March 24, 2021

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One year of lockdown: Candle light vigil held at Jalukie Second wave grips India

Prohibitory orders clamped in border area DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): In the aftermath of the killing of three persons by unidentified assailants on March 22 (Monday) evening along the Dimapur-Peren district border, Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate (DM) Peren, Sentiwapang Aier has imposed curfew under prohibitory orders in the disputed border areas.

According to the order, curfew has been imposed in the disputed areas from Mhainamtsi (Kohima-Dimapur) junction towards Mhainamtsi police check gate to Heningkunglwa police check gate border Dimapur district. The order also

bans assembly of more than five persons or carrying of any lethal weapons or arms.

The order came into effect from 9 p.m. of March 23 and would remain in force till further order.

DC stated that the prohibitory order has been promulgated to ensure that there was no untoward incidents of law and order as well as further loss of life and property.

Restrictions on highway: Meanwhile Commissioner of Police Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo has promulgated Section 144 CrPC on the highway stretch from Vihuto village-Khehoyi village-Kiyevi village ar-

eas. Under the Section 144 CrPC, assembly of more than five persons, carrying lethal weapons and firearms including lathis, dagger/machete (dao), sticks, spears, catapults or any other dangerous articles have been prohibited.

In an order, the Commissioner of Police Dimapur informed that the prohibitory order will come into effect from 9 p.m. of March 23, 2021 and will remain enforced until further order.

CP in the order, stated that the situation warranted the initiation of compelling action to restore peace and prevent further breach of law and order.

NEW DELHI, MAR 23 (AGENCIES): It was on March 23 last year that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the nationwide lockdown against COVID-19 (Janta curfew).

One year on, Wednesday will mark a complete year of the restrictions in the country even as the Covid-

Candle light vigil held at Jalukie town square, Tuesday.

Various civil society organizations on Tuesday evening held a candle light vigil at Jalukie Town square to honour the three persons killed on March 22 along Dimapur-Peren border area.

Meanwhile, the three persons were laid to rest on Tuesday morning.

Dy.CM assures action; organizations condemn March 22 incident DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): In a statement, deputy chief minister Y Patton expressed shock and condemned the incident in the strongest term. He said “inhuman” killing of three persons was “outrageous and numbing”, adding that such killings went against the very tenets of life.

Urging all to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area, Patton said the State government has “taken cognizance of serious issue” and assured that law would take its own course and that

befitting punishment would be awarded to the culprits in accordance with the law of the land. He said the police have set up a SIT to probe the incident, headed by a senior police officer.

WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has highly condemned the killing of three persons by unknown miscreants on March 22, which it said has sparked communal tension.

WSH through its media cell asserted that such action has brought great disharmony and mistrust

and pursue a solution for the conflict, met the chief minister in 2019 “as we did not want to let any village or group to take the law into their hands.”

WSH said it had also brought up the issue with the state government and demanded that a status quo be maintained over the disputed area. However, WSH said failure to maintain the status quo order led to the escalation of violence. As a result, it said there has been unfortunate clashes at regular intervals over this issue. Also,

“yearning for a peaceful co-existence amongst us”, WSH said it had also met the Zeliangrong civil society organisations (CSOs) in Jalukie in 2020 and recently at Thahekhu Dimapur.

However, WSH lamented that the recent incidents like cutting of plantations and burning of houses at Khehoi village and the incident at Lamhainamdi has put a dent on all the peace efforts and jeopardized the hard initiatives of the WSH with the Zeliangrong CSOs. (Cont’d on p-7)

DY CM Patton condoles demise of SI Jamir’s wife

PCI panel members call on Gov, CM

NNQF questions ANGCTA demands

DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): State deputy chief minister and BLP leader, Y. Patton has expressed pain to learn about the demise of Mrs. Temjentula, wife of Imtisungit Jamir, former minister and veteran Congressman at Eden hospital Dimapur, March 23, 2021.

Patton described late Atula as a strong and patient woman who supported and stood by her husband during his long years of public service. Stating that she was also kind-hearted and generous to the needy, Patton said he death was not only a loss to the family but to many people who knew her.

On behalf of the state BJP legislatures, Patton conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed to rest in peace.

No new COVID case

DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from across the State for the tenth day in a row, while the total caseload also remained at 12225.

With no recoveries reported on Tuesday the active cases also stood at two.

amongst the tribes and demanded that the state government investigate the matter thoroughly.

WSH also urged all responsible to desist from making the incident a tribal issue and not to create any animosity amongst the tribes, which it said “will only bring more hatred, division and violence amongst us only.”

Asserting that there had been a long-standing land dispute between Lamhainamdi and some neighbouring villages, WSH said its delegation, in order to apprise the matter

PCI panel members with chief minister and other state officials.

DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): A three-member sub-committee of Press Council of India (PCI) called on Nagaland Governor RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan and chief minister Neiphiu Rio at his official residence Kohima on Tuesday.

PCI sub-committee members, to evolve guidelines for media and security forces on reporting in conflict situations and to organise activities in Northeastern States, Naxal-affected areas and J&K, are on a two-day visit to Nagaland.

According to an official bulletin, the sub-committee members briefed the chief minister on the purpose of their visit to the state and highlighted various problems faced by journal-

ists and media persons in the country, particularly in conflict areas.

During interaction, the chief minister informed that the welfare of the press fraternity in the state was relatively good as compared to other states. Rio also apprised the sub-committee members on the steps taken by the state government for the welfare of the press fraternity.

State chief secretary J Alam, who also attended the meeting, highlighted the situation of the state.

PCI panel meets DGP: PCI sub-committee also met DGP Nagaland, T John Longkumer and other senior police officers at police headquarters, Kohima.

The sub-committee had

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DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) has taken exception to All Nagaland Government College Teachers Association (ANGCTA)’s demand from NPSC to put on hold the recruitment of asst. professors under higher education because a review committee has been constituted to look into the “high discrepancies” in the present Nagaland Higher Education Service Rule 2015.

In a statement, NNQF questioned ANGCTA on what grounds the review committee report on the Nagaland Higher Education Service Rules, 2015 affected the recruitment of assistant professors through NPSCCESE. The forum also appealed to the ANGCTA to make public the contents of the report and the setup of the review committee “as we are not privy to such report.” It stated that the term “discrepancies” used by ANGCTA was “vague and requires clarification.”

MHA extends Covid-19 guidelines to April 30 States allowed to impose local curbs M e a n w h i l e, a m i d fresh coronavirus surge in many states, Home Ministry (MHA) Tuesday issued new guidelines for effective control of infections, effective from April 1 till April 30.

The main focus of the guidelines is to consolidate the substantial gains achieved in containing the spread of Covid-19, which was visible in the sustained decline in the number of active cases, continuously for about 5 months, said MHA. The guidelines mandate the States to strictly enforce the “Test-Track-Treat” protocol, ensure Covid appropriate behaviour by all; and to scale up the vaccination drive.

The guidelines also stressed on the need to strictly follow the prescribed containment strategy, and strictly observe the guidelines issued by the Centre.

Te s t - Tr a c k - Tr e a t protocol: States and UTs, where the proportion of RT-PCR tests is less, should rapidly increase it, to reach

the prescribed level of 70% or more. The new positive cases, detected as a result of intensive testing, need to be isolated and quarantined at the earliest and provided timely treatment.

Further as per the protocol, their contacts have to be traced at the earliest, and similarly isolated and quarantined. Based on the positive cases and tracking of their contacts, containment zones must be carefully demarcated by district authorities. Within the demarcated containment zones, containment measures, as prescribed by MoHFW, shall be scrupulously followed, which include strict perimeter control, intensive house-to-house surveillance, contact tracing.

Local district, police and municipal authorities shall be responsible to ensure that the prescribed Containment measures are strictly followed and states must ensure the accountability of the officers concerned

DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): Kohima Police arrested two persons in connection with fraudulent misappropriation of money meant for replenishment of cash at ATMs in Kohima.

According to Kohima Police PRO, preliminary investigation revealed shortage of cash amounting to Rs 1,84,56,500 from 15 SBI ATMs across Kohima town. In this connection, a case has been registered at North Police Station and is being investigated by an SIT led by SDPO (North).

The accused identified as Mankai Konyak (32) and Santosh Khatri (27), both employees of Ms Writer Business Service Pvt Ltd, a cash replenishment agency for State Bank of India (SBI), were working as ATM operators. Police have so far recovered Rs 38,48,000.

Further investigation is on to ascertain the modus operandi and involvement of persons in the fraudulent misappropriation of money meant for ATMs.

DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) Tuesday affirmed that the Naga political struggle would go on if the government of India was “pondering over the Naga issue away from the Framework Agreement and repeat the same mistakes of the history.”

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP asserted that Naga political issue would not end with Khodao Yanthan, ‘Gen. Retd.’ Khole Konyak, Isak Chishi Swu, Q Tuccu, Th. Muivah or Tongmeth Wangnao if the government of India failed to “handle in the manner demanded by the nature of the issue has (Cont’d on p-8) dragged on for too long and

try to undermine the Naga issue in the manner of the Shillong Accord or the 16 Points Agreement.”

NSCN (I-M) said that the Shillong Accord and 16 Points Agreement, which it described as “two mistakes”, have brought much bloodshed in the Naga political struggle. It affirmed that Naga leadership would come and go, but the burning issue would never die as long as honourable settlement remained elusive.

NSCN (I-M) maintained that the Framework Agreement came into being “because the past agreements like the 16 Points Agreement and Shillong Accord

18 stolen two-wheelers recovered; 4 held

Accused along with the recovered two-wheelers. (PRO Police)

Special team of East PS Dimapur busted a bikelifting gang following consecutive arrest of four persons and recovered 18 stolen two-wheelers.

According to ADCP

mounted to 159,967 The lockdown came into effect from midnight on March 24. All establishments, including private, commercial, educational and government, were asked to remain shut. At the time of his address, PM Modi described the situation as a “curfew” like. in this regard.

Covid appropriate behavior: States and UTs can take all necessary measures to promote Covid-19 appropriate behaviour in work places and in public, especially in crowded places.

For strict enforcement of wearing of face masks, hand hygiene and social distancing, States and UTs may consider administrative actions, including imposition of appropriate fines.

Local restrictions: States and UTs, based on their assessment of the situation, may impose local restrictions, at district or sub-district and city level.

No restriction on interState & intra-State movement: States cannot impose restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods including those for cross land-border trade under treaties with neighbouring countries.

Strict adherence of SOPs: All activities have been permitted outside containment zones and SOPs have been prescribed for various activities. These include: Movement by passenger trains; air travel; metro; schools; higher educational institutions; hotels and restaurants; shopping malls, gyms, assemblies and congregations, etc.

Naga political struggle will go on: NSCN (I-M)

2 held for siphoning off `1.84 cr ATM money; bike-lifting gang busted

This is it!

“Their verbal duels is driving me nuts. And we’ll have to endure it for all 8-phase polls.”

a lengthy discussion with the senior police officers on matters related to media management and reporting from conflict areas.

During the discussion, Gupta stressed the need for authentic news backed by proper facts to be presented regarding any incident or event or conflict even from the remotest areas of the State and elaborated on the role of security forces in ensuring that the media was presented with all facts and figures regarding any event. He also emphasised the need to have a nodal officer to be in-charge of disseminating information to the media fraternity.

He said the sub-committee was visiting the State to get a proper view of the ground realities and experience in person the problems or difficulties, if any, that the media might be facing only after which, he said it would be working towards formulating certain guidelines to be followed by media and security forces on reporting from conflict areas.

19 threat is far from over.

Along with many countries around the world, India is also witnessing a surge in the daily Covid-19 cases.

India recorded 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, taking the nationwide infection tally to 1,16,86,796, on Tuesday while the death toll

(Crime) the accused were identified as- Toluka Chophy (30), Akato Chophy (37), Sukhato Achumi (26) and Kivigho Kiba.

Police recovered one Royal Enfield, three TVS

Apache, two Hero Glamour, three Bajaj Platina, two Bajaj Discover, one Hero Splendour and six Scooty from different parts of Dimapur.

Further, East PS personnel and AVTS also recovered a Mini-truck 407 on March 23 from 4th Mile area, Dimapur. The vehicle was later handed over to Karbi Anglong Police, Assam.

In another case, PRO said one person identified as Vinoka Sumi (32) was arrested on charges of extortion from business establishments in 4th Mile area on March 17 and a case registered at Diphupar PS.

miserably failed to solve the Indo-Naga political issue.” It said that NSCN and Naga people have waited for more than five years for the Government of India to act on Framework Agreement with all seriousness as per the spirit of the agreement.

However, NSCN (I-M) said that the passage of time indicated that the government of India was having something else much below the Framework Agreement.

“This is going to set off another long drawn struggle as Naga people will never barter away the political rights given to them by God,” NSCN (I-M) said.

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SSAALWC sets deadline DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): SARDP Sumi Area Affected Landowners’ Welfare Committee (SSAALWC) has set a 40-day deadline (from March 22 to April 30) for the State government to resolve the issue of non-payment of compensation for property damage to landowners for SARDP-NE road project in 2011.

In an ultimatum to DC Zunheboto, committee’s convener Ghuvishe V Zhimomi and secretary Kakheto Zhimo warned to re-impose suspension of work from May 1 without any prior notice, if no written assurance reached the organisation during this period.

Following the meeting with district administrations, Sumi frontal organisations and affected villages on March 20 and adoption of joint resolutions, they said the committee agreed to revoke the suspension of ongoing 2-lane road project earlier enforced on March 10, based on the assurance given by the governor to Zunheboto DC on March 9 (Cont’d on p-8) at Chozuba, Phek, and K Y M C

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Seminar on ‘narcotic drugs: laws and procedure’ DIMAPUR: With emergence of new synthetic drugs which are easy to manufacture and can be smuggled in smaller quantity, DIG (training & camp commandant), Aotemsu said cracking modus operandi of the peddlers was critical to the fight against narcotic substances.

The DIG was speaking at the seminar on “narcotic drugs: laws and procedure” on March 22 at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex, Chümoukedima, Dimapur, informed a release by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA).

Dimapur being a “transit point of a very vicious cycle that facilitate movement of narcotic substances” in the state, Aotemsu said the underlying challenge of the law enforcement agency in recent times was cracking the modus operandi of the peddlers.

He said the modus operandi in more than the last 20 years have evolved and changed subsequently.

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DIG (training & camp commandant), Aotemsu speaking at the seminar.

and nomenclature of the enforcement agency have changed.

“Earlier, we used to intercept a convoy of truckers out of which two or three would be carrying the narcotic substances in huge consignment. Those previous cases of apprehended cases were huge and bulky; however, those days are gone,” he said.

Aotemsu elaborated saying that the new synthetic drugs that have evolved in recent years could prove to be the easiest and leave way to peddle

drugs without making anyone suspicious. The same additional does not require huge dose, he added.

“The NDPS found today are now easy to manufacture and don’t need to be carried in large quantity, yet are worth lakhs of rupees, which is an overwhelming evolvement,” he said.

Stating that there was an inner tryst and turmoil in the society today, the DIG said the law enforcement agency that was at the forefront need to acknowledge their duty with “mental knowledge and

YBC inaugurates rehab centre

Members of the church and others at the inaugural programme.

DIMAPUR: Yikhum Village Baptist Church (YBC) under Wokha district inaugurated rehabilitation centre (Ekumrhong) on March 20, 2021.

According to DIPR report, while congratulating YBC, deputy commissioner (DC) Wokha, Orenthung Lotha highlighted that Yikhum village was the first village in Wokha district to become a tobacco free zone and added that the inauguration of the rehabilitation centre was another milestone of the church ministry. Highlighting earlier failure of such rehab centres in the district, DC opined that success and sustainability of such centre required dedicated specialists and professional human resources as it dealt with human complexity.

Speaking at the programme, chief medical officer (CMO) Wokha, Dr. CW Tungoe said that de-addiction or rehab centre initiated by the church was real missionary work. CMO added that

Wokha district had earlier faced failures in two rehab centre, de-addiction centre at district hospital (1999-2014) and interdenominational care centre (2006- 2013) due to lacked of funds. He said that the district was in dire need of such centre as it was witnessing high surge of substance and alcoholic abuse and addiction in the district. Dr. Tungoe also assured the church that the concerned department would come forward and assist the centre for its success.

Pastor YBC, R. Nzanbemo said that the vision for establishing the centre under the aegis “Ekumrhong” “lifeboat” was to save the perishing souls of persons/families spiritually and socially. Nzambemo said the centre was established through the generous donations of the church members and well-wishers. Earlier, pastor Longsa BC Rev. L.K. Tsanglao dedicated the centre while pastor, UBC Doyang, Rev. Ellis Lotha delivered the God’s message.

better ethics”.

He asked the participants to give feedbacks and explore insights into the obstacles and problems faced in the ground and how to tackle the challenges in this kind of investigation in Nagaland.

NSLSA member secretary N. Longshithung Ezung opined that laws dealing with drugs and narcotic are special legislation requiring specialized knowledge.

“It needs efficient skill of handling the case from the stage of arrest to final disposal of the case,” he said.

With the subject, having more stringent penal provisions than many other legislations requiring penalty and that it also prescribes certain special procedures of arrest, search, seizure etc., and also for handling seized drugs for the purpose of collecting evidence, he pointed that it has been an area of interest discussed among judiciary and the law enforcing agency in various platforms.

GPRN/NSCN condoles

DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN has expressed grief over the untimely demise ofAtovi G. Yeputhomi, deputy kilonser, who passed awat on March 21 after prolong illness.

In a condolence message, GPRN/NSCN MIP said late Atovi joined the “national service” in the year 2007 and served the “nation” wholeheartedly with full commitment and compassion as a true national worker in various capacities till his last breath.

In his demise, GPRN said it has loss one of the most dedicated and promising patriot and that his admirable and persistent dedication for the Naga nation shall ever be cherished and treasured in the pages of Naga history.

Meanwhile, GPRN/ NSCN has conveyed deepest sorrow and sympathies to the bereaved family members and prayed the Almighty to grant solace and comfort at this grief time. It also prayed for the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Towards this, he called for concerted efforts of stakeholders-judiciary, law enforcing agencies, prosecutors and bar to fully and effectively implement NDPS cases noting that the seminar would be of learning and equipping oneself with required knowledge and skills.

Resource person, intelligence officer, narcotic control bureau (NCB), Guwahati, Manish Modi and SP, NCB, Imphal Zone, Suresh Kumar gave detailed presentation on salient features of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Investigation & Common errors, Trials and disposal orders and important judgements.

The seminar was attended by section of officers from the police, law and justice, excise, drug controller, health and family welfare department. It was organised by NSLSA in collaboration with Narcotic Control Bureau, Guwahati Zonal Unit, Guwahati.

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news in Brief DC Kohima meeting with local examination committee members: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed that a meeting of local examination committee would be held today, 2 p.m. in the conference hall of DC’s office Kohima on HSLC and HSSLC examination. DC Kohima has requested all concerned members of the committee to attend the meeting.

Helicopter service resumes at Noklak: Weekly state helicopter service resumed from Dimapur to Noklak on March 22, 2021. The service could not be resumed as the district did not have COVID-19 testing facility. The chopper service will now be available on a weekly basis i.e. on Monday.

Free cleft lip and palate surgery camp: Oking Hospital and Research Clinic has informed that a team of doctors from Smile Train Shija cleft project, Imphal would conduct a free mega surgery camp for primary cleft lips and palates (unrepaired cleft lips and palates) at Oking hospital & research clinic, Kohima from March 28 to 30. Patients may get registered at Oking Hospital & Research Clinic, Kohima one/ two days ahead of the camp. For further details one may contact Oking Hospital, Kohima (0370 2290080, 2290146) or Smile Train Shija cleft project, Imphal (9436869799, 9436235270).

DDGBA meeting: Dimapur District GBs Association (DDGBA) has convened a meeting with its office bearers and executive members March 26, 10 a.m. at

its office. DDGBA president Khehovi V. Chophy and general secretary L. Ponghok Phom has requested all members to attend the meeting.

Regional SARAS fair from March 24 in Kohima: Regional SARAS fair will be held at Khouchiezie (Kohima local ground) from the March 25 to 31, every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with minister, rural development, Metsubo Jamir inaugurating the stalls as special guest on March 24, 10 a.m. Locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, preserved food items, snacks, medicinal extracts, handloom, etc. will be available at the fair.

DC Kohima issues directives to food safety officer: Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima Gregory Thejawelie has informed food safety officer in the office of chief medical officer, Kohima to initiate necessary action on ensuring authentic brands of honey in Indian markets and ban adulterated honey sellers companies, shops, malls etc., from selling in the market till investigation or test report of honey and satisfied test report for human consumption filed by centre for science and environment (CSE) and other government agency is concluded.

ANTA Wokha informs: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha general secretary Lipenthung Ovung has informed that all taxis originating from and to Wokha would be unavailable on March 25 in view of the upcoming 4th annual general meet of ANTA at Doyang, hosted

by ANTA Wokha from 25 March.

DoSE & theological colleges hold meeting; form core committee DIMAPUR: A coordination meeting between Directorate of Higher Education (DoSE), Nagaland and principals of theological colleges in Nagaland was held in Kohima on March 22 under the initiative of PDA government and higher education & tribal affairs minister, Temjen Imna Along.

Addressing the meeting, Along stressed on the need to place proper structure and holistic education system in the theological colleges of the state.

The minister also propounded on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and expressed his concern on the challenges.

As suggested by the minister, the meeting formed a five member core committee with two from higher education department and three from theological fraternity to facilitate proper coordination between the two and to maintain proper standard of theological colleges in the state.

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Temjen Imna Along and others during the coordination meeting in Kohima.

ing extended to theological colleges in the state, the minister assured that the government would see that theological institutions receive right amount of grant.

Also as suggested by theological fraternity for introduction of the department of religious studies in Nagaland University, higher education director Dr. Apeni Lotha said that the department would take up the matter with concerned authority.

Expressing concern over the growing theological colleges in the state, the theological fraternity requested the government to intervene and scrutinize the factor properly and give NOC accordingly.

On NEP 2020, a copy which was circulated at the meeting by the department, a representative from theological college requested the department to arrange a workshop to help them to get acquainted with the policy.

E a r l i e r, N a g a l a n d Theological College Association (NTCA) president, Dr. Rushulo Seb in letter addressed to minister Along sought a legitimate and stronger relationship between the state government and the Nagaland theological fraternity.

The meeting ended with distribution of grantin-aid package among theological colleges. It may be mentioned that presently, there are 44 theological colleges in Nagaland.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late K. OPEMOMO JAMI

Through this column, we the family members of Late K. Opemomo Jami, would like to thank each and every individual who supported us mentally, physically, financially and in every capacity at the demise of our beloved.

We would also like to express our heart full gratitude to the following organizations: 1. Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur.

2. Kuzhami Baptist Church Darogapathar.

3. Pangti Baptist Church.

4. Lotha Colony Council & Youth Organization Dimapur.

5. Dimapur Pangti Ekhung.

6. Pangti B-Khel Youths.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 24

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine and very hot

40 22

Mostly sunny and very warm

33 16

Guwahati Very hot with hazy sunshine

38 17

Aizawl Imphal

Hazy sun

Itanagar Partly sunny

33 11 32 19

Shillong

Mostly sunny and very warm

28 14

Kohima

Hazy sun

28 14

Dimapur Very hot with hazy sun Mkg

Plenty of sunshine

Tuensang Not as warm with hazy sun

37 19 30 14 21 10

Plenty of sunshine

29 18

Zunheboto Plenty of sunshine

27 12

Wokha

DoSE PD, Shanavas with NOA members and schools teachers during the training. (NP)

Correspondent Ko h i m a , MA R 2 3 (NPN): World Obtometry Day was observed with a training of school teachers on vision checking at Directorate of School Education (DoSE), here on Tuesday organised by Nagaland Optometry Association (NOA).

In a short speech, DoSE principal director, Shavanas C highlighted the importance of a person’s vision and how people often overlooked the need to take care of their eyes.

Sharing experiences on how he had to wear

spectacles from a young age because of poor eyesight, Shanavas said it was important for a student to have good sight to perform better at school.

He lauded NOA for coming up with the event and expressed optimism that through this initiative, teachers would be able to help out students in detecting defective eyesight and refer them to necessary remedial help.

He further requested NOA members to train teachers in a few schools in Kohima which he added would greatly benefit the students.

Orientation training prog for seed inspectors in Dimapur

Director of agriculture, M Ben Yanthan speaking at the orientation training programme.

DIMAPUR: Department of agriculture organised a state level training programme for seed inspectors at directorate of agriculture, Kohima on March 19.

A press release by department of agriculture stated that while speaking at the training programme, director of agriculture, M Ben Yanthan stated that the agriculture sector was highly dependent on availability of quality seeds for a productive harvest.

He said that seeds were the most critical input for sustainable agriculture and in India, seed programme adhered to the limited generation’s system for seed multiplication in a phased manner.

Yanthan also said that the system recognised three generations: breeder; foundation and certified seeds. He said that most of the high yielding crop varieties that show promising results in mainland India were not suitable in the hilly areas of the state due to climatic factors except few pockets in the foothills covered with new varieties under the NFSM programme initiatives.

He added that this was the reason why seed replacement rate and varietal replacement rate was low.

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However, he shared that Nagas were fortunate as the state had many climate resilient landraces traditional varieties of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, root crops and spices.

He said that State Agricultural Research Station (SARS) Yisemyong has been preserving the rich bio-diversity germplasms of paddy at gene bank under NAFCC to sustain the agriculture production system.

The SARS gene bank has a collection of 250 numbers of local cultivars which is regarded as an asset of the state’s biodiversity.

Yanthan also further added that the orientation programme for seed inspectors would learn the detail aspects of the role of their duties and would continue to work with better knowledge serving the department and farmer’s welfare.

Meanwhile, resources person, head of department (agronomy) SASRD NU, professor L Tongpang Longkumer trained the participants on topics of power of seed inspectors, procedures to be followed by seed inspectors under seed Act, 1966 and seed rules, 1968.

The programme was chaired by deputy director, Khriesezolie Kire.

Sharing the keynote address, Hitoli Khehoto Jimo said there were more than 30 optometrists in Nagaland who were working in both private and government sectors as opthalmic assistants.

He disclosed that the main cause of vision impairment among the general masses was because of uncorrected refractive error (URE) which affected people of all ages and ethnic groups.

She pointed out that URE adversely affected the society through different forms including loss of education, employment

opportunities, lower productivity and impaired quality of life.

Jimo said that world optometry day was observed to raise awareness of eye care among the public, to inform the public on the importance of having optometrists as part of health teams and the need to consult professionals for their eye problems.

She stated that through their initiative, the teams hoped to reach out to children who were unable to access basic eye examination and minimise the negative consequences of failing to take proper care of one’s eyesight.

Later NOA convenor, Porenthung Odyuo gave a PowerPoint presentation on good eyesight. He also demonstrated on how to conduct a basic eye exam by teachers in their respective schools.

Earlier the programme was chaired by NOA assistant general secretary, Kilin Noswe while NOA president, Nengneilhing Nakhro proposed the vote of thanks.

More than 30 teachers from various government schools in and around Kohima attended the training programme.

State level training for SMC, SMDC underway in Kohima Correspondent KOHIMA , MA R 2 3 (NPN): State level training for district and block resource persons for School Management Committee (SMC) and School Management and Development Committees (SMDC) training and meeting was held at the state capital convention centre, here on Tuesday.

Special secretary school education Kevileno Angami asserted that many at times, data furnished by the school management committee and school management and development committee were found non-factual and based on ulterior motives.

She reminded that as resource persons, the members had to go back to their SMC/SMDCs members, community and build capacity and said “honesty is on us how we teach them, direct them and build the capacities so that their planning and inputs will be found useful in the education system”.

She said most of SMCs planning was about infrastructure and though infrastructure was important, she said there were other com-

Kevileno Angami speaking at the training. (NP)

ponents in planning such as increase in enrolment, reduce dropout rate, how to bring the children out of the school, back to school and how to make the schools inclusive so that children in special need come to school.

She said as per RTE Act, SMCs and SMDCs were constituted in all schools wherein teachers, community, parents and students in some schools were involved in the community and that SMC/SMDCs were the grassroots unit of the education system.

In his keynote address, Samagra Siksha deputy mission director, Kelhikha Kenye said decentralisation of education was aimed to achieve substantial improvement in efficiency,

transparency, accountability and responsiveness of services in education and decentralised education ought to be more efficient, reflect local priorities, encourage community participation and eventually improve coverage and quality of education.

The two-day intensive training will focus on roles and responsibility of SMC/SMDC, improving students’ enrolment in schools, identification of out of school children (OoSC), children with special needs (CWSN), better delivery of mid-day meals in schools, implementation of school safety programmes, preparation of school development plans, etc.

Kenye said SMCs were expected to play vital roles in the management of schools to achieve overall improvement of the quality of education.

Following the state level training, he informed that the district/block resource persons (DMA officials, EBRC coordinators and ToTs) would replicate the same in the district/block level covering all the 1990 government schools.

DC Kohima bans dumping construction materials on roads

D IMA P U R : D e p u t y Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has infor med that dumping/offloading of construction materials on the road within Kohima town has been banned with immediate effect.

According to DIPR report, the order was issued taking note of random dumping of construction materials causing blockage of drainages and waterways, creating traffic congestions, affecting pedestrian movement and causing general pollution to the air and environment.

It also stated that all such materials have to be immediately removed by concerned owners.

In the exigent case where offloading of such materials is inevitable, concerned owner should ensure that such off-loading and removal be made between 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and not prior or after the

scheduled time.

The order further stated that failure to adhere to the directive would be penalised as per provisions of the law.

M e a n w h i l e, i n a public notice, the DC informed general public that number of complaints and reports were received on rampant selling and encroachment of government land.

The public notice stated that government’s endeavour was to provide all requisite support to safeguard rights of genuine landowners.

However, it stated that illegal activities of encroachment on government land/ government quarters would be dealt with sternly as per the provisions contained in section 5 (1) and 6 (1) of the Nagaland eviction of persons in unauthorised occupation of public land Act 1971, which entails issuing notice, eviction etc. and in case

of illegal occupation may invite imprisonment and fine.

In the matter of sale and purchase of land within the Government Acquired Area and Iand coming under the 1934-35 Map of British conquered area, both the buyer and the seller will be liable for action as this is tantamount to illegal transaction and will attract penalty under appropriate section of law.

Therefore DC has informed any private person or group desiring to purchase land in and around Kohima town and other government acquired areas particularly new secretariat/ Thizama and Lerie area to first obtain necessary clearance from DC’s office.

DC further informed that failure in doing so would entail necessary penal action as per relevant provisions of law.

CDPO Dimapur (rural) organised “poshan pakhwada food show mela” on March 23 to promote good nutrition through awareness and to encourage the public to set up nutri gardens in their own backyard. The food stall was set up by Anganwadi workers led by project supervisors of Dimapur (Rural) ICDS.

A meeting in connection with the ongoing 2 lane road construction between ChakhabamaZunheboto was held on March 20 at DC’s conference hall under the chairmanship of DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo. The meeting was attended by representatives Sümi hoho, Sümi Kükami hoho, Sümi gazetted officer’s union, SKK, GBs, VCCs from surrounding villages, landowners and representatives from SSAALWC. (DIPR)

Organisations flay March 20 assault incident DIMAPUR: Khetoi Village Union Dimapur (KVUD), Sumi Community Purana Bazar ‘B’ Village and Purana Bazar ‘B Village Council have separately condemned the alleged assault incident that occurred at Purana Bazar ‘B’ village on March 20, 2021.

In a press release, KVUD president Kiyevi Yepthomi and general secretary Ikavi Sumi claimed that one Kakuho Awomi (Ex-GB, Padampuphuri, Dimapur), Hoshemu Awomi and other accomplices forcefully entered the residence of its member Hovukhu Awomi, and damaged the property, assaulted the family members and attempted to kill its member.

KVUD said FIR has been registered with the East police station, but the two accused have availed anticipatory bail and other accused were yet to be arrested. The union has appealed to the police, civil administration, judicial administration, public organizations and individuals “not to be lenient with such organized offences. It demanded that the accused should be “judiciously and sternly” penalized.

PBBVC: Strongly condemned the attack, Purana Bazar ‘B’ village council (PBBVC) and head GB Khagen Mech, GB T Meren, GB Viwoto Yeptho, Rabomo Jungio and Ripunjoy

Mech demanded the police authorities immediately arrest all the accused and not to grant bail.

SCPBBV: Also, condemning the incident, the Sumi Community Purana Bazar B Village (SCPBBV) chairman Ananto H Zhimomi and secretary Kivishe Kiho stated that attack on its member with sharp tools was nothing less than “life attempt.”

The community said “we are shocked to witness such devilish action in our area which cannot be tolerated at any point of time”. It also strongly appealed to the competent authority to take appropriate action without any delay.

More reports on ‘World Water Day’ DIMAPUR: Various institutions and departments observed “world water day” (WWD) under the theme “valuing water” to sensitise locals and raise awareness on water crisis.

SASRD NU: School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), NU, Medziphema Campus, under the initiative of dean, SASRD, NU, professor Akali Sema celebrated WWD at the University multi-purpose complex.

A press release by STINER-TFC project assistant, Dr. Sentirenla Changkiri stated that while highlighting the importance of water, K Y M C

PVC SASRD NU, professor Aleminla Ao stressed on the need to focus on conservation of fresh water, advocating the judicious use of water and working towards achieving the slogan passed by the UN on “water and sanitation for all by 2030”.

This was followed by an interactive session initiated by dept of agri. extension, SASRD, NU, professor J. Longkumer where views, suggestions and possible solutions were discussed with participants.

Meanwhile, professor dept of agri. Engg, SASRD NU, AK Verma delivered a lecture on valuing water for

sustainable development, where he emphasized on the major threats causing soil degradation which ultimately affects the water table in the environment.

A demonstration on water conservation and recycling was also displayed under the initiative of Acad Section, SASRD, NU Yanpothung Murry,.

164 INF BN (TA) (H&H) Naga: 164 InfBn (TA) (H&H) NAGA observed WWD through various programmes at Loyola School, Jakhama.

In a press release, PIB (defence wing) stated that various events organized

during the day were awareness lecture on water conservation, drawing competition, movie screening and open house quiz competition.

During the lecture, regimental medical officer, 164 TA NAGA emphasised on water being an essential building block of life and at present water, sanitation, and hygiene are global concerns and priority areas in the international development sector.

M o l vo m v i l l a ge : WWD was observed at Molvom village, under Dimapur district.

The programme began with invocation by Letjalal,

Head deacon, Molvom Christian Church while welcome address was delivered

by Chairman of Molvom village.

In his keynote address SDO (PHED), Medziphema, Ichirang Zeliang deliberated on the importance of conserving and preserving water sources.

He also talked about plans and programmes of the department and solicited cooperation from the community.

DWSM co-ordinator, Imojungla Longkumer spoke on the topic “safe drinking water” and elaborated on water contaminants, preven-

tive measures with the focus on rainwater harvesting.

Zunheboto: District Water Sanitation Mission (DWSM), PHED, Zunheboto division observed WWD under the aegis of WSSO, PHED, Kohima.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo graced the programme.

The programme was chaired by sanitation and hygiene consultant, Unis Awomi and introduction on WWD was delivered by chemist Benathung Tsopoe while speech on civic sense was delivered by DWSM district coordinator Kiyeshe Chishi.

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CAA will be implemented ‘in time’ Congress fooling people by saying it will not allow Act in Assam: Nadda

Guwahati, Mar 23 (PTI): BJP President J P Nadda on Tuesday asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been passed by the Parliament and will be implemented “in time”.

Nadda after releasing the party’s manifesto for the Assam elections said that the law, (which does not find a mention in the manifesto), is a central legislation and the Congress claim that they will not allow its implemenation in the state, if voted to power, may be either “due to their ignorance or they are trying to fool the people of the state”.

“I do not want to comment on the Congress thinking but their approach is not only problematic but also dangerous for the state”, he said. The highly contentious CAA seeks to provide Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis entering India on or before December 31, 2014 from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after five years of residence here.

A s s a m ’s i d e n t i t y is inextricably linked to

J P Nadda with Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, State BJP chief Ranjit Kumar Dass, NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarmah and BJP Vice President Baijayant Panda. (PTI) Vaishanav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, Bharat Ratnas Dr Bhupen Hazarika and Gopinath Bordoloi and “now can we allow it to be linked with Badruddin Ajmal” (AIUDF chief with whose party the Congress has entered into an alliance for the state polls).

The BJP is committed to protect and preserve the “identity and culture” of Assam, keeping the “natural process of cultural change intact”. Referring to the issue of infiltration, the BJP president said that the party

is committed to strengthening and scientific management of the international borders. “Border management is a continuous process and we will continue to improve it”, he said.

Asked about the implementation of the clause six of the Assam accord to ensure the constitutional safeguard of the linguistic, cultural, social identity and heritage of the Assamese people, Nadda said, “it is under process and we are committed to it”.

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to has made “ten commitments” for an ‘Atmanirbhar Assam’ which include initiation of process of correction and reconciliation of the entries under the Supreme Court mandated National Register of Citizens to “protect genuine Indian citizens and exclude all illegal immigrants”.

The BJP has also pedged to protect the political rights of the people of the state through a delimitation exercise. The party also promised that Assam will be made free from the

vagaries of flood by launching “Mission Brahmaputra” with a multi-pronged strategy involving the dredging of the river and building reservoirs to store excess water from Brahmaputra and its tributaries. The party committed to enhance payments to women under the ‘Orundoi’ scheme to Rs 3000 per month from the existing Rs 830 for their economic empowerment and will cover 30 lakh women in a phased manner.

A task force will be set up to recover lands of Sattras (Vaishnav monastery) and places of worship from illegal encroachment and strengthen all ‘Namghars’ (prayer halls) and places of worship of the tribals in the state by providing grants in aid upto Rs 2.5 lakh each.

The party also promised to launch ‘Mission Shishu Unnayan’ to provide free education to every child of Assam in government institutions and provide free bicycles to all school students from class eight onwards to increase access to schooling.

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BJP’s stand on CAA varies from state to state, claims Assam Cong GUWAHATI, MAR 23 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday wondered why the BJPs manifesto for the Assam assembly election is silent on the issue of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and claimed that the stand of the saffron party on the controversial Act varies from state to state.

The party in a statement also alleged that Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah sought to deny the existence of those people who lost their lives during the antiCAA agitation in the state.

“Their (BJP’s) stand on the CAA is ambiguous. In West Bengal, they say they want it. In Tamil Nadu, they do not want it and in Assam they are silent. But the Congress has only one stand. We oppose the CAA and will leave no stone unturned to nullify it,” it said.

In the BJP’s manifesto for West Bengal, the party promised to clear the implementation of the CAA in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

The saffron party in Tamil Nadu has forged an alliance with the AIADMK which

in its manifesto said that it will urge the Centre to scrap the contentious law.

However, in the manifesto released by BJP president JP Nadda for Assam earlier in the day, there is no mention of the CAA. In the statement, the Congress wanted to know the reason behind the omission. Nadda told reporters that the CAA has been passed by Parliament and will be implemented “in time”. The objective of the CAA is to grant Indian citizenship to people of minority communities Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, who had come to India till December 31, 2014 due to religious persecution in these countries. Assam, ruled by a BJP-led coalition, witnessed violent protests against the CAA in 2019 and five persons lost their lives.

The protestors saw the law as a threat to their cultural identity and livelihood.

Three rail stations, a post office, a bank, a bus terminus, shops, dozens of vehicles and many other public properties were set

ablaze or damaged during the anti-CAA protests.

The statement of the state Congress signed by its media department chairperson Bobbeeta Sharma also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion in election rallies in the state on Monday that no protests were held in the state during the last five years. “He wants to simply obliterate the anti-CAA uprising that happened in Assam. He wants to deny the existence of those young boys who lost their lives in police firing. What can be more unfortunate for the people of Assam than this?” the statement read.

The BJP also failed in giving the people of Assam a foolproof National Register of Citizens (NRC) though the party’s governments are there at the Centre and in the state, the Congress said.

The NRC, a database of Indian citizens living in Assam which was updated under the supervision of the Supreme Court and published on August 31, 2019, excluded names of over 19 lakh of the 3.29 crore applicants.

BJP govt will not allow Bangladeshi Akhil alleges physical and mental torture in custody NIA offered bail infiltrators to enter Assam: Rajnath Claims if he joined RSS, BJP

Lumding/Hojai (Assam), Mar 23 (PTI): Appealing not to do politics over illegal immigration, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the BJP government, if voted to power, will not allow Bangladeshi infiltrators to enter Assam at any cost.

Addressing an election rally here, he said the BJP government has started electronic surveillance across the Indo-Bangla border in Assam to stop infiltration from the neighbouring country. “We will not allow Bangladeshi infiltrators to enter Assam at any cost...

We will not allow politics to play over illegal immigration problem,” Singh said.

He said BJP has governments in Assam and Tripura, while it will come to power in West Bengal this time and then the infiltration problem from Bangladesh through these three states will be solved. The BJP leader also said that misinformation is being spread by the opposition that the saffron party is attacking and destroying the civilisation, culture and identity of Assam. “BJP simply cannot think of doing so. Today I can say that we will not allow anyone to touch Assamese identity. If we had any bad intention, we would have not conferred Bharat Ratna award on Dr Bhupen Hazarika. We respect Assamese culture,” he added.

The Defence Minister also said that misinformation is being spread regarding the BJP’s role with the

Rajnath Singh Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Talking about the perennial flood problem, Singh said the BJP government, once it is back to power again, will do everything possible in this regard and make Assam a “flood- free” state. “Today we have also released our manifesto. We will give government jobs to two lakh youths, while eight lakh private jobs will also be created,” he added.

Stating that only BJP has worked for the development of Assam, Singh said he has a “long list” of achievements of chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and his government.

He further said government education till Class VIII will be completely free and land pattas will be handed over to all the landless people. “By 2022, there will be not a single person in Assam who will not have a concrete roof above his head... We will give free cycles to students,” Singh said. To eliminate the mid-

dlemen in distribution of the welfare schemes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened bank accounts for the poor people, the senior BJP leader asserted.

“Assam has a proud sprinter Hima Das. If BJP comes to power, then the speed of development will be even faster than the running of Hima Das,” he added.

Singh said Congress could have made Assam among the top states in India had the party “even partially” fulfilled its election promises. “Politics is not only to enjoy and grab power. Politics is done for the country and to make peoples’ lives easy,” he added.

Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e India-China standoff, the Defence minister said the country is proud of the courage and valour of the soldiers in protecting the borders. “Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a 56-inch chest. India has now emerged as one very strong country in the world. No one can dare to look at us today,” he added.

Guwahati, Mar 23 (PTI): Anti-CAA activist Akhil Gogoi in a letter from jail on Tuesday alleged physical and mental torture in custody and claimed that he was offered instant bail by NIA interrogators if he joined either the RSS or BJP. The letter released by Gogoi’s newly floated political outfit Raijor Dal said that the peasant leader was taken to Delhi on December 18, 2019 without the Court’s permission. “At the NIA headquarter, I was lodged in lockup no 1 and was given only one dirty blanket. I slept on the floor

Yamben Biren and Narengbam Samarjit Singh. to be the “Minister of External Affairs and Defence of Manipur State Council”, had said they were speaking on behalf of the “Maharaja of Manipur” to formally launch the government-in-exile—“The Manipur State Council”.

The officials said that the five persons have been charged under the Indian Penal Code and the Un-

lawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The chargesheet was filed before a special NIA court in Imphal in Manipur on Tuesday.

“The case, filed at the Lamphel Police Station in Manipur’s Imphal West on October 30, 2019, pertains to the declaration of independence of Manipur from India and formation of ‘The Manipur State

in 3-4 degree celsius of temperature,” he claimed.

During interrogation, the NIA officials offered him instant bail if he joined the RSS, the letter claimed.

“When I was arguing against the insulting offer, they came out with another proposal of joining the BJP. They said I could contest the Assembly against a vacant

was threatened with at least 10 years of imprisonment.

With so much physical and mental torture, I became restless on the night of December 20,” Ggogi wrote.

He was admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for treating COVID-19 and remains there for other ailments.

“I wa s threa tened with dire consequences if I don’t accept their proposals.

Death threats also came. I was threatened with at least 10 years of imprisonment.

“With so much physical and mental torture, I became restless on the night of December 20,” Gogoi wrote. The NIA had arrested him in December 2019 for his alleged role in violent anti-Citizenship Amend-

ment Act protests. He was admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for treating COVID-19 and remains there for other ailments. When contacted, BJP spokesperson Rupam Goswami told PTI “These are all baseless allegations and nothing but cheap politics. The letter was issued just four days before the polling starts in Assam and it is done only to gain votes.

“However, the people of Assam have understood what Akhil Gogoi is. Assamese people are very mature. Nobody will vote for him and he will lose his deposit,” he added. Sivasagar constituency from where Gogoi is contesting, is going for polls in the first phase on March 27.

AR hold commanders’ conference 2021 Police seizes arms and

SHILLONG, MAR 23: As part of a series of events commemorating Assam Rifles 186th Raising Day, a two -day annual Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference began at HQ DGAR, Shillong on 23 March.

A press release by PRO (Assam Rifles) stated that on the opening day, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, GOC-in-C, eastern command addressed all commanders of the force and complimented them for their professionalism, commitment and dedication to duty in extremely challenging conditions.

The General Officer conveyed his best wishes to all ranks of the force on the 186th Raising Day, and exhorted them to continue their untiring efforts

NIA files charge-sheet against 2 Mnp separatists NEW DELHI, MAR 23 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against two separatist leaders from Manipur who had in 2019 announced the launch of the “Manipur government-in-exile” and declared the state’s independence from India, officials said.

Besides Yamben Biren and Narengbam Samarjit Singh, the agency filed the charge-sheet also against their associates Narengbam Biswajit Singh, Elangbam Brojendro Singh and Akoijam Deepa Anand, they said.

In 2019 at a press conference in London, Biren, claiming to be the “Chief Minister of Manipur State Council” and Narengbam Samarjit Singh, claiming

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seat and become a minister,” Gogoi claimed. The RTI activist also alleged that he was offered Rs 20 crore to start an NGO by leaving the peasant body Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and work against conversion of Assamese people into Christianity. “When I did not accept any of their proposals, they offered me a meeting with the chief minister and an influential minister of Assam. I turned down that too,” Gogoi said.

He alleged that when he accepted none of the NIA offers, he was called a “disobedient citizen” as charged in extreme cases.

“I wa s threa tened with dire consequences if I don’t accept their proposals.

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Council’ at London by the self-styled external affairs and defence minister of so-called ‘Manipur State Council’ Narengbam Samarjit Singh and self-styled chief minister of Manipur State Council Yambem Biren,” a National Investigation Agency (NIA) official said.

Narengbam Samarjit Singh, chairman and managing director of the Salai Group of Companies and SMART Society, colluded with Elangbam and Anand, and illegally collected huge amounts of money and cheated the public by taking deposits by offering 36 per cent annual returns on deposits made to the Salai Group and SMART Society without any legal authority, the official said.

ammunition in Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar, Mar 23 (PTI): Arms and ammunition, including AK-56 rifles, were seized by police from a deep forest area in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district, an officer said on Tuesday. Based on specific information police on Monday night recovered two AK-56 rifles with two magazines, one 9mm pistol with magazine and 42 rounds of AK-series ammunition from the forest area of Balujhora, said Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Roashan. The arms and ammunition were kept concealed underground in the jungle area, the SP told reporters.

Officers posing for the lens. in upholding the highest traditions of their service to the nation in the years to come.

The DG Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan, informed that the conference will seek solutions to the challenges faced in maintaining the internal peace & security

of the North eastern states, as also issues related to security along Indo-Myanmar border.

The conference shall also delve into issues like force modernization, smart solutions & leveraging technology for operational, administrative and man management aspects.

Dearest Aksh, Hip, hip, hooray, my sweet little boy turns 5 today. You deserve five hearty cheers! Happy 5th birthday, my dear son.

Lots of love from Jaan, Papa, Mammam, Kaka, Kaki and everyone

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE, NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ, KPE/SUCC-12/2021-22/259 Dated the 22nd March 2021 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Nikatoli S. Sumi, wife of Late Z. Akaho Sema of Phisami Village, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act.1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late Z. Akaho Sema, Pensioner Rtd. Primary Teacher Kiphire, Nagaland who expired on 02.12.2020 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY. 1.Pension case. 2.Any other dues etc. from the Treasury Office Kiphire, Nagaland Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kiphire, Nagaland DP-1570

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL AND DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE No. SC – 58/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Imtimatsung Jamir has been applied by Smti Bendanglila, W/o Late Imtimatsung Jamir, R/o H.No. 46, Chuchuyimlang Town, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: (1) GPF, (2) GIS, (3) Gratuity, (4) Leave Encashment (5) Pension etc (6) Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in the court on or before 19.04.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 19.03.2021 Sd/- Principal and District and Sessions Judge Court Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-88

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IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

WOKHA : NAGALAND NOTICE

S/C No. 24/2021

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late Chenibemo Lotha has been applied by Smti. Y. Roth Limtsula, W/o. Lt. Chenibemo Lotha, Longsa Village, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; (i) SBI Saving Bank A/c No. 20059629099, GIS, GPF. Leave encashment, Family Pension and other benefit.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 23-04-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23-03-2021.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge WC-69 Wokha : Nagaland

WOKHA : NAGALAND NOTICE

S/C No. 25/2021

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late Chumchamo Lotha has been applied by Smti. Lochumi Mozhui, W/o. Lt. Chumchamo Lotha, Bhandari, Meri Colony, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI saving A/c No. 30587253438, GIS, GPF. Leave encashment, Family Pension and other benefit.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 23-04-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23-03-2021.

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and Co swindled Amphan Waze ‘prime accused’ in Hiran case: ATS Bhatija relief fund in Bengal: Amit Shah

Pune’s FSL officials conduct investigation on the SUV, seized near Mukesh Ambani’s residence, Tuesday. (PTI)

cricket bookie Naresh Gaur in the Hiran murder case.

“After the arrest of both these men, ATS found Waze is a prime accused in the case and played a vital role,” the ATS chief told reporters.

“We need his custody and will approach the court on March 25,” Singh added.

Waze’s statement was

recorded in the Hiran case on March 8 when he flatly denied any role in the crime, but probe revealed that he was lying, the ATS chief said.

It was Waze who had contacted Shinde when the latter walked out of jail on parole and took his help, he said.

Gaur procured 14 SIM cards and some of them

2 years jail to Somnath Bharti for assaulting security staff at AIIMS

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): A Delhi court Tuesday upheld an order sentencing AAP MLA Somnath Bharti to two years in jail for assaulting the AIIMS security staff in a case registered in 2016.

After the pronouncement of the order, Bharti was taken into custody, a lawyer said.

A magistrate court had in January sentenced him to two years in jail.

Special Judge Vikas Dhull partly dismissed Bharti’s appeal and convicted him for the offences under sections 147 (rioting) read with 149 (unlawful assembly) of IPC and under

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section 3 (mischief causing damage to public property) of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. The court, however, set aside his conviction under sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 353 (assault

or use of criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) read with section 149 of IPC. In January, Bharti was granted bail to enable him to file an appeal before the high court against his conviction in the case and jail term.

According to the prosecution, on September 9, 2016, Bharti, along with nearly 300 others, brought down the fence of a boundary wall at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here with a JCB operator.

The case was lodged on the basis of a complaint from R S Rawat, Chief Security Officer, AIIMS.

International flights extended till April 30

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New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till April 30, Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday.

“However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis,” the DGCA added.

Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020. But special international flights under the Vande Bharat Mission since May.

‘Modi govt went all out to misuse central probe agencies’ Nileshwaram, Mar 23 (PTI): Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government, CPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday alleged that the Centre had gone all out to “misuse” the probe agencies in Left ruled Kerala, but had failed to destabilise the state government.

“Today they know that the Left and the LDF are the actual alternative and they are trying to misuse the agencies of the central government to try and destabilize the LDF government.

They went all out and failed in the last five years.

They will try again and you have to fail them”, he said addressing a rally in

Nileshwaram in the northernmost Kasaragod district in Kerala, in the run up to the April 6 assembly polls.

The three central agencies --Enforcement Directorate, Customs and National Investigation Agency, are probing the Gold smuggling case in which 30 kg of the yellow metal worth Rs 14.82 crore was seized from a diplomatic baggage at Thiruvananthapuram International airport in July 2020.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had also alleged that central probeagencies, which should function as per established norms, were being misused “to destabilise state governments ruled by opposition

Mithun goes missing from BJP’s final candidates’ list

an address of his cousin’s place. Earlier, Chakraborty was a registered voter in Mumbai.

The BJP has pitted retired Lieutenant General Subrata Saha from Kolkata’s Rashbihari constituency.

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parties.”

He had also written to the Prime Minister on the matter.

The ED is also investigating alleged irregularities in the Life Mission project, which envisages construction of flats for the home-

less at Wadakancherry in Thrissur.

Not sparing the Congress either, Yechury said the Opposition led UDF had worked in tandem with the BJP in attacking the state government.

“They are together on the same side on all issues while attacking theLDF government and against the Chief Minister,” he said.

Exuding confidence that the LDF government would be voted back to power, Yechury said 580 of the 600 promises the Left front had pledged when it rode to power had been fulfilled, which was a record which no one else in the country can claim.

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Gosaba (WB), Mar 23 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday alleged that “Bhatija (nephew) and company” had swindled central funds sent for Amphan relief and said that probe will be ordered into it and culprits will be booked after BJP comes to power in West Bengal.

He criticised TMC’s “cut money culture” and claimed that the Mamata Banerjee government in the state had swindled money sent for relief.

He also accused the ruling TMC of making scams out of the pro-people schemes brought by the Narendra Modi government.

Seeking to reach out to residents of the Sunderbans, the top BJP leader promised that the region will be made into a new district within a year if the party is voted to power.

Security officers patrol the site of a bombing allegedly by Maoist rebels, killing atleast four policemen. (PTI)

Raipur, Mar 23 (PTI): Five police personnel were killed and 13 others injured as Naxals blew up the bus in which they were traveling in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Tuesday, senior police officials said.

The landmine explosion took place between Kanhargaon and Kadenar villages under Dhaudai police station limits.

Personnel of the police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) were returning in the bus to Naryanpur town, 300 km away from capital Raipur, after a counterinsurgency operation, said Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P. “Five DRG personnel, including the driver, were killed in the explosion,” he told PTI. Reinforcement was rushed to the spot and bodies and injured personnel

were evacuated from the forest.

The injured personnel are being airlifted to Raipur in an Indian Air Force chopper for treatment, the IG added.

Earlier while confirming the incident, state’s Director General of Police D M Awasthi had said over 20 security personnel were onboard the bus.

The bus was passing along the under-construction Barsoor-Palli road which is surrounded by dense forest of Abhujmad when the naxals triggered a landmine blast near a culvert, said a police official.

The impact was such that the bus fell off the culvert. This was the second major Naxal attack on DRG personnel - the frontline anti-naxal force of the state police -- in the span of one year.

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Ko l k ata , M a r 2 3 (IANS): The BJP in West Bengal on Tuesday released its final list of candidates for the upcoming eight-phase Assembly elections in the state, featuring a total 13 new names.

Surprisingly, Bollywood superstar Mithun Chakraborty, who recently joined the saffron camp, did not feature in the list of new candidates, eventually ending all speculation of Bengal’s beloved ‘Dada’ contesting the high-voltage electoral battle.

Days after joining the BJP, the actor recently enrolled himself as a voter from Kolkata’s KashipurBelgachia constituency with

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): The Railways announced on Tuesday a slew of initiatives against smoking and carrying inflammable items, which were apparently the cause behind some of the recent fires on board trains.

The national transporter has instructed zonal railways to initiate intensive awareness drive of seven days to educate all the stakeholders, including railway users and employees, about precautions to be taken against fire incidents.

Carrying inflammable objects in trains is a punishable offence under Section 164 of the Railways Act and the offender may get an imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of Rs 1,000 or both, and a fine of Rs 500 is applicable under Section 165. In a directive, the Railway Board said these include enforcing the ‘no-smoking’ rule, preventing carriage of inflammable material through rail, creating awareness through distribution of leaflets, pamphlets, pasting of stickers; conducting street plays, announcement through public address system at stations, and advertisement in print, electronic and social media. The directives come after an initial report on the fire on board the DelhiDehradun Shatabdi Express found the cause to be a burning cigarette being thrown into a toilet dustbin. “In the view of incidents of fire resulting in loss of property and danger to life in various zonal railways, out of which few incidents appeared to have been caused by smoking onboard or transportation of inflammable material by the train.

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Listing various projects for the Sundarbans region in the party’s manifesto, Shah said the BJP government will work for the uplift of the fishermen in the area.

“The central government had sent relief funds for the affected people. But the TMC leaders siphoned off the funds and did not allow it to reach them. “If we are voted to power, BJP will constitute an inquiry committee to probe corruption in the disbursement of

funds. All those involved in scam will be sent to jail,” he said addressing an election rally here. “The Centre had sent Rs 10,000 crore for Amphan relief. Did you get a single penny? Where did all the money go? “Bhatija and company swindled the central funds sent for Amphan relief. We will probe everything and culprits would be put behind bars,” he said.

He lambasted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government for not allowing implementation of central schemes in the state.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modiji is bringing pro-people schemes to help the poor. But the TMC is only interested in making scams out of those schemes.

Modiji has formulated 115 schemes for the development of the poor, Mamta didi has made 115 scams to loot the poor,” he said.

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Mumbai, Mar 23 (PTI): Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday said suspended police officer Sachin Waze was a “prime accused” in the Mansukh Hiran murder case and it will approach the special NIA court here to get his custody.

More arrests were likely in the case, said ATS chief Jaijeet Singh.

Waze, arrested in connection with the recovery of explosives-laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s residence in south Mumbai, is currently in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The NIA custody will expire on March 25.

The ATS had last week arrested suspended policeman Vinayak Shinde and

on parole last May and since then he was in touch with Waze and helped him in his “illegal activities”, the ATS had said earlier.

“Many more people were involved in the crime,” said the ATS chief.

On Monday, the ATS seized a Volvo car with Maharashtra registration from the Union Territory of Daman in connection with the case. The probe agency had also claimed to have detained a person from Ahmedabad who had allegedly provided SIM cards to the accused.

The SUV with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s house on February 25 had been allegedly stolen from Hiran’s possession. On March 5, Hiran, who ran auto spare parts business in Thane, was found dead in a creek.

Hiran’s wife had alleged that Waze had played a role in his death.

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were activated and used in the crime, the ATS chief said.

According to ATS, Shinde contacted Hiran, posing as `Tawde saab from Mumbai crime branch’ on the evening of March 4, the day before Hiran’s body was found in a Thane creek.

“Preliminary investigation suggests that Shinde along with others was involved. A Volvo car seized from Daman is suspected to have been used in the crime,” the ATS chief said.

Forensic Science Laboratory at Kalina in Mumbai examined the car on Tuesday, he added.

The ATS has also obtained CCTV footage from various spots even though the accused destroyed some CCTV footage in a bid to destroy evidence of their movement, officials said.

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Crime and politics

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ight since the day when an explosives-laden Scorpio was found with 20 gelatin sticks weighing 2.6 kgs, parked near the South Mumbai home of Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia on February 25, the news raised many speculations and the most pertinent being- why would anyone want to harm the Ambanis? There were speculations that perhaps it could have been business rivalry or even a terrorist plot. The latter appeared more obvious since terrorism continues to be a hot topic all over India and especially linked with Islamic jihadi groups. However, the Antilia explosive case has taken many turns along the way and today, it has become an issue for political slug fest between the BJP and the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising of the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress.

The case grew more curious days later, when Mumbai Police disclosed that the owner of the Scorpio - Mansukh Hiren- had died of suicide by jumping into the Kalwa creek. This made the case more mysterious when former Maharastra chief minister and BJP leader Devenddra Fadnavis alleged that Vaze had been in frequent touch with Mansukh Hiren, a Thane man with a car decor business who had been in possession of the vehicle that sparked the security scare outside Antilia in Mumbai’s Carmichael Road. Hiren’s wife alleged that Vaze was behind her husband’s murder. She also alleged that the Scorpio had been with Vaze for several months until February 5 this year. The Maharashtra government handed over the case to the Anti Terror Squad(ATS).However, the Centre ordered the National Investigation Agency(NIA) to probe the case. While probing the case, NIA arrested Sachin Hindurao Vaze on March 13. Vaze was in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU), and virtually leading the investigation into the security scare outside Antilia. It may be mentioned that Vaze is an Assistant Police Inspector of the Mumbai Police. He was one of the original group of Mumbai’s so-called “encounter specialists” He returned to the force in 2020 after a 16-year hiatus when r he resigned after being placed under suspension. It was mentioned that Vaze had then joined the Shiv Sena after quitting the force but was reinstated and posted to the Crime Intelligence Unit of Mumbai Police. Vaze also had a past history as one of four policemen charged with murder and destruction of evidence in the custodial killing of 27-year-old engineer Khwaja Yunus, picked up in Mumbai in 2002 under the Prevention Of Terrorism Act (POTA). The four men were interrogated and Yunus was last seen in custody by the other three on January 6, 2003. Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh then transferred Police Commissioner Parambir Singh as DG Home Guards purportedly to ensure fair probe. The case took another turn when Parambir in a letter to the state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, claimed that Deshmukh had asked Vaze to collect Rs.100 crore a month from business persons. After the letter bomb, the Antilia case turned into a political battle. The BJP has demanded the resignation of Deshmukh who belongs to the NCP. Thus, the Antilia case turned to Hiren case then to Vaze case and to letter bomb case which now engulfs both the BJP and MVA.

DailyDevotion Am I Carnally Minded?

Where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal…? —1 Corinthians 3:3 The natural man, or unbeliever, knows nothing about carnality. The desires of the flesh warring against the Spirit, and the Spirit warring against the flesh, which began at rebirth, are what produce carnality and the awareness of it. But Paul said, “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16). In other words, carnality will disappear.

Are you quarrelsome and easily upset over small things? Do you think that no one who is a Christian is ever like that? Paul said they are, and he connected these attitudes with carnality. Is there a truth in the Bible that instantly awakens a spirit of malice or resentment in you? If so, that is proof that you are still carnal. If the process of sanctification is continuing in your life, there will be no trace of that kind of spirit remaining.

If the Spirit of God detects anything in you that is wrong, He doesn’t ask you to make it right; He only asks you to accept the light of truth, and then He will make it right. A child of the light will confess sin instantly and stand completely open before God. But a child of the darkness will say, “Oh, I can explain that.” When the light shines and the Spirit brings conviction of sin, be a child of the light. Confess your wrongdoing, and God will deal with it. If, however, you try to vindicate yourself, you prove yourself to be a child of the darkness.

What is the proof that carnality has gone? Never deceive yourself; when carnality is gone you will know it— it is the most real thing you can imagine.

And God will see to it that you have a number of opportunities to prove to yourself the miracle of His grace. The proof is in a very practical test. You will find yourself saying, “If this had happened before, I would have had the spirit of resentment!” And you will never cease to be the most amazed person on earth at what God has done for you on the inside.

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Truth is strong, and sometime or other will prevail. ~ Mary Astell

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Post-mortem

Deprivation in the face of privatisation

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hen Mr. Angam of Molnom village in the North-Eastern state of Manipur joined a Public Sector Bank in 2008, he was not only ecstatic but relieved to finally land a job in a Public Sector. His whole villagers were happy for him.

Infact, he was the first to crack a Bank PO exam from his village. That the Indian Government has announced in the budget 2021 about the privatisation of Public Sector Banks and the subsequent announcement of the probable banks to be privatised, which included his Bank, has left him insecure and depressed.

He cannot believe that all his efforts then,when preparing for the Bank PO exam, were for him to become a private employee now.

Employees of Public Sector Banks, upon joining their organisation have to sign an agreement- between the individual and the organisation. It goes without saying that, the employees believe

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that their service condition is an agreement between them and the organisation which has majority shares owned by the Government. They felt that job security is given in a public sector and hence decided to settle with the job without venturing for more employment opportunities.

With privatisation, the ownership of the Bank will be relinquished from the Government and the service rules governing the employees would then be open for modifications as per the owners’ liking and requirements. Though job security is one factor the Government ensures its employees, it is not a priority for corporates who are purely driven by profit-making decisions.

Still, one of the most important factors which many public sector bank employees felt is the pride and satisfaction of having contributed to the welfare of society by implementing the Government's flagship

ater holds a very special place whether in the ancient or the modern world, whether it’s in mythology or in various religion view, whether in real world or in a fantasy fairy tale, whether in the search for a habitable planet or in a chemical reaction.

Water is not just a combination of hydrogen and oxygen alone. It means many things to living beings, society and even religion. For instance, water in Christianity—Baptism—symbolizes rebirth and purity; in Hinduism, water is believed to hold purifying and cleansing powers; in Islam, it symbolizes wisdom; in Buddhism, it embodies the calmness and serenity of water, and in animism, it is believed to be the source that connects others.

Almost all of the sector in the world relies on water—economy, energy, urbanization, industry, space exploration, agriculture, health, tourism, and environment. It isalso an integral part of the society that binds the elite to the poorest, because the purpose of water remains constant i.e., drinking, cooking, and washing.

But, the amount of freshwater that is available is declining at an alarming rate because of climate emergency—increasing frequency and intensity of storms, floods and droughts—and pollution.

Water more than ever is highly polluted in this decade chiefly because of exponential population growth which triggers the demand and supply chain to the higher end.

Water pollution can be considered

programmes and be a part of the financial inclusion movement, which many development experts believed is a key tool for poverty-line alleviation. As per the Ministry of Finance reports, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has more than 40crore Bank Accounts opened by Public Sector Banks out of the total 41.7 crore accounts opened.

Thus, handing over banks’ ownership to the corporates will not only rob employees their job security but the all-important commitment and reason for them to put in extra efforts in their belief of doing something good for the society will fade away in the new environment.

The Honourable Finance Minister in her speech, on the 16th of March 2021, amidst the two days Bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions in protest against the Government's privatisation move, has assured to look into the salaries, scales, and concerns

of the employees. But it is not clear to what extent and how long can the Government interfere in matters as internal as pay and promotion of a private corporation.

Notably, many intellectuals and experts are against the privatisation of Public sector Banks. Former RBI Governor said in an interview with PTI on the 15th of March 2021, "think it would be a colossal mistake to sell the banks to industrial houses."

Some however feel privatisation of PSBs is necessary considering the alarming number of NPAs in PSBs. What is important though is that the largest contributor to the NPAs of PSBs is in fact wilful-defaulter corporates.

As witnessed earlier in other instances like the Bank Unions’ opposition to the merger of Banks, the Government could be tempted to move ahead with their plans to privatise PSBs, but the ensuing scenario will certainly see a disruption of

the financial systems as the Bank employees Union are hell-bent on welcoming the move. Also interesting is the concern felt by many that the present protest against privatisation goes beyond the PSBs; they believe that privatisation of PSBs will pave way for further change in ownership of many other Public sector undertakings.

The Railway Minister's assurance that Railways will not be privatised could not deter many employees of Public Sector Undertakings from feeling the heat. Evidently, it is not just the bank employees the Government has to worry if it plans to go ahead with their PSBs privatisation plans After the two days strike, AIBEA General Secretary C H Venkatachalam told PTI on the 16th of March 2021, "We got support from all trade unions, some farmer organisations, lot of political parties have supported us." He also

Why we should value water?

as the most prevalent pollution of all the other types of pollution as it’s the final resting place for all the pollution whether it is from the air or soil which get into the water bodies by rain.Both groundwater as well as surface water are polluted by humankind to the greater percentage.Groundwater gets polluted from pollutants like pesticides and fertilizers, and waste that are leached from landfills and septic systems along with natural sources—iron and other minerals— enters the water table making it unfit for use.While surface water is polluted with millions of chemicals and effluents from industries, from municipal sewage and waste, from hospital waste, from agricultural runoffs, stormwater runoff, and careless and illegal disposal of waste into water bodies.This contamination of water affects the natural water cycle, and is chiefly associated with various high end health risk both for human, animals and the environment.

In addition, in the era of climate change, the most affected resource is water, as water touches all sectors of the society (eg., food, health, energy,and environment).

Climate change leads to increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme events (heatwaves, unpredicted precipitation, hurricanes, thunderstorms and storm surge events). For example, even before the mid-summer, states like Odisha, Delhi, Assam are breaking all records by experiencing the heat due to extreme temperature rise, or the disaster triggered by an

avalanche in Uttarakhand due to glacier burst. With the mercury rising, the scarcity of fresh and clean water is likely to decline. It is estimated that, by 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas.

Though water cover 71% of the earth’s surface, climate change along with water pollution has alreadyled to water scarcity in many parts of the world, where people struggle to get access to clean and safe water for daily use. And with the pandemic, the need for clean and safe water have drastically increased.According toSustainable Development Goals (SDG)report, around 2.2 billion people lacked safely managed water and 3 billion people still lack basic handwashing facilities at home. While according to WHO report, “785 million people lack even a basic drinkingwater service, including 144 million people who are dependent on surface water, and some 829 000 people are estimated to die each year from diarrhoea as a result of unsafe drinking-water, sanitation, and hand hygiene.”

It is because bothpollution and extreme events will adversely affect the water quality as a result of higher water temperatures, and reduced dissolved oxygen which in turn will reduce the self-purifying capacity of freshwater bodies. In addition, risk related to pollution and pathogenic contamination caused by floods and concentrated pollution during drought will also elevate. Thus, in order to prevent and conserve water, in such situation, smart management

of water needs to be implemented: to prevent water from evaporating during hot days from water bodies either by groundwater recharge and storage, to utilize rain water by sustainable methods like water harvesting, to find means to recycle wastewater (which is actually 99% water and 1% waste), and to find means to storage or divert floodwater to water scare areas.

But it is not all, we need to be conscious that we don’t pollute the water by careless disposal which many often do—dumping of garbage in river bodies, excessive use of pesticides and fertilizer, unregulated seepage of oil spills from garages and vehicle leaks into groundwater, careless disposal of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, plastics, decay products, and leakage of landfills and septic tanks into water bodies.It’s a time where we have to really think beyond the principle of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). We have to think about sustainability and circular economy along with the 3Rs. We have to be more possessive and obsessive about water than earlier generations as we are the one who are in the make-or-break era.

Even the SDG (sustainable development goals) 6 also known as the “Water Goal” aims at this area i.e., to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030. But this is not possible with active participation from all sectors of the world—from governance at both central and local level and to the greater degree with an active individual participation.

warned that more strikes will happen if the Government is not ready to listen and go ahead with its decision to privatised PSBs. Whatever be the circumstances, the nationalisation of Banks was undertaken with the main intent of using banks as a vehicle to usher in development with the element of deliberating social welfare concerns well-imbibed in the decisions and policies of the Bank. Thus judging Public Sector Banks from the angle of profitability alone could portray the wrong picture.

For a country that still has issues like unemployment, poverty and job insecurity, privatisation of public sector banks could bring more misgivings. And employees of the PSBs like Mr. Angam are well within their rights and actually right to oppose privatisation of Public Sector Banks.

T S Haokip (The writer is an author and freelance writer)

Still!If we think that we are not having a water issue, have a look around—some of the household even locks their water tank, some fight over water while fetching, some buy water beyond their pay grade, some walks kilometers to get water, some doesn’t have proper filtration system in their place to have clean and safe water for use, some have already started using pumps with larger capacity probably due to decrease in groundwater level, and most rivers and sewagesbeing dumpedwith all kinds of pollutants.

“Water is a vital and the most precious resource, if it’s not polluted or exploited in your place, it’s time to take proper measure to prevent it from getting polluted or exploited. If its polluted, or exploited, its high time to join our hands to tackle this alarming situation by various preventive measures such as —creating awareness at local level, incorporating the risk associated to water pollution, formulating and drafting policies for waste disposal and water use, reducing the wastage of water wherever possible, reusing water, recycling water by groundwater recharging and rain water harvesting, recusing contaminated water and species in it caused by human actions, reconnecting to nature to get the true meaning of water, and refusing to pollute the water bodies in the first place.”

Dr. Parimal C. Bhomick, Department of Chemistry, Immanuel College, Dimapur, Nagaland

We should never forget the needs of rural landless households

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ne message of Mahatma Gandhi which has remained of enduring significance for policy makers as well as for social activists is that whenever faced with doubt and uncertainty, keep in mind the concerns of the poorest and the weakest sections and this will enable you best to resolve the doubt. In fact this is also the point on which the message of Mahatma Gandhi and Shahid Bhagat Singh is exactly the same.

So when we discuss the concerns of rural India, we can never forget the concerns and needs of roughly the bottom half of the rural population who are landless.

These sections are generally the poorest, although there may be very few exceptions here and there.

In several contexts their conditions are deteriorating.

Several of them had a little land earlier which they do not have now. Earlier there were ongoing programs to make available some cultivation land to even the poorest which have stopped now.

Earlier in many villages the opportunities for farm work were much higher which have declined greatly due to mechanization and use of herbicides. In particular

the loss of harvesting season work opportunities has been a big blow to food security of these households as several of them they were paid in the form of a share of harvested crop, and despite exploitation in some forms of work, at least this contributed to food security of the landless to some extent as even they could store at least a few months’ food-grains. More recently in Covid times opportunities of migrant work have also declined.

A ray of hope appeared in the form of rural employment guarantee law or MGNREGA. While this is open to all, poorest landless households are expected to benefit more from this. I have seen from close quarters how helpful this can be when implemented properly. But unfortunately, conditions of proper implementation and prompt payment are available in only a relatively small part of the country.

Public distribution system is also helpful for meeting the essential food needs but the various limitations and irregularities of this system should be kept in mind while evaluating its contribution. When this scheme is functioning well, even then only about 12

days food grain needs in a month may be met by the highly subsidized component of this scheme, and in conditions of inflation of open market prices of a wide range of essential food items, the overall relief in meeting essential food needs may be quite less.

In such conditions it may well be asked to what extent the most widely discussed demand for increase in minimum support price (MSP) in present conditions will be useful for the poorest sections in rural as well as urban areas.

The demand for MSP is not directly useful for the landless ( about 50 per cent ) and for those sections of rural India who may have a little land but have hardly any marketable surplus or else cannot benefit from MSP due to other reasons ( perhaps another 15 per cent of the rural population).

In urban areas also nearly two-thirds of the population will suffer if food becomes much more expensive. Hence for about two-thirds of the population of India, the poorest in rural and urban areas, getting staple food at reasonable price is more of a concern than MSP. The present farming

conditions are very high-cost conditions as the dependence on external inputs like chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides ( not to mention diesel) etc. is very high at present, as well as on marketpurchased expensive seeds often linked to these inputs.

Without reducing excessive external inputs, if the price is to be fixed much in excess of these and other costs ( including family labour and land rentals) then of course food price will be very high, and as the capacity of subsidization is also limited, this will lead ultimately to higher price for staple food, which will be harmful for the food security of the bottom twothirds of the rural as well as urban population.

Hence the way out is to first reduce farm costs by reducing dependence of farming on external expensive inputs ( which, with accompanying desirable changes, can also make farming more resilient, self-reliant, ecologically protective and sustainable). Having first reduced costs significantly and found other means of getting good yields, then it becomes possible to assure a good return to farmers while keeping overall food price at low levels. In this way farm-

ers also benefit and the rural landless and the urban poor also benefit as healthier food at reasonable price is better ensured to all.

If in addition this is combined with finding at least some land for the rural landless, If MGNREGA implementation can be improved and scaled up significantly, if schemes for increasing greenery and forest protection with the involvement of the landless sections in particular can be scaled up in a big way and

if there is overall progress towards decentralization and diversity of livelihoods in rural areas then rural landless households can get a lot of relief and their longer-terms prospects can also improve.

These aspects should be examined carefully not only by the government but also by the movements of farmers and workers so that the interests of landless sections can get adequate attention at all levels.

Bharat Dogra, Journalist and author

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Upper age relaxation due to COVID

Sir,

We were happy to see the advertisement(NPSC/ADVT1/04(vol-1) dated 17th Feb 2021 for the NPSC technical exam with maximum age as on 01/01/2020. As we all know that due to the Corona pandemic there was not even a single competitive exam conducted for the whole of last year i.e 2020 AD. And for aspirants like us who had their last attempt last year we were glad that the Government of Nagaland or the Commission was so thoughtful to give us respite for the year we lost. However, it has come to the notice that while filling up the form for the said examination the NPSC had change the upper age from 01/01/2020 to 01/01/2021. If other States of India can relax the upper age as a one time special measure to undo the damage of the pandemic, can we get the same opportunity please!

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

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Covid resurge: Maha, Pjb, Guj major cause of worry

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS): Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat are turning out to be a major cause of worry as the three states are recording the highest daily new coronavirus cases.

India recorded 40,715 infections in the last 24 hours, 13 per cent lower than a day before, taking the total tally to 1,16,86,796 on Tuesday. According to the data of the Health Ministry, six states -- Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu together account for 80.90 per cent of the new cases.

Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 24,645 (60.53 per cent). It is followed by Punjab with 2,299 while Gujarat reported 1,640 new cases. The Ministry also listed out 10 states which are recording an upward trajectory, including Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana and Rajasthan.

India’s total active caseload is rising after touch-

A health worker sanitises an area near Nizamuddin mosque. (PTI) ing its lowest mark in midFebruary. It stands at 3.45 lakh (3,45,377) today. A net incline of 10,731 cases recorded from the total active caseload in the last 24 hours.

Three states, Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab, account for 75.15 per cent of total active cases in the country.

Maharashtra alone accounts for 62.71 per cent of the total active cases in the country.

The doubling time has decreased from 504.4 on March 1, to 202.3 on March 23. Last year at the time the lockdown was imposed on March 25, the doubling rate of Covid-19 cases was 3.4

days. India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,11,81,253 on Monday. The national recovery rate is 95.67 per cent. About 29,785 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours. One hundred and ninety-nine deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Six states account for 80.4 per cent of the daily deaths. Maharashtra and Punjab each reported 58 casualties. Kerala and Chhattisgarh follow with 12 deaths each. Besides this, India recorded the highest singleday vaccination. More than 32.53 lakh doses were given in the last 24 hours.

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PM Modi sends letter to Imran Khan on Pakistan Day

Thousands of youth take over at protest sites to commemorate ‘Shaheed Diwas’

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): India desires cordial relations with Pakistan but an atmosphere of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is “imperative” for it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a letter to his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan.

Modi wrote the letter to Khan to extend greetings to the people of that country on the occasion of Pakistan Day. “As a neighbouring country, India desires cordial relations with the people of Pakistan. For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative,” he said.

Government sources said it is a routine letter sent every year. Modi also conveyed his best wishes to Khan and the people of Pakistan in dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

There have been indications of positive movement in ties between India and Pakistan. Last month, the Indian and Pakistani armies recommitted themselves to the 2003 ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. On Monday, a delegation of Pakistani officials arrived in India for a meeting of the

Narendra Modi permanent Indus commission. It is the first such dialogue in over two-and-a-half years. Last week, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India desires good neighbourly ties with Pakistan and is committed to addressing issues, if any, bilaterally but added that any meaningful dialogue can only be held in a conducive atmosphere.

He said the onus is on Islamabad to create such an atmosphere. The relations between the two countries nosedived after India withdrew special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two union territories in 2019.

Pakistan Day is celebrated to mark the Lahore Resolution on March 23 1940 when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of India.

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): To mark ‘Shaheed Diwas’, thousands of youth from different parts of the country on Tuesday took over the protest sites at Delhi’s borders, demonstrating their role in shaping the future of the country.

According to a statement issued by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), thousands of youth had started arriving at the three protest sites since Monday. There were also three ‘padyatras’, which culminated in the youth joining the protest sites in Delhi.

Hundreds of farmers are camping at Delhi’s borders points at Ghazipur, Singhu and Tikri since November last year demanding that the Centre repeal the three contentious farm laws.

March 23 is observed as ‘’Shaheed Diwas’’ to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who were executed by the British government for killing British police officer J P Saunders. The trio wanted to avenge the death of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai. The day-long commemoration of ‘Shaheed Diwas’ at Singhu saw conferences being organised

Youths at farmer protest sites. where over 60 youth activists addressed the farmers, while extending their support to the movement.

“Speakers described the current regime as antifarmer and anti-worker,” the SKM statement noted.

The event also saw participation by young women, who “challenged the government in sharp words”. “ Wo m e n l e a d e r s from Haryana said that the dreams that Shaheed Bhagat Singh had dreamt of remain unfulfilled. Another speaker reminded us that Bhagat Singh had warned us that the country would not get freedom only by the British leaving the country; that this country would be truly

independent only when the exploitation of farmers and labourers ends,” the SKM statement said.

They also presented Bhagat Singh’s views on the international conspiracy of exploitation of farmers and labourers, it added.

Similar events were organised at the Tikri border, where in large numbers, members of the Kisan Mazdoor families questioned the government on the lack of education and employment opportunities for the youth.

Speaking in solidarity with the farmers’ movement, the youth said they would not go back without securing the demands of the protests.

Dy.CM assures action; organizations condemn March 22 incident (From p-1) WSH has demanded that the cabinet sub-committee appointed for the particular dispute should step up its efforts immediately and be serious so that the long-standing dispute was brought to an amicable solution at the earliest.

WSH has also appealed to the public not to flare up further tension by instigating the matter on social media platforms, but to act responsibly and maturely for peaceful existence amongst the tribes.

Meanwhile, the WSH has conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families over the loss of the three lives, which it said was “truly a very dark and an unfortunate moment for all us”, and prayed that the Almighty grant the bereaved families strength and solace.

NMA: Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has expressed deep pain and strongly condemned the brutal killing of three precious lives and destroying of properties at Lamhainamdi.

The association in a statement said, “As women and mothers, we fervently appeal all citizens

to shun violence and killings”, besides appealing to all national workers not to indulge in any land disputes.

“Let there be recognition of rights and peace through peaceful dialogue and not through the barrel of guns. As victims of conflict, we appeal that initiatives for peace be upheld for the sake of people, the unarmed population whose lives and property are endangered through such violent incidents,” the statement stressed.

NMA also appealed to the State government to ensure that safety, security and respect for precious human lives was upheld and take strong preventives measures to prevent recurrence of violence and killings in the State.

Demanding that law enforcing agencies should punish the perpetrators as per law and ensure that rule of law prevailed, the association also urged all citizens to maintain peace and exercise utmost restraint and avoid spreading of rumours, provocative comments to avoid further escalation of tension.

It conveyed its deepest condolences to the victims and their families

and prayed so that God comforted them in this time of sorrow and difficulties.

DNSU: Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) strongly condemned the “heartless and merciless” killing of three innocent villagers of Lamhainamdi.

Asserting that there was no room for such heartless criminals in modern society, the union demanded that no individual involved in the barbaric killing should be left unpunished.

Conveying deepest condolences to the bereaved families, DNSU urged the law enforcing agencies to take up the issue with utmost importance and act swiftly to book the culprits without delay.

The union further appealed to the public to abstain from instigating communal hatred and let law take its own course.

TSUD: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of three innocent villagers of Lamhainamdi.

Alleging that not only were their limbs cut off but even their bodies burnt

after killing them, TSUD president Rukewezo Wetsah and finance secretary Asin Rengma said use of automatic weapons clearly showed that it was the handiwork of some antisocial elements hell-bent on creating tension and disturbing peaceful coexistence amongst members of the Naga family.

Declaring that there was no place for such barbaric actions in a civilised society, TSUD appealed to the law enforcing agencies and the government to leave no stone unturned in arresting the perpetrators and award befitting punishment.

It also appealed to leaders of Naga communities to solve any issue with wisdom amicably and not to encourage any sort of violence.

The union extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and solidarity to “Zeliang brothers”.

T U D : Ta n g k h u l Union Dimapur (TUD) has expressed deep concern over reports of the killing of three persons and burning down of vehicles and other properties

at Lamhainamdi village.

Union’s president Ayo Vashum in a release admitted that Naga story was replete with violence, but added that “we have come a long way in bringing about an end to the violence amongst fellow Naga brethrens”.

However, he said Monday’s unfortunate incident gave flashbacks of the internecine fratricidal killings of the past wherein thousands of Nagas had lost their lives.

Pointing out that the incident had the potential to explode into further “tit for tat” uncontrollable violence like in the past as passions boil over, the TUD president called for restraint and allowing better sense to prevail.

He emphasised that violence in any form was unacceptable, stating that TUD condemned the killings unequivocally.

Calling upon the law enforcing agencies to ensure that the culprits were booked at the earliest and speedy justice delivered, Vashum said the union shared the grief of the families of victims and extended heartfelt condo-

lences. He prayed for eternal rest of the souls.

NIPF: Nagaland Indigenous People’s Forum (NIPF) said it was deeply disturbed at the news of killing and burning down of properties at Lamhainamdi.

Extending its deepest condolence to the bereaved families in a release, the forum prayed for God to comfort the families in this hour of sorrow and pain.

NIPF asserted that it did not subscribe to the idea of violence in any form to resolve any dispute and appealed to the people to show utmost restraint and resolve disputes through cordial discussions and denounce violence.

LSU: Strongly condemning the “cowardly act”, Lamhai Students’ Union (LSU) asserted that such barbaric act had no place in today’s civilised society.

Union’s president Rampaukulung Ilungheing and general secretary Chudi Ndachung in a release also urged every right thinking citizen and organisation to voice out against such crimes.

Terming it as a serious breach of trust and goodwill between Lamhainamdi and surrounding Sumi villages, the LSU leaders said the Monday evening’s incident left the whole community in total shock and pain.

The gruesome murder of three villagers and attack on property while they were out working in the field was unprecedented and the union strongly condemned the cowardly act, they added.

Conveying condolences to the bereaved, LSU appealed to the State government to nab the perpetrators at the earliest and deliver justice.

ANSU: All Nchangram Students’ Union (ANSU) said it was anguished by the cruel murder of three innocent lives on March 22 at Lamhain-

amdi Village, Peren in a broad daylight by unscrupulous anti-social elements.

ANSU condemned the “notorious act with cowardice mindset by using sophisticated arms ammunition to slay these innocent lives”, adding that there was no place for such barbaric and nasty actions in a civilized society.

ANSU further urged law enforcing agencies and the government to spare no effort in arresting the perpetrators and award commensurate punishment.

ANSU extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God grant them strength and solace to withstand the irreparable loss and also for the departed souls to rest in eternal peace.

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(From p-1) Asserting that ANGCTA in its letter to NPSC has not specified what has been added or changed concerning incorporation of the new 2018 UGC Regulations in the review report, the NNQF said “Such lack of transparency solicits unwelcomed suspicion.”

Further, the forum also objected to ANGCTA’s second demand placed before the higher and technical education minister.

It said that ANGCTA’s attempt to halt the Common Educational Services Exam, 2019, was a direct contradiction to their stand.

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like ANGCTA, continually supporting the contract teachers, many of whose mode of appointment remains questionable, and not standing for equal right to opportunity and fair competition for all aspirants,” NNQF stated. NNQF maintained that any delay or postponement of the NPSC-CESE as demanded by ANGCTA would only increase the plight of numerous qualified aspirants in the state. Meanwhile, lauding the NPSC for advertising 105 posts requisitioned by the higher education, the forum has urged the commission not to delay the conduct of the NPSC-CESE 2019.

then Kiphire being called aspirational district did not hold any water.

They said that impeding development activities by any NPGs would compel the three tribal bodies to stop extending cooperation to the responsible groups. They also cautioned that failure to hear and honour the genuine voice of the people would “attract the hue and cry of the masses.” Further, the three tribal hohos also urged various NPGs to avert taxing upon vehicles ferrying essential commodities from Dimapur to Kiphire meant for the common public, who had to bear all the hardships by paying skyrocketing prices.

Meanwhile, the three hohos have appealed to heads of departments under Kiphire district to remain stationed in the district and oversee the development activities and not neglect their essential duties.

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articles was the problem faced by the press. He remarked that the across the state, often press was unable to perform their duty due to pressure from organization, NGOs or other elements.

He added that main purpose of the interaction with the media persons was to discuss the problems and issues faced by them while discharging their duty.

He also lamented that the welfare of journalists was neglected as till date only a few states have implemented welfare schemes for the journalists across the state. He also acknowledged DIPR’s initiative in providing various welfare schemes to the accredited journalist.

IPR director, Z. Tokishe appealed to the PCI members to strongly recommend to the government of India to implement life insurance and pension schemes for the journalists of Nagaland. He also highlighted the various welfare schemes provided by the department for the accredited journalists of Nagaland.

Nagaland Press Association (NPA) president, H Chishi, also spoke at the meeting. Other media persons also shared their opinions and suggestions and various problem faced by them while discharging their duties to PCI during the discussion.

Other members other the panel included Kamal Nain Narang and Pradeep Kumar Jain. The panel distributed questioners to journalist to find out the problems and issues faced by journalist which can be filled and sent it through their email or to the director IPR.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 23 (NPN): United SangtamLikhumPumji (USLP), Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) and Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH) have jointly appealed to different Naga political groups (NPGs) to desist from imposing any taxes against aspirational development activities under Kiphire district.

In a joint statement, USLP president Seopi Sangtam, YTC executive chairman Shilemthong Yimchunger, ESH vice president H Phutoi Sumi asserted that Kiphire, the most backward district in Nagaland, was declared as one of the aspirational districts among others in India in May 2018. Pointing out that the districts were ranked based on progress made (Delta ranking) on a real time basis, the three tribal bodies said if funds meant for development were syphoned off the half way

(From p-1) On his part, Longkumer the team on the current scenario and claimed that the State was relatively peaceful, adding that there were hardly any issues of security or threat to the media. He also claimed that Naga people enjoyed their right to freedom of speech and expression to a greater extent, compared to people living in other parts of the country.

He mentioned that journalists and security forces shared a very cordial relationship and, in fact, helped each other out on a regular basis. Other senior police officers also echoed the DGP by saying that the media in the State was very independent and devoid of any influence by the government or any other organisation.

The meeting concluded with the sub-committee members thanking the DGP and police officers for their cooperation and providing valuable inputs, which would help them in formulating proper guidelines that would benefit both parties. This was stated in a press release.

Interacts with media persons: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organised a meeting with the Press Council of India (PCI) sub-committee along with media persons at Hotel Japfu on March 22, 2021.

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However, NSCN (I-M) maintained that military struggle was never its option as political issue demanded political solution. “This is the meaning of the 1997 ceasefire and the over decades of Indo-Naga political talks,” NSCN (I-M).

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(From p-1) Further, NSCN (I-M) said it was “absolutely abhorrent” to think of such a political blunder after more than two decades of “IndoNaga” political talks.

Asserting that it was not short of intellectual ability to intensify the struggle, NSCN (I-M) said “There are galaxy of highly qualified individuals holding degrees in science, medical, engineering, information technology, etc.” It

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In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London lost 0.5% to 6,690.61 while Frankfurt’s DAX shed 0.7% to 14,558.96. The CAC 40 in Paris retreated 0.5% to 5,938.03.

On Wall Street, the future for the S&P 500 index was off 0.4% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3%. On Monday, the Dow advanced 0.3% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 1.2%.

Shares were boosted by a rise in bond prices, which

German researcher, a think tank and other entities.

The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 0.6% to 28,995.92.

The Hang Seng in Hong Kong fell 1.4% to 28,494.09. Chinese search engine operator Baidu Inc. closed unchanged on its first trading day after the company joined the Hong Kong exchange and raised $3.1 billion in a share sale.

The Kospi in Seoul shed 1% to 3,004.74 while Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 lost 0.1% to 6,745.40.

India’s Sensex gained 0.4% to 49,977.22. New Zealand and Singapore advanced while Jakarta declined.

Investors are wavering between optimism that coronavirus vaccines that might allow business and travel to return to normal and fears of higher inflation after struggling economies were flooded with credit and government spending.

They have been reassured by Powell’s comment

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Beijing, Mar 23 (AP): Global stocks and Wall Street futures declined Tuesday after the Federal Reserve promised to support the U.S. economy and Washington and Europe announced sanctions against Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses.

London and Frankfurt opened lower, while Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong closed down.

O v e r n i g h t , Wa l l Street’s benchmark S& P 500 index rose 0.7% as big technology companies led stocks broadly higher. Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft advanced.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said while the economy was improving, a recovery is “far from complete.”

In testimony to Congress, he said the Fed “will continue to provide the economy the support it needs for as long as it takes.”

Powell “kept markets happy” by saying “there was still a long way to go” before

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10 dead in US grocery store shooting WASHINGTON, MAR 23 (IANS): Ten people, including a police officer, were killed in a mass shooting at a grocery store in the US state of Colorado, authorities said, adding the suspect has been apprehended.

The shooting took place on Monday at the King Soopers grocery store in the city of Boulder.

Addressing a press conference later in the day, Boulder Police chief Maris Herold said that the officer, identified as 51-year-old Eric Talley, was one of the first responders at the scene, Xinhua news agency reported.

Herold revealed that at about 2.30 p.m., the city’s police department received phone calls saying shooting incident occurred, when the crew arrived at the scene, they were shot by the suspect, who was taken into custody. She gave no more information about the shooting, saying the “complex investigation will cost at least five days” to make a conclusion.

The Boulder District Attorney confirmed that

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Police stand outside a King Soopers grocery store where a shooting took place, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP/PTI)

an injured person was the alleged shooter and the suspect was arrested.

Live video from local TV stations showed a large police presence outside the supermarket and people were escorted out of the supermarket by police officers. A shirt-less man with blood on his leg was taken

out of the supermarket in handcuffs by three police officers, live TV footage showed. A law enforcement source told ABC News that officers responded to a report of someone shot in the parking area, and when they arrived at the scene, a suspect opened fire at them.

CNN cited an un-

named senior law enforcement source as saying that the weapon used in the shooting was an AR-15-style rifle. Two witnesses told The Denver Post that they saw a gunman entering the store.

“He just came in and started shooting,” one of the witnesses was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

The other witness told The Denver Post that the gunman “let off a couple of shots, then was silent, and then he let off a couple more. He wasn’t spraying”.

“Like my fellow Coloradans, I am closely watching unfolding events in Boulder,” tweeted Colorado Governor Jared Polis.

“My prayers are with our fellow Coloradans in this time of sadness and grief as we learn more about the extent of the tragedy,” he added. The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden has been briefed about the carnage.

Before this incident, tragic mass shootings has occurred in the state.

On July 20, 2012, a shooter set off tear gas grenades and shot inside a movie theatre in Aurora, killing 12 people and injuring 70 others.

It was the deadliest shooting in Colorado since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, in which two young killers murdered 12 students, a teacher and injured 21 others.

India abstains during vote on resolution at UNHRC Urges Colombo to fulfil its commitments G E N E VA , M A R 2 3 ( AG ENCIE S) : I nd ia , which abstained during the vote on a strong resolution against Sri Lanka’s human rights practices at the UNHRC, on Tuesday urged Colombo to fulfil its commitments on the devolution of political authority, to carry forward the process of reconciliation and address the aspirations of the Tamil community in the country.

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Tuesday adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka’s rights record, in a setback to Colombo, which made determined efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting. The resolution titled ‘Promotion of Reconciliation Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka’ was adopted by the

A view of UNHRC on Tuesday in Geneva.

UNHRC after 22 members out of 47 voted in favour of it. Eleven members voted against the resolution. India was among 14 countries which abstained from voting.

Ahead of the voting, India said that as an immediate neighbour, it has contributed to the relief, resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction process in Sri Lanka after 2009. India’s approach to the question of human rights in Sri Lanka is guided by two fundamental considerations, Pawankumar Badhe, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India in Geneva said in a statement.

“We have always believed that these two goals are mutually supportive and Sri Lanka’s progress is best assured by simultaneously addressing both objectives,” Badhe said. “India supports the call by the international community for the Government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments on the devolution of political authority, including through the early holding of elections for Provincial Councils and to ensure that all Provincial Councils are able to operate effectively, in accordance with the 13th amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution,” he said.

14 militants given death sentence Myanmar junta justifies crackdown, accuses Suu Kyi of graft for attempting to kill Hasina in 2000

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ence hearing. The convicts are allowed to file an appeal as well. For the five convicts who are at large, the judge ordered the verdict to be executed after their arrest or surrender. All the convicts are operatives of outlawed Harkatul Jihad Bangladesh (HuJI-B).

HuJI-B’s chief Mufti Abdul Hannan, who was found to be the mastermind of the plot, too was indicted in the case but his name was dropped from the trial as he was executed in 2017 in another case involving attempted assassination of the then Bangladeshi-origin British High Commissioner.

T h e c o nv i c t s h a d hatched the plot to kill Hasina by planting a high-powered 76 kilogram bomb near a ground in her constituency

in Kotalipara area in southwestern Gopalganj district where she was supposed to address an election rally in July 2000. However, security agencies detected the device ahead of the rally at the spot where the premier’s helicopter was set to land.

Days later, another device weighing 40 kilograms was detected from a nearby spot. In 2017, 10 militants were sentenced to death and nine others jailed for 20 years each by a court in the case.

Hasina has in the past survived several assassination attempts with the first in 1975 when a military coup killed her Father and Bangladesh’s founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members.

Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana survived the carnage as they were on a visit to Germany.

Hasina miraculously survived a grenade attack when she was addressing an antiterrorism rally in 2004. The attack claimed 24 lives and injured some 500 others.

15 killed in Rohingya camp fire in B’desh: UN DHAKA, MAR 23 (PTI): At least 15 people were killed and 400 were reported missing after a massive overnight fire swept through a crammed Rohingya camp in Bangladesh’s southeastern Cox’s Bazar district, destroying thousands of shelters housing over 45,000 people, a senior UN official said on Tuesday.

Rescuers on Tuesday recovered the 15 bodies.

Hundreds of people injured in the fire are being treated at nearby hospitals.

“We have so far confirmed 15 people dead, 560 injured, 400 are still missing and at least 10,000 shelters have been destroyed,” UN Refugee agency (UNHCR)

A general view of a Rohingya refugee camp after a fire burned down all the shelters in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, March 23. (Reuters)

spokesman Johannes van der Klaauw said virtually joining a news briefing in Geneva from Dhaka.

“We still have 400 people unaccounted for, maybe somewhere in the rubble” as

the blaze destroyed at least 10,000 provisional shelters which were makeshift tarp and bamboo-made abode of over 45,000 people.

“What we have seen in this fire is something we

Vietnam’s top leadership to be replaced HANOI, MAR 23 (IANS): A Vietnamese parliamentary official on Tuesday confirmed that the replacement of the country’s top leadership positions, including the President, Prime Minister and chairperson of the National Assembly (NA), will take place during the new session of the NA. Nguyen Hanh Phuc, Secretary-general of the NA, made the remarks at a press briefing held in the capital Hanoi on the upcoming 11th session, which is scheduled to begin from Wednesday and run through

April 8, repeorts Xinhua news agency.

At the session, the final sitting of the 14th NA, the country’s top legislative body will spend seven days on personnel issues, including casting ballots on the replacement of about 25 leadership positions in total, Phuc said. He stressed that the session is very important as it takes place right after the successful 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and when the country is preparing for the general election.

The polls are expected

to be held in May to elect deputies to the 15th NA and the People’s Councils at all levels. The session will also feature significant oversight work, such as reviewing the performance of the 14th NA, the State President and the government over the past five years, according to Phuc.

Earlier this month, the second plenary session of the 13th CPV Central Committee voted on the nomination of candidates to the posts including State President, Prime Minister and NA Chairperson.

have never seen before in these camps. It is massive.

It is devastating,” Klaauw added.

Bangladesh officials initially reported seven deaths as searches were underway.

Alongside the shelters, the fire destroyed six makeshift health facilities, including four bigger hospitals.

The Bangladesh authorities are yet to confirm the death toll.

But the government’s De puty Chief Refugee Commissioner Shamsud Douza said it was the biggest fire since the influx of Rohingya from Myanmar in August 2017 following a brutal military crackdown back home.

Armed Myanmar riot policemen and soldiers reach a makeshift barricade made by anti-coup protesters in Mandalay, March 23 (AP)

onstrators.

The independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners has verified 261 protesters’ deaths nationwide but says the actual total, including cases where verification has been difficult, is probably much higher. It said 2,682 people have also been arrested or charged since the coup, with 2,302 still detained or sought for arrest.

In its news conference, the military presented displays of seized homemade weapons and videos of street battles to argue that the demonstrators are violent and that its efforts to stop them are justified. However, in the weeks since the Feb. 1 coup, protesters only began using organized violence after more than 100 demonstrators had been shot dead by police and soldiers.

13mn Chileans to go into quarantine SANTIAGO, MAR 23 (IANS): The Chilean government has announced that more than 13 million people will go into quarantine starting from Thursday due to a surge in the number of new Covid-19 cases nationwide.

“We are beginning a very complex week from a health point of view, which requires that we continue to maintain health measures to prevent the spread of the virus,” Xinhua news agency quoted Health Minister Enrique Paris as saying at a press conference on Monday.

“During family gath-

erings, I want to emphasise that it is necessary to maintain physical distance, wash your hands, not share glasses or utensils, and wear a face mask, the most effective way to avoid the spread,” he said.

According to the Minister, 21 towns in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, including Maipu and Puente Alto, the most populated in the country, will be put in quarantine, in addition to another 21 localities in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso and O’Higgins, and Maule, Nuble, Biobio and Los Lagos.

The allegations against Suu Kyi made by former Yangon Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein were first mentioned by the military several weeks ago. Last week the military-controlled Myawaddy TV station aired a similar video with a construction magnate who also claimed to have made large payoffs to Suu Kyi. That video was replayed at Tuesday’s news conference.

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The Lotha Community of Burma Camp Dimapur (Burma Camp Lotha Ekhung, BCLE) has elected its new team of office bearers on 12 December 2020 during the General Meeting held at (Hayiro) Burma Camp UNB-B Dimapur.

The new team of Office bearers is led by Shri. Akum Ezung as Chairman, Albert Yanthan as Vice-Chairman, Mhathung Odyuo as General Secretary, Wilson Odyuo as joint Secretary, Yanrenthung Odyuo as Finance Secretary and Thungchio Yanthan as Treasurer. The team would serve for a period of three (03) years. While speaking at the programme newly elected Chairman thanked the Burma Camp Lotha Community for reposing faith on them to lead the Lotha community residing at Burma Camp scattered in nine (09) different colonies with more than three hundred (300) house holds, while impressing upon the gathering, Shri Akum Ezung sought for cooperation to work together in one voice for the betterment of the Lotha Community Burma Camp. Many speakers including the outgoing Chairman Shri.

James Ezung congratulated the new team of office bearers and assured them their support and continuous cooperation to retrospect healthy society.

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No supporting evidence for the allegations has been offered, and they are generally dismissed as an effort by the military to frame Suu Kyi so she can be discredited and tried on a serious criminal charge. She is already being held on several more minor charges.

A report in the statecontrolled Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper on Tuesday said the junta has expressed fresh concern about civil servants, teachers and medical workers joining the Civil Disobedience Movement that is the vanguard group opposing last month’s military takeover.

The report referred to the opposition group as CDM, the initials by which it is popularly known. The group encourages employees of key enterprises, such as government offices, to stay away from work.

In what was a relatively conciliatory tone compared with earlier threats, the junta at its Monday meeting was reported to have described failing to show up at work as “not a crime but a violation of the civil service disciplines.”

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CONDEMNATION In what could be termed as a serious breach of trust and goodwill between Lamhainamdi and surrounding Sumi villages, the March 22nd incident at Lamhainamdi village had left the whole community in total shock and pain. The gruesome murder of our three villagers and attack to property while they were out working in the field are unprecedented and we, the Lamhai Students’ Union Nagaland vehemently condemn this cowardly act to the highest possible extent. Such barbaric act has no place in today’s civilized society and the LSU urges every right thinking citizen and organization to voice out against such crimes. The LSU while expressing condolences to the bereaved families appeals to the government to nab the perpetrators at the earliest and deliver justice.

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DHAKA, MAR 23 (PTI): Fourteen Islamist militants were on Tuesday given death sentence by a Bangladeshi court here for attempting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2000.

Judge Abu Zafar Md Kamruzzaman of Dhaka’s Speedy Trial tribunal-1 pronounced the verdict as nine of them were brought to the court from jail to face the trial in person.

The rest five convicts are on the run. They were tried in absentia and defended by state-appointed lawyers.

“The verdict will be executed by a firing squad to set an example, unless the law barred it,” the judge said. Otherwise, the convicts could be hanged in line with the prevailing practice, following mandatory review of the death sentences by the High Court Division of the Supreme Court under the Bangladesh law, the judge said. Under the Bangladesh law, the death sentences would require to be endorsed by the High Court following an automatic death refer-

YANGON, MAR 23 (AP): Myanmar’s military junta on Tuesday took the offensive to justify last month’s coup and subsequent actions against those opposed to it, even as street demonstrations continued against the takeover.

At a news conference in the capital Naypyitaw, the military presented a video of a former political colleague of ousted national leader Aung San Suu Kyi claiming he had handed over large amounts of cash and gold to her personally, in what the military has characterized as corruption. Such allegations were previously denied by her lawyer.

Many of the protests Tuesday were staged in a way that avoided confrontations with authorities, who have not hesitated to use lethal force to break up demonstrations. Some marches were held before dawn in Yangon, the country’s biggest city, and elsewhere and went unmolested. Other protests adopted the tactic of having signboards or other inanimate objects lined up in the street to serve as proxies for human dem-

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Eating processed meat Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in TV series NASA set to fly a linked to dementia risk mini helicopter on Mars A I n a first, the Perseverance rover on Mars is set to deploy a mini-helicopter named Ingenuity that will fly and explore the Red Planet.

After dropping the debris shield, Perseverance will spend next couple of days following the Ingenuity’s flight zone on Mars.

“Away goes the debris shield, and here’s our first look at the helicopter. It’s stowed sideways, folded up and locked in place, so there’s some reverse origami to do before I can set it down. First though, I’ll be off to the designat-

ed “helipad,” a couple days’ drive from here,” the rover team said in a tweet on Monday.

NA S A e x pects the first test flight of the fourpound, four-blade rotorcraft to come “no earlier than the first week of April”.

The teams operating Ingenuity and NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover have chosen the flight zone where the

helicopter will attempt the first powered, controlled flights on another planet.

Perseverance -- with Ingenuity attached to its belly -- landed in Jezero Crater on February 18.

Ingenuity is a technology demonstration with a limited test flight duration of up to 31 days (30 Mars days, or sols).

“The rover will deploy the helicopter and provide environmental monitoring and imaging support. It also hosts Ingenuity’s base station, enabling communication with mission controllers on Earth,” according to NASA.

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is the first aircraft humanity has sent to another planet to attempt powered, controlled flight.

If its experimental flight test program succeeds, the data returned could benefit future explorations of the Red Planet -- including those by astronauts -- by adding the aerial dimension, which is not available today.

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team of researchers have showed that consuming a 25 gram serving of processed meat a day can be associated with a 44 per cent increased risk of developing dementia, while unprocessed meat was linked to lesser chances of it.

The findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, indicated that people who consumed some unprocessed red meat, such as beef, pork or veal, 50g a day were 19 per cent less likely to develop dementia. “ Wo r l d w i d e, t h e prevalence of dementia is increasing and diet as a modifiable factor could play a role. Our research adds to the growing body of evidence linking processed meat consumption, to increased risk of a range of non-transmissible diseases,” said lead researcher Huifeng Zhang from the University of Leeds in the US. There are around 50 million dementia cases glob-

AR Rahman’s debut production Charlie Puth hits back at ‘99 Songs’ in cinemas on Apr 16 bodyshamers on Twitter

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scar-winning composer AR Rahman on Tuesday introduced Ehan Bhat, the lead actor of “99 Songs”, a musical love story that marks the musicians debut as a film producer.

Ehan features alongside Edilsy Vargas in the musical film, slated to hit theatres on April 16.

Talking about Ehan, Rahman said: “Here’s presenting Ehan Bhat who comes from the land of Kashmir, a place of great beauty and cultural legacy.

He learnt to play the piano at our conservatory for a year and is entering the world of cinema as a lead in 99 songs and I hope you love him as we do.”

Talking about his debut production venture, Rahman said: “As part of my production company, YM Movies, I’m happy to collaborate with Jio Studios in bringing together this experiential movie. 99 Songs is about one man’s

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struggle against the old and the new world. And the antidote is music.”

“It’s my pleasure to introduce the film’s director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy and a talented cast comprising Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas. It was a great experience working with icons like Manisha Koirala and Lisa Ray, and music legends Ranjit Barot and Rahul Ram,” he added.

The trailer of “99 Songs” was released on Tuesday, which offers a glimpse into the musical world of the film, co-written by Rahman.

Directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, the film has been presented by Jio Studios, produced by A.R. Rahman’s YM Movies and co-produced by Ideal Entertainment.

“99 Songs” will hit theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on April 16, 2021.

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inger-songwriter Charlie Puth has hit back at intermet users who tried to troll him for "not being fit" and not having an "8-pack", after his shirtless photos appeared on social media. The photos were clicked by shutterbugs as he was exiting the gym.

The 29-year-old took to Twitter and clapped back at those who called him unfit.

"Hey just a very quick reminder that it's not cool to body shame anyone. Not entirely sure what the purpose of it is. Sorry I don't have an 8 pack like damn," he wrote on the microblogging website.

Following Puth's tweet, his fans came in numbers to defend the singer.

"Hey Charlie plss always remember that your body is perfect the way it is! Plss for all the people who are body shaming shame on you! U should be educated enough to know what is right and what is wrong," wrote a fan.

Another user brought up Puth's old tweet in 2019, where he encouraged people for self acceptance.

"I was just watching some video on YouTube and saw this ad come up.

An ad directed towards teenage boys & girls insisting that they can contour their bodies to make them look skinnier. Some of the renderings don't even look human. Like...what is wrong with this girl's body? ! NOTHING," Puth had written on Twitter, as pointed out by the user.

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ally, with around 10 million new cases diagnosed every year. Its development and progression are associated with both genetic and environmental factors, including diet and lifestyle.

For the study, the team studied a database containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants aged 40 to 69.

The data included how often participants consumed different kinds of meat, with six options from never to once or more daily, collected in 2006-2010 by the UK Biobank.

Among the participants, 2,896 cases of dementia emerged over an average of eight years of follow up. These people were generally older, more economically deprived, less educated, more likely to smoke, less physically active, more likely to have stroke history and family dementia history, and more likely to be carriers of a gene which is highly associated with dementia.

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merican boxer-actor Mike Tyson has announced a TV mini-series based on his life. The 54-year-old former heavyweight champion said Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx will portray him on screen. Tyson and Foxx will produce the show along with filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

“I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,” Tyson said in a statement Monday, as reported by USA Today.

He also said that he is looking forward to creating a series that “not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.”

Recently, Hulu had announced a TV series, “Iron Mike”, chronicling the “the wild, tragic and controversial life and career” of Tyson, without his involvement. It was slammed by Tyson, who accused Hulu of cultural misappropriation and failure to compensate him for

the story.

“Hulu’s announcement to do an unauthorised mini-series of the Tyson story without compensation, although unfortunate, isn’t surprising. This announcement on the heels of social disparities in our country is a prime example of how Hulu’s corporate greed led to this tone-deaf cultural misappropriation of the Tyson life story,” Tyson had said in an Instagram post then.

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NCT Dream to return with all 7 original members in April

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-pop boyband NCT Dream are reportedly set to make a comeback next month with all seven of its original founding members.

Earlier today (March 23), the group’s agency SM Entertainment confirmed that the boyband are in the process of recording new music for a future release.

“NCT Dream are preparing a new album aimed for an April release,” the company said, per Soompi.

Canadian-Korean singer and founding member Mark Lee will reportedly be involved in the upcoming release. It will be his first official comeback with NCT Dream since their 2018 song ‘We Go Up’. Lee left the group in December of the same year, after the release of the holiday single ‘Candle Light’, under the group’s rotational graduation system, where members would leave after

turning 20 years old.

However, the label SM later removed the system in April of last year in favor of a fixed group consisting of the boyband’s seven original members. Later in 2020, NCT Dream, including Lee, contributed the song ‘Déjà Vu’ to ‘NCT 2020 Resonance’, the second studio album of the

boyband’s 23-member parent group NCT. Last year, NCT Dream released their fourth minialbum, ‘Reload’. The project peaked at number one on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart and became their highest-selling record, with over 690,000 sold in the East Asian country alone.

Besides his activities with NCT Dream, Lee is also a member of K-pop supergroup SuperM. The boyband – also comprising SHINee’s Taemin, EXO’s Baekhyun and Kai, and NCT’s Lucas, Ten and Taeyong – released their debut album ‘Super One’ last September.

(NME)

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Through the inclement and fair weather, both have portrayed immense bond.

50 years of being Golden, now truly more than ever.

You have uphold your integrity and nothing can sully this bond.

Your affection is only nurtured as more blessed years get added on to you.

Philippians 1:3 “I thank God every time I think of you.”

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Latham’s unbeaten 110 gives 36th PDSA meet underway at Thenyizu NZ series win over Bangladesh

Deputy chief minister Y. Patton inaugurating the Kronyi Kapu Memorial Ground at Thenyizumi village on Tuesday.

TSUD to hold 1st inter-tribe students’ badminton tourney DIMAPUR (NPN): Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) will be organizing 1st inter-tribe students’ badminton tournament on April 14 and 15 under the theme, “Oneness through Sports” at the State Stadium withOSD NDM, Johny Ruangmei, as the special guest.

A press release issued

by TSUD president, Rukewezo Wetsah and finance secretary, Asin Rengma stated that the sports event will be open to all the tribes living in Dimapur irrespective of their affiliations.

Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur hoped to instil a sense of oneness, harmony and solidarity amongst the students in particular and all the citizens of Dimapur.

The Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur has encouraged students/youths to promote healthy lifestyle and disengage them from

4th All Nagaland Open Chess C’ship DIMAPUR (NPN): The 4th All Nagaland Open Chess Championship 2021 organised by Sumi Chess Association Nagaland will kick start from March 24 to 26 at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. The inaugural programme will be graced by Dr. Inaje Phuleshe as the special guest. All the school and college students participating in the event have been to requested to wear their respective uniforms on the first and last day. All the players are also requested to reach the venue before 8: 30 a.m.

All the players and guardians have been made mandatory to wear mask during the event. All COVID-19 guidelines, SOPs prescribed by the government will be strictly followed.

vices like drug/liquor addiction, etc to build a better society.

The tournament will consist of two categories, singles and doubles both for men and women.

Entry will be open only to students with valid identity cards and their names should be forwarded only through their respective unions.

The first prize for doubles will be 15,000 and 10,000 for singles while the 1st runners-up will receive 10,000 and 5000 respectively.

Forms will be issued from Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur office at Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) Complex from March 24 onwards and the last date for submission of entries will be April 5.

Interested unions/students can contact the executives of TSUD at 9774493966 or 8787509451.

CM maintained that the ruling PDA government under the dynamic leadership of the chief minister Neiphiu Rio, through the department of Youth Resources is committed for uplifting the young talented sports persons of the state especially through Khelo

India vision that is aimed at promoting indigenous games and spor ts and urged committed sports persons to avail such opportunities.

Patton also said that games and sports is about skill, strength and stamina, adding that a winner is a

combination of all these qualities and therefore urged upon the youngsters to stay away from harmful habits and lead a disciplined and healthy life.

Earlier, the de puty CM inaugurated the Kronyi Kapu Memorial Ground at Thenyizumi village named after Kronyi, the first man from the area to get formal education, who became an educator.

The minister also assured to look into the funding of road maintenance leading to the ground.

Minister Neiba Kronu, advisors, Dr. Longrineken, Kazheto Kinimi, Toshi Wantung, DC and SP Phek, CO 10 IRB, Vekhosa Chakhesang, Eduzu Thulu-o, PDA member and State general secretary BJP and host of government officials and state & district party workers also accompanied the deputy chief minister, this was stated in a press release issued by media cell deputy CM office.

District level indigenous games held in Mokokchung

Tom Latham bats during the ODI match against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

CHRISTCHURCH, MAR 23 (IANS): Stand-in captain Tom Latham’s fifth ODI ton helped New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets in the second ODI on Tuesday. Latham was unbeaten on 110 as New Zealand chased down Bangladesh’s 271/6 with 10 balls to spare to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman and spinner Mahedi Hasan helped Bangladesh reduce New Zealand

to 53/3 within the first 11 overs. However, Latham then put up a 113-run stand with Devon Conway (72) to shift the momentum in favour of the hosts.

Latham then put up 76 runs for the fifth wicket off just 72 balls against James Neesham (30) after which a quickfire 33-run stand off 15 balls with Daryl Mitchell (12 not out) got the job done for New Zealand. Earlier, opener and captain Tamim Iqbal’s 78 and Moham-

mad Mithun’s unbeaten 73 helped Bangladesh reach 271/6 in their 50 overs. The third ODI will be played in Wellington on March 26.

Brief scores: Bangladesh 271/6 in 50 overs (Tamim Iqbal 78, Mohammad Mithun 73 not out; Mitchell Santner 2/51) lost to New Zealand 275/5 in 48.2 overs (Tom Latham 110 not out, Devon Conway 72; Mahedi Hasan 2/42) by five wickets with 10 balls remaining

1st Yimyu Ward, 2nd LijabaLijen ward Tug Of War (female): 1st Yimyu Ward, 2nd LijabaLijen ward Stilt Bamboo Race: 1st Yimyu Ward, 2nd Sangtemla ward Greased Bamboo Pole Climbing: 1st LijabaLijen Ward, 2nd Tongdentsuyong Stilt Bamboo Race in progress on Tuesday. (NP) ward Cock Fight: 1st LijabaCorrespondent the following are the results Lijen Ward, 2nd Tongdentof the event.

M O KO KC H U N G, 2 3 Tug Of War (Male): suyong ward Nagaland Sepaktakraw team will be participating in the 24th Junior and 23rd SubMar (NPN): The departJunior National Sepaktakraw Championship at Goa from March 27 to 31. The girls’ ment of Youth Resources & players are from State Sports Girls Academy Dimapur and the boys are from Sports FUNERAL SERVICE Sports Nagaland on MonAuthority of India (SAI) Dimapur. day organized the district level indigenous games here at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Participants from various wards of the town competed in the games that included tug of war, stilt bamboo race, greased bamboo pole climbing and cock fight.

The winners will represent The funeral service of Mrs. Temjentula Jamir, the district in the state level wife of S.I. (Imtisungti) Jamir will be held on March indigenous games to be held 24, 2021 at 12 noon at the family residence, 2½ Mile in Kohima next month. And Darogapathar.

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1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY LT. ATILA SEB

Born: 01.01.1947 – Died: 24.03.2020 One year has passed since you left us and gone to heaven. Your memories will never be forgotten. Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, if only we could have you back for just a little while then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always will do too. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain but you’re forever in our hearts.

Until we meet again.

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It's been a year since you left us but you are close within our hearts and there you shall remain to walk us throughout our lives until we meet again.

So, rest in peace dear loved one and thank you for all you've done, we pray that God has given you the crown you've truly won.

Loving Wife, Children and Family Members.

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proud that Phek district has produced a daughter in the like of Chekrovolu Swuro, who has won medals in national and international archery competition and also participated in the most prestigious 2012 Olympic games in individual and team archery. The deputy

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DIMAPUR (NPN): The 36th Phek District Sports Association (PDSA) meet and 1st Naga style wrestling hosted by Chokri Area Games and Sports Association kicked off on Tuesday at Thenyizu village. The event was graced by deputy chief minister Y Patton as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Patton said that Chakhesang community has always been in the forefront in different areas especially in the field of games and sports which is for the rest of the Nagas to emulate. He was impressed by the spirit of unity and sense of brotherhood exhibited by them adding that the PDSA motto “Stronger, Faster & Higher” should be practical not only in sports but in social life. The deputy chief minister also said that the people from the district were blessed with good physique, essential for sports persons which is an added advantage.

Patton also said he was

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“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

Romans 14:8

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01.01.1946 – 11.03.2021 We, the bereaved family of LATE DZIESEO VIZO would like to express our sincere gratitude to St. Francis DE Sales Parish Kohima Town, Phezoucha Nagamese Baptist Church, neighbours, individuals and all well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, morally and financially during the time of his illness and demise.

We are unable to thank all of you personally however, we pray to Almighty God to bless you and your family abundantly.

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-Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13Through this column, we the family of LT. KEVIYIEZO KENNETH LINYÜ, wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to every individual, families, churches, societies, neighbors and well wishers who provided selfless emotional and practical support at this difficult time.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone personally, it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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JIND (HARYANA), MAR 23 (IANS): High-scorers Manipur and Jharkhand will be in focus as the semifinals of the 11th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men’s National Championship are played on Wednesday here. In the first semi-final match, Manipur will face Haryana while UP will clash with Jharkhand in the second encounter.

Jharkhand have won their quarter-final clash against Chandigarh by a resounding 7-0 margin. Manipur have emerged as tournament favourites, having beaten tournament top scorers Maharashtra.

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India thrash Eng by 66 runs in 1st ODI

PUNE, MAR 23 (IANS): India beat England by 66 runs runs in the first One-day International with debutants all-rounder Krunal Pandya (58 not out off 31 balls) and speedster M. Prasidh Krishna (4/54) playing key roles with bat and ball here on Tuesday.

India made 317/5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs while England were bowled out for 251 in 42.1 overs at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Both Krunal and Krishna set records, with the former scoring the fastest half-century in ODIs and the latter recording best figures by an Indian on ODI debut.

After Krunal, the older of the Pandya brothers, had powered to a 26ball half-century and put up an unbeaten 112-run stand with KL Rahul (62 not out, 4x4s, 4x6s) to put India in the driver’s seat, right-arm Karnataka pacer Krishna shrugged off early nerve to provide India the breakthrough to bring them back in the match. Before Krishna’s strikes, England

Indian team celebrates the wicket of Jos Butler during the first One Day International cricket match between India and England in Pune, March 23, 2021. (PTI)

opener Jonny Bairstow (94 off 66 balls) had put India under the pump. Bairstow added 135 with Jason Roy (46 off 35 balls) for the first wicket in just over 14 overs.

Krishna got rid of Roy and Ben Stokes (1) to help India get back.

Shardul Thakur (3/37) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

(2/30) were the other two main wicket-takers as India ran through the England middle and lower orders without much problem.

Opener Shikhar Dhawan had laid the platform for a big total with his 98 off 106 balls (11x4s, 2x6s).

Dhawan stitched a 105-run partnership with skipper

Virat Kohli (56 off 60 balls, 6x4s) to help India reach the 150-run mark in the 29th over.

England, who won the toss and elected to field, bowled tight but failed to get an early breakthrough as Dhawan and Rohit Sharma (28 off 42 balls) added 64 runs in 15 overs. After

Sharma’s dismissal, Kohli joined hands with Dhawan to put India in a commanding position.

However, Kohli’s dismissal at the start of the 33rd over put the skids on the Indian innings, as they lost three more wickets in quick succession to slip to 205 for five wickets in the 41st over.

Things looked down but Krunal turned it around with Rahul. With the two at crease, India reached 250 at the end of the 45th over and then got 67 more in the last five overs to finish the innings with a flourish.

India got 10, 11, 21, 12 and 13 in the last five overs with pace bowler Mark Wood ending with figures of 2/75 from his 10 overs.

Woods’s last two overs cost 34 runs.

Brief scores: India: 317/5 wkts in 50 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 98, KL Rahul 62 not out, Krunal Pandya 58 not out; Ben Stokes 3/34) beat England 251 all out in 42.1 overs (J. Bairstow 94, J. Roy 46, M. Prasidh Krishna 4/54, S. Thakur 3/37, B. Kumar 2/30) by 66 runs

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India’s Shafali Verma regains top spot in ICC T20I rankings LUCKNOW, MAR 23 (IANS): India opener Shafali Verma is back at the top of the ICC women’s T20I rankings for batters after scoring 23 and 47 in the first two T20Is against South Africa.

Shafali, 17, had grabbed the top position for the first time after helping her side reach the knockout phase of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup last year in Australia. She has leapfrogged Australia’s Beth Mooney to take back the top spot.

Spinner Deepti Sharma, meanwhile, has moved up four places to 40th in the bowlers’ rankings while teenager Richa Ghosh has rocketed 59 places to 85th among batters.

Young all-rounder Harleen Deol has progressed in both lists, up 262 places to 99th among batters and up 76 places to 146th among bowlers. Leftarm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad has advanced from 34th to 25th.

South Africa opener

Shafali Verma

Lizelle Lee is another one to gain in the T20I rankings even though the big-hitting opener lost her top spot in the ODI rankings within a week of replacing England’s Tammy Beaumont.

Lee has gained three slots to reach 11th position among T20I batters after a match-winning 70 helped South Africa to a winning

2-0 lead.

Laura Wolvaardt has risen five places to 24th after guiding her team to victory with an unbeaten 53 in the second match while captain Sune Luus (up five places to 38th) and Nadine de Klerk (up three places to 74th) are the other South Africans to advance in the batting list.

Narwal shoots 2nd gold for India, sets world Shooting World Cup: Bajwa, Ganemat shoot India’s 7th gold record at Al Ain world Shooting Para Sport

AL AIN (UAE), MAR 23 (IANS): Promising Manish Narwal stole the show on Tuesday as he set a new world record on way to clinching gold in the P4 mixed 50m pistol SH1 final on the penultimate day of the Al Ain World Shooting Para Sport World Cup here.

This was India’s second gold medal at Al Ain 2021 after Singhraj won the P1 men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event.

Narwal, a bronze medallist at the Sydney 2019 World Championship, overcame a strong field that had Paralympic and world champions, including Iranian Sareh Javanmardi and Ukraine’s Oleksii Denusiuk, to finish with 229.1 points -- enough to erase the existing world record of Serbia’s Rastko Jokic (228.6), set in Osijek in 2019. Narwal, 19, shot 5.7 points better than Javanmardi who ended on

223.4 points. His compatriot Singhraj, also a World Championship medallist, claimed the bronze with 201.7 points.

“The way Manish performed today was expected from him. I was in fact expecting a better score from him. Today’s result will surely boost the entire team’s confidence and preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games,” national chief coach J.P. Nautiyal said.

NEW DELHI, MAR 23 (IANS): India’s Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Ganemat Sekhon on Tuesday won gold in the skeet mixed team event of the Shooting World Cup here. The pair beat Kazakhstan’s Olga Panarina and Alexandr Yechshenko 33-29 in the final for India’s seventh gold medal of the tournament.

This is Ganemat’s third medal at this World Cup, having won bronze in the women’s skeet event and silver in the women’s

team event.

Meanwhile, India’s Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Mairaj Ahmed Khan lost the bronze medal match in the mixed team skeet event 31-32 to Qatar’s Rashid Hamd and Reem Al Sharshani.

On Monday, Indian shooters won five medals in all, including three gold.

Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary won gold in Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Ganemat Sekhon the 10m air pistol mixed India’s third gold of team event while Elavenil Singh Panwar won the 10m Monday came in the last Valarivan and Divyansh air rifle mixed team title.

of the four finals of the day when the men’s skeet team comprising Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Gurjoat Khangura beat a top-notch Qatar squad 6-2 in the gold medal match.

India are presently leading the medal tally, with 15 medals, including seven gold, four silver and four bronze. USA are the second ranked team with four medals, including two gold and one silver and bronze each.

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