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Worldwide protests against Russian invasion

Putin calls on Ukraine army to overthrow leadership; ready to send delegation for talks

(L) Russian protesters take to the streets to denounce their government's attacks on Ukraine and call for an end to war. (R) People take part in a protest in Times Square in New York City. (Jeenah Moon/Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called on the Ukrainian army to overthrow the government whose leaders he described as “terrorists” and “a gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis”. The Kremlin on Friday said that President Putin was ready to send a delegation to Belarus for talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces approached Kyiv on Vladimir Putin the second day of Moscow’s invasion. Meanwhile, President Putin accused “Ukrainian nationalists” of deploying heavy weapons in residential areas of major cities to provoke Russian military, a claim that could fuel fears Moscow is creating pretexts for justifying civilian casualties. (Cont’d on p-9)

NEW YORK/ MOSCOW, FEB 25 (AGENCIES/REUTERS): The streets of several major cities across the globe transformed into seas of blue and yellow Ukrainian flags. Protesters have demanded action from their local leaders regarding the Russian invasion into Ukraine, which has already claimed dozens of lives. In Russia itself, protesters defied an official warning that explicitly threatened criminal prosecution and even jail time for those calling for or taking part in protests. (Read more on p-9)

The earliest known protest occurred outside Russia’s embassy in Washington. Protesters also marched to the White House to demand action from President Joe Biden. A giant flag was carried through Manhattan’s Times Square by a crowd of several hundred protesters. In London, hundreds of demonstrators, many of them Ukrainian and some weeping, gathered outside Downing Street, home to the prime minister, urging Britain to do more. “We need help, we need someone to support us,” said one.

Pulse polio drive on Feb 27

DAABPF firm against lifting NLTP Act

DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland will launch Intensive Pulse Polio immunization on February 27, 2022. State Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department has informed that polio drops would be administered to 1,51,458 children from 0-5 years throughout the state. In a press release, state immunization officer Dr. Ritu Thurr stated that polio drops would be administered in 2206 polio booths to be manned by 9096 health personnel and 441 supervisors along with vaccines and other logistics. The department stated that special focus would be given to migrant population with an aim to prevent importation of Polio cases.

State logs 5 fresh Covid-19 cases

DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded five fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day. Of the fresh cases, three were from Dimapur and two from Kohima, taking the total caseload to 35395. PTI: I n d i a l o g ge d 13,166 new infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,28,94,345, while the death toll climbed to 5,13,226 with 302 fresh fatalities.

This is it!

“Why think of lifting dry law after all these years? It's the best business after extortion.” K Y M C

DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Taking note of the reports about the state government mulling to partially lift liquor prohibition, Dimapur Area Ao Baptist Pastors Fellowship (DAABPF) has said that the legislators should not even ponder to revoke the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989 with any other reason or reasons. In an open letter to the state government, DAABPF president pastor Temsü Jamir and secretary pastor Marnungba Longkumer said that they would stand firm against such imprudent contemplation by the government, and gave clear “prophetic warning” against any such “barefaced disastrous decisions”.

“Ukraine is too small and the pressure is too big.” In Paris, the City Hall was also lit up in support of Ukraine. Marches also took place throughout the city. In Madrid, Oscarwinning Spanish actor JaUkrainian President Volodymyr vier Bardem, nominated for Zelensky on Friday called on the another Academy Award Europeans with “combat experience” this year, joined about a to take up arms and defend Ukraine hundred protesters outside against invading Russian forces, addthe Russian embassy. "It is ing the West was too slow to help his an invasion. ... It violates country. Ukraine's fundamental right Zelensky dramatic call for help to territorial sovereignty, V Zelensky came as Russian forces were approachinternational law, and many other things," Bardem said. ing the Ukrainian capital, with some units reportedly (Cont’d on p-8) reaching the city's northern suburbs. (Cont’d on p-9)

Ukraine president’s call for help from Europeans with ‘combat experience’

Reminding that the churches, in 1987, led the fight for the total prohibition in Nagaland, DAABPF said tears, sweats, fasting and prayers of the churches paid the price to slay the monstrous flow of alcohol in Nagaland. “We have cursed it in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit and made vows before God, the forum said, asserting that the churches of Nagaland will never leave their stand under any circumstances. While stating that there were voices of vague analyses from several quarters, giving their maxim as “liquor prohibition was a flawed act”, DAABPF said they were surprised to see even well-respected indi-

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viduals voicing in favour of lifting up the prohibition. It said arguments based on the consumption of spurious liquor, loss of revenues, illegal trades and many other reasons were non-justifiable. Pointing out that the Baptist churches, in particular, have been blamed for the failure to implement the NLTP Act, DAABPF, however, said it was a total failure on the part of the government. As manufacturing and trading liquor, and bootlegging of local rice liquor were prohibited under the NLTP Act, DAABPF therefore said that the government should clean hands and restrain from backdoor lobbying against the act.

Rain in NE states likely till Feb 28

DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in North Eastern states of Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh till February 28. Meghalaya was likely to witness isolated hailstorm during the next 24 hours, while isolated heavy rainfall or snowfall has been forecasted in Arunachal Pradesh on February 26. IMD has warned of a cyclonic circulation forming over south Andaman Sea and its neighbouring areas on February 27. This will, IMD bulletin added, subsequently trigger a low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal (Cont’d on p-8) and adjoining areas.

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Even after its removal, Centre can re-impose AFSPA, says Rio Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 25 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio Friday asserted that the Centre can re-impose the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 even after its removal in the event of continued existence of insurgency and recruitment of cadres. The chief minister said this during Sekrenyie festival the celebration of Angami community at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama here on Friday organized by Angami Public Organization (APO). Stating that AFSPA was introduced in 1958 due to insurgency in the state, Rio said the demand for removal of AFSPA by Nagas grew after the Oting incident, adding that the state legislative assembly passed a resolution demanding repeal of the Act. Rio, however, said that the Union home minister Amit Shah clearly conveyed that AFSPA could be re-

Neiphiu Rio speaking at the Sekrenyie festival.

moved, but the state should own responsibility for the consequences post removal of the Act. He said if the Act was withdrawn, Nagaland police should operate in place of Armed forces. Rio also said that the state will not progress as long as multiple illegal taxations and extortion continued. Justifying the formation of the opposition-less government (united democratic alliance) in the state, Rio said the move was to push for Naga political solution, adding it was “partially successful”. On the occasion, Rio stated that God blessed the Angamis abun-

dantly among the various tribes and urged the community members to come in unity and strengthen their bond and friendship. He said that Sekrenyi festival was known for purification and sanctification, which was observed for good health of the community. Rio also said that the festival was one celebration where an individual showcases one’s culture and traditions through attires, cuisines and sharing stories of ancestors by upholding the values of better understanding and maintaining tranquillity with fellow beings. He also stressed on the need to preserve identity, tradition and culture. The programme was chaired by APO president, Razouvoto Chatsu, and Rev. Mekhale Yhoshu read the scripture and gave the invocation. A host of legislators, officials and leaders from Angami frontal organisations also attended the celebration.

CNTC urges govt to heed demand of Dimasas DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Taking up the issue raised earlier by Sumis and Dimasas of Dhansiripar who are demanding not to be placed under the new Chümoukedima district, Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has asked the State government to hold wider consultations before demarcating boundaries of new districts. Welcoming the creation of new districts to accelerate development, CNTC however noted that the government’s “hasty move” to determine and integrate existing demarcation of Dhansiripar sub-division and some areas of Sumi villages with long-standing boundary problem with Peren district and placed under Chümoukedima dis-

trict, without considering the detailed analysis and views of all stakeholders,has only led to a public outcry. It said such important administrative rearrangements should be thoroughly studied before implementation as it could lead to serious repercussions and even social unrest. According CNTC the “forceful amalgamation” was tantamount to injustice which hurt the sentiments of people in the disputed areas and also the Dimasas, who are the earliest settlers in the plains of Dimapur as evident by the stone monoliths of Kachari Rajbari at Dimapur. CNTC said it was genuinely pleading through all democratic means to restore Dimasas back to Dimapur district as even the name “Dimapur” had been derived

from a Dimasa word. Hence, clubbing Dimasas under the newly-created district other than Dimapur was a forceful attempt to break their lineage with the place, CNTC said. It also said that creation of new districts should not alienate any section of people, but rather allow them to happily accept what was fair, just and without any bias. Noting that the fragmentation had led to fervent appeals from Dimasas of Dhansiripar area, CNTC said this must be looked into at the earliest before more social unrest took place. It said as there was border dispute between Dimapur and Peren districts too, which was a long-pending one and had even turned volatile, the government should take prompt measures in this regard.

Offline classes for pre-primary from Mar 1 Centre asks states, UTs to allow relaxation of Covid curbs DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): With offline classes for pre-primary students to begin from March 1, the state government has said that attendance of any student for the physical/offline classes shall be with parental consent. In an order, state chief secretary said that schools would have to seek prior consent of the parents for the attendance of any child/ student for the physical/offline classes, and for those children/students the consent is not given, the present system of online teaching by

the schools for such child/ student shall be continued. The order also stated that schools are allowed to conduct physical/offline classes with up to 50% attendance. All teachers and non-teaching staff are to be fully vaccinated (taken both the doses) against Covid-19, and if not vaccinated then the person should have been tested negative for through either RT-PCR or TrueNat or CBNAAT once in every 15 days, and further subject to adherence to all SOP. Further, face covers/ masks are to be mandato-

rily worn by teachers, nonteaching staff, employees and all concerned including children above six years. However, for children five years and below masks may not be insisted as advised as per the revised comprehensive guidelines for management of COVID-19 in Children. As informed earlier, schools have been asked to prepare alternate day routine-- e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday for UKG, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday for LKG etc. (To read full details log on www.nagalandpost.com)

NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (PTI): Union Home Ministry on Friday asked states and union territories to consider relaxing Covid curbs for social, sports, entertainment, academic and religious events as well as night curfew hours in view of the substantial decline in the number of cases. Issuing COVID-19 guidelines for March, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also suggested the implementation of a risk assessment based approach on the opening of economic activities as sug-

Continue to enforce CAB Relax night curfew hours Open economic activities Continue testing and surveillance gested by the Union Health Ministry recently. “Accordingly, after a careful analysis of the local situation, relaxation in various activities may be considered, such as social, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious,

festival related gatherings; night curfew; operations of public transport; shopping complexes, cinema halls, gyms, spas, restaurants and bars; opening of schools, colleges, offices, and other commercial activities,” the communication said. In the guidelines, sent to chief secretaries of all states and UTs, the home secretary also emphasised that the wearing of masks, maintaining social distancing, hand hygiene and ventilation in closed spaces, as mandated in the National Directives for COVID Man-

agement, should continue to be enforced. He said states and UTs should continue with testing and surveillance, clinical management, vaccination and implementation of Covid appropriate behaviour for managing COVID-19. “I would, therefore, urge you to take necessary action in line with the aforesaid Ministry of Health and Family Welfare advisory, dated 18th February, 2022 and for the enforcement of COVID Appropriate Behaviour,” Bhalla said.

Those against NPF are against Nagas : Dr. Shürhozelie Azo asks NPGs not to interfere in state politics DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): NPF president Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu said NPF party belonged to Naga people and that every Naga was its member. Addressing an election rally at Shajouba under 48Mao Assembly constituency in Manipur for NPF candidate Losii Dikho, he said that NPF was committed to the issues of Nagas and Naga political issue was its priority. He said it was a political party for every Naga as it was formed with the ob-

(L) Dr. Shürho and Dr Pfoze

jective of bringing an early solution to the Naga issue, adding that taking it to all Naga-inhabited areas was the

best achievement and joyous moment for all Naga people. He asserted that anyone going against the party’s official candidates would be going against the party and also mean going against Nagas. While citing reports of involvement of Naga national groups favouring certain candidates in the upcoming Assembly elections in Manipur, Dr. Shürhozelie said he did not believe that national workers would favour any particular political party or candidate as they would never stoop so low and

DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Senior NPF leader and legislator, Khuzoluzo Azo Nienu urged the Naga political groups to not interfere in state politics and leave it to the politicians, a press note issued by the NPF youth wing stated. Addressing the rally at 48 Mao assembly constituency, Azo pointed out that had this regional ‘Cock party’ (NPF) not been born, Naga political struggle/issue would have died long back and the Naga political groups of today would just be mere “extortion group or terrorist groups”. He reminded that the oldest regional ‘Cock party’ formed in October (Cont’d on p-8) 21, 1963 was the blood line and the

therefore, they should not be maligned. Shürhozelie regretted that Nagas had forgotten the sacrifices made by four NPF MLAs of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly who had resigned in protest against the anti-tribal Bill passed by the then Ibobi-led Congress government. He said no political party would allow its sitting MLAs to resign from the Assembly but, he claimed that NPF took the extreme step only in the interest of Naga people.

roots of the people, and said that the party was formed to up hold the Naga political struggle. “Thats why I always say this party was formed out of our forefathers sweat, blood and tears,” he said. Therefore, Azo said any Naga group going against the NPF would be like going against himself and his own policies or going against its own parents. Azo, therefore, urged the national workers to not interfere in state politics.“Naga political groups have no right to interfere in State politics nor do they have any right to decide your future. We the electorates must be bold enough to decide your own future and not allow others to decide out future,” he said. K Y M C

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NSACS organises RCC quiz competition

Participants along with NSACS officials.

various state AIDS Control Societies to actively engage the members of RRCs. She further highlighted that the competition was planned at district/ zonal level, state level, subregional and regional level and culminated at national

level. Representing NACO as monitoring officer, associate consultant (IEC&MS) NACO, Parul acknowledged NSACS for hosting the event and emphasised on the aim of the competition which was to actively

NEWS IN BRIEF

Committee on subordinate legislation meeting: Chairman of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo has convened a meeting of the Committee on March 3, 11 a.m., in the committee room of the assembly secretariat. Members of the committee have been requested to attend the meeting. NSWW convenes general meeting: National Socialist Women Wing, GPRN/ NSCN has convened a general meeting of NSWW, GPRN/NSCN on March 5 and 6, 10 a.m., at council headquarters, Naga unification camp, Khehoyi. All the members of NSWW including wives and widows of GPRN members have been requested to attend the meeting on the stipulated dates and time. NDBA elects new office bearers: Nagaland Dobashi Association held its 21st triennial conference-cum-60th anniversary at Zunheboto town hall where a new team of office bearers was elected for the tenure 2022-2025. The new team would be led by Vikheho Sema as president, Lungrahei Herie as vice president, Notho Koso and R. Kemerio Yanthan as vice presidents, Vekhohu Vese as general secretary along with four other members. NPAD annual general meet: Nagaland Pensioners Association Dimapur has convened annual general meeting on February 26, 11 a.m. at circuit house conference hall, Dimapur. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting. Niki-led NSCN (K) greets: Niki-led NSCN (K) has extended Sekrenyi festival greetings to members of the Angami community. The group through its MIP hoped that the festival would be celebrated in its true sense and strengthen the spirit of unity and integrity among all Naga tribes, which was “most vital requirement for prosperity and wellbeing of the society.”

engage RCC members and create awareness among the youth on HIV prevention. Meanwhile, director, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi encouraged the participants and said that

utmost care had been taken to ensure that the competition was carried out in all fairness and sincerity. Dr. Vikato, who is also the project director for NSACS announced that NACO representative present was the quiz observer and would give final verdict for any issues during the competition. The competition had five rounds on HIV & AIDS, public health, current affairs, picture/visual, and the passing round. Each round was named according to the unique identity of Naga traditional practices and culture such as the rhododendron round, the log drum round, the Morung round, the hornbill round and the Naga king chilly round. During the competition, Nagaland team was declared winner of Eastern regional RCC quiz compe-

tition. Both West Bengal and Manipur teams were declared as the winners of the second prize as a result of a tie while Meghalaya team was declared as winner of the consolation prize. It may be mentioned that the Nagaland team with H Viputo Yeptho from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma and Yashiyala T. Imchen from Mokokchung College of Teachers Education will participate at the national level RCC quiz competition. The competition was hosted by Ruopfuzhano Whiso while K. Puthenhenmei proposed vote of thanks. The competition was live streamed on official NSACS YouTube channel. The participating teams were winners of the two sub-regional level RRC quiz competitions recently conducted.

3 persons arrested with heroin in Kohima

DIMAPUR: Personnel of narcotic cell police station, CID, manning narcotic check point Khuzama, Kohima, have reportedly arrested three persons on charges of possession of heroin while conducting routine checking on February 23, 2022 at around 3:30pm. In a press release, superintendent of police (crime) & PRO, PHQ Nagaland stated that when the personnel of narcotic cell police station stopped a Maruti A-Star (silver colour) bearing registration number MN 01AG-3041, and searched the vehicle and the occupants, 20 soap cases of suspected heroin weighing approximately 220 grams were recovered. The three arrested accused identified as one Hengul Lhouvum (37), Holminthang Baite (30)

and TS Haolensei Baite (18), all hailing from Senapati district Manipur. PRO said that a case vide Narcotic Cell PS Case No. 002/2022 U/S 21 (B) / 60 NDPS Act has been registered for further investigation. Excise recover 2150kg of poppy straw Excise narcotic cell personnel manning excise check gate Khuzama during routine duty arrested two persons on charges of possessing 86 bags of poppy straw on February 23, 2022. According to deputy commissioner, excise narcotic cell, Katoho Sumi, the duty party after intercepting a Tata vehicle (RJ07GB2645) frisked the vehicle and recovered the poppy straw weighing around 2150kg, concealed

beneath several bags of wheat bran. The consignment originated from Tadubi under Senapati district, Manipur and was being transported to Khatkati Assam, the report informed. In this connection, the two arrested accused identified as one Subash Dey (32), resident of Khatkati Assam and one Md Saiful Islam (18) resident of Lahorijan Assam were booked under Section 15 (c) of NDPS Act ‘85. The seized consignment along with the accused persons were forwarded to judicial custody in the court of special judge NDPS Dimapur and the case is presently under investigation. The duty party was led by Nokcha AIE, Nkyingsao H/C, excise constables Kiyakhrielie, Tokaho, Tongang, Mangyang and Merila.

BLBC holds seminar for Church ministries

Church leaders, members and pastors after the seminar on Friday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Borlengri Lotha Baptist Church (BLBC) organised a seminar for Church ministries, with an aim to rectify their doubts and to encourage Church leaders to serve others in accordance with Christ’s interests, here, Friday. Speaker of the seminar, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry highlighted the perspective of being a good leader and said that leaders required qualities that influenced and morally supported the congregation. This way, he said, they could see and accomplish God’s purpose for them in the world. He also dwelt on the importance of utilising steward time. The reverend said that in order to meet the spirit

of compromise and formalism that was weakening the church’s spiritual stamina, they needed to diagnose, prescribe and carry forward a programme towards revival and reformation that would enliven the church. He also cited a message from the book John 12:26, Jeremiah 23 and Mathew 19. Meanwhile, a discussion hour was held where various doubts and questions with regard to strengthening of the Church where clarified. The programme was chaired by BLBC Rev. Arhonthung Odyuo. The programme was attended by pastor staff, deacons, deaconess, ushers, colony leaders, youth leaders and Sunday school teachers.

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) under the aegis of National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) organised the Eastern regional Red Ribbon Club (RRC) quiz competition 2022 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on February 24. The competition was conducted on hybrid mode with West Bengal team on virtual mode and other three teams from Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland on physical mode. A press release from Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Nagaland informed that during the programme, joint director, IEC, Metevinuo Sakhrie informed that the RRC quiz competition was the brainchild of NACO since 2020-21 for RCC members across the country. Metevinuo informed that it was carried out by

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26th Feb. 2021 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15

Apa,

This is the day when Heaven call you to that land where death shall be no more. We are still in disbelief of your absence, ever wishing for your warm presence. When you were with us, you have given us so much of memories to remember in life. The pain of your loss hurts us the more every day, as we continue the journey of healing. Your life was a blessing and your kind deeds will forever remain in our hearts. Your first death anniversary does not mark the end of our grief. But you are forever missed and nothing fills the void that you have left. We fondly missed you. DB-136/22

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Khehovi Yeputhomi speaking at inaugural of the workshop in Kohima on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , F E B 2 5 (NPN): Advisor for Art & Culture and Tourism, H Khehovi Yeputhomi on Friday, pointed out that despite high literacy rate in the state, Nagas were yet to cultivate a reading habit. Speaking at a workshop for public libraries organised by directorate of Art & Culture at state library as special guest, Yeputhomi said Nagas in general preferred watching and learning to reading and learning, where the latter was more effective comparatively. He urged upon the people to revive and instil the culture of reading among the society by

bridging the gap between libraries and readers. While lauding the department for taking the initiative which would benefit the society, the advisor also said libraries were considered as storehouses of knowledge and an important building block for the progress and development of the society. He observed that in this age of information and technology where information was available at the push of a button, many might question the relevance and significance of libraries. However, he said that with advanced technology and the shift from manual work to intellectual work, the importance of reading

Kohima, Mokokchung to observe National Immunization Day 2022

books had more significance and simply studying text books or completing schooling alone was no longer adequate. The advisor disclosed that there were around 641 rural libraries registered under the department of Art & Culture. He lauded the initiatives of street library at Phek Town and community library at Kigwema and termed them as inspiring, encouraging and a step towards the right direction. Khehovi encouraged the people in these rural areas to seize the opportunity and make the best use of the resources and facilities available near them as many did not have access to such provisions.

NLSF elects new executive council

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) held its 9th biennial general conference at Jubilee Memorial Centre, Lerie, Kohima on February 24. During the programme, NLSF elected its new executive council for the tenure 2022-2024 which would be led by T. Tohuka Achumi as president, Ketiyala as assistant general secretary, Ramdihei as finance secretary, Livika Shohe as social & cultural secretary and Imlitemjen Jamir as speaker. A press release from NLSF informed that during the conference, T. Tohuka Achumi addressed the importance of quality legal education and assured that his team would continue to work for redressal of a government/public Law College in the state. Considering the difficulties faced by fresh law graduates of the state to enrol registration under B.C.I and bar exam in Guwahati, the NLSF president said his team would work to establish a bar examination and registration centre in Nagaland. Further he assured that his team would continue to dedicate and deliver its unrestrained services for the upliftment and welfare of law students of the state in particular KOHIMA: Day-three of the ongoing weeklong science festival – and the state in general. Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (February 22-28) was held at the science & technology complex on the theme “milestones of modern S&T”. Speaker of the programme, organising secretary, Vijnana Bharati, Sreeprasad M Kuttan stressed on the start of milestone on science and technology in India and its struggles. DIMAPUR: Advisor for Power, H. Tovihoto Kuttan also talked about India’s development in science and Ayemi has extended warm regards and greettechnology, which he said, resulted in the creation of various ings to members of the Angami community as institutions and research centres all over India. they celebrate Sekrenyi festival. In a message, Tovihoto hoped that the Highlights of the programme included lego robotics demonwonderful celebration would bring the members stration, lab visit, photo booth, etc. Around 90 students from Don Bosco Higher Secondary of the community closer to each other and bring School, Model Higher Secondary School and Azedon High School all communities of the state together in true sense of love, peace and brotherhood. participated in the event. DIMAPUR: Office of the chief medical officer (CMO), Kohima has informed that the first round of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI) for children (0 to 5 years) would be held on February 27. CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo has informed parents, community leaders, women representatives, youth representatives and church leaders of all villages, colonies and wards under Kohima district to mobilise children to avail polio vaccine at the nearest polio booth Theyo infor med that health workers throughout

the district would conduct house to house administering polio to the child the remaining two days i.e., February 28 and March 2022. Mobile transit team would also visit transit point especially bus stand and taxi stand. Meanwhile, DPO RCH & UIP, Mokokchung, Ayangla Saku has informed that the IPPI for children between 0-5 years would be held on February 27 in Mokokchung district. In this connection, parents and adults have been asked to ensure that all children received polio drops from the nearest IPPI booth.

Week-long science festival in Kohima

Tovihoto extends Sekrenyi greetings

He also urged the department to go the extra mile in reaching out and connecting with rural schools in the districts to encourage them to visit the libraries. The advisor suggested that libraries should be attractive and easily accessible so that many could benefit from it, particularly children. This he said, would help younger folks consider libraries not just as a place to study but also as a place to explore and make reading an enjoyable activity. Khehovi hoped that the workshop would boost the spirit to inculcate the habit of reading and that the value of books in a person’s life would be more significant. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Art & Culture, deputy director, Rothline Imchen while director Adela Moa gave a brief overview of the workshop. A folk song was presented by Kevira Krotho from Kohima village. Resource persons for the workshop were deputy librarian, SASARD, Medziphema NU, Mhonbemo Ngullie and librarian, Baptist College Kohima, Angel Meru.

Members of SRGBA with G. Kaito Aye, Jolly K Awomi and Phukato Zhimomi after the programme.

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the peace, unity and upliftment like their forefathers had done. He appealed to the GBs to live in principle and look after the affairs of public welfare with sincerity, honesty and dedication for progressive development in the region. He also said that GBs should ensure all welfare schemes granted by the government be practically implemented for the benefit of the village community. The minister informed that the “backward fund” allotted for Satoi block under

department of Under Developed Areas (DUDA) would be supervised by SRGBA for development plans in future. Kaito disclosed that Tribal Girls Hostel under tribal affairs would also be constructed at Satoi headquarters for the development in the region. Meanwhile, AEO, department of education, Jolly K Awomi said that unity and mutual respect among Satoi community was the need of the hour. She stated that government primary schools and

high school under Satoi range required improvement in students’ enrolment and better academic results. Jolly disclosed that in the recent years, academic performances of the students waned off and the enrolment had declined. In this regard, she appealed to the students’ union to look into the student affairs for quality education in the region. She said asserted that divisions prevailing in different fields, worsened by “multiple factions among the Nagas and the Sumi community in particular” was one of the main factors holding them back towards positive growth. At the programme on February 23, the programme was chaired by SRGBA general secretary Kakheto Aye, general secretary Vikiye Sumi as recorder, greeting message was delivered by Anglers Association Nagaland president, Phukato Zhimomi while SRGBA president Kaito K Zhimo delivered the presidential address. SRBGA further informed that the 29th union, Satoi Range GBs Association would be hosted by Tsutoho village.

Temjen Longkumer and others at the inauguration of the state handloom expo in Kohima, Friday (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 25 (NPN): Nagaland Apex Weavers and Artisans Co-operative Federation Ltd Dimapur (WEAFED), sponsored by the office of the Development Commissioner for Handloom, ministry of textiles, organised a 14day long special handloom expo, which got underway at Gorkha Public Panchayat Hall, Chandmari, here, on Friday. Inaugurating the event, registrar of Cooperative Societies Nagaland, Temjen Longkumer acknowledged ministry of textiles for sponsoring the programme and was confident the event would enhance the economy of weavers. He said that the expo displayed unique culture of the Nagas and that if this would be successful, more opportunities would be opened up for weavers.

Temjen hoped that the event would grow bigger from homes without involving heavy machinery. He added that such products were popular in western countries however, the set-back was the market that could not break through. Deputy director Weavers Service Centre, ministry of textiles, H. K Baru in an interview with Nagaland Post expressed joy over the turn-out of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their participation. Baru said he discussed with the weavers about the scheme which many were not aware of and said weavers could be trained more through the ministry of textile (SAMARTH) for days and months and also provide scholarships. He informed that subsidies for weavers were already in public domain and the centre had started a block level class

in pocket wise and with five more and with five Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) being sanctioned, it would be implemented soon. Meanwhile, WEAFED managing director Gwaruno Khing expressed gratitude to the office of the Development Commission for Handloom, ministry of textiles Delhi, for sponsoring the handloom expo for weavers which he said was interesting. He said altogether, 60 stalls were set up and there were three participants from Assam and two from Manipur taking part in the expo. Khing appealed to the officials of the ministry of textile to provide district handloom in all the districts so that no one from the state would be deprived. He said the handloom expo would continue till March 10 and requested the public to come and encourage the SHGs.

Training for master trainers on ECCE, FLN

Participants along with speakers and other representatives at the training programme.

KOHIMA: Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) in collaboration with SCERT Nagaland organised a threeday training programme for master trainers on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN), which got underway on February 23, at SIEMAT hall, SCERT, Nagaland and culminated on Friday. A press release from Samagra Shiksha Nagaland informed that while addressing the inaugural function, additional director School Education, Razouseyi Vese

Tuensang DTF SRGBA 27th biennial conference concludes holds meeting

DIMAPUR: The 27th biennial general conference of Satoi Range GBs Association (SRGBA) on the theme “unity our refuge” concluded on February 24, at Khuvuxu village, Satoi range under Zunheboto district. Speaking at the programme as special guest, minister for Agriculture & Cooperation, G. Kaito Aye said Gaonburas (GBs) were guardians of the village administration. In this regard, he urged upon the GBs to uphold

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DIMAPUR: Tuensang District Task Force (DTF) for COVID -19 held a meeting in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Tuensang on February 24 with DC and chairman DTF Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant. According to a DIPR report, members expressed concerns over the resistance of people to take the second vaccination which they said created a gap between vaccination figures. The house discussed collecting data of teachers in the district and attendance records of eligible students who were yet to be vaccinated. Chief medical officer, Tuensang expressed the need to conduct four health camps at targeted villages with COVID-19 vaccination simultaneously and DTF to assist. Meanwhile, district immunisation officer updated the house on IMI and IPPI vaccination drive in the district where the chairman advised responsible department to include COVID in the drive.

reminded the participants that learning was a continuous process for everyone and urged upon the master trainers on ECCE and FLN to continue to update themselves on various themes to impart training to the teachers. He also stated that complacency could hamper one’s progress in academic profession and asked them to be a model for teachers in the state. Razouseyi reminded the participants that they would be required to train younger generation who were smart and updated

with many new things and asked the master trainers to be well prepared. He lamented poor indication of government schools in various reports in spite of having some of the most competent and qualified teachers. In this regard, he challenged the participants to introspect on why the government schools are not faring well. He also stressed on the need to focus on four core skills in the education sector which were skill of reading, skill of writing, skill of listening and skill of speaking.

Meanwhile, deputy mission director, Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, Kelhikha Kenye who chaired the introductory session gave a brief background of the purpose of conducting the training programme. He informed the participants that they would be required to conduct training for teachers as resource persons on ECCE and FLN. The participants comprised of trainers of teachers from EBRCs, Anganwadi trainers from the department of Social and Welfare, faculty from SCERT & DIET and Samagra Shiksha.

NAAC peer team visits CIHSR DIMAPUR: A three-member National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) peer team headed by Prof. M. Pushpavathi Mariswamy (chairperson), Dr. Geeta Parwanda and Dr. Manju Chhugani reached Nagaland for the assessment of Dimapur College of Nursing, CIHSR. A press release from the college informed that the NAAC peer team con-

ducted a two-day inspection on February 24 and 25. It may be mentioned that Dimapur College of Nursing, CIHSR has been conducting three nursing courses for the past 10 years and per the norms of the council, this was preparatory to NAAC accrediting the college for the first time, the release informed.

MTC organises career guidance seminar DIMAPUR: Mount Tiyi College (MTC), Wokha, IQAC organised a career guidance seminar, sponsored by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Wokha, on the theme, “curating hobbies into dreams” on February 23 at MTC auditorium. A press release from MTC press and publicity committee informed that resource persons for the programme were (the red journey), photographer/ videographer Jimmy Lotha and content creator Lolo Ezung. Jimmy Lotha emphasised the importance of firstly identifying the skills the students had, then knowing which skills they needed to dedicate themselves to, studying market condition

Resource person Jimmy Lotha speaking at the seminar at MTC Wokha.

for such skills and importance of time management in order to successfully turn hobbies and skills into profitable career. Lolo Ezung shared her journey as a Youtuber and exhorted the students that it required dedication, patience and consistency while

also clearing the air about many misconceptions with regard to content creation. She also impressed upon the students the importance of completing their education before setting out on any such venture. The seminar was moderated by Faustina Pongen. K Y M C

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Prez arrives in Guwahati on 3-day Assam tour

GUWAHATI, FEB 25 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Guwahati on Friday on a three-day visit to Assam, where he will take part in a series of programmes including the launch of the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. Kovind, accompanied by his wife and daughter, landed at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati in a special Indian Air Force flight, and he was accorded a warm welcome by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior officials. “Governor of Assam, Prof Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma received President Ram Nath Kovind on his arrival at Guwahati. The President was accorded a warm traditional welcome by the people of Assam,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted. Mukhi and Sarma also individually tweeted on welcoming Kovind to Assam and both said that it was an honour to receive him. While coming out of the

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes President Ram Nath Kovind as he arrives for his Assam visit at LGBI Airport, in Guwahati. (PTI)

airport, the President halted his carcade and got down from his bullet-proof vehicle to greet the cultural artistes and common people waiting to have a glimpse of the First Citizen of India. The Assam government had arranged various cultural performances representing different tribes and communities of the state along the road just outside the airport.

“Touched by Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji’s gesture as he stepped out of his vehicle to acknowledge the warm & colourful reception at the airport. The President was given a glimpse of Assam’s vibrant tradition as cultural troupes performed along the airport road,” Sarma said in a Twitter post. From there, Kovind directly went to Kamakhya

Manipur polls phase 2: 17% candidates have criminal cases (57 per cent) candidates, 10 candidates (11 per cent) having assets valued at Rs 5 crore and above. The role of money power in our elections is evident from the fact that all major political parties give tickets to wealthy candidates, the ADR report said. It said that among the major parties, four (40 per cent) out of 10 candidates analysed from Janata Dal (United), four (22 per cent) out of 18 candidates belonging to Congress, 2 (18 per cent) out of 11 National People’s Party candidates and two (9 per cent) out of 22 candidates of the BJP have declared criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits. According to the ADR analysis, four (40 per cent) out of 10 JD (United) candidates, four (22 per cent) out of 18 Congress candidates, one (9 per cent) out of 11 candidates of NPP and one (5 per cent) out of 22 candidates of BJP have declared serious criminal

Sikkim to help bring back students from Ukraine

Olympics medallist Mirabai’s village still waits for drinking water supply

Prem Singh Tamang

GANGTOK, FEB 25 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday said that his government in coordination with the Centre will extend all support to bring back the 20 students from the state, who are stranded in crisis-hit Ukraine. In a social media post, Tamang appealed to all citizens to spread this message to the friends and families of those Sikkimese students who are in Ukraine. “The state government in coordination with the central government will extend every support to bring the 20 students of Sikkim back home from Ukraine,” he said. The chief minister said that his government has contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and provided the details of the 20 students of Sikkim presently stranded in that European country. Tamang said that the state government is in touch with the students and taking feedback on their status.

(PTI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday of insulting women after he purportedly said that IMFL shops would be reopened in the poll-bound state. “It’s shocking that 48 hours before the campaign comes to a close, outgoing BJP CM announces that Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) shops will be opened. This is an insult to the women of Manipur! We demand an immediate withdrawal of the statement by the CM. #BJPAgainstIma,” Ramesh said in a tweet. He tagged a news report that quoted Singh as saying that IMFL shops will be reopened in the northeastern state if the BJP retains power. Underground group Revolutionary People’s Front had forced the closure of all foreign liquor shops in Manipur in 1991. In another

gress Committee (AICC) senior observer for the Manipur Assembly polls hit out at the BJP leadership, saying despite the visits of the prime minister, the home minister and several other Union ministers, only 48 per cent of the eligible population in the state has got two doses of the Covid vaccine. “PM has come and gone. Home Minister has come and gone. Other ministers have come and gone. Yet, as of now only 48 per cent of eligible population in Manipur has got two doses of Covid-19 vaccine,” Ramesh said. “This is the stark reality of #BJPDoubleEngineHaijinbi government that has failed the people of Manipur,” the former Union minister added. Manipur is scheduled to go to polls in two phases on February 28 and March 5 and the counting of votes will be taken up on March 10.

around 85 households with nearly 300 voters comes under the Lamlai Assembly constituency where five candidates belonging to BJP, Congress, Republican Party of India (Athawale), JD (U) and an Independent are in the fray. It goes to polls in the first phase on February 28. While the thirst for drinking water supply hasn’t been quenched so far, another issue that Tombi wants the next government to address as a top priority is improvement in the condition of the road that leads to Nongpok Kakching. “It is really in a bad condition and becomes very difficult during monsoon. We have made repeated requests but in vain,” she said, adding her vote would be reserved for the candidate who would address these issues.

NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a petitioner seeking an independent and impartial probe by an SIT into the alleged incidents of violence which took place in Tripura last year to move the state High Court, which is seized of a similar matter. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant also directed the state police to not take any coercive action against petitioner Ethesham Hashmi in case he chooses to appear before the Tripura High Court physically. “We permit the petitioner to assist the High Court so that a comprehensive view can be taken from all aspects including those which are raised in proceedings under Article 32 of the Constitution. “In view of the apprehensions, which have been expressed on behalf of the petitioner and without this court expressing any

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

LOA 4/2022

( SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT. 1925 )

Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act. 1925 has been filed by Smti. K. Whoamniu, W/o Late K. Pachim, Resident of Bamunpukhuri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of her husband Late K. Pachim Khiamniungan, covered by : Patta No. 334, Dag No. 249/571, Block No./Ward: Bamunpukhuri-2, Mouza No.3, measuring an area of 00B-02K-10Ls, Dimapur Town, Dimapur before this Court. Whereas 24th March, 2022 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection is any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/ or appear in person. Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 21st February, 2022. District Judge Dimapur, Nagaland dP-932/22

armed local security guards are presently manning,” the SP said. The alert also suggested joint security and mobile patrolling with local police at frequent intervals to “neutralize such nefarious designs” of the outfit. Reacting strongly to the Assam Police warning, the ULFA(I) publicity department member Rumel Asom said in a statement that the outfit does not have any such plan against OIL. He alleged that the entire development is a result of the “vested interest” of a few top officials of Assam Police and “financial irregularities” by them are behind issuing the alert letter to the company. On April 21,2021 three employees of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were kidnapped by ULFA(I) militants from the Lakwa oilfield in Sivasagar district along Assam-Nagaland border. Two employees were rescued three days later after an encounter near the India-Myanmar border in Mon district of Nagaland, while the third was released by the militants after 31 days on May 22 in Myanmar near the border.

opinion on the merits of the apprehension, we permit the petitioner to make a request to Chief Justice of the High Court to be allowed to make a submission through counsel on the video conferencing platform”, the bench said. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for Hashmi, said that in case the petitioner chooses to go there, he should not be subjected to any coercive action by the police. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Tripura government, said that the petitioner should not make any provocative and inflammatory posts on social media. “He will not post any inflammatory post. The court may consider mentioning in the order that our contentions are also left open in the matter. It cannot be objected to if the High Court is examining the is-

Zoramthanga

AIZAWL, FEB 25 (PTI): The Mizoram government has so far provided compensation of Rs 50,000 each to 420 of 652 COVID deceased people in the state, Chief Minister Zoramthanga has informed the assembly. Also, compensation of Rs 20 lakh each has been released to the next of kin of three volunteers of villagelevel task force who have died due to COVID-19 while executing their duties. The ex-gratia payment has been met from the State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF), he said on Thursday. The chief minister said that the grant for COVID ex-gratia payment has been increased to Rs 49 crore from Rs 47 crore as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.

(ORDER-V, RULE-1, 5,20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI B. P. RESU CIVIL JUDGE JUNIOR DIVISION DIMAPUR : NAGALAND.

SUIT NO. PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS To,

: Money Suit No.108/2020 : NIDC Ltd. : M/s Walling Grocery Shop Represented by its proprietor Mr. I. Tali Walling & Ors.

1. Shri. Lanutemsu Sangtam, S/o Late H. Sangtam, C/o. The G.B, Chare Village, Tuensang, Nagaland. Alternate address : C/o. The Chairman, P.W.D. Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland 2. Mr. Lichumkyu Sangtam, S/o Late Seyangli, Rtd. UDA, O/o Addl. General Manager, Nagaland State Transport, Nagaland, Dimapur. Alternate Address : C/o. The Chairman, NST Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland ........Defendants. Whereas the abovenamed plaintiff has instituted a suit against you for recovery of Rs. 1,33,609/- (Rupees One Lakh Thirty Three Thousand Six Hundred and Nine) only a time barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 as on 19-06-2020 with agreed interest both pendentilite and future, fore- closure of mortgage and perman- ent injunction etc. You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on this 8th day of April 2022 without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this 11th day of February 2022.

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(SHRI. B.P. RESU) Civil Judge Junior Division Dimapur, Nagaland.

sue. We would also raise issues about the intention behind this petitioner. The High Court has taken up the matter suo motu, we will assist it,” Mehta said. Bhushan added that the petitioner has posted about the report which he has given publicly about the violence, which took place there, and damage that was caused to the mosque and other places. The bench then added in its order, “We clarify that in the event the petitioner seeks to appear physically before the High Court, no coercive steps shall be taken by the Tripura police. Nor shall any precipitate action be taken which would impede his access to justice. All the rights and contentions of the parties are left open on the merits of the proceedings. The proceedings should take place expeditiously”.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

NO.M-57/22/9378 Dt. Dimapur the 24/02/2022 Notice is hereby given that Lt. Tosheli Chishi Vrs Shri T. Akato Sema, resident of United Colony 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 : Smti. Tosheli Chishi, Block No : 9 (Nine), Patta No : 1112, Dag No : 1241, Area : 00B-02K-02Ls North : Akaholi, South : Robin Ezung East : Sewak Fencing, West : Daniel Shyen Sd/- RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur dP-928/22

SUMMONS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1, 5,20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI B. P. RESU CIVIL JUDGE JUNIOR DIVISION DIMAPUR : NAGALAND.

SUMMONS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

File photo of the reception of Mirabai Chanu at Nongpok Kakching. Rs 1.2-crore water supply project which started in December 2020. “That has remained a promise only. Work on the project has stopped after just about 15 per cent construction. It is supposed to be completed on March 8, 2022 and there is no chance of it meeting the deadline. Forget ‘Har Ghar Jal’, the entire village doesn’t even have a single pipeline,” lamented Mayanglambam Kennedy, president of Bright Star Union (BSU), a local youth club. Like Chanu’s family, others also buy drinking water with an average monthly bill of around Rs 500-Rs 700 depending on the number of members. They depend on water from community ponds and a nearby stream for other purposes. The village, which has

G U WA H AT I , F E B 2 5 (PTI): Assam Police has alerted PSU major Oil India Limited (OIL) of possible attacks by the banned ULFA(I) on its installation in the state and of possible kidnapping of its officials. The Dibrugarh superintendent of police (district special branch) in a letter to the general manager (security) of OIL at its field headquarters in Duliajan has asked the company to sensitise its officials and employees about the threat. The letter, a copy of which is available with PTI, said that “reliable intelligence input” indicated that ULFA(I) and its supporters are planning to carry out “subversive activities” in Dibrugarh. “They may kidnap/target men from oil installations for their vested interest,” the letter, dated February 22, said and asked OIL to alert the security components deployed at the vital installations and vulnerable strategic locations till February 28. “Further, you are requested to augment the security of the oil rigs/workover rigs by deploying armed security guards where un-

Kin of 420 COVID deceased get exgratia in Mizoram

Cong leader slams Mnp CM’s Tripura violence: SC allows petitioner decision to ‘reopen liquor shops’ seeking independent probe to move HC NEW DELHI, FEB 25 tweet, the All India Con-

IMPHAL, FEB 25 (IANS): Around 57 per cent of the 92 candidates contesting the second phase of Manipur Assembly elections are ‘crorepatis’ (millionaires), 16 candidates (17 per cent) have declared criminal cases against them, while 14 candidates (15 per cent) have serious criminal cases against them, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said on Friday. According to an earlier report by ADR, more than 21 per cent of the 173 candidates contesting in the first phase of Manipur elections have criminal cases and 16 per cent have serious criminal cases against them, while 53 per cent are ‘crorepatis’. According to the report of the ADR, which analysed the self-sworn affidavits of the 92 candidates, the average of assets per candidate contesting in the second phase of elections is Rs 2.61 crore. Of the 52 ‘crorepatis’

NONGPOK KAKCHING (MANIPUR), FEB 25 (PTI): The silver dust after the euphoria of the Tokyo Olympics success of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has long settled in this tiny village made famous by the weightlifter. Now, as election fever hits here too, the roadside camps of candidates belonging to parties such as Congress, BJP and JD(U) gather dust every time a vehicle passes through the pothole-riddled single lane inter-village road. For the locals, the upcoming assembly polls are the last opportunity before another cycle of “neglect” sets off, to remind all those who made tall promises while felicitating Chanu to deliver, with drinking water supply and poor road condition topping the litany of woes. “In our village, we don’t have drinking water supply, not even pipelines. So, for our family, we buy drinking water for around Rs 1,000 every month from water tanker operators,” Chanu’s mother Saikhom Tombi told PTI. The village, which is about 25 km from Manipur’s capital Imphal, was given hope when ministers and government officials, who came to felicitate the weightlifter after she won a silver medal at the Olympics last year, promised the completion of a

cases against themselves. Three candidates have cases related to crime against women and one of them declared case related to rape (IPC Section-376). The ADR report said that 19 (21 per cent) candidates have declared their educational qualifications to be between 8th and 12th standard while 72 (78 per cent) candidates have declared having an educational qualification of graduate or above. One candidate is a Diploma holder. In all, nine (10 per cent) candidates have declared their age to be between 25 to 40 years while 66 (72 per cent) candidates have declared their age to be between 41 to 60 years and there are 17 (18 per cent) candidates have declared their age to be between 61 to 80 years. The elections to the 60-seat Manipur Assembly would be held in two phases on February 28 and March 5 and the counting of votes will take place on March 10.

Temple atop Nilachal Hill and offered prayers. Mukhi, Sarma and other state ministers accompanied him inside the temple, where the entry of media was prohibited. After offering prayers, he will go to the Koinadhora State Guest House, where he will have his lunch, take a rest and interact with the officials. In the evening, the President will inaugurate the year-long 400th birth

anniversary celebrations of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Guwahati. At the same function at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra auditorium, he will lay the foundation of Alaboi War Memorial, to be constructed at Dadara in Kamrup district of Assam. Besides, Kovind will also launch the beautification and repair work of Lachit Borphukan’s ‘maidam’ (burial ground) at Teok in Jorhat district. On Saturday, the President will address the 19th convocation of Tezpur University in Sonitpur district. After that, he will visit the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve and take a jeep safari at the Bagori range. During his two-day stay in the park, he will view a photo and archival exhibition on conservation there, besides discussing various government initiatives to protect the famed forest. After spending the night at the Assam Police Guest House in Kaziranga National Park on Saturday night, Kovind and his family will take an elephant safari on Sunday morning. He will leave Assam later that day.

Assam Police alerts OIL of possible attacks by ULFA(I)

SUIT NO. PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS

: Money Suit No.107/2020 : NIDC Ltd. : M/s Newly General Store Rep by Shri. Katovi N. Kinimi & Ors.

To, 1. M/s Newly General Store, 3rd Mile, Thilixu Village, Represented by its proprietor, Shri. Katovi N. Kinimi. 2. Shri. Katovi N. Kinimi, S/o. Nivuto H. Kinimi, R/o. H/No. 28/B, Chekiye Village, Atosa, Horn Bill School Road, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland.

4. Mr. Hovito Sumi, S/o Shenito Sumi. L/Naik, O/o Asstt. Comdt. 1st NAP Battalion, Chumoukedima, Nagaland 5. Mr. Kiyeshe Sumi, S/o. Hovikhe Sumi Retd. Havildar, O/o. The Commandant, 8th NAP, Naltoqua, Zunheboto, Nagaland. Alternate address 6. Mr. Phuheto Sumi, C/o The Chairman, S/o Mr. Nizhevi Sumi, Chekiye Village Council, C/o. The Chairman, 3rd Mile, Dimapur, Chekiye Village Council, Dist: Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur, Nagaland. ........Defendants. Whereas the abovenamed plaintiff has instituted a suit against you for recovery of Rs. 1,27,913.28/- (Rupees One Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and Twenty Eight Paise) only a time barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 as on 19-06-2020 with agreed interest both pendentilite and future, fore- closure of mortgage and permanent injunction etc. You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on this 8th day of April 2022 without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this 11th day of February 2022.

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(SHRI. B.P. RESU) Civil Judge Junior Division Dimapur, Nagaland.

Centre preparing to bring back Indian students: Gadkari

NAGPUR/ NEW DELHI, sons (ADIP) campaign, FEB 25 (PTI): Union minisGadkari said camps will be ter Nitin Gadkari on Friday organised in Nagpur to prosaid the central government vide information about it. is making arrangements to “Under this campaign, bring back Indian students senior citizens and physicalstuck in Ukraine amid Rusly-challenged persons from sian invasion, and they will economically weaker secbe brought home as soon as tions will get wheelchairs, the eastern European counthree-wheelers, Braille try’s airspace opens up for slates, walking sticks, elbow Nitin Gadkari civilian flights. crutches, tripods, cervical He said that the Union Empowerment Ministry’s collars, spectacles, etc free ministries of Home Affairs Assistance to Disabled Per- of cost,” he said. and Civil Aviation have taken up the issue of Indian AI planning to operate two flights to Bucharest students stuck in Ukraine to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine very seriously. Air India is planning therefore, the evacuation Addressing a press conference here, Gadkari said, to operate two flights to flights are operating out of “Students not only from Romanian capital Bucha- Bucharest. The two Air InVidarbha (region of Ma- rest on Friday to evacu- dia flights will depart from harashtra), but from across ate Indians stranded in Bucharest on Saturday, the India are pursuing medical Ukraine due to a Russian officials said. Air India did not recourses in Ukraine. The military offensive, senior Home and Civil Aviation government officials said. spond to PTI’s request for Indian nationals who comments on the develministries have taken up the issue of Indian students have reached the Ukraine- opment. Around 20,000 stuck in war-torn Ukraine Romania border by road Indians -- mainly students will be taken to Bucharest -- are currently stranded very seriously.” “India’s ambassador to by officials of the Indian in Ukraine, the officials Ukraine is preparing a list government so that they noted. The distance between of students stuck in Ukraine can be evacuated in the and making arrangements two Air India flights, they Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the Romanian border is to bring them back as soon added. The Ukrainian air- approximately 600 kilomeas we get an an opportunity once the airspace there gets space was closed for civil tres and it takes anywhere aircraft operations by the between eight-and-a-half cleared,” he said. Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e country’s authorities on to 11 hours to cover the Union Social Justice and Thursday morning and distance by road.

Three MVA parties to stage protest against PM visit PUNE, FEB 25 (PTI): The workers of the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress would stage a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit here on March 6, local leaders said on Friday. The three parties are part of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition in Maharashtra. The protest will be against the prime minister’s statement in Parliament blaming the Maharashtra government for the spread of coronavirus, the leaders said. City NCP chief Prashant Jagtap and his Congress counterpart Ramesh Bagwe made the announcement here. “To win votes in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, prime minister Narendra Modi made remarks in the Lok Sabha suggesting that Maharashtra spread COVID-19 in other states. This was an insult to the state. Therefore, as Modi is likely to come to Pune on March 6, the three parties will stage ‘Go Back Modi’ agitation,” the NCP leader said. The prime minister is expected to visit Pune on March 6 for the inauguration of Metro rail service, but there has been no official intimation about his program yet. The agitation will be held at all key crossroads in the city and protesters will wear black clothes, Jagtap said. The three MVA parties on Friday held a joint protest here against the arrest of state minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case.

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KIEV/NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (IANS): Print out an Indian flag and paste prominently on vehicles and buses while travelling towards Ukraine’s borders with Poland, Romania, and Hungary, the Indian embassy in Ukraine advised all the stranded Indian nationals. It also told the Indian nationals and students to carry passport, cash, preferably dollars, for any emergency expenses, and other essentials. The embassy has asked stranded Indians to move towards border check posts Poland, Romania and Hungary as camps have been set up for immediate evacuation from there. In the meantime, the Indian Air Force has been ready to airlift stranded nationals in Ukraine along with commercial aircraft. The Ministry of External Affairs is in touch with the Ministry of Defence. On Thursday, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan

Shringla stated that India is in touch with both Russia and Ukraine as a “stakeholder”. “We have told them that we will need provisions for airlifting. In that case, IAF can go along with commercial aircraft. All options are on the table,” he said. He also said that India’s topmost priority is safety and security of Indian nationals and their evacuation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Thursday discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin and stated that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue. The Prime Minister also sensitised the Russian President about India’s concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India.

NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (IANS): Slamming the Union government over the foreign policy “failures” amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Congress accused the Centre of making one strategic blunder after another and betraying the nation. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday posted on Twitter: “The Modi govt’s foreign policy failures have ensured that our adversaries are successfully weaning away our friends. Beijing Janata Party (BJP) govt has committed one strategic blunder after another. They have betrayed the nation.” Both the leaders were reacting to reports that Russia and Pakistan have come closer. Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said: “Looking at the sudden expansion of Russian troops in Ukraine, the BJP government can no longer avoid the debate on China inside Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi must discuss the IndoChina border conflict in the Parliament with different political parties and state his position.”

Nawab Malik gets taken to a hospital for his medical checkup, after his arrest by the ED. (PTI)

MUMBAI, FEB 25 (PTI): Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik, who was arrested by the ED and remanded in its custody till March 3, has been admitted to the staterun J J Hospital here for medical reasons, his office said on Friday. “Hon. @nawabmalikncp saheb has been admitted to JJ hospital for medical reasons,” Malik’s office said in a tweet. An official also confirmed that Malik has been admitted to the J J hospital. “During the ED custody, Malik complained

about some health issues to the central agency’s personnel, following which he was hospitalised,” he said. Malik, who is state Minority Affairs Minister and ruling NCP’s spokesperson, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the activities of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides. Following his arrest, a court here had remanded him in ED custody till March 3.

Priyanka holds roadshow in Prayagraj 1988 case: SC asks Navjot Sidhu to respond within 2 weeks

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra campaigning in support of party candidate Anugrah Narayan Singh.

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), FEB 25 (PTI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow here

on Friday in support of Anugrah Narayan Singh, party candidate from Allahabad (north).

Senior party leader Abhay Awasthi said the Congress general secretary reached Bamhrauli airport following which the roadshow started. Accompanied by Singh, Gandhi greeted people who showered flowers on her during the roadshow in which a large number of Congress leaders and workers took part carrying party flags. Gandhi left for the airport after the roadshow reached Netram Chauraha here. Awasthi said as Priyanka Gandhi was scheduled to to address gatherings at three different places, including Amethi, she could not complete the roadshow.

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Russian roulette

ussian president Vladimir Putin has shown that he means what he says when he sent a Russian invasion force under “special military operation” into Ukraine on Thursday. Putin has been flexing his military muscle since the past few months to send a strong message that Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky was unacceptable because Ukraine cannot but be under Russian control. Ukraine has veered far away from being a Russian satellite after the break up of the Soviet Union. President Putin has frequently accused Ukraine of being taken over by extremists, ever since pro-Russian president, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted in 2014 after months of protests against his rule. Russia then retaliated by seizing the southern region of Crimea and triggering a rebellion in the east, backing separatists who have fought Ukrainian forces in a war that has claimed 14,000 lives. Now edging toward the twilight of his political career, Putin, 69 and a former KGB officer, is determined to burnish his legacy and to correct what he has long viewed as one of the greatest catastrophes of the 20th century: the disintegration of the Soviet Union. In a lengthy televised address, Putin described Ukraine as an integral part of Russia’s history and said eastern Ukraine was ancient Russian lands and that he was confident that the Russian people would support his decision over the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and directing the Russian Defence Ministry to deploy troops in those regions to carry out “peacekeeping functions.” Since late 2021, Russia began deploying big numbers of troops close to Ukraine’s borders, while repeatedly denying it was going to attack. The US President Joe Biden has been warning over and over again since the past few months that Russian invasion of Ukraine was imminent and could take place any day. Now that Putin has invaded Ukraine with a huge invading army through land, air and sea; the West and in particular NATO is under focus of the entire world. NATO has fought shy of admitting Ukraine into its fold due to Russian warning that NATO stop its eastward expansion and deny membership to Ukraine. In the aftermath of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the only “assistance” that NATO and the West are providing to Ukraine is shouting from rooftops and promising a swift and harsh response. However, all these hold no meaning to the Ukrainian people who are seeing their homes demolished and loved ones killed by Russian missile attacks on civilian areas. The European powers including the USA and their so- called military alliance –NATO- lack guts and willingness to take on Putin. The NATO nations are totally wrong in thinking that imposing economic sanctions will hurt Putin and force him to give up his dangerous adventure. Putin knows that NATO is incapable of fighting a real war as each of the member nations have no shared ideology nor commitment. NATO member countries join the club merely to get military aid and benefits from the USA or Germany for their armies. On its part, although India has a long relationship with Russia since the erstwhile USSR; it has to chose whether this relationship will come in the way of speaking up on whether Russia is justified in invading independent Ukraine. The situation calls for clarity and not ambiguity as what India does, will be keenly watched by the international fora.

DailyDevotion The Destitution of Service

…though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved. —2 Corinthians 12:15

Natural human love expects something in return. But Paul is saying, “It doesn’t really matter to me whether you love me or not. I am willing to be completely destitute anyway; willing to be povertystricken, not just for your sakes, but also that I may be able to get you to God.” “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor…” (2 Corinthians 8:9). And Paul’s idea of service was the same as our Lord’s. He did not care how high the cost was to himself— he would gladly pay it. It was a joyful thing to Paul. The institutional church’s idea of a servant of God is not at all like Jesus Christ’s idea. His idea is that we serve Him by being the servants of others. Jesus Christ actually “out-socialized” the socialists. He said that in His kingdom the greatest one would be the servant of all (see Matthew 23:11). The real test of a saint is not one’s willingness to preach the gospel, but one’s willingness to do something like washing the disciples’ feet— that is, being willing to do those things that seem unimportant in human estimation but count as everything to God. It was Paul’s delight to spend his life for God’s interests in other people, and he did not care what it cost. But before we will serve, we stop to ponder our personal and financial concerns— “What if God wants me to go over there? And what about my salary? What is the climate like there? Who will take care of me? A person must consider all these things.” All that is an indication that we have reservations about serving God. But the apostle Paul had no conditions or reservations. Paul focused his life on Jesus Christ’s idea of a New Testament saint; that is, not one who merely proclaims the gospel, but one who becomes broken bread and poured-out wine in the hands of Jesus Christ for the sake of others.

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They can conquer who believe they can. ~ Virgil

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Post-mortem

Covid effect: Reconciling the global with the local

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anagement of business would be written afresh in the phase of post-Covid economic recovery and some significant new concepts would be incorporated for their long term relevance -- compelled by the ‘evolutionary’ impact of the pandemic. Since business is all about human activity, the most important question would be whether alternate ways of maintaining the physical outreach to users or customers would be invented and made viable to the satisfaction of all concerned. Secondly, it is open to question if a corporate needs to depend on a glossy, populous and noisy headquarter -- of which every executive wants to be a part -- to maintain organisational loyalty as well as the efficiency of output and delivery? Third, how has the role of Business Intelligence been affected, particularly in planning for the future? Further, what are the new paradigms, if any, in the vital areas of performance evaluation and human resource development? And finally, how does ‘globalisation’, the hallmark of success in business, stand in relation to the growth of local markets and ‘local economy’ that is emerging in a country like India as the successful model for economic recovery and sustainable business? All these facets of postCovid national and international economic scene are being intensely researched by economists and Centres of excellence in the field of business management. Te c h n o l o g y h a s emerged as the big saviour

of business in times of collapse of demand caused by the cessation of physical movement resulting in markets losing the ‘crowd’ of customers and also by a dampening of the flair for ‘product development’. It is technology that enabled the retail business to go online in an unprecedented manner and establish a new mode of generating and satisfying the customer demand, as the futuristic trend. Amazon was able to announce hiring of tens of thousands of hands in a situation of sudden large scale loss of conventional jobs in the market. Technology made it possible to handle global management of collection of local products and their dispersed delivery with speed. Covid has made retail a business inviting global competition. Thanks to innovative technology applications, many essential services like medical consultation, sourcing of medicines and hiring of para-medic assistance have risen on the horizon and are fast becoming a part of every body’s life. This will help maximise the use of hospital infrastructure for attending to patients who reported physically for a serious ailment. In the US and other developed countries clinics have gone online to the advantage of all concerned and this has enlarged the medical umbrella for the people at home. In India this must be worked out in a big way as a public health project which underscores the importance of ‘preventive’ care and prophylactic medication, was so essential for our populous country. There is no gainsaying the fact that Covid re-

strictions made ‘work from home’ an immediate fall back for corporates to keep their business going -- this practice, however, has come to stay for multiple reasons some of which established it as an advancement over the past. The employee was saved the hassle of dressing up, traveling and carrying his PC to office and certainly was expected to work with greater ‘peace and concentration’ at home and achieve greater ‘productivity’- which by definition is the output per unit of time. In any organisation there is this mix of policy makers, supervisors and a bulk of employees broadly acting as ‘compliers’. The last mentioned group could work from home without any detriment to the organisation and to an extent make the operations cost-effective provided of course that online supervision became stronger than before for keeping up efficiency. Work from home has produced a welcome outcome for the corporate body in as much as the supervisors who were senior executives -- just providing broad oversight -- would now work as ‘team leaders’ with direct hands-on involvement with those below. Their leadership acumen will be tested in terms of knowing their men better, delegating decision-making power and enhancing organisational cohesion. Work from home helps to make the corporate headquarter less ostentatious and more business like and define a true apex known for the physical presence of the leadership. The Board Room, it may be mentioned, will always be

the best place for the Directors to assemble even if they had the freedom to hold virtual meetings. Those allowed to work from home may be called to corporate office in spells by rotation so that they did not become ‘de conditioned’ and did not develop vested interest in the home option. Both in US and India this latter trend has been reported as a growing phenomenon showing how personal advantage was prevailing over the organisational good. ‘Return to office’ initiative would therefore rightly become a leadership trait. What has become even more important in the postCovid economic climate is the fundamental utility of ‘business Intelligence’ for planning and sustaining ongoing operations and affecting any course corrections necessitated by unforeseen changes in the external environ in terms of politico-legal, socioeconomic and technology related developments. Even in best of times business plans are in fact a guesswork since complete information about what lay ahead would never be available. A basic flaw in the traditional business plan is that it was considered infallible- just because it was believed to have been based on right decisions- whereas in the contemporary world any plan is vulnerable to unpredictable changes -Covid making the situation even worse. Capacity to course correct in the light of new information is now a requirement of successful business pursuits. All corporates need to invest well on Business Intelligence including

information on potential competitors and their ways. Covid had a certain impact as an ‘equaliser’ with the result that only two types of players had the advantage- big business commanding economy of scale and entrepreneurs putting innovative ideas into their start ups. Both however, would bank on reliable and comprehensive assessment of the business environ. Covid has in a sense given a big fillip to ‘knowledge economy’. In business, the old concept that ‘the individual is at the centre of all productivity’ has been -- beyond the reality of technology-driven processes -- put on test in the back drop of Covid restrictions. Members now working from dispersed locations have to have a fully developed sense of organisational loyalty, an added willingness to team up with others and a proven ability to take decision at their respective levels. There is a new challenge for human resource development in putting the right man at the right job, using up-skilling and reskilling to get the best out of the available man power and bringing ‘Emotional Quotient’ into full play to keep members satisfied amidst exposure to family distress and fear psychosis caused by the pandemic. Leaders of the enterprise may find that the typically Indian theory of ‘paternal nurtural’ management as against the Western approach to management that largely concerned itself with the work place doings of the employee, produced better results on all fronts. Boss-subordinate relationship has become more

interactive, evaluation has become more transparent and the sharing of credit has moved in the direction of proper recognition of collaboration and assistance from the earlier practise of the lead player cornering it all. This perhaps is the greatest ‘gift’ of the pandemic for the future corporate working. Finally, the Indian model of economic recovery and growth embodied in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call of ‘vocal for local’ is attracting global attention for it revives the familiar local market economy for generating demands of day to day living, decentralises trade and sale facilitating the rise of small businesses at the ground level and invents a bottom-up approach that took in its embrace the entire range of business from local to global with full utilisation of technology at all stages. At the level of national economic strategy it has given special meaning to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in areas of Defence, international trade and globalised business. This has the effect of bringing out the national talent and incentivising indigenous investment with or without external partnership. For a vast country like India with multiple economic classes, varying demands and availability of a wide variety of working hands, this economic model is going to work fine and push up the GDP with promise of growth at all levels of the economic pyramid. The Indian experiment may be a great path breaker for postCovid economic recovery. DC Pathak is a former Director of Intelligence Bureau

A piggyback ride on Dr. Wati Longchar’s article Consequences of total prohibition

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seldom have the urge to write rejoinders budget. The recent video of our leaders to articles I read in the media but this gallantly singing “Amazing Grace” seemed one tickled my funny bone and hence more like a cry to Delhi to save our wretched the response. His line “Who benefits” caught budget and admit that we were once lost and my attention and so I’m hitching a ride on still are without them! it. Need we even ask “who benefits” from The government must be applauded for such projects in the cities in light of what initiating the construction of Mon Mediwe have seen so far? I wonder if the actual cal College at the cost of ` 325 crore, of beneficiaries have read his article. If they which ` 242.50 crore is said to have been have, did it get their attention? But I jumped released, even before the completion of the to a quick conclusion and have reasons for first Kohima Medical College. (https:// jumping the gun because the majority of morungexpress.com/state-govt-urged-toNagaland’s populace would not be included expedite-construction-of-medical-colleges-inin the list of beneficiaries. nagaland-mohfw). The fruits of the Nagaland The state government’s proposal to set Medical College in Kohima is yet to be tasted up the Naga Patient House in Tamilnadu by the Naga people. The latest direction looks like a misplaced dream if they think from the Kohima Bench of Guwahati High it will benefit “everyone.” Just who is this Court directing the Department of Health everyone? Does the government think that and Family Welfare to submit the latest Naga patients in Tamilnadu have reached status report of the project does not speak an alarming rate as compared to those in too well of our government machinery. For Nagaland that they need to set up the patient too long the government has demonstrated houses? I know not “everyone” goes to Tam- its inability to complete projects in time and ilnadu for treatment. Have they forgotten the to sustain them. Will the two medical colnumber of patients languishing in Nagaland leges now join the cemetery of incomplete hospitals due to lack of facilities and services? projects in Nagaland? I wonder if the recent There is no denial that we have a dedicated statement made by Niti Aayog as the worst medical team of experts, yet, ill-equipped to performing state in terms of infrastructure provide appropriate services. While it may and health is to be taken for what it is or is look grand to have our presence in all the it pure hog wash. Is this about the governmajor cities, shouldn’t we start by looking at ment’s total incompetence, gross negligence where it is most needed, right here for that or mismanagement of systems? matter? Wouldn’t it be a smarter move to Therefore, the answer to Dr. Wati consider the pros and cons of investing at Longchar’s “who benefits,” can best be rehome before we invest in a city that can do sponded by saying, only a few in the system well without the government’s investment? but not the Naga public. Can the government Tamilnadu does not need us! Compare address some of the more pressing needs at their annual budget to that of ours! I won’t home before embarking on an adventurous mention their budget here since the difference mega project in the distant lands? If the govis alarming, if not heretical. The recently pre- ernment is so concerned about the plight of sented budget by the Mr. Rio, christened as a Naga patients in Tamilnadu, can they first “people friendly” budget, showed a deficit of demonstrate their sincerity by putting things ` 365.33 crore for 2021-2022. And, because in order at home? For starters, they can begin of a negative opening balance of ` 2,314.13 by equipping the hospitals in Nagaland with crore, 2021-22 is estimated to close with a cutting edge technology, infrastructure and negative balance of ` 2679.46 crore (https:// services. They can enhance the capabilities morungexpress.com/nagaland-state-budgetof the health care facilities in the rural areas 2021-22-deficit-surges-to-rs-267946-crore). How “people friendly” this is, I don’t know. and villages. They can complete the two As a layman I understand the word deficit medical colleges and have people benefitwell and to me that does not sound good. ing from them. They can put systems and In 2020 when the government had an op- mechanism in place, systems that deliver position, the NPF criticised the budget and for the Naga public, not just a few chosen called it shallow, lacking substance when the few in the inner circle. This will then be a government presented a negative balance of people centered benefit, not just a few. Can ` 2.3 crore. Mr. TR Zeliang, the then leader Tamilnadu wait please? Abraham Lincoln’s speech sums up my of the opposition party expressed his shock thoughts as I end my rambling, “you can fool and questioned how a total of ` 573.17 crore some of the people all the time, and all of deficit could increase within a year (https:// www.eastmojo.com/news/2020/02/15/ the people some of the time, but you cannot nagaland-oppn-displeased-over-shallow- fool all the people all the time.” Kuknalim. Toshi Sanglir presentation-of-budget/). Now all that is gone Impur and so is the opposition party! Without the toshisanglir@gmail.com opposition we now have a “people friendly” Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not

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ore than 30 years hibition backfired on a h a v e p a s s e d society aiming to morsince the infa- ally police its people is of mous Nagaland Liquor the United States and the Total Prohibition Act, prohibition era of 19201989 or the NLTP Act 1933. First being passed was put into motion by the in Congress (national legstate government which islative body in US) in made it illegal to sell any 1917, and then becoming form of Indian manufac- a Constitutional Act (18th tured foreign and local AA) in 1919 known as liquor overnight. Since the Volstead Act. For althat fateful decision, a lot most a decade and a half, has changed in our society the country launched a for better or for worse and campaign against alcohol as we contemplate over producers and consumers what is the current state alike with little to show for of affairs, one thing is for their endeavor. certain, which is that alInstead, it gave rise cohol consumption and its to organized crime fuelled effects hasn’t gone down by gang violence as they by any significant margin. were profiting off of the In a lot of ways, it sale of illegal liquor in has irrevocably changed the black market and cost the social fabric of our about $11 billion dollars in society and continues to tax revenue for the federal haunt our homes in a government. It also cost more sinister way through the government about the black market and its $300 million dollars to creeping affects socially enforce the act throughout and economically. the period. The crusade against The reasons why it the evil consequence of failed were many however alcohol is not a new phe- it did not mean that the nomenon by any stretch government did not try to of the imagination. Moral put in place measures to preachers, social activists prevent people from drinkand religious leaders have ing. In fact, a lot of stopbeen pursuing this objec- gap measures were tried tive across many different and tested to prevent the periods in our history and consumption of alcohol, across various cultures as to the point that citizens well. In what they deem as were jailed if found to the cause for the decay of have distillers inside their a society, their pursuit for homes. Goals short of toa utopian world in which tal abstinence from all that none of these immoral- could intoxicate and less ity exist, has done more coercive means—such as harm than good toward the self-help, mutual support, people they seek to liberate. medical treatment, and soThroughout the last ber recreation—had been century, there has been a tried and, prohibitionists long list of countries that agreed, had been found have attempted at banning wanting (Am J Public the sale of alcohol and Health, 2006). have failed miserably in Churches and social their pursuit. Countries organizations too were such as Hungary, Canada, actively involved in the South Africa, Russia, Phil- fight against the sale and ippines, Norway, Iceland, consumption of alcohol. Finland and the United However, people continStates to name a few. And ued to drink nevertheless the most memorable one and crime skyrocketed that comes to mind when like never before. discussing about how proOne glaring point reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the

that the government and those social organizations seemed to have ignored before advocating for prohibition was not focusing on individuals but rather sought to see it from a societal point of view. And this is where we come to our own story. The support for total prohibition of alcohol is an inherited legacy of our American Baptist roots which is the dominant sect of our state. Prohibition too was largely supported in the American Baptist dominated South and it is no surprise why it is put in place in our state today. On a religious stand point, the debate over whether drinking alcohol is considered an offence in the eyes of God remains somewhat vague. Especially among the different denominations but especially among Protestants and Catholics. However, that is not the point of this article. Because you see, leaving aside the religious discourse over whether or not alcohol is a sin, on a purely rational point of view, it is impossible to put a blanket ban on the sale of alcohol simply because we do not live in a vacuum. There are neighboring states from where it can be easily purchased and smuggled across on a daily basis. And that has been the case for over 30 years now. There is a huge syndicate operating across our border in Assam where business is flourishing for those who sale alcohol to our state. Funnily enough, there are rumors that they themselves do not want the ban to be lifted because it could harm their business prospects and the huge profits they generate. (To be concluded) M Levi Longkumer Agri Colony, Kohima

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by the time they reach our security forces, many of them have become outdated and therefore, the solution is to go for indigenous manufacturing. “Even during the period of slavery and immediately after Independence, the strength of our defence manufacturing was very high. Weapons made in India played a big role in World War II,” he said Although this strength

Defence Ministry to create panel to monitor budget spending so that it is fully utilised: Rajnath NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (PTI): The Defence Ministry will create a panel with representatives from all three services to monitor its budget spending so that it is fully utilised in time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. The gover nment’s commitment to reducing imports and modernising armed forces with indigenous technology has been given further impetus in this budget, he said in his speech during a post-budget webinar. Singh said he is sure that the Defence Ministry has noted all the valuable suggestions received and deliberated during the webinar and has also drawn an action plan for time-bound implementation of the bud-

get announcements for atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence. “For promoting industry-led research and development (R&D) efforts, I would sanction at least five projects under Make-I during the financial year 202223,” he mentioned. Projects under ‘MakeI’ category involve government funding of 90 per cent, released in a phased manner and based on the progress of the scheme, as per terms agreed between the Ministry of Defence and the vendor. S i n g h s a i d , “ We would create a monitoring mechanism under Director General-Acquisition, with representatives from all the three services to monitor the budget earmarked, spe-

cifically for private industry and startups, so that it is fully utilised.” He said the Defence Ministry will reform the QA process, so that it is non-intrusive, preventionbased and free from the Inspector-Raj. “We would come up with the IDEX-Prime to support projects, requiring support beyond Rs 1.5 crore up to Rs 10 crore. This would help our evergrowing startups in the defence sector,” Singh mentioned. “We have been progressively increasing the capital procurement budget for the domestic industry, with 68 per cent of the capital procurement budget earmarked for 2022-23,” he noted.

Over 1.9 million Indian kids lost parent Northern Army commander reviews op preparedness or caregiver to COVID-19: Lancet study

NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (PTI): as of January 2022. While onds facing a heightened

More than 1.9 million children in India lost a parent or caregiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a modelling study of 20 countries published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal. Globally, the number of children estimated to have experienced the death of a parent or caregiver as a result of COVID-19 has surged to more than 5.2 million, the researchers said. Estimates of the numbers of children affected by COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death nearly doubled in the six months from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 compared with the numbers after the first 14 months of the pandemic, they said. Globally, the new study suggests, two out of three children orphaned from COVID-19 are adolescents aged 10 to 17 years. “Sadly, as high as our estimates of orphanhood and caregiver deaths are, they are likely to be underestimates, and we expect these numbers to grow as more global data on COVID-19 deaths becomes available,” said Juliette Unwin, lead study author from Imperial College London, UK. “Real-time updated data suggests the true totals reached 6.7 million children

our current study looked at estimates through October 2021, the pandemic is still raging worldwide, which means COVID-19 related orphanhood will also continue to surge,” Unwin said. The number of children affected in the 20 countries studied ranged from 2,400 in Germany to more than 1.9 million in India, the researchers said. Calculations of estimated orphanhood cases per capita showed the highest rates were in Peru and South Africa, with 8 and 7 out of every 1,000 children affected, respectively, they said. The study found that in all countries, more than three times as many children experienced the death of a father than losing a mother. Adolescents accounted for a far greater proportion of those orphaned than younger children in all countries, according to the findings. “We estimate that for every person reported to have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, one child is left orphaned or loses a caregiver,” said study lead author Susan Hillis, who worked on the study at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “That is the equivalent of one child every six sec-

risk of lifelong adversity unless given appropriate support in time,” said Hillis, adding that support for orphaned children must be immediately integrated into every national COVID-19 response plan. However, the research authors noted some limitations in the study. Most notably, they said, the estimates are generated by mathematical modelling and cannot Future pandemic responses should include surveillance systems to monitor the numbers of children affected for every parental and caregiver death, the researchers said. This can be used to track needs for services and provide referral platforms that help point families towards appropriate support, they added.

JAMMU, FEB 25 (PTI): Nor ther n Ar my Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the 16 Corps headquarters in Jammu and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region, officials said. This is his maiden visit after taking over the reins of the Northern Command, he said. On his arrival at the Nagrota-based headquarters of 16 Corps, the Army commander was briefed by General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Manjinder Singh on the operational

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S R I NAG A R , F E B 2 5 (IANS): Two terrorists and a civilian were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Amshipora area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Friday. Police said during the intervening night of February 24/25, based on specific input generated by police regarding presence of terrorists in village Amshipora area of Shopian, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Police, Army’s 44 RR and CRPF. “During the operation, a cluster of houses were cordoned off and searches were started to locate the hiding terrorists,” police said. “During the evacuation of civilians trapped around the suspect spot, two terrorists hiding in the nearby house came out and resorted to indiscriminate firing resulting in grievous injuries to one civilian identified as Shakeel Ahmad son of Abdul Rahim Khan resident of Amshipora, who was immediately evacuated for medical assistance. However he succumbed to his injuries and the terrorists’ fire was retaliated effectively leading to an encounter.” Police said in the ensuing encounter, both the terrorists were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter.

ment develops in your own country,” he said in his address at the Defence Ministry’s post-budget webinar. In the last few years, India has been focussing on ‘atmanirbharta’ or selfreliance in its defence sector, he mentioned. “You can see the commitment for it in this year’s budget too,” Modi added. He also noted that the process of importing defence items is so long that

As a result of the Centre’s boost to Make in India, in the last seven years, more than 350 new industrial licences have been issued for defence manufacturing, he mentioned. “From 2001 to 2014, only 200 such licences were issued,” he noted. So far, the Defence Ministry has issued positive indigenisation list of over 200 defence platforms and equipment, he said. After the announcement of this list, contracts of around Rs 54,000 crore have been signed for domestic procurement, he noted. On top of this, the procurement process related to equipment worth more than Rs 4.5 lakh crore is in different stages, Modi stated. “We have issued two positive indigenisation lists...Very soon there will be the third list as well,” he added.

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of ours kept on weakening in later years, it shows that there was no shortage of capacity in India then and neither it is there now, he added. About 70 percent of this year’s defence budget has been kept for domestic industry only, he said. “The strength of India’s IT is our great strength. The more we use this power in our defence sector, the more confident we will be in our security,” he noted. “For example, cyber security is no longer limited to the digital world only. It has become a matter of national security,” he added. The prime minister said it is a source of happiness that in the last five-six years, India has increased defence exports by six times. Today, India is providing Made in India defence equipments and services to more than 75 countries, he noted.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 26 (PTI): Batting for indigenisation in the defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the main principle of security is a customised system and that the surprise element is possible only when equipment is developed in the country. The prime minister also spoke about the challenges in the cyber domain and said cyber security is no longer limited to just the digital world as it has now become a matter of national security. The main principle of security, he said, is that a country should have its own customised and unique system. “If 10 countries will have same type of defence equipment, your defence forces would have no uniqueness. Uniqueness and surprise element are possible only when equip-

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DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): Test drive for Toyota Vellfire was carried out here at Okusa Toyota, Thilixu village, opposite zoological park, Doyapur road, Dimapur on Friday. The Toyota Vellfire, a self-charging hybrid electric vehicle, is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship launched by Toyota

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International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) outside the U.N. European headquarters, condemned what the group said was Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons. In Japan, activists gathered outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo to condemn the attack on Ukraine. Other demonstrations were held in Beirut, Tel Aviv, Dublin, Prague.Spain, Lebanon, Austria, The Netherlands, Poland and more.

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(From p-1) Berlin’s most famous landmark, The Brandenburg Gate, was lit in the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine in support of the country under siege. Thousands also marched through the city’s streets. In the Swiss capital Bern, hundreds gathered, holding Ukrainian flags and chanting “Peace for Ukraine!”. A small demonstration in Geneva, organised by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning

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DIMAPUR, FEB 25 (NPN): A town hall meeting to create awareness on Reserve Bank Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RBIOS) was held at Conference Hall, Hotel Acacia, on February 25, by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Ombudsman office Guwhati, in association with State Bank of India. RB-IOS is a grievance redressal mechanism of Reserve Bank of India that was launched in November 2021. Addressing the gathering, Deputy ombudsman RBI Guwahati, Monazir Arffin, delivered detailed in-

sight about the scheme and discussed the different types of digital frauds and ways to protect against them. He noted that “integration”, “coverage of entities”, “grounds of complaints” and “centralization” were the features of RB-IOS, further adding that the awareness meeting was held to provide awareness of the scheme to bankers and the general public. RBI Ombudsman, Thotngam Jamang deliberated on the Ombudsman scheme and encouraged people to register complaint against deficiency in service by financial institution with RBI Ombusman through

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replied: “We will do that my lord.” Advocate Shoeb Alam, appearing for an FIR informant, sought cancellation of bail granted to Bhardwaj. The bench pointed out that a status report had been filed by the Enforcement Directorate in July last year. Bhati added that the accused has not cooperated in the probe. The bench directed the accused to meet with the investigating officer (IO) and cooperate in the investigation. The bench said the IO will file a status report showing the cooperation of the accused and scheduled the matter for further hearing after four weeks. The bench added that the interim order restraining arrest of the accused will continue till the next date of hearing.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to make its stand clear on Bitcoins. Currently, there is no regulation or any ban on the use of cryptocurrencies in the country. A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant told the additional solicitor general (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, “You have to make your stand clear.” The bench was hearing a plea by Ajay Bhardwaj against the Union of India. Bhati submitted before the bench that this case involves 87,000 Bitcoins and the accused is not cooperating with the investigation, and multiple summons have been issued so far. The bench queried, “Is it illegal or not...” Bhati

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(From p-1) “This is and will be a complete mockery of our own prohibition act passed at the legislature. Trying to abrogate an act with the reason of non-implementation or failure to implement is nonsensical and unjustifiable,” it said. The pastors further asked the gover nment whether it can bear to revoke all the acts which the government failed to implement? “We can’t stop arguments and whatever they put forth in the platter may seem lucid arguments for few vested interested sections, still leaders must stand firm and act what is right for the welfare of the people in general,” DAABPF stated. Urging the government to reaffirm and implement the NLTP Act strictly and respect the people’s mandate and act wisely, the pastors reminded the act came into existence because of the peoples’ movement.

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custodial remand for questioning in connection with the case at its headquarters, they added. An audit report allegedly referred to Subramanian as a mysterious yogi, but it was dismissed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in its report on February 11, the officials said. Ramkrishna, who succeeded former CEO Ravi Narain in 2013, had appointed Subramanian as her advisor who was later elevated as Group Operating Officer (GOO) at a

NSE, Subramanian, former NSE MD and CEO Ravi Narain, and Rs 6 lakh on V R Narasimhan, who was the chief regulatory officer and compliance officer. The CBI, which was probing the co-location scam since 2018 against a Delhi-based stock broker, swung into action after the Sebi report which showed alleged abuse of power by the then top brass of the NSE, the officials said. The agency expanded its probe and grilled Ramkrishna, Narain and Subramanian in connection with the scam, they said. The central probe agency had booked stock broker Sanjay Gupta, owner and promoter of Delhibased OPG Securities Pvt. Ltd, in 2018 for allegedly making gains by getting early access to the stock market trading system, the officials said. The agency was also probing unidentified officials of the Sebi and the NSE, Mumbai, and other unknown persons.

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fat pay cheque of Rs 4.21 crore. Subramanian’s controversial appointment and later elevation besides crucial decisions were guided by an unidentified person who Ramkrishna claimed was a formless mysterious Yogi dwelling in Himalayas, a probe into Ramkrishna’s email exchanges during the Sebi-ordered audit showed. It was alleged in an audit that Subramanian was the yogi, but Sebi dismissed that claim in its final report on February 11. Ramakrishna had left the NSE in December 2016. The Securities and Exchange Board of India on February 11 has charged former National Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO Ramkrishna and others with alleged governance lapses in the appointment of Subramanian as the chief strategic advisor and his re-designation as group operating officer and advisor to MD. Sebi has levied a fine of Rs 3 crore on Ram-

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NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (PTI): The CBI has arrested former NSE group operating officer Anand Subramanian after expanding its probe into a co-location scam in the exchange following “fresh facts” in a Sebi report that referred to a mysterious yogi guiding the actions of former CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, officials said on Friday. S u b r a m a n i a n wa s taken into custody late Thursday night in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, they said. He was questioned for days in Chennai early this week during which he was found evasive in his responses to the sleuths which prompted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine him in custody, the officials said. The agency will produce him before a court in Chennai for his transit remand to bring him to Delhi, they said. Once the plea is granted, the CBI will bring him to the national capital and produce him before a special court for seeking his

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Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack M O S C O W, F E B 2 5 (AGENCIES): Shocked Russians turned out by the thousands Thursday to decry their country’s invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. Some 1,745 people in 54 Russian cities were detained, at least 957 of them in Moscow. Hundreds of posts came pouring in condemning Moscow’s most aggressive actions since the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Vladimir Putin called the attack a “special military operation” to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine from “genocide” — a false claim the U.S. had predicted would be a pretext for invasion, and which many Russians roundly rejected. Tatyana Usmanova, an opposition activist in Moscow, wrote on Facebook that she thought she was dreaming when she awoke at 5:30

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a.m. to the news, which she called “a disgrace that will be forever with us now.” As sirens blasted in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, and large explosions were heard there and in other cities, Russians were signing open letters and online petitions demanding the Kremlin halt the assault, which the Ukrainian health minister said had killed at least 57 Ukrainians and wounded

dozens more. “Public opinion is in shock, people are in shock,” political analyst Abbas Gallyamov told The Associated Press. One petition, started by a prominent human rights advocate, Lev Ponomavyov, garnered more than 150,000 signatures within several hours and more than 330,000 by the end of the day. More than 250 journalists put their names

on an open letter decrying the aggression. Another one was signed by some 250 scientists, while 194 municipal council members in Moscow and other cities signed a third. “I’m worried about the people very much, I’m worried to tears,” said Zoya Vorobey, a resident of Korolyov, a town outside Moscow, her voice cracking. “I’ve been watching television since this morning, every minute, to see if anything changes. Unfortunately, nothing.” Several Russian celebrities and public figures, including some working for state TV, spoke out against the attack. Yelena Kovalskaya, director of a statefunded Moscow theater, announced on Facebook she was quitting her job, saying “it’s impossible to work for a killer and get paid by him.”

‘China could invade Taiwan after seeing West’s response’ NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (IANS): China could invade Taiwan after seeing the West’s response to Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine, a leading historian has warned, Daily Mail reported. Professor of European studies at the Oxford University, Timothy Garton Ash, said that Xi Jinping taking over the island militarily would be a ‘worst case scenario’, the report said. The political writer claimed that the Communist leader will be thinking: “If comrade Vladimir (Putin) can get away with it in Ukraine, maybe I’ll have a go.” He also warned Putin’s ‘minimal aim’ is to bring a new iron curtain down over eastern Europe because he wants to create a new empire, Daily Mail reported. Ash’s warnings came a day after Taiwan’s air force scrambled its fighter planes to warn away nine Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone.

9 EU agrees to freeze Putin, Russian minister’s assets B RU S S E L S, F E B 2 5 (AGENCIES): The EU has agreed to freeze European assets linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over their decision to invade Ukraine, EU officials said on Friday. “We are hitting Putin’s system where it has to be hit, not only economically and financially, but also at the heart of its power,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said

as she arrived for a meeting in Brussels with EU counterparts. That is why “we now list also the president, Putin, and foreign minister Lavrov” to a packet of fresh sanctions agreed by EU leaders overnight, she said. The EU foreign ministers were to formally approve the sanctions, described as the harshest ever imposed by the bloc. While Ukraine’s beleaguered government is lobbying ferociously for

the EU to pull the trigger on a SWIFT ban for Russia, several EU countries -- most notably Germany, which has to pay Russia for natural gas -- are reluctant. An asset freeze directed at Putin and Lavrov -- both said by anti-corruption campaigners to have amassed immense wealth -- has strong symbolic impact, but it was unclear how European authorities could identify their assets with legal certainty.

Putin calls on Ukraine army to overthrow ... (From p-1) Addressing the Ukrainian military in a televised address, he urged them to “take power in your own hands.” “It seems like it will be easier for us to agree with you than this gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis,” he said, referring to leadership in Kyiv led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is Jewish. He said Ukraine’s leadership are “acting like terrorists all over the world: they are hiding behind people in the hope of blaming Russia for ci-

vilian casualties”. “It is known for a fact that this is happening on the recommendation of foreign consultants, primarily American advisers,” Putin said. Putin and top Russian officials have said Moscow’s troops are only targeting ultranationalists in Ukraine. According to report, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had repeatedly called for talks with the Russian leader during a weekslong diplomatic push in which Western countries tried to deter Putin from launching

an attack. Hours before Putin announced he was sending troops to Ukraine, Zelensky said he tried to call the Kremlin chief but “there was no answer, only silence”. As Russian troops closed in on Kyiv on Friday, Zelensky issued a new statement urging talks. “I would like to address the President of the Russian Federation once again. Fighting is going on all over Ukraine. Let’s sit down at the negotiating table to stop the deaths of people,” he said.

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EU, UK sanctions against Russia the UK government would also act against the Russian leadership. Boris Johnson told a Nato summit that it was a necessary response to the Kremlin’s “revanchist mission”. Asked whether Putin and his minister had assets in the UK and the EU, Josep Borrell, the bloc’s foreign affairs chief, said: “I am not in the secrets of Mr Lavrov and Mr Putin’s wealth and it is not my duty. There are people who will take care of that.”

‘Any nation that countenances Russian aggression will be stained by association’ WASHINGTON, FEB 25 (PTI): In an apparent message to countries which are not standing by its side or are supporting Moscow, US President Joe Biden has said that any nation that countenances Russia’s “naked aggression” and a “totally unjustifiable” war against Ukraine will be stained by association. Liberty, democracy and human dignity are the forces far more powerful than fear and oppression, Biden told reporters at a White House news conference on Thursday as he launched a frontal attack on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and announced a series of fresh sanctions against Russia. “A n y n a t i o n t h a t countenances Russia’s naked aggression against Ukraine will be stained by association. When the history of this area is written, Putin’s choice to make a totally unjustifiable war on Ukraine will have left Russia weaker and the rest of the world stronger,” he asserted. Biden said the US and its allies and partners will emerge stronger, more united, more determined, and more purposeful from this situation. And Putin’s aggression against Ukraine will end up costing Rus-

the issue of Russia. He did apparently acknowledge the differences between the two countries on this issue. “We haven’t resolved that completely,” Biden said when asked if India is fully in sync with the United States on Russia. Soon thereafter, Secretary of State Tony Blinken had a call with EAM S JaisJoe Biden hankar. “Secretary Blinken sia The dearlySchool economically stressed theCommittee importance of Management and strategically. “We will a strong collective response (S.M.C), the Staff and Students of G. make sure of that. Putin to condemn Russia’s invaM. S. Town, their will be aKezo pariah on theKohima sion andexpress call for an iminternational he mediate withdrawal and deep sensestage,” of gratitude to 1/3 Gorkha warned. ceasefire,” State DepartRegiment Military H.Q. Chakhabama and Responding to a ques- ment Spokesperson Ned the local Community involved for providing tion, Biden said the US is in Price said in a readout of all the necessary that has consultation with India onequipments the call.

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President Joe Biden did move to NATO counsaid the US will intervene if tries, we will be involved. FELICITATION Vladimir Putin moves into The only thing that I am With immense pride and pleasure, the NATO countries, stressing convinced of is if we don’t Niuland Area Students' Union would like to that if his Russian counter- stop (him) now, he’ll be emextend it's heartiest congratulations to Mr. Tito part is not stopped now, he boldened. If we don’t move will be emboldened. againstfor himbeing now with these Shohe (former VP, NASU) elected Biden said heSecretary has no significant sanctions, he as the Finance of All Sumi Students' plans to talk to Putin but tenure he will2022-24. be emboldened,” Biden Union (SKK) for the spoke to Ukrainian Presi- told reporters on Thursday pray that our at Almighty God will dentWe Volodymyr Zelenskiy a White House news continue and you in where your future and assured to himbless that the USguide conference, he also will provide humanitarian announced a series of tough endeavours. relief to ease the suffering of sanctionsSd/against Russia. Sd/the people of Ukraine. Responding T. Kavika Q. Kitoka to ques“Well, if he (Russian tions, the president said it is President, NASU General Secretary, NASU President Vladimir Putin) already a large conflict.

soil due to the movement of a large amount of heavy military equipment through the exclusion zone and the release of contaminated radioactive dust into the air”. Ukrainian authorities said that Russia took the plant and its surrounding exclusion zone after a fierce battle Thursday. Russian DM spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Russian airborne troops were protecting the plant to prevent any possible “provocations”.

Ukraine president’s call for help... (From p1) “If you have combat experience in Europe and do not want to look at the indecision of politicians, you can come to our country and join us in defending Europe, where it is very necessary now,” Zelensky, who appeared tired, said in a video. Zelensky also asked Europeans to “demand from your governments that Ukraine receive more financial, more military aid.” The 44-year-old leader also said the West

was in no hurry to help Ukraine against the Russian invasion.“Europe has enough strength to stop this aggression,” he said. Meanwhile, Ukraine, deputy defence minister Hanna Malyar said on Friday said that Russian forces have lost about 2,800 servicemen and 80 tanks during their assault. She added on her Facebook page that the Russian troops also lost about 516 armoured combat vehicles, 10 aircraft and seven helicopters as of 1500 local time (13 GMT).

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M O S C O W, F E B 2 5 (AGENCIES): The head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos has said that the new sanctions announced by the United States have the potential to destroy our cooperation on the International Space Station (ISS). The harsh new sanctions were announced by US President Joe Biden on Thursday, to punish Russia for launching a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Currently, the ISS is home to four American, two Russian and a German astronaut working side-byside in microgravity. “If you block cooperation with us, who will save the ISS from an uncontrolled deorbit and fall into the United States or Europe?” Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin’s said in a Twitter post on Thursday, shortly after the US announced new sanctions. “There is also the option of dropping a 500-tonne structure to India or China. Do you want to threaten them with such a prospect? The ISS does not fly over Russia, so all the risks are yours. Are you ready for them?” he said in subsequent tweet. He then offered a “friendly advice”, asking the US not to behave “irresponsibly”. The new sanctions announced by the US include blocking export of technology, which Biden said would “limit” Russia’s ability to advance its military and aerospace sector. The US has also announced curbs on Russian banks and people who are close to the Kremlin. However, NASA has clarified that new sanctions won’t endanger the space cooperation between the two countries. Rogozin later tweeted a news article about NASA’s statement, and said Russia is “analysing the new US sanctions before giving a detailed response”.

recognition that appeals for action from Volodymyr Zelenskiy had to be heard. The sanctions were closely coordinated. Two hours into a meeting of foreign ministers, the Latvian representative, Edgars Rinkēvičs, tweeted that the bloc had formally “adopted the 2nd sanctions package”. Rinkēvičs added that “the asset freeze includes president of Russia and its foreign minister”. Soon afterwards, a spokesperson for Downing Street said

U k r a i n e ’s nu c l e a r energy regulatory agency says that higher than usual gamma radiation levels have been detected in the area near the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant, after it was seized by the Russian military. The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate said Friday that higher gamma radiation levels have been detected in the Chernobyl zone, but didn’t provide details of the increase. It attributed the rise to a “disturbance of the top-

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The Longsa Gazetted Officer's Union extends its heartiest congratulations to Shri. Rongsennungba, a bonafide member of the Union, on his promotion as Director, Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland. The Union wishes him great success in his future endeavours and urges him to continue serving the people with sincerity and dedication. Sd/I. LIPOKONEN JAMIR President LGOU

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exploded in April 1986, sending a radioactive cloud across Europe. A Ukrainian official said Russian shelling hit a radioactive waste repository and an increase in radiation levels was reported. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, a 2,600-squarekilometer (1,000-squaremile) zone of forest surrounding the shuttered plant, lies between the Belarus-Ukraine border and the Ukrainian capital.

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leged strategic partnership between the two countries. The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday evening on a draft resolution on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine as well as the escalating situation in the eastern European country. “We highly appreciate India’s deep understanding of the current situation as well as the reasons that led to it. We expect India to support Russia at the UN Security Council,” Babushkin told PTI.

the facilities at Chernobyl, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. “After the absolutely senseless attack of the Russians in this direction, it is impossible to say that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe,” he said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had announced several hours earlier Thursday that Russian forces were trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant. A nuclear reactor at the plant 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv,

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LO N D O N. F E B 2 5 (AGENCIES): The EU and the UK have moved to freeze foreign-held assets of Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, after Europe was accused by Ukraine’s president of failing to act hard and fast enough against Russian aggression. The initiative is largely symbolic, as the Russian president is unlikely to have identifiable personal wealth abroad, but the move by Brussels and Downing Street followed

The draft resolution is set to condemn in the strongest terms Russia’s military operation in Ukraine that has triggered strong outrage among the Western powers. Appreciating India’s position, the Russian diplomat also referred to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s comments three days back in Paris that the situation in Ukraine has its roots in the post-Soviet politics and the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

MOSCOW/KYIV, FEB 2 5 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukranian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops. Adviser Myhailo Podolyak told The Associated Press that Ukrainian authorities did not know the current condition of

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Study claims life replays before ours eyes when we die Priyanka says Ukraine situation ‘terrifying’, urges people to help E ver imagined what happens in the brain when a person dies? Brain scans of a dying man revealed that our entire life flashes in front of our eyes like lightning. What happens inside your brain during near-death experiences and after death are questions that have puzzled neuroscientists for centuries. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience suggests that our brain remains active and coordinated during and after the transition to death, and may even be programmed to orchestrate the whole ordeal. “Something we may learn from this research is: although our loved ones have their eyes closed and are ready to leave us to rest, their brains may be replaying some of the nicest moments they experienced in their lives,” said Dr Ajmal Zemmar, a neurosurgeon at the University of Louisville, US,

who organised the study. Neuroscientists at the University of Tartu, Estonia, recorded the activity of a dying 87-year-old patient with epilepsy. They found rhythmic wave patterns similar to those that occur during dreaming and meditation. They used continuous electroencephalography (EEG) to detect the seizures and treat the patient. During these recordings, the patient had a heart attack and passed away. This unexpected

event allowed the scientists to record the activity of a dying human brain for the first time ever. “We measured 900 seconds of brain activity around the time of death and set a specific focus to investigate what happened in the 30 seconds before and after the heart stopped beating,” Zemmar said. “Just before and after the heart stopped working, we saw changes in a specific band of neural oscillations, so-called gamma oscillations, but also in others such as delta, theta, alpha and beta oscillations,” he added. Brain oscillations (more commonly known as ‘brain waves’) are patterns of rhythmic brain activity normally present in living human brains. The different types of oscillations, including gamma, are involved in high-cognitive functions, such as concentrating, dreaming, meditation, memory retrieval, information processing, and con-

scious perception, just like those associated with memory flashbacks. “Through generating oscillations involved in memory retrieval, the brain may be playing a last recall of important life events just before we die, similar to the ones reported in near-death experiences,” Zemmar said. “These findings challenge our understanding of when exactly life ends and generate important subsequent questions, such as those related to the timing of organ donation.” While this study is the first of its kind to measure live brain activity during the process of dying in humans, similar changes in gamma oscillations have been previously observed in rats kept in controlled environments. This means it is possible that, during death, the brain organises and executes a biological response that could be conserved across species. (IANS)

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made the top five, with The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber and Olivia Rodrigo making the top 10. IFPI chief

executive Frances Moore commented: “BTS’ phenomenal success over the last year is a testament to their creativ-

ity, hard work and ongoing commitment to continuing to find ways to bring their music to the world. “By performing in three different languages, they demonstrate their extraordinarily unique global appeal and their dynamic and passionate fanbase has helped to make them the first artists in history to top the Global Artist Chart in two consecutive years.” Meanwhile, BTS have just announced a fournight Las Vegas residency. The ‘My Universe’ hitmakers will bring their ‘Permission To Dance On Stage’ concert to Sin City’s Allegiant Stadium, which can hold nearly 65,000 people. (Contactmusic)

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skirmish. Priyanka wrote in the caption, “The situation unfolding in Ukraine is terrifying. Innocent people living in fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones, while trying to navigate the uncertainty of the immediate future.” She further wrote, “It’s difficult to comprehend how in the modern world this could escalate to such a catastrophic point, but this is a consequential moment that will reverberate around the world.” Urging people to lend a helping hand, she wrote, “There are innocent lives living in this war zone. They are just like you and me. Here is more info at the link in my bio about how to assist the people of Ukraine.” The ongoing

crisis in Ukraine has drawn varied reactions from influential people. Earlier, actor Sonu Sood had urged the Indian Embassy in Ukraine to help find an alternative route for evacuating stranded Indians. (IANS)

‘Maar Khayegaa’ from ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ hits the beat

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he first song from the Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon-starrer ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ titled ‘Maar Khayegaa’ has been released. The song, choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, showcases the titular character’s personality. The track has been composed and designed by Vikram Montrose, with lyrics by Farhad Bhiwandiwala, Azeem Dayani and Vikram Montrose, while Farhad Bhiwandiwala and Vikram Montrose have gone behind the mic for the song. ‘Maar Khayegaa’ has been shot on a mega-canvas and teleports the audiences to the hinterland of India with largerthan-life visuals. The song was shot in a single day with over 300 dancers on a set constructed at Mumbai’s Filmcity. In addition, ‘Bachchhan Paandey’, directed by Farhad Samji, also stars Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra, Abhimanyu Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez. The film has secured a Holi release as it is set to make its theatrical debut on March 18. (IANS)

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lems (45%), voice problems (45%), and low blood pressure (14%). Almost all (19 of 22 patients) had three or more symptoms related to vagus nerve dysfunction. The average length of symptoms was 14 months. Six of 22 patients had a change in the vagus nerve in the neck, which the researchers observed by ultrasound. They had a thickening of the vagus nerve and increased “echogenicity,” which suggests inflammation. What’s more, 10 of 22 patients had flattened “diaphragmatic curves” during a thoracic ultrasound, which means the diaphragm doesn’t move as well as it should during breathing, and abnormal breathing. In another assessment, 10 of 16 patients had lower maximum inspiration pressures, suggesting a weakness in breathing muscles. Eating and digestion were also impaired in some patients, with 13 reporting trouble with swallowing. During a gastric and bowel function assessment, eight

patients couldn’t move food from the esophagus to the stomach as well as they should, while nine patients had acid reflux. Three patients had a hiatal hernia, which happens when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. The voices of some patients changed as well. Eight patients had an abnormal voice handicap index 30 test, which is a standard way to measure voice function. Among those, seven patients had dysphonia, or persistent voice problems. The study is ongoing, and the research team is continuing to recruit patients to study the links between long COVID and

the vagus nerve. The full paper isn’t yet available, and the research hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed. “The study appears to add to a growing collection of data suggesting at least some of the symptoms of long COVID is mediated through a direct impact on the nervous system,” David Strain, MD, a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Exeter Medical School, told the Science Media Centre. “Establishing vagal nerve damage is useful information, as there are recognized, albeit not perfect, treatments for other causes of vagal nerve dysfunction that may be extrapolated to be beneficial for people with this type of long COVID,” he said.

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The Kyong Colony Eloe Ekhung, Dimapur convey our warmest congratulations to Mr. Nchumthung Lotha, S/o Lt. Zumomo Rangthang and Mrs. Tsenlumi Rangthang on being selected for appointment to the post of SubInspector, CRPF through SSC CPO 2019 examination. The Ekhung is immensely proud of his achievement and wishes him good health and success in his future endeavours. Mrs. Meribeni Rangthang Gen. Secretary

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everal long COVID symptoms could be linked to the effects of the coronavirus on a vital central nerve, according to new research being released this spring. T h e va g u s n e r ve, which runs from the brain into the body, connects to the heart, lungs, intestines, and several muscles involved with swallowing. It plays a role in several body functions that control heart rate, speech, the gag reflex, sweating, and digestion. Those with long COVID and vagus nerve problems could face long-term issues with their voice, a hard time swallowing, dizziness, a high heart rate, low blood pressure, and diarrhea, the study authors found. Their findings will be presented at the 2022 European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in late April. “Most long COVID subjects with vagus nerve dysfunction symptoms had a range of significant, clinically-relevant, structural and/or functional alterations in their vagus nerve, including nerve thickening, trouble swallowing, and symptoms of impaired breathing,” the study authors wrote. “Our findings so far thus point at vagus nerve dysfunction as a central pathophysiological feature of long COVID.” Researchers from the University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol in Spain performed a study to look at vagus nerve functioning in long COVID patients. Among 348 patients, about 66% had at least one symptom that suggested vagus nerve dysfunction. The researchers did a broad evaluation with imaging and functional tests for 22 patients in the university’s Long COVID Clinic from March to June 2021. Of the 22 patients, 20 were women, and the median age was 44. The most frequent symptoms related to vagus nerve dysfunction were diarrhea (73%), high heart rates (59%), dizziness (45%), swallowing prob-

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vourites to win the Europa League. Results have picked up since Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman and their front

NDPP 9th Kohima Town A/C sports meet concludes

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KOHIMA, FEB 25 (NPN): The four-day sports meet of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) 9th Kohima Town A/C, played at Pusolieke (D. Khel ground) came to a conclusion on Friday. In men’s football, Ward 14 (Porterlane) emerged as the champion while Ward 6 (D. Block) won the women’s volleyball title, they received cash prizes of Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. In the final match of men’s football, Ward 14 (Porterlane) overpowered Ward 12 (Upper Chandmari) with a score of 3-1. While Ward 6 (D. Block) defeated Ward 16 (New Reserve) and emerged as the champion of women’s volleyball. Earlier in the day, during the semi-final matches, Ward 14 (Porterlane) beat Ward 17B (Electrical/Agri Farm/Mewi Bogei/Forest) in the first match with a score 6-2. In the second semi-final match, Ward 12 (Upper Chandmari) defeated Ward

16A (Lerie Chazou/New Minister’s Hill) 2-0. During the prize distribution, host of the meet, Advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire congratulated all the winning teams. He said Covid-19 pandemic had obstructed the people from organising any such events in the recent past however, with the situation gradually subsiding, he hoped for better days for the people to gather in similar events. Sharing his observation on the meet, Dr. Nicky said there was a drastic change in the level of sportsperson now comparatively. He said unlike previous meets, the players now were much more skilled and displayed better sportsmanship which was encouraging on many levels. He expressed hope that through the meet, youths who took part would take an interest in sports and take it more seriously than before. He later thanked all the participants for making the event a grand success.

three, all January signings from the Premier League, sparkled again. Napoli could not deal with their pressing from

SALVADOR, FEB 25 (AGENCIES): Brazilian second division side Bahia say three of their players were injured when a bomb exploded on the team bus. The club say the bomb went off as the bus arrived at their home stadium in Salvador for a regional cup match against Sampaio Correa. Goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes was taken to hospital with facial inK Y M C

juries, while left-back Matheus Bahia and forward Marcelo Cirino were also hurt. Despite the incident Bahia chose to play the game and won 2-0. “Esporte Clube Bahia reports that a bomb exploded inside the team’s bus on arrival at Fonte Nova and athletes were injured. The most worrying case is that of goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes, who

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ACAPULCO (MEXICO), FEB 25 (IANS): Spanish tennis stalwart Rafael Nadal was made to work hard for a Mexican Open quarterfinal win against American Tommy Paul, with the 35-year-old scoring a 6-0, 7-6(5) win to set up a clash with Russian Daniil Medvedev here on Friday (IST). Nadal had defeated Medvedev as recently as in the Australian Open final last month, where he overcame the Russian in a marathon five-setter comeback win to clinch a recordbreaking 21st Grand Slam

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title. For both the semifinalists, the Mexican Open is their first event since Melbourne. Against Paul, Nadal dropped just 10 points in the opening set for a bagel but met stiff resistance in the second in hot and humid Acapulco. The fourthseeded Nadal dictated early before the American began to use his athleticism to telling effect, regularly getting the better of rallies in a second set that lasted over 90 minutes. Looking forward to the semifinal clash against Medvedev, Nadal was all

praise for the opponent, who will soon replace Serbia’s Novak Djokovic as the world No. 1. Also, Cameron Norrie defeated Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk 6-1, 6-0, with the sixth-seeded Briton wasting little time in closing out the Acapulco evening schedule, winning 10 straight games to reach a second ATP Tour semifinal in as many weeks. He’ll face third seed from Greece, Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semis. Tsitsipas cruised past Marcos Giron of the US 6-3, 6-4, earlier in the day.

Poel donates F1 cancels Russian Grand Erwee’s maiden Test ton propels SA Olympic gold to Prix after Ukraine invasion to strong position in 2nd match vs NZ Chinese prisoner CHRISTCHURCH, FEB 25 (IANS): South Africa’s left-handed opening batter, 32-year-old Sarel Erwee, scored his maiden century to give the tourists a strong start, with the Proteas ending Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand on 238/3 at the Hagley Oval here on Friday. Following the debacle in the opening Test at the same venue, where South Africa lost by an innings and 276 runs, Erwee scored a patient 221-ball 108, sharing fruitful partnerships with captain Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram as the tourists aim to hit back with crucial World Test Championship points away from home. Erwee could only manage 10 and a duck on his Test debut a week back as the Proteas had suffered an innings defeat, getting bundled out for 95 and 111 with the Blackcaps notching up 482. But in just his second international match for South Africa, Erwee came up with a commanding performance, holding up one end for nearly the entire day on Friday. Blunting Blackcaps’ skipper Tom Latham’s fiveman pace attack alongside skipper Elgar, the pair moved the tourists into a commanding position by the tea break. It was a surprising move by Elgar to elect to bat after winning the toss, ignoring the historic trend at Hagley Oval and not shying away from the ferocious New Zealand

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the front in the first half as Barca took control of the tie. Traore, on loan from Wolves, has now set up

four goals in five games for Barca. He brushed off several defenders to run from the halfway line and feed Alba. Fe r r a n To r r e s, a £46.7m signing from Manchester City, then backheeled the ball to De Jong to claim their second in the 13th minute. After Insigne’s spotkick following a foul on Victor Osimhen, Pique turned in Barca’s third just before half-time to restore their two-goal advantage. Traore then passed from the right wing and De Jong stepped over the ball for Aubameyang to fire in an excellent shot for the fourth. The Gabon international, who joined on a free transfer from Arsenal, had also scored a hat-trick at the weekend against Valencia. Politano’s low finish three minutes from time was too late for Napoli to affect the outcome.

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was hit by shrapnel in the face and already taken to a hospital,” the club tweeted. In a later tweet the club said Fernandes was “fine” but will spend the night in hospital after suffering “multiple injuries to his face, neck and lower limbs”. Bahia boss Guto Ferreira praised the “dignity and professionalism” of his players after deciding to play the match. A number of other Brazilian clubs tweeted in support of Bahia following in the incident including Internacional, which wrote: “We are together, and we express our indignation with yet another violent attack on Brazilian football.” Botafogo said: “Unacceptable. Criminal act that needs serious investigation. Botafogo stands with our colleagues at Bahia.”

Sarel Erwee celebrates his century during play on day one of the second cricket test against New Zealand. (AP/PTI)

bowling attack, which was rampaging in the first Test. Erwee was slower in his innings, though moved into his knock through a mix of shots and provided the majority of runs by the time South Africa brought up their century opening stand. It’s the first opening stand of over a hundred by the Proteas in Test cricket in 10 years. Elgar was undone by a Tim Southee delivery on 41, with the Blackcaps pacer the pick of the attack. Latham’s side was unable to make headway even with the scalp, as No.3 Markram too showed his class. The right-hander took his time to gauge the conditions, before accelerating to 42,

with most of his runs coming in boundaries. Markram accompanied Erwee through the eighties and nineties, as the newcomer to the side avoided a nervous tea break by reaching three figures in the last over of the second session. Negotiating the shortball tactics of Neil Wagner, Erwee pulled around the corner to bring up his hundred. Resuming after tea at 163/1, the two set batters continued to make the scoreboard tick steadily. Markram, in particular, scored boundaries off Kyle Jamieson’s bowling as he moved closer to getting to his first fifty of the series.

STOCKHOLM, FEB 25 (AGENCIES): Swedish double Olympic speed skating champion Nils van der Poel has donated one of his gold medals to Chineseborn Swedish citizen Gui Minhai, who is imprisoned in China. The skater, who won the 5,000m event at the Beijing Olympics and then broke the world record adding the 10,000m gold, handed the medal to Gui’s daughter Angela on Thursday to raise awareness of the human rights situation in China, according to a statement released by Amnesty International. “I want human rights abuses in China to be reduced and Gui Minhai to be released. It is a lot to ask, but it is the only reasonable thing to wish for,” Van der Poel said. Bor n in China but holding Swedish citizenship, author and bookseller Gui was sentenced to 10 years in prison in February 2022 for illegally providing intelligence overseas. He had previously lived in Hong Kong and sold books critical of the Chinese political leadership, and his arrest and conviction led to tensions with Sweden. Van der Poel said that the recent Beijing Winter Olympics were exploited to whitewash human rights issues. Van der Poel handed over the Olympic medal to Gui’s daughter Angela on Thursday, the statement said.

BARCELONA, FEB 25 (IANS): Formula One on Friday said that it has cancelled the Russian Grand Prix scheduled for September 25 this year at Sochi’s Olympic Park following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, Russian troops began a high-scale invasion of Ukraine, resulting in widespread condemnation of President Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ by prominent leaders in the world. “The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together. We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.” “On Thursday evening Formula 1, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion is, including the view of all relevant stakeholders, that it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances,” said a statement from Formula One. Earlier on Thursday,

just hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel had said that he would not race in the Russian Grand Prix if it went ahead. “My own opinion is I should not go, I will not go. ‘ think it’s wrong to race in that country. I’m sorry for the people, innocent people who are losing their lives, getting killed for stupid reasons under a very strange and mad leadership. I woke up again after this morning’s news, shocked. I think it’s horrible to see what is happening,” Vettel was quoted as saying by The Guardian. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen agreed with what Vettel had said. “When a country is at war, it is not right to race there.” Previously on Friday, UEFA has decided to shift the 2021-22 Champions League final from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France for May 28. Apart from this, football club Manchester United dropped Russia’s largest airline fleet Aeroflot as a sponsor and ATP also said that next week’s ATP Challenger event in Moscow will not take place.

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St. John’s Catholic Church, Pangtong under Sacred Heart Parish Bhandari scaled Golden Milestone on 23rd February 2022. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Diocese who grace the occasion as the main celebrant stated that “Fifty years is long period of time and we have gathered here to thank and praise God, the Almighty Father, who blessed us through his Son, Jesus Christ and continues to animate us by the power of the Holy Spirit.” He further added that if we have lived 50 years of Catholic faith, it is because of the courageous and committed life of the pioneers, who, I am sure, began their journey of faith with great hope and determination despite many difficulties and opposition and even deprivations. But nothing could deter them from living the faith they accepted willingly and freely. He quoted from St. Paul, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword.” He encouraged the faithful to be grateful to the pioneers for the committed catholic life. He further added that we celebrate the golden Jubilee of the strong faith and determination of our elders, our pioneers in faith from this village. He concluded by inviting the faithful to be genuine in our practice of piety (religion), sharing our resources and in our prayers. Today we can say proudly that we are heirs of a great legacy left by our pioneers. While being grateful to them we must also continue their legacy with great fervour and determination, he added. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Diocese, blessed the jubilee stone and the stone was unveiled by Rev. Fr Jacob Charalel, Chancellor Dicocese of Kohima. Dr. K. Alex Kithan Jubilee Convenor welcome the faithful. All together 607 faithful’s took part in the celebration. The program was chaired by Miss Regina Kithan. Later vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. John Patton. dp-938/22

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NA P L E S, F E B 2 5 (AGENCIES): Barcelona put in an impressive performance to beat Napoli and reach the Europa League last 16. They led by two goals when Jordi Alba finished off a counter-attack from Adama Traore’s ball and Frenkie de Jong curled in a stunning shot. Lorenzo Insigne gave Napoli hope with a penalty to make it 3-2 on aggregate. But Gerard Pique scored and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired into the top corner from Traore’s pass, with Matteo Politano netting a late consolation. Barcelona will discover their last-16 opponents - one of the Europa League group winners - in Friday’s draw. Both sets of players stood with a banner saying ‘Stop War’ before kick-off in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Barcelona must now be considered one of the fa-

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Chanu wins gold in Singapore, qualifies for CWG in new 55kg weight division SINGAPORE, FEB 25 (PTI): Star Indian lifter Mirabai Chanu qualified for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the 55kg weight category on Friday by clinching the gold in the Singapore Weightlifting International here. Competing in the 55kg weight class for the first time, Chanu lifted 191kg (86kg+105kg) to stand on top of the podium in an uncompetitive field. The second placed lifter -- Australia’s Jessica Sewastenko’s best effort was 167kg (77kg+90kg), a whopping 24kg less than Chanu’s. Elly Cassandra Englebert of Malaysia finished third with a best effort of 165kg (75kg+90kg). Having pulled out of the world championships in December, this was Chanu’s first competitive event since the historic Tokyo Games performance last year, when she bagged India’s first silver medal in weightlifting at the

dev will become the third Russian man to reach No. 1 in the ATP Rankings, joining Yevgeny Kafelnikov (1999) and Marat Safin (2000-01). The 25-year-old will also join Andy Murray (2016) as the only first-time World No. 1 since Djokovic first reached top spot in July 2011. The last player outside of the Big Four of Djokovic, Roger Federer, Murray and Rafael Nadal who has held No. 1 was Andy Rod-

dick in February 2004. Vesely has now defeated the top seed twice, having won their other meeting in Monte Carlo in 2016. It is the first time the qualifier has reached the semi-finals at a tour-level event since 2020, when he enjoyed a run to the title in Pune. The 28-year-old, who had never been beyond the first round at the ATP 500 event in three previous appearances, has now earned four Top 10 wins, with his last before he defeated Djokovic coming against then-World No. 5 Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon in 2019. Since Djokovic regained his No. 1 status in February 2020, he has won eight tour-level titles, including three Grand Slam crowns and three ATP Masters 1000 trophies. The 34-year-old was competing in his first tournament of

the year this week in Dubai. In other action, Denis Shapovalov overcame Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis 7-6(4), 6-3 to advance into his first semifinal of the season. The sixth seed fired 14 aces and did not face a break point to triumph after one hour and 32 minutes, improving his ATP Head2Head record against Berankis to 3-1. The 22-year-old, who is aiming to win his first tour-level title since he triumphed in Stockholm in 2019, is now 11-4 on the season. Shapovalov helped guide Canada to the ATP Cup title in January, before he enjoyed a run to the quarter-finals at the Australian Open. The World No. 14 also reached the last four in Dubai last season, losing to South African Lloyd Harris.

IPL to begin on Mar 26; 70 matches across 4 venues with teams divided in two groups

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Arsenal snatch victory with late goals against Wolves

NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (IANS): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will begin from March 26 and run till May 29, said the IPL Governing Council on Friday. The IPL Governing Council, in a meeting on Friday, also said that the 15th edition of the IPL will be played in a bio-secure environment at a single hub to avoid air travel, considered as a major threat for the spread of COVID-19 infection, thereby affecting the players and tournament. The tournament will be held entirely in the state of Maharashtra with 55 matches in Mumbai and 15 matches in Pune. A total of 70 league matches will be played across four internationalstandard venues in Mumbai and Pune -- Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium to host 20 matches each, while Brabourne Stadium and MCA International Stadium, Pune will host 15 matches each. The venue for the playoff matches will be decided later. All teams will play four matches each at Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium while featuring in three matches each at Brabourne Stadium and MCA International Stadium, Pune.

N YO N ( S W I T Z E R LAND), FEB 25 (IANS): The UEFA executive committee held an emergency meeting on Friday and has decided to move the Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris. The 2022 final was scheduled to be held at K r e s t ov s k y S t a d i u m , which is sponsored by Russian state-owned company Gazprom, but it has been decided that the marquee event final will now be moved to the Stade de France in Paris to be played on the original date of May 28. A statement from European football’s governing body said, “The UEFA executive committee decided to relocate the final of the 2021/22 UEFA Men’s Champions League from St Petersburg to Stade de France in St Denis. The game will be played as initially scheduled on Saturday, May 28.” “UEFA wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to French Republic president Emmanuel Macron for his personal support and commitment to have European club football’s most prestigious game moved to France at a time of unparalleled crisis,” it added.

DUBAI, FEB 25 (AGENCIES): World No. 123 Czech Jiri Vesely upset top seed Novak Djokovic in the Dubai quarter-finals Thursday, guaranteeing that the Serb will cede the No. 1 ATP Ranking to Daniil Medvedev on Monday. After Medvedev reached the quarter-finals at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC on Wednesday, Djokovic knew he had to advance into the last four at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships if he wanted to continue his bid to remain atop tennis’ mountain. However, the 34-yearold came up against an inspired Vesely, who played aggressively throughout to stun Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4) in one hour and 57 minutes. “It is an amazing feeling,” Vesely said in his oncourt interview. “I never

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really thought I would have a chance against Novak. He is one of the greatest of all time. After the past 12 months, it is unbelievable. I have so many emotions inside. It is hard to describe. It is an amazing feeling.” The Czech qualifier recovered from failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set, recomposing himself to prevail in the tie-break under the lights on centre court. On Monday, Medve-

The 10 teams, with the addition of Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, will play a total of 14 league matches (seven home as well as away), followed by four playoff matches. Each team will play five teams twice while facing the remaining four teams only once (two only home as well as away). To d e c i d e w h i c h teams will play against whom, teams have been divided in two virtual groups based on the number of times being crowned the IPL Champions followed by the number of times the teams reached the final of the tournament. Group A comprises of Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan

Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. Group B includes Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. Each team will play twice with the teams in their group and with the team in the same row in the second group. With the rest of the teams in the second group they will play only once during the season. For example, in Group A, Mumbai will play two matches each against Kolkata, Rajasthan, Delhi and Lucknow. Mumbai will also play two matches against Chennai and one match each against other teams in Group B.

LO N D O N, F E B 2 5 (AGENCIES): If Arsenal finish in the Premier League’s top four and return to mix it with Europe’s elite for the first time since the 2016-17 season they may look back on Thursday’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers as a pivotal moment. With 82 minutes on the clock they still trailed to a 10th-minute goal by Wolves’s South Korean forward Hwang Hee-Chan. But just when the situation began to look desperate and with Wolves eyeing fifth place in the table, substitute Nicolas Pepe spun on a sixpence to equalise. In a frantic finale, Pedro Neto shot agonisingly wide for Wolves and Martin Odegaard went close for Arsenal before skipper Alexandre Lacazette’s shot from close range went in off the arms of Wolves keeper Jose Sa to send the home crowd wild. Arsenal’s third successive league win lifted them above West Ham United into fifth place with 45 points, one behind Manchester United but having played two fewer games. Wolves remained seventh with 40 points. No wonder there was a mood of euphoria sweeping around the Emirates Stadium at the end of an absorbing tussle.

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Olympics. The 27-year-old has also qualified for the CWG in the 49kg weight category on the basis of her Commonwealth rankings. However, to maximise India’s chances of winning more golds at the CWG, it is expected that Chanu will compete in the new 55kg

weight division. The Singapore Weightlifting International is a qualifying event for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The top eight lifters in each weight category in the ongoing tournament directly qualify for the 2022 CWG.

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette, left, celebrates after scoring his side’s 2nd goal during the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. (AP/PTI)

A r s e n a l h ave n o t played in the Champions League since they lost 10-2 on aggregate to Bayern Munich in 2017. They now have their destiny in their own hands, although for a long time on Thursday it seemed they had a fluffed the chance to put real pressure on Manchester United as they were repelled by one of the meanest defences in the league. But their patience finally paid off. “We don’t know today how important this will be but we know the importance of winning our matches and certainly at home we know we have to be extremely good,” Arse-

nal manager Mikel Arteta said. “In May we want to be fighting for those places. Wolves have stealthily climbed the table under manager Bruno Lage with four successive away league wins. They were gifted the lead when Arsenal defender Gabriel’s terrible back pass was intercepted by Hwang who coolly slotted the ball into the empty net from an acute angle. Raul Jimenez spurned another Wolves chance but Arsenal began to dominate. Lacazette and Bukayo Saka had opportunities but every time Arsenal got a glimpse of a goal a Wolves defender appeared to snuff

out the threat. Arsenal ramped up the pressure but Wolves defended like trojans and even when the hosts did get a sighter, Sa was there to save his side, as he did with a great low stop from Lacazette. Manager Mikel Arteta sent on Eddie Nketiah and Pepe to beef up Arsenal’s attack and it paid off. Nketiah’s pull back from the byline picked out Pepe who span 180 degrees to shoot past Sa. The crowd roared Arsenal forward and Lacazette’s shot, Arsenal’s 26th attempt at goal, squirmed its way in.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat, Nitu cruise into final NEW DELHI, FEB 25 (IANS): India’s Nikhat Zareen and Nitu continued their rampaging form to progress into the finals at the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Friday. The 25-year-old Nikhat secured a hard-fought yet convincing 4-1 win against Turkey’s Buse Naz Cakiroglu, while Nitu clinched a dominating victory against Hanna Okhota of Ukraine in the semi-finals. In an intensely fought women’s 52kg semi-final battle, the 2019 edition’s champion Nikhat put up a solid resistance against the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Cakiroglu as both the boxers exchanged heavy blows and fought from a close distance. However, Nikhat, the boxer from Telangana, held her nerve and tilted the result of the nail-biting encounter 4-1 in her favour with some hard-hitting punches. In a contrasting women’s 48kg semi-final bout, Nitu produced a well-composed performance against the 2018 World Championships silver medallist

Okhota. Having taken an early lead after the opening round, the two-time world youth champion from Haryana capitalised on the momentum and executed timely and precise punches throughout the second round that saw her putting herself in a commanding position. Eventually, the Indian progressed into the final after the Ukrainian boxer abandoned the bout before the start of the third round. Nitu and Nikhat will play their gold medal matches on Sunday at Europe’s oldest international boxing tournament. Later, another Indian boxer Nandini will fight for a place in the final as she takes on Kazakhstan’s Lazzat Kungeibayva in the +81kg Last-4 stage. On Thursday night, Ar undhati Choudhar y (70kg) and Praveen (63kg) bowed out in the women’s quarter-finals. While Choudhary lost to reigning Olympics champion Turkish boxer Busenaz Surmeneli 1-4, Parveen went down fighting against Russia’s Nataliya Sychugova 2-3.

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