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ASA to conduct 50th anniversary sports meet

Officials from the Angami Sports Association (ASA) in an exclusive interview with APN News in Kohima informed that it would organise the 50th anniversary of ASA sports meet on February 2022 even as they hope the state would pass off through the pandemic before the games and sports commence.

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Officials from the Angami Sports Association (ASA) in an exclusive interview with APN News in Kohima informed that it would organise the 50th anniversary of ASA sports meet on February 2022 even as they hope the state would pass off through the pandemic before the games and sports commence.

ASA president Lhoubeizo Kesiyie said, “The ASA was formed in the year 1967, so we have celebrated our golden Jubilee in the year 2017 as per the formation of the year. So the upcoming event in 2022 would not be celebrated as golden jubilee but 50th anniversary sports meet celebration”. He also announced that a total of 480 contingents from the four affiliating units of sports and youth associations — Northern Angami Sports Association, Southern Angami Sports Association, Western Angami Youth Association and Chakhroma Youth Organisation — will be taking part in the 50th ASA Sports Meet 2022

He informed that all forms of athletic events, indoor and outdoor games including traditional Naga wrestling will be conducted. For the first time, he added, “indigenous games like bamboo walk, tug of war, war cry and cultural song competition will also be organised. Our meet will be a span of seven days and we will be using two outdoor ground and four indoor grounds for the games and sports.”


It was informed that three venues — Kohima Local Ground, State Indoor Stadium and Indira Gandhi Stadium in the state capital would be utilised to conduct the mega events.

Seyielhouvi Nagi, general secretary of ASA, updated that total prize money of
Rs 4, 63,000 have been set aside for athletics, games and other events while Rs 8, 70,000 has been earmarked for the Naga style wrestling. He added, “The total prize money for all the events for the 50th ASA meet 2022 comes to 13, 33,000. During the meet, all the Covid Sop’s and guidelines given by the government will be strictly maintained and followed”.

Kesiyie have urged all the sportspersons of Angami community to prepare themselves mentally and physically to dignify the “special sports meet” scheduled for next year.

NAGALAND CELEBRATES 75TH INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

As Nagaland celebrate the 75th Independence Day at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza on Sunday in Kohima chief minister Neiphiu Rio hoisted the National Flag at the venue before taking the Rashtriya Salute and inspected the parade contingents consisting of Assam Rifles, 78th CRPF Bn, 37th BSF, DEF Kohima, 4th NAP Bn, 10th NAP (IR) Bn, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Bn, STF, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Nagaland Police Central Brass Band, PTS and 14th Assam Rifles Pipe Band.

Speaking during the occasion, chief minister Neiphiu Rio stated that the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly has come together, irrespective of party affiliations, on the Naga Political Issue and common peoples issues. While taking this spirit of collectiveness further, in the recently concluded session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, he informed that the members unanimously passed a resolution appealing to the negotiating parties on the same lines as resolved by the Core Committee. “The House appealed to the Naga Political negotiating groups to come together in order to hammer out their differences, and give the people an inclusive solution, which is honourable and acceptable,” he said.

Meanwhile, he maintained that the artists, musicians and cultural ambassadors from Nagaland have added much to the vibrant diversity of the country and in the fields of public affairs, bureaucracy, judiciary, sports and the fourth estate, while the citizens of the state have served the country with exemplary distinction. 

On Covid-19 preparedness, he asserted that they have taken preventive measures in time, infrastructure while moving swiftly to augment the health infrastructure, particularly the availability of oxygen across the state, “the most critical element in the fight against Covid-19”. From modest oxygen facilities since last year, the chief minister informed that they have 6 functional PSA Oxygen Plants with a daily capacity of 3.7 Metric Ton and another 19 plants are under installation in various District Hospitals and some Community Health Centres.

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He also apprised that a total of 1816 oxygen concentrators and 6082 oxygen cylinders of various capacities have been made available in the state. He maintained that they have provided equipment to the government as well as private health facilities so that sufficient oxygen supported beds including ICU and HDU beds are available to meet any emergency. 

Besides the 3 BSL laboratories, he said they have also established 25 Truenat and 362 Rapid Antigen Testing facilities for Covid-19 across the state, adding that they are also building a 200 bedded hospital for acute medical care in CIHSR Dimapur which is likely to get operational in a few weeks time. 


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Asish Banerjee found dead in Rampurhat, Mamata Banerjee aide’s death shocks TMC

Former West Bengal deputy speaker and five-time Rampurhat MLA Asish Banerjee was found dead at a Trinamool Congress office in Birbhum.

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Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and Trinamool Congress leader Asish Banerjee was found dead at a party office next to his residence in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, on Sunday morning.

Police said his body was found hanging and was sent for postmortem. A large crowd gathered outside the Trinamool Congress office after news of his death spread.

Who was Asish Banerjee?

Asish Banerjee had served as the deputy speaker of the West Bengal Assembly when Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee was the state’s chief minister. He was also a five-time MLA from Rampurhat.

He had served as Bengal’s education and agriculture minister after Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress first came to power in the state.

Banerjee contested the West Bengal Assembly election earlier this year but lost the Rampurhat seat to BJP’s Dhruba Saha.

Asish Banerjee’s recent party role

Banerjee stepped down as chairman of the Trinamool Congress’s Birbhum district core committee in June. At the time, he said he would continue as a general member of the party.

He lived in the Hattalapara neighbourhood of Rampurhat, with the party office where his body was found located next to his house.

BJP gains in Birbhum

The BJP won six of the 11 Assembly constituencies in Birbhum in the latest state election. This marked a significant change from 2021, when the Trinamool Congress had won 10 seats in the district while the BJP had secured one.

Police have sent Asish Banerjee’s body for postmortem as the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated.

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IPS Officer Nupur Prasad gets Medal for Meritorious Service after Sushant Singh Rajput probe

IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who led the CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, has been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service this year.

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IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who led the CBI investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, has been recognised with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) this year.

A 2007-batch AGMUT cadre officer, Ms Prasad recently returned to the Delhi Police after completing her tenure with the CBI. She is currently serving as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), where she oversees investigations involving financial and economic crimes.

The award is part of this year’s recognition for police personnel for distinguished and meritorious service. Such honours recognise contributions in areas including investigation, crime prevention, public service, law and order and administration.

Nupur Prasad’s role in Sushant Singh Rajput case

Ms Prasad came into national focus during the CBI investigation into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020.

The case was transferred to the CBI in August 2020 following a complaint by the actor’s family and a legal dispute over jurisdiction.

During her tenure with the agency, Ms Prasad supervised key aspects of the investigation, including the examination of witness statements, forensic evidence and medical records.

In 2025, the CBI filed closure reports, saying its investigation found no evidence of foul play, abetment to suicide or criminal conspiracy in the actor’s death.

Career across Delhi Police, CBI

Ms Prasad has served in several positions during her career, including assignments in the Delhi Police, CBI, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal.

Before joining the CBI, she held senior positions in the Delhi Police and became the first Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahdara. During her tenure, she worked on establishing the district’s policing framework following its creation.

She also led operations targeting drug networks and illegal gambling activities while focusing on crime-prevention measures.

Later, as DCP of North Delhi, she oversaw security arrangements for major events, including Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort and Delhi University elections.

Community-focused policing initiatives

Beyond investigations, Ms Prasad has been associated with community-focused programmes involving women’s self-defence, youth development, cyber safety and drug de-addiction.

During her CBI tenure, she was also associated with several prominent investigations. Media reports have linked her to cases concerning businessman Vijay Mallya and the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.

Current role in Delhi Police

After completing her assignment with the CBI, Ms Prasad returned to the Delhi Police and took charge as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Economic Offences Wing.

The latest recognition adds to her career spanning investigations, policing and public service across several challenging assignments.

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Kharge, Rahul Gandhi skip Independence Day event for 2nd straight year

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort for the second consecutive year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations at the historic venue on Saturday.

The absence of the two senior Congress leaders comes amid strained relations between the ruling party and the Opposition, which further deteriorated during the Monsoon Session of Parliament that concluded on Thursday.

2024 seating controversy

Rahul Gandhi had attended the Independence Day celebrations in 2024 but his seating arrangement triggered a controversy. The Congress leader, who holds the status of a Cabinet minister as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was seated in the second-last row during the ceremony at the Red Fort.

The Opposition had criticised the seating arrangement, calling it an insult to the people. The Defence Ministry, which organised the event, said the arrangement had been modified to accommodate Olympians at the venue.

According to protocol, the Leader of the Opposition is seated in the front row during ceremonial events.

Opposition-ruling party tensions

Relations between the government and the Opposition remained tense during the Monsoon Session, which ended on Thursday.

The session saw repeated clashes between the two sides, with both the Opposition and the ruling party blaming each other for the low productivity of Parliament.

The session began on July 20, with students marching towards Parliament on the first day. Twelve bills were passed during the session, while detailed discussion took place on only one legislation, concerning paper leaks.

The Congress, along with the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party, also boycotted the customary tea party hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the House was adjourned sine die.

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