April 23, 2021

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India logs world’s highest daily spike in Covid cases Over 3.14 lakh fresh Covid cases Records 2,104 deaths in one day NEW DELHI, APR 22 (PTI/AGENCIES): Over 3.14 lakh new coronavirus cases were registered in India, the highest-ever singleday count in any country, as many hospitals grappled with limited oxygen supply, prompting the Centre to issue strict directives on Thursday to states and union territories to ensure uninterrupted production and supply of medical oxygen and its transport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review oxygen supply across the country and asked top officials to work rapidly on increasing its production, boosting the speed of distribution and using innovative ways to provide oxygen support to health facilities.

According to the Union

Registration for vaccination of 18 yrs and above from Apr 28 Oxygen crisis: India gasping for breath

Health Ministry data updated on Thursday morning, a total of 3,14,835 fresh infections were registered in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 1,84,657 with a record 2,104 new fatalities.

Registering a steady increase for the 43rd day in a row, the active cases have increased to 22,91,428 comprising 14.38 per cent of the total infections, the data showed.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease went up to 1,34,54,880. The case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.16 per cent, the data stated.

India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the one-crore mark on December 19 and 1.5 crore on April 19.

According to the ICMR, 27,27,05,103 samples have been tested up to April 21 with 16,51,711 samples being tested on Wednesday. The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

‘National emergency-like situation’, says SC

Health workers attend to a patient in Mumbai, Thursday. (PTI)

The second wave of Covid 19 has hit India like a ‘storm’ putting immense pressure on the country’s health infrastructure. The second wave has seen an unprecedented demand for oxygen, Covid-related drugs like Remdisivir and hospital beds leading to their shortage across the nation.

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Covid-19 situation in the country is

COVID-19 war Nagaland registers 53 room reactivated fresh Covid-19 cases

DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): In view of the rapid surge in Covid-19 cases, the state government has reactivated State Level War Room on COVID-19 with the chief secretary & chairperson of state executive committee, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority as chairman, and members from key line departments.

In an order, chief secretary J Alam stated that the war room would ensure unity of command and control in the fight against COVID-19 in the State. It would further ensure sharing of all relevant information on real time basis, so prompt and effective action was taken by the concerned departments/officials/agencies. Besides it would make interventions, whenever required, to strengthen the health infrastructure and the clinical management of Covid patients. Further, the state level control room for COVID-19 would function at the conference hall of the NSDMA. For any COVID-19 pandemic related assistance, one could contact Nagaland COVID-19 War Room number 0370 2270033 and 0370 2270010 or email: warroomnagaland@gmail. com. One could also contact, state emergency operation centre (SEOC) NSDMA, Home department at 0370-2291122/2291120 and toll free number 1070 or email: seoc.nsdma@ gmail.com

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON april 22, 2021

District

AsymptomModatic Mild erate

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang Wokha

210 0 115 4 1 0 0 3 0 0

25 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 1 1

7 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 1 0

Zunheboto Total

0 333

0 35

0 15

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic Critical-ICU Se- With- With On vere out Oxy- VentiOxygen gen lator 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0

0 0

0 0

Death MiRecovunder Total Death gratered InvestiCases ed gation 6351 40 3958 10 184 594 506 51 248 35

64 1 21 0 4 2 0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

122 0 50 9 9 9 1 0 1 2

6780 41 4147 23 208 605 508 54 252 40

139 12116

0 94

0 0

3 142 206 12800

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

DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): With 53 fresh Covid19 cases being reported on Thursday from across the state-- 41 in Dimapur, 10 in Kohima and 1 each in Peren and Phek, the total caseload stood at 12800.

With this the active cases also rose to 384. Following the recovery of two more patients from the dreaded disease, the number of those who have recuperated till April 22 was 12116.

Meanwhile, a total of 383 passengers had arrived Dimapur by air on Thursday, out of which samples of 139 were taken for testing, and results awaited including those that arrived on April 20 and 21.

Revised rates for testing State government has revised the rates for COVID19 tests in the government facilities/hospitals. RT-PCR and TrueNat tests will now cost Rs.800 from the existing Rs.1500 while the rapid antigen test will cost Rs. 250 from Rs.500. Further BPL card holders, elders above 60 years & children below 10 years and those who were contact traced would be exempted from the charges.

For private labs/hospitals, the government stated in view of the decreased costs of kits and consumables, and keeping in mind the prevailing rates in other states, consultation may be held with them and the revised rates notified by H&FW.

RPF personnel screening passengers at the station, Thursday. (NP)

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to Rs 250 per dose will cease to exist and private hospitals will procure directly from vaccine manufacturers.

According to the Liberalised Pricing and Accelerated National COVID19 Vaccination Strategy, COVID-19 vaccination will continue to be free for eligible population groups comprising healthcare workers, frontline workers and people above 45 years of age in government vaccination centres, which receive doses from the government of India.

Vaccine manufacturers would make an advance declaration of the price for 50 per cent supply that would be available to state governments in the open market before May 1.

Based on this price, states, private hospitals, industrial establishments may procure vaccine doses from manufacturers.

Private hospitals would have to procure their supplies of COVID-19 vaccine exclusively from the 50 per

DoSE facing acute shortage of officers, teachers Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 22 (NPN): Department of school education (DoSE) is reeling under acute shortage of administrative officers, also indicated by DoSE adviser KT Sukhalu on March 31.

According to documents available with Nagaland Post, of the 252 government high schools (GHS) in the State, 87 do not have headmasters.

Further, out of the 26 posts of sub-divisional education officers (SDEO), three are vacant, while 12 posts of senior SDEO and two posts of district educa-

3 SDEO, 12 Sr. SDEO, 2 DEO & 290 teacher posts lying vacant tion officers (DEOs) are also vacant.

All these posts have remained vacant due to ongoing court cases initiated by various groups within the department for the last four to five years.

On March 31, Sukhalu had expressed anguish over not being able to fill up so many vacant posts due to the court cases and cau-

Violence mars West Bengal phase-VI polls KOLKATA, APR 22 (PTI): N early 80 per cent voter turnout marked the sixth phase of polling on Thursday in West Bengal assembly election, which was marred by sporadic incidents of violence, firing by state police and an assault on a candidate.

According to the EC, 79.09 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm in 43 seats where polling was held and is expected to go up further as the polling ended at 6.30 PM. Elections, which began at 7 am, were held in 43 seats. The day’s polling by over 1.03 crore voters will decide the political fate of 306 candidates in this phase. (Full report on p-6)

tioned that if good sense did not prevail, he would be compelled to requisition officers from district administration or from higher secondary section to run the department, adding that he could not sacrifice the department for “some selfish interests”.

Also, according to an official report of the department, about 100 posts of Math and Science subject teachers are lying vacant, along with 190 posts of graduate and under graduate Hindi teachers.

Meanwhile, Nagaland School Education Administrative Officers’ Association

(NSEAOA), All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) and two parties of graduate teachers (petitioner and respondent) held an emergency meeting on April 13 where they had all agreed to withdraw the court cases.

C o n f i r m i n g t h i s, NSEAOA general secretary K Ruby Humtsoe told this correspondent that the meeting resolved to withdraw the court cases. He said the meeting also agreed that out of the 300 posts of AHMs/JEOs, eligible candidates of late graduates (in-service graduate teachers) (Cont’d on p-5)

Police refute social media post DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): Following a social media post that IRB personnel had resolved to refrain from duty with total arms down from April 25 alleging that they were not paid travelling allowance (TA) for election duty in West Bengal, a senior police officer of the PHQ refuted the allegation and clarified that they had received the TA from the government and would be disbursing soon.

The police officer also claimed that the TA for IRB personnel, who were deployed for election duty in Assam initially, too had been paid.

On the last day of polls in Assam, he said Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered redeployment to West Bengal, which required new sanction

cent supply earmarked for other than the government of India channel.

“The present dispensation where private COVID vaccination centres receive doses from the government and can charge up to Rs 250 per dose will cease to exist,” the Union health ministry said.

The Centre from its share will allocate vaccines to states and union territories based on the criteria of performance (speed of administration, average consumption), extent of infections (number of active COVID-19 cases), the document stated.

Second dose of all existing priority groups i.e.

HCWs, FLWs and people aged above 45, wherever it has become due, would be given priority, for which a specific and focused strategy would be communicated to all stakeholders.

This policy would come into effect from May 1 and would be reviewed from time-to-time.

Niki group reacts to ‘fictional write ups’ DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): Reacting to what it described as “fictional piece of write ups emanating from certain sections of National workers”, Niki-led NSCN (K) Thursday said it was “truly astounded” to find out from “some combined groups that seem to know better than NSCN/GPRN and are more privy to the workings and dealings of the NSCN/GPRN and the Government of India.”

In a press note, MIP kilonser Nikato Pilot Sumi said the group had “no shady motives or dealings but have laid in out in the open for all” as it believed that peaceful and inclusive solution could only be achieved through transparency and participation of all Nagas. “We would welcome presentation of any evidential proof to the Naga people, as to the charges being levelled on the NSCN/ GPRN,” he said.

Further, the group reiterated its “steadfast determination and commitment” to the Nagas on an inclusive and amicable political solution with the participation of all stakeholders.

from the government. “So a few days’ delay was there. Now the sanction has come and that they will be paid as soon as they return to Nagaland,” the official stated.

The official said that the post appeared in a private social media group.

“Investigation is on as to find out how an individual made up this story that demoralised the IRB personnel on duty,” the official added.

Asserting that the Nagaland Police IRB personnel were performing their duties in an outstanding manner, he said that such malicious stories tarnish their reputation and image in the eyes of the public. “We will get to the bottom of this and take action as per D I M A P U R , A P R 2 2 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has the law,” the police officer assured. asked dealers and shopkeepers not to exploit the present situation following the spike in corona virus cases and over speculations of a maintain social distancing clarified that screening/test- lockdown. and follow COVID-appro- ing of incoming passengers In a statement, NSCN priate behaviour. by train or any other means (I-M) ministry of kilo afCPRO clarifies: React- of transportation was the re- fairs said some traders had ing to the news item regard- sponsibility of the respective reportedly hiked prices of ing the sorry state of affairs State and that it was being essential items like mustard at Dimapur railway station, done by them as per the pre- oil and selling it at Rs 150 NFR chief public relations vailing SOP of the State. per litre, instead of Rs 100, (Cont’d on p-5) which was the usual rate. It officer Subhahan Chanda added that prices of other items like dal too had been Dimapur chief medical bound passengers would hiked.

Mentioning that artiofficer (CMO) Mereninla have to provide COVID test ficial scarcity of essential Senlem, who was also pres- negative report, she said if ent at the station, said the they don’t, then they would items/goods could not be district medical team would have be in home quaran- allowed, NSCN (I-M) also cautioned the dealers and conduct random testing of tine for 10 days. She urged shopkeepers not to resort to inbound passengers, giving colony/village councils to hoarding of essential compriority to travelling TTEs monitor such passengers modities to burden consumand other railway staff. and share feedback with the ers and common people at Mentioning that in- District Task Force (DTF). the time of pandemic crisis.

NSCN (I-M) appeal to dealers, traders

Screening of passengers begins at Dimapur railway station

This is it!

“I wonder whether we need to worry about swine flu or swine flies.”

almost a “national emergency” and sought a national plan from the Centre on tackling the “alarming situation”. (Read more on p-6) Several hospitals across the country are facing oxygen shortage as Covid cases see a record spike day after day. Desperate need for medical oxygen has even led to fighting between the states, prompting the courts to step in.

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research director general, Dr Balram Bhargava, the oxygen requirement in the second wave of Covid-19 stood at 54.5% as compared to 41.5% in the first wave. Bhargava also said that while the demand for oxygen has increased proportionately in the second wave, the demand for ventilator has not been high.

According to AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria, healthy individuals with oxygen saturation in the range of 93-94 per cent do not need to take high-flow oxygen just to maintain their saturation at 98-99 per cent.

“Oxygen is a treatment, it is like a drug,” Guleria said to drive home the point that taking it intermittently is an absolute waste of oxygen.

Dr Naresh Trehan, chairman, Medanta Hospital, has urged people not to use oxygen as a “security blan(Cont’d on p-5) ket”.

NEW DELHI, APR 22 (PTI): Registration for vaccination against COVID-19 for all those aged above 18 will begin on the CoWIN platform and Aarogya Setu app from April 28, officials said on Thursday. The inoculation process and documents to be submitted to get the jab remains the same as before.

The central government had announced that the vaccination for those above 18 years will begin across the country from May 1 as part of the third phase of the inoculation drive.

“It is clarified that #CoWin portal will be made ready for 18+ beneficiaries by 24th April. Registrations for 18+ citizens to book appointments (from 1st May) will begin on 28th April,” the Union health ministry tweeted.

Fr o m M ay 1 , t h e present system of private COVID-19 vaccination centres receiving doses from the government and charging up

DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): Railway authorities at Dimapur railway station have begun screening passengers using thermo screening equipment and have also started sanitising the platform areas besides enhanc-

ing the amount meant for cleaning the station premises by engaging manual labourers, from Rs 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.

On Thursday, Railway Protection Force personnel and Travelling Ticket Examiners were seen screening passengers at the station.

Nagaland Post had on April 19 published a report regarding Nagaland’s only railway station not being brought under the ambit of COVID protocols, nor sanitation or proper maintenance being carried out amid rise in COVID cases across the country.

NFR divisional commercial manager (DCM), Lumding division, AK Dey had also informed Nagaland Post that the three-year contract with an agency for cleaning the station had expired in July 2020, which was yet to be renewed, and nor any new tender had been floated for awarding new contract.

Dey had also said that Lumding division authorities had temporarily stopped the contract system due to acute shortage of fund.

However, after the divisional meeting held on April 19, Dey said he had requested authorities to increase the cleanliness amount and, accordingly, the proposal was accepted and the amount enhanced to Rs. 50,000 from Rs 30,000 per month. With this, he claimed that proper cleaning/sanitisation of the station would be carried out throughout the day. He said regular announcements were also being made through public address system at the station urging people to

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Checking of COVID protocols in Kma 242 penalised for violation of SOPs

District magistrate, EAC Dziesengunuo Mere and SDPO North, M. Yambemo Humtsoe along with dobashis and police personnel during the enforcement drive. (DIPR)

Dobashis carried out an within Kohima town on enforcement drive on im- April 22. plementation of COVIDAccording to DIPR 19 appropriate behaviour report, the enforcement

Centenarian Keyho Yore dies in Kohima

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NPA cancels annual general conference Dimapur: Nagaland Pharmacists’ Association (NPA) has informed all its members that the annual general conference which was scheduled to be held on April 24, 2021 has been cancelled and postponed till further notice in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.

DIMAPUR: Angami Gazetted Officers’ Krotho (AGOK) conducted a “Nousi Kehou” at AGOK Badze, Meriema on April 22 with an appeal for the ongoing construction of the AGOK Badze multi utility centre at Meriema, Kohima.

According to DIPR report, AGOK president, Dr. Kedozeto Punyü briefed on the multi utility centre project stating that the idea of initiating some concrete development project at AGOK Badze was mooted at a meeting of Angami AHoDs, HoDs, senior engineers and architects in 2017.

He stated that the foundation stone of AGOK Badze multi utility centre was laid by the then additional chief secretary & finance commissioner, late Temjen Toy in 2017 where he urged AGOK to envision a high standard multi utility centre that can serve the government, non-government organisation or private citizen.

Dr. Kedozeto requested all the members that the ongoing project should not be halted till completion and urged all concerned to contribute for early completion.

AGOK advisor, Daso Paphino narrated the history of AGOK and the plan of their visionary leaders and pioneers to acquire the land at Meriema to for practical purposes. He stressed on the importance of balancing “time,

DIMAPUR: In view of the rapid surge in COVID-19 positive cases in the state, CMO Dimapur and deputy commissioners (DCs) of various districts have issued advisories to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Mon: DC Mon Thavaseelan K has informed passengers who have travelled from Dimapur to Mon, April 19 by Blue Hill Bus No NL-07- 0269 to self-report at 9862078993 and 8787645487.

All have been requested to observe COVID-19 appropriate behavior at home and to remain indoors.

The DC has also notified that assembly of four or more persons from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in urban areas under Mon district has been strictly prohibited with immediate effect. Strict penalties will be

imposed upon any defaulters/ violators.

Longleng: Villages and wards authorities under Longleng district have been advised to implement the following guidelines for returnees coming to the district from outside the state: returnees/traveler who produce negative report of COVID-19 test done not earlier than three days prior to arrival in the district shall be exempted from quarantine; returnees/traveler should carry soft/hard copy of negative test report and produce it wherever asked by competent authority.

CMO Dimapur informs returnees: CMO Dimapur, Dr. Mereninla Senlem has informed that the widely circulated video informing Dimapur citizens returning to Nagaland to send their personal information to What-

sApp number 8837496902 has been changed to control room numbers 7630877983/ 7630877991. CMO has expressed regret over the incorrect contact number provided by the department to the creator of the video and DTF for COVID-19 Dimapur.

All information and queries may now be directed to the above mentioned control room numbers through calls or WhatsApp. DCs order sealing of buildings In order to take effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has ordered the sealing of Jio centre office, 1st floor city tower building for 48 hours with immediate effect during which time sanitisation would be done by the management.

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Meanwhile, the DC also ordered the sealing of UCO bank, Chümoukedima branch for 48 hours from the date of issuing this order, during which time, sanitisation of the premises would be done.

He further cautioned that violating containment measures would be penalised as per provisions of Section 51 to 60 (Disaster Management Act, 2005) besides legal action under section-188 of the IPC. DC Mon Thavaseelan K has ordered the sealing of House no. 219, Wakching Road, Tompang Ward, Mon Town till further orders.

DC cautioned that any person violating the containment measures would be liable to be proceeded against as per legal provisions as applicable.

15/08/1980 – 17/04/2021

The family members of Lt. A Lirosela Sangtam express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individual and organizations who stood with us at the untimely and sad demise of our beloved on 17/04/2021. Though we have nothing to offer in return, we pray to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved dad

Lt. Kevirhukho Kehie

LT. KELHOUSEVI MAYASE 23-04-2019 – 23-04-2021

Aduoü Tungoe

Dear Father, Its has been 2 years since you left us to be with our heavenly Father.

Though you are not here with us, your presence and memories will always be in our hearts.

Till we meet again, you are deeply missed.

on her First Death Anniversary “May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

Loving wife, sons, daughter in laws & grandchildren

Always loved. Always missed.

- Family members

Born on : 31.12.1958 – Died on : 23.04.2020 Dearest Apuo, It has been a year since you left us for your Heavenly abode.

We deeply miss your presence in our lives, your prudent advices, sound wisdom and unceasing love towards us. We believe you’re in a better place waiting for us to come home. We thank God for blessing us with a father who is good-hearted, always supportive and a generous gentleman.

Love is stronger than death and your love remains forever in our hearts!

“Love Never Fails” - 1 Cor. 13:8 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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money and transparency” for any project to sustain.

AGOK advisor, Kezha Theünuo elaborated on technical reports of the structure plan of the project and envisaged the facilities consisting of main hall with 700-800 seating capacity, mini halls for smaller meetings, guest rooms, large kitchen/dining area, office rooms, parking area for over 100 vehicles.

He informed that with all the facilities to be accommodated, the project cost was expected to be very high and that it should not be stalled as much progress had been made since its initiation.

Representatives from CGOK, WAGOK and SAGOK also applauded the development made by AGOK and assured to give maximum support in its activities.

They also deliberated on electing new AGOK executive members and to elect a search committee in the next gathering.

A trio led by TAFMA project director, Dr. Hovithal Sothu presented an AGOK “Giezo” (composition), composed by forest range officer, Keneikrul Noswe.

Later in the programme Atso Chase and the Griots presented “the strongest” with his newly introduced musical instrument “Gei-ü”.

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Dimapur: NSCN/GPRN (R) conveyed Tsukhenye festival greetings to the Chakhesang community.

NSCN (R) through its MIP hoped that through this festival, Chakhesang brothers and sisters would continue to shine in every aspect and bring about peace and tranquility among the Nagas.

DIMAPUR: Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) Mon headquarters held a consultative meeting on April 19 and resolved to inspect all the ongoing developmental activities within Mon district.

In a press release through its president T. Noklem Konyak and general secretar y A. Pangnan, Konyak Students’ Union urged all the concerned contractors/beneficiaries for best workmanship as per the details project report (DPR) within the stipulated time frame.

It also mentioned that the union would initiate its own course of action if any of the contractors/ beneficiaries defy the notification.

AGOK holds ‘Nousi Kehou’

DCs, CMO issue COVID-19 advisories

DIMAPUR: Keyho Yore, a man who lived more than hundred years, passed away on April 21 and was laid to rest at his ancestral Kidima village under Kohima district on April 22.

Speaking at the funeral service, advisor for youth resources and sports, Zale Neikha expressed gratitude to Keyho Yore as his legacy would be exemplary in the years to come.

Well-wishers from different villages along with family members mourned and paid last respects to the departed leader and a great grandfather.

He was later buried in a Baptist Church ceremony.

NSCN (R) extends Tsukhenye greetings

KSU to inspect development activities in Mon

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DIMAPUR: Kohima District Task Force (KDTF) comprising of district administration, police and

and awareness drive was conducted to create awareness and sensitise the citizens on the importance of wearing masks and to ensure that everyone followed the SOP in order to prevent the spread.

Though it was the second enforcement drive in the capital’s streets and shops, a total number of 242 violators were found and penalised as per the government guidelines.

The drive was conducted at four locations PHQ area, main town area, Razhü point area and High School junction area.

It may be mentioned that as decided in the District Task Force meeting more of such exercises will be conducted in coming days to oversee the enforcement of COVID 19 protocols in public places.

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WEATHER FORECAST April 23

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with hazy sun

37 22

Aizawl

Sunlit and less humid

31 19

Guwahati Very warm and hazy sun

35 20

Mostly sunny

32 17

Imphal

Itanagar A strong morning thunderstorm 29 19 Shillong

Hazy sun

26 14

Kohima

Hazy sun

26 15

Dimapur Very warm and hazy sun Mkg

Sunshine and beautiful

28 15

Tuensang Sunny and delightful

21 12

Hazy sun

27 18

Wokha

Zunheboto Sunny and nice

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20/10/1961 – 23/04/2020 Job 1:21 The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away.

Ipu we will always miss you.

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Loving wife and sons

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14/05/1956 – 18/04/2021 We, the family members of Lt. Manyanglepla Longkumitsur would like to convey our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who has comforted our hearts and stood by us physically, morally, financially, materially and with constant prayer at the sad demise of our beloved mother. We are unable to repay your good deeds done to us during our time of grief. We pray that the Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

We especially want to thank : 1. Dimapur Lirmen Senso Telongjem 2. Dimapur Merangkong Senso Telongjem 3. Lakeview Colony Council 4. Eden Medical Centre Doctors and nurses 5. Gilead Nursing Home Doctors and nurses 6. Friends, neighbors and well-wishers.

From Loving Husband, Children and Relatives DP-2102 K Y M C

Sonowal urges political parties to unite against COVID Guwahati, Apr 22 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday urged all political parties in the state to put up a united fight to deal with the prevailing situation due to the pandemic and engage its members to create awareness about COVID-19.

He called an all-party meeting during the day to discuss the COVID-19 situation and urged their representatives to engage their functionaries to generate awareness about COVID-19 and government guidelines at the grassroot level, apart from promoting COVID19 appropriate behaviour among people to overcome the pandemic. Sonowal said that the government has adopted five-fold strategy to combat the pandemic - that is testing, tracing, treatment, COVID-19 appropriate behavior and vaccination.

He said that top priority has been given to protect the lives of people from coronavirus and accordingly appropriate guidelines have

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been formulated. Sonowal pointed out that success in the fight against COVID-19 depend on people adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government and urged political parties to join hands with the government to sensitise people in this regard.

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the key to the success in this fight was maintaining COVID-19 appropriate behaviour, creating awareness and dealing with it unitedly. The second wave of the virus was more lethal

and without synchronized efforts it would be very challenging to tackle the situation, he said.

At present sufficient facilities are available to treat patients but with the rise in positive cases, the situation will become difficult. So the emphasis is on augmenting health facilities including increasing ICU beds and the supply of oxygen, Sarma said. Free vaccination of people above 45 years are being regularly provided in the state and for those in the age group of 18-45 years it will be taken up from the first week of May, he said.

The order for supply of one crore vaccines has been placed with Bharat Biotech and funds collected for Assam Arogya Nidhi would be utilized for its procurement, Sarma said. He said that discussion would be held with Serum Institute on Thursday for placing the order for vaccines and urged people to remain cautious to keep themselves safe from the contagion.

31 COVID patients flee Nestle incorrectly shows Keibul Tripura care centre Lamjao National Park in M’laya

AGARTALA, APR 22 (PTI): At least 31 COVID19 patients, who were being treated in a temporary care centre here, have escaped from the facility, following which the Tripura Police launched a massive search operation, an official said on Thursday.

All the coronaviruspositive patients, who fled the COVID care centre at Panchayat Raj Training Institute (PRTI) in Arundhatinagar area on Wednesday night, are residents of other states, Sadar Subdivisional Police Officer Anirban Das said. “We have informed all the police stations about the incident and alerted the railway authorities since they have come here from other states. We have initiated a search operation to trace them,” he said.

All of them have come here for a physical test for recruitment to two India Reserve (IR) battalions and tested positive for COVID19, the officer said.

He also said security arrangements were in place at the main gate of the centre, but the COVID patients

escaped from the backside of the facility by climbing the boundary wall.

West Tripura District Magistrate Shailesh Kumar Yadav said the facility has 65 beds, and there were 56 COVID patients.

Meanwhile, the Tripura government has made it mandatory for people coming to the northeastern state to carry a COVID-19 negative report from April 24, otherwise, they have to undergo a rapid antigen test.

“All the passengers entering the state have to produce a COVID negative report or undergo a compulsory test.

This measure was taken to contain the spread of the deadly virus,” Family Welfare and Preventive Medicine Director Dr Radha Debabarma said.

Tr i p u r a ’s C OV I D 19 tally rose to 34,262 on Thursday as 76 more people tested positive for the disease, a health department official said.

The northeastern state now has 524 active cases, while 33,242 people have recovered from the disease and 391 died.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Apr 22: Nestle Company committed a blunder by citing the location of Keibul Lamjao National Park, only floating national park located in Manipur and only home to endanger Sangai deer as a national park in Meghalaya and displaying a picture of Red Panda which is not found in Keibul Lamjao National Park.

The concerned authority of the Manipur government on Thursday wrote a letter protesting the misrepresentation and factual error in the cover of the Nestle-Kit Kat chocolate.

“This appears to be an irresponsible act on the part of Nestle Company, who apparently have allowed this without verifying the facts,” Dr AK Joshi, principal chief conservator of forest (wildlife) and chief wildlife warden protested in the letter written to CMD (Corporate Managing Director) Suresh Narayanan of the Nestle House based in Haryana.

Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating na-

tional park in the world is situated in Manipur, towards the south-western part of the world famous Loktak Lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. Its location is not in Meghalaya, it is grossly incorrect, the letter stated, while pointing out the serious factual error in the wrapping paper for Nestle-Kit Kat chocolate.

Moreover, a picture of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgen) is displayed above the word Keibul Lamjao National Park. But the species is not found in this national park, he added. This is a blunder on the part of the marketing team of the product and “I am utterly dismayed and

disappointed by this blunder,” the principal chief conservator wrote in the letter while asserting that such kind of basic errors was not expected from such a prestigious and reputed company . “Unfortunately, we cannot help but send this letter of complaint hoping for a fast and adequate redressal,” he added.

Such factual errors are not acceptable under any circumstances, the principal chief conservator asserted and hoped that the CMD of the company deal with the issue at the earliest possible and take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents in future.

180 fresh COVID cases in Meghalaya; non-essential outlets to be shut Correspondent Shillong, April 22 : With rapid rise in COVID19 infection in Meghalaya over the past week, nonessential public outlets will be shut, especially in the most affected East Khasi Hills district that includes state capital Shillong from April 23, 2021, officials said on Thursday.

Meghalaya, on Thursday recorded 180 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the number of active cases

up to 1131, even as 68 recovered taking the number of recoveries to 14,198.

Of the new COVID-19 cases detected on Thursday, Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said 118, including 53 returnees and seven from among the armed/paramilitary forces were in East Khasi Hills district, 31 in West Jaintia Hills district, 14 in Ri-Bhoi district, 10 in East Jaintia Hills district and three were in the West Khasi Hills district.

So far, Meghalaya has registered 15, 488 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 157 fatalities.

Meanwhile, as on Thursday evening, 1, 08, 976 entered the state from outside since the onset of the pandemic, even as there were 27 containment zones, where active COVID-19 cases were detected.

War said 23, 265 health care workers have received the first dose of the Covishield,

17, 253 have received glomeration, the District order issued on Thursday the second dose, 35, 495 Magistrate of East Khasi has directed all non- essenfrontline workers received Hills, Isawanda Laloo in an tial outlets to be shut. the first shot and 23, 772 IndiGo suspend operations: Private carrier Inthe second jab, while 81, 422 from among the gen- diGo has suspended all operations in Shillong airport eral public were inoculated from April 23 to April 30, 2021, Airports Authority of with the first dose and 9, India, Shillong said on Thursday. “All passengers are 418 have been fully vacci- hereby informed that M/s. Indigo Airlines @IndiGo6E nated against covid-19 with has suspended their #Shillong operations from 23rd the second dose, as per data April to 30th April 2021. M/s. Indigo Airlines may be released by the directorate contacted for any query on #rescheduling or #refund,” AAI Shillong tweeted. The suspension of operation of health services.

Meanwhile, in view of by Indigo was after the Meghalaya government has the rapid rise of COVID- temporarily shut its door for tourists for the next 14 19 cases in the district days from April 23 in its effort to contain the spread and Shillong Urban Ag- of COVID-19 infections in the state.

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Trg on ‘India Hypertension Control Initiative’ in Mkg

DIMAPUR: A three-day training on India Hyper- Mokokchung to receive first consignment of anti hypertension drugs tension Control Initiative (IHCI) was conducted at IDSP conference hall, office of the chief medical officer, Mokokchung from April 19-21.

According to DIPR report, resource persons for the training were consultant (medical), NIE (ICMR) Chennai, Dr. Mohamed Jainul Azarudeen and consultant (medical) Indian Medical Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Northeast region IHCI Dr. Shubhabrata Das. The aim of the training was to build competencies of health care workers on hypertension treatment as per the standard state specific treatment protocol using a patient centric apOne of the resource person speaking at the programme proach and strengthening drug logistic systems at A study published district and health care pervision of hypertension es, and pharmacists from control programme. all levels of health care in the National Medical facilities.

The programme was facilities under Mokokc- Journal of India entitled The training also in“prevalence of risk factors cluded monitoring and su- attended by doctors, nurs- hung.

for non-communicable diseases in a rural tribal population of Mokokchung, Nagaland, India” has shown that various risk factors for non-communicable diseases were high in spite of high awareness level (60 – 90 %).

Prevalence of hypertension was also found to be very high (43%) which was above the national average.

Another study on “deaths due to non-communicable diseases among the tribal population in India: Mokokchung, Nagaland” showed circulatory system, (IHD & Cerebrovascular) to be the leading cause of death (37%) while stroke was the major sub-category leading to 23% of all deaths.

IHCI project is a multi partner initiative of ICMR, WHO and ministry of health & family welfare in collaboration with the state government.

National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR), Chennai is the nodal agency for implementing the project.

IHCI in Mokokchung was launched by chief medical officer, Mokokchung on April 19 and the district is awaiting the first consignment of anti hypertension drugs from the state government following which registration of individuals with hypertension would commence.

Under the India Hypertension Control Initiative, individuals with high blood pressure would be registered in a mobile app and a hypertension passport (treatment card) will be provided.

The treatment of hypertension will be based on three drugs which would be made available free of cost in government facilities in Kohima and Mokokchung districts through the state government.

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LRD and KSC sign MoU to undertake various studies DIMAPUR: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the Land Resources Department (LRD) and Kohima Science College (KSC) Jotsoma at the directorate of land resources on April 21.

According to DIPR report, the MoU was signed

by LRD director T. Renben Lotha and KSC principal Dr. Lily Sema.

The areas of collaboration would specially be on: acquiring reagents and participate in undertaking water quality analysis of the springs through the chemistr y department, KSC; undertake hydrogeological studies/surveys in all the 12 districts of the state of the identified springs/springshed through the geology department, KSC and bringing out the 2nd edition of the spring inventory of the state.

The partnership is for a period of one year initial-

ly and would be extended if necessary.

It aims at opening up opportunities for the academia to work with implementers in real-time situations that would substantially enhance their field experiences, add value to their research works and increase future career prospects. It stated that KSC could fit in as an important channel between the research & student community and state department and bridge the gap between lab and land.

Meanwhile, the department expressed keen interest to collaborate with KSC and take advantage of the vast pool of scientific resources at a mutually agreed-upon area of study that would benefit both the organisations.

It may be mentioned that the department has already brought out the first edition of spring inventory of the state.

NPP state unit lauds governor St John and Sao Chang colleges observe ‘Earth Day 2021’

DIMAPUR: A day after the state governor RN Ravi held a meeting with leaders of political parties over the Covid situation in the state, the National People’s Party (NPP), Nagaland has appreciated the governor for “being liberal minded and taking an exemplary step of inclusiveness” that brought about various political parties and heads of state to deliberate and apprise on the current COVID-19 pandemic.

In a press release through its IPR & media cell, NPP encouraged the head of the state “to be sensitive on issues pertaining to the state by initiating consultation with different stakeholders like the governor who has set the trend before initiating any state-wide orders on lockdown”.

While lauding some of the officials, frontline workers, NGOs and well wishers who had handled the first wave of COVID-19, NPP hoped that in the second wave, the government would be well prepared to handle the circumstances better with experiences and essential information gathered from the past. NPP urged opposition leaders to play an active and strong opposition role in Nagaland on any issues being faced by the state. It also urged the state government “not to be only active in paper works but to fasten any process in regards to development”.

Meanwhile, NPP president Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema implored the government to stress on lack of road and highway safety measures.

DIMAPUR: “Earth Day”, an event celebrated every year on April 22 was observed in colleges in the state, with an aim to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

SJC: Faculty and students of St John College (SJC) Dimapur celebrated “earth day” at the college premises.

A press release through its media cell stated that during the programme, department of botany launched their new wall magazine on earth day theme while eco club and arts and craft club created a giant globe for students to be sensitised on environmental issues.

The department of Botany wall magazine was launched at a brief gathering.

During the pro-

Faculty of the college during the programme

gramme, principal of the college, Prof. S.T. Janetius encouraged the students to focus on the need to identify and develop their own skills and talents outside the classroom.

Meanwhile, a short

speech was also delivered by administrator Peter Banks, who focused on the theme of earth day 2021.

He encouraged students to live with sensitivity to their surroundings and highlighted examples

NSS unit of SCC during the planting activity

of destructive organisms and viruses against helpful bacteria or probiotics.

He also encouraged students to live in a positive symbiotic relationship with earth and not behave like the parasites.

SCC: NSS unit of Sao Chang College (SCC), Tuensang observed “earth day”. A press release by SCC media cell stated that in order to mark the important occasion, a rose garden was planted at the college

premises.

The activity was successfully carried out under the leadership of assistant professor, department of history and programme officer Shumong Tikhir and NSS volunteers.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXxI NO. 136 Dimapur, FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021

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A futuristic approach

t is heartening that the apex chambers of commerce of both Assam and Nagaland- Assam Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and Confederation of Nagaland Chamber and Commerce Industry (CNCCI)- have come together to address the problem posed by border incidents along the disputed borders which have resulted in frequent highway blockades imposed over highways from Assam to Nagaland. It may be recalled that various organisations in Assam in the past, had imposed economic blockades on Nagaland, as a form of punitive action against incidents along the disputed border between the two states. Both the chambers of commerce sought to address the disruptions of transportation of goods by road in order to ensure ‘ceaseless and seamless’ flow of trade. The ACC plans to form Border Management Committees (BMC) at districts bordering Nagaland at Jorhat, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong to ensure that border issues do not affect flow of goods. It may also be noted that Sivasagar district in Assam shares a border with Nagaland’s Longleng district. Six districts of Nagaland - Dimapur, Wokha, Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng and Peren- have borders with Assam.

Both the chambers decided to work hand in hand in order to form the border committees , to not only look after the issues and problems faced by the business committee but also over economic issues affected by the border issues. The resolution made by the two chambers at a meeting in Dimapur on April 21 is significant as it is another forward step towards restoring and promoting trade and commerce links. Economic blockades on Nagaland also have consequent impact on Manipur, since a major arterial highway(NH 29) connecting it passes through Nagaland. That way the economies of both Nagaland and Manipur stand to suffer whenever there is an economic blockade on Nagaland or Dimapur district. It may be recalled that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had advised chief ministers of the north eastern states to resolve their boundary issues through state-to-state dialogue and not to expect or depend on the Centre, while addressing the 69th Plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Shillong on January 23,2021 needs to be understood in its perspective. Shah also told the chief ministers that their boundary disputes be resolved by August 15,2022 when prime minister Narendra Modi gives his speech on the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. That means the states having border disputes should resolve the issue within 19 months by August 15,2022. All the states in the north east are presently either under BJP rule (Arunachal Pradesh), Tripura or alliances with the BJP such as Nagaland (NDPP), Mizoram (MNF), Manipur, Meghalaya (NPP) and Sikkim.

The chambers have rightly stated that border disputes should not precede the prime importance of promoting trade and commerce among all states in the region. As it is, the north east has much untapped or unexploited economic potential but suffers from poor connectivity among states. The disputes have only spread misapprehension and also animosity. However, it must be added that border incidents involve very few people along the borders and therefore, the interests of a majority of people of both states cannot be held to ransom.

Therefore, a people-to-people approach is a practical step that will also positively impact inter-state relations so as to promote a regional economy.

DailyDevotion The Light That Never Fails

We all, with unveiled face, beholding…the glory of the Lord… —2 Corinthians 3:18 A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life, disappointments will come— people who used to be lights will flicker out, and those who used to stand with us will turn away. We have to get so used to it that we will not even realize we are standing alone. Paul said, “…no one stood with me, but all forsook me….But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…” (2 Timothy 4:1617). We must build our faith not on fading lights but on the Light that never fails. When “important” individuals go away we are sad, until we see that they are meant to go, so that only one thing is left for us to do— to look into the face of God for ourselves.

Allow nothing to keep you from looking with strong determination into the face of God regarding yourself and your doctrine. And every time you preach make sure you look God in the face about the message first, then the glory will remain through all of it. A Christian servant is one who perpetually looks into the face of God and then goes forth to talk to others. The ministry of Christ is characterized by an abiding glory of which the servant is totally unaware— “…Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him” (Exodus 34:29).

We are never called on to display our doubts openly or to express the hidden joys and delights of our life with God. The secret of the servant’s life is that he stays in tune with God all the time.

Quotes

Try to be like the turtle at ease in your own shell. ~ Bill Copeland

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021

Post-mortem

Covid headwinds to make markets trade with negative bias

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arkets began l a s t we e k u n der tremendous pressure on the back of a massive surge in Covid-19 cases. The stringent norms on movement of people imposed in Maharashtra which amounts to a night curfew and almost a day lockdown added to the woes. BSESENSEX lost 759.29 points or 1.53 per cent to close at 48,832.03 points. NIFTY lost 217 points or 1.46 per cent to close at 14,617.85 points.

The broader markets saw BSE100, BSE200 and BSE500 lose 1.61 per cent, 1.70 per cent and 1.83 per cent respectively. BSEMIDCAP was down 2.91 per cent while BSESMALLCAP lost 2.68 per cent.

In sectoral indices there were no gainers with BSEMETAL losing the least at 0.31 per cent. Incidentally in the previous week, BSEMETAL had gained the most.

Dow Jones hit a new lifetime high of 34,257 points. It gained 417.30

points or 1.23 per cent to close at 34,217.90 points, off its high. The Indian Rupee recovered some lost ground and gained 39 paise or 0.52 per cent to close at Rs 74.35 to the US Dollar.

Wipro declared its annual results which were virtually flat at Rs 50,299 crore versus 50,387 crore, a year ago. Net profit however was higher at Rs 10,060 crore versus Rs 8,680 crore. The one single item which made the major difference in expenses was travel costs which fell sharply from Rs 1,537 crore to Rs 436 crore, a saving of Rs 1,101 crore.

This could be a saving on account of Covid-19 and work from home protocol.

The growth witnessed in the fourth quarter was 3.3 per cent which gives a sense of comfort that things are getting back on track. Further this growth in the fourth quarter helped the company to report almost flat revenues for the full year, which were

negative at the end of the third quarter.

The low of the week was hit on Monday when the BSESENSEX cracked and touched 47,693 points.

This violated the trading zone that we have been discussing in the last couple of weeks.

The low on NIFTY was 14,248 points. The trading zone of 48,250-50,500 on BSESENSEX and 14,25014,900 on NIFTY now looks as having broken and in the immediate short term one should expect only corrective rallies with a downward bias. Even though we had a short trading week with four sessions, the fall on Monday was enough to shake the markets. They gained on the next two days and were flattish on the last trading day.

The week ahead would see the listing of Macrotech Developers Limited which had raised Rs 2,500 crore through a fresh issue in the price band of Rs 483-486. Shares

Four ways to run a restaurant amidst the pandemic

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t comes as no surprise the sudden surge in COVID cases has stopped many lot sectors in their tracks.

The restaurant business is one such industry that has taken a huge hit agan.

But 2020 having prepared them with such adversity, they feel there still is a glimmer of hope to pull through the tough times.

A restaurant which owns its own delivery model can help avoid aggressive commission rates, get direct orders and continue employment of the staff who can pitch in as delivery agents.

Ankit Mehrotra, CEO & Cofounder, Dineout shares few tips on how restaurants can avoid aggregator commissions and still ace the online ordering game?

Have your own website & eOrder now’ widget on social media Having your own website and social media presence can help restaurants save big and get online orders organically. Powerhouses like Defense Bakery 1962, Sidewok India, La Vie Pizzeria, Byg Breskey & 3000 more are making their business profitable with their own online ordering platform powered by inresto.

“Forming our own relationship with customers has been our priority.

That’s one of the major reasons why they remember us fondly and keep coming back. And in such times when social distancing is paramount, our ordering platform helps close the gap virtually and lets us deliver our delicacies to our customers doorsteps”, says Tushar Dhingra, Director, Defence Bakery 1962.

“Customer experience and safety is our foremost priority at the moment.

And keeping that in mind we continue to serve our customers without compromising on the delivery experience which is more in our control through our own online ordering platform. Additionally, we also give a personalised service in the form a menu specially curated by our chefs while keeping our customer dietary requirements in mind,” said Arun Prasanna, General Manager Byg Brewski Brewing Company

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Delivery Only Menu The initial concept of a restaurant setup revolved around a dine-in set up with a certain ambience. The food and decor too matched to give the desired results. The same cannot be delivered to someone’s doorstep. But a deliveryonly menu can be crafted that takes less time to prep and travels well. An easy to browse menu along with enticing visuals can help customers make quick decisions, leaving them with a satisfactory user experience. inresto DineIn - a digital menu solution for restaurants has made this an easy job for many restaurants. The solution offers the liberty for restaurants to modify the menu anytime they want.

Apart from this, it helps them keep track of the customer data, which later is used for running customer retention campaigns and loyalty programs.

Run campaigns (SMS & Email) Email and SMSs are one of the ways to bring the audience onto a restaurants’ website and social media handles, time and again. This way, restaurants have the ability to communicate directly with their target audience and stay on top of their minds. These could include information regarding their operational time frame, special offers, and combos that nudge the customer to make a purchase. inresto campaign is one such product which makes this happen in one click.

Market your brand Most customers are isolating at home, protecting themselves and their families. Staying indoors and listening to grim news can be demoralising, which is why so many are tuning into the latest IPL cricket season for entertainment. And entertainment is incomplete without good food. This is a great opportunity for restaurant businesses to grab those cricket fans’ eyeballs through ads and promote their offers. One such platform is cricbuzz, and its partnership with inresto by Dineout lets their restaurant partners stay ahead in the game and get an edge over the competition by promoting their brand on the right platform.

N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe (IANS)

of our leaders.

If we seriously analyze the exponential rise in the COVID cases in the last 2 weeks in the country, it has its roots in mass social gatherings and election campaigns.

The Election commission of India should have deferred the election during this pandemic crisis. What is heartrending is that the second avatar of the Wuhan virus is with still a sharper sting.

What will be the consequences if another round of “similar lockdowns” is imposed as in the last year? In fact, it is a very serious thing.

How will the poor people,

number of people who have been vaccinated in the country has crossed the 10 crore or 100 million-mark.

The rate of vaccination has stepped up and there is demand that it be opened up for all age groups. There would be a time lag before the same can happen as you need adequate stocks of vaccine.

The week ahead would see quite a few of the large companies which form part of the benchmark indices, declare their results. Many of the banks would be doing so. The previous week saw the three IT majors declare their results. Infosys announced a market buyback at a maximum price of Rs 1,750. A market buyback differs from a tender buyback wherein in the latter, an individual shareholder tenders his shares and in the former, the company buys from the market. What a market buyback does ensure is, that the market price if under pressure gets stabilised.

The week ahead would see markets trying to stabilise themselves.

While Covid-19 situation is worrisome and needs to be tackled head-on, it’s not as if all is lost. Economic activity cannot be shut down and state governments have to find a way out of the current situation without shutting down everything. This would keep markets guessing and therefore under pressure.

It makes sense to remain light and allow markets to play out the week without getting over-committed.

Use strong rallies to sell and sharp falls to add selectively.

Markets would trade with a negative bias and a fall below the previous week’s low of 47,700 on BSESENSEX and 14,248 on NIFTY would bring severe pressure on them.

Trade cautiously.

Arun Kejriwal (Arun Kejriwal is the founder of Kejriwal Research and Investment Services. The views expressed are personal)

Books: A Window on the World during COVID 23rd April is World Book and Copyright Day

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rom childhood and till now one of the things that come to our mind is none other than books. Books are not only important for students but for any human being to learn new things and move ahead in life.

Reading books is a hobby for many around the world and as there is demand there are many authors who have written books in different languages. Like hard copies now soft copies are also available and one of the popular editions is kindle version which can be read digitally.

During the last year when most countries have seen periods of confinement and people have had to limit their time spent outside, books have proved to be powerful tools to combat isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity. In some countries the number of books read has doubled.

Reading will increase as similar things are repeating this year too.

April is a month which contributes towards more book reading as there is celebration of World Book and Copyright Day on 23rd April. 23rd April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo.

It was a natural choice for UNESCO’s General Conference, held in Paris in

Mass gatherings led to a rapid surge in Covid cases

ven a child knows that we should not play with fire. But amidst the raging heat of the pandemic, the government certainly played with fire. More than anything, it has hastened to lift the restriction on “mass social gathering”. With the benefit of hindsight, one believes, it is one of the biggest mistakes for which we might have hell to pay in the future.

Is not our tomorrows staggering in the darkness of uncertainty? The recently held innumerable election rallies in several states in India and the mass gatherings expose the height of the hypocrisy

would list on Monday the 19th of April. Wednesday the 21st of April is a trading holiday and would break the market trading week like the previous week into two distinct and equal halves, with no momentum being built possible.

Covid-19 seems to be on a rampage and is registering a big rise in daily cases and also deaths. In India, we are seeing a surge in many parts and strict regulation in local laws have been introduced to curb the spread of the virus. The world saw 14,13,23,906 patients, 30,24,062 deaths a nd 11,99,27,691 pa tients recovering. In India, we saw 1,47,88,109 patients, 1,77,168 deaths and 1,28,09,643 patients recovering. Compared to the previous week, the world saw 52,88,386 new patients, 84,516 deaths and 1,05,40,215 patients recovering. In India we saw 14,29,304 new patients, 7,863 deaths and 7,28,200 patients recovering. The

1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone, and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those, who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity.

With this in mind, UNESCO created the World Book and Copyright Day. The Day is celebrated by a growing number of partners and since its launch has shown itself to be a great opportunity for reflection and information on a significant theme. It is observed by millions of people in over 100 countries, in hundreds of voluntary organizations, schools, public bodies, professional groups and private businesses.

Since 2000, World Book and Copyright Day has inspired another initiative of professional organizations which receives the assistance of UNESCO and backing from States: World Book Capital City. Each year a city is chosen which undertakes to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the Day’s celebrations until 23 April of the following year. The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, named Tbilisi (Georgia) World Book Capital for the year 2021, based on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee.

For promotion of creativity and innovation copyright is important. Copyright and neighboring rights protection is essential for enhancing individual creativity, for the development of cultural industries and

the promotion of cultural diversity. Rampant piracy and low level of enforcement of copyright laws destroy the incentives for the creation and distribution of local cultural products in all the countries of the world and reveal the need for concerted efforts to encourage creativity and to foster sustainable development.

Now more than ever, at a time when most schools are closed and people have to limit time spent out of their homes, the power of books can be leveraged to combat isolation, to reinforce ties between people, and to expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity.

To mobilize and support learning continuity, UNESCO has established the Global Education Coalition which today counts 160 members working around three central themes: Gender, connectivity and teachers.

UNESCO has been promoting books and copyright around the world. We must encourage creativity. It is essential to promote creativity and also innovation at the same time access to information and resources.

As we are getting time to be inside homes and spend more time let us explore more books and make the reading habit. Strengthening the digital libraries and accessing these libraries are equally important. Public libraries have a bigger role in these aspects and strengthening rural libraries are important so that books can be accessed by interested individuals.

Ranjan K Baruah

Reader’s Post

Regulate tobacco prices immediately

such as vendors, hawkers, daily wagers, drivers, rikshaw-pullers, tea-sellers, barbers, carpenters etc survive?

So, imposing the lockdowns again will be like forcing Sir, ‘Legal consumer rights protection’ is a topic basically unheard of by much the people in poverty to die without food. So, before the in our state. In the Aftermath of the Corona Virus Lockdown in the state, situation turns from bad to price of every commodity dropped to normal however the price of TOBACCO worse, social gatherings of PRODUCTS Is still sky rocketing in every shop, especially Kohima. Tobacco all kinds must be strictly Products are not Banned Substances and should be strictly regulated to be prohibited. No joking, if we sold only at MRP. The Shopkeepers in Kohima have created False Supply don’t postpone our election & Demand Shortage and are selling the products at rates of their Choosing. rallies, merrymaking and Lakhs of rupees are being stolen at broad daylight from consumers. With the festive celebrations, the virus onset of new restrictions in various districts the prices have gone up double fold might prepone our “end” on and therefore it is of my suggestion that the sale of the product be regulated to MRP immediately because whatever the product may be it is not an illegal this planet. substance and hence its pricing also needs to be regulated as it is the right of Salil Gewali, the consumer and is guaranteed under ‘Consumer Protection Act 2019’.

Upper Mawprem, Kevi Gregory, Midland Colony, Kohima Shillong-2, Meghalaya 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.

is vaccination. It will help us to develop herd immunity,” he said.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ‘herd immunity’ is the indirect protection from an infectious disease that happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through previous infection.

Shah defended the state government’s stand of not imposing a total lockdown to bring down COVID-19 cases, saying it will prove disastrous for the poor.

“A lockdown is not in favour of the poor and lower middle class people.

Moreover, the government imposed the lockdown last year because we did not know what we were fighting against.

“But now, we know how to give a fight. Thus, the government has done the right thing this time by not imposing a lockdown,”

Mithilesh Kumar Tiwari

someone in the BJP to set the bar so low that a snake wouldn’t be able to slither under it.” Tiwari deleted the offensive tweet following a backlash. Many users of the microblogging site also hit out at the BJP member for his comments calling it “disgusting”.

Tiwari has over 12,000 followers on Twitter and is followed by Kapil Mishra, Manoj Tiwari and Bhupender Yadav among prominent BJP leaders. Ashish Yechury, who would have turned 35 years old this summer, died Thursday morning after a two-week battle with the disease. He was working as an editor with a Delhibased media outlet.

The police seized nearly 51 big and small oxygen gas cylinders from godown and took agency owner, Jaswant Singh, into custody for questioning.

“We are seeking ledger details from him regarding sale and purchase of Oxygen cylinder in past few days. He will be booked under relevant sections of the IPC if charges against him are found to be true,” the police officer said.

Following the incident, City Police Commissioner Asim Arun warned against the hoarding, illegal buying or selling of oxygen cylinders.

(From p-1) whose documents were cleared would be promoted to JEO/AHMs and that the remaining posts would be occupied by regular graduate teachers (RGT).

He said the petitioners also agreed to withdraw the court case for the benefit of both parties and the department, besides resolving that both the groups would collect documents of those who are in promotion zone and submit to the department for further certification/scrutiny within the month of April.

‘2 slaps,’ says minister to man seeking oxygen NEW DELHI, APR 22 (AGENCIES): Union Minister Prahlad Patel was on camera today saying he would slap a man who was heard using expletives while complaining about the lack of oxygen for his Covid positive relative, reports NDTV. The minister’s office said he had tried to stop the man from making abusive comments at doctors and nurses.

In a video shared online, a man says: “They (hospital) is making a c****** out of us (they are trying to cheat us). It has been 36 hours. We are so desperate... They said they will give cylinders but we did not get cylinders...

Why don’t they just tell us we can’t give you oxygen.”

The minister was standing before the man as he complained outside a hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh. Prahlad Patel is the BJP Lok Sabha MP from Damoh.

“A i s e b o l e g a t o h do khayega (If you talk like this you will get two slaps),” Mr Patel snaps in the video.

The minister says: “Did anyone deny you an

oxygen cylinder?” The man replies, “Yes, they refused.

We only got one for five minutes. It’s better that you outright say no.”

Patel’s office said far from threatening the man, as was reported initially after a shorter version of the video emerged, he was reprimanding him for using expletives.

The incident took place outside the Damoh district hospital, a dedicated Covid facility where relatives of patients had looted oxygen cylinders on Tuesday. Visuals had shown angry relatives snatching cylinders and ransacking an oxygen storeroom.

In a statement after the incident, the Madhya Pradesh government had claimed that it had surplus oxygen.

Damoh has 3,320 active Covid cases. The number of cases rose by 101 in the last 24 hours.

Madhya Pradesh has enforced restrictions and curfew in several cities as it battles a steep rise in virus cases. For weeks, Damoh was an exception as politicians campaigned in the city for assembly by-polls on April 17, addressing crowded meetings.

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): The Indian Navy on Thursday deployed a deep submergence rescue vessel to support the Indonesian Navy’s hunt for a submarine that went missing with

53 people on board.

According to Indonesian authorities, the KRI Nanggala-402, a Germanmade submarine, went missing during a military exercise around the Bali

(Health) Dr V K Paul appealed to the states, hospitals and nursing homes to ensure rational use of oxygen as it was a “lifesaving” drug for coronavirus infected patients.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, “We are producing 7,500 metric tonnes of oxygen per day of which 6,600 metric tonnes is being allocated to the states for medical purposes.

“Presently, we have issued instructions that, leaving a few industries, the supply to industries will be restricted so that more and more oxygen can be made available for medical use,” he said.

(From p-1) He said railways provides necessary logistical support to the State authorities, once a request for the same was received from them, adding the same procedure is being followed everywhere.

Regarding cleaning and sanitisation of Dimapur station premises, Chanda claimed that the whole area normally

Strait on Wednesday.

Indian Navy officials said a deep submergence rescue vessel (DSRV) departed from Visakhapatnam to support the Indonesian Navy in its operation to locate the diesel-electric attack submarine.

They said the Indian DSRV is fitted with latest technology and that it has a side scan sonar for locating the position of submarines in distress at sea.

A number of countries including Singapore and Malaysia are sending rescue vessels to help the Indonesian Navy trace the missing submarine.

being used by the passengers were being attended for cleaning and sanitisation regularly by the station authority.

He declared that the present status of hygiene and cleanliness of the station was satisfactory and that station authority was equipped to attend to any complaint received from bona fide rail users in this regard.

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squarely on Central government shoulders to ensure oxygen supply to hospitals for patients,” a bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli said.

Referring to the decision by Tata Group to supply oxygen from their steel plants for medical use, the Delhi High Court questioned what’s stopping other top industries to take similar action at such unprecedented times.

“If Tatas can divert oxygen they are generating for their steel plants to medical use, why can’t others? This is height of greed,” the court said.

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Oxygen black market busted in Kanpur KANPUR (UP), APRIL 22 (IANS): The crime branch of the Kanpur Police Commissionerate has busted oxygen black-marketing racket and recovered 51 cylinders.

The gas agency owner in Govind Nagar area of the city has been arrested.

According to DCP (crime) Salman Taj Patil, investigations revealed that the agency owner was involved in black marketing of oxygen cylinders.

“Working on the complaints of black marketing of oxygen cylinders, we zeroed in on the gas agency owner near Nad Lal crossing in Govind Nagar area,” said Patil.

(From pp-1) DHC raps Centre: The Delhi High Court tore into government’s handling of the oxygen crisis that several states, including the national capital, have been witnessing amid a huge wave of Covid cases.

Hearing a petition by the Max Hospitals, the court questioned how the government can be oblivious to the disaster unfolding every hour.

“Why Centre not waking up to gravity of situation? We are shocked and dismayed hospitals running out of oxygen but steel plants running,” the high court observed.

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Shah added.

During the press briefing, Ravi informed about the change in treatment protocol for coronavirus patients with mild symptoms.

After studying protocols of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) other states, the Gujarat government has now added Ivermectin and Favipiravir tablets in the treatment protocol, Ravi said.

She said even the WHO has now said there is no evidence to prove Remdesivir, considered to be a key drug for COVID-19 patients and whose demand has shot up dramatically in the country, is effective in treating coronavirus.

Dr R K Patel, another senior member of the task force on COVID-19, urged people to wear face masks, saying it is more effective than the vaccine.

“Masks, particularly surgical ones, are more effective than vaccines. Masks will give you 100 per cent result. You should wear it even when you are at home,” Patel said.

Timely detection of coronavirus is the key to recover from the infection, he said.

“Early diagnosis is the key for recovery. If you have mild symptoms, just stay home and start medications without waiting for RT-PCR test result,” suggested Patel.

NEW DELHI, APR 22 (AGENCIES): Even as the pandemic rages across the country with many losing their loved ones to the virus, Mithilesh Kumar Tiwari, a member of the ruling BJP, passed a highly objectionable comment on the death of CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish Yechury, who had Covid-19, reports The Print.

Tiwari, a former MLA, is the vice president of the Bihar BJP. While President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, and many other politicians expressed their condolences on Twitter, Tiwari put out a tweet calling Yechury a ‘Chinese supporter’ and linked this to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

National Conference vice president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah called out Tiwari, saying: “It takes a special category of ___________ to gloat over the death of a person’s son. You can always rely on

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BJP leader posts insensitive ‘2nd COVID-19 wave tweet on Yechury son’s death akin to 3rd world war’ AHMEDABAD, APR 22 (PTI): The “second wave” of COVID-19 that is sweeping India is akin to a “third world war” and it can be won by developing herd immunity in the masses through vaccination drive, said a member of the Gujarat government’s task force on the pandemic on Thursday.

The task force member, Dr V N Shah, also defended Gujarat government’s stand of not imposing a full lockdown to break the chain of viral transmission in the state, which has been witnessing a surge in cases.

“This is the third World War. We are fighting against coronavirus.

“We can defeat this virus only by joining hands and understanding this disease properly,” Shah, a wellknown diabetologist, said at a press conference in Gandhinagar.

At the press meet, Shah was accompanied by other members of the task force and senior state government officials, including principal secretary (health and family welfare) Jayanti Ravi.

“The Centre has now allowed people above the age of 18 to get vaccinated (from May 1). It is important to bring in herd immunity.

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sure that Maharashtra gets more oxygen,” he said.

The Centre should ensure that oxygen-carrying tankers get a green corridor so that they can reach quickly, Tope added.

“I am making this request to the Centre again and again,” the minister said.

The Maharashtra government, being run by the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, has been at loggerheads with the Centre over the supply of medical oxygen, Remdesivir injections and COVID-19 vaccines.

The state has been alleging that the BJP-ruled Union government was giving it a step-motherly treatment.

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NEW DELHI, APR 22 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday termed the COVID-19 situation as almost a “national emergency” while agreeing to hear Vedanta’’s plea for opening of its Sterlite copper unit at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu on the ground that it would produce thousand tonnes of oxygen and give it free of cost to treat patients.

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was unimpressed with the objection of Tamil Nadu government which initially sought hearing of Vedanta’’s plea on Monday and opposed its opening on various grounds including that it has been rejected by the apex court earlier. “We understand all this. We will ensure compliance of all environmental norms by the plant and its oxygen producing facility would be allowed to operate.

We are on the oxygen plant,” the bench, also comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao

Vaccine policy discriminatory: Sonia to PM New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the new COVID-19 vaccine policy, terming it as arbitrary and discriminatory and urged him to intervene immediately to reverse it.

Why is the government allowing a policy that reeks of such “insensitivity”, she said in the letter to the prime minister.

The Congress chief alleged that the new vaccine policy implies that the central government has abdicated its responsibility of providing free vaccine to all Indians between 18 and 45 years of age.

“This is complete abandonment of the Government’s responsibility towards our youth,” she said.

Noting that any reasonable person will agree on the benefit of a uniform price for vaccination, she said, “I would urge you to intervene immediately and reverse this ill-considered decision.”

She said the nation’s goal must be to ensure that everyone over 18 years is given the vaccine, regardless of their economic circumstances.

Gandhi said she is writing to him to convey the deep concern and sense of anguish that the new COVID-19 vaccination policy has caused amongst the people.

“It is surprising that despite the harsh lessons of last year and the pain inflicted on our citizens, the Government continues to follow an arbitrary and discriminatory policy,

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which promises to exacerbate existing challenges,” she said in her letter.

The Congress president claimed that as a consequence of this policy, vaccine manufacturer - Serum Institute of India has announced a differential pricing mechanism - Rs 150 per dose for the Central Government, Rs 400 per dose for State Government

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Sterlite copper unit at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. and S Ravindra Bhat, said environment and protecting when senior advocate C S human life, we must lean in Vaidyanathan, appearing for favour of protecting human Tamil Nadu, objected to the life,” Mehta said. plea of the company.

Senior advocate Harish “There is almost a na- Salve, appearing for Vedantional emergency and you ta, sought urgent hearing of (Tamil Nadu) don’’t put the plea during the day itself spokes in the solution. We and said people are dying on will hear it (plea of Vedanta) daily basis and we can protomorrow,” the bench said duce and supply oxygen to in the hearing conducted treat COVID-19 patients. through video conferencing.

“We can start in five “The country is in dire need to six days if you give a go of oxygen and the Centre ahead today. The company is augmenting oxygen from can manufacture tonnes of whichever source. Vedanta oxygen there everyday and wants to make its plant is ready to supply them free operational, but let Vedanta of cost,” Salve said. only make it operational The Tamil Nadu govto manufacture oxygen for ernment, however referred health purposes,” Solici- to the records and said no tor General Tushar Mehta oxygen production can be said. started by the company be“Between protecting fore two to four weeks.

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and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals.

This means that citizens will be compelled to pay these high rates to be vaccinated, she alleged, adding that this will also bleed the finances of state governments.

“This begs the question, how can the same vaccine manufactured by the same company have three different prices? There is no rationale or justification that allows for such arbitrary distinction,” she said.

“In these unprecedented times, how can the Government of India permit such brazen profiteering from people’s misery? At a time when medical resources are scarce, hospital beds are unavailable, oxygen supply and availability of essential medicine is dwindling rapidly, why is your Government allowing a policy that reeks of such insensitivity.

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Mumbai, Apr 22 (PTI): With Maharashtra facing severe shortage of medical oxygen amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said the state government is even willing to touch the Centre’s feet if it helps in getting the required supply of the life-saving gas.

Speaking to reporters, he said, “The state government is willing to do everything to save the lives of people. We are making an extremely polite request... even ready to touch the Centre’s feet to get the required quantity of the liquid medical oxygen.”

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PM Modi, who was scheduled to address 4 rallies across 4 districts and 56 assembly constituencies, will now address the people of Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum and Kolkata virtually at 5 pm on Friday.

The order came on a

8th phase). The BJP had on Monday decided to stop holding large rallies, gatherings and meetings for the West Bengal assembly elections, capping attendance at 500 due to the rising COVID-19 cases.

The Trinamool Congress had urged EC to club the last three phases of polls to check the spread of the virus. The EC had on Wednesday told the TMC that its suggestion was not feasible and had cited the election law to turn down the request.

West Bengal on Thursday registered the highest single-day spike of 11,948 COVID-19 cases, taking the tally beyond the 7-lakh mark, the health department said in its bulletin. The death toll also went up to 10,766 as 56 more patients succumbed to the disease, it said.

The tally of 11,948 fresh infections pushed the state’s coronavirus caseload to 7,00,904. In the last 24 hours, 6,590 patients recovered from coronavirus, while the number of active cases in the state currently is 68,798, the bulletin said.

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sible; No cycle/bike/vehicle rally shall be permissible; No public meeting beyond the limit of 500 persons at a place subject to availability of adequate space with social distancing, adhering to COVID-19 safety norms, shall be permissible,” the order said. It made clear that permission for road shows, cycle, bike or vehicle rallies, if granted already, stands withdrawn.

Following EC orders, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cancelled all her pre-scheduled poll meetings. She will now address the public rallies virtually.

Earlier in the day,

day when the state registered highest single-day spike of nearly 12,000 COVID-19 cases. In a letter addressed to heads of all recognised parties on Wednesday, the commission had referred to the directions of the Calcutta High Court issued on Tuesday which said that it would be open for the EC and the state chief electoral officer to take requisite steps and also to ensure successful implementation of COVID protocols by requiring strict compliance of prescribed guidelines and orders by all political parties, candidates and all other concerned with the poll process.

The EC had recently prohibited campaign between 7 pm and 10 am to discourage public gatherings. It has also extended the silence period to 72 hours from 48 hours before end of poll in each phase of poll in Phase 6, Phase 7 and Phase 8 in West Bengal.

In view of extension of silence period, there would in any case be no campaigning from 6.30 pm on April 26 (date of poll of 7th phase) to April 29 (date of poll of

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“The commission has noted with anguish that many political parties/candidates are still not adhering to the prescribed safety norms during the public gatherings…,” the order read. “ … the commission invoking its powers under Article 324 further orders that with effect from7 pm of April 22, in the state of West Bengal no roadshow/ padyatra shall be permis-

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US deepens emissions target

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry listens as President Joe Biden speaks to the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, from the White House, April 22. (AP/PTI)

wanted a pledge of at least 50% while Japan’s powerful business lobby has pushed for national policies that favor coal. read more Canada’s Prime Minster Justin Trudeau raised his country’s goal to a cut of 40%-45% by 2030 below 2005 levels, up from 30%.

The U.S. climate goal also marks an important milestone in Biden’s broader plan to decarbonize the U.S. economy entirely by 2050 - an agenda he says can create millions of goodpaying jobs but which many Republicans say they fear will damage the economy.

The U.S. emissions cuts are expected to come from power plants, automobiles, and other sectors across the economy, but the White House did not set individual targets for those

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J A K A RTA , A P R 2 2 (AGENCIES): Indonesian Army detected underwater movement at 2.5 knots around the last location of the submarine Nanggala-402 missing during a torpedo firing exercise in waters north of Bali Island, according to an official source on Thursday, reports Xinhua news.

“The contact then lost, so there is still not enough data to identify that it was a submarine,” said the military spokesperson Achmad Riad. A helicopter and two military vessels also found the oil spill and the smell of diesel fuel at several different locations, but it is not yet possible to conclude

that this is submarine fuel, Riad added.

The authorities have deployed six military vessels and a helicopter to search in the last position of the submarine detected, including the underwater oceanographic vessel Rigel.

In addition, Singapore Swift Rescue vessel is expected to arrive in Bali waters on Saturday to assist the search operation, while the Rescue Mega Bakti Malaysia ship will arrive next Monday. Offers of assistance also came from the United States, Germany, France, Turkey, India, Russia, and Australia, added Riad.

industries. The target nearly doubles former President Barack Obama’s pledge of an emissions cut of 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.

Sector-specific goals will be laid out later this year.

Cementing Credibility How Washington intends to reach its climate goals will be crucial to cementing U.S. credibility on global warming, amid international concerns that America’s commitment to a clean energy economy can shift drastically from one administration to the next.

Biden’s recently introduced $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan contains numerous measures that could deliver some of the emissions cuts needed this decade, including a clean

energy standard to achieve net zero emissions in the power sector by 2035 and moves to electrify the vehicle fleet. But the measures need to be passed by Congress before becoming reality. The American Petroleum Institute, the top U.S. oil and gas lobbying group, cautiously welcomed Biden’s pledge but said it must come with policies including a price on carbon, which is a tough sell among some lawmakers.

“With a transparent price on carbon and innovation, we can make measurable climate progress within this decade without hurting America’s middle-class, jeopardizing U.S. national security, and undermining economic recovery,” said Mike Sommers, API’s president and CEO.

Ukraine, UK agree to expand military cooperation

KIEV, APR 22 (IANS): Ukraine and the UK have reached an agreement on expanding the Orbital training mission and working on strengthening the Ukrainian Navy.

This agreement was reached during the visit of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak to the UK on April 19-20 and his meeting with the British Chief of the General Staff, General Nick Carter, reports Xinhua news agency.

Khomchak thanked the UK for its assistance in increasing the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their compatibility with NATO troops.

Carter, in turn, said the British Armed Forces had trained over 20,000 Ukrainian servicemen as part of bilateral military cooperation.

He also said the British side leads the initiative to train the Ukrainian Navy and supports defense reform in Ukraine.

Britain-led Operation Orbital, a training program for the Ukrainian armed forces, was established in 2015 following the request of the Ukrainian authorities.

UK’s Heathrow Airport refuses to allow extra flights from India LONDON, APR 22 (PTI): Heathrow Airport in London, the UK’s largest and busiest airport, has declined requests from at least four international aircraft carriers to land eight extra flights from India on Thursday, ahead of the coronavirus pandemic “red list” travel ban which comes into force from Friday.

The airport said the decision to decline requests for additional flights was taken to ensure that the existing pressures on the border are not “exacerbated”, resulting in long queues and crowds at passport control on arrival.

India’s addition to the travel “red list” was announced in the House of Commons earlier this week amid 103 cases recorded in the UK of a new variant of coronavirus first detected in India. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs that the decision had been made after studying the data and on a “precautionary basis”.

“That means that anyone who is not a UK or Irish resident or a British citizen cannot enter the UK if they have been in India in the previous 10 days. UK and Irish residents and British citizens who have been in India in the 10 days before

A view of Heathrow Airport in London

their arrival will need to complete hotel quarantine for 10 days from the time of arrival,” said Hancock.

It has since triggered considerable confusion and panic as hundreds of Indian students and other UK-based British Indians scramble for return flights ahead of the Friday deadline. London-based familyowned travel agency, Tickets to India, is among the agents who have been working round the clock to try and sort out charter flights to carry Indian-origin passengers back to the UK. “Hundreds of British nationals are still requesting seats but there is very little time to arrange a second charter before Friday,” said the company, which was working on getting clearance for one Qatar Airways A350 to bring 300 passengers back before the cut-off time (4am local time) on

Friday. Four carriers had requested to operate an additional eight flights from India as travellers seek to fly before the new rule comes into effect. Currently, 30 flights a week are operating between the UK and India.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority said it had received several applications for charter flight permits from India to the UK, but many have been declined or withdrawn as they did not meet the qualifying criteria.

“We are in a global health pandemic – people should not be travelling unless absolutely necessary,” a UK government spokesperson said.

“Every essential check helps avoid the risk of importing dangerous variants of coronavirus which could put our vaccine rollout at risk,” the spokesperson said.

Syrian missile explodes near Israeli nuclear reactor ASHALIM (ISRAEL), APR 22 (AGENCIES): A Syrian missile exploded in southern Israel on Thursday, the Israeli military said, in an incident that triggered warning sirens near the secretive Dimona nuclear reactor and an Israeli strike in Syria.

An Israeli militar y spokesman identified the projectile as an SA-5 surfaceto-air missile fired by Syrian forces against Israeli aircraft.

He said it overflew its target to reach the Dimona area, 200 km (125 miles) south of the Syrian border.

The missile did not hit the reactor, exploding some 30 km (19 miles) away, the spokesman added.

Israeli soldiers gather as they survey the area after a Syrian missile exploded in southern Israel, April 22.

The sirens that sounded overnight in the Dimona area followed weeks of heightened tension between Israel and Iran, a close ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, amid renewed

global negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

For weeks, Israeli media have said air defences around the Dimona reactor and the Red Sea port of Eilat were being strengthened in

anticipation of a possible long-range missile or drone attack by Iranian-backed forces. In public remarks on Thursday’s incident, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said the anti-aircraft missile was fired from Syria during an Israeli strike there against “assets that could be used for a potential attack against Israel”.

Gantz said Israel’s antimissile systems had attempted to intercept the SA-5 but were unsuccessful. “In most cases, we achieve other results. This is a slightly more complex case. We will investigate it and move on,” he said. Israeli security sources said the missile exploded in mid-air.

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We, the Tamlu Union Mon Town with immense pride and honour, would like to felicitate and congratulate Mr. E. Tingmei Honchah, S/o Lt. Rev. Enyei Konyak for Service confirmation as Engineer in Power Grid India and Mr. H. Longkun Chaiwang Yanlem, S/o Rev. Honlong Yanlem for securing a seat in the prestigious institution of IIT Bombay.

The Union also wish both for their endeavours with the hope to bring more laurels.

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WASHINGTON, APR 22 (AGENCIES): The Biden administration on Thursday pledged at a U.S. climate summit attended by world leaders to slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, a target it hopes will spur other big countries to raise their ambition to combat global warming.

The United States, the world’s second-leading emitter after China, seeks to reclaim global leadership in the fight against global warming after former President Donald Trump withdrew the country from international efforts to cut emissions. President Joe Biden unveiled the goal to cut emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels at the start of a two-day virtual climate summit attended virtually by leaders of 40 countries including China, Russia and India.

“This is the decade we must make decisions that will avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis,” Biden, a Democrat, said at the White House.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the new U.S. goal “game changing” as two other countries made new pledges.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga raised Japan’s target for cutting emissions to 46% by 2030, up from 26%. Environmentalists

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The Association of Mechanical Engineers, Nagaland extends heartiest congratulations to: 1. Er. S. Imsapang Imsong, promoted to Mechanical Engineer.

2. Er. Moijum Konyak L, promoted to Mechanical Engineer.

3. Shri. T. Nungsang, promoted to Asst. Mechanical Engineer.

4. Shri. Nitoshe Kinimi, promoted to Asst. Mechanical Engineer.

The Association is proud of your well-deserved promotions and wishes you all success in your new positions.

The Association also expresses immense gratitude to the Govt. of Nagaland for promptly facilitating the promotions of the Officers.

May God bless you all abundantly and give you more wisdom as you shoulder new responsibilities.

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With immense pride and honor, the New Riphyim Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. N. Chumchanbeni Kikon, W/o Shri. S. Y. Odyuo on being promoted to Additional Director & HoD, SCERT, Nagaland, Kohima. The Union take this privileged to express our deepest appreciation and wishes the best in all her future endeavors.

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Premier League tells Big Six Padikkal’s ton, Kohli’s 72 hand RCB 10-wkt win executives to leave ESL committees

MUMBAI, APR 22 (PTI): Devdutt Padikkal managed to overshadow none other than the great Virat Kohli with an elegant hundred in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s successful 178-run chase against Rajasthan Royals, in a virtual cakewalk of an IPL contest here on Thursday.

It hardly happens that someone as brilliant as Kohli, plays a second fiddle, allowing the talented left-hander use his sinewy wrists to caress the balls to all parts of the ground during a mind-blowing maiden IPL century -- an unbeaten 101 off 52 balls.

RCB never looked in any tearing hurry and yet the target was achieved in only 16.3 overs with all 10 wickets intact.

Kohli went on the offensive once Padikkal had ensured victory as his contribution was 72 not out off 47 balls in their unbroken opening stand of 181.

The RCB juggernaut continues to roll with their fourth victory on the trot and a strong foundation in the points table going into the third week of the tournament. Royals, with a team that hardly inspires confidence, are again look-

Devdutt Padikkal of RCB celebrates after scoring a hundred during IPL against Rajasthan Royals, April 22.(PTI)

ing good for bringing up the rear.

The sixes that came off Padikkal’s blade was more about timing than power as he hit 11 fours and six sixes during his knock.

Picking the length of Mustafizur Rahaman’s short ball and getting into the shape to execute a perfect pull-shot for a six showed why experts feel that it’s only a matter of time before he dons na-

tional colours.

The inside out chip off Riyan Parag over extra cover to complete his halfcentury off 27 balls, the sweep shots, the slash over backward point and the straight sixes with economy of footwork, were all testimony to his solid technical foundation.

Once Padikkal was in his mid 80’s, the RCB skipper chanced his arms including a six over extra cover off Royals’ costliest

youth world C’ships: Indian women boxers lord the ring with 6 gold medals

Babyrojisana Chanu

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New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): It was raining gold for India’s women boxers at the youth world championships in Kielce, Poland on Thursday with six of them notching up top finishes after stunningly dominant summit victories.

Gitika (48kg), Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg), Poonam (57kg), Vinka (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (69kg) and Thokchom Sanamachu Chanu (75kg) clinched gold medals.

While Gitika prevailed 5-0 over Poland’s Natalia Kuczewska, Babyrojisana defeated Valeriia Linkova of Russia by a similar margin after a close opening round.

Later, Poonam, Vinka added to the gold rush.

While Poonam clinched a 5-0 triumph over France’s Sthelyne Grosy, Vinka out-classed Kazakhstan’s Zhuldyz Shayakhmetova forcing the referee to stop the contest midway through

the final round.

For Ar undhati, loc a l f avo u r i t e B a r b a r a Marcinkowska hardly posed any challenge as the Indian walked away with a 5-0 triumph in the final.

Chanu came through after an engrossing clash against Kazakhstan’s Dana Diday which ended with the Indian prevailing in a split verdict. With this, India’s women boxers bettered their best ever haul of five medals that was achieved in the 2017 edition in Guwahati.

Gitika opened the proceedings for India and she grunted her way to domination, outpunching her hapless opponent. Also striking was Gitika’s impeccable footwork and balance.

Kuczewska, on the other hand, looked clueless for most part, rarely managing to connect and unable to cope with the sheer pace and aggression of her rival.

Gitika gave Kuczze-

wska a bloodied nose in the third round, refusing to take her foot off the pedal even for a second.

Babyrojisana, on the other hand, fought out a more intense battle. Both the boxers spent the opening round taking a measure of each other but the Indian landed enough straights to get a 3-2 verdict in her favour in the first three minutes.

The engagement picked up in the second round and it was the Manipuri who grabbed the upper-hand, negating the Russian’s height advantage with some ferocious hooks.

Linkova was also guilty of not defending well as Babyrojisana clinched the second round unanimously.

In the final three minutes, Babyrojisana, a product of M C Mary Kom’s academy in Manipur, stepped up the pressure with an attack-first approach to seal the bout.

Later Poonam and Vinka produced similarly dominating performances against their rivals to rightfully claim a top place finish on the podium.

“This has been an amazing effort from our youth boxers especially when the players had to be confined at home for most part of the last year and only make do with online training sessions,” said Boxing Federation of Indian President Ajay Singh.

An unprecedented eight Indians have made the finals, seven of them women. The lone male finalist Sachin (56kg) will fight on Friday.

buy Chris Morris.

Kohli’s 50 came off 34 balls and was followed by a personal milestone of 6000 runs in IPL as Royals surrendered way before the match officially ended.

Earlier, Rahul Tewatia’s impressive death overs hitting ensured a fighting 177 for 9 for Rajasthan Royals after yet another familiar top order no-show.

On a good batting surface, Royals managed a total which may be 25 runs short but credit for the decent score goes to a counter-attacking effort from all-rounder Shivam Dube (46 off 32 balls) which stemmed the rot and bighits from Tewatia (40 off 23 balls) that helped them get past 175-run mark.

While the giant allrounder was comfortable playing at “home”, using the pace of deliveries, the profligate top-order of Royals once again flattered to deceive along with their skipper Sanju Samson, who has been “consistently inconsistent”.

It took Dube’s impressive effort to lend some muscle to the Royals’ rickety-looking scorecard.

For RCB, Mohammed Siraj’s (3/27 in 4 overs)

off-cutter first-up cleaned Jos Buttler (8) and Manan Vohra (7) , with another atrocious shot selection off Kyle Jamieson (1/28 in 4 overs), might have ensured a lengthy spell for himself in the dug-out.

Siraj then unleashed a perfect toe-crusher for David Miller (0) as skipper Virat Kohli made a perfect call for DRS. Samson (21 off 18 balls), maintained his near decade-long IPL tradition of fizzling out after one or two good knocks as a six off Washington Sundar was followed by an indiscreet chip shot at midwicket.

Dube’s two sixes in one over from Yuzvendra Chahal (0/18 in 2 overs) over long-on forced Kohli to take his leg-spinner out of attack.

Kane Richardson (1/29 in 3 overs) then denied Dube on what would have been a good half-century as Tewatia upped the ante in the final overs along with Chris Morris.

Cameron Norrie into Barcelona Open quarter-finals

XI Brother clinch LSU Martyr’s Trophy

BARCELONA, APR 22 (AGENCIES): Britain’s Cameron Norrie reached the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open after Belgian eighth seed David Goffin retired injured.

Goffin received treatment for a leg problem after seven games of the second set and, despite winning the next game, quit while down 6-0 3-5.

Norrie could face 20time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal next.

The Spaniard took the first set against Kei Nishikori 6-0 in just 31 minutes of their quarterfinal on Thursday.

Norrie’s progress in Barcelona could see the British number two move back into the world’s top 50.

Friday’s Match Punjab Kings Vs Mumbai Indians Time: 7:30 pm

DIMAPUR, (NPN): XI Brother, Wokha Village emerged as the champions of the 20th edition of Lotha Students’ Union Martyr’s Trophy after defeating Airfield Colony FC on Thursday at Local Ground Wokha.

Resulting in a goalless match played in the stipulated time, the match officials called for a tie-breaker where XI Brother Wokha Village won the match 5-4 against Airfield Colony FC in the penalty shoot.

The winner received a cash amount of Rs. 60,000/- with running trophy and certificates while the runners-up claimed a cash prize amount of Rs. 40,000/- with a running trophy and certificates. Principal IETC, Medziphemacum-director SAMETI, K. Remphamo Lotha, who graced the culmination pro-

LO N D O N, A P R 2 2 (AGENCIES): The Premier League has told executives from the clubs involved in the breakaway European Super League to step down from key committees or risk being “forcibly removed”, British media reported.

Premier League Chief Excutive Richard Masters had approached executives from Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City on Wednesday asking them to relinquish their positions on working groups, Sky Sports said. Tottenham Hotspur are not represented on any of the Premier League’s key committees.

It follows Tuesday’s meeting of the 14 Premier League clubs not involved in the Super League who “unanimously and vigorously” rejected the plans for the competition.

Chelsea Chair man Bruce Buck sits on the Premier League’s audit and remuneration committee, while Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham and Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano are members of the Club Strategic Advisory Group.

Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and Liverpool chairman Tom Werner are part of the Club Broadcast Advisory Group.

The six Premier League teams that signed up for the venture withdrew on Tuesday following an intense backlash from fans, players and the British government alongside threats of bans and sanctions from the game’s European and world governing bodies.

Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Italy’s Inter Milan pulled out on Wednesday, while AC Milan indicated they are also abandoning the project. Juventus Chairman Andrea Agnelli said the competition cannot proceed any longer after the English

teams pulled out but Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said the project was not dead.

Project is ‘on standby’: Real president Perez

The European Super League is on “standby” despite nine of the 12 founding teams withdrawing, says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

Spanish club Atletico Madrid and Italian sides AC Milan and Inter Milan have also formally pulled out.

“We’re going to continue working,” said Perez.

“The project is on standby.” Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus have not withdrawn, although Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli said the project could not now proceed.

Principal IETC Medziphema-cum-director SAMETI, K. Remphamo Lotha, LSU officials, players of XI Brother (Sky Blue) and Airfield Colony FC (White) on Thursday.

gramme as the special guest spoke on health and mental wellness and reminded that fitness is an important tool to outshine in every field.

Lotha said education must not be neglected as taking into consideration in a students’ union function.

He reminded that students must dedicate themselves to their duty and responsibility as good opportunity will come later for their efforts and sacrifices.

He told the gathering the need for reformation in the education and religion sector, questioning the testimony in workplace be it in education and religion and expressed that one needs to practice what they preach.

He said that Lotha been blessed with richness in biodiversity has many mineral resources, where he called to utilized those blessed resources that could help the society to grow

viable for an economically sustainable and employment generation. He also reminded the people of the younger and present generation to be skilful and be selfreliance for knowing that there is a slim chance for government employment.

Earlier an exhibition match was played between LSU officials and deputy commissioner (DC) XI where LSU won the match by 2-0.

Celtics face questions with Suns coming to town BOSTON, APR 22 (AGENCIES): Despite a two-day break, the Boston Celtics have plenty of question marks in play as they get set to host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

5 players were listed on the Celtics’ injury report Wednesday, the most notable being swingman Jaylen Brown as doubtful with left shoulder bursitis. Fellow All-Star Jayson Tatum is questionable with left ankle impingement but said he believes he’ll play. Evan Fournier (health and safety) and Robert Williams III (left knee soreness) each remain out, and guards Marcus

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9).

Smart and Kemba Walker are expected to return from missing the team’s loss Monday with non-COVID illnesses. Smart practiced

Wednesday while the hope is Walker, listed as probable, suits up after an extra day of rest. Boston (31-27) enters Thursday having won 8 of

its last 10 games to reinsert itself in the conversation for a top-4 playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Coach Brad Stevens is crossing his fingers that he’ll get his club healthy as it enters final month. The Suns (42-16), meanwhile, are firing on all cylinders, having won 13 of their past 15 games to nip the heels of the Utah Jazz for the best record in the NBA. Phoenix extended its run of success with a 116-113 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Chris Paul led with 28 points in the contest, and Devin Booker scored eight of his 19 points in the

final 2:03 to help seal the result. The win improved the Suns to an NBA-best 19-7 on the road this season.

Phoenix and Boston faced off earlier on Feb. 7, with the Suns coming away with a 100-91 victory on their home court. The Celtics rallied from down 17 to get within three with 1:04 left before ultimately falling short. Boston similarly came up empty against the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Down eight to begin the fourth quarter, the Celtics battled back to tie the game with 3:25 remaining before fading down the stretch of a 102-96 loss.

Benzema brace takes Real to top of La Liga table Djokovic starts Serbia Open with sets win M A D R I D, A P R 2 2 (IANS): Karim Benzema struck twice to earn Real Madrid a comfortable 3-0 victory over Cadiz to take them provisionally back top of La Liga.

They are level with Atletico Madrid on 70 points but have a better head-to-head record than Diego Simeone’s side, who face Huesca on Thursday, DPA reported.

Benzema netted his 20th league goal of the season from the penalty spot after Vinicius Junior was fouled, after an even start to the game.

Three minutes later Alvaro Odriozola doubled

Karim Benzema

the lead from Benzema’s cross, and the Frenchman netted again in the 40th minute from close range, heading home a Casemiro

ball.

“I’m happy for the team because it’s not easy to play away from home and we had to pick up three

points,” said Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane. “We are happy for the win.”

Zidane’s squad is heavily depleted due to injuries and the coronavirus, with the coach starting in midfield 20-year-old Antonio Blanco, who made his debut as a substitute last Sunday in the 0-0 draw with Getafe.

Blanco was impressive and helped Madrid control the game, although Iza Carcelen’s clumsy foul on Vinicius was the moment that put Madrid in the driving seat. Cadiz, 13th, made several changes at the break and substitute Anthony Lozano was lively

in attack but they failed to trouble Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Earlier, Youssef EnNesyri struck in the 53rd minute to hand Sevilla a 1-0 win at Levante, to take them provisionally third before Barcelona host Getafe on Thursday.

Alaves ear ned an important 2-1 win over Villarreal to move 16th and three points clear of the relegation zone, while Elche and Real Valladolid, 19th and 17th respectively, drew 1-1.

Elsewhere Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao drew 0-0 and Osasuna earned a 3-1 win over Valencia.

BELGRADE, APR 22 (IANS): World number 1 Novak Djokovic beat Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in his first match at the Serbia Open in his hometown of Belgrade.

Djokovic easily overcame the South Korean in less than 90 minutes to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament, which was reinstituted this year after a pause of eight years, Xinhua reports.

In the next stage, Djokovic will face compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic who defeated Arthur Rinderknech.

World number 10 Ma-

Novak Djokovic

teo Berrettini also qualified for the quarter-finals by beating Marco Cecchinato.

The prize money for the

tournament, played at the Novak Tennis Center in Belgrade until April 25, is 650,000 euros.

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