studies that were promising. During my training, I was blessed to have some of the brightest physicians in medicine as teachers. And several of them regularly recommended antioxidants to their patients, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, coenzyme Q10, and resveratrol.

However, physicians know that observational studies are not strong science. The findings can be wrong because there are too many uncontrolled variables that can change the outcome. We have also learned many times that logical ideas about how

the body works don’t always prove correct in real life.

Therefore, to truly test the idea that antioxidants promoted better health, we needed well-designed research studies to know for sure.

The results were a surprise to many.

Antioxidant Research

Dozens of randomized trials looking at the antioxidants have now been completed. A few examples include: A study of over 14,000 male physicians showed no difference in prostate cancer or other cancers in those taking vitamins C and E. A study of over 35,000 men showed selenium had no effect -- and vitamin E increased prostate cancer.

A study of over 39,000 women showed no effect on heart disease or cancer in those taking vitamin E. A study of over 8,000 women showed no difference in developing diabetes in those taking vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.

A study of over 29,000 male smokers showed no difference in lung cancer with vitamin E, but an INCREASE in lung cancer in those taking beta-carotene.

Despite the promise, higher-quality studies have not shown any benefit to antioxidant supplements as they are currently used (and in some cases, these supplements have resulted in harm).

Happy 75 th Birthday

V.Hukheto Zhimomi

OFFICE OF THE

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LIEZIETSU KHRIESARÜÜ KROTHO, KOHIMA VILLAGE FELICITATION

Wishing you a glorious 75th Birthday. May this exciting new chapter God has blessed you with, bring you true excitement, good health, love and happiness without end. db-382/22A

Dr. KEVIMETUO LIEZIETSU Dr. NEIZEKHONUO LIEZIETSU We, the LIEZIETSU KHRIESARÜÜ KROTHO with immense pride and pleasure applause the outstanding achievement of our members and extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. KEVIMETUO LIEZIETSU, S/o Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu for being conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Tenyidie on the Topic “Tenyimia zho we nanyü kepele zho (Traditional Religious Belief System of Tenyimia)” and Dr. NEIZEKHONUO LIEZIETSU, D/o Neisietuo Liezietsu for being conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) on the Topic “A Critical Study of Secondary Teacher Education in Nagaland” from Nagaland University.

The Krotho further wishes them the very best in all their future endeavours.

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With love, from: Children, in-laws and grandchildren.

The full story of antioxidants is not known yet.

Although the evidence is solid that vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene do NOT improve health outcomes (and in the case of beta-carotene and vitamin E, maybe increase risk), there are still several unknowns about antioxidants. Would other antioxidants be effective?

Are we giving the right dose to the right people?

Until we have those answers, here is my advice for my patients about antioxidants: Get your antioxidants from real food. There is magic in real food we can’t create in a pill.

Be wary of health claims for antioxidant supplements.

Be especially wary when the claims come from those who financially benefit from you taking supplements.

There are proven ways to dramatically lower your heart disease and cancer risk. They just don’t come in a pill. The remarkable health-promoting benefits of regular physical activity, eating nutritious food, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding toxins such as tobacco and excess alcohol are proven.

If you are taking antioxidant supplements or considering it, I recommend talking to your doctor to understand the risks and benefits for you.

R. Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE ( Board-certified cardiologist)

DIMAPUR NKONJAN EZUNG EKHUNG (DNEE) FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the Dimapur Nkonjan Ezung Ekhung (DNEE) would like to honour and convey its heartiest congratulations to Shri Longasen Ezung (NCS) SDO (C) on being promoted to Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) under P&AR, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Ekhung wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless him in all his future endeavours.

JAMES EZUNG Chairman, DNEE

SACHEO EZUNG General Secretary, DNEE

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n eminent model from Nagaland – Carol Andrea Kevichusa marks h e r B o l ly wood debut with the forthcoming action thrille r ‘A n e k ’ , which deals with the political conflicts of North East India while also emphasizing on discriminatory issues.

The trailer showcases, Bollywood actor – Ayushmann Khurrana on a mission to neutralize the situation in Northeast India. In addition, the trailer depicts a side narrative about an aspiring Northeastern boxer (Kevichusa) who eagers to play for India but confronts tremendous bigotry from the mainstream citizens.

In the movie, despite facing father’s objections – a member of a separatist organization, Kevichusa is keen to represent India in boxing; according to the story’s description.

espite a strong track record with his other business ventures, tech honcho Bill Gates said that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could potentially make the micro-blogging site Twitter a ‘worse’ platform.

According to CNN, Gates sounded a note of caution on Musk’s $44 billion takeover deal of Twitter, saying Musk “actually could make it worse”.

While Gates did not precisely define what he meant by “worse” in remarks at the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Summit, he

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Kedosie wins inter-collegiate wrestling

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 6 (NPN): Kedosie Nagi from Sazolie College emerged as the champion of the first Bienniel Inter-collegiate Naga Wrestling Competition held at IG stadium, here on Friday.

In an exciting final match, Kedosie beat Azhalhou Kire from Alder College and emerged as the winner.

Rokoviso Sechü from Baptist College was declared the second runnerup in a technical knockout while Avituo Nagi from Sazolie College together rounded up the top four positions.

The winner walked away with a cash prize of Rs 30,000, while the other three position holders bagged Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

A total of 29 wrestlers from 13 colleges from different parts of State took part in the one-day event.

Special guest for the event, advisor, Technical Education & Elec-

Winners with Sazolie College officials and match officials after the meet. (NP)

tion, Medo Yhokha in his speech said wrestling was one sporting event which had been evolving over the years.

Acknowledging the presence of renowned wrestlers in the audience, he said their solidarity towards the event would greatly boost the morale of the players and also encourage them to give their best while playing.

Lauding the organisers of the event, Yhokha said the event had the potential to reflect the culture at the same time promote the indigenous game. He pointed out that there was a need to diversify the career options for the upcoming youth basing on the present situation of the society.

Observing that the general approach to livelihood was to look for government jobs, Yhokha urged the youths to look beyond the conventional and create one’s own opportunities.

He said there was no profession which was below dignity and that youths should be more realistic in their approach towards selfsustainability. He pointed out the need to harness the resources and potentials of the youths and help them to achieve the best.

Yhokha disclosed that the government was also framing various policies and programmes for sportspersons as well as construct more infrastructure.

He called on the youths

to take up the responsibility of building the society and learning institutions.

He wished the best to the players and hoped they would continue to be ambassadors of the game.

In the award ceremony, guest of honour, Dr. Hiabe Zeliang, in his speech expressed his appreciation to the organisers, Sazolie College, Kohima for successfully hosting the event.

He said if Naga players dedicate themselves, they also have the potential to compete with others at national and even international level competitions.

He urged the players to be disciplined and work hard in order to be able to perform their best.

He stressed on the need for consistency in both training and lifestyle of players as it was the main determining factor in the success of a sportsperson.

He said determination transcends all human shortcomings and therefore urged the players to keep pushing themselves to reach the best.

Sazolie College principal, Dr. Kangzangding Thou while delivering the welcome address said the discussion to hold this event started 3 years back but was kept on hold because of Covid.

He said the intention to hold the event was to promote the Naga indigenous sport among the students would be a good opportunity for students to not just compete but also learn from each other.

He said sports could be used as a traditional, art and crafts knowledge source.

He observed that educational institutions could play a significant role in promoting and preservation of Naga culture.

Players of Dimapur District Veteran Football Association and Soccer 90’s Veteran Football Team before the exhibition match at SAI ground, Nagarjan (Kuda) on May 5.

Tetso Motorcycle Club holds felicitation; elects new office bearers

D I M A P U R , M AY 6 (NPN): Tetso Motorcycle Club conducted felicitation ceremony and elected new team of office bearers on May 6. Colonel Rajeev Sharma and Major Athul James were invited to deliver talks and to felicitate the newly elected executive committee members.

Tetso Motorcycle Club will be led by Tongpokjang Longchari as the president, Benisha R. Jishing as vice president and Imsujungba Longkumer as secretary gen-

eral. The newly elected executive committee members were greeted and congratulated by departing executive committee members former president, Vikibe Tsakhalu, former vice president, Vin K and former secretary general, Imsuwati Longkumer.

The felicitation programme ended with the newly elected executive committee expressing their determination to take Tetso Motorcycle Club to new heights in the service of society and nation building

process.

It may be mention that Tetso Motorcycle Club was formed on January 24, 2020 at Tetso College, Nagaland under Dr. Aniruddha Babar, and has around 64 active members on record. The purpose of Tetso Motorcycle Club whose membership is ‘strictly’ limited to the students of Tetso College is to become a robust vehicle for a “self-transformation” and also to become a ‘channel’ to bring a ‘Positive Change’ in the society.

Mokokchung Friday League kicks off

Special guest, Noksang kicking off the Mokokchung Friday League. (NP) Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 6 (NPN): Mokokchung Friday League for 35+ unprofessional players kicked off at Assam Rifle Ground, Mokokchung, which is the first in Mokokchung district.

Retired head coach, Nagaland State Football, Noksangmeren, who attended the inaugural pro-

gramme as the chief match patron, advised the players to respect one another and follow the rules and regulations of football.

“Sports has the power to change the world, power to inspire and power to unite people,” he said while stressing that there is no religion, caste, tribe or race in sports.

“It is a potential force to unite people and advocate

development”, he pointed.

Speaking at the programme, assistant director, Food & Civil Supplies, Mokokchung, N. Jamonger Ao, asserted on the humble beginning of the league stating that the league was a way to help and contribute to the society.

Ao went on to say that the league was not owned by any one individuals or

groups, but rather by all of the clubs and players in the league collectively. “Unity, friendship and health is the objective of the league,” he added.

Pastor Noksang speaking on the theme ‘35 and kicking’ said, “Even if the age is old but there is still zeal.” He further mentioned that there are no winners or losers in the league as even the losing team would benefit in terms of health and fitness.

Altogether, six teams are participating in the first season of the league namely: New Ecclesia, Aturar FC, Revenant FC, Royal Enfield Mokokchung, Senso Sporting Club and Terokroker

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 01.09.1968 – Died: 02.05.2022

LATE ADVOCATE SOTETH ANAR Born- 04.01.1989 Died- 17.04.2022 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

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The Anar family would like to convey our profound gratitude to relatives, individuals, families, churches and organisations who have prayed, comforted, supported and accompanied us at the sudden demise of Late Soteth Anar in Tuensang. The meaningful farewell dedicated to him from Tuensang to Alisopur Village cannot be measured. It is our sincere prayer that our Living God bless each of you according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Beloved Soteth, You were a gentle soul full of life, loving and caring. You will always remain in our hearts until we meet again in God’s appointed time.

Loving Family & Friends.

REMEMBRANCE 25TH SILVER JUBILEE

Late Vikishe Chishi GB, Litsami Village (Lived 105 Years and Reigned as GB for 61 Years)

Born in : 1892 – Died on : May 7, 1997

25 years have passed in a blink of an eye, we still remember vividly the day you left us for your Eternal home with Almighty. Your teachings and good deeds have always been an exemplary lesson in our lives; Your humility, honesty, patience, love and care abides in our hearts profoundly. Remembering you. dp-2016/22

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Loving Children, in-laws, grand children, great-grand children

Lt. E. JAMES KITHAN

Born on : 03/05/1976 – Died on : 02/05/2022

The family of Late E. James Kithan wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our relatives, friends, neighbours and well-wishers from Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Riphyim Village, Pangtong Village, Akuk Village and Lumami who have extended their love and support through prayer, services, charitable contributions and also travelled from far and near to pay respect to our beloved Lt. E. James Kithan during his last journey. Your contributions made our loss more bearable. We are truly grateful and assure you all our prayers.

A special word of thanks to : 1. Management, doctors and nurses of GNRC Guwahati.

2. Rev. Fathers and Rev. Sisters 3. Shri. Y. Patton DY. CM, GON 4. Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon MLA 40 Constituency 5. Sacred Heart Church Community, Bhandari Town 6. Community Health Centre, Bhandari Town 7. Dimapur Riphyim Ekhung 8. St. John Catholic Church Pangtong Village 9. Baptist Church Pangtong Village 10. St. Peter’s Catholic Church Riphyim Village 11. Medical and Check Post Colony Bhandari Town 12. ADC Office staff, Bhandari Town 13. Government Driver Association Wokha District.

14. Blood donors It would not be possible to thank every individual but please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May God shower His choicest blessings upon you all. dp-2044/22

“Don’t cry for me now, I’m gone For I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear For here I am, no longer old I’m in the place that’s filled with love Known to you all as ‘up above’.”

We, the bereaved family of Mr. Imchawati Kichu, would like to extend our love and gratitude to everyone who has stood beside us as we mourn the loss of our loved one. Words are not enough to express how thankful we are for your love and prayers. We never lose the ones we love deeply as they become part of us.

Though we are unable to thank each and every individual personally, please know that your support and prayers did not go in vain. May the Lord God Almighty continue to bless you all.

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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and thank the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to us during the sudden demise of our beloved mother, Ms. SHINILI. N. ACHUMI (10.09. 1957 – 03.05.2022) of Yehemi Village and member of Sughuna Baptist Church, Karbianglong, Borlingri.

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Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 5 runs

M U M B A I , M AY 6 (IANS): Openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha struck half-centuries and shared a 106-run partnership for the opening wicket but Mumbai Indians fought back strongly to reel them in for a 5-run win in Match 51 of IPL 2022 here on Friday.

Saha str uck a superb 40-ball 55, hitting six boundaries and two sixes while Gill blasted 52 off 36 deliveries, hitting six fours and two sixes as they went neck-and-neck in scoring runs to give their team a brilliant start as they chased the target of 178 set

by Mumbai Indians after being asked to bat first on a humid and muggy evening here.

But after both of them got out in quick succession, Gujarat Titans lost their way and were eventually restricted to 172/5 in 20 overs, falling agonisingly short in a thrilling encounter in which the Titans needed 11 runs off the last over. Daniel Sams bowled a brilliant over to deny David Miller any chances while Rahul Tewatia was run out going for a quick single.

This was Mumbai In-

Mumbai Indians players celebrate after winning the IPL match against Gujarat Titans at Brabourne Stadium (CCI) in Mumbai, Friday, May 6, 2022. (PTI)

dians’ second win in 10 matches as they moved up four points. Gujarat Titans slumped to their third defeat in 11 matches but remained at the top of the table with 16 points. This was their second successive defeat.

Gujarat Titans’ skipper Hardik Pandya tried to hold the innings together when his two openers were out after laying a solid foundation, but the all-

rounder was run out to a smart effort by keeper Ishan Kishan. Sai Sudharshan (14), David Miller (19 not out) and Rahul Tewatia (3) could not complete the task, needing 40-odd runs off 24 deliveries.

However, at one stage Gujarat Titans were cruising towards the target with Saha and Gill going great guns. However, the never-say-die attitude of the Mumbai Indians helped

them snatch victory in a close finish.

Saha star ted on a more aggressive note, hitting Jasprit Bumrah for two fours and a six in his first over -- picking his India teammate off his pads for a superb wristy six over midwicket.

He struck Riley Meredith for two fours in an over and then blasted Bumrah for a six and a four in the fifth over as Gujarat

ended the powerplay with 54 runs. Gill struck his first big shot, a six off Murugan Ashwin in the sixth over and then struck the bowler for a four in the same over. He despatched Daniel Sams to successive boundaries in the eighth over and hammered left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya a six and a four in the ninth over as Gujarat reached 100 runs in the 11th over.

However, both of them fell in quick succession, falling to spinner Murugan Ashwin. Gill was out to a skier, failing to reach to the pitch of a leg break full on the off-stump, Kieron Pollard grabbing an easy catch. Saha too departed soon, sweeping Murugan Ashwin to Sams at deep square leg -- from 106 for no loss, Gujarat Titans fell to 111/2 which soon became 156/4 as they made a hash of the chase.

Brief scores: Mumbai Indians (Ishan Kishan 45, Rohit Sharma 43, Tim David 44 not out, Tilak Varma 21; Rashid Khan 2/24) beat Gujarat Titans (Wriddhiman Saha 55, Shubman Gill 52, Hardik Pandya 24, David Miller 19 not out; Murugan Ashwin 2/29) by 5 runs.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022

Hangzhou Asian Games postponed; fresh dates to be announced soon TA S H K E N T, M AY 6 (IANS): The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Friday postponed the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, scheduled between September 10 to 25, following “detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC)”.

The OCA took the decision at its Executive Board meeting currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where its director general, Husain Al Musallam, and acting president, Randhir Singh, were present. The fresh dates for the quadrennial continental showpiece will be announced in “due course”, said the statement. The decision has come after several provinces of China reported a spurt in Covid-19 cases.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games too were postponed by a year because of Covid-19 and held last year.

“Following detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (HAGOC), the OCA Executive Board (EB) today decided to postpone the 19th Asian Games,

A view of stadium in Hangzhou, China.

which were scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from 10 to 25 September 2022. The new dates of the 19th Asian Games will be agreed between the OCA, the COC and the HAGOC (Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee) and announced in the near future,” said the OCA statement. Media reports had been speculating about the postponement of the Asian Games for the last fortnight, and the decision did not come as a surprise, given the prevailing pandemic situation in China and other Asian countries.

“HAGOC has been very well prepared to deliver the Games on time

despite global challenges.

However, the above decision was taken by all the stakeholders after carefully considering the pandemic situation and the size of the Games. The name and the emblem of the 19th Asian Games will remain unchanged, and the OCA believes that the Games will achieve complete success through the joint efforts of all parties,” said the OCA statement.

China had previously hosted the Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010.

The OCA also said that the Asian Youth Games Shantou 2021, which had been postponed earlier, will be cancelled now.

Madrid Open: Djokovic reach semis Frankfurt to face Rangers in UEFA Europa League final

Novak Djokovic

MADRID, MAY 6 (IANS): Maintaining the quest for his first title of the season, World No 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Pole Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 6-4 to reach his seventh Madrid Open semifinal, here on Friday.

Djokovic struck the ball with relentless depth, accuracy and power as he controlled points with his watertight groundstrokes to advance after 78 minutes and improve his perfect ATP Head-to-Head series record against Hurkacz to 4-0.

The Serbian reached the final in Belgrade last month and is looking to build further momentum in the Spanish capital in

his fourth event of the year.

Earlier this week, Djokovic eliminated Gael Monfils in his opening match to ensure himself of a record-extending 369th week as World No 1 in the ATP Rankings from Monday, before he received a walkover from Andy Murray.

The top seed will face World No 3 Rafael Nadal or Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in what will be his 72nd ATP Masters 1000 semifinal.

Only Nadal (76) has reached the last four at a Masters 1000 event more than him.

Djokovic is also chasing his 38th Masters 1000 crown and his fourth title in Madrid, after triumphing in

Spain in 2011, 2016 and in his previous appearance in 2019. In a strong first set, the World No 1 looked comfortable on Manolo Santana Stadium as he dominated the forehand exchanges, with Hurkacz unable to hit through Djokovic. The 34-year-old raced to a 3-0 lead and did not face a break point in the set to move ahead after 36 minutes.

Djokovic continued to maintain the pressure in the second set, returning with great depth to force Hurkacz into errors. The top seed gained the crucial break in the fifth game, before he continued to play consistently to soar to victory, triumphing on his fourth match point. Hurkacz was playing in his third Masters 1000 quarter-final of the year, having advanced to the semi-finals on hard in Miami and the last eight on the clay in Monte Carlo. The World No 14 earned just one win on clay in 2021, but he is already 6-2 on the surface this season. Despite his defeat, Hurkacz has moved up two spots to No 12 in ATP Rankings.

BERLIN/ GLASGOW, MAY 6 (IANS): Eintracht Frankfurt overpowered 10-man West Ham United 1-0 (3-1 on aggregate) and advanced into the Europa League final thanks to the sole goal from Rafael Santos Borre in the second leg of the semifinal. While John Lundstram struck 10 minutes from time to give Rangers a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig and send them into the Europa League final 3-2 on aggregate after a seesaw clash at a rocking Ibrox on Thursday.

On Thursday night, both teams started with a shock into the encounter as Frankfurt lost its veteran defender Martin Hinteregger to a hamstring injury in the seventh minute before West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell received his marching orders 10 minutes later following a professional foul.

Filip Kostic almost opened the scoring, but the subsequent free-kick went just wide of the right post, Xinhua reports. However, Frankfurt benefitted from its numerical advantage in the 26th minute when An-

Rangers fight back to reach Europa League final

West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, right, challenges Frankfurt’s Evan N’Dicka during the Europa League semi final second leg soccer match in Frankfurt, Germany. (AP/PTI)

sgar Knauff had all-time on the right-wing to set up for Borre, who made no mistake and tapped home Knauff ’s square pass from close range.

The hosts controlled the proceedings on the pitch without doing much damage, but they were lucky in the closing stages of the first half as Evan Ndicka cleared a West Ham free-kick from Jarrod

Bowen off the goal line.

After the restart, the “Eagles” started brightly into the second half as Kostic unleashed a dangerous effort from 25 metres.

As the match progressed, West Ham took over but lacked in accuracy in Frankfurt’s final third.

West Ham kept Frankfurt’s defence busy but that also opened space for Frankfurt’s counterattacks

as Kostic rattled the side netting with 74 minutes gone.

The visitors increased the pressure in the closing stages, knowing that two goals would force Frankfurt into overtime.

However, Frankfurt’s defense stood firm and secured their first European final since 1980. They will face Glasgow Rangers in Sevilla on May 18.

Goals from James Tavernier, Glen Kamara and Lundstram ensured Rangers moved to the final for the first time since 2008, where they will face Eintracht Frankfurt, bidding to win a second European trophy 50 years after the 1972 Winners’ Cup. Captain Taver nier opened the scoring in the 18th minute, becoming the Europa League’s top scorer this season with his seventh goal, before midfielder Kamara’s longrange effort six minutes later extended the lead.

Leipzig, who won the first leg 1-0, hit back when forward Christopher Nkunku received a perfect cross from Angelino to score in the 70th minute but Rangers claimed the vital goal when a defensive mix-up after a corner allowed Lundstram to sweep the ball home.

6-year-old Ashwath clinches U-8 World Cadets chess gold

Ashwath Kaushik

MUMBAI, MAY 6 (IANS): India’s six-year-old chess player Ashwath Kaushik has made history by winning gold in the Open Under-8 category in the World Cadets and Youth Championships 2022 for Rapid and Blitz in Rhodes, Greece from May 1-3.

More than 330 players from 40 countries participated in the tournament, which was the first big event on the FIDE calendar this year.

En route to victory, Kaushik beat top seeds Modith Aaroh Mutyalapati (ELO 1598) from Canada in Round 3 and Raghav Pathak (ELO 1355) from the Netherlands. Starting as the seventh seed, he worked his

way up to finish the campaign with 8.5 points out of a possible nine, eventually beating eight of the top 12 finishers. Ashwath’s coach, FIDE master Balaji Guttula of SMCA, credited his performance to his sharp memory. Ashwath can recall the entire game of 30-plus moves he plays in any tournament, said Balaji.

His mother Rohini said that besides chess, Kaushik likes building intricate lego car models, cycling and watching Formula 1.

He aims to become a Grandmaster by playing attacking chess like his role model Mikhail Tal and will be playing in the Indian school nationals next.

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