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Lack of precaution leading to 2nd Covid wave NEW DELHI, MAR 21 (AGENCIES): India on Sunday recorded 43,846 new daily cases of the coronavirus infections which is the highest single-day surge in around four months pushing the country to the brink of a likely ‘second wave’ of the pandemic.

The cases have been rising at an alarming rate prompting states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to impose strict COVID19 measures. Lockdowns, nightcurfews have been imposed in many districts and cities to stop the spread of the infection.

There is nothing to stop the second wave of Covid-19 in India from being as severe as the first unless people follow appropriate behaviour

Reasons behind surge There is a loss of Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Dr Randeep Guleria

and are quickly vaccinated, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences chief Dr Randeep Guleria has warned.

The recent spike in infections is likely being caused by slip-ups in precautionary measures and variants of the virus, he said.

“There is a loss of Covid-appropriate behaviour. Now people feel that the pandemic is over because vaccines are here. So they fail to wear masks. We see large crowds gathering-again without masks. Many of these

‘2nd wave of Covid-19 hits Karnataka’

Amid a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in India, Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar Sunday said that the second wave of Covid has begun in the state. This comes after a consistent rise in daily coronavirus cases has stoked fresh concerns in the worst-hit states in India. Following the surge, he urged people to follow guidelines to contain the spread of coronavirus.

“As we are at the beginning of the second wave of coronavirus across the state, I appeal to the people to strictly follow Covid guidelines and remain safe,” he told media.

People feel pandemic is over because vaccines are here.

Many crowded events have become superspreading events. crowded events have become super-spreading events,” Dr Guleria told the NDTV. “The other issue is that we are become lax in the basic principle of testing, tracking, and isolating than

what we’re doing six months ago. The third point is that the virus itself is mutating and some of the variants are more infectious,” he said.

The number of cases and mortality could both rise in the second wave, he added.

Referring to the vaccines, he acknowledged that some studies show vaccine efficacy falling 10-20% when it comes to South African variant of Covid-19. “As we go along with vaccinations, other variants may appear.

We will have to be ready to tweak the vaccines...it is not a cause of concern since we

do not have enough data.

But we need to be vigilant,” he said.

“There may be variants in India. If the variants are of clinical significance - causing more severity or more number of infections, that is a cause of concern.

We know that the virus will undergo mutation,” he said.

Containment zones need to be developed, he said, adding that aggressive testing and quarantine must be followed. Mere night curfews and weekend lockdowns may not alone stop the chain of transmission, he said.

COVID-19 vax drive to be extended soon: Dr. Vardhan Union Health Minister Dr. ing priority groups,” he said.

Harsh Vardhan Sunday said the Vardhan claimed that people COVID-19 vaccination drive will have become complacent in be extended in the coming days following the COVID-19 safety and assured that there should not protocols which has resulted be any misconceptions about the in the recent surge. Further, he two Indian vaccines being adminurged that citizens should not to istered in the country. let their guard down against the “Every vaccine doesn’t re- Dr. Harsh Vardhan infection, else the situation may quire universal immunisation and turn “dangerous”. all these priority groups whom we are vac“I want to appeal to people of the cinating today like healthcare staff first and country that they should not let the COVID then senior citizens and people aged between appropriate behaviour get weakened at any 45 and 59 years, it will be extended in the cost. Maintaining social distancing, wearing coming days - all these are based on experts’ masks properly and washing hands with opinion. Not only Indian experts, but we soap probably are the biggest tools to win the have also consulted WHO guidelines regard- fight against COVID-19,” said Vardhan.

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Naga political solution in a state of suspended animation Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 21 (NPN): Notwithstanding views regarding solution of the Naga political issue across sections of society; the delay has fuelled speculations besides adding to despondency. Nagas today are fatigued after over 23 years of negotiations and awaited the desired solution, when the Interlocutor to the Naga peace talks and Nagaland governor, R.N. Ravi declared that all negotiations officially concluded on October 31, 2019.

Since then, there has been no further development as solution continues to remain suspended. Various reasons have been cited for the delay- the intransigence of the NSCN (I-M) which has insisted that solution should be within the Framework Agreement (signed on August 3,2015) and includes Naga flag and Naga constitution (Yehzabo). The Interlocutor and the NSCN (I-M) have been on loggerheads over the Framework Agree-

ment. While the Interlocutor reiterated that the government of India had rejected the (flag and constitution); the NSCN (I-M) maintained that the FA was inclusive of both and that solution has to be based on it.

NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser and chief negotiator Th. Muivah in a letter dated February 25, 2020 stated that in pursuit of lasting and acceptable and honourable political settlement “as per the principle of the FA, we had mentioned in our proposal that, “Nagaland shall use its national flag, anthem, emblem and insignia”. He concluded that “our proposal is not a demand, neither does it in any way deviate from the officially agreed FA.” NSCN (I-M) accused Ravi of having deleted a word ‘new’ from the FA which it said, was crucial for the discussions. NSCN (I-M) in an earlier press statement, said the word ‘new’ was politically sensitive as it goes on to define the “peaceful co-existence of two enti-

ties”. The NSCN (I-M) said removal of the word ‘new’ “virtually changed the meaning of a sentence in the Framework Agreement”.

Working Committee (WC) of the seven-member NNPGs, the other stakeholder has declared it was ready and prepared for solution. WC had also signed the ‘Agreed Position’ (AP) with the government of India on November 17, 2017.

WC had highlighted the AP vis-à-vis flag and constitution through various press notes. WC maintained that as negotiation and solution were clearly within the ambit of the Indian constitution where independence and integration were not on the table, it will duly address the issue of flag and constitution post-solution.

The 14 apex Naga tribe hohos of Nagaland including various civil society organisations have urged upon the government of India to secure solution at the earliest since all negotiations had concluded on October 31, (Cont’d on p-6) 2019.

Myanmar police refugees seek Agricultural reform gets rolling in State under NISF asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’

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KO H I M A , M A R 2 1 (NPN): Christened as Naga Model of Integrated Settled Farming (NMoISF), the first project under the State government’s ambitious Naga Integrated Settled Farming (NISF) as part of agriculture reforms took off at BokeBotsa in Kohima district.

During the Assembly session in February, chief

No new COVID case in State DIMAPUR, MAR 21 (NPN): No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Nagaland for the eighth day in a row till Sunday while the total caseload remained at 12225. As on March 21, the active cases in the State remained at two.

India has added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, setting another highest daily-high in nearly four months, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,15,99,130, Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Registering an increase for the 11th day in a row, the total active caseload increased to 3,09,087, which now comprises 2.66% of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.96%.

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minister Neiphiu Rio had stated that agri and allied sectors would be the most important aspect of the strategy towards achieving a self-sustaining economy and claimed that his government was working on an innovative model of cluster agridevelopment called NISF. NMoISF involves departments of agriculture, horticulture, land resources, fisheries, soil conservation,

water resources, veterinary and sericulture, besides Beekeeping & Honey Mission and Geographic Information Systems .

After extensive survey by all the line departments, the project has taken off and the respective departments have currently started their own way of participation in the project. Led by agriculture production commissioner (APC) Y Kikheto

Sema, heads of all the line departments, consultants, villagers and a team of media persons visited Boke-Botsa NMoISF on Saturday.

According to the master plan of NISF at Boke-Botsa, the agric-terrace cultivation covers about 153.150371 acres, banana cultivation about 10.341322 acres, built-up settlement covers 32.189881, forest plantation was about 27.0596

acres, forest-open was about 559.952546 acres and water bodies-fishery pond covers about 3.710411 acres. While fishery department currently has 161 fisheries in BokeBotsa, the veterinary department will be providing more than 40 piglets to NMoISF even as sericulture department has started plantation in the cluster area where 104 landowners are involved.

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Dimapur based e-Circle bags ‘Recycling Heroes’ title Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 21 (NPN): Dimapur-based “e-Circle” bagged the title “Recycling Heroes” in the Swachh Survekshan (SS) conducted under the Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on March 18 on the occasion of Global Recycling Day. Supported by Nagaland State Pollution Contract Board, e-Circle is an authorised e-waste collection centre started by two young ladies– Bendangwala Walling and Sowete-ü Letro.

Launched as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey on cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India aimed at making India clean and free from open defecation.

The objective of the survey is to encourage largescale citizen participation, ensure sustainability of initiatives taken towards garbage-free and open defecation-free cities, provide credible outcomes that would be validated by thirdparty certification, institutionalise existing systems

through online processes and create awareness among all sections of society about the importance of working together towards making towns and cities more habitable and sustainable.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Bendangwala Walling said they carried out awareness and sensitisation drives at schools, colleges, hotels, colonies, etc, in order to make people aware of the problems and health hazards posed by improper disposal of e-wastes.

She said they also conducted door-to-door visits to increase awareness and also

to collect e-wastes.

Sowete-ü Letro stated that after conducting e-waste sensitisation programme at Phivema village, Kacharigaon, Phivema Eco Club (PEC) members undertook a mission to sensitise villagers under their jurisdiction and visited households to collect e-wastes for e-Circle for proper disposal.

Expressing joy at having been recognised by Swachh Survekshan of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, the duo said this would only boost them further to work more for the betterment of Naga society.

YA N G O N, M A R 2 1 (AGENCIES): Myanmar police officials who fled to India saying that they flouted rules to shoot protesters are now asking the Indian government to grant them asylum on humanitarian grounds.

Speaking to the Associated Press, one of the refugee cops said that they did not want to return to their country until the problem is solved. Threatened by violence and unrest in Myanmar, scores of residents have crossed the border into India’s northeast where they are now seeking temporary asylum. Many who entered India have expressed concerns about their families and friends, still stuck in Myanmar. Many others have reasoned that they fled solely because they did not kill their own people.

As per the latest report by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAP), at least 247 people have been killed in the violence. Additionally, 2345 people have been arrested, charged or sentenced and at least 1994 people have been

A Myanmar policeman currently in Champhai town, Mizoram shows his photo in uniform. (Source: Reuters/Devjyot Ghoshal)

actively persecuted since claimed the casualties to be February 1. Other Myanmar higher than that verified by based rights groups have AAPP.

Mizo CM, Myanmar minister hold meeting

PTI: Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga on Sunday held a meeting with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Zin Mar Aung on the current political situation and the hardships being faced by the Zo ethnic people in the neighbouring country, officials said.

Speaking at the virtual meeting, in which US-based Mizo leaders also participated, Zoramthanga expressed solidarity with the people of Myanmar.

“Had a fruitful meeting (online) this morning with Zin Mar Aung, Hon’ble Foreign Minister, Myanmar. Our thoughts and prayers are with Myanmar in these trying times,” the chief minister tweeted. The two leaders discussed the current political situation in Myanmar amid a coup in February, an official at the CMO said.

On March 18, Zoramthanga had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking asylum and relief for the Myanmar nationals who have taken refuge in the country.

Various Naga political groups celebrate ‘Naga Republic Day’ DIMAPUR, MAR 21 (NPN): Various Naga Political Groups (NPGs) celebrated the ‘Naga Republic Day’ at their respective headquarters on Sunday.

NSCN (I-M): Underling the centrality of Framework Agreement, NSCN (I-M) chairman Q Tuccu has asserted that it was the meeting point of the two sovereign people.

In his 42nd Republic Day speech, Tuccu said sensible Nagas understood that the Framework Agreement (FA) was one of the options where Indians and Nagas could come closer to each other because it served the purposes of both the parties. Therefore, he cautioned that it would be a great loss for India if it betrayed the agreement or miss the chance.

“But as for the Nagas, we will keep the Framework Agreement,” he added. After a long series of

talks, Tuccu said Centre proposed FA as a formula of “win-win solution”. All successive Prime Ministers of India understood that Nagas would not merge with Union of India, but they were willing to coexist. Centre was also well informed that Nagas would not accept Indian constitution, but they were not opposed to sharing sovereign power with India, he added. (Full text on p-4) GPRN/NSCN: GPRN/ NSCN celebrated its 42nd Republic Day at CHQ, Khehoyi designated camp where kilo (home) kilonser, Jack Jimomi hoisted the Naga national flag and read out the speech of GPRN/NSCN president M.B. Neokpao Konyak. In his speech Neokpao maintained that there should not be any excuse by any entity to delay solution as all negotiating entities accepted

that talks had concluded as on October 31, 2019. “Goal posts have been changed umpteenth times. Apex Naga tribal bodies and general populace at the grassroot have been misled for 24 years. The lies are exasperating. The much awaited IndoNaga political agreement must be inked without delay!,” he stated (Full text on p-4) NSCN (K): NSCN/GPRN (K) ato kilonser ‘col.’ (retd) Isak Sumi said with the successful conclusion of the “Indo-Naga peace process”, the ball was now in the court of the GoI. “We are but waiting finger-crossed only to sign the final agreement for which we leave the entire dispensations to God’s will,” he said this in his 42nd Naga R-Day speech.

He urged every conscious Naga not to be swayed away by propagandas being gener-

ated by vested interested, who were keen to sabotage the much anticipated political solution but to demonstrate perseverance, patience and perfect understanding of the issue and exercise further caution “lest our impulsiveness and immaturity destroy the hard-earned peace and imminent political solution at the behest of anti-solution elements.” (Full text on p-4) NSCN (R): NSCN (R) president, Y. Wangtin Naga was optimistic that the long standing Naga issue will be resolved during Prime Minister Modi’s government. In his 42nd Naga Republic Day speech, Wangtin urged Nagas to come together by burying all minor differences for the common good, adding that the “present peace process between GoI-NSCN (IM) and GoI-NNPG/WC moved posi-

tively edging to the final agreement.” (Full text on p-4) FGN: Kedahge of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), ‘brig’ (retd) S. Singnya on the occasion of the 66th Naga Republic Day reminded that the Naga nationalism was founded on courage, the courage to believe that Nagas were different and unique as a people and as a nation founded on the historical and political reality of the time.

“We chose to determine, forge and shape our own destiny with freedom and dignity,” he said in his speech while reminding that Nagas as a people have an ardent desire to live in peace and harmony and have always sought to live in peaceful coexistence with our neighbours.

(Full text on p-4) NCC/GDRN(NA): NNC/ GDRN (Non-Accordist) presi-

dent Kiumukam Yimchunger in his 65th Naga Republic Day speech said that the political leadership of India had recognized the Nagas’ right to selfdetermination, as reflected in the historic document “Preamble/ Agreed position” signed between Government of India and the NNPGs working Committee on November 17, 2017 Heeding to the clarion call of Nagas for peace in Naga homeland, Kiumukam said seven different warring groups had come together in true Christian spirit of “forgive and forget” and formed the NNPGs working committee, and has been working tirelessly under one umbrella to bring about an enduring peace between Indians and Nagas and an honourable solution that is acceptable to the Naga people.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 22

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Very hot with hazy sunshine

39 21

Very warm with hazy sunshine 33 15

Aizawl

Guwahati Very hot with hazy sun

Hazy sun

Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny

36 15 33 10 31 18

Shillong

Mostly sunny and nice

27 13

Kohima

Mostly sunny

27 14

Dimapur Very warm with hazy sun

35 18

Brilliant sunshine

29 14

Tuensang Not as warm with hazy sun

21 10

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ARK Foundation conducts seminar on substance use

Hazy sun

Zunheboto Hazy shinshine

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ARK Foundation members with police personnel of 4th NAP Bn Thizama.

DIMAPUR: A seminar on “substance use- its ill effects and treatment” was conducted by Access to Rights and Knowledge (ARK) Foundation in collaboration with the 4th NAP Bn Thizama on March 20 at the Auditorium, 4th NAP Bn,Thizama.

A press release by ARK Foundation stated that the seminar was an initiative of the national campaign towards a drug-free India titled “nasha mukt bharat abhiyaan”.

The seminar was supported through the collaboration of the ministry of social justice and empowerment/NISD, Kohima district administration and social welfare department.

In a keynote address, adjutant of the battalion,

Wati expressed concern over the threat of addiction prevailing in the society and its ill effects on an individual.

He asserted the need to create awareness on the ill effects of substance abuse and urged the participants of the seminar to make best use of the knowledge.

ARK president, Ketho Angami admitted that drug addiction was still a reality in Naga society adding that it poses great threat to the young and vulnerable section of the society.

Angami said a “large portion” of the police workforce were into narcotic drugs and alcoholism and urged the young police personnel to stay away from it.

Giving an overview of drug addiction in Nagaland, he said addiction has vastly

affected the health and the lives of the drug users, and the society at large.

Terming addiction as a disease as declared by the American Medical Association and the WHO in the year 1956 and 1958 respectively, Angami said the approach should be for treatment rather than looking at it likea criminal case.

F u r t h e r, A n g a m i sought the support of the police department in enforcing the NDPS act 1985 of Section 64A, which provides immunity from prosecution if the accused voluntarily seeks and complete treatment, rather than only penalising drug users as per section 27.

The programme was attended by more than 70 police personnel.

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Recruitment rally held in Dimapur DIMAPUR: Army recruitment rally, primarily for the youth of Nagaland and for select trades for youth of other north eastern states, was conducted on March 10-17 at Bhagat Stadium, Dimapur.

A press release by HQ IGAR (N) informed that out of about 10500 candidates, who had registered, about 8000 attended the rally conducted by the army recruiting office Rangapahar with the assistance of HQ 3 Corps and Dimapur district administration.

Further, it has been informed that the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for the selected candidates would be conducted on April 25, 2021 at Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur.

DC Mon notifies DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon Thavaseelan K has directed classes below one, preschools, kindergarten and Montessori schools in Mon district to abstain from resuming classes/activities until further directives/ SOPs is received from the government. DC has informed that disciplinary action would be initiated against any institution found violating the order.

‘Assessment camp’ underway in Zbto, Tsg Total ban on all single

One of the children availing health services at the assessment camp.

DIMAPUR: Department of School Education (DoSE) under Samagra Shiksha programme in convergence with Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) commenced

ENNWU regrets DIMAPUR: Eastern Naga National Workers Union (ENNWU) through a corrigendum stated that some important names of senior members who are members of the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN were missed out inadvertently due to communication gap.

Angba Konyak, kilonser in his thanksgiving address thanked the government for electing Tongmeth Wangnao as GPRN vice president, assigning Thsanfu, kilonser as Caretaker CAO of UT and selecting collective leadership members representing all the regions under ENNWU-- TT Among Sangtam, B Moba Chang, Tokim Tikhir, Shahoto Yimchunger, M Longshen Khiamniungan, Alam Konyak, Meyong Phom and for the post of cabinet secretary to S Among Lim.

its “assessment camp” on March 19 in Zunheboto and Tuensang districts.

In a press release, DoSE informed that the ongoing camp was conducted under

visually impaired, Starkey New Delhi for hearing impaired and top prosthetic &Orthostics Rehabilitation Centre, Imphal for artificial leg, hands, shoes etc., for locomotor children.

The camp would continue till March 30, 2021 in all the districts of Nagaland where spectacles would be provided by H&FW department, while artificial legs, hands, shoes etc., and hearing aids would be provided

by DoSE under Samagra Shiksha programme.

DoSE has further informed that these facilities can be availed by ages 6-18 years for both schooling and non-schooling differently abled children.

use plastics in Noklak

DIMAPUR: Noklak district has imposed “total ban on all single use plastic.”

According to DIPR report, this was informed by SDO (C) & administrator, Noklak town council, C. Phuniang in a notification.

The following single-use plastic products have been totally banned in the district: all plastic carry bags with or without handles, irrespective of thickness and size; plastic cutlery including plates, plastic cup, straws, stirrers etc; cutlery and other decorative made of Styrofoam (thermocol); polythene; nylon; poly-vinyl chlorides (PVC); poly-propylene and

KOCC conducts social work in Kohima

KOCC team and others after carrying out the social work.

DIMAPUR: Keep Our City Clean (KOCC) team along with others Sunday carried out social work in and around High School area, Kohima.

A press release by KOCC stated that the social work was joined by the members of Peraciezie Christian Revival Church, Peraciezie Baptist Church, Yorübami Students Or-

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ganization Kohima and well-wishers. Earlier, a brief function was led by superintendent of Bright Morning Star Children Home (BMSCH), Kohima, Aleno.

The programme featured special numbers by Shenti and Lindi, demonstration

by Nagaland Archery Academy IG Stadium, body show

by Flex Appeal Gym members and song by children of

BMSCH. KOCC convenor Khriehuzo Lohe, High School Panchayat chairman Atuolie Mepfhüo and K. Rengma, chairman Bayavü Panchayat spoke at the programme.

Further, KOCC informed that the next social work would take place on March 27 from Phoolbari to TCP gate with Kohima Ao Church youth.

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poly-styrene.

Further, the administrator warned any individual, institutions/commercial establishment (educational institutions, office, hotels, shops, restaurants, religious institutions, industrial establishments, banquet halls etc.) found breaching the directive would be liable for penalties.

W’shop on bamboo resources of Nagaland

Participants after the workshop on bamboo resources of Nagaland.

DIMAPUR: A workshop on bamboo resources of Nagaland was conducted on March 19 at the Conference Hall, Forest Office Complex, New Minister’s Hill Kohima by Resource Organisation on Jhum and Biodiversity (ROJB).

A press release by ROJB stated that, during the workshop, project director (HRD) NFMP, Supongnukshi spoke on the importance of bamboo as a resource.

He highlighted the need of workshops and trainings to develop the

bamboo resources of Nagaland and how Nagaland could play a crucial role in meeting the requirements for bamboo products in the country.

Supongnukshi said Nagaland has “huge potential” in bamboo industry development. However, he added that field information, survey of different bamboo products, its availability and necessary market linkage were needed to be studied so as to implement policies as per the survey.

At the workshop, a

BAN condemns assault DIMAPUR: Business Association of Nagas (BAN) condemned the brutal assault and abduction of a truck driver from Jammu & Kashmir and helper by unknown miscreants recently in Dimapur.

In a condemnation note by BAN, it stated that the joint effort of Dimapur Police

and Assam Rifles in rescuing the duo was commendable. It further maintained that there should be no room for such criminal acts in our society, and requested law enforcing agencies to get to the root of the problem and prevent such incidents which harm the image and reputation of the state.

Dimapur district Excise seize IMFL DIMAPUR: Dimapur district Excise duty party manning Dillai check-gate on Sunday seized 400 cases of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and arrested one person.

A press release by superintendent of excise & prohibition Dimapur, T. Arilong Longkumer stated that the duty party intercepted a truck (AS 01CC 4206) which was bound for

Senapati, Manipur.

Arilong said on inspection of the vehicle, the duty party recovered 400 cases of assorted IMFL concealed under packets of eatable oil.

In this connection, he said one Kamrul Islam (28) son of Abdul Mojid of New Showuba, Dimapur was arrested and booked under the relevant sections The arrested person with the seized IMFL. of the NLTP Act 1989.

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The bereaved family members of Late I. Temsu Jamir, Chuchuyimpang Village, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the well wishers who stood along with us throughout the days of his entire treatment till his last breath.

Words are inadequate to express our feelings for your sacrifice, concern and contribution in every possible ways. It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God will shower His manifold blessings upon you all.

Loving dad, brothers and sisters and relatives.

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“The eternal God is your refuge, and His everlasting arms are under you.”

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Power Point presentation on how to collect field data using GPS, which will act as the base line data for initial survey, and how to obtain the photographs, so as to help the experts identify the various bamboo species, was presented by the GIS Team, NFMP. The workshop began with a brief introduction by state silviculturists and CEO ROJB, LhinghoikimTouthang and concluded with vote of thanks by deputy PD NFMP, Rongsenlemla Imchen.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021

Government of India

WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, NAGALAND Presents Launching of

Shri. Namri Nchang Hon’ble Advisor, WRD

JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAN-II

Shri. Neiphiu Rio Hon’ble Chief Minister

“Catch the rain campaign, where it falls, when it falls” By the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India 22nd of March 2021 to 30th of November 2021 The Hon’ble Advisor, Water Resources Department, Nagaland is launching the Jal Shakti Abhiyan-II campaign in the State with the theme “ Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls” along with the rest of the country to focus on water conservation from 22nd March to 30th November 2021.The focus of the campaign will be on the water stressed districts and blocks throughout the Nation. The aim of the campaign is to nudge all stake holders to adopt proper rain water harvesting measures with people’s active participation and to spread awareness among citizens about the need of water conservation.

The campaign will focus on the following important water conservation interventions: • Water Conservation through adoption of rainwater harvesting structures • Enumeration of water bodies • Repair ,Renovation and Restoration of traditional and other water bodies/tanks • Reuse of water and recharging of aquifers • Watershed development and • Intensive afforestation

“Conserve Water, Save Life” Sd/- KENILO APON, IAS Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland DC-281

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hether India likes it or not, it cannot ignore serious concerns expressed on numerous occasions by visiting US officials or human rights organisations in America, over the issue of human rights. As two of the world’s most powerful and largest democracies, the US (the most powerful democracy) and India (the largest democracy) share a common thread which reaffirms equality and freedom of religion to their citizens. The American first amendment guarantees freedom, equality and religious tolerance while Article 25 of the Indian constitution also guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess and practise and propagate each one’s religion. As both the USA and India are giants of democracy, it matters how the two nations conduct their internal affairs within because the world looks at them. It may be noted that US concerns over human rights issue in India came since the Modi government came to power in 2014. Previous US president Barack Obama had also been vocal about the issue. During his second visit to India in 2015,then US president Barack Obama, before departure had warned India not to stray from its constitutional commitment to allow people to freely “profess, practice and propagate” religion. Obama told a gathering at Siri fort auditorium in Delhi, that India will succeed so long it is not splintered along the lines of religious faith but remains united as a nation. On his third and private visit to India in 2017, Obama said he met with prime minister Narendra Modi and told him that country shouldn’t be divided on sectarian lines”. Obama also told Modi that “People see the differences between each other much too vividly and miss the commonalities.” Obama’s successor, president Donald Trump on the other hand, never raised the issue.On the other hand, Trump even downplayed the violence during anti-CAA protests across Delhi while he was on a two-day official visit. After Joe Biden took over as US president, his administration has been clear on the issue. Visiting US defence secretary General (Retd.) Lloyd James Austin III told a select group of American and Indian media outlets, that he raised the issue of violation of human rights of the Muslims in Assam with the Indian side with other members of the Modi Cabinet. Austin’s concern came after Senator Bob Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has specially asked the Defence Secretary to raise the issue of human rights with Indian leaders during his visit. Also, more than 40 lawyers of south Asian descent had written an open letter to US President Joseph Biden, asking him to take note of the farmers’ protests and the methods of repressing it taken up by the Centre. In the previous decades, India was acknowledged and respected as a crusader of human rights across the world. It is the land of Mahatma Gandhi trying to live up to his teachings. Therefore, concerns over alleged human rights violations in India will only bracket it with countries like China, Pakistan, North Korea or Sharia-ruled Muslim countries. Recently, even India’s status as a free country has changed to “partly free”, according to an annual report on global political rights and liberties. Such matters over human rights issue, does no credit to India while it seeks to become among the world’s top economic super powers.

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I have been crucified with Christ…

—Galatians 2:20 The inescapable spiritual need each of us has is the need to sign the death certificate of our sin nature. I must take my emotional opinions and intellectual beliefs and be willing to turn them into a moral verdict against the nature of sin; that is, against any claim I have to my right to myself. Paul said, “I have been crucified with Christ….” He did not say, “I have made a determination to imitate Jesus Christ,” or, “I will really make an effort to follow Him” —but— “I have been identified with Him in His death.” Once I reach this moral decision and act on it, all that Christ accomplished for me on the Cross is accomplished in me. My unrestrained commitment of myself to God gives the Holy Spirit the opportunity to grant to me the holiness of Jesus Christ. “…it is no longer I who live….” My individuality remains, but my primary motivation for living and the nature that rules me are radically changed. I have the same human body, but the old satanic right to myself has been destroyed. “…and the life which I now live in the flesh,” not the life which I long to live or even pray that I live, but the life I now live in my mortal flesh— the life which others can see, “I live by faith in the Son of God….” This faith was not Paul’s own faith in Jesus Christ, but the faith the Son of God had given to him (see Ephesians 2:8). It is no longer a faith in faith, but a faith that transcends all imaginable limits— a faith that comes only from the Son of God.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021

Post-mortem

Speeches of NPGs leaders on ‘Naga Republic Day’

NSCN (I-M): My dear people of Nagalim, on this historic day, I greet you all in the living name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

History says Naga country is composed of thousands of sovereign independent village-states which were ruled by councils of elders headed by kings. But their independent and peaceful life was threatened when the British colonial forces intruded into the land of the free Nagas. The Naga people felt the necessity of forming a united force under the banner of one national government and organization to confronting the aggressors in defense of their land. So, the birth of a republic government was necessitated.

The Republic government called Federal Government of Nagaland was formed on 22nd March 1956. But its legitimacy ceased with

the signing of the Shillong Accord in 1975. Thus, the second Republic government called Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim was formed and declared on this day, the 21' March 1980. Change of government from monarchy to Republic is historic. Republic is the rule of the sovereign people through their elected representatives where voice of the people is supreme.

The Indian authorities also acknowledge the historical fact that the Nagas have the history of independence; they have neither been a part of the Union of India nor that of Burma. In 1950, the constituent Assembly of India invited the Nagas to join the Union of India, but it was rejected by the Naga people. If the Nagas had joined Union of India 71 years ago, they would have been assimilated and per-

GPRN/NSCN: Dear Comrades and Countrymen, on this auspicious Naga Republic Day, I give glory and honorto our Almighty God for bestowing us the opportune time to once again celebrate the historic day. We remember His rich blessings in our people’s historical and political heritage and journey. I convey my highest Revolutionary salute to you all.

Today is the day to recall how, in the most turbulent time, our past leaders and elders chose to empower Naga Homeland and establish a Democratic Republic based on the ideal of “Nagaland for Christ”, in the midst of big, powerful and advance nations. It is the day Naga people choose to exercise freedom of choice in choosing the system of governance that best reflect our political, social and cultural identity.

On behalf of all comrades, I salute the brave departed Naga sons and daughters, our inspirational heroes, for their sacrifices and the belief in establishing the foundation of Naga Nationhood.

They live forever in the hearts of generations.

ished in the ocean of Indian cultural imperialism. Our fathers clearly understood that there is no future for the Nagas when their sovereign right to decide their future by themselves is murdered. The big no to the Union of India had saved the future of the Nagas. The Nagas are alive and kicking on account of that historic decision.

In the negotiations, the Indians and the Nagas leaders took their respective parallel stands never to meet. The stand of Gol was — 'solution within the parameter of Indian constitution and Union of India' whereas the stand of the Nagas was —'nothing to do with India, nothing short of total independence and total sovereignty.' Finally, after a long series of talks Government of India proposed the Framework Agreement as a formula of win/win

Brothers and sisters, the spirit of patriotism and nationalism stems from who we are and what we aspire to be. Each year on 21st March we endeavour to remind ourselves of the giant steps taken by those brave and committed patriots preceding us.

Our search for better tomorrow and a honourable future placed us at a negotiating table with the GOI. With the prayer, support and solidarity of our people, the WC,NNPGs and the GOI have agreed in principle that Nagas have right to self-determine their future in consonance with their distinct history and identity. Having accepted this truth, Nagas too have realised that contemporary political realities must be taken into account because both entities are looking at enduring peaceful co-existence as the basis of future relationship. This is the nutshell of historic step taken on 17th November 2017 by GOI and WC, NNPGs. The core values of Naga political aspiration is met. In the course of our quest and struggle to safeguard our distinct history and identity, Nagas have wavered-

FGN: My beloved Country men and women, it is a great honour and a privilege for me to address you on this historic occasion of the 66th Republic Day of our Nation.

I thank our Almighty God for His continued Guidance, Sustenance and Protection. I am immensely grateful to our pioneers for laying a firm political foundation for which we are able to stand up today with pride and dignity.

I salute and pay my homage to the martyrs who have made the supreme sacrifice for the Naga Cause and all the Naga patriots for their visions and sacrifices in pursuit of the long cherished Naga dream. May their unyielding spirit and selflessness continue to inspire, guide and strengthen us.

Nagaland became a Republic 22nd March in 1956 that when the Naga National Council convened the First Tatar Hoho bringing together the Free Nagas represented by the Hongking Government and the erstwhile Naga Hills District represented by the Naga National Council which led to the establishment of the Federal Government of Nagaland. With the National Mandate of 1951 entrusted to them and acknowledging that the Almighty God is the Supreme Sovereign NSCN (K): All glory to God the Almighty for having sustained us through the ages of our existence and for His providence over our sacred struggle for liberation. On this auspicious occasion the 42nd Republic Day celebration, let us reminisce the sacrifices of thousands brave Naga patriots who had paid everything so that we could be where we are today.

We pay homage to the fallen Naga heroes whose blood nurtures the sacred struggle and continue to enrich our motherland and inspires us to uphold the sacred mission entrusted to us. We also share with the families of the martyrs the "pain and sorrow wrapped with courage and bravery".

We also urge the active Naga national workers to remain vigilant despite everyday challenges and continue to steadfastly uphold the national interest above everything. It is our assurance that your sacrifices shall never be in vain.

Every Naga from across the length and breadth, hues and colours and from every walks of life we entreat you to be a part of this joyous celebration.

It would also be unforgiving on our part not to acknowledge the unwavering support, commitment, contribution and self-less sacrifices of various Naga Civil societies,NGs,

solution. All the successive Prime Ministers of India understand that Nagas will not merge with Union of India, but they are willing to coexist with Union of India. They are also well informed of it that Nagas will not accept Indian constitution, however, they are not opposed to sharing sovereign power with India. The Framework Agreement is the meeting point of the two sovereign peoples. Sensible Nagas understand that this is one of the options where the Indians and the Nagas can come closer to each other because it serves the purposes of both the parties. And therefore, it would be a great loss for them if they would betray the Framework Agreement or miss the chance. But as for the Nagas, we will keep the Framework Agreement.

We don't believe in the philosophy of stopping war

leading to myriad of political perceptions resulting in disunity, especially amongst the national workers. This has become an ailment nibbling at the very fibre of possible Indo-Naga solution.

Today, having accepted by all negotiating entities that talks had concluded as on 31st October 2019, there should not be any excuse by any entity to delay the solution. Goal posts have been changed umpteenth times. Apex Naga tribal bodies and general populace at the grassroot have been misled for 24 years. The lies are exasperating.

The much awaited Indo-Naga political agreement must be inked without delay!

It is through the divine benevolence of the Almighty God that most of the Naga political groups have come together and chosen to carry the yoke of Naga people’s aspiration in unity.It is time to prepare ourselves and embrace a political settlement where all Nagas can participate and redefine our destiny afresh as a people. We must prepare our generations to face greater chal-

over this world and the authority of the people on the territory is a sacred trust from God, our leaders established our National institution based on the modern principles and ideals of Democracy, Justice, Liberty and Fraternity and instituted the Republic on the concept of the Federal System of Governance.

The historic Declaration of Naga Independence on 14th August, 1947 and the irrevocable pledge of the Plebiscite of 16th May, 1951 created the foundation and shaped the political course of our people. Naga nationalism was founded on courage, the courage to believe that Nagas are different and unique as a people and as a nation founded on the historical and political reality of the time.

We chose to determine, forge and shape our own destiny with freedom and dignity.

As we commemorate the 66th Republic Day, we celebrate the exemplary lives and courage of the pioneers. Our history is our inheritance but we have to place ourselves within the historical framework of the past and follow the path till our historical rights are expressed in full. The Federal Government of Nagaland believes that we must travel back in time to

lenges in the future. We believe we are on a path to unveiling a future where our identity, history and political right- the very ideals our forefathers defended with their lives, will be reaffirmed, entrenched and institutionalised.

The political negotiations between GOI and WC, NNPGs carries the essence and spirit of May 16, 1951 Naga plebiscite. We have great faith in our future.

Lastly, GPRN/NSCN acknowledges the consistent unwavering leadership of NSCN (Reformation), FGN/NNC (Shingya/ Zopra), NNC (Parent Body), NNC/GDRN, GPRN/NSCN (Khango/Isak), NNC/NPGN. Also the apex tribal bodies led

by NTC, NGBF, the inter-denominational Churches, ENPO, CNTC, Minority Communities of Nagaland, Mothers Associations, Student Bodies, Naga friends and supporters across the world. We are a blessed people. Happy Naga Republic Day! God bless Naga land ! Kuknalim!

President ‘Gen. (Retd.)’

M.B Neokpao Konyak

the past to reclaim our rights that was declared in unity and trust. In the midst of opposition from others, we must free ourselves of the distrust from within, unite and with strength proceed forward. I believe that there is a future ahead of us and that future is waiting for those who are morally strong, determined and resolute to make it their own.

The Nagas as a people have an ardent desire to live in peace and harmony and have always sought to live in peaceful coexistence with our neighbours. For Peace to prevail and for a peaceful resolution of the Indo-Naga political issue, the Federal Government has been involved in political dialogue with Government of India as an entity of the NNPGs Working Committee to arrive at a political settlement which is honourable and mutually acceptable. But we have to be brutally honest with ourselves and we have asked ourselves many times, “Is India really concerned about the wellbeing of the Nagas? Is India prepared to be honest with her commitments?” History has made us to doubt these questions.

Our ancestors were honourable people and their words used to be their law. It’s shameful and

churches ,Apex Naga tribal bodies, NGBF, NTC,CNTC, students, women organisations etc since the inception of the Naga National struggle hitherto, and not the least we also acknowledge the crucial role of the GOI, the Interlocutor RN. Ravi and Naga politicians irrespective of party affiliations for their sincere mediation and path breaking roles in enabling the Indo-Naga political negotiations to have successfully concluded on 31stof October 2019.

With the successful conclusion of the Indo-Naga peace process the ball is now in the court of the Gol and we are but waiting finger-crossed only to sign the final agreement for which we leave the entire dispensations to God's will.

On the part of the Naga negotiators, under the dynamic leadership of N. Kitovi Zhimomi, the Convener W/C NNPG and the Co-Conveners, despite overwhelming odds with the support and mandate of the Naga people we finally have effortlessly managed to hand over the issue to the highest level of the Indian Government that is Indian PMO. Regardless of the rumours galore, the NNPGs W/C have made a commendable and unique achievement by inking a preamble to an agreement where in the GOI not only recognises the historical

with war. All wars in history and all human problems are settled with the politics of negotiation and agreement.

We believe the Indo-Naga political problem can also be settled through political talks. We strongly believe Indians and Nagas can walk together, work together, live together and fight together through agreement both in the time of peace and war.

The Scripture says, "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" We have understood the fact that Indo-Naga political solution will not come from the east or from the west, it will come only from the bilateral talks between the Nagas and Indian leaders. And therefore, we reiterate our stand on the negotiated settlement.

Nagas are highly political people. We are issuebased people; we are principle-based people who can

NSCN (R): Dearest Ladies and Gentlemen, Naga Revolutionary Comrades, on this auspicious day of Naga Republic Day, I personally thank God for his protection and guidance throughout Naga political journey. I also salute our great leaders and Naga Armies who laid their lives for the nation. The fight was too hard for the Naga people yet, they fought bravely in all situations for decades and saved the Naga nation from the deadly jaws of mighty India and Burma (Myanmar).

The first ceasefire between India and Nagas in early 60s broke, causing heavy battles between the two, followed by several failed accords.

Thus, the second ceasefire was necessitated in 1997 and 2001 bringing political balance and recognition of each other’s position. This understanding of each other’s political situation, the political dialogue took its shape. The present peace process between GoI-NSCN (IM) and GoI-NNPG/WC moved positively edging to the final agreement. The ray of hope is dawning and it is expected that, during Narendra Modi’s government and the centre, the long standing Naga issue will be resolved.

I therefore appeal to all the Nagas to come together by burying all minor differences for the common good. Kuknalim Long live Naga Republic Day! Y. Wangtin Naga, President, (NSCN- R)

disgraceful to dishonour their own words. The British recognized this custom and treated the Nagas as honourable people. Despite several conflicts and agreements between the two, no written document was necessitated. And so we respected each other for what each was. But when the Indian leaders made the first agreement with the Nagas, they neither honoured our customs nor their promises.

We had to make a written agreement - the 9 point agreement (Hydari agreement). Even after getting written assurance from the representatives of the GoI, a letter signed by Bordoloi and Hydari themselves, the agreement never saw the light of day.

Successive Indian leaders have failed to uphold even the promises made to the Nagas by their most venerated leaders like Gandhi and Rajagopalachari.

It has made us to wonder what are we up against, a people whose honour is questionable. To cite few instances - India never honoured the Hydari agreement; India betrayed the Peace Mission of 1964; India divided the Nagas even after her promise to bring the Nagas under one political umbrella; India is not even serious about

and political rights of the Nagas but also has endowed upon the Nagas the right to self-determine our own future and the right to legislate on our own on issues pertaining to land and resources, traditions, customs etc. Every conceivable means have been explored and efforts put in to secure our future and defend our identity. Meanwhile any unresolved issues shall be pursued through democratic, political process post-solution. It is therefore our appeal to every conscious Naga not to be swayed away by propagandas being generated by vested interested who are very keen to sabotage the much anticipated political solution but to demonstrate perseverance, patience and perfect understanding of the issue and exercise further caution lest our impulsiveness and immaturity destroy the hard-earned peace and imminent political solution at the behest of anti-solution elements.

We must at all cost protect and defend the success we have achieved thus far and for the sake of posterity and to ameliorate the thousands of martyred Naga families let us give our everything to ensure that the successfully concluded political negotiation comes into fruition. Kuknalim.

AtoKilonser GPRN ‘Col ‘Retd.’ Isak Sumi

never be lured and purchased with quantum of money or high sounding promises.

Government of India must not repeat the wrong colonial 'carrot and stick policy.'

Colonialism is a thing of the past already condemned by the world today. Indian leaders admitted that the so-called 16-point agreement and the Shillong Accord did not solve the problem. That is why the government of India invited the NSCN leadership to have political dialogue with them for a lasting political solution. But we can assuredly say any agreement that is not based on the issue is no solution at all. I believe Indian leaders today will not commit the mistakes of the past. For the Nagas, we survive if we hold fast to the issue, but we perish if we drop it. Kuknalim!

Yaruiwo, Q. Tuccu

NNC/GDRN (N/A): My fellow Nagas, on this auspicious and historical day of the 65th anniversary of the Naga Republic Day, I extend warm greetings to fellow Nagas spread across the globe I salute honour, acknowledge and pay homage to all those patriots who laid down their lives in the service of the Nation and its Homeland.

The sacrifice and Martyrdom of our patriots will be engraved in the history of our nation and serve as a source of inspiration for generations to come.

History is clear that the Nagas were never under any rule… foreign or domestic. Prior to the imperialistic British misadventure into Naga Homeland, Nagas were living in a self-administered independent village states. The dynamics of the post 2nd World war divided the Naga families arbitrarily between two newly independent states of Myanmar (Burma) and India wherein, Nagas from both sides of the border has suffered miseries of unimaginable magnitude and beyond human comprehension.

There had been times where both India and Myanmar (Erstwhile Burma) tried to silence the Nagas right to self-determination.

Albeit a little late, Political Leadership in India has recognized the Nagas ’right to self-determi-

her commitments to the 16 point agreement in all important matters.

We are also aware that the conflict between the Nagas and India could have been resolved long ago had the Government of India been really sincere in the desire to resolve it.

The GoI in the past has instead of seeking permanent solution rather has basically succeeded in prolonging the problem by manipulating the situations as and when desired by her. It is up to the Government of India whether to restore faith in the Indian system of Democracy make a mockery of the Indian System of Democracy. We Nagas, as a Nation of trustworthy and honourable people expect India to live up to her world image as the largest Democracy in the world; we hope India becomes a self-respecting and honourable country. We have the moral strength to stand, wait and watch as we firmly believe that what is rightfully ours cannot be crushed by might.

May God’s grace be upon us all and His Wisdom continue to guide us and may His Will prevail as we continue our journey.

God Bless My Nagaland.

Kuknalim.

Kedahge, ‘Brig. (Retd)’ S. Singnya nation, which is reflected in the Historic document “Preamble/ Agreed position” signed between the Government of India and the Nagas on 17th November, 2017.

The former represented by the GOI’s interlocutor Mr. R.N.Ravi and the latter represented by the Convener and Co-Conveners of the 7 NNPGs Working Committee.

Heeding to the clarion call of the Naga people for peace in Naga homeland, 7 different warring groups came together in true Christian spirit of ‘forgive and forget’ and formed the 7 NNGPs working committee and has been working tirelessly under one umbrella to bring about an enduring peace between Indians and Nagas and an honourable solution that is acceptable to the Naga people.

I am hopeful that we will see the light at the end of the tunnel under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the light that will herald the dawn of lasting peace, prosperity and intellectual revolution which for decades has evaded the Naga homeland as a result of one of the longest and bloodiest running confrontation in the history of indigenous peoples movement for self-determination.

Kuknalim Kiumukam Yimchunger, NNC/GDRN (N/A) President

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.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021

Modi warns voters of Cong ‘lies’ in poll-bound Assam

PM Modi talks with Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal. (PTI)

Guwahati, March 21 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there was “double neglect, double corruption” when the Congress led government was both at the Centre and in Assam, but now the BJP’s “double-engine government” will make the state “Aatmanirbhar”.

Expecting BJP’s retaining power in Assam, Modi announced “dusribar BJP Sarkar, dusri bar NDA Sarkar and dusri bar double engine Sarkar”.

Addressing an election rally at Bokakhat in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district, Modi said that the Congress identifying itself as a secular party, but to grab the chair (government), the party

forged electoral alliance with the communal forces in Assam, West Bengal and Kerala. Saying that the Congress’ “five guarantees” are fake and false promises, he said that after ruling Assam over 50 years the party has to make “jutha (fake) assurances” and making alliance with the communal party.

“Congress means confusion, uncertainty, violence and separatism, blockade and agitations and Congress means corruption and fake guarantee,a the Prime Minister retorted and said that the party has no vision it’s friendship with only chairs.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accompanied by senior central and state leaders on Saturday released the elec-

tion manifesto in Guwahati promising “five guarantes” if voted to power. The “five guarantees” include restarting the process of National Register of Citizens (NRC), re peal the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Rs 365 daily wage to tea garden workers, five lakh jobs in five years, Rs 2,000 per month allowance to housewives and 200 units free electricity per household.Saying that over Rs 40,000 crore being invested for Assam’s gas and oil projects, the Prime Minister said that projects are now underway for the compressed natural gas (CNG) for the vehicles and piped natural gas (PNG) for cooking in thousands of households.

“From the bamboo, ethanol (an organic chemical compound) would be produced in Assam. Since British rule bamboo was in the tree category. After 70 years, the law has been amended to boost the bamboo based industries, plantations, value addition of bamboo and to empower the thousands of artisans who made thousands of items from the bamboo,” the Prime Minister said.

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BJP quiet over China building dam on Brahmaputra river, says Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

ArrayGuwahati, March 21 (IANS): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Sunday that China has been constructing a dam on Brahmaputra river, but the BJP government is doing nothing to protect the river, which plays a big role in the lives and economy of the people of Assam.

Addressing three election rallies at Jorhat, Nazira and Khumtai in eastern Assam, Priyanka said that with the construction of the dam by China, much damage will be done to the Brahmaputra river.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to Assam for poll campaign several times, but he did not utter a single word on the vital issue, nor did he prevent China from con-

structing the mega dam,” she pointed out.

The Brahmaputra river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in China, flows for about 2,900 km from Tibet into Arunachal Pradesh and down through Assam to Bangladesh.

She said the BJP-led government had promulgated an ordinance allowing big industrialists to purchase lands in Assam without any permission.

Referring to BJP’s double engine government in Assam, the Congress leader said that there are two Chief Ministers in Assam and both of them are working through remote control from Delhi.

Claiming that crime and atrocities against women are maximum in Assam and Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka said that the BJP governments in these two states are cheating the women and youth, besides duping the farmers.

“When the people of Assam are agitating against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the BJP is committed to enforce the new act. If the Congress comes to power, as part of the ‘five guarantees’, CAA would be repealed,” she said.

Arunachal Pradesh gets first formal indigenous knowledge system school

Itanagar, Mar 21 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh C h i e f M i n i s t e r Pe m a Khandu has inaugurated the state’s first formal indigenous language and knowledge system school in East Kameng district, an official release said on Sunday.

The first-of-its-kind school called ‘Nyubu Nyvgam Yerko’ was inaugurated at Rang village near Seppa on Saturday.

Khandu said the school will help in promoting and preserving indigenous traditions, culture and language, it said.

He lauded the Donyi

Polo Cultural and Charitable Trust for the initiative and Pai Dawe for donating land for the Gurukul-type institution.

Khandu said his government is committed to preserving the indigenous culture of the state and has established the Department of Indigenous Affairs, for which he has earned the praise of people from even the neighbouring states.

“People from our neighbouring states congratulated me. Many of them have lost their indigenous identity. We Arunachalees have woken up at the right moment,”

Khandu said. He appealed to indigenous leaders to suggest ways to the department for preserving cultures and languages.

“Being a Monpa, I follow Buddhism. My culture is safe as it is institutionalised.

We learn and earn degrees in Buddhism. Therefore, we need to establish institutes that teach our kids their respective indigenous culture, heritage, language, way of living and take pride in it,” he said. The chief minister, however, emphasised that modern education cannot be ignored and should go hand-in-hand.

Cong govt in Assam will be run by state people; Delhi will not control it: Shukla

Guwahati, Mar 21 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Rajeev Shukla on Sunday said that the government to be formed by the party in Assam after the assembly election will be run by and for the people of the state and will not be remote-controlled from Delhi.

The BJP-led government in Assam has played with the emotions and fortunes of the tea garden workers for the last five years, he alleged while addressing a press conference in Guwahati.

“The Congress government is going to be run by the people of Assam, for the

people of Assam and not on the instructions of people from Delhi,” Shukla said.

Describing the BJP as the “Chunaavi Jumla Party” (electoral fake promise party), he alleged that reneging on promises has become a hallmark of the saffron party.

“Assam accounts for more than 50 per cent of India’s tea production. This feeling of pride brings responsibility to each and every one of us. Tea workers dedicate their lives to ensure that the best quality of Assam tea reaches the nook and corner of the world,” he said.

state Phek DTCC holds YSU questions law enforcing agencies; supports KYGK Students Union moving around freely. The student body meeting on TB DIMAPUR:Yemishe (YSU) while expressing strong resentment also said that it was “seemingly possible that

DC Noklak, Reny Wilfred and others along with the trainees of vocational and leadership training at Noklak. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Vocational and Leadership training centre for adolescent girl dropout students under the aegis of Beti Bachao Beti Phadhao (BBBP) was inaugurated on March 19at Noklak.

According to DIPR report, special guest, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Noklak, Reny Wilfred said raw materials would be

provided for free and that all selected and registered trainees would be trained in weaving, shoe making, basket making, jewellery, bead making etc.

He said each batch would consist of 20 trainees who would be trained for six months adding that the number of batches would depend upon the “phase of

learning”.

The DC maintained that the number of trainees has been limited due to space constraints and also to ensure that they are provided quality training.

Wilfred also informed that micro-credits schemes would be linked for talented trainees and that marketing avenues would be

DIMAPUR:Phek District TB-Comorbidity Coordination Committee (DTCC) in its first meeting on March 18at Chamber of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Phek discussed issues pertaining to Tuberculosis (TB).

A press release by NHM Phek stated that, during the meeting, DC Phek, Razouvolie Dozo briefed members on National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) and the aim of district TB co-ordination committee.

A detailed presentation on aims and objectives of NTEP programme implementation was presented by District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) Phek, Dr. Ruokuohelie Rutsa. He also shared the achievement and activities of the programme from the period – January 2020 to December 2020.

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Vizo said that oral health problems could be easily prevented by brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, and regular visit to dental professionals for checkups and routine care.

DHD medical superintendent, Dr. Keveduyi Theyo also exhorted the gathering.

The programme was chaired by junior dental surgeon,Dr. Kihito, invocation by DH Fellowship Chaplin, Rev. Yhunlo Thong and vote of thanks by DHD senior dental surgeon, Dr. Khonsao Alex Kithan. The students of School of Nursing also presented a special number to mark the occasion.

Kohima: In commemoration of “World Oral Health Day”, Kohima unit of national oral health programme conducted various

activities throughout the week under the theme, “Be proud of your mouth”.

A press release by the unit stated that the oral health awareness was carried out at Government Middle School Meriema (Kohima), Gover nment High School Merhülietsa (Kohima), Gover nment High School, New Market (Kohima).

The speakers were Dr. Kediphruonuo Shüya, Dr. Mezhülenuo Dzüvichü and Dr. Kemezhünuo Shüya.

Meanwhile, on March 20, a programme was held at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima wherein Nagaland Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) managing director Dr. Thorhusie Katiryexhorted the gathering and Dr. Kediphruonuo Shüyaspoke on the theme.

a foul play” being played between state machinery and the accused which might be the reason behind the delay in delivering justice even after three years. YSU also asked the NSCN (R) leadership not to be “infatuated and contented by the unofficial and unverified confessional statement made by the culprit in police custody”. It has asked NSCN (R) not to misunderstand its genuine effort to deliver justice to the bereaved family members. Meanwhile, YSU has extended support to Kulolau Yemishe Ghami Kuqhakulu (KYGK) 15-day ultimatum on state government to solve the issue.

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DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world,celebrated “World Oral Health Day” under the theme, “be proud of your mouth” was also celebrated in Dimapur and Kohima districts.

DOHP:District Oral Health Programme (DOHP) Dimapur celebrated on March 20 at District Hospital Dimapur Chapel Hall.

A press release from the office of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dimapur informed that during the programme, DOHP nodal officer, Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo highlighted the importance of good oral health.

Ter ming mouth as the gateway to the overall health, she cautioned that not taking care of the mouth could lead to variety of health problems - from loss of teeth and gum disease to

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has questioned state law enforcing agencies particularly the state police over the delay in arresting accused Khekato Kinimi even after three years since a case of murder was registered against him. In a press release, YSU president, Swuka P Assumi and general secretary, Amekali Awomi have asked the police to state the reason behind its inability to nab the accused in the coldblooded murder of late Toishe Yepthomi on August 16, 2019. YSU has also expressed concern and apprehension of the way the investigation has taken place without any breakthrough while the accused has been

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made available through the training centre. SDO (C) Noklak, C. Phuniang said the training centre was a humble beginning with a big vision to bring economic empowerment to women in the district.

He also appreciated the DC for initiating the project and thanked the Tuensang district administration for the fund to manage the centre.

Khiamniungan Tribal Council, president M. Thango said the training centre was an opportunity for girl dropout students and called upon trainees to have an enthusiasm to learn.

EAC, Noklak, Yithachu Thur, EAC Panso, Changsang Soted and president, Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam, Newkhai also spoke at the programme chaired by district development promoter, Chongkoi.

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by 2022, similar activities would be taken up in other districts.

Sema said if NISF becomes successful, jhum cultivation in the State would come down to a great extent and ecology would be well maintained, adding that the project encouraged farmers to preserve local seeds for continuity.

He asserted that project, if successful, would guarantee livelihood of the people and stop import of vegetables and livestock from outside the State.

NISF consultant Richard Belho informed this correspondent that a commercial nurseries and seed bank for preserving traditional species would be set up,

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adding that the project was expected to attract educated people to farming since the government would not be able to accommodate all of them by give them jobs.

He said as the concept of sustainability was that there should be maximum circulation of money within the area, feeds for piggery and mustard oil would be manufactured at Boke-Botsa itself.

Meanwhile, during the brief meeting with the villagers, the APC appealed to them to remain united and make the project successful.

He reminded them that the Boke-Botsa was chosen not because the chief minister belonged to

the area, but considering the feasibility of farming, and that they should consider themselves fortunate.

However, he underlined that without unity, the project would not succeed.

Obser ving that as COVID-19 had taught Nagas a hard lesson, Sema remarked that Nagaland should be prepared for selfsufficiency and for this, NISF was of utmost importance so that it remained safe even if hit by a famine.

He exuded confidence that the project would encourage educated unemployed youth and retired employees to go back to rural areas for undertaking settled farming by utilising

lands to their full potential for agri and allied produce in a sustainable manner.

Fisheries & aquatic resources director Kevisa Kense, who too was part of the delegation, also appealed to the villagers to cooperate with the department for the project’s success.

Pointing out that outputs in farming could vary, Richard asked the villagers not to get disheartened and reminded them that BokeBotsa would be setting an example for rest of the farmers in the State.

Thanking the government for choosing for NISF, the villagers assured their full cooperation for its implementation.

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(From p-1) Convenor of NEDA and Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had also reportedly informed Nagaland chief minister that the Centre has made it clear that flag and constitution was not on the agenda for solution.

Further, the ambivalent posturing of the Nagaland legislators over Naga solution had led Union Home minister Amit Shah to ask both chief minister Neiphiu Rio

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(From p-1) Speaking to Nagaland Post, Sema pointed out though there were many agri-allied departments there wasn’t much impact on the ground. Therefore, he explained that with this project, there would be a competition among the departments and said, once soil testing for cultivation was completed, more than 40% yield could be expected.

Being a new project, he said the government was handholding it by bearing the “actuals” and, once the project was successful, it would be in the form of “C4” (cooperation, coordination, confidence and contribution). He added that

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to Baghapurana in Moga for the event. He said four years ago when the Assembly elections were held, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh made “big promises”.

“Captain Sahib had said smartphones will be given.

Who got smartphones just raise your hands and show smartphones? Captain Sahib had said farmers’ loan will be waived. Whose loan has been waived just raise your hands,” asked Kejriwal taking a dig at the Punjab CM. Amarinder Singh had promised job for every household, Kejriwal said, asking the gathering who got employment.

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Addressing a Kisan Maha Sammelan held by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at Punjab’s Moga, he told people that his party will always stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws. He also took on the Centre over the Government of National

Deshmukh should continue as Home Minister, Pawar said the decision lies with CM Thackeray.

Reacting to Pawar’s statements, BJP leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, while reiterating his party’s demand of the Home Minister’s resignation, said an impartial probe will not be possible till Anil Deshmukh is in office. “Sharad Pawar created this government in Maharashtra and hence he is defending them. Sachin Waze was brought back to service following orders from the Maharashtra chief minister and Home minister. The NCP chief is just trying to wash his hands off the matter,” Fadavis added.

The Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra further said that before Param Bir Singh, Maharashtra DG Subodh Jaiswal had also submitted a report to Maharashtra chief minister regarding corruption over police transfers. “However, Uddhav Thackeray never did anything about it and Jaiswal had to resign,” Fadnavis added.

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Minister,” he said.

It was Param Bir Singh who had decided to reinstate Assistant Inspector Sachin Waze into the force last year, Pawar said. “Param Bir Singh is making wild allegations because he was removed as Mumbai Police Commissioner,” he added.

Pawar informed that efforts are on to destabilise the Shiv Sena-NCPCongress government in Maharashtra but all such attempts will prove futile.

“I don’t know whether efforts are being made or not to topple the government (Maharashtra). All I can say is that these will have no impact,” he added.

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that Gaur had provided five SIM cards to API Waze and Shinde for the crime.

Shinde used to help Waze in his illegal activities,” the official said.

He said the ATS was investigating if more people were involved in the case and what role they had played.

“The ATS is probing who was the main conspirator (in Hiran murder case),” he added.

“Both the accused were on Saturday called to the ATS headquarters for questioning in connection with the case and later placed under arrest,” he added.

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al Investigation Agency (NIA) which is probing the recovery of an explosivesladen vehicle which was found parked near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s multi-storey residence ‘Antilia’ in south Mumbai on February 25.

The vehicle was in possession of Hiran before his body was found in a creek near Thane on March 5. The Union Home Ministry on Saturday handed over the Hiran murder case to the NIA. “Sachin Waze is a prime accused in the Hiran murder case. He had played a key role. During the probe, the ATS found

NEW DELHI, MAR 21 (AGENCIES): NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh had told him there was political interference in his department.

“The allegations raised by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh are serious,” he said.

In an eight-page letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Singh had alleged that Deshmukh had asked Assistant Inspector Sachin Waze, arrested by the NIA in the Mukesh Ambani bomb scare case, to collect Rs 100 crore every month, including Rs 40-50 crore from some 1,750-odd bars and restaurants in Mumbai.

Pawar said he would suggest Thackeray to appoint former IPS officer Julio Ribeiro to inquire into these allegations. “The Maharashtra Chief Minister has full authority to take a decision regarding an inquiry into the allegations against the Home

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ATS arrest two persons for their alleged involvement in Mansukh Hiran murder case, in Thane, Sunday. (PTI)

government’s closet,” Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil said in a statement on Sunday.

Earlier in the day, MNS chief Raj Thackeray sought the Centre’s intervention in unearthing the truth behind the explosivesladen car that was found near Ambani’s residence.

Addressing a press conference, Thackeray alleged that the Maharashtra government failed to shed light on several basic points in the case.

“The explosives case doesn’t revolve only around Param Bir Singh and Sachin Waze. Police placing the explosives or being asked to do so is not a small thing,” he said.

Param Bir Singh, who was under flak over handling of the bomb scare episode, was transferred from the post of Mumbai police commissioner on Wednesday. On Saturday, he wrote a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that Home Minister Anil Deshmukh wanted police officers to collect Rs 100 crore per month from bars and hotels.

Deshmukh had denied the allegations.

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Mumbai, Mar 21 (PTI): In a “major breakthrough”, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a policeman and a bookie in connection with the alleged murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran, an official said on Sunday, adding Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze had played a key role in the crime and emerged as the prime accused.

The accused duo, identified as policeman Vinayak Shinde and bookie Naresh Gaur, were arrested on Saturday late night, he said.

Earlier in the day, the official had given the name of the bookie as Naresh Dhare, but later said it was Naresh Gaur.

Shinde is a convict in the 2006 Lakhan Bhaiya fake encounter case and he came out from jail on furlough last year, he said, adding that Shinde had been in touch with Waze since then.

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“The state ATS has so far interrogated several people, including police officials and the family members of the deceased.

The arrest of these two persons is a major breakthrough in the case,” the official said.

The ATS had earlier registered a case under Indian Penal Code sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence or giving false information to screen offender), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 34 (common intention) against unidentified persons in connection with Hiran’s death.

Meanwhile, the BJP said that Waze could be one of pawns in the “entire game”.

“Sachin Waze, Param Bir Singh (former Mumbai police commissioner) and (state Home Minister) Anil Deshmukh perhaps are only pawns in the entire game. Real power (s) behind them need to be investigated along with their motives.

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Protesters take cover during clashes with security forces in Monywa, March 21. (Reuters)

MONYWA, MAR 21 (REUTERS): Demonstrators in Myanmar maintained their unflinching opposition to military rule on Sunday despite a rising death toll at the hands of security forces as the junta appeared equally determined to resist growing outside pressure to compromise.

One man was killed and several were wounded when police opened fire on a group setting up a barricade in the central town of Monywa, a doctor there said as a community group issued a call on Facebook for blood donors.

The violence has forced people determined to resist a return to military rule after a decade of tentative steps

towards democracy to think up novel ways to make their stand.

Protesters in nearly 20 places across the country staged candle-lit protests on Saturday night and into Sunday, from the main city of Yangon to small communities in Kachin State in the north and the southernmost town of Kawthaung, according to a tally of social media posts.

Hundreds of people in the second city of Mandalay, including many medical staff in white coats, marched before sunrise in a “Dawn protest”, video posted by the Mizzima news portal showed.

“Failure of the military regime, our cause our cause

... federal democracy, our cause our cause,” the crowd chanted as the sky was beginning to brighten and birds called from the trees lining the otherwise deserted streets.

Protesters in some places were joined by Buddhist monks holding candles while some people used candles to make the shape of the three-fingered protest salute.

Others came out later on Sunday, including the crowd in Monywa, where police opened fire.

“Sniper, sniper,” people can be heard shouting in a video clip shortly after the man was shot in the head and more shots rang out.

The spokesman for the junta was not available for comment but has previously said security forces have used force only when necessary.

With the latest killing, the death toll since the coup rose to at least to 248, based on a tally by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.

The military has said at two policemen have been killed in the protests.

B’desh rules out security threat to Modi’s visit amid protests by ‘few’ Left, Islamist groups DHAKA, MAR 21 (PTI): Bangladesh has ruled out any security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country later this week and said “few” left wing and hardline Islamist groups are against his trip but there is “nothing to worry” about them.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Bangladesh from March 26 to 27 to attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the country’s independence and the birth centenary of its founder ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This would be his first trip to a foreign country since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

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“We are proud to invite him (Modi) to Bangladesh… people are with us (the government),” Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen told reporters on Saturday night.

Momen said “only a few can oppose this visit and let them do it”. “There is nothing to worry about (their protests),” he added.

“Bangladesh is a democratic country where people have the right to express their opinion and the government is not worried about it,” he said, adding that the protesters are “few in number” and just taking the advantage of the “freedom of expression”.

World-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro closed

RIO DE JANEIRO, MAR 21 (IANS): Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous beaches have been closed to the public due to a dramatic rise in the number of daily coronavirus cases in Brazil, local media reported. Police officers took up positions in front of the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca on Saturday, dpa news agency quoted news portal G1 as saying in a report.

“The progress of the epidemic is leaving us in a more difficult situation,” said Mayor Eduardo Paes.

“Either we are aware of it and we respect lives, or we are going to live in an unmanageable situation in the next few days,” he added.

He announced further measures to contain the measures in the coming week.

Philippines spots 200 Chinese ships near disputed reef area, as well as the risk to safety of navigation in the area. According to the Coast Guard, they were fishing vessels manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel.

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said he will wait for the recommendation of the military before filing a diplomatic protest against China over the presence of the large number of The Philippine coast guard detected the boats “in line Chinese militia vessels in formation” at the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef. (AFP)

MANILA, MAR 21 (IANS/AP): A Philippine government task force said on Sunday that more than 200 Chinese militia vessels were spotted moored off a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard monitored the vessels on March 7 off Whitsun Reef, which is within the the country’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, according to the

Pakistan bans travel from 12 countries amid spike in Covid

ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (PTI): Pakistan imposed a complete ban on travel from 12 countries, including South Africa, Rwanda and Tanzania, in a bid to curb the spike of coronavirus cases as the country on Sunday recorded 3,667 new cases, taking the national tally to 626,802. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) notified a fresh list of countries categorised into A, B and C after emergence of South African and Brazilian strain of the virus and imposed a complete ban on travel from 12 countries, categorised as C. The travel restrictions and a ban on inbound passengers from 12 countries will remain effective from March 23 to April 5. Botswana, Brazil, Columbia, Comoros, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia have been placed in

category C. CAA in its notification said there will be a complete travel ban on inbound travel to Pakistan from category C countries.

The temporary measure is being introduced in continuation to the steps being taken to curb the spread of Covid in Pakistan, it said.

The CAA also updated its category C, for inbound travellers and shifted the UK from category C to category B. The CAA said international travellers from category A countries do not require Covid PCR test before entry into Pakistan.

Australia, Bhutan, China, Fiji, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago and Vietnam have been placed in category A.

National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea. “Despite clear weather at the time, the Chinese vessels massed at the reef showed no actual fishing activities and had their full white lights turned on during night time,” dpa news agency quoted report by the task force as saying.

It expressed concern about the environmental damage the ships could cause to coral reefs in the

Philippine-claimed territory.

China claims almost the entire South China Sea as its territory and has built artificial islands with militarycapable facilities over reefs and outcrops in the area.

Aside from the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have overlapping claims to the area, which is believed to be rich in marine and mineral resources.

Philippine defense chief asks Chinese flotilla to leave reef

The Philippine defense chief on Sunday demanded more than 200 Chinese vessels he said were manned by militias leave a South China Sea reef claimed by Manila, saying their presence was a “provocative action of militarising the area.” “We call on the Chinese to stop this incursion and immediately recall these boats violating our maritime rights and encroaching into our sovereign territory,” Lorenzana said in a statement, adding without elaborating that the Philippines would uphold its sovereign rights.

A government watchdog overseeing the disputed region said about 220 Chinese vessels were seen moored at Whitsun Reef, which Beijing also claims, on March 7.

Eleven injured after Thailand police clash with protesters

BANGKOK, MAR 21 (IANS): At least 11 people were injured after police in Thailand deployed water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets against pro-democracy protesters who rallied near the Grand Palace.

Authorities had set up a large barricade of shipping containers and barbed wire to block protesters from getting near the palace on Saturday, dpa news agency reported.

The rally was largely peaceful, with demonstrators earlier flying kites spray-painted with images of jailed pro-democracy protest leaders, although tensions escalated when protesters removed the containers blocking their path to the Grand Palace later in the day. “The police officers will remain in the area

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until peace and order has truly been restored,” police spokesperson Krissana Pattanacharoen said, adding that at least five protesters had been arrested.

At least 11 people were hurt during the clashes, the city’s Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said.

The rally was organised by the REDEM (Restart Democracy) Group, made up of young demonstrators

calling for reforms to the monarchy and demanding the military-approved constitution be rewritten.

Protests led by young people have stalled partly due to the country’s surging coronavirus caseload, although a recent mass trial for pro-democracy leaders charged with sedition and lese-majesty has prompted protesters back on the streets.

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BJP WB manifesto: 1 job per Mamata calls herself ‘donkey’ for trusting Adhikari family family, implementation of CAA K anthi Dakshin (WB), Mar 21 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday blamed herself for not recognising the “true face” of the influential Adhikari family of Purba Medinipur district and called herself a “big donkey” for being unable to do so.

Venting her ire against Suvendu Adhikari, her protege-turned-rival who is pitted against the TMC leader from Nandigram

constituency for the coming assembly polls, Banerjee said at an election rally here, she had even heard rumours the Adhikari family had built an empire worth Rs 5,000 crore.

“I say I am a ‘big donkey’ (Ami ekta boro gadha) for having failed to recognise them. I dont know (about it), but people say their `empire’ is worth Rs 5,000 crore and they will use money to buy votes. But don’t vote for them,” Banerjee told the rally.

The chief minister said,

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she will get it investigated once she is voted to power.

Most members of the Adhikari family, which holds considerable political clout in the district, have

either joined the BJP or expressed a desire to join the saffron party.

Veteran TMC MP Sisir Adhikari - father of Suvendu, on Sunday joined the BJP at Egra in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the party.

She compared the Adhikari family with “Mir Jafar” (traitor) and said the people of the region will not tolerate it and give befitting replies with ballots.

Mir Jafar, the military general of Bengal’s last in-

depedent nawab Siraj-udDaulah, is considered a traitor for deceiving the besieged Nawab during the Battle of Plassey in 1757 which paved the way for British rule in India.

The TMC chief also described the BJP as a party of “rogues and goons”.

She also blamed the Adhikari family for ruling the district as “zamindars” (landlords) by taking full control of the area, claiming that even she was not allowed to hold public meetings there.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at the crowd during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Polls, in Bankura, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (PTI)

per family.

Assuring to provide arrears of Rs 18,000 to 75 lakh farmers of the state under PM-Kisan, the BJP promised Rs 10,000 per year for them, if voted to power, with Rs 6,000 being contributed by the Centre and the rest by the state.

The party also announced a Rs 5,000 crore intervention fund to assure farmers’ economic security, besides accidental insurance worth Rs 3 lakh for small farmers and fishermen.

In the manifesto, the party promised a Sonar Bangla fund worth Rs 11,000 crore to promote art, literature and other such sectors, and a Tagore Prize on the

lines of the Nobel Prize.

The BJP also promised seventh pay commission implementation for state government employees and 30 per cent reservation for women in state government jobs.

Promising to act tough on infiltration, the BJP promised “strictest border security”.

The party also promised free KG to PG education for all women and free travel for them in public transport.

It promised to build new AIIMS in North Bengal, Jungle Mahal and Sunderban regions, besides toilets and clean drinking water for every family.

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The President and members of the Kuda Friends Women Welfare Society (KFWWS) Dimapur is pleased to congratulate Ms. Akokla Pongen Lucy, former president of the society for being inducted as the member of the National Co-operative Union of India Women Empowerment Committee on International Women's Day i.e 8th March 2021 at New Delhi. She is the first woman to be inducted in such prestigious position from Nagaland.

The members further wishes her success in all her future endeavours.

Egra, Mar 21 (PTI): Asserting that the BJP does not believe in vote-bank politics, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a jibe at the TMC over its “appeasement policies”, said on Sunday that his party, if voted to power K Y M C

in Bengal, will ensure no curb is imposed on Durga and Saraswati puja.

“Under the TMC rule, school teachers in Bengal were beaten up for organising ‘saraswati puja’. The court had to intervene to

ensure Durga puja is celebrated in the state. Do you want this government?

“The BJP, after coming to power, will see to it that Durga puja and Saraswati puja are held without hindrance,”Shah said.

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Shah appeals Hindu voters; promises unhindered puja celebrations in WB

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Kolkata , M ar 2 1 (PTI): The BJP on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a “Sonar Bangla” by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

Unveiling the “Sonar Bangla Sankalpa Patra” at EZCC in Salt Lake, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that BJP will ensure the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme and the PM-Kisan programme in the state, besides giving at least one job

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Chelsea move to FA Cup semis pushing for a goal to take it into extra time, Chelsea broke in injury time and Hakim Ziyech scored their second with a low strike to take them into the last four for the fourth time in five seasons. The semi-finals will

take place at Wembley over the weekend of 17-18 April and the draw will be shown live on BBC One - during half-time of Sunday’s quarter-final between Leicester City and Manchester United (kick-off 17:00 GMT).

Real keep pressure on Atletico, Barca

Chelsea players celebrate after scoring against Sheffield United during the FA Cup match on Sunday.

L O N D O N, M A R 2 1 (AGENCIES): Eight-time winners Chelsea moved into the FA Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 home win against Sheffield United.

The Blues, beaten finalists last season, went ahead in fortunate circumstances as Ben Chilwell’s low cross was steered into his own net

by Blades midfielder Oliver Norwood. Christian Pulisic was twice denied by away

goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and Callum Hudson-Odoi shot over as the hosts looked to finish the game off.

David McGoldrick wasted a glorious chance to equalise as he sent a close-range diving header wide following John Lundstram’s right-wing cross, before home goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved from Oliver McBurnie.

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Real Madrid kept the pressure on Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona -- who both played on Sunday -- with a 3-1 win away to Celta Vigo. Striker Karim Benzema continued his rich vein of form with two first-half goals, before Santi Mina got Celta back into things five minutes before half-time.

Iago Aspas hit the post for Celta with seven minutes left to play before Marco Asensio scored Real Madrid’s third goal on the break in the fourth minute of injury time on Saturday, Xinhua news reports.

Sevilla keeper Bono scored a dramatic goal with the last action of the game to give his side a 1-1 draw away to Real Valladolid, when it looked as if they were going to go down to Fabio Orellana’s 44th minute penalty for the home side.

Bono’s magic moment came following a 93rd minute corner taken by Suso, which was kept alive by Luuk de Jong and Youssef En-Nesyri before the ball fell for the keeper to drill home from around 10 yards out.

Athletic Bilbao and Eibar drew 1-1 in a result which does little to help Athletic’s European ambitions, while keeping Eibar in the bottom three.

Dimapur Open Penalty Shootout from April 10 DIMAPUR (NPN): Dimapur District Veteran Football Association (DDVFA) will be organising Dimapur Open Penalty Shootout Tournament on April 10 in Dimapur District Sports Council Stadium under the theme “Football for Health”.

The programme will be graced by vice president, Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC), Tsenthungo Nyamo, as special guest. Interested club/team have been requested to register on or before April 8.

Champions will receive a cash prize of Rs 30,000/-; Rs 20,000/- for the runners-up and the best goalkeeper will be awarded Rs 2000/- respectively.

For registration and tournament details, the interested teams may contact the president at 7005149723 and general secretary at 9856806978.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021

Zverev beats Tsitsipas to win Mexican Open in Acapulco thriller MEXICO CITY, MAR 21 (AGENCIES): World number seven Alexander Zverev recovered from an uncertain start to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6 (3) in a thrilling Mexican Open final in Acapulco on Saturday and land his 14th ATP title.

The 23-year-old German lost the final of the hardcourt tournament to Nick Kyrgios in 2019 and quickly went 4-1 down to the Greek top seed on Sunday, at one point completely missing the ball when attempting an overhead smash.

Tsitsipas was unable to maintain the level of tennis he displayed in the first five games, however, and second seed Zverev worked his way back into the contest, reeling off the last five games to seal the set. Zverev broke for 5-4 in an equally tight second set and served for the title but Tsitsipas saved a championship point and put the contest back on serve

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the Mexican Open. (Reuters)

when his German opponent double-faulted.

The set tiebreak was again studded with lengthy rallies and Zverev prevailed 7-3 on his third championship point when he pounced on a Tsitsipas drop shot and pounded the ball past the Greek into the back of the court. “This week has been one of the most fun I have had in recent months, the

tournament showed that the public can attend sporting events,” Zverev said to the cheers of the crowd after receiving the trophy.

“When I have my chances, I need to close it out against these top players because normally they won’t give you a second chance. I thought I played extremely well in the tiebreak, I’m happy with how it went.”

Shooting WC: India win gold in men’s ANKA conducts Axelsen one win away from defending All Eng title and women’s pistol team events belt grading exam

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NEW DELHI, MAR 21 (IANS): India won gold medals in both men’s and women’s 10m air pistol team events on the third day of the Shooting World Cup here on Sunday.

Yashaswini Singh Deswal, Manu Bhaker and Shri Nivetha won gold in

women’s 10m air pistol after which Saurabh Chaudhary, Abhishek Verma and Shahzar Rizvi won the men’s event.

The women’s team shot 16 in the gold medal round, finishing well ahead of Poland’s Julita Borek, Joanna Iwona Wawrzonowska and Agnieszka Korejwo, who shot 8.

The men, meanwhile, beat Vietnam’s Dinh Thanh Nguyen, Quoc Cuong Tran and Xuan Chuyen Phan 17-11.

In the women’s skeet final, India’s Ganemat Sekhon won bronze, finishing with a score of 40 behind Great Britain’s Amber Hill (51) and Kazakhstan’s Zoya Kravchenko (51).

Hill pipped Kravchenko 4-3 in the final shoot-off.

DIMAPUR (NPN): All Nagaland Karate-do Association (ANKA) has conducted Belt Grading Exam on March 20 at Logdrum Higher Secondary School Sangtamtilla Dimapur.

A press release issued by ANKA general secretary Temsu stated the exam was conducted by Shihan T. Sangtam (Black Belt 6th Dan (president ISKF) Sensei, Thsathriba Sangtam Black Belt 5th Dan (ANKA Technical Director) Sensei, Temsu Black Belt 3rd Dan and Sempai Kasheto Yeptho Black Belt 2nd Dan. During the exam, 26 students were promoted to Yellow Belt; two students were promoted to Green Junior Belt; two students promoted to Brown Senior Belt and five students to Provisional Black Belt.

BIRMINGHAM, MAR 21 (IANS): Viktor Axelsen is one win away from defending his All England Open title as the Danish shuttler edged compatriot Anders Antonsen 16-21, 21-7 and 21-17 in the semifinal.

Axelsen, 27, had lost his previous match against Antonsen in Thailand in January. The former world champion came from behind for the third time in four matches to win the semifinal. “It means a lot to me,” said Axelsen, according to Xinhua news.

“The All England is one of the biggest tournaments on the tour. It’s one of those tournaments that you re-

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ally want to win. I won it last year and now I have a chance to win it again.”

Axelsen will face Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, who reached the final of the

competition for the first time after beating Dutch shuttler Mark Caljouw 21-13 and 21-17. On Friday, last year’s semi-finalist Lee knocked out Japanese world No. 1

Kento Momota in straight games to reach the last four for the second time in as many years.

Momota’s teammates in other categories are also doing well, with the finals of men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles all to be played between Japanese pairs.

Nozomi Okuhara edged Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand 16-21, 21-16, 21-19 to set up a final clash with fellow Thai Pornpawee Chochuwong in the women’s singles. Several teams such as China and South Korea skipped the competition due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic.

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