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No supply of cattle after Assam ban

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D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): After the BJP retained power in Assam after the February election, the new chief minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill 2021 in the Assembly in July. The Bill aims to prohibit the transport of cows within the state and any place outside the state. The Bill also seeks to control the slaughter of cows and consumption of cow meat. Violation of the provisions of the Bill could lead to imprisonment for three to eight years and a fine between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 5 lakh. As a consequence of the cow protection bill, since July transportation of cows has virtually come to a halt. This has affected states like Nagaland which depend wholly on imported cattle (cow and buffalo) for meat purposes. Sarma said the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 will not affect the other states in the North East as it is meant to stop cattle smuggling outside the country (to Bangladesh) and not the legal trade. He said consignments destined for Meghalaya, Nagaland or Arunachal Pradesh shall require certification from the government concerned for clearance. Several cattle traders including butchers in Dimapur, interviewed by Nagaland Post, lamented that

Both Houses of Parl adjourned sine die NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were on Wednesday adjourned sine die, two days ahead of schedule, bringing to an end a tumultuous Monsoon session that was disrupted every day by opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping allegations and farm laws. In Lok Sabha, as many as 19 bills, including the one on withdrawal of all back tax demands on companies such as Cairn Energy and Vodafone, were passed in the din. Lok Sabha functioned for only 21 hours during the entire Monsoon session and its productivity was at 22 percent. The House held 17 sittings. Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after the passage of four bills including on the OBC list and state-run insurance companies. “The 254th session of the Rajya Sabha which commences on July 19 has now come to a close,” deputy chairman Harivansh announced. “The house is adjourned sine die,” he said.

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"How can they say some of us law makers are dakus, just because we are above the law?" K Y M C

3 more provincial capitals fall to Taliban INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

All-party meet agrees to form ‘Nagaland United Government’

Table on the internal product and import cost in the beef traders have written to position, consume meat the department to ensure almost on a daily basis. Of Correspondent state for the last 18 years Year

Import cost (Rs. in crores)

2001-02 (base level) 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

375.00 365.00 360.00 334.00 227.00 222.00 222.00 220.04 221.97 221.67 220.26 220.12 215.46 214.74 212.99 212.116 212.051 212.03

State's internal product (Rs. in crores) 230.52 240.00 245.00 271.00 315.00 384.00 562.68 615.17 637.71 928.32 953.70 1166.74 1180.07 1115.87 1116.40 1205.005 1206.15 1219.70

Items

Total Availabilrequirement ity(state of the state internal production)

Total short Total fall in the import state into the state

Monetary value of import into the state (Rs. in crores)

Meat

66.7 (000 tones)

Monetary value of availability in the state (Rs. In crores) 32.03 (000 823.30 tones)

121.56

Milk

117.71 (000 tones)

74.03 (000 370.17 tones)

Egg

1956.50 (lakh 374.71 No.) (lakh No.)

34.66 (000 7.279 tones) (000 tones) 43.67 (000 2.867 tones) (000 tones 1581.78 117.37 (lakh No.) (lakh No.) 1986.87

Total 3558.5925 (monetary value in crores)

26.23 1219.70

due to ban on transportation of cows in Assam, they were facing hardship particularly even as most businesses were affected by the

84.603 5.686 212.03

pandemic lockdowns. An official in the department of veterinary & animal husbandry told Nagaland Post, that several

transportation of cattle (cow and buffalo) for business purposes via Assam. Even if cows are procured from West Bengal, transportation is banned across Assam under the new bill. The in-charge of the slaughterhouse at Burma camp here, claimed that normally 60 to 70 cows used to be butchered daily in Dimapur. However, he said the numbers have drastically dropped and only a handful of locally bred cows were being butchered for sale. “After July, we are not getting any cows from outside the State. Even within the state, there are hardly any cattle (cows and buffaloes) unlike piggery and poultry,” lamented a butcher. Due to scarcity, he said the rate of beef was Rs 250 per kg before current lockdown, has now shot up to Rs 300. It may be recalled that Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma has expressed serious concern with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the beef ban. Conrad has also written to the Centre over the ban which is affecting the dietary habits and economy of the people. Nagaland is also amongst the highest meat consuming States in India and people, irrespective of their social status and

DTHF rejects installation of NCD D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Dimapur Tribal Hoho Forum (DTHF) has described as “farce” the formation of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and affirmed that it would not recognise the present NCD leadership until it was set up with the participation of all the mandated councillors from all member tribes within August 18, 2021. In a press note, DTHF convenor Zhato Kimho and secretary Wanthang Rengma stated that the resolution to this effect was taken at a meeting held at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on August 10. The forum stated that

the meeting, which had discussed the NCD imbroglio threadbare, was attended by 11 tribal hohos out of 19. DTHF said the meeting resolved that failure to set up within the stipulated period would compel the forum to take its own course of action. The forum maintained that the entire episode of signing the MoU between the two contending NCD parties under the initiative of ASTD president Meren Longchar “at last came out as a design to discriminate and sideline certain tribes.” The house has also asked Meren to give a satisfactory

response on or before August 18 and that failure to do so, will compel DTHF members to disassociate ASTD under Meren’s leadership. Further, DTHF said that nomination and removal of the councillors to NCD was the prerogative of the respective tribes. However, it said that after the signing of the MoU, the councillors of five tribes were rejected and thereafter installed the president and the vice president in the absence of the councillors of the 5 tribes. The forum maintained that NCD had no authority to reject councillors sent by respective tribes.

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N E W D E L H I , AU G 11 (NPN): Government Wednesday released ‘Quality of Life for Elderly In-

dex’, which identifies the regional patterns of ageing across the States and assesses the overall ageing situation in India. Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Chandigarh lead the rankings in Aged States, Relatively-Aged States, North Eastern States and Union Territories categories re-

spectively. While Mizoram with a score of 59.79 topped the list among North Eastern states, Nagaland has been ranked sixth with a score of 50.77. The report was released by Dr Bibek Debroy, chairman of economic advisory council to the prime minister (EAC-PM). The Index has been created

19 at the opposition leader, T.R. Zeliang’s residence in Dimapur, 18 out of 25 NPF legislators decided to accept the offer without pre-conditions in the interest of Naga political solution. It was only later that the remaining seven suspended legislators of the NPF, endorsed the concept of an opposition-less government with the PDA in the larger interest of the Naga people. It may be noted that the NPF suffered a setback when the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court in February last, dismissed two interlocutory applications filed by the party that sought to keep seven of its suspended MLAs off the Nagaland Assembly. If the latest arrangement of an all-party government takes place, the NPF will have to take a call on whether or not to withdraw the disqualification petition filed on April 24, 2019 against the seven legislators-- E.E. Pangteang, Eshak Konyak, Kejong Chang, B.S. Nganglang Phom, Toyang Chang, N. Thongwang Konyak and C.L. John. If all goes well, it will be for the second time in Nagaland to witness an allparty government. The first all-party government was formed during DAN-III in 2015 when all eight Congress MLAs joined the government and subsequently merged with the NPF.

RTI: That Rs 20 lakh crore pandemic package expires, bequeathing @15% as ‘loans’

ESSU serves ultimatum on DoSE

KOHIMA, AUG 11 (NPN): In a major development, an all-party meeting comprising NDPP, BJP, NPF and two Independent legislators agreed in principle to form an all-party government under the nomenclature “Nagaland United Government”. Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that the decision was taken after the legislators from NDPP, BJP and NPF and two Independents MLAs held a meeting at the residential office of chief minister Neiphiu Rio here on Wednesday. Another source said a memorandum was shared among the parties to take it to their respective party high commands for final approval. It may be mentioned that the move for an opposition-less government was proposed on Naga political issue. Even though the NPF legislators did not put any precondition in forming an opposition-less government, it was learnt that one cabinet post may be allotted to the party. Currently, in the 12-member cabinet, one seat fell vacant following the demise of then minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Justice and Law and senior NDPP member, (Cont’d on p-8) C.M. Chang. The seat was

Nagaland logs 64 new cases, 6 Covid deaths D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 64 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while the death toll neared the 600 mark after six more patient succumbed to the virus. Dimapur recorded 22 fresh cases, Mokokchung-15, eight in Kohima, five each in Longleng and Wokha, four in Mon, three in Zunheboto and two in Tuensang, taking the total caseload to 28875. Six more patients succumbed to the virus-- three in Kohima, two in Dimapur and one in Tuensang, pushing the death toll to 591.

Centre releases ‘quality of life for elderly index’ Nagaland ranks sixth among NE States with a score of 50.77

however filled after NDPP candidate and former minister, H. Chuba Chang was declared elected unopposed for the by-election to the 51 Noksen constituency. As published in this newspaper on July 26, sources said that the BJP central leadership may not have issues with an all-party government in the State if the present ministry was not disturbed. Sources informed Nagaland Post that the party’s central leadership might give its nod to the new political arrangement on the condition that the present ministry was not disturbed. Earlier, in an interaction with media persons, the chief minister had said the coming together of the legislators was to send clear a message for unity on the Naga political issue, whose settlement was said to be now at an advanced stage. As published on July 20, the ruling NDPP and the opposition NPF agreed to work together as an all-party government supposedly for the Naga political issue in pursuance of the objective of ‘one solution, one agreement.’ The coming together was facilitated after formation of the Core Committee for Naga Political Issue on June 16, 2021. Soon after the proposal for an all-party government had come up, the NPF legislators met at Dimapur. After a marathon meeting on July

all meat items, pork (38%) is the highest consumed meat products in Nagaland, followed by chicken (30%) and beef (25%). According to an official in the veterinary department, the State consumed 7.27 thousand tonnes of meat worth Rs 121.55 core in 2020. Of this, Rs 75 crore was on pork, Rs 19 crore on chicken, Rs 10 crore on beef and Rs 17 crore on others. The ban on transportation of imported cattle from Assam and also import of pigs from UP, Haryana etc. only highlights the need to promote local animal farms in the state. The official said: “We cannot depend on others for our food habits. We need to start rearing our own. We should start rearing our own indigenous breed.” He remarked that cattle farms would also improve farmers’ income and boost their living conditions as cows dung was also a good source of manure and bio-fuel. With sharply rising unemployment, which is a matter of serious concern, the officer said animal husbandry and dairy farming can be a source of employment and also contribute to the State’s GDP, especially n the backdrop of absence of any organised industry.

by the Institute for Competitiveness at the request of EAC-PM and it sheds light on an issue often not mentioned- problems faced by the elderly. The report presents a deeper insight into how well India is doing to support the well-being of its ageing population. (Cont’d on p-8)

PUNE, AUG 11 (IANS): It’s official. The muchtouted Rs 20-Lakh-crore special pandemic package, announced in May 2020 to revive the Covid-hit economy, was apparently a dud, according to reply under RTI released here on Wednesday. Hoping to unravel the exact benefits of the historic financial package after its validity ended in March 2021, a Pune businessman Prafful Sarda filed a query under RTI, but after over four months, got a shocking reply from the Centre. The Centre has said that in view of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, “additional borrowing limit of up to 2 per cent GSDP was allowed to the state” under the ‘Atmanirbhar Package’ for the year 20202021. Accordingly, under this head, the Centre permitted states to make ‘addi-

tional borrowings amounting to Rs 319,939-crore during the fiscal 2020-2021, the RTI response said. Of this (Rs 319,939-crore), the states which availed the highest ‘additional borrowings’ are: Maharashtra (Rs 30,788-crore), Uttar Pradesh (Rs 29,108-crore), Tamil Nadu (Rs 28,880-crore), Karnataka (Rs 27,955-crore), Gujarat (Rs 26,112-crore), and Rajasthan (Rs 21,301-crore) – in the upper bracket. Incidentally, all the smaller states of North East dared to avail ‘additional borrowings’ of less than Rs 1-K-crore: Meghalaya (Rs 542 crore), Manipur (Rs 497-crore), Arunachal Pradesh (Rs 399 crore), Sikkim (Rs 373 crore), Nagaland (Rs 314 crore), Mizoram (Rs 264-crore) – totaling to just Rs 2,389-crore. (Cont’d on p-8)

A new phishing attack lurking to scam banking customers: Advisory NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): Scammers are targeting banking customers in India using a novel phishing attack to collect sensitive information such as internet banking credentials, mobile number and OTP to carry out fraudulent transactions, the country’s cyber security agency has warned in its latest advisory. “The malicious actors have abused the ngrok platform to host phishing websites impersonating internet banking portals of Indian banks,” according to the

advisory issued by CERTIn on Tuesday. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In is the federal technology arm to combat cyber-attacks and guarding the cyber space against phishing and hacking assaults and similar online attacks. Phishing denotes to the fraud when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, tricks a victim into clicking evil links to steal passwords, login credentials and onetime password (OTP). Using these phishing websites, the

tacks have been seen to be triggered through SMSes Phishing attacks containing links that end with ngrok.io/xxxbank. triggered through SMSes The advisory explained containing links that end this with a sample SMS. “Dear customer your xxx with ngrok.io/xxxbank. bank account will be suspended! Please Re KYC Verification Update click here link http://446bdf227fc4. ngrok.io/xxxbank”. Once a victim clicks on this URL (universal resource advisory elaborated, “mali- banking credentials, mobile locator) and log in to the cious actors” are collecting number and OTP to perform phishing website using intersensitive information of the “fraudulent transactions.” net banking credentials, the customers such as internet It said the phishing at- attacker generates OTP for

2FA or two factor authentication which is delivered to the victim’s phone number. “The victim then enters this OTP in the phishing site, which the attacker captures,” it said. Finally, the attacker gains access to the victim’s account using the OTP and performs fraudulent transactions, the advisory said. The cyber security agency has suggested some “best practices” to nip these attacks in the bud, the most important being: “Look for suspicious numbers that (Cont’d on p-8)

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Expressing disappointment over the delay in construction of school building of government primar y school (GPS) Hoshepu-A under SDEO Aghunato, the Eastern Sumi Students’ Union (ESSU) has served an ultimatum on the department of school education to begin construction on or before August 23, 2021 and complete by October 23, 2021 as per the specification of the work order. In an ultimatum addressed to the principal director school education, president Hokato V Yepthomi and general secretary Vikiyeto V also demanded appropriate action against “offended officials” on or before August 23, 2021. ESSU warned that it would “not remain silent” but objectively pursue “our own course of action” if the department failed to take action.

3 held on charges of kidnapping, robbery

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN) Dimapur police on Wednesday reportedly arrested three persons on multiple charges of kidnapping and robbery. According to Dimapur police PRO, the three arrested individuals have been identified as Kavito Chishi (37); Mughato Awomi (22) ‘Razoupeyu’ of NSCN (IM) and Vinoka Zhimo (32), ‘Pvt. NSCN-U’. PRO said that the trio had been evading arrest in a previous case registered with East Police Station, Dimapur, for kidnapping labour contractors in which three persons were arrested initially. K Y M C

STATE

Zbto DPDB discuss I-Day celebration, COVID status

DC Zunheboto Peter Lichamo speaking during the DPDB meeting on August 11. (DIPR)

chairmanship of DC and vice-chairman DPDB, Peter Lichamo. At the meeting, the members mainly focused on the forthcoming 75th Independence Day celebration at the district and other sub-divisions, in which DC reiterated the work distributions, to be carried up by different departments. Deputy chief medical officer (CMO) Zunheboto Dr. Akaho Sema while pre-

NEWS IN BRIEF One run over by truck: One person was run over by a truck at Railway siding area, Dimapur on August 10. According to Dimapur police PRO, the body of unidentified non-Naga male, about 35-year old, was shifted to District Hospital Dimapur for PM examination / identification on completion of all legal formalities. PRO said the deceased was wearing jean pant with black color vest. Police have informed relatives of the deceased to contact officer-in-charge, GRPS, Dimapur. PHED informs: Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Nagaland has informed that the department has declared month of August, 2021 as “water quality testing month”. During the month, PHED said chemical and bacteriological tests would be carried out in all the districts using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) and H2S vials at sources and MR/delivery points. It said the testing would cover 1500 villages including schools and angawadi centres across the state. SDJS new team: Shri Digamber Jain Samaj (SDJS) informed that it has re-elected with Om Prakash Sethi as president and elected 31 executive members for the tenure 2021-24. SDG vision 2030 launching prog on Aug 17: Sustainable Development Goals coordination Centre (SDGCC) under planning & coordination department has informed that it would be organising a programme to launch the “Nagaland SDG VISION 2030” document and “District SDG localisation and integration manual” on August 17 at the capital convention centre, Kohima, 10 a.m. GPRN/NSCN recovers vehicle: GPRN/NSCN has informed that its town command unit, Naga army has recovered a white Mahindra Bolero (MA1XK2WJXJ6F02851), engine number WJJ5F03555 and chassis number 0350201AAD12520N DA030C15051702179 from Dimapur town. GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has informed “genuine owner” to claim the vehicle at its office, CHQ Khehoyi camp with all original documents within seven days.

Workshop for agri start- CANSSEA calls on CS; submits representations ups and entrepreneurs portunities for agri start-ups and entrepreneurs of north eastern region. He mentioned details of schemes that start-ups and entrepreneurs can avail with mentoring from NEATEHUB. Experience sharing was done by Dr. Vedamani, Vedam Agro, Dr. Priyanshu Sarma, Innotech Agropostikan, Watila Longkumer, Naro Ki, Trilukya Deka, Induluv, Bai-o, Hill group and Shivanjan Dalmia, Agrozonex. The programme was coordinated by CEO, NEATEHUB Dr. Karthikeyen and marketing specialist, CIH, Prabin Das. Altogether, 66 participants attended the programme.

State chief secretary J Alam and CANSSEA representatives during the meeting. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) led by its president, Dr. Ilang on August 9, met state chief secretary, J. Alam and submitted representations in his office chamber. According to a DIPR report, the chief secretary encouraged CANSSEA rep-

DIMAPUR: Kiphire Wildlife Division (KWD), department of environment, forest and climate change has released a pair of rhesus macaque at Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP), Dimapur. In a press release, KWD wildlife warden M. Limaba said the department was informed of a pair of primates being held “captive” by some individuals at Phek town. The warden said on August 8 a team visited the location and on investigation found that the primates were being reared as pets by a family. The family then donated the pair to the team after being assured that the primates would be well

Born : 09-12-1933 Died : 04-08-2021

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police special branch arrested one Asukha Achumi (37) on charges of extorting money from truck vehicles near FCI godown on August 10. According to Dimapur police PRO, various tax slips of “NNC” yearly vehicle tax, truck owners’ association along with Rs. 3000 cash and one scooty were seized from his possession. In this connection, case was registered with SBN police station Dimapur, PRO informed.

3 RD DEAtH ANNIvERSARy of our Beloved Lt. Womomo Lotha 12/08/2018

12 August 2018 Dearest Athono, today, three years ago, we lost a piece of our hearts. Time has not yet healed the sorrow we feel nor filled the void that you have left behind. Your absence still hurts so much and we can only take comfort in the memories and love you gave us. It is said that “those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near.” We know that you’re with us, watching, helping and guiding. You may have gone from our eyes, but not from our hearts.; You are still loved, still missed and still the Queen of our hearts. Loving Mother, Husband, Daughter, Sisters, Brothers, Nieces and Nephews k-1491

looked after at Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur. Meanwhile, the warden has cautioned that hold-

ing “wild animal in unsanctioned captivity” was punishable under the provisions of Wildlife Protection Act.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Mrs. Longkokchemla 08-02-1943 to 07-08-2021

"Mother, As we walk through the journey of life, we remember how you helped us to grow with love, truth, and honesty. With prayer as your main pillar, you helped us choose the right path with values, morals, and self worth; and made us into who we are today. You bore so many hardships and difficulties with poise and faith in God. You have been the greatest mom that God could have given us. God knew that you needed rest, and it was time indeed. You are gone physically, but you will remain in our hearts deeply forever. Your loving children and grandchildren." We, the bereaved family of Late Mrs. Longkokchemla wish to express our sincere gratitude to all individuals, relatives, neighbours, friends and various organisations who have tendered their support through their prayers, physical presence and financial assistance during the brief illness and demise of our beloved mother. We were greatly comforted by all the love and support we received during these hard times. We can only thank each and everyone that have supported us and shall ever remain grateful and indebted. It is our humble and sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

You were our shining, guiding light, God recalled your soul so bright, Sad we are, but joyful too. Apa, to love and be loved by you.

We, the family of Late Limatemsu Walling (Khar) wish to thank you most sincerely for your support, love and prayers in our recent bereavement. Your gentle sympathy and practical kindness will be remembered with great affection and gratitude. Loving Family members dp-3900

The pair of rhesus macaque which were released at NZP.

One arrested for extortion

IN LOVING MEMORY

Three years without you

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resentatives to work hand in hand with the government. “We can achieve much when we work together through mutual understanding,” he said. He added that government employees were the backbone of the society, especially during the pandemic when one can do their bit by being present in their places of posting. The

KWD releases rhesus macaques at NZP

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DIMAPUR: A vir tual workshop on “opportunities for agri start-ups and entrepreneurs in North east region” was organised by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Nagaland along with North East Agriculture Technology Entrepreneurs Hub ( N E AT E H U B ) , A AU, Jorhat, Wednesday. A press release by CIH Nagaland stated that the objective of the workshop was to assist budding entrepreneurs in idea stage and early stage agri start-ups in north east region. In a keynote address, additional secretary, ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi appreciated the initiative taken by CIH and NEATEHUB to educate, groom and promote budding agripreneurs in north east states. He then encouraged the institutes to conduct more such programmes. In his opening remarks, vice chancellor, AAU Dr. B C Deka highlighted the various activities carried out by Assam Agricultural University and encouraged the participants to utilize the technologies developed for new business ventures. Earlier, additional commissioner (Hor t.), DAC&FW & director incharge CIH, Dr. N K Patle highlighted the various schemes of central government. CEO, NEATEHUB Dr. K Karthikeyen delivered a presentation on op-

chief secretary also assured to look into the representations that were submitted by the CANSSEA officials. The representations included: grant of DA/ADA to state government employees WEF 01-01-2020 to 30-062021; office memorandum for relaxation of qualifying years of service for promotion, regarding revocation, review/ modification of earlier OM’S and the induction into IAS cadre through promotion and selection for state civil service and other services, rule of the Indian administrative service (Recruitment) Rules 1954; vis-à-vis Non SCS.

Yimkhiung Baptist Borü Amukhungto (YBBA) mission centre building was inaugurated by chairman, Nagaland bio-resources, Thronghokiu on August 10. (DIPR)

With prayers and gratitude, Loving children, grandchildren, inlaws and relatives.

Acknowledgement

Gone but not forgotten You are missed beyond measure You will always be in our hearts forever until we meet again Loving family members

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1 st Death Anniversary of Late AKANGJUNGSHI AIER A year has passed since you left us in heartache, leaving behind only your memory for comfort. Time flies and life goes on at its own pace, but some memories can never be forgotten. You will always remain in our thoughts.

21/07/1981 to 12/08/2020

Loving Wife, Parents, Siblings & Loved Ones

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DIMAPUR: Zunheboto District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Wednesday discussed the ensuring 75th Independence Day celebration and the COVID-19 pandemic status of the district among other issues. According to a DIPR report, the meeting was held in the conference hall of deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto under the

senting a detailed report on the current COVID situation of the district said department has intensified sample testing by installing 35 testing facilities across the district. He informed that out of a total of 3999 samples tested in the last nine days, 57 samples were positive which numbered at 1.4% which he said was at a “relatively safe zone”. Dr. Akaho said that the team aims to administer 1000 samples for testing in the coming 20 days. The board members were also informed that, so far 42855 doses of vaccination had been administered and the district also had a total of 13 villages which are totally vaccinated. Dr. Akaho said15% of eligible are yet to be vaccinated. The members also deliberated on other agendas including reconstitution of aspiration block. Earlier, the meeting began with the introduction of new board members and review of the previous DPDB meeting minutes.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021

05/02/1981 – 07/08/2021 “For this God is our god for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:12 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Peiragomle Christy, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Churches, organizations, societies, individuals, groups and well wishers who cherishingly shared concerned through prayer support, physically, spiritually and financially during her illness and at the time of her demise. We are eternally indebted to you all. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Holy Cross Parish 2. Zeliang Catholic Community Dimapur 3. Zeliang Catholic Youth Dimapur 4. Holy Cross Catholic Women Association 5. Nagaland Catholic Women Association 6. Holy Cross Catholic Youth Association 7. Zelu Council Dimapur 8. Zelu Mipui Ma Dimapur 9. Ze Students’ Union 10. Mao Catholic Women Association Dimapur 11. Mao Catholic Community Dimapur 12. Fr. Angau Francis (SDB) Don Bosco Provincial House 13. Doctors and Nurses Zion Hospital We regret that every name of Individuals, Societies and Organizations could not be mentioned. Please do accept this acknowledgement as our deepest gratitude & appreciation. Loving Husband, children and Family Members dp-3907 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 12

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mainly cloudy with a t-storm

31 26

Aizawl

Overcast with a stray t-storm 25 22

Guwahati A couple of thunderstorms Imphal

A t-storm around in the a.m.

Itanagar Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

32 26 26 22 20 25

Shillong

A thunderstorm in spots

22 19

Kohima

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

24 20

Dimapur Not as warm; an a.m. shower 29 25 Mkg

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

Tuensang Couple of thunderstorms Wokha

A stray afternoon t-storm

Zunheboto Couple of thunderstorms

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Ministers, advisors to unfurl national flag on I-Day

DIMAPUR: The state government through the home department has issued list of ministers/advisors who would unfurl the national flag and take the Rashtriya salute on Independence Day in the following places: chief minister Neiphiu Rio (Kohima); advisor, power, Tovihoto Ayemi (Tuensang); speaker, Nagaland legislative assembly, Sharingain Longkumer (Longleng); minister for planning & coordination, land revenue & parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu (Wokha); minister, health & family welfare S. Pangnyu Phom (Mon); minister, TPT, land resources P. Paiwang Konyak (Mokokchung); minister PHE Jacob Zhimomi (Dimapur); minister, housing, mechanical Tongpang Ozukum (Kiphire); minister, soil & water conservation, geology & mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam (Noklak); minister, higher education & tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along (Phek); veterinary & animal husbandry, women resources development R. Khing (Peren); advisor water resources, Namri Nchang (Tening) and advisor for school education K.T Sukhalu (Zunheboto).

Azo speaking at the training programme on entrepreneurship at Phek Village.

DIMAPUR: Emphasising on the importance of reviving work culture and becoming a self-reliant state, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, Wednesday said people of Nagaland should take up agricultural activities or entrepreneurship to improve state’s economy. He was speaking at a training programme on “entrepreneurship, food processing and value addition” held under the aegis of

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Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) and TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs as sponsoring agency and conducted under Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (Cepi Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Cluster) at Phek Village. Azo also lamented that dependency on central subsidies have destroyed “work ethics” of the people for which the “principle of self-reliance has failed to emerge at the

desired level”. Q u e s t i o n i n g h ow long could citizens continue to depend on government, Azo said it was time for each individual to stand on their own feet and contribute towards the progress of the state and country. Stating that ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the country’s economy, he said it was not the time to rely on government

but that people should go back to the land, take agricultural activities or entrepreneurship in order to become “self-sufficient, self-dependent and work towards self-reliance”. Azo also spoke on the need to undertake extensive beekeeping activity across the state, saying that it could not only have health and environment benefits but could also help boost state’s economy. Deputy team leader NBHM, Er. Khuvoyi Vese said the objective of the training was to facilitate marketing of the products and also strengthen value addition to boost the rural economy. He also highlighted the gathering on the various activities being undertaken by the mission. The programme was chaired by Chivozo Soho, welcome address was delivered by chairman Phek Village Council, Kuzhoniecho Keyho, Vekutholu Vero spoke on the process of food processing and vote of thanks was delivered by women VDB secretary Phek village, Hiivekholii Keyho.

WSBAK inaugurates baptistery pool

WSBAK executive secretary Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema (2nd from L) and others during the inaugural programme.

D I M A P U R : We s t e r n Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) inaugurated a baptistery pool Wednesday at WSBAK Centre, Aküvüto, Thahekhu which was dedicated and unveiled by Rev. Dr. Luhoi Jakha. A press release by WSBAK stated that Rev. Dr. Luhoi Jakha (102 years old) is one of the pioneers

among the Sümi Christian leaders who has served under WSBAK as corresponding secretary (1965 – 1971/ 1973 – 1978), field supervisor (1979 – 1980), WSBAK missionary and served under WSBAK in various capacities. The inaugural programme was chaired by chaplain WSBAK Centre Church, Kuhoi Chishi; spe-

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav activities conducted in Peren, Noklak

District administration, NYK Noklak and others during the plantation drive. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: To commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav), various departments in the state are organising events and conducting activities for a resurgent “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. Flag rally organised in Noklak: A flag rally was organised at Noklak town on August 11. According to a DIPR report, during the occasion, depu-

ty commissioner Noklak, Hiazu Meru briefed the youth on how India got its Independence in 1947 from the British rule. The DC advised the youth to contribute in any way they could do for the country. He expressed hope that along with the rest of the country, Noklak would also march towards the goals of progress and development. Meru expressed his gratitude to the volunteers who took

The youth participating in the march which was held in Peren on August 11. (DIPR)

part in the programme. The flag rally started at main town and proceeded to DC’s office complex where a short programme was conducted. Meanwhile, plantation drive along the roadsides of Noklak town was also carried out to mark the occasion. The programme was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Tuensang (Noklak unit), Nagaland in collaboration with

Noklak district administration with SDO (C) C. Phuniang and EAC Sadar, Noklak, P. Pukha Lam as officers in-charge. Youth march in Peren: A youth march from government higher secondary school till additional deputy commissioner’s office, Peren was held in Peren on August 11. During the march, additional deputy commissioner (ADC), Mhathung Tsanglao highlighted on the significance

of the march and said that it was inspired by Gandhi’s march. The ADC encouraged the youth to stand on their own feet as they were the future and stressed on the need to be self-reliant. National service scheme (NSS) from government college and Nehru Yuva Kendra Peren volunteers along with district administration and others also took part in the event.

cial number was presented by WSBAK center staff; short speech was delivered by Isato L. Jakha son of Rev. Dr. Luhoi Jakha and vote of thanks and blessing prayer was said by WSBAK executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema and closing by finance secretary, platinum jubilee WSBAK, Rev. Phushito L. Chishi.

ATMA Phek conducts training & demo DIMAPUR: ATMA Pfütsero block conducted training & demonstration at Lekromi village, Phek on August 6. In a press release, ATMA Phek informed that during the programme, resource person AO Pfütsero, Potsülü Theluo imparted training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and use of biofertilisers. The resource persons also demonstration the use of Tricho cards in paddy, trichoderma in large cardamom and use of rhizobium biofertilisers in pea/pulses. Re s o u r c e p e r s o n , AT M Pfütsero block Virhupu Domeh conducted a demonstration on waste decomposer where waste decomposer (WD) formulation was prepared which could be used for quick composting of organic waste which is crop residue, soil health improvement and as plant protection agent. Meanwhile, ATMA Pfütsero block inaugurated a new persimmon farm school at Lekromi village with Neisa K Mero as farm schoolteacher along with a new Food Security Group (FSG) formed from Kami village, Phek. Earlier, BTM Pfütsero block Khruvolu Swuro highlighted on the concept of farm school and stressed on the roles, responsibilities and cited the importance of forming a food security group. A field visit to Neikolo Mero’s farm was also conducted.

New block inaugurated at SCHE Dimapur DIMAPUR: Regional councilor for South Asia, Rev. Fr. Biju Michael inaugurated the new block of the Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), Dimapur on August 10. In a press release, Bosco College of Teacher Education (BCTE) Dimapur informed that during the programme, Rev. Michael delivered words of encouragement, while welcome address was addressed by Fr. V. A. Rev. Fr. Biju Michael inaugurating the new SCHE block on August 10.

Thomas (rector). The release also informed that the programme ended with planting of tree saplings by dignitaries in front of the new college edifice. Fr. Jose Kuruvachira (provincial), Fr. Nazarius Lakra (vice provincial), Fr. Benny James (economer) Dimapur province, rectors and Principals of Salesian College, Bosco College of Teacher Education and others attended the inaugural programme.

GPRN/NSCN ‘force discharge’ two

Citizens of Phek town taking part in the mass social work. (DIPR) K Y M C

DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN through its MIP informed that the GSO-I (admn), GHQ has issued a ‘force discharge’ order on two cadres in accordance with the code of conduct and ethics of the Naga Army. MIP stated that “major” Lapong, A/No. 13534, son of Munomong of Mimi village, Yimchunger region was force discharged on account of breach of “Naga Army Disciplinary Code” by neglecting and absconding from government duties for several years without any official leave sanction.

Further, MIP stated that “lieutenant” Ghotoi, A/No. 19428 son of Iloxu of Rotomi village, Sumi Region was force discharged on account of Anti-national activity and breach of Naga Army Disciplinary Code by mingling and associating with the adversaries (Indian security forces) for several years. MIP informed the duo had been terminated from active service of Naga Army and their membership in the Naga Army, GPRN/NSCN would cease to be validated and effectively bear no liability. K Y M C

Abhishek Banerjee, others booked in Tripura

AGARTALA/KOLKATA, AUG 11 (PTI): A case has been registered in Tripura against TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP Dola Sen, West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu and other senior leaders of the party for allegedly obstructing police officers from performing their duties. Kiran Kumar, the superintendent of police (SP) in Khowai district, said a suo moto complaint was filed on Tuesday against the TMC leaders, who had “misbehaved” with officers on duty on August 8. “We booked them on August 10 under Section 186 (obstruction of public servants in the discharge of his public function) and 36 (common intention) of the IPC. The FIR pertains to entry into the Khowai police station... They will be summoned,” the SP stated. Claiming that the ruling BJP in Tripura was “scared” of his camp’s growing popularity, TMC’s Bengal general secretary

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Kunal Ghosh, who figures in the list of leaders booked by the police, told reporters in Kolkata, “A case has been wrong fully registered against us. We went there to stand by our party workers.” At least 14 leaders and workers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) were arrested in Khowai district on Sunday, including those injured in an alleged attack by BJP men the day before, for “flouting COVID-19 norms”. Shortly after, Banerjee, who is also West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and the de facto number 2 in the party, flew to Agartala from Bengal to meet the apprehended workers in

Khowai police station, along with other leaders. Those arrested were later produced before a local court, which granted them bail. According to the police, the 14 TMC members were nabbed for venturing out after the imposition of night curfew at 7 pm, in violation of the COVID-19 restrictions. In a video that went viral on social media, the TMC national general secretary was seen raising his finger to enquire why his supporters were arrested “after having faced assaults”. He returned to Kolkata the same day after his party workers were released on bail. “Bail granted to all @ AITCofficial workers who were arrested in Tripura. Satyameva Jayate! I’ll be taking them to Kolkata as they have sustained severe injuries & were denied medical attention. @BjpBiplab you can keep trying but all your resources will fall short! MARK MY WORDS,” Banerjee tweeted just before flying out of Agartala.

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Assam CM Himanta proposes elevated corridor at Kaziranga

GUWAHATI, AUG 11 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he has discussed the proposed 35km elevated corridor of the National Highway-37 passing through Kaziranga National Park with the Centre, which has given a favourable response. During a discussion on the Cut Motion on Supplementary Demands for Grants in the Assembly, Sarma said the ambitious project has been discussed at length with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. “With all the MPs from Assam, I met Nitin Gadkari in Delhi yesterday. We discussed the Kaziranga elevated road project. You will be happy to know that it is almost on track now,” Sarma said. During the monsoon, the famed Park gets inundated and scores of animals are killed while trying to cross the NH-37 by speeding vehicles, he added. The NH-37 is the lifeline of Upper Assam districts and the only road to connect the region with the

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rest of the state. A considerable portion of this road passes through the Kaziranga National Park. “If we can construct a 35-km elevated road on this stretch, then the animals will be saved. The existing road can be used by local villagers after completion of this elevated road,” Sarma said. On July 20, the chief minister had approved the alignment of the elevated corridor and directed PWD officials to fast-track all necessary measures for execution of the project, which is planned to be constructed from Jakhalabandha to Bokakhat. In the Assembly on Wednesday, Sarma also said that the government is considering to construct roads on the existing embankments of Brahmaputra and its tributaries.

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Shillong press fraternity resolves to work despite threats Correspondent SHILLONG, AUG 11: The media fraternity of Meghalaya has resolved to keep on working for the society despite all odds, including threats from outlawed organizations. The Shillong Press Club (SPC) in an emergent Google meet convened on Tuesday night expressed “deep concern at the tone and tenor” of the HNLC (Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council) statement which squarely accused the press for not publishing the proscribed outfit’s bandh

calls by obeying the order of the Meghalaya High Court. In fact, the Full Bench consisting of Chief Justice Uma Nath Singh, Justice T Nandakumar Singh and Justice S.R. Sen in its order on May 27, 2015 had specifically directed that the statements of HNLC or any organization which may disturb the even tempo of day-to-day public life and cause violation of Fundamental Rights of citizens, in particular under Article 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India relating to strike, bandh, hartal, road blockade and holding of rallies

COVID patient transported on motorbike in hill district in Mnp Correspondent

IMPHAL, AUG 11: A COVID-19 patient was shifted to a hospital from his house on a motorcycle in a bizarre incident in the interior area of Manipur’s Pherzawl district. The incident came to the light after the video of the seriously ill 70-year-old patient being transported on the bike by two persons wearing PPE kit was shared by the residents of Parbung area of the district to the media. While sharing the video, it was reported that the patient was transported on the bike by two volunteers of the local Covid task force as his condition became serious. The patient was lodged at a community isolation centre manned by the local Covid task force and the volunteers had to transport him on bike as there was no ambulance at the nearest healthcare centre Parbung.

The healthcare centre is around two kilometers from the village of the patient and the centre has no ambulance or other facilities. Pherzawl is the least COVID-19 affected hill district of the state. Including new cases registered today (Wednesday), only 270 persons from the district were infected by the virus till date and no death reported in the district so far. As a part of developing infrastructure in the health sector in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state, the state government has recently distributed ambulances with basic life support to different districts of the state, particularly in the hill districts. Two months ago, the state chief minister handed over 10 ambulances to the authorities of six autonomous district councils (ADCs) covering all the 11 hill districts of the state.

with unlawful design shall not be issued by any of the print and electronic media. “In case of violation of this order, the Court may not only proceed under the Contempt of Courts Act, but it is also directed that the State Government shall register criminal cases under appropriate provisions of the law,” the High Court had ordered. “The members were categorical in reminding all that while freedom of expression applies to the journalists as well, obedience to the law of the land in letter and spirit is also

GUWAHATI, AUG 11: North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi), a premier financial institution in the NorthEastern Region with its head office at Dispur, Guwahati and branch offices all across North-Eastern Region celebrated its 26th Foundation Day on 9th August 2021 According to a press release by NEDFi Guwahati, it organised several activities dedicated to the people of the region to commemorate the occasion. The Corporation also set up NEDFi Guwahati Branch in Dispur, in the NEDFi House premises to give exclusive support to entrepreneurs of Kamrup District. The Branch Office was inaugurated by Chandra Mohan Patowary, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Govt. of Assam on August 9. NEDFi stated that by opening of the branch, it will be able to cater to the entrepreneurs of Kamrup District. The minister appreciated NEDFi’s initiative

STATE HEALTH AGENCY (AB-PMJAY) DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND : KOHIMA. Dated, Kohima, the 10th Aug. 2021

NOTIFICATION With reference to advertisement letter NO.DHFW-8/RSBY/HR/2015-16/777, Dated, Kohima, the 23rd April, 2021, the following under mentioned candidates are selected for engagement as Data Entry Operator on contract basis for a period of 10 (ten) months under State Health Agency (AB-PMJAY), Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima. Acceptance Letter may be submitted to this office at Room No.215 (AB-PMJAY) cell, within 7 (seven) days from the date of issue of this Notification. Waiting List will be maintained for a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication of this result. S.N

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sue or for that matter rescue the journalist from a foreign land,” the SPC questioned. “Perhaps the HNLC is not aware that journalists perform their assigned duty to the ‘T’ and it is left to the editorial heads to decide what goes and what does not and here too, the universal law of the land clearly applies to the editors as well if not more. In fact, some members felt that this matter should be addressed to the publishers, editors and producers who are legally responsible for the publication/broadcast,” the SPC said.

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an absolute responsibility. As journalists, it is our duty to first obey the law of the land and for that matter the universal law of the world and humankind which abhors violence and senseless criminal acts while discharging our professional duties,” the SPC statement asserted. “May we ask if one violates a standing High Court order which assures due punishment for violators, and is harassed or even incarcerated, who will fend for the family of the journalist? Will the HNLC intervene and sort out the is-

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Senti Kath Sd/(DR. NEIKHRIELIE KHIMIAO) Principal Director Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, Kohima.

which will provide dedicated support for enterprise creation in the district. On the same occasion, the H Minister also inaugurated a “Clearance Sale of Artisanal Products of NER” at NEDFi House. The objective of this sale is to provide market linkage to artisans and weavers of North East Region under CSR initiative of NEDFi, where products of ASRLM Clusters and NEHHDC and artisans of NE will be available. The sale counter will remain open till the September 8, 2021. An MoU was also signed between NEDFi and Federation of Industries of North-Eastern Region (FINER) in presence of the minister for promoting and nurturing entrepreneurship, generating employment and

creating empowerment of weaker sections. NEDFi also felicitated select entrepreneurs in the presence of Chief Guest K N Hazarika, former CMD of NEDFi . In his address, Hazarika appreciated NEDFi’s journey so far and encouraged team NEDFi to reach to more people of the region with its mandate for economic development of North-East. PVSLN Murty CMD NEDFi welcomed all the participants and dignitaries and acknowledged the support of NEDFi’s stakeholders in its 26 year journey so far. NEDFi also installed a time capsule in its premises, which is a historic cache of documents, photos, information etc. which is buried underground for intended discovery by future generations someday.

DECLARATION OF NAME Regd. 197/2021 I, Mr. C Vikuto Sumi, aged about 53 years, son of Late. Chekiye, presently residing at Lerie Colony, Kohima, District-Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above referred address. 2. That my correct and official name is C Vikuto Sumi. 3. That however, in some of my service records and documents, my name has been entered and recorded as Vikuto Sema instead of C Vikuto Sumi. 4. That the name Vikuto Sema and C Vikuto Sumi refers to the same and one person. 5. That henceforth, for all official records and documents, I shall be referred to and known by the name C Vikuto Sumi 6. That this declaration shall be use as an evidence in future for any references in Connection to my name. 7. That the statements in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material is concealed thereupon. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I sign this affidavit on this the 14th day of July 2021 at Kohima Nagaland. Deponent k-1508

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Government High School, Thetsumi

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Monngam Konyak

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Health Care (Vocational) Government Hr Sec. School, Peren

Phephot

Multi Skill Foundation

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P. Phangmei Phom

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Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung

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Md Kaif Raza

Tourism & Hospitality

Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung

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NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Vinito Sumi has been applied by Smti. Tokheli Chishi, W/o Lt. Vinito Sumi, R/o Kushiabill Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Family Pension Benefits etc 2. A/C No. 30648052563 SBI Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 09-09-2021. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 09-08-2021. Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland dp-3906

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Geography

Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Mon

Wewu-u Kapfo

Geography

Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Phek

Dina Rai

Geography

Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur

Thujovelu Keyho

Health Care

Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Phek

Imtijungla

Philosophy

Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung

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PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi attend LS Speaker’s meeting Curtailing session not good for Naidu breaks down over conduct of Oppm MPs

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a meeting with leaders of all the parties in the House, following adjournment of the House sine die on conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were both in Speaker Om Birla’s room in parliament when he met with leaders of various parties after the monsoon session ended this morning, two days early. Modi and Sonia sat on adjoining sofas in the meeting. Home Minister Amit Shah, the Congress’s Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and leaders of the Trinamool Congress, Akali Dal, YSR Congress and BJD were also present. The smiling faces in the Speaker’s room were incongruous with the acrimony throughout the session, which was marked by protests and daily disruptions in

both houses of parliament. Sources say the Speaker urged all parties to cooperate with the functioning of the house in future. Both the government and opposition par ties blamed each other for the standoff. As the opposition protested on a range of issues including the Pegasus snooping scandal, fuel prices and the Covid crisis, the government was accused of rushing through bills without discussion. “I saw PM Modi for the first time today. When everything is over, he shows up. The government passed bills without discussion. Except for the OBC Bill, all other Bills were passed within minutes - another record by this government,” said

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Speaking to reporters, the Speaker said the Lok Sabha functioned only 21 hours in the month-long session and its productivity was at 22 per cent. “I am hurt by the fact that the proceedings of the house did not take place per expectations in this session. I always make an effort to see that maximum business takes place in the House and discussions are held over issues related to the public. But there was continuous obstruction this time. This could not be resolved,” Mr Birla said. The Rajya Sabha saw similar disruptions and yesterday, opposition members stood on the table at the centre of the house and one MP threw the rule book at the Chair.

From Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu breaking down over continued opposition ruckus, to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla expressing his dismay over the issue, both the houses of Parliament, adjourned sine die two days before the scheduled end of the Monsoon assembly session, saw more than its share of drama on Wednesday. The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die, bringing to an end a tumultuous Monsoon session that was disrupted every day by opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping allegations and farm laws. The Rajya Sabha too was adjourned sine die, after the passage of four bills including on the OBC list and state-run insurance companies. Union Minister and Leader of the Upper House Piyush Goyal demanded strict action against the erring members, claiming the ‘dignity of the august house had been lowered’ by the incidents. From whistling in the Rajya Sabha, to Opposition members staging a walk-out claiming female MPs had been mistreated, the day witnessed many ups and downs. Here’s a lowdown: Naidu gets emotional: Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu got emotional while speaking about ruckus

by opposition MPs and expressed deep anguish at the conduct of the members of the opposition parties in the House on Tuesday. Naidu said all sacredness of this House was destroyed yesterday when some members sat on the tables and some climbed on the tables. “I rise in deep anguish to place on record the way this august is being subjected to sacrilege and that too, propelled by a sense of competition among some sections of the House, since the commencement of this monsoon session,” Venkaiah Naidu said. Some opposition MPs on Tuesday climbed atop the tables where officers and reporters of House are seated and an MP had even hurled an official file in the Chair’s direction, according to reports. Om Birla’s Chagrin: Responding to the ruckus in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that there have been debates, agreements and disagreements in the House but never was its dignity lowered, ANI reported. “I urge all the MPs, that the House be run in accordance with Parliamentary traditions and its dignity maintained. Sloganeering and raising of banners are not a part of our Parliamentary traditions. They (MPs) should express themselves from their seats,” he added.

country and democracy: Congress N E W D E L H I , AU G 11 (PTI): The Congress criticised the government o n We d n e s d a y f o r curtailing the Monsoon session of Parliament, saying a government that does not allow elected representatives from the opposition parties to raise issues of public importance is not good for the country and democracy. Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the Opposition was not allowed to speak on issues like price rise, rising fuel prices, farmers agitation and the repeal of farm laws that concern the people of the country. He said the opposition from day one wanted a discussion on these issues but the government, which should have fulfilled its responsibility of ensuring t h a t Pa r l i a m e n t r u n s smoothly, acted on its own “whims and fancies”. “It is not the task of the government to say who is right or wrong... or what demands are right or wrong. Such a government that focuses on its whims and fancies is not good for the country and is dangerous for democracy,” the Congress leader told reporters. He also accused the government of creating a new record in passing bills in

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Lok Sabha within minutes, without any discussion. “First, we were told the House will run till August 13 but the gover nment today suddenly decided ‘no need to run the house further’ and the house was suddenly adjourned,” he said. Lok Sabha was adjour ned sine die on Wednesday, bringing an end to the stormy Monsoon session two days ahead of the scheduled date of August 13. Opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping row, farm laws and other issues had continuously marred the proceedings since the start of the session on July 19. Chowdhury claimed the government and the ruling party did not miss any opportunity to complain against the opposition to show it in a bad light and “deflect the truth”. The day parliament

session began the united opposition after an all-party meeting presented demands of the opposition, he said. “We sought discussions on COVID-19, unbridled price rise, fuel price rise, farmers issues. “We wanted repeal of farm laws and when the Pegasus issue came up, we repeatedly tried to tell the government the issue is not small. It has put a question mark on national security. “Government should discuss the steps taken in respect of snooping allegations. The government kept escaping a discussion and till the end did not allow a debate on Pegasus,” he said. The Congress leader said, “Israel is probing the issue, France is investigating and Hungary and Germany are reacting”. He said Indian opposition leaders, activists, the judiciary have been potentially targeted by the Pegasus spyware and the issue affects every Indian. “ We w a n t e d a discussion on this issue. This was a genuine demand because the government gives separate statements in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Ministry of Defence, external affairs and IT give variant statements. People can’t understand the issue,” he claimed.

Congress constitutes UP poll panel; includes Lallu, Khurshid, Shukla NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): Gearing up for the Assembly polls next year, the Congress on Wednesday constituted its election committee for Uttar Pradesh, which includes its state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid, Rajeev Shukla and R P N Singh. Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved a proposal for the constitution of the Pradesh Election Committee of the UPCC, a statement issued by AICC general secretar y (organisation) K C

Venugopal said. Apart from the 38 members named in the panel, the national presidents or chairpersons of AICC organisations or departments from Uttar Pradesh, the state heads of the party’s frontal organisations, the vice-presidents and general secretaries of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) will be its ex-officio members. The election committee includes state Congress chief Lallu, CLP leader Aradhana Mona Misra, senior party leaders Mohsina

Kidwai, Khurshid, Shukla, Nirmal Khatri, Pramod Tiwari, P L Punia, R P N Singh and Vivek Bansal. Former MPs Rajesh Mishra, Rajaram Pal, Rakesh Sachan, Begum Noor Bano, Zafar Ali Naqvi, Harendra Malik, Rashid Alvi, Mohammad Muqeem, Naseemuddin Siddique and the party’s 2019 Lok Sabha candidate from Lucknow, Acharya Pramod Krishnam, are also part of the panel. All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretaries Imran Masood, Brijlal Khabri, Sudhanshu Tripathi,

B P Singh and Jitendra Baghel are also among those included in the committee. Lallu has said the Congress would fight the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls under party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s supervision and make a comeback in the state after over three decades. Congress functionaries have said the party is prioritising organisation building and continuing with the battle against the BJP government on the streets in the run-up to the crucial Assembly polls.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (IANS): As the situation in Afghanistan continued to turn from bad to worse with intense fighting between Afghan security forces and the Taliban, a total of 50 Indian nationals, including diplomats, left the Mazar-e-Sharif and reached New Delhi on Wednesday. “A Special flight comprising of 50 Indians landed at New Delhi this morning,” said a senior government official. The Centre stated that India has temporarily closed its Consulate General office at Mazar-e-Sharif. On Tuesday, Indian Consulate General in Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif had on social media platform said, “A special flight is leaving from Mazar-e-Sharif to New Delhi. Any Indian nationals in and around Mazar-e-Sharif are requested to leave for India in the special flight scheduled to depart late today evening.” The consulate also appealed Indian citizens, who are desired to leave for New Delhi by special flight, to share their details and whereabouts. This was the third security advisory that India has issued in the last three months. Mazar-e Sharif, or just Mazar, is the fourthlargest city of Afghanistan, with a population estimate of over 5 lakh until a few months back. It has been the capital of Balkh province and is linked by highways with Kunduz in the east, Kabul in the southeast, Herat in the southwest and Termez in Uzbekistan in the north. The Indian Embassy in Afghanistan had also advised the Indian citizens to keep themselves abreast o f t h e ava i l a b i l i t y o f commercial flights and make immediate arrangements to return before the air services were discontinued. Further, the embassy has directed the Indian companies operating in Afghanistan to immediately withdraw their Indian employees out of undergoing projects in the country. For the Indians, who are working for the foreign firms, the embassy asked them to request their employers to facilitate their travel from project sites to India.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 247 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021

Annual Corruption Report

nnual reports of the of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) tabled on the floor of the house , contain startling and sometimes shocking irregularities under various government departments in Nagaland. Despite such reports being tabled every year, cases of blatant corruption have not lessened but rather, worsened since the few decades. These are clear indications that those who blatantly commit irregularities (an euphemism for corruption) are not afraid of being held accountable since, except for the rule of the gun, the rule of law does not exist. At best, even when corruption cases are registered, probed and action taken, it is only the small fries who are netted while the big fishes swim freely The issue of tackling corruption has not translated into impartial investigation and prosecution. Corruption of the worst magnitude plagues the entire strata of society and clearly, such a pre-eminence has also led to its acceptability. It reverses the very idiom of the “black sheep” in the family or society. In fact, too many black sheep has reversed the moral into the “white sheep” syndrome. The number of organizations with lofty ideals, who raise the issue in public domain have dwindled over the years. This has also included those that have exploited the RTI Act. The report of CAG Nagaland also needs to be seen from information that at times, the reports are presumptuous in the face of inadequate explanations. One cannot presume a person guilty just on the strength of discovery of some incriminating matters. Only a deeper probe will unearth facts on who is the actual guilty person. Be that as it may, the CAG reports are nevertheless substantial enough to reveal the magnitude of corruptibility within the prevailing system. States where corruption is not considered as a serious matter, are suffering its consequences. It may be noted that the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on October 31,2003 stated that it was “concerned about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law”. The UN has considered corruption as a violation of human rights. Individual corruption is the cause of institutionalized corruption, the latter being the most dangerous and deadly. Today, institutionalized corruption has become so deep rooted in the government that people have become insensitive to it. The vicious circle gets enlarged during elections which has to be the starting point where the battle against corruption has to be fought. Politicians have no vision worth mentioning as their single focus is to perpetrate corruption, injustice and lawlessness for the sake of power. Government servants in Nagaland, especially the bureaucrats, are considered to be among the richest in India. This amplifies the practical meaning of “serving the public” being turned into serving one’s interest. As had been mentioned in this column in the past, despite many rules governing conduct of government employees, the absence of enforcement has reduced these rules to mockery. On the other hand, the silence of the “religious leaders” of the church against cash for vote scam, anti social and criminal acts is deafening. Any society where corruption is rampant, and no longer a shameful act, is tolerated clearly exposes the sham of whatever religious faith that dominates such a society.

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Post-mortem

Tracing the history of aircraft crash at Molungkimong I

NTRODUCTION M o l u n g k i m o n g, t h e misty village nestled atop the pristine hills of Nagaland, India, shares an important place in the history of the WWII. On August 11, 1944, a US military plane exploded near the village and crashed into a ravine killing all 12 on board. 76 years after the ill-fated crash, details have now been established through eye-witness accounts, Missing Air Crew Reports, Accident Reports, Archival data and significant information from former crew mates and family members of the fallen crew. Poignantly, the 12 fallen heroes, having traced their identities, are being venerated for their ultimate sacrifice through a memorial erected at the crash site by the Village Council on 22 December 2020. THE CHINA BURMA INDIA (CBI) THEATER AND ‘THE HUMP’: The aircraft was part of the CBI Theater of WWII which was established on 22 June 1942 to halt Japanese expansion in Southeast Asia. The American strategy was to invade Japan by building up China as a source of manpower and the base for their bombers. But by January 1942, Japan had completely surrounded and cut off China from Allied supplies and the U.S. Army Air Force based in India started to haul military supplies 550 miles over the Eastern Himalayan Mountains from airfields in Assam, India to Kunming, China; a perilous air route that American pilots nicknamed ‘The Hump’. Chick Marrs Quin’s The Aluminum Trail lists more than 700 planes that went down in the course of ‘The Hump’ operation costing some 1,200 lives. THE AIRCRAFT: The plane with tail number 42-64189 was an F-7A Liberator photo reconnaissance version of the famous B-24J Liberator bomber from the 24th Combat Mapping Squadron based in Gushkara, India. On that fateful morning, it had embarked on an ‘Over The Hump’ Combat Mission enroute from Jorhat, India to Kunming, China. OPERATIONAL BACKGROUND: 24TH COMBAT M A P P I N G S Q UA D RO N (CMS): Flying over uncharted territories, the unit played a crucial role providing detailed aerial photography for the creation of detailed maps needed for the war. By the end of the war, the squadron had covered some 890,000 square miles of territory in India, Burma, Thailand and Malaya

This Experience Must Come

Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha…saw him no more. —2 Kings 2:11-12 It is not wrong for you to depend on your “Elijah” for as long as God gives him to you. But remember that the time will come when he must leave and will no longer be your guide and your leader, because God does not intend for him to stay. Even the thought of that causes you to say, “I cannot continue without my ‘Elijah.’ ” Yet God says you must continue. Alone at Your “Jordan” (2 Kings 2:14). The Jordan River represents the type of separation where you have no fellowship with anyone else, and where no one else can take your responsibility from you. You now have to put to the test what you learned when you were with your “Elijah.” You have been to the Jordan over and over again with Elijah, but now you are facing it alone. There is no use in saying that you cannot go— the experience is here, and you must go. If you truly want to know whether or not God is the God your faith believes Him to be, then go through your “Jordan” alone. Alone at Your “Jericho” (2 Kings 2:15). Jericho represents the place where you have seen your “Elijah” do great things. Yet when you come alone to your “Jericho,” you have a strong reluctance to take the initiative and trust in God, wanting, instead, for someone else to take it for you. But if you remain true to what you learned while with your “Elijah,” you will receive a sign, as Elisha did, that God is with you. Alone at Your “Bethel” (2 Kings 2:23). At your “Bethel” you will find yourself at your wits’ end but at the beginning of God’s wisdom. When you come to your wits’ end and feel inclined to panic— don’t! Stand true to God and He will bring out His truth in a way that will make your life an expression of worship. Put into practice what you learned while with your “Elijah”— use his mantle and pray (see 2 Kings 2:13-14). Make a determination to trust in God, and do not even look for Elijah anymore.

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(Malaysia) and China EYE WITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE CRASH AND THE AFTERMATH: It was a rainy that day and most of the elders of the village had gone to the fields. “The cloud was engulfed in flames and thinking it was ‘hell’, we immediately hid in the basement scared. Occasionally getting up to check and finding the clouds still burning, we shut our eyes and lay down in the basement waiting for the flames to go”, recalls Sutsung Ozukum, a retired teacher. He was 8 years old then and was incidentally making traditional lanterns out of tree saps and tin cans with his friends when the plane crashed. Repayuba Tzudir recalls hearing an explosion louder than thunder and scaring him so much that he threw a child to the ground which he was carrying on his lap. Later, he could see the plane descending below the clouds in flames with parts and cargoes falling from the plane. Tongzuk Yaden and Majemshiba Tzudir, who were playing together then, recall the sight of one of the wings breaking off mid-air. Moments after the mid-air explosion, the villagers heard the plane impacting the ground with a loud explosion and saw smoke billowing from the forest of ‘Lungbanglu’, which is around two kilometers from the village. Papers and burning fuel had fallen from the plane leaving patches of fire all over the village. “The whole village would have burned that day had it not been for the rain”, opined Molung Nokdir. The villagers found the debris scattered over a large area. Four dead bodies were recovered which were given a proper Christian burial. Further, under the directive of the village council, the salvaged wreckage parts were brought to the village and kept in a warehouse near the village church. Few days later, an American military plane flew over the village searching for the wreckage site. From the plane, they communicated with the villagers by throwing down messages written on pieces of paper which was translated by the Molungkimong village teacher, Yaryongdang. In reply, he wrote on a board indicating the location of wreck. The board was tied to a bamboo pole and four sturdy youths suspended it from the top of a banyan tree located at vantage point of the village. With the wreckage site confirmed, a ground search party arrived in the village on the evening of August 24 and conducted

a search of the crash site the following day. In The Aluminum Trail, Chick Marrs Quinn writes that the villagers gave gifts of food to the ground party and also accompanied them to search the crash site. The hospitality shown to the American search party and the Christian burial accorded by the villagers was something unexpected of a people misconstrued as head hunting savages. The inscription on the crude cross which the villagers had erected over the grave read, “The noble and brave men of America, like the stars of heaven of their lives, leaving their sweet homes, sacrifice their lives for our country in the falls of this happy shining stream.” The dead bodies were exhumed and the villagers even helped in carrying it down to the American Military cemetery in Jorhat, Assam. LOCAL MEMORIAL EFFORTS: In April 2020, the Molungkimong Village Council set up a WWII Memorial Development Committee to work on memorializing the fallen crew. As an immediate necessity, a memorial plaque honoring the crew was erected at the crash site and dedicated on December 22, 2020 with a traditional warrior song by the village elders and a prayer by the village Church Pastor. A footpath leading up to the memorial has been paved and directional and notice boards placed. On 11 August 2021, a memorial service will be held to commentate the day of the crash. Arrangements have been made for relatives of the fallen airmen as well as other people in the United States of America to place flowers at the memorial which will bring some sort of closure to the fallen crew. The next objective of the committee is to set up a museum in the village which will accommodate a scale model of the plane and the wreckage parts which have either been collected from village households or freshly excavated from the crash site. Most importantly, the museum will reconnect us to an almost forgotten history of the fallen heroes by displaying their pictures and stories. On the whole, the humble museum is envisaged to serve as a research center for researchers and scholars and a fitting tribute to all the airmen who lost their lives while flying over ‘The Hump’. THE FALLEN HEROES: 1st Lt James Thomas Caraway, Service No. 0-674558, 24 years, Pilot. Born on 21 May 1920 to Mr and Mrs James O Caraway, James

The growing challenge of landslides and floods

n July last month, there were reports of cloudbursts at many places. It started from Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, followed by a landslide in Himachal’s Kinnaur district, killing nine people in a tourist vehicle. Apart from this, many people lost their lives and vehicles were washed away due to heavy debris and water flow in hill gorges and nallahs due to cloudburst in many villages of Dharamsala in Himachal and Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. Some parts of National Highway 707 collapsed in Himachal. It seems that living with the floods caused by landslides and cloudbursts during the rainy season has become the destiny of the mountain dwellers. The floods in Rishiganga and Dhauli Ganga due to the breaking of glaciers in Kedarnath in 2013 and in the Raini and Tapovan area in Chamoli district on February 7, 2021, were great warning messages of nature for the mountains. This year’s tragedy in Uttarakhand is mostly due to the construction of allweather roads and the widening of roads. Due to the warming of the Himalayan glaciers, flash floods (sudden floods) due to the breaking of icebergs are common. The hill residents are living in the midst of the ravages of rains and flash floods. The

concern is focused on this that the lakes that suddenly came into existence should not break and bring a deluge. There is also ground experience that if a lake is formed due to temporary obstructions in the mountains or river valleys very low in the mountains, then they also become the cause of the cracks in the buildings, fields, roads and their collapse and subsidence. For example, in July 2021, the Gandi GaderaBarsati drain flowing down between two villages Gadkot and Angoth in the Narayanbagad area in Chamoli district had breached the houses of these villages due to the formation of a lake and its rising water level. In 1992, the Gandini market was destroyed by the floods in this Gadera and 14 people died. Even in normal times, man-made dams and reservoirs cause landslides, landslides and erosion in the periphery areas. Flash floods cause landslides. You will see the bare roots of big trees swinging in the air around the roads due to erosion because the running water has washed away the soil of their roots. The same happens with houses in the mountains due to erosion or erosion of the ground under their foundations. The foundations of houses, buildings, hotels will be seen swinging in the air, such buildings will fall

sooner or later. The story of the devastation caused by flash floods and landslides in the hilly areas is being repeated every year. Governments cannot ignore that areas which were not disaster-prone and ecologically vulnerable due to illegal mining, illegal tree felling and dumping debris and encroachment on river banks are now also disasterprone and vulnerable. Have become. Even today, under the nose of the governments, the debris generated due to illegal road construction is dumped in the rivers. This reduces the capacity of rivers to store and discharge the excess rainwater. When illegal constructions start taking place in flood zones or forests without permission or permission, then the damage increases. To minimize damage, it is important that debris and silt are not arbitrarily released at construction sites or dumped into nearby rivers and streams. A way to execute them should be found. Debris disposal of projects can be pre-planned. Development in the mountains should be watershed-based. Ignoring water bodies increases the risk of soil erosion and losses due to excessive rainfall. Chandravanshi (As published by The Times of India)

Caraway was a 1939 graduate of McKinney High School where he was a football star. He entered the Army Air Corps on 19 June 1942. Lt Caraway had chalked up 178 flying hours over ‘the Hump’. He married Miss Mary Ann Ellis in January, 1944 and two months after his demise, a baby son was born who was named after him as James Thomas Caraway Jr (Tom). 2nd Lt Raymond William Kurzawski Jr, Service No. 0-685944, 24 Years, Navigator. Born on 2 February 1920 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Kurzawski Sr in Pennsylvania, Raymond Kurzawski Jr.(Kurtz) was the navigator of the plane. He graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1938 and enlisted into the Army Air Corps on 16 February 1942. Kurtz operated a beauty parlor in Nanticoke before enlisting as an Air Cadet. 2nd Lt Daniel Stuart Longfellow , Service No. 0-795786, 25 Years, Co-pilot. Daniel Longfellow was the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Albert Longfellow. He was born on 12 November 1918 in Machias, Washington and graduated from Maine Central Institute where he was popularly known as ‘Dan’ and well known for sports especially basketball and baseball. Longfellow enlisted into the Army Air Force on 20 March 1942 before which he was employed as a General Office Clerk. He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. Capt Joseph Earl Haynes, Service No. 0-854989, 27 Years, Engineering Officer (Passenger) Joseph Haynes was born on 2 August 1917 in Silverton, Texas. He passed out from Silverton High School in 1934 as the valedictorian of the class and later graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May, 1940 with high honors in Petroleum Engineering. ‘Joe’ enlisted into the Army Air Corps in April, 1942 as an Engineering Officer in the Army Air Corps and on the fateful day of the crash, he was riding as a passenger to check up on the planes in China. M/Sgt George Burton Abbott, Service No. 39248235, 45 Years, Engineer Born on 2 September 1899 to Charles B Abbott and Edna Whitney Abbott of Southland, California, George Abbott was the oldest among them. He had served with the US Navy during the WW I before enlisting again into the Army Air Force shortly after the WW II broke out. T/Sgt Glenn Beuford Carnes, Service No.18064510,

31 Years, Engineer Born on 6 June 1913, Glenn Carnes was the son of Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Carnes of Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from North Side High School and enlisted into the Army Air Forces on 26 December 1941 as an Aerial Engineer. The Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, State of Texas Citation among other Ribbons were awarded posthumously. S/Sgt Leon Marshall Winslow, Service No. 31135350, 31 Years Born on 26 February 1913 in Massachusetts, Leon M Winslow was the only son of Leon W Winsow and Mima E Winslow. After finishing college, he worked as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk before enlisting into the Army Air Forces in June 20, 1942. S/Sgt Walter Haddon Jones, Service No. 32423888, 37 Years, Radio Operator A resident of New York, S/ Sgt Walter H Jones was the son of Charles H Jones and Florence M Jones and was born on 21 May 1907. He enlisted into the Army Air Forces in August 8, 1942. Sgt Alford Hollis Gray, Service No. 18178954, 23 Years, Gunner Born on 24 January 1921 in Texas, Alford H Gray enlisted into the Army Air Forces in Oct 9, 1942 as an Aerial Gunner. Sgt A D Whaley, Service No. 14158991, 28 Years, Gunner A D Whaley was born on 4 March 1916 to Perry Garfield Whaley and Martha S Whaley of Sevierville, Tennessee. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps on 18 October 1942. Sgt Emery Delmar Crouch, Service No. 151178954, 30 Years, Passenger Born on 26 January 1914 to Archie Grey Crouch and Rosie Crouch of West Virginia, Emery D Crouch did his schooling in Mercer County School and joined the Army Air Corps in Sep 17, 1942. Cpl Jerome B Brenner, Service No. 15071442, 25 Years, Passenger Jerome Brenner was the eldest son of Max Brenner and Martha Y Brenner who were immigrants from Russia. He was born on 8 August 1919 in Pennsylvania and graduated from South High School, Youngstown, Ohio. Jerome enlisted into the Army Air Corps in Nov 25, 1941. His younger brother Sgt Ray Brenner was also serving in the Army Air Forces posted in Belgium at that time. Talimeren Tzudir

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Deptt of agriculture clarifies

On going through the news article captioned “Request to release ATMA pending salaries” & open letter to the chief minister under “Step motherly treatment of ATMA staff of Nagaland” published in local news papers on 2nd August 2021 and on the 6th August 2021 written by one Imuhca, the department of agriculture stated that it has verified from the ATMA employees list and found that the said person is not an employee of ATMA. Through a press release, it stated that perhaps the writer could be a relative of an ATMA employee or an employee himself using fictitious name to confuse the authority. In this connection, the department of Agriculture has been constraint to issue this clarification for the kind notice of all concerned. With regards to non payment of salaries for the current fiscal year 2021-22, it stated that the department could manage to pay salary for the month of April 2021 from last financial years saving by forgoing the earmarked components of Cafeteria of activities which was kept pending on account of COVID-19 pandemic. The aforesaid gesture have been made by the department, keeping in mind ATMA personnel’s welfare owing to pending release of the 1st Installment for the current fiscal year 2021-22 by the GoI. Meanwhile, with the introduction of the Single Nodal Agency (SNA) by the Ministry of Finance vide OM F.NO. 1(13)PFMS/FCD/2020 dated the 23rd March 2021 notified a new procedure for release of funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) to come into effect w.e.f. 1st July 2021, where all CSS accounts will be integrated to PFMS. In line with this, even though it is time taking the department is actively pursuing to expedite the procedure for SNA implementation particularly the ATMA Scheme. Concerning the manpower issue, as per the 2018 ATMA guidelines provided by the Government of India, Contractual Employees (against regular vacancies) may be paid gross emoluments not exceeding the ceiling limits to certain categories of posts under ATMA. In this context, all categories of posts under State ATMA are recruited through Walk-In-Interviews and not as rendered in the mass media. Accordingly, on the recommendation of requirement board/committee set up by the government, the successful candidates were engaged purely on contractual basis for a period of 1 (one) year and co-terminus with the CSS programme. While the government recognises and appreciate the extension services rendered towards the farming community of the state by the ATMA employees, it is pertinent to note that there are certain rules and procedures of the government. In addition, there are ways and means to bring their grievance(s) to the notice of the competent authority before taking the issue(s) to the public domain. It added that the department of agriculture under the dynamic leadership of minister of agriculture & co-operation, G. Kaito along with agriculture production commissioner, Nagaland, Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS has been guiding and giving their best effort to the department. The good words or advice supposed to have given to the ATMA staff has no connection with the delay or no payment of monthly salary whatsoever rather they always have serious concern for the welfare and wellbeing of its employees including ATMA employees. (Issued through DIPR)

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discharges Kejriwal, 9 other 11 dead in Himachal landslide, 25-30 missing Court AAP leaders in CS assault case

Govt rejects claims on new SC branches

Parl panel not to push for lowering age limit to 16 yrs for juveniles involved in serious POCSO cases

ITBP personnel at the landslide point during search operation on the Reckong PeoShimla Highway in Kinnaur district, Wednesday. (PTI)

spokesman, was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters. “The area is currently very dangerous,” he added.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur told reporters that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had also been called in.

Will not collect caste-based data again, Centre tells Parl cennial Census 2021. “In Census, the castes and tribes which are specifically notified as Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) as per the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, as amended from time to time, are enumerated,” he said. Rai said the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the then Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) in rural and urban areas respectively and the SECC 2011 data, excluding the caste data, have been finalised and published by MoRD and HUPA. “The Office of the Registrar General, India had provided logistics and technical support in conducting the SECC-2011. The raw caste data have been

provided to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) for classification and categorisation of the data. As informed by MoSJE, there is no proposal to release the caste data at this stage,” he said. The minister also said the census schedule is designed in consultation with various stakeholders, including the state governments. The intent of the Centre for conducting Census 2021 was notified in the Gazette of India on March 28, 2019 but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the census activities have been postponed, he informed Parliament. Rai said during the census exercise, data is collected on demographic and various socio-economic parameters such as education, SC and ST, religion, language, marriage, fertility, disability, occupation and migration of individuals.

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): The government has rejected claims that it has decided to expand the “branches” of the Supreme Court to three more locations. The Press Information Bureau ‘fact check’ tweeted on Tuesday that the claim was “fake”. “A forwarded message is being shared on WhatsApp claiming that the government has decided to expand the branches of the Supreme Court of India to three more locations.This claim is fake,” the tweet said. It said “no such decision” has been taken by the government.

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): A key parliamentary panel has decided not to push for lowering the age limit to 16 years from 18 years for juveniles involved in serious POCSO cases after the government asserted that existing laws are adequate to deal with heinous crimes committed by those in this age group. The government’s response comes based on an observation of the parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs led by Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Anand Sharma which noted that there have been a large number of cases under the POCSO Act where the age of the juveniles has been

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (IANS): A special Court on Wednesday discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and nine Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in a controversial case of alleged assault on former Chief Secretary of Delhi, Anshu Prakash. However, the court has ordered to frame charges against two AAP leaders - Amantullah Khan (MLA Okhla) and Prakash Jarwal (MLA- Deoli) in the case. A special MP/MLA court, presided over by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sachin Gupta at Rouse Avenue court, pronounced the discharge order on Wednesday. Soon after the order was pronounced by the court, senior AAP leader and Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia called it the victory of truth. “Delhi CM Arvind Ke-

below the threshold age for applicability of the law. “The Committee believes that minor sexual offenders may commit more serious and heinous crimes if left untreated/uncounselled. “Therefore, it is very important to relook at these provisions because more and more juveniles are getting involved in such crimes. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the MHA may take up with MoW&CD to review the current age limit of 18 years and see if it can be reduced to 16 years for the applicability of the POCSO Act, 2012,” the panel noted. In response, the Wom-

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NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): The Centre on Wednesday told the Parliament that it will not collect fresh data for caste census. “The raw caste data collected during Socio-Economic Caste Census in 2011 is with Registrar General of India but no proposal to release the data as many technical problems noticed in it by RGI and the data has also become very old & is not usable,” said the Centre The Census 2021 exercise, when carried out, will enumerate only those SCs and STs that were notified through the constitutional orders of 1950, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Minister of state for Home, Nityanand Rai said this in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on whether the government is planning to undertake a caste census along with the General De-

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a car could have been hit. We are waiting for detailed information,” Thakur said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Thakur and assured him of all possible help, according to the government. Heavy, incessant rain has caused many landslides in parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past few weeks. Last month, nine tourists were killed after huge boulders fell on their cars in another part of Kinnaur. A video that was circulated online showed boulders tumbling downhill and smashing into a bridge. Many such videos have emerged from the state this season along with cloudburst and flashfloods. In another incident, a stretch of the road collapsed as a hillside crashed down in dramatic visuals of a landslide at Sirmaur after two days of incessant rain.

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S H I M L A , AU G 1 1 (AGENCIES): Eleven people have died and around 30 are missing after a landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur this afternoon left several vehicles buried under debris, reports NDTV. A state-run bus, a truck and a few cars were trapped after the landslide blocked the Reckong Peo-Shimla highway. The bus, travelling to Shimla, reportedly had 40 people on board. Some 25-30 people are trapped or buried, official told Reuters. Ten people have been rescued and are in hospital. A video showed boulders and rocks rolling down the hillside with a roar before crashing into vehicles on the highway. Around 200 troops of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were sent for rescue efforts. “We expect the rescue operations to continue through the night, if not longer,” Vivek Pandey, an ITBP

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en and Child Development Ministry informed that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, (JJ Act), 2015 which is the primary legislation for children in need of care and protection (CNCP) and children in conflict with law. “Child accused of crime under POCSO Act is protected under the provisions of JJ Act, 2015 based on the principle of restorative justice. The JJ Act, 2015 empowers Juvenile Justice Board to decide upon matters of children

criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 323 (Causing hurt), 342 (Punishment for wrongful confinement), 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 120-B (Punishment of criminal conspiracy), and 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), among others of the IPC.

in conflict with law. Further, offences committed by the children have been categorised as petty, serious and heinous offences,” the WCD Ministry said in its response. “The JJ Act, 2015 also includes a procedure to decide upon cases where children above the age of 16 years have been alleged to commit a heinous offence,” the WCD ministry added. The parliamentary panel said it does not wish to pursue the matter in view of the government’s reply.

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the sample survey report (2018-19) stated that the State produced 43.35% of the total requirement for meat worth Rs 1,219.70 crore, leaving a shortfall of 56.65 %. Out of this shortfall, the State imported Animal Husbandry products worth of Rs. 212.03 crore in monetary terms as shown in the table. The report also indicated that there was immense potential for development of animal husbandry sector in the State. However, despite the gap in demand and supply, the import quantum of animal husbandry products was gradually decreasing when compared with the base level (2001-02), which in monetary terms stood at Rs 375 crore, and import value was calculated at Rs 212.03 crore in 2018-19. This declining import quantum suggests

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Despite the gap that exist in terms of demand and supply, the report said that import quantum of animal husbandry products were gradually reducing when compared with the base level of 2001-02 (See table) which in monetary terms stands at Rs. 375 crore and in 2018-19 import value stood at Rs. 212.03 crores. The per capita availability as of 2018-19 was-- meat 85 gms/head/ day with a capita availability of 50.09 gm; milk comprises of 150 gms/head/ day with a capita availability of 97.99gm and egg per day requirements as per recommendations was ½ No/ head/ day on per capita availability of 22 (no/head/ annum).

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NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): IndiGo on Wednesday said it has started a priority boarding facility for its passengers so that they can avoid longer queues at the boarding gates in airports. “The customers can book this service on IndiGo website, mobile app or via the call centre during the booking process or add it later through the My Bookings portal at a nominal cost of Rs.400 per passenger per flight,” a statement issued by the private carrier noted. The service will be available on domestic travel between the metro cities initially and will be opened for the entire domestic network in a phased manner, the largest airline of the country said. “The option (of priority boarding) will be available for a limited number of passengers per flight on a first-come-first-serve basis,” it noted.

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D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Toka Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd has launched a scheme for farmers/co-operatives/ entrepreneurs willing to cultivate aromatic or medicinal plants in the state.

Announcing the launching of the scheme on Wednesday, secretary of the society and MD, MARCOFED member board of director and TRIFED general board member, K. Kathi Chishi said that the co-operative society will provide seeds and saplings,

national average, i.e., 33.03 in income security, which is the lowest across all pillars. These pillar-wise analyses help States assess the state of the elderly population and identify existing gaps that obstruct their growth The Aged States refer to States with an elderly population of more than 5 million, whereas Relatively Aged States refer to States with an Elderly population of less than 5 million.

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ditions across the state. Chishi also said that the scheme has been designed after extensive research and in collaboration with Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, popularly known as CIMAP, a frontier plant research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It may be noted that Toka MPCS has been awarded the “Best Innovative Product” while Chishi was awarded the “Best Mentor/Entrepreneur” in recently held national award in PMVDY scheme under the ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

national average, 66.97 at an all-India level, followed by 62.34 in social well-being. Financial well-being observes a score of 44.7, which is lowered by the low performance of 21 States across the education attainment & employment pillar, which showcases scope for improvement States have performed particularly worse in the income security pillar because over half of the States have a score below the

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Kathi Chishi at the launching programme on Wednesday. (NP)

necessar y processing units and an assured buy back guarantee free of cost. He pointed out that Nagaland has a huge potential when it comes to aromatic and medicinal plants as they grow in abundance in the wild. He however said that there was a need to create awareness. “The target we have set for the promotion of aromatic and medicinal plants is 3500 acres,” he said, adding that interested individuals or groups will have to provide proper locations as the crops have been strategically designed according to the physical and climatic con-

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that by December 2020, the government disbursed only Rs 1.20-LCr (@ 40 per cent) as ‘loans’ to various states. (IANS – Dec 11, 2020). “The major question is where is the remaining amount of the Rs 17-LCr, over a year after it was announced and nearly six months after the grandiose scheme ended. Was this another mega-jumla (fraud) on the Indians,” Sarda asked pointedly. Meanwhile, in the jugglery of figures, he added that the country continues to reel under the pandemic after-effects, crores of people and lakhs of businesses still suffer, but the Centre has given hardly anything to normalize the situation.

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They want to engage in hard work, take risks and get results. Among the youths, we are seeing a ‘Yes we belong to this place’ attitude and a similar self-confidence can be seen among the startups in India. Our country has also jumped ahead in the ease of doing business.” Lauding industry initiatives, he said, “Starting from making masks and vaccination initiatives, our industries have helped us with everything during this pandemic. This industry is a big part of India’s growth story. India’s economy is gathering pace once again. We have seen reports stating that the IT sector is doing very well. This is because of our digitisation initiative.”

has actually been given – so what is the fate of the remainder of the ‘Atmanirbhar Package’, lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi repeatedly. Referring to past instances, Sarda wondered whether “the Finance Ministry will now reveal some new data” to overturn its own RTI reply (Aug 10, 2021), issued by an authority, Sumit Agrawal, the CPIO and Assistant Director, Public Finance State Division. Interestingly, the Centre had earlier said that under the same package, an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme was introduced till October 31, 2020, or till the Rs 3-LCr sanctioned under it was

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Hailing the spirit of “new India”, he said, “This new India is ready and committed to growing with the new world. India, which was once apprehensive of foreign investment, is today welcoming all types of investments. India is taking major leaps. It is the result of the country’s faith in our industry that today the ease of doing business and the ease of living is increasing. The changes made in the Companies Act are a big example of this.” He added, “This is a new India which is prepared to move ahead on its own. This new India in ready to walk along with the new world. These days, when the youths of the country take up risks, they are not afraid.

repayable sometime in the future, maybe with interest and this comes to Rs 24 per head loan on each Indian, against the promised Rs 150 per Indian under the total (Rs 20-LCr.) package. “If that’s so, then what about the so-called ‘stimulus package’ that was announced with much fanfare by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman? When the intention was to allow only ‘additional borrowings’, states could have anyways done it without the green signal from Centre…” Sarda said. Moreover, he argued that out of the total Rs 20LCr, package, even under the garb of ‘additional bor-

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NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): Delivering the virtual keynote address at the Confederation of Indian Industry meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s economy is picking up pace once again and there is a newfound confidence in made-in-India initiatives. According to The Indian Express, PM Modi said,“There was a time when we thought whatever was foreign was better. But that is fast changing. We now want products made in India. This is a big shot in the arm for our Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The other thing which is important now is our confidence which we also saw in our performance in the Olympics.”

State like Andhra Pradesh (Rs 19,192-crore), Kerala (Rs 18,087-crore), Madhya Pradesh (Rs 18,034-crore), Telangana (Rs 17,558-crore), West Bengal (Rs 13,574-crore), Haryana (Rs 12,878-crore), and Punjab (Rs 10,917-crore)- are in the middle bracket. Rest include: Odisha (Rs 9,716-crore), Bihar (Rs 7,754-crore), Uttarakhand (Rs 5,617-crore), Assam (Rs 5,418-crore), Chhattisgarh (Rs 5,374-crore), Jharkhand (Rs 3,530-crore), Himachal Pradesh (Rs 2,892-crore), Goa (Rs 1,738-crore), Tripura (Rs 1,127-crore) – fall in the lower bracket. Sarda pointed out that this innocuously-worded

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses CII Annual Meeting 2021 on the theme ‘India@75’, via video conferencing, in New Delhi. (PTI)

MUMBAI, AUG 11 (PTI): The Indian rupee settled just 1 paisa lower at 74.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday amid a muted trend in the domestic equity market. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.43 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.37 and a low of 74.48. It finally ended at 74.44 against the American currency, registering a fall of just 1 paisa over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 74.43 against the US dollar. “Indian rupee settled flat on the back of the lacklustre movement, taking cues from other Asian currencies. Spot USD/INR is expected to trade in the range of 74.10 to 74.60,” said Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities. On the overseas front, the softness seen in the Euro has helped to lift the greenback towards the 4-month highs printed in late July, heads for fourth straight gains against a basket of peers, Parmar added. Looking ahead, the eagerly-anticipated US CPI report highlights Wednesday’s calendar, which is otherwise quiet, he further noted.

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3 more provincial capitals fall to Taliban Biden rules out changes in troop KABUL, AUG 11 (AP): The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan and a local army headquarters in a blitz across the country’s northeast, officials said Wednesday, with the insurgents now controlling some two-thirds of the nation as the US and NATO finalise their withdrawal after its decades-long war there. The fall of the capitals of Badakhshan and Baghlan provinces to the northeast and Farah province to the west put increasing pressure on the country’s central government to stem the tide of the advance, even as its lost a major base in Kunduz. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rushed to Balkh province, already surrounded by Taliban-held territory, to seek help pushing back the insurgents from warlords linked to allegations of atrocities and corruption. While Kabul itself has not been directly threatened in the advance, its stunning speed raises questions

Taliban fighters and Afghans gather around the body of a member of the security forces who was killed, inside the city of Farah, capital of Farah province. (AP)

of how long the Afghan government can maintain control of its countryside. The multiple fronts of the battle have stretched the government’s special operations forces — while regular troops have often fled the battlefield — and the violence has pushed thousands of civilians to seek safety in the capital. The US militar y, which plans to complete its withdrawal by the end of the month, has conducted some airstrikes but largely has avoided involving itself in the ground campaign.

The Afghan government and military did not respond to repeated requests for comment about the losses. Humayoon Shahidzada, a lawmaker from the western province of Farah, confirmed Wednesday to The Associated Press his province’s capital of the same name fell. Neighboring Nimroz province was overrun in recent days after a weeklong campaign by the Taliban. In Farah, Taliban fighters dragged the shoeless, bloody corpse of one Afghan security force member through the street, shout-

ing: “God is great!” Taliban fighters carrying M-16 rifles and driving Humvees and Ford pickup trucks donated by the Americans rolled through the streets of the capital. “The situation is under control in the city, our mujahedeen are patrolling in the city,” one Taliban fighter who did not give his name said, referring to his fellow insurgents as “holy warriors.” The crackle of automatic weapon fire continued throughout the day in Farah. Hujatullah Kheradmand, a lawmaker from Badakhshan, said the Taliban had seized his province’s capital, Faizabad. An Afghan official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to speak about an unacknowledged loss, said Baghlan’s capital, Poli-Khumri, also fell. The insurgents earlier captured six other provincial capitals in the country in less than a week, including Kunduz in Kunduz province — a significant gain and one of the country’s largest cities. On Wednesday, the

headquarters of the Afghan National Army’s 217th Corps at Kunduz airport fell to the Taliban, according to Ghulam Rabani Rabani, a provincial council member in Kunduz, and lawmaker Shah Khan Sherzad. The insurgents posted video online they said showed surrendering troops. The corps is one of seven across the army and its loss represents a major setback. It wasn’t immediately clear what equipment was left behind for the insurgents. Some civilians who have fled Taliban advances have said that the insurgents imposed repressive restrictions on women and burned down schools. There have also been reports of revenge killings in areas where the Taliban have gained control. Speaking to journalists Tuesday, a senior EU official said the insurgents held some 230 districts of the over 400 in Afghanistan. The official described another 65 in government control while the rest were contested.

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WASHINGTON, AUG 11 (PTI): US President Joe Biden Tuesday ruled out any change in the withdrawal of his troops from Afghanistan despite the Taliban increasingly gaining control over large parts of the country. President Biden has ordered the withdrawal of all the US troops from Afghanistan by September 11. The Pentagon says it has already withdrawn more than 90 per cent of its troops from the warravaged country. “No,” Biden told reporters at the White House when asked if his current plan to withdraw troops could change at all. “Look, we spent over a trillion dollars over 20 years. We trained and equipped over 300,000 Afghan forces. Afghan leaders have to come together. We lost thousands -- lost to death and injury -- thousands of American personnel. They’ve got to fight for

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themselves, fight for their nation,” he asserted. “The United States -- I’ll insist we continue to keep the commitments we made of providing close air support, making sure that their air force functions and is operable, resupplying their forces with food and equipment, and paying all their salaries. But they’ve got to want to fight. They have outnumbered the Taliban,” Biden said. Biden said the Afghans are beginning to realize they’ve got to come together politically at the top. “But we are going to

continue to keep our commitment. But I do not regret my decision,” he said. Earlier, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters the US went to Afghanistan to deliver justice to those who attacked them on September 11, to disrupt terrorists seeking to use Afghanistan as a safe haven to attack the United States. “We achieved those objectives some years ago,” she said. “We judge the threat now against our homeland, which is his responsibility as commander-in-chief to focus on, as being one where the threat emanates from outside of Afghanistan,” she added. The President asked for a clear assessment, for a review from his team on what the possible implications could be. He asked them not to sugarcoat that. He asked them to lay out specifically and clearly what the consequences could be, she said.

Syrian Prez orders formation of new govt Wildfires ravage Greece: ‘disaster of unprecedented proportions’

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DIPHUPAR VILLAGE COUNCIL Recogd. 21-12-1961 Dimapur 797115 Nagaland

Sd/Ghuzui Shohe Chairman Diphupar Village Council

Sd/Sakulemba Jamir Secretary Diphupar Village Council

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This is to inform all the residents of the Village that the Renewal of Land Patta would be effective from 16.08.2021 – 21.08.2021 @ Council Hall with revised fees. Kindly contact with the respective Khel GB & VCM for details.

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TUENSANG :: NAGALAND

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Dated Tuensang the 07th August' 2021

Name S/O Village P.O. P.S. Dist. State

: ABC/1839 Lukhi Mech : Nironjon Mech : Naharbari : Dimapur : East P.S. Dimapur : Dimapur : Nagaland SHOW CAUSE NOTICE Whereas, 3 (three) calling notice have been issued consecutively vide order No. (1) NO.DEF/TSG/RO-27/2021-22/1193 dated 27-04-2021 (2) NO.DEF/TSG/RO-27/2021-22/1289 dated 04-05-2021 (3) NO.DEF/TSG/RO-27/2021-22/1721 dated 21-05-2021, however you have failed to respond to them. Therefore, the undersigned propose to impose penalty of dismissal/termination/removal from service against you. Whereas, you are given an opportunity of making a representation to show cause as to why the proposed penalty should not be imposed against you. Such representation If any, should be submitted in writing to the undersigned within 15(fifteen) days from the date of publication of this 'Show Cause Notice' failing which ex-parte decision will be taken and you will be declared a 'Deserter' and 'Dismissed' from service without any further notice. db-117

(AMIT NIGAM) IPS Superintendent of Police, Tuensang, Nagaland

Firefighters and volunteers use a water hose in the village of Glatsona on Evia island, on August 9.

weaknesses” on the part of the government in containing the wildfires, which have destroyed hundreds of homeSs and forced people to evacuate dozens of villages over the past week.

“These last days have been some of the most difficult for our country in decades,” Mitsotakis said, citing the extreme heat and months of drought as issues that have compli-

cated firefighting efforts. Greece’s second-largest island, Evia, has been at the center of the storm of fires that have ravaged the country. Over half of the island has burned, according to local officials. The fires have been devastating for Greeks who rely on the forests for their livelihood. In Evia, local residents told CNN that national assistance came too late. And their produce -- including resin, honey, olives and figs -- has been destroyed in the flames.

Anger at government response: Hundreds of protesters rallied outside the Greek Parliament in Athens on Monday over the government’s handling of the wildfires. “We are protesting against the government that has let all the country burn, because of profits before people,” demonstrator Nikos Loutos told Reuters. “We are protesting because they give millions for buying warplanes and police and not for the fire brigade.”

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NAGINIMORA STUDENTS' UNION P.O. Naginimora. Pin - 798622 Dist. Dist. Mon : Nagaland.

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The Longtsung Hoho, Dimapur with immense joy & pride extend heartiest congratulation to Dr. Lobeno Mozhui of Longtsung Village on being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Zoology on her thesis ENTOMOPHAGY AND ENTOMOTHERAPEUTICAL PRACTISE AMONG CERTAIN TRIBES IN NAGALAND. Best wishes & blessing in your future endeavours. (Chairman) LONTSUNG HOHO Dimapur dp-3891

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An Apology To The El-Shaddai Foundation Children's Home I, Mr. Rukuzo Tunyi S/o Mr. Ahi Tunyi has done a big scam activity by using the name of El-Shaddai Foundation Children's Home by asking people for donations in which I have used the money for my own selfish wants amounting to a lakh and never donated to the orphanage. The Orphanage never gave me any authority to do this nor they were aware of it that I was doing this behind their back. I sincerely apologize to the founding member, faculty and staff, specially to the administrator Madam Lily Ezung and also to the donors and contributors for deceiving them with my words and lies. I sincerely and truthfully declare not to fall in such paths ever and sincerely apologize from the core of my heart also grateful to the owners for forgiving me. dp-3887 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TUENSANG :: NAGALAND

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Dated Tuensang the 07th August' 2021

Name S/O Village P.O. P.S. Dist. State

: ABC/2016 Imnatemsu : Late Rongsentiba : Aokong : Dimapur : West P.S. Dimapur : Dimapur : Nagaland SHOW CAUSE NOTICE Whereas, 3 (three) calling notice have been issued consecutively vide order No. (1) NO.DEF/TSG/RO-27/2021-22/2032 dated 08-06-2021 (2) NO.DEF/TSG/RO-27/2021-22/2413 dated 18-06-2021 (3) NO.DEF/TSG/RO-27/2021-22/3077 dated 07-07-2021, however you have failed to respond to them. Therefore, the undersigned propose to impose penalty of dismissal/termination/removal from service against you. Whereas, you are given an opportunity of making a representation to show cause as to why the proposed penalty should not be imposed against you. Such representation If any, should be submitted in writing to the undersigned within 15(fifteen) days from the date of publication of this 'Show Cause Notice' failing which ex-parte decision will be taken and you will be declared a 'Deserter' and 'Dismissed' from service without any further notice. db-117

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour the S. Hotovi students union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms IKANI ROVINO KIBA, D/O Mr Tokiye Kiba for securing 84% and distinction in four subjects in recently declared HSLC exam 2021. The union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and CBSE 2021 and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. General/ Secy Hitoni Kiba

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FELICITATION The Senjum Village Council is pleased to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following personalities for their distinguished achievement in their fields of profession: 1. Dr. Lobeno Mozhui, D/o Mhonchumo Mozhui resident of Senjum Village, Dimapur on being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Zoology. The Senjum Village Council wishes her success and prays to Almighty God for the best in all her future endeavors. 2. Mr. M. Daniel Lotha, (S/o T. Merio Lotha) on being promoted to the position of kilo kilonser NSCN (IM). His success and well deserved promotion was a result of his sincerity and dedication towards his profession. We praise Almighty God for his achievement and pray for his good health more wisdom and greater success in all his future endeavors. M. Chenithung Ezung Benthungo Jungi Chairman Secretary

FELICITATION Naginimora Student's Union with immense pride and honour to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. L. Phongjei Laktuhu, S/o. Shri. C Longau Konyak on being Topper in M. Sc. Environmental Science, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) and Gold Medalist of All Nagaland College Student's Union 2021. The Union also extend our congratulation to all the successful HSLC & HSSLC for bringing laurels to Naginimora and wishes success in their endeavour. Yanang Jess Konang Anghs Gen. Secretary President Naginimora Student's Union Naginimora Student's Union

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FELICITATION The Hukphang Students' Union convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Tantet Phom, S/o. Longli N Phom from Govt. Higher Secondary School Longleng, for being a subject topper in Electronic and Hardware in recently declared HSLC results. We wish you the best for your future endeavours. The Union also congratulate all the successful HSLC & HSSLC candidates of 2021 and wish you all success in future. (P. PEUANG PHOM) Education Secretary

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1. AOTUSHI IMSONG S/o Mr. & Mrs. Taliwapang Imsong HSLC = 12 Rank

2. YIMTIYONG LKR S/o Mr & Mrs Lt Lipokyanger Lkr HSSLC 7 Rank (Arts)

The UTD extends our heartiest congratulations for your excellent results and bringing laurels to our community. May the same spirit stay alive and step forward to achieve your goals. May you always remain an inspiration to your peers and bring more achievements. Our prayers and blessings for your future endeavours. God Bless. S. Rarenbenla Lkr Takochila Jamir President Secretary

The Tzürangkong Students’ Conference would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Akümienla I Kichu D/o Mr. Imkongtoshi Kichu and Mrs. Martha Pongen of Chungtiayimsen Village from Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School for achieving the top position under the category of Governor’s award for Government School Students in the recently conducted NBSE HSLC examination 2021. We wish you success in all your future endeavours. The TKM would also like to congratulate all the successful candidates who have cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021. Sd/Imlisunep President, TKM

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Lotha Eloe Ekhung Dimapur (LEED) congratulates Mr. Etsungmomo Kikon (Former Chairman, Lotha Hoho Dimapur) on being selected as President, Naga Council Dimapur for the tenure 2020 - 2025. LEED further wishes Mr. Kikon and his team success in all their future endeavours. Zujano Patton Susie Ngullie (President) (Jt. Secretary)

EVIA, GREECE, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): Greece is facing a “natural disaster of unprecedented proportions,” as 586 wildfires burn in “all corners” of the country, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, reports CNN The Mediterranean nation is broiling under one of its worst heat waves in decades and firefighters continue to battle blazes across the country. Sixtythree organized evacuations have taken place in the past few days, Mitsotakis said in a televised address on Monday. He also apologized “for any

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vertising in 1996 from the same university, and a BA in journalism in 1987. A m r u S a l e m wa s named as the minister of internal trade. Salem previously held the positions of minister of communications and adviser to Assad. The third new minister is Muhammad Seif al-Deen who was named as the minister of social affairs. Seif al-Deen held the position of assistant minister of public works and housing for administrative and legal affairs, and also held the position of director of social affairs in the same ministry.

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two state ministers. The new information minister is Boutros Hallaq, who holds several positions at the Damascus University, such as vice president of Damascus University for scientific affairs, the head of the department of public relations and media at the faculty of mass communication, and a professor of public relations and advertising in the same college. He was also the dean of the faculty of mass communication between 2013 and 2017 and holds a doctorate in the management of media institutions in 1999 from Cairo University, a master’s degree in public relations and ad-

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DAMASCUS, AUG 11 (IANS): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has ordered the formation of a new government with most ministers remaining unchanged. According to a list of names released by the state news agency SANA, most ministers -- including top names like Prime Minister Hussein Arnous, Minister of Defence Ali Abdullah Ayoub, Interior Minister Muhammad al-Rahmoun and Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad -- remained the same, Xinhua reported. The new change covered five ministers in total, namely the ministers of information, social affairs, as well as internal trade, and

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asthma Booster covid jab will better protect against future variants NASA’s Ingenuity honoured for Managing can cut Covid history-making flights on Mars severity: Study E A

ASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter h a s b e e n awa r d e d ‘ L a u r e a t e ’ for its “extraordinar y achievements in aerospace” by the Aviation Week Network. The prestigious honour recognises the pioneering rotorcraft for its history-making flights on the Red Planet, NASA said in a statement on Tuesday. When the 1.8 kilogram rotorcraft hovered on Mars for 39.1 seconds on April 19, 2021, it was the first i n s t a n c e o f p owe r e d , controlled flight on another planet -- a true Wright brothers moment. Since then, Ingenuity has chalked up 11 flights, with a total distance of just over 2.2 kilometers, reaching an

altitude record of 12 meters in its 10th sortie. “The helicopter has succeeded in ways the Ingenuity team could only have imagined at the outset of this project,” said Teddy Tzanetos, Operations Lead, Ingenuity, in the statement. “The small but mighty team behind this small but mighty rotorcraft is, needless to say, thrilled at its success and honoured for the acknowledgment. We’re also eager to see what comes next with the operations demonstration,” Tzanetos added. Ingenuity hitched a ride to the Red Planet on Perseverance, which landed on February 2021. It was designed as a technology demonstration and carries no science payloads on board. Its mission was to

prove that humanity can fly powered vehicles on Mars. After Ingenuity achieved its tech demo goals, the helicopter entered its cur rent operations demonstration phase to test its abilities as an aerial explorer, quickly imaging and scouting areas of Mars. This capability has proven useful to Perseverance operators and scientists. During its most recent f lights, Ingenuity has surveyed areas of particular interest for Perseverance to potentially explore in its hunt for signs of ancient life. The helicopter is paving the way for possible future missions that could use rotorcraft to help scout, explore, and even carry science payloads on other worlds, NASA said. For over 60 years, Aviation Week Network’s Laureate Awards h av e r e c o g n i s e d t h e extraordinary achievements of individuals and teams i n b u s i n e s s av i a t i o n , aerospace, and defense. Others in the category of space to win the coveted award includes Northrop G r u m m a n’s M i s s i o n Extension Vehicle and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Demo-2. The Laureate award will be presented at a ceremony in October in McLean, Virginia. (IANS)

s t h m a t i c s w h o h ave their illness well under control have less severe Covid outcomes than those with uncontrolled asthma, according to a large study. The findings, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, suggest that asthma patients -especially those who require clinical care -- should continue taking their asthma medications during the Covid pandemic. “Anyone with asthma should continue to work with their health care provider to ensure they are getting the best treatment for their asthma, which leads to better asthma control and decreases the likelihood of severe Covid outcomes,” said Zhanghua Chen, Assistant Professor of population and public health sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Researchers collected data on 61,338 Covid-19 patients using electronic medical records from Kaiser Permanente Souther n California from March 1 to August 31, 2020. Medical codes were used to determine if these patients had asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prior to their Covid diagnosis. Researchers also separated the data further, with the “active” group accounting for any patients who had a clinical visit for asthma within the last 12 months and the “inactive” group accounting for those who had not. Patients in the active asthma group had significantly higher odds of hospitalization, a need for intensive respiratory support and ICU admission within 30 days of Covid diagnosis compared to those with no history of asthma or COPD. (IANS)

ven as the UK government is planning to give a third Covid vaccine shot to everyone above 50 years of age from next month, scientists confirm that the autumn booster dose will be an effective way to protect people from existing, and potentially future, variants of concern. The team of experts at the University of Nottingham found that neutralising antibodies generated by a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine were less effective at neutralising key variants of concern, for example the beta (first identified in South Africa) variant. H o w e v e r, t h e second dose, especially in those volunteers who had previously been infected with SARSCoV-2, dramatically increased virus variant neutralising antibody responses (and therefore potential protection) to a level comparable to those seen for the original strain of SARS-CoV-2. This suggests that an additional boost, even using vaccines containing the original strain of coronavirus, will increase protection against variants of concern, revealed the findings published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. “We showed that

Instagram unveil new tools to combat offensive comments, abuse

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“ We a l s o wa n t t o protect people from having to experience this abuse in the first place, which is why we’re constantly listening to feedback from experts and our community, and developing new features to give people more control over their experience on Instagram and help protect them from abuse,” Mosseri

added. To help protect people w h e n t h e y ex p e r i e n c e or anticipate a rush of abusive comments and DMs, the company said it is introducing Limits -- a feature that’s easy to turn on and will automatically hide comments and DM requests from people who don’t follow them. (IANS)

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S.HOTOVI STUDENTS UNION DIMAPUR 797112 – NAGALAND

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FELICITATION The S. Hotovi Student’s Union would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Shri. L. NITOSHE SEMA, on being promoted to SDEO, Nuiland, under School Education Department, Govt. of Nagaland. The Union also prays that God grand him good health and sound wisdom in his carrier ahead. General/ Secy President Hitoni Kiba Niloto Chishi

We the Mishilimi Students' Union with immense pride and joy, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. KIPITOLI SHEQI, D/o of Late LASHITO SHEQI & Mrs. PIHOLI SHEQI for securing the top 4 position in the recently declared HSSLC results in the Arts stream from Northfield, Khikha Higher Secondary School, Kohima. The Union is euphoric to honour and wish you a success in all your future endeavors. MUGHASHE N. WOTSA President (MKK)

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doses of a Covid-19 jab, while about 47 million people have received their first dose, the Financial Times reported. However, nearly 6 million adults -- roughly one in 10 of the over-18 population -- remain completely unvaccinated, official statistics showed. (IANS)

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Miss Viputoli Yeptho Miss Kitokali I Awomi The Office of the Hakhizhe Village Students' Union would like to take pride and honour in extending heartiest congratulations to Miss Kitokali I Awomi (Cl-12), daughter of Ihoshe Awomi for securing 97% and Miss Viputoli Yeptho (Cl-10), daughter of Vihepu Yeptho for securing 90.5 % in recently declared result of CBSE and NBSE respectively. The Union would also like to congratulate all the students who have successfully cleared HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021. Further, the Union prays that God The Almighty guide them and bless them greater success in their future endeavours.

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The Kohima Yanthamo Ekhung would like to congratulate Miss Lothungbeni Kikon, D/o Mrs Lopyoni Kikon & Mr Khonthungo Kikon of Yanthamo Village, Wokha, for securing Top Rank No. 5 in the HSSLC Examination (Science Stream) 2021. The Ekhung also congratulates all successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC Examinations 2021 from Yanthamo Village and prays for continued excellence in their endeavors. R. Zayao Lotha Chairman

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ith an aim to make virtual dating more interesting and useful, social networking site Facebook has introduced some new features, including the addition of ‘audio dates’ to its Dating app. According to The Verge, one of the biggest new features is audio dates, which will let users start an audio conversation with somebody they match with. When you try to start a call with someone, the other person will receive an invitation. If they accept, you both can have a chat, the report said on Tuesday. Facebook is also allowing users to set up two additional places in Facebook Dating where they want to look for matches. The feature, which Facebook calls Match Anywhere, should make it easier to match up with people who may be temporarily working or living in different places or frequently traveling between them. The company is also launching a feature called Lucky Pick, which “enables daters to consider other compatible candidates who may be outside their typical preferences,” citing Facebook communications staffer Alexandru Voica, the report said. Facebook Dating is not the company’s only dating app -- in April, Facebook’s NPE Team, which builds experimental apps, released an app called Sparked that sets you up on four-minute video speed dates. A previous report said that the free-to-use app offers no public profiles, no swiping and no direct messages (DMs) but a simple video speed-chat. (IANS)

responsibility to make sure everyone feels safe when they come to Instagram. We don’t allow hate speech or bullying on Instagram and we remove it whenever we find it,” Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, said in a blogpost on Tuesday.

The booster dose will be prioritised for people who received the Covid shots when the vaccination programmes were first rolled out last December, Javid said. Meanwhile, the UK government on Tuesday also announced that 75 per cent of adults in the country have received both

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attention. Also, there will be stronger warnings when people try to post potentially o f f e n s i v e comments. For example, ‘Hidden Words feature’ allows people to filter abusive DM requests. “ We have a

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the individuals with past infection produced more antibodies following each dose of vaccine than those who hadn’t been exposed. We a l s o s h o w e d that this increased antibody response was more effective against some of the variants of concern, such as the Beta and Gamma variants,” said Professor Jonathan Ball from the School of Life Sciences at the University. “ I n e s s e n c e, natural infection has mimicked the effects of an additional vaccine dose, and our data clearly shows that this additional antigenic exposure produces an extra boost to the overall virus-killing antibody response that is more effective against variants of concern. Our results support the UK Government’s plan to provide a booster jab in the autumn as an effective strategy in protecting people against these variants,” he added. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid had said the government is awaiting advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the roll out of the booster dose, which will be administered along with flu a jab, the Evening Standard reported on Wednesday.

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India’s Virat Kohli batting in the nets during a practice session ahead of the 2nd cricket test between England and India at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

LO N D O N, AU G 1 1 (IANS): India and their frontline batsmen will have history against them when they take on England in the second Test here at Lord’s from Thursday. India have won only two of the 18 Test matches they have played at the venue, considered to be the home of Test cricket. The last of their victories came on the 2014 tour, 28 years after their first win in 1986. India’s top batsmen, skipper Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara don’t have a flattering record at the venue, where the slope can have great impact and affect a batsman’s stance.

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Kohli, Pujara and Rahane have played two Tests each at Lord’s. While No. 4 batsman Kohli averages 16.25, No. 3 batsman Pujara averages 22.25. Rahane is a shade better with 34.75 thanks to a century he scored in 2014. There has been only one century from the six outings made by India’s top three batsmen and that came off Rahane’s bat in 2014. India will also have to look at their bowling combination. It is likely that India may go in with four seamers and one spinner in the Test match as Kohli has made it clear. Whether they bring in R Ashwin is the question. Ashwin has had a good out-

ing in England so far -- in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand and a county game for Somerset -- and his omission from the first Test surprised many ex-cricketers. Shardul Thakur too is not available for the second Test, confirmed BCCI. India may also consider pace bowler Ishant Sharma who drove India to victory when they last won a Test at Lord’s in 2014. The 32-year-old 102-Test veteran had picked seven wickets for 74 runs in 23 overs to lead India to a 95-run win in the second Test in 2014 to help India take 1-0 lead in the series before England came back to win the last three Tests.

Transition from men’s team to women’s side disrespectful: Marijne NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): Sjoerd Marijne has played his part in scripting Olympic history but the outgoing women’s hockey team chief coach still has scars of what he feels was a “disrespectful” transition back in 2018, when he was shunted out from men’s side after the Commonwealth Games disappointment. The former Dutch player came to the country to take over the Indian women’s team in 2017 but was appointed the chief coach of the men’s side later that year. However, in 2018, he was re-designated as the women’s coach in a rejigging of roles with Junior World Cup-winning coach Harendra Singh taking charge of the men’s side. But that bitter episode is still fresh in Marijne’s mind as he left the country after a successful four-year stint. “Of course, I was not really happy with the transition. I was not really happy with what happened, the way it happened with the men’s team and I don’t think that was fairly respectful,” Marijne told PTI in an exclusive interview after reaching India from a medal-less but successful Olympic Games. “But the moment I

returned back to women, Savita (goalkeeper) came to my room and said ‘Listen we are really happy you are back.’ That moment for me was the changing moment. I felt OK it’s good to be there again.” Marijne felt if given a longer time, he could have achieved a lot with the men’s side. “But people shouldn’t misunderstand me. It was not that I was disappointed to go back to women’s team, I was not happy the way they handled it with men’s team because I left on a really good moment. “On one side you have the opportunity to work with the most challenging team in the world in Indian men and on the other I was doing Indian women and we were just going up. “So it was a really difficult decision and I am happy how it ended. I am happy with what I did with the women’s team, so no grudges,” he said. Under Marijne, the Indian women did the unthinkable in Tokyo Olympics, reaching the semifinals for the first time by stunning three-time world gold medallist Australia 1-0 in the quarterfinals. The Indians narrowly missed out on a bronze, losing 3-4 to a higher-ranked

Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal with team coach Sjoerd Marijne during an interaction with the media, New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

Great Britain in the thirdfourth place play-off tie. “I am proud of what we have achieved as a team, the legacy we have created. I am extremely happy for the girls because they now can feel what it is to have success,” Marijne said. “I am proud of how close we were in matches against Great Britain and Argentina. It was not a walkover. “The fighting in the last match, coming back it shows the new Indian women’s team. They never gave up and it is something that has changed over the years. That’s an effort of the girls and the whole staff. You need time for this kind of things.”

The 47-year-old Dutchman said much before the Olympics he had decided to return home after the Games. “I wrote a post in my website on 7th of September 2020 where I already announced that after Olympics I will go home and spent time with my family.” He was “overwhelmed” with the love and respect he had received during his stay in India. “India is a different country than Netherlands. The popularity of hockey in Netherlands is big but we don’t have 1.3 billion people. Here it’s going crazy and I am overwhelmed with all the reactions. That’s amazing to experience.”

“I wrote a whole book about my journey in India but it is not yet complete. The last chapter is there to be added, this Olympic chapter,” he said. Marijne reiterated that the need of the hour for the women’s team is more high-pressure games on a consistent basis. “You believe in yourself and that’s where it starts. Then you have to work really hard, be disciplined in what you do or otherwise you are not achieving anything. And then it’s about dealing with the pressure. “The women’s team does not always face that pressure. The last was in Olympic qualifiers two years ago. So we have come really far and that’s what makes me proud in what we achieved,” he said. “We don’t have tournaments in the country, no Pro League, no HIL but still we made it so far.” He feels although he is leaving, he has now developed a life long connection with India. “That will never go away and there are many more ways through which I can do something for India. “The girls are in my hearts and I will never forget them,” an emotional Marijne signed off.

Medvedev advances; Nadal pulls out due to foot injury

DUBAI, AUG 11 (IANS): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and West Indies women’s team captain Stafanie Taylor were voted as ICC Player of the Month for July 2021 in men’s and women’s categories respectively on Wednesday. Shakib, who was nominated alongside West Indies’ Hayden Walsh Jr and Australia’s Mitchell Marsh, put up an outstanding performance in July. The Bangladesh all-rounder starred in his side’s series wins against Zimbabwe -- scoring 145 runs and picking eight wickets in the ODIs. He followed that up with three wickets in T20Is at an economy of 7. He also picked five wickets in the one-off Test -- with a spell of 4/82 in the first innings -- as Bangladesh won by 220 runs. He is also the top all-rounder in ICC Men’s T20 Rankings. Taylor was the standout performer for West Indies in the limitedovers series against Pakistan. She was nominated for the award alongside teammate Hayley Matthews and Pakistan’s Fatima Sana, but her all-round performance in the series helped her claim the most votes. In four ODIs against Pakistan, Taylor scored 175 runs with a strike-rate of 79.18, and also picked three wickets at an economical 3.72. K Y M C

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Canada, not being able to play this year after missing a year.” Nadal said. “It’s a tough one, but that’s how it is today. I need to go back and try to find a way to be better again. At the end of the day, for me the most important thing is to enjoy playing tennis. Today, with this pain, I am not able to enjoy it, and I really don’t believe that I have the chance to fight for the things that I really need to fight for,” said the Spaniard.

sets in the third round. “I really wanted to play here a lot, but now is the moment to make a decision. “This is unfortunately the decision that I have taken, and probably in the next couple of days we are going to know more.” Fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez replaced Nadal in the draw as a

lucky loser. Medvedev will be looking to capture his 12th tour-level title this week in a country where he has fond memories. In 2019, the 25-year-old broke new ground at Canada’s Masters 1000 event. He cruised through to the final in

Montreal, not dropping a set before falling to Nadal. Meanwhile, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas bounced back after dropping a 22-minute second-set tiebreak to Ugo Humbert of France and raised his level to win 6-3, 6-7(13), 6-1 and move into the thord round.

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TORONTO, AUG 11 (IANS): Top seed, Russian’s Daniil Medvedev made a winning return at the National Bank Open -- an ATP Masters 1000 tournament --, even as second seed Rafael Nadal of Spain has withdrawn due to a left foot injury, putting a question mark on his US Open preparations later this month. Medvedev, who had enjoyed a breakthrough run to his first ATP Masters 1000 final in 2019, overcame Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a rain-disrupted clash to kick start his North American hard-court swing on Tuesday evening. However, Nadal withdrew before his match, the tournament organisers announced. “I have had this issue for a couple of months, as people know. Of course, it is not a happy situation after all the success that I had here in

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ASA officials after a press briefing in Kohima, Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 12 (NPN): Angami Sports Association (ASA) is all set to commemorate its 50th sports meet in February 2022 through various events including traditional wrestling and indigenous games. Announcing this at a press conference at

Hotel Vivor, Kohima on Wednesday, ASA president Lhoubeizo Kesiyie informed that even as ASA celebrated 50th Golden anniversary of its existence in 2017, at initial stage ASA conducted the event biannually while also there was some lapses in some years where the sports meet could not be conducted

because of which the 50th Sports meet will be organized in February 2022. Exuding confidence that pandemic situation will get better, Kesiyie said the sports events will be held in different venues like IG Stadium, local ground and indoor stadium adding that indigenous games will be included in the event.

Pacquiao to fight Ugas after Spence Jr pulls out with eye injury LONDON, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): Manny Pacquiao will fight Yordenis Ugas later this month after WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr was forced to pull out of their fight with an eye injury. According to BBC, eight-division world champion Pacquiao and American Spence Jr were due to fight in Las Vegas on 21 August. But a medical revealed Spence has a torn retina and needs surgery. Spence said he was excited about the fight but “there was no way I could fight with my eye in that condition”. WBA welterweight champion Ugas is promoted from the undercard to face Pacquiao instead. Pacquiao has not fought since he beat Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight title in July 2019. The 42-year-old, who is a serving senator in his native Philippines, was stripped of the title in January because of

inactivity. Ugas beat Abel Ramos for the vacant WBA regular welterweight title in September before being elevated to WBA super champion after Pacquiao was stripped of the belt. The 35-year-old Cuban had been preparing to make his first title defence against Fabian Maidana, but will instead take on

Pacquiao, who has a 627-2 record. “First and foremost, I ask everyone to join me in praying for a full and complete recovery for Errol Spence Jr,” Pacquiao said in a statement. “Thank God his physical examination discovered his eye condition before he suffered any further damage.

The president also informed that sports associations from other tribes will be invited to witness the event which also intends to promote the wrestling sport. Contingents comprising 100 persons from four affiliated units: Northern Angami Sports Association, Western An-

gami Youth Organization, Southern Angami Sports Association and Chakro Youth Organization are expected to take part in the week-long event, he added. General Secretar y Seyielhouvi Naga informed that total cash prize for the event carries about Rs. 13,33,000 including medals and certificates while the budget for the entire event has been estimated at Rs. 41 lakh. Naga said even as the event was slated for February, it will depend on the pandemic situation and said all SOPs and protocols will be followed as per the directive of the state government. ASA officials said entry for other events will be free, however for wrestling, the association will float tender. It was also informed that all indoor games will be held in Indoor and TT stadium while javelin throw, discus shot and wrestling (junior and senior) will be held in local ground and volleyball, football and athletics will be held at IG Stadium.

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IMPHAL, AUG 11: Two hockey players from Manipur, who were part of Indian hockey team, at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympic were given a rousing welcome as they returned home on Wednesday. State chief minister, N Biren Singh and some ministers were among others who received them on their arrival at Imphal Airport. Nilakanta Sharma was part of men’s team that won bronze medal while Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam was in the women’s team that finished in fourth position. They were received by chief minister N Biren Singh and education minister Sorokhaibam Rajen on their arrival at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport. The Olympians were accorded a rousing welcome by the masses gathered at the Airport in honour of their outstanding performances at the Tokyo Olympics. Later, the chief minister attended a reception ceremony held at the native locality of Nilakanta at Kontha Ahal-

Manipur CM N Biren Singh welcoming hockey players on their arrival at Imphal airport on Wednesday. (NP)

lup in Imphal East. On the occasion, Singh informed that the state cabinet in its recent meeting had created 18 posts reserved for Olympians of the state in youth affairs and sports department. The chief minister informed that the created posts included 10 posts of assistant director for participants, five posts of deputy director for medal winners and three posts of joint director for gold medal winners at Olympic Games. He further informed

that a grand reception ceremony of the state’s athletes, who participated at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020, would be organized at the City Convention Centre this month. On the proposed occasion, respective cash rewards and job appointment orders for the remaining Olympians would be handed over to them. The state government had already appointed silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu to the post of additional SP in Manipur police.

Lionel Messi joins Paris St-Germain on 2-year deal L O N D O N, A U G 1 1 (AGENCIES): Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with Paris St-Germain after leaving Barcelona. According to BBC, the 34-year-old’s deal also has the option of a third year. Messi left Barca - the only club he has played for - as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga’s financial fair play rules. “I am impatient to start a new chapter of my career in Paris. The club and its vision are in perfect harmony with my ambitions,” said the Argentina star. “I know how talented the players and staff are here. I am determined to build, alongside them, something great for the club and for the fans. I can’t wait

to set foot on the Parc des Princes pitch.” PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi said: “I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris StGermain and we are proud to welcome him to Paris, with his family. “The addition of Leo to our world-class team confirms the relevance and success of our recruitment. Together with our great coach and his staff, I look forward to seeing our team make history for all of our supporters around the world.” Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Messi scored a record 672 goals in 778 games for Barca, the club he joined as a 13-year-old. The striker has won the Ballon d’Or a record six

Lionel Messi, center, poses with his jersey with PSG president Nasser Al-Al-Khelaifi, left, and PSG sports director Leonardo during a press conference Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

times and lifted 35 trophies with the Catalan club. He becomes PSG’s fourth freetransfer signing this summer after the arrivals of Netherlands midfielder Georginio

Wijnaldum, Spain defender Sergio Ramos and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Highly rated Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi also joined from Inter

Milan. Messi, who will wear the number 30 shirt, will play in a front three alongside the two most expensive players of all time - Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

Korea Open, Macau Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): The Korea Open and Macau Open were on Wednesday cancelled by the game’s governing body BWF due to rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic in the region. The apex body also postponed the World Junior badminton championships which was scheduled to be held in China. The Korea Open (August 31 to September 5), a Super 500 event, was scheduled to resume the BWF

World Tour which was suspended after the All England Championships in March. The Macau Open Super 300, on the other hand, was scheduled to be held from November 2 to 7. “The Korea Masters 2021 which was previously listed as postponed is also now cancelled. The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and complications left local organisers no choice but to cancel the tournaments,” BWF said in a release. “BWF is still committed to

delivering the remainder of the 2021 calendar as planned we look to provide players with a safe and structured platform to earn important world ranking points and prize money in these coming months.” The governing body also decided to upgrade the SaarLorLux Open (Nov 2-7) in Saarbrücken, Germany to World Tour Super 500 status and rechristen it to Hylo Open 2021. “It will round out the European Leg of the HSBC BWF World

Tour following stops in Denmark and France,” BWF said. A final decision on Malaysia Masters Super 500 event and Malaysia Open Super 750, which were postponed earlier, will come at a later date, BWF said. Earlier, China Open (Sept 2126), Japan Open (Sept 28-Oct 3), Fuzhou China Open (Nov 9-14) and Hong Kong Open (Nov 16-21) are the important events which were cancelled due to the global health crisis.

‘Mathematically proved’, javelin thrower Neeraj is the best Tokyo Paralympic Games to set a record in women participation

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (IANS): From people trying to mathematically calculate javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s “speed of projectile” to those visiting sports shops selling cricket bats and asking “Bhaiya Javelin Hai (do you sell javelins)”, social media has gone into overdrive following the Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist’s performance, and it bodes well for the sport in the country. From the moment Chopra landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on August 9, people started clicking pictures of the ace thrower’s javelin at the arrival lounge, neatly packed in a black bag with “Neeraj Chopra” written prominently on it. Soon calculations came into play and hundreds of people -- mathematicians, bio-mechanics experts and common people -- started gauging the speed of the projectile, applying complicated formulae and rules of gravity to reach a conclusive figure to Chopra’s gold medal-

Neeraj Chopra winning throw of 87.58 metres. Someone calculated the velocity of Chopra’s gold medal throw at 105.52 kmph, posting a scribble of the complicated calculations he had done to arrive at the figure. “Minimum velocity by which India’s

Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra threw the Javelin at Tokyo Olympics is 105.52 kmph,” a fan tweeted. Hundreds of people started discussing the calculations with one of them agreeing that the calculation was spot on and that the only thing needed was

to factor in “wind speed, temperature and the density” of the atmosphere at that point in time. Another fan posted a picture of a sports shop with cricket bats neatly lined up on the shelf, asking “Bhaiya Javelin Hai?”, while another posted an

illustration of Chopra’s javelin firmly stuck in the ground resembling a blossoming shoot, and wrote “Neeraj Blossomed! Congratulations.” Another picture showed the javelin thrower taking a long-shot with a sophisticated camera with the caption, “Nothing, just Neeraj Chopra trying to locate his javelin.” The best ‘calculation’ though was done by someone who tweeted a sketch of a pencil shaped like a javelin and drew a gold medal, captioning it “History”. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has immortalised the day by announcing August 7 each year as “National Javelin Throw Day” with competitions in all states and union territories to commemorate Chopra’s feat of winning the country’s first athletics gold medal at the Olympic Games. “Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to!” wrote a fan, and it summed up Chopra’s journey.

TOKYO, AUG 11 (IANS): The Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, scheduled to be held from August 24 till September 5, will be an event of many firsts, with the most striking being a record number of female athletes who will be competing in the quadrennial showpiece. At least 40.5 per cent of all the athletes will be women, according to the IPC Qualification Criteria. This equates to 1,782 athletes, an increase on the 1,671 women who competed at Rio 2016 (38.6 per cent). Tokyo, which will make history as the first city to stage the Paralympic Games for a second time -- having hosted the event in 1964 -- will also see badminton, a sport with mass viewership, make its debut along with taekwondo. Despite the pandemic restrictions, the Tokyo organisers are expecting to surpass the viewership numbers logged at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, which

had a cumulative audience of 4.1 billion on television. In India, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has awarded the rights to broadcast the Games to Eurosport India. This will be the first time Eurosport will broadcast a global multi-sport event in the country and expand on a diverse range of sports already available to fans across its platforms. With a focus on local heroes, Eurosport India’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games will start on August 27 to coincide with the men’s and women’s archery events at Yumenoshima

Park Archery Field. The Eurosport feed will also be live on the discovery+ app for the fans to stay up to speed with all the action from Tokyo. India will be fielding its largest ever contingent this year with 54 Paralympic athletes participating across nine disciplines. Among those in medal contention are, world No. 3 and world No. 2 in javelin, Sumit Antil and Sandeep Chaudhary; Manish Narwal (10m air pistol), Singhraj (10m air pistol) and Avani Lekhara (10m air rifle, 50m air rifle) in shooting and Mariyappan Thangavelu in high jump.

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