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World in early stages of 3rd wave: warns WHO Border issue to be resolved peacefully: DG Delta variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both case numbers and deaths - Tedros Adhanom GENEVA/NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (AGENCIES): World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the world about the ‘early stages’ of COVID-19 third wave amid the surge of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

“Unfortunately...we are now in the early stages of a third wave”, he said.

The head of WHO said that Delta variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both case numbers and deaths.

Last week marked the fourth consecutive week of rising cases of COVID-19 globally, with increases recorded in all but one of WHO’s six regions. Deaths are also rising again, after 10 weeks of steady decline.

Tedros said, “The Delta variant is now in more than 111 countries and we expect it to soon be the dominant COVID-19 strain circulating worldwide, if it isn’t already.”

Recalling the sustained decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths that was being driven, in recent months, by increasing vaccination

rates in Europe and North America, he sounded alarms over the fresh reversal of that positive trend, reported UN News. Tedros also drew the Emergency Committee on COVID-19’s attention to the ongoing “shocking disparity” in the global distribution of vaccines, as well as unequal access to life-saving tools, reported UN News.

He reiterated his concern that inequity has created a two-track pandemic - namely, one track for countries with the greatest access to vaccines, who are lifting restrictions and reopening their societies, and a second track for those without vaccines access who are left “at the mercy of the virus.”

Many countries still have not received any vaccines, and most have not received enough. Tedros reiterated WHO’s appeal for a massive push to vaccinate at least 10% of the population

by September, at least 40% by the end of 2021

3rd wave likely to hit India by end of August, says ICMR

The third wave of Covid-19 is likely to hit the country at the end of August and chances are that it will not be as intense as the second wave, Dr Samiran Panda, Head of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research, has told NDTV. “There would be a nationwide third wave but that does not mean that it would be as high or as intense as the second wave,” Dr Panda told NDTV in an exclusive interview.

Four things, he said, could lead to the third wave.

The first of these is an instance where the immunity acquired in the first and second wave due drop. “If that goes down, it could lead to a third wave,” he said.

Secondly, there could be a variant that can bypass

the immunity acquired.

Third – the new variant may not be able to bypass immunity but can circulate fast in the population.

Fourth -- if the restrictions are lifted prematurely by states, it could lead to a fresh surge, Dr Panda said.

Asked if the variant involved could be Delta Plus, he said both Delta and Delta Plus have swept the country and “I’m not expecting any more public health havoc from the Delta variant”.

Earlier this week, the Indian Medical Association, said the third wave is “inevitable and imminent”, pointing out that “in many parts of the country both the government and public are complacent and engaged in mass gatherings without following Covid protocols”.

State logs 132 fresh Covid cases Five tribal bodies reject NCD directive

DIMAPUR, JUL 15 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded 132 fresh Covid-19 positive cases taking the total caseload to 26381.

Of the fresh cases, 72 were reported from Kohima, Mokokchung-26, Dima-

pur-18, seven in Kiphire, four in Tuensang, two each in Longleng and Peren and one in Wokha. The death toll remained unchanged at 517 (including 14 non-Covid deaths) as no deaths were reported during the day.

Free vax camps for Dimapur traders

Free vaccination camps will be held for all traders/ business houses, shopkeepers and vendors under Dimapur Municipal Council at Jain Hospital, Kalibari Road and Lions Club here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 19 and 20.

DMC administrator Albert Ezung said camps were being organised in view of the surge in Covid cases across the country and the impending threat to Nagaland, particularly Dimapur, and in pursuant to June 30 High Court order. He urged all traders/vendors under DMC to positively get vaccinated against Covid-19.

DIMAPUR, JUL 15 (NPN): Five tribal bodies in Dimapur have refused to follow the directive of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) vide letter dated July 5, addressed to various tribal bodies to renominate members to NCD for the tenure 2020-25.

This was revealed through a joint statement by five tribe bodies- Western Chakhesang Hoho (president Dietho Rhakho); Mao Hoho Dimapur (president John Kape), Pomai Hoho (president K.A Jotham), Rengma Public Organisation Dimapur (president Wanthang Rengma) and

Drones, UAVs Petrol price breaches banned around `100/L mark in Nagaland Dimapur airport

DIMAPUR, JUL 15 (NPN): Petrol price on Thursday breached Rs.100per litre mark in Nagaland after state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) hiked the prices two auto fuels pushing the petrol price to Rs.100.07 per litre in Dimapur. With the latest hike, the price of petrol has now crossed Rs.100-per litre mark across all the districts in Nagaland.

According to a price notification, petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre and diesel by 15 paise per litre. The increase comes after rates stayed mute for three days. Petrol price was last hiked on July 12, on a day when diesel rates had seen its first reduction in almost three months.

This is it!

District

Petrol price per litre

Diesel price per litre

Tuensang

Rs.103.19

Rs.94.76

Kiphire

Rs.103.11

Rs.94.72

Noklak

Rs.102.96

Rs.94.66

Mon

Rs.102.75

Rs.94.39

Phek

Rs.102.51

Rs.94.11

Zbto

Rs.102.50

Rs.94.07

Longleng

Rs.102.26

Rs.94.02

Mkg

Rs.102.22

Rs.93.87

Wokha

Rs.101.67

Rs.93.36

Kohima

Rs.101.02

Rs.92.75

Peren

Rs.100.40

Rs.92.30

Dimapur

Rs.100.07

Rs.91.99

Since May 4, petrol price has been hiked on 40 occasions while diesel rates have gone up 37 times and have been reduced on one occasion.

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to represent in the NCD. Further, the five hohos said they had expected the Memorandum of Understanding, signed between two contending parties under the banner of the Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur, to be implemented at the earliest so as to amicably resolve the crises.

While appreciating the initiative taken by ASTD to bring both the contending parties together to a mutual trust and understanding, the five tribes however pointed out that since the MoU was yet to be implemented, they would not be able to respond to the NCD’s letter.

KOHIMA, JUL 15 (NPN): At a time when the state was in need of more health care workers (HCWs) amid the ongoing pandemic, more than 1,000 HCWs including doctors, nurses and laboratory technicians working under National Health Mission (NHM) project have reportedly been working without salary for the past three months.

One of the employees, on condition of anonymity, told Nagaland Post said that they never receive their monthly salary on time. The employee said that NHM Employees Association of Nagaland (NEAN) had earlier voiced out the issue with the responsible authorities,

TJ Longkumer and Rovilatuo Mor interacting with senior police officials at the border observation post.

through which issues could be resolved. During the two-day visit to the area, the DGP said the team also met public organisations , whom he lauded for assuring they would maintain tranquillity with people on the other side of inter-State border.

Longkumer said the team visited the area before Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had instructed the Assam Police to set up camps in the border area.

The DGP also rewarded a havildar of the IRB with

Rs 5,000 for having handled the situation peacefully and legally during the tension in the border area at Vikuto village under Tzurangkong Range, Mokokchung district on June 29.

The team comprised of DGP Nagaland, Commissioner Nagaland Rovilatuo Mor, IGP (NPTO) Imlisunep, DIG (border) Vidalalie Zashumo, DIG (IR) North Sendongmeren, Mokokchung SP, ADC Mangkolemba, border magistrate Merangmen and other district administration officials.

TSM, TNYF ask state govt to RPP demands settle dispute immediately white paper on

Meanwhile, Tzürangkong Senso Mungdang (TSM) and Tzürangkong Naga Youth Front (TNYF) have demanded that the State government settle the present border issue at the earliest and prevent all future incursions into ancestral lands of Nagas.

At the meeting with the high-level delegation that visited Tzürangkong on Thursday, leaders of TSM and TNFY assured the official team of their full cooperation to the administration in order to maintain tranquillity among the people of the two States.

The meeting was held with the objective of finding an amicable solution but could not pursue the to the current tension in issue further since the memthe border between Nagabers had to attend to duties.

According to the employee, many of the HCWs were facing untold misery because of the “intermittent salary disbursement”, D I M A P U R , J U L 1 5 which was draining them (NPN): Konyak Union physically and emotionally. (KU), which carried out Besides the irregular inspection of road construcsalary, the employee said tion along Merangkongsome of the employees un- Mon for two-lane project der categories A and B were under package III & IV also paid lesser salary than portion within Mon disthose under categories C trict on July 9, has served and D although workload a 15-day ultimatum on the for the former two categories NHIDCL to take immediate were much heavier com- action against the contractor Manoranjan Brahmo. paratively.

In a letter addressed to Further, the employee said that most of the em- NHIDCL executive direcployees were also reportedly tor, KU through its president denied their loyalty bonus Howing Konyak claimed that work was progressing at and yearly increments.

NHM employees unpaid for 3 months Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 15 (NPN): Nagaland director general of police (DGP) TJ Longkumer assured that the situation along inter-State border with Assam would be assessed and disputes resolved in a legal manner, not by show of force.

Speaking to Nagaland Post after leading a highlevel team of senior government and police officials to the border area at Tzürangkong village in Mokokchung district Thursday, the DGP said both chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y. Patton deputed him and Commissioner Nagaland Rovilato Mor, to visit the area as public there were agitated over recent incidents.

The DGP said the team was instructed to assess the situation, speak to the people and civil society groups and report back to the government.

During the meeting the DGP said he made an appeal to people to remain calm as there is a system

land and Assam. In a joint statement, TNYF president and general secretary said that both TSM and TNFY highlighted the grievances vis-à-vis border issues to the senior officers present at the meeting.

The DGP briefed the two organisations of the government’s plan to realign sufficient security forces in the area at the earliest possible time to maintain status quo and avoid further encroachment.

The commissioner informed leaders of TSM and TNYF that chief ministers of Nagaland and Assam were scheduled to meet soon and hence called for calm in order to avoid confrontation between the two States.

border issue

Reacting to the Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent announcement to set up armed police battalion camps at strategic locations along the Assam-Nagaland boundary, the newly floated Rising People’s Party (RPP) has demanded that the ruling PDA government in the state bring out a white paper “categorically making its stand clear on the border issue with clear actionable plans.”

In a press release, RPP president Joel Naga and general secretary Amai Chingkhu described as “unfortunate” the stand taken by the Assam government.

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KU serves 15-day ultimatum on NHIDCL a snail’s pace and not even 20% of the total stretch of roads had been completed in package IV. KU stated that shortage of construction material and irregular payment of labour wages were major causes for slow work progress.

Terming as “totally uncalled for” the restriction of normal public transport, KU stated that “un-engineered and random working system” had obstructed normal flow of public transportation since 2019 till date. In this regard, KU demanded

that the contractor ensure a motor-able road passage within 15 days.

Further, KU pointed out that damages have already been detected on some completed portion of roads.

It therefore demanded that the structures that did not fulfil technical specification be rectified. KU also alleged detection of several anomalies within Mon town portion. KU also urged upon NHIDCL to set up proper office at Mon town with sufficient field engineers for supervision.

Mission X5: DTFs asked to ramp up Covid testing NHIDCL terminates 4-lane contract awarded to GPL Covid tests in State lowest in the country

“Yes, Negative test report may allow you to pass. But the truck needs positive report to pass.”

DIMAPUR, JUL 15 (NPN): Commissioner of police and chairman aerodrome committee Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo, has ordered that any remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) including drones, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) etc would not be flown within an aerial distance of 3 km from the perimeter of Dimapur Airport.

In an order, Tetseo cautioned that violations would amount to suspension/Cancellation of the UIN/UAOP of the RPA issued by the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) and would attract punitive action under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code, Aircraft Act 1934, the Aircraft Rules 1937 or any statutory provisions.

Tangkhul Union Dimapur (jt. secretary Chanso Kharnsang). The five asserted that their representatives will “remain as members of the NCD till the valid proof for removal is ascertained.”

In their letter to NCD vice president, the five tribe bodies pointed out that there was no valid reason for removal of their nominated members from NCD. The hohos said they did not find any fault with the members nor have they (members) violated the constitution.

They reiterated that the members were mandated by their respective tribal bodies

Correspondent

DIMAPUR, JUL 15 (NPN): State health & family welfare (H&FW) department has asked all District Task Forces (DTFs) to ramp up Covid-19 tests as directed

by High Powered Committee (HPC) on Covid-19.

In this regard, H&FW principal director Dr Neikhrielie Khimiao issued an order-- under Mission X5-- with guidelines and

directions to scale up Covid-19 testing. H&FW also instructed all chief medical officers and medical superintendents to ensure that the Covid testing targets assigned to the districts were achieved. (Read order on www.nagalandpost.com ) The order stated that testing was not only a vital epidemiological tool, but also helped people determine if they were infected or not. With the details of contacts provided by the confirmed cases, the order pointed out that persons

who came in contact with the confirmed case could be traced, tested, isolated and treated, thus breaking the chain of transmission and prevent the virus from replication and mutation.

Noting that Covid testing in Nagaland was lowest in the country at 1,12,330 per million compared to national average of 3,10,790 per million, the department explained that positivity rate would be high if the number of positive tests was too high, or if the number of total tests was too low.

While the State’s overall positivity rate presently around 7%, there are wide variations in the districts– 19% in Mokokchung, 15% in Kohima, 9% in Peren, 7% in Wokha, 6% in Dimapur and 5% in Tuensang and in the remaining district the positivity rate is less than 5%.

H&FW warned that hiding or concealing illness from others, refusal to undergo test and withholding or not revealing details of contacts by confirmed cases would only increase spread of the disease to others.

DIMAPUR, JUL 15 (NPN): National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) has terminated the EPC mode contract work awarded to Gayatri Projects Ltd. (GPL), worth Rs. 340 crores for construction of the 4-lane Kohima-Dimapur road.

The decision was also upheld by the Kohima bench, Gauhati High Court.

Welcoming the decision of NHIDCL, minister of planning & coordination, land revenue, parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu acknowledged the landmark judgement on dismissal of the writ petition filed by the GPL against termination of contract by the High Court.

“This will also cement the public faith in the judiciary to mete out immediate re-

dressal to the common masses. The general public had suffered enough because of the irresponsible contractors in many ways.

Enough is enough and the time has come for the people of Nagaland to appreciate such decision of NHIDCL and the High Court,” Kronu stated. He further appealed to all stake holders to join hands and cooperate with such decision for better future. It may be mentioned that GPL was awarded the contract work in April 2016.

Meanwhile, the National Highways Authority of India had also declared Gayatri Projects Ltd as a non-performer and has prohibited the firm to participate in the ongoing and future bids of NHAI till the defects on the current project are not completely rectified as per contract requirement.

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State should create more water bodies: Kikheto

Agri & allied deptt discuss droughtmitigation strategies DIMAPUR: Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema said that Nagaland should create more water bodies, check dam, rejuvenation of ponds and streams and rain harvesting so that agricultural activities were not hampered due to drought as experienced this year.

According to DIPR report, Kikheto was addressing the core committee meeting of agri and allied department to take stock of drought-like situation in the state, at secretariat conference hall, Kohima on July 15.

Chairing the meeting, the APC said that due to insufficient rain, jhum culti-

APC, Y Kikheto Sema addressing the core committee meeting of agri & allied departments. (DIPR)

vation has been adversely effected and would gradually affect the terrace cultivation if similar trend continues.

Stating that these were extraordinary times not only because of the pandemic but also because nature was not favoring, Kikheto added that crops failed to germinate in most fields and that even the germinated crops were attacked by the Fall Army Worm (FAW).

Stressing on food securities, he said that much has

been said about food securities but less importance was given to water securities.

In this regard, he said that food security and doubling of crops was possible only when water was available. The APC appealed to all the agri & allied department that their schemes and programmes should be implemented properly and timely and any department that fail to implement them would be seriously dealt with.

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ICAR-NRC on Mithun holds meet on commercialisation of technologies DIMAPUR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - National Research Centre (NRC) on Mithun on July 4 held a virtual meeting with Agriinnovate India Ltd., a company owned by the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture, government of India.

A press release by ICAR-NRC on Mithun informed that the meeting was held with an aim to commercialize the technologies developed by the institute.

At the meeting, director, ICARNRC Mithun, Dr. M. H. Khan welcomed CEO Dr. Sudha Mysore and the team of the Agrinnovate India Ltd., New Delhi and all the scientists of ICAR who joined from different ICAR Institutes. He also briefed about the institute, scientific achievements the technologies ready for commercialization.

In the keynote address, Dr. Sudha Mysore highlighted the role of Agriinovate and means of commercialisation of agricultural technologies in the country.

She said Agriinovate was started in 2018 which functions as a centralized authority for licensing agriculture related technologies, cataloguing

and commercialization of selected technologies after techno-commercial evaluation and valuation.

A presentation on “commercial aspect of technology” was presented by business manager, Agriinovate India Ltd., Krishan Gopal where he outlined the process of licensing and commercialisation of the developed technology.

Innovators of ICAR-NRC Mithun viz., Dr. Nazrul Haque, Dr. Bhukya Prakash and Dr. Dibojyoti Borkotoky, presented a total of seven technologies namely, desave portable mineral block dispenser for animals, portable mineral block dispenser with adjustable height, area-specific mineral mixture developed for mithun rearing states, manual ectoparasite removal and drug applicator, bird feeder, dryer (meat and vegetable) and humane killing cone.

The presentation was followed by a technical discussion about the innovativeness of the technologies, licensing procedure, licensing fee and royalty etc. with respect to commercialization.

The meeting was attended by 22 persons including staff and scientists of ICAR-NRC on Mithun, KVK, Phek and representatives of Agriinovate India Ltd.

the core committee meeting were; all the departments involved in deliverance of projects and schemes related to irrigation and water should make initiatives for creation of water bodies etc., which would help with agricultural activities, distribution of rabi seeds to farmers by September so that the loss borne may be compensated to some extent Encouraging farmers to rear eri, goats and other livestock to supplement the income and livelihood of the marginal farmers of the state; AHoDs/HoDs to ensure district/sub divisional officers are stationed in their posting place and timely monitoring and supervision of the schemes and programs.

The meeting decided that that the core committee and district officers would make field visit of the drought affected areas

Webinar on ‘intellectual property rights’ DIMAPUR: A webinar on “intellectual property rights” was organised by the research committee, Peren Government College (PGC) in collaboration with Patent Information Centre (PIC), Department of Science & Technology, Government of Nagaland, Thursday.

A press release by PGC informed that the resource persons were Scientist D and Patent Information In-charge, Nagaland Science & Technological Council (NASTEC) Department of Science and Technology, Nagaland, Dr. Nesatalu Hiese and technical assistant, NASTEC, Gihukali Chishi.

In the session, Dr. Hiese gave an overview of intellectual property rights and Chishi emphasized on copyright and its applications and opportunities for the Nagas to preserve their heritage and rights.

The programme was hosted

by PGC assistant professor, Dr. Hulin concept note was presented

by PGC assistant professor, Dr. Achumi Ezung followed by discussion and vote of thanks by PGC assistant professor and IQAC coordinator, Igong Ipuing.

to take stock of the ground situation and to plan out necessary required interventions for the affected farmers.

It also decided that a review meeting would be held in the month of September 2021 and the committee proposed for housing all the district officers of Dimapur agri & allied departments at administrative building, Agri Expo, for better coordination and to facilitate farmers under one roof.

During the meeting agriculture, horticulture and AH & Vety services, fisheries and A.R land resource, sericulture, water resources and cooperation, soil & water conservation department displayed PowerPoint presentations and highlighted the extent of damage of various crops across the districts in Nagaland due to erratic rainfall.

DCC Mon holds signature campaign against fuel price hike

Members of DCC Mon during the signature campaign on July 15.

DIMAPUR: District Congress Committee (DCC), Mon held a signature and sticker campaign against hike in prices of essential commodities and fuel, on July 15.

In a press release,

DCC Mon appealed to the Modi government and state chief minister to roll back the prices as “economically backward public shall have to face another Stone Age.” Former DCC presi-

dent also appealed to the state government to allow plying of public transportation as HSLC & HSSLC results would be out and that many students from Mon would be going outside for further studies.

Mushroom cultivation NEWS IN BRIEF training at AIDA Dimapur DIMAPUR: Commemorating “World Youth Skills Day”, one day mushroom cultivation training was organised by ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) under its SBI Foundation - Gram Seva Programme in collaboration with The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Dimapur, Thursday.

A press release by AIDA informed that the training was focused on livelihood skill development and youth empowerment in observance of “World Youth Skills Day” based on 2021 theme, “Reimagining Youth Skills Post Pandemic”. It said the objective of the training was to provide skilling and trainings for unemployed youth to ensure

better livelihood opportunities and also to channelize youth energy into constructive, social activities and creating youth leadership.

Resource person Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) research complex, Nagaland Centre, Dr. Aabon Yanthan, specialized in mushroom and postharvest technology, started the session with a brief introduction on ICAR and its training facilities at the centre.

Practical procedure for mushroom cultivation was demonstrated. Altogether, 33 Youth from the five adopted villages (Khriezephe, Diezephe, Bade, Tsithrongse and Urra) under SBI Gram Seva programme attended the training.

ZSUN informs: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland has informed all federal units that presidential council-cum election of new office bearers for the tenure 20212023 would be held on July 31, 11 a.m., at Women Welfare Hall, Jalukie Town. All federating unit president and general secretary have been requested to attend the meeting.

Delegates have also been advised to strictly adhere to COVID-19 SOPs. DC Peren convenes meeting: DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier has informed all DTF and district COVID vaccination committee members that a meeting would be held in the conference hall of the DC, Peren on July 19. 12 noon. All concerned members have been asked to attend the meeting.

Weblink for AHoD & HoD meeting: A meeting of administrative heads of departments and heads of departments would be held on July 19, 1 p.m., in the secretariat conference hall, Kohima. The meeting can also be attended virtually at http:meet.google. com/rrt-dwcv-qhx. All AHoDs and HoDs have been requested to attend the meeting.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy” Psalm 126:5 Late Pastor Yangulie Sanchu

Late Er. K. Khetovi Sumi

(01/12/1948 – 23/05/2021)

He was a great father, a caring husband, he loved the Lord with all his heart. To save souls was his utmost passion and mission, his church members were indeed his heart, his beauty was comprised of his joy, his very big smiles and his love for everyone. His strength was his boldness, courage, wisdom and his intellect. He stood tall in the society yet, humility was at its best. He always chose to reach the sick, the needy, the poor, helpless and the downtrodden. Regular prayer and fasting with silent tears were his generous gift to all.

Amidst the pandemic that we are going through, we express our deepest sincere gratitude to Rev. Razouvizo Tetso, Dr. Keneipfenuo Rüpreo (Assistant Pastor), church leaders, Members of NCRC P.R Hill and all well wishers for your love and support during our darkest moment. It is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children, Grand Children, Relatives and In-laws k-1187

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June 21, 1945 – June 13, 2021 Romans 14:8- "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord".

We, the bereaved family of Late Er. K. Khetovi Sumi (Retd. Chief Engineer, PHED, Govt. of Nagaland) appreciate and sincerely thank each and every individual, families, friends, relatives, well-wishers and churches who stood with us in our unfortunate time of sorrow. Your incredible kindness & generous help in every form physically, spiritually, emotionally & financially is highly acknowledged and received with our deepest gratitude.

We also appreciate those who could not make it in person, given the circumstance of Global Pandemic at hand, yet managed to comfort and uphold us in your prayers and condolences though far apart. We are ever so thankful for your unwavering support. Despite our inability to thank each and everyone individually, we shall always remain indebted & remember you all in our prayers.

We specially want to thank:• Ikishe Baptist Church Dimapur • Reverend Ahoto Chophy (Ikishe Baptist Church) • Litami Union Dimapur • Jerusalem Global Ministry • PHED Nagaland • Dr. Loso Chalai Loving wife, children, in-laws & grandchildren dp-3262 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 16

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A thunderstorm in spots

32 26

Aizawl

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 26 21

Guwahati A t-storm around in the a.m.

33 26

A morning thunderstorm

28 22

Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

29 24

Shillong Cloudy with a stray t-storm

23 18

Rather cloudy with t-storms

24 19

Imphal

Kohima

Dimapur A stray morning thunderstorm 32 24 Mkg

A couple of thunderstorms

26 20

Tuensang Couple of thunderstorms

20 16

A thunderstorm in spots

26 21

Wokha

COVID-19 vaccination drives continue across the state

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District task force conducting the special intensified testing camp at one of the sectors at Noklak on Thursday.

Medical team conducted tests for residents of Neisatuo Colony, on Thursday.

DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Zunheboto office has informed that eligible beneficiaries of Lizu Old Village under Zunheboto sadar has been fully vaccinated with first dose COVID-9 vaccine.

In a press release, CMO Zunheboto office said the village was one of the “resistant” villages but with the constant effort of the medical team the village GBs and elders came forward to vaccinate all its eligible citizens with the COVID-19 vaccine to make the village 100% vaccinated.

The release informed that vaccination drives was carried out in the village on several occasions which culminated on July 11 wherein

to be implemented were awareness programmes at panchayat level, community champion programme and distribution of screening material to 25 sub-centre, door to door visit by community champion and mass communication activities such as song, video, FM radio advertisement on distribution of IEC material.

The programme was attended by deputy commissioner, Kiphire, T. Wati Aier and Dr. Chinole Magh Rengma of Karuna Trust and district collectors from three districts of the country.

It may be mentioned that the project is based on PPP mode (public private partnership) and funded by

18 eligible beneficiaries were vaccinated. Altogether 101 beneficiaries have been vaccinated since the first vaccination drive held on April 13.

Meanwhile, Peshu Nyukya village under Thonoknyu sub-division of Noklak district became the first village in the district to be 100% vaccinated. The vaccination camp for all eligible beneficiaries above 18 years of age was completed on July 15.

In view of positive cases reported in Noklak town areas, district task force, Noklak along with the participation of sector chairman, GBs and others conducted a special intensified testing camp in all the

eleven sectors of Noklak town to identify those who may have contracted the virus.

A total of 495 persons were tested as per house to house survey and six COVID-19 cases were identified.

C ava c h p r o j e c t launched at Kiphire: Chairman of empower group of medical structure, Dr. Vinod K. Paul virtually launched project Cavach at Kiphire aspirational district on July 15.

According to DIPR report, Cavach project was created with an aim to enhance COVID-19 vaccination drive as Kiphire district had low coverage percentage.

Some of the activities

NSC foundation in partnership with Karuna Trust.

Special vaccination camp held at Bhandari: Special vaccination camp was held at Bhandari town hall under the initiative of the district administration in collaboration with medical department on July 13.

During the drive at Bhandari town for 18 years and above 260 beneficiaries were vaccinated and 267 beneficiaries from Merapani.

The Medical team was led by Dr Renathung, CHC Bhandari and SDO (C), Sulanthung.

STFM of COVID-19 in children: State task force on management (STFM) of COVID-19 in Children

NDPP appreciates MLAs over formation NVBDCP informs on ‘anti-dengue month’ of panel on Naga political issue

DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has extended its appreciation to all members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) over formation of Parliamentary Committee and Core Committee on Naga Political Issue that include all MLAs and both members of Parliament from Nagaland.

In a communiqué, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak and secretary general Abu Metha also welcomed and endorsed adoption of five-point resolution by Core Committee on July 9. Conveying their appreciation to the central leadership of BJP for the positive meetings and interactions with the chief minister and his entourage

in New Delhi between June 28 and July 2, they acknowledged the trust and confidence reposed on PDA coalition by the party high command, including Union home minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda and BJP national general secretary BL Santosh.

They claimed that the Union home minister had the NDPP delegation that PDA coalition would complete the present term under Rio’s leadership with full honour and dignity and would continue even beyond the present term.

Expressing gratefulness to Shah for his seriousness on the Naga political issue, especially for the advice he had given for a joint statement by the chief minister and

leader of opposition, which was made on December 18, 2020, the three leaders claimed that these steps had contributed towards unity and understanding, resulting in formation of Parliamentary Committee and Core Committee on Naga Political Issue.

Welcoming the confidence showed on NDPP and Rio’s leadership by the BJP leadership, they assured that the regional party was committed to uphold the spirit of PDA coalition, which was a prepoll alliance with a seat-sharing formula. “The NDPP will never deviate from the understanding and spirit of the alliance which is based on trust and common understanding,” the communiqué added.

DIMAPUR: Urban Vector Borne Disease Scheme (NVBDCP) Dimapur in collaboration with Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) has informed that it would be observing anti-dengue month in the month of July, 2021.

In a press release, DUCCF president Tsenthungo Nyamo and UVBDS assistant director Kikolul Khieya informed the public to collect free larvivarous fish at UVBDS, (old CMO office complex) during office hours. It requested the public to carry out social work, individual family social work within their compound every Saturday till dengue season ends. They have also been advised to empty, removed or destroyed all disposable, unused materials such as tyres, broken pots, etc.

Further, the public have been advised to sleep under mosquitoes net (LLINs) and to keep their bodies covered whole day, especially in the mornings and evenings.

was held at the IDSP Hall, Directorate of Health and Family, Kohima to prepare the state for management of Paediatric cases in anticipation of the third wave of COVID-19 and take corrective measures.

In a press release, IEC bureau informed that the meeting was attended by principal director, H&FW, senior officials from the directorate, senior pediatricians from NHAK, district hospital Dimapur, CIHSR, Bethel Hospital (Kohima), Oking Hospital (Kohima) and UNICEF. The Task Force deliberated on; projection of pediatric cases, beds, and logistics for the third wave and due preparation; capacity building of medical officers, nurses and community level workers focussed on covid care in children; continued participation between Public and Private hospitals and intensifying awareness among the community for care of children during the Pandemic.

The members also noted that the severity of COVID-19 among children appeared much lesser and that all measures should be taken to protect the children by following appropriate behaviors and vaccinating eligible beneficiaries at the earliest.

Tuensang DTF meeting: Tuensang district task force on COVID-19 held a meeting at DC’s conference hall, Tuensang on July 12 under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner and chairman, district task force COVID-19, Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant.

According to DIPR report, the members deliberated on the 2nd unlock guidelines and decided that the shopkeepers would display their vaccination status while opening their shops.

The members also learned that online education for lower/primary classes not very conducive for the learning.

Therefore, DTF decided to direct schools to select teachers for preparing lessons in the form of videos with resources such as the DC’s conferences hall to be provided for conducting classes.

The house asked the medical department to ensure distribution of vaccination card to all the wards and vaccination Mela to be held every Sunday.

M e a nwhil e, sho ps selling essential and nonessential goods and services would open on alternate days and an order in this regard would be issued by the administrator, Tuensang town council.

NPF Phek dismayed over PDA’s ‘arrogant attitude’ DIMAPUR: NPF Phek division held its consultative meeting on July 14 at Phek town and expressed dismay over the “arrogant attitude of the PDA government” which it said was least bothered for “accountability and transparency of the fund received from GOI” for COVID-19 pandemic.

In a press release, NPF Phek division president Wepe Mekrisuh and general secretary Kuvera Nakro stated that the division was dismayed over the “evasive nature to come out with the expenditures” as demanded by the NPF party.

NPF Phek division demanded the PDA government to immediately address medical requirements of the district especially the shortage of doctors, nurses and equipments and to “work on war footing” to face the third wave.

While stating that the rocketing of fuel prices in the state was affecting the common people, it said that the PDA government had also “totally failed” to come out with any concrete mechanism to check price escalation on goods.

On the drought like situation in the state, NPF Phek division stated that

if the government had the least concern for farmers of the state, it should extend necessary assistance to the most affected areas.

Further, appreciating the central government for sanctioning mega 2-lane road projects in the district, it urged the NHIDCL to closely monitor the in order to deliver quality workmanship and timely completion of the said works.

The division also requested the public to give full cooperation and support to the contractors so that the projects could be completed without any hindrances.

NSCN (I-M) terminates two Vemai ‘brothers’ from ‘Naga National Service’

The first consignment (for the year 2021), of Naga organic pineapple by department of horticulture was exported on July 14 through Air cargo, Indigo from Dimapur to Delhi. The consignment comprised of 27 cartons weighting to 350 kgs of pineapple. (District Horticulture officer, Dimapur)

DIMAPUR: Two days after Vaison Vemai and VS Jonah Vemai, executive members of NSCN (I-M) steering committee, joined the GPRN/NSCN at Designated Camp, Khehoi, the NSCN (I-M) Thursday informed that the duo had been terminated from the “Naga National Service (Party and Government) with immediate effect” for their acts of depravity, violating breach of party discipline/Yehzabo and defection.

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that state that two brothers were on its radar for quite some time. It stated that after learning from various sources on their involvement in activities “detrimental to the interest of the Naga nation and

used by the Indian agencies”, they were asked to be stationed at the Council Headquarters (CHq), Hebron. However, MIP said that they defied the instruction “for the reason best known to them”.

MIP stated that their defiance “prompted the authorities to issue a summon letter to both of them to make themselves convenient to be stationed at the CHq and produce explanation for their act of defiance.”

However, MIP said that much to the displeasure of the government, Vaison Vemai and Jonah Vemai dishonoured the letter.

It said that they were, however, given the final opportunity to come out clean for deliber-

ately defying the instructions for the third time consecutively.

MIP stated that finally, instead of showing up at the CHq, they showed up at Khehoi designated camp, “turning themselves as fugitives and under the veil of Naga unity for the uplift of the nation.”

MIP stated that failing to justify their position against various allegations, there was no iota of doubt that the “two brothers are not clean.” It alleged that “working hand in gloves with the adversaries for personal benefits overlooking the Naga national interest is an act of treason.”

Further, MIP stated that deliberately abusing power for vested interest under the shadow

of NSCN was “uncalled for.”

According to MIP, its government in the past had assigned Vaison Vemai in the religious wing at the highest level. However, it said that “going by his treacherous and unbecoming activities” he was no longer qualified to be a church and organization related activities.

MIP also said that the two members in the past had been suspended and terminated a couple of times, adding that “such rogue members would do nothing good other than create more problems.”

Therefore, MIP cautioned that any person who continued to work with the “two antinational brothers in any matters shall also be dealt with utmost

seriousness.”

Further, MIP has served one-week ultimatum on the duo to “surrender all the Government properties which are in their possessions.” MIP warned that failure to do the same, necessary actions would be initiated. “It is unthinkable for both of them to display such a deceptive silence despite three calling letters. They failed to exhibit courage with their staggering hypocrisy and moral cowardice. They spare no effort to show disgraceful conduct and duplicity by deserting their mother organization. They are, therefore, condemned for perfidy, unbridled profligacy and overweening arrogance,” MIP stated.

ATMAs conduct training and demonstration programmes at various blocks

Chümoukedima

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted various activities for the welfare of farmers in different parts of Nagaland.

Chümoukedima block: ATMA Chümoukedima block in collaboration with department of fisheries and aquatic resources, Dimapur, organised a for K Y M C

fish production at Eralibill village on July 13, with assistant fishery inspector, department of fisheries and aquatic resources, Dimapur, Adiezenuo Dolie as resource person.

A press release by ATMA Chümoukedima block informed that Dolie highlighted on the primary requisite for fish culture

Tuli

which was proper pond management and selection of quality fish seeds. She added that pre-stocking pond management techniques should be applied for ensuring proper survival and growth of fish. She further deliberated on composite fish culture where five to six different fish species were grown together in single

pond.

She also informed that in mixed fish farming, all ecological zones were efficiently used as there was no competition among different fish species and maximum fish production was obtained with lesser cost.

After the training, demonstration on estimation of pond pH, establishment of

planktons, liming and turbidity was carried out by the resource person with active participation of the farmers.

After the program, 20 bags of fingerlings were also distributed to the participants.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by BTM, Dr. Tiatula Jamir and vote of thanks delivered by Chair-

man, Village Council, Eralibill village, Hokito Tissicca.

Altogether, 15 fish farmers along with one official and four ATMA functionaries attended the programme.

Tuli block: ATMA Tuli block conducted training on advanced management practices on piggery, inauguration of farm school on banana, mobilisation of United Food Security Group (FSG), demonstration on performance of mid-duration of soyabean Var. VL soya65, at Anaki old and Merangkong villages respectively, on July 13 and 14, with resource persons as farm manager, state pig breeding centre Merangkong, Dr. Toshiwati and farm school teacher, Temjensosang.

A press release by

ATMA Tuli informed that resource person Dr. Toshiwati stressed on symptoms and identification of very common occurring diseases such as classical swine fever, African swine fever and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).

He also emphasised on sty spacing, timely vaccination and proper feeds containing minerals and vitamins.

Further, inauguration of farm school was conducted where BTM Imlisunep Ajem highlighted the functions and importance of farm school. Farm school teacher Temjensosang shared on management practices on Banana cultivation and encouraged enrolled students to be more progressive in farming and never give up in achieving one’s goals.

On July 14, ATM, Shilunokdang Jamir demonstrated on performance of mid duration soyabean var.

VL soya65 at Merangkong village where farmers were told about introduction of variety in the field for the first time in the block and also encouraged to continue hard work for uplifting their livelihood.

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‘Assamese culture superior to RSS ideology’ DON’T NEED SANGH LESSONS ON COW, GAURAV GOGOI SAYS

NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (AGENCIES): Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of being “beholden to his RSS masters”, while saying that the Sangh was trying to “manipulate Assam’s diversity and Assamese culture” with bills like the new cattle preservation one.

“These bills and their templates are coming from a central source. In essence, a central source, which is nothing else but the RSS headquarters in Nagpur,” Gogoi told ThePrint.

“I think my Assamese culture is far more superior to the RSS ideology, or my Assamese culture does not need lessons from the RSS about how to promote the welfare of cows. It is unfortunate that in the midst of Covid, in the midst of price rise, the chief minister is beholden to his RSS masters and is making a law that has

nothing to do with Assam’s context and history.”

The Assam government’s Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, seeks to ban cattle slaughter and sale of beef in parts of the state where Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs are in a majority, or within a five-kilometre radius of a temple or satra. The proposed law has become a source of much controversy.

‘Timing’ of the bill “This is nothing but an attempt to distract the people of Assam from the mismanagement of Covid and the economic distress they are facing right now,” he added.

Gogoi also pointed out that Assam has a similar law for the welfare of cattle.

“Assam already has a law, which is the 1950 Cattle Preservation Act. So when there’s already a law that regulates consumption, slaughter, and transport, why is the chief minister in such a hurry?” Gogoi asked.

Gaurav Gogoi The Assamese culture With the hyphenation of the National Register of Citizens and the new citizenship law by the ruling BJP, Assam has been at the centre of socio-political upheaval.

The ethnic versus nonethnic fault-lines in Assam have slowly blurred, giving way to a larger, newer identity that has helped the BJP, as the recent elections show.

Gogoi, though, alleges that the RSS is trying to impose its ideas on Assam, just as in the rest of the country.

“I think this bill is nothing but an attempt of the RSS to manipulate Assam’s diversity and culture into

what it wants the state to look like or society to look like,” the Congress MP said.

“And, as I said, Assamese culture, our history, our language is far more superior and far more ancient than the 1925-set up RSS. “Whether it’s NRC or CAA, whether it is this bill, this is nothing but an attempt to make our people follow the RSS diktat. And I’m sorry, that’s not going to happen,” he added.

“That’s not democracy.

That’s not India; India is far bigger than the RSS. And instead of trying to fix the heterogeneous character of India into the homogenous vision of RSS, I think the RSS should take a step back and should learn from the diversity of India.”

Similarities with UP The Congress MP also said the cattle bill in Assam was similar to the law brought in by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

“I read the bill and it seems to be a carbon copy of an ordinance, which was introduced in Uttar Pradesh

by Yogi Adityanath. This is a simple copy and paste job,” Gogoi said.

“This bill does not talk about Assamese culture with respect to cows at all. In Assam, I don’t know about other states, but we have an entire day in a year that is devoted to looking after the welfare of our cows.

“So, I don’t understand why Assam and the chief minister are trying to copy a bill from Uttar Pradesh?

I would say it’s vice versa.

Assamese culture is far more superior. And we should take our culture to other parts of India,” he added.

Gogoi also questioned the need and prudence of proposed population control policies — Uttar Pradesh has just brought in a draft bill and Assam has also been mulling over such a proposed law.

To The President B.J.P Nagaland State Unit Nagaland : Kohima Sub: Resignation Sir. On the subject cited above we, the Mandal officials, Mandal Morchas', district representative and a State Council Member hereby tender our mass resignation from both Primary and Active membership of the party.

The party officials decided for mass resignation during mandal meeting held on 13th July, 2021 at Mandal Treasurer, Pathso Nokeng. The reason behind this mass resignation is due to the selection of party President for Noklak district and BJP 57th A/C. Mandal representative to the State level without the concern and consultation with the Mandal Officials and for not abiding to the party constitution.

We are thankful to you Sir, for the privileges given to us during our association with the party in different designations in the State, District and the 57th Thonoknyu Assembly Constituency.

Anti-Repression Day observed in Manipur One arrested in connection

Correspondent IMPHAL, JUL 15: Manipur on Thursday observed “Anti-Repression Day”, commemorating the infamous naked protest in 2004, demanding repeal of the Armed Forces (Special) Power Act. On this day in 2004, a dozen of elderly women had gathered at the western gate of Imphal’s Kangla Fort, the then headquarters of the Assam Rifles, and disrobed in broad daylight in the full view of personnel of the paramilitary force to protest killing of a young girl (Thangjam Manorama) after alleged rape.

The protest came after troops of the Assam Rifles took away Thangjam Manorama and allegedly shot her after raping her

in Imphal East on July 11, 2004, in the name of counter-insurgency operations.

The brave women, while staging the historic protest, shouted “Indian Army Rape Us Kill Us”, “We are all Manorama’s mother”. The day has been observed as Anti-Repression Day every year since then by the Observation Committee of Anti-Repression Day. This year, the observance was held in a low key due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Human Rights Alert (HRA) Manipur and Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) jointly observed the day at the conference hall of the HRA in Imphal’s kwakeithel.

Speaking on the occasion HRA director Babloo Leitongbam recalled the

Full freedom to Assam police to act against criminals: Himanta

GUWAHATI, JUL 15 (PTI): Rebutting criticism against the recent encounters in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state police has “full operational liberty” to fight against the criminals within the ambit of law. Replying to a Zero Hour discussion on the rising number of encounters initiated by the Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia in the Assembly, Sarma appealed to all the MLAs to send a message that the House is against any form of crime.

“As a leader of the House, I thank and congratulate the Assam police for its work as whole and especially in my tenure.

“I want to tell the

Himanta Biswa Sarma

DGP that do not torture innocent people. You have full operational liberty as long as you fight against the criminals as per the law,” he added.

Sarma informed the house that in the last two months, 15 alleged criminals have died and 23 others were injured in police encounters when they snatched service weapons, tried to attack and attempted to escape.

Explosives recovered in M’laya

Correspondent

SHILLONG, JUL 15: Meghalaya police has recovered huge cache of explosives buried near the highway on Wednesday night in West Garo Hills district, police said on Thursday. “Based on reliable inputs, a West Garo Hills Police team conducted an operation last in Gabil area (WGH) and recovered the items (explosives), which were buried near the National Highway,” superintendent of police of West Garo Hills district, V S Rathore said.

The explosives that were dug out included 2.25 Kg gelatin sticks, eight ‘non-electric detonators, eight ‘electric detonators’, 10 ‘clippers’, two cello tapes, approximately 3 meters of safety fuse and (Cordtex), the police revealed. “It seems the miscreants were planning to make IED. Case has been registered and investigation is on,” Rathore said. The district police official appealed to the public to inform the police “regarding any such suspicious activity promptly so that law and order is maintained in the district”.

Arunachal write to Prez over border dispute with Assam

I TA NAG A R , J U L 1 5 (PTI): Four opposition parties in Arunachal Pradesh, including the Congress, have written to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention in resolving the boundary dispute between the state and neighbouring Assam, after a recent controversy over Kimin area along the interstate border.

In a memorandum to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, the parties have also stated that a policy should be laid down by the Centre to settle the dispute between the neighbours.

Outlining the chain of events that led to the row, the letter said that Kimin was passed off as Bilgarh in Assam and signboards were partially whitewashed to do away with the mention of Arunachal Pradesh on them, during a recent programme in the area, which was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

It pointed out the “fraudulent and unprecedented defacements of Kimin and Arunachal Pradesh names from signboards and foundation stones”.

The memorandum -undersigned by PPA president Kahfa Bengia, APCCvice president Techi Tage Tara, senior JD (Secular) leader Jarjum Ete and Janata Dal (United) state unit chief Ruhi Tagung.

with IED blast in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, JUL 15 (PTI): One person was arrested on Thursday in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at a police camp in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, an officer said.

“One person was arrested in the case for carrying out the subversive activity,” a senior district police officer told PTI. The outlawed Hynniewtrep National Libera-

tion Council has claimed responsibility for the blast.

A case was registered at Khliehriat, the district headquarters town for the terror activity, he said.

An improvised explosive device that was retrofitted in a 20 litre oil tin can and filled with pellets went up at around 1:40 am on Wednesday injuring a policeman and damaging some buildings at the reserve police line.

Your birthday is magical, and like magic, we hope all your wishes come true. May your day be filled with so much fun, love and presents.

Happy Birthday to our little hero.

With love, Family members Regd. No. 1076/2021

DECLARATION

Date : 15/07/2021

I, Shri. Lutovi Achumi, son of Late Hozukhu Achumi, resident of H/No. 548, Block-5, Chekiye Village, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare : 1. That I am the rightful owner and in possession of the plot of land measuring 71,371 sq. ft. (approx), covered by Provisional Village Patta No. AQ/05 bearing Sl. No. 225 issued by the Chekiye Village Council, Dimapur.

2. That I have lost/misplaced my original patta and is not traceable.

3. That in case of any monetary transactions, deeds, acts or other business carried out by any person representing me and on my behalf shall be deemed as null and void, as I have not entrusted anybody, neither my legal heirs, relatives or any family members for carrying out any such transactions, deeds or acts.

4. That I am the sole proprietor and absolute owner and I have not indulged in any monetary transactions or business by surrendering or mortgaging my land.

And that my land is free from all sorts of claims, litigations encumbrances etc., whatsoever.

5. I further declare that any individual, person or societies carrying out any sort of monetary transactions and business in connection with my aforementioned land shall be doing so on their own risk and liability, as I have neither my legal heirs, relatives or any family members for carrying out any transactions on my behalf.

VERIFICATION I, Shri. Lutovi Achumi, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that the statements made in the foregoing paras 1 to 5 above are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed in the presence of the following witnesses.

WITNESSES : (1) Qhenito Achumi (2) Hotoli Shohe.

DECLARANT Solemnly declared before me.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-3275

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE No.M-298/21/2049-50 Dated Dimapur, the 14th July 2021 /Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Limakumzuk -Vrs- Kiyeto Zhimomi, R/o Town/Village in the District of Dimapur Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/ Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY

Name of Patta Holder : Limakumzuk Village/Block No. : 5 Plot No. : Patta No. : 1378 Dag No. : 34/1478 Area : 00-01-19 North : N. Kari Ao East : Road South : App. Road West : N. Kari Ao

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SD/- RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/56

Dated Zbto. The 15-07-2021

Notice Calling Objection for the Issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Smti. Zhetoli Yeptho, U/s 372 of the Indian Succession Act, residing of Yemishe Village P.s-Zunheboto for Succession of SBI A/C No.-11736602486, service & pension benefits, debts, gratuity of Late Ahoshe K. Yeptho.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim(s) within 45(forty five) days from the date of publication to this notice.

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Sd/District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland

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Women who participated in the historic protest in 2004 being felicitated.

series of anti-AFSPA movements in the state that led to the 12 brave women taking the extreme step of nude protest in front of the personnel of the Assam Rifles.

He said that women have been taking a vital role in fighting against human rights violations in the state, and added that the moral pressure of the historic Kangla protest reached to all the forces of repression and continued to be an inspiration to all the women fighting for justice and equality across the globe.

On the occasion, floral tributes were paid to the two deceased women -Loitam Ibotombi and Mutum Ibemhal - who took part in the naked protest.

They also prayed for speedy recovery of two others who are struggling for life after they were infected

by COVID-19, followed by release of a short video entitled “Ema Tara-Nithoi: The Spirit of Defiance” Episode 1: Ema Momon”.

The organizers announced that 12 episodes, depicting the lives of the 12 braved mothers will be released every month till the next anniversary.

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SC slams British era sedition law

Maha govt gives nod to ACB for probe against Param Bir Singh

voke these types of (penal) provisions to implicate the other group of people,” the CJI said, adding that if a particular party or people do not want to hear a voice, they will use this law to implicate others.

The bench wondered at the continuance of the sedition law in statute book for last 75 years and said: “We do not know why the government is not taking a decision. Your government has been getting rid of stale laws.”

The bench said that it was not blaming any state or government, but unfortunately, the executing agency misuses these laws and “there is no accountability”.

In a hearing, conducted through video-conferencing, the bench said that if a police officer in a remote village wanted to fix a person then he can easily do so by using such provisions.

Moreover, said the bench, there was very low percentage of convictions in sedition cases and these are the issues which are needed to be decided.

The CJI, on being told that another bench headed Justice U U Lalit has been

hearing a similar plea which has been fixed for further consideration on July 27, said he would take call on posting of the matters and notify the date of hearing.

Attorney General K K Venugopal, who was asked to assist the bench in dealing with the case, defended the provision and said it be allowed to remain in the statute book and the court may laid down guidelines to curb the misuse.

Senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Editors Guild of India, said that a separate plea has been filed by the journalists’ body challenging the validity of section 124A (sedition) of the IPC and that plea can also be tagged along with the present one.

He said that besides challenging the validity, the Guild has also sought framing of guidelines to curb misuse.

The bench was hearing the fresh plea by former army officer, Major-General S G Vombatkere (Retd), challenging the Constitutional validity of section 124 A (sedition) of the IPC on grounds that it causes a “chilling effect” on speech and is an unreasonable re-

striction on free expression, a fundamental right.

The bench, referring to the credentials of Vombatkere, said that he gave his entire life to the country and his motive in filing of the case cannot be questioned.

The former Army officer challenged the constitutional validity of the sedition law on the ground that it causes “chilling effect” on speech and is an unreasonable restriction on free expression, a fundamental right. His plea said section 124-A is wholly unconstitutional and should be “unequivocally and unambiguously struck down”.

“The petitioner contends that a statute criminalising expression based on unconstitutionally vague definitions of ‘disaffection towards Government’ etc. is an unreasonable restriction on the fundamental right to free expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) and causes constitutionally impermissible ‘Chilling Effect’ on speech,” the plea said.

The petition said there is need to take into account the “march of the times and the development of the law” before dealing with Section 124-A.

Formula soon for Amarinder, Sidhu to work together in Punjab: Rawat

Five more test positive for Zika virus in Kerala

PM Modi inaugurates ‘Rudraksha’ in Varanasi

Both Sidhu and Singh have been at loggerheads with each other and have made public statements against each other, prompting the party to set up a three-member panel headed

by Mallikarjun Kharge to end factionalism.

Sources said Sidhu could land up with a bigger role in the party’s revamp in Punjab ahead of assembly polls. The sources add that the Punjab Congress could have two working presidents too, in a bid to accommodate all sections, regions, religions and castes.

The par ty will announce a major revamp in Punjab in the next few days which may see a new PCC chief.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has met Singh, and Sidhu has met party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The chief minister has told reporters that any decision with regard to the party will be acceptable to all and will be implemented.

T H I RU VA N A N T H A PURAM, JUL 15 (PTI): Amid concerns of identifying a cluster of Zika virus in the capital city, five more people, including four women, have tested positive for the infection in Kerala, taking the caseload in the state to 28.

Of the fresh cases, two were natives of Anayara here, where a cluster of the disease had been identified within a three-kilometre radius, Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday.

The other infected people were those hailing from East Fort, Kunnukuzhi and Pattom here and all the samples were tested at the National Virology Institute at Alappuzha, she said.

Four samples were sent from a private hospital here, while one was collected by the Health Department as part of surveillance, the minister said, adding that16 other samples tested negative. “With this, the total number of infections in the state rose to 28,” she added.

NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (PTI): Concer ned over “enormous misuse” of the colonial era penal law on sedition, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre as to why it was not repealing the provision used by the British to “silence” people like Mahatma Gandhi to suppress freedom movement.

Agreeing to examine the pleas filed by Editors Guild of India and a former major general, challenging the constitutionality of section 124A (sedition) in the IPC, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said its main concern was the “misuse of law” and issued the notice to the Centre.

The non-bailable provision makes any speech or expression that “brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the Government established by law in India” a criminal offence punishable with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

“Mr Attorney (General). We want to ask some questions. This is the colonial era law and the same law was used by the British

Chief Justice N V Ramana

to suppress freedom movement. It was used by British to silence Mahatma Gandhi, Gokhale and others.

“Is it still necessary to keep this in statute even after 75 years of independence?”, asked the bench which also comprised justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy. Observing that the provision on sedition has been put to “enormous misuse”, it also referred to alarming misuse of section 66 A of the Information Technology Act even after the top court set it aside long back and observed: “It can be compared to a carpenter, asked to cut a wood, cut the entire forest.”

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NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (PTI): Amid speculation over Navjot Singh Sidhu getting a bigger role in the party in Punjab, the Congress leadership is working out a formula for Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Sidhu to work together.

AICC general secretary in-charge for Punjab affairs of the party Harish Rawat said Singh will continue as chief minister when the next assembly elections are fought.

“We are working out a formula where both the

chief minister and Sidhu could work together,” he told reporters.

“Amarinder Singh will continue as chief minister of Punjab and the party will go to polls with him in the top position,” he also said.

He, however, said that the party president’s final approval on the Punjab unit revamp is awaited.

Rawat said the Congress wants that both should work towards uniting the party and steering it to victory in the next assembly polls, slated early next year.

VA R A NA S I , J U L 1 5 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated ‘Rudraksha’, an International Cooperation and Convention Centre that offers a glimpse of the cultural richness of the ancient city of Kashi.

Constructed with Japanese assistance, the stateof-the-art centre will make Varanasi an attractive destination for conferences, thus drawing more tourists and business community to the city.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that ‘Rudraksha’ was an amalgam of Kashi’s ancient heritage as well as its modern outlook.

He said that the project was also a symbol of IndoJapanese friendship that has stood the test of time.

The Prime Minister said that Varanasi needed a convention centre with modern amenities in view of its cultural and economic importance.

“Kavi sammelans that are a part of Kashi’s culture can be held here,” he said.

MUMBAI, JUL 15 (PTI): The Maharashtra government has given its permission to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to conduct an open inquiry into the allegations of corruption against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh made by another police officer, an official of the agency said on Thursday.

The ACB had sought permission to initiate open inquiry against Singh into the charges levelled by police inspector Anup Dange and the government gave its nod on Wednesday, he said.

Dange was suspended last year and reinstated into the police service earlier this year.

The ACB official said that the probe is based on the complaint by Dange, who alleged that he was approached by a man claiming to be Param Bir Singh’s relative and demanded a bribe of Rs 2 crore to reinstate him into the force.

Dange was earlier attached to Gamdevi police station and is now attached to Mumbai police’s south control room. He had written a letter to Maharashtra

Param Bir Singh

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) in February this year, in which he had levelled allegations against Singh.

Dange alleged that Singh had tried to shield some people having underworld links from the law when he was the DG of the ACB. In his letter to the state government, Dange had said that in November 2019, when he went to shut down a pub in south Mumbai, the owner claimed to know Singh well. Dange, however, went on to file a complaint after a scuffle broke out outside the pub while the police were taking action against the pub.

Dange alleged that after Singh became Mumbai

police commissioner, he suspended him. He claimed that a person claiming to be Singh’s relative approached him and demanded a bribe of Rs 2 crore to reinstate him.

“The ACB, which was conducting two discreet inquiries against Singh based on the complaints by Dange and another inspector, had sought permission from the home department to proceed with an open inquiry (on Dange’s complaint),” he said.

Singh had been transferred from the post of Mumbai police chief in March this year over the handling of the Mukesh Ambhani security scare case. A few days after that, Singh had written a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that Anil Deshmukh, who was the home minister at that time, had asked police officer Sachin Waze to collect Rs 100 crore every month from bars and restaurants.

Deshmukh stepped down as a minister in April after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI inquiry into the allegations made against him by Singh.

A view of ‘Rudraksha’ in Varanasi worth Rs 186 crores. Courtesy- Deccan Herald.

Meanwhile, as many as 108 Rudraksha have been installed at the convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shivaling.

Officials further said that the entire building will glow with LED lights at night and will be an environment-friendly building, fit for level 3 of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA).

The two-storied convention centre has been built in Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200

people.

The officials said the project aims to provide opportunities for social and cultural interactions between people at the international convention centre in Varanasi. This is expected to strengthen the city’s competitiveness by developing its tourism sector.

It is ideal for holding international conferences, exhibitions and music concerts and other events and the gallery is done up with murals depicting Varanasi’s art, culture and music, of-

ficials said.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre’s (VCC) main hall can be partitioned into smaller spaces when needed.

T h e VC C w i l l b e equipped with adequate security and safety systems. It will have a regular entrance, a service entrance and a separate VIP entrance, making it an ideal destination for holding all types of international events.

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Hot news

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ost meteorological sub-divisions and regions along the North, Northwest and Northeast India, in addition to a few areas in the East are experiencing above normal maximum temperatures (seasonal) since April. Though the year 2020 was considered to have been among the hottest years after 2016, yet this year (2021) does not seem to be any less. Due to the abnormal weather, the heat and humidity is high but with insufficient rains. What is a cause for worry is that unless something very drastic is done to slow down or reverse climate change, the world is going to become hotter and hotter. There is about a 40% chance of the annual average global temperature temporarily reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in at least one of the next five years- and these odds are increasing with time, according to a new climate update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Also, there is a 90% likelihood of at least one year between 2021-2025 becoming the warmest on record, which would dislodge 2016 from the top ranking, according to the Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update, produced by the United Kingdom’s Met Office, the WMO lead center for such predictions.

Forecast suggests 2021 is likely to be the seventh successive year where global temperatures are around 1C or more above pre-industrial levels.

More than 200 people have died in Canada since the past week, as temperatures hit a record high of 49.1°C in the past four days. The heatwave has scorched crops across the Prairies, where farmers grow much of the world’s wheat and canola, driven up natural gas prices in the fourth-largest global producer, and increased the risks of wildfires. In the U.S. Northwest, temperatures in Washington and Oregon soared well above 100°F (38°C) over the weekend. Portland set all-time highs several days in a row including 116°F (47°C) on July 11. China is the biggest culprit responsible for contributing gas emissions including pollutants. The communist giant emits more greenhouse gas than the entire developed world combined, a new report has claimed.

The research by Rhodium Group says China emitted 27% of the world’s greenhouse gases in 2019. The US was the second-largest emitter at 11% while India was third with 6.6% of emissions, the think tank said. The Asian giant has the world’s largest population, so its per person emissions are still far behind the US, but the research said those emissions have increased too, tripling over the course of two decades. Greenpeace has made a series of studies and found that China continues to suffer from abnormal weather conditions. China’s key urban centres, including the capital Beijing and its most populous city, Shanghai, are expected to face hotter and longer summers, as well as wetter rainy months, a new Greenpeace study mapping extreme weather conditions due to climate change warned. Factoring in the expected peak of global emissions around 2040, the increase in temperature in some parts of Beijing could exceed 2.6°C (4.7°F) by 2100, and summers would become longer by 28 days, the study added. Beijing and China are not far away from India or the north east and the prediction of hotter days ahead should make people prepared to face the consequences of their insensitivity to nature.

DailyDevotion Will You Examine Yourself?

Joshua said to the people, “You cannot serve the Lord…” —Joshua 24:19 Do you have even the slightest reliance on anything or anyone other than God? Is there a remnant of reliance left on any natural quality within you, or on any particular set of circumstances? Are you relying on yourself in any manner whatsoever regarding this new proposal or plan which God has placed before you? Will you examine yourself by asking these probing questions? It really is true to say, “I cannot live a holy life,” but you can decide to let Jesus Christ make you holy. “You cannot serve the Lord…”— but you can place yourself in the proper position where God’s almighty power will flow through you. Is your relationship with God sufficient for you to expect Him to exhibit His wonderful life in you?

“The people said to Joshua, ‘No, but we will serve the Lord!’ ” (Joshua 24:21). This is not an impulsive action, but a deliberate commitment. We tend to say, “But God could never have called me to this. I’m too unworthy. It can’t mean me.” It does mean you, and the more weak and feeble you are, the better. The person who is still relying and trusting in anything within himself is the last person to even come close to saying, “I will serve the Lord.”

We say, “Oh, if only I really could believe!” The question is, “Will I believe?” No wonder Jesus Christ placed such emphasis on the sin of unbelief. “He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief” (Matthew 13:58). If we really believed that God meant what He said, just imagine what we would be like! Do I really dare to let God be to me all that He says He will be?

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I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive. ~ Henry Miller

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Post-mortem

Two-child policy: Economic-ecological or religio-political B

JP is onc e a g a in back in the agenda of curbing the growing population via the state governments and the parliament. India currently stands next to China in having more people – one billion+.

“Population Control” has been simmering in the past years, but now, it is gradually gathering momentum as one of the BJP’s populist state governments ruled by the BJP outrightly justifies that over-population impedes growth, prosperity and development. The context with which the push is being made should be taken into consideration as the elections are due in Uttar Pradesh in 2022, which is the largest state in India having huge population.

The state of Uttar Pradesh is ruled by the far-right nationalist party – Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) with a hard-core chief minister Yogi, close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. This is not the first time we come across BJP is pushing for the twochild norm, even when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister as Congress Party at its helm of affairs particular when emergency was clamped in mid-2070s seventies, Sanjay Gandhi, being the son of Indira Gandhi used the emergency scenario vociferously argued for population control initiating a number of forced policies upon the people.

Those who believe in the population control invokes the Malthusian Theory of population which is the theory of exponential population and arithmetic food supply growth meaning population grows at geometric proportions and food supply growth at arithmetic proportions. Therefore, Thomas Edward Malthus, was a famous 18th Century British economist known for outlining the population growth in his book published in 1798 titled An Essay on Principles of Population. In it he theorized that population would continue to expand until growth stopped or reversed by disease, calamity, famine, epidemic or other natural catastrophes.

Many dominant economists, policy-makers and political leaders view Malthusian theory as realistic pointers and reasons for the prevalence of poverty and hunger; low GDP and per capita income. Thomas Malthus conceived a theory and predicted based on some assumptions two-hundred years ago has now become a “reality”. Governments at the Centre for decades pointing out and keep saying that India’s population is increasing at geometric proportions and food-supply is multiplying at arithmetic proportions. And so, there is hardly any converging point.

In such a scenario, they suggest and offer to control population two-child norm,

family planning, methods that involves contraception and host of others. Whereas, Malthus was explicit in his theory that natural catastrophes such as tsunami, typhoon, floods, cholera, malaria, flu and what we have at present coronavirus.

When such things hit it is nature and obvious that the population would get reduced. The developed and rich countries point out over-population is the main factor for the ills that the people in poor and developing societies.

There are other reasons such as inequitable distribution of resources, policy paralysis, corruption, squandering of resources and widening of inequality. But they are addressed, rather concealed and given different twists and turns.

The poor and developing societies portrays and thus paints gravity of poverty and hunger is due to over-population. Over-population according to the political leaders and status quasits is the most important factor that impedes development process thereby stunting progress, prosperity and growth.

A question that arise at this juncture is: how can more a billion mouths be fed with a limited and scarce resources? Let me offer a metaphor of a huge piece of land can be shared for about 500 million people who can culture and live well.

If the same piece of land

My take on the EURO 2020: ‘The Rise of the Goalies’

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he Euro 2020, for me, has thrown a new light of astral proportions on goalkeepers. They have played pivotal roles since time immemorial but never has their significance in winning games been understood as much as it was during this Euro Cup. Some of them have clearly shone brighter than the most spectacular ‘superstars’ on the pitch. From dismissing decisive goals from the best sharp shooters to saving crucial ones in penalties, these goalkeepers have taken their countries where it was never dreamt possible.

Goalie Yan Sommer of Switzerland was hailed a national hero for his invincible exhibits throughout their matches and saving a crucial penalty kick from Kylian Mbappé of France to give his team a much needed victory and enter the quarter finals for the first time. Sommer helped his country provide one of the best underdog stories in football history! Later on in the Cup, Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon, who was named man of the match after saving two penalties in the 3-1 shootout win against Switzerland and booking them a berth in the semi-final, said he would have given the award to opposite number Yann Sommer who had dismissed more than 10 potential goals in the game.

Then came the finale between Italy and England which was indeed a battle of the goalies. My favourite this time was, of course, the tall Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy, the country to which I pledged my ‘football’ allegiance since the 80’s. My unconditional support for the ‘Azzurri’ was even more profound

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this time as their ratings had gone down the gutters after failing to qualify for the last World Cup and subsequently tagged an underdog this Euro. Doning jersey No.21, Donnarumma went up against England’s Jordan Pickford, who was rated by his manager as the world’s best goalkeeper and was England’s number one player. Both of them showed exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the match, the likes of which the world rarely sees, or Wembley has ever seen. Finally, Donnarumma saved a goal from Bukayo Saka in the ultimate penalty shoot-out and Italy became Champions of the prestigious Euro 2020 after a long gap of 53 years! Pickford was awarded the ‘Golden Glove’ and most assuredly, Gianluigi Donnarumma was crowned the ‘Player of the Tournament’, a much coveted and sought-after title by every footballer, also called the ‘Golden Ball’. He became the first goalkeeper to officially win the award after its introduction in 1996!

Donnarumma was the new international hero in football.

The role of goalkeepers in changing the course of a game and the destiny of a country in football was finally understood, to some extent. They are now in the limelight, where they rightfully belong, between the anointed goalposts.

And as I slowly recover from my ‘cracked’ voice, here’s another shout-out to the Champions and all the fantastic goalkeepers, while looking ahead to the World Cup to be held next year in Qatar.

Dr. Tolto Metha Sovima, Dimapur

Domestic water filters

lean potable water becomes a prime requirement for everyone. The local bodies do try to provide this essential item, and adequate prior testing, as well as chlorination, is carried out at their end, to ensure compliance to the specific standard. The users on their part, most often than not, fill their own overhead as well as underground tanks with municipal supply.

This intermediate step and associated plumbing, often prove to be the contributors of any degradation in the quality of water at the user end. Residents of high-rise apartments depend upon individual overhead tanks for supplies and use individual water purifiers to get drinking water. The water purifiers range from simple ultrafilters (UF), to elaborate filter com reverse osmosis (RO) system, Reader’s note: Articles

usually in tandem with the ultraviolet (UV) lamp germ killers. The RO and UV germ killer system is rather overkilled for most of the standard municipal supplies. Just an ultrafilter may be used to be on the safer side.

Here the choice lies between gravity feed water container sets, versus water line connected UF units. Since there is always the uncertainty of water pressure in the line, the gravity feed filter storage unit is close to ideal, by and large, for the Indian scenario. A large number of types and sizes of such units prohibit standardization of filters, and a unit may not remain usable after the spares become obsolete. The industry should come forward to settle down for common filter specifications across the board in this regard.

Standardization of filters for or letters published in any of the

is distributed to 800 million then the life of people become difficult and if it is distributed to 1 billion+ then many would find their living miserable. As people keep growing, the land gets shrunk – as many compete for same piece of land.

This is what Malthus said long ago from a perspective of economics/ economy. From those who invokes birth control and introducing a bill on population control have nothing to do with Malthusian theory of population, but with some other motive.

BJP-ruled states such as Uttar Pradesh (220 millions), Two-child norms are already in the seven other states. However, Assam and others want to legislate laws on population control (Draft Population Bill).

CM of Uttar Pradesh, a hard-core Hindutva wants to propose a draft bill that prescribes two-child norm.

Those who violate the two-child norm may not be allowed to contest in the local body elections, lose promotions and other incentives such as water, taxes, jobs and host of others. In line with it, the members of parliament (MPs)belonging to the BJP intends to introduce a Private Member Bill vis-à-vis Population Control Bill which is likely to be tabled in the Upper House of the Parliament in the forthcoming parliamentary session.

Why did the BJP lead-

ers all of sudden invoke something that concerns “population control”? What should be the real motive behind this move? To put it simply, what is the politics behind this move? Politics of religious majoritarianism thrives on stoking a particular religious community that outnumbers other communities. In addition, the ideologues and leaders are concerned about the future of the present majoritarian religious community which would be at stake wherein another dominant religious community is growing at a faster pace.

Fe a r i s l o o m i n g amongst the staunch advocates and followers of Hindutva feel that so if not checked it could outwit the current majority community. For them social demography is changing.

In addition, percentage of the population of the Dalits and Tribals are also increasing. Notably, many Dalits have embraced Buddhism as evinced by B.R. Ambedkar and Brahminic Hinduism is not in a position to appropriate the belief-systems of the Tribals.

More importantly, the infant mortality rate is highest amongst the poor and the vulnerable when compared to others. In addition, coronavirus has exposed the appalling conditions of India’s Public Health System (PHO). Politics of majoritarianism is now surfacing and has become the func-

tional schema of far-right ideological imperatives. BJP is founded on Hindu majoritarian politics premised on Hindutva ideology.

Therefore, to curb the growth of a religious community and to contain the growth of Dalits and Tribals right-wing fundamentalist ideology is now going all out. Further, the most down-trodden communities in India – the Dalits, Tribals and others are still in the lowest socio-economic and educational indices.

Paradoxically, in the year 2020 the Government of India ruled by the BJP in the Supreme Court said did oppose population control laws as counter-productive.

Data available in recent times show that fertility rates of Hindus and Muslims have drastically come down. Likewise, population growth of these two communities shows a downward trend. Nonetheless, the CM of the State of Assam, a BJP ruled, let the cat out of the bag saying that the demographic gap between the Hindus and the Muslims was narrowing. This is the problem that irks the RSSBJP. Population control programs were ruthlessly enforced during emergency period. It is a known fact that coercion leads to demographic distortions, and so, what is happening now irks many to wonder whether it is “narrative control” or “population control”?

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Parents as a teacher at home during lockdown

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he situation that we find ourselves in because of Covid-19 is unprecedented. It has had a huge impact on the lives of families both children and caregivers. There has been an uproar that children are suddenly out of school and that they are missing out so much.

And many schools have come forward to continue teaching the children through online classes, projects etc.

What a great opportunity this is for children to learn life skills at home. They reminded us to make sure to involve the children in some of the household chores according to their developing capacity. Children can make the bed, dust a shelf, set the table and clear it, wash dishes, help with simple cooking, fold and put away clothes, water and tend to plants. Not all of them of course, but the children could choose what they would like to do and we need to help, remind them to do it consistently joyfully, in a spirit of collaboration not as a manager or supervisor.

They also sent us a suggested schedule for the day with a list of many online, age appropriate resources that were carefully checked and Categorized by the teachers. The list included

sites where they could listen to stories or poems, worksheets that could be printed off, documentaries or films.

After watching a documentary or film, there a list of questions that would help children think about what they just watched. They had the option to write down their answers too. The collection of work was not an overwhelmingly long list.

And it was not so limited that we felt that we did not have much of a choice.

All of this was optional they said if we had found other things to do, great, no problem. But the only thing the children were really expected to do and bring back with them when school reopens was their daily class activities. They had to write the date in the books along with what they did every day.

Another thing the teachers did was to have an individual conference with each child. They set up an appointment with each child online and chatted with them about what was going on with their lives, asked them if they were comfortable with the activities suggested, if they had any questions etc. These meetings were very fluid and different from child to child.

Many parents shared about

how they allow the children to choose, but later, they are not happy with the children’s choice. We must ensure that we give them options that we are okay with and once they choose, we cannot backtrack and say that that is not allowed. Some parents shared that their children made a choice with enthusiasm and started the work, but half way through they get distracted and lose interest.

In that case, if that is not a regular occurrence, we can just join the child, collaborate with them and say, shall we finish this together? And help them finish it. And then later, at a neutral moment, we could bring up that topic and talking about completing activities.

Many of the ideas and activities came from the other parents, each trying different things with their own children, some successfully and some not and we could learn from each other and help each other from the school has been both helpful and enlightening and it has helped to realise that we are not alone.

B Kontok Phom Teacher, Highland Hall School Naga United Village, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

gravity feed water filters would go a long way to increase its useful life, and in turn, reduce wastage.

The question arises when house blocks use their own bore well to tap groundwater. Occasionally one gets water having appreciable salt Sir, Culture is the lifeblood of a society expressed in many ways content, when a RO unit, does become essential. The present situ- we tell our stories, celebrate, remember the past and imagine the ation has created a mind-boggling future. Our creative expression helps define who we are and helps mix of water purifiers of all shades us see the world through the eyes of others.

We should keep our cultures alive in the midst of modern and hues flooding the market.

Models change with time, spares development. Let us focus on the enrichment of our cultures for supplied with the original unit get the sake of the next generation who would inherit the cultures that used up in due course, and the filter we value and also let them experience what we had experienced.

Cultural heritage passed down to us from our parents must is discarded. The business interest lies in discarding the old unit to be preserved. In an era of globalization, cultural heritage helps us buy new. Units discarded due to remember our cultural diversity and its understanding develops the non-availability of spares cre- mutual respect and renewed dialogue amongst different cultures. ate environmental issues, which is Preservation of cultural heritage requires protection of never a consideration. cultural heritage. The young generation must grasp the need for cultural preservation and they can do this only if they value their Ravindra Nath Misra (As published by The Times of cultures and only if they are taught of them.

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Mamata to visit Delhi to form anti-BJP front

KOLKATA, JUL 15 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to visit New Delhi later this month where she will hold talks with leaders of non-BJP parties, TMC sources said on Thursday, amid the renewed buzz over formation of an anti-BJP front ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

According to some reports, she will head to the national capital on July 25.

Sources in West Bengal’s ruling TMC said the party supremo’s Delhi visit could happen any day after the Martyr’s Day rally in Kolkata on July 21. The TMC holds a rally every year to commemorate the killing of 13 people in police firing on Youth Congress workers on July 21, 1993, during a protest led by Banerjee, who was then its leader. The talk of an anti-BJP front got revived after leaders of various parties and prominent individuals congregated at NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s New Delhi residence last month.

Mamata Banerjee

However, there was no tangible movement forward in that direction at the meeting hosted by Pawar and called by former union minister Yashwant Sinha, who is now in the TMC. Sinha, a former BJP stalwart, is a strident critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The speculation about an anti-BJP coalition grew again after election strategist Prashant Kishor had a string of meetings with Pawar and the Gandhis, including the one he had with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Vadra together.

Though what exactly

transpired at the parleys is not known yet, media speculated a broadbased coalition against the Centre’s ruling NDA might have been on the agenda. “Banerjee is likely to visit New Delhi after the 21st July Martyr’s Day rally. She may give details about her visit during her speech. The date is yet to be fixed but it will be after the rally,” sources told PTI. Banerjee, who is likely to spend a few days in the national capital, has apparently timed her visit to coincide with the monsoon session of Parliament as senior leaders of opposition parties will be in town. The sources said Banerjee may visit some other states as well.

On her part, Banerjee told a press conference that there was nothing unusual in her visit.

“Everytime after elections I visit Delhi to meet old and new friends. So, this time too, I would be going to Delhi for few days as the COVID-19 situation is presently under control,” she said.

7 NHRC indicts Mamata govt India’s Covid SP protest against alleged vax coverage rigging in panchayat polls over post-poll violence crosses 39-cr NATIONAL

KOLKATA, JUL 15 (PTI): The situation prevailing in West Bengal is a manifestation of “law of the ruler” and not “rule of law”, the NHRC panel probing alleged post-poll violence in the state has said in a damning indictment of the Mamata Banerjee government, and recommended CBI investigation in cases of rape and murder.

A livid Baner jee promptly hit back, accusing the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of pursuing BJP’s “political vendetta” and claiming the report was “leaked”.

The NHRC panel, constituted following an order by a five-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, also said the cases of alleged rape and murder be tried outside the state.

“The committee has recommended that grievous offences like murder, rape, etc should be handed over to the CBI for investigation and these cases should be tried outside the state,” the report, submitted to the court in sealed covers on

June 13, said. “The situation in the State of West Bengal is a manifestation of ‘Law of Ruler’ instead of ‘Rule of Law,” the report of the seven-member committee said, as it highlighted “appalling apathy” of the government towards the plight of victims.

After the report was submitted on Tuesday, the court had directed that its soft copies along with annexures be supplied to the counsel for the petitioners, the Election Commission, and the Additional Solicitor General of India.

Baner jee, however, cried foul and claimed the report was leaked to the media by the rights panel.

She also said the NHRC team did not consult the state government or take into account its views.

“The BJP is now using impartial agencies to settle political scores and malign our state. The NHRC should have respected the court. Instead of leaking the findings to the media, it should have first submitted the same to the court.

NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (IANS): India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 39 crore that includes 34,97,058 shots administered across the country in the past 24 hours.

C u m u l a t i v e l y, 39,13,40,491 vaccine doses have been administered through 49,41,567 sessions, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) citing the provisional report received till 7 a.m. on Thursday.

In the ongoing massive vaccination coverage, 1,02,59,902 Healthcare Workers (HCWs) have been so far administered first dose of the anti-Covid jabs and 74,67,814 of them have been provided second dose. A total of 1,77,49,670 Frontline Workers (FLWs) have received first dose of the vaccine and 1,01,08,761 have been administered the second dose.

The vaccination exercise, has so far covered 11,80,17,979 people aged between 18-44 who have got their first dose.

Akhilesh Yadav

LU C K N OW, J U L 1 5 (IANS): Samajwadi Party workers will take to the streets on Thursday and hold a statewide demonstration against the alleged “rigging of zila panchayat chairpersons and block pramukh polls” that concluded in Uttar Pradesh on July 10.

The state police have been put on alert in view of the protest call.

The superintendents of police of all the districts have been directed to maintain vigil on SP workers to ensure that Covid protocol is not violated during the demonstration as well as to maintain law and order, said a government spokesperson.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav called upon the party leaders and

workers to make the protest at the tehsil headquarters across the state successful.

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has decided to highlight the development projects launched under its government as well as its achievements, in the upcoming 2022 Assembly election campaign. The party, sources said, has also decided to target the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the issues of unemployment, rise in prices of the essential commodities, law and order, farm laws, and the alleged failure to provide basic health facilities to the people when second wave of Covid pandemic hit the state.

“The SP leaders will tell the people that the BJP government not only failed to fulfil their aspirations but also failed on all fronts,” said SP state president Naresh Uttam Patel.

To win the support of the masses, the SP has decided to compare the development of Uttar Pradesh under its government with that of the BJP regime.

100 farmers face sedition case for attacking BJP leader’s car Modi govt to work with determination to empower cooperatives, says Amit Shah

protesting groups) slammed the charges, calling them “false, frivolous and cooked up” and vowing to contest them in court.

“Farmer leaders Harcharan Singh and Prahlad Singh and around 100 farmers have been booked under false cases... with grave charge of sedition... merely because they were protesting against Haryana Deputy Speaker in Sirsa,”

People made to look like fools: Cong on COVID vax availability

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being turned away because there are no vaccine doses fake stories?” the former Union minister asked. “The conclusion is that between the Centre and the states, the people are being made to look like fools,” he said.

Chidambaram’s remarks came after Mandaviya said “useless” statements are being made only to create panic among people and asserted that the states know very well when and in what quantity they will get the vaccine doses.

The Centre has informed the states about the allocation of vaccine doses in advance, he added.

In a series of tweets, the health minister said the availability of vaccines can be better understood by an “actual analysis of the facts”.

“I have come to know from the statements and letters of various state governments and leaders regarding the availability of vaccines.

This situation can be better understood by an actual analysis of the facts. Useless statements are being made only to create panic among people,” he said in a tweet in Hindi.

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Cooperation. “Met a delegation of @Sahakar_Bharati led by Shri Ramesh Vaidya, National President of Sahakar Bharati.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (IANS): Congress leader P. Chidambaram has attacked the newly appointed health minister Mansukh Mandaviya and said the new minister is on the path of his predecessor.

Chidambaram in a statement on Thursday said, “The new Health Minister is treading on the same path as his predecessor. That is sad.”

He said State after State is complaining of vaccine shortage. Vaccination centres have boards saying, “NO VACCINES”. People standing in queues return home after vaccine doses are exhausted, he said.

“Are all state Health Ministers who have complained about vaccine shortage lying? Are newspaper and TV reports of people being turned away because there are no vaccine doses fake stories?

“The conclusion is that between the Centre and the States, the people are being made to look like fools.” he said.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (PTI): The Congress highlighted the shortage of Covid vaccines in some states on Thursday and said people are being made to look like fools in this tussle between the Centre and the states.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attacked the government over several other issues and asked who brought these difficult times.

“Built for centuries, erased in seconds, the country knows who brought these difficult times,” he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Gandhi used the hashtags “#VaccineShortage”, “#LAC”, “#Unemployment”, “#PriceHike”, “#PSU”, “#Farmers” and “#OnlyPR” to hit out at the government in the cryptic tweet. After the Centre claimed that there is no shortage of vaccines, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asked whether state health ministers were lying when there were boards of “no vaccine” put up at various places.

“The new Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is treading on the same path as his predecessor. That’s sad,” he wrote on Twitter.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Modi government will work with determination to bring positive changes in the lives of crores of people associated with the cooperatives by empowering the sector.

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place in Haryana’s Sirsa district on July 11. The FIR was filed on the same day.

Apart from sedition, the FIR also charges farmers with ‘attempt to murder’. Two leaders of the farmers’ movement - Harcharan Singh and Prahlad Singh - were among those named in the FIR. In a statement issued yesterday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (one of the

CHANDIGARH, JUL 15 (AGENCIES): Police in Haryana have charged over 100 farmers with sedition after they allegedly attacked and damaged the official vehicle of Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa during a protest against members of the state’s ruling BJP-Jannayak Janata Party alliance and the controversial new farm laws, reports NDTV. The incident took

agreed to hear a fresh challenge to the controversial law - one mounted by a former Army officer. Major-General SG Vombatkere (retd) has challenged the constitutional validity of the law on grounds it causes a “chilling effect” on freedom of speech and expression.

Protesting farmers in Haryana have made their displeasure clear over the past few days, with demonstrations in Fatehabad, Jhajjar, Hisar and Yamunanagar leading to clashes with the police.

T h e f a r m e r s h ave stressed that they will not allow members of Haryana’s ruling BJP-Jannayak Janata Party alliance to address any public events while their demands go unmet.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar struck an ominous note last month as he warned farmers “it won’t be good for anyone to cross their limit”.

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A scene of the confrontation between farmers and police at Sirsa district in Haryana.

the statement said.

“SKM strongly condemns false, frivolous and cooked-up sedition charges, and indeed all other charges, against farmers and farmer leaders under instructions of the antifarmer BJP government of Haryana,” it added.

News of the sedition charges comes hours after the Supreme Court described the law “colonial”, and asked the government if it is “still necessary after 75 years of Independence”.

The law is a threat to the functioning of institutions and holds “enormous power” for misuse with no accountability for the executive, the court said, asking the centre why it “is not looking into this law”.

“If a police officer wants to fix anybody in a village for something, he can use Section 124 A...

People are scared,” a top court bench led by Chief Justice NV Ramana said.

The court today also

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Financial inclusion for post-COVID recovery: Das

MUMBAI, JUL 15 (PTI): RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said financial inclusion will continue to be a “policy priority” for the central bank to make the post-pandemic recovery more equitable and sustainable.

The Reserve Bank of India will very soon be coming out with the first financial inclusion index, which will assess progress in terms of access, usage and quality, Das said, while speaking at the Economic Times Financial Inclusion Summit.

It is the responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure that the financial ecosystem (including the digital medium) is inclusive and capable of effectively addressing risks like mis-selling, cybersecurity, data privacy and promoting trust in the financial system through appropriate financial education and awareness, he added.

Since the start of the last decade, financial inclusion has been a key focus area for the RBI to help

Shaktikanta Das formalise the economy by ensuring that banks reach the people. Technological advances made it easier and the government also gave it a greater thrust with the launch of the PM Jan Dhan Yojana scheme.

“In order to make the post-pandemic recovery more inclusive and sustainable, FI would continue to be our policy priority,” Das said.

To measure the extent of financial inclusion in the country, it has been decided to construct and periodically publish a financial inclusion index (FII), he said, adding an announcement was made some time back about such

an index.

The index will have parameters across the three dimensions, including access, usage and quality, he said, adding “work on FII is underway and the index will be published very shortly by the Reserve Bank”.

Das said financial inclusion is a key driver of sustained and balanced economic growth, which helps reduce inequality and poverty, and while we have made tremendous strides on this aspect, the pandemic has created newer challenges and complexities.

“The financial system will have a crucial role to fulfil the aspirations and needs of our economy on the mend,” he said.

During the pandemic, the RBI’s efforts on financial inclusion have helped in enabling the government to provide timely support through cash transfers under the Direct Benefit Transfer schemes, Das said, adding Rs 5.53 lakh crore was transferred digitally across 319 government schemes spread

over 54 ministries in FY21.

The RBI has taken a slew of measures to mitigate the impact of COVID, including rate cuts, on-tap liquidity, cash reserve ratio exemptions and tweaks in the priority sector lending scheme, he said.

Payments are the lifeline of an economy and the operationalisation of Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) will provide the necessary impetus for the development of payment acceptance infrastructure in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and northeastern states, Das said, adding that the fund is an initiative jointly carried out by the RBI, banks and card networks.

He said substantial progress has been made by banks with respect to financial inclusion plans (FIPs), which the RBI has advised them to prepare.

Greater focus is now being given to addressing the vulnerable segments of the economy and population while paying attention

to consumer protection and enhancing the capacity of customers so that responsible and sustainable use of financial services can be achieved, the governor said.

The RBI has encountered challenges for financial inclusion, which include how to identify the customer, reaching the last mile and provide relevant products that are safe, he added.

Scaling up of the Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) project across the country at the block level

by March 2024 is expected to enhance the effectiveness of community-led participatory approaches for greater financial literacy, he said.

Das also said that 15 state education boards have consented to include financial education in their curriculum to ensure kids get going on crucial knowledge.

“There is a need for accelerated universal reach of bank accounts along with access to financial products relating to credit, investment, insurance and pension,” he noted.

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RBI bars Mastercard from issuing new cards from July 22 MUMBAI, JUL 14 (PTI): In a major supervisory action, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday indefinitely barred the US-based Mastercard from issuing new credit, debit and prepaid cards with effect from July 22 for its failure to comply with data storage norms.

Mastercard, a major card issuing entity in the country, is the third company to have been barred

by RBI from acquiring new customers after American Express Banking Corp and Diners Club International over data storage issue.

In a statement, Mastercard said it is disappointed with the stance taken by RBI. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Mastercard) from on-boarding new domestic customers (debit, credit or prepaid) onto its card network from July 22, 2021,” the central bank

said in a statement.

The RBI, however, clarified that its supervisory action will not impact the services of the existing customers of Mastercard in the country.

Announcing the ban on Mastercard, RBI said, “notwithstanding lapse of considerable time and adequate opportunities being given, the entity has been found to be non-compliant with the directions on Storage of Payment System Data”.

Mastercard is a payment system operator authorised to operate a card network in the country

under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act).

In terms of RBI’s circular on Storage of Payment System Data on April 6, 2018, all system providers were directed to ensure that within a period of six months the entire data relating to payment systems is stored only in India.

They were also required to report compliance to RBI and submit a board-approved System Audit Report conducted by a CERT-In empanelled auditor within specified timelines.

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“Looking at this trend as well as the rapid rise of home-grown OTT providers, this industry will continue its strong growth momentum in the years to come,” Menon said.

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state chief minister Neiphiu Rio publicly counter the Assam chief minister’s statement given on the floor of the Assembly on July 13. RPP said “It is important that as a leader the CM assure the people of Nagaland that the land, lives and property of people living in border areas would be protected at all costs.”

RPP maintained that Mizoram government had also vowed to protect its boundary at all costs from “undue aggression” by Assam. RPP stated that resolving the Nagaland-Assam border issue was one of its core manifestos and expressed its solidarity with the Naga people living in border areas.

ly data usage per user in the country increased 20 per cent (year-on-year) to 13.5GB in December last year, as Indians spent about five hours daily on a smartphone.

“Smartphones with affordable data have also brought the vibrant native speakers base of 22 scheduled Indian languages from tier 2, 3 and 4 cities online and created a massive opportunity,” the findings showed.

“India is the next bastion after the US for boosting the subscriber base of international OTT players, given the highly regulated environment of international OTT players in China,” NV Capital Co-Founder

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(From p-1) They said this was “against the spirit of good neighbourly relations” even if it was a political decision taken in the supposed interest of Assam. RPP however, questioned the state government as to what was its border policy and whether it was ready to tackle the issue?

While admitting that the border dispute with Assam was not a recent issue, RPP, said that though the matter was still with the Supreme Court, there had been numerous cases of border tensions, road and economic blockades against Nagaland by elements from the neighbouring state.

In this regard, RPP demanded that the

top favourites like Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, space is seeing many local and regional OTT players, such as SonyLIV, Voot, Zee5, Eros Now, AL Balaji, Hoichoi and Adda Times, to name just a few.

“Covid-19 has changed the way audience consume media. The growing market and consumer appetite for content of choice available on OTT platforms fuelled this spurt,” RBSA Advisors MD and CEO Rajeev Shah said.

“Covid has accelerated the shift in consumers’ behaviour, pulling forward OTT disruption, which would, otherwise, have taken minimum half a decade,” he added.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (IANS): Driven by the spurt in smartphone usage with affordable data, especially in smaller cities and towns amid the pandemic, the OTT entertainment industry is likely to become a $15 billion market in India by 2030, a report showed on Thursday.

India’s OTT entertainment industry is cannibalising on the established bastion of traditional television, radio and cinema forms of media and entertainment.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (IANS): Indias Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met CEOs of Indias airline sector on Thursday.

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Over 30 dead, dozens missing in Europe floods US state declares wildfire emergency

BERLIN, JUL 15 (AP): More than 30 people have died and dozens of people were missing Thursday in Germany and neighbouring Belgium after heavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars and causing buildings to collapse.

Storms across parts of western Europe in recent days caused rivers and reservoirs to burst their banks, resulting in several flash floods overnight as rainsoaked soil failed to absorb any more water.

Authorities in the western German region of Euskirchen said eight deaths had been reported there in connection with the floods.

Rescue operations were hampered by the fact that phone and internet connections were down in parts of the county, which is southwest of Cologne.

Officials said 18 people had died in Ahrweiler county, south of Euskirchen. Up to 70 people were reported missing after several houses collapsed overnight in the village of Schuld in the Eifel,

Damaged houses are seen at the Ahr river in Insul, western Germany, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

a volcanic region of rolling hills and small valleys southwest of Cologne. Dozens more were trapped on the roofs of their houses awaiting rescue. Authorities used inflatable boats and helicopters, and the German army deployed 200 soldiers to assist in the rescue operation.

“There are people dead, there are people missing, there are many who are still in danger,” the governor of Rhineland-Palatinate

state, Malu Dreyer, told the regional parliament. “We have never seen such a disaster. It’s really devastating.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was distraught by the news of the floods. “My sympathy goes to the relatives and of the dead and missing,” she said during a trip to Washington.

Across the border in Belgium, the Vesdre river broke its banks and sent masses of water churning

through the streets of Pepinster, close to Liege, its destructive power bringing down some buildings.

“Several homes have collapsed,” mayor Philippe Godin told RTBF network.

It was unclear whether all inhabitants had been able to escape unhurt.

Several Belgian media reported that four people died in eastern Verviers. No independent confirmation was immediately available.

Major highways were inundated in the south and east of Belgium, and the railway service said all traffic was stopped. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to help those affected.

“My thoughts are with the families of the victims of the devastating floods in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands and those who have lost their homes,” she tweeted. “The EU is ready to help.”

The full extent of the damage across the region was still unclear after many villages were cut off by floodwater and landslides that made roads impassable.

Videos posted on social media showed cars floating down streets and houses partly collapsed in some places. Many of the dead were only discovered after floodwaters began to recede again. Police said four people died in separate incidents after their basements were flooded in Cologne, Kamen and Wuppertal, where authorities warned that a dam threatened to burst.

WASHINGTON, JUL 15 (IANS): Montana has declared a wildfire emergency as massive fires were raging across the US state and the country’s western region, according to an executive order.

“Facing critical fire conditions that threaten our communities, first responders, and way of life, I today declared a statewide wildland fire emergency in Montana to ensure our first responders have the tools they need to safely and aggressively respond to wildfires,” Montana Governor Greg Gianforte tweeted on Wednesday.

The executive order will help procure additional resources and tools for wildland firefighters and authorise the governor to mobilise state resources and the Montana National Guard to protect life, health, and property, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Extremely hazardous wildland fire conditions currently exist throughout the entire State of Montana, including near record to record high

Air tanker drops fire retardant to battle the Dixie Fire in the Feather River Canyon in Plumas County, Calif. (AP/PTI)

temperatures on a daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal time frame, excessive fuel loads, continual windy conditions, and low relative humidity,” said the Governor in the executive order.

Moderate to extreme drought conditions exist throughout 84 per cent of Montana and 1,398 wildland fires have burned approximately 141,000 acre in the state as of Wednesday, Gianforte added.

He had proclaimed a statewide drought emergency two weeks ago in

response to “a widespread and sustained abnormally warm and dry weather pattern” that has created worsening drought condition in the state, according to an executive order issued earlier.

Many of the fires have threatened residences, outbuildings, property, critical infrastructure and millions of acres of crops, rangeland, and forestland across Montana, and nationwide firefighting and aviation resources are experiencing critical shortages, the Governor added.

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Over 1k rescuers sent to save 14 trapped in tunnel

Two Pakistan security personnel killed in IED blast

BEIJING, JUL 15 (IANS): More than 1,000 rescuers have been dispatched to save the 14 people trapped in a tunnel following floods on Thursday in China’s Guangdong Province.

The construction site of the Shijingshan tunnel, part of the city’s Xingye expressway, flooded at around 3.30 a.m., said the local emergency management bureau.

Rescuers were still unable to make contact with the trapped workers as of 1 p.m., reports Xinhua news agency.

The Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province has dispatched eight emergency rescue teams from cities surrounding Zhuhai to the scene, and cooperated with city officials to carry out rescue work.

Besides the rescuers, 22 fire engines and five pump trucks have been mobilised for the rescue work.

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ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 (IANS): Two Pakistani security personnel were killed during an improvised explosive device explosion in Balochistan province, an army statement said on Thursday.

The Army launched a search operation following the incident to apprehend the perpetrators, the military’s media wing InterServices Public Relations (ISPR) said in the statement.

“Such cowardly acts by inimical elements, backed by hostile intelligence agencies cannot sabotage the

snap elections on November 12 and November 19.

Nepali Congress President Deuba took the oath of office and secrecy on July 13 along with four new ministers - two each from Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-Maoist Centre.

He has replaced 69-year-old Oli, who has accused the apex court of “deliberately” passing the verdict in favour of the Opposition parties.

Deuba is required to seek a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives within 30 days of his appointment as the Prime Minister, as per the constitutional provisions.

hard-earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan,” xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying.

A spike in terrorist incidents targeting security forces has recently been witnessed in the country.

On Tuesday, two security personnel including an officer, and three terrorists were killed in a clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

On June 25, the ISPR said that five soldiers from paramilitary troops were killed after terrorists targeted a patrol party in Balochistan’s Sibi district.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAl JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PENSIONS WITH DISABIlITIES Room No. 517, 5th floor, Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, New Delhi-110003 Appointment of Director, nAtionAl institute for the empowerment of persons with intellectuAl DisAbilities (niepiD), secunDerAbAD Applications are invited for the post of Director, National Institute for the Empowerment of persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEpID), Secunderabad, an autonomous body under the administrative control of ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (mSJ&E), Department of Empowerment of persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Government of India. post carries pay as per Level 13 (Rs. 123100-215900) of pay matrix with admissible allowances and is to be filled up on Deputation/Short Term contract initially for a period of 2 years which may be extended on yearly basis, after review of the performance, up to 5 years.

2. Detailed advertisement, application format etc are available on the website of the Department www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in. and on the website of the Institute i.e. http://niepid.nic.in/. The last date for receipt of applications would be 45 days from the date of publishing of advertisement in employment news.

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Advisor Fi s h e r i e s & A q u a t i c Resources, Evaluation, Economics & Statistic Govt. of Nagaland FELICITATION

Taking this privilege, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Shri. Kevisa Kense, Director of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland on his induction to the prestigious IAS cadres from Non-State Civil Service of Nagaland by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. I also would like to express my gratitude to the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (DP&T) for recognition of the sincere service and contribution rendered towards the Government of Nagaland by Shri. Kevisa Kense and thereby, inducting him into the IAS Cadre.

I also prays to the Almighty God to grant him robust health and sound wisdom in the pursuit of the illustrious career ahead.

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Clean up operations get underway at a shopping centre in Vosloorus, South Africa. (AP/PTI)

mall in Soweto, which was closed. Volunteer groups cleaned up shattered glass and debris from shops that had been stormed and looted in Johannesburg’s Soweto

Myanmar army kills 16 members of civilian resistance group KO L K AT A , J U L 1 5 (IANS): The residents of Kani township in Myanmar’s Sagaing Division have paid a heavy price for resisting the entry of Burmese soldiers into the town last month.

The Kani defence force comprising citizens fought the troops with hunting rifles and catapults for four days before their activists fled to the neighbouring hills bordering Manipur and

Nagaland.

Two soldiers were killed before the fighters ran out of bullets and fled into the hills.

One of their commanders, who calls himself U Ba Thien, told IANS that the Tatmadaw (Burmese army) rounded up 22 of the resistance fighters during relentless combing operations.

At least 16 residents may have been killed by the troops, Thien said.

He said they were lined up and shot dead in a forest near the Yin village and Kone Thar village in Kani township, Yinmarpin district, Sagaing Region.

Fourteen victims were from the Yin village, one from Minkin township and the other from another region.

Nothing is known of the whereabouts and fate of the others who were rounded up.

day after being targeted in arson attacks. There were renewed attacks Thursday on shopping centers in KwaZulu-Natal, which is Zuma’s home province.

FELICITATION We , t h e Tu n g u , E n n i o , Kinghen Ekhung Dimapur express heartiest congratulations to Dr. Enny Thungjamo, Pastor United Baptist Church Khekiho Colony, Kuhuboto, S/o Late Etssow Enny for achieving successfully his study of D.Min (Doctor of Ministry) from HBI & College Chennai on 10th July 2021.

We express our joy with him ENNY THUNGJAMO and hope that his achievement would serve as an encouragement to the people.

We wish him grand success in his future endeavours.

SACHEO KINGHEN CHAIRMAN

T. NSEMO ENNY SECY.

OFFICE OF THE

VDB ASUTO/SURUHUTO ASSOCIATION

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION (Below Nagaland Secretariat) Thizama Road Nagaland : Kohima 797001 Dated 12th July 2021

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and Alexandra townships.

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A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana on Monday reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives for a second time in five months.

The bench issued a mandamus to appoint then Opposition Leader Deuba as the Prime Minister by Tuesday and also ordered summoning new session of House of Representatives on July 18. President Bhandari had dissolved the lower house for the second time in five months on May 22 at the recommendation of then Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and announced

last week after Zuma began serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court for refusing to comply with a court order to testify at a state-backed inquiry investigating allegations of corruption while he was president from 2009 to 2018.

The protests in Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu-Natal escalated into a spree of theft in township areas, although it has not spread to South Africa’s seven other provinces, where police are on alert.

The armed patrols appear to have succeeded in bringing stability to Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province which includes Johannesburg, the country’s largest city. Army troops stood guard at the large Maponya

NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER The Directorate of Information Technology & Communication, Government of Nagaland, invites proposals from IT empanelled Firms under the Department of IT&C for Supply of IT Equipments.

The detailed tender documents can be viewed / downloaded from the following websites, from 13/07/2021 to 27/07/2021, 14:00 Hours (Server Time): 1. www.nagalandtenders.gov.in 2. www.nagaland.gov.in Amendments/Corrigendum, if any will be hosted on the above website.

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APPRECIATION The VDB Asuto/Suruhuto Association would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to GHUKATO AWOMI (BDO) for his immense contribution during the time of his posting in Asuto/Suruhuto Block. The transfer of his post will be a great loss for our people and also for his team members. His dedication towards the duty which lead to development is commendable. And, we acknowledge him as a capable and efficient officer who is diligent, smart, bold and intelligent. As he has been transferred, we wish him the best in his future endeavor. His good work towards the development of Asuto/ Suruhuto Block will always be remembered.

(TOKHEVI AYE) (TOKIVI YEPUTHO) President General Secy.

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KATHMANDU, JUL 15 (PTI): Nepal’s government on Thursday recommended President Bidya Devi Bhandari to summon the new session of the House of Representatives on July 18, according to a Cabinet minister.

A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba made the decision to summon the meeting of the reinstated House on July 18, Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand told reporters.

This would be the first meeting of the 275-member lower house of parliament after it was unconstitutionally dissolved on May 22.

JOHANNESBURG, JUL 15 (AP): South Africa’s army has begun deploying 25,000 troops to assist police in quelling the weeklong riots and violence sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.

In the largest deployment of soldiers since the end of white minority rule in 1994, the South African National Defence Force has also called up all of its reserve force of 12,000 troops.

Trucks, armored personnel carriers and helicopters are being used to transport soldiers to trouble spots in the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces that have seen a week of violence in mainly poor areas.

The violence erupted

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(MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS) GOVT. OF INDIA CORRIGENDUM

In pursuant to amendment for 'Review medical Examination (RmE) in the "GUIDElINES FOR RECRUITMENT MEDICAl ExAMINATION IN CENTRAl ARMED POlICE FORCES AND ASSAM RIFlES" by ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India Vide Om No. E. 32012/ADG (med)/DmE&RmE/DA-1/2020 (part File)/1166 dated 31st May, 2021, PHASE-V ‘Review Medical Examination’ (i to iv) of Para-4 of the advertisement for recruitment to the posts of Deputy Judge Attorney General (Deputy commandant) in ITBp uploaded on ITBp recruitment website www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in, shall stand omitted and substituted by following :PHASE-V CONSENT FOR REVIEW MEDICAl ExAMINATION (RME) :a) All candidates declared unfit in DmE will be allowed to undergo Review medical Examination (RmE), provided they give their written consent by appending their signature on the intimation indicating the reasons for being unfit in DmE given by the medical Board. b) The consent for RmE duly signed by the candidate should be submitted to the Board within 24 hours after he/she is informed of his/her unfitness in DmE. c) The RmE of the candidates will be conducted in continuation of DmE, preferably on the next day of DmE. d) The decision of the RmE Board shall be final and no appeal will be entertained.

2. All other terms and conditions of the subject advertisement will remain unaltered.

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The Ungma Yimlang Yimsongunger Clan is excited to congratulate Dr. C. Nukshilemla, daughter of Dr. C. Chuba Imsong & Mrs. Yashipokla, on her achievement of PhD Degree in psychology, faculty of Arts & Humanities, Kalinga University Raipur, on the thesis entitled “A Comparative study on the psychological factors & motivation levels that influence job satisfaction of post graduate teachers in government and private schools in Nagaland” under the guideship of Dr. Anil Kumar.

The clan members wish every success in your life endeavors and pray that may you be a blessing to everyone.

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acebook-owned WhatsApp has launched a Beta version of its new multi-device capability for the instant messaging platform, where people can soon use desktop or web experiences on up to four devices, even when their smartphones are dead, with the same end-to-end encryption.

WhatsApp head Will Cathcart announced the rollout of a limited public beta test for WhatsApp’s updated multi-device capability.

Currently, the Beta is available with a limited group of testers who are part of the WhatsApp’s Beta programme, and will be rolled out globally soon.

“With this new capability, you can now use WhatsApp on your phone and up to four other nonphone devices simultaneously -- even if your phone battery is dead,” Cathcart said in a statement late on Wednesday.

Each companion device will connect to your WhatsApp independently while maintaining the same level of privacy and security through end-to-

end encryption that people who use WhatsApp have come to expect.

“Importantly, we have developed new technologies to maintain end-toend encryption while still managing to sync your data — such as contact names,

chat archives, starred messages and more -- across devices,” he informed.

Until now, WhatsApp has only been available on one device at a time and desktop and web support only worked by mirroring off the phone with an active internet connection.

The current WhatsApp experience for companion devices on web, macOS, Windows, and Portal uses a smartphone app as the primary device, making the phone the source of

truth for all user data and the only device capable of end-to-end encrypting messages for another user, initiating calls, etc.

“This architecture makes it easy to deliver a seamlessly synchronised experience between a

phone and companion device without compromising on security,” WhatsApp said.

The company said that the new WhatsApp multi-device architecture removes all hurdles, no longer requiring a smartphone to be the source of truth while still keeping user data seamlessly and securely synchronised and private.

Prior to the introduction of multi-device, everyone on WhatsApp

was identified by a single identity key from which all encrypted communication keys were derived.

With multi-device, each device now has its own identity key.

“The WhatsApp server maintains a mapping between each person’s account and all their device identities. When someone wants to send a message, they get their device list keys from the ser ver,” Cathcart informed.

The company said it will also give people additional control and protections over which devices are linked to their account.

First, everyone will continue to be required to link new companion devices by scanning a QR code from their phone. This process now requires biometric authentication before linking where people have enabled this feature on compatible devices.

“Finally, people will be able to see all the companion devices linked to their account as well as when they were last used, and will be able to log out of them remotely if needed,” WhatsApp said.

ollywood actress Taapsee Pannu will be seen in the upcoming film “Blurr”, which will be bankrolled by her newlyannounced production company Outsider Films.

The film will be helmed by director Ajay Bahl, best known for his 2019 release, “Section 375”. “Blurr” is jointly written by Pawan Sony and Ajay Bahl.

Taapsee said: “’Blurr’ is the just kind of script I was waiting for. I’m delighted to be finally turning a producer with this film and with the support of co-producers and team, I am sure it’s going to be an enriching journey.”

She added: “Collaborating with Ajay is as exciting as it gets as I’ve seen his work. He is the best to bring the gripping story of Blurr on-screen.”

Bahl said “Blurr” is a thought-provoking and intriguing story. “With the massive scale it promises and the narrative it brings along, I believe ‘Blurr’ will not only be a power-packed entertainer, but it will stay with the audience too. The reason being, it is not only an arresting psychological thriller but it also has an intriguing social context,” (IANS) he added.

Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar dies aged 58

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eff LaBar has died aged 58. The Cinderella guitarist - who replaced the glam metal band’s original member Michael Schermick after three years in 1985 - has been hailed as a “hero” by his son Sebastian.

On July 14, 2021, he wrote: “My father, my hero, my idol, passed away today.

I’m currently at a loss for words. I love you pop!”

LaBar’s former bandmates also issued a statement in his honour as they paid tribute to the “bond” they shared as a group.

As reported by Rolling Stone magazine, the ‘You Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)’ hitmakers said in a statement: “Heavy hearts cannot begin to describe the feeling of losing

our brother Jeff.

“The bond between us over decades of creating music and touring the world is something that we as a band uniquely shared.

“Those memories with Jeff will be forever alive in our hearts. It’s unimaginable that one of our band brothers has left us.

“We’re sending his wife Debinique, his son Sebastian, family, and friends our deepest condolences.

“Jeff ’s memory and music will be with us forever. We all… band, family and management appreciate the overwhelming outpouring of love. Rest In

Peace Jeff.”

LaBar joined the band shortly before they signed with Mercury/Polygram Records, and he played on all four of their studio albums, including 1986 debut ‘Night Songs’. Their final studio album ‘Still Climbing’ dropped in 1994, but they continued to tour throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, before calling time on the group in 2017.

LaBar also joined his bandmate Eric Brittingham in side project Naked Beggars - who released two LPs - and his own solo album ‘One For The Road’ came out in 2014. (Contactmusic)

Celine Dion biopic gets standing ovation at Cannes

Mithun Chakraborty’s cameo dance in son Namashi’s debut film ‘Bad Boy’

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ithun Chakraborty will feature in a dance number composed by Himesh Reshammiya in Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming directorial “Bad Boy”, which introduces the eighties superstar’s son Namashi Chakraborty in Bollywood.

Director Santoshi shared about the delay in the release of the film: “Covid has disturbed the schedule of release, however we hope to release the film as soon as possible. Mithun Chakraborty is a legend. Having him in the song will only add that pinch of extra tadka.”

The movie is produced by Sajid Qureshi and also features the producer’s daughter Amrin Qureshi. Mithun will be seen performing in the song titled “Janab-e-Ali”.

Namashi is emotional about sharing screen space with dad Mithun. “Today I worked with my idol not only on screen, but also off-screen.

The greatest actor of all time with an experience of 360 films and three national film awards blessed me and my debut film. What else can a newcomer with dreams ever ask for? It really made me emotional and eternally grateful to be with him in the same frame,” Namashi said.

Amrin added: “I am so glad to be working with the legend. Mithun uncle is an epitome of dance and has been my favourite. It is indeed a moment to cherish that I got an opportunity to work with him for my first movie.” (IANS)

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ECCLESIA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE & SEMINARY DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Felicitation

Dr. Kasheli K. Rotokha Dr. Kitoshi Zhimo Mr. Hetoho S. Zhimomi We, the Natha New Students’ Union (NNSU) and Natha New Village Council express our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Kasheli K. Rotokha, Youth Secretary, SBAK Nito Mount and Dr. Kitoshi Zhimo, Ex-Women Pastor Kohima on achieving your Doctorate degree in ministry from Hindustan Bible Institute and College Chennai.

You have been so dedicated and sure, it is very inspiring indeed. Now that you have completed such a milestone, we pray you to find happiness and more success in life.

We also congratulate Mr. Hetoho S. Zhimomi on being elected as General Secretary of Sumi Kukami Hoho. We wish you success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities.

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The Ecclesia Theological College & Seminary (ETC&S) would like to express heartiest congratulations to Dr. T. Ekonthung Tungoe, S/o. Mr. Tontongo Tungoe of Lio Wokha Village Old, serving as Academic Dean of the ETC&S on being conferred with the degree Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) on the 10th July 2021, from the Hindustan Bible Institute (HBI) and College, Chennai.

We wish him a long life, serving the Lord with the best of his ability.

Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi, Founder / Principal, ETC&S.

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The Kense Clan Dzevi Krotho of Tuophezou, extends its heartiest congratulations to Shri. Kevisa Kense on his appointment through interview to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and placed as Nagaland Cadre. The Clan is highly elated on his being appointed to the highest Government Service and gives all Glory and Honour to Almighty God for enabling him to achieve this milestone in his Government Service.

The Kense Clan also convey its deep gratitude to the Government of Nagaland under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, the Hon’ble Chief Minister and the bureaucrats at the helm of government affairs, for facilitating the vacant post of an IAS against our state, for timely interview and subsequent appointment by the Central Government.

The Clan wishes Shri. Kevisa Kense good health and success in his future endeavours, assigned with a new prestigious post.

We pray that Almighty God guide and use him for the betterment and welfare of the people and that he will discharge his duties sincerely and diligently in his service to the Government and the people.

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(KEVILHOUSA KENSE) General Secretary Kense Clan Dzevi Krotho

KECHANGULIE KENSE) President Kense Youth Organisation

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man, while Dion herself married her late manager René Angélil, who was 26 years her senior.

It also includes some of Dion’s most prolific songs. Her performance of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at the 1998 Oscars is recreated in the film.

However, Lemercier was not able to secure the rights to Dion’s name. She therefore goes by Aline Dieu in the film.

Following the film’s premiere, Vulture journalist Rachel Handler tweeted that the film was “kooky as hell …. a

truly weird delight.” Satoodeh tweeted a video from the film’s premiere that showed Lemercier tearfully responding to her standing ovation.

Elsewhere at Cannes, Wes Anderson’s latest film The French Dispatch also received a standing ovation.

The film, described as a love letter to journalists, premiered at the festival on July 12.

Bill Murray, Timothée Chalamet and Tilda Swinton were in attendance for the screening, which earned a nine-minute ovation.

After the premiere, critics have been giving their first opinions on The French Dispatch.

Many critics praised the film’s visual style, with Variety‘s Peter Debruge saying “ever y costume, prop and casting choice has been made with such a reverential sense of absurdity” and IndieWire‘s Eric Kohn calling the film “an endearing and liberated explosion of Andersonian aesthetics”. (NME)

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n unauthorised film about Celine Dion has received a five-minute standing ovation at Cannes film festival.

The biopic stars its 57-year-old director Valerie Lemercier. The filmmaker plays the singer at each stage of her life, including her childhood. It premiered out of competition at the French film festival this week.

Aline is described in its trailer as “a fiction freely inspired by the life of Celine Dion”. However, Variety‘s Ramin Satoodeh has described the film as a “paint-by-numbers biopic.”

The film mirrors key details in Dion’s life. Lemercier’s character, f o r example, becomes involved with a much older

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4th T20I: Aussies prevail over WI in last ball thriller

Australian players celebrate after a fall of a wicket.

GROS ISLET (ST LUCIA), JUL 15 (IANS): Mitchell Marsh’s 75 off 44 balls (4x4s, 6x6s) and Aaron Finch’s 53 off 37 deliveries (5x4s, 3x6s) helped Australia register a four-run win over West Indies in the fourth T20 International here late on Wednesday night. Australia, who won the toss and elected to bat, scored 189/6 in 20 overs.

Finch and Marsh shared a 114-run partnership for the second wicket to lead Australia to their strong total.

West Indies took off quickly towards the target, reaching 75/1 in the first six overs of power-play with openers Evin Lewis (31 off 14) and Lendl Simmons (72 off 48) hammering Aussie bowlers. However, the visiting team bounced back by

picking wickets regularly. At 132/5, West Indies faced an uphill task, needing 68 off 27 deliveries. Andre Russell (24 off 13 balls) and Fabian Allen (29 off 14) kept Windies in the hunt adding 47 for the sixth wicket in 3.3 overs.

The 26-year-old Allen hit three sixes while Russell hit one off Riley Meredith’s fourth over -- the innings’ 19th -- to take 25 runs and leave the home side with just 11 to get in the final over bowled by Starc.

With Allen out on the last ball of Meredith’s over and bowler Hayden Walsh in at non-striker’s end for the final over, Russell refused to take singles and instead tried to hit big sixes. But Starc’s low full tosses were difficult to get away and Russell managed a six only on the last delivery.

UK police arrest four over racist abuse of England soccer players LO N D O N, J U L 1 5 (AGENCIES): Four people have been arrested over online racist abuse aimed at members of the England soccer team after Sunday’s European Championship final, British police said on Thursday.

A specialist team is looking into the offensive comments, police said, after three Black players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka - were targeted with racist abuse on social media sites Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

All three missed penalties in the penaltyshootout defeat against Italy at Wembley stadium in London.

The abuse has been widely condemned and the government has promised action against social media companies if they do not remove offensive mate-

rial more quickly. “We are working very closely with social media platforms, who are providing data we need to progress enquiries,” said Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the officer responsible for leading Britain’s policing response on soccer issues.

“If we identify that you are behind this crime, we will track you down and you will face the serious consequences of your shameful actions.”

A hate crime investigation led by the UK Football Policing Unit is under way. Police said dozens of data applications had been submitted to tech firms and that four people had been arrested so far.

The England players had highlighted the issue of racism by taking the knee before their matches, a protest which some fans booed.

Gokulam Kerala to play in AFC Women’s Club C’ship

File photo of Gokulam Kerala FC players.

NEW DELHI, JUL 15 (IANS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has nominated Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) to represent India in the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2020-21.

The winners of the Indian Women’s League compete in the AFC Wom-

en’s Club Championship.

But since the fifth edition of the tournament was not held, the AIFF has nominated the GKFC, the champions of the fourth edition.

“We would like to inform you that after having a discussion with the local organising committee

(Odisha Sports), the AIFF has decided to postpone the fifth edition of the IWL for a few months, keeping in mind the monsoon, and an expected third wave of infections,” said AIFF general secretary Kushal Das in a letter addressed to AFC general secretary Dato Windsor John.

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Dutch 2010 World Cup finalist Robben announces retirement

AMSTERDAM, JUL 15 (IANS): Former Netherlands, Bayern Munich and Chelsea star Arjen Robben announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37.

Robben had decided to hang his boots in 2019 after his final season with Bayern Munich. But the star footballer took a U-turn a year later by returning to play for Dutch club Groningen, where he began his career in 2000.

But Robben made just seven appearances for the club in the 2020-21 season due to calf injury. Through a social media post on Thursday, Robben has now decided to call time on his career permanently.

“Dear football friends, I have decided to stop my active football career. A very difficult choice. I want to thank everyone for all the

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heart-warming support!” wrote Robben.

In his peak days, Robben was one of Europe’s most feared forwards. He ends his career with an impressive trophy haul. Robben won eight Bundesliga titles and five German Cups in a decade with Bayern Munich before choosing to announce retirement, albeit for a short period of time.

Before coming to Munich, Robben had spent time with Chelsea for three years. He lifted two Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup, scoring 19 goals in 109 appearances. After Chelsea, he spent two years at Real Madrid, where he was a member of the 2008 La Liga and Spanish Super Cup winning team.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, NAGA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

the IWL was originally to be held in Bhubaneswar by Odisha Sports in coordination with the AIFF. But it was postponed due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping the options open, the league committee then took a decision to conduct it later, subject to health parameters.

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Dated: Kohima, the July, 2021

Zakhama Military Station joins Battle against COVID-19, Assists in Maintenance and repairs of various life saving equipments of the Hospital

AcknowleDgement

The Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima extends our sincere gratitude to the technicians of Zakhama Military Station for their yeomen services in providing in location repairs and maintenance of various life saving clinical equipments of the hospital, fabricating trollies for Medical Oxygen cylinders and in shifting of three heavy duty Generator sets of the hospital with their recovery vehicle under the command of Major Akshay Kulkarni of Zakhama Military Station.

We deeply appreciate the services extended by the Indian Army and look forward for their continued support and co-operations and also their meaningful participation even in the days to come.

The assistance extended has added another instance to the list of goodwill measures undertaken by the army in the area.

“United We Stand, Together We Fight” # COVID-19

10 th DEATH ANNIVERSARY Memory is a lovely lane, where hearts are ever true, a lane we so often travel down, because it leads to you, A thousand words could not bring you back and a thousand of tears could not bring you back. Our hearts will always bring strength and comfort until we meet again. dp-3268

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Lt. Rhonthungo Lotha (aSI) (Born : 28/04/1975, Died 28/06/2021) We, the bereaved family would like to convey our appreciation for the many expression of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

Our gratitude to: 1. The S.P. and all ranks of DEF, Wokha 2. O.C., Wokha 3. WVBC 4. E/Khel, Wokha Village Your immense love and support spiritually, physically, emotionally, financially and your presence during our time of bereavement is gratefully acknowledged.

We regret our inability to thank everyone individually but the Lord Almighty bless all abundantly.

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(DR. VIBEITUONUO MEPFUO) Managing Director Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima

We deeply Miss You. Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

16th July

N. Amento Yepthomi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. Kuthoveyi Choi (Therie)

Loving Husband, Children, Grandchildren, In-Laws & Relatives K Y M C

G.B NAGHUTO OLD

“My home is in heaven, I am just travelling through this world.”

We, the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives

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Born on 24.10.1959 – Died on 22.05.2021

21/3/1993 – 10/7/2021 As the Lord gives and He takes away, our beloved son Lt. Kuthoveyi Choi (Therie), S/o Lt. Zhophito Choi (Therie) passed away on 10th July, 2021 in a drown accident. Hence, we the bereaved family members express our deep sense of gratitude and thanks to those who extended yeoman’s helps and sacrificial services during the search operation of the dead body and all persons’ concerned in all kinds of helps in the form of prayers, financial contributions, material and physical supports in our times of griefs and sorrows. We humbly and sincerely pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly as we are unable to reach you all in person.

Special mention is paid to the following: 1. Bade Baptist Church 2. Bade Village Council 3. Youth force Bade Village 4. State Disaster Response Force, Dimapur 5. Diezephe Village Council & Youth Volunteers 6. Ura Area Village Youth Organisation 7. Pholami Welfare Union, Kohima 8. Faculty OTS Bade 9. Vehicle Owners 10. Seluphe Village Council 11. Thahekhu Volunteers 12. Pholami Welfare Union, Dimapur

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England beat India to win T20 series

CHELMSFORD, JUL 15 (IANS): Opener Danielle Wyatt, who shot to limelight seven years ago for proposing Virat Kohli on Twitter, smashed an unbeaten 89 off 56 balls late Wednesday night to help England Women beat India Women by eight wickets in the third and final T20I. The win helped England win the T20I series 2-1 and clinch the allformat series 10-6.

England had earlier won the ODI series by the same 2-1 margin while the one-off Test at the start of the tour had ended in a draw.

The 30-year-old Danielle hammered 12 fours and a six in her 56-ball knock as England overhauled the 153/6 that India had made after electing to bat first.

Opener Smriti Mandhana, who has blown hot and cold through the tour, made 70 off 51 deliveries (8x4s, 2x6s) to carry the Indian batting.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit 36 off 26 deliv-

England’s Heather Knight lifts the series trophy with team-mates after winning the third IT20 cricket match match against India in Chelmsford, England, July 14. (AP/PTI)

eries while Richa Ghosh chipped in with 20 off 13 balls.

Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone continued with her good form, picking three wickets for 35.

India managed to remove Tammy Beaumont (11) early, with the score

on 20, but then faced an onslaught from Danielle and Natalie Sciver (42 off 36, 4x4s), who both added 112 runs for the second wicket in 12.5 overs.

The win was England Women’s 50th at home.

They are the only team to achieve such a feat.

Brief scores: India Women 153/6 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 70, Harmanpreet Kaur 36, Sophie Ecclestone 3/35, K Brunt 2/27) lost to England Women 154/2 in 18.4 overs (Danielle Wyatt 89 not out, Natalie Sciver 42).

UK women’s soccer team to take a knee at Oly

LONDON, JUL 15 (AP): The British women’s soccer team plan to take a knee before kickoff at the Tokyo Olympics. The players have been performing the antiracism stance over the last year and the IOC relaxed its rules this month to allow Olympic athletes to make gestures of protest in their field of play at the Tokyo Games.

“The players and staff have been taking the knee at club and international level for over a year now,” Britain coach Hege Riise said, “and we were all united in our decision to continue doing whatever we can to raise awareness of racism and discrimination in all its forms, standing in unity and solidarity with all those whose lives are affected.”

The Olympics start next week with Britain playing host Japan, Canada and Chile in the group stage.

We will do so with the utmost respect for our fellow competitors, officials and the IOC, with due regard for the ideals that lie at the heart of the Olympic movement.”

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021

Chiellini’s ‘Kiricocho’ curse on Saka before Euro 2020 final penalty ROME, JUL 15 (IANS): Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has claimed that he put the ‘Kiricocho’ curse on England’s Bukayo Saka, who missed the last penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Saka’s spot-kick was saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, handing Italy the Euro 2020 title 3-2 on penalties after the two teams were level on 1-1 in 120 minutes.

Just before Saka took the kick, Chiellini screamed “Kiricocho” -- a word that has been used by footballers for decades to inflict bad luck on the opposition.

Responding to a question from ESPN Argentina, Chiellini responded in Italian: “Hello Christian, I confirm everything! Kiricocho!”. There was a video uploaded by UEFA on its Twitter handle where Chiellini was spotted mouthing something as Saka began his run-up. The words have now been identified as ‘Kiri-

Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini pulls England Bukayo Saka’s shirt during Euro 2020 final match.

cocho’. The origins of the curse are very interesting.

Juan Carlos ‘Kiricocho’, or Quiricocho, according to some versions of the tale, was a die-hard supporter of Argentinian club Estudiantes de la Plata in the 1980s.

The fan used to attend some of the club’s training sessions. One fine day, Estudiantes head coach Carlos Bilardo began to notice that his players bizarrely got injured whenever Kiricocho was present. Bilardo, as the narrative goes, told

Kiricocho to attend training sessions of the opponents of the Estudiantes, hoping to utilise his jinxing powers to hurt the opposition.

“Kiricocho was a kid from La Plata who was always with us, and since that year we were champions (in 1982), we adopted him as our mascot,” Bilardo once said. The legend of Kiricocho has since expanded, especially in the Spanishspeaking world. The players now utter the word whenever they wish to put a curse on an opposition player.

Bucks rally to defeat Suns, Risk of COVID spread is ‘zero’, IOC chief says, amid rising cases level NBA Finals series at 2-2

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the 2021 NBA Finals.

MILWAUKEE, JUL 15 (AGENCIES): The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from nine points down in the fourth quarter to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-103 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2 in front their own elated fans at Fiserv Forum.

The teams were tied at the half but small forward Khris Middleton pushed the Bucks over the top, tallying 40 points, six rebounds and four assists. Milwaukee had looked in deep trouble

after losing the opening two games of the series in Phoenix but never counted themselves out.

“Just staying strong, staying with it,” Middleton said. “Telling myself you’re always in the game no matter what the score until that clock runs out.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo did not match his plus-40 points efforts from the previous two games but still came up big for the Bucks with 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, and put on a strong defen-

sive effort that included a critical block late in the fourth quarter.

“It wasn’t a pretty game but (we were) able to keep that composure, keep calm and we had wide open shots that we missed that we usually make but going down the stretch we kept believing in ourselves, we kept executing, we kept setting screens, we kept getting stops, we kept running,” said the 26-year-old Greek forward and two-time league MVP. “We wanted this bad and the team showed it.”

Suns guard Devin Booker had 42 points but got little backup from his team mates, none of whom were able to crack double-digits in the first half.

Point guard Chris Paul struggled from the start and only managed to put up two points in the first half and 10 total, a far cry from his 32-points performance in the series opener.

The series now shifts back to Phoenix for Game 5 on Saturday and Middleton said the Bucks had to take the momentum with them.

“Whatever we’re doing here, we’ve got to find a way to do it there,” he said.

TOKYO, JUL 15 (AGENCIES): International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday there was “zero” risk of Games participants infecting Japanese residents with COVID-19, as cases hit a six-month high in the host city.

“Risk for the other residents of Olympic village and risk for the Japanese people is zero,” Bach said, adding that Olympics athletes and delegations have undergone more than 8,000 coronavirus tests, resulting in three positive

cases. Those cases have been placed in isolation and their close contacts are also under quarantine protocols, Bach said at the beginning of talks with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto.

Just over a week before the July 23 opening ceremony, Tokyo reported 1,308new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, its highest daily tally since late January. Postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summer

Thomas Bach

Olympics have little public support in Japan amid widespread fears about a further spread of the coronavirus.

Critics of the plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics

- which were postponed by a year due to the pandemic - submitted a petition on Thursday that has garnered more than 450,000 signatures this month, Japanese media reported.

Organisers have imposed Olympics “bubbles” to prevent further transmissions of COVID-19, but medical experts are worried that they might not be sufficiently tight.

A number of infections have emerged among several visiting athletes and people involved with the Games. read more

An Olympic athlete under a 14-day quarantine period has tested positive in Tokyo, the organising committees’ website reported on Thursday, without disclosing any details about the athlete. read more Eight members of the Kenyan women’s rugby team, who were set to hold a training camp in Kurume in southwestern Japan, were classified as close contacts of a passenger on their flight to Tokyo who tested positive for coronavirus, a city official said.

Osaka confirmed for Montreal event in August: Organisers

MONTREAL, JUL 14 ( AG E N C I E S ) : Wo r l d number two Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from this year’s French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds, will compete in Montreal next month, organisers of the Canadian event said on Wednesday.

Osaka, a four-time Gland Slam champion who is one of Japan’s best gold medal prospects at the Tokyo Olympics, will be part of a field at the Aug. 9-15 U.S. Open tune-up that currently features 18 of the WTA’s top 20 players.

Organisers also said Wimbledon champion and world number one Ash Barty, number three Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, former winner Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and defending champion Bianca Andreescu also are among those who confirmed their participation.

“We are delighted to welcome the likes of Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as Bianca AnNaomi Osaka dreescu, who we know will The 2020 edition was get a reception for the ages nament director Eugene from our passionate fans in Lapierre said in a news cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montreal,” Montreal tour- release.

Andreescu won the event two years ago when it was held in Toronto before going on to become Canada’s first Grand Slam singles champion at that year’s U.S. Open.

“As a Canadian, this tournament has a special place in my heart and it is always such a pleasure to play in front of the best fans in the world,” world number five Andreescu said in a news release.

“Winning the National Bank Open in 2019 was a dream come true, and I hope I can defend the title next month in Montreal.”

Pant, training assistant Garani test Covid positive in England

LO N D O N, J U L 1 5 (IANS): The Indian cricket board on Thursday confirmed that wicketkeeperbatsman Rishabh Pant and training assistant-cum-net bowler Dayanand Garani have tested positive for Covid-19 in England where the Test squad is preparing for a five-Test series.

“Pant, who had not stayed in the team hotel during the break period, tested positive on July 8. He is asymptomatic and currently undergoing self-isolation at the place where he reported positive. He is being closely monitored by the BCCI Medical Team and is on his way to recovery. He will be able to join the squad in Durham after returning two negative RT-PCR tests,” said a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).The Board has also put in isolation three members of the squad who came in close contact with Garani.

“The BCCI medical team have identified B. Arun, bowling coach, [wicketkeeper] Wriddhiman Saha and Abhimanyu Easwaran as close contacts of Garani, who was in the team hotel

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when he tested positive following RT-PCR tests on 14th July. The four personnel will undergo 10-day isolation and will remain in their respective rooms in the team hotel in London,” added the statement.

“The entire Indian contingent including travelling family members and caretakers were administered with the second dose of Covid vaccine earlier this month in London. To mitigate any further risks, the Indian contingent is taking the Lateral Flow Test on a daily basis,” said the statement further. The Indian team, which plays the first of the five Tests against England from August 4, will begin preparations for the series England with a three-day warm-up game at Riverside ground against a County XI from July 20.

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