March 10, 2021

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Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown Security forces conduct roomby-room searches Licences of five media houses revoked YA N G O N, M A R 9 (AGENCIES): As the prodemocracy protests against the Myanmar junta intensified, the security forces Tuesday stepped up its crackdown against protestors arresting several people while licences of five independent media companies were also revoked.

According to a report

by Voice of America (VOA), the Military Council announced its decision to revoke the licences of five independent media companies in the nation amid reports of armed men ransacking the offices of one of the outlets and the arrest of an editor covering anti-coup protests.

The five media companies are Myanmar Now, Khit Thit media, Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), Mizzima and 7 Day. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted and detained Suu

‘Kill me instead’: Photo of nun pleading with military goes viral spread, pleading with the forces of the country’s new junta as they prepared to crack down on a protest, has gone viral and won her praise in the majority-Buddhist country.

“I knelt down... begging them not to shoot and torture the children, but to shoot me and kill me instead,” she told AFP. Her act of bravery in the city of Myitkyina on Monday came as Myanmar struggles with chaotic aftermath of military’s February 1 ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Protesters took to the streets of Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin state, Monday wearing hard hats and carrying homemade shields.

As police started massing around them, Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng and two other nuns pleaded with them to leave.

Sister Ann Roza Nu Tawng pleads with armed riot officers in Myanmar “The police were chasing to neeling before them in the police officers to spare “the children” arrest them and I was worried for dust of a northern Myan- and take her life instead. the children,” she said. It was at that mar city, Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng The image of the Catholic nun point that the 45-year-old nun fell to begged a group of heavily armed in a simple white habit, her hands her knees.

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Kyi last month, triggering daily protests around the country to demand the junta restore democracy.

People barricaded in a Yangon neighbourhood overnight said on Tuesday that Myanmar security forces searched their homes room by room for anti-coup protesters, targeting apart-

ments flying the flag of Aung San Suu Kyi’s party.

Myanmar authorities cordoned off part of the commercial capital of Yangon late Monday night while searching for student protesters, drawing international condemnation as crowds defied a curfew to resist the crackdown.

Gov reviews progress of road projects DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland governor RN Ravi Tuesday held a detailed review meeting on the progress of the NHIDCL projects for two-lane of Kohima-Jessami road (109.32 KMs), Chakabama-Zunheboto road (115.53 KMs) and Pfutsero-Phek road (62.56 KMs) at Vamuzo Memorial Town Hall, Chozuba under Phek district.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, Ravi reviewed the progress of the projects in keeping with his thrust on accelerated infrastructure development in the State.

Ravi advised the deputy commissioners of concerned districts to take active interests in resolution of local issues that caused “avoidable

Ravi during the review meeting with officials (Raj Bhavan)

delay” in completion of the projects on time. He also directed the concerned contractors to mobilise adequate resources—men, material and machines—to achieve the target.

Ravi has reportedly taken serious note of lacka-

daisical approach of some departments for not carrying out works despite the NHIDCL having deposited funds in their accounts 2-3 years ago. Their inactions have added to unnecessary delay in the progress, Raj Bhavan stated.

No-confidence vote against Haryana govt CHANDIGARH, MAR 9 (PTI): With the Congress’s no-confidence motion against the BJP-led government set to be taken up in the Haryana Assembly Wednesday, the ruling BJP-JJP as well as the main opposition party have issued whips to their respective members for their compulsory presence in the House.

In the 90-member

This is it!

“Sometimes I wonder if majority is always right?

All we can do is protest and troop out.”

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Haryana Assembly, currently having an effective strength of 88 members, the ruling BJP has 40 members, the JJP 10, Congress 30, 7 Independents.

Talking to reporters on

Tuesday, former chief minister and Congress leader BS Hooda said the party needed to move a no-confidence motion because the BJP-JJP government has lost public confidence

Embassies of the US, UK, Canada, Germany and others sent tweets late on Monday warning that security forces had surrounded a group of young people in the Sanchaung neighborhood of Yangon.

The police and the Army have responded with an increasingly brutal crack-

down and parts of Yangon have emerged as flashpoints for violence as protesters continue to defy authorities and take to the streets.

According to reports, over 1,700 protesters have been detained by the military junta to date, while over 60 have been killed during violent crackdowns.

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3,800 students in State to receive milk under NHIDCL-sponsored ‘Giftmilk’

Kevileno Angami with others at the launching programme. (NP)

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KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) will provide milk to over 3,800 school students in the State as part of “Giftmilk” programme under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

The “Giftmilk” pilot project has been initiated by NDDP (National Dairy Development Board) Foundation for Nutrition (NFN).

The programme was formally launched at an event organised by Dimapur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd (DIMUL) held at government middle school, D Khel here on Tuesday in the presence of School Education

officials-- special secretary Kevileno Angami and principal director Shanavas C, school faculty members, elders of Kohima village, NHIDCL and NDDP officials and others.

The pilot project envisages providing milk to over 3,800 students from Kohima and Dimapur districts for the next 20 days. Four government schools each from both the districts have been selected for the purpose.

Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the event, NHIDCL Kohima regional office general manager M Khan said, depending on the response of the pilot project, public sector undertakings like Navaratna companies would come forward with sponsorships on a bigger scale.

He said there were companies interested in funding the project, however he added that this would depend on the on the successful implementation of the project.

Speaking at the launch, Kevileno Angami encouraged the students to adopt healthy lifestyle and avoid eating junk foods that would harms ones health. She also thanked the sponsors for coming forward to supplement diet needs as Nagas were more focused on food containing carbohydrates.

Pointing out that Mid Day Meal scheme was introduced to supplement the nutrition and ultimately improve enrolment, Kevileno however cited insufficient budgetary provision and expressed joy that NHIDCL and NDDP have come forward to supplement the diet of children. She also encouraged the students to be regular in school and part-take in the Giftmilk project and reminded them of the nutrients in milk, which would help them build strong immunity to fight any disease.

In his brief address, Shanavas thanked the sponsors for launching the project for children.

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H Haiying flays firing at ITC Dan DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Advisor prisons, printing and stationery H Haiying has condemned the firing incident that reportedly occurred at International Trade Centre (ITC) Dan under Noklak district on Tuesday.

According to sources, the firing, which occurred in the early morning, was suspected to have been carried out by some groups from across the border.

In a press release, advisor prisons, printing and stationery H Haiying, who represents 56 Noklak constituency, termed the incident as “totally condemnable” and said “such malicious and cowardly act” should be condemned by all peace-loving citizens.

Questioning the reason for targeting the area, Haiying said the latest incident was the seventh after the establishment of ITC Dan wherein peace and tranquillity of citizens were disturbed.

Expressing concern over fear psychosis created by such incident amongst villagers, he asserted that firing, threatening or intimidating the villagers would not bring any (Cont’d on p-8) solution.

Condolences for NDPP women wing chief DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) founding member and women wing president Visevonuo Bebi Tsürho passed away on Tuesday at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima after a brief illness.

She was 52 years.

Late Bebi also served as the principal of Kohima Law College and member of the State Juvenile Justice Board.

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister and BJP Legislature Party leader Y. Patton, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak and others condoled her demise.

CM: Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio said he was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the sud-

Late Visevonuo Bebi Tsürho

den demise of Mrs. Visevonuo Bebi Tsürho, president NDPP women Organisation.

Rio said that late Bebi was a dedicated member of the party and was instrumental in founding the NDPP from the time of the party’s inception.

Late Bebi also made significant contributions towards the upliftment of women, development of women

empowerment and gender equality and led the women organisation of the party with exemplary leadership, dedication, loyalty and honesty, Rio said.

As the principal of Kohima Law College, Rio said she served with utmost sincerity and was known as an excellent teacher and administrator, responsible for moulding students and grooming young minds for a better society.

Rio said that her sacrifices and contributions towards the good of others will always be remembered for all times to come. As a close family friend and relative, Rio said late Bebi was always supportive and stood with them in their common journey of serving the people.

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Pangnyu Phom inaugurates 3 PHCs

Pangnyu with village elders and department officials at Pongo village Tuesday. (NP)

as aspiration block by the DPDB under his leadership for development of Sakshi.

At Pongo PHC, Pangnyu called upon department officials of H&FW to conduct the follow-up action and fulfil the needs of the health centres.

Meanwhile at Nam-

chan, the minister informed the people that there were many nonfunctional health centres in the state and the department would try to make it functional as committed to the people.

He was optimistic that the upgraded PHCs under Longleng would also

DUDA hands over college bus to YGC

Temjen Imna Along with faculty members of YGC, DUDA officials and others at the handing-taking over programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) handed over college bus to Yingli Government College (YGC) at the directorate office of DUDA on March 8, 2021.

According to DIPR report, during a short handing-taking over programme, minister of higher education and tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along said that the gesture of DUDA would

KUD elects new team

D imapur : K o n y a k Union Dimapur (KUD) has elected new team of office bearers for the tenure 2021-2023.

The team will be led

by A Mosa Konyak as president, Longchi Konyak as vice president, M Jeange Konyak as general secretary along with five other members.

encourage the student community so also would be an added fillip in supporting the college administration.

Advisor DUDA, N. Bongkhao Konyak stated that DUDA was committed to ensuring that educational development in the five backward districts of eastern Nagaland was galvanised and that the department would ensure tangible achievements were met

with various programmes so as to address the intradistrict imbalances.

It may be noted that the DUDA is focused on human resource development so as to bring a transformative change in the backward areas through state anchored programmes. The college bus was procured from the underdeveloped areas programme (UDAP) during 2020-21.

benefit the neighbouring village of Tuensang and Mon district.

In a short speech, deputy commissioner (DC) Longleng, M Shayung Phom congratulated H&FW department for upgrading more health centres in the district.

He encouraged the people that landowners should not create hindrance to development but take ownership of the health centres and cater best health care facilities to the people.

At Sakshi and Namching, CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla delivered welcome address and briefed on the status of health unit while in Pongo deputy CMO Longleng, Dr. Philip Kent delivered welcome address and briefed on

the health unit under the PHC. Project director, directorate of H&FW Dr. Vitoka, joint director, directorate of H&FW, Dr. Tiasunep Pongener and deputy director, directorate of H&FW, Dr. Lemnyei Konyak also delivered short speeches.

Others who spoke on the occasion were EYSU president, Aye Keikung and public leader at Sakshi, Phulang Avennoho; public leader at Pongo and president PPC, Mylo and public leader at Namching, Bukshe.

The programmes were chaired by DIO Longleng Dr. S. Imnameren Phom at Sakshi, DTO Longleng Dr. Temsusashi at Pongo and DVBO Longleng Dr. S. Marina Yaden at Namching.

BJP Peren district clarifies

DIMAPUR: Clarifying that Tingsangai John Pamai, who had signed the representation for removal of State BJP president, was working for his “self interest without party principle”, the BJP functionaries of Peren district demanded that he (Tinhsangai) be immediately removed and necessary party disciplinary action be initiated against him.

The party unit claimed that he had “declared himself to give up his post for his misdeed”, and for which the case has being endorsed to higher up to fill up the post.

However, the party claimed that he continued to use the designation to defame the good image of the district party functionaries, which it stated was no “more acceptable to the party functionaries and we no longer consider him as president of our district”.

Therefore, the party functionaries claimed that

what Tingsangai had done was of his own violation and that none of the party functionaries in the district was consulted or aware of the demand.

Fur ther, the par ty functionaries stated that it opposed the demand for removal of state BJP president and instead affirmed to “remain steadfast and loyal to the party principle and continue in support with the state BJP president for his full tenure”.

The signatories wereHekolu vice president, BJP Peren; Kereiteilu, president Yuva Morcha Peren; Ikuhung, president ST Morcha Peren; Keyiteibuing president Kishan Morcha Peren; Parang Tamang, president Minority Morcha Peren; Zierang Mpom, general secretary BJP Peren; Maheipeile, general secretary BJMM Peren and G.N. Adau, vice president 7th Mandal Peren.

NSCN (I-M) budget session:

NSCN (I-M) has called for the budget session for the fiscal year 2021-2022 on March 17 and 18, 10:30 a.m. at council headquarters (CHq), Hebron. NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has requested members of collective leadership, executive members of steering committee, members of steering committee, council of kilonsers including deputy kilonsers, tatars, CAOs, Eos, HoDs, Naga army authorities, NSWON, CNC, NFFWWF, region authorities and sub-region authorities to attend the session.

Any agenda may be submitted on or before March 14 to the office of the Tatar Hoho secretariat, GPRN.

DC Mon notifies land permit holders:

DC Mon, Thavaseelan K IAS, on 8th March 2021 issued an order notifying all private land permit holders of Government lands with standing quarters in Mon Town jurisdiction to submit their permits for verification and authentication within 7 days from the issue of the order. Failure to comply with the Order shall result in the cancellation of all such permits summarily without any further notice.

ZSU(N) convention postponed:

The Zeliang Students Union [ZSU(N)] convention which was to be held on March 13, 2021 has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. This was resolved during the emergency meeting of ZSU(N), Nagaland Zeliang People Organisation (NZPO), Zeme Council Nagaland and Liangmai Council Nagaland held at the residence of NZPO president in Jalukie on March 6. Date and time for the convention would be notified later through the media.

informed that in continuation of its notice issued on November 15, 2018, only ten shops will be given permit to open on Sundays in each ward. KMC administrator, Kovi Meyase informed that permit would be granted to those shops after they obtain NOC from their respective ward chairman. He cautioned that defaulters would be penalised without further notice and that the order would be enforced with immediate effect.

State level function on 75th independence:

Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) administrator, Kovi Meyase has informed that in pursuance with the state government directive for celebration of 75th years of India Independence, a state level function will be held on March 12 in Kohima. KMC has informed all business establishments under the jurisdiction of KMC to clean their respective premises/area on or before March 11.

SVC convenes general meeting:

Seluophe Village Council (SVC) has informed Angami citizens of Seluophe village that a general meeting would be held on March 13, 10 a.m. at village ground, Seluophe. All households and landowners have been informed to attend the meeting.

The council has warned of initiating action against those who fail to attend the proposed meeting.

Lost and found:

NPGN/NNC NA (MK) informed that union territory (UT) personnel recovered a two-wheeler (pulsar) bearing chassis No. MD2DHDZZ1CF10125 and engine No. DHGDTBF98459. Rightful owner may claim it by producing original documents within seven days or contact at 8119077670 KMC informs: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has for further information.

WC, NNPGs condoles

DIMAPUR: Convener and co-conveners of WC, NNPGs have expressed grief over the demise of the mother of NSCN (R) president and co-convener WC, NNPGs, Y Wanting Naga on March 2.

A condolence note by WC NNPGs through its me-

dia cell stated that she was a dedicated mother, wife and a prayerful woman who lived a purposeful life to the ripe age of ninety.

WC, NNPGs conveyed condolences to the family of the departed and prayed that God would grant them comfort.

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DIMAPUR: State Health & Family Welfare minister, S. Pangnyu Phom on Tuesday inaugurated three Primary Health Centres (PHCs)-Sakshi, Pongo and Namching under Longleng district.

According to DIPR report, in his inaugural speech at Sakshi PHC, Pangnyu stated that Sakshi block was the most neglected part of the district and that it was lagging behind in infrastructure development.

He appealed to the government officers and civil societies to give special attention to uplift Sakshi and urged leaders of Sakshi to work harder with dedication for the benefit of the people.

He further informed that Sakshi was chosen

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WEATHER FORECAST March 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Very warm with hazy sunshine 35 19 Aizawl

Hazy sunshine

29 13

Guwahati An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny 30 16 Imphal

Mostly sunny and beautiful

Itanagar A morning t-storm in the area

29 12 26 15

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Partly sunny with a t-storm

Kohima

A stray morning thunderstorm 23 11

21 12

Dimapur An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny 29 15 Mkg

A stray morning thunderstorm 24 12

Tuensang A morning t-storm in spots Wokha

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Zunheboto A stray morning thunderstorm 21 10

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(SAD WAS THE PARTING OF THE ONE WE LOVE SO DEAR) We, the family of Late Achitalu Khamo would like to thank everyone who sympathized with us in our time of grief and sorrow. There are no words that seem enough to say THANK YOU for your loves, helps and supports through physically, financially, materially and spiritually.

We regret our inability to mention each and every person/organization individually. It is our earnest prayer that ALMIGHTY GOD shower BLESSINGS upon you all abundantly.

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Loving Children and Family Members

We, the bereaved family of Late N. Arentsungla (W/o Late Limatemsu Longchari) would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every individual, organizations and churches for extending invaluable support physically, financially and spiritually during her brief illness and sudden demise.

We convey our special thanks to :• Dr. Lanusungkum Jamir, nurses and staff; Fellowship Nursing Home.

• Dr. Imlitemsu Ozukum, nurses and staff; Nagaland Multispeciality Health and Research Centre.

• Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo.

Though we are unable to mention each and every individual, it is our sincere thanks and may the Almighty Lord bless you abundantly.

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20 cadres of 4 armed groups surrender in Mnp

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 9: A total of 20 cadres of four different underground outfits laid down their arms before Manipur chief minister, in a homecoming ceremony held in Imphal.

Among the surrendered cadres, 16 were from Thadou People’s Liberation Army (TPLA), one each from PLA and PREPAK (Pro) and two from a major rebel group.

They surrendered with one AK-56 Rifle, one M-15 Rifle, one MK-33 Rifle, one Uzi SMG, one Lathod gun, one Glock 19 pistol, six 9mm pistols, two .32 pistols, one .22 pistol and 75 assorted ammunitions.

The cadres surrendered before chief minister N Biren Singh during the homecoming ceremony held at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles, Imphal.

Addressing the occasion, the chief minister assured that his government would never disappoint the cadres who came out to join the mainstream.

He said that the state

RJD joins Cong-led alliance in Assam Guwahati, Mar 9 (PTI): The RJD on Tuesday said that it has joined the opposition Congress-led ‘Grand Alliance’ in Assam and will contest one seat during the first phase of the assembly election. With this, the number of constituents in the Grand Alliance has gone up to eight. RJD Assam president Shonarul Shah Mustafa told PTI that the party has formally joined the opposition grouping and it will contest the Tinsukia constituency which will go to polls during the first phase on March 27. “Now talks are on between central leaders of the RJD and the Congress to finalise the seat-sharing agreement for the second and third phase of polling,” he said.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh poses for a group photograph with surrendered militants during a homecoming ceremony at 1st Manipur Rifles complex in Imphal. (PTI)

has now a comprehensive surrender cum rehabilitation scheme under which they would get different rehabilitation benefits.

Under the scheme, he said that the state government would definitely help them in leading a dignified life of having suitable means of livelihood.

The chief minister further reiterated the state government’s appeal to the

armed groups to come to the negotiating table and join the mainstream, asserting that peace was very essential to achieve progress and development.

He said that Manipur is now on the path of development with hundreds of youth contributing to economic growth through entrepreneurship in the past four years under BJP-led coalition government.

Singh claimed that all these were possible due to restoration of peace in the state. The chief minister said that Central government’s development policy has brought about a sea of change in the north-eastern region of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modiji believes in the idea of strong ‘One India’ having equal development in all the states,” he said.

He added that the Central government under Modi’s leadership has been constantly working towards bringing northeast states at par with other States of the country.

“People of the region should acknowledge and appreciate it,” he added.

Many ministers, MLAs, top civil, police, paramilitary and army officers attended the occasion.

Meanwhile, the state home department stated that under the revised scheme for Surrender-Cum Rehabilitation of Militants, 2018, the Union ministry of home affairs, rehabilitation benefits given to the surrendered cadres in the northeast stated included a one-time financial grant of Rs four lakh to each cadre.

This grant will be kept in a bank in their (surrendered cadres’) names as fixed deposit for a period of three years.

They will stay in a rehabilitation camp for three years during which they will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 6,000 each. Incentives for surrendered weapons have also been provided.

M’laya CM blames previous Cong govt for power crisis Correspondent Shillong, Mar 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday blamed the previous Congress government in 2007 for signing a “lopsided” agreement with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for the current power crisis in the State saying it’s like “hitting an axe on one’s feet.”

He said the Congress gover nment signed an agreement with NTPC in 2007 which bars the State to purchase power from other power companies.

“Based on the agreement signed, the NTPC is arm-twisting the State government not to buy

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power from other power companies,” Sangma said in the course of his reply to the motion on law and order situation in the State moved by opposition Congress legislator, Zenith Manda Sangma.

The Chief Minister said, by invoking a clause under the ag reement,

NTPC has “stopped Meghalaya government by not allowing access of power from integrated command centre and from other power companies.”

“The State Government has stopped taking power from the NTPC because under the agreement it has to purchase power at Rs. 5.7 per unit from the NTPC, which is much higher than market rate,” he informed the Assembly.

He said that under the clauses of the agreement even if the State didn’t purchase power from NTPC, the State Government has to pay a “fixed charge” of Rs. 11 crore every month.

Under the agreement,

the then Congress government agreed that from the last unit that would be installed in NTPC’s thermal plant in Bongaigaon, (last unit installed in 2019) till the next 25 years this agreement would be valid.

“Till 2044 the State Government would be paying NTPC Rs. 3325 crore “for nothing” even if the State didn’t purchase power from NTPC,” Sangma said, adding that the agreement has put the “people of the State, the State government and the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited in this current mess. The Chief Minister said discussions are on with NTPC to sort out of this “unreasonable agreement.”

Mizoram awaits MHA decision to deal with Myanmarese nationals Aizawl, March 9 (IANS): The Mizoram government has been providing relief and shelter to the people who have sneaked into the Indian territory from military coup hit Myanmar, state Home Minister said on Monday adding that the government is waiting for advice from the Centre “to handle the foreign nationals”.

Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana, while giving a statement in the Budget session of the state Assembly, said that the state government has sent the details about the “people who entered Mizoram from

neighbouring Myanmar” to the Union Home Ministry and it is waiting for the Centre’s advice to deal with the foreign nationals.

“The district administrations are for the time being providing relief and shelter to the people who have crossed over to Mizoram from Myanmar.

As the matter is highly sensitive and an issue of two neighbouring countries, we are officially not disclosing the details and the number of people who have come from Myanmar.

However, all the details have been communicated to the MHA,” the minister

informed the House. The authorities in Myanmar had on Friday requested India to send back their eight police officers, who had crossed into Mizoram since March 3.

Mizoram’s lone Lok Sabha member C. Lalrosanga said that 15 Myanmar police personnel came to Champhai district while eight policemen took shelter in Serchhip district.

Mizoram’s 510 km international borders with Myanmar are guarded by the Assam Rifles, while the Border Security Force maintains the security along the state’s 318 km

borders with Bangladesh.

Assam Rifles officials and the villagers of the border areas of Champhai, Serchhip and Hnahthial districts told the media that around 100 people comprising unarmed police personnel and civilians, including children, had crossed over to the mountainous state from Myanmar since March 3.

Meanwhile, the National Campaign Against Torture (NCAT) on Monday filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), urging it to process the asylum/refugee claims of the

PM launches Maitri Setu between Tripura and B’desh

Agartala, March 9 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the eastern and northeastern regions of India, along with Bangladesh, are being developed as a trade corridor.

Addressing a gathering virtually from Delhi via video-conferencing, the Prime Minister said that infrastructure for developing road, rail, airways and waterways has been developed and new projects launched to develop the eastern and northeastern region of India along with Bangladesh as a trade corridor.

“With the development of the varied infrastructure, economic opportunities would increase to a large extent not only in eastern and northeastern region of India but also in Bangladesh,” Modi said, after inaugurating five projects and laying the foundation stones of four projects with a total investment of Rs 3,518 crore.

Narendra Modi inaugurates the ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh, through video conferencing, in New Delhi. (PTI)

Of the nine projects, a 1.9-km-long bridge, built at a cost of Rs 133 crore over River Feni is the most significant venture to link India and Bangladesh by road and to access the Chittagong international sea port in Bangladesh by the northeastern states of India.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also virtually addressed the function organised to inaugurate the double lane Feni bridge named “Maitre Setu” (friendship bridge).

Modi said that he along with the Bangladesh Prime Minister jointly laid the foundation stone of the Feni river bridge a few years ago

and today (Tuesday) was jointly opening the bridge for the traffic.

Hasina while addressing the function virtually from Dhaka said that the Bangladesh government has already announced allowing the northeastern states of India to get access not only to the Chittagong and Mongla sea ports but also the Chittagong airport.

She said: “Bangladesh had extended the necessary support to construct the “Maitre Setu”. With the use of the Chittagong and Mongla sea ports, the distance between Tripura and Kolkata ports will be reduced to less than 100

km from the existing 1600 km.”

The Feni bridge has connected India’s (southern Tripura) border town Sabroom with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. Tripura’s Sabroom is 72 km by road from Chittagong sea port.

“We want to remove the entire political boundary.

There should not be any political and economic barrier between us. Cross border transport system would boost the socio-economic condition of northeastern states of India. We are keen to develop our region as a prosperous one. Trade and commerce must be improved and extended to a large extent,” Hasina said.

She said that Bangladesh had not forgotten Tripura’s contributions, help and support during the 1971 liberation war.

Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of nine mega projects worth Rs 3,518 crore.

Myanmar refugees who have fled following the coup in Myanmar.

The NCAT urged the NHRC to send an investigation team to Mizoram to interview each of the refugees and determine their refugee status in conformity with the national law and India’s obligations under the international law. It also requested the MHRC to direct the government not to forcibly repatriate any Myanmar refugees until their claims have been assessed by the NHRC and further to extend humanitarian assistance to the fleeing refugees.

Three arrested for conspiracy to kill Himanta Biswa: Police

ULFA leader Pradip Gogoi, is said to have prepared the blueprint for assasination of Himanta Biswa. (PTI)

Guwahati, Mar 9 (PTI): Three persons, including the vice president of ULFA pro-talk faction, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to kill Assam minister and North

East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma, a senior police officer said.

Munna Prasad Gupta, the police commissioner of Guwahati, told PTI that the force had “received

Assam Rifles exservicemen rally held at Imphal

Sonowal files nomination for assembly elections

IMPHAL, Mar 9: Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Rally was conducted at Imphal, Manipur on March 7. Approx 450 ex-servicemen from all the districts of the State including World War II veterans, Veer Naris and their dependents attended the event conducted under the theme ‘ We Connect We Care ’.

A press release by PRO (Defence) stated that the event presided over by the DG Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan and Sangeeta Sangwan, president Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association (ARWWA).

Other attendees were Maj Gen Alok Naresh, IG AR (South), Lt Gen K Himalaya Singh (veteran), Lt Gen L Nishikanta Singh (veteran) and other Assam Rifles officials. The veterans were enlightened about various beneficiary schemes including the recruitment rallies, sports quota for recruitment in AR, reservation in various educational institutes/ hostels for their wards and extension of Exservicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).

An ‘Open Adalat’ was also conducted by officials of HQ DGAR to register grievances and their redressal. As part of the rally, a medical & dental camp was organized for the attendees. War veterans, Veer Naris & disabled ESM were also felicitated during the event.

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CM Sarbananda Sonowal with BJP supporters as he arrives to file his nomination. (PTI)

Guwahati, Mar 9 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday filed his nomination from Majuli as the BJP candidate for the second consecutive term for the assembly polls.

The chief minister filed his papers on the last day of submitting nominations before Majuli Deputy Commissioner Bikram Kairi.

Before filing his nomination papers, he addressed a huge rally where NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma, AGP president Atul Bora, BJP’s state unit president Ranjeet Dass and state party in-charge Baijyanta Panda were present.

He sought the blessings of the people to return him and the party to power so that they continue to “serve the state and ensure further development initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”.

Sonowal said that during the last five years, the

S/C. NO. 172/21

NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Bendangtoshi has been applied by Smti Imtimongla, Sister of Late Bendangtoshi, R/o H.No. 317, Kevijau Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C. No. 20268035122 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 8th April, 2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 8th March, 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur :: Nagaland DP-1308 Dated 8/03/2021 AFFIDAVIT I, Miss. Yanbeni Z. Patton, (expanded as Yanbeni Zanabemo Patton), D/o Shri. Zanabemo Patton, resident of H.No. 821, Electrical Colony, Full Nagarjan, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my Academic certificates and official documents, my name has been entered/recorded as "Yanbeni Z. Patton".

3. That the initial "Z" in my name "Yanbeni Z. Patton" is the name of my father which is expanded as "Zanabemo". All these form my full name as either "Yanbeni Z. Patton" or "Yanbeni Zanabemo Patton", which is of one and same person only i.e. me.

4. That henceforth, wherever any of the names appear it should be read and called as same and one person by all concern.

5. That, this affidavit is sworn to declare that both the name "Yanbeni Z. Patton" and "Yanbeni Zanabemo Patton", belongs to me the same and single person.

That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me on this the 8th day of March, 2021 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1297

state has witnessed unprecedented development.

“In the last assembly elections we came to you promising ‘poribor ton’ (change) and to protect ‘Jati-Mati- Bheti’ (identity, land and the base), which we have fulfilled with dedication and we appeal for your continued love and trust in us so that we can continue with this journey,” he said.

The chief minister visited temples and various religious places before joining a procession to the public meeting, which was marked by the cultural traditions of Majuli, the world’s largest river island.

Sonowal was clad in a dhoti, pat-silk kurta with a jacket representing the sizeable Mising tribe of the constituency along with ‘gamosas’ of the different communities living on the island, and was also seen sporting a Nepali cap for a while during the procession.

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an input about the conspiracy” and immediately initiated an investigation into the matter.

“We picked up the trio last night (Monday night).

Following their interrogation, we arrested all three and produced them before a court. They have been remanded in police custody for three days,” he said.

The trio have been slapped with a raft of charges under various sections of the IPC, including 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (attempt to wage war against the state) and section 18 (conspiracy of a terror act) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. One of the three accused has been identified as ULFA’s pro-talk faction vice president Pradip Gogoi, Gupta said.

“We are yet to find out more details about the other two, but we believe they must have some connection with the ULFA. Everything will be clear after a thorough investigation,” the police commissioner added.

Dt. Dimapur the 23/02/2021

Notice is hereby given that Shri Moatemjen Longkumer Vrs Smti.

Tiajungla Longkumer resident of Purana Bazar 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 : Shri Moatemjen Longkumer Block No. : 1(one) Patta No. : 204 Dag No. : 20/250 Area : 00B-02K-02Ls North : Arenla/Dhansari River East : Dhansari River South : Approach Road West : Mero DP-1296

Sd/- RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND S/C. NO. 186/21 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Akangtemjen Ao has been applied by Smti Toshila, W/o Late Akangtemjen Ao, R/o Ward No. 7(A), Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C No. 20061860965 3. SBI LIC Policy No. 1K489683310 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 5th April, 2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 5th March, 2021.

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Those who ‘bowed to outsiders’ playing Rawat resigns as U’khand chief minister communal card in Nandigram: Mamata DEHRADUN, MAR 9 (PTI): Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday resigned as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, ending days of speculations about a leadership change in the BJP-ruled hill state amid reports of discontent against him.

Rawat submitted his resignation to Governor Baby Rani Maurya at the Raj Bhawan here upon his arrival from Delhi where he met the central BJP leadership.After submitting his resignation, Rawat said the Uttarakhand BJP Legislature Party will meet at the state party headquarters here at 10 am Wednesday to choose his successor.

Earlier before proceeding to the Raj Bhawan, Rawat was closeted with his associates at the chief minister’s residence including Cabinet minister Madan

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat tenders his resignation formally to Governor Baby Rani Maurya, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Kaushik and state minister Dhan Singh Rawat, who has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed him.

Rawat was going to complete four years in office on March 17.

Soon after submitting his resignation, Rawat addressed a press conference at his official residence, telling the media that the party has

“collectively decided” that someone else should leads the state now.

He said he comes from a humble family background and had never even imagined his party will give him the honour of serving Uttarakhand for nearly four years as a chief minister.

“I feel really honoured that my party gave me the

opportunity to serve Devbhoomi for nearly four years,” Rawat said.

“Now the party has collectively decided that I should give this opportunity to someone else. So I have submitted my resignation to the Governor. I wish all the best to whoever takes over from me,” he said.

He said that during his tenure several steps were taken for the empowerment of women including a recent ordinance giving the ownership rights to women in the ancestral property of their husbands.

Asked what had been the reason behind his replacement, Rawat did not divulge much. “I told you it was a collective decision of the party.”

On being queried further, Rawat quipped, “You will have to go to Delhi to

find that out.”

Central party observers Raman Singh and Dushyant Kumar Gautam are scheduled to land in the state later Tuesday to oversee the process of change of guard in the state.

State BJP president Bansidhar Bhagat, state minister Dhan Singh Rawat, Vikas Nagar MLA and Pradesh BJP, chief spokesman Munna Singh Chauhan, Cantt area MLA Harbans Kapoor and Dehradun MLA Sunil Uniyal Gama were also present at Rawat’s last press conference as the chief minister.

The central BJP leadership had recently sent two observers Raman Singh and Dushayant Kumar Gautam to the state to get feedback from the party’s core group amid reports of discontent against the chief minister.

NA N D I G R A M , M A R expression outsider chief 9 (PTI): Those who have minister? If the locals tell “bowed in front of outme not to contest, I will go siders” are insulting the back,” she said, drawing Nandigram movement by shouts of ” Didi we want playing the communal card, you” from the gathering.

West Bengal Chief Minister Adhikari has often called Mamata Banerjee said on himself “bhoomiputra” (son Tuesday, and rejected the of the soil) while seeking to claim that she was an outget back at the TMC supresider in Nandigram. mo who has been targeting Baner jee is pitted the BJP with the “party of Mamata Banerjee against her former confioutsiders” barb. The TMC dante Suvendu Adhikari, outsider in Nandigram. I turncoat has announced that who joined the BJP some am amazed. I was born and if he is not able to defeat the time ago, in the high-profile brought up in the neighbour- TMC supremo by 50,000 Nandigram seat that will ing Birbhum district, and votes he will quit politics. go to poll on April 1 in the the person who is calling Banerjee said her decisecond phase. me an outsider was born in sion to contest from NandiW i t h o u t n a m i n g Midnapore. Today I have be- gram was prompted by the Adhikari even once, Baner- come an outsider, and those love for the local people. jee said she had made up her coming from Gujarat have “Bhulte pari sobar mind to contest either from become insiders in Bengal,” naam, bhulbo nako Nandithe Singur or Nandigram-- she told a gathering of TMC gram (I can forget everythe two cradles of anti-land workers a day ahead offiling one’s name but never forget acquisition movement--that her nomination.

Nandigram)...When Ihad catapulted her to power in “Going by that logic visited Nandigram in Janu2011. She said she decided I shouldn’t have been the ary, there was no MLA from to contest from Nandigram chief minister of the state here as the sitting MLA had because of overwhelming for 10 years. Today Bengal’s resigned. I looked at the response of the people. daughter has become an faces of common people “I have heard some outsider for some people. and decided to contest from in Parliament that not an people are calling me an Have you ever heard the here. inch of Indian territory has been lost.

On February 11, Rajnath Singh had announced in Parliament that India and NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (IANS): Central when the decision to release the future inChina reached an agreement government employees and pensioners will stalments of Dearness Allowance due from on disengagement in the get full benefits of dearness allowance start- 01.07.2021 is taken, the rates of DA as effecNorth and South banks of ing July 1, with all the three pending instal- tive from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.

Pangong lake that mandates ments being restored prospectively, Minister 2021 will be restored prospectively and will both sides to “cease” for- for State for Finance, Anurag Thakur said be subsumed in the cumulative revised rates ward deployment of troops in Parliament on Tuesday effective from 01.07.2021.” in a “phased, coordinated Three instalments of DA for central With the suspension of DA revision for and verifiable” manner. government employees and DR for pension- one and half years, the government saved a The border row be- ers, due on January 1, 2020, July 1, 2020 total of Rs 37,530.08 crore that helped it to tween India and China and January 1, 2021, were frozen in view augment resources required to tide over the erupted in May last year of the COVID-19 pandemic. economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the stand-off escalated The decision now to restore it from through various stimulus measures. At preson June 15, when troops July, 2021 would benefit about 50 lakh ent, central government employees get DA from the two sides clashed in central government employees and more of 17 per cent. This level of DA became efGalwan Valley near Patrol than 65 lakh pensioners. In a written reply fective from July 2019 with further revision Point 14. to the Rajya Sabha, Thakur said: “As and due from January 2020.

Jyotiraditya Scindia responds to Rahul India must prepare for Gandhi’s ‘BJP backbencher’ taunt borderless war: Rahul

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (AGENCIES): Rahul Gandhi’s reported comment that Jyotiraditya Scindia had become a “backbencher” in the BJP and would have to return to the Congress to ever be chief minister has drawn a swift and sharp response from the Rajya Sabha member who made the big switch last year.

“It would have been a different situation had Rahul Gandhi been concerned the same way as he is now, when I was in the Congress,” Scindia was quoted by news agency ANI as saying.

Scindia left the Congress, his party of 19 years, in March last year, starting an exodus that led to the collapse of the party’s Kamal

Jyotiraditya Scindia. (PTI)

Nath government and the return of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh.

On Monday, Rahul apparently spoke about his one-time close aide while making a point of the importance of the party at a meeting of the Youth Wing of the Congress.

“He (Scindia) would

have become the CM had he stayed with Congress but has become a backbencher in the BJP. Scindia had the option to strengthen the organisation by working with Congress workers. I told him - One day you will become the Chief Minister.

But he chose another route,” Rahul reportedly said. The Congress MP, according to sources quoted by ANI, also said, “Write it down, he will never become Chief Minister there. He will have to come back here for that.”

Scindia had, before joining the BJP, been in a sulk for more than a year and sources close to him claimed that he failed to get an appointment with Sonia Gandhi or Rahul for months.

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (AGENCIES): India must prepare for a borderless war as the past practice of a 2.5front war has become obsolete, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday.

In a tweet Tuesday morning, Rahul Gandhi said, “Indian forces are designed to fight a 2.5 front war. This is now obsolete.

We must prepare for a borderless war.”

“It’s not about past practices and legacy systems. It’s about transforming the way we think and act as a nation,” Rahul Gandhi further said.

Rahul Gandhi has been accusing the Centre of ceding territory to China even when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has clarified

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Walk the talk

here are various rights which women across the globe are supposed to enjoy-natural rights, equal employment, right to vote, property rights, freedom of movement, being informed of their legal rights, discrimination, right to health, right to education, reproductive rights, freedom from violence and family law. While all the above may be evident in many societies, there is one issue that has been deliberated especially in Nagaland. Though the issue of women inheriting acquired property has been deliberated, it has yet to reach the stage being tabled as a bill in the house. Acquired property involves any property purchased by parents which is different from ancestral property. Parents these days gift property purchased to their daughters, if there are no sons.

However even if parents have sons, they can gift property to their daughters. However, there have been cases where the father’s brother(s) or clan take possession of such properties, if there is no male heir, after the demise of the parent on the plea of following customary traditions. Khrienuo Tachü, chairperson Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) during International Women’s Day in Kohima raised the issue and suggested that a bill to this effect be tabled in the assembly. It may be recalled, that this issue was earlier raised by former chairperson NSCW Dr. Temsüla Ao and it was deliberated at various tribal fora and a majority expressed consensus in its favour. Sikkim and Mizoram already have laws that address women’s right to inherit acquired property. NSCW has been clear about its stand only for acquired property and has no issue with ancestral property which is governed by customary laws. Women in Nagaland are not oppressed as in other caste-ridden societies nor deprived of education or livelihood to a large extent. However, when it comes to inheritance of acquired property, they are more often than not, being denied this right. Women in Nagaland are not far off in terms of literacy - 76.11% for women and 82.75% for men as per 2011 census. Women, in Nagaland, definitely have surged past men in academia, particularly in research work. Besides, more women are attending colleges in pursuit of higher education and graduating with bachelor and master degrees under regular mode than their male counterparts. The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2016-17 report, released by the Human Resource Development (HRD) in 2017, indicated that in Doctor of Philosophy research studies, out of 232 scholars in Nagaland, 138 were women and 94 men. Under Master of Philosophy, the female-male ratio is 9:1 in Nagaland while in In Post Graduate (PG/MA) degree, the figures were almost similar.

In school education, out of 2193 teachers teaching at various level of higher education, 993 were men while 1205 were women. According to data, female employment in the public sector in Nagaland constituted 23.70% of the total employment whereas in the private sector it constituted 51.80 % of the total employment. Women in Nagaland also form the backbone of domestic workforce. However, when it comes to women representatives in elected bodies, since statehood in 1963 there has been only one woman ever elected- late Rano M.Shaiza- in 1977 (Lok Sabha). This is an area where political parties need to seriously ponder by giving more scope to women candidates and walk the talk so that the concerns are not only on International Women’s Day.

DailyDevotion Turning Back or Walking with Jesus?

Do you also want to go away? —John 6:67 What a penetrating question! Our Lord’s words often hit home for us when He speaks in the simplest way. In spite of the fact that we know who Jesus is, He asks, “Do you also want to go away?” We must continually maintain an adventurous attitude toward Him, despite any potential personal risk.

“From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more” (John 6:66). They turned back from walking with Jesus; not into sin, but away from Him. Many people today are pouring their lives out and working for Jesus Christ, but are not really walking with Him. One thing God constantly requires of us is a oneness with Jesus Christ. After being set apart through sanctification, we should discipline our lives spiritually to maintain this intimate oneness. When God gives you a clear determination of His will for you, all your striving to maintain that relationship by some particular method is completely unnecessary. All that is required is to live a natural life of absolute dependence on Jesus Christ. Never try to live your life with God in any other way than His way. And His way means absolute devotion to Him. Showing no concern for the uncertainties that lie ahead is the secret of walking with Jesus.

Peter saw in Jesus only someone who could minister salvation to him and to the world. But our Lord wants us to be fellow laborers with Him. In John 6:70 Jesus lovingly reminded Peter that he was chosen to go with Him. And each of us must answer this question for ourselves and no one else: “Do you also want to go away?”

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Respect is what we owe; love, what we give. ~ Philip James Bailey

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Changing nature of urban homes and women’s lives

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n the backdrop of International Women’s Day, amid the continuing global pandemic, India needs a discussion on reimagining the idea of home. The notions of stayat-home and work-fromhome dominated the narrative with the pandemic, and with it began the discussion on the increase in violence within the home.

It was interesting to see that the Supreme Court recently proposed fixing a notional income for a homemaker, indicating that the law and courts value the labour, services and sacrifices of women.

Domestic spaces have been transformed in multiple ways in the last few decades in Indian cities. One could go back to the sociological studies of the 1970s to 1990s on urbanisation, migration and nuclearisation

of families to understand changes in the domestic space, from stay-at-home women performing all the household work to women shouldering the double burden of paid employment and housework. Over time, with grandparents or other relatives leaving the shared domestic space, middle and upper middle class urban home started hiring parttime domestic help.

Education remained the one tool for social mobility, but women were still expected to use fairness creams to be marriageable. While many of these changes were sociologically explained as arising from emancipation, neither the Towards Equality Report of 1974 nor the Shram Shakti report of 1989 reinforced the transformation. In fact, gendered hierarchies and the sexual

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he National Digital Health Mission – announced by the Prime Minister on Independence Day — aims to develop the backbone needed for the integrated digital health infrastructure of India.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, a well-functioning personal health data infrastructure can play a key role in public health management. Developing countries like India, with significant health challenges, perhaps need such an infrastructure the most.

This can help not only with diagnostics and management of health episodes, but also with broader public health monitoring, socio-economic studies, epidemiology, research, prioritising resource allocation and policy interventions. Digitisation can’t be a substitute for the fundamentals — for example, investment in nutrition and welfare, primary healthcare services and healthcare professionals – but it can certainly make healthcare more organised, efficient, and effective.

However, before we start designing databases and APIs and drafting laws, we must be mindful of certain considerations for design choices and policies to achieve the desired social objectives.

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Statistical office survey that states 92% women in India take part in unpaid domestic work in homes in comparison to 27% of men.

At least three sociological analyses can be made from these numbers. First, marriage and domestic arrangements still remain deeply caste endogamybased or arranged despite processes of urbanisation or more mobility for work purposes.

Second, low divorce rates do not necessarily indicate happy marriages, but rather the deep economic and social pressures which create the inability to leave a marriage. For women, it is connected as much with stigma as with economic insecurity and the absence of housing if parents are unwelcoming.

Third, equal sharing

of domestic responsibilities remains a far cry in most households and women still continue to bear the burden of child and elder care, caring for the sick and the disabled, besides cooking, cleaning or gathering.

When we look at all this along with the data that only 22% of women participate in any form of employment activity, we understand how serious the situation is. While the government initiated the Smart City Mission in 2015 to promote inclusive cities, urban planning in terms of safe and accessible transport and affordable and liveable housing remains unfavourable for women and trans persons.

Since getting into the formal workforce is a distant dream for most women, the pressures of marriage-

In Digital Health, Equity first

First, the theory of pathways to “public good” needs to be carefully developed. This should not be based on mere claims and opinions but on rigorous scrutiny and peer review. There must be a careful examination of how exactly digitisation may facilitate better diagnosis and management, and an understanding of the data structures required for effective epidemiology.

We must articulate how we may use digitisation and data to understand and alleviate health problems such as malnutrition and child stunting, the precise data we require to better understand crucial maternal- and childcare-related problems, how digitisation and precise data might help better manage and plan our vaccination programmes or the healthcare system in general, and how implementation programmes may affect different communities — especially marginalised ones — in different ways.

Second, the potential tensions between public good and individual rights must be examined, as must the suitable ways to navigate them. Any data infrastructure endeavour that fails to avoid possible exclusions and hardships due to digitisation, or effectively address privacy concerns and incorporate ex-ante

privacy protection, is bound to get mired in controversies and endless litigations. Moreover, for the balancing to be sound and for determining the level of due diligence required, it is imperative to clearly define the operational standards for privacy management. Privacy cannot be protected by mere forceful proclamations of privacy-bydesign. Conflating privacy with security, as is typical in careless approaches, will invariably lead to problematic solutions. In fact, most attempts at building health data infrastructures worldwide — including in the UK, Sweden, Australia, the US and several other countries — have led to serious privacy-related controversies and have not yet been completely successful.

Third, and relating to the previous point, is digital identity. Even if we define and use a sector-specific identity, the question of when and how to link it with that of other sectors remains — for example, with banking or insurance for financial transactions, or with welfare and education for transactions and analytics. Indiscriminate linking may break silos and create a digital panopticon, whereas not linking at all will result in not realising the full powers of data analytics and inference.

Fourth, we need to work out the operational requirements of the data infrastructure in ways that are informed by, and consonant with, the previous points.

In other words, the design of the operationalisation elements must follow the deliberations on above points, and not run ahead of them. This requires identifying the diverse data sources and their complexity — which may include immunisation records, birth and death records, informal health care workers, dispensaries, primary health care centres, anganwadis and schools, government and private hospitals at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels, imaging and other diagnostic centres, personal health equipment, self-declared records of lifestyle indicators and habits, and perhaps also genetic data along with profiling information.

It also requires an understanding of their frequency of generation, error models, access rights, interoperability, sharing and other operational requirements. There also are the complex issues of research and non-profit uses of data, and of data economics for private sector medical research.

Finally, “due process” has always been a weak point in India, particularly for technological interventions. Building an effective system that can engender

based security are real.

Heterosexual marriage still remains the main source of legal entitlement for women and any other form of domestic intimacy does not find much space in official policies.

This pandemic highlighted the gendered implications of work-fromhome and stay-at-home — in terms of increased labour and violence. The home remains a nuclear, heterosexual, marriagereproduction-based space.

A renewed political discussion around housework is needed as much as a re-articulation of what relationalities constitute this home.

Rukmini Sen, Professor of sociology, School of Liberal Studies, Dr B R Ambedkar University (The views expressed are personal)

people’s trust not only requires managing the floor of the Parliament and passing a just and proportional law, but also building a transparent process of design and refinement through openness and public consultations.

It will be imperative to consider all concerns, avoid “crony expertism” and reject half-baked and poorly-conceived designs.

In particular, technologists and technocrats should take care to not define “public good” as what they can conveniently deliver, and instead understand what is actually required. While we can understand the urge to move forward quickly, given the urgent need to improve health outcomes in the country, deliberate care is needed.

Developing a comprehensive understanding of the considerations related to health data infrastructure may also inform the general concerns of e-governance and administrative digitisation in India, which have not been all smooth sailing.

Subhashis Banerjee, Ambuj Sagar Banerjee is professor, computer science and engineering, IIT Delhi; Sagar is founding head, School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi.

(This article first appeared in the print edition of Indian Express on March 8, 2021).

Your last duty: How to leave your assets for your kin

lost my favourite Aunt two weeks ago. She had told me that she was feeling alright and was looing forward to her operation. It was the day before she went through her heart operation in a private hospital in Kolkata.

Two days later, her son informed me that she was in the ICU for post-operative complications. And two more days later, she was flown back to Guwahati in a wooden box. She was only 61.

I have used this space to talk about death and it’s financial complications

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division of labour in Indian families became important areas of anthropological exploration.

In the past 20 years, the number of women opting for higher education has increased to 48.6%, according to the All India Survey on Higher Education (2018-19); the average age of marriage for women is 22.1 years as per a 2019 report of ministry of statistics and implementation.

As per Census 2011, only 5% of Indian marriages are inter-caste, while 93% respondents of a Centre for Monitoring of Indian Economy-administered study of 2018 said they had arranged marriages.

Finally, as per a 2016 BBC report, the divorce rate in India is less than 1%. These figures have to be read simultaneously with the 2019 National

before. I don’t know why death is never discussed in our living rooms or at our dining tables. If anything is certain in life, it is death.

Yet, we fail to discuss with our near and dear ones what to do after we are gone. We know that the cycle of life goes on even after our death, but often fail to give directions to our spouse, sons and daughters.

It is a cultural failure.

First things first, write a will. Keep your papers straight. If you possess a bicycle, write a will. If you own an island, write a will.

There are instances when a man, even ten years after

marriage, did not change the nominee in his Provident Fund account, and after his death, the poor widow with two children has to go and beg in front of uncooperative in-laws.

Keep a small diary or note-book. Write all your bank details, insurance policy details, assets details, gold details, etc., in that diary. Your stock options, mutual fund portfolio details, your pension de-tails, property papers, bank lockers – everything should be written in that diary. Invest a day or two in writing them down.This will save many months of

misery for your rightful heirs.

The easiest way of transferring your assets to your loved ones is by having them as a joint holder in your assets. Make your spouse a joint holder in your bank account, your mutual fund investments, insurance investments, bank lockers, physical assets, and demat accounts. This is the easiest way of transferring your assets to the kin you love. To make life simpler, you can add your children also in those holdings. After one is gone, just by producing a death certificate, the assets can be transferred.

Wearing face mask during exercise safe: Study

esearchers have found that wearing a face mask during vigorous exercise appears to be safe for healthy people.

This suggests that masks could be worn safely to reduce Covid-19 transmission between people visiting an indoor gym.

For the study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, the researchers carried out detailed testing on breathing, heart activity and exercise performance in a small group of people while they were using an exercise bike with and without a mask.

Although they found differences in some measurements between wearing a mask and not wearing a mask, they said that none of their results

indicate any risk to health.

The study was by a team of researchers including Dr Elisabetta Salvioni from Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan, Italy, and Dr Massimo Mapelli and Professor Piergiuseppe Agostoni from Centro Cardiologico Monzino and the University of Milan.

“We know that the main route of transmission for coronavirus is via droplets in the breath and it’s possible that breathing harder during exercise could facilitate transmission, especially indoors,” said Elisabetta Salvioni from Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), Milan, Italy.

“Research suggests that

wearing a mask may help prevent the spread of the disease, but there is no clear evidence on whether masks are safe to wear during vigorous exercise.”

To address this question, the researchers worked with a group of healthy volunteers with an average age of 40.

Each person took part in three rounds of exercise tests: once while not wearing a face mask, once wearing a surgical mask (blue, singleuse mask) and once wearing a ‘filtering face piece 2’ or FFP2 mask (white, single use mask believed to offer slightly better protection than a surgical mask).

While the volunteers used an exercise bike, the researchers measured their breathing,

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Please fill up the nomination column in your financial papers. In case both the parents pass away and the nomination sections are empty, you are creating a big problem for your children. If you have more than one child, please write in what percentage you want to give away and to whom. The financial intermediary will act upon your wishes after you are gone.

Our children are now global citizens working in all parts of the world.

Please don’t accumulate mindless property in the hope of them coming back. A property is an asset which is very difficult to manage or maintain or sell, especially for children who don’t live nearby. And if you want to give away your assets to someone who is not your legal heir, better do it in your lifetime. You don’t want your departure to be the beginning of a dispute. Believe me, title disputes are ugly, never-ending cancers, and you don’t want your next generation to inherit it.

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heart rate, blood pressure and the levels of oxygen in their blood.

Results of the tests showed that wearing a face mask had a small effect on the volunteers.

For example, there was an Sir, average reduction of around There are several stretches of roads in Dimaten per cent in their ability to pur that are already showing signs of wear and perform aerobic exercise. tear and some already have potholes. In the next The results also indicate few months and with the onset of the monsoons, that this reduction was prob- these “minor wear and tear” will become large ably caused by it being slightly potholes. I would urge the concerned authorities harder for the volunteers to to kindly indentify roads that require repair and breathe in and out through start repairing them at the earliest. If they to do the masks. so, they will only end up spending more money, The team is now studying time and efforts in repairing these roads.

They say a stitch in times saves nine. Inthe impact of wearing a face mask while carrying out daily stead of waiting for the condition of the roads activities, such as climbing the to further deteriorate, the concern authority stairs or doing housework, in should act proactively instead of being reactive. healthy people and those with The other reason repair is an urgent matter is because it will also prevent accidents. heart or lung conditions.

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

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Delhi govt presents Rs 69k cr ‘Deshbhakti Budget’ Condolences for NDPP women wing chief Announces free Covid vaccine for all

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): A total of 42 terrorist organisations like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed have been banned by the government for their involvement in various acts of terrorism, which is largely been sponsored from across the border, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy also said that 635 terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir between 2018 and 2020, while 115 civilians lost their lives to terror violence in the Union Territory during the period. “The government has declared 42 organisations as terrorist organisations and listed their names in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Terrorism in India has largely been sponsored from across the border,” he said in a written reply to a question.

higher allocations.

The deputy chief minister proposed to allocate Rs 16,377 crore, one-fourth of the total budget, for the education sector, while the health sector got Rs 9,934 crore or 14 per cent of the total budget outlay.

Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will celebrate the country’s 75th Independence Day and organise programmes for 75 weeks starting March 12.

The city government has proposed to allocate Rs 45 crore to install high masts to hoist the national flag at 500 places in the

national capital.

“We have allocated Rs 45 crore for 500 flag masts across Delhi. They will be similar to the one we have at the Central Park in Connaught Place. So even if someone covers a distance of two km from his home, he will get to see the tricolour in all its glory and feel patriotic,” Sisodia said.

He said Rs 10 crore each has been proposed for programmes on the lives of Bhagat Singh and B R Ambedkar during the 75-week “deshbhakti” celebrations. Grand events under ‘Festival of India’ and ‘Indian Classical Mu-

Row over cop in Ambani security scare case MUMBAI, MAR 9 (GAENCIES): The mysterious death of Hiren Mansukh, a car parts dealer linked to an SUV filled with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s Mumbai home last week, was raised in the Maharashtra assembly today with opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis demanding the arrest of a Mumbai Police officer.

The former Chief Minister read out Mansukh’s wife statement in the First Information Report which has the alleged sequence of events in the days leading up to his death.Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze is currently serving in the

Crime Intelligence Unit and was the investigative officer in the case of explosives being found in a Scorpio near Mukesh Ambani’s south Mumbai home at the beginning of the probe, before he was replaced by another officer.

“Sachin Vaze should be punished. You are giving him the chance to destroy the evidence. And just because he (Vaze) entered a certain political party, he is being saved. How is he even taken in the force? He needs to be first suspended,” Mr Fadnavis said.

Mansukh, 45, was found near a creek near Mumbai last Friday, according to a Thane police offi-

cer quoted by news agency ANI. He had been missing since Thursday night, according to his family The case was transferred to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

Fadnavis pointed out that fays before his death, Mansukh had alleged that he was being harassed by police officials and journalists.

In his letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the state’s Home Minister and the Mumbai police chief, the man had demanded legal action and police protection. In his letter written on March 2, he explained how the car was stolen and said that the police were harassing him.

instrumental in founding the NDPP and contributed immensely towards the upliftment and development of women empowerment and gender equality. Chingwang noted that she headed the women organisation with leadership, dedication, loyalty and honesty.

The NDPP in general and the women organisation in particular have lost a mother and a mentor who dedicated herself in the growth and progress of the party in all fronts, he said adding that her passing away has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill.

The party prayed that “the Almighty grant eternal rest to madam’s soul; and may God provide solace to the members of the bereaved family.”

Kronu: Minister for planning & co-ordination, land revenue, parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu said he was extremely shocked to hear about the sad and untimely demise of Visevonuo Bebi Tsurho.

Kronu said that late Bebi was a committed and dedicated leader who had rendered her best services for the organisation during her short period with the party.

“In her demise we have lost a good member and a remarkable woman leader,” Kronu said and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

Bongkhao: Advisor DUDA, N. Bongkhao Konyak expressed pain over the demise of Visevonuo Bebi Tsurho.

In his condolence note, Bongkhao described late Bebi as an empowered women, an inspiration to many, a humble soul, a teacher and a guide as she served in various capacities and also led the women folks in NDPP party as president central women organization.

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On behalf of NDPP Tobu area and on his own behalf, Bongkhao conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

NDPP youth body: NDPP Youth Organisation said it was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely demise of Visevonuo Bebi Tsürho, president NDPP Women Organisation.

Youth wing president Kelhouneizo Yhome said late Bebi was a leader with vast knowledge and experience. Her dedicated and unquenchable zeal to serve the public particularly standing for women rights and causes have always been an inspiration to all, he said.

Stating that her leadership as a woman was exemplary and unparalleled, which will always be remembered, Yome said her untimely demise was indeed a great loss to the party and the vacuum left will be difficult to replaced.

The youth wing rank and file conveyed heartfelt condolences and prayed that God Almighty grant peace and comfort to the bereaved family during this hour of grief and for the departed soul rest in peace.

KLC: The administration, teaching/non-teaching staff and students community of Kohima Law College (KLC) expressed deep pain and shock at the untimely demise of the college principal Ms.Visevonuo

(Bebi). KLC media cell said that late Bebi joined the college as a lecturer in 1996 and became the first and only lady law college principal in Nagaland from 2006 till date.

KLC said she was the “pillar of strength and authority for college administration, for the staff, she was the best friend, and the students, she was principal, teacher, parent and friend rolled into one”.

Her formidable physical presence and commanding voice belied the loving, caring and sensitive soul within, KLC said, adding for her, the problems and cares of those around her came first and hers last.

Her contribution and love for the college would remain fresh in the minds of every college family member and many past pupils remain grateful to her for what they are today, KLC said.

Though the college has lost a wonderful soul who dedicated her life to teach what is right and values of humanity, KLC said the college as a family also celebrates for her good life though it was brief.

The college fraternity prayed that her soul rest in eternal peace and also conveyed sincere condolences to the bereaved family members especially late Bebi’s aged father and mother and assured them their prayer to let Almighty God grant them solace in time of grief.

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(From p-1) “We will miss her presence, her guidance and her friendship,” he added.

Rio said the party has lost a prominent leader and the society bids farewell to a person who had so much more to contribute , adding the vacuum created will be difficult to fill.

Rio, joined by his family, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family, members of the NDPP, faculty and students of Kohima Law College and all well wishers.

Rio also prayed that the Almighty God grant eternal rest to the departed soul and provide solace to the bereaved family members.

Dy.CM: State deputy chief minister and state BJP legislature party leader, Y Patton, has expressed sadness over the demise of Visevonuo Bibe Tsurho, NDPP president women wing and Kohima Law college principal in Kohima on March 9, 2021.

In a condolence message, Patton said that late Visevonuo was an active NDPP party worker, an educator and a feminist, who made significant contributions in all the paths she walked. Patton said her demise was a great loss to the family and the Nagas.

The deputy chief minister, on behalf of the state BJP legislatures, has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

NDPP president: NDPP president Chingwang Konyak and the party rank and file expressed deep shock and pain at the news of the sudden demise of Visevonuo Bebi Tsürho, NDPP Women Organisation president on Tuesday.

In his condolence message, Chingwang Konyak said late Bebi was a dedicated party member who was

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): The Delhi government presented a Rs 69,000crore budget themed on “patriotism” on Tuesday under which installation of 500 flag masts and programmes on the lives of freedom fighters are planned across the city, and announced free COVID-19 vaccination for all in its hospitals in the coming days.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that “Deshbhakti” (patriotism) is the defining feature of the budget as it pays tributes to freedom fighters and hopes to work towards building the capital and the country, as envisioned by them.

Presenting the budget for the seventh consecutive time in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that there will be a “deshbhakti period” in the city schools.

In the 2021-22 Budget, education, health and transport have received

sic Festival’ were among the major highlights of the 75-week-long celebration, to be held from this Friday till August 15 next year.

Sisodia also announced that COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to people for free at the hospitals run by the Delhi government in the future phases of the inoculation drive.

He said an outlay of Rs 50 crore has been made under the “Aam Aadmi Nishulk COVID Vaccine Yojana”.

Currently, vaccination at the hospitals run by the Centre and the Delhi government is free for senior citizens and those in the 4559 age group with comorbidities, while an amount of Rs 250 is being charged at private hospitals.

“Learning from our COVID-19 management, an amount of Rs 1,293 crore has been set aside for the expansion of healthcare services, including for opening new hospitals, renovating old ones and augmenting beds,” Sisodia said.

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On Tuesday, the data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) showed that vehicle registration declined by 13.43 per cent to around 14.99 lakh in February 2021, compared to over 17.31 lakh units reported for the corresponding period of last year.

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successfully collected and transferred to the merchant’s account along with the other QR payments.

Paytm said it aims to equip millions of street hawkers, small merchants, MSMEs, tuck-shop owners, kirana stores who have smartphones with this service. “Paytm is committed to bringing new-age financial technologies and services to 5 crore small and micromerchants in India,” Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO of Paytm, said in a statement. “Today’s launch

(From p-1) He said that those people with “nefarious intent” had no place in the peace-loving land, adding that such unwarranted and provoking action should be stopped once and for all.

According to advisor, the ITC at Dan was established by the state government in 1996 for trade and cultural exchange between India and Myanmar and not for exchange bullets and shedding blood.

Stating that the government was working tirelessly to make ITC-Dan a trading hub for the two nations, he said “such aspirations will turn into reality only when peace prevail in the region.”

Meanwhile, the advisor has appealed to the state government to immediately create administration HQ, police station, village guards at ITC-Dan Pangsha in order to safeguard the life, property and development of the region.

(From p-1) He told the students that as they had lost an academic year due to COVID-19, they should now stay healthy and compensate the loss by being regular to their classes.

Addressing the gathering, Khan remarked that despite being in infrastructure developmental sector, NHIDCL was also involved in CSR activities. He said under the Giftmilk pilot project, the company would sponsor students of eight schools for 20 days.

He exuded confidence that the small effort by NHIDCL would help bring smile in the faces of children and thanked department of school education for extending support in this regard. NDDP senior manager Dr M Jayakrishna sought feedback so that the programme could be improved. Post the launch, the organisers distributed milk to all the attendees, which included officials from the departments concerned, village elders, school faculties and others. The programme was chaired by chief executive officer of DIMUL, Dr. Mhasizokho.

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facilitating card payments for Smart POS. It would soon be live with Rupay as well, the company said.

Merchants simply need to sign up on the Paytm for Business App, after which they will be required to download the ‘Paytm Smart POS’ on their Androidbased mobile phones.

Once downloaded, merchants can start collecting payments from their customers by tapping the card on the back of their smartphones.

The payment is then

of Soundbox 2.0 and Smart POS for Android phones expands opportunities for small businesses to experience these latest technologies at the most affordable price.”

Paytm said it aims to equip businesses with 50 lakh IoT devices over the next few years.

Introducing the all-new Soundbox 2.0, Paytm said that the new device comes equipped with a digitally enabled screen that gives instant visual confirmation of the paid amount along with the voice-based response.

Merchants can also tap the “function button” twice to fetch the payment summary for the entire day.

This device is beneficial for merchants starting from street hawkers, medium to large retailers as it helps them in maintaining records of all transactions and streamlines all payments made during the day.

respect to borrowing under 5 years tenor has been concluded for 23 states and three UTs with Legislature.

The remaining five states have no GST compensation shortfall.The amount released this week was the 19th instalment of such funds provided to the states.

The amount has been borrowed this week at an interest rate of 5.8594 per cent.

So far, an amount of Rs 1,06,104 crore has been borrowed by the Central Government through the special borrowing window at an weighted average interest rate of 4.8842 per cent.

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New Delhi, Mar 9 (IANS): India’s homegrown digital financial services platform Paytm on Tuesday introduced a “Smart POS” (point-of-sale) application for Android phones as well as its latest Internet of Things (IoT)-based payment device, Soundbox 2.0.

The Paytm Smart POS is designed to empower merchants to accept card payments through their smartphones as this application transforms a smartphone into a device that accepts debit and credit card payments just like a normal EDC (electronic data capture) machine.

Supported by the Paytm for Business app, the Smart POS enables merchants to start accepting contactless card payments anytime, anywhere.

Paytm said it has partnered with leading financial services institutions including Visa and MasterCard for

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borrowings are being done through this window by the Centre on behalf of the states and UTs. 19 rounds of borrowings have been completed so far starting from October 23, 2020.

Under the special window, the Government of India has been borrowing in government stock with tenure of 3 years and 5 years. The borrowing made under each tenure is equally divided among all the states as per their GST compensation shortfall.

With the current release, the proportionate pending GST shortfall with

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New Delhi, Mar 9 (IANS): Finance Ministry has released the 19th weekly instalment of Rs 2,104 crore to the states to meet the GST compensation shortfall.

Out of this, an amount of Rs 2,103.95 crore has been released to 7 states and an amount of Rs 0.05 crore has been released to the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Till now, 96 per cent of the total estimated GST compensation shortfall has been released to the states and UTs with Legislative Assemblies. Out of this, an amount of Rs 97,242.03 crore has been released to the states and an amount of Rs 8,861.97 crore has been released to the 3 UTs with Legislative Assemblies.

Government had set up a special borrowing window in October, 2020 to meet the estimated shortfall of Rs 1.10 lakh crore in revenue arising on account of implementation of GST. The

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New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Tuesday gained marginally by Rs 35 to Rs 43,996 per 10 gram amid gain in global precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

The precious metal had in the previous trade closed at Rs 43,961 per 10 gram.

Silver also jumped Rs 553 to Rs 65,621 per kilogram from Rs 65,068 per kilogram in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was quoting with gains at USD 1,696 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 25.50 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded firm supported by weaker dollar,” according to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst (Commodities), Tapan Patel.

with scars of the pandemic deep for small businesses and the urban poor while the rural economy has been more resilient versus urban, and services are lagging manufacturing in recovery.

“Trade has also normalised faster than rest of the economy, with both exports and imports scaling pre-pandemic levels.

While exports are recovering well for large industries, and agriculture and allied sectors, they remain weak for labour-intensive, small-

D I M A P U R , M AR 9 (NPN): Assam Rifles has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipur University on March 6 for creation of “Assam Rifles Chair of Excellence” at the University.

According to PRO Assam Rifles, Laitkor Shillong, the MoU will enable sponsoring of the research work

by Assam Rifles jointly with Manipur University in the field of Conflict Studies, National Security, Socioeconomic & Cultural fields with a focus on the NE Region and SE Asia.

It would also focus in conducting seminars and round table discussions on furthering India’s Act East Policy & other related issues.

The signing ceremony was attended by director general of Assam Rifles, Lt. Gen. Sukhdeep Sangwan and registrar Manipur University, Prof. W Chandbabu Singh and other officials.

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aiding the recovery process, Crisil said.

“India’s medium-term growth now hinges on a kickstart of the investment cycle. There are early positive signs, powered by government spending such as through the National Infrastructure Pipeline, demand-driven capex, and the Centre’s ProductionLinked Incentive (PLI) scheme,” Ashu Suyash, Managing Director and CEO, Crisil said.

However, Crisil said recovery won’t be easy,

lery, garments, and leather products because of their discretionary nature,” the rating agency said.

Dharmakirti Joshi, chief economist at CRISIL said GDP growth will average 6.3% between FY23 and FY25. “That would be lower than the 6.7% average growth seen in the decade preceding the pandemic, but higher than the 5.8% average in the three fiscals prior. Despite the growth, the Indian economy will suffer a permanent loss of 11% of GDP. And in real terms, the size of the economy next fiscal will be a mere 2% bigger than what it was in fiscal 2020. Importantly, the dynamics of domestic demand and trade continue to be unfavourable for small businesses. Policy support, therefore, must continue for them and for the urban poor, who have borne the brunt of the pandemic,” he added.

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New Delhi, Mar 9 (Agencies): Rating agency Crisil Ltd on Tuesday projected the Indian economy to grow at 11% in FY22 after contracting 8% in FY21 due to the coronavirus pandemic-induced recession.

However, the rating agency said, as in this fiscal, the pace of growth will differ in the first and second halves of FY22, Mint reported. “While the first half next fiscal will benefit optically because of low-base effect, the second half would see a more broad-based pick-up in economic activity owing to a commodity price lift, large-scale vaccinations and likely stronger global growth,” it added.

Four drivers, namely, people learning to live with the new normal, flattening of the covid-19 affliction curve, rollout of vaccinations, and investmentfocused government spending will converge in FY22

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spread job losses among young Australians during the coronavirus-triggered economic crisis.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of employed Australians in their 20s was down 2.5 per cent in February 2021 compared to February 2020.

WHO calls for strengthening women’s leadership Geneva, Mar 9 (IANS): The World Health Organization (WHO) called for strengthening women’s leadership for an equal future in a post-coronavirus pandemic world.

Marking International Women’s Day and echoing this year’s theme, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world”, WHO DirectorGeneral Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing on Monday that progress on gender equality has regressed during the days of the pandemic, reports Xinhua news agency.

“We have seen appalling increases in violence against women and reduced access to services for sexual and reproductive health. In

14 African migrants die as boat sinks Tunis (Tunisia), Mar 9 (AP): Fourteen African migrants, including nine women and four children, perished at dawn on Tuesday off the Tunisian coast After a boat carrying 93 people sank. The spokesman for the Tunisian National Guard, Houssameddine Jebabli, told the AP that their bodies were recovered by relief units who came to the scene of the tragedy, four miles from the port of Sfax in southern Tunisia.

Jebabli said that a second boat also ran aground in the same area, noting that in total teams have so far rescued 139 migrants, all of them from sub-Saharan countries apart from two Tunisians. Jebabli attributed the accidents to the dilapidated state of boats borrowed by the migrants and probably to their being overloaded.

relative terms, employment losses have been higher for women than for men.

“Women have also borne an additional and disproportionate burden of care for children and older people, and in social and health care,” he said.

Islamabad, Mar 9 (PTI): The Legislative Assembly of Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday unanimously adopted a joint resolution asking the federal Pakistan government to grant it provincial status and provide it with representation in Parliament and other constitutional bodies.

The resolution was moved in the Legislative Assembly by Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan who represented the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

He was joined in tabling the resolution by Opposition leader Amjad Hussain from Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)

representative Ghulam Muhammad, Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) member Muhammad Kazim and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F’) leader Rehmat Khaliq. India has previously slammed Pakistan’s attempt to accord provincial status to the “so-called Gilgit-Baltistan”, saying it is intended to camouflage the “illegal” occupation of the region by Islamabad. The leaders of Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday demanded that the government of Pakistan give the region provisional provincial status and provide it with representation in Parliament and other constitutional bodies. The resolution stated that a bill to amend the Constitution of Pakistan to declare Gilgit-Baltistan a

province of Pakistan should be passed by Parliament without causing any damage to the country’s stance on the Kashmir issue.

“The demand for constitutional rights is a unanimous demand of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, not that of an individual/party. The unity we’ve shown on this issue needs to be repeated again at a federal level,” Chief Minister Khan said.

In December, Prime Minister Khan constituted a 12-member committee to make recommendations about changing the status of Gilgit-Baltistan. On November 1 last year, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Anurag Srivastava said that India “firmly rejects” the

attempt by Pakistan to bring material changes to a part of Indian territory which is under Islamabad’s “illegal and forcible occupation” and asked it to immediately vacate such areas. He made the remarks in response to a media query about Pakistani Prime Minister Khan’s comments about his government’s decision to accord “provisional provincial status” to the Gilgit-Baltistan region. “I reiterate that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the area of socalled ‘Gilgit-Baltistan’, are an integral part of India by virtue of the legal, complete and irrevocable accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Union of India in 1947,” the MEA spokesperson said.

Yemen immigrant holding facility fire kills 60 Sanaa, Mar 9 (IANS): At least 60 people were killed due to a fire at an immigrant holding facility in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, a Houthi official said on Tuesday. The fire, which broke out on Sunday, has also injured more than 100 people, Xinhua news agency quoted the official as saying

to the media. Overcrowding and chaos at the facility, in addition to the fire, caused heavy casualties, said the official, adding that victims included both African migrants and facility staff.

The Houthi group has formed a commission to investigate the incident, he said. According to the

humanitarian access to migrants injured”. “We are facing challenges accessing the injured due to an increased security presence in the hospitals. Humanitarians and health workers must be given access to support the treatment of those affected by the fire,” it added.

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THAHEKHU VILLAGE COUNCIL DIMAPUR-797112 : NAGALAND

official, the facility is for holding migrants who entered the country “illegally” before the procedure of deportation starts. In a statement issued on Monday evening, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed that the fire and called for “urgent

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To, The Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

Sub :- OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF 'K.Y. COLONY' WITHIN THAHEKHU VILLAGE JURISDICTION. Sir, The attention of GBs and Thahekhu Village Council is drawn to a public notice issued by the office of the deputy commissioner inviting claims/ objections in respect of the proposed establishment of 'K.Y. Colony' at Thahekhu Village, Dimapur.

The GBs and Thahekhu Village Council held a meeting on the 8th of March 2021 wherein it was decided that establishment of such colony within the village jurisdiction is not permissible for which the TVC raises its objection.

The objection is raised in order to uphold the integration of the village and to safeguard the village from fragmentation.

In this connection, the collective authorities of the village hereby nullify any of its previous recommendations or certificates issued.

Therefore, the office of the deputy commissioner is requested to disallow the establishment of the proposed colony.

Kohima Lotha Eloe Ekhung (KLEE) Nagaland with immense pride and joy congratulate Smti. Liboni Humtsoe for being promoted to Director, Rural Development Blocks, Govt. of Nagaland.

May the Almighty God continue to grant you long life, health and success in all your future endeavours as you continue to give your service to the people.

Nzanbeni Kithan President

Mhabeni Kikon Gen. Secy.

The deal was signed with Adienne Srl and Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

collaborations in Europe and the Sputnik V vaccine has been registered in 45 nations worldwide, the chamber said.

The EU has been criticized for its slow vaccine rollout and some EU nations have decided not to wait for the EMA’s approval. Hungary became the first EU country to authorize Sputnik V for use last month while Slovakia announced a deal last week to acquire 2 million Sputnik V doses and received the first shipment

of 200,000 doses.

Despite skepticism about Russia’s hasty introduction of the vaccine, which was rolled out before it had completed late-stage trials, the vaccine appears to be safe and effective.

According to a study published last month in the journal Lancet, Sputnik V is 91% effective and appears to prevent inoculated individuals from becoming severely ill with COVID-19, although it’s still unclear if the vaccine can prevent the spread of the disease.

Thailand premier sprays disinfectant on journalists

Prayuth Chan-ocha

Bangkok, Mar 9 (AP): Politicians are often accused of sanitizing the news. On Tuesday, Thailand’s prime minister sanitized members of the press.

After fielding a slew of questions from journalists at his weekly news conference in Bangkok, the famously mercurial Prayuth Chanocha sprayed back - with disinfectant.

Riled by a final ques-

tion about a possible Cabinet reshuffle, he told reporters to mind their own business, then grabbed a container of alcohol mist and doused the front row before sauntering off. The quick-tempered former army commander, who overthrew the elected government in a 2014 coup, is known for his unpredictable behavior.

In the past, he’s spoken to a media scrum while fondling the ear of one of the reporters and flung a banana peel at camera operators.

After an event in 2018 he declined to speak to the media, and instead set up a life-size cut-out of himself.

“Ask this guy,” he said and walked away.

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OFFICE OF THE

NAMCHONG BÜHÜ PANGTHAI KOHIMA FELICITATION

We the Namchong Bühü Pangthai Kohima with immense pride and honor, extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Baüven Phom, S/o Late Chingta Phom promoted to P.A to D.C Longleng, and Shri Y. Haülom Yanpai, S/o Late Yongnyü Phom promoted to Sub Inspector (SI) under Nagaland Police Wireless Communication Department.

The Union prays that the Almighty God continues to grant their good health and wish the best in their future endeavors.

H. Baüong L. Ongpa Yanpai President Secretary

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WOKHA VILLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION Motto: “Wisdom Excels”

Wokha – 797111 : Nagaland

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Canberra, Mar 9 (IANS): The Australian government will fund apprenticeships for young workers in an attempt to stop them from becoming unemployed, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Tuesday.

He said that the government would spend at least A$1.2 billion ($917 million) over the next year subsidizing part of the wages for 70,000 new apprentices, reports Xinhua news agency.

It is an expansion of an apprenticeship wage subsidy scheme for 100,000 apprentices introduced in October 2020 to stem wide-

Milan, Mar 9 (AP): Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday.

The deal was signed with Adienne Srl, the Italian subsidiary of a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company, and Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Production of a planned 10 million doses this year is set to launch in July.

“The innovative production process will help create new jobs and allow Italy to control the entire production of the compound,’’ the chamber said in a statement. Financial terms were not released.

Sputnik V has not yet been approved for use in the EU, but the body’s regulator, the European Medicines Agency, started a rolling review of the vaccine last week.

Russian authorities are working on 20 similar

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tone of their first-born son, Archie, even as they were told he would not be made a prince and therefore not provided with security.

“I have always had the highest admiration for the Queen and the unifying role that she plays in our country and across the Commonwealth,” said Boris Johnson, when asked about the allegations during a Downing Street briefing on Monday evening. “As for all other matters to do with the royal family, I have spent a long time now not commenting on royal family matters and I don’t intend to depart

are making, that is a pretty safe one.”

Harry and Meghan refused to name individuals behind the alleged racist comments but Winfrey later told CBS, the US network which broadcast the interview, that off camera Harry had stressed that “neither his grandmother (Queen) nor grandfather (Prince Philip) was part of that conversation”. The allegations have prompted widespread speculation over which royal may have made the comments.

In the two-hour interview shot near Harry and Meghan’s new home in California, Winfrey asked them about their decision to step back as frontline royals and whether they have any regrets about moving away.

While Harry said he felt relieved that he had been able to protect his wife and children, as the couple await the birth of a baby girl in the coming months, Meghan said she regretted that she had trusted the “institution” of the monarchy when they had assured her that they would protect her from false media attacks.

The Wokha Village Students’ (WVSU) with humble pride and honour would like to congratulate and felicitate these exemplary persons, who inspire us by their commendable achievements:1. Er. Yanpemo Lotha Promoted to Chief Engineer, PWD (Housing) Kohima: Nagaland.

2. Smti. Liboni Humtsoe Promoted to Director, Rural Development Department, Kohima: Nagaland.

3. Er. Ekon Murry Promoted to Mechanical Engineer, Kohima: Nagaland.

The Union wishes them more success, good health and wisdom in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(CHIJAMO E. TUNGOE) (CHIPENTHUNG T. MURRY) President, WVSU General Secretary, WVSU

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they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members,” the statement noted.

It came a day after the interview was aired in the UK and sent the palace into turmoil, with crisis talks addressing the damaging claims around Meghan’s suicidal thoughts as a newlymarried Duchess of Sussex.

Harry and Meghan also revealed some racist undertones within royal ranks as unnamed royals raised concerns over the skin

from that today,” he said, refusing to be drawn into the controversy. Opposition Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said allegations made in the interview should be taken “very, very seriously”. “It is really sad to see the family in turmoil like this. The issues that Meghan has raised of racism and mental health are really serious issues,” said Starmer. “It is a reminder that too many people experience racism in 21st-century Britain. We have to take that very, very seriously. Nobody, but nobody, should be prejudiced (against) because of the colour of their skin or because of their mental health issues,” he said, when asked about the controversy during a visit to a school in east London.

“This is bigger than the royal family. For too many years we have been too dismissive and too willing to put these issues to one side,” he added. Asked by Oprah Winfrey whether there were concerns among royals that her child would be “too brown” and that would be a problem, Meghan said: “If that is the assumption you

Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy; first in EU

General meeting of share holders Ex-servicemen Dimapur Multipurpose Co-operative Society is scheduled on 16 Mar 2021 at 10.00 AM at Kohima Building. All share holders are requested to bring their share holders card alongwith ID proof and photos of self and nominee positively.

Rokuolhoulie Dzüvichü General Secretary K-548

GENERAL INFORMATION It has come to the knowledge of Kapa Bata Investors Group that Shri N. Kapa, S/o Niki, R/o Dhobinala, Dimapur is trying to unscrupulously dispose off the land covered by Patta No. 905, measuring an area of 1538 Sq.m. under Dag No. 525 and 484, Block No. 06, Mouza No. 1 situated at Blue Hill Line, Dimapur which has been kept as collateral for loan availed from Kapa Bata Investors Group. Therefore, any individual(s) dealing with the said land will be doing so at his/her own risk.

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It is to informed to all concerned that, my passport has been misused in the Patta Pass Book of KUZODUYI VERO by some persons for illegal purpose. As such any individual/ persons/society making a deal in connection with the Forged/Fake Patta Pass book by way of mortgaged or land transaction shall be doing so at their own peril and risk and the undersigned shall not be held liable.

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WEKUPE THERIE Diphupar Village Dimapur, Nagaland

OFFICE OF THE

TSARU SURO UNION Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland

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We, the Tsarü Suro Union Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Aochuba Sangtam, Pastor, Diphupar Sangtam Baptist Church Dimapur, Son of Talimeren Sangtam, Tsarü Village for being conferred Doctorate of Ministry, from International Institute of Mission and Leadership, (Accredited by international Association for Theological Education).

Patel Munishamapa Garden Kothanur, Bangalore.

The Union further wishes a grand success in all his endeavours of his ministry.

Y. Tako Anar President

Yashi General Secretary

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Buckingham Palace breaks silence LONDON, MAR 9 (PTI): Breaking its silence over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Buckingham Palace on Tuesday said it has taken “very seriously” their revelations and those will be addressed by the family privately. On the couple’s reference to unnamed royals raising concerns over their son Archie’s mixed-race heritage, the palace said the concerning issues of race would be addressed privately as a family matter.

“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” the Buckingham Palace statement read. “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary,

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More reports on ‘International Women’s Day 2021’

DIMAPUR: More organisations, departments, schools and colleges celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 through various programmes, award functions and activities across the state.

DGP Nagaland calls for change in mindset: Speaking at the international women’s day (IWD) programme at PHQ, Kohima Nagaland as special guest, director general of police (DGP), Nagaland T. John Longkumer T highlighted that along with legal reforms, there was a need for change in mindset which should start from the family since it was the basic unit of any society in order to ensure gender equality.

He stressed on the need for equal share for women in the acquired properties and informed that the government was contemplating to bring in legislation in this regard.

He also acknowledged the contribution of women police at large.

The first female NPS officer, IPS, DIG (NAP), Imcharenla shared her experiences and how she petitioned to the NPSC and the then chief secretary and the chief minister to allow female candidates to apply for the post of Dy. SP. Kahuli Sema, the first female chief engineer (PEP) Shevotsono Kikhi, Insp.

(INT); Sashitula, O.S. (Supply) also shared their experiences.

DGP awarded seven female staff-executive as well as non-executive from PHQ, IGP (INT) and NPTO establishments with certificate of commendation and cash reward for their exemplary work and service rendered to the department.

The seven recipients were; UBI Shevotsono Kikhi, in-charge, security branch; Hav. Uma Tamang attached to RO Branch PHQ; UDA accountant IGP (INT) establishment K. Alila Jamir; assistant office superintendent (training branch) PHQ Neilakienuo; constable operator (NPTO) Aojungla Ozukum; LDA, Branch-II PHQ Jongshienla and LDA- Cum-Computer Assistant, attached to ADGP (Adm.) Imnasenla.

DLSAs: District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) by organising various legal awareness activities.

Pfutsero: IWD was celebrated at Pfutsero with ADC Pfutsero, Japheth Woch.

Woch called on all to celebrate women who chose to challenge the stereotype and achievements of women. He sought the support of the NGOs and the women folk in Pfutsero sub-division while acknowledging the contributions made by the women during the pandemic.

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Women Welfare Organisation in collaboration with Tening Block Task Force on BBBP organised IWDcum-Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) with retired DPO, department of social welfare, government of Nagaland, Bino Newmai as special guest.

LBCA women department: Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) women department celebrated IWD at the mission centre Church, Vankhosung, Wokha.

APRO Bhandari, Lily Kikon stressed on the need for both men and women in leadership roles to step up effort to help reshaping their lives for equal future.

President, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Zuchobeni Ezong exhorted the women to be agents of progress for a future without disparity.

NHS Dimapur: Namghar High School, Dimapur observed IWD at the school premises. Significance of the day was shared by senior teacher, Nitai Acharjee while speech on behalf of the management was delivered by the chairman, DNTB and speeches by students.

All female teachers and lady staff were honoured with certificates for their continuous, dedicated and commendable services to the school.

DMCWW:Dimapur Meetei Council Women Wi n g ( D M C W W ) o r ganised IWD at Manipuri Colony, Dimapur.

DMCWW felicitated pioneer women leader, Binda Khundrakpam for her achievements and contributions to the Meetei society. DMCWW president Sunita Wahengbam shared the significance of the day followed by speeches from leaders of various fronts.

Toti Kivi CLF: Toti Kivi Cluster Level Federation (CLF), Pughoboto under Ghathashi block observed IWD under the theme ‘Totimi Meküa.

Resource person, area coordinator, Viqheshe S Futhena encouraged the womenfolk to fight against all odds that were hindering their progress. He lamented that many restrictions were imposed on women through tradition and customs, which was tantamount to discrimination and women were not aware of. He urged women to retrospect their life and break off such bondage with courage and determination individually or collectively.

MCK: Modern College Kohima (MCK), department of education and department of English organised a national seminar on IWD. The formal session was chaired by seminar

convenor Deepali Thapa, introduction and welcome address by Principal, Dr. Vitsou Yano followed by vote of thanks by assistant seminar convenor Watimongla Imchen. Technical sessions with ten paper presentations focussed on topics relating to women in Northeast were also conducted.

ICAR-NRC on Mithun: ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema in collaboration with KVK Phek, celebrated IWD under the theme “women leadership in agriculture: entrepreneurship equity and empowerment” at KVK Training Hall, Porba.

Two wo m e n a g r ipreneurs, Kuhukhrulu Khamo and Vevohulu Churhah were felicitated for their contribution in the field of agri and allied activities.

Guest of honour, SDO (Civil) Pfutsero, Thungbemo Patton congratulated the SHGs and the agripreneurs on the auspicious occasion and emphasised on uplifting of farming community through co-ordination of different departments for dissemination of various technologies and marketing.

A farmer-scientist interaction programme was also conducted and seeds were distributed to the participants. Prizes were distributed to the best stall SHGs. Immanuel College Dimapur: Women cell, Immanuel College celebrated IWD at the college auditorium.

Guest speaker for the programme, assistant commandant 173 battalion CRPF Dimapur, W Newmai highlighted the importance of female education. She encouraged young girls to have faith and be courageous enough to dream big, to rise after every fall and to have the determination to fulfil it.

She further challenged them to break the stereotypes and go for their goals.

ACID & NDWWT: Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) & National Domestic Workers Welfare Trust (NDWWT) – Nagaland region celebrated IWD at assisi auditorium.

Chief guest, Nagaland Catholic Women’s Association (NCWA) president Rita Kikon in the address cited examples of great women leaders and shared the true qualities of a leader who was daring and sacrificing.

NCWA general secretary Agnes Ezung enlightened women on the role in the family and the society.

SHGs that were trained under MEDP were awarded with certificate of participation by Rev. Sr. Mary CJ

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KVK Mon, district administration, KNSN and ATBC women’s department jointly organised an IWD programme.

KVKs: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dimapur (KVK) Wokha organised IWD at VDB hall, Wokha under the theme, “women leadership in agriculture: entrepreneurship, equity and empowerment”. SMS (Agril. Ext.), Dr. BL. Mhalo Tungoe highlighted the celebration of IWD and deliberated on the role of women in agriculture.

Mhalo Yanthan and Loreni shared their success stories as women farmer. Theme speaker of the programme,

DFO Wokha, Dory Yanthan shared that women played a crucial role in agriculture production and therefore more attention was required for development of women entrepreneurship.As a part of the programme, five SHGs showcased their agricultural activities. The programme was attended by 42 women farmers from 7 villages.

KVK Longleng celebrated IWD at KVK office training hall, Longleng.

The theme was deliberated by (ACTO) Animal Science, KVK Longleng, Dr. Lily Ngullie. She narrated the significance of international women’s day and urged women participants to be more pragmatic and work hard in achieving their goal in order to empower themselves.

KVK Peren under ICAR research complex for NER, Nagaland, Jalukie celebrated IWD at Poilwa community Hall, Peren road. Theme of the pro-

gramme was shared by ACTO Dr. Patu K. Zeliang, “role of women in agriculture and sustainable income generation” was shared by agri inspector, Mon, Nagaland, Isapeule Hegui.

During the programme two successful women farmers, Lono Ikie from Deukwaram village and Saplule from Jalukie town were felicitated for their achievements in farming and enterprise through livestock and kitchen gardening.

the provincial superior and the DDM. PWC: Pranabananda Women’s College (PWC) women’s development cell of organised a programme on the occasion of IWD at the college auditorium.

Vice-principal of the college, Narola Ao was felicitated under “women in leadership” and for inspiring generations of young women. She was also felicitated by the Royal Global University, Guwahati. The women’s development cell also felicitated the taekwondo team of the college and the alumunia present.

Later, NSS volunteers of PWC, with the coordinator Ulla Fernadez, distributed hampers to the lady traffic police at different locations in Dimapur.

Cathedral parish: Angami Catholic women of Cathedral Parish observed IWD at the church premises. The day was marked by exhortation by Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Vemedo Joseph Kezo. He encouraged the women to stand for one another and move ahead. The day was marked by celebration of the Holy Eucharist and prayer for all the women among other activities.

C H I & P r o d i ga l s home: Community Health Initiative (CHI) and Prodigals Home celebrated IWD with female inmates and police personnel at Dimapur district jail.

The programme began with an awareness of menstrual hygiene management and training female inmates on making their own sanitary pads by CHI Loreni Sophia.

CHI also distributed free sanitary pads for the female inmates. Later, Ajung Longkumer from Prodigals Home gave awareness on mental health.

KMC: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) organised a programme on IWD at the office premises with joint CEO Kohima smart city development lim-

ited Avelu Rüho as special guest and KMC women sanitary workers under the theme “hailing the contribution of women sanitary workers”.

Avelu Rüho encouraged the workers to give their best in keeping Kohima city clean and beautiful and acknowledged them for their immense contribution.

LCD: Leo Club of Dimapur (LCD) marked IWD by distributing sanitary napkins to women in need. A total of 200 packets of sanitary napkins were distributed to around 50 women. The project was headed by Leo Sneha Jain under the leadership of Leo Vishal Patni.

Everg reen VLO Seyochung: Evergreen VLO Seyochung village, under BMMU, Sitimi-Block, Kiphire celebrated IWD, at Seyochung Village public ground.

During the programme, theme speaker community health officer primary health sub-centre, Seyochung, Sechumla highlighted the significance of celebrating the event.

Short speech was delivered by VCC Seyochung village Chokaba Anar, hosts of GB’s, village Stakholders, Angawadi workers & asha workers attended the event.

PCC (autonomous) women cell: Patkai Christian College (autonomous) women cell, celebrated IWD at Bundrock memorial auditorium.

Model and entrepreneur, Ketholeno Kense Vihienuo better known as Leno was guest speaker on the occasion.

Leno recalled her long association with the college having grown up as a child in the sprawling 1000-acre college campus and graduating from the college before going on to pursue a career in modelling.

She said that IWD was a reminder of the many sacrifices and struggles that

women around the world face every single day. “But this is also a celebration of the achievements and the possibilities of a bright future for us women,” she said.

The college felicitated five senior women faculty who have served the college for over 25 years; Margaret Shishak, Dr. Jyoti George Roy, Tiakhala Jamir Shomrat, Dr. Vivee Peseyie, Angel Sobari.

Twenty-four women toppers from BA, BSc, Bcom, BCA, BVoc, BMus, MA and MSc were also felicitated on the day.

DMI St Joseph global school: DMI St. Joseph global school celebrated IWD through various programs. Mhareni of class X emphasised on the theme “raising women’s leaderships equal to men”. She introduced to the audience about the pivotal role played by women in making family, building homes, raising children and making them good citizens.

Head of the department of social science, Tolino V Zhimomi, motivated the students through her speech on the inspirational life and achievement of Lakshmi Bai, an Indian queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India currently present in Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh.

Presidential address was delivered by Rev. Sr. Rosa Mary, administrator who in her address exhorted the women to add wings to their ambition and aspirations.

PHSS Kma: Pilgrim Higher Secondary School (PHSS) Kohima organised a short programme on the occasion of IWD, at the school chapel hall honouring female faculty members and students. A short speech was delivered by education teacher Arennungla about the celebration of women’s day and highlighted on the word “feminism” while she stated that it was not about

women overtaking the role counterparts or feeling as though they deserve more than them, but was actually about ensuring basic human rights and equality for women.

NSRLM Longmatra block: NSRLM Longmatra block organised IWD at Longmatra village under BMMU Longmatra with GHS, Anatongre head master T Lirila Sangtam as resource person.

The resource person expounded that looking back to the society, there we r e i n s t a n c e s w h e r e girl education and rights were denied and the role of women was limited to household chores. However, this thought changed after a few decades because women started trying different things.

Lirial also expressed her happiness that women

SHGs has played a very important role at the community level. And encouraged women folk to stand in the frontline to fight this pandemic and save the society even in the days to come.

NSRLM, BMMU Kuhuboto: Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM), BMMU Kuhuboto celebrated IWD at Ghokito village.

All seven SHGs under Kuphu VLO, BMMU staff; Village Council Members attended the programme.

Block Program Manager Chenton Konyak shared a brief word on IWD and highlighted how SHGs during the pandemic have contributed to the society.

Each SHG under Kuphu VLO were directed to collect organic vegetables from their kitchen garden and prepare Nutritious dishes for Pot Luck.

SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) It is indeed a glorious and providential moment that para trooper (special force) Y. Elonthung Lotha was scouted number 1 of the intervention team on 2nd March 2019, in Jammu and Kashmir.

He was brought to recognition for his inspiring valour act, camaraderie and astute tactical acumen, despite of the grave threat to his troops and collateral damage on himself while executing a charging terrorist.

Thanking the Almighty God, we the family, friends and relatives humbly prays for your long life, adds you more courage and thy protection in your line of duty, while serving humanity and motherland at a greater cause silently and gently.

Loving mom, brothers, friends and relatives.

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PAMA, Shetalu Medo gave opening address, Cheliam Khiamniungan Secy, Phek DLSA shared significance of IWD and urged women to support one another for a harmonious and progressive society. Panel lawyers, Sekhotso Rokha and Thomeweu spoke on domestic violence act, 2005 and gender equality.

Dimapur: DDLSA celebrated IWD with Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church women department. CJM & secretary, Somet C Chang spoke

Kohima DLSA panel lawyers distributing snacks to female vendors.

programme organised by district administration in collaboration with PBCA, BBBP MSK Longleng.

Resource persons spoke on fundamental duties and women’s rights.

Zunheboto: ZDLSA delivered a short speech on empowering women leadership and upholding women’s rights in the society during a programme organised by district administration, SWD, STH, DLCW-MSK & SHAKHIOSC which was represented by retainer lawyer Easter H Yeptho.

Tuensang: TDLSA celebrated IWD at Tuensang district hospital with doctor and staff nurses.

Panel lawyer Anti Mangyang spoke about the importance of women rights in collaboration with Sakhi Tuensang.

Mokokchung: District administration, Sakhi One Stop Center, SP office and Mokokchung DLSA celebrated IWD. Panel lawyer Tajungla Lkr and Maongtula attended the programme.

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Wokha: WDLSA in collaboration with district administration, DLCWMSK, Sakhi (one stop centre) & Eloe Hoho under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao held the programme with Yentinoungbou, EAC (judicial) as keynote speaker and JMFC & secretary Wokha DLSA, Khrievono Seletsu as theme speaker.

Phek: PDLSA in collaboration with Phek Area Mothers Association (PAMA) organised a programme at Phek town council hall. President

about legal services authority and its role, retainer lawyer Sonile Seb spoke on women’s rights and victim compensation scheme.

M e a n w h i l e, A D C office & CDPO office, Niuland town, Dimapur jointly organised IWD programme where panel lawyer, Khumchuba attended the programme as resource person.

Mon: MDLSA in collaboration with NSRLM Mon observed IWD where NCS, Project Director DRDA Mon, Wennyei Konyak shared a note on IWD. Seyielenuo Mezhii CJM cum secretary DLSA Mon urged the women to give importance on education and elaborated on women’s rights. On behalf BLFs, BMMU, Mon Ngapnon, BLFAJS gave away the honorary presentation to women who worked tirelessly to uplift Konyak society.

Longleng: CJM cum secretary Ajongba Imchen Cjm and panel lawyer P Monyei Phom took part as resource persons in the

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Chelsea, West Ham win as CL race heats up Holyfield urges Tyson to make ‘no Xinhua news agency reported.

Ben Godfrey deflected Kai Havertz’s flick into his own net on the half hour mark to put Chelsea ahead and Jorginho assured the win with a penalty in the 65th minute after Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford brought down Havertz inside the box.

Everton have not won in 26 league visits to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has been unbeaten in his first nine league games in charge, with six wins and three draws since replacing Frank Lampard.

West Ham beat Leeds United 2-0 to move into fifth place above Everton later on Monday to end up just two points behind

Chelsea with a game in hand. Jesse Lingard put West Ham ahead, following up to score from a rebound after a penalty had been saved.

Craig Dawson doubled West Ham’s lead seven minutes later with a powerful header from a corner.

Both sides had chances to score in the rest of the game, with Dawson and Pablo Fornals both hitting the woodwork for the home side, while Patrick Bamford was guilty of a couple of misses for Leeds.

The weekend’s games in England saw Manchester United end Manchester City’s winning run with a 2-0 win while Fulham won at Anfield to extend Liverpool’s disastrous run of league form.

Inter-ward football trophy in Mokokchung

Ashwin wins ICC Player of Month award for February

Havertz was also involved with the opening goal in the first half which saw his flick deflect off Ben Godfrey (second right).

Lo n d o n, M a r 9 (IANS): The battle for Champions League places heated up in the Premier League as both Chelsea

and West Ham United won their respective matches.

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 thanks to an own goal and a Jorginho penalty,

thus opening up a fourpoint gap over a team that had been just a point behind them at the start of the game on Monday,

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Mokokchug, Mar 9 (NPN): The 2nd Mokokchung Inter Ward Football Tournament organized by the Marepkong Youth Association got underway here at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Tuesday. In the opening match, Arkong Ward beat Salangtem 3-1.

Dilong Ward and Mongsenbai Ward played out a 3-3 draw while Sugkomen Ward beat Tongdentsuyog Ward 2-1 and Yimyu Ward won 2-0 over Kumlong Ward.

The inaugural programme was graced by class 1 contractor, Moatoshi Tzudir, as guest of honour. In his address, Tzudir urged the 16 wards taking part in the tournament to grasp the moment and utilise the opportunity

Players being introduced to guest of honour before the match. (NP)

to the fullest. He also called upon everyone to stay together, and to strive with hunger to reach the goal reminding them no matter

how long it took, the outcome will be better.

Earlier in the program, the welcome address was delivered by convenor or-

WTT Star Contender: Kamal stuns Franziska; enter last 16

Doha, Mar 9 (IANS): Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal produced a stunning performance to make his way into the last 16 stage with a thrilling 12-10, 3-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9 win over world No. 16 Patrick Franziska in the men’s singles second round match at the WTT Star Contender in Doha on Tuesday.

In a hard-fought five-setter, the seasoned campaigner and world No. 32 Kamal began the battle with a 1-0 lead before the German Franziska made a comeback to level the scores. The third and fourth games also

saw equal domination from both players as they took the match into the fifth set.

H owe ve r, t h e nine-time senior national champion kept his calm in the

crucial decider and got the better o f

Franziska to wrap up the match in his favour. Sharath

will now face the winner of the match between Egypt’s Ahmed Saleh and German Dimitrij Ovtcharov in the pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, other Indians Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra couldn’t manage to progress further after suffering defeats in their respective singles s e c o n d round matches.

While world No. 63 Batra fell short 7-11, 6-11, 7-11 against Japan’s Mima Ito, who is ranked third in the world, Sathiyan couldn’t manage to succeed against Japanese sensation and world No. 5 Tomokazu Harimoto and suffered a 4-11, 5-11, 8-11 loss.

ganising committee, Bendangnukshi, while chairman, Alempang Ward, Lemasashi delivered a brief exhortation.

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IANS): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the ICC Player of the Month award for February, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. Ashwin beat England captain Joe Root and West Indies’ Kyle Mayers to the award thanks to his all-round performances for India in their home series against England.

Ashwin, 34, played a crucial role with bat and ball as India raced to a 2-1 lead over England in their four-match Test series in February before eventually winning the series 3-1 in March. He was the highest wicket-taker in the series with 32 scalps and scored a century in the second Test in Chennai.

more excuses’ in bid to avoid bout

Evander Holyfield (left) has called out Mike Tyson for trying to avoid a trilogy fight against him.

Lo n d o n, M a r 9 (Agencies): Evander Holyfield has hit out at his old heavyweight rival Mike Tyson for trying to duck a trilogy fight and told him to stop making excuses.

Despite both being in their 50s, there has been hope that the pair would step in the ring against each other again after Tyson came out of retirement to face Roy Jones Jr in November, Dailymail reported.

Tyson had tongues wagging when he impressed in that eight-round exhibition on November 28 - a contest that ended in a draw, although many felt that ‘Iron Mike’ had won.

It was the American’s first contest in 15 years

since retiring in 2005 and clamour for him to face Holyfield once again instantly grew afterwards.

Speaking post-fight, Tyson revealed that he had initially been in talks to face the 58-year-old Holyfield for months but that bout never materialised.

But Holyfield has called out Tyson, 54, once again, claiming that he is the one being swerved after repeated attempts to go toe-to-toe with his compatriot.

‘My side tried to make the fight happen and we got nothing but excuses,’ he said in a recent public statement.

‘Now I can see why he wanted a tune-up fight before thinking about fight-

ing me.

‘Roy Jones was a good local opponent for Mike, but a fight with me would be a global event and the only fight that anyone wants to see is a fight between us.

‘There is absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t make it happen.

‘No more excuses.

This is the fight that must happen for both our legacies. Sign the contract and get in the ring, Tyson. The world is waiting and it’s on you now. I’m ready.’

Holyfield, who hasn’t boxed since beating Brian Nielsen in 2011, fought Tyson twice during their professional careers - coming out on top both times.

The pair had signed a deal to fight each other in November 1991 but it wasn’t until five years later that they actual traded shots.

In 1996, Tyson was the heavy favourite and WBA heavyweight world champion but suffered a TKO at the hands of Holyfield in the 11th round.

The pair fought again in a rematch just seven months later - and that ended in wild controversy.

Historically known as ‘The Bite Fight’, Tyson was disqualified after biting off a piece of Holyfield’s right ear.

Low to leave Germany manager role after Euro Championships Open Super Six tourney from Mar 14

Trainers and participants of the “free climbing session” organised by Nagaland Sport Climbing Association on March 8.

Lo n d o n, M a r 9 (Agencies): Joachim Low will step down from his role as Germany manager after this summer’s European Championships.

The 61-year-old has been in charge of his country’s national team since replacing Jurgen Klinsmann in 2006, BBC reported.

He had a contract until the 2022 World Cup but approached the German Football Association (DFB) to end it early.

“I take this step very consciously, full of pride and enormous gratitude,” said Low, who led his country to victory at the 2014 World Cup. He added that “at the same time” he continues “to be very motivated when it comes to the upcoming European Championship

Kohima, Mar 9 (NPN): United Brothers Club Kohima will be organising the 1st Open Super Six Cricket Tourney from March 12 to 14 at Rüzhükhrie High School Ground, Kohima.

Organisers have informed interested teams to register for the tournament with

Joachim Low

an entry fee of Rs 1,500. The first prize has been pegged at Rs 10,000 while the runners-up would be awarded Rs 5,000.

Participating teams are instructed to strictly adhere to the SOPs issued by the state government. For more queries one may contact the organisers at 9774255174.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

tournament”.

“I am proud because it is an honour for me to be involved and because I have been able to work with the best footballers in the country and support them in their development,” said Low. Following the World Cup success in Brazil, Low guided Germany to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 where they were beaten by hosts France.

Late K. Pitto Achumi

2nd ODI: India women thrash SA by 9 wickets

India women players celebrate a wicket against South Africa.

Lu c k n ow, M a r 9 (IANS): A strong all-round performance helped India women bounce back from their series-opening defeat against South Africa with K Y M C

a comfortable nine-wicket win in the second ODI here on Tuesday.

Jhulan Goswami lead a clinical bowling display by claiming four for 42 as

the tourists were bundled out for 157 in 41 overs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Half centuries by Sm-

riti Mandhana (80 not out off 64 balls, 10 fours, three sixes) and Punam Raut (62 not out off 89 balls, eight fours) then led a strong reply as the hosts won with more than 20 overs to spare.

It was a good response by the Indians, especially after they were on the other end of a heavy defeat by the South Africans in match one on Sunday.

The visitors won the toss and batted at the start, with Lizelle Lee (4) and Laura Wolvaardt (9) -- the stars in the previous game -- out cheaply to Jhulan and Mansi Joshi (2/23) respectively.

Lara Goodall (49) and captain Sune Luus (36) then rebuilt nicely with a 60-run third-wicket partnership that took South Africa up to 80 for two in the 21st over.

But things went all

wrong from there as Jhulan and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (3/37) cut through the middle order and tail, the visitors dismissed with nine overs remaining.

Shabnim Ismail (1/46) did manage to land an early blow when she bowled Jemimah Rodrigues (9), but an unbroken 138-run second-wicket partnership charged India to victory.

The result ended a seven-match winning streak for the Proteas. Match three of the series takes place on Friday.

BRIEF SCORES: South Africa 157 all out in 41 overs (Lara Goodall 49, Sune Luus 36; Jhulan Goswami 4/42, Rajeshwari Gayakwad 3/37) lost to India 160/1 in 28.4 overs (Smriti Mandhana 80 not out, Punam Raut 62 not out) by nine wickets with 128 balls remaining.

Though you are no longer in our lives, Your fond memories linger in our hearts, Your genuine and selfless love are valued and cherished.

You were a blessing to us.

We pray to God for your soul to be in peace forever.

Fondly remembered & deeply missed.

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ISL: Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast 2-1; enter final Delhi will bid for 2048 Olympic: Sisodia

over the Highlanders at the Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday.

With this win, the Mariners have set up a mouth-watering blockbuster title clash against rivals and League Shield Winners Mumbai City FC, News18 reported.

David Williams (38’) continued his form in the playoffs by scoring yet again while Manvir Singh ATK Mohun Bagan’s Manvir Singh celebrates scoring a (68’) added the second before Suhair Vadakkegoal against NorthEast United. (ISL/Sportzpics) peedika (74’) pulled a goal New Delhi, Mar 9 by NorthEast United FC back for the Highlanders.

Kolkata side deserv(Agencies): ATK Mo- to seal a place in the Indian hun Bagan held fort against Super League final with ingly took the lead in the a spirited rear guard press 2-1 win (3-2 on aggregate) 38th minute and it was

once again the man who scored in the first leg doing the damage for NEUFC. Krishna, on getting the ball, set up Williams upfront, who was quick enough to beat the Highlanders’ defenders with pace. After entering the box, the Australian slotted home. Bagan found a second goal from a quick counter.

An NEUFC set-piece was cleared by Bagan and Krishna was quick to initiate an attack from outside his own box. The Fijian played a long ball to Manvir, who got away from the opposition defenders and shot past the keeper.

NEUFC pulled a goal back just before the cooling break. The goal came from a set-piece. Machado whipped in a corner which was flicked on by Benjamin Lambot. Arindam missed the ball completely before it hit the post and Suhair was at the right place to head it into the goal.

The Highlanders got a massive opportunity to get back into the game when Idrissa Sylla was brought down by Bose in the box.

The referee awarded a penalty, but Machado fired it wide to end Khalid Jamil’s unbeaten run as NorthEast United’s coach.

New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI): The Delhi government aims to host the 2048 Olympic Games and to achieve that goal it will build adequate infrastructure and create an atmosphere where sports flourishes, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday.

Presenting the city’s budget for 2021-22, Sisodia said, “There is another big dream related to sports which I am placing before this house… It is a dream to organise the Olympic

Manish Sisodia

Games in Delhi.” He said that the Olympic torch has never come to Delhi since the Games began in Athens, Greece, in 1896. “Our government aims to bring the sports facilities and the atmosphere towards sports

competitions to such a level through the new Sports University that we can apply to host the 39th Olympic sports competitions for 2048,” he said. “This may seem far away, but we have to bid for it 10 years before 2048.

And before that, it will take 15 years to build adequate infrastructure, create an atmosphere where sports flourishes and bring our players to a level where they bring medals in sports competitions leading to Olympics 2048,” Sisodia said.

District level indigenous game in Dimapur DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): District Sports Officer, Dimapur will be organising “District Level Indigenous Games” on March 27 at MDSC near DC Court. Events such as Tug-ofwar (men and women with 8 participants each), stilt bamboo race (men), greased bamboo pole climbing (men) and cock fight (men) will be conducted.

There will be no age limit and interested person or team can contact District Sports Office, Dimapur for participation.

Winners will be rewarded with cash prize and certificate and the winners in each event will represent Dimapur district in the “State Level Indigenous Game” scheduled to be held on April 8 and 9 at IG Stadium, Kohima. Interested persons or teams can submit their names along with a passport at office of DSO Dimapur from March 10 during office hour and the last date of submission of March 24. Further details can be contacted at 8414099095 and 9077340701.

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