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IMA says third wave ‘imminent’; warns Lockdown may be reimposed if Covid states against ‘super-spreader’ events situation worsens, warns Dr. Khimiao

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 12 (NPN): The State government is mulling with the option of re-imposing lockdown if the Covid-19 situation worsens after various relaxations through unlock-1 and unlock 2.

This was stated by principal director health & family welfare (H&FW) Dr Neikhrielie Khimiao while interacting with media persons at his office chamber here Monday. Dr Khimiao said the period of unlock-1 and 2 would be carefully observed and, if the situation worsened, current unlock would be reversed.

He also said the H&FW department was closely watching the situation and was stressing on following appropriate Covid-appropriate behaviours.

Since crowd control was beyond the control of the department , Dr.Khimiao stressed that the police, district administrations and NGOs have to enforce the SOPs. State lacks sufficient paediatricians: The PD also disclosed that the health de-

Petrol in 11 districts now above Rs. 100 District

Petrol price per litre

Diesel price per litre

Tuensang

Rs.102.85

Rs.94.60

Kiphire

Rs.102.77

Rs.94.56

Noklak

Rs.102.62

Rs.94.50

Mon

Rs.102.42

Rs.94.23

Phek

Rs.102.17

Rs.93.96

Zbto

Rs.102.16

Rs.93.92

Longleng

Rs.101.93

Rs.93.86

Mkg

Rs.101.88

Rs.93.72

Wokha

Rs.101.33

Rs.93.20

Kohima

Rs.100.68

Rs.92.60

Peren

Rs.100.06

Rs.92.14

Dimapur

Rs.99.73

Rs.91.83

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): After one-day hiatus, the state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Monday increased the price of petrol by 28 paise per litre while diesel price was reduced by 16 paise per litre.

Following Monday’s rate revision, petrol price has now breached the Rs.100per-litre mark in all districts of Nagaland except Dimapur, where the price is also inching closer to hitting the century mark.

Fuel prices have now increased on 39 days and remained unchanged on 34 days since May 1.

This is it!

“We can reduce fees on the left and increase on the right. That way all will be happy.”

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partment had to be prepared for any eventuality, especially against the backdrop of the threat of third Covid wave hitting the country.

Dr. Khimiao admitted that Nagaland did not have sufficient number of paediatricians and many districts did not even have one.

Nonetheless, he said doctors and nurses were being trained on how to handle paediatric cases in the coming days. Dr. Khimiao pointed to reports that indicated that third wave might hit the children and for which the H&F department was conducting massive training programmes at the district level.

Covishield, Covaxin effective against delta variant: The PD also informed that both Covishield and Covaxin vaccines were quite effective against Delta variant of Covid-19. He said that so far there was no report of any death anywhere even after a lapse of 14 days since the second dose was administered. But, he admitted that there might be few who succumbed due to co-morbidity conditions.

Sputnik Vaccine V has

Dr Neikhrielie Khimiao (NP)

92% efficacy: On the efficacy of Sputnik V vaccine having 92% efficacy, as against 60-70% of Covishield and Covaxin, Dr. Khimiao said immunity period in Covaxin and Covishield was 3-6 months while in Sputnik V vaccine immunity period could last for two years.

As booster doses too were in the process of being rolled out, he hoped that things would get clearer as the days went by.

He clarified that there was no plan to give Sputnik V free, unlike Covishield and Covaxin which were purchased directly by Government of India to be sold to private sectors at approved rates. He said as Sputnik V vaccine was internationally recognised, persons plan-

ning to travel abroad were advised to opt for this vaccine. He, however, said it was not advisable for those who already took Covishield to take Sputnik V immediately till the immunity period was over and that this could be decided at a later stage.

Wokha testing rate low: On low positivity rate in Wokha district, Dr Khimiao attributed it to fewer tests. He said the H&FW department was trying its best to increase testing at all levels but also called for ending social stigma associated with Covid.

When asked about laxity in checks on incoming passengers at railway station and airport, he said every district task force (DTF) had the authority to initiate any action based on the given situation, even if unlock-2 was in operation.

PD also pointed out that DTFs were empowered to ensure that SOPs and advisories were followed and that citizens should also cooperate with the protocols issued by the government. He said protocols were meant for public safety and DTF should keep a

close watch on the situation Testing and vaccination to be ramped up: The PD also lamented on the misinformation being uploaded on social media and other public platforms, which were creating fear among citizens against testing or vaccinations. He said DTFs have been notified to carry out mass awareness.

He said the H&FW department would ramp up testing as death and positivity rates were correlated with testing. By increasing the testing, the State’s image of doing poorly at national level might also change he said.

The PD also assured that sufficient testing kits would be provided to all districts.

Additional 15 PSA plants: Dr Khimiao also informed that Nagaland will receive additional 15 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants with higher capacity through PM CARES Fund. Hence, lower capacity plants in some districts could be relocated to some community health centres and these replaced with the higher capacity PSA oxygen plants at district hospitals, he (Cont’d on p-6) added.

PM to interact with CMs of NE today as Covid rears its head again were planning to tackle rising caseloads.

The move came a day after Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan shot off letters, accessed

by ThePrint, to each state in the northeast, where he highlighted their caseloads, positivity rates, and case fatality rates district-wise.

“There is an urgent need to strengthen our collective efforts to curb the spread of infection,” Bhushan wrote, emphasising the importance of test-

ing, implementing Covidappropriate behaviour, and ramping up infrastructure.

This followed the Modi government’s decision to rush Covid control teams to six states to monitor disease surveillance. Three of the states were in the Northeast — Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Manipur.

Barring Assam and Nagaland, all Northeast states recorded a jump in daily Covid cases over the last week, according to an analysis of data.

NFR to resume services of 14 trains

None allowed to leave HQ station without permission: DoSE

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi would interact with the chief ministers of North Eastern states of Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on Tuesday via video conference on Tuesday at 11 am.

According to reports, the prime minister would take stock of COVID-19 situation in the North Eastern states. The Modi government is closely monitoring

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Following the decision of the state government to allow resumption of train services, the Northeast Frontier Railways on Monday informed that the railways will be resuming services of 14 trains to Dimapur with effect from July 17, for the benefit of passengers.

In a press note, NFR chief public relations officer, Subhanan Chanda said that the stoppages of trains at Dimapur station include-05669/05670 GuwahatiDibrugarh- Guwahati express special, 5603/05604 Guwahati- Ledo- Guwahati intercity express special,

the North East as most of the eight states continue to record high positivity rates and rising caseload even as the second Covid wave has abated, reports ThePrint.

On Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs held a meeting with health department officials from the North Eastern states-Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh-- to gauge the spread of Covid and understand how they

05909/05910 DibrugarhLalgarh-Dibrugarh express special, 05901/05902 Lumding-Tinsukia- Lumding express special, 02249/02250 Bengaluru-New Tinsukia- Bengaluru superfast special, 05927/05928 Rangiya- New TinsukiaRangiya express special, 05967/05968 Rangiya-LedoRangiya express special, 05905/05906 KanyakumariDibrugarh- Kanyakumari express special, 03281/03282 Dibrugarh-Rajendra NagarDibrugarh express special, 05959/05960 Howrah-Dibrugarh-Howrah express special, 05933/05934 New Tinsukia-Amritsar-New

Tinsukia express special, 02503/02504 DibrugarhNew Delhi-Dibrugarh express special, 02423/02424 Dibrugarh-New Delhi-Dibrugarh express special and 05903/05904 DibrugarhChandigarh-Dibrugarh express special.

It further informed that all inbound passengers disembarking at Dimapur station should be asymptomatic and will be required to produce a certificate of having completed both the doses of Covid-19 vaccination. Passengers have been requested to co-operate with the railway and respective state govt officials in this regard.

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): State school education department has reminded all employees serving under the department not to leave the headquarters station without obtaining station leave permission from the competent authority.

In a notice, principal director school education, Shanavas C, cautioned all district education officers, senior sub divisional education officers, sub divisional education officers and heads of all government schools (Cont’d on p-6)

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday appealed to state governments to put a bar on large gatherings as it cautioned against a looming third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. “With the global evidence available and the history of any pandemics, the third wave is inevitable and imminent,” read a statement from the medical body.

Expressing its concerns over the authorities and public becoming complacent about the pandemic-related norms in place, the IMA urged the states to control large gatherings as these

could become “potential for a few more months,” super spreader” events. the IMA said. “Opening up these rituals and enabling people without vaccination to go scot-free in these mass gatherings are potential super spreaders for the Covid third wave,” it added.

IMA also asked people “However, it is painful to follow Covid-appropriate to note that in this crucial behaviour for “minimum time, when everyone needs three months” and stressed to work for the mitigation of the need to get vaccinated the third wave, in many parts against the disease. “The of the country, both govern- consequences of treating ments and the public are a patient with Covid in a complacent and engaged hospital and its impacts on in mass gatherings without the economy will be much following Covid protocols. bigger than the economic Tourist bonanza, pilgrim- loss we suffer by avoiding age travel, religious fervour, such mass gatherings,” it all are needed, but can wait said in its statement.

State govts urged to put a bar on large gatherings

3rd wave may have already set in, likely to pick up if Covid norms ignored: Top physicist he third wave of showed the signs of the onset whenever there is a crossover T the coronavir us of a new wave, which accord- from one scenario to another pandemic might have set ing to him, might soon pick in the plot for the number of

in on July 4, according to a Hyderabad-based researcher who has analysed daily data on new infections and deaths over the last 15 months.

According to a Times of India report, Dr Vipin Srivatsava, an eminent physicist and former provice-chancellor, University of Hyderabad, pointed out that the pattern of the new coronavirus cases and deaths since July 4 mirrors the graph of the first week of February 2021, when the second wave started in the country.

One of the metrics analysed by Dr Srivatsava

up if Covid protocols such as social distancing, hand sanitising, using of masks, and vaccination are ignored.

The wave pattern unraveled after the researcher mapped daily Covid-19 data in the last 460 days.

The metric named, ‘Daily Death Load’ (DDL), was calculated by taking the ratio of the number of coronavirus deaths and new active cases in the same 24hour period. The report quoted Dr Srivatsava as saying, “When I plot this ratio as a function of time, I find that it exhibits wild fluctuations

daily Covid deaths.”

He explained that when the number of deaths was very high in May 2021, DDL fluctuated wildly during a 10-day period between May 6 and May 17. This signalled that a crossover was about to occur, following which DDL went down and showed small favorable negative and positive values, and also marked a decrease in daily deaths as the second wave peaked. Since July 4, the DDL seemed to be fluctuating as it did during the onset of the second wave in midFebruary, the report said.

State Covid caseload crosses 26,000 mark; 4 more die

NEET entrance test postponed to Sept

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 Medical entrance COVID-19 STATUS AS ON JULY 12, 2021 (PTI): exam NEET, which was ACTIVE CASES earlier scheduled for August Symptomatic Non Covid Deaths MiSEVERE AsMod1, will now be conducted on RecovTotal gratDistrict Death with ymperate ICU ICU ered Cases September 12, Union EduCovid 19 ed tom- Mild On On (without (On Positivity atic Oxy- Oxy- ventila- ventication Minister Dharmendra gen gen tor) lator Pradhan announced MonDimapur 203 25 11 5 7 5 11454 314 10 510 12540 day. “The NEET-UG 2021, 5 Kiphire 23 1 2 0 0 152 7 0 1 190 will be held on 12th SeptemKohima 189 45 6 4 0 3 7385 85 0 117 7834 Longleng 9 8 0 0 0 0 137 0 2 11 167 ber across the country folMokokchung 207 15 4 1 0 0 1229 33 0 43 1532 lowing COVID-19 protocols.

Mon 37 0 3 0 0 0 966 9 2 15 1033 The application process will Peren 19 0 0 0 0 0 698 2 0 6 726 begin from 5 p.m. tomorrow Phek 24 0 4 0 0 0 369 17 0 2 417 (Tuesday) through the NTA Tuensang 26 0 0 0 0 0 818 7 0 3 853 website,” Pradhan said in a Wokha 30 0 1 0 0 0 205 9 0 8 254 Zunheboto 33 3 0 1 0 0 445 14 0 8 506 series of tweets. He further Total 800 101 30 13 7 8 23858 497 14 724 26052 said number of examination DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): taking the caseload to 26052. centres will be increased Fo u r m o r e C ov i d from 155 to 198.

Nagaland’s cumulative Covid caseload breached the deaths were reported dur26,000 mark after 76 fresh ing the day-- one each in positive cases were reported Kohima, Mon, Peren and on Monday while four more Zunheboto, pushing the talpatients succumbed to the ly to 511 (including 14 non- D I M A P U R , J U L 1 2 Covid deaths but with Covid (NPN): Nagaland Legislainfection.

Mokokchung reported positivity). With 37,154 new tive Assembly (NLA) sec22 fresh cases, Dimapur-19, infections, India’s total tally retariat has declared 58 Tuensang-11, six in Mon, of Covid-19 cases rose to Shamator-Chessore Assemfive in Kohima, four each 3,08,74,376, while the death bly Constituency seat as in Longleng, Wokha and toll climbed to 4,08,764 with vacant with effect from July 3, 2021 following the demise Zunheboto and one in Phek, 724 fresh fatalities. of the sitting MLA on July 1-- Toshi Wungtung, advisor of Information & Public Relations, SCERT and the Village Guards.

NLA: 58 A/C seat declared vacant

Cycle rally marks day-6 of NPCC protest against price rise Farmers gear up to protest DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): A cycle rally was taken out here on Monday

by Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) leaders and workers to mark day-6 of the party’s ongoing nationwide protest against hike in prices of fuel and essential commodities.

Twelve cyclists, led by NPCC president K Therie, who was seated in a rickshaw, started from District Congress Committee office near Hotel Acacia to City Tower via Nyamo Lotha Road and Circular Road and K. Therie seated on a rickshaw during the rally in Dimapur.

returned via Circular Road, Dhobinala, GS Road and MP Road flyover.

On the other hand, office-bearers of Kohima DCC and along with NPCC top brass, continued with their mass signature campaign at all fuel stations across Kohima. Signature campaigns were also carried out at Mokokchung and Tuensang.

The signature campaigns will continue till July 15.

Meanwhile, NPCC expressed gratitude to NVCO for extending support to its ongoing agitation.

outside Parl from July 22

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): Convoys of farmers from different parts of Punjab have started their journeys towards Delhi to take part in planned protests outside the Parliament during the monsoon session, a statement by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) said on Monday. “We already announced plans to stage protests during the monsoon session of Parliament starting July 22.“Dozens of caravans from different districts...

have left already for Singhu and Tikri norders,” said the umbrella body of over 40 farmers unions which are agitating since November to press for the scrapping of the three new agri laws and seeking a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP).

It also reiterated its intention of sending a warning letter to the opposition parties by July 17 to raise their voice in Parliament for the rights of the farmers.

Odd-even rule to continue in Kma

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima has ordered that the ‘odd-even’ system for movement of private vehicles would continue under Kohima Municipal Area on all days except Sundays. In an order, DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie informed that the order would be implemented with immediate effect and would remain in force till July 17, 2021.

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 13

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy with a thunderstorm

32 25

Aizawl

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m

Guwahati A thunderstorms in spots

26 21 31 25

Imphal

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

Itanagar

A t-storm or two; not as warm 27 24

Shillong

Couple of thunderstorms

23 18

Kohima

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m

23 18

Dimapur

Not as warm; an a.m. t-storm

30 24

Mkg

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

25 19

Tuensang Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

21 16

Wokha

Not as warm with a t-storm

Zunheboto A couple of thunderstorms

29 22

25 21 23 17

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination drives New team for Sumi Hoho takes over at Zunheboto conducted in various districts

DIMAPUR: VacThe vaccinacination Mela for tion camp would be conducted at TechaCOVID-19 vaccine was held on July 11 han ward GMS D and Shantham ward at Town Hall, Tuensang under the iniGHS ‘C’ on July 13; tiative of the district Jahjon Ward GHSS administration and ‘ D ’ a n d Ta n l a o medical department.

Ward GMS ‘A’ on July 14; Walo Ward According to DIPR report, SDO Residence of Minpho (C) Tuensang, Shelley Katiry in his (Mission brief speech shared house) and Thamon the importance nan Ward GPS ‘B’ and safety of COnear Helipad on July 15; Zaklom Ward VID-19 vaccine.

Special vacciNew Site Fellowship nation drive at Kip- An elderly citizen receiving the COVID-19 and Shamnyu Ward Residence of Lopai hire: Kiphire district vaccine at Kiphire on July 11. (DIPR) task force (DTF) on (Mission House) on COVID-19 in collaboration with 41 Assam July 16 and Chingai Ward Industry Office Compound on July 17.

Rifles Kiphire carried out a special vaccination drive for 18-44 years and 45 years above The DC has informed that vaccination on July 11 at Deluxe point, Kiphire. would be conducted for all the eligible benDuring the drive, 143 beneficiaries eficiaries above the age of 18 for both first were vaccinated. The medical team was led and second doses. All the beneficiaries have

by VCCM (UNDP), CMO Office, Herole been asked to bring their photo IDs and reY and 41Assam Rifles CMO, Dr. S. Vaiphei spective ward task forces have been directed Kiphire. to mobilise beneficiaries within their wards, Special vaccination camps to be held organise all logistics such as venue & seating in Mon: DC Mon, Thavaseelan K has in- arrangements, detail volunteers and ensure formed that special COVID-19 vaccination that all COVID-19 appropriate behaviour camps would be conducted in all the wards are strictly followed on the day of the vacof Mon town 10 a.m. onwards. cination camp.

Acknowledgement 2 Corinthians 12:9. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Sumi Hoho members during the handing and taking over programme on July 12.

for their tireless efforts and for respecting one another throughout their entire tenure. He also called upon the newly elected members to do the same and expressed confidence in them.

Meanwhile, elected president Nikheto Jimomi

lauded his predecessor with whose charisma and experiences, the tenure was completed without any difficulty.

He reminded that the previous tenure have been in many talks and they mediated to maintain peaceful

coexistence and brotherhood among Naga tribes.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Hekushe Shikhu, invocation was said by Nikheto Jimomi and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Vihuto Asumi.

Section of the women folk of Elumyo village during the silent protest outside deputy commissioner’s office, Wokha on July 12 in connection with the VCC election of Elumyo village. The protesters submitted a representation to the DC seeking immediate intervention to resolve the issue.

NEWS IN BRIEF

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

DC Wokha convenes DPDB meeting: Deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha has informed all concerned that the monthly district planning and development board meeting would be held on July 15, 11 a.m. at DC’s conference hall to finalise the LADP scheme/projects (2021-22). All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Kohima DTF meeting: Kohima district task force on COVID-19 has convened a meeting on July 13, 2 p.m. at conference hall of the deputy commissioner, Kohima. The DC & chairman DTF Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has requested all the members to make it convenient to attend the meeting.

Late Jemtiba Jamir

of our beloved

SDRF Dimapur recovers body at Dhansiri River

13th July 2020

The grief and the emptiness that we have experienced this past one year cannot be compensated with you leaving us behind.

However, we are relieved and comforted in the fact that someday we shall meet again at the Gates of Heaven.

You are greatly missed with silent tears.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We , t h e b e r e a v e d family members of Late Rongsenchila (Chungtia) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and unceasing prayer support during her illness & sudden demise on 08/07/2021.

Though we are unable Born on : 05/10/1961 to thank you individually Died on : 08/07/2021 but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dp-3217

Loving Husband, Children & Relatives

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

DIMAPUR: State Disas- on July 10 while returning ter Response Force (SDRF) home after meeting his Loving, Dimapur personnel along friends at Rangapahar.

Parents, daughter, sisters and relatives dp-3200 with volunteers from Bade and Tsithrongse villages recovered the body of one ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Kuthoveyi Choi (28), who reportedly drowned on July 12.

According to DIPR report, the body was recovered around 12:30 p.m.

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We, the bereaved family of Late Sakurepba Longkumer, thank everyone, far and near, who stood by us and supported us spiritually, physically and materially during his prolonged illness and his demise on 7th July 2021.

Words are inadequate to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all individuals and various organisations, but we pray that the Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly for the comfort you have provided at this time of grief.

Loving Wife, Son, Parents and Relatives dp-3214

DIMAPUR: The new team of the Sumi Hoho took over, at a programme, held at Sumi Hoho Ki, Zunheboto, on July 12.

In a press release, Sumi Hoho president Nikheto Jimomi and general secretary Dr. Vihuto Asumi informed that while handing over the office, expresident Hekushe Shikhu said that the seats chosen was God’s own plan.

He asserted that the more a person was ennobled, the more humble he should be and urged the newly elect to stay humble and perform their duties with diligence.

He lauded his team

Born: 1923 – Eternity: 29/6/2021 At the time of demise of our indomitable father Lt. Takozung Longkumer (Ungma), the Village Council/Church/different organizations/individuals have supported us in cash and in kind during our time of mourning. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone though we are indebted to you all. It’s our prayer that Almighty will continue to bless each and everyone of you.

Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Great grandchild and In-laws

LATE KARICHANG AO 1937 – 13.07.2020 “The trail of love, joy and fondest memories you left behind keeps us going every day.”

Forever in our hearts. dp-3210

Loving wife, children, grandchildren & relatives

3rd DEATH ANNIvERsARy In Loving Memory of our Beloved Father

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LT. RAMONGO LOTHA

"For none of us lives for himself, and no one dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord."

Romans 14:7-8

Late Zehosale Sothu 1941 – 12/05/2021

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Late Medochol Sothu 1937 – 25/05/2021

Late Mhasilenuo Sothu 1978 – 24/06/2021

The last few weeks of the year has been trying times for me and my family where I lost my mother Lt. Zehosale Sothu on 12-05-2021, my father Lt. Medochol Sothu, (Associate Pastor, NCRC Kohima) on 25-05-2021 and my wife Lt. Mhasilenuo Sothu on 24-06-2021.

In these trying times, I and my family would not have survived if God Almighty was not with us and if the Church along with all dear and near ones have not stood by us.

I am overwhelmed by everyone's concern, love, care and assistances through prayer, physical presence, material and financial support from all corners, individuals, organizations and churches. I regret for being unable to thank each and everyone individually.

However, I would like to mention my indebtedness to you all and pray that Almighty bless you all abundantly.

In gratitude Metevizo (Adi) Sothu k-1168

“ And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.”

ROMANS 8:28 Dear Dad, Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure.

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Lovingly, Wife, Sons, Daughter-in-laws, Grand-children and Relatives.

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Cattle protection bill tabled in Assam Assembly

GUWAHATI, JUL 12 (PTI): A bill to regulate slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle was tabled in the Assam Assembly on Monday by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who said that the new legislation aims to forbid sale and purchase of beef in places other than the ones permitted by competent authorities.

Sarma, after introducing the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 in the House, also pointed out that the legislation seeks to ensure that permission wasn’t granted to areas that are predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and other non-beef eating communities or places that fall within five-kilometre radius of a temple, satra, and any other institution as maybe prescribed by the authorities. Exemptions might be granted for certain religious occasions, he noted.

The chief minister further said that there was an imperative need to enact a

Himanta Biswa Sarma

new legislation and repeal the earlier Assam Cattle Preser vation Act, 1950 which lacked sufficient legal provisions to regulate the slaughter consumption and transportation of cattle.

The law, when enacted, will prohibit a person from slaughtering cattle unless he has obtained the necessary certificate issued by the registered veterinary officer of a particular area.

According to the bill, the veterinary officer will issue a certificate only if he is of the opinion that the bovine, not being a cow, is over 14 years of age. A cow, heifer or calf may be slaughtered only if it is permanently incapacitated.

7 prisoners throw chilli powder, escape Arunachal jail

ITANAGAR, JUL 12 (IANS): Seven undertrial inmates fled from East Siang district jail in Arunachal Pradesh by spraying chilli, salt and pepper powders on the jail guards, police said on Monday.

A police official said that a massive search operation has been launched to nab the escaped prisoners immediately after the undertrial jailbirds escaped from the jail located in district headquarters in Pasighat on Sunday night.

Five jail guards were injured in the attack. Around 100 prisoners are lodged in the district jail in East Siang district in eastern Arunachal Pradesh which shares borders with Assam.

The seven fleeing prisoners have been identified as Abhijit Gogoi, Taro Hamam, Kalom Apang, Talum Panying, Subhash Mandal, Raja Tayeng and Dani Gamlin.

Also, just duly licensed or recognised slaughterhouses will be allowed to butcher cattle, the bill manitained.

The new legislation will check transport of bovines within the state or outside, if valid documents are not made available to the authorities.

There will, however, no restriction on ferrying cattle for agricultural purposes within a district. One does not need to take permission for transporting cattle to and from registered animal markets for the purpose of sale and purchase within the district.

All offences under this new legislation shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

Anybody found guilty shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years or fine that may vary between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 5 lakh or both. If someone convicted under the new law is found guilty of the same or a related offence the second time, the punishment will be doubled..

Correspondent

The entire opposition on Monday staged a walkout on the first day of the Budget Session of the Assam assembly after the speaker refused to allow discussion on the issue of price rise of fuel and other essential commodities.

The Congress, AIUDF and CPI(M) brought three adjournment motions to discuss the issue of rising prices of petrol, diesel, cooking gas and other essential items, but Speaker Biswajit Daimary declined to accept those.

In a rare instance, the speaker, before allowing the respective opposition members to talk on the admissibility of the topic, said that he has decided to cancel the three adjournment motions as the subject is not “under the state government”. This led to an uproar in the House with the opposition members criticising the speaker for not following the “assembly traditions”.

Correspondent IMPHAL, JUL 12: Manipur reported 890 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the infection tally to 78,621, while the death toll reached 1,287 as 15 patients succumbed to the infection, health department said.

A total of 590 patients were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, which took the overall recovery count to 69,814.

The number of active cases is 7,520 at present.

The state’s COVID-19 recovery rate is 88.79 per cent, while the fatality rate is 1.64 per cent.

As 6,521tests were conducted on Monday, the positivity rate of the day is 13.65 per cent.

The state has done 9,62,488 tests so far. The state also reported 15 deaths taking the total number of people succumbing to the COVID-19 complications to 1,287.

Analysis of the district-wise situation report showed the number of single-day cases went up in other districts too even as the twin Imphal districts continued to contribute the highest number of daily infections.

SHILLONG, JUL 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is a constituent in the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, has requested chief minister Conrad Sangma to immediately convene MDA meeting to discuss into the functioning of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and implementation of Saubhagya Scheme in the State.

The demand for the MDA meeting is significant in the wake of the growing clamour for a CBI probe into the alleged financial bungling of over Rs 149 crore in the implementation of Saubhagya scheme in the state which aims to provide electricity to poor households.

“I have seen media reports and also been informed that partners of the MDA government are demand-

ing a CBI probe into the MeECL and alleged financial bungling in the implementation of Saubhagya scheme. Therefore, I humbly request the chief minister to immediately convene the MDA meeting to discuss the issue,” BJP national vice president and Meghalaya in-charge, Dr. M Chuba Ao said.

“The power minister (James Sangma) who is in eye of the storm can also clarify the allegation on the matter at the MDA meeting which is the right platform to discuss the matter,” he added.

In fact, the power minister has denied any wrongdoings in implementing the Saubhagya scheme in the state and warned of strict action against those responsible for “leakage” of a report of the CAG, which appeared in a section of the press.

“If everything is a scam, by that yardstick what the previous govern-

Thujongolü wins virtual solo competition

Kohima, Jul 12 (NPN): Thujongolü Khusoh was declared the winner of the first virtual solo competition for Phek district organised

by Razu Dzüve Krotho.

Ru k u t a L o h e a n d Sakulü Lohe were placed in the second and third positions respectively while eight year old Tsühü Kezo was named as the Rising Star.

The winners received cash prizes and citations.

The results were announced by Yamaha artiste

Oppn walks out of Assam assembly over price rise

Manipur logs 890 fresh Covid infections

Convene MDA meeting on MeECL: BJP to M’laya CM

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Nise Meruno on Sunday.

The main motive of the event was to showcase lesser known talented singers as the pandemic had brought all activities to a halt.

The first elimination round was held on July 4 during which the judges shortlisted 10 participants who made it to the finals.

The organiser disclosed that they had received a total of 70 entries for the competition.

They lauded the participants for being well disciplined and cooperative

all along the competition.

At the same time wishes the success in their musical journeys. The team also acknowledged support by the judges, Dr Hovithal Sothu, Anuri Luruo and Vesavolu Rhakho in making the competition a grand success.

The organiser informed that the plan to come up with more exciting initiatives even in other fields including career guidance and youth development.

In this regard they sought the support of their well-wishers.

ments have done can also be categorised as scams,” the power minister said.

The government has constituted a three-member commission headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Ifaqat Ali Khan, Manoj Kumar (retired IAS) as administrative member and Sunil Kumar (retired executive director, Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd, REC) as technical member.

Meanwhile, the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has asserted that the state government should constitute a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the MeECL.

Gadkari inaugurates Makru Bridge, lays foundation stones of 16 projects in Mnp

Union minister Nitin Gadkari and others after opening Makru bridge along NH-37 in Manipur on Monday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Jul 12: Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari who arrived in Imphal on a few hours visit in the state on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 16 national highways projects.

Among others projects inaugurated on Monday included a RCC Bridge across Makru River along Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 in Tamenglong district.

The union minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for other 15 national highway projects at a grand function held at Imphal’s City Convention Centre.

The projects covered a total length of 298 kilometers of estimated cost of Rs. 4,148 crore.

The projects which were inaugurated today included two laning of Imphal-Moreh section of NH-39 from Wangjing to Khongkhang (46 Km costing Rs 869 crore), strengthening of existing two-lane including construction of paved shoulder from Mao to Senapati section (48 Km costing Rs 235 crore), strengthening of existing two-lane including construction of paved shoulder of Senapati-Kangpokpi-Koubru Leikha section (27 km costing Rs 140 crore) and superstructure bridge over River Makru on Jiribam-Barak road on NH37 with approaches (855 meter costing Rs 62 crore).

Apart from this, the union minister

accompanied state chief minister N Biren Singh and his cabinet ministers laid the foundation stones for 12 projects.

Addressing the event, Gadkari hoped that these projects will provide all weather connectivity to Manipur with the rest of the country and the neighbouring countries.

He said that they will boost agricultural, industrial and socio economic progress of the region. “These will also facilitate health care and emergency service to the remotest of the areas and generate employment and self-employment opportunities”, he said.

Gadkari also informed that projects worth Rs 5000 crores have also been sanctioned for the state and the detailed project reports (DPR) will be completed within six months and the work will start in a year’s time.

He said expansion of highways in the state will be recommended under the Bharatmala Phase ll.

He said that the Prime Minister was giving highest priority to the north east and road infrastructure will contribute to the development of Manipur and make it socially and economically strong.

The union minister said that water, power, transport and communication were the four most important things for development of industry, for generating employment and eradicating poverty.

He said that the progress of any nation depends on the growth of sectors like agriculture, industries and service sectors.

SCC conducts online seminar DIMAPUR: Research committee, Sao Chang College (SCC), Tuensang, organised an online Interdepartmental seminar on July 9.

In a press release, SCC media cell informed that assistant prof., Zoology, Vidila Jing presented a paper on “synthetic biology: Major breakthroughs and a glimpse to its dark side”, while Assistant prof., education, Yanglikhumla Sangtam presented a paper on “the significance of Sangtam Mongmong festival.”

SVC installs new team DIMAPUR: Sovima Village Council (SVC) installed its new team of office bearers, headed by Sebastian Zumvü as its chairman for the tenure 2021-26.

A press release by general secretary Ruokuosilie Rupreo informed that the chairman elect, Zumvü highlighted the plan of action of the new team which included “greater participation of women” and “youth in decision making process”.

“Our womenfolk represents almost 50% of population and they are no less capable then the menfolk”, he said, while asserting that it was only fair that they have more say than they do now in decisions pertaining to the village. He also stated that since youth were the future of village, they should have their say in how they wanted to fashion their future and destiny.

Zumvü further added that the new team would endeavour to make Sovima “clean and green village” by making it garbage/plastic-free and also undertake tree plantation and nurturing of saplings.

In this regard, he called upon leaders to extend their unstinted support in order to make the plans of the new team a reality.

VDB secretary elect, Lhouvisakho Punyü while thanking village elders for reposing their faith and confidence on the new team called upon villagers to guide and pray for the team.

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America’s misadventures

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merica has been fighting wars across the globe since World War I (WW1) in “defence of democracy and freedom”. The US lost over six lakh military personnel since WW1, WW2, Korean war, Vietnam war, Gulf war, Iraq war and Afghan war.

The US spent nearly $10 trillion in all these wars.

These figures exclude other wars such as war of independence, Spanish, Mexican etc. All the wars were fought beyond the shores of America. In most of the wars (barring Korean, Gulf and Iraq wars) the US had to withdraw in humiliation. US interventions were driven mostly by a self-assured Washingtonian view that it has the necessary military power to easily overwhelm an enemy. Yet that has turned out to be more often than not untrue. Since World War II, the United States has lost just about every war that it has fought in a developing country. It has epitomised the tragedy of a world power’s incapability in asymmetric conflicts. Whether it was the disastrous Vietnam war in the sixties where the world’s most powerful army armed with the most awesome weapons, jet fighters and warships, had turned tail against the dogged Vietcong guerillas; America’s war history is replete with disasters and humiliating defeats against smaller and even barely armed opponents. The US is withdrawing from Afghanistan which it invaded in 2001 after it launched its ‘War on terror’. America has been fighting in Afghanistan for 20 years. It has spent more than $2 trn (Rs. Rs.14,91,34,30,00,00,000.03) on the war. It has lost thousands of its own troops and seen the death of tens of thousands of Afghans— soldiers and civilians alike. Now America is calling an end to the whole misadventure, with almost nothing to show for it. Afghanistan has been the graveyard of all invading armies and has also taught a lesson to the world’s two most powerful super powers- the erstwhile USSR(Russia) and the USA. The very group that the US armed and supported- Taliban/Al Qaeda- against the USSR- have now turned against it. Washington has learned little or nothing from its past experiences- that it’s military is neither suited nor trained for fighting national insurgencies. The Afghanistan blunder should end America’s conceit that it can fight any army at any place. After the Vietnam fiasco and the Iraq debacle, as well as the example of the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan, it would have made sense if the US became wiser in their choice of intervention. When the US invades any country, it seeks to bring about a regime change. The US hasn’t been able to secure a credible and effective partner on the ground in the invaded country. This happened in South Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. The US has been notorious for choosing the wrong leader in countries it invaded. When it mattered most, these US-chosen leaders proved incompetent, manipulative, unpopular and counter-productive to the chosen objective. The hasty US withdrawal will bring back the murderous elements who will also become proxies of other powers such as USSR, China, Pakistan, Iran , India and the Arab states etc. The USA will also have to accept thousands of Afghans as refugees as it did with the lakhs of Vietnamese, Koreans, Syrians, Iraqis etc. Clearly, America needs to take a break from meddling in other’s business.

DailyDevotion The Spiritually Self-Seeking Church …till we all come…to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ… —Ephesians 4:13 Reconciliation means the restoring of the relationship between the entire human race and God, putting it back to what God designed it to be.

This is what Jesus Christ did in redemption. The church ceases to be spiritual when it becomes selfseeking, only interested in the development of its own organization. The reconciliation of the human race according to His plan means realizing Him not only in our lives individually, but also in our lives collectively. Jesus Christ sent apostles and teachers for this very purpose— that the corporate Person of Christ and His church, made up of many members, might be brought into being and made known. We are not here to develop a spiritual life of our own, or to enjoy a quiet spiritual retreat. We are here to have the full realization of Jesus Christ, for the purpose of building His body.

Am I building up the body of Christ, or am I only concerned about my own personal development?

The essential thing is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ— “…that I may know Him…” (Philippians 3:10). To fulfill God’s perfect design for me requires my total surrender— complete abandonment of myself to Him. Whenever I only want things for myself, the relationship is distorted. And I will suffer great humiliation once I come to acknowledge and understand that I have not really been concerned about realizing Jesus Christ Himself, but only concerned with knowing what He has done for me.

My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace, Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God. Am I measuring my life by this standard or by something less?

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The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton

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India must start competing, and not participating, in Olympics

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hen the Indian athletes, seeking to improve upon the six-medal haul bagged at the 2012 London Olympic Games, managed only two at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog came up with a plan for India to win 50 medals at the 2024 Olympics.

If that happens three years from now, all those involved in the making and implementing that scheme, besides the athletes who would win those 50 medals in Paris, would deserve the highest accolade of the country. They would thoroughly deserve all the prizes for what would probably be the biggest jump in terms of sudden improvement in the history of the world’s biggest sports extravaganza, Olympics, rather in the history of mankind.

Whether or not that happens is another question altogether. Let us first check the ground reality.

India has won a grand total of 28 medals, nine of them being gold, in the 121 years of Olympic participation.

On the other hand, American swimming juggernaut Michael Phelps has won 28 medals, 23 of them gold, in just four Olympics (20042016). These figures tell a thousand tales of America’s and India’s sporting system/ history. All arguments end there. Period.

And just by the way, India is currently the sec-

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ond most densely populated country in the world with almost 1.30 billion people, while the US is a distant third with a little over 300 million inhabitants. The difference is humoungous, stark, and telling.

If the US and Phelps in those 12 years has dominated the global sports scene it is because of one major factor, honesty, which is missing in India. They recognised the talent in Phelps and persisted with him, honestly, and without taking his transgressions off the field.

The result is before us.

Honesty is an infinite, all-encompassing term, considering its importance in everything we do in all walks of life. India immediately needs to turn honest in selection of athletes and teams, in providing quality infrastructure and diet to athletes, in providing unstinted official and unofficial support to athletes, in offering monetary incentives to them, and in giving them due recognition without vindictiveness and bias, and in several other areas.

Instead, we in India indulge in gimmickry. Our sports administrators must realise that medals, particularly at the Olympic Games, are not won by making ‘best of luck’ messages trend on Twitter or by producing catchy anthems before every Olympics or by organising webinars, or making unrealistic/bombastic predictions on medal count. Nor will

avoiding straight answers and hiding behind ‘hopeto-win’ and ‘it-all-dependson-the-draw’ do any good to Indian sports.

Nor gimmickry/events like “100 days to go” or “50 days countdown begins” for the Olympics would either be of any help to athletes.

At best, these things can take the general, gullible public away from the reality. Truth is that very often athletes are pulled out of their training schedule and forced to attend such functions, so that sports administrators could bask in borrowed glory, while athletes’ rhythm is broken.

Also, no sporting excellence can be achieved by changing names and logos of sports bodies either. The sooner the Indian sports system, from administrators to athletes, accept these facts the better it would be for our beloved India.

Unfortunately, everything listed above has either happened or is continuing to happen. On Saturday, for example, the Board of Control for Cricket in India tweeted a 40-second video in which the likes of ViratKohli, Rohit Sharma, Mithali Raj, and Harmanpreet Singh are heard saying “cheer for India” and “dekhiyehamare athletes ko Tokyo Olympics mein (watch our athletes at the Tokyo Olympics)”.

No harm at all in producing such feel-good audiovideo messages from our best cricketers just before

an important sports event.

Still, one may, at the same time, ask this: how much will these one-liners help Indian athletes beat the opposition and win medals at the Olympics? Everyone knows the answer.

Just before the 2016 Olympics as well, hype was built around the Indian athletes who were going to compete in Rio. Again, everyone knows what happened there. Just to refresh your memory, a 117-athlete contingent returned with a solitary silver and a solitary bronze and India finished at the 67th position. In 2012, an 83-strong group had won six medals and the country ended up at the 56th spot -- India’s best show in 112 years of Olympic participation.

India’s basic sporting problem emanates also from the choice of words. Even in the 21st century, we are unfortunately still “participating” in sporting extravaganzas, and not “competing”.

When the term “competition” will be drilled deep in the minds and hearts of our athletes/administrators and “participation” would be completely banned from everywhere - from official correspondence to oral speeches to social media, a change in the mind-set would surely come in.

Medals are also not won by Olympic analysts based on statistical data, a recent trend. Medals are won by good performance

The Resurgent Taliban

he recent advances by Taliban in Afghanistan compel us to impartially analyse their psyche and reasons for their success and continued survival.

The US President Joe Biden in a speech on Thursday 8 July announced that the U.S. military would complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan by August 31, nearly two weeks before his earlier deadline of September 11,announced in April.

The U.S. pull-out from Afghanistan, will end the US’s longest overseas war -which cost the lives of around 2,300 US troops and $825 billion monetarily-is a result of the February 2020 agreement that the Trump administration negotiated with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar.

In his latest speech Biden strongly defended his decision to pull U.S. military forces out of Afghanistan, saying the Afghan people must decide their own future, rather than sacrificing another generation of Americans in an unwinnable war. Biden called on countries in the region to help bring about an elusive political settlement between the warring parties. He said the Afghan government should seek a deal with the Taliban to allow them to coexist peacefully.

And this is what has proved to be the red herring amongst the neighbouring and regional countries.

Most of the countries have reacted in a guarded manner over the advances of the Taliban forces in Afghanistan since May, who now controls 162 districts in Afghanistan.

In reality the chaotic and unpredictable conditions in Afghanistan will have a significant impact on the regional geo-politics. For starters, the Iranians have started fishing in the troubled waters by inviting the Taliban leadership for talks in Teheran.

Iranian initiative The Taliban-Iranian talks began in January this year, as part of Iranian efforts to broker peace between the Afghan government and other factions. The latest round of intraAfghan talks began on Wednesday 7 July morning by a speech from Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who warned that the continuation of conflicts between the government and the Taliban will have ‘unfavourable’ consequences for Afghanistan, noting that a return to the intra-Afghan negotiations is the ‘best solution’.

Earlier, Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, had said that Taliban is part of the reality in Afghanistan and they are also talking to the Afghan government. During the recent meeting, Zarif discussed the prospect of Afghan people forming an all-inclusive government, including Taliban.

Pakistan’s alarm

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in an op-ed in The Washington Post on 9 June sounded hurt by the accusations of the government in Kabul naming Pakistan as inciting violence in the country.

He further wrote that he would like Pakistan to be ‘a partner for peace in Afghanistan’, which may have ideated from the Indian outreach to the Taliban.

UK’s concern The UK it seems is more worried about the presence of Al Qaeda and Daesh elements in Afghanistan and not with the Taliban advances. Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI-6 has cautioned about theterrorism threat to Britain rising, following the US withdrawal and has further said the threat from terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and Daesh would grow if the UK turns its back on Afghanistan.

But the UK’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, who served several command tours in Afghanistan, believes the Taliban leadership may have learnt from their earlier mistakes. He maintains that if the Taliban expect to share power, or seize it, then they will not want to be seen as international pariahs. Wiser heads amongst the Taliban, especially those who attended the recent peace negotiations, may well argue for a clean break with Al Qaeda in order to secure international acceptance.

India’s Outreach Indian officials recently met with the Taliban delegation in Doha.

This marks a marked policy shift in India’s approach to Afghanistan and Taliban. Besides showing maturity of the policy makers and strategists, the move may accelerate the transition from a non-existent relationship to the inception of a diplomatic engagement, whilst acknowledging Taliban as a critical component of future Afghanistan.

Though Indian policy makers will also be worried about the security threat from the pro-Taliban Pakistani outfits, yet they may have weighed the advantage of engaging with the Taliban and also considered that in future the Taliban might be able to assert pressure on forces inimical to India.

India has always called for ‘an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled process’, and as such, the strategic move to engage with Taliban broadly demonstratesa regional security imperative for India and its efforts to minimise Islamabad’s influence.

Taliban psyche: American view The Americans have always wondered what fuels the Taliban to fight against a huge military machine despite the odds. Though in reality this has not led to any effort to try to understand the Taliban’s psyche

and their commitment.

However, an American, Carter Malkasian has tried to discuss this in his new book The American War in Afghanistan: A History. Malkasian analyses the Taliban advantage in inspiring Afghans to fight. He opines that their call to fight foreign occupiers, steeped in references to Islamic teachings, resonates well with Afghan identity and psyche.

He says that for Afghans, jihad — more accurately understood as ‘resistance’ or ‘struggle’ than the caricatured meaning it has acquired in the United States — has historically been a means of defence against oppression by outsiders, part of their endurance against invader after invader. The Taliban were able to tie them-selves to religion and to Afghan identity in a way that a government allied with non-Muslim foreign occupiers could not match.

The very presence of Americans in Afghanistan trod on a sense of Afghan identity that incorporated national pride, a long history of fighting outsiders and a religious commitment to defend the homeland. The Taliban’s ability to link their cause to the very meaning of being Afghan was a crucial factor in America’s defeat.

He further says that the Taliban exemplified something that inspired, something that made them powerful in battle, something tied to what it meant to be an Afghan. They cast themselves as representatives of Islam and called for resistance to foreign occupation. Together, these two ideas formed a potent mix for ordinary Afghans, who tend to be devout Muslims but not extremists.

Now, with the Taliban overrunning districts in the north, they will likely press their attack, further emboldened by US departure over the next few weeks. Afghan soldiers and police will suffer from the same morale problems that have plagued them for two decades. Provincial capitals and Kandahar or Mazar-e-Sharif are likely to fall, possibly within a year. After that, Kabul itself will be in danger. The capital may hold, at least for a while, but the government and its allies will struggle to survive, with little chance of regaining what has been lost.

The world it may seem is bound to sit at the same table with Taliban, once they embrace political identity and become part of the political establishment, and this may mark a peaceful future for Afghanistan.

Asad Mirza Asad Mirza is a political commentator based in New Delhi. He was also associated with BBC Urdu Service and Khaleej Times of Dubai. He writes on Muslims, educational, international affairs, interfaith and current affairs.

on the field. To put it in other words, this statistical data is a type of prediction, which is again a feel-good aspect. Since this data is culled from various global sporting events, going back a certain number of years, it can be misleading too in the current scenario.

For example, I have a simple question: Is the athletics track on which the legendary Milkha Singh ran that historic 400m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics and missed a medal by a whisker and the one on which our athletes are going to compete in Tokyo are of the same quality? Of course, they are not. Then, how can statistical data -- assuming the quality of infrastructure is part of such analytical data -- be used as the basis of predictions.

Last month, a firm predicted 17 medals, including four gold, for India in Tokyo.

If India indeed go on to win 17, or even more medals, I would be most happy. But the harsh reality is different: the analysts are not going to run, jump, throw, and play on behalf of our athletes in Tokyo. That is the job of athletes, and only their performance on the day would count, nothing less or more.

Making populist statements on social media won’t help one bit, believe it.

“We want to make this Olympics very, very memorable and it is the athletes who will ensure that the

Tokyo Olympics becomes one of the most cherished Olympics for India,” former Sports Minister KirenRijiju said in April.

“India has a long history of Olympics and as a large nation, India must play a much more important and greater role in the Olympic movement and we can do this by winning more medals.”

I have a question: How many times has the NITI Aayogplan for India to win 50 medals at the 2024 Olympics been discussed since the “action plan for revitalising sports in India” was launched in September 2016, after the Rio debacle? What steps have been taken towards that end? One hardly read or heard any follow-up or update on the grand plan.

If the sports ministry, the Indian Olympic Association, and the national sports federations have indeed taken the NITI Aayog blueprint (though there is no novelty in it) seriously, they should inform sports fans about the progress made, if any.

Also in 30 years, I have seen a number of MoUs being signed between the Indian Olympic Association and Confederation of Indian Industries and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry. Can someone let Indian sports fans and followers know what has been the gain from those MoUs? Qaiser Mohammad Ali (IANS)

How school system should regard health and PE

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ealth is the most precious asset in human life. The availability of various assets in the form of money, bungalows, cars etc. doesn’t have any use if its owner is unhealthy. All those materials shall go away with heavily paid treatments of various diseases, which commonly target those who are physically weak. A nation is created with citizens and its health status is determined on the basis of how healthy its citizens are. The essence of physical education is an indispensable act which every child experiences right from birth. A newborn baby learns to crawl, stand, and walk from exercises and experiences before learning to speak. One can say it is a prime activity in human life. Hence, health and physical education has a very important role in the field of education.

In the recent past during the two years of Covid-19 pandemic very often doctors have given suggestions to boost immunity through various nutritious diet & exercises to remain less harmed from pandemic. Consequently, people have seen practicing healthy diets and physical exercises either by expert guidance or themselves to remain Covid free. The purpose of education, I feel, is to equip an individual to overcome the necessities of life. For example, language subjects teach us to communicate

effectively, math teaches to solve numeracy, science teaches to adapt to modernization and invent, social science teaches to keep a healthy society.

Similarly, being healthy and fit is also a necessity in life, and it should have a prominent importance in the field of school education along with other academic subjects.

The school authorities must give equal importance in theory based physical education teaching for all the classes and conduct exams similar to other scholastic subjects. Health and physical education syllabus provided by NCERT clearly indicates classes under physical education are not merely confined with learning rules and regulations of sport or exercises, whereas it also has various health related concepts which must be imparted to the child in school education. Unfortunately, the same are being taught now to the matured ones like how to boost immunity, wearing masks, sanitization etc. Moreover, the chapters under the physical education syllabus are very much integrated with other scholastic subjects like science, social science, maths etc.

The role of parents is also very prominent while encouraging their child to get involved in health and physical education activities and classes.

Tebhu Tabhunna (As published by the Times of India)

Reader’s Post

Spending more time with family

Sir,

Time is something that one can never get back no matter what. It’s a very sad sight when we kids value the virtual world more than the time spent with family.

Technology has now become a barrier. It is futile to look back and regret later when nothing is left for us because family are the people who will be with us in rain and in sunshine.

Katila Imchen, Dimapur

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India facing danger of narco-terror: Shah

if we have to meet or even stay two steps ahead of the challenges that our country of 130 crore population face wherein people follow different religions, speak different languages and cultures.

What with the challenging border security (read situation) unlike any other country and the changing face of crime because of neighbouring countries (sic),” Shah added.

The Union home minister further said the Forensic Science University can serve the country in a big way to achieve this goal at a faster pace.

“We have to create an environment to minimise crime. FSL plays a big role in modernising police and making investigation scientific, and get the criminals punished based on the same scientific evidence,” Shah said.

He said the time of using “third degree” (torture)

Can’t impose compensation to victims as a bail condition, says Suprme Court

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (IANS): The Supreme Court has observed a condition of payment of compensation to victims cannot be imposed at the stage of granting bail.

A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hemant Gupta said: “We may hasten to add that we are not saying that no monetary condition can be imposed for grant of bail.

We say so as there are cases of offences against property or otherwise but that cannot be a compensation to be deposited and disbursed as if that grant has to take place as a condition of the person being enlarged on bail.”

The bench noted that it is clear from a plain reading of Section 357 that such

compensation can only arise after the conclusion of trial albeit, of course, the same being a matter of discretion.

Thus, without a full-fledged trial, there cannot be a sentence and, thus, there cannot be any such compensation,

the bench added. The top court order came on the plea of two accused, who were granted bail by the high court with a condition requiring them to deposit Rs 2 lakh each as compensation to the victims.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (IANS): After running the previous two sessions with different time slots for both houses due to Covid-19 pandemic, Parliament will return to its usual functioning from 11 a.m. during its Monsoon Session taking place between from July 19 to August 13.

Seating arrangements for the Members of Parliament have also been made in the same chamber, unlike during the previous two sessions when a group of MPs were sitting in Lok Sabha and the others in Rajya Sabha. In the previous two sessions, the Rajya Sabha functioned between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Lok Sabha from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the parliamentarians used to sit in both the chambers to avoid the spread of Covid-19 virus.

Noting that this will be the sixth session of the 17th Lok Sabha, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the Monsoon Session will take place from July 19 to August 13 with 19 days of business.

The timings of the session will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for both the Houses, he added. With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, the session will be held in both the Houses of Parliament with all necessary protocols and arrangements are being made to accommodate members on a social distancing basis.

Flashfloods hit Himachal, 2 missing

SHIMLA, JUL 12 (IANS): The Central government on Monday deployed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh led to flashfloods in upper Dharamsala in Kangra district, washing away parked cars and partially damaging houses. Two persons have been reported missing after heavy rain in the district.

Reviewing the ground situation in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on the phone, assuring him that an NDRF team will be deployed to handle any exigency. He said the Centre will provide all assistance needed to tide over the crisis.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): BJP MPs will introduce private members’ bills on uniform civil code and population control in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, according to information from the secretariats of both Houses.

The proposed legislations on population control and uniform civil code, issues that usually trigger heated polemics in the country, are in line with BJP’s ideological agenda.

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According to the details available with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats, Kishan and Meena will get an opportunity to introduce their respective private member bills on July 24, which was decided through the lottery system.

A notice for a similar bill on population control has also been given by BJP MP in Rajya Sabha Rakesh Sinha. The unchecked population growth needs to be regulated, he said.

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MP from Rajasthan Kirori Lal Meena are scheduled to introduce the private members’ bills on population control and uniform civil code respectively in the very first week of the session which is starting from July 19.

A bill introduced by a member other than a minister is known as a private member’s bill and there is little possibility of it becoming a law without the government’s support.

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India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Manmohan Singh told IANS that heavy to extremely heavy rainfall was recorded at many places in Kangra district. The rainfall was widespread across the state. Palampur in Kangra district recorded 155 mm rain, the highest in the state, while it was 48 mm in Dalhousie, 10 mm in Shimla and 55 mm in picturesque tourist resort Manali. The chief minister expressed grief over the loss of life and property due to heavy rain. He directed the district authorities to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.

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The damage to property was reported in villages located in the vicinity of McLeodganj, the political, cultural and spiritual hub of the Tibetan diaspora.

More than 10 cars, most of them belonging to tourists, were washed away in Bhagsunag.

Elsewhere in Kangra, three houses and five shops located along a seasonal rivulet in the Gaggal area were damaged by gushing water. The damage to property was largely due to encroachments on rivulets, officials told IANS. Claiming there was no cloudburst in the district, Deputy Commissioner Nipun Jindal said Boh village

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GURUGRAM, JUL 12 (IANS): A woman was allegedly confined in Ballabhgarh (Faridabad) for nine days and raped by four men. The culprits are yet to be nabbed, the police said on Monday. The rapists let the woman go after nine days of confinement, following which she informed her family members about the incident.

The victim approached the police on July 10 and filed an FIR. The victim stated in her police complaint that a man called Chintu of her village asked her to meet him on June 30 near a temple located in her village.

W h e n t h e wo m a n reached there Chintu was present, thereafter another man Sanju reached there in his car and the duo took her to Faridabad. During the confinement, the four men raped her every day and dropped her at Ballabhgarh bus stand on July 8, from where she called her family members. She went to the police station on Sunday.

tem to deal with narcotics, right from coordination, hierarchy and law, and more changes are in the offing.

“I am happy to say that the last one-and-a-half years have been the golden time for India in terms of seizure of narcotics. But as long as they are not scientifically analysed and stopped using a different strategy, such physical campaigns do not deliver us success,” he said.

Shah said forensic science plays a vital role in reorganising the country’s criminal justice system as per the challenges of the 21st century.

“We have to take up the challenges and successfully establish our place in the world. For this, we will have to reorganise our criminal justice system. And I believe forensic science is a vital part of this,” he said.

“The field of forensic science leaves no scope for casual approach or laziness

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on suspects is gone. “Even the toughest person can be broken and brought to book based on scientific evidence if FSL has worked properly,” he said.

Shah said the NFSU, earlier called the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, will soon become the world’s best university of its kind and attract students from all over. He said seven states have already expressed their interest in setting up colleges under this university.

He said at least one forensic science van should be stationed in each district of the country as an extension of the forensic science laboratory. However, to achieve this goal, trained manpower is needed which can only be made possible when the NFSU opens colleges in each state and creates experts in different fields, Shah added. The university, he said, will benefit from the new education policy that puts focus on imparting education in different subjects like forensic science.

According to Shah, cyber defence and ballistics research centres set up at the university are unique in Asia.

“I can see India becoming self-reliant in both these spheres. To make them excel in the world, we need nobody else. We are going to be self-reliant in both these fields,” he added. Shah said India’s fight against cybercrime is vital as it is an emerging economy.

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GANDHINAGAR, JUL 12 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said ill-effects of narcotics on youngsters, security and the economy coupled with the danger of “narco-terrorism” are a cause of concern for India even as he asserted that forensic science will play a vital role in dealing with these challenges.

Shah inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Research and Analysis of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances at the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) here.

Speaking at the occasion, Shah expressed confidence that the new facility, which he said is among the best in the world, will help the country deal with the challenges of the 21st century.

“The ill-effects of narcotics on our youth, society, our security and the economy are a matter of concern for the entire country,” Shah said, adding several steps have been taken over the past two years to stop the landing of narcotics on the Indian soil or letting them pass through the country.

“India faces one more danger in the form of narcoterror. The money earned through this is used in terrorism, and this also needs to be stopped. Our coming generation is being destroyed,” he said.

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DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker and the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) chairman Sharingain Longkumer has convened a meeting of the BAC on July 23, 2021 at 11am in the committee room of the Assembly Secretariat to finalise the provisional programme for the eighth session of the 13th NLA. The assembly secretariat, in a statement, has requested all members of the BAC to attend the scheduled meeting.

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that it has arrested three ISIS cadres from Jammu & Kashmir in connection with its probe into the ISIS ‘Voice of Hind’ (VOH) case.

An NIA spokesperson said that the anti-terror probe agency has arrested Umar Nisar, Tanveer Ahmad Bhat and Rameez Ahmad Lone all residents of Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir in connection wit the case on Sunday.

The NIA carried out searches at the premises of the arrested accused and recovered large number of incriminating documents, multiple digital devices and T-shirts with ISIS logo.

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that instances of violation of the regulation by heads of offices was viewed seriously by the government. PD said that appropriate disciplinary action including suspension would be initiated against the erring officials.

Further, heads of all government schools have been directed to ensure compliance of notification dated July 2, 2021 and upload ‘daily reports’ at the school monitoring portal including ‘teachers attendance’ regularly on daily basis within the stipulated time limit.

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and the sports complex, apartments, dean and MS complexes were expected to be completed by mid-2022.

He also expressed the hope that works would be completed within the given timeframe and were being monitored closely by the court, even as the health department was having weekly review meetings with the contractors.

He said director of medical education would work out the human resource aspect and the director or dean of the institute would have to be in place first. He said next would be three professors of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry so that the first year classes could begin. He added that all the departments would not start functioning at one once.

When classes begin, he said the second and third year activities could be planned.

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(From p-1) Genome sequencing: As collections of covid positive samples involved transportation from all districts for sending samples for genome sequencing every 15 days, Dr. Khimiao said a letter was sent to the government urging it to take care of the transportation cost.

However, he said there is no separate budget allocation for transportation but informed that the department had already approved payment for transportation to send samples to Kolkata every 15 days.

Medical college classes at NHAK: The principal director informed that classes for the first academic year for MBBS would begin at NHAK from 2022 , since completion of the Nagaland Medical college building might take some more time.

He said the new medical college was making good progress

Pradesh also pointed out that though the input cost of farmers had doubled, their income had come down.

Priyanka Gandhi also flagged the violence during the panchayat polls and alleged that BJP workers indulged in stone-pelting and firing.

The Congress leaders who participated in the meeting denounced the Yogi Adityanath dispensation, alleging it had failed on all counts. It was resolved at the meeting that the Congress will take the fight against the BJP government to the streets over issues such as rising prices, unemployment and the “jungle raj” prevailing in the state, the party sources said.

Congress’ state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu, senior party leaders Salman Khurshid, Rajiv Shukla, Pramod Tiwari and Rashid Alvi, among others, participated in the meeting.

The meeting comes a day after Priyanka Gandhi met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who the sources said is likely to play a key role in preparing the Congress organisation in Uttar Pradesh for the assembly polls with a focus on strategising and booth management.

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A discussion on probable candidates on winnable seats is likely to take place, a party source said.

Her Lucknow trip will be followed up by visits to other districts of the state on dates yet to be announced by the party. During her Lucknow visit, she will also hold meetings with groups of unemployed youths who are battling various recruitment issues, the sources said.

In her meeting with senior leaders Monday, Priyanka Gandhi noted that people are troubled by soaring inflation with prices of petrol, diesel, mustard oil, fruits and vegetables “sky high”. The Congress general secretary in-charge Uttar

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promote startups associated with the agricultural sector.

“We are giving the impetus to create a scientific ecosystem, speed up development according to the wishes and expectations of the villages and transform the agricultural sector of the economy through holistic approach,” he added.

The PM said a selfreliant rural economy is necessary for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ or self-reliant India, and added that the government has taken concrete measures over the last seven years for the same.

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group on strategy and planning for the state.

They discussed the rising prices, the coronavirus situation, the recently held panchayat elections in the state and organisational training camps, sources said.

During her Lucknow visit, which is expected to be for three-four days, Priyanka Gandhi will hold meetings with all Pradesh Congress Committee members and district and city presidents from various parts of the states, the sources said. They said that Priyanka Gandhi will also meet kisan union representatives and take stock of the work done by the party’s manifesto committee.

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and earnings that are technology enabled,” he added.

Last year, the union government passed three new farm laws but its implementation has been postponed amid farmers’ protest. However, in January this year, the Supreme Court had stayed the implementation of the three laws till further orders and appointed a four-member panel to resolve the impasse. Modi had also promised to double farmers’ incomes by 2022.

The Prime Minister said the government’s focus is to encourage youth and

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be on a visit to Lucknow from July 14 to hold meetings with party functionaries which will be followed up by tours of other districts of the state aimed at energising the party cadre and preparing the organisation for a pitched electoral battle against the BJP, sources said Monday.

Ahead of her visit to Lucknow, Priyanka Gandhi on Monday brainstormed with senior Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh on the preparations for the next year’s assembly polls. During the meeting, the party resolved to hit the streets against the BJP government over issues such as unemployment, price rise and law and order.

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MUMBAI, JUL 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there is a need for a “post-harvest revolution” in the farm sector, which has been witnessing an increase in production.

Modi said the hardworking farmers have made record production of commodities despite the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With the ever increasing agricultural production, there is a need of post-harvest revolution and value addition,” Modi said in a message to commemorate the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development’s foundation day, which was read out at an event hosted by the staterun lender. “We are striving relentlessly to intensify our speed and scale to achieve this. We have been taking comprehensive steps to get a complete solution, from irrigation to sowing, harvesting

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (PTI): As part of its nationwide plan to corner the Centre on price rise, including those of petrol and diesel, Congress leaders will hold press conferences across the country up to July 15 and highlight the “failures” of the government.

Congress leader P Chidambaram will address the media in Delhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, will hold a press conference in Mumbai.

Senior leaders of the ‘Group of 23’, including Anand Sharma, Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor and Mukul Wasnik, who had written to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi seeking an overhaul of the party, have also been involved to address the press.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala has said that high prices are adding salt to injury.

Instead of putting money in the hands of people, this government is forcing them to pay higher for basic things, Surjewala said.

He claimed that 23 crore people have slipped below the poverty line.

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no mention of any new charges.

Answering a question about Suu Kyi, he said she had breached the constitution when the post of state councilor was created, which he said came between the president and vice presidents in the command structure.

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looted and buildings set on fire in the violent protests, which also claimed six lives so far.

The SANDF in a statement said it has “commenced with pre-deployment processes and procedures in line with a request for assistance received from the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure to assist law enforcement agencies deployed in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal provinces to quell the unrest that has gripped both the provinces in the last few days”.

“The deployment will commence as soon as all deployment processes are in place,” it said.

The SANDF said its mandate is strictly to help keep police safe as they carried out their duties.

The exact number of soldiers who will be deployed has not been announced yet, which the SANDF said would be released after law enforcement agencies have done an assessment of the situation.

M e a n w h i l e, l ive telecasts on TV channels showed police personnel being outnumbered by the looters, who include both women and children. The video footage showed rioters carrying off huge furniture items from shops and looting pickup vans loaded with goods.

ALGIERS, JUL 12 (IANS): The Algerian government has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown for 21 days amid a spike in new coronavirus cases. In a statement on Sunday, the PM Office said the lockdown extension will be implemented in 14 provinces, including the capital Algiers, reports Xinhua news agency.

Earlier in the day, Health Minister Abderrahman Benbouzid told the state-run television ENTV that the recent increase of infections is largely due to the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

Benbouzid said the Ministry is working to provide more resuscitation beds and oxygen for Covid-19 patients, adding hotels, ships, and field hospitals will be mobilized when necessary to cope with the recent rise in infection cases. He also indicated that the vaccination will be carried out in homes, mosques, and schools to have more vaccinated. The government also urged the citizens to wear face masks constantly and respect hygiene and social distancing rules to break the chain of infection.

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With utmost pride and honour, t h e N a g a U n i t e d Vi l l a g e A o Students' Union would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. AKUMINLA PONGENTSÜR, D/O Mr & Mrs. CHUBAMEREN of Mokokchung Village for securing the Top Position (Gold Medal) in the field of BBA in the recently declared Under-Graduate Examination 2021 from Tetso College Dimapur.

The Union also congratulates all the members who have graduated and wishing them grand success in their future endeavours.

(Limanuksung) (Tiatemjen) President General Secretary

ENNY THUNGJAMO

HIyAM

ASSü XüKHEPU TILIMI KUPOSHUKULU FElIcITATIoN We are immensely proud and happy to felicitate Shri. I. Nikheto Jimomi, one of our bonafide member who was appointed as President of Sumi Hoho.

It is our prayer that God grant him wisdom and guide him and under his able leadership, the Sumi Tribe will continue to forge ahead on all fronts among the Nagas.

Toishe Jimomi Mughato Jimomi Chairman Secretary

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY of lATE K. HoKISHE SHoHE

OFFICE OF THE

NAGALAND CHRISTAN REVAIVEL CHURCH PRISON MINISTRY CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

The Kohima Zonal of the All Nagaland Electricity Field Workers’ Association (ANEFWA) would like to express its sincere appreciation and thanks to the Nagaland Motorcycle Club, Kohima for extending support financially to 75 members of our association on 21st June 2021 on the occasion of “World Motorcycle Day”.

In the midst of the COVID19 lockdown restrictions, even with zero percent vaccination, the field staff has been on duty 24x7 to ensure minimum interruption of power supply and this “Good Samaritan” gesture by the Nagaland Motorcycle Club, Kohima is a huge source of encouragement. It also could not have come at a better time since majority of our association members, being Work Charged, haven’t been paid salaries for the past 4 months.

ANEFWA, Kohima Zonal wishes the members of Nagaland Motor Club, Kohima all success in their future endeavours.

(VETHINU KEZO) (YAPEILE ) President General Secretary

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 12/07/2021

I, Shri. Howoto Shohe, son of Ghohevi Shohe, resident of H/No. 82,Industrial Estate Colony, P/s. West Police Station, P/o. Dimapur, Dimapur - 797113, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and hailed from the "Sumi" Naga Tribe of Nagaland and belong to the "Shohe" Clan.

2. That my details such as my name and father's name have been recorded differently in my documents as (i) Howoto Sumi, son of Ghohevi Sumi in my educational documents including my HSLC Marksheet and Admit Card (ii) Howoto Shohe, son of Ghohevi Shohe in my other documents including my Pan Card and Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar No. 3789 2129 9258.

3. That the variations such as Howoto Sumi, son of Ghohevi Sumi and Howoto Shohe, son of Ghohevi Shohe are indistinguishable and connotes to the name and details of the one and the same person i.e. me and that there are no discrepancy in the names mentioned herein whatsoever.

4. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Howoto Sumi, son of Ghohevi Sumi and Howoto Shohe, son of Ghohevi Shohe connotes to the name and details of the one and the same person i.e. me and that henceforth I shall use and be addressed as Howoto Shohe, son of Ghohevi Shohe for all official purposes, intent and future correspondences before the concerned authority.

DEPONENT Sworn before me.

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JOHANNESBURG, JUL 12 (PTI): The South African government is all set to deploy troops to control the violence that has erupted in various parts of the country over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma for contempt of court.

Initially, soldiers will be deployed in two provinces -- Guateng and KwaZuluNatal, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) announced on Monday.

KwaZulu-Natal is Zuma’s home province.

Zuma is currently imprisoned in the Estcourt Correctional Centre for failing to obey a court order to testify at a judicial commission that is investigating allegations of corruption during his term as South Africa’s president from 2009 to 2018. The 79-year-old politician, who denies corruption, handed himself in to police on Wednesday last week to begin his 15-month sentence.

Following his arrest, Zuma’s supporters across the country have started demonstrations by blocking roads with burning tires and other obstacles. Shops were

Algeria extends lockdown for 21 days

Lt. Rev. Sizo Kire was a founder of NCRC Prison Ministry and had been the Chairman, Advisor Board NCRC Prison Ministry till he rests in peace with the Lord on 10/07/2021.

He had given his best for the Ministry financially, morally and also sacrificed his time and energy for the Ministry and still the ministry has lot of great plans to be achieved, however his sudden demise was a great loss for the Ministry. The Ministry mourns that the vacuum created by his demise would be difficult to fill. The ministry prays that the Almighty God grant solace and comfort to the bereaved family members.

In Lord service Thepfuzolie R. Metha, President, NCRCPM. k-1169

13/07/2019 It’s been 2 years since you have been gone But there is not a single day that we have spent without thinking of you.

Yes, you left us quite early but the many things that you have taught us And have done for us while you were here are enough to last a lifetime.

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Loving family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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MANDALAY, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing four additional criminal charges, filed in a court in the country’s second biggest city Mandalay, her lawyer said on Monday.

The legal team has little information about what Suu Kyi was accused of but the charges included corruption and that two were also leveled at Min Thu, a former minister in her government, lawyer Min Min Soe told Reuters.

“There are corruption charges. We do not know why do they sue? Or for what reasons? We will find out about it,” she said.

The new cases could see Suu Kyi, 76, tied up in legal proceedings in three different cities.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner has been held since a Feb. 1 coup and is on trial in the capital Naypyitaw over charges that include illegal importation and possession of walkie-talkie radios and violating coronavirus protocols under a disaster management law.

She is charged also in a Yangon court, accused of unspecified breaches of the Official Secrets Act, punishable by a maximum of 14 years in jail.

Her legal team rejects all of the charges.

Chief lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said crossexamination on Monday of a prosecution witness revealed a raid on Suu Kyi’s home had been carried out illegally without a warrant.

At a news conference on Monday, military spokesman Zaw Min Tun made

President Bhandari, on May 20, asked the members of the House to stake their claim to the new government by 5 p.m. the other day. Deuba and Oli laid claim to the prime ministerial position.

Deuba claimed to have the support of 146 lawmakers, while Oli said he had the backing of 153 MPs. President Bhandari, however, dismissed both the claims and dissolved the House on May 22 as recommended by the meeting of the Council of Ministers.

Following the dissolution, more than two dozen writ petitions were filed seeking the restoration of the House and issuing an order that Deuba be appointed as the new Prime Minister.

KABUL, JUL 12 (IANS): At least 40 Taliban militants were killed in multiple strikes carried out by the Afghan Air Force, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Monday.

In southern Helmand province, 14 militants were killed and two others wounded after warplanes targeted Taliban hideouts in Garmser district, the Ministry said in a statement.

The victims included Mawlawi Hijrat, a deputy commander of the Taliban’s Sara Keta or Red Unit for Garmser.

Twenty militants died and 35 others were injured when the air force targeted hideouts in Dilaram district in western Nimroz province, according to the Ministry.

Besides, six militants were killed and five others wounded after the air force hit a Taliban position in Tagab district of eastern Kapisa province.

A huge amount of militants’ weapons and ammunition were also destroyed in the raids, the statement said.

While the US and NATO troops are leaving the country, violence in the country is on the rise.

To check the situation, the Afghan government security forces also continued to press the militants.

SA to deploy military as nationwide riot intensifies over Zuma’s imprisonment

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reinstating the House during Oli’s tenure.

Earlier on December 20, 2020, Oli had dissolved the House and the Supreme Court reinstated it on February 25, 2021.

Major political parties besides Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal-UML, have welcomed Monday’s decision.

After failing to secure a trust vote on May 10, Prime Minister Oli was reappointed as per Article 76 (3) of the Constitution in his capacity as the parliamentary party leader of the largest party in the House.

Oli, however, opted not to seek a vote of confidence from the house as per Article 76(4) and recommended to President Bhandari to initiate a new government process as per the Article 75 (5).

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K AT H M A N D U, J U L 12 (IANS): In a dramatic move, the Nepal Supreme Court on Monday overturned Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Olis decision to dissolve the House and issued an interim order to reinstate it, while also ordering President Bidya Devi Bhandari to appoint oppsotion Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba as the new premier.

A five-member constitutional bench led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana issued the rulingstating that President Bhandari’s decision to dissolve the House of Representatives upon a recommendation of Oli was “an unconstitutional act”.

The court also ordered the President to appoint Deuba, who had presented his majority during the election process on May 24, as the new Prime Minister by Tuesday evening.

The bench further ordered the summoning of a fresh session of the House on July 18.

Prime Minister Oli had dissolved the house on May 21 and declared snap elections on November 12 and 19.

This is the second time that the apex court has decided in favour of

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INTERNATIONAL

Regd. No. 1032/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Date 09/07/2021

I, Smti. Zhekheli, daughter of Yetovi Chishi, permanent resident of Akuhaito Town, Sub-Div. Atoizu, Zunheboto: Nagaland and resident of Valley View Colony, Full Nagarjan, Dimapur-797112, Nagaland do hereby affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and hailed from the :Sumi: Naga Tribe of Nagaland and belong to the "Chishi" Clan.

2. That I am serving as a Primary Teacher at GPS Akuhaito under SDEO Atoizu, Department of School Education, Govt. of Nagaland.

3. That my name has been recorded differently in my documents such as (i) Zhekheli Sema in my Service Book/Record (ii) Y. Zhekheli Chishi in my Educational Documents including my HSLC marksheet and Admit Card bearing Roll No. 1381 of 1988 (iii) Zhekheli Y Swu in my SBI bank account and as (iv) Zhekheli in my other documents Appointment Order, Service Identity Card and Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar No. 367017140712.

4. That the variations such as Zhekheli Sema @ Y. Zhekheli Chishi @ Zhekheli Y Swu @ Zhekheli coonotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me and that there are no discrepancy in the names mentioned herein whatsoever.

5. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Zhekheli Sema @ Y. Zhekheli Chishi @ Zhekheli Y Swu @ Zhekheli connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me and that henceforth I shall use and be addressed as Zhekheli for all official purposes, intent and future correspondences before the concerned authority.

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LT. I. MEYILEPDEN JAMIR 26.02.1944 – 18.06.2021 With profound grief, we, the family members mourn the sudden demise of our beloved father and my husband Mr. I. Meyilepden Jamir (Longsa), who passed away on 18th June 2021. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all our neighbours, relatives, friends, churches and various organizations for their love and support. Though we may not be able to personally thank each and everyone who stood by us at that time, it is our prayer that our good Lord bless all of you.

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Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

LO N D O N, J U L 1 2 (IANS): Italy became the European football champions after a gap of 53 years by defeating hosts England in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final at the historic Wembley stadium here.

Italy had won their first Euro title in 1968 and they won their second one when goalkeeper Donnarumma blocked a poor effort by 19-year-old Bukayo Saka of England, after Jorginho had missed the last Italian kick, to win the penalty shoot out 3-2 after both teams were deadlocked 1-1 after 120 minutes of action.

Playing in front of 60,000 fans despite the pandemic, Italy came back after conceding an early goal to tie the game 1-1 and then showed steely nerves in the penalties.

England added to their list of miserable history in penalty shootouts as despite being put ahead of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who saved a couple of

Fans break into scuffle after final match London, July 12 (IANS): London Metropolitan’s riot police came down to London’s West End after thousands of football fans roamed on the streets post England’s loss against Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

Scores of officers wearing riot gear and clutching shields were making their way through the streets of central London when large crowds attempted to push into the fan zone at Trafalgar Square without tickets. The fans dispersed quickly, though, as rain arrived in the city.

The riot police were also seen at Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square in London after football supporters were climbing over street lamps, over the roofs of buses and setting off fire in front of hundreds of fans following England’s defeat. The chaotic scenes came after England lost the Euro 2020 final on penalties 2-3 to Italy, extending the wait for a major trophy after the 1966 World Cup. The Metropolitan Police posted on Twitter, “Our policing operation for the #Euro2020 final is drawing to a close. Thank you to the tens of thousands of fans who

Racist abuse of England players Rashford, Sancho & Saka ‘unforgivable’

Italy celebrate with the trophy after winning Euro 2020.

penalties.

Earlier, England took early lead when defender Luke Shaw scored at one minute and 57th second -- the fastest goal of a Euro final. Luke Shaw started the counter and rushed ahead to meet a long cross

by Kieran Trippier near

the six-yard spot and shot home off the left-hand post.

Italy equalised midway through the second half when defender Leonardo Bonucci, scored off a goal-line scramble in the 67th minute. Off a corner, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

had good spirits and behaved responsibly. We made 49 arrests during the day for a variety of offences. We will have officers on hand throughout the night.”

Another tweet by the Metropolitan Police further said, “Frustratingly, 19 of our officers were injured while they confronted volatile crowds. This is wholly unacceptable. A big thanks to officers across London and our blue light colleagues for their part in keeping Londoner’s safe and moving tonight. #Euro2020.”

Ahead of the game there were chaotic scenes at Wembley Stadium, with footage showing dozens of fans trying to force their way past barriers to get into the stadium.

In a statement which came later on, a stadium spokesperson said: “There was a breach of security and a small group of people got into the stadium. We are now working closely with stadium stewards and security to remove these people. Anyone inside the stadium without a ticket will be instantly ejected.”

forced Marco Verratti’s header onto the left-hand post but the ball fell for Bonucci and he did not make any mistake to make it 1-1.

Both teams made efforts to break the deadlock but failed as the match went into extra time and penalties.

England manager Gareth Southgate said the racist abuse aimed at Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy was “unforgivable”.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Football Association also condemned it.

All three players missed penalties in the 3-2 shootout loss and were

targeted on social media after the game. The Metropolitan Police is investigating the abuse and said “it will not be tolerated”.

“It’s just not what we stand for,” said Southgate.

“We have been a beacon of light in bringing people together, in people being able to relate to the national team, and the national team stands

for everybody and so that togetherness has to continue.

“We have shown the power our country has when it does come together and has that energy and positivity together.

“It’s my decision who takes the penalties, it’s not a case of players not volunteering or more experienced players backing out.”

Devon Conway, Sophie named State of emergency begins in Djokovic undecided about Olympic host city Tokyo as Games near ICC Players of the Month DUBAI, JUL 12 (IANS): New Zealand opener Devon Conway and England leftarm spinner Sophie Ecclestone have been named ICC Players of the Month for June.

“Conway won the award ahead of team-mate Kyle Jamieson, who was the Player of the Match in the WTC (World Test Championship) final against India, with South Africa’s Quinton de Kock the other nominee for his fine performances on their tour of the West Indies,” said a statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The left-handed batsman is the first New Zealand player to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after an impressive first month in Test cricket, cracking a solid double century on debut against England at Lord’s and following it up with two half-centuries in

Devon Conway

Sophie Ecclestone

his next two games, including in the ICC WTC Final in Southampton.

“I am truly honoured to win this award. That I have received it for my performances in Test cricket makes it extra special,” said Conway. “Scoring a double century at Lord’s was a dream come true for me and to have also been able to contribute to our win over India in the ICC World

Test Championship final is something that I know I will proudly look back on in years to come,” he added.

The England left-arm spinner Sophie pipped the Indian pair of Shafali Verma and Sneh Rana to become the second English woman player to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award after Tammy Beaumont, who won it in February.

DDCA informs on registration

DIMAPUR (NPN): The Dimapur District Cricket Association (DDCA) has informed all interested cricket players of Dimapur in different categories; under-16, U-19 and U-23 boys and senior men’s, U-19, U-23 and senior women’s to get registered with the DDCA within 12 noon of July 14, 2021 to enable the association to forward a list of eligible candidates to the NCA for trials for the upcoming season 2021-22. The cut off dates for the age group categories is September 1, 2021.

The following documents are required for registration: AADHAAR, Birth Certificate, Pan card, address proof (passport/voters ID) and vaccination certificate (for above 18 yrs). For registration, the candidates have been requested to contact DDCA members C. K. Mech at 8415869357 and Imti Aier at 9612900151.

TOKYO, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): Olympic host city Tokyo entered a new state of emergency on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games begin amid worries about whether the measures can stem a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Organisers last week announced that spectators would be banned from nearly all venues. Spectators from abroad were already banned months ago, and officials are now asking residents to watch the Games on TV to keep the movement of people, which could spread contagion, to a minimum.

Opinion polls have consistently shown the Japanese public is concerned about going ahead with the Games during the pandemic.

Prime Mininster Yoshihide Suga’s handling of the pandemic - including an initially slow vaccination rollout - has eroded his sup-

port. The issue is especially sensitive ahead of a national election and a ruling party leadership race due later this year.

“We would ask people to support athletes from home,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said on a Sunday TV programme.

The Games, postponed from last year because of the pandemic, run from July 23 to August 8, while the state of emergency - the capital’s fourth - lasts until August 22, shortly before the Paralympics begin.

The government and organisers had long seen the Games as a chance to display Japan’s recovery from a devastating 2011 earthquake and nuclear crisis.

On Saturday, the governor of Fukushima prefecture, site of the nuclear disaster, said spectators would also be banned from softball and baseball games there, reversing an earlier decision.

Novak Djokovic

perform live. I can’t even have my stringer that is very important part of my team.

I can’t have a stringer. I’m limited with the amount of people I can take in my team as well,” said Djokovic during the post-match press conference.

“It’s kind of 50-50 because of what I heard in the last couple days (about the ban on spectators),” added Djokovic, about the possibility of competing in a fourth consecutive Games.

Djokovic also said he

would not get into the debate about who the greatest tennis player in history was.

“I consider myself (the) best and I believe that I am the best, otherwise I wouldn’t be talking confidently about winning Slams and making history. But whether I’m the greatest of all time or not, I leave that debate to other people. I said before that it’s very difficult to compare the eras of tennis. But I am extremely honoured to definitely be part of the conversation.”

Kuss wins Tour de France stage 15 as Tadej Pogacar increases overall lead PARIS, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): Sepp Kuss broke away on the final climb to win stage 15 of the Tour de France, as Tadej Pogacar strengthened his grip on the yellow jersey.

The American rode clear on the ascent of the Col de Beixalis and comfortably held off Alejandro Valverde.

Pogacar repelled several attacks on the pun-

ishing 191.3km stage to Andorre-La-Vieille as he extended his race lead.

French hope Guillaume Martin was the big loser dropping from second to ninth in the general classification.

Britain’s Mark Cavendish rolled over the line with just under nine minutes to spare from the cutoff time and will retain the green jersey as the points

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Bucks trounce Suns to cut NBA Finals deficit to 2-1

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game three of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum.

MILWAUKEE, JUL 11 (AGENCIES): The Milwaukee Bucks scorched the Phoenix Suns 120-100 in

LO N D O N, J U L 1 2 (IANS): Serbia’s world No. 1 Novak Djokovic said he is still undecided about his participation at the Tokyo Olympic Games, adding that it was a “50-50” thing as there are going to be “a lot of restrictions within the (Games) Village”.

Djokovic, who bagged the singles bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final on Sunday to clinch his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam crown overall. By winning the title, the Serb joined Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the other two members of the Big Three, as the players with the most number of Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era. “My plan was always to go to Olympic Games, but right now I’m a little bit divided. I also hear that there’s going to be a lot of restrictions within the Village. Possibly you would not be able to see other athletes

Game Three of the NBA best-of-seven series to 2-1.

Finals on Sunday in front The Bucks had not of an electric home crowd, been at their best in the cutting the deficit in the previous two games in

Phoenix but were a different team with home-court advantage, ending the first half with a 15-point lead as two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

The Suns whittled down the gap to four points midway through the third quarter but Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday responded with a pair threepointers to give the home team some breathing room.

“It definitely was a turning point for me. Those shots felt great,” Holiday said after the game. “Those going in, I kind of felt like the momentum was going their way before that -- I kind of got the momentum back on our side.”

The Suns trailed by 22 heading into the final quarter and were unable to make a game of it heading to the buzzer.

“We knew what type

of game it was going to be, we knew that we had to come here, play good basketball, compete as hard as possible and I was just trying to be aggressive,” Antetokounmpo said.

The 26-year-old forward ended with 41 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

He scored 42 points in Game Two and is only the sixth player to have 40-ormore points in consecutive NBA Finals games.

“In order for us to be back (in) this series and give ourselves an opportunity to win this game, to win this series, to be champions, we got to bring it,” said Antetokounmpo. “We’ve got to stay aggressive, it’s all mental right now.”

The Suns made just nine of 31 three-point attempts and coughed up 14 turnovers.

The teams meet again in Milwaukee on Wednesday for Game Four.

classification leader when the race resumes after Monday’s rest day.

Kuss, 26, who showed considerable promise with a near faultless ride in the 2020 edition of the race while supporting Primoz Roglic, becomes the first American since Tyler Farrar in 2011 to win a stage at the Tour.

“It’s incredible,” said Kuss.”I was suffering a lot

in this Tour, I just didn’t feel I had the spice in the legs but today I knew it was finishing where I live and I was really motivated for that.

“I know the final climb fairly well but I don’t ride it so much in training because it’s so hard. I knew in the beginning it’s really tough so if I got a gap there I could try to hold it to the finish.”

Ash Barty targets Olympic gold after Wimbledon triumph

LO N D O N, J U L 1 2 (AGENCIES): Newlycrowned Wimbledon champion Ash Barty has set her sights on Olympic glory after the Australian claimed her second Grand Slam title at the All England Club over the weekend.

The world number one defeated Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in Saturday’s final to emulate her idol and Australian great Evonne Goolagong, who triumphed at the grasscourt major in 1971. Barty, 25, heads into the July 23-Aug. 8 Tokyo Games aiming to join Steffi Graf (1988) and Venus (2000) and Serena (2012) Williams as the only women in the Open era to win Wimbledon and Olympic singles gold in the same year.

“Being able to represent Australia at the Olympics is going to be an awesome experience and it’s important over this next

Ash Barty

period to celebrate the fact we’ve achieved something really special at Wimbledon,” Barty told Australian media.

“I have a lot of other goals, dreams that are in my mind and within my team and we’ll certainly reset in the next couple of days ... enjoy some time together and then we go again. But really looking forward to the Olympics.” The 2019

French Open champion had said it was miracle she even had the chance to play at Wimbledon after a hip injury forced her to retire in the Roland Garros second round. “In the last six weeks I’ve cried a lot. A lot of it was through heartbreak at the French and now, through a sense of joy and happiness and how much everything has changed,” Barty said.

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