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PM-DevINE will ensure basic amenities in NE: PM
Spl. Correspondent
NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (NPN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PMDevINE) would ensure saturation of basic amenities in the Northeast. Elaborating on the priorities of Central government while addressing a webinar on positive impact of Union Budget on rural development, he said Svamitva Scheme was similarly helping in properly demarcating residences and land in villages as more than 40 lakh property cards had been issued. This was the second webinar in the series where Union ministers concerned, representatives of State governments and other stakeholders were present. With measures like unique land identification PIN, Modi said dependence of rural people on revenue officials would decrease. He asked the State governments
NHRC directive to DG prisons on Dmu sub-jail inmates DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday directed director general (DG) of prisons to take appropriate action on the condition of inmates lodged at Dimapur sub-jail within eight weeks. The directive to the director general of prisons was issued on February 23 , 2022 following a complaint (case no. 8/17/1/2022) filed by one Saidur Rahman, a human rights defender of Dimapur, before the commission. The complainant pointed out various irregularities at Dimapur Subjail, especially the pathetic condition of inmates. Rahman had complained to the National Human Rights Commission about negligence in providing proper healthcare facilities, diet and drinking water to inmates of the sub-jail Dimapur by jail authorities. “This complaint be transmitted to the concerned authority for such action as deemed appropriate. The authority concerned is directed to take appropriate action within 8 weeks associating the complainant/victim and to inform him/her of the action taken in the matter,” the directive of the NHRC stated.
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PM addressing the webinar in Delhi on February 23. (PIB)
to work with a timeline for linking land records and demarcation solutions with modern technology. “For achieving 100 per cent coverage in different schemes, we will have to focus on new technology, so that projects get completed with speed and quality is not compromised also,” he added. Explaining that the budget had given a clear roadmap for achieving the goal of saturation of government development measures and schemes and how basic amenities could reach to cent percent population, Modi said the budget had made essential allocations for every scheme like PM Awas Yojana, Gramin Sa-
dak Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, connectivity of Northeast, broadband in villages. Similarly, he added that the Vibrant Village programme announced in the budget was very important for the border villages. Reiterating that the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas served as an inspiration behind all policies and actions of the government, Modi stressed that the pledges for “Azadi Ka Amrit kaal” would be realised only with the efforts of everyone, and everyone would be able to make that effort only when every individual, section and region got the full benefit of development.
SC dismisses plea to cancel CL 10, 12 offline board exams
NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking cancellation of offline board examinations for classes 10 and 12 to be conducted by the CBSE and several other boards this year, saying such petitions give “false hope” and create “confusion” among students who are going to appear in these exams. The apex court observed that the petition is “ill-advised” and “premature” and the authorities are yet to take appropriate decision with regard to conducting exams of the various boards. “Such petitions give false hope to the persons who are going to appear in the examinations. Those
students will be misled by this petition. Let the authorities take decision. If the decision is wrong, challenge that decision. Here, you want to pre-empt everything,” a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar told the lawyer appearing for the petitioners. “This creates not only false hopes, it creates confusion all over to students who are preparing,” said the bench, also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C T Ravikumar. The counsel appearing for the petitioners said that most of the state boards have not yet declared the dates for examinations. “Whenever examination is due, they will declare those dates, what is the problem,” the bench observed.
Referring to the target of four crore water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission, Modi called for enhancing the efforts, while also appealing to every State government to be very vigilant about the quality of pipelines and water that was proposed to be provided. He said tap water had to be taken to every household by 2024. He also mentioned that rural digital connectivity was no longer a mere aspiration but had become a necessity. Broadband would not only provide facilities in the villages but also create a big pool of skilled youth in the villages, he added. Modi underlined the role of woman power as the foundation of rural economy. “Financial inclusion has ensured better participation of women in the financial decisions of the families. There is a need to push this participation of women further through self-help groups,” he stressed. Suggesting ways of improving governance for
rural development from his experience, he proposed that all agencies responsible for rural issues should sit together on regular intervals to ensure synergy and coordination. More than availability of money, he said it was the presence of siloes and lack of convergence that was the problem, while suggesting innovative ways like making the border villages venue for various competitions, retired government officials benefitting their villages with their administrative experience. He also suggested that deciding on a day as birthday of the village and celebrating it with a spirit of solving the problems would strengthen people’s attachment with their village and enrich the rural life. Measures like Krishi Vigyan Kendras selecting few farmers for natural farming, villages deciding about removing malnutrition and dropout rates would lead to much better outcomes for India’s villages, he added.
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Two women take on powerful transport syndicate in Dimapur Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): The recent arrest of alleged transport syndicate kingpin ‘Joshi’ has been hailed by many people across Dimapur especially shopkeepers and small business enterprises since transportation charges in Dimapur have shot up. According to various sources, Joshi operates a transport syndicate that manipulates rates of transportation. The syndicate system also “disqualifies” those transporters from outside, from entering Dimapur. This has led many transporters from outside from entering Dimapur and instead unloading goods at Khatkhati. Several other organisations that had in the past cried hoarse against illegal collections and multiple taxations have yet to speak out on the matter. ACUAT Nagaland lauded the courage of the
two Naga women entrepreneurs- Mrs Tokali and Mrs Khesheli- for bringing in the highly-sought-after second-hand bales through their East India Transport Agency by refusing to pay to the syndicate. By not paying exorbitant charges to the syndicate, ACAUT said both Tokali and Khesheli have been able to sell their items a few thousands rupees cheaper to benefit buyers, mostly Naga women and also supporting their families. Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has lauded the two Naga women entrepreneurs who filed FIR with police that resulted in the arrest of the kingpin by police. Sources said though the alleged transport syndicate kingpin was known for the racket with involvement of various persons, no one had gone forward to take the big step. BAN president L. Mongkum Jamir and gener-
al secretary Dr. Yan Murry have also raised their voice against the syndicate system of Dimapur especially transport by an individual having several unnamed accomplices working behind the scene. Earlier, GB Union Dimapur (S) and Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation have jointly issued a press statement lauding the arrest of the alleged kingpin of the transport syndicate one ‘Joshi’. The statement issued by the two unions also urged upon all to rid society of such elements involved in manipulative and coercive syndicate menace in controlling the entire business system. The hikes in prices of various items and commodities in the market have been blamed on various factors such as- multiple taxation at check gates, transport syndicates as well as market syndicates operating in Dimapur.
Immense potential for MSMEs NSDMA issues weather alert in NE region: DoNER minister Spl. Correspondent
NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (NPN): Union Minister for Development of North East Region (DoNER), Tourism & Culture G Kishan Reddy said there was immense potential for micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northeast in agriculture, food processing, tourism, mineral-based industries, IT, infrastructure, etc. Addressing the “North East MSME Conclave: Building Competitiveness for Leveraging Opportunities” organised by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in New Delhi on Wednesday, he called for tapping this huge potential
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for bringing about inclusive development in the region. He mentioned that the North Eastern region was entering a new phase of development with several new opportunities emerging, adding that there was a need to make the most of this changing paradigm. He said that the Centre was committed towards development of the region and that several measures had
been taken in this regard. He said the recently-announced Rs 1,500-crore PM-DevINE scheme would prove to be a bonus for MSME sector. Hailing the MSME sector as the backbone of economy, Reddy emphasised that MSMEs must take the lead in the journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. He predicted that MSMEs would play a crucial role in the nation’s economic growth over the next 25 years of “Amrit Kaal”. To achieve the goal of overall development, the minister said it was pertinent that all stakeholders, including the MSMEs, worked together to embark on a journey to realise the dream of a better future.
DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has informed that Nagaland will experience partly cloudy weather in the coming days. In a press release, NSDMA joint chief executive officer, Johnny Ruangmei, stated that light and scattered rain was expected in districts like Mokokchung, Kiphire, Peren, Tuensang and Noklak between February 23-26, 2022, but for a short duration. The weather condition in most of the districts will improve starting from February 27, 2022, NSDMA stated. It also stated that temperature was expected to increase marginally during this period and days would be sunny. However, the NSD-
MA said that some of the districts where snowfall was observed during the past days such as Kohima was expected to again hit a minimum low temperature of 0°C with a maximum temperature of 12°C. Phek is expected to have a minimum and maximum temperature of 3°C and 19°C respectively, Aghunato will have a minimum and maximum temperature of 2°C and 17°C respectively, Kiphire will have minimum and maximum temperature of 5°C and 22°C respectively and Tuensang will have a minimum and maximum temperature of 4°C and 18°C respectively during this period. NSDMA has urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period.
Reduced testing, surveillance of Covid concerning: WHO State logs 9 fresh Covid cases, 1 death GENEVA, FEB 23 (IANS): Even as Covid cases are decreasing and several countries lifting restrictions, testing and surveillance of the virus is also on the decline, which is a major cause of concern, said a World Health Organisation official. WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove said that monitoring the virus remains critical, the Washington Post reported. “We need to be strategic about this, but we cannot abandon it,” Van Kerkhove said during an online question-and-answer session.
“And what we do not want to see is the dismantling of these surveillance systems that have been put in place for Covid-19,” she added. Although global infections have fallen about 20 per cent this week compared
with last week, she said the decline “may not be real” , because of the reduction in testing. Van Kerkhove had the same caveat about deaths. About 68,000 deaths were reported last week due to Covid, representing a slight decline, but WHO officials have questions about some of the reporting. Many European countries, including the UK, have lifted Covid restrictions as the Omicron wave is subsiding. But, the global health agency expects more variants to arise as the virus con-
tinues circulating, though they do not know whether future variants will be more or less severe or transmissible. For that reason, testing remains important, the report said. However, WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said that Covid might end this year. "At least we will get over the health impacts of coronavirus," she said. Yet, Van Kerkhove said: “Now is not the time to just drop everything. We need to be very careful about what is being done, because we have to limit the spread.”
DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded nine fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, five were from Dimapur, three in Tuensang and one in Phek, taking the total caseload to 35381. Further, one more patient succumbed to the virus in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 754 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity). Meanwhile, a total of 1440107 persons had been inoculated against Covid-19
till February 23. This include-- 812762 first dose and 627345 second dose while 21378 received their booster dose. Altogether, 75112 teenagers (15 to 18 years) received their Covaxin shot (57933 first dose and 17179 second dose). PTI: I n d i a l o g ge d 15,102 new infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,28,67,031, while the death toll climbed to 5,12,622 with 278 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. Covovax trial: A group of 230 children aged two to
six have become the youngest in the country to get a Covid vaccine after they were given at least one dose during trials of the Covovax jab, manufacturer Serum Institute of India confirmed. The second dose will be given 21 days from now and the trial-- across 10 hospital sites in the country will conclude by May end. A senior official overseeing the trial said, “This (the 230) is the youngest age group which has been given a Covid shot as part of the advanced human trials of Covovax vaccine in India.”
Enforcement Directorate arrest Maha minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case MUMBAI, FEB 23 (PTI): Maharashtra’s Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik was taken in custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday in connection with a moneylaundering probe linked to the activities of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, his aides and the Mumbai underworld, the second high-profile NCP leader to be arrested by the agency within four months. Malik, who was questioned by ED here for six hours, was taken for a rou-
tine health check-up following his arrest and produced in a court which remanded him in the agency's custody till March 3. The development stirred a political storm in the state with the opposition BJP demanding his sacking, but Malik's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its allies Congress and Shiv Sena came out in his defence and ruled out his resignation. 62-year-old NCP leader was taken into custody Malik being taken for a medical test shortly before 3 p.m. at the after his arrest by the Enforcement ED office in south Mumbai's Director, in Mumbai, Wednesday.
Ballard Estate area. He was brought there by the agency at around 8 a.m. His party and NCP leaders said he was taken by ED officials from his residence around 6 a.m. It is a second setback for Uddhav Thackerayled NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena government as its then Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had to quit in April last year after the high court ordered a probe into extortion allegations against him by former Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh. Malik had over the
last few months made a number of personal and service-related allegations of wrongdoings against former Mumbai NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede, who has denied them. During the hearing in PMLA court on Wednesday, Malik told the judge that he had been forcibly brought here from home as against the set precedence of issuing summons and questioning. “After the court hearing, Malik was brought to the ED office in Ballard Estate around 9 p.m. The
minister will have to spend this night at the ED office,” an official said. Malik raised a clenched fist, smiled and waved towards the waiting media personnel before he was taken away for a medical check-up by agency officials in a vehicle escorted by CRPF personnel and local police. He told the media from inside the vehicle: "We will fight and we will win. Will expose all." Shiv Sena and Congress, which share power with NCP as part of Maha Vikas Aghadi govern-
ment in Maharashtra, also threw their weight behind Malik, saying they need to unitedly fight against the tactics to silence political opponents. Meanwhile, veteran Maharashtra politician Sharad Pawar and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee exchanged notes over a phone call Wednesday following the arrest of Malik, sources told NDTV. The call lasted for about 10 minutes during which, the Trinamool Congress chief expressed her support and solidarity. K Y M C
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Medical camps at Noklak, Nsunyu
DIMAPUR: Over hundereds of inhabitants availed the health services provided by medical department at the medical camps held in Noklak and Nsunyu villages. Charity screening camp for ear and hearing camp is underway at District Hospital, Noklak district sponsored by Banjung Aier and Dr. Obangjungla, Chief Medical Officer Longleng. A press release by DMO, NHM Tuensang, Apheang stated that chief medical officer Dr. Obangjungla while delivering keynote address at a short launching programme said that they had planned to organise the hearing camp since last year and was happy that the plan has been executed in the district on February 23. CMO also emphasised more on early identification, diagnosis and treating saying that hearing loss is preventable. According to WHO, over 5% of the World population has hearing disability, where by 2050, one in every four individuals or around 2.5
Medical officials and others at the camp. billion people in the World will experience mild to profound hearing loss. Dr. Obangjungla said that during one of the health camps at Thanamir in Kiphire district years ago, she met a girl in her thirties who could not hear for 15 years and when the doctor examined her, the problem was the ear wax blocking both of her ears. After medications and syringing the wax was removed and she could hear. CMO said that, that incident made her think that the society needs to
NEWS IN BRIEF PAC meeting: Advisor School Education and chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, K.T. Sukhalu has convened a meeting of the Committee on February 25 at 11 am in the Committee Room of the Assembly Secretariat. All the members of the Committee have been requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting. JVYO meeting: Jalukie Valley Youth Organization (JVYO) has convened an executive meeting at Homestay Jalukie, on February 28, 11 am. All executive members have been requested to attend the meeting DLE general meeting: Dimapur Longsai Ekhung (DLE) has convened a general meeting on February 26 at 3 pm at Oasis, Nyamo Lotha Colony, Dimapur. All bonafide members have requested to attend in the meeting without fail. TVC general meet: Thilixu Village Council (TVC) has convened general meeting on February 26 at 10 a.m. at Thilixu local ground. TVC GB, P. Honikhe Yeptho has informed that during the meeting issue pertaining to resolve and decide administrative convenience of Thilixu village between Chumukedima and Dimapur district will be discussed.
do something for the people with hearing impairment. Dr. Obangjungla also thanked principal director Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao, Health and Family Welfare Welfare, Kohima for deputing Dr. Sakuyuba Imchen ENT specialist District Hospital Dimapur and Audiometrist at the camp. Dr. Skuyuba Imchen, ENT Specialist delivered a short speech on the importance of ‘Ear and Hearing and Safe Listening’. Short speeches were delivered by DC and SP Noklak, senior District
Education Officer, Noklak, Nyanbemo Humtsoe and Communication Officer, John Snow India, Rose. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by Dr. Victor Lam, SMO District Noklak began with an invocation by pastor Pinglang, Longdon Baptist Church Noklak Town. The programme was attended by Church leaders, ward presidents, public leaders and staffs from Noklak District Hospital. Nsunyu village: A total of 110 inhabitants were provided medica facilities
at the medical camp held on February 22. According to CMO, Kohima, Dr.Vezokholu Theyo during the camp the new Sub Centre at Nsunyu village was also inaugurated. Theyo said that the medical camp was conducted by Chief Medical Officer, Kohima along with District Health Society, Department of Health & Family Welfare, NHM. During the camp, ICTC screenings were also provided while dental procedure, medicine specialist screening, AYUSH consultation, immunization, eye screening etc were also conducted. Lab test with free medicines and distribution of IEC materials were also provided to the beneficiaries. Former Mission Director, (NHM) Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Khanlo Magh expressed gratitude to the medical team. Meanwhile, Dr. Theyo urged the gathering to avail the services and part take in various group discussion for a healthy life style.
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Dimapur District CHILDLINE Advisory Board holds meeting
From left Johnny. M. Patton ACP, SubonenbaLongkumer Nodal Director CHILDLINE, H. Atokhye Aye (ADC) Dimapur, Dr. Moa Jamir CMO Dimapur. DIMAPUR: Dimapur District CHILDLINE Advisory Board Meeting was held on February 23 at DC Conference Hall, district Hq Dimapur under the chairmanship of ADC Dimapur, H. Atokhye Aye. Aye in his opening remark highlighted the purpose of the meeting. A short power pre-
Pfutsero CCEM meet on clean election
DIMAPUR: Core Committee of the Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM), had its first sitting on February 16, at Pfutsero and discussed on various matters related to clean election movement keeping in view of general election scheduled next year. A press release by CCEM stated that the meeting discussed on the need to ensure one person one name in the electoral roll, and also proposed to include area council chairman members in the Core Committee for better coordination and wider participation. With a view to strengthen voice of the movement, the meeting proposed Clean Election Committee to be formed in all denominational churches in Phek, whereby
in this regard, the release stated that Chakhesang Public Organisation would be appraised with a request to disseminate information for formation in all different denominational churches. The committee further deliberated for the need to root out bogus vote from electoral roll and proposed that voters of deceased should be immediately deleted or removed. In this regard, the church would be requested to issue death certificate and submit same to CBCC office for further action and follow up. The release noted that in order to create CCEM as people movement, bill board, banners and posters would soon be worked out. The release however noted
sentation was delivered by Nodal Director CHILDLINE, Subonenba Longkumer, wherein he briefed on CHILDLINE 1098 Nagaland, its action, child protection activities, notable achievements and exercise of the CHILDLINE Nagaland till date and encouraged all the officials and stakeholders to extend support.
General manager BSNL, J.B chavan assured to support CHILDLINE Dimapur through SMS on special occasion as part of awareness drive. CMO Dimapur, Dr. Moa Jamir also assured to provide necessary assistance and to collaborate with CHILDLINE Dimapur for various community awareness programs.
ASTB & AKTB cautions parents, guardians
that Church was not an enforcing agency to control, penalize or fine any party or individual, however adding that the church was divine institution with duty to pray in choosing leaders, hence it resolved to organize chain of prayer for clean election. Chairman, CCEM, Rev Vezopa Rhakho chaired the meeting and welcomed the members while Executive Secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, Rev. Khrotso Mero, pronounced prayer for the meeting. At the meeting it was decided to have consultative meeting with Chakhesang frontal organisations (CPO/CYF/CMA/CSU, GB Federation), on March 7. 10 am at CBCC Mission T. Chikri, Pfütsero.
DIMAPUR: Ao Senso Telongjem Bangalaore (ASTB) and Ao Kaketshir Telongjem Bangalore (AKTB), has once again cautioned parents and guardians to advice their wards to immediately enrol with either AKTB or ASTB in order help each other in terms of sorrow and need and also celebrate together in joyous occasions. In a joint press release ASTB president, Sunep Imsong and president AKTB, Kikayangla, stated that owning to spate of recent unfortunate incidents in Bangalore, offices of ASTB and AKTB was constrained to send this reminder and request all Ao parents and guardians, for welfare of
their wards who were based in Bangalore. The release stated that during emergencies such hospitalizations or unfortunate deaths, ASTB and AKTB became the first point of contact for assistance and coordination with concerned authorities, fellow Naga tribe unions or families. Further, the two bodies requested parents and guardians to advice their wards to immediately enrol. Further details can be contacted at president, ASTB (998-605-0134), general secretary, ASTB, Temjensunep Longkumer (990-057-3541), or president, AKTB, (953-8739719), or general secretary, AKTB, (900-887-5771).
DSC office inaugurated in Peren
NDPP Kma hold introductory prog for new office bearers Correspondent
KO H I M A , F E B 2 3 , (NPN): The introductory programme for the office bearers of NDPP Kohima region, for the tenure 20212024, was held at the NDPP Kohima office on Wednesday. Avio Testo was reelected as the president of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Kohima region. Addressing the prog r a m m e, a d v i s o r, D r Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, urged the party workers to join hands and coordinate among each another and being honest to strengthen the party under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio. Touching on the slogan “Facta Non Verba,” Kire challenged the party men and women to contribute and participate in whatever capacity and work in unison to bring development. Advisor, Zale Neikha, encouraged the people to avail the schemes and be the beneficiaries for further development for their ar-
eas. He urged them to be strong and unite so that the Kohima region party would be an example for political bodies around the state. A dv i s o r, M e d o Yhokha, gave his commitment that under the wing of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, he would stay dedicated whether elected or not in the days ahead. He urged the party men and women to stand together, and at the same time to be more dedicated and stronger. C o nve n o r, N D P P, Menuovilie Kesiezie, stated that the election system has ruined the Naga people and appealed them to forget about monetary issue and charge for development. Dr.Neiphrezo Keditsu, also delivered a brief speech. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Co-convenor NDPP, Kohima region Election Committee, Prasielie Pienyü, which was followed by pledge of all the newly elected members and vote of thanks delivered by Visanyüzo Kuotsu, vice president NDPP Kohima region.
K. Zheketo Awomi, Sentiwapang Aier and others. DIMAPUR: Director Soil and Water Conservation, K. Zheketo Awomi inaugurated the new office of District Soil Conservation (DSC) in Peren on February 23. The inauguration programme was also graced by DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier. The director in his address said the new office building has scripted a landmark achievement in the department. He was hopeful that the new office building
will boost the morale of all the staff and officers to continue to work for the holistic development of the people at large and the farming community in general. DC in his speech encouraged all the staff to work with zeal and energy for the welfare of the department and for the people. He further congratulated the department for this landmark achievement. The programme was chaired by SDO (C) Peren, Suiyiheile.
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ISTE chapter inaugurated at SJU
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Late K. aKamba Sangtam born on : 08/10/1977 Died on : 18/02/ 2022 We express our profound gratitude and sincere thanks to all those who stood by us during the tough time of illness and sudden demise of our beloved Late K. akamba Sangtam, who left us for his heavenly abode on the 18th of Feb 2022. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone personally who have supported us physically, mentally, financially and with prayers. But we pray that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly. -From Loving Wife, Parents, Brothers, Sisters & Relatives.
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DIMAPUR: Student chapter of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), in St Joseph University (SJU), was inaugurated on February 22, by Vice-Chancellor, SJU, Dr. D Gnanadurai. A press release by SJU stated that Dr. D Gnanadurai in his inaugural address pointed on the importance of developing skill-based education system for generation of employment or making future generation employable. He also stated on the importance of ISTE and ISTE student chapters in development of various skills among students which can make them employable. The release added that ISTE coordinator, SU, Dr Nidheesh K S delivered introduction about ISTE and ISTE student chapter, while Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, Livingstone Foundation International College, Dimapur, Imsulemla, conducted orientation programme on the topic “Entrepreneurship and Start-up Opportunities for students”.
As we, with profound pain and sorrow, mourn the sudden sad demise of our beloved lt. A. lIJAntHUng lotHA, who left for his heavenly abode on 15th of February 2022, we sincerely acknowledge and thank each one of you who stood by us at such moment of loss and grief. Although, we are unable to thank you individually, we are deeply indebted to you all and pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Family and Relatives k-361/22
We, the bereaved family members of Late Shri. Meyiangtet Ao, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all who stood and supported us physically, financially, spiritually, and morally at the sudden demise of our beloved father and husband. We also offer our heartfelt thanks to each and every individual, neighbours, friends, relatives, churches, various organisations, groups, well wishers from far and near. We deeply regret our inability to thank individually, however, it is our prayer that the Maker of us bless you all. Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Daughter in law
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WEATHER FORECAST FEBRUARY 24
(Temperature in ºC)
Max Min
Agartala Hazy sun
31 15
Mostly sunny and pleasant
26 10
Guwahati Mostly sunny and beautiful
27 12
Mostly sunny and pleasant
26 8
Aizawl Imphal
Itanagar Mostly cloudy
20 11
Shillong
A morning shower; some sun
18 6
Kohima
A passing morning shower
19 7
Dimapur Mostly sunny and nice
24 12
A p.m. t-storm in spots
19 8
Mkg
Tuensang An a.m. shower; partly sunny
13 4
Clearing and cool
16 11
Wokha
Zunheboto A p.m. t-storm in spots
16 6
Dr. Nicky Kire assessing at the KVGOA biennial meet at Kohima, Wednesday (NP)
Correspondent KO H I M A , F E B 2 3 (NPN): Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire said that parents should encourage youth to get into rightful avenue instead of running for government jobs. He said this while addressing the 27th biennial meet of the Kohima Village Gazetted Officers’ Association (KVGOA) held Wednesday at Duolhou Garden Kohima. He also stressed on the need to support and
help each other instead of criticizing. He further encouraged the KVGOA members to continue meeting and participating in all activities in order to build better relationships. Secretary finance and PWD, Kesonyü Yhome, who spoke at the meeting said the state financial position was running in deficit and getting from bad to worst but has not gone overdraft yet. He said that Nagaland solely depends on the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for cash manage-
Yemhi Memorial College observes Literary and Cultural Day DIMAPUR: Yemhi Memorial College (YMC) observed its 6th Literary and Cultural Day on February 19, at college premises, under the theme “Oneness in Culture and Progress in Skills”. A press release by YMC stated that Assistant Professor, department of Political Science, Honaito Chisho, delivered brief mes-
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sage on significance of cultural diversity and power of “imagined realities”, and also stressed on importance of common myths, legends, cultures and traditions to form a collective society. Highlights of the programme included welcome speech by welcome song by YMCSC Executives, “Hahmao O Chen” Konyak traditional dance,
ment but the norms have become strict and financial management has also become difficult. However, he said the situation was not alarming but to understand the state’s financial position as the state being a salaried economy with no industries or major business to generate revenue. Reminding that government jobs have reached saturation point, Yhome said unemployed youths should opt for skill development especially in various sectors as it will help them earn more than
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government employees and improve the economy. He also expressed concern on water supply and traffic, the two major issues in the state capital, and said that a committee will have to take up the matter with the government. Yhome further urged the KVGOA to make documentation and digitally archive the farming, adopt schools and health centres to make it a model and also revive the Morung concept during vacations for the youngsters. Earlier, presidential note was presented by KVGOA president, Dr.Vizole Suokhrie while general secretary Peter Phewhuo and treasurer Neivotuo Keyho presented the secretary and treasurer report respectively. A new team of office bearers was also inducted which will be led by Medozhalie Pienyü as president, Kethosituo Sekhose as vice president, Er. KetuovizoTseikha as general secretary and RuokuosazoSachü as treasurer for the term 2022-2025. Currently KVGOA has 405 registered members under the association.
NCC Cadets partake in the training with fire personnel.
DIMAPUR: As part of the ongoing NCC training classes at Dimapur Government College, NCC cadets of senior division 24 Nagaland (I) Coy were given demonstration and training on fire fighting by the personnel of Fire Station Dimapur, West. The training was conducted under the supervision of inspector, Nozoto Angami. Various types of fire, causes of fire, handling of various fire equipments
Participants, resource persons and others at the training.
DIMAPUR: District administration & Mahila Shakti Kendra Longleng conducted skill training on Modern Basket & Crochets making from February 19 to 23 at guest house EAC HQ Sakshi block covering seven villages under Sakshi block. The main target group for the training was school dropout girls and unem-
ployed women with an aim to provide adequate training, to create opportunities for women and girl child to enhance their skill for self reliance. Addressing the programme, DC Longleng, M. Shayung Phom spoke on the importance of self employment and encouraged the trainees to open
DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed all the Gaon Buras (GBs) under Kohima Sadar areas to submit the Annual House Tax for the year 2021-2022 to the DC’s office on or before February 25. He also informed that the house tax
has to be collected by the concerned GBs and submit to the authority as per the enclosed format. The circular also said that failure to submit the house tax within the stipulated time will entail forfeiture of the House Tax Commission and Red Blankets to the erring GBs.
Enforcement drive on sale of tobacco in Mon
DC Zunheboto Peter Lichamo and others at the inauguration of marketing shed.
caretaker (ZTC) to utilise the marketing shed and the vegetable godown in proper ways so that it serves the needs of the people of the district. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by APO-cum-prog ramme o f f i c e r, M G N R E G A , Kuhucuyi. Short speeches were delivered by ADC & Administrator ZTC, Moakumzuk Tzudir, BDO, RD block Akuluto, Kuputo Achumi and vegetable vendor, Hoshivi.
DIMAPUR: Enforcement team in Mon conducted drive on sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions on February 23. The team consisting of the members from administration, Excise, Police, Mon Town Council and Konyak Students’ Union, Mon, was led by District Consultant, National Tobacco Control Programme Mon, E. NyeamyingKonyak. During the drive seven shops were penalized for selling tobacco products near educational institutions. The team also seized the products and later destroyed in the outskirt area of the town.
National voter awareness contest
DIMAPUR: Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland has informed that as part of Election Commission of India’s Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation Programme, a National Voters Awareness Contest have been under way from January 12 to March 15.
The contest will be held in five categories: Quiz Contest, b) Slogan Contest, c) Song Contest, d) Video Making Contest, e) Poster Design Contest and will be opened to all age group. Details of contest can be accessed at https://ecisveep.nic.in/contest.
small units with the skills learned from the training. While SDO civil Longleng, Trongdiba Sangtam said that various skillbased trainings should be organized timely to ensure that, women being the most vulnerable section of the society be given such opportunity for self reliance and to be financially
independent. . EAC Sakshi Ruokuosetuo Tetsoe appreciated MSK Longleng for their efforts in uplifting women folk of the area where most women and girl child were deprived of such privileges. A total of 25 trainees participated in the training. Trainers were Sangla Phom and Hemnyam Phom.
The Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (Sponsored & Financed By the Govt. of Nagaland)
Ref: No.NStCB/HO/49/Pt VII/2018
Dated: 11 February 2022
NOTICE OF THE 52 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BANK Notice is hereby given that the 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. Dimapur will be held on 08 April, 2022 at 11.00 A.M in its Registered Office at Dimapur, Nagaland to transact the following Agenda. 1. To confirm the Proceedings of the 51st A.G.M. held on 08 April 2021. 2. To consider and approve the Auditor’s Report and Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31.3.2021 together with Audit Compliance. 3. To consider and approve the Annual Report of Directors for the year 2020-21. 4. To consider and approve the Revised Budget for 2020-21 and Estimated Budget for the years 2021-22 & 2022-23 5. To Elect (two) Member of the Board of Directors, one each from Agril. Cooperative Societies of Kohima and Longleng District. 6. To transact any other matters as may be notified by the members to the Managing Director at least one week ahead of the meeting or as the Chairman may allow. Sd/Sd/Abhijit Kumar Deb Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS Managing Director Chairman N.B:1. Each affiliated Societies may be represented by a delegate duly sponsored in writing in the prescribed form to attend the meeting. 2. Nomination papers for Kohima district will be available from Kohima (M) Branch and for Longleng district from Changtongya Branch. 3. Nomination Papers can be obtained on payment of requisite fee of Rs.1180/(Rupees One thousand one hundred eighty) only (including GST) from 15.03.2022 onward till 17.03.2022 during working hour i.e up to 4.00 PM only. Defaulting Cooperative Societies & individuals defaulting to NStCB loan will NOT be eligible to file nomination. Nomination Papers in prescribed form will be accepted only by the Managing Director of the Bank at H.O. on or before 25.03. 2022 during working hours (i.e within 4.00 PM) 4. Election will be governed under the Election Rules framed and approved by the Registrar of Cooperative Societies vide letter No.CIF-329/2001-2002 dt. 31-10-2002 & amended vide CIF- 79/2003-04/3463 dated 04.01.2007. nd
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He also emphasized on the importance of fire fighting drills and its practical applications in day to day life. The commanding Officer on behalf of Group Headquarter NCC Kohima and 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC Kohima expressed gratitude to the team of Fire Station Dimapur West for sparing their valuable time in conducting fire fighting capsule for the cadets.
Skill training for unemployed women at Sakshi block
Vegetable godwon inaugurated in Zbto GBs in Kohima asked to
Tzudir by project directorcum-DPC, MGNREGA, DRDA, Zunheboto, K Inavi Chishi. Speaking at the inauguration programme, the DC said that the vegetable godown constructed under MGNREGA would benefit vegetable growers, buyers and everyone in many essential ways. He said that the godwon was one of the most required needs at the marketing complex. DC further urged the
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by Konyak students, display of traditional attires by BA 2nd Semester students, cultural songs presented by the Sumi and Ao students, and display of indigenous games of cock fight and arm wrestling. The release further added that literary competitions such as essay writing, public speaking and debate were conducted.
DIMAPUR: Angami Wo m e n O r g a n i z a t i o n (AWO) has informed that the nomenclature “Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK)” will no longer be in use and has been replaced by Angami Women Organization (AWO). In this regard, AWO has been registered with the office of the Registrar of Societies, Home Department, Nagaland, Kohima with Registration No. H/RS -3648 dated 05/06/2004. It stated that AWO was one of the frontal organizations of the Angami Public Organization (APO),even the youth have been using the nomenclature Angami Youth Organization (AYO). Hence, to have uniformity and in conformity with APO/AYO, Angami Women Organization will be used in all official correspondences with different departments and other organizations. It therefore requested all the partners Students of Unity College, Dimapur in their traditional attire. To preserve and promote and government departthe value of the culture and tradition, the college has decided that every Wednesday ments to keep in mind to avoid further confusion. everyone will wear traditional dress.
DIMAPUR: A newly constr ucted marketing shed-cum-vegetable godown under DRDA was inaugurated at marketing complex, Zunheboto town on February 23 by deputy commissioner Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo after it was dedicated by Asst.youth leader ZTSBC, Nupato Zhimo. According to DIPR report, the marketing shed was later handed over to ADC and administrator town council, Moakumzuk
and prevention of fire accidents were highlighted to the cadets. Demonstration on fire fighting was also conducted by fire fighters for the cadets. Around 150 NCC Cadets of senior Division of 24 Nagaland (I) Coy witnessed the demonstration. Col Daniel Lotzem, Commanding Officer, 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC motivated the cadets to work hard and make full use of the training being imparted during the train-
PROGRAMME Date : 08.04.2022 Registration of Members
Venue : NSCB, H.O. (Conference Hall) Dimapur : 07.04.2022 from 10.00 AM to 3.00 PM & : 08.04.2022 From 7.00 AM to 10.45 AM Inauguration & Business Session : 11 A.M. Lunch : 2.00 P.M. K Y M C
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Shah vows to end Kuki militancy in Mnp in 5 yrs
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IMPHAL, FEB 23: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured to end Kuki militancy problem in the state in the next five years. Shah was speaking at a BJP poll rally in Kuki dominated Manipur’s hill district of Churachandpur. “Give us five years. We will bring an end to militancy in the hills of Manipur. We will hold peace talks with armed groups. After five years, no Kuki youth will move with arm in hand,” he assured. He added that the BJP government will hold peace talks with all Kuki militant groups to resolve their problems in the next five years. “We have shown by work such an assurance in Assam by resolving the militancy problem in Bodoland in Assam. Bodo youths have come to the mainstream and the region came to the part of development,” he said. He said that there is now no arm in the hands of the Bodo youths. Instead, they are armed with
Amit Shah holding door to door campaign for BJP candidates in Churachandpur district on Wednesday. laptops, keys of industries, and motorcycles. The same has been done in Karbi areas of the same state. So far, a total of 9,500 youths of the northeast states have laid down arms and come to to the mainstream, the Union minister said, claiming that militancy in most parts of the region have ended under BJP rule. It may be mentioned that most of the Kuki based militant groups in Kuki dominated regions of Manipur are currently engaging in peace negotiation with the government under two umbrella groups
- Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) after they entered suspension of operation (SoO) truce with the government. The militant groups are demanding a separate state for the Kuki tribe in Manipur. Highlighting various developments he claimed that were brought about by the BJP-led government in the state under the leadership of chief minister N Biren Singh, he urged the people to bring the BJP back in power for the second consecutive time in the state.
Like other leaders of the saffron party including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah claimed that five-year rule of the BJP has freed the people of the state from bandhs and blockade. Being freed from bandhs and blockades, the state is on the path of peace and development, he said. Shah also attacked the Congress for keeping the state in the dark for a prolonged period, adding that during Congress’ rule, the state was known for militancy, drugs and arms trafficking, blockades and corruption. With the BJP coming to power five years ago, all these have become a thing of the past and the state government has been able to concentrate on development, connectivity, infrastructure, sports and industries, Shah said. He also accused the Congress for division among people of the hills and the valley to suit its politics. He then claimed the BJP has brought about harmony among them and led both of people of the hills
and valley onto the path of development. State chief minister N Biren Singh, his counterpart Assam chief minister Himanta Biwas Sarma, BJP Manipur incharge Sambit Patra, union minister Pratima Bhoumik, BJP candidates and senior party leaders addressed the rally. After the rally, Shah took part in a door to door poll campaign of the party in the district before heading for Kangpokpi, another Kuki dominated district of the state. There too, Shah tried to woo the people with the same assurance of ending the Kuki militancy. Later, he held a door to door campaign of the party candidate from Yaiskul AC in Imphal along with star campaigners of the party. A crowd of BJP workers and supporters followed him in the campaign. The 60-seat Manipur assembly goes to poll in two phases on February 28 and March 5. As of now, the aggressive campaign of the ruling party is concentrating on constituencies which go to poll in the first phase.
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Process to demarcate AssamM’laya border started: Sangma Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 23: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said the process of demarcation of the boundary between Assam and Meghalaya has already started with the Survey of India holding meetings with state government officials of both the States. “Survey of India has been asked by the government of India to coordinate and to do a joint inspection and survey with government officials of Assam and Meghalaya so that we can have a proper boundary,” Sangma told journalists after holding a meeting with stakeholders involving pressure groups, traditional heads and others. The Chief Minister said both Assam and Meghalaya government are pushing hard for an early resolution. The boundary dispute between Meghalaya and Assam is inching towards a resolution, in at least six
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locations, with the Government of India directing the Survey of India to conduct joint survey in these areas. Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to resolve differences at six locations -Tarabari, Hahim, Pilangkata, Khanapara, Ratacheera and Gijang - along their border that covers 36 villages. The boundary dispute between the two neighbouring States has lingered for more than five decades. Both Assam and Meghalaya have agreed in principle for the exchange and administrative control of these villages under a give and take policy. Asked if there was any time-frame to complete the
survey, the Chief Minister said, “Both the governments are keen that disputes in these areas are resolved at the earliest. It would be wrong to put a deadline, we are resolved to find a solution at the earliest.” The Chief Minister said that the meeting with the stakeholders was held cordially and most have had positive feedback on the entire process after details of the agreement between the two governments was shared. “It is important to take everyone on-board to find a lasting solution to the boundary dispute. Some of the organizations have been passionate for the resolution of the several decade-old boundary dispute,” Sangma said. The Chief Minister said the government has shared micro details about these villages and how we decided on each village… all organizations felt there should be a solution to this vexed boundary issue.
Oppn Congress & ZPM members Assam CM, wife summoned by court for poll code violation in 2019 stagewalkout in Mizoram Assembly presides over it. Earlier on Tuesday, ZPM Legislature party leader Lalduhoma and Congress Legislature Party leader Zodintluanga have jointly written to Chief Minister Zoramthanga asking him to drop Sailo and the deputy speaker should preside over the proceedings of the ongoing budget session. The opposition leaders alleged that Sailo has shared a profit in a contract work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). They had also accused the speaker of holding shares in other government contracts. “We are of the opinion that the speaker is not fit to preside over the proceedings of the assembly session and
execution of the proceedings under him would mean damaging the integrity and reputation of the august house,” the letter said. The leaders demanded that the speaker be replaced with the deputy speaker to preside over the next proceedings in order to safeguard the reputation of the house. Sailo was not available for comment. In the 40-member assembly, the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) now has 28 members, while the ZPM has 6 members, Congress (5) and the BJP (1). O n Tu e s d ay Z P M youth wing president Laltanpuia Zote alleged that the contract work under PMGSY was allotted to Sailo in the name of firstclass contractor.
M’laya HC seeks report on illegal mining
Correspondent
SHILLONG, FEB 23: The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday asked the State government to submit an independent report on illegal rat-hole coal mining in the state in the wake of media reports on the menace. “An independent report should be filed by the chief secretary to the State and the director general of police when the matter appears a week hence, preferably upon visiting the areas,” a division bench comprising of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh directed. “It is made clear that the matter complained of needs to be looked into, without any political interference; or else, the Court may be constrained to appoint a fact-finding committee or even put a special investigation team in place or take the assistance of some
agency so that the matter is appropriately and thoroughly investigated in accordance with law and the persons involved are brought to book,” the Court specified. Moreover, the High Court called upon the additional advocate general, B Bhattacharjee to immediately communicate the order to the appropriate personnel and underscored that “the matter requires immediate, serious action” and listed the matter for hearing on March 2 next. “For several months it has been widely reported, inter alia, in the newspapers regarding the illegal coal mining in the State,” the bench observed and referred to an newspaper article which highlighted rat-hole coal mining activities in a “widespread manner” in a particular village along the West Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills inter-district boundary.
No ex-CM in Assam to get govt accommodation
GUWAHATI, FEB 23 (PTI): The Assam government on Wednesday announced that it has withdrawn accommodation facility and security cover offered to former chief ministers prospectively. However, the present living ex-chief ministers of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal and Prafulla Kumar Mahanta will continue to avail the facilities. The new system will start with Himanta Biswa Sarma, the incumbent CM. “Government of Assam revoked the facilities of accommodation and full security coverage provided to ex-chief ministers of Assam prospectively in pursuance of the decision taken by the Cabinet in its meeting held on January 1, 2022,” an official release said. It is not clear, however, what the government meant by “full security”. It was decided at that Cabinet meeting that no former chief minister would be allotted government accommodation or security coverage equal to the incumbent CM anymore. After the meeting, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said that the decision will come into force “once I step down and will follow my successors”.
Sikkim reports eight new COVID-19 cases, tally at 39,047
GANGTOK, FEB 23 (PTI): Sikkim reported eight fresh cases in the last 24 hours taking the COVID-19 caseload in the state to 39,047, a health department bulletin said on Wednesday. Nine people had tested positive for the infection on Tuesday. East Sikkim logged six new infections, while West Sikkim and South Sikkim reported one case each. The state now has 93 active cases, while 37,768 people have recovered from the disease so far. As many as 745 patients have migrated to other states. Sikkim’s COVID-19 death toll remained at 441 as no fatality was reported in the last 24 hours, the bulletin said. The Himalayan state has conducted 3,24,556 sample tests for COVID-19 thus far, including 294 in the last 24 hours. Sikkim’s COVID-19 daily positivity rate stood at 2.7 per cent, while the daily recovery ratio was 98.6 per cent.
Over 40,000 tea garden workers in Assam hit as welfare plan delayed GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (PTI): Over 40,000 tea garden workers in upper Assam are being allegedly forced to live in dilapidated homes without access to proper healthcare and education due to an over three-year delay in fulfilment of welfare promises made by their employer -- a major global conglomerate facing fraud and forgery charges. The workers from adivasi communities are employed in 14 tea gardens of the 182-year-old Assam Company India Limited (ACIL), which was acquired by billionaire B R Shetty-owned BRS ventures in 2018 after approval from the National Company Law Tribunal. The ACIL, however, refuted the allegations, saying the management was committed to improving the lives of workers and blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for the delay in the implementation of the proposed welfare plan. BRS ventures acquired the stressed ACIL in 2018 after it submitted in the NCLT a resolution
plan that along with the purchase money it will also spend Rs 150 crore within six months of acquisition for the welfare of garden workers. The plan involved renovation of staff quarters, building a multispeciality hospital, drinking water facilities, labourers welfare, gratuity and proper provident fund according to the Plantation Labour Act, 1951. This act becomes mandatory for the government and the private companies to adhere to it when they venture into this sector. The workers claimed that they were given written assurances by the company about the elaborate welfare plan that it had chalked out for them and also included promoting tourism in the region. However, abandoning their staff quarters and moving to higher land due to floods in the monsoon season and braving chilly winters inside their crumbling homes are a grim reality that they have to face every year.
ing model code of conduct. The Election department had filed the case after receiving complaints from the then president and general secretary of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on April 10, 2019. The judge in his order said that on perusal of the documents there is prima facie material under section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of People’s Act against Mr Sarma and his wife to take cognizance of the offence mentioned above. The section says that broadcasters shall not broadcast any “election matter” i.e. any matter intended or calculated to influence or affect the result of an election during the 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for the conclusion of polling. The order noted that as per the complaint, Mr
Himanta Biswa Sarma (File) Sarma and the News Live Channel, which owned by Pride East Entertainments Pvt Ltd represented by the then chairman-cum-managing director, violated the model code of conduct of Lok Sabha election. The channel, of which Riniki Bhuyan Sarma is now the chairman and managing director, had telecast a live
Mizoram to soon start bus service to Tripura
AIZAWL, FEB 23 (PTI): Mizoram will soon start a bus service to Tripura, Transport Minister TJ Lalnuntluanga told the assembly on Wednesday. Replying to a question, he said an agreement was reached with the Tripura government in December last year to launch the bus service between the two Northeastern states. “The inter-state bus service operation will commence once the COVID-19 situation improves,” he told the assembly. He said bus services will also be started from Aizawl to Manipur’s Churachandpur and Tahan in Myanmar. The process
to start the services could not be expedited due to the pandemic, he said. An agreement has been sent to the Manipur government and its approval is awaited, the minister said. Regarding the bus service to Myanmar, the state government is yet to receive approval from the Ministry of External Affairs, Lalnuntluanga said. Mizoram operates a bus service to only Guwahati in Assam via Shillong in Meghalaya, Transport Department Director R Lalrammawia said. However, the service is suspended at present due to the pandemic, he said.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE PHEK : : NAGALAND
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Dated Phek, the 19th Feb’2022
CALLING NOTICE
1. POL28485 Rank. ABC 2. Name. T. ALEMRENBA 3. Father’s Name. TALIMERI 4. Village. CHUCHUYIMPANG 5. P.O. MOKOKCHUNG P.S -1 MOKOKCHUNG 6. Present Address. CHUCHUYIMPANG 7. District:- MOKOKCHUNG State :- NAGALAND And whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Government duty without any leave or permission from the competent authority with effect from 27th December 2021 till date. Henceforth, three calling notices has been issued to you vide this office order 1. NO.DEF/PK/ESTT-24/13-14/1642 dated 06/01/2022 2. NO.DEF/PK/ESTT-24/13-14/1686 dated 17/01/2022 3. NO.DEF/PK/ESTT-24/13-14/1753 dated 27/01/2022 Whereas, you have failed to report back for duty. Hence, you are directed to report to duty within 7 (seven) days from publication of this notice, failing which you will be declared as deserter and dismissed from service without any further notice and legal action will be taken against you.
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interview of the present chief minister at 7.55 PM on April 10, 2019, which was within 48 hours of the first phase of polls scheduled on April 11. The allegation or the case of the complainant therefore comes under the purview of section 126(1) (b) of the Representation of People’s Act i.e, as per the complaint petition and the documents submitted by the complainant Sarma and his wife prima facie committed the offence, the order said. The CJM before issuing the summons considered that Sarma now holds the post of the state chief minister and at the time of the alleged offence was holding the post of a minister. “Hence, a question arises whether sanction is required in this case before taking cognizance of the
offence against the accused Himanta Biswa Sarma holding the post of chief minister,” he noted. CJM said that after going through the entire materials on record that the alleged offence of the case was not committed Sarma while discharging his duty as a minister or public servant though he was a minister then. “Thereby, this act of the accused though he was/ is the minister/chief minister of (the) state of Assam, does not come under his official duty. Hence, sanction is not required before issuing summons to Himanta Biswa Sarma as an accused in this case and there is no bar to proceed against the accused,” he added. The judge also directed the complainant side to take steps immediately.
AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. S. AKANGWATI AO, S/o SUPONGNUKSHI, date of birth 14/04/1966, presently residing at Sungkomen Ward H/ NO – 412, district- Mokokchung, State – Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under: 1. That. I am the deponent of this Affidavit and a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my Official name as per appointment order vide order No. I.BR- 854/83 is recorded as S. AKANGWATI AO. However inadvertently my name has been mentioned as AKANGWATI JAMIR in my service book. Mr. AKANGWATI in my SBI Saving Bank Account Main Branch, Mokokchung bearing Ac. No. 30692997079 and Aadhaar card bearing No- 2611 3362 1977 and PAN cARd. 3. That this affidavit is made to declare that the names S. AKANGWATI AO, AKANGWATI JAMIR and AKANGWATI are all same and reflects the same person that is me. 4. That the statements given above are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing is concealed therein. Solemnly affirmed it by the deponent before me today the 17" of Feb 2022 at Mokokchung, Nagaland. MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC Temjenkokla Regd. No: 381 of 2022
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AIZAWL, FEB 23 (PTI): Opposition Congress and Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) members on Wednesday staged a walkout in the Mizoram Assembly to protest Speaker Lalrinliana Sailo presiding the session. The opposition members staged the walkout alleging that Sailo is “not fit” the preside the proceedings of the Assembly. They accused him of “holding shares and enjoying profits” in government contracts. As soon as Sailo took the chair to preside the session on Wednesday, ZPM Legislature party leader Lalduhoma interrupted the speaker and informed him that all members of ZPM and Congress would walkout from the house if he
GUWAHATI, FEB 23 (PTI): Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan, who is the chairman-cummanaging director of an Assamese news channel, have been summoned by the chief judicial magistrate of Kamrup Metropolitan for alleged violation of the model code of conduct during the 2019 Lok Sabha poll. Kamrup Metropolitan Chief Judicial Magistrate A K Baruah in an order dated February 11 asked both the accused to appear before the court on February 25. The case was filed by the additional chief electoral officer in May 2019 against Sarma, who was a minister holding several portfolios in former chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s cabinet, and the News Live TV Channel for allegedly violat-
IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND
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Dt. Dimapur the 23rd Feb., 2022
Notice is hereby given that Shri. Inavi Sema Vrs Lanu S. Walling a resident of Purana Bazar Town/Village in the District of Dimapur Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for mutation of land described in the schedule below : The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Inavi Sema, Village/Block No : Purana Bazar, Patta No : 1716, Dag No : 2364/393, Area : 00-01-13 North : Land of Loyou, South : Land of Senti Ao East : App. Road, West : Land of Hoieto Yepthomi RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland dP-885/22 IN THE COURT OF
PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND
NOTICE
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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Zefi M. Chetia has been applied by Sibu M. Chetia, Brother of Late Zefi M. Chetia R/o H/No 378, Toulazouma Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits 2. PRAN No. 110053509169 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 18th Feb, 2022. dP-897/22
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Dynasts ignored Muslim women for vote bank: Modi
issues of small and marginal farmers, the prime minister said “we have transferred more than Rs 800 crore in the bank accounts of farmers in Barabanki district only”. Claiming that the interest of farmers is central to his government, Modi said that a national vaccination programme especially for cattle worth Rs 13,000 crore is underway. The vaccination programme is focused on diseases in cattle like foot and mouth disease. The government has started a Govardhan scheme where plants are being set up to manufacture biogas using animal dung, he said. This will help farmers to earn from the waste of their cattle and get highquality organic fertiliser for their farms, he added. Attacking the previous governments at the Centre as well as in UP, Modi said “these dynasts provided the people bare minimum and always wanted them to remain at their feet”. ‘’Due to development work done by the doubleengine government, people in UP have faith in us and are craving for more and more work in their areas,’’ he said. Assembly segments in Barabanki and Ayodhya will go to vote in the fifth phase on February 27.
He also took a swipe at opposition leaders for claiming that they can understand people’s pain more than those who have no family, saying for him, UP and the entire country is family. “Those who say that they have families, I want to ask these dynasts why didn’t they worry about the pain of my Muslim sisters and daughters and their families when they were forced to return to their father’s home. “The dynasts always bothered for their ‘vote bank’ but shut their eyes on the mountain-like problems faced by the Muslim women due to triple talaq practice. “It is our government which has freed these Muslim sisters from the vicious cycle of triple talaq,” he said, adding it not only helped women but also their families. Asserting that it was his government that for the first time addressed the
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THANE, FEB 23 (PTI): Sameer Wankhede, the for mer Mumbai zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, appeared before the Thane police on Wednesday in connection with a forgery case registered against him, an official said. The police here in Maharashtra had registered an FIR against Wankhede for alleged forgery and wilful misrepresentation while procuring a liquor license in 1997 for his restaurant and bar in Navi Mumbai. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Thane police not to take any coercive action against Wankhede till February 28 in connection with the FIR. The court had also said that he shall appear before the city police pursuant to the summons issued to him and extend his full cooperation
AMETHI (UP), FEB 23 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday promised to enhance the security of cows, while also ensuring that the state government will help protect farmers’ fields from stray cattle. Adityanath asserted t h a t ‘ g a u s h a l a s ’ ( c ow shelters) will be built on a large scale to protect cows. “ W e h a v e completely stopped illegal slaughterhouses. I promise that we will not let ‘Gaumata’ be slaughtered while we’ll also protect fields of farmers from stray cattle,” the chief minister said, addressing a rally in the Tiloi assembly constituency of Amethi. Accusing Samajwadi Par ty (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav of “maintaining silence” on the alleged connection between his par ty and the kin of one of the Ahmedabad blast convicts, Adityanath reiterated his charge that “the terrorist’s family is a campaigner of the Samajwadi Party.”
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laptops and whoever heard it has gone ‘lotpot’ (split their sides laughing).” “He said those who take admission in Inter after Class 12 will be given laptops. Good that he did not say those doing class 10 after Inter will get a laptop, else people would be perturbed,” Yadav said at an election meeting here. Making light of the BJP targeting the Samajwadi party with new sobriquets, he said, “They are going A for this, B for that ... and reading ABCD these days.” “I want to make them learn Hindi... ‘kaka’ stands for ‘kala kanoon’ (black agri laws) which have gone and so will ‘Baba’ (Yogi Adityanath).” Elated over the sizeable
crowd in the meeting, the Samajwadi Party chief said many BJP leaders will become invisible after seeing this “’jansailab’ (sea of people)”. “The polling in the fourth phase will complete a double century for us. It is now the responsibility of the people to ensure a historic win for the Samajwadi Party-led alliance,” Yadav said. Refer ring to the violence in the Lakhimpur Kheri district in October last year, he alleged that a minister’s son “mowed down farmers” and the government did not take any action initially. “It was only after the pressure from opposition parties that action was initiated.
Ajay Mishra casts vote amid heavy security in Lakhimpur
Surrounded by a large number of security personnel, Union Minister and BJP leader Ajay Mishra, embroiled in a major controversy involving his son, cast his vote here for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on Wednesday. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs did not speak to the media, neither while going into the
polling booth at a school in Banwaripur nor when he came out after casting his vote. Purported videos on social media showed Mishra, whose vote falls in the Nighasan assembly constituency, walking to and fro the voting centre around 11.30 AM flanked by an unusually large number of security personnel.
57.83% voter turnout in fourth phase of UP Assembly polls
The fourth phase of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday witnessed a voter turnout of 57.83 per cent, according to the data released by the Election Commission. Giving a district-wise break-up, the Election Commission said that Banda district registered 57.48 per cent polling, Fatehpur 57.38 per cent, Hardoi 56.51 per cent, Kheri 62.74 per cent, Lucknow 54.98 per cent, Pilibhit 61.42 per cent, Rae Bareli 60.22 per cent, Sitapur 58.30 per cent while Unnao registered a voter turnout of 54.12 per cent. A total of 2.13 crore voters, including 1.14 crore males, 99.3 lakh females and 966 transgenders, exercised their franchise in the Phase IV of the polling for Uttar Pradesh Assembly across 59 seats spread over nine districts.
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BAHRAICH (UP)/ LAKHIMPUR KHERI/ NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (PTI/IANS): Akhilesh Ya d av o n We d n e s d ay said the Samajwadi Partyled alliance will score a double-century of seats by the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh polls and asked people to ensure a historic win for the coalition. He also took a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his reported p r o m i s e o f p r ov i d i n g laptops to those who take “admission in Inter after passing class 12”. Inter is the short form of Intermediate and refers to classes 11 and 12. “There is a leader in the BJP who... made a statement on distributing
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He also questioned the SP for allegedly extending support to the terrorists, saying “Sapa ka haath aakhir kyun hai aatankiyon ke saath?” “The first decision taken by us in 2017 was to waive loans of growers. In contrast, the SP government had taken steps to withdraw cases lodged against ‘terrorists’ who attacked the Ram Janmabhoomi. Supporting SP means encouraging terrorism,” the firebrand BJP leader said. He also said ever y single vote to the SP is like “ruining the future”. The chief minister accused the previous SP government of favouring a particular community, saying electricity in the state used to be supplied on Eid and Muharram, but cut off on Holi and Diwali. Taking a dig at the SP, he said whenever there were job vacancies in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, the ‘Saifai family’ used to move out for extortion. “Our gover nment provided 5 lakh government jobs to the youth”. Saifai village in Etawah district is the birthplace of SP founder and Akhilesh Yadav’s father Mulayam Singh Yadav. Development had never been on the agenda of the SP, Adityanath alleged as he identified the bases of the politics of SP, BSP, and Congress as “caste, vote, and religion”.
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Will not let cows be slaughtered: CM Yogi
BARABANKI (UP), FEB 23 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at rivals, saying they only bothered about “vote-bank politics” and did not pay attention to the “mountain-like” problems faced by Muslim women due to evil practices like triple talaq. Addressing an election rally for Barabanki and Ayo d hya d i s t r i c t s, h e claimed that the opposition parties are rattled as the poor people, who have benefited f r o m va r i o u s w e l f a r e schemes including free ration during coronavirus pandemic, are carrying the BJP’s victory flag. Increasing the safety and dignity of daughters has always been the priority of the doubleengine government, the prime minister said and highlighted the large-scale recruitment of women in Uttar Pradesh Police as well as in the paramilitary forces and the army. “Today, daughters are giving protection to the country and society by becoming commandos in maximum numbers. Around 6-7 years ago the number of women police personnel in our country was only 1.10 lakh. Now the number of women police personnel has reached above 2.25 lakh,” he said.
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Eligibility Criteria: 1. For Item No.1: a. Indigenous Inhabitant of the District. b. Graduate in any discipline/ Class 12 passed for BT. c. Diploma in Computer Application from recognised Institute. 2. For Item No.2: a. Indigenous Inhabitant of the District/ Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland (for Commissioner’s office) b. Driving License. c. Class 8 passed. 3. Age : a. Minimum 21 years and Maximum 35 years (relaxation will be as per Government norms). b. Age relaxation for serving Government employees shall be allowed subject to a maximum of 5 (five) years. 4. Candidates can apply through online mode via eDistrict portal at https://edistrict.nagaland.gov.in ONLY ONLINE APPLICATION SHALL BE ACCEPTED Noon Noon to 24-03-2022 12:00 12:00 Noon.Noon. 5. The Online Application Form shall be available from 25-02-2022 12:00 to 24-03-2022 6. Candidate have to pay Examination fee of (only through online): 1. Rs 200/- (Two Hundred) - For LDA. 2. Rs 100/- (One Hundred) - For Driver 7. Mode of selection: 1. For Item no 1 – written test, computer test and viva voce. 2. For Item no 2 – driving test, driving related skills and viva voce. 8. Date of examination: 1. For Item No.1 - 12th April 2022. 2. For Item No.2 - 19th April 2022 ( District) 23rd April 2022 (Commissioner Office) 9. Venue of examination shall be reflected in the Admit card. No separate call letter shall be issued. 10. Candidates can download their Admit Card w.e.f 07-04-2022 onwards. 11. The Written Examination/Viva Voce/Practical Test will be conducted in the respective District Headquarters except for the post falling under Commissioner Office which will be conducted in the Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland. 12. Candidates from the newly created Districts viz., Tseminyu, Chumoukedima, Niuland and Shamator, may apply from the erstwhile District. 13. Candidates selected for Viva Voce must bring original Mark Sheet and Pass Certificates of all educational qualifications with ST/IIC etc certificates 14. For candidates who are Government Employees and still serving are required to submit “No Objection Certificate” duly signed by the Head of Department with name and Office Seal along with date of appointment during viva voce. 15. Helpline for Online Application: 8929307387. 16. Applicants may also contact Common Service Centres for support. 17. For any query, may contact respective DC Offices/Commissioner Office (ROVILATUO MOR) IAS Commissioner: Nagaland. Issued by DIPR DC-159/22
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ver the decades, employees of several departments have held protests over nonpayment of salaries and this itself is a sad reflection of the lack of a system that delivers. Employees are deemed legitimate when they are issued with appointment orders after which it is the responsibility of the government to ensure they are paid as per the post they hold. The department of school education has been gripped by a spate of protests by teachers under various categories demanding salaries and wages. Teachers appointed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in Nagaland and under the school education department have been agitating over salaries. It may be recalled that in 2017 the Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSATA) and the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) reminded the state government over their respective demands. The NRMSATA had demanded clearing of seniority list of teachers under SSA of 2010 and RMSA of 2013. The Hindi Teachers are demanding release of salary pending over four months. The government’s explanation was that the Centre had decided to withhold funds as most of the teachers were not deemed qualified. However the affected teachers under ANHTU said 1,379 were appointed during 2012 as they were deemed to have fulfilled the criteria for appointment as Hindi teachers. It appears that the rules were changed midway during 2017 when the Centre adopted new norms under National Council for Teachers’ Education(NCTE). In order to enable the present Hindi Teachers fulfil the criteria, the government has given a five-year relaxation (2022-2027) for the untrained teachers to undergo training. However, as per ANHTU, though many Hindi Teachers were trained during the past ten years, they have not been deemed to be eligible. The government’s contention that the Centre withheld release of fund for payment of salaries to the Hindi teachers in Nagaland needs more clarification. Being the state where the teachers were appointed and carrying out their tasks, the state government cannot wash its hands off. Rather the state government has a moral obligation to ensure that the contract with the Hindi teachers is fulfilled. In this regard, the state government has every reason and justification to press the Centre for release of funds. The Centre cannot act arbitrarily without consulting the state government. On its part, the state government has to ensure that the teachers have been given sufficient opportunity and time to meet the eligibility criteria. It is not the first time that the education department has been faced with problems from its employees. This only leads the conclusion that such matters with regard to service matters and related issues have not been handled effectively. It may be recalled that the department was wracked by the appointment or bogus teachers scam that broke out in 2010. The scam was unearthed when the department sought to ascertain why over Rs. 24 crore was drained out annually from the state exchequer for paying salaries. The SIT formed to conduct the probe, confirmed that as many as 1,156 bogus teachers and 1,096 cases of appointments were made under “doubtful circumstances”. Moreover, as many as 1,084 teachers were physically unavailable for verification when called by the SIT. These are enough to realise that the department is in dire need for a revamp as it plays a crucial role for the upcoming generation.
DailyDevotion The Determination to Serve The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve… —Matthew 20:28 Jesus also said, “Yet I am among you as the One who serves” (Luke 22:27). Paul’s idea of service was the same as our Lord’s— “…ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5). We somehow have the idea that a person called to the ministry is called to be different and above other people. But according to Jesus Christ, he is called to be a “doormat” for others— called to be their spiritual leader, but never their superior. Paul said, “I know how to be abased…” (Philippians 4:12). Paul’s idea of service was to pour his life out to the last drop for others. And whether he received praise or blame made no difference. As long as there was one human being who did not know Jesus, Paul felt a debt of service to that person until he did come to know Him. But the chief motivation behind Paul’s service was not love for others but love for his Lord. If our devotion is to the cause of humanity, we will be quickly defeated and broken-hearted, since we will often be confronted with a great deal of ingratitude from other people. But if we are motivated by our love for God, no amount of ingratitude will be able to hinder us from serving one another. Paul’s understanding of how Christ had dealt with him is the secret behind his determination to serve others. “I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man…” (1 Timothy 1:13). In other words, no matter how badly others may have treated Paul, they could never have treated him with the same degree of spite and hatred with which he had treated Jesus Christ. Once we realize that Jesus has served us even to the depths of our meagerness, our selfishness, and our sin, nothing we encounter from others will be able to exhaust our determination to serve others for His sake.
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e, the so-called ‘Christian’ Nagas seem to have seriously misplaced our moral campus and the moral courage to stand up for what we truthfully believe is right. One can’t help wondering: for how long do we, the stakeholders, intend to continue living in this unholy mess? It would not be entirely wrong to make a general observe that the only thriving industry that the Nagas has ever know to date, is the insatiable industry of corruption being perpetuated both by the ‘over-ground’ establishment called the Government of Nagaland manned by our very own indifferent elected representatives and the unrestrained ‘underground national workers’ operating under the broad banner of Naga National Political Groups encompassing all shades of NSCN Factions, with NSCN (IM) being the giant of them all. Each of these organizations has disdainfully been plowing through the very lives of the common man and recklessly shattering the dreams of a budding generation for decades. ‘Over-ground’ or ‘underground’ without exception, all emphatically and hypocritically swear on the Holy Bible where the meaning of the word ‘honesty’, ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ does not exist. They must perhaps be referring to a Holy Bible with serious printing mistakes. Compounding the already crippled system is the innocent sounding ‘opposition-less government’ presumably seeking for an ‘early solution’ to a terminally ailing Indo-Naga imbroglio? The only net result visible thus far however is that the State Government servants, mostly in the lower cadres are now being deprived of even their entitled monthly salaries just because they are much too poor to fight back for their elementary rights. This comes as no surprise. After all, our State exchequer has now become little more than a self-help service counter for all political parties with their unstoppable itching fingers in the kooky jar. With the next election looming in the horizon, things can only get worse at best. The ground reality is quite desperately damning. On the one hand we have the Ali Baba’s first cousins running a shady Government totally subservient to the dictates of the Factions who publically decry Indian election but otherwise are clandestinely instrumental behind the success of one political party or the other. On the other hand we have the Factions themselves carrying out their own unholy brand of extortion, praying on the helpless common masses. All this has been going on for the past several decades in the glorified name of sovereignty. It is not as if Nagas do not have intellectuals who could collectively create sufficient awareness to right the wrongs but each is much too afraid of the gun-toting factions to speak out the truth thus inadvertently allowing unpalatable events to recur over and over again. From 1980 onwards we have witnessed series of NSCN factional population explosion each proclaiming to be Naga Sovereignty warriors and each independently commandeering their thriving
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industry of ‘extortion/ taxation’. Apart from their gluttonous appetite of widespread day to day extortion, the NSCNs are also issuing highly priced illegal syndicate licenses for every conceivable essential commodity in the market like …egg syndicate…chicken syndicate…second hand clothes dealership syndicate…transporters syndicate… MS rod syndicate… cement syndicate…you name it…most essential commodities are covered by one syndicate or another. In fact it was a pleasant surprise for a change to read the news that the Nagaland Police has dared to arrest one such non-local Transporter syndicate owner who is alleged to be trying to stifle local entrepreneurs doing second hand clothes transportation business. As monopolists, each syndicate license holder throttles any competition in the market and arbitrarily controls the market price of the commodity under his control…aided by a mafia-like protection of NSCN (MPs)…money patriots. All this is happening under the very nose of a very busy State Government equally engaged in similarly nefarious priorities while exploitations of the populace through insane “taxation/extortion” continue unabated. Today, the fatigued stakeholders have reached the end limits of forbearance, being brutalized by both an indifferent ‘oppositionless Government’ in power and the omnipresent multi-Factions going full speed ahead with their multi-taxation spree. Each in their own inimitable style is causing a never ending misery on the masses struggling to cope with the cost of living that has hit the stratosphere. The ultimate desire that is understandably overflowing from the depth of the hearts of all beasts of burden is for an early end of this nightmare called the Indo-Naga political talk…even at the dire cost of no longer caring what the future holds. In the midst of such an intolerable existence, the finer aspiration of self-determination envisaged by our first generation folks is gradually becoming a bizarre tune that is slowly fading into the distant horizon. Here lies the danger of induced impatience because we need to understand in no uncertain terms that an ill conceived decision we make today will perpetually haunt not only the present generation but all the generations that will follow. As things stand, the NSCN (IM) must take full responsibility for the present impasse. They have successfully created a general confusion with their eloquent half truth while leaving a good number of troublesome and awkward questions piled up in our own backyard unanswered to date despite being repeatedly asked to clarify, the most important being: Why is NSCN (IM) still adamantly maintaining secrecy with regard to their list of competency clauses in the like manner of their Framework Agreement… the contents of which only happened to be an ambiguously worded road map that did not warrant confidentiality? It is imperative for NSCN (IM) to understand in no uncertain terms that the stakeholders have a fundamental right
to know what their future is going to be, since such decisions will have a direct implication upon the generations to come positively or negatively. It is therefore extremely important for the stakeholders to be made aware”before” and “not after” the deed is done! Deliberately ignoring this ethical principle could result in a backlash from a generation that will have no alternative but to harvest the bitter legacy/ curse sown by the NCSN (IM). This is also a subject that must transcend unnecessary Factional politics or petty tribal rivalry. We must honestly and honorably try to evaluate ‘down to earth’ fair and equitable survival dispensation for all the Nagas in relation with the GoI and within our own Naga tribal communities in the aftermath of post solution scenario that must squarely answer to the benchmark of fairness for all concerned. The little that the stakeholders have been given a glimpse of, of the NSCN (IM)’s competency clauses are: (1) “the State of Nagaland will cease to exist” on the premises that “it will become a Nation”. (2) That a Statutory Cultural Body called the “Pan Naga Hoho” will be created through an Act of Parliament, as a ‘purely cultural platform’ for emotional integration of the Nagas…to be directly funded by the GoI. The original goal post of this initially innocent looking Pan Naga Hoho has since been shifted by NCSN (IM) now demanding for a more robust mandatory authority that goes to the extent of being able to nominate members into the Upper House in a bicameral setup being proposed within the so-called “Naga Nation”. These are the only two Clauses within their ‘Competency Clauses’ that the NSCN (IM) has thus far made public. We dread to think what other dubious camouflaged agendas may exist within the remainder of their undisclosed Competency Clauses…because this two clauses are downright damning enough for the Nagas of Nagaland already! It causes a tremendously uneasy sense of suspicion since NSCN (IM) is painstakingly holding the rest of the clauses very close to its chest. Now dispassionately consider why these two clauses are being considered damning for the Nagas of Nagaland. Before doing so, firstly remember that the issues of sovereignty and integration have unfortunately been left out as subjects beyond the immediate purview of the final solution… of course with the make-believe continuity rider possibility of addressing these subjects through ‘due democratic processes’ in the post solution era. This is purely a stick and carrot proposition by the GoI which will never see the light of day even in a distant century. All said and done, this is the unpolluted ground reality from where further pragmatic and realistic analysis must be exercised fair-mindedly. (1): NSCN (IM) proposes that the present State of Nagaland become a “Naga Nation”, even without geographical integration. This necessarily signifies that the present State of Nagaland will become a common homeland for ALL the Nagas, irrespective of
their present place of habitation. This would conveniently allow our Naga brothers of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh to enjoy dual privileges within their own exclusive Autonomous Regional Territorial Councils (that has been agreed in principle) and at the same time also enjoy the same privileges within the common ‘Naga Nation’ (the un-integrated State of Nagaland). How fair does this sound? (2): Over and above this, our Southern brothers in NSCN (IM) are also very meticulously laying down a foundation to ensure that they are able to continue exerting a direct influence (as they are doing now) in the affairs of the so-called common ‘Naga Nation’ through the institution called the Pan Naga Hoho. According to the scheming echelon of NSCN (IM), the ‘Naga Nation’ will have a bicameral establishment…the Upper House and the Lower House. The latter will be represented by elected members while the former will be manned by nominated members. The question as to who will hold the ultimate nominating authority of members into the Upper House has been unambiguously answered by the NSCN (IM)…the Pan Naga Hoho! In order to soften the blow, the NSCN (IM) also explained that there would also be other Electoral Colleges consisting of “Intellectuals” and “Traditional Bodies” who will also be given authority to nominate members into the Upper House. NSCN (IM) is silent on the percentage of the total number of members that each sector would be allowed to nominate. Further, NSCN (IM) needs to clarify whether the nominated members would comprise of individuals only from within the present State boundary of Nagaland or include members from other regions as well. We are also not clear what kind of Tribal composition the Pan Naga Hoho would have but for all practical purpose it would not look any different from the present Naga Hoho where Nagas of Nagaland held a minority status…[even though all the Tribal Hohos of Nagaland have now withdrawn membership from this ineffective mouthpiece organization of NSCN (IM)]. The other rather unpalatable intention disclosed by the members of the NSCN (IM) think tank is that any Bill proposed by the Lower House of representatives will mandatorily be required to seek approval of the Upper House without which such a Bill cannot become an Act. In other words, it only simply means that the Naga brothers from Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will continue exercising their right to have their will imposed within the so-called ‘Naga Nation’ through their nominated sycophant members in the Upper House. A relevant question that gets prompted is: does the resource-less state/“Naga Nation” need an Upper House in the first place, expanding the arena that will definitely weigh heavy on the exchequer of the State/“Nation”, simply to accommodate more unscrupulous Ali Babas? The readers are herewith informed that the above narrative is not a concocted dissemination of the author but an honest excerpt of the discourse
that was had with one of the think tank member of the NSCN (IM). To the best of my knowledge this is not the kind of self-determination that the Nagas of Nagaland have been fighting for all our lives. It is pure absurdity to try and rid ourselves of one ‘colonial power’ to only be replaced by our very own brothers from across the border. To the sentimentalists it may sound like an uncharitable anti-Naga expression but to a pragmatist, population integration can never be an acceptable solution. We would be guilty of narrowing the window of opportunity in perpetuity for our younger generation from Nagaland in the years ahead. Under an already tested circumstances of ‘trust deficit’ where GoI is concerned, it would have perhaps been more pragmatic for NSCN (IM) to have determinedly stood its ground on the issue of ‘Integration’ rather than the “Flag” which loses its significance under a “shared sovereignty” status within the Indian Constitution especially in the absence of integration. In as far as the separate “Yehzabo” is concerned the Nagas would certainly prefer to hold a guaranteed identity even if such a “Yehzabo” is exclusively incorporated within the Indian Constitution. On a lighter note it would at least discourage Mainland Indian population from calling the Nagas “Chinkees” and “Momos”. On a serious note however, for all practical purpose the parameters of ‘Yehzabo’ which will become synonymous to Article 371 A, more or less, should be intelligently crafted and expanded upon in a legally binding unambiguous terminology to safeguard our identity, our religion, our customs and tradition, our natural resources etc. and ensure that such Clauses that enshrine the spirit of ‘shared sovereignty’ therein is not unilaterally undone, amended or abrogated by any kind of majority of the Indian Parliament except through the expressed consent by our own mandatorily empowered Legislative Assembly. At this moment one can only hope fervently that the Core Committee Members of our very own ‘opposition-less government’ have a matured and unbiased perception that the fate of the Nagas is sitting right beside them, willing them on to part the curtain and recognize the mega catastrophic disaster of a biblical proportion waiting to happen to the Nagas of Nagaland if the present chartered course of NSCN (IM) is allowed as it is to sail through without question. If the Core Committee of the oppositionless government truly has the honest interest of the Nagas at heart its first primary responsibility should center on the need for transparency in the most crucial area of Competency Clauses…from both GoI and NSCN (IM) for a clear headed scrutiny and evaluation by relevant representatives of the stakeholders. May the Good Lord give us wisdom at this critical juncture to get the Nagas out of this unholy mess. Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Chumukedima, Nagaland
NLTP Act 1989: Revisit to the past amidst lobbying (From previous issue) In any interpretation, however, the background on how the Act came into being must be the starting point of interpretation. Whenever there is any discussion about NLTP Act the church is always put on the other side as the enemy of the affluent and the civilized society. But who among our leaders in power can testify the positive aspect of liquor? The future of our society and the generations should 5 not become a private talk. Selfishness and selfish gain motive dominate as if liquor is the only revenue. Illegal and evil will always be illegal and evil have many faces even if we try to whitewash. Now we find ourselves forgetting the evil of alcohol and how it has devastated our homes and our society. We now have taken the issue to another level of trying to reconcile the condemned element by the people, as if bushing the evil is going to be possible. Alcohol has destroyed our society once, and it continues, and it will continue, unless we take our stand with a determinate po-
litical will. Those who have gone through the Act will find out that the Act is never properly studied for implementation. The mechanism inscribed and the content of the Act are not even interpreted. In such a situation, it is bound to fail. We have proven that to ourselves. It is a futile exercise as long as the Act remains as a document. Unless proper definitions and interpretations are given, the two words “total” and “prohibition” will be enlarged out of context as is the case today. Therefore, on matters relating to implementation, the Government must provide the interpretation of the Act and put forward for deliberation. The success and the failure must be systematically presented for discussion so that support system can evolve. The following suggestions are pertinent: • The challenges faced by the implementing agent. Only then, the church, Naga Mother Association, women force, youth force and civil society can step in to help. Together we can own the Act. • The mechanism/ap-
proach adopted for operation by the implementing authority must be transparent. It should point out the loopholes because the “construct” lies with the government. • It should also give a detail description of the entry points and how they sneak inside our State. • The Modus operandi, the nexus and the manufacturing spots/locations within the State must be identified and make known because they are illegal. • Any other relevant/ pertinent point for discussion be put forward so that, the public can aid in the effort of the authority for support and sustenance. • The NLTP Act 1989 is a legislation, it empowers the government to act upon. Therefore, the agency/ agencies should come out with detail and compressive strategy. Time to time frisking and confiscating the illegal transportation of liquor is appreciated and we applaud the government, particularly, the Excise Department but that is only one aspect of the empowerment. Whatever is
done must be objective, rational and not be antagonistic. • It must honor God and put the welfare of the commoners in perspective. • Who are the people who will gain and the section of people who will loss must be specified. • Our children and the generations to come must be projected. We must seek the wisdom to see the unseen. • If with the Act we are failing, we know very well what will happen if a pinhole passage is opened. It will only make matter worse. • If with the Act there are loopholes, common sense will tell us what is waiting once we let go of the Act. • We know what our children will inherit and the cycle will continue. • At the end who will be blamed? Where does the church stand? Did we think that the Act will solve the problem over night? No, not at all! The church cannot clothe herself with an element which she knows is evil for the society. We will still stand on the ground on which our leaders stood half
a century over ago which led to the movement. Liquor has destroyed us then and we still find ourselves in the same predicament. Unless we act with determination, it will continue to destroy us. The solution to our problem is not on partial lift nor regulated relaxation. The half hearted approach to the Act has taken us to where we are today. Besides, the methodology on which we have come to this conclusion is faulty and bias. Therefore, we stand firm on the Act and will advocate for full implementation. In a Christian majority society, it is a matter of shame to all of us. Today, we should be deliberating on how to strengthen the Act but unfortunately, we are beginning to test the waters on how to partially lift the Act through selective consultations and backdoor lobbying. We have often cited examples of other States and countries when we are faced with any pressing issues. Sometimes we talk about their success but now we are talking about their failure. We have come to an easy conclusion to say “they
have failed and therefore, we can never succeed.” This is a wrong approach. Why can’t we look at our situation as a different entity? If we cannot copy their success, are we saying their failure suits us? We can be different and we have the possibility, if we have the will power. If our leaders will have the “will power” half the work is done. If therefore, they believe they are placed in leadership position among many who aspire to be, they must take the courage to govern and dispense their responsibility for the welfare of the people. With no malice, if you fail to act and do what is “right” and “just” for your people, deliverance will come from another direction. The Nagaland Baptist Church Council, comprising of 20 Associations and 4 Associate members with 1708 churches urge the government to implement the NLTP Act. We further urge the government to stop backdoor lobbying, leaving the major stakeholders in the dark. (Concluded) Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, NBCC
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on the basis of threat perception.” Whether a prisoner is lodged in jail or out on furlough, it is the government’s job to ensure his security, he said. “It is not that he demanded Z-plus security... till the time he faces the security threat, providing security is our job,” he added. The chief minister said when the government feels that there is a change in Singh’s threat perception, his security will be reviewed accordingly. A recent communication from a senior Haryana Police official to the Rohtak
Range commissioner on Singh’s threat perception stated, “He faces a highlevel threat from radical Sikh extremists in India and abroad.” “There are reliable inputs regarding the threat to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh from pro-Khalistan activists,” the official communication said. Home Minister Anil Vij denied having any knowledge of the official communication. “No such report has come to me nor has any such file gone through my office, so I have no information,” he said replying to reporters’ questions here. The Dera Sacha Sauda chief is currently staying at his Gurugram ashram and has been kept under heavy security. He was granted furlough just days before the February 20 Assembly polls in Punjab, where his sect has a large number of followers, particularly in Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala and Muktsar.
of powers available to the directorate of enforcement (ED) for search, seizure, investigation, and attachment of proceeds of crime under the law. Mehta submitted before the bench, also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C.T. Ravikumar, that during the last five years (2016-17 to 2020-21), only 2,086 cases were taken up for investigation under the PMLA out of registration of FIR of approximately 33 lakh for predicate offences by the police and other enforcement agencies. He added, “very small number of cases are being taken up for investigation under the PMLA as compared to annual registration of the cases under the Money Laundering Act in the UK (7,900), the US (1,532), China (4,691), Austria (1,036), Hongkong (1,823), Belgium (1,862) and Russia (2,764)”. Mehta emphasized that the measures against moneylaundering have clearly left embryo of drug or terrorism related offences and moved beyond the same.
Indian returnees from Ukraine: Few joked, some watched news NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (PTI): Kirtan Kalathiya, a medical university student in Ukraine, was seen chatting in Gujarati and laughing with four of his friends from his native state soon after they reached Delhi airport following a long journey from Kyiv. Even as they were shooting the breeze close to midnight on Tuesday, standing near a taxi bay, one of them kept looking at the Instagram page of Kyiv Post on his mobile phone to get the latest update on the situation in Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Russia and the eastern European country. From Kharkiv to Chernivtsi, Indians students and professionals, living in different parts of Ukraine, started arriving in different flights at the Delhi international airport from 11 PM onwards on Tuesday. Most of the students,
Returnees from Ukraine upon their arrival at New Delhi airport.
PTI spoke to soon after their arrival, said they had followed the advisory issued by the Indian Embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. TV media camerapersons and reporters, virtually swooped on them, the moment they walked out of the terminal exit gates, as the inquisitive journalists wanted to know the situation in Ukraine first hand. Kalathiya, 19, and his friends, Nirav Patel and
Vineet Patel from Bhavnagar district too, and Krish Raj and Priyansh Hudda from Surendranagar district near Ahmedabad, are first year MBBS students at the Bukovinian State Medical University (BSMU) in Chernivtsi, a town in western Ukraine known for its grand architectural buildings. “We were a bit tense, when we boarded our flight from Kyiv, but felt relaxed after reaching India,” Hudda told PTI.
Kalathiya, wearing a blue down jacket, joked among his friends to keep the anxiety at bay. “We came safely from Ukraine, but at airport, we got surrounded by mediapersons soon as we came out of the exit gate. That added to our anxiety,” he said in a lighter vein, as they all shared a laugh, on a windy night in Delhi. BSMU is an over 75 years old medical institution, and was established during the World War II. But, war is something, the Indians enrolled in universities in Ukraine, don’t want to have on their mind. In recent weeks, tensions have been escalating between Ukraine and Russia, and on Monday, Russia recognised the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. On Tuesday, Indian embassy in Kyiv again asked Indian students to temporar-
ily leave the country amid the rising tensions. Indian students, largely those studying medicine, soon after arrival at Delhi airport, said they were happy to be back in their home country. While those from Delhi-NCR were home, many others waited to take domestic flights to reach their hometowns, or the Gujarati batch of friends from BSMU, who will take a train on Wednesday evening to Ahmedabad, and from thereon to their respective cities. A p o o r va B h u s h a n from Ranchi and Hardik Dogra from Rajkot study at Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv. They arrived in Delhi via an Air India flight around 11:40 PM on Tuesday. Bhushan said he would take a flight to Bengaluru, while Dogra flew to Rajkot from Delhi in the early hours on Wednesday.
BENGALURU, FEB 23 (PTI): India and Israel discussed avenues for expanding space relations, in the backdrop of reforms in the sector announced by the Narendra Modi government, in addition to ongoing cooperation. Ambassador of Israel to India Naor Gilon called on Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary in the Department of Space, S Somanath at ISRO headquarters here on Tuesday. “The ongoing interactions between the space agencies and the avenues for expanding space relations between India and Israel, in view of space reforms announced by Government of India, were discussed during the meeting”, an ISRO statement said. Last year, ISRO and ISA reviewed the progress of the ongoing activities including cooperation in electric propulsion system (EPS) for small satellites and GEO-LEO (Geosynchronous Earth Orbit-Low Earth Orbit) optical link.
RANCHI, FEB 23 (AGENfor necessary action. CIES): More troubles are In the judgment delivlikely for the ailing RJD ered on February 21, CBI chief Lalu Prasad, jailed special judge Sudhanshu in the Rs 950 crore fodder Kumar Shashi said “I find scam and now undergothat the properties/assets ing treatment in Rajendra created from the proceeds Prasad Institute of Medical of the crime by the convicts Science in Ranchi, as the and dead accused persons Enforcement Directorate of this case could not be may confiscate assets creidentified.” He said it may Lalu Prasad ated by those convicted in be a subject for investigathe scandal in line with the and the charge sheet of the tion under the Prevention directions to CBI by a spe- fodder scam case to the ED of Money Laundering Act. cial court, reports NDTV. The former Bihar chief minister was earlier this week sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rs 60 lakh by a special CBI court well versed with MS-Word, Excel, in connection with the fifth fodder scam case involving InDesign, Photoshop, embezzlement of over Rs PageMaker and Corel Draw 139 crore from Doranda For a reputed organization in Dimapur. treasury. The special court diApplication may be e-mailed to: rected CBI to provide a copy hrmgr.npn@gmail.com or send through of the judgment, the FIR
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NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (IANS): The banks have been returned Rs 18,000 crore in the case of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on Wednesday (February 23), told the Supreme Court. Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before a bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar that the total proceeds of crimes in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases pending before the top court amounts to Rs 67,000 crore. He further added that as on date 4,700 cases are being investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement and the number of the cases taken up for investigation each year in the last 5 years varies from 111 cases in 2015-16 to 981 in 2020-21. Mehta submitted before the bench that Rs 18,000 crore have been returned to the banks in the case of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. The top court is hearing a clutch of petitions, challenging the wide scope
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“The one million export mark is a significant milestone for TVS Motor Company. This further underscores our path towards being a global player in personal mobility solutions,” company’s joint managing director Sudarshan Venu said. “TVS Motor has always been committed to quality, technology, and customer delight and this must be further enhanced in the future. We are excited to continue building on this positive momentum as we expand into newer geographies with attractive products and new first in segment, technology offerings.” TVS Motor Director and CEO KN Radhakrishnan expressed delight on the company achieving the milestone in the current financial year.
points, up 0.3 per cent or 58 points. On the stocks front, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Indusind Bank, Asian Paints, Titan, and Adani Ports were the top five gainers among the Nifty 50 companies during the early trade, up 2.7 per cent, 1.7 per cent, 1.4 per cent, 1.4 per cent, and 1.3 per cent, respectively.
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NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (PTI): Two and three wheeler major TVS Motor Company on Wednesday said its exports in two wheeler segment clocked sales of one million (10 lakh) units, marking a significant milestone in the current financial year for the first time, the company said on Wednesday. The exports include the sales from TVS Motor and also from Indonesian unit PT TVS. “The key exports include TVS Apache series, TVS HLX Series, TVS Raider and TVS Neo Series. An increase in sales in global motorcycles significantly contributed to this achievement”, the company said in a statement. TVS Motor has presence in 80 countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, Central and Latin America.
23 inflation target upwards and signal withdrawal from the accommodative monetary stance. This would be negative for the growth and earnings perspective,” said V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. “Higher crude prices are negative for tyre, paints and FMCG segments. Financials, particularly high quality banks, have valuation comfort. IT is likely to exhibit resilience thanks to good earnings visibility.” At 10.09 a.m., Sensex traded at 57,492 points, up 0.3 per cent or 192 points, whereas Nifty traded 17,150
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(PTI): Gold prices fell by Rs 126 to Rs 49,960 per 10 grams here on Wednesday amid a decline in international prices along with gains in the rupee, according to HDFC Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 50,086 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver was almost flat on Wednesday at Rs 63,939 per kg, compared with the previous close of Rs 63,916 per kg. The rupee recovered 25 paise to 74.59 to a dollar. HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said, “Spot prices for 24 carat gold at Delhi fell by Rs 126 with decline in COMEX gold prices along with rupee appreciation.” In global markets, gold prices slipped to USD 1,896 an ounce whereas silver was marginally up at USD 24.11 an ounce.
NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (IANS): India’s textile exports can breach the $100 bn mark in next 5 years, Union Textiles Secretary, Upendra Prasad Singh said on Tuesday. “The country’s textile exports can increase from the current $40 billion to $100 billion in the next five years,” he said in his address at the 44th Foundation Day of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Singh said that the Indian apparel industry must focus on vertical integration to increase its scale and size and to benefit from the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. “Apparel and garmenting is not very investment-centric but it is very important from an employment point of view. Perhaps, there is a need for backward integration and more of you can get into integrated value-chain like spinning and weaving,” he said.
NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (IANS): After a continued and consistent decline in the recent sessions, India’s key indices -- S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 -- rose in early trade on Wednesday possibly due to value buying. The recent fall was led by continued selling by foreign institutional investors amid geo-strategic tensions between Ukraine and Russia, said analysts. “The major impact of the Ukraine crisis in India is the implications on crude at $97. If crude sustains around these high levels, inflation in India is sure to go up, forcing the RBI to revise its FY
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KOLKATA, FEB 23 (PTI): Representatives of the bidi industry and labour organisations have called for an immediate reduction of tax on the indigenous smoke, contending that high taxes threatened the survival of the sector. During a virtual round table organised by the All India Bidi Industry Federation, they also deliberated upon the need for alternative job opportunities for the workers engaged in production of bidi, small handrolled cigarettes made of tobacco wrapped in leaves. “The bidi industry has been playing a big role in generating revenue and employment in some of the remotest regions of India. However, the existing exorbitant rate of 28 per cent
impact on the lives of the workers, especially women from rural and tribal areas,” said Arjun Khanna, joint secretary of the federation. “ T h e g o ve r n m e n t should also understand that continuing to tax the industry at this rate may put one of India’s oldest indigenous industries at the risk of being wiped out. This will result in massive unemployment and socio-economic ramifications, which will push millions below the poverty line,” he said. The steep tax rate has led to a surge in manufacturing moving from the organised to the unorganised sector, the representatives said, adding, the GST Council had rationalised tax on handmade products to 5 per cent and that can be extended to the bidi industry as well.
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system and idle start/stop tech. This engine produces 89 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm and is offered with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. The car gets upgraded suspension, brakes and a new hydraulic clutch. The new Baleno is also available through Maruti Suzuki Subscribe at a monthly subscription fee of Rs. 13,999.
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the car gets reworked tail lamp units and tailgate. On the inside, the new Baleno features a completely new dashboard with a floating touchscreen infotainment head-unit in the centre. The car gets a 3-spoke steering wheel with a head-up display and automatic climate control with rear AC vents. The new Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a mild-hybrid
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NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (AGENCIES): Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2022 Baleno in India. The car is available in four variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha, with prices starting at Rs. 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2022 Baleno has been given a thorough makeover. It features a slimmer grille, redesigned headlamps and an updated front bumper. At the rear,
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caution,” said Subhash Kamath, Chairman of ASCI. The ASCI extensively consulted with different stakeholders, including government and the virtual digital asset industry -- to frame guidelines for virtual digital asset advertising. “Every advertisement for VDA products must clearly give out the name of the advertiser and provide an easy way to contact them (phone number or email). This information should be presented in a manner that is easily understood by the average consumer,” according to new guidelines. “No adver tisement may show that VDA products or VDA trading could be a solution to money problems, personality problems or other such drawbacks.” The council said that no crypto/NFT advertisement shall contain statements that promise or guarantee future increase in profits.
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advertisements must take special care to ensure that they have done their due diligence about the statements and claims made in the advertisement, so as not to mislead consumers,” the ASCI warned. Even as the Indian government continues to work on the framework for virtual digital assets (VDA), commonly referred to as crypto or NFT products, advertising for these products has been very aggressive over the past few months across TV, bring and digital media. The ASCI noted that several of these advertisements do not adequately disclose the risks associated with such products. “Advertising of virtual digital assets and services needs specific guidance, considering that this is a new and as yet an emerging way of investing. Hence, there is a need to make consumers aware of the risks and ask them to proceed with
MUMBAI, FEB 23 (PTI): The rupee appreciated by 25 paise to 74.59 against the US dollar on Wednesday due to a pullback in the greenback and crude oil prices after Western countries imposed several sanctions on Russia for sending troops into separatist-held regions in Ukraine. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.64 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.54 and a low of 74.73. The rupee was quoted at 74.59 at 1530 hrs, registering a gain of 25 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee depreciated by 29 paise to close at 74.84 against the US currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, declined 0.17 per cent to 95.86. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were trading 0.90 per cent lower at USD 95.97 per barrel.
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NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (IANS): In a bid to clamp down on risky crypto ads in India, the Advertising Standards Council Of India (ASCI) on Wednesday issued guidelines for all virtual digital assets (VDA)-related advertisements, which will be applicable on or after April 1. All crypto/NFT ads must carry the following disclaimer, “Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions.” No advertisement for crypto/digital asset products or exchanges may show a minor, or someone who appears to be a minor, directly dealing with the product, or talking about the product, said the advertising watchdog. Since this is a risky category, “celebrities or prominent personalities who appear in crypto/NFT
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US Prez Biden cuts off Russia from Ukraine mobilises military reserves Western financing over Putin’s actions
Russia evacuating embassy in Ukraine Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia on Wednesday as the region braced for further confrontation after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions. Hopes for a diplomatic way out of a new, potentially devastating war in Europe appeared all but sunk as the U.S. and key European allies accused Moscow on Tuesday of crossing a red line in rolling over Ukraine’s border into separatist re-
Two Chinese, over 100 Nepali nationals Students gets gangrene after arrested for running illegal loan scheme eating leftover Chinese food registered the company called Lewan Group to provide IT services for business houses in the capital,” police said. The Nepali nationals arrested from Kathmandu include 23 boys and 13 girls. After their arrest, the police also busted a larger racket in Sano Thimi Municipality of Bhaktapur district from where they arrested 80 people, including a Chinese national named Wang Zinao in the second raid carried on a threestorey office building. The arrested Nepalese from Bhaktapur include 47 girls and 32 boys. A total of 48 laptops and 14 desktop PCs were also confiscated from the office. The Chinese nationals, who reportedly started the business one and a half months ago from Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, used to lend short term loans to the Indians with 2.5 to 3.5 per cent interest rates online.
Ukraine asks its citizens to leave Russia immediately
NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (IANS): Ukraine has urged its citizens living in Russia to leave the country immediately, BBC reported. Up to three million Ukrainians are believed to be living in Russia and many have family in both countries. In addition, a state of emergency is to be declared in Ukraine, lasting 30 days, the country’s top security official said. Ukraine is also conscripting reservists into the regular military as it braces for a possible invasion by its neighbour, Russia. Western countries and their allies
have imposed sanctions on Russian banks and MPs, as the crisis escalates. But critics, among them the UK’s Labour Party, say the measures so far are not strong enough. It’s not clear if any new Russian troops have yet been sent into the two regions, which are run by Moscow-backed separatists. A state of emergency across the whole country is set to be declared, following a recommendation from Ukraine’s security council. This will last 30 days, but is subject to approval by the Ukrainian parliament - expected later on Wednesday, BBC reported.
They provided loans amounting to Rs 3,000 to 30,000 to the borrowers in India, who were required to submit the photo copies of their ration card and contact number. If they did not return the money with interest, then they used the Nepali boys and girls to threaten them on telephone. Police said that a majority of the arrested Nepalis were employees getting a monthly salary of Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000, whereas top-level employees, including the Chinese boss, earned in millions. Salaries and other benefits were transferred to workers’ accounts from China, according to the police. According to Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh Rathor of Metropolitan Police Office, Kathmandu, said the arrested people ran illegal online ‘loan providing’ services in India.
WASHINGTON, FEB 23 (AGENCIES): A 19-yearold student ate some leftover Chinese takeout food from a restaurant. There’s nothing unusual about this, but what happens next can only be described as bizarre and tragic, all at once. Hours after having the leftover meal, the person had to have both of his legs and fingers amputated. The student, identified only as JC in the New England Journal of Medicine, had developed life-threatening sepsis and gangrene caused by bacteria in the food. As per the report, he was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. “The patient had been well until 20 hours before this admission when diffuse abdominal pain and nausea developed after he ate rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal,” the journal stated. As per the New York
SUMI MISSIONARY KUPOSHUKULU NEWLY OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED FOR 2022-2024
The Sumi Missionary Kuposhukulu have inducted new office bearers for the tenure of 2022-2024. The following are the newly elected office bearers. Mr. Xukhupu A Zhimomi (President). Mr. Hekato Chishi (Vice President), Mr. H. Hoito Achumi (General Secretary), Miss. Kimiyeli Achumi (Asst G/S), Mr. Kheshepu Shohe (Finance Secretary), Mr. Abeto Chishi (Org. Secy), Mr. Inalu L. Zhimomi (Info. Secy), Miss. Avino Chishi (Statistical Secy), Mr. Inoka Zhimomi (Asst. Stat. Secy). Sd GENERAL SECRETARY H. HOITO ACHUMI dP-881/22
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PPP stalwart Rehman Malik passes away ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 (PTI): Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former Senator Rehman Malik passed away here on Wednesday due to coronavirus-related complications, his spokesperson confirmed. He was 70. Malik was survived by his wife and two sons. He had tested positive for the virus in January, and had complained of breathing problems. Earlier this month, he was put on a ventilator. “Deeply devastated to say that former interior minister [and] PPP’s senior leader, Abdul Rehman Malik, passed away,” Malik’s spokesperson Riaz Ali Turi tweeted on Wednesday.
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The Tening Students’ Union Dimapur with immense pride and joy would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Ms. PAUKIZONNE MERIAM, Daughter of CHAPLUBO ZELIANG of Tening Village for clearing the UGC-NET JRF(Junior Research Fellowship) in Education with a meritorious Total Percentile Score of 98.61 in the recently conducted UGC-NET December 2020 & June 2021. The dedication, discipline and sincerity invested upon have brought laurel to our community and our people. The TSUD further prays and wishes her wisdom and good health to embark on the journey of her future endeavor. Maisithuibo President, TSUD
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The Lhomithi Village Students’ Union on behalf of all the students of Lhomithi take immense Pride in Conveying our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Dr. Liza G. Kiba, D/o Ghokuto Kiba on being conferred the Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST on the thesis entitled “Assessment of variability of snowmelt runoff under changing climate in the Indian Himalayan Region”. 2. Shri. Hokheto Yeptho on his promotion as ADEO, DoSe, Govt. of Nagaland. We hope and pray that our Almighty God bless them with good health and wisdom. Wishing them success in all their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/VSU LVSU President General Secretary
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neighbours?” Putin bizarrely asserted that these regions are no longer part of Ukraine and their sovereign territory. To put it simply, Russia just announced that it is carving out a big chunk of Ukraine, Biden said. “He’s setting up a rationale to take more territory by force in my view. And if we listen to his speech last night, he’s setting up a rationale to go much further. This is the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine as he indicated and asked permission to be able to do from his Duma,” the US President said. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that he has cancelled plans to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Geneva later this week since Russia was going ahead with the recognition of the two separatist regions of Ukraine. While Blinken can-
celled his planned meeting with Lavrov, Biden said the US remains open to diplomacy. “There is still time to avert the worst-case scenario that will bring untold suffering to millions of people,” he said. For months, the US and its allies have vowed to impose severe sanctions on Russia should it choose to invade Ukraine. On Tuesday, Biden said the moment has come. “Russia has now undeniably moved against Ukraine,” he said. Biden said the sanctions have been closely coordinated with America’s allies and partners and will continue to escalate sanctions if Russia escalates. “We’re implementing fullblocking sanctions on two large Russian financial institutions, V.E.B. and their military bank. We’re implementing comprehensive sanctions on Russian sovereign debt.
NOTICE INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
EOI No.6/1/1(Misc.)/2021-KVI-I Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from Government and Private Institutes/Agencies having proven track record of designing & running incubation programs and imparting livelihood development trainings in the agro-rural sector, to be empanelled as Mentor Institutes under “A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE)” scheme. For details, please log in to https://www.msme.gov.in/ and https://aspire.msme.gov.in. Last date for submission of proposals via email to this Ministry on js.ari@nic.in is 16th March, 2022. (P.K. Singh) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tele No. 011-23063288 Email: pk.singh23@gov.in davp 25101/11/0005/2122
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The Jalukie Zangdi Village Council informs to all the patta holder to renew their Land Patta and those who doesn't posses to avail their land patta from the village authority within three months time frame (ie, 1st March to 31st May 2022). Failing which the patta shall stands invalid. Sd/(Bedusai Theluo) VCC Ph. 9612191674
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Omani FM in Tehran as nuclear talks in Vienna continue
TEHRAN, FEB 23 (AP): Oman’s foreign minister arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, state media reported, as nuclear talks between Iran and world powers continue in Vienna. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian welcomed Sayyid Badr Albusaidi upon his arrival, with the visit scheduled to focus on bilateral and international affairs, the IRNA news agency said. Oman has often acted as a go-between to help facilitate back-door diplomacy between the US and Iran, sometimes involving the release of prisoners. Negotiations in Vienna aim to restore a 2015 nuclear deal that saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. The diplomatic visit raised speculation that Oman may get involved as an intermediary in the ongoing nuclear talks, or deliver a US message to Iran. The US has participated indirectly in the ongoing talks because it withdrew from the accord in 2018 under thenPresident Donald Trump.
Post, the person was a parttime worker at the restaurant. After eating the leftovers from the unnamed Chinese outlet, he immediately started throwing up. This was followed by chills, shortness of breath, headache, blurry vision, and chest pain. A friend of the patient said that his skin had started to turn “purple”. After a series of blood and urine tests, it was revealed that the patient was suffering from a bacterial infection called Neisseria meningitidis. He was also diagnosed with sepsis which was triggered by the infection and also caused him to develop gangrene. Following this, the 19-year-old had to have all of his fingers and both legs amputated. While it is unclear how the teenager stored the food he had consumed, as per WebMD, bacteria can grow quickly at room temperature and it is important to store all leftovers in a fridge or freezer.
With immense pride and honour we the Mongchen Senso Telongjem Kohima (MSTK) would like to congratulate and celebrate the achievement of the following officers and student in their respective field. 1. Mr. K. Takeeth Imchen for his promotion to Additional Controller & HoD, Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Kohima Nagaland. 2. Ms. Bendangla Longkumer for her promotion to Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Department of Cooperation, Kohima Nagaland. 3. Ms. Temjenbenla Imchen for receiving the Gold Medal in B.Sc. Anthropology 2021, Kohima Science College (Autonomous) The Telongjem wishes you all a healthy and prosperous life. Sd/Sd/(Sani Pongen) (Temsujongba Imchen) President Secretary
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KATHMANDU, FEB 23 (PTI): Two Chinese and more than 100 Nepali nationals have been arrested in Nepal for their involvement in running an online fraud loan scheme targeting Indians, police said on Wednesday. Nepal Police said in a press release that they arrested two Chinese and 115 Nepali nationals in two separate raids conducted in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur districts in Kathmandu valley on Monday and Tuesday for their involvement in fraudulent cyber activities. Acting on a tip-off, Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Range first detained a group of 37 individuals, including a Chinese from Old Baneshwor on Monday night. The Chinese national, identified as Chang Hu bao, operated illegal business activities targeting Indians with the help of Nepali youth. “They had officially
WASHINGTON, FEB 23 (PTI): US President Joe Biden has announced a set of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s ability to do business with the West, asserting that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into parts of eastern Ukraine was “a flagrant violation of international law”. Announcing the “first tranche” of US sanctions on Russia for its moves against Ukraine, including on two large financial institutions, Russian sovereign debt and Russian elites and their family members, Biden said the American actions would effectively “cut off Russia’s government from Western finance.” In a brief address from the White House on Tuesday, Biden also announced that he was moving additional troops and equipment to “strengthen” US allies in the Baltic nations on NATO’s eastern flank, but made clear they would not be there to “fight Russia.” Biden called Putin’s actions, including ordering Russian troops into Luhansk and Donetsk, the two separatist-held regions of eastern Ukraine after declaring them independent, as a “flagrant violation of international law.” Biden also asked, “Who in the Lord’s name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new so-called countries on territory that belonged to his
The Thokihimi Kukami and Village Council would like to extend our profound appreciation and felicitate Shri. Hokheto Yeptho on being promoted to Asstt. Director/SDEO/ADEO under the establishment of the Directorate of School Education. We pray that through his new assignment will witness a new dawn of enlightment. We further wish him grand success in the future ahead. Er. KAVITO YEPTHO KHEKAHO YEPTHO Head G.B. Chairman Thokihimi Village Thokihimi Village Council
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tions on Ukraine’s borders with Russia, Belarus and Russian-occupied Crimean and on warships in the Black Sea. Ukraine has around 200,000 military personnel and Wednesday’s call up could see up to 250,000 reservists aged between 18 and 60 receive their mobilisation papers. Moscow’s total forces are much larger -- around a million active duty personnel -- and have been modernised and re-armed in recent years. Shelling has intensified between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists, and civilians living near the front are fearful.
tional transport and document checks. These were just the latest in a series of signs of escalating tensions. Kyiv recalled its ambassador to Russia and considered breaking all diplomatic ties with Moscow; dozens of nations further squeezed Russian oligarchs and banks out of international markets; Germany halted a lucrative pipeline deal; the U.S. repositioned additional troops to NATO’s eastern flank bordering Russia; and the top U.S. diplomat canceled a meeting with his Russian counterpart. Already, the threat of war has shredded Ukraine’s economy and raised the specter of massive casualties, energy shortages across Europe and global economic chaos. Even as the conflict took a new, dangerous turn, leaders warned it could still get worse. Putin has yet to unleash the force of the 150,000 troops massed on three sides of Ukraine, while U.S. President Joe Biden held back on even tougher sanctions that could cause economic turmoil for Russia but said they would go ahead if there is further aggression.
FELICITATION The Khar Gazetted Officers' Union (KGOU) with immense pride heartily congratulates the following Officers of the Union. 1. Shri. Taliremba, OSD (Finance) on being redesignated as Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Nagaland. 2. Shri Meren Jamir, IPS on being promoted to IGP & CG (HG&CD) Nagaland 3. Shri T. Noksang Jamir, on being promoted to Joint Secretary Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat. 4. Smti S Alila Wai, on being promoted to Registrar Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies 5. Er. Burmayang, on being promoted to Assistant Engineer Nagaland State Transport 6. Shri. Imtisang, on being promoted to Sub-Divisional Officer PWD The Union further wishes continued success and also prays for their good health and wisdom as they assumes higher responsibilities in their respective departments. Sd/(WATICHUCHANG JAMIR) President
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gions — with some calling it an invasion. Russia began pulling personnel from its diplomatic posts in Ukraine, state news agency Tass reported, a day after the Foreign Ministry announced a plan to evacuate, citing threats. By Wednesday afternoon, the Russian flag was no longer flying over the embassy in Kyiv, and police surrounded the building. After weeks of trying to project calm, Ukrainian authorities also signaled increasing concer n on Wednesday. The Foreign Ministry advised against travel to Russia and recommended anyone there leave immediately, saying Moscow’s “aggression” could lead to a significant reduction in consular services. The head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council called for a nationwide state of emergency — subject to parliamentary approval. Oleksiy Danilov said it will be up to regional authorities to determine which measures to apply, but they could include additional protection for public facilities, restrictions on traffic, and addi-
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MOSCOW/KYIV, FEB 23 (AGENCIES): Ukraine mobilised its military reserve Wednesday and urged its citizens to leave Russian territory as Moscow sharpened its demands, increasing fears of all-out war. Ru s s i a n P r e s i d e n t Vladimir Putin has defied an avalanche of international sanctions to put his forces on stand-by to occupy two rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine. In response, Kyiv’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has put Ukraine’s more than 200,000 reservists on notice that they will receive summons to return to their units. Ukraine’s security council also on Wednesday called for a state of emergency in the country -- a measure that still needs to be formally approved by parliament. Meanwhile, Ukraine urged its approximately three million citizens living in Russia to leave, as the crisis deepened despite intense international pressure on Moscow, backed by new economic sanctions. Western capitals say Russia has amassed 150,000 troops in combat forma-
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Oscars to present eight awards off Which vitamins, supplements air in a bid for streamlined telecast guard against Covid? E R emember when ever yone was downing zinc supplements at the beginning of the pandemic, in hopes of guarding against a severe case of COVID-19? New research suggests that folks may have wasted their time and effor t: Taking zinc, vitamin C or vitamin D supplements doesn’t lower one’s risk of dying from COVID-19. “A lot of people have this misconception that if you load up on zinc, vitamin D or vitamin C, it can help the clinical outcome of COVID-19,” but that “hasn’t been shown to be true,” said lead study author Dr. Azizullah Beran, an internal medicine resident at the University of Toledo’s College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Ohio. Beran and his colleagues analyzed 26 peer-reviewed studies that
were conducted worldwide and included more than 5,600 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Those treated with vitamin D, vitamin C or zinc did not have a lower risk of death than those who didn’t receive the supplements. And while vitamin D was associated with l owe r r a t e s o f b e i n g put on a ventilator and shorter hospital stays, more rigorous research is needed to confirm that finding, according to the study authors.
They also analyzed a small subset of patients who had been taking vitamin D before infection with the coronavirus, and found no lower risk of death in that group. “It’s important for people to understand that taking a lot of these supplements does not translate into better outcomes,” said study senior author Dr. Ragheb Assaly, a professor of medicine at the University of Toledo. “The other important message is that the
answer to this disease is the vaccine,” Assaly said in a university news release. “Micronutrient supplements will not offset the lack of vaccination or make you not need the vaccine.” I t ’s p o s s i b l e t h a t some COVID-19 patients who are malnourished may benefit from taking supplements, but that’s because their bodies already lack essential nutrients, not because vitamin D or vitamin C are effective against the virus, the researchers noted. “What we’re saying is this: If you don’t medically need these supplements, don’t take them thinking they’re protective against COVID-19,” Beran said in the release. “They’re not going to prevent you from getting it and they’re not going to prevent you from dying.” (SOURCE: University of Toledo)
ight honours from the 94th Academy Awards will not be doled out on air in order to make the show more streamlined and more television friendly as awards from eight categories will be presented during off-air parts of the show and then edited into the telecast. Fo r t h e a f o r e m e n t i o n e d category of awards which include documentary short, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, original score, production design, animated short, live action short and sound, the ceremony will start one hour before the on-camera portion begins in order to accommodate the changes, reports ‘Variety’. As per ‘Variety’, clips of the speeches will be packaged into the live televised broadcast, an approach to what the Tony Awards and other televised ceremonies did with awards in technical categories. Nominees in the awards categories that will be awarded prior to the show were informed of the overhaul during a Zoom call on Tuesday (United States Pacific Standard Time). The 94th edition of the awards show is under immense pressure to bolster ratings from the television network ABC. The pressure comes
following last year’s ceremony, which turned out to be the least-watched in the history of the awards, with just 9.23 million viewers tuning in to watch the ceremony, a 51 per cent drop from the 18.69 million viewers who switched on the previous year’s Oscars. “After carefully listening to feedback and suggestions from our film community, our network partner, and all those who love the Oscars, it was evident we needed to make some decisions about the broadcast that are in the best interest of the future of our show and our organisation,” Academy President David Rubin wrote in a letter that
went out to the group’s membership, accessed by ‘Variety’. “We realise these kinds of changes can prompt concern about equity, and we ask you to understand our goal has been to find a balance in which nominees, winners, members, and viewing audience all have a rewarding show experience,” the statement further read. “Moving forward we will assess this change and will continue to look for additional ways to make our show more entertaining and more thrilling for all involved, inside the Dolby Theatre and watching from home,” Rubin concluded his statement. (IANS)
Bangladesh Film Festival to showcase K-pop sensation BTS to return to U.S. for in-person concerts 1971 Liberation War triumph S
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h e s e c o n d Bangladesh Film Festival was inaugurated here in Agartala on Wednesday with leaders of India and Bangladesh reiterating to jointly organise more cultural and literary events to further strengthen the bonding between the two neighbouring countries. An official from the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner’s office said the second edition of the
Bangladesh Film Festival has been planned to commemorate the golden jubilee celebrations of the 1971 Liberation War. One film was screened at the inaugural session on Wednesday, while several other films on ‘Mukti Juddha’ (liberation war) are line-up for screening. Tripura Chief Minister B i p l a b K u m a r D e b, Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud, Tripura
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H e w a s t h e b a n d ’s f i f t h member to contract C OV I D - 1 9 , including three who tested positive in December shortly after their return from the U.S. shows. A s t h e pandemic spread in 2020, the band postponed and then called off what was meant to be their biggest international tour involving nearly 40 concerts. They held some online shows instead. (Reuters)
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With immense joy and gratitude, the Unger Students’ Union, Kohima Unit, would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to Miss Meyikumla Imsong, daughter of Mr. Tajungrenba of Unger Village, for clearing NEET Examination 2021, and securing a seat to undergo MBBS course at the prestigious Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. The Unger Students’ Union is immensely proud of her achievement and further wishes her more success and prosperity in her future endeavors. Aotoba Imtimenla Imsong President, U.S.U.K.U Gen. Secy, U.S.U.K.U
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Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta C h o w d h u r y, a l o n g with many actors and film personalities from Bangladesh were present in the inaugural function. Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner Arif Mohammad said that best-produced films on the liberation war would be screened in the festival to showcase the great victory and glorious history of Bangladesh before the young generations of the two countries. The role of the Indian government, especially the people of Tripura, during the liberation war would also be highlighted in the film festival, the envoy said, adding that the cultural festival aims to further strengthen the socioeconomic ties between the two friendly neighbours. T h e f e s t i va l w a s scheduled to be held in Agartala in October last year, but was deferred due to the communal incidents that occurred in Bangladesh during the Durga Puja festival and the subsequent incidents in Tripura. (IANS)
outh Korean boy band BTS will return to the United States for a series of concerts in Las Vegas in April, their agency said on Wednesday. The concerts, part of their “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour that has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, will be held on April 8-9 and 15-16, with the last show live-streamed, Bit Hit Music said in a statement. Since debuting in 2013, BTS has spearheaded a global K-pop craze with catchy, upbeat music and dances, as well as lyrics and social campaigns aimed at empowering young people, m a n y o f w h o m h ave formed massive online fan bases. The seven-member group played its first inperson concerts since the onset of the pandemic in November, in Los Angeles, and last week announced it would put on the first shows for their home fans since the pandemic began, with three concerts in the capital, Seoul, next month. On Tuesday Big Hit said V, the band’s singer and songwriter whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, had recovered from a coronavirus infection.
your screen. They can use the arrows on either side of the clip to advance to the next clip or return to the previous one, and they will also get the option to add a title to List, as well as jump right into the presented show or movie. Last year, Netf lix rolled out Fast Laughs on its mobile app. As opposed to the TV version of the feature, Fast Laughs on mobile presents itself in a vertical, TikTok-like stream that users can seamlessly scroll through. It also provides options on the right side of each clip, letting users share it, add the show to List, and react using a “LOL” button, making it more social than the TV version. (IANS)
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Baichung, Renedy to grace Sumi Hoho Trophy
DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): Former Indian football captains, Baichung Bhutia and Renedy Singh will be attending the closing ceremony of Sumi Hoho Trophy at Suruhuto town on March 8. A press release issued by manager ground operations of Atoqa Tea Producer Company Limited (ATPCL) global network group, Tokato Yepthomi, informed that it will be facilitating the arrival of United Sikkim FC 11 in the state accompanied by former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia, Arjuna awardee, Padma Sri and also the brand ambassador of “Nagaland premium tea” produced in Atoqa Tea Factory (new tea product in the market available now in retails), Nikheku village under Niuland district. Further former Indian football captain, Renedy Singh, the founder of classic football academy presently training 600 young aspiring footballers under 17 years, would join
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from Imphal, the entourage including Bollywood playback singer NK Naga releasing the Sumi football song during the event would be proceeding to Suruhuto with the guest of honour for the event, Wing Commander S Akheto Jakhalu, VSM who also hails from Suruhuto subdivision. The exhibition match in solidarity of grassroot football in the state would be played between Sumi 11 and Baichung 11 USFC on March 9 at 9 am during the closing ceremony. The Sumi Hoho Trophy is conducted under the aegis of apex Sumi Games and
Sports Association (SGSA) having 20 sub units covering all Sumi areas in Nagaland and upper Assam. Global Network Group, having its presence in Suruhuto with Naga Hill Agro producers’ enterprise office operating since 2018, promoting ginger and cardamom plantation in the area would be hosting the Sikkim United team in Suruhuto. The enterprise (NHAPE) has been selected by Nagaland Organic Mission, Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland, under MOVCDNER/NEDFi, for setting up the first car-
damom and ginger processing plant in the sub-division, which is likely to be operational by September 2022. It further informed that as part of its CSR initiative Global Network Group, would be supporting coach training in Siliguri under the guidance of Baichung Bhutia to set up under -14 team in Suruhuto sub-division and will sponsor talented players for trials in professional FC to give them the appropriate platform and support, under the banner of Suruhuto Area Sports Association (SASA). During the visit, the guests and other participating sub units would be visiting various potential identified tourism spots being developed under the vision plan of GNG, like miniature bamboo/bird watching trail, pine view point walk trail, exotic fish angling in high altitude fishery ponds, cardamom and ginger spice gardens under NHAPE, proposed international prayer centre
under construction, binocular rock bee hive view point, honey producing village Kholeboto/Zhekuto etc mainly targeted towards Eco/religious/Agro Tourism integrated with conservation to achieve sustainable rural tourism to improve the local economy, as the area also falls under Indo - Burma bio diversity hotspots having endangered rich flora and fauna. Baichung Bhutia, who is also the founder of Baichung Bhutia Football School (BBFS) across 21 cities in India nurturing young grass root football is closely associated with Suruhuto sub-division and had also donated to Suruhuto COVID task force during the pandemic in 2020. During the return, an exhibition match will be played with WSSA 11 in Dimapur on March 11at DDSC stadium. It may be mention that Renedy Singh and Baichung Bhutia are presently the advisors to Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA).
Tsitsipas captures 200th win, advances in Acapulco tennis
ACAPULCO (MEXICO), FEB 23 (IANS): Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas earned his 200th tourlevel victory at the Mexican Open, overcoming Serbian Laslo Djere 7-6(7), 7-6(4) to reach the second round here on Wednesday (IST). In a tough clash at the ATP 500 event, the Greek, ranked No.4 in the world, saved two set points in the opening set at 5-4 on Djere’s serve and then at 6/7 in the tie-break, before he edged a tight second set to advance in a match lasting two hours and 15 minutes. “It was very challenging,” Tsitsipas was quoted as saying by atptour.com. “There were a lot of tight moments today. It was not easy coming in and trying to adjust, but I felt much more comfortable game after game. There was a point where I was getting ahead and playing my best tennis. He put up a great fight and he wasn’t easy to crack. But those two tiebreaks I managed really well and managed to execute my
Stefanos Tsitsipas game plan.” The Greek had claimed his maiden tourlevel win in October 2017, beating Karen Khachanov of Russia in Shanghai in straight sets, according to atptour.com. Since then, the 23-year-old Tsitsipas has captured seven tourlevel titles, including the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals trophy in Turin and the 2021 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters crown. Tsitsipas had also advanced to French Open final last year, falling to Serbia’s world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who he has defeated twice so far. Tsitsipas, who is the third seed
in Acapulco, is aiming to win his first title of the season here, after reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open and final at the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. “The fans are really engaged, and they love tennis here,” Tsitsipas added. “A lot of the players are getting good support including me and it is electric out there on court. It is one of the best atmospheres at an ATP 500 I have played.” Tsitsipas will next face JJ Wolf after the American qualifier defeated Lorenzo Sonego of Italy 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-2.
NDPP 9th Kma Town sports enters Day-2 NKA convenes annual KO H I M A , F E B 2 3 (NPN): On day two of the ongoing 9th Kohima Town A/C of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Ward 19, 16, 4 and 6 emerged victorious in their respective matches in women’s volleyball. In men’s football, ward 17B beat Ward 6, 3-1 in the first match. In the second match, Ward 19B beat Ward 15A,
In the third match of the day, Ward 14 beat Ward 17A, 11-1. In the fourth match, Ward 16A beat Ward 18, 8-1 while in the final match of the day, Ward 14 beat Ward 15B, 5-1. Semi-finals for volleyball will be held on Thursday with the first match at 11 a.m. between Ward 19 and 6 while the second match will begin from 1 p.m. between Ward 16B
and 4. In the quarter final matches for football on day 3, the first match will begin at 9 a.m. between Ward 4 and 14. The second match scheduled at 10:40 a.m. will be played by Ward 12 and Ward 16C. The third match will be held at 12:20 between Ward 17B and Ward 14. The fourth match will be played at 2 p.m. between Ward 19B and Ward 16A.
NWA to conduct doping tests
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KOHIMA, FEB 23 (NPN): Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) has informed that it would be initiating antidoping measures in the upcoming 28th Naga Wrestling Meet to be held at Khuochiezie on February 28, 2022. In a statement, NWA disclosed that basing on the suggestions given from various quarters to conduct doping tests on wrestlers, NWA said it had decided
to put such measures into practice in the upcoming meet. It said the association would be conducting random tests on the participating wrestlers in any of the given rounds which is expected to raise the credibility of the championship. NWA cautioned that any wrestler(s) found to have used or was using “Anabolic Steroid/drugs” or any other performance enhancing drug(s) would face serious disciplinary action.
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DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): Nagaland Kabaddi Association (NKA) convened its annual general meeting on March 1, 4:30 pm at Hotel Jal Mahal conference hall. All the bona-fide members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. The association will hold the presidential election and also select the new office bearers of the association during the annual general meeting. The release further informed that Nagaland Kabaddi Association will organize the 4th Open Kabaddi Tournament (Boys & Girls) on March 2 and 3. For more details, interested teams have been asked to contact at 9774595107, 7005310797 or 9774336190.
DDCA informs Dimapur based clubs and players
The 30th annual games and sports of City College of Arts & Commerce kicked off on February 23rd at Government Hr. Sec. School Ground, Half Nagarjan Dimapur. The event was graced by principal CCAC, Dr. Nalina Kumar, followed by oath taking and hosting of flag by respective house captains. A three-day meet is being organized by the students’ union where various games will be played.
DIMAPUR, FEB 23 (NPN): Dimapur District Cricket Association (DDCA) has informed all the Dimapur based cricket clubs and cricket players (male/female) to get registered with the Dimapur District Cricket Association on or before March 10, 2022 with proper documentation. It also informed interested girls U-19 unregistered to come and attend trial session, for which they have been informed to come and report on or before February 27 with proper documentation, for girls born on or before September 1, 2003. k-360/22
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Havertz, Pulisic earn Chelsea 2-0 win over Lille
LO N D O N, F E B 2 3 (AGENCIES): Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, but the London side will be concerned about injuries to key players. G e r m a n y f o r wa r d Havertz, who had already had two attempts on goal early in the game, headed down a Hakim Ziyech corner in the eighth minute and the ball bounced high off the turf into the net. Chelsea left struggling striker Romelu Lukaku on the bench and it was American Pulisic who hit the second in the 63rd minute with a curling finish after N’Golo Kante’s surging run and pinpoint pass. The action was at times frenetic as Ligue 1 champions Lille sought to take something from the game into the second leg at home on March 16. The French side, who topped their qualifying group ahead of Salzburg, VfL Wolfsburg and Sevilla, kept Chelsea busy going forward with buzzing runs from Renato Sanches, Benjamin Andre and Jonathan Bamba. But efforts from all three and from Canadian
Lille’s Sven Botman in action with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz during the Champions League Round of 16 match. (Reuters) striker Jonathan David were either blocked, usually by defensive rock Thiago Silva, or collected easily by Edouard Mendy in the Chelsea goal. Chelsea, who face Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday, may be satisfied with their two-goal lead in the tie but they will be concerned for the fitness of pivotal midfielder Mateo Kovacic and of in-form Ziyech who both limped off early in the second half. Thomas Tuchel’s side are on an exhausting run of games with matches this month played or scheduled
in five competitions. They won the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi 10 days ago and injured trio Ben Chilwell, Reece James and Callum HudsonOdoi paraded the trophy round Stamford Bridge before kickoff. They also won games in the FA Cup and Premier League before Tuesday’s game and Sunday’s final at Wembley.
Villarreal hold Juve
Villarreal and Juventus drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday night. Dusan Vlahovic put
the visitors ahead after just 30 seconds, controlling a ball on his chest before turning and firing home a shot at the left-hand post. The goal left the atmosphere in the Estadio de la Ceramica cold. But Villarreal suddenly caused Juventus problems as Giovani Lo Celso brought the home side to life with an effort that bounced back off the woodwork. Samuel Chukwueze proved to be a threat for the Juventus defence down the right wing, while Etienne Capoue, who had been passed fit to play before
kick-off, fired just over the bar. With Dani Parejo and Lo Celso controlling the midfield, Villarreal pressed for an equaliser. Ju ve n t u s m a d e a change at half-time with Leonardo Bonucci replacing Alex Sandro in defence, and the visitors had the first chance of the second half with Alvaro Morata firing just wide of the far post, Xinhua reports. Villarreal played with slightly more patience than the first half, and Lo Celso forced a save from Wojciech Szczesny in the 56th minute. Parejo equalised for the home side 10 minutes later, as he ghosted into space between Juventus’ three central defenders to collect a pass from Capoue before scoring with a leftfooted shot. Tensions increased with the game wellbalanced, as both Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli and Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot were shown yellow cards after the French midfielder tackled over the ball. Either side could have won the game in the closing minutes with Rulli saving well from Vlahovic at one end, before Bonucci did well to clear ahead of Lo Celso and Yeremi Pino at the other to leave everything to be decided in the second leg in Turin.
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PVL 2022: Kolkata Thunderbolts records win over Kochi ahead of SF HYDERABAD, FEB 23 (AGENCIES): Kolkata Thunderbolts shrugged off early blues to record a 13-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-8, 10-15 win over Kochi Blue Spikers in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium (Gachibowli) here on Wednesday. This win means Hyderabad Black Hawks will take on Ahmedabad Defenders in the first semifinal on Thursday and Thunderbolts meets Calicut Heroes in the second semifinal on Friday. Blue Spikers, already knocked out of contention and playing for pride, started off well too, winning the first set with central blocker G. Dushyanth, Abdul Raheem, setter G.S. Prashant and Cody Coldwell playing well. In the second set, T h u n d e r b o l t s wa s u p against a spirited attack led by Raheem with solid support from Prashant and T.R. Sethu but Thunderbolts was equal to the situation in the tense final moments to clinch that set. Blue Spikers was unfortunate to see Dushyant suffer a knee injury and carried off the court with the scoreline reading 4-2 in Kochi’s favour in the third
Nandini enters semis; confirms India’s first medal at Strandja Memorial Boxing
India’s boxer Nandini with her coaches after entering semi-finals of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxin. (PTI) NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (IANS): Indian woman boxer Nandini came up with an inspired performance to storm into the semifinals of the Strandja Memorial Boxing tournament in Sofia (Bulgaria) on Wednesday to confirm the country’s first medal. The 21-year-old started off brilliantly and dominated Kazakhstan’s Valeriya Axenova from the start in the women’s plus-81kg quarterfinals bout. The Mohali pugilist’s powerful
punches unsettled her opponent in the third round before the Indian was declared winner by ‘Referee Stopping Contest’ verdict. Nandini, who is the reigning national champion, has now secured at least a bronze with a place in the last-four, where she will take on another Kazakh boxer Lazzat Kungeibayeva, the former world champion and 2021 Asian Championships gold medallist. Reigning youth world
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not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. After shaking hands with the opponents, the 24-year-old Zverev, ranked third in singles, approached the umpire’s chair and hit it repeatedly before heading towards his courtside seat, upset over a line call during the match earlier. He approached the chair a second time and once again hit it while shouting expletives. Zverev said he regretted his behaviour and apologised for the incident. “It is difficult to put into words how much I regret my behavior during and after the doubles match yesterday,” Zverev said in a statement. “I have privately apologized to the chair umpire because my outburst towards him was wrong and unacceptable, and I am only disappointed in myself.
easier outing with K. Rahul coming up with big serves, U. Janshad excelling as a setter and as always player of the match Vinit producing the finishing touches to help the team clinch the set and the match. The result: Kolkata Thunderbolts bt Kochi Blue Spikers 13-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-8, 10-15 Thursday’s match: 1st semifinal: Hyderabad Black Hawks vs Ahmedabad Defenders - 7 pm.
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Zverev expelled from Acapulco for assault on umpire’s chair
ACAPULCO, FEB 23 (AGENCIES): Germany’s Alexander Zverev was kicked out of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, for “unsportsmanlike conduct” after his doubles match, the men’s tour said on Wednesday. Zverev, partnering Brazilian tennis player Marcelo Melo in doubles, came perilously close to hitting umpire Alessandro Germani when he repeatedly assaulted the umpire’s chair with his racquet after a 6-2 4-6 (10-6) defeat to the British-Finn pair of Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara. “Due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of his doubles match on Tuesday night, Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the tournament in Acapulco,” the ATP said in a statement. Zverev’s team did
set. With Kochi leading 119, Thunderbolts won the first super point as Cody served into the net and it clinched the second super point too with Ashwal showing his class. Even though Ashan’s spike saw Kochi level the scores 13-all, Vinit Kumar came up with a telling spike and to the dismay of Kochi, Sethu spiked out to hand over the set. In the four th set, Thunderbolts had a far
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champion Arundhati Choudhary and Parveen also marched into the quarterfinals, registering commanding victories by identical 5-0 margins in their respective openinground matches, played late on Tuesday. While Arundhati outclassed Italy’s Melissa Gemini in the 70kg match, Parveen (63kg) blanked Kazakhstan’s Aida Abikeyeva. Sachin Kumar (80kg), Rohit Mor (57kg) along with the country’s three women boxers -- Meena Rani (60kg), Anjali Tushir (66kg) and Saweety (75kg) -- made exits after losing their respective bouts. On the fourth day of Europe’s oldest international boxing tournament, Anamika (50kg) will look to secure a medal as she will fight in the quarterfinals, while Sumit (75kg) will play his second-round match. A 17-member Indian contingent, including seven men and 10 women, is competing in the tournament, which is seeing the participation of 450 boxers from 36 countries, including strong boxing nations such as Kazakhstan, Italy, Russia and France.
The match between Kolkata Thunderbolts and Kochi Blue Spikers.
W.E.F. 25TH FEB TO 10TH MARCH’2022 1. Muluntok Unit SHG dimapur 2. Jangyumetem SHG dimapur 3. Jatilar SHG dimapur 4. Lemjemkong SHG Kohima 5. Tesentaktep SHG Mokokchung 6. Ayianu SHG dimapur 7. Anungla SHG dimapur 8. Metemlar Weaving & Industrial cooperative Society Ltd. Imkonglenden colony dimapur 9. ciekro Zuvi Krotho Weaving cooperative Society Ltd. deiziephe 10. Kevilhouneinou SHG Kohima 11. Kekhrieletuonuo SHG Kohima 12. Ruokuoneinuo SHG Kohima 13. choingam SHG Mon 14. Kamsong SHG Mon 15. Avole SHG Phek 16. Kezutso-U Sekhamo SHG Phek 17. Imtsalar Multipurpose cooperative Society Ltd. dimapur 18. Mongmeth SHG Mon 19. Monyu Konyak SHG Mon 20. Meilung SHG Mon 21. Nenterprise chizami Weavers Handloom SHG 22. Pensokala SHG Tseminyu Village 23. Sherun SHG Tseminyu 24. Tribal Women Weaving cooperative Society Ltd. Tsokeda Tseminyu 25. Keso SHG Zisenyu Tseminyu 26. Kechye SHG Tseminyu 27. Bwen SHG dimapur 28. Yasendong SHG Mokokchung 29. Lemty SHG Kohima 30. Longjemlar SHG dimapur 31. Ngangshizungla SHG dimapur 32. Ozunglemla SHG Kohima 33. Logwa SHG Kohima 34. care SHG Kohima 35. Khrotho SHG Kohima 36. Bayavu Hill SHG Kohima 37. Hoimei Handloom & Handicraft cooperative Society Ltd. Longleng Town 38. Nyutoi SHG PPc ward Longleng 39. Hoila SHG Orangkong Longleng 40. Sentimongla SHG Mokokchung 41. Zuinti SHG Mokokchung 42. Moonlight MPcS Ltd. Samziuram Village Peren 43. Lydia centre Handloom & Weaving cS Ltd. Ndening Ward Peren 44. Helping Hand Weaving & Industrial c.S.Ltd. Kohima 45. Vitho Industrial c.S. Ltd. Sechu- Zubza 46. Sandhya Fabrics. Assam 47. Gomura Tara SHG. Assam 48. Handloom Store. Kohima 49. Olivia. Wokha 50. Aienla Aier. Tuensang 51. Narisen. Kiphire 52. Ben Lotha. Ralan 53. Naro. Tuli 54. Aren SHG. Noklak 55. Sempi SHG. Longkhim 56. Ali SHG. Peren 57. Urmila devi. Imphal 58. Quality SHG. Noklak 59. Alima SHG. Longleng 60. Tribal Weavers SHG. Zunheboto N.B.1. The selected participants are directed to report to the exhibition venue on 25th of Feb 2022 at 8:00 AM. 2. The participants are directed to keep their exhibits in their respective stall. The office will not be responsible in case of theft. 3. The participants are informed to strictly adhere to cOVId SOP and reach venue in time. Sd/(Gwaruno Khing) Managing Director dc-160A/22
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