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HM asks DGs of border states to maintain vigil

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said police chiefs of border states should keep a watchful eye on the demographic changes taking place in the border areas.

Shah was addressing the National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference 2022, which was at-tended by the top brass of the country’s police forces.

The two-day conference held in Delhi discussed subjects like cryptocurrency, counter-drone technology, cyber and social media surveillance, emerging challenges due to 5G, demographic changes and growing radicalisation in border areas.

Shah said it was the responsibility of the director generals of police (DGPs) to gather all technical and strategic information in their states, especially in the border districts.

3 colonies resolve against taxation D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): The heads of four colonies-- Lengrijan village, Industrial Estate, Aokong and Hill View-- have resolved to not entertain any individual, group or organizations to collect tax from their respective colonies.

In a joint statement, the chairmen of four colonies expressed dismay over random collection of tax by various individuals, groups and organizations. They reaffirmed to stand by the October 2013 clarion call for “one government, one tax” and also appealed to all Naga political groups to unite and reconcile in the interest of the people. (Advt on p-9)

DC Kiphire refutes ARSU, AAGBU claims

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the National Security Strategies (NSS), attended by top police officers of the country in Delhi. (PTI)

The DGPs of border states should keep a watchful eye on the demographic changes taking place in border areas, he said.

The home minister further said that since becoming the prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi has not only given a thrust to internal security of the country but has also strengthened the mechanism to face challenges.

He said states should give top priority to the issues related to national security as this is the fight for the

Correspondent

KO H I M A , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, who had postponed her visit to the State in July last, is slated to visit Nagaland from August 22-24 to attend Nagaland Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Investment Conclave 2022.

Addressing a press conference at Investment and Development Authority Nagaland (IDAN) conference hall, the IDAN CEO, Alemtemshi Jamir, said the union finance minister has con-firmed her three-day visit to attend the CSR conclave, Bankers

Alemtemshi Jamir and other officials addressing press conference at Kohima on Thursday. (NP)

and Investors meet apart from holding a series of meetings.

Highlighting the importance of Sitharaman’s proposed visit, Jamir said it would attract a good number of corporates, investors and bankers to the State and

pave the way for economic opportunities to boom.

Stating that developmental process all over the world was going through a paradigm shift, the IDAN CEO, therefore, said it was important that Nagaland should also open up itself

to absorb investments and catch up with the rest of the world. He said that for a long time the State had failed to access to the huge potentials that were attached to CSRs and investments.

Dispelling rumours that the conclave would be accessed only by a selected few, Jamir clarified that it was open to anyone and everyone willing to be part of it.

He said the conclave would be an open field and was just the beginning to a whole new world of opportunities that would open up for entrepreneurs who were willing to venture out.

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Rio-BJP tie up for 2023 polls not solution, says Congress Spl. Correspondent/Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim Dr Ajoy Kumar has alleged that Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio and the BJP are delaying solution in favour of election and towards this, want the help of the NSCN (I-M) to win the election scheduled in 2023.

Dr. Kumar made the claim at a press conference at AICC headquarters New Delhi on Thursday in presence of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie and AICC secretary Ranajit Mukherjee.

Dr. Kumar asked, what could be more “anti-national” than using armed groups to win elections? He also accused the BJP of having used similar tactics to win recent election in another North Eastern state.

He recalled that the cease fire in Nagaland has

This is it!

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): ‘Infection’ was the most prevalent ailment among both genders in both rural (48 per 1000 persons) and urban (29 per 1000 persons) sectors, according to the National Sample Survey (NSS) 75th round.

NSS 75th Round reports on Household Social Consumption: Health and Household Social Consumption: Education, were released by advisor to CM, Abu Metha, in the conference hall of economics & statistics directorate, Kohima on August 18, 2022.

National Sample Survey, which presents key state

of Nagaon Traffic Branch and Nagaon Sadar Police Station. Police said that the vehicle, currently at Nagaon Sadar Police Station in connection with an-other case, would be brought to Dimapur after completion of formalities there.

It may be mentioned that the second semester student-- Mapuienla Longkumer (20) was critically injured after the vehicle hit her near the college campus at Ikshe model village on May 25 afternoon.

She was admitted to the ICU of Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR), 4th Mile and succumbed to injuries the next day.

Police bust veg syndicate; 3 held

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) has appealed to the Department of School Education (DoSE) to resolve the impasse with All Nagaland Ad-hoc Teachers’ Group (ANATG) 2015 batch and deliver justice.

In a representation to DoSE commissioner & secretary through principal director, ANSTA president Kasheto Sumi and general secretary Pekinto Y Jimo recalled that the teachers were appointed against sanc(Cont’d on p-8) tioned posts on ad hoc basis

In another incident, police special operation team arrested three persons for their involvement in “organized syndicate operating in the vegetable wholesale market in Dimapur.”

According to police, the three persons– Rakesh Kumar, Islam Uddin and Samir Ali, were allegedly involved in the racket and were extorting and collecting money from the market and handing it over to various underground groups.

A case had been registered under East Police State, police said.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Power department has informed that there would be shutdown of power supply in and around Dimapur town in a phased manner from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. starting August 20-31, 2022.

Dimapur electrical division executive engineer Er.Y Akito Sema informed that the power shutdown was being necessitated in view of maintenance work for shifting of existing 11 kV lines as well as LT lines to the newly constructed trunk lines.

As per the proposed shutdown programme, Old SM college Area under 11kv Duncan feeder would be affected on August 20 &

August 27; City Tower area, TATA parking area, Kher Mahal area would be affected on August 22 & 23 and August 29 & 30; Half Nagarjan, KK Colony, United Colony, D Colony, Mao Colony would be affected on August 24 &25 and August 31; Duncan, Lengrijan, Kashiram, Aoyimkum and Senjum would be affected on Au-gust 26.

Meanwhile, SDO Dimapur electrical sub-division no-II has informed that there would be power supply shutdown at Half Nagarjan, Kuda Village, Supermarket, Rajbari, Imkonlengden, Ura villa, Moa, United, Bank and Police colony on August 19, from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m.

‘Infection’ most prevalent ailment in Nagaland: Survey level parameters on health and education in Nagaland pertaining to the period July 2017-June 2018, found that about 6% of the rural population and nearly 5% of the urban population reported as ailing during a 15-day reference period.

It also found that 83% of ailments in rural areas and 66% in urban areas were treated at government/ public hospitals. About 85% of women received pre-natal care and 76% received postnatal care in both rural and urban areas. Around 55% of the aged population (60 years & above) in rural areas and 72% in urban areas were

economically independent.

The survey found that 100% of children aged 0-5 years in rural areas and 99% in urban areas had received some vaccination.

Survey on Household Social Consumption on Education in Nagaland found that nearly 87% of households in rural areas and 73% of households in urban areas reported availability of primary school within 1 km from the house.

It also found that 5.4% of persons aged 15 years and above were ‘not literate’ while 14.2% were literate up to primary level and 15.2% were Graduate and above.

Nearly 64% of males and 54% of females in the age group 3-35 years were currently attending education, the survey found.

Estimated male population between age 3 to 35 years was 401000 (304000 in rural & 97000 in urban) while that of female was 331000 (251000 in rural & 80000 in urban). National Sample Surveys are large scale sample surveys on various socio-economic subjects conducted perennially by the National Statistical Office (NSO) since its inception in 1950. The directorate of economics and statistics Nagaland has been par-

(L-R) Dr Ajoy Kumar with K Therie and Ranajit Mukherjee addressing the media in Delhi on Thursday.

been in effect for the past 25 years and on Au-gust 3, 2015, after signing of the Framework Agreement (FA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared that the Naga issue will be solved soon. However, Dr. Kumar said even after near-ly seven years, there is little evidence to indicate early solution.

He therefore, accused the Prime Minister of “lying to the country for the past seven years on the issue”.

Dr. Kumar also claimed that the FA is kept under wraps and demanded to know why the government of India was hiding the details of the FA from the people of Naga-

land? He also said despite the government of India’s own appointed Interlocutor for the Naga Peace Talks, RN Ravi having declared that the official negotiations concluded on October 31, 2019, senior central BJP leader in-charge of Nagaland, Nalin Kohli signed an “seat sharing agreement with Rio for election and maintained that solution would be later.”

Referring to Nagaland as a “sensitive” State sharing international borders, Dr. Kumar warned that if BJP wins the Assembly election with the help of armed groups, it (Cont’d on p-8)

ANSTA appeals state govt to resolve impasse

Accused in May 25 hit & run case arrested Power outage in parts of Dimapur D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): In a major breakthrough, Dimapur police with the help of Nagaon police on August 18 apprehended the accused involved in the May 25 hit-and-run case of student of St Joseph University.

In a press note, assistant PRO and ADCP (W&J) Dimapur police said that accused has been identified as one Dildar Hussain.

ADCP said that after a thorough investigation and massive efforts, they were able to identify and locate the vehicle (black Mahindra Scorpio AS01 AK8524) and arrested the accused from Nagaon, Assam on Thursday with assistance

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allocations and made optimum use of technology, he said.

“The prime minister has tried to change the nature of the DGP conference since 2014, and we see that we have been successful in finding solutions to many problems,” the Union home min-ister said.

Shah said a system has been developed for the first time in the country in the form of the National Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) and it should percolate down to

Sitharaman on 3-day visit to state from Aug 22

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): DC Kiphire has refuted the claims made

by Amahator Range Students’ Union (ARSU) and Amahator Area GBs Union (AAGBU) concerning the “unequal fund distribution” under Kiphire aspirational district projects.

In a press release, DC Kiphire, T Wati Aier, stated that he had a meeting with ARSU and AAGBU and clarified that funds approved and sanctioned by various Ministry/CSR till date was only Rs.12.18 crore and not Rs.35 crore as alleged them. DC also stated that the allegation by ARSU and AAGBU was also found to be baseless as the total fund allocated to Amahator range amounted to Rs 6639,606 and not Rs.11.28 lakh.

“I guess we’ll have no more reason to make trips to Delhi now that people are demanding answers?”

future of the country and the youth, for which everyone has to come together and win at any cost.

Shah added that in the field of internal security, the government has achieved greater success in dealing with terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, various extremist groups in the northeast and Left Wing Extremism.

Under Modi’s leadership, the central government has enacted many new laws, increased coordination with states, increased budgetary

the grassroots level.

Referring to the problems of circulation of narcotics, he said it was not enough to just catch a consignment since the complete uprooting of the drugs network and getting to the bottom of its source and destination are of utmost necessity.

The home minister said the central government was preparing a database of different types of crimes, and for the first time, with a scientific approach, so much work has been done on so many fronts simultaneously.

“We have to make good use of 5G technology to strengthen the security system,” he said.

Shah said the basic principle of a modern intelligence agency should not be “need to know” but “need to share” and “duty to share”, because no success will come unless the approach changes.

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ticipating in the nation-wide survey since 1972.

Survey on household social consumption related to health forms a vital source of primary data on the subject for the State and the country as a whole. The survey gathers basic information on the health sector like morbidity, profile of ailments including treatment, role of government and private facilities in providing health care, expenditure on medicines, medical consultation, investigation, hospitalization and expenditure thereon, maternity and childbirth, the condition of the aged, etc.

between 1995 and 2012.

They said the first appointees of 1995 had completed uninterrupted service of over 26 years, while the last appointees of 2012 had completed 10 years of uninterrupted service.

They pointed out that these teachers appointed in the prime of their lives were now left helpless or rather overaged to find another job to sustain their livelihood.

The duo mentioned that the 2015 batch teachers had also undergone suitability test for service regularisation, which had been acknowledged by

the State government in its letter to Personnel & Administrative Reforms (P&AR) Department joint secretary on August 8, 2017.

The DoSE under-secretary had also written a letter to the Cabinet Cell deputy secretary on October 26, 2017 for service regularisation of the 2015 batch, they added. However, they lamented that the regularisation process had not materialised to date due to which ANATG-2015 Batch had served an ultimatum to the State government on July 21, 2022. (Cont’d on p-8)

Gov, CM, DyCM extend Janmashtami greetings DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof.

Jagdish Mukhi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio have extended warm greetings to the people celebrating Janmashtami.

In his message, Prof. Mukhi stated that Janmashtami is the celebration of the birth, life and teachings of Lord Krishna. He prayed that Lord Krishna’s noble message of righteous con-duct and action inspire each and every one to strengthen the moral foundations of the society.

CM: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has extended greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Janmashtami.

“May the festivities strengthen bonds and bring joy and peace in our lives,” Rio said in a tweet.

DyCM: Deputy chief minister Y. Patton extended greetings to the devotees of Lord Krishna on the occasion of Janmasthami. “It is celebrated all over India with much fun and fervor, enacting the childhood days and life of Lord Krishna,” Patton said.

Extending greetings on behalf of the state BJP legislators, Patton hoped that the celebrations would bring peace and harmony to one and all.

Gov greets Sangtam community

DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof.

Jagdish Mukhi has extended warm greetings to the members of the Sangtam community on the occasion of Hunapongpi festival. In his message, Prof. Mukhi said the celebrations of Hunapongpi express affection and care for one another. He said children were the prominent participants in Hunapongpi festival whereby they learn to preserve the beautiful culture displayed in the form of folk songs, dances and traditional sports. On the occasion, governor also wished happiness, good health and prosperity to all.

NLA session on September 20

DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland has summoned the Twelfth Session of the Thirteenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly to meet at 9:30 am on September 20, 2022, in the Assembly Hall, Kohima.

YNACFR clarifies

DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Apropos the news item published on August 18, Young Naga Action Committee on Foothills Road (YNACFR) has clarified that the deadline has been served on the State government to release the pending bills of the contractors involved in the construction of the Foothill Road before September 15 and not as published.

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Sakhi OSC building inaugurated in Zbto VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, CHILDREN: ZBTO RECORDS 20 CASES IN 3 YEARS

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto district has registered only 20 cases on vio-lence against women and children in the last three years, informed commissioner and secretary, department of social welfare and adminis-trator Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), Martha R Ritse.

According to a DIPR report, Ritse while inaugurating Sakhi-One Stop Centre office building Thursday at Zunheboto, said if registration of only 20 cases in last three years was “genuine” then Zunheboto could be declared as one of the safest places for women and children.

However, the commissioner and secretary

Martha R Ritse, DC Zunheboto Rahul Bhanudas Mali and others on Thursday. (DIPR)

expressed concern that if lesser cases are being filed despite of larger number of crimes commit-ted then it could be a cause of concern for everyone. She then asked the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto to

work along with the concerned departments and get the definite data.

Ritse also lauded Zunheboto district administration headed by DC for ensuring that the building came up in the

stipulated time despite many challenges. She further exhorted the department to work with utmost sincerity.

DC Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali lauded the officers and staff of

of the village, LVC and LSU said the people of Longwa, though their minds are filled with fear, have been en-joying a peaceful environment for decades.

“The reckless behaviour of the concerned group/individual has now be-come a barrier to our attachment to a peaceful environment, since our minds are disturbed post the incident,” read the statement. LVC and LSU said such acts would only be a hindrance to Naga Political Talks and that the stakeholders should strictly refrain from use of vio-lence especially at the cost of risking the lives of the innocent public.

Further, LVC and LSU has strongly appealed the concerned group/individual to abstain from creating such untoward incident hereafter and warned that such action would only invite non-cooperation of the people towards them.

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung District Tuberculosis (TB) Forum held its meeting on August 18 in the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) Mokokchung office, where the members deliberated the common vision of the country to eliminate TB by 2025.

In a press release, CMO Mokokchung office stated that in the meeting, CMO Mokokchung, Dr. Limatula Aier encouraged the attendees for an interactive and productive meeting keeping in mind the ultimate goal of eliminating TB by the year 2025 while deputy CMO, Dr. Aonung-dok gave a brief introduction on the formation and purpose of District TB Forum.

In a PowerPoint pre-

DIMAPUR: The chief judicial magistrate Kiphire, Phuleto Yeptho, convicted one Tsarili Sangtam to seven months simple imprisonment for theft.

According to assistant public prosecutor, Sashilemba Kichu, the ac-cused was imprisoned for offence under section 379 of IPC on August 14, in connection to Kiphire police station case number January, 2022.

While pronouncing the judgment, the court said the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed an offence under section 379 IPC “beyond reasonable doubt.”

Sashilemba Kichu conducted the case while UBSI Mhonchumo was the investigating officer.

DIMAPUR: A six-day Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) pro-gramme on the topic, “post-harvest processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables” was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ko-hima on August 11-17 at KVK, conference hall, Kohima.

In a press release, KVK Kohima informed that STRY was conducted under the aegis of ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, gov-ernment of India, in association with State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute (SAMETI),

Nagaland and National Insti-tute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.

Delivering the keynote address, senior scientist and head, KVK Kohi-ma, Dr. Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu said the six-day training was aimed to impart skill-based training to rural unemployed youth on agri-based vocational areas.

The resource persons during the technical sessions included SMS (horticulture), Dr. Shisarenla Aier; SMS (soil conservation), Imtinuksung; technical officer (FM), Dr. Ses-

FOCUS-Nagaland conducts 2nd supervision mission

IWSN training centre organises seminar DIMAPUR: Incessant Welfare Society Nagaland (IWSN) Training Cen-tre organised a seminar & awareness programme on healthcare sector at Gigal School Dimapur on Thursday. In a press release, administrator/managing director IWSN, Azungla Im-song informed that participants were sensitised on CPR, malaria and oth-er health topics.

The programme was led by IWSN medical, HoD, Dr. Tia Lonkgumer, medical lab instructor, Senti Ao and others from IWSN training Centre.

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enlo Kath and technical officer (home science), Keviyieno Zhasa.

The resource persons spoke on topics such as scope and importance of post-harvest processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables, causes of food spoilage in fruits and vegetables, principles and methods of preservation, etc.

Hands on practical sessions were also conducted where the participants

quarter 2022. He further urged the district TB forum to actively contribute in the elimination of TB by the year 2025 as pro-posed by the Government of India.

In a short speech, Indian Medical Association Mokokchung, president, Dr. Medemmayang applauded the incessant initiatives of the govern-ment of India in tackling TB and making services available to the needy. He urged all stakeholders to assist and support the health work-ers in eliminating TB. The meeting was attended by representative/ staff from district administration, CMO office, IMDH, TB Hospital, Care and Support Society and NMP+.

were trained on making of various value-added products followed by packaging and labelling of prepared food products for sell and exhibi-tions.

Altogether 15 participants attended the training and received certifi-cates provided under STRY scheme by Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE) and National Mission on Agriculture Extension & Technology (NMAET).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We express our profound gratitude and deepest appreciations to all who stood by us physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially during the illness and sad demise of our beloved mother Lt. Mrs Kietono (Ato) Yhoshu on 10th August 2022.

Words are not enough to extend our thankfulness to each (29.11.1937 – 10.08.2022) and everyone including churches, colleagues, wellwishers and relatives. We pray that Almighty God bless all for your kind and good gestures. k-1893/22

- Loving Children, Grand Children and Family Members.

ON THE FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our dearest mother

Rheitsoü Metha

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ACKNoWLeDgeMeNt 19.08.2021

Your memory is engraved in our hearts and we miss you every moment of our life, a void which can never get filled again.

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Loving husband, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. Y. S. Yansumong Born on : 01/ 07 /1956 Died on : 14 /08/2022 With profound gratitude and thanksgiving, we the bereaved family of Lt. Y.S.Yansumong would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, friends, groups, unions, organizations and societies who stood by us and extended unconditional support morally, financially, materially, physical presence and prayers throughout the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father and my husband on 14th August 2022.

We convey our gratefulness to: 1. Tikhir Baptist Church Kohima.

19. GHS Ward No. 2, Kiphire Town.

2. Women Department, TBC Kohima.

20. GHS Yangphi, Kiphire Town.

3. Youth Department, TBC Kohima.

21. Green Land Society, Kiphire.

4. Tikhir Union Kohima (TUK).

22. Shri. T.Setsathong Sangtam, Langkok Village.

5. Anatongre Students’ Union Kohima.

23. Good Shepherd School Kiphire Town.

6. Shri. Kekhrie Yhome 24. Tikhir Baptist Biti Atükhianti (TBBA).

7. Shri. Zhazo Yhome.

25. Anatongre Baptist Church (ABC) 8. Shri. Khotuo Yhome.

26. Women Department, ABC. 9. Shri. Neisokie Dzurehu.

27. Youth Department, ABC. 10. Tikhir Baptist Church Kiphire Town (TBCK) 28. Anatongre Women Union (AWU).

11. Women Department, TBC Kiphire Town.

29. Anatongre Students’ Union (ASU).

12. Youth Department TBC Kiphire Town.

30. St. Mary’s Church, Anatongre Village.

13. Tikhir Tribal Union Kiphire Town (TTUK).

31. Kiukhian Kyuyap.

14. Tikhir Women Union Kiphire Town (TWUK).

32. Kiuphülong-Kiukhian Kyuyap 15. Tikhir Students’ Union Kiphire Town (TSUK). 33. Latsü Baptist Fellowship.

16. Anatongre Village Union Kiphire Town (AVUK). 34. Maihpok Village Council.

17. Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC).

35. Maihpok Baptist Church.

18. Tikhir Women Association (TWA).

Loving Wife, Children, In-laws and Relatives.

*1st July 1955 – 16th Aug 2022*

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DIMAPUR: The kick-off programme of the 2nd supervision mission of Fostering of Climate Resilient Upland Farming System in the Northeast (FOCUS)Nagaland was held on August 17, in Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, a six-member team headed by Programme Officer, Frew Behabtu and three members from FOCUS-Mizoram ar-rived in the state and some officials from IFAD joined virtually.

The mission team is scheduled to visit different districts, interact with the project team and Agri & Allied departments from August 18-24. Speaking at the programme virtually, agriculture production commis-sioner (APC) and mission director, Y. Kikheto Sema welcomed the visiting team members. He also addressed the financial constraint of the state.

At the programme, deputy state director-FOCUS, I. Lipokonen Jamir presented an overview presentation of the physical, financial achieve-ments, the status of the agreed actions of previous mission of the pro-ject and the travel itinerary for the field visit. Later, APC met and interacted with the team members at Hotel Vivor.

sentation, district TB officer Mokokchung, Dr. R. Toshila Jamir highlighted the objectives of TB forum, terms of refer-ence of the district TB forum, National Strategic Plan 2017-25 for end-ing of TB in India and commitments/aims of the government of India to end TB by the year 2025 and achieve the goal, “TB Harega Desh Jeetega” campaign which was launched on September 25, 2019.

She also presented a detailed statistical slide on the TB scenario and achievement of the district.

Mokokchung SDO (C), Longdiba L Sangtam congratulated the DPO and team for achieving the highest district wise TB score for Nagaland, January- June

STRY on post-harvest processing in Kohima

LVC, LSU condemn Aug 15 firing incident 1 convicted for theft in Kiphire

DIMAPUR: Longwa Village Council (LVC) and Longwa Students’ Un-ion (LSU) have vehemently condemned the August 15, firing incident at Nyasa Village and Longwa Village, where some Indian army personnel were also injured. In a joint statement, LVC chairman, Nyasa Village and Longwa Village and LSU president, Jeilei said the incident which occurred on the na-tion’s Independence Day created a very tense environment while sending waves of fear and terror among the people of the region.

LVC and LSU said the people of Longwa are “shocked and dismayed at the audacity of the concerned group/ individual to carry out operations in the heart of the village while risking the lives of the peace-loving inno-cent people, just for the sake of their interest”. Despite of the strategic location

Sakhi-One Stop Centre for their commendable efforts even though the office was functioning in a rental housing.

Mali said the district admin-istration would continue to assist and be available for the centre.

The programme began with the unveiling of the inaugural stone and invocation by assistant pastor youth (ZTSBC) Nipato; speech on be-half of the social welfare department was delivered by director, social welfare, Tosheli Zhimomi; vote of thanks

by EAC and nodal officer OSC Zunheboto, Mopling M. Phom and benediction by associate pas-tor sector (SBCZ), Veto Assumi.

Mokokchung district TB forum discusses ways to eliminate TB

We, the family of Lt. Visakho Paphino Sovima, Razha Khel would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone for your kindness, prayer and presence during the brief illness and passing of our beloved Father.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited our home and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult times.

A special thanks to the : 1. Nikos Hospital Dimapur, Staff.

2. Sovima Village Council.

3. Logos College Staff and Students.

4. Logos Church Sovima.

5. Pfuchama Chakro Union.

6. Pfuchama Village.

7. Dr. Roland & family.

For their kindness and support shown at all times.

Your presence meant a lot to us. May the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children and grandchildren

25/05/1921-16/08/2022

Lt. K.RENYIMI KIKON We the families of Lt. K.RENYIMI KIKON offer our heartfelt gratitude to: 1. New Colony Wokha Town 2. Police Baptist Church Wokha Town 3. Wokha Town Lakhuti Ekhung 4. Wokha Town Kikon Ekhung 5. Lakhuti Baptist Ekhumko 6. Lakhuti Pangtilan Khel And all the individuals, families, friends, neighbors and well-wishers who stood by us through physical, emotional, financial support and through your prayers at the sudden demise of our loving mother. We deeply regret our inability to thank and mention everyone individually, but we pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Advisor to the CM, Abu Metha releasing the annual price bulletin and NSS 75th round reports. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: A book of Annual Price Bulletin 2022 & NSS 75th Round Reports— household social consumption: health and household social consumption: education, were released by advisor to chief minister, Abu Metha, in the conference hall of the Economics & Statistics directorate on Thursday.

According to a DIPR report, commissioner & secretary, Kevileno Angami said that the department has been declared as the nodal agency for collection of data, for coalition, publication and dissemination of data for the state.

She said that gathering, analysing and interpreting data aids in many decision-making processes and if false data were to be collected, the state’s policies

would be faulty.

In his address, advisor to CM, Abu Metha said that the department was the source and the backbone of all the departments in the state. He stated that it was necessary for any government, especially the state to ensure accurate information and any policies, programmes which concerns the welfare of the people Metha said that government initiatives as such should be backed up by factual data and scientific data.

Strategies should be formulated and data and information should not only be the foundation of research and progress but they should also be available for students, he said. He added that the department’s books and publications and the journey that it goes through

are the basis of every other department’s works.

Metha urged upon the department to make maximum use of technology which would boost transparency and meritocracy in the state.

Pointing out that the way forward was through the advancement of technology, he asked the department to find ways to push the state ahead to establish numerical benchmarks and to ensure that policies were meeting initial aims and identifying any areas which require improvement.

The programme was chaired by additional director, Charles N. Kikon while director Neidilhou Angami delivered the welcome address and Economics & Statistics officer Visi Yhokha proposed vote of thanks.

Social audit public hearing under MGNREGA held in various districts

DIMAPUR: District-level social audit public hearing under MGNREGA for nine villages audited for financial year 2020-21 was held in the conference hall of DPDB Kohima on August 17.

According to a DIPR report, the gram panchayat/villages included—Chedema Model, Dzulakema, Kiruphema Basa, Kiruphema Bawe, Gariphema Basa, Tseimekhuma Basa, Viphoma, Phekerkeima Basa & Thongsunyu under five (5) RD Blocks i.e., Kohima, Sechu-Zubza, Botsa, Chiephobozou & Tseminyu district.

The programme was chaired

by C. Khanyang Imlong PD/ DPC, DRDA, Kohima while Vepo Keyho, state resource person, Social Audit Unit Nagaland highlighted on MGNREGA programme and importance of social audit.

Representing the district administration, SDO (C) Sadar, Kohima, Chonpenthung Ezung and EAC Kohima Pichano Kikon attended the hearing as independent observers.

Phek: The second phase district level social audit public hearing under MGNREGA was held in the conference hall of DRDA Phek on August 17.

According to a DIPR report, 15 villages—Chozu-Basa (Sekruzou Block), Chesezu Nasa, Phuyoba, Thenyizu (Chetheba Block), Phusachodu, Rihuba (Kikruma Block), Sumi, Chobama, Enhulumi, Gozuto (Chizami Block), Reguri, New Akhegwo, Molen (Meluri Block) & Yisisothe, Sutsu (Weziho Block) were audited for FY 2020-21 during 2nd phase social audit.

Social Audit Unit Nagaland, assistant director Imlirenla Sanglir in her introductory speech highlighted the importance of social audit under MGNREGS. She reiterated the programme functionaries on guidelines since

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compliance of the states with the audit of scheme rules and ministry Action Plan on Social Audit would serve as a pre-condition for the release of Central share to the State Governments under MGNREGS. Representing the district administration as an observer, SDO (C) Phek Tsenthungo E Ngullie appealed to the programme functionaries to utilise fund judiciously for benefits of the village. He reiterated on the importance of proper book keeping and to take corrective measures by implementing agencies as per social audit findings.

The social audit report was presented by district resource person, Toshimanen Jamir & block resource person, Keneise Sopfii.

The resource persons highlighted audit findings where Open Action Taken Reports (ATRS) were being discussed and rectifications were produced in written by the concerned block development officers (BDOs).

Altogether, Rs. 68,060 was recovered during the social audit process under the category of financial misappropriation.

The programme was chaired by project director & DPC, DRDA Phek district, Razukhru D. Vasa.

Bhandari: The department of Rural Development Wokha conducted its second phase of district-level social audit public hearing under MGNREGS for 12 villages under Bhandari block for the financial year 2020-21 during financial year 2022 on Thursday in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Wokha.

According to a DIPR report, 12 GPs villages were covered during the second phase social audit.

State resource person Social Audit Unit (SAU) Nagaland, Vepo Keyho in his introductory speech highlighted on the importance of social audit under MGNREGA and

other central sponsored schemes covering other departments.

He said while the direct objectives of social audit process were to deter corruption. Vepo said the social audits were critical mechanism through which it empowered people and strengthened democratic action.

To attain its objectives, he encouraged the implementing agencies and programme functionaries to follow the guidelines.

Independent observer from district administration, EAC, Wokha, I. Yentinougbou said after introduction of MGNREGA scheme in 2005, there was witnesses’ enormous amount of development throughout the country.

In this regard, EAC urged upon the RD department and VDBs of the villages to implement all the schemes under MGNREGA judiciously for the benefit of the village, district and country. He urged upon the Village Development Boards (VDBs) and village councils to execute works and projects with transparency and efficiency.

DRDA Wokha, deputy project officer, Shuyhunle Nyethong urged the Village Development Boards of different villages to take corrective measures accordingly as per the social audit findings. She further reminded the VDBs to follow the MGNREGS guidelines while executing the projects.

Block resource person of SAU and district resources persons presented social audit findings and issues resolved for 12 villages under Bhandari block.

Later, VDBs read-out the resolutions adopted of the social audit findings for their respective villages.

The programme was chaired

by DPO, DRDA Wokha Shuyhunle Nyethong while vote of thanks was proposed by BDO Bhandari Along Konyak.

DIMAPUR: A felicitationcum-award programme for HSLC and HSSLC topper of 2022 for children of Nagaland police personnel was held on Thursday at mini conference hall, PHQ. In a press release, PRO PHQ informed that director general of police (DGP) Nagaland, T John Longkumer felicitated and presented the DGP commendation certificate along with cash to 13 meritorious children of Nagaland police personnel in recognition for their excellent academic achievement and performance.

In his speech, Longkumer congratulated all the achievers and their parents for their dedication and sacrifice and wished them the best in the days to come.

PRO said the award was presented to encourage the pursuits of excellence in education. The award incentive to the meritorious HSLC and HSSLC students was sponsored by the IPS Nagaland Chapter and NPS Association Nagaland.

The programme was attended by DGP Nagaland, senior police officer of PHQ, unit commanders and other meritorious students and parents through video conference from various parts of Nagaland.

GHSS Wokha: With an objective to spread

USSC asks teachers to remain at station DIMAPUR: United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC) has appealed to the responsible department to direct teachers who are posted in Kiphire to join their respective places of posting and start the classes within 10 days as per government notification dated July 21, 2022.

In a press release, USSC vice president Sethrongba Y Sangtam said the classes for science stream were yet to start and the academic year 2022-23 was coming to an end.

USSC said “as per the source”, out of five science teachers have been deployed at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Kiphire and that two teachers were yet to join their places of posting.

The conference also found that GHSS Kiphire was functioning with shortage of two English (PGT) and one Sociology (PGT) since the upgradation of higher secondary school “despite repeated representation and ultimatums” made by USSC and school authority.

In this regard, USSC asked the responsible authority to expedite the genuine demand as top priority for the welfare of the student community.

Further, it expressed gratitude to the department of School Education (DoSE) and state government for introducing science stream at GHSS Kiphire which, it said was a long-awaited dream for people of Kiphire district.

Earlier, USSC also visited GHSS Kiphire and saw that the school was functioning with shortage of school benches and desks due to limited resources.

In this regard, USSC donated school benches and desks for classes XI and XII.

DGP T. John Longkumer along with the meritorious students and others on Thursday.

awareness among the youth on HIV & AIDS and illicit drug addiction, We Care Foundation (WCF) Wokha organised a seminar on HIV & AIDS and drugs addiction on August 17 at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Wokha.

In a press release, WCF informed that WCFW counsellor, Meribemo Patton said drug abuse posed a big threat to health and society in general and that it needed to be completely eliminated.

On the present scenario of drug abuse in Wokha district, Patton said it was “very high among the youth”.

He cautioned that Injecting Drug Users (IDU) were at high risk of infection with blood-borne virus including Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Assistant media and information executive WCFW,

Renbeni Ovung spoke on drug abuse prevention mentioning demand reduction strategies, supply reduction strategies and strategies to mitigate negative health and social consequences.

MC: Students’ seminar on “grooming to bloom” was organised by department of Economics, Modern College and sponsored by 1st battalion, Assam Rifles, Kohima on August 18.

In a press release, the college informed that special guest, commandant, 1st battalion Assam Rifles Kohima, Col. Umesh Chandra Sati exhorted the students to develop skills, increase general awareness and inculcate spirit of entrepreneurship.

Resource persons, director, Salesian Youth Ministry, Fr. Dr. Peter Salew, Sdb spoke on “networking

and people management” and “effective study method and students’ responsibility statement, youth animator, DBYES, Alan Paul spoke on “confidence building and youth animator DBYES, Khelika Achumi spoke on “personality development”.

SJU: St. Joseph University (SJU) department of Computer Science in collaboration with IIC organised “patriotic slogan contest” as part of 75th Independence Day celebration. The slogan “My home, My beautiful land to which I owe allegiance” written by Neipe K Nuh of I BCA won the contest while “We are the land of the free because of the brave” by Shelly N Swu of I Year B.A and “My Pride My Confidante; My India” by Vituna K Yeptho of III B.A bagged the joint runners up position.

SDH office inaugurated at Meluri

DIMAPUR: Advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan on Thursday, inaugurated the Sub-Divisional Horticulture (SDH) office at Meluri.

According to a DIPR report, the advisor said the present government focuses much on agri & allied sector, where horticulture was a major component.

He pointed out that

with climatic change and with new technological inputs, farming should not only be a means for sustenance but also act as a business sector.

In his speech, Yitachu, MLA, said the most important element of economy for Nagas was agriculture.

At the programme, additional director, Horticulture Y. Bongti Konyak

and Meluri Area Public Organisation president Rholetho Ngouri also delivered speeches.

E a r l i e r, d e d i c a t o ry prayer was offered by MVBC pastor, Rev. Müluote Nyuwi, welcome address and vote of thanks were delivered by EAC Meluri Tsalimse Sangtam and DHO Phek Senkalemba P respectively.

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‘Common man’s liking for communalism a worry’

GUWAHATI, AUG 17 (PTI): The opposition in Assam on Wednesday claimed that secularism is being attacked and there is an attempt to destroy the Constitution after 75 years of India’s independence, while the biggest worry i s t h e c o m m o n m a n’s gradual liking for fascism, communalism and autocracy.

Addressing the oneday Special Session of the Assam Assembly to mark the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), members of different parties highlighted a series of “lacunae” in the Indian democracy. The House also unanimously adopted a resolution to implement various steps for strengthening democracy.q1 CPI(M)’s Manoranjan Talukdar said, “Independence gave us the dream of economic independence also. But that has not happened in the last 75 years. There is over 10 per cent inflation and degradation of the economy. One India is getting richer and another is poorer.”

Discrimination against Dalits is rising and the country is fighting external

Akhil Gogoi and Manoranjan Talukdar

forces, but the internal enemies are weakening the society, he claimed.

“Secularism is being attacked and there is an attempt to destroy the Constitution, which must be resisted. Any opposing voice is branded antinational and it will not strengthen democracy,” Talukdar said.

Independent member Akhil Gogoi said: “In the last 75 years, there have been many attempts to dislodge democracy. The declaration of Emergency in 1975 is the biggest black chapter in independent India. From 2014, there has been re-emergence of emergency though it has not been officially declared.”

President Murmu likely to visit Tripura on Sept. 5 AGARTALA, AUG 18 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu is likely to attend t h e p l a t i nu m j u b i l e e celebrations of Mahara Bir Birkam College, which will commence on September 5, Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said.

Nath, who presided over a preparatory meeting for the programme on We d n e s d ay, s a i d t h e presence of the president will take the celebrations to a great height.

“A rally will be held to mark the occasion on September 5 and the state-level teachers’ day programme will also be held at the MBB College campus,” a senior official of the higher education department said on Thursday.

A d r a w i n g competition, inter-college football tournament, cultural progammes and a cross-country run will also be held as a part of the 75th anniversary of the state’s oldest college, he said.

The main programme will be held on September 9 where President Droupadi Murmu, Gover nor SN Arya and Chief Minister Manik Saha will be present, he added.

“The chief minister has already invited the president, requesting her to be present in the platinum jubilee celebrations of MBB College on Se ptember 9. We are waiting for confirmation f r o m t h e P r e s i d e n t ’s Secretariat,” the official said.

T h e r e h av e b e e n a t t a c k s o n t h e p r e s s, people’s rights, Constitution and parliamentary democracy, while fascism and communalism have evolved, he claimed.

“After 75 years of India’s independence, a religious, feudal and casteist society is being made. All stages have been made to make India a fascist state, which we all must resist.

The economic condition is also very bad. There is GST on almost all items.

State rights are curtailed and everything is being centralised,” Gogoi said.

He alleged that there has been an attempt to weaken the Assamese language, while the CAA

was brought in to weaken the Assamese society. “ W h i l e we h ave achieved procedural democracy, substantive democracy is not attained in India. An independent media is very important, but it is being systematically weakened. The biggest scare is the change of attitude of the people. The common people are liking fascism, communalism and autocracy, and that is very worrying,” Gogoi said.

Raking up the issue of Islamic fundamentalism, BJP MLA Padma Hazarika said, “Will we be able to tolerate jihadi activities?

Wi l l t h e b r o t h e r h o o d remain? Some people are conspiring to make Assam a part of a network. Shouldn’t we raise our voice?”

“The independent government has to take some steps with courage.

We w i l l n o t t o l e r a t e anything threatening the life of our indigenous youths. I feel that some international forces are targeting Assam,” he said.

Reacting to his statement, AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam said that the British policy of divide and rule still persists.

“One section is being weakened economically and their homes are being destroyed -- it is not justified. All sections of people brought freedom and there is a huge contribution of Muslims to it,” he said.

Islam asserted that it is not good to rewrite history as it will be an injustice to all those who sacrificed their lives in the freedom movement.

Supporting the AIUDF leader, Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha said that one can edit history books, but none can change it.

UPPL legislator and We l f a r e o f B o d o l a n d Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma said, “There is a need to compile the history of Assam and the Northeast as a whole. There are many heroes and incidents that are still unknown to the people.”

At the end of the fivehour-long discussion, the Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to implement various steps for strengthening democracy and different sections of the society while protecting the country’s unity and sovereignty.

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There should be limitations to freedom of speech and expression; Manipur CM Correspondent I M P H A L , AU G 1 8 : Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday cautioned that the right to free speech does not include the right to defame or slander.

There should be limitations to the right of freedom of speech and expression, Singh said, in a speech on the occasion Sadbhavana Diwas which the state observed today.

T h e d ay i s t o b e observed on August 20.

However, it was observed on Thursday as August 20 being Saturday is a holiday for state government offices and August 19 is a gazetted holiday on account of Janmashtami festival.

Singh raised concern on exercising the freedom of speech by some people beyond the ambit provided under the Constitution of India, causing harm to the interest of the general public and creating tension among different communities.

He said that his g o ve r n m e n t w i l l n o t tolerate any expression by individuals or organizations that will disturb the peace

N Biren Singh and tranquility and harmony of the people.

“Appropriate legal actions will be initiated against them,” he warned.

The chief minister then, appealed to the public to refrain from such activities and asked them to come up with their grievances in the right forum and through their elected representatives so that it could be solved at the earliest.

The state observed Sadbhavana Diwas on the birth anniversary of former P r i m e M i n i s t e r R a j iv Gandhi at the Banquet Hall of the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles in Imphal.

The theme of Sadbhavana is to promote national integration and communal harmony among people of all religions, languages and regions. The

PM working to make Arunachal a major gateway to East Asia: Jitendra Singh ITANAGAR, AUG 18 (PTI): Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to make Arunachal Pradesh a major gateway to East Asia.

H e s a i d t h e wo r k culture of Northeast has seen revolutionar y transformation in the last eight years.

As a result, the minister said, now the projects in N o r t h e a s t a r e ge t t i n g completed within a fixed timeline and the utilisation of central funds is almost 100 per cent.

“Ever y state is connected to the Union capital by railway and each of the eight states is coming up with its airport whereas Guwahati has turned into an important international

Union Minister Jitendra Singh in Arunachal Pradesh

airport,” Singh said.

Inaugurating a two-day regional conference on the theme “Bringing Citizens and Government Closer through Administrative Reforms” here along with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Singh said, prior to 2014, the North Eastern region suffered economically due to myopic policies of successive

central governments.

But soon after the Modi government took over in 2014, the prime minister had stated that every effort would be made to bring the region at par with the more developed areas of the country, the minister said.

Singh said Prime Minister Modi is working to make Arunachal a major gateway to East Asia.

“Modern infrastructure is set up, seeing Arunachal’s role regarding national s e c u r i t y. N a t u r e h a s endowed Arunachal with a lot of its treasures and the Centre is also trying to take the tourism potential of Arunachal to the whole world,” he said.

Singh said that in the last eight years not only developmental gaps were bridged successfully, but the North Eastern region has also gained psychological confidence.

The minister added the significant development in terms of road, rail and air connectivity is helping facilitate the movement of goods and persons not only across the region but also across the country.

Singh said it is only after Narendra Modi took

over as prime minister that such conferences are held in the farthest north eastern states like Arunachal Pradesh as well as other hilly and backward areas to empower them in every walk of life.

He said the Itanagar conference, being organised by the Department of Administrative Refor ms and Public Grievances (DARPG), comes after the national conference on e-governance h e l d i n M e g h a l aya i n August, 2019, when the ‘Shillong Declaration’ on e-governance was adopted to share best practices, latest technology developments and leveraging them for achieving effective gover nance and public service delivery.

Singh informed

Khandu urges Centre to prepare state-specific policies Tripura opposition failed to defeat BJP in by-polls: CM Manik Saha ITANAGAR, AUG 18 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh C h i e f M i n i s t e r Pe m a Khandu Thursday lauded the Centre for extending all possible help to the state.

He urged the Centre to make policy decision for the border state keeping in view its topography and the challenges it faces.

Stating that a transparent model o f g ove r n a n c e i s t h e prime focus of the state government, he said the government has already announced 2022-23 as the year of e-governance and is accordingly undertaking initiatives.

He said that the developments that the northeastern state witnessed in the last eight years were

Pema Khandu due to the focused initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“A r u n a c h a l w i l l achieve the happiness index when the country will celebrate 100 years of Independence. Several initiatives are being taken up for it,” Khandu said at the inaugural session of a two-day regional conference on ‘Bringing citizens and government closer through administrative reforms’.

“Aligned to the vision of vibrant Arunachal Pradesh@2047, the state gover nment recently launched the course planner at Lal Bahadur Shastri N a t i o n a l A c a d e my o f Administration, Mussoorie, to create a robust Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service to take the state to the next level of growth and overall prosperity,” Khandu said.

The Arunachal Pradesh government, he said, has so far organised 1051 Sarkar Aapke Dwar (governance at your doorstep) camps across the state which has benefitted over 12 lakh people in remote areas through various central and state flagship programmes.

Twentysix mega SAD camps were organised as

part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, which helped more than 5000 people. “We will continue to conduct such programs in the future for the convenience of the people,” he said.

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the gover nment has taken many initiatives to ensure that the benefits of various programmes reach the last mile.

The good governance index was conceptualised to focus on aspects which may vary from the development indices. Recognising the importance of the index, the Cabinet had taken the decision to prepare it in January this year, Mein said.

AGARTALA, AUG 18 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday claimed that all opposition parties – the CPI(M), Congress and the Trinamool Congress - had joined hands to defeat the BJP in the June 23 byelections but remained unsuccessful.

The ruling BJP won three assembly seats and the Congress bagged one in the by-polls. Saha is one of the saffron party candidates who emerged victorious.

“They (opposition parties) had joined hands to ensure defeat of the BJP in the recent by-elections to four Assembly constituencies but could not succeed in

U.S. Consulate Kolkata & Asian Confluence host dialogue on NE region

SHILLONG, AUG 18 (NPN): A conclave on the theme “The North Eastern Region of India and the neighbourhood as a strategic connector for the Indo Pacific region” was organized by thinktank Asian Confluence in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata at the Asian Confluence headquarter in Shillong on Thursday.

The conclave witnessed a galaxy of speakers speaking on three themes: trade and connectivity, climate and ecology, and migration and peace building.

In her opening remarks, ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, for mer secretar y (East), Ministry of External

A presentation during the conclave in Shillong.

A f f a i r s, a n d m e m b e r governing council, Asian Confluence who also served as a high commissioner of Bangladesh and Director General ICCR, said “NER is a vital link between two very important pillars of Indian Foreign Policy: Neighborhood First and Act East. NER connects us to our neighbours and to one

idea behind observance is to eschew violence and to promote goodwill among the people.

The chief minister maintained that the motto of his government was to protect the lives and property of the general public, adding that the government would always work for the welfare of its people irrespective of differences among different communities residing in the state.

Manipur is like a miniIndia where people from different communities have been residing together for the last many years, he said even as he stressed on the importance of phasing out all differences and marching forward together to make one Manipur within one India.

He said the observation of the Sadbhavana Diwas was very important for a country like India where different communities live together and expressed his desire to make t h e o b s e r va n c e m o r e meaningful with ever y citizen following its basic theme of Sadbhavana in a real sense.

of the most economically dynamic and politically significant geographies in the world – the ASEAN and the Indo Pacific”.

Ambassador Md. Shahidul Haque, former Bangladeshi foreign secretary, in his keynote address, made a detailed presentation on the IndoPacific and talked about the

Bangladesh point of view.

Margaret MacLeod, f i r s t s e c r e t a r y, p u b l i c diplomacy section, U.S. Embassy New Delhi said, “We seek to deepen our role in the Indo-Pacific, building shared capacity with our partners to address our shared challenges. I look forward to learning what opportunities the people of North East India see for cooperation to respond to regional and global challenges”.

Adrian J. Pratt, public affairs officer, U.S. Consulate General Kolkata said “In keeping with the larger regional goals of integration and development, it is very important to create local stakes to sustain that over a long period of

time- in building market connectivity, human and natural capital, diversity, and cultural richness. In the post-pandemic world, leveraging these factors could play an important role in the growing QUAD partnership in the IndoPacific narrative.”

Sabyasachi Dutta, Executive Director, Asian Conf luence said “It is really important, for us to connect the dots between the strategic importance of the Northeast region and the evolving Indo Pacific in global geopolitics. It’s a pleasure to collaborate with the US consulate to put together this timely dialogue as a part of larger initiative to connect Indo Pacific at people level”.

Manik Saha their plan,” he said during a party programme here.

Saha, who is also the state BJP president, claimed that opposition parties transferred votes in their bid to defeat the saffron party.

The chief minister, who returned from New Delhi earlier this week after meeting central BJP leaders, said, “We have guardians

and have to discharge duties as per instructions from them.” The opposition parties indulged in negative politics to create riots but people foiled their design, he claimed. The Assembly elections are due in the state in 2023.

“Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi works for 24 hours to bring change in the society. If we can do 25 per cent of what the prime minister does, the society is bound to change,” he said.

The chief minister said the able leadership of Modi and the then BJP national president Amit Shah has brought political change in Tripura in the 2018 Assembly elections.

DECLARATION

I , Sm t . KEHEIZAILULE ZELIANG, D/o Lt. HEGWANGBE ZELIANG, of Peren District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare before the magistrate.

That my actual father's name is Lt. HEGWANGBE ZELIANG, whereas it has been inadvertently written as Lt. HEGUWANGBE ZELIANG, in my Appointment Order. That the name Lt. HEGUWANGBE ZELIANG and Lt. HEGWANGBE ZELIANG refers to one and the same person. That from this day, my father's name, Lt. HEGWANGBE ZELIANG, shall be the right name and shall be used for all purposes.

Deponent Solemnly declared before me on this day, the 20th June, 2022.

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AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. I. LUCKLEE CHANG, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare before the Magistrate on this day 18th of August 2022.

That my actual name is Shri. I. LUCKLEE CHANG, whereas it was erroneously entered in my Service Book as Shri. I. LAKLEE CHANG, in which the correct name was to be entered as Shri. I. LUCKLEE CHANG. Therefore, on this day onwards, I shall be known as Shri. I. LUCKLEE CHANG and shall be used in all my official documents.

Declarant Solemnly affirm and declared before me on this day, the 18th of August 2022.

1st Class Magistrate db-103(a)/22

that the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the Centre for Good Gover nance, Hyderabad has developed a District Good Governance Index, a first for North Eastern states, on the lines of the National Good Gover nance Index for improving the efficiency of governance across districts, according to a Personnel Ministry statement.

He said DARPG also plans to collaborate with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to develop a District Good Governance portal for monitoring the rankings of each district of the state on a monthly basis and help in benchmarking performance within the state.

AAP and BJP spar over ‘Rohingya flat’ issue

Kejriwal distributing ‘revdi’ to Rohingyas: BJP Manish Sisodia writes to Shah, seeks probe NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): The BJP on Thursday stepped up its attack on the AAP government in Delhi over the issue of Rohingya Muslims and alleged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was distributing “revdi” to the illegal immigrants and was ready to compromise on national security for vote bank politics.

Speaking to reporters here, BJP leader and Union minister Anurag Thakur said that for political benefits, “Kejriwal is giving free water, electricity, ration to Rohingyas. And the Delhi government is now planning to give them flats. Now they are distributing ‘revdi’ (freebies) to them.”

The BJP and the AAP have been engaged in a war of words on the issue of shifting of Rohingya Muslims to flats for the economi-

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cally weaker section (EWS) in the Bakkarwala area in Delhi.

Hours after Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said Rohingya refugees in the national capital will be shifted to EWS flats, the Union Home Ministry denied any such move and directed the Delhi government to ensure that “illegal foreigners” remain in detention centres pending their extradition.

It also said that the Del-

hi government “proposed to shift Rohingya Muslims to a new location”.

Dubbing Kejriwal a “lie minister and not chief minister”, Thakur said, “He is speaking blatant lie....

Kejriwal and AAP are ready to compromise on national security for vote bank politics.”

“National security is of utmost importance to the BJP,” he said, while asserting the central government has made it clear several times that illegal immigrants will not be given shelter here and the government is in talks to send them back to their countries.

“I again want to make it clear that the Home Ministry has categorically stated Rohingya illegal migrants will not be given Indian citizenship. And they will be sent back,” Thakur said.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Thursday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him to order an “impartial probe” to ascertain on whose instructions the decision to shift Rohingyas to flats here was taken.

Addressing a press conference, Sisodia termed the move to shift Rohingya refugees “a conspiracy” and alleged that the decision in this regard was taken by some central government officials and those of Delhi Police while keeping him and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal “completely in dark”. “Hence I have written a letter to home minister and requested that he should first make Centre’s stand clear before the country.

If the Centre also believes that Rohingyas must not be allowed to settle down,

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then on whose instruction these decisions were being taken going against even the Centre’s stand. An impartial probe should be held into the issue, and whosoever, if they were going against the Centre’s stand or going ahead hiding it from the elected government of Delhi, strict action should be taken against them,” he said. Sisodia said the Kejriwal dispensation has made its stand clear time and again that it considers

any type of “illegal stay of Rohingyas” in the national capital a threat to Delhi and national security.

“We did not take any decision to shift Rohingya Muslims to flats. The Centre also says it didn’t. Then who did it?” Sisodia asked and demanded strict action against those behind the decision. Sisodia claimed the Union Home Ministry came out with a clarification on the issue on Wednesday only after a row erupted over Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s tweets on the move to shift Rohingyas to apartments in Bakkarwala area in outer Delhi. Hours after Puri said that Rohingya refugees in the national capital will be shifted to flats for the economically weaker section, the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday denied any such move.

Boat with weapons found in Raigad coast

Three AK-47 rifles and bullets found from a boat off the Raigad coast in Maharashtra, Thursday. (PTI)

MUMBAI, AUG 18 (PTI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the boat found with some semiautomatic weapons off the Raigad coast was owned by an Australian woman.

The boat drifted due to the inclement weather and came to the Raigad coast, Fadnavis informed the state Assembly. The state home minister made the statement after NCP legislator Aditi Tatkare raised the issue in the House. “The boat found

drifted off the Raigad coast is owned by an Australian woman. Some semi-automatic weapons have been found on it,” he said.

“Central agencies and the state police have started an investigation into the matter,” he added.

Earlier, a Coast Guard official said there was no security threat.

According to officials, the crew members of this boat had been rescued in June this year near the Oman coast.

SKM begins 75-hour-long farmers’ protest in UP Gehlot warns against turning India into Hindu Rashtra

Bhartiya Kisan Union National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait along with farmers. (PTI)

here at the dharna spot on Thursday morning along with his supporters, said “our fight is for justice to the farmers killed in Tikunia violence on October 3, 2021.”

“We demand sacking of Union MoS home Ajay Kumar Mishra, compensation to the families of farmers who died in farmers’ agitation, law for MSP, roll back of electricity bill 2022,” Mehlo said.

The Union minister’s son, Ashish Mishra, is an

Sonowal leaves for Iran; to assess Chabahar port NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday left for Iran on a four-day visit during which he will assess the progress of the first phase of the Chabahar port and interact with senior functionaries of the Central Asian countries and explore business opportunities.

Located in the SistanBalochistan province on the energy-rich Iran’s southern coast, the Chabahar port is being developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan to boost trade ties.

“During my visit to Iran, I will assess the progress of the Chabahar port and look for business opportunities between South Asia and Central Asia,” Sonowal told PTI before leaving for Tehran.

The minister said he will hold discussions with Iranian government functionaries, meet stakeholders of the Chabahar port and attend business-to-business (B2B) meetings to explore trade potential.

Sonowal’s visit to Iran came a fortnight after India hosted an event on ‘Chabahar Day’ to promote ‘Chabahar - Link to INSTC Connecting Central Asian Markets’.

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is India’s vision and initiative to reduce the time taken for EXIM shipments to reach Russia and Europe, and enter the Central Asian markets.

“Our vision is to make Chabahar port a transit hub and link it to INSTC to

accused in the violence that left four farmers dead here last year.

Farmers from various parts of UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana have started pouring in large groups to participate in the dharna.

On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri in Tikunia village during a car incident that happened during a farmers’ protest against Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad

Maurya’s visit to the area.

Four farmers who were part of the protest were mowed down by an SUV, with the minister’s son allegedly as one of the occupants. A driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.

A journalist had also died in the violence that triggered outrage among the Opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre’s now-repealed agriculture laws.

Sandhu, when asked if permission had been taken from the district authorities for their current agitation, said, “We had informed the district authorities about the agitation.”

“Though no written permission was sought or obtained, the authorities have made arrangements of safety and security, sanitation, and water etc,” he added.

Elaborate security arrangements in and around the Mandi Samiti have been ensured by the authorities.

A H M E DA BA D, AU G 18 (PTI): Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday cautioned that India would meet the same fate as that of Pakistan if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tries to turn the country into a ‘Hindu Rashtra’.

The Congress’ senior observer for the Gujarat Assembly elections also accused the BJP of fighting and winning elections only on the issue of religion.

Gehlot has been on a two-day visit to the BJPruled Gujarat from Wednesday to hold meetings with party leaders to review their preparedness for the upcoming Assembly polls, expected to be held in December this year.

Talking to reporters on the last day of his visit, Gehlot said, “Many people, such as activists and journalists, have been jailed by the BJP across the country.

They are fascist, who are winning elections only on the issue of religion. Other-

reach out to Central Asian Countries,” Sonowal said.

He said due to the potential of the Central Asian market, the Indialed connectivity initiatives help provide secure and commercially-viable access to the Indian Ocean region for Central Asian countries.

He said the Chabahar port is a strategically located facility which can connect Central Asia and also South Asia.

“The Chabahar port will improve the logistics network of the Central Asia and promote joint initiative to create a regional transnational transport corridor which will boost not only India’s trade but global trade,” Sonowal said.

In 2015, India agreed to help develop Iran’s Chabahar port and an associated railway that would enable India to trade with Afghanistan, unimpeded by Pakistan, After a brief halt, India accelerated the work on Chabahar port last year. In May 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Iran and signed an agreement to invest USD 500 million to develop the port and related infrastructure.

wise, BJP does not have any ideology, policy or governance model.”

He cautioned that India would meet the same fate as Pakistan if the BJP tries to turn the country into a ‘Hindu Rashtra’.

“Politics based on religion is the easiest of all and even Adolf Hitler indulged in it,” he said, while accusing the BJP of misguiding people in the name of “Gujarat model”.

Gehlot, who was in-

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charge of the Gujarat Congress in 2017, said, “We were very close to winning the 2017 Assembly elections. But unfortunately, the way PM Modi pitched himself and acted like a Bollywood actor during the campaign, we lost. To gain sympathy, he even distorted Congress leader Mani Shakar Aiyar’s statement during the campaign and claimed that Aiyar called him a ‘neech aadmi’ (lowly person).”

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Ashok Gehlot with senior Congress leaders flags off election campaign vehicles in Ahmedabad. (PTI)

“At that time, people used to make fun of BJP’s development model by saying ‘Vikas has gone mad’. It was a big issue in 2017. To counter that slogan, Modiji, like an actor, came out with a slogan that ‘I am Vikas’.

He even landed on a river on a seaplane to win the elections,” the senior Congress leader added.

In the 182-member House, the BJP had won 99 seats, while the grand old party had bagged 77 seats in the 2017 Gujarat elections.

The senior Congress leader claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the BJP has been “terrorising” people because the agency has more power than the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Referring to the exit of several Congress MLAs who later on won as BJP candidates in the bypolls, Gehlot said the Gujarat BJP has given “horse trading model” to the country.

Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) provides an opportunity to the students belonging to six Minorities communities notified by the Government of India (Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Zoroastrian (Parsis), Muslim and christian) for availing scholarships under two scholarship schemes viz. Post-Martic and Merit cum-Means based Scholarship for the year 2022-23.

The department “Directorate of Technical Education”, The Government of Nagaland invites applications for above scholarships, given by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India for the above schemes”. The scholarship portal www.scholarships. gov.in is now made live for the said scheme(s).

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LAKHIMPUR KHERI (UP), AUG 18 (PTI): The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday morning began its 75-hour-long dharna at Rajapur Mandi Samiti in Lakhimpur city to press for its various demands, including the sacking of Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra.

The SKM had decided to hold a protest from August 18 to 20 to seek “justice” in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

“BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, national organisation secretary Bhudev Sharma and some other prominent leaders arrived here on Wednesday for the dharna,” the district president of Bharatiya Kisan Union-Tikait (BKU-Tikait), the local convener of the agitation, Dilbagh Singh Sandhu, told PTI. Many more leaders of SKM would participate in the dharna, he said.

Avtar Singh Mehlo, state vice president of BKU (Lakhewal), who arrived

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day after prime minister Narendra Modi made his longest speech on India’s 75th Independence Day on the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, when he said that a distortion had crept in societal conduct toward women and therefore urged upon every Indian to respect women, eleven men convicted of raping a pregnant Bilkis Bano in 2002 in Gujarat when he was chief minister. The convicted rapists were released by the state government under remission of prisoners which is governed under some conditions. According to media reports, Bilkis Bano, was in her early twenties at the time and also pregnant. After her rapists were released, Bano, on August 17, issued a statement. She said that no one enquired about her “safety and wellbeing before taking such a big and unjust decision.”

What that meant was about the convention where the local court takes into consideration on the safety of a victim if convicted accused persons are released.

The released men were convicted following a long and complicated legal battle waged by the National men who have now been Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against the Gujarat government – then under Narendra Modi. The Supreme Court accepted the NHRC’s argument that the Gujarat police and administration were intent on covering up the crime and handed the investigation over to the Central Bureau of Investigation. However, the release of the rapists by the prime minister’s own home state and a day after the Independence Day speech, has taken the moral wind off the sails over the gender concern. It means that speeches can be made to sound good for public consumption only. The government of Gujarat maintained that it only exercised its discretionary powers vested with the government on the basis of the 1992 remission policy. This policy was in force at the time of their conviction but does not include any category of criminal from being eligible, provided they had served at least 14 years of their total sentences. This claim has been challenged legally in the court and the outcome is awaited. The Gujarat state committee vested with recommendation for remission of sentences, has a total of four members. According to a report, among the four panel members who recommended the release of 11 convicts included two Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs. The third panel member was, one Murli Mulchandani, the person whose testimony as a prosecution witness in the Godhra train attack was disbelieved even by the trial court. Upon release on Monday, the convicts were greeted with sweets outside the Godhra jail. On March 3, 2002, Bilkis Bano, then 21 and five months pregnant including her 3-year-old daughter and family were hiding from the mob when they were attacked by 20-30 men with sticks, sickles and swords. Seven of Bano’s family were massacred while she was raped by the mob and her 3-year-old daughter snatched and murdered with her head smashed on a rock by one of the attackers. The release of the 11 rapists means that the Gujarat government placed more importance on remission than on justice for Bano. It is also very disturbing that most TV channels who continue to conduct kangaroo trials against religious minorities and including the National Commission on Women, have remained silent on the release of rapists. Bano’s case is not an isolated one but an example of how under the new Indi, there is little space for citizens from the minority religious and caste community.

DailyDevotion Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

When he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. —Luke 18:23 The rich young ruler went away from Jesus speechless with sorrow, having nothing to say in response to Jesus’ words. He had no doubt about what Jesus had said or what it meant, and it produced in him a sorrow with no words with which to respond. Have you ever been there? Has God’s Word ever come to you, pointing out an area of your life, requiring you to yield it to Him? Maybe He has pointed out certain personal qualities, desires, and interests, or possibly relationships of your heart and mind. If so, then you have often been speechless with sorrow. The Lord will not go after you, and He will not plead with you. But every time He meets you at the place where He has pointed, He will simply repeat His words, saying, “If you really mean what you say, these are the conditions.”

“Sell all that you have…” (Luke 18:22). In other words, rid yourself before God of everything that might be considered a possession until you are a mere conscious human being standing before Him, and then give God that. That is where the battle is truly fought— in the realm of your will before God. Are you more devoted to your idea of what Jesus wants than to Jesus Himself? If so, you are likely to hear one of His harsh and unyielding statements that will produce sorrow in you. What Jesus says is difficult— it is only easy when it is heard by those who have His nature in them. Beware of allowing anything to soften the hard words of Jesus Christ.

I can be so rich in my own poverty, or in the awareness of the fact that I am nobody, that I will never be a disciple of Jesus. Or I can be so rich in the awareness that I am somebody that I will never be a disciple. Am I willing to be destitute and poor even in my sense of awareness of my destitution and poverty? If not, that is why I become discouraged. Discouragement is disillusioned self-love, and self-love may be love for my devotion to Jesus— not love for Jesus Himself.

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No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. ~ C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed

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he local papers published the Nagaland Home Commissioner’s order dated August 16, 2022 based on the National Highway Act 1956 and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984 including Indian Penal Code(IPC) restricting open public “bandhs, strikes, agitations involving blocking National Highways and public roads in the State as a mode of agitation to press for (redressing) their grievances.” “…agitation to press for certain local demands, calls are given for disturbing celebrations of ‘National Days’ or forcefully preventing law-abiding citizens from participating in such celebrations and functions.” On the eve of the 75 years celebration of India’s Independence Day, the NSCN(K-YA) and ULFA jointly called for boycott. It is therefore obvious and relevant that such an order restricting anti- national elements from disturbing the set national day celebrations by the Govt. is correct and is

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in the public interest.

Nevertheless, such an order of the UDA Govt. intending to totally curb the voice of the aggrieved individual or a group of the aggrieved individuals seeking for redress through peaceful agitation in Nagaland is against the spirit of democracy. The very order, as I understood, implies that the general public has no right to disagree and to criticize the decisions and actions of the Govt. however detrimental it may be.

There is no law which permits the established Govt. to take the public for a ride as though the people are lesser human beings having no right to oppose and expose the wrongdoings.

Rather, the Constitution of India provides the basic and fundamental rights for every citizen of India. One has the freedom of speech and expression, freedom to assemble peacefully, and the citizens have the right against exploitation. The very order is, therefore, against the spirit of the Constitution of India.

No matter how transparent and honest an established Govt. of a State or of the Union may be, it is humanly impossible to usher in a perfect governance. There are always both natural and unnatural tendencies to commit errors in governance whereby any citizen or section of citizens is/are aggrieved.

When so, the aggrieved party has the democratic rights to seek for redress through peaceful agitations. Such demonstrations are natural too to cause inconveniences to the targeted authority or to the general public for a limited period of time.

And if at all no such inconvenience is caused to the concerned authorities, how will the aggrieved party attract the attention of the redresser? And if the attention of the authority is not drawn by such agitation, how will the aggrieved party ever attain redressal?

Is not the very order of the Home Commissioner, Govt. of Nagaland an overlapping notification

when there has been such existing laws as quoted and not requiring repetition or addendum? Was the successful public rally on the 5th of August, 2022 at Dimapur town the eye opener as well as the eyesore to UDA Govt.? Had the facilitation of the UDA Govt. been sincere, transparent and effective, the political solution would have evolved by now. Yet, since the UDA’s facilitation goes ‘flip-flop’ most of the time, the citizens of Nagaland are made to feel unrepresented lest they themselves present their plight to GoI through such public involvement. And the said public rally was nothing more than the earnest demand of the public for early political solution from the negotiators and particularly from the GoI. If the UDA is genuinely for solution, and it is believed so since it has never made any official statement against the political solution there was no difference in its objectivity between the UDA Govt.

Carbon market would help fight climate change

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his monsoon session of Parliament concluded with the passing of the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (bit.ly/3pmZHkM) by the Lok Sabha. Among other things, the bill proposes a momentous carbon market framework in India to incentivize carbon emission reduction. The Bill empowers the government to specify a carbon credit trading scheme as well as issue tradable carbon credit certificates. Any other authorized agency may also issue these certificates, as per the Bill. These can be traded by entities registered for the carbon credit trading scheme, which may involve the sale of such credits by entities reducing emissions in excess of the required levels to those unable to meet their reduction requirements.

Through a recent article, professor Amit Garg of IIM Ahmedabad has discussed how India could draw upon international experiences in designing its carbon credit market.

The origins of carbon trading can be traced to 1997, when the Kyoto Protocol established carbon as an internationally tradable commodity and developed countries (except economies in transition) were mandated to have carbon markets. This changed with the Paris Agreement making it voluntary for countries. This piece discusses the importance of the steps taken by Indian Parliament and the need for a holistic framework to reduce carbon emissions.

Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in the world. We are made of carbon and so are our homes and hearth. Most economic activities lead to carbon emission into the atmosphere. Rapid industrial growth, an outcome of the Industrial Revolution and its spread, led to the accumulation of carbon in the atmosphere. Climate change is already being experienced and would only intensify once a tipping point is reached. This uncertainty is a worry to all.

In the absence of a carbon price, economic agents do not factor in the social cost of their emissions. Setting a price for carbon emissions has been conceded as an optimal strategy to internalize these costs. Carbon pricing is often done explicitly through specific carbon taxes and carbon markets, and implicitly through indirect taxes, subsidies, etc.

In addition, it is widely accepted that a portfoliobased approach with nonpricing policy measures can positively incentivize a gradual shift to low-carbon and green alternatives.

Regulatory instruments like setting standards for products, technologies, performance reporting requirements, etc, nudge polluters to consider their emission levels as they try to meet regulatory requirements. Policy support for the funding of R&D for low-carbon technology and support for testing of prototypes boost innovation and its diffusion.

India has already put

in place implicit prices on carbon emissions. The current regime of indirect taxes imposes high tax incidence on petroleum fuels.

The GST compensation cess, which replaced the pre-GST era clean energy cess, levies a tax on coal.

Moreover, the marketbased Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme works to enhance energy efficiency and thus indirectly reduce carbon emissions from energy consumption in energy-intensive industries, as does ethanol blending in petrol. The move to establish a carbon market—an explicit pricing mechanism—is therefore the natural next step.

Explicit and implicit carbon pricing are external stimuli impacting the composition of energy use, bringing about a change in consumption patterns and production decisions. A shift to low- carbon technologies can, however, be successful only if developing countries have access to resources, including finance, on concessional terms. It also depends on the availability of critical minerals, as much green technology is intensive in its use of these. There are also transition costs, as countries, especially developing ones, move towards less carbon-intensive production in a shorter period than their developed peers. The role of the latter in mobilizing capital at reasonable or concessional terms for enabling this transition of developing countries is a sine qua non, and, quite frankly, part of their

promise made at the Earth Summit in 1992 and as part of the Paris Agreement in 2015. Instead, one of the biggest contributors to the world’s cumulative carbon emissions of the last 150 years, the EU, is now using disparities in carbon prices across countries as a tool to justify carbon border taxes. Europe is responsible for around 22% of the world’s carbon emissions, while a country as large as India has contributed only 3%. These taxes are being promoted as a way to prevent supposed carbon leakage from a country with stringent carboncontrol policies to those with laxer policies. Seeking to establish a uniform emission trading system, similar regulations and comparable carbon taxes across countries violates the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities set out in the Rio convention and Paris Agreement, which also required developed countries to provide financial resources to assist developing countries in implementing the objectives of the convention. In principle, carbon mitigation should be a shared responsibility, but the burden of carbon prices cannot be shared uniformly by all.

V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chandni Raina & Ritika Bansal are, respectively, chief economic adviser; and officers of the Indian Economic Service working with the ministry of finance.

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and the Dimapur rallyists for the fact that the rally was solely for early political solution. Therefore, the UDA is supposed to be pleased with the show of public strength on that day rather than being alarmed.

What prompted the UDA Govt. to suddenly become so apprehensive about public agitations in the democratic State-Nagaland? Does UDA Govt. have the hidden agenda that no right message be sent to GoI from the general public out of such rallies as for the political solution is concerned? At this juncture, if one places one’s ego above solution, no matter how one professes, it comes to naught.

Well, much to the consternation of the rulers, the governance of UDA Govt. has been in shambles. So much injustices have been done to the citizens of Nagaland over the years.

Some few decades ago, the Opposition bench accused the Treasury bench that ‘developments are made in heaven and bills are made

on earth.’ Similarly, the rulers have been at their best in attempts to camouflage their anti-people activities with HiFi public statements similar to that of the hiding of the Ostrich.

It is therefore undemocratic and unacceptable of such order of curbing the public agitations which are peaceful. The UDA Govt. being ultimatum fueled and agitation fueled Govt., unless democratic agitations are there, the suffering and the suppressed public will be forced to live in the 17th and 18th centuries slavery age.

The elected members have the mandate to rule the State for 5 years and yet they are not voted to take the citizens to be their slaves. I, for one, stand for democratic and peaceful agitations of any kind as my rights are enshrined in the Constitution of India. I stand against the autocratic rule because I am neither a Russian nor a Chinese, but I am a Naga and an Indian citizen.

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e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation platform for Nagaland

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ealthcare delivery system has come a long way in providing primary, preventive and curative health care with its three-tier system viz- Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Ayushman Bharat lays the foundation of upgradation of existing primary healthcare facilities into Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and also provisioned the IT enabled consultation and service delivery through telemedicine.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) with the support from Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) launched eSanjeevani, a national telemedicine platform to virtually connect patients, irrespective of where they live with qualified and skilled health providers.

In Nagaland it was launched on 6th August 2022 by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom. USAID’s flagship health system strengthening project NISHTHA, implemented

by Jhpiego is supporting the state of Nagaland for operationalization of HWCs and smooth implementation of eSanjeevani Tele-Consultation in the state. State Health Department endeavours to strengthen the service delivery through the eSanjeevani application by providing requisite training and other support to the health care workers at all the facility level.

The Tele-Consultation platform has 2 modules: Community Health Officers (CHOs) to Doctor- to enable patient assisted consultations by the CHOs to the Doctors at the HWCs (eSanjeevani AB-HWC). Patients requiring treatment should visit the Health and Wellness Center-SC, whereby necessary examination and investigation will be done and tele-consultation can be initiated through the Community Health Officers.

Patient to Doctor- it allows patients to consult doctors from the comfort of their homes (eSanjeevani OPD). For Patient to Doctor Consultation, the application can be accessed using the web page URL as http://esanjeevaniopd. in. Download the android/ IOS based eSanjeevani OPD Application from Play Store and follow the steps shown below: e-Sanjeevani enables a patient residing in rural areas to avail quality healthcare services. It extends the reach of specialized healthcare services to masses in both rural areas and isolated communities. It will also enable the health practitioners to give e-prescriptions.

The timing of the eSanjeevani OPD services initially will function from 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M on official working days.

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19TH AUGUST IS THE WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY

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Let us get engaged in humanitarian work

ll human beings need help at a certain time. People need more support when they are in crisis or in some problem. Individually someone may need help but the community also needs help when they are in a disaster or conflict.

There is a saying that goes: It takes a village to raise a child. Similarly, it takes a village to support a person in a humanitarian crisis.

We have seen that whenever and wherever people are in need, there are others who help them.

They are the affected people themselves – always first to respond when disaster strikes – and a global

community that supports them as they recover. Far from the spotlight and out of the headlines, they come together to ease suffering and bring hope.

The global facts and figures are not positive as In 2021, 460 aid workers were attacked: 140 killed, 203 wounded and 117 kidnapped. Of the aid workers who died, 98% were national staff and 2% were international (expatriate) staff - more than half (53%) were staff of national NGOs. Most of the violence took place in South Sudan, Afghanistan and Syria.

There is importance of humanitarian support

or assistance. With recordhigh humanitarian needs around the world, this year’s World Humanitarian Day (WHD) which is observed on 19th August builds on this metaphor of collective endeavour to grow global appreciation of humanitarian work.

The 2022 WHD campaign shines a light on the thousands of volunteers, professionals and crisisaffected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water and much more.

The best way to join this year’s campaign is to share the profiles and other materials via our social media channels with #It-

TakesAVillage and #worldhumanitarianday.

WHD is a campaign by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA of the UN Secretariat is responsible for coordinating responses to emergencies.

It does this through the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, whose members include the UN system entities most responsible for providing emergency relief.

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Rahul attacks PM on BJP’s ‘support’ to rape accused

HC orders FIR against BJP leader Hussain in rape case

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NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): The Delhi High Court has ordered that an FIR be registered forthwith against BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on a woman’s complaint in 2018 alleging rape.

While noting that there was a complete reluctance on the part of the police to even register an FIR, Justice Asha Menon said there was no perversity in the 2018 trial order directing the registration of the FIR and vacated the interim orders of the court staying its operation.

“There is no merit in the present petition. The petition is dismissed. The interim orders stand vacated. The FIR be registered forthwith. The investigations be completed and a detailed report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. be submitted before the learned MM (metropolitan magistrate) within three months,” said the court in its order on Wednesday.

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TMC leader claims his daughter cleared recruitment exam

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KO L K ATA , AU G 1 8 (PTI): Denying an allegation that his daughter Sukanya Mondal was appointed to a primary school without having cleared Teachers’ Eligibility Test, arrested TMC leader Anubrata Mondal on Thursday claimed that she has passed the exam and has a document to prove it.

His comment came after the Calcutta High Court had on August 17 directed Mondal’s daughter to appear before it on Thursday in connection with the allegation that she and five others were appointed in primary schools without having passed the TET. “She has passed the test and has a certificate to prove it. I am not well,” said the TMC leader while he

was taken to a hospital for a medical check-up. Mondal, the party’s Birbhum district president, was arrested by the CBI last week in a cattle smuggling case.

Sukanya is likely to appear before the high court as she left her Bolpur residence in the district earlier in the day. The petitioner has alleged that some people closely related to Anubrata Mondal, who is also the chairman of West Bengal Rural Development Authority, have been given jobs as teachers, including Sukanya, who never visited Kalikapur Primary School in Birbhum, where she was employed.

In the affidavit, the petitioner claimed that the school attendance register was sent to Sukanya’s residence for her signature.

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay directed six persons named in the affidavit to appear personally on Thursday before the court with their TET certificate and their appointment letter. “If anybody fails to appear, as has been directed above, the court will not hesitate to take harsh steps against them,” he directed on Wednesday.

had moved the lower court seeking registration of an FIR against Hussain on her allegation of rape.

In its order, the high court said that while reference is made in the police status report to the recording of the statement of the prosecutrix on four occasions, there was no explanation as to why the FIR was not lodged.

“The FIR only puts the machinery into operation. It is a foundation for investigation of the offence complained of. It is only after investigations that the police can come to the conclusion whether or not an offence had been committed and if so by whom.

In the present case, there seems to be a complete reluctance on the part of the police to even register an FIR,” said the court.

A magisterial court had on July 7, 2018, ordered registration of an FIR against Hussain, saying a cognizable offence was made out in the complaint of the woman.

This was challenged by the BJP leader before a sessions court which dismissed his plea.

On July 13, 2018, the high court had passed an interim order staying the trial court order which directed the Delhi Police to register the FIR.

Mamata Banerjee with Subramanian Swamy.

KO L K ATA , AU G 1 8 (PTI): Former BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Thursday paid a visit to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat here and they held a meeting for almost half an hour, a source in the administration said.

The source described the visit of Swamy, a staunch critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a courtesy call.

Swamy later tweeted:

“Today I was in Kolkata and met the charismatic Mamata Banerjee. She is a courageous person. I admired her fight against the CPM in which she decimated the Communists.” He also shared a photograph of him with Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress supremo.

Following their meeting, speculation is rife about his political move.

Swamy had called on Banerjee in November last year also in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI, AUG 15 (PTI): Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh on Monday said 43 per cent of lawmakers have criminal antecedents and the country needs a course correction by enacting a law to prevent such persons from getting elected.

Singh, addressing a function at the Supreme Court on the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, also urged the Collegium to elevate people from the lower judiciary to the Supreme Court “only on the basis of the disposals they do rather than on the seniority”.

He said these were the two areas with regard to the justice delivery -- quality of legislators and appointment of judges -- where serious reforms and serious introspection were needed.

“Today, after 75 years if we see 43 per cent of our legislators having criminal antecedents, I think we need a course correction. I think

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we need to amend (law) because no individual political party can take the initiative of ensuring that people with criminal antecedents are not elected. Because if a party does not give a ticket to somebody who has been winning, the other party will,” he said. Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana, who was the chief guest at the function, hoisted the national flag at the Supreme Court premises.

The SCBA president also urged Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was present on the occasion, to “seriously think on this line”.

“If there’s a law, if

there’s a level playing field, then definitely we will be able to have a better Parliament, better law making, and more lucid discussion on law making. Justice delivery will ultimately benefit if lawmaking gets better,” he added.

Regarding the judges’ appointment, he claimed that Collegium members, especially at the high courts, are more interested in elevating judges whom they know rather than trying to find the best names.

Singh said his efforts as the SCBA president to get SC lawyers elevated to the bench has faced “a complete stumbling block” because “nobody is interested in good names”.

“That is where the fallacy lies. Once in a while we have a person from the SC (bar) getting elevated but that is only when one of the Collegium members here tries to push their candidature, and that is not a healthy thing at all...,” Singh said.

Inclusion of non-local voters a clear-cut Developments in Bihar positive de-franchising of people of J&K: NC for national politics: Akhilesh

Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press conference. (PTI)

SRINAGAR, AUG 18 (PTI): The National Conference on Thursday termed the inclusion of outside voters in Jammu and Kashmir electoral rolls as “clear-cut de-franchising” of people of the erstwhile state, saying no outsiders should be allowed to vote just because they come here temporarily.

“Firstly, there is no clarity on what the chief electoral officer (CEO) has said. What is the criterion of

an ordinarily living citizen?

Can anyone, including tourists, register their vote here?” party’s chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq told reporters here. He said there are apprehensions among the people, and the government should clarify.

“The important point is that there are many states in the country where there are no elections yet. Those states can send their people here, register themselves as

voters, then vote and then de-register themselves here, after which they will again register themselves in their own states. “This is the apprehension in the minds of the people as there is no clarity... there is apprehension that all this is being done under a plan,” he said.

The reaction comes after Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar announced that the Union territory is likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370.

The National Conference (NC) chief spokesperson said the people of Jammu and Kashmir should be given the right to vote only because they are locals, and “no outsider should be allowed to vote just because he has come here temporarily”.

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LU C K N OW, AU G 1 8 (PTI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Thursday that the political shift in Bihar is a “positive sign” and hoped a strong alternative to the BJP is formed in the 2024 parliamentary polls.

He also claimed that the BJP’s allies in Uttar Pradesh are not happy with it and will also break free from the saffron party in the future.

JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar recently dumped the BJP and joined hands with Lalu Prasad’s Rashtriya Janata

Dal (RJD), the Congress and other parties to form a new government in Bihar.

In an interview to PTI at the party headquarter here, Yadav said his party is focusing on strengthening and restructuring its organisation and will be holding a national convention this year.

The SP chief also accused the Election Commission of “dishonesty” and blamed it for his party’s defeat in the assembly polls as well in the bypolls to Azamgarh and Ramgarh seats.

When asked about the developments in Bihar, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, “It (Bihar development) is a positive sign for the country’s politics.”

“Political allies are not happy with the BJP. See in UP what they (BJP allies) are getting. One day they will also run away from them,” he said without elaborating.

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Noting that the school education system in the state needs a complete overhaul, newly appointed Education Minister of Bihar Chandrashekhar on Wednesday said his government will send a team to Delhi and other states to study their education models.

“People are praising the Arvind Kejriwal government’s education model in the national capital. We will send our officials to study the successful the school education system in certain states, including Delhi,” Chandrashekhar, an RJD MLA, said. Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi, “Chandrashekhar ji and his team are welcome to the Delhi government schools.

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of the Bilkis Bano case convicts, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram added that two BJP MLAs were part of the review panel that granted them remission.

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case!,” he alleged on Twitter.

He asked whether this was a neutral, non-partisan panel of experts in criminology and penology and said the district collector was the chairperson. Gandhi and his Congress party have been attacking the BJP and the prime minister for releasing the rapists in the Bilkis Bano case by granting them remission.

Eleven convicts, sentenced to life imprisonment, walked out of the Godhra sub-jail on August 15 after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy. They had completed more than 15 years in jail.

A special CBI court in Mumbai on January 21, 2008, had sentenced the 11 to life imprisonment on charges of gangrape and murder of seven members of Bilkis Bano’s family. Their conviction was later upheld by the Bombay High Court.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): The BJP’s support to criminals displays the party’s mindset towards women, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Thursday and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi if he was ashamed of “such politics”. He cited the examples of rape cases in Unnao and Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir and now Gujarat where the government this week released those convicted of rape and murder in the 2002 Bilkis Bano case.

“Unnao - worked to save BJP MLA. Kathua rally in favour of rapists.

Hathras - the government in favour of rapists. Gujarat - the release and honour of rapists. The support to criminals displays the petty mindset of the BJP towards women,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi. “Are you not ashamed of such politics, Prime Minister ji,” he asked.

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Policy response needed for inflation: RBI

MUMBAI, AUG 18 (PTI): Inflation is persistently at elevated levels that warrants appropriate policy responses to anchor expectations going forward, said an RBI article published on Thursday.

Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) softened to 6.71 per cent in July, mainly on account of moderation in food prices.

The Reserve Bank has increased the benchmark lending rate (re po) in three quick successions by 140 basis points to tame inflation, which remains above its tolerance level for the seventh month in a row. “...perhaps the most heartening development in recent times has been the easing of inflation in July 2022 by 30 basis points from June 2022 and an appreciable 60 basis points from the average of 7.3 per cent for Q1:2022-23.

“This has validated our hypothesis that inflation peaked in April 2022,” said the article on the ‘state of

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the economy’.

For the rest of the year, the RBI’s projections scent a steady easing of the momentum of price changes, it said.

The article has been authored by a team led

by Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra. The RBI said the views expressed in the article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Reserve Bank of India.

“With the trajectory of outcomes largely in line with projections, we expect momentum to ease from 3.0 per cent in Q1 to 1.7 per cent in Q2 and further to

1.3 per cent in Q3 and turn mildly negative in Q4 before picking up modestly and on seasonal food price effects to 2.2 per cent in Q1: 2023-24,” according to the article.

If these expectations hold, inflation will fall from 7 to 5 per cent in Q1 next financial year - within the tolerance band, hovering closer to the target, but not yet positioned for landing, the authors said.

Impor ted inf lation pressure points remain the overarching risk, followed by pending pass-through of input costs if producers regain pricing power and wages.

Yet, some risks have turned down - commodity

prices, especially of crude; supply chain pressures; and revving up of monsoon activity due to the depression in the Bay of Bengal.

“Inflation has edged down, but its persistence at elevated levels warrants appropriate policy responses to anchor expectations going forward,” the article said.

It further said that global growth prospects have turned gloomier over the month.

The easing of supply chain pressures and the recent ebbing of commodity prices are providing some breather from record high inflation. In India, supply conditions are improving, with the recent monsoon pick-up, strong momentum in manufacturing and a rebound in services.

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Rio-BJP tie up for 2023 polls not solution, says Congress

(From p-1) would pose a grave danger to the unity and integrity of India but added that BJP was more concerned about winning elections. On the other hand, Dr. Kumar reaffirmed that Congress had always stood for the good of the country, by citing the case in 1985 when Rajiv Gandhi signed the Assam Accord with the As-sam agitation leaders. He said the Congress signed the Assam Accord on August 15, 1985 de-spite realising it would lose election because for the party, nation came first. In contrast, he said for BJP it was about winning elections even at the cost of the nation’s interest.

Dr. Kumar also slammed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as BJP’s “Election Department”.

According to Dr. Kumar, ED has been investigating chief minister Rio for accruing huge assets beyond which were multiple times of what was found in West Bengal against the ruling TMC. However, he said the ED stopped investigating Rio’s assets and was keeping the probe under wraps.

He also hit out at Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, for being busy taking legislators across India on “tours” (referring to the recent political crisis in Maharashtra where Shiv Sena MLAs were camping at a hotel in Guwahati), rather than

focussing on resolving the Naga issue as the convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). Dr. Kumar also expressed concern over the rampant taxation by armed groups in Nagaland and reminded about the August 5 public rally in Dimapur, under the aegis of Nagaland People’s Ac-tion Committee (NPAC) which had demanded early solution.

Theire slams PM

Addressing the media, NPCC president K. Therie questioned Prime Minister Modi on why was he continuing to “lie and betray” the aspirations of the people of Nagaland who wanted peace and settlement?

He said the people of Nagaland were expecting some announcement on settlement of the Naga political issue during India’s 75th anniversary of Independence but nothing was said about it.

Therie said Modi, as the Prime Minister of India and also representing the people of India, had lied to the Naga people despite declaring that the Naga political of issue had been resolved after signing of FA. Therie said he was in Delhi to appeal to the nation that the people deserved an honest Prime Minister.

He also recalled that on his visit to Nagaland in December 2014 Modi, had promised Nagas that he will

resolve the Naga issue in 18 months.

But nothing was done till date even after Modi de-clared that the Naga issue had been resolved, he said.

He also pointed out that the then President of India R.N. Kovind during his visit to Nagaland declared that “solution will be very soon”. However, then BJP general secretary (i/c North East) Ram Madhav declared “Election for Solution” in 2018. Likewise, Therie said the BJP had made several promises that the Naga issue will be resolved after elections of various State including Manipur.

Therie alleged that the BJP after winning the elections in Manipur with the support of the insur-gent groups, decided to apply the same tactic to win the 2023 elections in Nagaland.

“This is how BJP was delivering its promises to the Naga people”, Therie said. He said all these denote that the Modi government was not serious about any settlement.

Therie reminded that Nagas have struggled for the past nine decades and that the way BJP gov-ernment was taking the Nagas for a ride was “unacceptable to the people”. “We are sorry but we cannot compromise our ethnic values for communalism in our soil,” The-rie stated and regretted that BJP was trying to use the Naga issue for electoral benefits.

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“We are positive that this appointment will benefit the SC/ST entrepreneurs, especially from the Northeastern region,” Murry stated.

held in the month of July, although postponed, was not a total washout.

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DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Business Association of Nagas (BAN) president L Mongkum Jamir has been appointed as member of High-Powered Monitoring Committee (HPMC) of National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) under the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (IANS): Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that civilisation will be mostly solar-powered in the future. In a tweet, Musk said that almost all of Earth’s energy comes from the Sun. “We would be a dark iceball at near absolute zero if not for the Sun. And essentially the entire ecosystem is solar-powered,” he mentioned.

“Civilisation uses a tiny amount of energy by comparison. Not hard to generate from wind/solar,” he added.

25 per cent.

Te s l a a c q u i r e d SolarCity in 2016 and in April this year, a US judge has sided with Musk in a hefty lawsuit brought by Tesla shareholders, which accused the executive of coercing the electric vehicle c o m p a n y ’s b o a r d i n t o buying SolarCity, originally launched in 2006 by Musk’s cousins.

Tesla solar panels are designed to be highly efficient, delivering maximum solar production year-round, even on roofs with complicated angles.

Its home storage solution ‘Powerwall’ is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery stationary home energy storage product manufactured by Tesla Energy which stores electricity for solar selfconsumption.

(From p-1) He said IDAN was only opening the door and bridging the gap between investors and entrepreneurs. Jamir informed that any CSO could apply for the CSRs provided they were eligible and meet all the criteria.

Jamir disclosed that IDAN was a CSR registered body and had been working closely with deputy commissioners of all the districts to identify eligible CSOs for the CSR. He also pointed out that the benefits of banking were still untapped as people had only started accessing the banking sector very recently and had not been able to fully exploit the potentials available in the sector.

Jamir further informed that IDAN had formed a dedicated Centre for Financial Outreach (CoFU) to help people link up with the banks.

He observed that the provisions in Article 371(A) coupled with the protracted Naga issue had discouraged investors from venturing into the State.

Advisor to CM, Menukhol John, claimed that the precursor event,

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US to hold talks with Taiwan, island drills military

UK PM race: Liz Truss holds lead but voters still prefer Boris Johnson

our ties with Taiwan” but stressed policy wasn’t changing. The United States has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, its ninth-largest trading partner, but maintains extensive informal ties.

The U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement made no mention of tension with Beijing but said “formal negotiations” would develop trade and regulatory ties, a step that would entail closer official interaction.

Being allowed to export more to the United States might help Taiwan blunt China’s efforts to use its status as the island’s biggest trading partner as politi-

cal leverage. The mainland blocked imports of Taiwanese citrus and other food in retaliation for Pelosi’s Aug. 2 visit. U.S.-Chinese relations are at their lowest level in decades amid disputes over trade, security, technology and Beijing’s treatment of Muslim minorities and Hong Kong. The USTR said negotiations would be conducted under the auspices of Washington’s unofficial embassy, the American Institute in Taiwan.

“China always opposes any form of official exchanges between any country and the Taiwan region of China,” said Shu, the Chinese spokeswoman.

“China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty,” Shu said.

Washington says it takes no position on the status of China and Taiwan but wants their dispute settled peacefully. The U.S. government is obligated by federal law to see that the island has the means to defend itself.

“We will continue to take calm and resolute steps

to uphold peace and stability in the face of Beijing’s ongoing efforts to undermine it, and to support Taiwan,” Campbell said during a conference call last Friday.

China takes more than twice as much of Taiwan’s exports as the United States, its No. 2 foreign market.

Taiwan’s government says its companies have invested almost $200 billion in the mainland. Beijing says a 2020 census found some 158,000 Taiwanese entrepreneurs, professionals and others live on the mainland.

China’s ban on imports of citrus, fish and hundreds of other Taiwanese food products hurt rural areas seen as supporters of President Tsai Ing-wen, but those goods account for less than 0.5% of Taiwan’s exports to the mainland.

Beijing did nothing that might affect the flow of processor chips from Taiwan that are needed by Chinese factories that assemble the world’s smartphones and consumer electronics. The island is the world’s biggest chip supplier.

Death toll in Afghan capital mosque bombing now 21: Police

16 killed, 36 missing in flash flooding in China

Salman Rushdie’s attacker says he acted alone

condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also condemned the explosion and vowed that the “perpetrators of such crimes will soon be brought to justice and will be punished.”

There were fears the casualty numbers could rise further. On Thursday morning, one witness to the blast who gave his name as Qyaamuddin told the AP he believed as many as 25 people may have been killed in the blast.

“It was evening prayer time, and I was attending the prayer with others, when the explosion happened,” Qyaamuddin said. Some Afghans go by a single name.

AP journalists could see the blue-roofed, Sunni mosque from a nearby hillside. The Taliban parked police trucks and other vehicles at the mosque, while several men carried out one casket for a victim of the attack.

A U.S.-led invasion toppled the previous Taliban government, which had hosted al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan, following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.

BEIJING, AUG 18 (PTI): At least 16 people were killed and 36 others remained missing after a flash flood hit a county in China’s northwest Qinghai province, local authorities said on Thursday. Heavy rainfall, starting 10:25 pm on Wednesday, lashed Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County, triggering flash floods and mudslides causing rivers to change courses, according to county’s publicity.

A total of 6,245 residents in six villages have been affected by the natural calamity, publicity department said. The province immediately activated its Level II emergency response for disasters, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Level-II is the secondmost severe response in a 4-tier disaster control emergency response system in China. Local authorities have dispatched more than 2,000 personnel from armed police, public security, emergency, health and other departments and more than 160 vehicles, for rescue and relief efforts, report said.

COLOMBO, AUG 18 (PTI): The Sri Lankan government’s negotiations with the IMF for a bailout package have made “good progress,” the Central Bank Governor said on Thursday, indicating that a top delegation of the Washington-based lender is expected to arrive here at the end of this month to finalise a staff-level agreement.

Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis that has led to severe shortages of fuel and other essentials.

The island nation of 22 million also witnessed a major political churn in recent times following massive mass protests that forced former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country and resign from his post.

“The IMF programme is making a good progress, and an IMF mission is planning to visit Sri Lanka towards the end of this month to reach a staff-level agreement on a policy package,” news portal newsfirst.lk quoted Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe as saying.

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LONGSA HOHO - EKHUNG

KOHIMA, DIMAPUR, CHÜMOUKEDIMA AND WOKHA TOWN. FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the LONGSA HOHO – EKHUNG KOHIMA, DIMAPUR, CHÜMOUKEDIMA and WOKHATOWN would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shri Renchamo P. Kikon (IPS) Additional D.G. on being Awarded President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service, on the occasion of 76th Independence Day 2022.

Further, the HOHO and EKHUNG would also like to convey our best wishes in the Security Service of the Nation in his future endeavours.

KOHIMA LONGSA HOHO CHÜMOUKEDIMA LONGSAI EKHUNG

DIMAPUR LONGSAI EKHUNG WOKHA TOWN LONGSAI EKHUNG

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Joint Statement

We, the undersigned representatives of the Four Colony Councils under Ward Number 12, Dimapur make this joint statement with one accord.

Distressed by the random collection of tax by various individuals, groups and organizations, we issue this public statement expressing our collective resolve: 1. Not to entertain any individual, group or organization that is collecting tax within these Four colonies.

2. Reaffirm our support to the October 2013 Clarion call of “One Government, One Tax.” 3. Urge all the Naga Political Groups to unite and reconcile in the interest of the people.

(T. Anung Pongen) Chairman Lengrijan Village Council

(Arang Pongen) Chairman Industrial Estate Colony Council

( Yanger) Chairman Aokong Colony Council

(B. Toshi Jamir) Chairman Hill View Colony Council

Hadi Matar, arrives for an arraignment in the Chautauqua County Courthouse in Mayville, New York, on Aug 13. (AP)

Matar did not respond on whether he was inspired

by Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini who had issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death in 1989 after “The Satanic Verses” was published. “I respect the Ayatollah. I think he’s a great person. That’s as far as I will say about that,” Matar told The Post.

He noted that he had only “read like two pages” of Rushdie’s controversial novel. “I read a couple of pages. I didn’t read the whole thing cover to cover,” he said.

The report said that

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tsungiki Village council (tVc), tsungiki Students’ Union (tSU) and tsungiki Youth organization (tYo), under Wokha District, Nagaland extends heartiest congratulations to : 1. Dr. nyanthung Kikon, Dy. Director & State Nodal Officer, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) on his being conferred with the Governor’s Gold Medal on the occasion of Independence Day 2022.

2. aBSi l. Zachamo ngullie on his being conferred with the DGP Commendation Disc (Silver) for Outstanding Performance for the year 2021-22.

TVC, TSU and TYO further wishes both of them long life, good health and success in all their future endeavours.

Janthungo Kikon Chairman, TVC

t. Yanthungo ngullie President, TSU

eshenthung l. ngullie President, TYO

Matar, who was born in the US to parents from southern Lebanon, denied being in contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and alluded to acting completely alone.

The IRGC is a major military and political force in Iran. However, no link has been definitively established between Matar and the IRGC. Matar said he was inspired to go to Chautauqua after seeing a tweet sometime in the winter announcing Rushdie’s visit.

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We, the Kulolau Yemishe Ghami Kuqhakulu (KYGK) would like to express our heartiest appreciation and congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the Yemishe Community : 1. Dr. Vinikali Awomi, D/o Mr. Visheto Awomi & Mrs. Hosheli of Yemishe Village, on successfully completing MBBS from Our Lady of Fatima University, Manila Philippines.

2. Ms. Ahukali Aye, D/o Late Kitoho Aye and Mrs. Toniholi Aye for bagging Gold Medal in B.A Education Department under Nagaland University, 2022.

KYGK wishes you all the best in all your future endeavours.

VIHOSHE SEMA President KYGK

AYEHO Z. AYEMI General Secretary KYGK OFFICE OF THE

SÜNGRATSÜ OFFICERS FORUM FELICITATION The Süngratsü Officers Forum (SOF) is immensely delighted to extend our heartiest congratulations to Imcharenla IPS, DIG (NAP) Kohima for being awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Kilangyanger Walling NPS, DCP, Niuland for being awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Independence Day 2022.

The Forum wishes them success in their future endeavours.

KOHIMA BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI MEET

Dr. Benjongkumba President Sungratsu Officers Forum

Date : August 24, 2022 Venue : College Chapel Hall Time : 11:00 am The family of Kohima Bible College cordially invites all its former students and faculty for a time of fellowship on this day.

We look forward to a time of mutual bonding among the blended family members of Kohima Bible College.

KBC, “Saved to Serve” -Kohima Bible College Contact No : 9366221405 / 9402007112 / 9123534419

“I don’t like the person. I don’t think he’s a very good person,” he said about Rushdie. “I don’t like him. I don’t like him very much. “He’s someone who attacked Islam, he attacked their beliefs, the belief systems,” The Post report said. Matar said he was less familiar with Rushdie’s written work but had watched his videos on YouTube.

“I saw a lot of lectures,” he said. “I don’t like people who are disingenuous like that.”

In the nearly 15-minute-long interview to The Post Wednesday, Matar spoke about how he took a bus from New Jersey to Buffalo a day before the Friday attack, and then grabbed a ride to Chautauqua.

“I was hanging around pretty much. Not doing anything in particular, just walking around,” Matar said, adding that he “slept in the grass outside Thursday night, a day before the attack.

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and NATO troops were in the final stages of their withdrawal from the country.

Last week, the IS claimed responsibility for killing a prominent Taliban cleric at his religious center in Kabul.

Khalid Zadran, the spokesman for Kabul’s police chief, gave the figures to The Associated Press for the bombing at the Sunni mosque.

According to the eyewitness, a resident of the city’s Kher Khanna neighborhood where the Siddiquiya Mosque was targeted, the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber. The slain cleric was Mullah Amir Mohammad Kabuli, the eyewitness said, speaking on

be unfavourably compared to him by Tory members,” Sky News said in its poll analysis. If Johnson was still in the contest alongside Sunak and Truss, 46 per cent say they would vote for the incumbent and only 24 per cent for Truss and 23 per cent for Sunak.

Similarly, 44 per cent say that Johnson would make the best Prime Minister, 24 per cent favouring Truss and 23 per cent for Sunak.

Almost double the number of Tory members feel Johnson is the one who could beat Opposition Labour Leader Keir Starmer in a general election.

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KABUL, AUG 18 (AP): A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers killed at least 21 people, including a prominent cleric, and wounded at least 33, eyewitnesses and police said Thursday.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack Wednesday night, the latest to strike the country in the year since the Taliban seized power. Several children were reported to be among the wounded.

The Islamic State group’s local affiliate has stepped up attacks targeting the Taliban and civilians since the former insurgents’ takeover last August as US

Liz Truss

The latest survey, covering 1,089 Conservative Party members who hold a vote in the leadership election, was conducted between August 12 and 17.

It comes on the back of a separate Conservative Home survey on Wednesday, which also gave Truss a 32-point lead in the race.

The YouGov survey shows the contest has tightened only very slightly since its last similar poll of members over two weeks ago, when Truss had a 38-point lead, indicating that the debates and hustings are not injecting much-needed momentum for the Sunak camp.

Only 13 per cent of voters say they have not yet decided how they will vote or will not be voting, which would not be enough to give him a last-minute swing in the online and postal ballot closing on September 2.

Among those who have already voted, 68 per cent say they voted for Truss and 31 per cent for Sunak.

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felicitatiOn With immense pride and pleasure, Moilan Students’ Union (MSU) extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri raMOngO huMtSOe, Private Pharmacist, Moilan Village for being conferred with the prestigious District Award on 15th August 2022 on the occasion of 76th Independence Day for his exemplary public service in the District.

The Union further wishes him prosperity, good health and more success in his future endeavours.

MMhadeMO M. huMtSOe President, MSU

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Taliban fighters and local residents gather around a mosque that has been bombed, in Kabul. (AP/PTI)

NEW YORK, AUG 18 (PTI): The 24-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie has denied being in contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and said that he acted alone when he stabbed the Mumbai-born author, whom he disliked for being “disingenuous”.

Hadi Matar, of Fairview in New Jersey, was arrested last week and charged with second-degree attempted murder and assault after he stabbed Rushdie, 75, onstage at an event at the Chautauqua Institution in New York state.

In a video interview to the New York Post from Chautauqua County Jail, Matar said that “When I heard he survived, I was surprised, I guess.”

Rushdie suffered three stab wounds to his neck, four stab wounds to his stomach, puncture wounds to his right eye and chest, and a laceration on his right thigh, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said during the suspect’s arraignment.

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Also Thursday, Taiwan’s military held a drill with missiles and cannon simulating a response to a Chinese missile attack.

Taiwan and China split in 1949 after a civil war and have no official relations but are bound by billions of dollars of trade and investment.

The island never has been part of the People’s Republic of China, but the ruling Communist Party says it is obliged to unite with the mainland, by force if necessary. President Joe Biden’s coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region, Kurt Campbell, said last week trade talks would “deepen

LONDON, AUG 18 (PTI): A new survey on Thursday confirmed a 32-point lead of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss over former Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership race, but also showed a strong preference among Tory members for outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The YouGov survey for ‘Sky News’ suggests 66 per cent of members are in favour of voting for Truss and 34 per cent back the British Indian ex-minister, once those Tory members who do not know or will not vote are excluded.

The survey also shows a majority in favour of ousted leader Boris Johnson, with 55 per cent saying that Tory MPs were wrong to effectively force him to resign and 40 per cent saying they were right.

“The poll makes clear that the incumbent Prime Minister is still held in high affection among Tory members and any successor could

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Taiwanese soldiers operate a Sky Bow III (Tien-Kung III) Surface-to-Air missile system at a base in Taiwan. (AP/PTI)

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HUALIEN (TAIWAN), AUG 18 (AP): The U.S. government on Thursday announced trade talks with Taiwan in a sign of support for the island democracy China claims as its own territory, prompting a warning

by Beijing that it will take action if necessary to “safeguard its sovereignty.”

The announcement comes after Beijing fired missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this month became the highest-ranking American official to visit the island in 25 years. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government criticized the planned talks as a violation of its stance that Taiwan has no right to foreign relations. It warned Washington not to encourage the island to try to make its de facto independence permanent, a step Beijing says would lead to war.

“China firmly opposes this,” said Ministry of Commerce spokeswoman Shu Jueting. She called on Washington to “fully respect China’s core interests.”

the second film in ‘The Twilight Saga’ movie s e r i e s, s h e i s t o s t a r opposite Christian Bale, Robert De Niro, Margot Robbie, Rami Malek, John David Washington, Chris Rock, Anya TaylorJoy, Zoe Saldana, Mike M y e r s, a n d M i c h a e l Shannon in forthcoming film ‘Amsterdam’.

S w i f t w i l l p l ay a supporting role as a grieving woman in the period-mystery comedy movie. (Contactmusic)

What are amino acids?

You can get enough essential amino acids through eating a diet rich in protein. These proteins are available in both plant foods and animal foods.

You can get enough essential amino acids through eating a diet rich in protein. These proteins are available in both plant foods and animal foods.

Amino acids are an impor tant nutrient required for life and good health maintenance. They are sometimes called macronutrients and combine to form proteins.

Proteins and amino acids are the building blocks of life.

Amino acids are long-chain molecules that make up protein. You have protein in your body in muscles, bones, skin, hair, and almost every tissue or body part. They also make enzymes that drive important chemical reactions in the body.

Your body doesn’t store amino acids, so it makes them from scratch or from others instead. There are more than 20 amino acids, which fall into three groups: Essential amino acids Nonessential amino acids Conditional amino

Lakshmi Manchu makes it to 100 1st Nagaland Photography Fest Most Beautiful Faces global list includes artists like Ryan Reynolds, Beyonce, Tom Hardy, Shawn Mendes, Sebastian Stan, Taylor Swift, Mahira Khan, Ram Charan, Manushi Chillar and many more.

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Place: Longwa Village

Dimapur – 797112 : Nagaland

Chairman Bank Colony Council Dimapur : Nagaland

Sd (Temsupok Jamir) Secretary

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The office of the Konyak Union is proud to congratulate SHRI H.A. HONGNAO KONYAK (VicePresident of Konyak Union) son of Shri. Hamshen Konyak of Longchang Village on being a recipient of the prestigious HUMANITARIAN EXCELLENCE AWARD, 2022 by I CAN FOUNDATION on the occasion of 76th India’s Independence Day and world Humanitarian Day in New Delhi.

Through this column, we express our happiness to the I Can Foundation, India for selecting Shri. H.A. Hongnao as he rightly deserved. We are optimistic that he will continue to do humanitarian services for the people even in the days to come.

We pray for his good health and his future endeavours.

(A. Taku Longkumer) President

MON : NAGALAND

Date: 18th August 2022

LONGHI Secretary, LVC

Sd/(TINGTHOK KONYAK) President

(NOKZEI P KONYAK) Media & Press Secretary

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With immense joy and appreciation, the Office of the Longwa Village Council extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. C. NOKLEM KONYAK, Village Council Chairman Longwa, on being awarded the Governor’s Commendation Certificate for his leadership qualities, which has resulted in many positive changes in the field of Village Administration and developmental activities. He was awarded on the eve of Independence Day at Kohima.

The people of Longwa truly appreciate his utmost sincerity and dedication towards his duties and pray that God will continue to bless him in all endeavours.

YANLANG SHAKAM VDB Secretary, Longwa

all the amino acids you need is to eat a variety of foods throughout the day that contain amino acids.

People who do not eat animal foods may need to eat more and a greater variety of plant foods that contain amino acids to reach their recommended daily intake.

Risks and outlook Protein is required for your health to maintain healthy body functions.

Children need extra protein as they grow, and pregnant or breastfeeding women need good amounts of protein as they grow a baby.

Risks of not enough protein People who live with food insecurity may have difficulty getting enough protein and essential amino acids. People who do not eat animal foods may also be at risk for not enough protein or a variety of proteins. Too little protein and malnutrition can lead to: Poor growth Loss of muscle mass Weakened heart Weakened respiratory system Decreased immunity Severe malnutrition and a lack of protein can lead to death.

Medical Reviewer: Dan Brennan, MD

Felicitation The Dimapur District Ao G.B Union extend our heartiest pleasure and congratulations to Shri. Longkong G.B. Bank Colony Dimapur, for the award received from the Government of Nagaland through D.C Dimapur, in recognition of his commendation and selfless service rendered towards public welfare on 15th August 2022.

May God continuously give him long life and bless him and his family.

FELICITATION

Felicitation We, the Bank Colony Council extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. R. Longkong GB Bank Colony for receiving the Commendation Award Dimapur District.

We wish him success in his future endeavours.

important to: Build muscle Grow Break down food Repair tissues Balance nitrogen in the body Regulate appetite Regulate blood pressure Build brain chemicals Regulate the immune system Amino acids are responsible for many other processes and functions in the body.

Foods high in essential amino acids You can get enough essential amino acids through eating a diet rich in protein. These proteins are available in both plant foods and animal foods.

Some foods contain complete proteins. These

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f late, South Indian film personalities have been going places. Now, popular actor, producer, and host Lakshmi Manchu has been nominated in the 100 Most Beautiful Faces List by TC Candler.

The list includes personalities from all around the world, covering over 40 countries having actors, TV personalities, internet sensations, K-pop artists, etc. The list is more inclusive and diverse.

The 100 Most Beautiful Faces List is released by TC Candler and The Independent Critics annually since 1990 and is an internet sensation.

This global list

hotography Club Dimapur is organizing its first Nagaland Photography Festival, which is also the first in India on August 19 and 20 at Mandeville Garden, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur from 1 pm onwards with entry fee of Rs. 50.

There will be workshops and seminars, food stalls, kids’ corner, on spot photography competition, cosplay and artistes like Sunep Lemtur, KL Pamei and Dreamz Unlimited will be performing at the festival.

acids Your body cannot make essential amino acids from scratch or from other amino acids, so you must get them from food. These include: Histidine, Lysine, I s o l e u c i n e, L e u c i n e, T r y p t o p h a n , Va l i n e, Threonine, Methionine, Phenylalanine If you’re an adult, your body can make nonessential and conditional amino acids. Children’s bodies can’t produce enough conditional amino acids to meet their needs.

Benefits of amino acids Amino acids are required for life. Your body uses amino acids to build protein in your muscles, skin, hair, organs, and tissues and as a source of energy. Amino acids are

are foods that contain all 20 or more types of amino acids. Some foods are incomplete proteins and they may be missing one more of the nine essential amino acids.

Animal and plant foods that contain complete proteins or all amino acids include: Red meat, Chicken, Fish, Seafood, Eggs, Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Quinoa, Chia seeds, Tofu Plant foods that contain some amino acids include: Grains, Nuts, Seeds, Beans, Legumes, Fruits, Vegetables How much protein do you need?

The Recommended Daily Allowance for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day in the United States, or about 7 grams for every 20 pounds of bodyweight.

That means if you weigh 140 pounds, you should eat about 50 grams of protein in a day.

Most healthy people who live in a developed country get more than enough protein in their diet. However, millions of people, especially children and those who live in developing countries, do not get enough protein because of food insecurity.

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Speaking on ‘The Twilight Effect’ podcast, he added: “I kick myself for it too, because - I was like, ‘Wow, I could’ve been hanging out with Taylor Swift.’

“She must have been like, ‘Who is this jerk?’

But sometimes you make decisions thinking this is for the best of the film.”

While she didn’t rub shoulders with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner in

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The 2009 movie’s director Chris Weitz has claimed the ‘Love Story’ hitmaker was keen to land a part in the motion picture because she was a huge fan of the film franchise, but he thought her cameo might be too distracting.

He said: “Taylor Swift was a huge Twi-hard, and Taylor Swift and I had the same agent at the time and he said, ‘Taylor would like to be in this movie - not because of you, but she’s a Twi-hard.’

“The hardest thing for me was to be like, the moment that Taylor Swift walks onto the screen, for about five minutes, nobody is going to be able to process anything.”

Weitz says Swift’s agent insisted she would be happy to play “someone at the cafeteria, or the diner or whatever”, she just wanted to be in the movie.

He now regrets his decision to turn her down, because he could’ve formed a friendship with her.

But Weitz insists he made the decision for the

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022

FELICITATION With immense pride and honor, the Khetoi Village Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Limugha Zhimomi, D/o Mr. Vitoshe Zhimomi of Khetoi Village for securing Gold Medal under History Department (B.A) Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) The union further wishes her good health and more success in her future endeavours Sd/Shikalito Awomi General Secretary, KVSU

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West Indies’ Jermaine Blackwood and Jason Holder celebrate defeating New Zealand during the 1st ODI. (AP/PTI)

the score would have been much more lesser for New Zealand, who fell ten runs short of the 200-mark.

West Indies put on a collective bowling perfor-

mance, with Hosein (3-28) and Joseph (3-36) being pick of the bowlers while Jason Holder (2-39), Kevin Sinclair (1-37) and Yannick Cariah (1-49) chipping in

as well.

New Zealand struck twice in the powerplay as Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers fell to Tim Southee and Trent Boult respectively.

But Brooks hanged around for long to lead the chase for West Indies, with captain Nicholas Pooran making 28. The duo were also aided by some inconsistent bowling from New Zealand, with tearaway pacer Lockie struggling to find his rhythm.

By the time Brooks fell, West Indies were 1725 and Jason Holder, along with Jermaine Blackwood, playing in his first ODI since 2015, saw the team get over the line with five wickets and 11 overs remaining.

BRIEF SCORES: New Zealand 190 all out in 45.2 overs (Kane Williamson 34, Michael Bracewell 31; Akeal Hosein 3-28, Alzarri Joseph 3-36) lost to West Indies 193-5 in 39 overs (Shamarh Brooks 79, Nicholas Pooran 28; Tim Southee 2-39, Trent Boult 2-49) by five wickets

Bayern Munich defender Nianzou moves to Sevilla

Tanguy Nianzou

It was the player’s wish to have more opportunities,” Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic? said

in a statement. “We will watch Tanguy’s development and that is why we have the option to bring

him back to Munich. Sevilla are getting a top and very talented lad.” The exact details of the deal were not made clear. Bayern have had one of their busiest transfer windows for years with most of the movement coming into the club including Sadio Mané from Liverpool. Nianzou joins new Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski in leaving the Bavarian’s core first-team squad, with Niklas Süle and Corentin Tolisso having departed on free transfers.

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B E R L I N, AU G 1 8 (IANS): Bayern Munich have sold French defender Tanguy Nianzou to Sevilla but have the option to resign the 20-year-old, the Bundesliga champions said on Wednesday.

The centre back arrived from Paris SaintGermain two years ago but never looked convincing.

He was mostly a back-up and the arrival of Matthijs de Ligt has lessened his chances of starting.

“At the moment we are well stocked defensively.

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L O N D O N, AU G 1 8 (AGENCIES): Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will return to the ring against Finland’s Robert Helenius on Oct. 15, his first fight since the completion of his trilogy against Tyson Fury last year, the American’s promoters said.

Wilder (42-2-1) was stopped in the 11th round

by Fury in Las Vegas for his second straight loss to the Briton, who retained the WBC heavyweight title. Their first fight in December 2018 ended in a split draw.

“It’s been a long journey for me and as of today it continues,” the 36-yearold, who was honoured with a statue in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama earlier this year, said in a statement on Wednesday.

“I thought so many times about whether I

should stay out of the business or come back. Once I got my statue in my hometown and saw so many people arrive and celebrate with me ... made me feel like my job is not done.”

The fight will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the setting for Wilder’s knockout wins against Dominic Breazeale, Luis Ortiz and Bermane Stiverne.

Helenius (31-3) last fought on the card of the third Fury-Wilder fight, securing a sixth-round win against Poland’s Adam Kownacki.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and I’m going to be ready,” said the 38-yearold.

“I’m going to produce an even bigger upset than I did with Kownacki. I’m going for the belt, so this is a fight to prepare me to achieve that goal.”

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BRIDGETOWN (BARBA D O S ) , AU G 1 8 ( I A N S ) : We s t I n d i e s snapped their nine-match losing streak in ODIs with a comfortable five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of the series.

On a pitch assisting the bowlers, left-arm spin all-rounder Akeal Hosein and pacer Alzarri Joseph picked three wickets each to bowl out New Zealand for just 190 in 45.2 overs.

The chase was not straightforward for the West Indies. But Shamarh Brooks made a patient 79 off 91 balls to ensure West Indies had a rare clinical performance in ODI cricket and take a 1-0 lead in three-match series.

Martin Guptill and Finn Allen stitched a 41run opening stand in eight overs. But once they both fell in quick succession, wickets kept falling at regular intervals for New Zealand, going from 53-2 to 116-5.

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World Cup: Rahul Jakhar’s India beat Zimbabwe by 10-wkt; take 1-0 lead Changwon gold leads India’s impressive start

H A R A R E , AU G 1 8 (IANS): Vice-captain Shikhar Dhawan and his opening partner Shubman Gill slammed unbeaten half-centuries to give India a resounding 10-wicket victory in their ODI series opener against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

After Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar and Prasidh Krishna picked three wickets each to bowl out Zimbabwe for 189 in 40.3 overs, Gill (82 not out, 4x10 and a 6x1) and Dhawan (81 not out, 4x9) were unbroken in their opening partnership to chase down the total and help India take 1-0 lead in threematch series.

The win is also India’s third 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in ODIs and also their 13th consecutive triumph over the hosts’ in 50-over cricket. A major part of the Dhawan-Gill stand was how Dhawan, the early aggressor, took a backseat for some time when Gill found his groove after a watchful beginning in the innings.

Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan in action on the first day of the ODI match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Dhawan began the chase of 190 with backto-back boundaries off Richard Ngarava -- a tickle through fine leg was followed by slicing over backward point. He and Shubman Gill focused on strike rotation with a few lbw shouts in between from the Zimbabwe bowlers.

Dhawan broke the rut of boundaries by cutting

past square gully on some width provided by Ngarava. As Gill continued to take time, Dhawan quickly pulled off Sean Williams and also had a life when Brad Evans dropped the catch at square leg.

Gill, now 24 balls without a boundary, got back-to-back boundaries in as many balls off Evans.

A cut on a short delivery

through the square region was followed by an edge through the vacant slip region. He ended the 14th over by punching through cover point, as 16 runs came off it.

Dhawan got his fifty when he punched to longon and on the very next ball, he lofted inside-out over extra cover to bring up India’s hundred and

complete a century of his opening stand with Gill.

Helped by some extras and loose bowling from Zimbabwe’s bowlers, Dhawan and Gill continued to be undeterred in the chase.

Gill then slammed successive fours off Ryan Burl -- a drive through extra cover was followed by smash through cover-point -- to reach his third ODI fifty in the last four matches in 52 balls.

Gill shifted his gears seamlessly by hitting a four and a six over the leg-side boundary off Madhevere’s successive deliveries to bring up India’s 150. Dhawan and Gill knocked off the rest of the needed runs with immaculate ease, with the latter’s short-arm pull being the standout, as India sealed the game with 115 balls to spare.

Brief scores: Zimbabwe 189 all out in 40.3 overs (Regis Chakabva 35, Richard Ngarava 34; Axar Patel 3-24, Deepak Chahar 3-27) lost to India (Shubman Gill 82 not out, Shikhar Dhawan 81 not out) by 10 wickets

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (IANS): Pistol shooter Rahul Jakhar held his nerves to emerge victorious in a shoot-off as Indian shooters opened their campaign at the Changwon 2022 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup on a resounding note clinching three medals including gold on Thursday.

According to information received here, Jakhar, who qualified in the second spot with a score of 57414x, held off a determined Kim Jungam in the shootoff (3+3+2: 3+3+0) to win the P3 -- Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 finals. Trailing Jungam throughout the final, the 36-year-old Indian kept his calm to equal the scores 20-all in the last series of the Elimination round. “It was an amazing final. I am very happy to win the gold despite facing two malfunctions during the finals. It was a good experience before the all-important World Championships in November,” Jakhar told the Paralympic Committee of India.

Pooja Agarwal claimed the

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bronze with 14 points. Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara was also in action on the opening day, in the R2- Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event.

The 20-year-old, qualifying in the top spot, claimed the silver medal with a total score of 247.8 finishing behind South Korea’s Beijing 2008 gold medallist Yunri Lee (249.1). Lee’s compatriot Myungsoon Kang took the bronze with 224.2 points.

Lekhara, who took gold with a world record effort at Chateauroux 2022 in June

2022, was happy to get the silver competing with a new wheelchair and new rifle.

In R1 - Men’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1, the hosts South Korea swept the podium with Tokyo 2020 Paralympic bronze medallist Shim Youngjip taking the gold medal with a score of 249.7. Meanwhile, France claimed the 1-2 position in the R4 - Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 finals with Kevin Liot (252.7) claiming the gold medal by just 0.1 points over Tanguy De La Forest (252.6).

LeBron James agrees to two-year Cincinnati Open: Raducanu into 3rd round, Swiatek also through contract extension with Lakers: Reports

LOS ANGELES, AUG 18 (IANS): LeBron James has agreed to an extension with the Lakers, a two-year contract with a player option, according to reports.

The deal keeps him from free agency until at least 2024, when he could exercise his option.

The contract is worth the maximum that could be offered - $97.1 million. It also includes a 15 per cent trade kicker. The deal could grow to more than $110 million with a rise in the salary cap, reports DPA. James, 37, was set to become an unrestricted free agent following this season - his fifth since signing with the organization in 2018.

He won a NBA title in 2020 but the Lakers haven’t moved past the first round of the play-offs in any of his other seasons with the team. In 223 games with the Lakers, he has averaged 27 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.2 assists. James’ ability to become a free agent, should he exercise his player option in 2024, aligns

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with his stated desires to play with his son, Bronny James, should he be in the NBA. Bronny James is head-

ing into his senior season with Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High and is widely considered a top-50 prospect in his recruiting class.

CINCINNATI (US), AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Emma Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open with a 6-0 6-2 thrashing of Victoria Azarenka on Wednesday, signalling she will be well prepared for her U.S. Open title defence.

World number one Iga Swiatek beat former U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens 6-4 7-5 to start her campaign at the WTA 1000 tournament, the last big tune-up event before the hardcourt major kicks off in New York.

It was a Tour-leading 50th win of the season for two-time French Open champion Swiatek, who will meet Madison Keys in the third round after the American beat Jelena Ostapenko 6-4 7-5.

After thumping Serena Williams 6-4 6-0 in the first round, Raducanu delivered another dominating display, the 10th seed needing just 62 minutes on centre court to dismiss twice Australian Open winner Azarenka.

Raducanu, who has not won a tournament since

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Indian Navy 4-1

Match in action between Mumbai City and Indian Navy on Thursday in Kolkata.

KO L K ATA , AU G 1 8 (IANS): A scintillating second-half display helped Mumbai City FC begin their Durand Cup 2022 campaign with a win as they beat Armed Forces side Indian Navy 4-1 in their opening fixture of Group B at the Salt Lake Stadium, here on Thursday.

Indian Navy’s Adersh (43’) opened the scoring of the game before Vikram Partap Singh’s goal (45+3’) at the cusp of the half-time cancelled out their lead. A Greg Stewart penalty (65’) followed by two quick-fire goals from super sub-Lallianzuala Chhangte (89’, 90+1’) sealed the deal for the Des Buckingham-led side.

The Islanders got off to an attacking start from the get-go as Vikram’s header flew past the goal from a Bipin Singh cross through the left wing. In the tenth minute, the Indian Navy’s defence was put to test as the pacey Vikram Partap Singh tried to get past his man with his skills but was brilliantly tackled by the armed forces defender.

Buckingham’s men continued to pounce on the Indian Navy defence with a well-planned midfield link-up play through new signings -- Alberto Noguera, Greg Stewart, and Apuia, with the latter, almost putting his side through with a potent shot that unfortu-

nately hit the woodwork.

With loads of chances being created and constant pressure being mounted on the opponent, Buckingham’s men were kept at bay by the towering presence of the Indian Navy keeper Vishnu who gave a run for the Islanders’ attackers’ money.

Having lesser possession, the Indian Navy managed to crack open the Islanders’ defence to draw first blood with the help of Adersh who was left unmarked in the centre of the park, pulling a splendid finish from outside the box to make it 1-0 for the armed services side in the 41st minute.

Towards the end of the first half with three more additional minutes, the Islanders managed to pull one back through Vikram Partap Singh, who slotted one right above the keeper’s head, after receiving a pass on the far-right wing, to bring his side back in the game.

The second half continued similarly for both sides with Mumbai City FC constantly penetrating in their opponent’s half while the Navy kept their defence intact. Ahmed Jahouh came on and had a profound impact on their game, getting into the right positions and finding players in spaces and making the final pass.

Lacking the finishing power, Bipin Singh and Vikram Partap Singh failed to convert two back-to-back chances as Buckingham’s men continued to have the majority share of the possession and dominated the field with their bolstering attack.

In the 65th minute, marquee signing Greg Stewart opened his goalscoring account in the Mumbai colours after making the keeper dive the wrong side from the penalty spot to make it 2-1 for his side. The Islanders were awarded a penalty as Alberto Noguera was tripped inside the box.

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capturing last year’s title at Flushing Meadows as a 150th-ranked qualifier, appears to be hitting her stride with the season’s final Grand Slam coming up from Aug. 29 to Sept. 11.

She next takes on American seventh seed Jessica Pegula, who rallied to beat Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk 6-7(5) 6-1 6-2.

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina barely broke sweat in a 6-3 6-1 win over Garbine Muguruza while Ons Jabeur, her opponent in the grasscourt major final, was pushed hard by hometown favourite Caty McNally. World number five Jabeur saved three

match points to edge the 20-year-old, ranked 179th in the world, 6-3 4-6 7-6(7) and set up a third-round match against twice former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.

Two-time major winner Simona Halep, who won last week’s Canadian Open in Toronto, pulled out due of a right thigh injury before her match against Veronica Kudermetova, who advanced to a thirdround meeting with Ajla Tomljanovic.

Australian Tomljanovic lost the first set tiebreaker to Spain’s world number four Paul Badosa but bounced back superbly

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to win 12 of the next 14 victory to close out play on games for a 6-7(3) 6-0 6-2 Wednesday.

Nadal crashes out in second round

Rafael Nadal crashed out of Western & Southern Open after losing the match 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 against Borna Coric of Croatia here on Thursday.

Nadal’s defeat ends his bid for a return to the top spot in the ATP Rankings this week. The World No. 3 will have another chance to leapfrog Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev at the US Open.

The Croatian edged Nadal to advance to the third round in Cincinnati, battling for two hours, 51 minutes to secure his biggest win of the season by both opponent and stage.

Borna Coric picked up his fifth tour-level win since his March return from shoulder surgery on Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open. But with this one, the former World No. 12 announced that he is back at his best.

He will next face Roberto Bautista Agut, who advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 win against home hope Marcos Giron earlier on Wednesday.

Rajnath inaugurates Durand Cup Manipur chapter IMPHAL, AUG 18 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Manipur chapter of the 131st Durand Cup at Khuman Lampak stadium, Imphal.

T h e D u r a n d C u p, Asia’s oldest football tournament is being held in multiple venues of Kolkata, Imphal and Guwahati. Manipur is hosting 10 group C matches of the Cup. Rajnath Singh with Manipur CM and other officials on Thursday.

Singh said it is a “historic day” as Durand cup pur. He said it shows a huge and is a matter of huge pride was being played in Mani- prestige for the North East for the region.

Nagaland Olympic Football Day-2 Results Longleng 0- 2 Niuland Phek 3 - 2 Chumoukedima Noklak 0 - 2 Mokokchung Tseminyu 2 - 0 Kiphire FRIDAY’S MATCHES

FIFA sells 2.45 million British billionaire Ratcliffe tickets for Qatar World Cup interested in buying Man Utd ZURICH, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Organisers have sold 2.45 million tickets for this year’s World Cup in Qatar, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday, with more than half a million of them sold in the last sales period from July 5-16. FIFA said the biggest number of allocated tickets were for group stage matches like Cameroon v Brazil, Brazil v Serbia, Portugal v Uruguay, Costa Rica v Germany and Australia v Denmark.

“Fans living in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, England, Argentina, Brazil, Wales and Australia led the way and the digital queues by securing the biggest number of tickets,” FIFA said. The launch date for the next sales phase will be announced in late September, FIFA added. Over-the-counter sales will also start in Doha after the launch of the lastminute sales phase. The World Cup begins a day earlier than originally scheduled with the opening ceremony taking place before the host nation kick off the tournament on Sunday, Nov. 20 against Ecuador. It will be the first World Cup staged in the Middle East and has been pushed back to later in the year than its typical June-July schedule to avoid the region’s punishing summer heat.

L O N D O N, AU G 1 8 (IANS): British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in buying Manchester United if the Premier League club was for sale.

Ratcliffe, who owns the chemical conglomerate Ineos and is a United fan, was unsuccessful in his bid to buy Chelsea in May and has now turned his attention to the Red Devils, the PA news agency understands.

The news comes after a report in Bloomberg said the Glazer family, who have owned the club since 2005, are contemplating selling a minority stake in

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the club. Radcliffe recently tried to buy Chelsea, with his late offer being rejected as Todd Boehly was successful in taking over from Roman Abramovich, reports DPA. A spokesperson for Ineos said the company would be interested in purchasing a smaller stake with a view to eventually buying the club.

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