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Imphal Times Supplementary issue Page No. 2

Why blame RN Ravi for problems in the peace process?

Emergence of the By- M Tomba Luwang operates there. It seems the only friends. RN Ravi represents their this peace process if territorial
option for them if the situation
opposition, the GoI, in this peace
integration of all Naga inhabited
NSCN IM after eighty rounds of
continues is to move entirely in
areas or a separate constitution is
process. He represents the
Covid contractors negotiations with Government of hills of Manipur. It is again easier interest of GoI and not NSCN IM’s out of the question? Would they
manage to secure a pan Naga
interest. When it comes to Greater
India has blamed RN Ravi for the
said than done.
situation that it is facing. The
formation of NNPG has hit NSCN After the killings of NSCN IM Nagaland, Civil Society cultural body? It is now doubtful
cadres in Arunachal Pradesh,
that they will achieve to gain a pan
Organisations in Manipur and the
Just the other day, there was news of a Covid- IM hard. NNPG wants to go its way NSCN IM asked GoI to clarify its state government of Manipur is Naga cultural body even. Here, the
19 vaccine coming to the market in a few days taking with it Nagaland away from stand on the ceasefire, whether it confident that Manipur’s question comes. After so much
time doing the rounds on social media, with reports NSCN IM. With NNPG against extends beyond the borders of territorial integrity would not be hardship that Nagas who are in
of the US government securing advance supply NSCN IM, it is becoming difficult Nagaland. The outfit knows that affected at all. Therefore, the Manipur endured, what will NSCN
agreements for 800 million doses for its 330 million for NSCN IM to stay in Nagaland it would be difficult for GoI to demand for the constitution is a IM tell them? Did they fight with
population with five companies whose candidate in the manner it used to. The answer this question. For Meiteis, matter of utmost interest now. But, popular support the nagas in
vaccines are being considered to be the leading recent order to high rung the ceasefire is confined to is it in the interest of GoI to grant Manipur for some monetary
contenders to get approved. With more than government employees in Nagaland. And, NSCM IM claims NSCN IM’s demand for a separate packages or their political rights?
hundred and fifty government research agencies Nagaland to declare if they have that ceasefire is without territorial constitution? After the abrogation These questions are difficult
and pharma companies scrambling for a vaccine their relatives in NSCN IM is the limits. It is not surprising that GOI of article 370 that pertains to the ones. A way out is to blame RN
did not answer that question. Any
Ravi, the messenger, for creating
expression of the pressure the
special status of Kashmir, GK
to combat the present Covid-19 scourge which have outfit is facing there. With this answer they give, they will have a Pillai, in an interview in The Print, problems in the peace process and
brought the world to its knees, there is hope on pressure, NSCN IM is facing problem. Has GoI told different feels that granting a separate still push for further talks with the
the horizon, but time is of the essence and no difficult times in Nagaland unless things to different entities? If they constitution for the Nagas would hope that they secure a better deal
expert have been able to state with any amount it resolves its differences with have said different things to be difficult now. Therefore, RN later. Hence, it seems NSCN IM
of conviction or certainty the exact time such a NNPG. The brutal killing of NSCN different entities, then we can Ravi, being a credible opposition, has limited its displeasure to RN
vaccine could reach the market, if ever one is IM cadres in Arunachal Pradesh assume, from this, that it is a tricky representing the interest of GoI, Ravi and has not blamed the GoI.
developed. Meanwhile, the daily count of infections is also an indication that if they business to negotiate with them. would do things that serve the Here, the messenger is the bad
continues to rise gradually, and the state of become more active in Arunachal NSCN IM, with its battle-hardened interest of GoI. So, the question one, and the source of the
Manipur is not exception to the unfortunate fact. Pradesh, GoI would not hesitate politically savvy leadership, must comes why NSCN IM is angry at message is the good one.
And yet despite the ongoing and increasing danger, to hit them. Can they move across have known this well. RN Ravi. RN Ravi is doing his job Otherwise, who knows who Naga
it is clearly evident that a large number of the the border, in Myanmar? NSCN IM, just as any sane entity, well. He was never supposed to people in Manipur might blame for
public have been neglecting the only known and Certainty, not. They would again knows that peace process root for them. the hardships they have faced if
land in an unfriendly terrain given
only with
they get peanuts at the end. RN
happens
one’s
For now, we can only speculate
proven preventive measures of social distancing that they have not resolved their opposition and not with friends as why NSCN IM blames RN Ravi. Ravi, therefore, must become the
and using of face masks in public places. Compared differences with NSCN K, which there is no need for peace among What is NSCN IM getting out of devil in the land of Christ.
to the time when the first Covid-19 positive patient
was confirmed just a few months back, people
have taken things too casually, and are even NEP: Harnessing technology in Education
displaying defiant gestures and risking not only
themselves but those around them to the contagion By Wahengbam Robert class, one channel’.Under this 12 May, 2020.It is to be provided role in creating new India.
which had proven to create as much social and programme certain platform has through a website, a toll-free The National Education Policy
psychological damage as the virus itself, if not The role of technology in education been launched for educating the helpline, national directory of 2020, the first education policy of
more. is continuously expanding, students through digital platforms counselors, interactive chat the 21 st century aims at addressing
Another worrying aspect of the present contagion changing the conventional ways of so that they do not have to suffer platform, etc. The pandemic is not the many growing developmental
that is emerging is that of the management- or teaching and learning. In the last due to nationwide lock down. just amedical concern but it has imperatives of our country. It will
rather mismanagement of the covid-19 positive decade, the use of computers in SWAYAM PRABHA is a step taken also affected the mental replace the thirty-four-year-old
patients in the state. There have been an increase education have extended and up by the HRD Ministry, an psychological well- being of the National Policy on Education, 1986
in reports of negligence and even downright become widespread. Students use initiative to provide 32 High Quality students. And certain reports of with anaim for Universalization of
dismissal of the grievances and complaints of these computers to complete their Educational Channels through DTH emerging mental health have Education from pre-school to
secondary level with 100 % GER in
using the GSAT-15 satellite for
assignments, do their research, and
surfaced so to tackle this issues the
patients by the authorities entrusted to oversee connect with their classmates. program telecastsacross the government has launched this school education by 2030. It will
their well being. From lack of food to hygiene to Teacher use computers to keep track countrywith an aim to provide initiative. emphasize on Foundational
concerns regarding total absence of manpower in of their students, check on their quality learning resources to the Apart from the above mention Literacy and Numeracy, no rigid
various Quarantine centres in various parts of the work, and make grading them easier remote areas where internet initiatives the government of India separation between academic
state and even the Covid Care Centres housing and more transparent. availability is still a challenge. It is is planning to launch certain streams, extracurricular, vocational
positive patients. The emerging unfortunate trend Since the outbreak of the deadly telecast every day for four hours program like New National streams in schools. Vocational
is in stark contrast to the convincing assurances covid-19 pandemic, the world has and repeated five times in a day, Curriculum and Pedagogical Education to start from Class 6
of adequate facilities and arrangements made by stood still, the steps of complete itcovers the higher education, framework for school, early with Internships, Higher Education
the state government at the onset of the present lockdown has been imposed school education (9-12 levels), childhood and teachers integrating curriculum to have Flexibility of
contagion just a few months back. If one would globally. The impact of lockdown is curriculum based courses and with the global and 21 st century Subjects.
care to follow the developments regarding the visible in most of the sector, and assist students (11 th and 12 th ) for skills demand and by the end of The current situation caused by
competitive exams. It has also tied
most importantly it has badly
this year the Government of India
this pandemic has greatly affected
arrangements and execution or implementation of affected the education sector. up with private DTH operators like will launch National Foundational the education sector, to minimize it
the plans to combat Covid-19 in the state, one Schools, colleges, universities and Tata Sky & Airtel to air educational Literacy and Numeracy Mission E-learning is the only solution one
can clearly see a clear deviation from the declared all the institutions in India has video content to enhance the reach with a vision to ensure every child can resolve to as it allows one to
plan of action. Imphal Times have earlier reported remained closedas a measure to of these channels. 3 channels were achieves learning levels and study from the safe confines of their
outsourcing of procurement of vital testing kits contain the spread of the virus. India already earmarked for school outcomes by the time they pass home and avoid travel to public
which the department should have arranged by Government’s efforts in tackling the education; now another 12 grade 5 in 2025. In line with this on places. And Modi Government has
itself, which is just the tip of the iceberg. There virus has shown significant channels to be added. July 29, a new national education indeed come up to the mark, the
are reports of outsourcing arrangements for foods progress but educational Another initiative is DIKSHA (one policy has been approved by the initiative taken up during this
and nutrition, PPE kits and other aspects needed institutions have to remain closed nation-one digital platform), a cabinet. This National Education pandemic has proved to be a boon
to keep the whole effort running smoothly. The as a precautionary measure for the platform which has been launched Policy 2020 will play an important for the education sector.
student community. Fortunately,
for States and union territories will
contract culture that is rampant in the state has with the help of this fast growing contain e-content and QR coded IIA scientists discover
finally caught up with even COVID-19. technology, India Government have energized textbook for all
While such outsourcing offering contract for launched certain e-platform for our gradeswill now become the nation’s He-enhanced cool bright stars
various parties or individuals for various aspects education system during this digital infrastructure for providing
or components required in the fight against Covid- lockdown, which provide a light for quality e-content in school among the metal-rich parts of
19 is not necessarily a bad thing, the underhanded the student communities. Apart from education. It will let you access
manner of carrying out these activities reeks of this a new milestone has been curriculum-based resources in an Omega Centauri globular cluster
nepotism and favoritism with personal gain as a achieved in the education sector interactive and engaging format.
greater consideration rather than lending support with the Cabinet giving assent to Students can leverage this platform PIB autonomous institute under the
to the effort and making the whole exercise the New education policy 2020. and stay on track with their studies Department of Science &
fruitful. If the state government is sincerely Under the visionary leadership of even when schools are closed. Globular clusters are the stellar Technology (DST), Government of
working to ease the burden and smoothen the PM Narendra Modi, the government The e-Pathshala, a joint initiative systems with millions of stars formed India studied numerous stars of this
cluster and discovered He-
from the same gaseous cloud.
of India is taking proactive steps to
of Ministry of HRDand NCERT has
administration of Covid-19 related activities with help children with no internet been developed to provide Hence, usually, the stars formed will enhanced cool bright stars among
the sole objective of bringing about a positive access. In this regard, Nirmala educational e-resources for be homogeneous in their chemical the metal-rich sample of Omega
result, it has to try and garner support for its Sitharaman the finance minister has Students, Teachers, Parents, composition of elemental Centauri. This work, a result of the
action from the public, and only by gaining trust announceda comprehensive researchers and educators. 200 new abundances. But, there are clusters spectroscopic survey conducted of
and goodwill of the public can such an objective initiative called PM eVidya program textbooks have been added. This which deviate from this norm. One this cluster, determines the He-
be accomplished. This is arguably the worst time especially designed for the top 100 e-platform aims at providing digital is being Omega Centauri, the abundance of these stars for the first
for doling out contracts, especially in matters universities of the country and for textbooks, graded learning brightest and the largest globular time and has been published in ‘The
relating to the fight for the most uncertain schools also. Under this program, materials and e-resources for the cluster in our Galaxy, the Milky Way. Astrophysical Journal’.
contagion in the recent history of mankind. The online education courses has student communities. The different stars of Omega Though there are estimations of He-
state government needs to draw up radical and started from May 30, 2020 with the On 21 st July 2020, the union ministry Centauri do not show the same enhancement in the H-core burning
of HRD has also launched an
objective to impart knowledge
sincere plan of action and not turn the present despite the nation-wide lockdown initiative, named, metal content, a parameter that main-sequence stars (like Sun) of
indicates its age, but a large range
Omega Cen, this is the first-ever
social uncertainties into opportunity for a few by educating students through ‘MANODARPAN’ an initiative for in it. Due to the anomalous elemental spectroscopic determination of He-
unscrupulous elements for personal gains. digital platforms. It has also made psychological support and abundances, the formation scenario abundance in Omega Centauri. The
special arrangement for the visually counselling of students, teachers may be different from normal. study provides a very important
and hearing-impaired students by and families for mental health and Normally, the abundances are clue for the origin of the He-
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