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Vol XXXII No. 146

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CM asks youth to explore Agri-allied sector STALLS AT NE AGRI-EXPO FOR ORGANIC, AGRI & HORTI PRODUCTS

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DIMAPUR, MAY 2 (NPN): Celebrating the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in commemoration of 75 years of Independence, chief minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the Community Marketing Complex (CMC); while Minister of State for DoNER and Cooperation, Government of India, B.L. Verma inaugurated the “Naturally Nagaland” exhibition at NE Agri Expo 4th mile, Chümoukedima Monday. Rio roots for agri & allied sector: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio urged upon youths to explore the potential offered in agriculture and allied sector by engaging in farming activities, instead of just pursuing white-collar jobs. In his speech at the inauguration of Community Marketing Complex (CMC)

Lightning shutters down in Mon town D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): Mon Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) on Monday imposed an indefinite “lighting shutdown of shops” in Mon town in protest against rampant taxation, donation drive, checking of goods etc. In a letter addressed to deputy commissioner (DC) Mon, Mon Chamber of Commerce & Industry president Ngamom Konyak and general secretary Yanpong Nyemlin said if such activities continue to function/operate, affecting the business establishments, MCCI would continue the shutters down. “We can no longer shoulder such illegal activities upon the business establishment,” MCCI stated. Besides being severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, the trade body said they were unable to conduct business activities due to the “rampant taxation and checking by different individuals, NGOs, over ground and underground” groups against the business community. Meanwhile, district administration sources confirmed that the DC had received the letter. In this regard, a meeting has been convened at DC's office on Tuesday with all stakeholders to deliberate on the issue.

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(L-R) Neiphiu Rio and BL Verma address the gathering and stalls opened at the Agri Expo site. (NP)

in the presence of Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Cooperation BL Verma at Chümoukedima Monday, Rio expressed the hope that the CMC would serve as a platform for young entrepreneurs for selling and promoting organic produce of Nagaland. He said many parts of the world, including India

faced food shortages while Nagaland was blessed with abundant fertile lands and therefore, urged upon all to take advantage of it. Rio called upon the youth should take up agri and allied activities to benefit the local community and improve the State’s economy. He also underscored the need for increasing organic produce and for agri-horti

link roads for connecting Nagaland with other States. He also stressed on the need for setting up more cold storage facilities in order to store organic and exotic produce so as to keep them readily available for export. Rio also cautioned government officials against misappropriation of funds and that everybody should collectively discuss improv-

ing the economy. While urging all to concentrate on boosting the state’s economy instead of focussing too much on politics, Rio maintained that politics be best left to politicians. Verma on NE potential: Union Minister of State for DoNER and Cooperation BL Verma, in his speech, pointed out that 10% of the country’s budget was being allocated to the North Eastern States. He said prime minister Narendra Modi was especially serious about development of the region because of its immense potential, especially in agri and allied sectors. Verma admitted that people outside in general perceived the region in a negative way and admitted that his opinion had changed after visiting the States, including Nagaland. (Cont’d on p-8)

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NDPP reassures BJP on alliance Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAY 2 (NPN): Against the backdrop of recent merger of 21 NPF legislators to NDPP, that led to speculations about the fate of the NDPP-BJP alliance, NDPP Monday reaffirmed its commitment to continue the 2018 alliance with BJP. Further NDPP media & communication committee also reaffirmed it will uphold the spirit of the alliance and adhere to their collective commitments during the recent election of the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Nagaland. NDPP said that the party remained “unwavering in our pre-poll commitments and alliance with the BJP”. NDDP assured the people that the recent development did not in any way undermine “our continued alliance, but in fact, strengthens the alliance, providing more stability to our government.” NDPP also affirmed it will continue to remain steadfast

“in our role as facilitators to the Indo-Naga talks”. The party expressed belief that with the “recent positive development”, their role has been further strengthened. NDPP also welcomed the 21 legislators led by the former chief minister TR Zeliang, who joined the party on April 29, to support the “dynamic leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio”. It also said the NPF MLAs joining NDPP enhanced the stability of the government and at the same time, facilitate growth and development of the State. It also said the increase in the number of MLAs (42) as well as well as the party rank and file would re-strengthen the leadership of the chief minister and party president Chingwang Konyak. NPDD also said its doors will continue to remain open and would welcome anyone who wanted to join the party “under the banner of ‘Facta non Verba; Deeds not Words’!”

BJP to wait & watch

M e a n w h i l e h i g h ly placed sources in the BJP have expressed their disappointment with the recent political developments which they said, had put a question mark over the NDPP-BJP alliance. According to these sources, divesting of Roads & Bridges portfolio from BJP legislature party leader and deputy CM Y. Patton was unexpected. However, they said the next decision to strip Land Resource Department from BJP minister Paiwang Konyak and then re-allot to another BJP leader (Patton) was unwarranted. The sources said all these only put strain on the alliance. On the “merger” issue, BJP sources said it was another indication that perhaps the NDPP wanted to marginalise BJP in the state which would have an adverse impact on the seat sharing formula of 40:20 that was at the core of the NDPP-BJP alliance.

RPP slams govt for not releasing scholarship money JCCV locks office of SDO (C) Dhansiripar

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has slammed the government for not releasing scholarship money which were given by the Centre for students on one hand while siphoning off huge funds for construction works. RPP in a statement said it wondered how the State government could comfortably build chief minister’s residential complex “Hollywood style” at ten times the actual cost, but could not release a few crore scholarship money given by the Centre? It alleged that if the Finance department had money to release Rs 30 crore as “Additional Funds” for a

ghost road project in Phek district, what had stopped it from releasing the few crores of rupees meant for genuine beneficiaries? RPP questioned: “Has the UDA (United Democratic Alliance) coalition fallen so low? This is called theft.” Further, the Rising People’s Party said it was unacceptable that the State government should humiliate and harass the student community year after year over the scholarship issue. It pointed out that the scholarship money released by the Central government did not belong to the Higher Education department or the UDA government, but that it was meant for the

DoPN to carry out jungle cutting Schedule Date

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Affected Area to be under Total Shutdown

33kV Lamati & Zubza and Lalmati area AP-1 Feeder Southern Angami Area 9th May 22 to 10th May 22 33kV Jakhama Kohima Northern Angami Area 9th May 22 to 21th May 22 33kV Botsa Kohima 33kV Chakha- Chakhabama & Choth th 23 May 22 to 24 May 22 bama zuba area 4th May 22 to 7th May 22

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): Following the declaration of May and October months of each calendar year as “Vegetation Clearance Months”, the Department of Power Nagaland (DoPN) has released the schedule for jungle clearance and maintenance of 33kV lines starting May 4 to May 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exercise has been

initiated in an effort to avoid disruption and facilitate stable power supply. In a press release, transmission division Kohima executive engineer informed that the department would try to minimize the total shutdown, but said there would be intermittent disruption of power supply in some pockets during the activity which is unavoidable.

students. RPP asked was “it so that unless the ANCSU (All Nagaland College Students' Union) or the student community remind the department every year funds cannot be released, money which rightfully belongs to the students? On appointments in all Group D category, RPP said that apart from fleecing innocent students, the UDA coalition has also become adept at peddling lies. It alleged that some politicians and department officials were going around in trying to convince landowners that all Group D appointments had been banned by the high court because of a PIL filed by RPP. RPP enclosed a court

order dated November 10, 2021, wherein the high court categorically directed the State government to conduct recruitment in Group D posts. In the light of the above, RPP informed all landowners that there was no ban on appointment to Group D post in the State adding that if any department refused landowners their right to employment, such departments would be answerable to the court. RPP also said it was the responsibility of the Additional Advocate General representing the State government in the case to put a stop to “this political propaganda against RPP”, it added.

JCCV functionaries with banner, standing at the entrance of the office.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): As part of its protest to lock government offices at Dhansiripar, the Joint Co-ordination Committee of Villages (JCCV) for Dimapur district Monday began the process by locking the office of the SDO (Civil), Dhansiripar. JCCV is protesting against what

India’s Covid positivity rate past 1 per cent again after two months NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): India's Covid case positivity rate went past one per cent again after over two months as the country witnessed a single-day rise of 3,157 infections and 26 fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The rise reported on Monday pushed the country's overall Covid tally to 4,30,82,345 cases and 5,23,869 deaths, the data said. The number of active cases rose by 408 in a 24hour span to reach 19,500, the data updated at 8 am showed.

At 1.07 per cent, the daily positivity went past one per cent again after a little over two months, the ministry said. It was at 1.11 per cent on February 27. The weekly positivity rate was 0.70 per cent, according to the health ministry. Positivity rate refers to percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that return positive result. A higher positive rate means higher transmission rate for the virus. The death toll has now climbed to 5,23,869 with the latest 26 fatalities being

reported, 21 of them from Kerala alone. The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections. The country's COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 4,25,38,976, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.22 per cent. The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 189.23 crore.

Nobody can be forced to undergo Covid vaccination: SC NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): Supreme Court on Monday held that no individual can be forced to be vaccinated against COVID-19, observing that bodily integrity is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. Asking the Centre to make public data on the COVID immunisation’s adverse events, the top court, however, said that in the interest of protection of communitarian health, the government is entitled to regulate issues of public health concern by imposing certain limitations on individual rights, which

are open to scrutiny by constitutional courts. Upholding the government's current COVID vaccination policy, the court said on the basis of available material and considering expert views the policy “cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable”. Noting that COVID infection rate in the country remains low, the court also suggested a review of the existing orders and that no restriction be imposed on unvaccinated individuals on access to public areas or recall the same if already not

done. The number of active COVID cases rose by 408 in a 24-hour span to reach 19,500 on Monday. Observing that restrictions on unvaccinated individuals imposed through various vaccine mandates by State Governments/Union Territories cannot be said to be proportionate, the court clarified that the suggestion to review vaccine mandates imposed is limited to the present situation alone. The judgement came on a petition filed by Dr Jacob Puliyel, a former member of the National

Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, who has sought directions to disclose post-vaccination data regarding adverse events among other pleas. The bench also reiterated that subject to the protection of privacy of individual subjects, with respect to ongoing clinical trials and trials that may be conducted subsequently for COVID-19 vaccines, all relevant data required to be published under the extant statutory regime must be made available to the public without undue delay. On

the issue of vaccination for children, the bench said that it is not possible to second guess the opinion of experts and the vaccination indeed follows global standards and practices. “On paediatric vaccines, the decision taken by the Union of India to vaccinate children in the country is in tune with global standards... We direct the Union of India to make sure the key findings of the stages of trials already approved by regulatory authorities for children be made public at the earliest,” it said.

it described as “arbitrary merger” of some fifty villages under Dhansiripar subdivision and Urra area with the newly created district of Chümoukedima. In a press release, JCCV convenor LK Swu and coconvenor Tsithrongshe Sangtam informed that more than 200 leaders from 50

odd villages participated in the protest. The committee also informed that it has “unanimously” resolved to impose bandh on vehicular movement as well as schools in the sub-division if the government failed to initiate the process for resolution of the impasse after the expiry of 48 hours starting May 2, 2022. According to JCCV, it has tried its best to avoid extreme steps of agitation, but was compelled to “resort to these steps for the larger interest of the people against the government indifference.” At a meeting called in the afternoon by DC Chumoukedima, JCCV said they held a discussion to explore possibilities to solve the impasse amicably.

FIR filed against LPG distributor Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 2 (NPN): An FIR has been filed against one Alavizo Rürhie at Medziphema Police Station for allegedly operating an illegal LPG business without permit in violation the Indian Explosives Act and endangering lives of people at the same time. The FIR was filed by three residents of Medziphema town-- VDB secretary Selie Seyie, general secretary ward no. 8 Kedokhoto Seyie and businessman Ngukato Swu Sema-- in which they accused Alavizo of cheating the community by engaging in the illegal act. The complainants disclosed that the accused, aged

around 35-40 years, was the proprietor of M/s Sangci Indane, Gramin Vitrak, an IOC Ltd-appointed LPG distributor having licenced godown and showroom at Poilwa village in Peren district. They claimed that the accused had been engaged in the illegal and criminal operation of LPG business in Medziphema area, around 94 km from Poilwa. The FIR stated that Alavizo was operating the business at Medziphema in a deceptive way by bluffing the public with a noobjection certificate (NOC) issued by additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Medziphema. (Cont’d on p-8)

Mon killings: SIT submits final report to district court G U WA H AT I , M AY 2 (AGENCIES): The Nagaland government-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT), which probed the December 4 civilian killings in a botched ambush by the Army’s elite Para commandos in Mon, has submitted its final report (chargesheet) to a local court, The New Indian Express report said. Three senior Staet government officials confirmed the report was submitted to the District and Sessions Court, Mon, last month.

One of them told The New Indian Express that the report was currently with the public prosecutor as some parts were to be added. Once the changes are made, the report will be resubmitted to the court, the official added. The content of it, however, has been kept under wraps. The members of the SIT have remained tightlipped all along. The second senior Nagaland government official said the investigation (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

Pangnyu inaugurates ANM School of Nursing at ICH

S. Pangnyu Phom along with Metsubo Jamir and other dignitaries after the inauguration on Monday.

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come true. Earlier, the institute was dedicated by ABAM executive secretary Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener. The inaugural programme was also attended by minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir and advisor for Department of Underdeveloped Area (DUDA), N. Bongkhao Konyak.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

NEWS IN BRIEF Seminar on monetising AgriHorti organic potentials of NE

T&A deptt informs: The department of Treasuries & Accounts has informed the public that now the Chümoukedima district Treasury has been operationalised, pensioners can opt to transfer from Dimapur Treasury to Chümoukedima District Treasury to draw their pension as per their convenient. SP Tuensang informs: SP Tuensang has informed the public of Tuensang district that in view of the implementation of the Arms (Amendment) Act 2019, those in possession of more than two firearms at the commencement of the Arms (Amendment) Act 2019 may retain with them any two of such firearms and deposit the other firearms to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station. DBS greets Muslims: Dimapur Bengali Samaj has conveyed warm Id-Ul-Fitr greetings to its Muslim brothers. In a message, the Samaj hoped that the festival would promote peace and harmony and bring about happiness to all the communities. DMC Youth Wing conducts social work: Dimapur Meetei Council youth wing conducted a social work under the guidance of Dimapur Meetei Council central committee at Lower Manipuri Colony, Dimapur on May 1. The youth cleared blocked drains, removed water logged at flooded areas and helped with the wastage or pollutants. Log drum dedicated at Yongnyah village: B.S. Nganlang, MLA & chairman DPDB Longleng dedicated the new Log Drum of Thamji Morung at Yongnyah village on April 30. State BJP Minority Morcha greets: BJP Nagaland minority Morcha has extended warm EidUl-Fitr greetings to members of the Muslim community. The Morcha hoped that “Allah would always guide us and shows us the right path”.

DIMAPUR: Commemorating the 75th year of India’s independence under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Agri & Allied department under the aegis of the ministry of DoNER & NEC organised a seminar on monetising Agri-Horti organic potentials of North East through value chain development at Agri Expo “Angh House”, 4th mile Dimapur, on Monday. According to a DIPR report, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Guwahati, Archana in the PowerPoint presentation on “Entrepreneurship development through marketlinked extension” informed that APEDA was an autonomous body under the ministry of Commerce & Industries with New Delhi as head office and Guwahati as regional office of NEP. She added that export

items of high importance from NE region included pineapple, Assam lemon, kiwi, jackfruit, banana, passion fr uit, bamboo shoots, ginger, turmeric, etc. Archana further informed that one could register and interact with each other at https://farmerconnect.apeda.gov.in. In her PowerPoint presentation on “Opportunities & challenges for niche organic products”, ICAR, Jharapani, Christy B. Sangma said organic farming was important as effect of high risk agro-chemical in general and synthetic pesticides in particular impacted food security and livelihood supporting system. She highlighted that organic farming would benefit a pollution-free environment, reduce toxic residues, improve health, high production, reuse the cost of agricultural produc-

tion, improve soil health and sustainability, save energy and reduce risk of crop failure. Christy informed that challenges were due to supply chain issues, global competitiveness and lack of proper handling & packaging and on consumerlevel, there was lack of awareness among consumers, high cost of organic food products and limited availability of organic food products. During the technical session, resource persons— SASRD NU, Prof. L. Tongpang Lkr gave PowerPoint presentation on “Quantifying value-added benefits for monetizing organic crops and market intelligence” and joint director, Agriculture by Dr. I. Amenla on “Post-harvest Management & interventions”. Later, input sharing was delivered by North Eastern Council (NEC) and DoNER.

58th Death anniversary

In loving memory of Lt. Ekhungmomo Patton (1927 - 1964)

It’s been 58th years since you left us. But your service in serving our Lord has always motivated and led us thus far. You will be instilled in our hearts forever.

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Loving sons, in-laws, grand children & great grandchildren

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY LT. KUDUNULU (ANOLE) VENYO

Born on : 28/10/1957 Died on : 23/04/2022 “Say not in grief’ he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.” With profound gratitude, we the family members of our beloved Late PUHOVI ANGAMI who left for his heavenly abode on April 23, 2022 would like to thank each and everyone who stood by us through constant prayers, financial support and physical presence during the prolonged illness and till the demise of our beloved father. Words are inadequate to thank all but we fervently pray that our Almighty God shower His blessings upon each and every one abundantly. We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Er. Zale Neikha, MLA, Advisor, Youth Resources and Sports Department, Government of Nagaland. 2. Er. Kropol Vitsu, Ex MLA 3. Khovi Thaprü, BDO, Jakhama Block 4. Kezoma Baptist Church 5. Christian Revival Church, Kezoma 6. St. Mary Cathechist, Kezoma 7. Kezoma Village Council 8. Kezoma Union, Kohima 9. Kezoma Village Women Society 10. Kezoma Village Students’ Union 11. Nakimi Students’ Union Kezoma 12. Kezobasa Baptist Church 13. Kezotown Baptist Church 14. Sakhabama Village Council. 15. Kirhazouma Khel Panchayat, Viswema 16. Kikruma Village Council. From Loving wife, children, grandchildren & in-laws

BORN 15.04.1944 – DIED 03.05.2020 MOTHER YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH US, FIRST IN LIFE THEN IN OUR MEMORIES FOREVER. THE ASSURANCE YOU REST IN THE LORD'S ARMS HAVE EASED OUR PAINS YET WE MISSED YOU DEARLY MOTHER. LOVING HUSBAND, CHILDREN, IN-LAWS AND GRAND CHILDREN K-886/22

Acknowledgement I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith

II Timothy 4:7

Born : 15-11-2003 Died : 17-04-2022 We, the bereaved family members of Late Gloria R. Humtsoe, express our sincere thanks to all individuals, families, blood donors, neighbours, colonies, churches, ministry, hospitals, schools, unions, friends and well wishers who supported us and helped us physically, financially, materially and through prayers during our beloved's prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved on 17th of April 2022. Your help, deepest sympathy and contribution in every possible way made our loss more bearable. As our words are not enough to thank everyone individually here in this column, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We sincerely pray that our Almighty God shower His blessings abundantly upon each and everyone of you. Loving parents, brother, sisters and relatives dp-1945/22

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KO H I M A , M AY 2 (NPN): Minister for Health and Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom inaugurated the Assistant Nursing Midwifery (ANM) School of Nursing Impur Christian Hospital (ICH), here on Monday. Speaking at the programme as guest of honour, Pangnyu said the site itself was a Holy land of the Nagas where the seeds sowed and the message preached from Impur reached every nook and corner of the Naga Hills called Nagaland. He dedicated the institution to the people of Impur and Ao in general signifying the Glory of God and the marvellous contributions of the missionaries to the Phom Nagas. The minister said such initiation by a faith-based organisation was encouraging for both the government and other organisations, and lauded ABAM and Board of Trustees ICH for being examples. Pangnyu said the policy of the department was to partner and collaborate in order to build a sustainable health. In this regard, he urged upon the organisations to promote and attain a level of health that would permit them to lead a socially and economically productive life. Taking to Twitter, the minister said ICH would share some ANM seats to the department and accordingly the department would select candidates to undergo the training. For this, he informed that an MoU would be signed.

Meanwhile, chairman, Board of Trustees ICH Impur, Dr. Sashimeren Aier said that established in 1912, Impur Christian Hospital has been instrumental in the healing ministry. The opening of the ANM School of Nursing he said, was another milestone in the history of ICH and was a dream

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Aos celebrate Moatsü festival in Mokokchung AOS HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE GROWTH OF NAGAS: PANGNYU PHOM

S. Pangnyu Phom and Metsubo Jamir being received with dances from the Ao S. Pangnyu Phom performing a dance with one of the cultural troupes at the festival community in Mokokchung. (NP) on Monday. (NP)

MOKOKCHUNG: Moatsü, the premier festival of the Ao Nagas was celebrated in Mokokchung with colourful display of dances and gaiety on Monday. The festival is celebrated every year during the month of May specifically from May 1 to 3 to invoke God’s blessings for healthy crops after the sowing is done. Moatsü is also considered the festival of community bonding where villagers celebrate their friendships through exchange of gifts, feasting, singing and dancing. Ao Senden in collaboration with Fazl Ali Col-

lege (FAC) jointly organised the festival, initiated by the state government on the theme “Celebrating our Roots” at Fazl Ali College, here, on Monday. The inaugural programme of the festival was graced by minister for Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), S. Pangnyu Phom as special guest and minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir as guest of honour. Extending Moatsü greetings to the people of Mokokchung, Pangnyu wished for a bountiful harvest, renewed friendship and a unified and prosper-

ous society through the celebration of the festival. He stated that the Aos have been instrumental in the growth of the Nagas and that the legacy and good deeds left behind by Ao forefathers should be picked up by the younger generation. The health minister said Aos need to think where they stood today and challenged them to renew and revive the past glory. Meanwhile, in his speech, Metsubo advised the youth to remember their roots and stressed on the principles of hard

work by citing examples of how their forefathers worked hard. He concluded by saying that hard work was key to success. After the programme, the special guest inaugurated Moatsü angling festival at Amoklushi Lake and also inaugurated the Museum and Art Gallery and Flower Show-cumcompetition. A series of programmes on the theme “Scholastic Cultural Exposition” was also held to mark the festival. Earlier, Ao Senden p r e s i d e n t C h u b aw a t i

Longchar delivered the welcome address, Moatsü traditional song was presented by Chuchuyimpang Tatar Putu Menden and vote of thanks was proposed by FAC principal, Dr. Temjenwabang. It may be mentioned that the main Moatsü festival is scheduled on May 3 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. The celebration will be graced by deputy chief minister Y. Patton as special guest and Imkong L Imchen, MLA as guest of honour. (Correspondent) USTM: Ungma Senso Telongjem Mokokc-

hung (USTM) celebrated Moatsü festival at Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School, with Imolemba Jamir as main speaker. In his speech, Jamir spoke on the importance of the festival. During the celebration, Ungmatsur Telongjem Mokokchung organised an enter ward traditional song competition where the theme was based on womenfolk yearning for their loved ones in the battlefield to come home with the head trophy while also praying for their safe return.

3 TWA affiliates with ENWO

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 2 (NPN): Tikhir Women Association (TWA) on Monday became officially affiliated to the Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) during an affiliation programme held at DUDA guest house, here, on Monday. Declaring the affiliation and welcoming TWA, E N WO p r e s i d e n t , A . Shamthai urged upon the seven sister associations to grow together with love for peace and development. Shamthai also handed over the ENWO affiliation certificate to TWA president. Urging upon the seven associations to stay united and support one another, ENWO founding member, W. Ngipmin Konyak said with the official affiliation of TWA, ENWO now had seven tribe units and therefore, the organisation must build the relationship stronger. Meanwhile, TWA president, Y. Tushila Caroline said after 40 long years of struggle, the Tikhir tribe was officially recognised by the state government on January 28, 2022.

Caroline assured to extend all possible contributions for integration and growth of ENWO. Reminding that the Tikhir tribe was just three months old, she urged the ENWO to lead their younger sister and walk hand in hand for the betterment and development of ENWO women. She said that it was now time for women to advance along with men in decision making and urged upon all the members to work as a team. In her brief address, ENWO Kohima unit president, B. Lemie also encouraged the units to be a strong support system for one another. She pointed out that ENWO was the voice of the general women and now seven times stronger as an organisation. In this regard, she said ENWO must speak and work together for the welfare and upliftment of women. The programme was attended by founding members, advisors of ENWO and representatives of the six tribal unit members of ENWO.

Free medical camp held

DIMAPUR: Poumai Naga Catholic Me (PNCM) Senapati, Manipur, organised a free medical camp on May 1 at St. Ignatius Parish Centre, Razeba, under Phek district. PNCM informed that the medical camp was carried out by 10 doctors and eight nurses. Altogether, 478 patients from four villages under Razeba range availed the medical facilities. The medicines for the camp were sponsored by doctors and volunteers.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 2 (NPN): A book on poetry titled “Our Petals” written by Chozila L Sangtam & Vizosienuo Shüya and published by PenThrill Publication House, Kohima was released at Ura Academy, here on Monday. Releasing the book, assistant professor, Kohima College Kohima, Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu said Naga women should use writing as a tool to check imbalances in the society. She observed that speech was largely a men’s domain and that the patriarchal arrangement has modulated the public, especially women into choosing to remain as back benchers. She, however said by choosing to write, women could participate in the conversation as writing was also a form of speech.

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 3

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala A strong afternoon t-storm

31 24

A strong afternoon t-storm

28 19

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Guwahati Rain, a thunderstorm

27 22

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

26 17

Itanagar Rather cloudy with a t-storm

21 19

Imphal Shillong

A thunderstorm in spots

19 15

Kohima

Cooler; a stray p.m. t-storm

19 15

Dimapur Some rain and a thunderstorm 24 20 Mkg

Some rain and a thunderstorm 22 16

Tuensang Cooler; a stray a.m. t-storm Wokha

A thunderstorm in spots

Zunheboto A stray t-storm; not as warm

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(L-R) Rita Krocha, Vizosienuo, Chozila and Dr Theyiesinuo at the book release. (NP)

Lauding the writers, Dr Keditsu pointed out that the two writers being from different tribes had also demonstrated unity by collaborating. Meanwhile, publisher, Rita said when Vizosienuo and Chozila came forward with their manuscript to be published, it reminded her of her first publishing venture which she co-authored with her sister, Agnes. As stated in the introduction of the

book, “Our Petals”, she said it dealt with various subjects and were prompted by different events and feelings. She said publishing the book was an attempt of PenThrill to promote poetry with the belief that all these fresh voices also represented hopes, aspirations, struggles and happiness of the youth today. Earlier, the writers gave short remarks on the book and their collaborative

journey. The programme was chaired by Vimeyiekho Vitso while Baptist Church Meriema pastor, Rev Keduolhoulie Shüya offered the invocation. A special number was presented by Kihikali H Rotokha and benediction was offered by Kohima Intercollegiate Evangelical Union secretary, Chhaya Bisukarma. It may be mentioned that the writers—Chozila is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Linguistics from Nagaland University. She had previously written a collection of poems in the year 2020. Meanwhile, Vizosienuo from Meriema village, who has completed her master’s degree in English literature is a student leader, an excadet and an enthusiast reader-writer.

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DIMAPUR: National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state executives held a consultative meeting with NPP party workers of Wokha unit, at the residence of NPP Wokha district president, Khothungo Ezung on April 30. The meeting deliberated on the forthcoming general elections where the state NPP president said the party would set up NPP candidates in some districts in Nagaland. The party also resolved to work for the betterment of society and to bring a change in Nagaland. Altogether, around 60 party workers of NPP Wokha unit attended the meeting. The state executives were led by state NPP president along with 10 party workers. The party workers included Philip Lam, secretary organising, Imnameren Walling, secretary IPR, N Jacob Krocha, general secretary admin, Justin Lotha, general secretary IPR (national people’s youth front president), Lima Longchar, advisor, Y Khehoto Awomi, vice president, Hiketo Shohe, secretary youth affairs, AK Naga, secretary youth front and Tito Naga, secretary political. K Y M C

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Former BJP leader, 6 key People of Meghalaya want an Mevani bail: HC stays Barpeta workers of Raijor Dal join AAP alternative government: Cong Court observations on police

GUWAHATI, MAY 2 (PTI): At least 18 people died in Assam in the month of April due to lightning and storms that struck different parts of the state, an official said. Houses and other infrastructure have also been damaged owing to the inclement weather condition, he said. The northeastern state has been receiving heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms since the beginning of April, leaving a trail of destruction, the official said. An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin, updated till late Saturday, said three persons were killed by lightning on Friday in Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Dhubri districts. As many as 14 people were killed in lightning and storms within a span of three days since April 15. Among the dead were at least two minors, the official said. Electric poles and trees have also been uprooted in many parts, snapping power supply and blocking roads, the bulletin added.

consider directing “each and every police personnel engaged in law and order duty to wear body cameras, to install CCTV cameras in vehicles while arresting an accused or taking an accused to some place for recoveries of goods or other reasons, and also install CCTV cameras inside all police stations”. These measures should be considered to “prevent registration of false FIR like the present one and to give credibility to the police version of occurrences like the arrest of accused persons and the accused persons attempting to escape from police custody at midnight, while the accused was allegedly leading the police personnel to discover something, and the police personnel firing and killing or injuring such accused, which has become a routine phenomenon in the state”, it said.

SHILLONG, MAY 2: Noting that the people of Meghalaya want an alternative government to the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), the Congress on Monday said the Congress legislators who are committed to the people of the state and values of the party would return with an open-mind. “The Congress party is confident that the people will want an alternative to the present dispensation and also to keep out parties like the AITC (All India Trinamool Congress) that have practiced only politics of violence and communal hatred to garner votes,” Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) president, Adrian ChyneMylliem said. Hitting out at State AITC Chief Charles Pyngrope for calling the State Congress Vincent Pala “a confused man”, Mylliem said, “The statement made by Pyngrope is bereft of truth and contradicts the stand taken by his own party on gharwapsi.” Moreover, the Youth Congress leader said Pyngrope has only exposed his personal lack of un-

derstanding of rules and terminologies of legislative procedures. “His inability to decipher between suspension and expulsion makes him cut a sorry figure, especially given the fact that he has held the prestigious position of Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly,” he asserted. Mylliem said the five suspended Congress legislators - legislators - Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Process T. Sawkmie, MohendroRapsang, Mayralborn Lyngdoh and KimfaMarbaniang - could return to the party food anytime. “Their suspension order can be revoked as has been done in many instances in the past. It only requires a patch up between these legislators with their parent party and its leadership,” he said. Recently, the Congress’ disciplinary committee had suspended the five State Congress legislators for three years for supporting the BJP-backed NPP government without the approval of party high command. “ T h e M e g h a l aya AITC president Pyngrope has either willfully forgot-

ten or goes by the ignorance is bliss mantra, to be able to overlook the fact that his own party had reinstated two of its MLAs - SeuliSaha and Dipak Haldar - in 2015. The two legislators who were suspended for anti-party activities,” Mylliem said, adding that in 2003, senior AITC leader AjitPanja was brought back to the party by Mamata Banerjee after suspending him for anti-party activities. Further, the MPYC president said that Pyngrope should be reminded that, during his termed as Speaker, Adolf Lu Hitler Marak then representing the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was suspended but soon after his suspension was withdrawn. “What Pyngrope is doing is to intentionally create confusion in the minds of the people, but little does he realise that people are much smarter than him,” he said. Stating that the Congress leadership of the state has nothing to hide, Mylliem said that doors are open for those who are willing to return by showing a clear intent to uphold the principles and values of the party.

Centre to focus on health and Thousands participate in ‘Yoga Utsav’ in Sivasagar education in Mizoram’s MADC

AIZAWL, MAY 2 (PTI): The Centre will focus on projects to improve education, healthcare and livelihood opportunities in the Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) in the southern part of Mizoram, Union minister John Barla said on Monday. Barla, the Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, is currently campaigning for the MADC polls, which are scheduled for May 5. “There are a lot of schemes and projects under the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the development and welfare of people. Among those, I want to focus on education, healthcare, livelihood, and skill development training for educated unemployed youths. “My ministry will make projects for the development of Mara people in this regard,” Barla said while addressing a political rally at Siaha town, the headquarters of the MADC. MADC was constituted in 1972 for the Mara

people living in the state. In the 25-member council, the BJP now has 17 members, MNF(6) and the Congress (2). The Union minister said that the NDA government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will amend the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to strengthen and give more powers to the autonomous district councils in the country. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution allows for greater political autonomy in some tribal areas in the North-East. Besides the MADC, there are two ADCs in Mizoram- Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) and Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC)- all of them located in the southern part of the state. Hitting out at the Mizo National Front (MNF) government in Mizoram, Barla accused it of neglecting the minorities and failing to execute development policy owing to “rampant corrup-

tion”. “At a time when the government at the Centre and other states are following good governance, the Mizoram government is still unable to carry out development policy owing to rampant corruption,” he claimed. He also accused the Mizoram government of “snatching away” funds sanctioned by the Minority Affairs Ministry for minority areas in the state. The MNF is a member of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), and a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre. However, the two parties do not work together in the northeastern state. Barla also said that the state government could not implement the state’s flagship programme SocioEconomic Development Policy (SEDP) till now despite allocating crores in the state budget. Senior ministers and MNF leaders could not be contacted despite repeated attempts.

Plans to beautify Ahom-era sites in Sivasagar: Sarma GUWAHATI, MAY 2 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that his government was taking up several measures to beautify the Ahom-era relics and sites in Sivasagar, and convert the place into a global tourism hub. Talking to reporters at Sivasagar after visiting the Ahom dynasty amphitheatre ‘Rang Ghar’, Sarma said plans had been drawn for expanding its premises by procuring adjacent land and provisions made for paying adequate compensation to the plot owners. “We want to further beautify Rang Ghar, convert the place into a global tourism hub,” he stated. “We want to develop open spaces near the Rang Ghar, where artists and performers can practice or teach Bihu, while these can be viewed from the pavilion of the amphitheatre,” Sarma explained. On his visit to the Sivasagar Tai museum, the CM said plans are afoot to expand it and collect scattered artefacts related to Tai and Ahom history for conservation under its

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Tai Museum roof. Sharing photographs of his visit to Rang Ghar on Twitter, Sarma later wrote: “Relived the splendour of Ahom architecture by visiting the historic Rang Ghar, Sivasagar to review a beautification project with added amenities for boosting tourism. Our Govt plans to acquire 78 bigha land adjacent to the historic structure to execute the project this year.” “Ahom-era artefacts remind us of our glorious past. Glad to spend some time at Tai Museum, Sivasagar this morning. We have planned to give a facelift to this museum with larger area for display,

more stock of artefacts & manuscripts, conference hall, etc,” he tweeted. He added that officials have been directed to take all necessary steps so that expansion work of the museum can start by November. Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, who accompanied the chief minister during the visit, thanked Sarma for the beautification proposals. “I had met the chief minister thrice in last one year with various proposals for how to develop Sivasagar as a global tourist hub. And the announcements are a result of those

requests,” the Independent legislator added. Gogoi had placed a demand for declaring the historical city of Sivasagar as the ‘State Heritage Site’ in the Assembly in July last year. He had said there are 551 historical monuments or sites dating back to Ahom dynasty scattered around Sivasagar, also included in the probable list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in 2019. Reacting to his demand, Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora had said Sivasagar has the potential to become not only a ‘State Heritage Site’ but a ‘World Heritage Site’, and the government was working for its development. S iva s a g a r, e a r l i e r known as Rangpur, is a historical town of Assam, situated 363 km east of Guwahati. It was the capital of the mighty Ahoms, who ruled Assam for more than 600 years before the advent of the British. Currently, it is a fastdeveloping urban settlement and the headquarters of Sivasagar district, a leading tea and oil producing centre.

SIVASAGAR (ASSAM), MAY 2 (PTI): The 50 days countdown to International Day of Yoga was marked with a ‘Yoga Utsav’ in Assam’s Sivasagar town, the seat of power of Ahom rulers, on Monday with participation of over 10,000 people from different Northeastern states, an official said. Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union MoS for Ayush Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Union MoS for Petroleum and Gas Rameswar Teli, Health ministers of Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, several MPs from the region and senior officials also took part in the programme. The event, conducted by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under the Ministry of Ayush, was simultaneously held at seven locations, including Thora Dol, Rudrasagar Dol, Ronghar, Tolatol Ghar, Kareng Ghar and Joydol, all places of historic importance within the periphery of Sivasagar town. The demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol was done by a team of MDNIY led by its Director, Dr Ishwar V Basavaradi, at the premises at Sivadol (Shiva

Students and defence personnel perform yoga perform yoga at the Yoga Utsav at Sivadol, in Sivsagar, Monday. (PTI) temple) in the heart of the town, the official added. Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, “As thousands of people from all the Northeastern states came together at Sivasagar to perform yoga, it reinforces our sustained effort to put the iconic heritage sites of Assam in the tourism map of the world through this event today. “The idea behind the Utsav is to encourage people to take up yoga, a wonderful gift of our thousands of years of civilization, so that they can enrich their quality of life”. In a series of Tweets after the event, Sonowal wrote: “Sivasagar is one of the iconic archaeologi-

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE S/C No. 47/22 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 T. Asali Lotha has been applied by Shri. Phyanyamo Murry, brother of Lt. T. Asali Lotha, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. S.B.I A/c No. 30676950085 2. G.P.F, G.I.S, Leave Encashment, Family pension and other service claims and benefits. 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 this court on or before 28/05/2022. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 27/04/2022. Sd/- District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-77/22

YAPO & RALH Members with Shri. T. Sulanthung Lotha, SDO (Civil) Bhandari PReSS NOTe

The joint co-ordination meeting of the Yamhon Area Public Organisation (YAPO) and Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) was held on 30/04/2022 at Foothill Road under Koro New Village jurisdiction where it was resolved to urge the concerned contractor(s) of the ongoing Foothill Road construction to strictly adhere to the technical specifications. Further, resolved to organize combined traditional fishing once in every 5(five) years. Sd/C.S. Ovung (N. Mathew Humtsoe) Chairman, RALH Chairman, YAPO

cal districts of India. The #50DaysToIDY2022 event will help unlock the massive potential in our tourism sector and become Vocal for Local.” In another tweet Sonowal said “I thank all those who became part of this #50DaysToIDY2022 countdown event, especially the people of Sivasagar, for making it a huge success.” Sivasagar was selected for the Yoga Utsav in line with a plan unveiled by the prime minister to develop five archaeological sites, viz. Rakhigari (Haryana), Hastinapur (Uttar

Pradesh), Sivasagar (Assam), Dholavira (Gujarat) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu), into “iconic” sites across India. Sivasagar assumes great historical importance as it was the epicentre of the Ahom kingdom which ruled between 13th and 19th century. The eight edition of International Day of Yoga is being promoted through multiple programmes by the AYUSH Ministry to take the message of yoga across the world to a wider audience, including events to mark 100 days, 75 days and 25 days countdown.

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NOTICE S/C No. 46/22 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. Renchio Lotha has been applied by Smti. Lorenbeni, W/o. Lt. Renchio Lotha, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. S.B.I A/c No. 35109852841 2. G.P.F. G.I.S. Leave Encashment, Family pension and other service claims and benefits. 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 this court on or before 28/05/2022. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day, the 27/04/2022. Sd/- District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-78/22

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I, Smti. Nyempo Konyak, aged about 53 years, D/o. Lt. Pongshei Konyak, resident of H/No. 84, Block No. 1, Borlengirijan, Karbi Anglong, Assam do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address. 2. That inadvertently my name has been written and recorded as "P. Nyimpo Konyak" in my academic records and "P. Nyiempo Konyak" in my service record, whereas my actual/correct name as used in other official documents and records is "Nyempo Konyak." 3. That the above mentioned names 'Nyempo Konyak" "P. Nyimpo Konyak" and "P. Nyiempo Konyak" are the names of one and same person i.e. myself, which is true to my knowledge. 4. That I am swearing this affidavit to declare that the above mentioned names "Nyempo Konyak" "P. Nyimpo Konyak" and "P. Nyiempo Konyak" are the names of one and same person i.e. myself and to produce the same before the competent authority as a piece of documentary evidence. 5. That the above statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed therein. DepoNeNt Sworn before me this 25th day of April 2022. RegD. No. 509/22 | Date: 25/04/2022 Notary public

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Advocate General of Assam told The Indian Express. In court, Saikia submitted that the observations made by the judge “not only demoralise the police force but also cast aspersion upon it”. He argued that it would have a “cascading effect” on the “morale” of the Assam Police as well as the state of Assam. In his order, Justice Devashis Baruah of the High Court said that certain observations (on the Assam Police) “had no relevance to the consideration of the bail application”. “These observations were made without there being any materials on record, on the basis of which the learned judge could have made such observations and consequently, this court stays the above quoted observations until further orders,” he said, in his order. The quoted observations included Chakravarty asking the High Court to

ting Raijor Dal included its president Jitul Deka, vice president and spokesperson Dibyajyoti Sarmah, state executive member Binoy Deka, secretary Dipankar Kalita, and women cell convenor Anurupa Dekaraja. Former general secretary of Raijor Dal, Kamal Kumar Medhi also joined the AAP, Gupta said. Those who joined the AAP from the Assam Congress are Manoj Dhanowar and Dijen Gogoi, he added. “It is a matter of great pride and joy that AAP’s policies are not just being appreciated in Delhi, Punjab and the rest of north India, but throughout the country. Be it Assam, Manipur or Tripura, the AAP’s social welfare schemes and governance models are making huge waves all over the region,” the AAP national secretary said. The AAP recently made its debut in the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) polls with the party candidate Masuma Begum winning one of the 60 wards defeating her nearest BJP rival. This is the party’s third victory in Assam. Earlier, it had won Lakhimpur and Tinsukia wards in the urban body polls held in March.

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GUWAHATI, MAY 2 (PTI): The Gauhati High Court Monday stayed some observations made by the Barpeta District and Sessions Court while granting bail to Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani. The expunged remarks, the high court said, were made “without there being any materials on record”. The Assam government had challenged the District and Sessions Court order, both the bail as well as the observations made by the judge regarding the Assam Police. Granting bail to Mevani on Friday, the local court in Barpeta had cited “ongoing police excesses in the state” and urged the Gauhati High Court to direct the police force to “reform itself ”. “Converting our hard earned democracy into a police state is simply unthinkable, and if the Assam Police is thinking about the same, the same is perverse thinking,” the court had said. “Certain observations and remarks in the order had a very demoralising effect on the functioning of the Assam Police, therefore, we decided to challenge the order,” Debojit Saikia,

NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): A former BJP leader as well as six office-bearers of Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal joined the Aam Aadmi Party in Assam on Monday. Two local leaders of Assam Congress also joined the Arvind Kejriwalled party. They were inducted into the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by in-charge of the party’s political affairs in Assam, Rajesh Sharma in the presence of AAP national secretary Pankaj Gupta and other leaders. Former BJP leader Abujam Umpada Luwang, who joined the AAP, had served the BJP as its morcha in-charge for Assam, Manipur and Tripura before quitting the party few years ago. “He (Luwang) had worked for expansion of the BJP’s base (in Assam, Manipur and Tripura)... He is joining the AAP today after being fed up with the BJP’s policies,” Gupta said at a joint press conference with the newly-inducted party members. He hoped that Luwang will help expand the base of AAP in Assam and other states in the northeast region. Those who joined the AAP after quit-

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Heatwave set to abate today, My arrest pre-planned conspiracy: Mevani thundershowers to bring respite: IMD NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): “Some Godse bhakts” in the Prime Minister’s Office had got FIRs registered against him, Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani alleged on Monday and termed his arrest by the Assam Police a “pre-planned conspiracy” to destroy him ahead of assembly elections in the state. M eva n i , w h o wa s released on Saturday, also said his arrest was an act of “56-inch cowardice” that had undermined Gujarat’s pride, an apparent swipe at Prime Minister Narendra M o d i ’s 5 6 - i n c h c h e s t assertion. Addressing a press c o n f e r e n c e, M eva n i announced that he would take to the streets and ensure a Gujarat Bandh on June 1 on a raft of issues -- seeking action against those behind the leak of 22 exam papers, the recent recovery of “Rs 1.75 lakhcrore” worth of drugs from the Mundra Port, and to press for the withdrawal of all cases against Dalits in Una and against minorities in the state. “Some Godsebhakts sitting in the PMO have got serious FIRs

Independent MLA Jignesh Mevani addresses a press conference at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi. (PTI)

registered against me over my mere tweeting,” he told reporters at the Congress headquarters here. The Independent legislator from Vadgam who has pledged his support to the Congress was picked up by the Assam Police from Gujarat on April 19 and taken to the northeastern state after a purported tweet that Modi “considered Godse as God”. After being released on bail in the case, the Dalit leader was rearrested on charges of assaulting a policewoman. A court in Barpeta granted him

bail in the case and urged the Gauhati High Court to consider directing the Assam Police to reform itself to ‘prevent registration of false FIR like the present case...” “My arrest by the Assam Police was a preplanned conspiracy. It was in blatant disregard to protocol and rules for an MLA,” he added. “It is my charge that this is a conspiracy designed by the Prime Minister’s Office. Gujarat elections are due soon and this is being done to destroy me. I fear there is every chance that by now they may have planted

something on my computer which has been seized by them.” Mevani said he had only tweeted asking the prime minister to give a call for peace and harmony in Gujarat, a state he considers “Mahatma’s temple”. “Does this mean you do not want to appeal for peace and harmony...I challenge those ‘bhakts’ and BJP leaders to say ‘Godse murdabad’ from the Red Fort, if they are not Godse bhakts,” he said. Mevani also asked what the interest of the BJP or the prime minister could be in arresting him over a mere tweet as if he were a terrorist. “Such things are very dangerous for our democracy.” He alleged that the woman police officer was put under “pressure” to complain against him, but he will not go against her “öut of generosity”. The attempt to harass him had failed, Mevani declared. On Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s claim that he was not aware of the arrest, he said, “It is impossible that the Assam CM does not even know about my arrest. He got offences registered

against me at the instance of his political bosses.” In Mevani’s view, it is shameful that the judiciary had stated that Assam is becoming a police state. Detailing his next course of action, he said he would fight all the cases registered against him. “... the manner in which all cases against Patidar community registered during their agitation have been taken back, all cases against Dalits in Una and against minorities in my Vadgam constituency should also be taken back “ Pa p e r l e a k c a s e s be investigated by a SIT (Special Investigation Team) and Gautam Adani be investigated in the case of seizure of drugs worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore from Mundra port,” he said putting out a list of demands. The Gujarat legislator said there have been 22 paper leaks in Gujarat, Rs 1.75 lakh crore worth of drugs found in Mundra port and a Dalit woman pressed rape charges against a sitting minister, an issue that was discussed in the Gujarat assembly.

PUNE, MAY 2 (AGENCIES): The p r eva i l i n g h e a t wave conditions over Rajasthan, Vidarbha in Maharashtra and pockets around Delhi will abate starting Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The maximum temperatures over northwest India is set to fall by threefour degrees Celsius and remain so until Friday, IMD officials said. Many places in west Rajasthan and Vidarbha had been recording over 45 degrees Celsius all through last week. From Thursday onwards, most parts of north and central India will be free from the heatwave. Besides, there are chances of thunderstorms and rain over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and all southern states till Friday. “This is under the influence of the approaching w e s t e r n d i s t u r b a n c e.

People cool themselves with water on a hot summer day, at Wonderland water park in Jalandhar, Monday. (PTI)

Rainfall over the southern peninsula will be caused by the wind discontinuity in lower levels,” IMD officials said. L i k e w i s e, c e n t r a l India too will experience a reduction in heat as the day temperatures will decrease by two-three degrees Celsius for the next three days. However, Maharashtra and Gujarat may continue to experience hotter days this week, with a heatwave f o r e c a s t o n T h u r s d ay and Friday over Madhya Maharashtra. Around Friday, the

IMD has forecast the formation of a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Its course of intensification and likely severity are not certain now. But lowpressure systems developing in May in the Bay of Bengal have strong chances of intensifying into cyclones, IMD director-general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. In view of the lowpressure system, the IMD has said that rainfall over India’s east coast and the Andaman and Nicobar islands will continue.

Former Petroleum Secretary Tarun Row over Rahul’s visit to Osmania University, students go to court Kapoor appointed Advisor in PMO

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as Advisor in the ranks and scale of Secretary to the Government of India, initially for the period of two years from the date of his joining or until further

orders, whichever is earlier, as per the usual terms and conditions. Rao, an IAS officer of 1994 batch from Madhya Pradesh cadre and currently, administrator in the Universal Services Obligation Fund, under the Department of Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n , has been appointed as Additional Secretary in PMO for the balance tenure of his Central deputation or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

Cong high command takes cognizance of Navjot Sidhu’s anti-party activities CHANDIGARH, MAY to take a call on the complaint 2 (AGENCIES): Taking in the coming days. cognizance of anti-party In the complaint, it has activities by former PPCC been pointed out that on Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, the day of the installation Congress high command ceremony of Raja Warring, is learnt to have referred Sidhu made a guest the matter to the party’s appearance at the event. disciplinary committee. Earlier in the day, Acting on the in response to Prashant Navjot Singh Sidhu recommendation of PPCC Kishor’s cryptic tweet, Sidhu chief Amarinder Singh Raja took to Twitter and wrote: Warring, Punjab affairs in-charge Harish “The first blow is half the battle my friend… Choudhary has written to the party high A good beginning always makes a good command, recommending that a show- ending… Best always in your sincere efforts cause notice be issued to Sidhu for his anti- to honour the spirit of our Constitution… party activities. ‘The power of people must return to the The disciplinary committee is expected people’, manifold…”.

Shah reviews power crisis amid outages

NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meeting of the top brass of coal, power and railway ministries amid electricity outages in various parts of the country due to shortage of coal at thermal plants, according to sources. The meeting was attended by Coal Minister P r a l h a d Jo s h i , Powe r Minister R K Singh and top officials, among others. During the meeting, Shah reviewed the situation of coal supply to the power plants and power generation, among other issues, the sources told PTI. The Union home ministry is the coordinating ministry between the Centre and states on various issues. Since last week, various states have been grappling with power outages and efforts are being made to increase coal supplies to the thermal power plants. According to the latest data, coal stock at 147 nonpithead plants with total generation capacity of 164 GW monitored by Central Electricity Authority

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(CEA) was 26 per cent of the normative level as on May 1. The dry fuel stock at these plants was 14,664 thousand tonnes against the normative level of 57,236 thousand tonnes on Sunday. Non-pithead power plants are located hundreds of kilometers away from coal mines and maintaining n o r m a t ive f u e l s t o c k s is essential to ensure uninterrupted power supply. As per national grid operation Power System Operation Cor poration data (POSOCO), power consumption in the country grew 13.6 per cent year-onyear to 132.98 billion units (BU) in April, showing the impact of the early onset of summers and spurt in economic activities. Power consumption in

April last year was at 117.08 BU, which was higher than 84.55 BU in the same month of 2020. The supply of coal by state-owned Coal India Ltd to the power sector rose 15.6 per cent to 49.7 million tonnes last month in the wake of high demand of the dry fuel from electricity generating plants. The CIL has also stressed that it is planning to augment its dispatches further, especially to power plants in the coming months. Amid intensifying heat wave in different parts of the country, peak power supply touched record levels thrice last week. The peak power supply touched a record 201.65GW on Tuesday. This had surpassed last year’s maximum demand met of 200.53 GW on July 7, 2021. Again, it was at a record level of 204.65GW on Thursday and touched an all-time high of 207.11GW on Friday. It was at 200.65GW on Wednesday. The peak power supply was 199.34 GW at the beginning of this week on Monday.

interaction with the students. But the university authorities have reportedly said Mr Gandhi cannot be allowed as no political activity is allowed on campus. The University authorities pointed out that after a High Court order in June 2017, the university had adopted a resolution not to allow non-academic a c t iv i t i e s o n c a m p u s, including political activity. A part of the faculty, however, supports Gandhi’s visit. Professor of law G Vinod Kumar said it is not political but intellectual activity if Rahul comes to

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VOL. XXXII NO. 146 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day

Black law on its way out

hat prime minister Narendra Modi had said on April 28 during his visit to Assam has far reaching implications on the people livening in the north east. In his address to a mammoth crowd at Diphu on April 28, the prime minister said efforts were on to improve the law-and-order situation for the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 to be completely lifted from the northeast. According to the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs, incidents of insurgency in the north eastern states reduced by 80 per cent in the past eight years; casualties of security forces fell by 75 per cent and civilian deaths went down by 99 per cent. These figures show that sustained peace has been achieved in the region and there is no longer any need for a draconian law that has received far more brickbats than bouquets over the decades. The lifting of the controversial AFSPA has been ventilated across the region and by various national and international human rights organisations. It may be recalled that a month back, the Centre had announced a reduction in the number of ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. AFSPA guarantees sweeping powers to security forces involved in anti-insurgency operations. According to the Centre’s new notification, from April 1 until next six months, AFSPA would remain in force in parts of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Tripura and Meghalaya had removed AFSPA in 2015 and 2018, respectively. In the north east, people across the region took out massive protests against the massacre at Oting and Mon in Nagaland on December 4 and 5 and have demanded that the Act be revoked. The BJP, which governs Assam, Manipur and Arunachal and is an ally of the ruling coalition in Nagaland, seems to have taken a serious note of the December 4 incident in Nagaland’s Oting (Mon district). In a 114-page report released in 2013, a Supreme Court panel led by Justice Santosh Hegde concluded that AFSPA “failed to confront insurgency and that the military forces were engaging in egregious human rights abuses by functioning behind the protection of the constitutional provision”. In 2016, the Supreme Court had made it clear that the Act did not provide blanket immunity to Army personnel during anti-insurgency operations, but the transgressions continued despite the strictures. The five-member Jeevan Reddy panel, appointed by the government in 2004 to assess the contents of the AFSPA in India’s northeastern states, suggested legislation to repeal in its totality. Now that the situation in the region has improved and in the face of massive protests and PILs for repeal and removal of the Act, the government has decided to prove to the people that it is willing to walk the talk and making tough calls. With crucial assembly elections in the region in 2023 followed by the Lok Sabha election in 2024, the Narendra Modi government understands political dividends from a good sense of timing. AFSPA was promulgated in most states in the region since the late 50s starting with Nagaland, when insurgency was at its height. It is hoped that a new chapter will begin in the north east for speedy development without disruptions once AFSPA becomes a thing of the past.

DailyDevotion The Patience To Wait for the Vision Though it tarries, wait for it… —Habakkuk 2:3 Patience is not the same as indifference; patience conveys the idea of someone who is tremendously strong and able to withstand all assaults. Having the vision of God is the source of patience because it gives us God’s true and proper inspiration. Moses endured, not because of his devotion to his principles of what was right, nor because of his sense of duty to God, but because he had a vision of God. “…he endured as seeing Him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). A person who has the vision of God is not devoted to a cause or to any particular issue— he is devoted to God Himself. You always know when the vision is of God because of the inspiration that comes with it. Things come to you with greatness and add vitality to your life because everything is energized by God. He may give you a time spiritually, with no word from Himself at all, just as His Son experienced during His time of temptation in the wilderness. When God does that, simply endure, and the power to endure will be there because you see God. “Though it tarries, wait for it….” The proof that we have the vision is that we are reaching out for more than we have already grasped. It is a bad thing to be satisfied spiritually. The psalmist said, “What shall I render to the Lord…? I will take up the cup of salvation…” (Psalm 116:12-13). We are apt to look for satisfaction within ourselves and say, “Now I’ve got it! Now I am completely sanctified. Now I can endure.” Instantly we are on the road to ruin. Our reach must exceed our grasp. Paul said, “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on…” (Philippians 3:12). If we have only what we have experienced, we have nothing. But if we have the inspiration of the vision of God, we have more than we can experience. Beware of the danger of spiritual relaxation.

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Role of Press and its fundamental rights

eveloping countries are those which got independence only after the Second World War. Before the War, these countries were under the iron fists of the colonial powers and were ruthlessly exploited by the imperialist power. Situation, however, completely changed after the World War; and one-by-one all the countries were free from colonial exploitation. When the people of the former colonies got their independence, the leaders of those countries started feeling the immediate necessity to remove the colossal poverty of the people. Thus the leaders formulated plan for the economic development of their country, so that fresh wealth could be created for distribution to the people to remove their poverty. The duty of the reporters in those countries was to publicize all the details about the development programme, so

that people would know what the government was doing. This is the concept of news in a developing country. In most of the newspapers, the policy that is pursued is anti-government. The policy makers or the proprietors feel that in order to increase the circulation of the paper an anti-government slant is needed while reporting activities of the government. This is seen even with regard to the reporting of developmental activities. If this policy is pursued, it ultimately creates a feeling of resentment among the masses against the government. It hampers the developmental activities of the government. It must be remembered that developmental activities are primarily based on the general wellbeing of the people. If newspaper reports affect the developmental activity, ultimately the common man suffers along with it. So, a change in the concept of the news is needed to

expedite the development of the country. There is nothing like absolute freedom of the press. The press enjoys the same freedom of expression and with the same limitation imposed by the requirements of society as available to the common citizen as a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution. Article 19(1 A) of the Constitution provides : ”All Citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression”. Article 19(2) recognizes the right of the State to make laws imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right to freedom of speech & expression in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign nations, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, incitement to an offence, or sedition. A law limiting the freedom of expression, whether of the common

man or the press, already exists and it is necessary for the reporters and editorial staff to be familiar with the provision of these laws, specially the Indian Penal Code (IPC), in so far as they relate to the news coverage. A case of ‘defamation’ may arise over the circulation of a statement containing defamatory references by someone to another person or a corporate body. The fact to be remembered is that the name of the person making the statement is in the copy and he is answerable for not being acqitted. The use of adjective of defamatory nature with respect to person should be avoided in all circumstances for, however unpopular person may be, the law will always give him protection against defamation. The concepts underlying ‘Contempt of Courts Act 1971’, as the press is concerned, publication of any matter calculated to scandalize or lower the authority to any court,

prejudice or interfere with the due course of judicial proceedings or interfere with or obstruct the administration of justice in any other manner constitute concept. It is not open to newspaper to publish an item charging a particular judge with corruption, whatever the circumstances, nor can his conduct in court be adversely commented upon. The purpose in arming the courts with such absolute authority to punish people for contempt is the need to maintain the dignity of the courts and to ensure that justice is administered in an atmosphere free from conflict and tension. By and large the press in India is reputed for its faithful and unbiased coverage of the proceedings of legislatures and the legislatures are generally indulgent to the press. But while they may overlook minor irritants, the legislature individually and legislature as a whole are zealous of their privilege and are bound to take note

of serious transgression which includes deliberate suppression or distortion of a member’s speech or other contributions to the proceedings, aspersions cast on a member’s behavior in the House, imputation of motive to him for his speech or behavior of the House. The law on obscenity is set out in Section 292 of the IPC. There is no definition as to what would amount to an obscene publication in this section, but courts, including the Supreme Court, have applied a test according to which a matter may be charged as obscene if it tends to deprave and corrupt those whose minds are opened to such moral influences. Ethical values are undergoing a change in India, but a news agency is expected to apply a vigorous standard for itself and keep out of its reports anything that can offend decency in life or manners. Er. Prabhat Kishore is a technocrat & academician

‘Systematic fear’: How India battered press freedom in Kashmir

or five years, Sajad Gul wrote about the conflict wracking his homeland, a disputed Himalayan territory where a violent armed rebellion and India’s brutal counterinsurgency have raged for over three decades. That changed on a snowy Wednesday night in January with a knock at his house. Gul was surrounded by Indian soldiers wielding automatic rifles who bundled him into a vehicle and sped away, plowing through the snow-laden track in Hajin, a quiet village about 32 kilometers from Srinagar, the region’s main city, said his mother, Gulshana, who only uses one name. Journalists have long contended with various threats in Indian-controlled Kashmir and found themselves caught between warring sides. But their situation has gotten dramatically worse since India revoked the region’s semi-autonomy in 2019, throwing Kashmir under a severe security and communication lockdown and the media in a black hole. A year later, the government’s new media policy sought to control the press more effectively to censure independent reporting. Dozens have been arrested, interrogated and investigated under harsh anti-terror laws. Fearing reprisals, local press has largely wilted under pressure. “Indian authorities appear determined to prevent journalists from doing their jobs,” said Steven Butler, Asia program coordinator of the New Yorkbased Committee to Protect Journalists. Gul’s arrest, which the CPJ condemned, underscored the fast-eroding press freedoms and criminalization of journalists in Kashmir. Police told Gul’s family that he was arrested for provoking people to “resort to violence and disturb public peace.” A police statement later described him as “habitual of spreading disinformation” and “false narratives” on social media. He was detained days after his single tweet linked a video clip of a protest against Indian rule, following a Kashmiri rebel’s killing. He spent 11 days locked up before a local court granted him bail. Instead of freeing Gul, authorities charged him in a new case under the Public Safety Act, which allows officials to imprison anyone for up to two years without trial. “My son is not a criminal,” said Gulshana. “He only used to write.” Media has always been tightly controlled in India’s part of Muslim-majority Kashmir. Arm twisting and fear have been

extensively used to intimidate the press since 1989, when rebels began fighting Indian soldiers in a bid to establish an independent Kashmir or union with Pakistan. Pakistan controls Kashmir’s other part and the two counties fiercely claim the territory in full. The fighting has left tens of thousands of people dead. Yet, Kashmir’s diverse media flourished despite relentless pressure from Indian authorities and rebel groups. That changed in 2019, when authorities began filing criminal cases against some journalists. Several of them have been forced to reveal their sources, while others have been physically assaulted. “Authorities have created a systematic fear and launched a direct assault on free media. There is complete intolerance of even a single critical word,” said Anuradha Bhasin, an editor at Kashmir Times, a prominent English daily that was established in 1954. Bhasin was among the few who filed a petition with India’s Supreme Court, resulting in partial restoration of communication services after the 2019 blackout, which the government had said was necessary to stall anti-India protests. But she soon found herself in the crosshairs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Bhasin’s legacy newspaper office in Srinagar, operating from a rented government building, was sealed by authorities without any notice. Its staff was not allowed to take out any equipment. “They are killing local media except those who are willing to become government stenographers,” said Bhasin. Under Modi, press freedoms in India have steadily shrunk since he was first elected in 2014. Last year, India was ranked 142nd in the global press freedom index by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, below Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. Nowhere has this slide been more glaring than in Kashmir. Authorities have pressed newspapers by chastising editors and starving them of advertisement funds, their main source of income, to chill aggressive reporting. For the most part, newspapers appear to have cooperated and self-censored stories, afraid to be branded anti-national by a government that equates criticism with secessionism. “We have been merely trying to keep afloat and hardly have been able to do proper journalism for various reasons, one being that we are mainly dependent on government ads,”

said Sajjad Haider, the top editor of Kashmir Observer. There have been press crackdowns in the region before, especially during periods of mass public uprisings. But the ongoing crackdown is notably worse. Last week, a few journalists supportive of the Indian government, with assistance from armed police, took control of the Kashmir Valley’s only independent press club. Authorities shut it down a day later, drawing sharp criticism from journalist bodies. The Editors Guild of India accused the government of being “brazenly complicit” and dubbed it an “armed takeover.” Reporters Without Borders called it an “undeclared coup” and said the region is “steadily being transformed into a black hole for news and information.” The press club is the region’s latest civil society group to face the government’s widening crackdown. In the last two years, authorities have stopped the Kashmir High Court Bar Association and the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce from holding internal elections. The government defended its move by citing “potential law and order situation” and “the safety of bona fide journalists.” It said the club failed to register under a new law and hold elections for a new managing body. The club said new registration was granted by authorities after “six months of rigorous police verification” in late December, but kept in “abeyance” a day later for unknown reasons. The government’s move ran in stark contrast with its policy in the region’s Hindu-dominated Jammu city where another press club continues to function without having held an election for nearly half a decade. Majid Maqbool, a local reporter, said the club extended institutional support to journalists working under difficult conditions. “It was like a second home for us,” he said. Local Kashmiri reporters were often the only eyes on the ground for global audiences, particularly after New Delhi barred foreign journalists from the region without official approval a few years ago. Most of the coverage has focused on the Kashmir conflict and government crackdowns. Authorities are now seeking to control any narrative seen opposed to the broad consensus in India that the region is an integral part of the country. In this battle of narratives, journalists have been berated by authorities for not using the term “terrorists” for separatist rebels. Government communiques mostly appear on front

pages and statements from proIndia Kashmiri groups critical of Modi’s policies are barely published. Newspaper editorials reflective of the conflict are largely absent. Rare news reports about rights abuses are often dismissed as politically motivated fabrications, emboldening the region’s heavy-handed military and police to muzzle the press. Some reporters have been subjected to grueling hours of police interrogation, a tactic condemned by the United Nations last year. Aakash Hassan, an independent Kashmiri journalist who mainly writes for the inter-

national press, said he has been summoned at least seven times by Indian authorities in the last two years. Hassan said sometimes officers would question his motives to report and “lecture me about how to do journalism the right way.” “It is a way to dissuade us from reporting,” he said, adding that police also questioned his parents several times and probed their finances. “Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it to be a journalist in Kashmir,” said Hassan. “But I know, silence doesn’t help.” Aijaz Hussain and Sheikh Saaliq reported for the Associated Press from Srinagar, India

Reader’s Post Sir,

Salvation

In Christian faith, Salvation lies on the individuals in Christ Jesus, the only Saviour. But there are a good number of Christian Churches in the world. Baptist began from the days of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, and in course of times; Jesus Christ built his Church on the rock-Himself and has no denomination, Matthew 16:18. The Greek Catholic Church has also no denomination; but Roman Catholic Church has many denominations. In the Bible, Matthew 7:1 says not to judge anyone. If any judgement is required; Jesus Christ has the authority to execute judgement. John 5:27. Today, the Baptist Church Wokha Town has a case in the court. There is no greater shame and sin for the concerned Christians to have a case in the human court of law; when Jesus Christ has the authority to execute judgement; yet there is a case is the fact. It is therefore, the concerned honourable court; has to give the justice, acceptable to Jesus Christ the Lord; at the convenient time and date to enable the Lotha Baptist Christians, worship their Lord God without exception and interference from any side. Why you are worried that you are a Baptist; Baptist warmly welcomes one and all. Why do you interfere that you do not want to be a Baptist any more. If so, you have your best choice without interfering the Baptist Christians. T.C Kithan, Pensioner (NCS) & Senior Citizen, Nagaland

On house rent charges to students

Sir,

With thousands of students from different districts vying to study in various educational institutions in Kohima and another thousands of civil aspirants wanting to stay in Kohima to prepare for the exam it’s safe to say Kohima is the educational hub of Nagaland. Out of these, many may prefer to stay in rent yet to find an affordable rent seem very rare at present. A lot of house owners are blindly charging or raising the rent fee without taking into consideration the condition, facility and accessibility of the house. Not forgetting the humongous advance payment some house owners are charging; the fact that it is needed for security is undeniable but, asking the amount which is triple times the actual rent or at most not even equivalent to two months house rent is absurd. Also, it is the duty of every tenant to honour the house they are living and follow the do’s and don’ts, most importantly not fleeing away without paying their rent. I hope such owners reconsider their method of earning and stop exploiting. Let’s be conducive rather than following an unethical means at the cost of humanity. Meribeni, (meribeniyanthan3@gmail.com)

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drops his Guj Cong designation, Prashant Kishor set for plunge in Bihar politics Hardik party poll symbol from Twitter profile PATNA, MAY 2 (PTI): Political strategist Prashant Kishor on Monday caused ripples in Bihar politics, indicating his turn towards active politics in his home state with a cryptic tweet that it is time for him to go to the people to better understand their issues and the path of “Jan Suraj” (people’s good governance). Kishor, who had been with the JD(U) briefly and was on the verge of joining the Congress recently before things fell through, is likely to address a press conference on May 5 where he will spell out out his next move amid speculation whether he will launch a political party or just an outreach programme, something which he had dabbled in earlier too. “My quest to be a meaningful participant in democracy & help shape pro-people policy led to a 10-year roller coaster ride! As I turn the page, time to

Prashant Kishor addresses a press conference, in Patna. (PTI file)

go to the Real Masters, THE PEOPLE, to better understand the issues & the path to Jan Suraj-Peoples Good Governance. Beginning from Bihar,” he tweeted. The ace poll strategist, who has worked with parties across the ideological spectrum ranging from the BJP to the Congress and numerous regional parties, had announced the decision to stop

working as a professional election consultant after his successful association with the Trinamool Congress for the West Bengal assembly polls in 2021. Always seen to be having an interest in active politics, he had joined Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) in 2018 but was expelled in 2020 due to sharp differ-

ences with Kumar over their conflicting views on a host of issues like the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as he took strong anti-BJP stand and slammed Kumar. Following his ouster, Kishor launched an independent project “Baat Bihar Ki” (Conversation About Bihar) in February 2020, which remained a nonstarter though as he turned to his work as election strategist. He was also on the verge of joining the Congress recently but both sides could not reach a final agreement over his proposal to overhaul the main opposition party. The BJP mocked Kishor over his latest announcement, calling him a power broker who can be nothing more than a spoiler in electoral politics. “Prashant Kishor is neither a social scientist nor a political scientist. He is a power broker and a middleman. He can be nothing more than a vote katwa

(spoiler) in Bihar politics,” said state BJP spokesman Nikhil Anand. JD(U) spokesperson K C Tyagi was more circumspect and said everyone is free to start a political outfit but added that the agenda of “good governance” belongs to the NDA government headed by Kumar who has built roads, schools and hospitals and taken the state on the path to development after the RJD’s “misrule”. “Anyone is free to launch a political party, and we convey our wishes to them. But there is no alternative to Kumar currently,” he said. Though Kishor has said that he will no longer work as a political consultant, his organisation I-PAC will continue to be engaged in the work. His relations with Kumar also appears to have thawed as he had met the chief minister during his recent visit to the national capital.

AHMEDABAD, MAY 2 (PTI): Gujarat Congress working president Hardik Patel on Monday removed his designation and party poll symbol of ‘hand’ from his Twitter profile amid mounting speculation about his next political move after he launched a scathing attack on the state party leadership and praised the ruling BJP. The removal comes days after Hardik Patel expressed strong displeasure over the functioning of the Gujarat Congress and claimed he was being “harassed” in the party. A Gujarat Congress spokesperson asserted Hardik Patel was still with the opposition party. The latest move by the 28-year-old firebrand Patidar leader has sparked speculation that he may leave the Congress ahead of the Assembly polls due by the year-end.

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Hardik Patel described himself as a “Proud Indian patriot” in his new profile on Twitter uploaded on Monday. He has also described himself as a “social and political activist” on the popular micro-blogging platform. The Gujarat Congress leader was not available for comment on his new Twitter profile. However, his timeline of posts shows in the morning he had re-tweeted one tweet of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on how the Modi government has “ru-

ined” the economy. The Gujarat Congress, however, said Hardik Patel has not left the party. “He is still with the party, he has not left the party,” state Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi said. Hardik Patel has expressed his displeasure with the state Congress leadership on multiple occasions in the last over one month. The influential Patidar leader has claimed he was being “harassed” by some state leaders who were conspiring against him and wanted him to leave the party. Countering this stand of Hardik Patel, Congress sources had said he was unhappy with the party as it was trying to bring influential Patidar social leader Naresh Patel into its fold. Hardik Patel thinks his importance as a key Patidar community leader will diminish if Naresh Patel joins the Congress, they had said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested two more accused in connection with the communal clashes that broke out in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on April 16 during a procession on Hanuman Jayanti, police said on Monday. The police nabbed Yunus (48), brother of Saleem Chikna who has already been arrested, and Sheikh Salim (22) on Sunday night, they said, adding that both are residents of Jahangirpuri. With the arrest of the two, the police have nabbed a total of 32 people, including three juveniles, in the case so far. During investigation and analysis of footage from

CCTV cameras, it emerged that Yunus was seen distributing swords to the crowd while Salim was seen receiving them from Yunus, a senior police officer said. “Based on the CCTV footage, our team identified both the accused. The duo had absconded soon after the violence but were caught from Jahangirpuri area on Sunday night,” he said. Yunus also has a criminal case registered against him, police said. Analysing the digital evidence of the day the violence broke out, the police have been identifying those involved in the incident, and also using technical surveillance to locate and catch the culprits, officials said.

Clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri in the national capital on April 16, leaving eight police personnel and a local resident injured. According to the police, there was stone pelting and arson during the clashes and some vehicles were also torched. Days after the violence, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana had written to the Enforcement Directorate to investigate money laundering charges against the prime accused in the case. The police have slapped the stringent National Security Act against five of the accused in the case.

Durgapur flight incident: DGCA begins inspection of entire SpiceJet aircraft fleet NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): India’s aviation regulator DGCA on Monday announced that it is carrying out an inspection of the entire SpiceJet aircraft fleet after its Mumbai-Durgapur plane ran into a severe turbulence leading to injuries to 17 people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also took off the roster the flight’s crew, aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) and in-charge of SpiceJet’s maintenance control centre, pending a probe. At present, the aircraft that was involved in the incident on Sunday is grounded in Kolkata, the DGCA said. The rest of the SpiceJet aircraft fleet are in operation. SpiceJet has 91 aircraft in its fleet, according to its website. On Sunday, the Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered a severe turbulence during its descent phase, injuring 14 passengers and three cabin crew members, the DGCA said in a statement. Two of the injured passengers -- one with head injury and another with spinal injury -- are in ICU right

SpiceJet plane caught up in a storm mid-air while attempting to land at Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport in Durgapur. (PTI)

now, it mentioned. “The DGCA has offrostered the involved crew, the AME...and in-charge of Maintenance Control Centre of SpiceJet pending investigation,” it said. “The involved aircraft is at present grounded in Kolkata. As a regulatory measure, DGCA is carrying out inspection of SpiceJet aircraft across the fleet,” it

added. Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “The turbulence encountered by a flight while landing in Durgapur, and the damage caused to the passengers is unfortunate. The DGCA has deputed a team to investigate the incident.” The matter is being dealt with utmost seriousness and deftness, he said.

“More details on the cause(s) will be shared once the investigation is completed,” Scindia noted. There were 195 people, including two pilots and four cabin crew members, on board the Mumbai-Durgapur flight, the DGCA mentioned. The plane took off from the Mumbai airport at approximately 5.13 PM on Sunday, it said. “During descent, the aircraft experienced severe turbulence and the vertical load factor varied from +2.64G and -1.36G. During this period, the autopilot got disengaged for two minutes and the crew manually flew the aircraft,” it mentioned. The pilots reported to Durgapur ATC (air traffic controller) that a few passengers were injured due to turbulence and requested for medical assistance after landing. The injuries to 14 passengers and three cabin crew members were related to head, spine, shoulder, forehead and facial injuries, the DGCA said, adding that at present three passengers were hospitalised.

report from the hospital and posted the matter for hearing on May 5. Malik had sought interim bail for six weeks on medical grounds, citing multiple illnesses, including kidney ailments and swelling in legs. The minister was arrested on February 23 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the activities of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides, under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He is currently in judicial custody. The ED’s case is based on an FIR filed recently by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Dawood Ibrahim and others. The NIA had filed its criminal complaint under sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The ED had recently filed an over 5,000-page charge sheet in the case against Malik.

Claims of normalcy in J&K self serving lies: Mehbooba S R I NAG A R , M AY 2 (PTI): PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to disallow Eid prayers at the Jamia Masjid here proves that the Centre’s claims about normalcy in the union territory are “self serving lies and contradictions”. The administration had put conditions on holding Eid prayers at the Jamia Masjid including that prayers be held at 7 am and the management committee of the mosque give an undertaking that no untoward incident will take place during or after prayers. “Eid prayers disallowed yet again in Jama Masjid tomorrow. Its clear that GoIs normalcy narrative for J&K is laced with self serving lies & contradictions. Stripping people not only of their fundamental rights but also religious freedom symbolises their ruthlessness,” she tweeted. In a series of tweets focusing on recent incidents of communal violence in the country, Mehbooba said, “This year Eid comes at a time when Indian Mus-

Recently, the Congress had termed the power crisis, “artificial” and said: “We demand that this artificial power crisis, which is created due to mismanagement of coal, be immediately resolved and people be provided relief by providing 24x7 power supply this sum-

mer,” Congress Gaurav Vallabh had said. The party is likely to focus on the economic issues in the upcoming brainstorming session in Udaipur. The party has formed various committees which are meeting to put forth the agenda for the session.

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answered and your household be happy and blessed.” DyCM: In a message, Patton said Muslims all over the world get to celebrate Id after a month of fasting, which he described was “all about patience and perseverance.” He said the body takes the toll for the sanctification of the soul. Patton, on behalf of the state BJP legislators, prayed that Id will kindle the spirit of unity and brotherhood throughout the world. MCD: Meanwhile, the Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has also extended Idd greetings to all the citizens of Nagaland on the occasion of Idd -ul-Fitir, which is celebrated after a month-long prayer and fasting known as ‘Ramdan’. MCD through its working president A Rahman expressed hope that the celebration would bring a new era of peace and harmony among all sections of people living in Nagaland.

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(From p-1) He emphasised on building cold storage facilities and warehouses in Nagaland and assured to apprise the Prime Minister about the issues raised by Agriculture and Cooperation minister G Kaito Aye. Earlier in his speech, minister of agriculture, Kaito Aye said more than 70% of the State’s population were engaged in agriculture and allied sector. He said the State’s grain production had significantly increased from 62,000 metric tonne in early 1960s to 7,55,590 metric tonne presently through various Central-sponsored schemes. He urged upon the Centre to release more funds as much was still required to be done despite considerable progress. Earlier, agriculture production commissioner, Y Kikheto Sema, delivered the welcome address, while joint secretary Agriculture and Farmers welfare (GoI), Priya Ranjan also addressed the gathering. Vote of thanks was proposed by secretary Horticulture, Anenla T. Sato. Various local agricultural and horticultural produces have been put on display across 24 stalls at the exhibition. The events were being held as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence. The program was held under the theme “Monetizing Agri-Horti and Organic potentials of NE through Value Chain Development.”

Gov, CM, DyCM extend Eid greetings DIMAPUR, MAY 2 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y Patton and the Muslim Council Dimapur extended warm greetings to the people celebrating Eid. In his message, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said Eid festival signifies the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramazan. Governor said the celebration, marked by offering religious devotion and observing discipline, was also a time to relish traditional delicacies, exchanging gifts and offering charity. Mukhi wished all with good health, peace and happy celebrations. CM: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio also extended Idul Fitr greetings to the Muslim brothers and sisters. “It marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer. May your prayers be

jobs available. The government however refuted the claim and said it would be factually wrong to infer that half of the working age population has lost hope for work. The working age population had dropped out of the labour force as a large proportion was pursuing education or engaged in unpaid activities such as caregiving, it added. In March, CPI (consumer price index) inflation rose to a 17-month high of 6.95 per cent while the WPI (wholesale price index) inflation rose to a four-month high of 14.55 per cent. With high inflation biting pockets of millions in India, the central bank is now expected to hike interest rates in the June monetary policy meeting.

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easier terms. He asserted that this move will help in reducing imports of fossil fuels in India. Gadkari said on Wednesday that he will meet the Information Technology minister and suggest him to direct telecom companies to run IT towers on ethanol-based generators rather than dieselbased ones. The minister noted that there appears to be shortage of power in the country as the requirement has increased on account

tion and demand rose unprecedentedly mainly because of the early onset of summers and showed that greater economic activities are pushing commercial and industrial requirements of electricity in the country. The third wave of the pandemic hit the country in January, which forced many states to impose local restrictions such as night and weekend curfews. They had also taken measures, such as banning dining in bars and restaurants. These restrictions were eased gradually by the states. Experts opined that the power demand and consumption would show robust growth in the coming months as the states have lifted almost all local restrictions after a decline in the positivity rate. Going ahead, the power consumption would surge with increased industrial and commercial activities after the easing of lockdown restrictions and due to the long spell of summers in the coming months, according to experts.

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of economic growth. Peak power shortage rose swiftly last week from single digit of 5.24 GW on April 25 to touch doubledigit of 10.77 GW on April 28 showing affects of various factors like low coal stocks at generation plants, heatwave and other issues on deepening electricity crisis. The power consumption and demand were affected in April 2020 also due to the imposition of lockdown for curbing the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The power consumption in April 2019 (pre-pandemic period) was 110. 11 billion units. Also, speaking at the event, Union Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said:” Under the government’s FAME-II scheme, tendering of 5,400 electric buses have been completed and we will get them on road in the next six months.”

NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): Power consumption in the country grew 13.6 per cent year-on-year to 132.98 billion units (BU) in April, showing the impact of the early onset of summers and spurt in economic activities, according to power ministry data. Power consumption in April last year was recorded at 117.08 BU, which was higher than 84.55 BU in the same month of 2020. On the other hand, the peak power demand met, which is the highest supply in a day, during April this year remained at an all-time high of 207.11 GW. The peak power supply stood at 182.37 GW in April 2021 and 132.73 GW in April 2020. The power consumption and demand were affected in April 2020 also due to the imposition of lockdown restrictions for curbing the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The power consumption in April 2019 (pre-pandemic period) was 110.11 billion units. The experts are of the view that power consump-

NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (AGENCIES): The unemployment rate in India rose to 7.83 per cent in April 2022, higher than 7.60 per cent in March, monthly data published by the Center for Monitoring of Indian Economy (CMIE) showed. Overall, unemployment hurt urban areas more than the rural areas last month. Urban unemployment rose to 9.22 per cent in April in comparison to 8.28 per cent in March, while rural unemployment fell to 7.18 per cent in comparison to 7.29 per cent in March. In the month of April, unemployment was highest in Haryana, followed by Rajasthan and Bihar, CMIE data showed. Jobless rate in Haryana stood at

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NEW DELHI, MAY 2 ( AG E N C I E S ) : U n i o n Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday made a case for extending priority sector lending facilities for entities engaged in production and business of alternative fuels like bio-ethanol, CNG and LNG, a move that will help cut imports of fossil fuels. Addressing an event, the Road Transport and Highways Minister further said the trial of bringing calorific value of ethanol at par with petrol by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was successful. “Those involved in production or business of alternative fuels should be included in priority sector lending. I shall speak about the issue with the finance minister and RBI Governor,” he said. Priority sector lending facility will help the entities engaged in alternative fuel production or business to obtain loan from banks on

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country’s own president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, was himself Jewish. “When they say ‘What sort of nazification is this if we are Jews’, well I think that Hitler also had Jewish origins, so it means nothing,” Lavrov told Rete 4 channel, speaking through an Italian interpreter. “For a long time now we’ve been hearing the wise Jewish people say that the biggest anti-Semites are the Jews themselves,” he added. Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the six million Jews killed in the

Holocaust, said the Russian minister’s remarks were “an insult and a severe blow to the victims of the real Nazism”. Speaking on Kan radio, Dayan said Lavrov was spreading “an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory with no basis in fact”. The identity of one of Hitler’s grandfathers is not known but there has been some speculation, never backed up by any evidence, that he might have been a Jew. There was no immediate response for comment from the Russian embassy to Israel or from Lavrov in Moscow. Kyiv condemned Lavrov’s words, saying his “heinous remarks” were offensive to Zelenskiy, to Israel, Ukraine and Jews. “More broadly, they demonstrate that today’s Russia is full of hatred towards other nations,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Twitter.

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system from collapsing. It should. We saw how the banking sector collapsed in Greece and the same happened in Indonesia in 1998. The government should speak to India, China, Japan and South Korea to seek help,” he said. “Having 113 MPs in Parliament is no longer the solution for the present problem. The country is facing an economic crisis of unprecedented proportion,” he was quoted as saying by The Island newspaper.

Sri Lanka is in the grip of an unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices. Months of lengthy blackouts and acute shortages of food, fuel and pharmaceuticals have triggered widespread protests calling for the government’s resignation. “The national economy has almost collapsed. Agriculture is in death throes without fertilisers. Fishers have no diesel. Many have lost their jobs. Companies are downsizing at the expense of their workers. Some have already been closed down.

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The paper said the premier had also directed Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal to meet the country heads of all the Chinese companies working in Pakistan to seek their input in security and other arrangements. The sources said the planning minister was scheduled to visit Gwadar soon after Eid to examine the security arrangements and complaints, if any, by the Chinese companies and nationals working on CPEC projects.

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With a deep sense of gratitude, the Management, Teachers and Students of Highland School, Satakha extend our profound appreciation to the Highlanders friends, the classmates who have generously donated and constructed the Baptismal Pool at Nizhevi Baptist Church. May God abundantly bless the members of Highlanders Classmates. Dr. Hokishe Yeputhomi Principal Highland School, Satakha

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Felicitation The NPF Dimapur Division and Frontals extend heartiest congratulations to Shri Kuzholuzo azo nienu, hon'ble Mla and Dr. ngangShi K. ao, hon'ble Mla for being elected as Leader of NPF Legislature Party and Chief whip of the party respectively. The Division is convinced that under their able leadership the party will grow from strength to strength and assures full support in their leadership. NPF Dimapur Division

the nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (nDPP), Mon Region warmly welcome the decision of the party President Shri. chingwang Konyak accepting the 21 Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) merging with the NDPP. The NDPP, Mon Region also appreciate the movement made by the 21 NPF MLAs for strengthening the NDPP and also look forward to working together in the larger interest of the people. The NDPP, Mon Region affirm its faith in the wisdom of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio and also strongly extends support to his leadership.

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The ralan area lotha hoho (ralh) and ralan range union Dimapur (rruD) would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to:-

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vouch for that: I was so worried the bunker would cave in.” “We didn’t see the sun for so long,” she said, speaking in the village of Bezimenne in an area of Donetsk under the control of Russia-backed separatists around 30 km (20 miles) east of Mariupol.

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The Zheri Students' Union Viswema would like to extend its immense appreciation to Ms. Virano Koso, daughter of Shri. Toso Koso who got selected for the post of Stenographer Grade-III under Office of the Commissioner in the recently conducted NPSC examination. The Union wishes great success in her future endeavour. Keleseto Kennao President, ZSU k-885/22

Natalia Usmanova, who was evacuated from Mariupol.

She recalled the lack of oxygen in the shelters and the fear that had gripped the lives of people hunkered down there. Usmanova was among dozens of civilians evacuated from the plant in Mariupol, a southern port city that has been besieged by Russian forces for weeks and left a wasteland. Usmanova said she joked with her husband on the bus ride out, in a convoy agreed by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), that they would no longer have to go to the lavatory with a torch. “You just can’t imagine what we have been through the terror,” Usmanova said. “I lived there, worked there all my life, but what we saw there was just terrible.”

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BEZIMENNE, MAY 2 (AGENCIES): Cowering in the labyrinth of Sovietera bunkers far beneath the vast Azovstal steel works, Natalia Usmanova felt her heart would stop she was so terrified as Russian bombs rained down on Mariupol, sprinkling her with concrete dust. Usmanova, 37, spoke to Reuters on Sunday after being evacuated from the plant, a sprawling complex founded under Josef Stalin and designed with a subterranean network of bunkers and tunnels to withstand attack. “I feared that the bunker would not withstand it - I had terrible fear,” Usmanova said, describing the time sheltering underground. “When the bunker started to shake, I was hysterical, my husband can

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The Tesophenyu Group Kathchwüza Union would like to convey its heartiest congratulations to our members namely:1. Mr. Agwalo Kath, S/o Lt. Tesipfu Kath promoted to Sr.Inspector of Statistics under Dept. of Economics & Statistics 2. Mr. Mohomo Kath, S/o Lt. Mito Kath promoted to Sr. Inspector of Statistics under Dept. of Economics & Statistics 3. Mr. Hesilo Kath, S/o Shendamo Kath promoted to Assistant Horticulture Officer under Dept. of Horticulture The Union further prays to the Almighty God to bless them all in their future endeavours. (Sajukha Kath) (Shentamo Kath) President Info & Publicity secy.

ISLAMABAD, MAY 2 (IANS): Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the incumbent government is considering the suspension of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ’s conviction order. “Powers to suspend the conviction lie with the government and the judiciary,” The News quoted Sanaullah as saying to a private news channel. He added that the government had the powers to commute, reduce or suspend anyone’s sentence. If an innocent is wrongly convicted, there is way that the sentence is suspended and they are given a chance to approach the court in a proper way, the Interior Minister said. Late last month, the government issued a new passport with 10-year-validity to the former premier to return to Pakistan.

4. Respected director Horticulture, dr. R.E Lotha for establishing the Sub-divisional Horticulture Office under Ralan Sub-division. Thank you for fulfilling our long awaited demand/ needs. c.s. ovung Chairman, RALH

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With immense pride and honour, we the Pongo Students' Union (PSU) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss lily Phom for achieving Silver Medal in Master of Science in Zoology, under St. Joseph University, Dimapur. The Union wishes her success and greater achievements in her future endeavours. PhaUjei PhoM President

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We, the K i N i m i K u g h u K o K u q h a K u l u heartily congratulates Dr. K viKato KiNimi on being promoted to the post of PriNciPal Director under the Directorate oF health & Family welFare, goverNmeNt oF NagalaND. It is indeed an immense sense of pride and joy for KiNimi community as a whole for achieving such a prestigious status. We humbly pray that Almighty God will continue to give you good health and bless you in your new position to serve the department sincerely and efficiently. Sd/Sd/k Hocto kinimi Avito kinimi Advisor Chairman

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C O L O M B O, M AY 2 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that political leaders should focus on seeking financial assistance from a number of countries, including India and China, to get the debtridden island nation out of its worst economic crisis rather than worrying about securing a working majority in Parliament. Addressing the United National Party’s (UNP) Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya May Day ceremony at New Town Hall in Colombo on Sunday, Wickremesinghe said the government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should give priority to resolving the ongoing economic crisis and take immediate action to control the prices of essential goods. “It should pay attention to saving the banking

Pakistan PM Shehbaz to review security for Chinese nationals I S L A M A B A D, M AY 2 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would review security arrangements for the Chinese nationals working in the country in the wake of the suicide attack at the Karachi University that killed three Chinese teachers and a local man, according to a media report. In view of potential threats being faced by the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other joint ventures between the two countries, the prime minister would assess all the mechanisms earlier devised for ensuring the security of the Chinese nationals and the new plan being made by the planning and interior ministries. The Express Tribune newspaper citing its sources said that the security plan would be presented to Shehbaz in the first week after Eid. China last week asked Pakistan to scale-up security for its nationals working in the country and demanded a thorough investigation and punishment to the perpetrators behind the suicide attack at the Karachi University. On April 26, an explosion triggered by a burqaclad woman suicide bomber from Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) ripped through a shuttle passenger van of the Confucius Institute at the prestigious University of Karachi leaving three Chinese teachers dead and one injured, in the latest targeted attack against Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

which Germany intends to strengthen its financial and technical cooperation and other assistance to India with a long-term goal of at least 10 billion Euros of new and additional commitments till 2030. On the Ukraine crisis, Modi said from the start, India called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and stressed that talks are the only solution to resolve the dispute. “We believe that there will be no victorious party in this war and all will suffer losses. Therefore, we are on the side of peace,” the Prime Minister asserted. “Due to the distur-

JERUSALEM, MAY 2 (AGENCIES): Israel lambasted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday for claiming that Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins, saying it was an “unforgivable” falsehood that debased the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust. In a signal of sharply deteriorating relations with Moscow, the Israeli foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador and demanded an apology. “Such lies are intended to accuse the Jews themselves of the most horrific crimes in history that were committed against them,” Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement. “The use of the Holocaust of the Jewish people for political purposes must stop immediately,” he added. Lavrov made the assertion on Italian television on Sunday when he was asked why Russia said it needed to “denazify” Ukraine if the

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FELICITATION Ghokimi Service Union (GSU) is extremely honoured and convey our heartiest congratulations to:1. *Er. Gihuli I. Wotsa*, D/o Mr. Isac Wotsa & Mrs. Khetoli Wotsa, for successfully clearing Central Exam, and securing the post of Junior Engineer (JE) under Food Cooperation of India (FCI) 2. *Miss Babika K. Shohe*, D/o Mr. K. Kikheho Shohe & Mrs. Abo Shohe , for successfully clearing NPSC Exam and securing the post of Stenographer (Grade-III) under Home Department, Police Establishment Branch, Kohima. While acknowledging their achievements the Union wishes them good health and success in all their future endeavours. (Aron Wotsa.) (Ghokishe Wotsa) Vice President, GSU Joint Secretary, GSU

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ABUJA, MAY 2 (IANS): At least eight people were killed when a three-storey building collapsed in Nigeria’s Lagos state, an emergency management official said on Monday. Ibrahim Farinloye, coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, told Xinhua news agency that the building, in the Onyigbo area, collapsed at about 11 p.m.on Sunday night, and rescuers have so far found eight bodies. At least 23 people were rescued and are being treated in hospital, he said. Rescue operations are ongoing to look for more people who might still be trapped under the rubble, Farinloye said. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse, he said. In November 2021, at least 45 people were killed after a 21-storey building collapsed in the city of Lagos.

as regional and global developments. In their opening remarks at the IGC, both leaders highlighted key aspects of the bilateral relationship as well as shared perspectives on regional and global issues with Modi emphasising that the India-Germany partnership could serve as an example of success in a complex world. He also invited German participation in India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The two leaders inked the Joint Declaration of Intent establishing the Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development under

expressed their serious concern about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and “unequivocally condemned” civilian deaths in Ukraine. They reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and emphasised that the contemporary global order has been built on the UN Charter, international law and respect for sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states, the joint statement said. They discussed the destabilising effect of the conflict in Ukraine and its broader regional and global implications, it said, adding that both sides agreed to remain closely engaged on the issue. In his remarks, Scholz said he has also invited Prime Minister Modi to the G-7 summit in Germany and emphasised that India’s role is important in the global economy, and climate change talks. As democratic nations, India and Germany share several common values, Modi said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, in Berlin, Germany, Monday. (PTI)

bance caused by the Ukraine crisis, oil prices are skyrocketing, and there is a shortage of food grains and fertilizers, as a result of which every family in the world has been burdened,” he said. Modi said that the effect of this conflict would be more serious on developing and poor countries and added that India is also concerned about the humanitarian impact of the conflict. On his part, Scholz said that through its attack on Ukraine, Russia has violated fundamental principles of international law. The war and the brutal attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine show how Russia has been violating the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, the German Chancellor said. A joint statement issued after the talks said “Germany reiterated its strong condemnation of the unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces”. The statement further said Germany and India

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BERLIN, MAY 2 (PTI): India believes no country would emerge victorious in the Russia-Ukraine war as all will suffer losses and there will be a “more serious” impact on developing and poor countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as both leaders reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Addressing a joint press event with Scholz after co-chairing the 6th inter-governmental consultations between the two nations, Modi said India was concerned over the humanitarian impact of the conflict and had provided aid to Ukraine. Modi, who arrived here on Monday morning on the first leg of his threenation Europe trip that will also take him to Denmark and France, held talks with the German Chancellor on key areas of bilateral cooperation under the overall strategic partnership as well

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Lovi to represent Nagaland ‘Photography exhibition’ organised at PCC at Femina Miss India 2022 T hird year students of multimedia and m a s s c o m mu n i cation, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Okusa Toyota organised a “phot o g r a p hy ex h i b i t i o n ” under the theme “Into the roots” on April 30 at Bundrock auditorium, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous). Inaugurating the exhibition, vice president PCC, Angel Sonari congratulated the department for coming up with a theme relevant to the present time. Despite of multimedia and mass communication being the youngest department, she maintained

Lovi Awomi (2nd-L) with BASN officials. (NP)

kter Esse said that with the changing dynamics in the social and technological environment, it is important that there is a systematic progression in the course curricula. Photography exhibition is a practical paper aimed at preparing the students

to be among the skilled workforce. It is also the artistic expression of the students, she added. Other sponsors include, Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre, Weke’s, BBQ Nation, CoreTech, Cadenza and Naga Organic.

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Felicitation The PHESAMA STUDENTS’ UNION takes immense pride in congratulating MISS KELECHÜNO, D/o Vimhazolie Kar for securing the post of Assistant Engineer in POWER GRID CORPORATION of INDIA LIMITED, Ref no: C/HR/ RECTT/ AET-Campus/ 2021-2022. The Union genuinely acknowledges and appreciates her hard labour, sincerity and dedication, bringing laurels to the Union and village in general and further wishes her unending blessings and prolific success in her future endeavours. Keneirano Zashümo Ruopfüvi Kevin Zashümo General Secretary, PSU President, PSU

Happy 75 th Birthday

Dear Apo On your 75th birthday we pray that God’s abundant love and guidance always be with you. May you be a source of blessings and may you always spread love and wisdom to people around you. Always live life to the fullest like you do and we pray for your good health and long life. dp-1871/22

eauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN) has announced that Lovi Awomi has been shortlisted to represent Nagaland State in the Femina Miss India 2022. Lovi, 19, was second runner-up during the Miss Nagaland 2021 and Miss Dimapur 2021. She hails from Dimapur and is the daughter of Mughali Awomi and Inato Awomi. She is a student of Corner Stone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur and she had recently appeared for her 12th standard final. A total of 7 contestants auditioned for the lone slot from Nagaland on April 20, BASN informed. (Correspondent)

that it has been witnessing a tremendous growth and urged the students to keep up the momentum. Event director, Souchutho Ngouri, while deliberating on the theme said, “We decided to have the exhibition on the theme ‘into the roots’ as most of us, the youngsters have gone astray from our roots”, and that it is imperative we go back to our roots and preserve our culture”. Publicity in-charge, Th Salo, informed that altogether 34 photo frames were put up for display on the day of which 16 were bought by the visitors. HOD, MMC Dr. Da-

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‘LIVING ADULT LIVES’, A BOOK BY WAPONGMAR IMSONG

A book titled ‘Living Adult Lives’ written by Wapongmar Imsong and published by Heritage Publishing House was launched by Rev Kilang Jamir, Director of Youth Harvest Ministry at Youth Harvest Ministry, Shekina Cove, Naga United village, Dimapur on April 29. The author, in his note, shared that he started writing the book in the year 2019 after realising that there are still a lot of things, which he is yet to figure out. “Thus, this book talks about goals, missions and what one wants to be in life.” Imsutoshi Lemtur, Associate Pastor, Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo, in his book review stated that the book would motivate youngsters and guide them in choosing their career. It would also help in building a strong communication between parents and children, he stated. About the book, Sentinaro Longkumer, editor pointed that it will shape a person towards optimism and positive energy. The programme was graced by the presence of the author’s family members, Nuklutoshi Longkumer, Ex-Minister, Rev Asenla Jamir, Associate Pastor Women, ABA, Temsu Clover, Opanglangba, Music Promoter, EDABA, Er. Lipok Pongen, Supongrenla and well-wishers. The author is currently working as Academic Dean at PACE International Seminary, Sangtamtilla, Dimapur. The book will be available at: Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur; Room 03, Dimapur; Fusion, Dimapur; The Common room, Kohima; and Amazon. dp-1954/22

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The Terogvunyu Chupwe d i m a p u r, w i t h i m m e n s e pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. KENYELO RENGMA (ANYELO TEp) S/o Lt. JORHI RENGMA, for being promoted to the post of Joint director under the department of Geology and Mining, Nagaland. We pray that Almighty God continue to grant him strength and wisdom in his future endeavours. Sd/Sd/(SINYHUNLE JASU) (NJOCHU SEMY) Secretary, TCd president, TCd

SUMI STUDENTS' UNION PADUMPUKHURI DIMAPUR - 797112 : NAGALAND "Change with the times"

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With immense pride, we the Sumi Students' Union Padumpukhuri would like to extend and convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Kaino I Chishi, S/o Mr. Inavi Chishi for receiving the following awards in Theology (BD) from Allahabad Bible Seminary. 1. Prof. S. L. Parmar and Ms. Sushila Parmar Memorial Award for Highest Grade in Biblical Languages (English) 2. Rev. Andrew Thomas Memorial Award for Highest Grades in Theology Cluster (English) 3. Rev. Andriyas Noel Memorial Award for Highest Grades in Christian Ministry Cluster (English) 4. Mr. Samuel George Makasare Memorial Award for Highest Grades in History (English) - Mission Cluster 5. Mr. Teddy Chattree Memorial Award for Highest Grades in Religion Cluster (English) 6. ABS Award for Highest Grades in Integrated and Interdisciplinary Cluster (English) 7. Major F.K.K. Sircar and Mrs. Shirien Sircar Memorial Award for Overall Highest Grades (English) The Union is elated at your achievements and further extends best wishes for your future endeavours. President Assistant General Secretary Atolivi Zhimomi Kaloli Kiba (SSUPP) (SSUPP) K Y M C

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Hollotoli School introduces Chess

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DIMAPUR, MAY 2 (NPN): Hollotoli School, Dimapur has become the first school in the state to introduce Chess in school. The school in collaboration with Dimapur District M A D R I D , M A Y 2 Chess Association (DDCA) under the aegis of Nagaland (AP): Rafael Nadal and Chess Association introduced the game, said president of Novak Djokovic criticized DDCA president, Bovito Yepthomi in a press release. Wimbledon’s decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus from taking part in this year’s tournament following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two tennis greats s a i d o n S u n d ay t h a t Wimbledon had acted unfairly. “I think it’s very unfair of (on) my Russian tennis mates, my colleagues ... it’s not their fault what’s happening in this moment with the war,” Nadal, a 21time Grand Slam winner, said in Spain where both he and Djokovic are preparing to play in the Madrid Open. With immense joy and pride, we would like to congratulate “I’m sorry for them,” Dr. Kevizakielie Suokhrie, S/o Late Mr. Vibeizolie Suokhrie Nadal said. “Wimbledon and Mrs. Kiyasetuo-ü Suokhrie, on being conferred the degree just took their decision ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Education from Nagaland the government didn’t force University on the thesis “A Study of the Assessment and Evaluation Practice of Secondary Teacher Education Programme in Nagaland”, them to do it.” Nadal added: “Let’s under the guidance and supervision of Prof. Buno Liegise, see what happens in the Professor in Education, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, next weeks, if the players Meriema. We thank Almighty God for His manifold blessings and love. will take some kind of Congratulations! We are proud of you decision in that regard.” Family members

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everything. “I feel like I couldn’t play the way that I wanted to play like I was limited. … I don’t even really know what I did to my Achilles, so I’m probably going to get an ultrasound and see what happened, and then I and my team will kind of move forward from there.” Sorribes Tormo next faces Daria Kasatkina after she fought back to upset fourthseeded Maria Sakkari 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina brushed aside Muguruza 6-3, 6-0. Muguruza, the r e i g n i n g W TA F i n a l s champion, had pain in her right calf but said this wasn’t the reason for her defeat. “I was surprised with her game. I didn’t know her at all,” Muguruza said. Bianca Andreescu beat sixth-seeded Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-1 after the American lost her serve six times and had six double-faults.

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The kushiabill Village Sumi community would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. k Vikato kinimi on being promoted to the post of Principal director in the department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland. We are confident that the department will flourish under your able leadership. We further wish you the very best in all your future endeavours. Mughaho Aye President kVSc

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MADRID, MAY 2 (AP): Naomi Osaka and Garbiñe Mugur uza were among the leading players to be knocked out of the Madrid Open on a day of upsets. Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo beat Osaka 6-3, 6-1 in the second round Sunday on the Spanish capital’s outdoor clay courts. Fourtime Grand Slam winner Osaka enjoyed six aces but had her serve broken five times by Sorribes Tormo, who had already bettered French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Osaka said that her movement was limited by pain in her left leg, which was heavily taped. “I felt something in my Achilles after my last match, and like I wasn’t really able to hit yesterday because I wanted it to go away,” she said. “Honestly, I probably should have been a bit smarter about the whole way that I went through

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Ms. Alono Thorie Ms. Videkhono Yhokha The Kigwema Students’ Union congratulates Ms. ALONO THORIE, daughter of Mr. Thepfürüya Thorie for successfully completing her Ph.D under the title “Architecture and Sequence Stratigraphy of Proterozoic Reef-Rimmed Shelf, Kunihar Formation, Simla Group, Lesser Himalaya, India” from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal. The Kigwema Students’ Union also congratulates Ms. VIDEKHONO YHOKHA, daughter of Lt. Mr. Khesiele Yhokha for successfully completing her Ph.D on the title “Social Implications of Private Education in Nagaland : A Study of Select Schools” from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. May your hard work and achievement serve as an inspiration to our student community. We wish you both the very best of luck in all your future endeavours. “Hard Labour Conquers All” Kigwema Students’ Union k-876/22

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Kishan Reddy with N Biren Singh at Khuman Lampak Sports complex. (NP) Nagaland women boxing team celebrate after winning the medals.

with state chief minister N Biren Singh and other ministers and MLAs. Addressing the function at the main stadium of the KhumanLampak Sports complex, Reddy said once the NSU become fully functional, the country will open a new chapter in the sports world. Asserting that the Northeast including Manipur has enough potential to produce world class sportsperson, Reddy said that the university will play a key role in nurturing the sporting talents of the youths of the country. The university will realize Prime Minister

Narendra Modi’s dream of producing more world class sportspersons. Knowing the fact that the Northeast region has plenty of talented youth, the Centre was keeping a high hope in the region, he added. He therefore urged parents of the regions to let their children play any sports, as sports and games bring discipline and boost confidence in children. Manipur and other Northeast states will one day make India shine in the world of sports, he added. E a r l i e r, u p o n h i s ar rival in Imphal, the Union minister inaugurated Inter-state Truck Terminus

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IMPHAL/DIMAPUR, MAY 2 (NPN): Union m i n i s t e r o f C u l t u r e, Tourism and DoNER G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that National Sports University (NSU) will play a key role in nurturing the sporting talents from all over the country, particularly the Northeast region. Reddy, arrived Imphal Monday and attended the opening function of the North East Regional Sports Week organized as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Nor th East Festival at the main stadium of the sports complex along

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NEW DELHI, MAY 2 (PTI): Harshada Sharad Gar ud on Monday b e c a m e I n d i a ’s f i r s t weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece. Harshada claimed the yellow metal with a total effort of 153kg (70kg+83kg) i n t h e wo m e n’s 4 5 k g category, opening India’s account on the opening day of the competition. The 70kg effort in snatch earned Harshada a top-of-the-podium finish while she was second-best in the clean and jerk section, behind Turkey’s Bektas

Cansu (85kg), who took home silver medal with an overall effort of 150kg (65kg+85 kg). H i n c u Te o d o r a Luminita of Moldova bagged the bronze 149kg (67kg+82kg) in the nonOlympic category. The other Indian in the field, Anjali Patel finished fifth overall with a total effort of 148kg (67kg+81kg). Medals are awarded separately for snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift in continental and World Championships. But, just one medal – for total lift – is awarded in the Olympics.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): The 4th edition of Kohima Super Cup will kick off on May 16 at IG Stadium Kohima. The three-week long football tour nament is organised by Kohima Town Club (KTC) to provide platform for upcoming local footballers and promote professionalism in football. The tournament will conclude on May 31. This year’s tournament will be opened for any teams/clubs with maximum slots for 40 teams and will be conducted in a knock out system, and league system (home and away) for the semi finals matches. The champion of the Super Cup will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 1,80,000 along with trophy and citations, followed by runner’s up Rs. 1,20,000. The losing semifinalists will also get Rs. 30,000 each. Forms will be available at Sports Paradise, Kezieke, Hungry Me, and Global Sports in Kohima. Further information can be contacted at +91 87946 72718 or +919612015062.

(ISTT), Sekmai in Imphal We s t d i s t r i c t t h r o u g h virtual mode from Khuman Lampak Sports Complex where he inspected the temporary campus of the NSU. The ISTT is a project which was taken up jointly by the Manipur government and Northeastern Council (NEC) at a cost of Rs 12.287 crore.

2 gold for state women’s boxing team

Nagaland women’s Boxing team won two gold, three silver and a bronze at the North East Regional Sports Week at the Khuman

MALAPPURAM, MAY 2 (PTI): Hosts Ke r a l a b o u n c e d b a c k from a goal down to beat heavyweights Bengal 5-4 in the penalty shootout and win their seventh Santosh Trophy title at the Manjeri Payyanad Football Stadium here on Monday. Playing in front of a packed home crowd with an official attendance of 26,857, Bino George Chiramal-coached Kerala failed to break through Bengal defence, brilliantly spearheaded by experienced goalkeeper Priyant Kumar Singh in the regulation time. The record 32-time champions, aiming to avenge their final defeat at home in 2016-17, went ahead in the extra-time through a sensational diving header by Dilip Orawn (97th), brilliantly set up by Supriya Pandit from the left. But Bengal defence spearheaded by skipper Monotosh Chakladar crumbled in the last four minutes of extra-time in what was an action replay of Bengal’s goal. Just when the crowd

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DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan with the team officials and players of DDFA in Dimapur on Monday. (NP)

aim for higher goals. Also speaking at the programme, DDFA president, Mughato Aye stated that district administration had been the backbone of the team throughout the tournament and acknowledged the administration for the support. He said that at the tournament, Dimapur team made history to become the only team not to concede a single goal throughout the

matches. He further maintained that the team will start their session practice for the upcoming Second Nagaland Olympics, where Dimapur was the defending team in football. Meanwhile, Dimapur District Football Referee Association (DDFRA) has felicitated the Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) for winning the coveted XII Inter-District Football Tournament Dr.

KKR beat RR by 7 wickets in IPL MUMBAI, MAY 2 (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in a return leg IPL match here on Monday. Invited to bat, skipper Sanju Samson smashed seven fours and a six in his 49-ball 54, while Shimron Hetmyer provided late charge with an unbeaten 13-ball 27 as RR scored 152 for five. However, Jos Buttler (22), Riyan Parag (19) and Karun Nair (13) got starts but couldn’t capitalise. Tim Southee (2/46) scalped two wickets, while U m e s h Ya d av ( 1 / 2 4 ) , Anukul Roy (1/28) and S h i v a m M av i ( 1 / 3 3 ) accounted for one each. Nitish Rana (48 not out), Rinku Singh (42 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (34) then chipped in with useful contributions as KKR romped home, scoring 158 for three in 19.1 overs. KKR batters found the going tough on a slow paced Wankhede pitch, where shot-making wasn’t easy at all. Baba Indrajith (15) was bounced out by Prasidh Krishna soon but captain Shreyas Iyer (34 off 32) and Nitish Rana batted sensible to help KKR reach fifty in nine overs. Just when it seemed Iyer was breaking loose,

Shreyas Iyer of the Kolkata Knight Riders. (PTI)

he edged a Trent Boult delivery to Samson behind the stumps in the next over. New man Singh marked his arrival at the crease with a boundary of the first ball. Needing 46 off 30 balls, Singh played the shot of the day, a paddle scoop to a 141 kmph Sen delivery on his legs high and mighty over the fine leg fence. Singh continued his onslaught against Prasidh, who conceded 17 runs in the penultimate over as KKR wrapped up the match in style. Earlier, KKR restricted RR to a modest 152 for five, despite rival skipper Samson’s half-century.

For RR, Samson’s 54 off 49 balls was the only saving grace, as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. KKR bowlers justified skipper Iyer’s decision to ask the opposition to bat first with quick wickets. A late onslaught by Shimron Hetymar (27 not out off 13 balls) took Rajasthan beyond the 150run mark. BRIEF SCORE: Rajasthan Royals: 152 for 5 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 54; Tim Southee 2/46). Kolkata Knight Riders: 158 for 3 in 19.1 overs (Nitish Rana 48 not out, Rinku Singh 42 not out; Trent Boult 1/25).

Kerala pip Bengal on penalties to win Santosh Trophy

District administration fetes winners of Dr T Ao Trophy D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): Dimapur District administration on Monday felicitated the players of Dimapur District Football A s s o c i a t i o n ( D D FA ) for winning the XII Inter-District Football To u r n a m e n t D r T A o Trophy. In the final, Dimapur team defeated Mon District Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n 2 - 0 t o l i f t t h e t r o p hy at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung. Addressing the players and members of DDFA at DC conference hall, DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan said Dr. T. Ao Trophy was one amongst the most prestigious tournament in the state where all the districts participated. He lauded the entire DDFA team led by president and members for their commendable job in guiding the team to lift the trophy. The DC further reminded the players not to feel complacent on winning the state tournament but to

Lampak Sports complex, Imphal on Monday. In the event, Archana Thapan bagged the best promising boxer in 48 kg women’s categor y. The women’s team also won silver medal. President of Nagaland Athletics Association, Abu Metha tweeted, “Well done Nagaland Women’s Boxing Team for winning 2 Golds, 3 Silvers & 1 Bronze Medal at the North East Regional Spor ts Week a t M a n i p u r. A r c h a n a Thapa of Nagaland, 48 kg women’s category, won the best promising boxer. The Women’s Team also won the Team Silver”.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

T. Ao Trophy hosted by Mokokchung District Football Association in Mokokchung. The association has also congratulated team manager, Toshi Yaden, coach, Brando and president DDFA, Mughato Aye for having faith in the players and their contribution for the team success. The association has also thanked the entire football lovers of Dimapur for their unceasing support towards the team.

Kerala players and officials celebrate with the trophy on Monday.

turned hostile and started throwing bottles from the stands, it was Bibin Ajayan who scored the equaliser with a leaping header after being set up by Noufal PN from the right flank to force a penalty shootout. Bengal kicked off the penalty shootout with Dilip Orawn’s strike but in their second attempt Sajal Bag shot wide which turned decisive in the end. Bablu Ora, Tanmoy Ghosh and goalkeeper Priyant converted their chances and in the final attempt they left the

NMC launches Longleng chapter D I M A P U R , M AY 2 (NPN): Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) successfully launched its fourth unit, the Longleng chapter on April 24. 44 enthusiastic club members attended the launching programme held at Yingli College Ground, Longleng. The programme was chaired by chief Toshi of Tuensang chapter. The induction of the new members and launching of Longleng chapter was administered by Central chief Kevin Yepthomi. It may be noted that Nagaland Motorcycle Club was founded in 2010 with the motto “one mind, one machine and one road” with an aim to promote brotherhood and to serve humanity. It has for med the chapter in Kohima, Dimapur, Tuensang and Longleng. The club rides motorcycle brand Royal Enfield, which is one of the oldest motorcycles in production.

big task for substitute goalkeeper Raja Burman to deny Kerala the winning penalty. Burman tried his best but Faslurahman Methukayil sealed it, shooting the ball into the top corner to clinch their first Santosh Trophy on home soil since 1993 (Kochi). Having beaten Bengal 2-0 in the group stage, Kerala, thus, did a double on the Ranjan Bhattachar ya-coached side. It was a contrasting

tale of two halves with Bengal dominating the first 45 minutes, while Kerala came close on multiple occasions after the changeover. It was cour tesy a valiant display under the bar by their keeper Priyant Kumar Singh that Bengal kept their hopes alive of bringing the Trophy back home. T h e b e s t s ave b y Priyant came in the 33rd minute when he parried away a superb strike by Viknesh M to hold on to the clean slate.

Two minutes later, Priyant was again in the thick of the action, this time denying Sanju G. Bengal’s top forward Molla had a forgettable outing and squandered a couple of chances in the first-half. The hosts pressed hard in the second-half with tour nament topscorer Jijo Joseph and Vikensh making a wave of attacks but Bengal defence denied all their efforts as the goalless stalemate prevailed in regulation time.

NBA Playoffs: Warriors edges Memphis, Bucks beats Celtics WASHINGTON, MAY 2 (AFP): Reserve guard Jordan Poole had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to power Golden State over Memphis 117-116 in an NBA playoff series opener on Sunday despite the ejection of Draymond Green. Klay Thompson sank the decisive 3-pointer with 36.6 seconds remaining and the Warriors denied Grizzlies playmaker Ja Morant twice in the final seconds. The Wester n Conference second round best-of-seven matchup will continue Tuesday at Memphis. In Sunday’s Eastern C o n f e r e n c e o p e n e r, M i lw a u k e e ’s G i a n n i s Antetokounmpo delivered a triple double with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists as the defending champion Bucks won 10189 at Boston. At Memphis, Curry added 24 points for Golden State while Andrew Wiggins had 17 and Thompson 15.

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard De’Anthony Melton (0). (AP)

Morant had 34 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and Jaren Jackson had 33 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis. The Warriors were delivered a major setback when forward Green, a star defender in Golden State’s title runs in 2015, 2017 and 2018, was ejected in the second quarter for a flagrant-2 foul, striking Brandon Clarke in the face and pulling him down by the jersey. The Warriors

responded with a strong third-quarter start. Poole scored a playoff career high in 38 minutes off the bench, hitting 12-of-20 from the floor and 5-of-10 from 3-point range. Poole led the Warriors with 14 first-half points and added 10 in the third quarter as Golden State took a 9190 lead. Thompson missed two late free throws and Memphis had a final shot but Morant missed a driving layup at the buzzer.

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