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Govt allocates over `1300 cr to NE states under ECRP Central Govt Allocated ` 1352.92 crore to North-Eastern States to Fight COVID-19 Resource Envelope Under ECRP-II Arunachal Pradesh `141.94cr

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GUWAHATI, AUG 17 (NPN): In order to strengthen the health infrastructure to fight the pandemic effectively, Centre has allocated Rs 1,352.92 crores for the North Eastern states under Emergency Covid Response Package-II (ECRP). Out of the total amount, Nagaland was allocated Rs.62.46 crore (See graphic) Announcing this during a review meeting on Public Health Response to Covid-19 with the Health ministers of the North Easter States in Guwahati on Tuesday, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said that fund the would enable the states to enhance the health facilities to combat the pandemic more aggressively.

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states to procure medicines, keep buffer stock, for keeping adequate stock of oxygen and creation of sufficient numbers of beds in hospitals at district and local levels including beds for ICUs. He also assured that Centre will ensure regular supply of vaccines to the region so that maximum number of people are vaccinated within the next few months.

During the review meeting, Mandaviya held in-depth discussions where

the state ministers offered their suggestions to combat the pandemic better in this region and to achieve vaccination for their people at the shortest possible time.

The minister appreciated the state governments of the Northeast for their efforts for controlling the spread of the pandemic during the period when this region was hit by the second wave.

While discussing about measures taken by the states to tackle any possible third wave of Covid-19, the minister was hopeful that the state governments were fully prepared and equipped to thwart the possible third wave in this region.

Mandaviya informed that Centre has been constantly monitoring the situation in the region and was committed to provide all necessary assistance to all the states.

State logs 79 fresh cases, 3 Covid deaths D I M A P U R , AU G 1 7 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded 79 fresh Covid-19 positive cases and two more patients succumbed to the infection.

Dimapur recorded the highest number of fresh cases at 50, Mokokching-15, Kohima-11 and one each in Longleng, Peren and Wokha, pushing the total caseload to 29274. Further, the deaths of two more patients in Kohima took the death toll to 607 (including 14 non-Covid deaths).

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Modi is committed to solve Naga issue: Dr Singh Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 17 (NPN): Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, Dr RK Ranjan Singh said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was?(NOT ANY LONGER?) committed to solving Naga issue.

Addressing a presser at hotel Japfü, here Tuesday, Dr Singh said prior to Modi’s government, talks on Naga issue were held rather like “tea parties” where the two sides come to round table discussions and

leave without any positive outcome.

However, after Modi became the PM, he showed his seriousness on the issue by signing the framework agreement right away which was targeted at bringing peace to Nagaland and subsequently to the whole region, Dr Singh said.

On the reason behind inducting him into the ministry in the recent reshuffle and allotting him with two prestigious portfolios, Dr Singh said it showed that PM was especially interested

(L) Dr RK Ranjan with Imna Along in Kohima, Tuesday. (NP)

in the development of the region as a whole.

PM Modi has frequently described Northeast as his aspirational region and that without the development

and connectivity of the region the country cannot develop. He has changed the region from a landlocked to land-linked area, Dr Singh said.

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JCPI reiterates on GB appointment ANCSU seeks Centre’s special assistance DIMAPUR, AUG 17 (NPN): Ahead of the state government holding consultations with the Tribal Hohos on several key issues including appointment of GBs in urban areas, the Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has reiterated that the appointment of non-Naga as Gaon Bura (GB) would be non-negotiable.

JCPI through its media

cell said that it was with the same intent the recommendation was also submitted to the Banuo Commission on RIIN. As part of the special provision in Article 371(A), for the Naga customary law and procedure, JCPI said the GB being the custodian of customary law should be aboriginal Nagas from the state of Nagaland.

DIMAPUR, AUG 17 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has sought Centre’s special attention and financial assistance for Nagaland during implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

In a representation to Union minister of

state for education & external affairs Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, All Nagaland College Students’ Union president Vimeyiekho Vitso and general secretary Imnameren N Jamir pointed out that States like Nagaland would take a long time in implementing the new policy due to the

existing poor facilities and infrastructure, which would lead to negative repercussions.

Hence, they said, if the New Education Policy was implemented, special attention and special financial assistance must be extended to the State.

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CM launches Nagaland SDG Vision 2030 Nagaland Bar Association opposes constitution of Naga Tribunals

Rio and others at the launch of Nagaland SDG vision 2030. (NP)

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KOHIMA, AUG 17 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio warned the people of the State that without hard work, poverty would continue to singe the State.

Speaking at the launch

of “Nagaland SDG Vision 2030” and “District SDG Localisation & Integration Manual” during the Statelevel Workshop on SDG India Index 2020-21and Multidimensional Poverty Index at Capital Convention Centre here on Friday, Rio observed

that too many programmes were being carried out without proper knowledge, because of which many got wasted.

He remarked that North-eastern States, especially the hill States, lagged behind rest of the country in terms of economic growth due to low investments, adding that there was hardly any elbow room for the State government to meet the large investments needed for capital and infrastructure development in Nagaland.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 7 (NPN): Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) said there was no need to constitute Naga Tribunals as the Rules for the Administration of Justice and Police

in Nagaland, 1937 provided adequate safeguards for customary laws.

In a representation to the chief secretary, NBA president Tali Ao and general secretary V Hukavi

Zhimomi pointed out that the Rules of 1937 provided that customary law would be administered at the village level and between persons belonging to the same tribe. They men-

tioned that the Nagaland Village Councils (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2009 was not an enactment for the purpose of conferring judicial authority.

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Ex-MLA Chupfuo passes away DIMAPUR, AUG 17 (NPN): Former legislator of 11 Northern Angami-II assembly constituency, Chupfuo Kense, passed away in Kohima on Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 77.

Born on March 3, 1944, late Chupfuo did his early education from Tuophema LP school and graduated in 1975.

Besides being elected twice (1977-82), late Chupfuo, who is also the brother-in-law of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, was involved in various social organizations. He was also the vice president of Nagaland People’s Council and later became the president of Nagaland unit Lok Janshakti Party. He also held several positions like—national secretary Dalit Sena (NE incharge ST), general secretary of Angami Public Organisation, (Cont’d on p-8)

ZRSU ultimatum on TSPs/ISPs

DIMAPUR, AUG 17 (NPN): Zunheboto Range Students’ Union (ZRSU) has served a 15-day ultimatum on the major telecom service providers (TSPs)/internet service providers (ISPs) to provide quality network and uninterrupted internet service.

In an ultimatum addressed to Bharti Airtel Limited, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Vodafone Idea Limited, the ZRSU president Nito V Zhimomi and general secretary Vilikivi H Achumi cautioned that failure to provide stable network connectivity within the stipulated period would compel the union to initiate own course of actions.

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Health deptt launches web-based online HRMIS

Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao along with officials of the directorate, NHM, NSACS and NHP during the launching programme.

DIMAPUR: Principal director, directorate of health & family welfare (H&FW) Nagaland, Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao launched a web based online Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) including payroll management system on August 17.

In a press release, Nagaland Health Project (NHP) informed that Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao emphasised the need for digital tools to make healthcare service delivery more effective in the state, especially in view of the pandemic.

Dr. Neikhrielie also highlighted that Nagaland would be eligible for additional 5-10% of NHM annual budget as per the

incentivized plan of the ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) with the implementation of the system.

NHRMIS system was developed with the support of the world bank aided NHP as part of its effort to strengthen public healthcare service delivery in the state.

NHP informed that the developed system would be a repository of health human resources and would help health system digitise recording of key HR functions such as training, transfer and promotion.

The HRMIS would also digitise and automate the payroll processing of

health HR in the state.

It may be mentioned that the web-based HRMIS could be used by all employees of H&FW, NHM, and NSACS through a web-based MIS or Android application The link for the integrated HRMIS would be available on www. nagahealth.nagaland.gov. in where each employee could log in the system using unique login ids received through SMS on registered mobile number.

A detailed standard operating process would also be made available on the website and communicated to districts in the coming days, NHP informed.

STATE COLKS to empower farming community in Dmu DIMAPUR: Centre of Lear ning, Knowledge and Services (COLKS), a service provider of department of agriculture, would be providing its services in Dimapur district under Mission Organic Value Chain Development - North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) Phase III. A press release by COLKS stated that the centre would be handholding farmers from four districts of Nagaland – Phek, Peren, Kiphire and Wokha with selected crops namely ginger, maize, large cardamom and king chilli.

The centre said farmers would be provided with trainings on ICS management and certification, branding, labelling, quality control, campaign awareness and also be provided with market linkages under the MOVCDNER Phase III plan, over a period of three years.

COLKS aims to form one Far mer Producer Company (FPC) each from all the four districts – Phek, Peren, Wokha and Kiphire. So far, COLKS has formed five Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs) from Phek district, 15 FIGs in Peren district.

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ANPSA felicitates HSLC, HSSLC toppers Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, AUG 17 (NPN): All Nagaland Private School’s Association (ANPSA) Dimapur unit felicitated toppers of 2021 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) at the Holy Cross Higher Secondary School auditorium, here on Tuesday.

Addressing the gathering as special guest, agricultural production commissioner (APC) Y Kikheto Sema said that the function was significant as it was an opportunity to meet the future leaders.

Kikheto advised the students that hard work and dedication brought them here, which he said, was an honour not only for the students but also for their parents and schools.

Lauding the performance of students from Dimapur for the achievements, he pointed out that Dimapur was not only the gateway but also the only commercial hub of Nagaland.

He also maintained that Dimapur was the gateway of best schools, teachers and students in the state.

Kikheto encouraged the students to fear God all the times, to obey their teachers and parents.

Toppers along with the guests and ANPSA representatives during the felicitation programme. (NP)

Speaking at the programme as guest of honour, deputy commissioner, Rajesh Soundararajan lauded the students and maintained that the result was a reflection of not only their hard work and sacrifices but also of their parents, teachers and schools.

Sharing about how he got into civil services, the DC said that his parents wanted him to become a doctor, however, he stuck with his ambition to serve people. He maintained that the professions they chose today would make an impact in their lives and encouraged the students to be open to options.

DC advised them to have no fear of failures and

that the only competition pur, while out of 44 in the HSSLC, Dimapur bagged a was themselves.

Highlights of the pro- total of 30 numbers. gramme included welcome song by Nilo H Chophy from St Mary Higher Secondary School and special numbers by LFI Renememmenla and assistant mentor LFI, Prem Mech.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by LFI Aggya Thapa and welcome address was delivered by ANPSA Dimapur unit president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto while invocation was pronounced by ANPSA executive member, Fr. Philip.

It may be mentioned that out of 80 toppers in HSLC, a total of 42 students were from Dima-

St. Joseph University holds FDP for professors

DIMAPUR: A Faculty Development Programme (FDP) under the theme, “enhancing potential and improving performance” was organised by St. Joseph University (SJU) Dimapur on August 16 for the professors of the university.

A press release by SJU Dimapur stated that the Department of horticulture conducted a plantation drive with “terminalia neotaliala” session was taken up by on August 16 at state horticulture nursery (green park) in the presence of advisor of founder, director of Exodus horticulture & border affairs, Mhathung Yanthan, comm & secy (horticulture) Anenla Research & Development Pvt Ltd., Dr. J. Henry RoT. Sato, director of horticulture, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha and officers.

4th Death anniversary

NEWS IN BRIEF DPDB Mokokchung meeting: District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Mokokchung has convened a meeting on August 21, 11 a.m. at town hall Mokokchung. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

DLSU meeting: Dimapur Lotha Students Union (DLSU) has convened a meeting on August 20, 3 p.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur to discuss the ensuing jubilee. All former leaders and advisors have been requested to attend the meeting.

NNC/FGN joint meeting: A joint meeting of Naga National Council (NNC) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has been convened on August 30, 10 a.m. at Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima, to discuss the “running situation in Nagaland”.

All concerned central authorities, regional authorities and eligible Naga army officers of the NNC/FGN have been requested to attend the meeting.

NSCN (R) greets: NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) has extended Hunapongpi greetings to the Sangtam community. NSCN (R) said the festival showcased the vibrant culture of Sangtam community and also reflected peaceful coexistence. NSCN (R) hoped that the Sangtam community would continue to dwell in prosperity, wealth, good health and also foster unity and goodwill among Naga family for peace and harmony.

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zario, who gave an enlightening talk on the theme.

The programme was attended by 120 faculty members of SJU Dimapur; registrar SJU Dr. A. Anthonisan delivered the keynote address; welcome address was delivered by dean (administration) Rev. Sr. Dr. I. Arockia; PRO SJU Rev. Fr. Savari said a prayer and vote of thanks by dean (students affairs) SJU, Charles Mhonthung Ezung.

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In GratItude “…You will know the truth and the truth will set you free” John 8:32

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT rom14:8 “For whether we live, we live unto the lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.”

Late Y. KeduoreiLie angami July 1, 1935 - July 28, 2021 The family of Late Y. K angami wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all who helped us in any way; your contributions made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

– Wife, children, grandchildren and sons-in-law. k-1561

The family of Late Kedivito Savi (Dito Savi), Managing Director, High Mountain School, wish to acknowledge the many expressions of empathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during our time of grief.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to all our Dad's many friends, colleagues, neighbors, members of different organizations and well-wishers who stood by us during this time of grief and sorrow. We sincerely acknowledge your prayers, floral tributes, messages of condolences, as well as those who assisted us through material and financial help.

And all those who helped us in so many other ways, your contribution made our sudden loss more bearable.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our humble and deepest gratitude to you all.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Signal Angami Village Council 2. Signal Angami Baptist Church 19th Dec. 1956 – 14th Aug. 2021 3. Jakhama Baptist Church 4. Jakha Kuda Union 5. The Workers 6. Bible Society of India 7. All Nagaland Private Schools Association 8. Alumni and staff of High Mountain School All Glory to God! Loving wife, children and family members

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 18

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Agartala Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

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Aizawl

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Guwahati Mostly cloudy with a t-storm Imphal

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Itanagar A stray t-storm; not as warm

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Shillong

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Kohima

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Dimapur A stray t-storm; not as warm Mkg

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Tuensang A shower and thunderstorm

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ZSUN appeals for better connectivity DIMAPUR: Zeliang Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) has urged service providers for better telephone network and internet connectivity in Peren district.

In a press release, ZSUN president Kingsalt Hegwang said poor network coverage and internet service has adversely affected the day-to-day activities.

The union said call drops, voice break, erratic reception/signal and disconnection of internet during power outages/loadshedding were causing a huge problem during the pandemic especially when work and education have mostly shifted to virtual.

In this regard, ZSUN has appealed the service provides namely BSNL, Airtel and Reliance Jio to improve their services in the district.

DC Tuensang Kumar Ramnikant and others during the DC Mon Thavaseelan K and others during the launching programme. DC Mokokchung Limawabang Jamir along with NTCP Mokokchung launching programme. (DIPR) (DIPR) representatives.

DIMAPUR: Smoke-free district headquarter campaign was held in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Tuensang on August 17.

According to a DIPR re por t, DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant said smoking tobacco not only harmed the primary consumer but also the nonconsumer secondary and tertiary individuals around the primary consumer.

He also asked the tobacco consumer control cell to expand the campaign across the district and to establish a habilitation centre for de-addiction of tobacco related substances.

Meanwhile, SP Tuensang, Amit Nigam also spoke on Section 4 of COTPA 2003 where it states on the ban of smoking in public places and Section 6a and 6b of COTPA 2003

prohibiting selling of tobacco products to underage persons and prohibition of selling tobacco products within 100 yards around the premises of educational institution.

He also encouraged the citizens to cooperate with the police and create awareness among the public of COTPA 2003 so that police could enforce the law successfully.

Earlier during the programme, junior dental specialist, Dr. Ao Yanger highlighted the aims of the campaign to the house.

Certificates were also presented to tobacco free schools and village which were awarded to St John Higher Secondary School, Akum Imlong School and Kuthur village respectively.

Mon: Smoke-free district headquarter campaign was launched in the confer-

ence room of the deputy commissioner (DC), Mon on August 16. The campaign was launched by DC Mon Thavaseelan K. The launch was held along with the district level coordination committee review meeting.

According to a DIPR report, while speaking at the launching programme, Thavaseelan stressed on the importance of creating awareness on the harmful effects of second hand smoking (passive smoking).

He hoped that through the campaign, smokers at home would be made aware of the effects that they were causing to their loved ones.

DC also said that the public should be made aware that it was a crime to smoke in public as per Section 4 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003.

Meanwhile, nodal officer, NTCP Mon, Dr. I Simon Sumi highlighted some of the aims and objectives of the campaign which included creating awareness of the harmful effects of smoking and smoking in public places, sensitising people on Section 4 of COPTA 2003.

He also laid down strategies for the campaign such as sensitizing all HoDs, district anti-tobacco squads, regular enforcement drives, advocacy with NGOs, civil societies and church and schools as campaign ambassadors.

The committee deliberated on activities for the campaign in matters of leaflets/pamphlets, videos on harmful effects of smoking and legal penalties, posting of signage in offices, institutions and strategic locations and choosing the

right school for the campaign ambassador.

With 11 schools in the town declared as tobacco free, the committee also deliberated on making more educational institutions and schools across the district tobacco free.

Earlier, vote of thanks was delivered by district consultant, NTCP Mon, E. Nyeamying Konyak while St. Joseph’s School Mon received a tobacco free school certificate.

Mokokchung: Mokokchung district under the initiative of National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) launched the “smoke free district headquarters” campaign at the residence of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung.

In a press release, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mokokchung of-

fice informed that the campaign was launched by DC Mokokchung Limawabang Jamir in the presence of district nodal officer NTCP, Mokokchung, Dr. Taliwaba Ao, dental doctors from IMDH and Run Mokokchung group.

In his speech, DC and chairman, District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC), Mokokchung Limawabang Jamir appreciated the initiative and expressed concern over smoking in public places.

He assured that the campaign would be strongly implemented within the district specially in all the government offices, banks and public conveyances.

The DC said that it has been a “long battle” against smoking in public places but was optimistic that it would slowly gain momentum through the

campaign for a better and healthier environment.

Jamir also encouraged the young members of Run Mokokchung group and lauded their enthusiasm towards a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Consultant NTCP, Mokokchung, Nukshiwati Longchar highlighted the objectives of the campaign on ban of smoking in public places and how secondhand smoke affects the nonsmokers specially women and children.

He emphasised on sensitising the public to discourage smoking through poster campaign at public place and also informed the gathering about activities planned through awareness campaign with different agencies and groups and enforcement of COTPA 2003 Section 4 and 6 around Mokokchung Town.

LRD inaugurates coffee café at Wokha town Gov, CM extend Hunapongpi greetings

LRD director, Renben Lotha and other officials during the inaugural programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Land Resources Department (LRD)’s “Coffee Natural Nagas Café” was inaugurated Tuesday at Wokha town by LRD director, Renben Lotha.

According to DIPR report, in his speech, Lotha said the department in collaboration with Coffee Board of India are technically supporting and supervising coffee farmers

in Nagaland to promote coffee farming.

He said the department follows three Es employment, environment and economy as part of its vision to promote coffee

culture in the state.

Lotha said the department has signed MoU with Noble Cause Coffee Company Cape Town South Africa for 30 years. He then claimed that Nagaland produces “high quality coffee” in comparison to normal coffee available in the market.

He also encouraged coffee farmers to put more effort not only in plantation but also in developing coffee drinking culture. He then said coffee plantation can be a part of “nation building income generation”.

In his speech, deputy director, LRD C. Vanchamo said majority of Nagaland geographic is micro climate condition which make it suitable for coffee plantation.

The programme was attended by department officials from the directorate and other dignitaries.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland gover nor RN Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio have extended greetings to members of the Sangtam community on the occasion of Hunapongpi festival.

In his message, Ravi

said that celebrations of Hunapongpi was to display affection and care for one another. He said the festival provides an opportunity to understand and appreciate the beauty of the underlying ancient philosophies of

the community. The governor wished all happiness, good health and prosperity on the auspicious occasion.

State chief minister extended best wishes for blessings of peace and the well-being of everyone.

DPDB resolves to upgrade Noklak town

DC Noklak Hiazu Meru speaking at the DPDB meeting on August 17. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Noklak District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) on August 17 held a meeting in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner, Noklak under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB Noklak, Hiazu Meru.

According to a DIPR report, being his first meeting with DPDB members, Hiazu Meru requested the members to work together so that Noklak district could go forward in all developmental fronts.

The DC expressed hope that DPDB Noklak would bring progressive change and benefits to the district and sought cooperation from DPDB members.

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the house adopted Noklak town and agreed to pull in resources available in their respective departments to upgrade Noklak town.

Formation of Officers’ Club at Noklak town was discussed and a committee under the chairmanship of DC was resolved.

The house also formed a committee for preliminary case study on scrub typhus, typhoid and peripheral neuritis which were common diseases in the region.

The committee would comprise of EAC Noklak, B. Pukha Lam; medical officer, CHC Noklak, Dr. Chongya and SDO PHED Noklak, Er. Khaoshai Lam. For public utility and facilities, proposal for operating/running a local

taxi service in Noklak was deliberated and that a committee would fix the rates.

NST bus service from Noklak to Kohima and Dimapur was also discussed and the house approved and recommended it to the higher authority for consideration.

Meanwhile, SDO (C) Thonoknyu, Longdiba Sangtam informed the house regarding the road condition of Thonoknyu sub-division where he highlighted that both the roads connecting to Thonoknyu sub-division from Tuensang and Noklak was in a deplorable condition due to continuous rain.

In this regard, the house deliberated and agreed to apprise the responsible department.

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MIZORAM POLICE CLAIMS ASSAM POLICE FIRED ON ITS CIVILIANS

AIZAWL/HAILAKANDI, AUG 17 (PTI): Three weeks after a violent clash between police forces of Assam and Mizoram, an incident of firing on Tuesday escalated tension on the disputed inter-state border again.

While Mizoram alleged that personnel of the Assam police fired on its civilians injuring one, the neighbouring state claimed that the men in uniform only returned the fire after miscreants from the other side of the border sprayed bullets on them.

Seven people including six Assam police personnel were killed and over 50 others injured in the clash between forces of the two North-eastern states on July 26 and a process of rapprochement is on.

Mizoram’s Kolasib district Deputy Commissioner H Lalthlangliana told PTI that Tuesday’s incident occurred at around 2 am at the disputed Aitlang area bordering Assam’s Hailakandi district when three residents of Vairengte town went there to collect meat from a friend, a resident of Bilaipur in Assam, who

File photo of police personnel during a clash at Assam-Mizoram border at Lailapur in Cachar district, Monday. (PTI) invited them to come.

One person was injured in the firing by Assam Police personnel who were guarding the inter-state border, he claimed.

Hailakandi Superintendent of Police Gaurav Upadhyay said that an exchange of firing took place but declined to share details.

“No casualty has been reported on both sides,” he said.

A senior district official, however, told PTI that miscreants from the Mizoram side showered bullets in darkness from the top of Darasing Hills when

workers were constructing a road leading to the border from Bilaipur under the MGNREGA scheme.

“In reply to the firing from the Mizoram side, Assam Police personnel also fired several rounds,” the official said.

Upadhyay said that he along with the Deputy Commissioner of Hailakandi, Rohan Jha, rushed to the spot immediately after the firing at around 2 am.

“Huge security forces have been deployed in the area,” he added.

Two days after the July 26 stand-off, it was decided

at a meeting convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi that a neutral central force will be deployed along the disturbed Assam-Mizoram border.

Chief secretaries and DGPs of the two states attended the meeting chaired

by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla.

State police forces, however, have continued to guard the border.

Representatives of Assam and Mizoram held talks in Aizawl on August 5 and agreed to resolve the inter-state border dispute amicably.

“Representatives of Governments of Assam and Mizoram agree to take all necessary measures to promote, preserve and maintain peace and harmony amongst people living in Assam and Mizoram, particularly in border areas,” a joint statement issued after the meeting had said.

The Assam government also revoked an advisory issued earlier against travel to Mizoram on the same day.

Assam’s Barak Valley districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi share a 164-km border with Mizoram’’s three districts of Aizawl, Kolasib and Mamit.

Mizoram was a district of Assam before it was carved out as a separate union territory in 1971 after years of insurgency. The border issue cropped up after that as perceptions over where the boundary should be, differed. While Mizoram wants it to be along the inner line notified in 1875, which Mizo tribals feel is part of their historical homeland, Assam wants it to be demarcated according to district demarcation done much later.

Union minister inspects projects Assam relaxes curfew timings, in Manipur under RURBAN mission allows inter-district movement

Union minister Faggan Singh Kulaste inspected projects under RURBAN Mission in Manipur on Tuesday.

I M P H A L , AU G 1 7 : Union minister of state for steel & rural development Faggan Singh Kulaste who is on his official tour in Imphal inspected various projects undertaken under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission in Manipur on Tuesday.

The Union minister accompanied by state rural development and panchayati raj minister Thongam Biswajit Singh visited projects undertaken under the mission at Khangabok RURBAN cluster in Thoubal district.

They inspected the

Overhead Water Tank at Khangabok Water Supply Scheme, Overhead Water Tank at Sangaiyumpham Water Supply Scheme at Khangabok Cluster Thoubal District and upgradation of Health and Wealthness of Tentha GP to Primary Health Centre, Tentha.

Faggan Singh Kulaste and Biswajit also attended an interaction programme with members of various Self Help Groups at Ebudhou Thongju Lakpa Community Hall in Imphal East district.

Briefing media persons after the interaction, the Union minister said

COVID-19 cases further down in Meghalaya Correspondent SHILLONG, AUG 17: The number of daily Covid-19 cases have been on the decline over the past few days with the number of recoveries exceeding new cases of infection as 252 positive cases added up to 3,591 active cases, five deaths increased the fatality figure to 1240 and 417 recoveries surged the number of recovered cases to 67,581 on Tuesday in Meghalaya, which has registered 72,412 confirmed cases so far.

Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said three of the five COVID-19 related deaths recorded were of patients who were not vaccinated against the viral infection.

While two deaths were recorded in the West Garo Hills district, one death each was recorded in East Khasi Hills district, West Khasi Hills district and West Jaintia Hills district.

The East Khasi Hills, which includes state capital Shillong, is the most COVID-19 affected district with

1631 active cases, followed

by West Khasi Hills district with 442 active cases, West Jaintia Hills district with 417 active cases, Ri-Bhoi district with 385 active cases, West Garo Hills district with 366 active cases and South West Khasi Hills district with 171 active cases, while the other districts had less than 100 active cases each as per the latest official count.

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COUrT OF AssAM: NAGALAND: MIZOrAM AND ArUNACHAL PrADEsH) KOHIMA BENCH W.P.(C).NO. 115/2020 Mr. Takuwangshi. …….. Petitioner.

-VersusThe state of Nagaland & 3 Ors. ………respondents.

To Piketo Shohe Handyman, Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies, Nagaland, Dimapur.

NOTICE UNDEr OrDEr V rULE 20 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PrOCEDUrE, 1908 Take Notice that the above noted writ petition has been filed by the above named petitioner before the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench, where you have been impleaded as respondent No.4. The Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench vide Order dated: 10-08-2021 issued notice to you to appear before the Hon’ble High Court on the next listed date i.e,(31-08-2021) either personally or through pleader to act on your behalf and show cause, if any. If you fail to appear on the date so referred, the matter shall be heard and decided ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and seal of this Court on this day the 16th August 2021 at Kohima. sd/- Deputy registrar (Judl.), Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench k-1571

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) lauds the newly elected President of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) Shri Etsungmomo Kikon and Vice President (Admin) Shri Holuto Aye for the tenure 2020-2025 and assured of extending its fullest support to the NCD under their leadership.

The CNTC express profound gratitude to all the NCD councilors for having confidence in the two leaders and choosing them to lead the new NCD team.

The CNTC also appreciates the cooperation and support of the Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) for their cooperation and support towards the new team of the NCD and their sagacity for resolving the misunderstanding amongst the different tribal units. The CNTC believes that the NCD, under the new leaders, will work with dedication and sincerity for the welfare of the all the citizens.

T. LANU IMCHEN TSUNGRO KITHAN President, CNTC General Secretary, CNTC

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that as reported in other parts of the country, Manipur also has a huge number of Self Help Groups (SHGs).

These SHGs will facilitate increasing employment in the state, he added.

The robust growth of SHGs was a big achievement for the country, especially for womenfolk, he said, adding that it was the Prime Minister’s vision that “we can achieve women’s empowerment only when we empower them financially.”

He explained that the SHG was a concept to facilitate women in starting a business to improve the financial condition of their families and help them to become financially independent.

He continued that any shortcomings will be sorted out through discussion with the state government as well as at the Central level.

The Union minister also commended the SHG members for producing good quality items and said the government will try to ensure that raw materials were locally available.

GUWAHATI, AUG 17 (PTI): Curfew timings have been relaxed and inter-district movement of passengers allowed, except to and from Kamrup Metropolitan district, as per the revised COVID-19 SOP for the state, Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said on Tuesday.

The new guidelines, which also permits the opening of final year classes of technical education, will be effective from 5 am on Wednesday until further orders, he added.

These orders will be applicable throughout the state. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said the decision to relax the SOP was taken at a meeting on Monday evening, chaired by the chief minister, in view of improvement in the overall COVID situation in the state.

He said, “The number of new COVID-19 cases has been coming down in the state. But, the situation in Guwahati is not satisfactory. We are keeping a close watch.”

As per the revised guidelines, all shops, commercial establishments, of-

fices, banks, will be allowed to remain open till 6 pm and curfew will be clamped from 7 pm to 5 am.

Hotels, resorts, bars, will also be allowed to remain open till 6 pm, though cinema halls will remain closed. Inter-district movement of private passenger vehicles has been allowed, though entry and exit from Kamrup Metropolitan district, under which Guwahati comes, will remain suspended, the minister said.

Movement of goods carrying vehicles was already allowed and public transport between the districts remained suspended.

Shillong curfew to be relaxed from 5 am to 4 pm Correspondent SHILLONG, AUG 17: With situation limping back to normalcy, district authorities on Tuesday announced relaxation of the ongoing curfew in Meghalaya’s state capital Shillong from 5 am to 4 pm on Wednesday and essential and non-essential shops will be allowed to remain open till 3 pm.

“Curfew will be re-imposed from 4 pm of Wednesday until further orders,” East Khasi Hills District Magistrate, Isawanda Laloo noted in her order issued this evening.

“Any public gathering, public meeting, rally, etc is not permitted,” the order laid down.

During the period of curfew relaxation, State and Central Government Offices, banks, offices of educational institutions and private offices which have already obtained permission will be permitted at 30 per cent strength and “shall close by 3 pm sharp,” the order said.

“For banks, customer transactions may be till 1:30 pm to enable the bank to shut by 3 pm,” the order said.

Meghalaya Gov’s convoy attacked

Correspondent IMPHAL, AUG 17: Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has insisted the Manipur government to press the Central government for complete repeal of the Armed Forces (Special) Power Act, 1958.

Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, MHRC acting chairman Khaidem Mani said that complete repeal of the Act was not within the purview of the state. As such, the Manipur government has been urged to press the Centre to take up necessary steps to repeal the Act from the state, in a recommendation sent by the commission to the state government.

He said that the commission had recommended the state government to take up necessary steps to denotify disturbed area status

under the Armed Forces (Special) Power Act, 1958, after hearing a complaint petition filed by one Dr Suresh Singh as petitioner.

Mani said that the recommendation regarding the matter was made on August 2 last which copies were forwarded to the state chief secretary, DGP and special secretary (home) seeking their response to be furnished to the commission within three months.

The recommendation was made after the commission heard a complaint petition filed by one Dr Suresh from Keishamthong Laisom Leirak against the state chief secretary, DGP and special secretary (home).

The acting chairman said that AFSPA is an outdated law besides being draconian by nature. It is not a law that would be extended in a democratic country.

Dearest Tenzuktong, It is through the grace of God that another year is blessed with all the happiness ,love ,joy and prosperity. Its our prayer that you will be a blessing and joy for everyone around you. May God bless you .Happy Birthday.

With love and wishes from, Dad, Mom, Tiamen, and relatives.

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SHILLONG, AUG 17: Miscreants pelted stones on Meghalaya Governor Staya Pal Malik’s convoy after it was returning from Guwahati, dropping Malik at the airport.

A police official on condition of anonymity said the incident occurred at about 4 pm during the curfew hours at Jingkieng Mawlai area in which two police and two Raj Bhavan vehicles were damaged.

However, nobody was injured in the attack. Till filing of this report, no one have been arrested nor it is known if the police have registered a case in this connection.

OFFICE OF THE NAGA NATIONAL COUNCIL

LOTHA REGIONAL COUNCIL

WOKHA : NAGALAND Naga National Council (LRC) elected the new office members on 14th August 2021. The dedication prayer was done by Rev. Elhio (Chaplin) NNC. President : Hathungo Kithan Vice President : Yihamo Patton Gen. secy. : Chumbenthung Tungoe Jt. secy. : Orenthung Yanthan Fin. secy. : Nzanthung Kithan Advisory Board : Benri Yanthan, Jenirao Humtsoe, Myamo Murry, Ayipo Tungoe, Nzinyimo Ngullie. sd/- President NNC (LrC), Wokha : Nagaland wc-196 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND S/C No. 671/21 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMs/OBJECTIONs OF OTHEr CLAIMANT(s) FOr IssUE OF sUCCEssION CErTIFICATE UNDEr PArT-1 OF INDIAN sUCCEssION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Yevecho Kezo has been applied by Shri Vesekho Kezo, C/o Shri Vehusato Kezo (Legal Guardian) S/o Late Yevecho Kezo, R/o H/No. 76, B-Khel, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C No. - 20059218987 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this Court on or before the said day of 16th September, 2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 16th August, 2021. dp-4002

As law and order in Mnp improve, no need for AFSPA, says MHRC

Principal District & sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT OF DECLArATION (NAME CHANGED)

CJM/KPE/REGD.No-598 Date 12/08/2021 I, shri. Lolunthong Yimchunger, age 44 years, S/o Late Throngsethong, Permanent resident of Zanger Village, Kiphire District Nagaland, India do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my official name is Lolunthong Yimchunger.

3. That in my official document/records such as service book my name has been entered and recorded as Lolumthong Yim @ Lolimthong @ Lomuthong Yemchunger and in Schooling record it is entered as Lolemthong Yimchunger and in my first appointment order it is entered as Lolunthong and in my extension order it is recorded as T. Lolimthong.

4. That the name Lolunthong Yimchunger @ Lolumthong Yim @ Lolimthong Yemchunger @ Lolimthong Yimchunger are of the one and same person i.e Lolunthong Yimchunger.

5. That henceforth my name Lolunthong Yimchunger should be used for all official and future correspondences.

6. That this affidavit shall stand as a piece of evidence and that it shall be kept in records for any future rectification/correction if any complication that may arise with regard to my name.

That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 12th August 2021 at Kiphire, Nagaland.

Identified by: Kunyangli sangtam Deponent sd/Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kiphire, Nagaland. db-131

IN THE COUrT OF

PrINCIPAL DIsTrICT & sEssIONs JUDGE DIMAPUr : NAGALAND

S/C No. 687/21

NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMs/OBJECTIONs OF OTHEr CLAIMANT(s) FOr IssUE OF sUCCEssION CErTIFICATE UNDEr PArT-I OF INDIAN sUCCEssION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Lawrence Kikon has been applied by smti Lolano Ezung, W/o Late Lawrance Kikon, R/o H/No. 72, (A), Ward-03, Chumukedima Town, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension benefits 2. SBI A/C No - 20431859429 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this Court on or before the said day of 16th September 2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 16th August 2021. dp-3994

Principal District & sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

CONDEMNATION The Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Aboi strongly deplores the racial and disparaging statement posted by two individuals in social media, on the winner of Miss Diva 2021, yelling derogatory statement against her tribe too.

The winner of the contest is a Konyak daughter and has sought for justice for herself and the tribe, which should not be denied at any cost. Justice should prevail under the guardian of the law enforcing agency above all.

Therefore, the concern authority is appealed to speed –up the investigation process and to bring the culprits to book so that we the citizens learn a lesson and your dignity is preserved.

(LAMLEN KONYAK) (ANGAP KONYAK) President, KNSK Aboi Press and Media Secy.

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Fresh tension on Assam-Mizoram border

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021

DECLARATION

That Mrs. TEMsÜsENLA, D/o Lt. Tsüktiwati of Süngratsü village (presently residing at Anentzübu Sector, Mokokchung) has been engaging herself in availing loans from various individuals/groups/society in her individual capacity and at her own behest without the knowledge and consent of her family members.

Hence, it is hereby made known to all those who have extended and extends such loans to her that the family members will in no way be held responsible for any of the transacted, and will also not be subjected to any form of embarrassment/harassment. Any individual/ group/society dealing with her in cash or in kind shall be doing so at their own risk.

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Indian nationals on their arrival from crisis-hit Afghanistan by an Indian Air Force’s C-17 aircraft, in Jamnagar, Tuesday. (PTI)

Mata ki Jai’.

Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Rudrendra Tandon told reporters in Jamnagar that the situation in Kabul is complex and “quite fluid” now and that Indians stuck in the city will be brought back home when the commercial flight services resume.

“Happy to be back home safely and securely.

We are a very large mission.

We are a mission of 192 personnel who were evacuated from Afghanistan literally within three days in a very

orderly fashion in two phases,” he said. Tandon, who assumed charge as Indian ambassador in Afghanistan in August last year, said the embassy assisted and even gave shelter to many distressed Indians following the fast-changing situation in Kabul.

“We are continuously monitoring the situation because there are still some Indian citizens who are there. That is why Air India will continue to run its commercial services to Kabul,” he said.

“Your welcome has an impact on all of us. Thank you to the Indian Air Force who flew us out under conditions that are not normal,” Tandon, said, adding continuing to work for the welfare of the Afghan people is very much on India’s mind This is the second evacuation flight. On Monday, another C-17 aircraft had evacuated around 40 people including some Indian embassy staff from Kabul before the operations at the airport in the city were suspended.

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): In view of the prevailing critical condition in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who are willing to come to India.

“MHA reviews visa provisions in view of the current situation in Afghanistan. A new category of electronic visa called ‘eEmergency X-Misc Visa’ introduced to fast-track visa applications for entry into India,” the Ministry spokesperson tweeted. Under this category of visa, the applications of Afghans will be processed quickly so that they can come to India as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, reviewing the deteriorating condition in the war-torn country, the Central government has asked the Indian Ambassador and the remaining staff to return.

Modi committed to solve Naga issue: Dr Singh (From p-1) He said the Prime Minister had advised him to come to the region, meet its people, seek their blessings and understand their opinions in order to come up with good and suitable policies for the region for development.

Singh mentioned that he chose to start the “Ashirwaad Yatra” with Nagaland as his first stop instead of Assam, although the latter would be easier for him to visit since he could have taken a flight from there to his home State Manipur.

Singh clarified that his real interest in Nagaland was to see the level of progress and development.

He disclosed that after landing in Dimapur, he went to a church seeking blessings and was also scheduled to visit the cathedral at the State Capital before leaving for Manipur.

With this visit, he hoped that a strong bond and confidence would develop between the two neighbouring States of Manipur and Nagaland,which he stressed was very essential.

Singh further claimed that Modi had envisioned developing respective mothertongues of the region, which was evident

since he had allotted education portfolio to him despite hailing from nonHindi-speaking community.

Asser ting that the Prime Minister wanted to develop minor languages alongside national and international languages for future generationsthrough the New Education policy, the minister remarked that the Northeast had plenty of natural resources, including hydrocarbons, though the States could not fully harness it.

However, through the newly-formed “North Eastern Dialogue”, he said the Centre had conceptually built a programme.

Under this programme, resident commissioners from all the eight North-eastern States who are at New Delhi have been instructed to explore the natural resources of their respective States in consultation with the governments.

They would then linkup the States with foreign investors and subsequently provide direct funding, the minister explained.

He mentioned that if the States were alert enough and thoughtful to generate economic growth, then they would have access to unlimited oppor-

41 Keralites stranded in Kabul; Ker Govt seeks Centre’s intervention

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, AUG 17 (PTI): The Kerala government on Tuesday said at least 41 Malayalis including women and children have been stranded in Talibancontrolled Kabul and requested the Centre to make necessary arrangements for their safe evacuation to the home country.

In the wake of panic calls from the stranded people received at the Department of NORKA, the state-run welfare agency of non-resident Keralites, the government sent letters to the External Affairs Ministry seeking immediate steps for their repatriation.

As directed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, K Elangovan, Principal Secretary to the state government and Harikrishnan Namboothiri K, the CEO of the NORKA, sent separate letters to the Ministry detailing the plight of the stranded Keralites there.

“An estimated 41 Malayalis including women and children working in various companies have requested the government to arrange for their safe evacuation immediately to India,” Elangovan said in the letter.

Some of the messages received by the state government even stated that the Talibans were verifying the identity of the stranded Indians and taking away their passports and other important documents, he said.

The letter also said that a “huge threat is hanging on the life of the Malayalis”.

Earlier, Namboothiri contacted some of the stranded Malayalis in Kabul and said steps were on to trace whether more Keralites were trapped in the Afghanistan capital.

The NORKA has already passed the information they received to the External Affairs Ministry, government sources added.

tunities through their link with foreign States.

He said the region was located strategically as it was surrounded by four foreign countries – China, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan.

According to the minister, regional economic blocs like ASEAN were booming with economic activities, which would directly affect the Northeast.

The minister assured that the Act East Policy would soon be activated after the pandemic was over and political turmoil in Myanmar subsided.“Therefore, the region has to be ready in order to benefit from this policy,” he added.

He suggested that educational institutions of the region too could tie up with institutions in foreign countries.

Answering to a query on the opposition-less government in Nagaland, Singh remarked that ideally in a democracy, opposition was the watchdog and therefore essential.

However, if the elected representatives focussed on speedy development, then such a government could also exist, he added.

Sharing details of his meetings with various civil society organisations on

Monday evening, he remarked that each and every individual aspired for a solution to the Naga political issue. Singh assured them of conveyingtheir message to the higher-ups.

On influx of illegal immigrants into the Northeastern States, the minister commented that it had become a critical issue post India’s independence and the country’s Partition.

He urged the indigenous citizens to remain alert on this issue and not accept the immigrants. He regretted that most people raised their voice on the issue only when someone or some group made some noises.

He stressed that governments should also re-

main vigilant and have laws to protect the citizens against such illegal immigrants.

Earlier, State’s higher education and tribal affairs minister TemjenImna Along expressed happiness at Singh’s decision to begin his “Ashirwaad Yatra” from Nagaland.

Later, asked about allotting portfolios to the new members in the PDA, Along explained that the decision by the parties would be taken by their respective high commands.

He claimed that his party had always welcomed an early solution and that party workers were in Delhi now only to meet their leaders.

KO L K ATA , AU G 1 7 (PTI): Yasmin Nigar Khan, the Kolkata-based greatgranddaughter of ‘Frontier Gandhi’ Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, on Tuesday said that she has been receiving SOS calls from Pakhtoons across India, urging her to request the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety of their kin after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

Khan (50), who has been living in central Kolkata for generations, is the president of the All India Pakhtoon Jirga-e-Hind, the apex body of the community in the country.

“We are in constant touch with the central and West Bengal governments, but the situation is fluid and very little information is trickling in from Afghanistan. Phone lines are jammed and visuals from Kabul are disturbing.

Those living in India are distraught,” Khan, who has barely slept in the last two nights, told PTI. She said that the

Yasmin Nigar Khan

1,000-odd Pakhtoons in the state and lakhs living in other parts of the country for generations have no chance of returning to their native place but almost everyone has relatives in Afghanistan or north-western Pakistan.

“They regularly spoke with their relatives in Afghanistan even a few months back but are not able to contact them now. Whatever little information they are getting is through those living in Pakistan. Many of the kin have been killed in the aggression of Taliban, which is a monstrous force with no respect for liberty, dignity and freedom

of women,” Khan said.

“During the previous Taliban rule, they abducted young widows to marry them off to their members.

They don’t want girls to study or go to school. What they describe as Islamic law is in fact a travesty of the religion. Don’t girls study in madrassas? Even in Islamic countries, women are encouraged to get modern education and work alongside men. The Taliban wants to take women back to medieval ages,” she said.

Her great-grandfather had set up a school for girls in present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan in 1921. “The school has been closed now. I don’t know what will happen to it later,” she said.

Khan said that her organisation will approach the United Nations to intervene in the humanitarian crisis.

The outfit was formed by Frontier Gandhi’s adopted grandson Lala Jaan Khan in 1949 and Yasmin Nigar Khan became its head in 1996.

MP incurs Rs 2k cr loss due to rainfall

B H O PA L , A U G 1 7 (IANS): Heavy rain and floods have caused massive loss of property in Madhya Pradesh as several villages have been inundated and nearly Rs 2,000 crore worth private as well as government property has been damaged as per an initial inspection done by the Madhya Pradesh government. A Central team visited the flood-affected areas for ground assessment of the damage caused by heavy flooding in the state.

From July 31 to Au-

gust 6, there was heavy rain and floods in nine districts including eight districts of Gwalior and Chambal divisions such as Gwalior, Guna, Shivpuri, Datia, Ashok Nagar, Sheopur, Bhind, Morena and the Vidisha district of Bhopal division.

According to the state government report, nearly 2,444 villages across nine districts have been badly affected by floods and excessive rainfall. According to preliminary estimates, crops have been completely de-

stroyed on nearly 1,01,699 hectare area. Nearly 57,527 houses got washed away or were completely destroyed in the floods. Apart from this, government property worth Rs 1735.50 crore was damaged. This includes government buildings, roads, power supply infrastructure, forests, bridges, dams, including many irrigation projects. The government fair price shops for distribution of ration, including foodgrains worth more than Rs 2.5 crore were destroyed by the flood waters.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/02/2020-21/ This is to inform that the NSEE-2021 Merit list has been declared and uploaded in the Department Website: www.dtenagaland.org.in and the same can be seen in the Office Notice Board.

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Leaves for Delhi after refuelling

SOS calls from Pakhtoons across India: Frontier Gandhi’s great-granddaughter

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IAF aircraft from Kabul lands in Gujarat J A M NAG A R ( G U J ) , AUG 17 (PTI): An Indian Air Force plane with 120 people, including the Indian ambassador and staff at the embassy in Kabul, landed on Tuesday at Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat from Afghanistan, an official said.

The C-17 aircraft touched down at the IAF airbase at 11.15 am en route to the Hindon airbase near Delhi. It took off for Hindon shortly after 3 pm after refuelling, the official said.

The aircraft had taken off from Kabul carrying Indian personnel as part of the emergency evacuation because of the prevailing situation in the Afghan capital following its takeover by the Taliban. Immediately after passengers on board the C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft deplaned, they were greeted by people present on the tarmac, the official said.

Many passengers were garlanded and many others were seen chanting ‘Bharat

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agaland Governor R.N.Ravi has reportedly asked the chief minister Neiphiu Rio to take action on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India for the year ending March 31,2019 which was tabled on the floor of the house at the recently concluded 8th session.

However, whether the Governor’s wish becomes the chief minister’s command, is a moot point. Both the Governor and the chief minister have different concepts shaped by their different backgrounds.

Rio is a seasoned and hardboiled politician, having climbed his way from the grass root. Rio joined politics in the early 70s and till date continues to remain in active politics. On the other hand, the Governor R.N.Ravis is a professional civil servant, recruited into the IPS in 1976 and in service for 36 years till his superannuation in 2012. Both chief minister Nephiu Rio(currently 71) and R.N.Ravi( currently 69) are almost of the same age group.

The Governor’s expressed demand on the chief minister for action on the CAG report also comes at a time of souring of relationship between the two heads of the state’s executive and legislative pillars of democracy. The Governor, understandably views matters from a bureaucrat’s perspective, especially as one who served and retired as Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau. He was picked up by the newly elected Modi government as the Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee and again made the Interlocutor for the Naga political talks in August 29,2014. Ravi was also given charge as Deputy National Security Advisor of India on October 5, 2018. His handling of the Naga issue was appreciated by the Modi government after the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3,2015 with NSCN(I-M) and subsequently, the Agreed Position with the 7-member Working Committee of the NNPGs on November 17,2017.

Ravi was appointed as Governor of Nagaland on July 20,2019 while continuing to function as the Interlocutor. The cases of anomalies detected in several government departments, indicating highly corrupt acts may have led the Governor to seek the chief minister’s intervention. It is true that corruption in the state has become systematized over the past several decades. It is also true that no high ranking government official has ever been held accountable and punished; except the junior officers, who are reinstated without losing their seniority and promotion. Among the current crop of leaders, it may be said that the present chief minister is among the few veteran politicians and also created a record by becoming the chief minister on four occasions (2003-08; 2008-13 and 2014-May 24,2014 and 2018 till date. Corruption in Nagaland is no longer shocking as people have learnt to take it in their stride. In Hindi there is a saying that ‘whoever goes to Lanka (mythological kingdom) becomes Ravana(demon king). Therefore, CAG reports are at best only reminders of how the system has been overcome by those who dare defy the rules and who probably do so under the patronage or tutelage of their political masters. The Governor and chief minister need to work in tandem in order to provide direction or a semblance of such, in a state where political talks have thrown out of gear logic and overshadowed other no less critical issues.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021

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n, inviting your attention to the above referred subject, the Bar begs to lay the following few lines for the kind consideration of the Government.

1. In its meeting held on 17-08-2021, the Bar opined that since the Rules for the Administration of Justice and Police in Nagaland, 1937 covers the administration of customary law, the constitution of Naga Tribunals is unnecessary. In this regard, the Bar resolved to submit a representation to the Government.

2. The Rules of 1937 provides that customary law shall be administered at the Village level and between persons belonging to the same tribe. In the case of disputes between two villages the Rules provide that with the consent of the parties, an attempt should be made to resolve the dispute by a body of elders/ panchayat, appointed by the D.C. Also, the rules are specific in relation to the nonapplication of customary law to those who are not Nagas.

3. The administration of customary law is through the Village Councils, the Dobashis, the District Administration and Judicial Officers recruited under the Nagaland Judicial Service Rules 2006. Therefore, apart from the authorities empowered by law to adjudicate as courts there can be no other courts or Tribunals.

4. There is much talk about the protection afforded by Article 371 A of the Constitution of India, in relation to the Customary Laws of the Nagas.

However, there appears to be a general misconception about the scope of the said Article.

At this juncture, it may be appreciated that there are standards for valid customary law such as antiquity, continuity, conformity with public policy and reasonableness. Also, there

is a further general principle of law that statutory law overrides customary law unless expressly saved.

5. A reading of the above referred Amendment Act conveys that statutory recognition has been given to the “Tribal Councils”. Section 3 of the said Act states that Tribal Councils means “the various Tribal Councils/Hohos/Unions/Organisations existing in Nagaland”. This definition is open ended. By implication, this Section may be interpreted to include all Tribal Councils/ Hohos/Unions / Organisations in Nagaland. The said Section qualifies the meaning of Tribal Councils as “being constituted by the various tribes in accordance with their respective traditions, customary practices and usages”. The recognition of Tribal Councils per se, appears to be innocuous but could lead to complications.

6. In every District, SubDivision, Area, etc in the State, there is a profusion of Tribal Councils/Hohos/Unions/Organisations. That these bodies should be constituted in accordance with “respective traditions, customary practices” is self contradictory. It may be appreciated that Tribal Councils/ Hohos/Unions/Organisations are a relatively new phenomena in Naga society. Also, most of these bodies are either without any Juristic existence and/or they are creatures of statutes.

This would mean that the Tribal Councils, etc. are not constituted under “traditions, customary practices and usages”.

7. The Amendment Act of 2009 has also inserted Section 26. By this Section, certain subjects have been listed where the State may seek the assistance of Tribal Councils /Hohos/ Unions/Organisations. This provision has been interpreted

by Officers of the State as well as the huge number of Tribal Councils/Hohos/Unions/Organisations to mean the empowerment to function as Courts/ Tribunals. This is a patently erroneous interpretation.

8. There has also been much talk about the codification of Customary Laws. This is also related to the constitution of Naga Tribunals .It is the opinion of the Bar that the codification of Customary Laws and the constitution of Naga Tribunals would mean, the demise of Customary Laws. To all affects and purposes, law that is codified becomes statutory law. In our enthusiasm to preserve and protect our customary practices and usages, we should not be the reason for their decimation.

9. In conclusion, the views of the Bar maybe summed up as under:a) The Rules of 1937, provides adequate safeguards for Customary Laws. Therefore, that is no need to constitute Naga Tribunals. b) The Nagaland Village Councils (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2009 is not an enactment for the purposes of conferring Judicial Authority. Consequently, the Amendment Act of 2009, does not confer any sort of judicial authority to the Tribal Councils/ Hohos/ Unions/ Organisations. c) The State Government must ensure, that those entrusted with the responsibility of administering Customary Laws, have the necessary skill sets.

10. We submit this representation for and on behalf of the people. We are guided in this endeavour by public interest.

We trust that the contents of this representation shall be appreciated in its proper perspective.

Tali Ao, President, V. Hukavi Zhimomi, General secretary

ith a strong focus on ageing positively, senior citizens want to explore new career avenues, pursue their passions, and at the same time engage in social good more actively.

Contrary to widespread belief, today’s senior citizens are far from retirement.

In celebration of World Senior Citizen’s Day (August 21), Columbia Pacific Communities, India’s largest senior living community operator, launched India’s first ever report on the golden agers, The Positive Ageing Report. Supported by extensive desk research, the report, aims to examine traditional notions and understand evolving needs of seniors while giving key insights on the changing aspirations, needs of senior citizens and their view of ageing in the 21st century.

People older than 60 years account for 8 per cent of the Indian population. However, by 2050, the number of elderly will almost double, with over 319 million people aged over 60.

This necessitates reimagining of our existing infrastructure and services to support positive ageing and better senior care for the ageing population. In the given scenario, the findings of the Report will help enhance our understanding and drive conversations around what senior citizens feel about ageing and the kind of support they need from society. The Report is based on face-to-face and telephonic interviews conducted by Innovative Research Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. Some of the key findings from the report are as follows: * For people over 60, men (31 per cent) identify themselves with their careers (compared to 19 per cent women), women (30 per cent) believe their identity comes from their passions and interests (compared to 23 per cent men). * The proportion of women over 60 (36 per cent) who spend over four hours daily on social media is greater than millennial and Gen Z men (22 per cent ) and more than double of millennial and Gen Z women (15 per cent). * More than two out of five

respondents over 60 (45 per cent) agree with the statement -- ‘Life begins at 60; no work, only leisure, these are the best years, after all!’ * Nearly a third (31 per cent) of the respondents believe that it is only after 60 that they would have all the time and the wisdom to achieve their ambitions.

“The philosophy of positive ageing is central to all our efforts at Columbia Pacific Communities. We strive towards creating an ecosystem that fosters a healthy ageing experience for the elderly.

Considering several factors of the rapidly transforming world and the significant shift in our population demographic, we wanted to ascertain the future needs of seniors better.

Therefore, we commissioned a survey on positive ageing, examining people across age groups within three broad frameworks -- identity, technology and health.

The findings of the survey have been eye-opening and have challenged pre-existing notions. The report reveals Indian seniors to be as independent, focused, enterprising and aspirational as any other age group.

It is our pleasure to release The Positive Ageing Report and we are confident that it will provide key perspectives to policy makers and other stakeholders and help them strengthen their efforts towards the health and well-being of the elderly,” Mohit Nirula, CEO, Columbia Pacific Communities said.

On the occasion, putting the spotlight on the issue of loneliness among the elderly, Columbia Pacific Communities, launched the initiative #ReplyDon’tReject with the critically acclaimed senior actor, Boman Irani.

The initiative calls out to the younger generations, by offering a unique perspective, and appeals them to avoid treating frequent video, photo, or good morning messages from senior citizens as mere forwards and view the mere act of frequent messaging as the desire to connect and share as well as the struggle to fight their solitude. (IANS)

Lost jobs, lower wages and stigma-how the pandemic has hurt domestic workers in India

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…Jesus…said to him, “You still lack one thing.

Sell all that you have…and come, follow Me.” But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. —Luke 18:22-23 Have you ever heard the Master say something very difficult to you? If you haven’t, I question whether you have ever heard Him say anything at all. Jesus says a tremendous amount to us that we listen to, but do not actually hear. And once we do hear Him, His words are harsh and unyielding.

Jesus did not show the least concern that this rich young ruler should do what He told him, nor did Jesus make any attempt to keep this man with Him. He simply said to him, “Sell all that you have… and come, follow Me.” Our Lord never pleaded with him; He never tried to lure him— He simply spoke the strictest words that human ears have ever heard, and then left him alone.

Have I ever heard Jesus say something difficult and unyielding to me? Has He said something personally to me to which I have deliberately listened— not something I can explain for the sake of others, but something I have heard Him say directly to me?

This man understood what Jesus said. He heard it clearly, realizing the full impact of its meaning, and it broke his heart. He did not go away as a defiant person, but as one who was sorrowful and discouraged. He had come to Jesus on fire with zeal and determination, but the words of Jesus simply froze him. Instead of producing enthusiastic devotion to Jesus, they produced heartbreaking discouragement.

And Jesus did not go after him, but let him go. Our Lord knows perfectly well that once His word is truly heard, it will bear fruit sooner or later. What is so terrible is that some of us prevent His words from bearing fruit in our present life. I wonder what we will say when we finally make up our minds to be devoted to Him on that particular point? One thing is certain— He will never throw our past failures back in our faces.

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efore Covid-19, said one young woman from Chennai, her mother, Gandhimathi, worked as a domestic staffer in two houses. Now, Gandhimathi’s both employers have told her not to return to work as the pandemic is showing no sign of receding.

“With no income, we are struggling with basic expenses like food and rent,” her daughter said.

“They also ask us to get vaccinated, but we have not been able to do that yet. We request immediate assistance of any kind to help us tide through these times.”

When lockdown in March 2020 prevented domestic workers like Gandhimathi from getting to work, their absence was deeply felt as their employers had to do household chores themselves.

Domestic workers were among the worst affected during India’s lockdowns, as they were asked by their employers to stay home, often with little to no wages for the months they did not work and only meagre government support.

As the number of cases receded later in 2020, some of them got back their jobs – only to hit a roadblock again in 2021 as the second wave swept across the country.

By taking low-paid work such as cooking, cleaning, and caretaking, female domestic workers enable their employers to seek or sustain paid outside employment. But they are largely ignored in any discussions on India’s labour force, made invisible by their gender and the

nature of their work that would have otherwise been unpaid work done by the women of the household.

As unorganised labour, and often part-time, they do not have contracts, do not fall under labour legislation, may have no health or accident insurance, and are arbitrarily paid depending on what employers consider fair.

In May and June, w h e n C ov i d - 1 9 c a s e s peaked in Tamil Nadu and the state went into lockdown, Mobile Vaani – whose community media platforms have been used by 20,000 domestic workers – ran a survey asking domestic workers about their livelihoods during the pandemic. Nearly 150 women responded from across Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts.

Livelihood loss Before the first lockdown in 2020, most respondents (45%) worked in one household. A third of the respondents worked in two households. By the 2021 lockdown, 35% were not working anymore. A third managed to find or retain work in only one household.

“During this [2021] lockdown, only one of my three employers asked me to come to work, and today they too told me to stop coming,” said one respondent. “It has been extremely difficult to sustain ourselves with no wages.”

Over 50% said their wages had been reduced after the pandemic hit.

Thirty-four per cent of the respondents had no income as they had not found any work after last year’s lockdown. Only 14% said

their employers increased their wages in the course of a year.

“I work in three households, each paying me Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500,” said Kala from the Chennai suburbs. “I have worked with them for many years, and yet they have never thought of increasing my wages. When I ask them, they say that they can always find other workers who would be willing to work for less.”

Kala said she wished that the government would set a standard for how much domestic workers should get paid for different kinds of work, as they have done for construction workers. “This would help women like me who are hesitant to ask for a raise,” she said.

As it turns out, Tamil Nadu does have a minimum wage for domestic workers – Rs 37 an hour for an eight-hour workday.

Notwithstanding this low amount, most workers do not spend eight hours in a single household, but an hour or two in several households. This undermines their ability to negotiate wages with their employers.

Besides, domestic workers often come from communities marginalised by caste. As women, their precarity is furthered by the threat of violence – economic, sexual, mental, physical – in their employer’s homes and in their own home at the hands of family members.

Given these factors, experiences like Kala’s are common, and domestic workers find themselves unable to talk to employers about wages or safe work-

ing conditions.

Stigma and fears Since last year, domestic workers have been unfairly stigmatised as potential spreaders of the coronavirus. Nearly one-third of the respondents said their employers wanted them to be vaccinated before they returned to work, but few employers offered any support in the vaccination process. Twelve per cent were told to not ask for an increase in wages, or risk being laid off.

Noori from Chennai was concerned about getting her shots. “I am not vaccinated yet because I have breathing trouble and people told me that I would die if I got the vaccine,” she said. “But our union leader has convinced me that it is safe, so I will try to get vaccinated at the earliest.”

However, accessing a vaccine is not easy. “I have been going to the vaccination centre every day for a week now, but they are always unavailable,” said Sulochana, also from Chennai, who has been asked to return to work only after she gets vaccinated.

Workers’ demand The steep drop in wages forced over 50% of the respondents to take loans to manage their expenses.

Another 30% mortgaged their gold. No wonder that their first demand from the government is for a monthly financial package until things get back to the pre-pandemic state. A few respondents asked for a higher minimum wage to be instituted (and strictly monitored) for domestic workers.

India is a signatory to the International Labour

Organisation’s Convention on Domestic Workers of 2011, which has guidelines on minimum wages, safe working environments and the right of domestic workers to unionise. But because India has not yet ratified the convention, these are not enforceable.

As per the Unorganised Sector Workers’ Act (2008), states need to set up a board for domestic workers and have them register to avail of various benefits, such as insurance, education benefits and more.

Tamil Nadu does have a Domestic Workers’ Welfare Board, but awareness and registration remain low.

“We estimate that only around 3% of all female domestic workers are registered in the board,” said Palaniammal S, the secretary of the Garment and Fashion Workers’

Union, adding that there has been no census to count the actual number of domestic workers in the state.

“The application process is tedious and applications get rejected for reasons such as a mismatch in the spelling of the person’s name in the voter ID compared to the ration card,” said Palaniammal.

“Why is the process so inaccessible, given that it is to cater to women who are most often not literate?

Unions such as ours have to come in for this reason.”

She added: “We want the Domestic Workers’ Board to be reconstituted to include a domestic worker as a member.”

Lamuel Enoch manages Gram Vaani’s programmes in southern India. Vani Viswanathan is a communications consultant with Gram Vaani.

(As published by Scroll.in)

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Homegrown businesses during a pandemic

Although many think that businesses had shriveled along with an economy hammered by COVID-19, of late I have been seeing a rise in start-ups and homegrown businesses in Nagaland and its very encouraging to know that the youth are putting their time into good use. They are not only making use of their talents but are also paving way for people to buy homemade and homegrown products, foods, etc. It’s very refreshing to see that people are also beginning to notice homegrown businesses, giving the businesses room to flourish and expand. No doubt, COVID-19 came as a nightmare for people, ruining their lives and livelihood. But as the saying goes, “adversity opens up opportunities.” Supporting locally-owned small businesses has significant positive economic impacts and it’s important that we continue to support our communities.

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want a break from politicians who have only looted the state.

They now want a soldier full of patriotic feelings as CM, who will not spend his tenure filling his coffers but serve them,” he said. “He (Kothiyal) was battling terror and guarding the country’s frontiers when politicians were busy looting the state,” he said.

If voted to power, the Aam Aadmi Party, under the leadership of Kothiyal, will make Uttarakhand the global spiritual capital for Hindus, he added. Describing Kothiyal as a true soldier, Kejriwal said the former Army officer is affectionately called ‘Bhole Ka Fauji’ by the locals in recognition of his work during the 2013 floods in Kedarnath.

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(From p-1) Rio said rigid implementation norms of most development programmes, coupled with shorter working season due to the monsoons, the State’s typical land ownership system and comparatively higher cost of transportation posedhuge challenges to the State in fulfilling the people’s aspirations.

Therefore, he stressed that it was important that the Central government showed some flexibility in funding and implementingschemes in the North-easternhill States.

He hoped that the Centre would take note of the challenges highlighted in the document and suitably customise programmes to cater to the special needs of the States.

Such change in strategy would positively impact livelihoods and quality of life of the people in the long run, he added.

The chief minister expressed joy that despite so many limitations Nagaland hadperformed reasonably well in various parameters like being listed as the Top Performing State for Goal 12- Sustainable Consumption and Production and becoming a frontrunner for Goal 2- Zero Hunger, Goal 6– Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 15– Life on Land and others.

He admitted that there were major challenges that needed to be addressed to meet the ambitious targets within the timelines high-

lighted in the document and urged the team from Delhi to reflect on the challenges and assist the State government in addressing them.

He urged everyone to join hands to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) with renewed focus on innovation, cooperation and partnerships and make this decade a “decade of positive action”, work together to bring long-term prosperity and better quality of life for peoplein the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s“Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”.

Launching the District SDG Localisation & Integration Manual, planning &coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu said to ensure that SDGs left no one behind, which was one of the main objectives, it was essential to carry out SDG localisation process across all districts and at grassroot levels. He stressed sensitisation of district administration and district level departments on SDGs, pointing out that it was also important to share a structure on how they could work towards contributing to the goals.

The minister said the manual should be used as a key tool for carrying out localisation process in a structured and planned manner as the manual provided fundamental knowledge and knowhow for localising SDGs. He hoped that it would serve as a useful

guide during the process of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SDGs at the local level.

He said Nagaland’s overall score was 61 as compared to the national average of 66 as per the SDG India Index 2020-21.

Mentioning that the corresponding figure of the State was 57 2019 (national average 60), he claimed that the State performed well in SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Clean and Affordable Energy), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action) and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).

He acknowledged that as per the Index scoring, there was still scope for improvement for SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 10 (Reduced inequalities) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), assuring that more discussions would be held on evaluating Nagaland’s performance in SDG India Index 2020-21 and areas of improvement during the workshop.

In her address, NITI A ayo g a dv i s e r ( S D G s ) Sanyukta Samaddar said the country would be able to achieve SDGs only if States steered the entire process and took them to the districts, blocks and village levels, adding that that North-east-

and get them passed on Thursday (August 19).

The major Opposition parties, meanwhile, are demanding more sittings to discuss key issues in the five-day Monsoon Session.

Media passes have not been issued citing Covid protocols and prohibitory orders have also been clamped around the Vidhan Sabha.

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She said Nagaland fared well in clean water and sanitation, poverty eradication, clean energy, sustainable consumption and production, peace justice and strong institutions and hoped that the State’s performance would improve on the ground in the coming years.

On funding, Samaddar said DoNER ministry and NITI Aayog have come up with a collaborative project in developing SDG index for 120 districts in eight Northeastern States that would be launched on August 25.

She mentioned that the index would be used by the DoNER ministry as a tool for fund allocation for focusing on critical areas and gaps brought by the evidence of the index.

Among the districts in Nagaland, the NITI Aayog adviser said Kohima was the best performing district, while Kiphire was at the bottom.

She urged the State government to make use of the new multidimensional poverty index prepared by NITI Aayog, which she said would help with policy planning and targeted intervention.

Earlier, chief secretary J Alam delivered a welcome address. Minister G Kaito Aye, advisers Mmhonlumo Kikon and Mhathung Yanthan, UNDP resident representativeand many senior State government officials attended the programme.

BJP leader shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir SRINAGAR, AUG 17 (IANS): A BJP leader was shot dead by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday, police said.

Javid Ahmad Dar was the BJP’s constituency president of Homeshalibugh constituency.

BJP J&K spokesman Altaf Thakur has termed killing of Dar as barbaric and has urged police to nab attackers and punish them sternly.

In a statement, Thakur said that militants are feeling frustrated and targeting innocents, but “killing unarmed people won’t lead to anything”.

Meanwhile, additional police parties have reached the spot and an operation has been started to nab the attackers.

There has been a series of attacks on BJP leaders in Kashmir.

On Thursday night, terrorists hurled a grenade at the residence of BJP leader Jasbir Singh in Rajouri district in which a child was killed and several others were injured.

On August 9, terrorists shot dead BJP’s Kisan Morcha district President Ghulam Rasool Dar and his wife in Anantnag district.

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His son Hrishikesh has also been issued a similar notice for appearance, they said. The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused interim protection to the 71-year-old NCP politician from any coercive action by the federal agency.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar, however, had said that Deshmukh was at liberty to access remedies.

A legal expert said this meant the politician can approach a high court seeking anticipatory bail or a similar relief.

Deshmukh, sources said, had been asked to depose before the investigating officer of the case on August 18 at the ED office located in south Mumbai.

This is the fifth such summon notice to Deshmukh.It has been issued under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as the agency wants to further record his statement in this case, the sources said.

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LUCKNOW, AUG 17 (IANS): The Monsoon Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly began on Tuesday with the opposition staging protests outside.

Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs came in bullock carts, carrying placards on Covid deaths, rise in fuel prices and holding sugarcane sticks.

The protest was in line with party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s statement that the BJP was keen to shift focus from issues related to the welfare of people, and SP will ensure that such topics are debated upon.

The focus of protest was on growing unemployment, deteriorating law and order in the state, and the government’s alleged failure to extend medical help to Covid-19 patients during the second wave.

Congress MLAs also came on foot and some on cycles to the Vidhan Sabha and carried vegetables to

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PUNE, AUG 17 (PTI) : A BJP worker here has constructed a temple for Narendra Modi, complete with the prime minister’s bust inside.

It was his tribute to the prime minister who “built Ram temple at Ayodhya” among other things, says 37-year-old Mayur Munde.

The small temple stands in Pune’s Aundh area.

“After becoming PM, Modi has done a lot of developmental work and dealt with issues such as the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, Ram Mandir temple and triple talaq successfully,” said Munde, who is a real estate agent. “I thought that for a person who built Ram temple in Ayodhya, there should be a shrine, so I decided to construct this temple on my own premises,” he told reporters. The prime minister’s bust as well as the red marble used in construction were brought from Jaipur and the total expenditure was around Rs 1.6 lakh, he said.

and steps it took to probe the allegations amid vehement claims that there was “nothing to hide” and it will set up a panel to examine all aspects related to the issue.

The Centre had on Monday filed a limited affidavit in the court and said the pleas were “based on conjectures and surmises or on other unsubstantiated media reports or incomplete or uncorroborated material”.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in a two-page affidavit had told the court that “to dispel any wrong narrative spread by certain vested interests” and with an object of examining the issues raised, the Centre will constitute a committee of experts in the field which will go in to all aspects of the issue. Sibal had argued that the Centre should file an affidavit stating whether the government or its agencies have used Pegasus.

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DEHRADUN, AUG 17 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that retired Army colonel Ajay Kothiyal will be the party’s chief ministerial candidate in the 2022 Uttarakhand Assembly polls.

He said Kothiyal was the principal of the Uttarkashi-based Nehru Institute of Mountaineering at the time of the Kedarnath disaster and is credited with doing commendable work in rescuing people and helping the affected put their lives back on track in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said the decision to pick Kothiyal, who joined AAP in April, as the party’s CM face is based on the feedback received from people who are fed up with politicians helming the state. “(Manish) Sisodia was here some time back. He asked people directly who should be made the party’s CM face. The response in favour of Col Kothiyal was overwhelming. “People here

security. The bench said it is issuing notice to the government and the matter would be heard after 10 days.

The court is hearing a batch of pleas, including the one filed by Editors Guild of India, seeking independent probe into the matter.

They are related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO’s spyware Pegasus. An international media consortium has reported that over 300 verified Indian mobile phone numbers were on the list of potential targets for surveillance using Pegasus spyware.

The apex court had said on Monday that it cannot compel the “reluctant” Centre to file a detailed affidavit on pleas seeking information if Pegasus spyware was used to snoop on certain citizens

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the apex court. “This is a sensitive matter and this has to be dealt with sensitivity,” he said, adding that government cannot divulge information in public domain on security apparatus being used.

The bench told Mehta that it does not want anything which would compromise the national security.

“What is the problem if the competent authority files an affidavit before us,” the bench observed, adding, “We do not want any word about national security.”

Mehta said he is not saying that government will not tell anything to anyone and his argument is that they do not wish to say this publicly. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for veteran journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar who have filed a petition in the matter, said they does not want the state to divulge any information which may have bearing on national

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was representing the Centre, told the bench that government had made its stand clear in the affidavit which was filed on Monday.

“Our considered response is what we have respectfully stated in our last affidavit. Kindly examine the issue from our point of view as our affidavit is sufficient,” Mehta told the bench, adding, “The Government of India is before the highest court of the country.”

He said the government has said in its affidavit that it will constitute a committee of experts to examine all the aspect and the panel will submit its report before the top court.

“There is nothing to hide,” he said, adding that aspect of national security is involved in the matter.

Mehta said this cannot be a “matter of public debate” and the committee of experts will report to

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (PTI): The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a batch of pleas seeking independent probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping matter, making it clear that it did not want the government to disclose anything which might compromise national security.

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said this after the government maintained that divulging information on affidavit would involve aspect of national security.

The bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose, said it had thought that government would file a comprehensive affidavit but only a limited affidavit was filed in the matter.

The apex court said it will take up the pleas for hearing after 10 days and will see what course of action should be adopted in the matter.

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deputy chief minister Y Patton said that the Nagas, in his death, have lost a good leader whose absence would be felt.In a condolence message, Patton described late Chupfuo as “a man of integrity” who served the people of Nagaland as member of NLA for two terms.

Patton, who is also state BLP leader, on behalf of the state BJP legislators, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God comfort them during the hour of grief.

levels in July 2021.

Speaking about the outlook of the retail industry in India, Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI), said: “There is a possibility of significant sales recovery for retail businesses as the festive season approaches, provided restrictions on modern retail are relaxed across the country allowing smooth operations and return to normalcy.”

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“a humble and dynamic leader”, who worked diligently for the welfare and upliftment of his constituency and for the people of Nagaland.

NLA speaker said that his contribution to the State would always be honoured. The speaker, on behalf of the Members of the 13th NLA, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God Almighty grant them solace and comfort at this hour of grief.

Dy.CM: Mourning the demise of former MLA Chupfuo, the state

of prolonged curbs in Maharashtra that disrupted the smooth functioning of modern retail in the state, it said.

In categories, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) recovered the best in July 2021 with sales at 97% of the pre-pandemic levels (July 2019). However, beauty & wellness segment, which includes salons, is still at 50 % of pre-pandemic sales, while apparel is at 63% sales of the pre-pandemic

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(From p-1) founder president of Tuophema Village Youth, general secretary Northern Angami Sports Association, member railway recruitment board Gauhati etc. He also received several awards like Best Citizen of India, Glory of India Award.

NLA speaker: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Chupfuo. In a condolence message, Longkumer described late Chupfuo as

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): With the gradual lifting of lockdowns across several states, retail sales in India have improved and in July 2021, they stood at 72% of the pre-pandemic levels of July 2019, according to a survey by the Retailers Association of India (RAI).

In June, the retail sales stood at 50% of the pre-pandemic levels. In a statement, the retailers’ body noted that retail businesses in the southern part of India have indicated a very sharp comeback in July 2021 with sales at 82% of the pre-pandemic levels. The western region is yet to improve and has indicated sales at 57% of pre-pandemic levels.

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(From p-1) ZRSU stated that Zunheboto district had been facing problems due to poor network coverage and slow internet connection.

It said that despite several complaints and appeals to provide quality network coverage and uninterrupted internet connectivity, the service providers have failed to take measures to address the issue.

ZRSU said that its 7th executive meeting, which discussed the issue and expressed its strong resentment for not paying heed to the plight of students’ community and depriving the general populace of their paid services.

The union said the current COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of challenges in education system, adding that e-learning was the only optioan.

ZRSU, however, stated that due to poor network coverage, the students were facing setback in their academic performance.

global markets continued to fan investor worries,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said.

However, backed by solid support from defensive sectors like IT, FMCG and pharma, frontline indices gained ground to end the day on a flat trend, he added.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul ended with significant losses.

Equities in Europe were also largely trading on a negative note in midsession deals. On the forex market front, the rupee fell by 11 paise to end at 74.35 against the US dollar.

Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude fell 0.24 per cent to USD 69.34 per barrel.

Retail sales in July stood at 72% of pre-pandemic levels

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hoped that the induction of Singh as Union minister of state for education &external affairs would immensely help the educational sector considering his vast experience as an academician.

Stating that Nagaland had over the years yearned for better educational institutions, better infrastructure, modern facilities and desirable policies, the memorandum stated that the people of Nagaland would forever remain grateful to him, if he gave a positive response to the issues highlighted above.

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affairs ministry, the scholarship was disbursed to students in instalments, which was defeating the actual purpose of the scholarship.

Hence, the union requested Singhto take up the matter with the Union tribal affairs ministry and facilitate in disbursalof the scholarship without instalments. Also, it said providing loans to the deprived, meritorious and deserving students from Nagaland to support their academic needs would be highly acknowledged.

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On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, L&T and M&M were among the laggards.

Of the Sensex constituents, 18 shares ended in the green and 12 in the red.

Sectorally, BSE IT, teck, healthcare, FMCG, consumer durables and power indices rose up to 2.33 per cent, while metal, telecom, basic materials and realty indices fell up to 2.63 per cent.

Broader midcap and smallcap indices advanced up to 0.71 per cent.

“Domestic indices swung between gains and losses in a volatile session amidst weakened global markets. Due to concerns over the rising global infection rate and tighter government regulations for the Chinese internet sector,

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young scientists emerging from Nagaland, the union rued that the State did not have any Research Centre and Vocational Training Centre.

Mentioning that establishment of such centres would produce many scholars, researchers, scientists and skilled youth, it therefore appealed to the minister to do the needful in this regard.

ANCSU further apprised the minister that although Post Matric Scholarship for ST students was funded by the Union tribal

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(From p-1) As Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) serves as a crucial link between teacher motivation and quality of education, helping college and university teachers in developing their skills, ANCSU urged the Union minister of State to set up one such centre in Nagaland. Theypointed out that teachers of the State to date were required to go outside for orientation programmes and refresher courses.

Further, despite promising students, scholars and

ZRSU ultimatum on TSPs/ISPs

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MUMBAI, AUG 17 (PTI): Equity gauges Sensex and Nifty continued their recordsetting spree for a fourth session in a row on Tuesday as participants glossed over weak global cues to buy shares in defensive sectors like IT, FMCG and pharma.

After scaling a fresh life-time high of 55,854.88 during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 209.69 points or 0.38 per cent higher at 55,792.27 – a new closing record.

The broader NSE Nifty advanced 51.55 points or 0.31 per cent to a new closing high of 16,614.60. Intraday, it touched new all-time peak of 16,628.55.

In the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra was the top gainer, rising over 3 per cent, followed by TCS, Nestle India, Infosys and HUL.

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the last four days.”

Bhatia said his firm imported a truckload of dry fruits per week by road and now he has no option but to wait and watch.Like Sethi and Bhatia, there are scores of traders who have faced hardships over the last few days. Since the last two days, cargo movement has totally stopped.

Director General and CEO of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Ajay Sahay

ing uncertainty, wherever the exporters have time for delivery period, they are delaying the shipments. Whenever they are supposed to make the shipments, we are cautioning them to take the credit insurance so that even if the payment is not coming, they are not unduly worried about that. So, they should cover their risk,” Sahay said.

The traders cannot be sure what kind of instructions may come for the banks or what kind of businesses may be stopped there, he said.

CAIT secretary general Praveen Khandelwal advised the domestic exporters to remain alert and keep a sharp eye on the developments. He also urged the government that “it must take cognisance of it and help the traders in the event of facing a financial crisis.”

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large amounts of payments blocked.

Vineet Sethi of Verdure Herbals from Delhi’s Khari Baoli said his dry fruits consignment comes via Attari (in Punjab), but it has been stopped since one and a half months already.

Echoed a worried Rajendra Bhatia of Ramco Traders from Mumbai, who deals in dry fruits and imports from Afghanistan, “We have not been in touch with people at that end for

told IANS, “We have been given to understand that shortly, they (Taliban) are taking a review because the Taliban have said that they will see that businesses will not be affected. Not sure, how long it will last, but as of now, this is the situation.”

Bilateral trade between India and Afghanistan stood at USD 1.4 billion in 202021 as against USD 1.52 billion in 2019-20. Exports from India were USD 826 million, and imports were aggregated at USD 510 million in 2020-21, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a premier organisation of eight crore traders across India.

Most of India’s exports either go through the international north-south trade corridor routes or through Dubai (therefore) it has not been directly affected.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has adversely impacted the import-export trade in India -- the largest beneficiary of Afghanistan’s exports -- a development that has left traders, especially those importing dry fruits, worried.

Afghan exports to India include dried raisins, walnut, almond, fig, pine nut, pistachios, dried apricot, and fresh fruits such as apricot, cherry, watermelon, and medicinal herbs. India’s exports to Afghanistan include tea, coffee, pepper and cotton, toys, footwear, and various other consumable items, traders said.

Most of the imports from Afghanistan transit through Pakistan. The import-export shipments are currently stuck which may cause heavy losses to the traders, who may also see

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021

says he stands ‘squarely’ behind Afghan war ended, everyone pardoned: Taliban Biden his decision on Afghan withdrawal

KABUL, AUG 17 (AGENCIES): The Taliban said Tuesday the war in Afghanistan was over and that all their opponents would be pardoned, as they held their first news conference since seizing power from the Westernbacked government in Kabul.

“War has ended… (the leader) has pardoned ever yone,” spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, adding: “We are committed to letting women work in accordance with the principles of Islam.”

Shor tly before he spoke, the Taliban’s deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar — who also co-founded the movement — arrived in Kandahar, landing in the insurgent group’s former capital just days after they took control of the country.

Mujahid said the Taliban would soon be establishing a government, but gave little detail of its

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid at a press conference in Kabul on August 17.

make-up apart from saying they would “connect with all sides”.

“All those in the opposite side are pardoned from A to Z,” he said.

“We will not seek revenge.”

Asked what the difference between the movement that was ousted 20 years ago and the Taliban of today, he said: “If the question is based on ideology and beliefs, there

is no difference… but if we calculate it based on experience, maturity, and insight, no doubt there are many differences.”

“The steps today will be positively different from the past steps,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Taliban gave the first indication on Tuesday since coming to power that they would not make the full burqa compulsory for women as they did when they last

ruled Afghanistan.

Under the militants’ hardline 1996-2001 rule, girls’ schools were closed, women were prevented from traveling and working, and women were forced to wear an all-covering burqa in public.

“The burqa is not the only hijab (headscarf) that (can) be observed, there are different types of hijab not limited to the burqa,” Suhail Shaheen, spokesman for the group’s political office in Doha, told Britain’s Sky News.

The burqa is a onepiece overgarment that covers the entire head and body, with a mesh panel to see through.

Shaheen did not specify other types of hijab that would be deemed acceptable by the Taliban.

Alongside concerns centering on clothing, numerous countries and rights groups have raised the alarm for the fate of women’s education in Af-

ghanistan now that it is in the hands of the hardline militants who entered the capital Kabul on Sunday.

But Shaheen also sought to provide reassurance on this topic.

Women “can get education from primary to higher education — that means university. We have announced this policy at international conferences, the Moscow conference, and here at the Doha conference (on Afghanistan),” Shaheen said.

Thousands of schools in areas captured by the Taliban were still operational, he added.

The previous Taliban government imposed the strictest interpretations of sharia, establishing religious police for the suppression of “vice”.

Taliban courts handed out extreme punishments including chopping off the hands of thieves and stoning to death women accused of adultery.

WASHINGTON, AUG 17 (PTI): US President Joe Biden has conceded that the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan happened “more quickly” than anticipated, but insisted that he remains “squarely behind” his decision to withdraw American troops from the war-torn country, amidst “gut-wrenching” images emerging out of Kabul.

In his address to the nation from the White House on Monday following the dramatic fall of the Afghan national government to the Taliban, a defiant Biden rejected blame for messy pull out amid chaotic scenes of Afghans clinging to US military planes in Kabul in a desperate bid to flee their home country.

He described the images coming out of Afghanistan as “gut-wrenching” but said: “I’ve learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw US forces.”

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“I stand squarely behind my decision...We were clear-eyed about the risks. We planned for every contingency. But I always promised the American people that I will be straight with you,” Biden said.

He blamed the USbacked Afghan government and military for allowing the Taliban to take over.

“The truth is, this did unfold more quickly than we had anticipated. So, what happened? Afghanistan political leaders gave up and fled the country,” he

said, a day after embattled Afghan President Ashraf Ghani feld the country.

He said American troops cannot be dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight for themselves.

“The Afghan military collapsed, sometimes without trying to fight.

If anything, the developments of the past week reinforced that ending US military involvement in Afghanistan now was the right decision,” said the US president, who briefly interrupted his summer holiday, returned to Washington from the presidential resort of Camp David, in the state of Maryland.

The Taliban on Sunday declared victory after President Ghani fled the country and his government collapsed. The militants’ return to rule brings an end to almost 20 years of a US-led coalition’s presence in the country.

Shocking photos show 640 Afghans Nearly 2 mn terrorist watchlist records leaked online crammed into fleeing US Air Force plane

our most accomplished and noteworthy officers on being awarded the Governor's Commendation Certificate during the momentous occasion of the 75th Independence Day celebration.

1. Dr. Vizovol Mekro, Principal, Phek Government College 2. Er. Vimete Pusa, SDO PWD (R&B) South Division, Kohima God Bless & God Speed.

Sd/ Polan John Neisekho Chaya President, VGOK General Secy., VGOK

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1,000 people from the municipalities of Solosancho, Sobedillo, Riofrio, Sotalbo and Villaviciosa. Meanwhile, the important N-502 road, which links the cities of Avila and Cordoba has been closed due to the

With immense pride and honor the office of the Wokha Humtso Elumyo Senior Youth Welfare Forum (WHESYWF) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates and esteem members of WHESYWF. 1. Dr. L. Nongothung Yanthan, for achieving the post of Dy. Superintendet of Police (DSP) in the recently declared NPSC Result Examination 2021.

2. Ezanthung Erui (SO-II PWD) on being award District Commendation Certificate on 15th August 2021.

3. Y. Renthungo Humtsoe on being promoted to the rank of Senior Inspector, Supply Department.

The office of the WHESYWF also congratulates all the successful candidates of the recently declared NBSE results of Class X and XII students and wishes profound happiness for their success and achievement and further wishes them the best in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Renchio Murry Yisanbemo Humtsoe (President, WHESYWF) (General Secy., WHESYWF)

The Khezhakeno Gazetted Officers Forum with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed members: 1. Shri. Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS on being promoted to the rank of Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Shri. Medovilie Ladu on his promotion to Joint Director, Department of Agriculture, Nagaland.

3. Shri. Vekhrolo Koza, NPS on his promotion as Addl. SP, Zunheboto.

The Forum wishes them good health, wisdom and longevity and hope that they will continue to serve the people with dignity and excellence .

(V. PFUKRULHOU KOZA) (SEYIEVIELO SONO) President, Publicity & Information Secy., KGOF KGOF

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fire, along with several local roads. The flames are currently being fought by around 500 firemen, including 150 members of the Military Emergency Unit of the Spanish armed forces.

H I G H WAY A R E A S U M I TOTIMI HOHO, with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to our President Mrs. Kavili Zhimo, W/o Mr. Hotoshe Zhimo, G.B Ekranipathar, on being promoted to the post of SDEO Aghunato, under the Department of School Education .

HASTH wish you grand s u c c e s s i n a l l yo u r f u t u re endeavours.

Mughashi Aye Vice- President HASTH

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The Kezoma Village Students' Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss NEISHEKHONUO THAMI, D/o Mr. Mekrutso Thami & Mrs. Kerisünü Thami for securing Subject Topper in TENYIDIE in the recent HSSLC Examination 2021 result.

The Union further congratulates all the HSLC & HSSLC successful students for achieving another milestone and wishes them a very best in their future endeavour.

Sd/- Visapa Yongo, Sd/- Vikethozo Tase, President, KVSU V. President, KVSU

SURUHUTO TOKUKUJO KUQHAKULU KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION We, the members of the Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuqhakulu Kohima (STKK) would like to extend our sincere and profound appreciation and congratulations to our member Mr Tulakha K. Sumi, NPS, Dy. SP on being promoted to Additional S.P under the establishment of DGP, Nagaland.

The Union wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

Sd/-JEHOVI ACHUMI President, STKK

(IVETO AWOMI) General Secretary, STKK

FELICITATION The Ozukum Clan of Sungratsu Village Dimapur with immense pride and pleasure would like to congratulate Shri Imtilepzuk Ao, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) Jalukie under Peren on being awarded the prestigious Governor's Medal on 75 th Independence Day, 2021.

We wish and pray that our Almighty God continue to bless you in your future endeavours.

Holito Yeptho General Secretary HASTH

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We, the Medemsor Society of Diphupar Village, 4th Mile would like to congratulate Mr. TEMSUYANGBA AO who is a bonafide member of the society for being awarded the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation 2021 and Governor's Gold Medal 2021 (Nagaland) for his excellence and dedication towards his duty.

We wish him success and bright future in his endeavour.

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Some past or present informants’ identities could have been leaked.

The Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) was set up by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2003.

The TSC maintains a watchlist of suspected terrorists. The notorious no-fly list is a subset of the TSC watchlist. The watchlist is supposed to be classified, with access only granted to “agencies and officials who are authorised to conduct terrorist screening in the course of their duties”.

MOPUNGCHUKET AIT LAISHER TELONGJEM

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feliciTaTiON The Mopungchuket Ait Laisher Telongjem Kohima (MALT) with immense pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations to: hSSlc (cBSe) 1. miss Tiani longkumer, daughter of Dr. M. Temjen Longkumer and Dr. Purchila Jamir. (Eng, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Tourism) 2. miss Tiyangsen lemtor, daughter of Mr. P. Wabang Lemtor and Mrs. Anungla Aier. (Eng, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Physics) hSlc (cBSe) 1. mr. lanuti Jamir, son of Lt. Nungja Jamir and Mrs. Pavithra. (Eng, I.T, Science, S.S) 2. mr. aopusen Ozukum, son of Mr. Onen Ozukum and Dr. Apichetla Amer. (Eng, Hindi, Science) 3. mr. aryin Jamir, son of Mr. Limasosang Jamir and Mrs. Wapangnaro. (Eng, I.T, S.S) The Union would also further like to congratulate all the successful HSLC and HSSLC(CBSE) students and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. anok lKR Rongsentula Jamir President Gen. Secretary MALT Kohima MALT Kohima

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The fire began between the small towns of Navalacruz and Cepeda in the province of Avila on August 14, after a vehicle on a minor road caught fire, reports Xinhua news agency. The flames then spread to the surrounding countryside. Strong winds and temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius helped the fire spread a further 40 km, leading to the evacuation of around

ily been charged with any crime.

“If it falls in wrong hands, this list could be used to oppress, harass or persecute people mentioned on the list and their families. It could cause any number of personal and professional problems for innocent people whose names are included in the list,” Diachenko said.

There have been several reports of US authorities recruiting informants in exchange for keeping their names off the no-fly list.

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FELICITATION The Pfuchatsumia Thinuo Council, Kohima Village with pride and honour congratulate our member Shri. K. Martin Pienyü IPS, IGP, S/o Late Keduolhoulie Pienyü for achieving President's Police Medal, Govt. of India for his Distinguished Service, 2021.

The Council expresses its gratitude and convey best wishes and success in all his future endeavours.

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approximately 640 passengers were aboard the C-17 Globemaster II jet, far more than the aircraft was allowed to carry.

The image was obtained by military news site Defense One, with a defence official telling the site: “The crew made the decision to go.

Homeland Security, which acknowledged the incident.

“The DHS did not provide any further official comment, though,” he said.

The files were indexed by multiple search engines in an easily readable format. The exposed server was taken down about three weeks later, on August 9.

The list was left accessible on an Elasticsearch cluster that had no password on it.

The terrorist watchlist is made up of people who are suspected of terrorism but who have not necessar-

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KABUL, AUG 17 (AGENCIES): A shocking new photo from the evacuation of Kabul shows how nearly 650 Afghans were crammed on one US Air Force plane out of the city.

T h e i m a ge s h ow s hundreds of passengers crammed into the huge cargo jet. It is thought that

LinkedIn post on Monday.

The watchlist came from the Terrorist Screening Center, a multi-agency group administered by the FBI. “The TSC maintains the country’s no-fly list, which is a subset of the larger watchlist. A typical record in the list contains full name, citizenship, gender, date of birth, passport number, no-fly indicator, and more,” he wrote.

The cyber security researcher reported the matter to the Department of

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Afghan citizens pack inside a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, as they are transported from Afghanistan. (AP/PTI)

“Approximately 640 Afghan civilians disembarked the aircraft when it arrived at its destination.”

Journalist Alex Macheras shared footage of people trying to board the plane on Twitter.

A clip of the air traffic radio captures the moment an official was told about how many people were aboard the flight On Monday, there were chaotic scenes at Kabul’s main airport as thousands tried to secure a way out of the city following the Taliban’s takeover of the capital.

This completed a rapid advance throughout the country from the extreme Islamist group.

At least seven people were killed at the airport, including two armed men who were shot by US troops. American forces have taken over control of the airport to aid the evacuation.

On Monday evening, US President Joe Biden admitted that the Taliban takeover unfolded “more quickly than we had anticipated,” but defended his decision to end the US presence in Afghanistan, saying that he “stands squarely behind” the decision.

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not remove them until three weeks later.

Cyber security researcher Bob Diachenko came across a plethora of records that were exposed online.

“On July 19, I discovered a terrorist watchlist containing 1.9 million records online without a password or any other authentication required to access it,” Diachenko said in a

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Kapil Sharma Show’ First ‘Made in India’ 3-D printed Why you should always wash ‘Thereturns with Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn heart valve developed in Chennai your hands for at least 20 seconds?

A ‘T I f you really want to get your hands clean of bacteria and viruses, you should wash your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds each time, a study has concluded.

Applied mathematician Paul Hammond of South Cambridgeshire created a two-dimensional model that captures the key mechanics of handwashing.

It revealed that the effectiveness of handwashing is related to how vigorously you scrub, but that the process still takes time even when done properly.

According to the NHS, a good way to make sure you’re washing for long enough is to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to yourself two times in a row while scrubbing away.

Hand washing has long been established as an effective way to combat the spread of disease and infection, its underlying physics had rarely been studied.

The model considers hands on a microscopic scale, representing the roughness of skin as a pair

of wavy surfaces, separated by a thin film of liquid, that move past each other when scrubbing. Particles like bacteria and viruses end up trapped in the valleys of these surfaces, stuck in what the researcher refers to as ‘potential wells’.

Given this, in order for particles like bacteria and viruses to be dislodged from a hand during washing, the energy from the flow of water must be high enough to get them up and out the valleys. The model revealed that the strength of this flow is dependant on the speed at which you scrub your hands.

Specifically, more vigorous motions remove particles more easily.

‘Basically, the flow tells

you about the forces on the particles,’ said Dr Hammond, who runs a scientific consulting firm based in Bourn, near Cambourne.

‘Then you can work out how the particles move and figure out if they get removed.’ When it comes to ensuring your hands are properly clean, the mathematician explained, the process is much like scrubbing out a stain on a shirt.

The faster the motion, the more likely viruses and bacteria are to be successfully removed.

‘If you move your hands too gently, too slowly, relative to one another, the forces created by the flowing fluid are not big enough to overcome the force holding

the particle down,’ Dr Hammond explained.

However, even when one scrubs vigorously, the particles are not removed fast, with the model indicating that 20 seconds of action is needed to get rid of all potential bacteria and viruses.

This, Dr Hammond notes, is in line with common handwashing guidelines, such as those published by the NHS and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr Hammond’s fluid mechanics model does not consider the biological and chemical process that occur when you wash your hands with soap.

However, he explained, knowing the physical mechanism that remove particles from dirty hands may help researchers to formulate more effective and environmentally friendly soaps in the future. ‘We need to be a bit more thoughtful about what happens to the wash chemicals when they go down the plughole and enter the environment,’ Dr Hammond said. (Mailonline)

he Kapil Sharma Show’ is all set to return on with two star-studded specials with the casts of ‘Bhuj’ and ‘Bell Bottom’ on August 21 and 22, respectively.

The special guests on the revived show will be the ‘Bell Bottom’ actors Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and producer Jackky Bhagnani.

‘Bhuj: The Pride of India’ will be represented by Ajay Devgn, Nora Fatehi, Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk, and Sharad Kelkar.

They will all be seen with their celebrity host, engaging in banter and also getting their leg pulled.

Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Bharti Singh, Chandan Prabhakar, Kiku Sharda and Sumona Chakravarti make a comeback on the show.

Comedians Sudesh Lehri and Gaurav Gera have also been roped in and will be seen playing quirky characters. (‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ airs from August 21 at 9:30pm on Sony Entertainment Television.} (IANS)

Chennai-based heart surgeon announced he has designed and developed India’s first 3-D printed heart valve, giving hope to several thousands of patients requiring heart valve replacement surgery every year.

The currently available artificial heart valves are either made of metal components (mechanical), or from animal tissues (bioprosthetic), each with its own disadvantages or complications, such as the risk of blood clot formation, valve failure due to degeneration, valve infection, the need for long-term blood thinner medications, etc.

The new heart valves developed using 3D printers can overcome these problems related to artificial heart valves, Dr Sanjay Cherian, the Vice President and COO at Frontier Lifeline Hospital, said in a statement.

The heart valves were manufactured using specialised biopolymers that are very similar to human tissue, which can be directly implanted in heart patients.

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nounce that we have designed & developed India’s first 3D printed heart valve” Cherian said, calling the innovation “a giant leap in the field of cardiology/cardiac surgery”.

“This new 3D printed heart valve could be the future of cardiac surgery, since it overcomes most of the disadvantages/complications associated with the currently available artificial heart valves that are in use today,” he added.

Cherian developed the new 3D printed heart valve in collaboration with the Centre for Automation and School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai.

“Another added advan-

tage of this 3D printed heart valve is that its design was developed using specialised computer-aided design software andA modeling techniques, based on the MRI scan images of the human heart, as a result of which, we are now able to customise and 3D print heart valves that will fit exactly to the dimensions of the patient’s heart” said Cherian.

Especially since it is “Made in India”, the cost of this novel heart valve could be much lower than that of the imported heart valves that are currently used in India, he noted.

Cherian aims to patent this 3D printed heart valve, and test it to confirm its biocompatibility, efficacy and durability.

(IANS)

Jupiter’s intense auroras superheat its upper atmosphere Sunbirds’ dazzling feathers are hot, in both senses of the word

by turbulence lower in the atmosphere. But observations by O’Donoghue and his colleagues now provide convincing evidence that the auroras pump heat throughout the planet’s upper atmosphere.

The researchers used the 10-meter Keck II telescope atop Hawaii’s dormant Mauna Kea volcano to observe Jupiter on one night each in 2016 and 2017.

Specifically, the team looked for infrared emissions that betray the presence of positively charged hydrogen molecules (H3+). Those molecules are created when charged particles in the solar wind, among other sources, slam into the planet’s atmosphere at hundreds or thousands of kilometers per second, painting polar auroras.

Measuring the intensities of these molecules’ infrared emissions let the team pin down how hot it

gets high above the cloud tops. In those polar regions, temperatures in the upper atmosphere likely top out at about 725° C, the team reports in the Aug. 5 Nature.

But at equatorial latitudes, the team’s heat map showed that the temperature falls to about 325° C. That pattern of a gradual drop-off in temperature toward lower latitudes bolsters the notion that Jupiter’s auroras are the source of anomalous heat in the upper atmosphere and that winds disperse that warmth from the polar regions. One of the nights the team observed Jupiter — January 25, 2017 — was particularly well-timed because Jupiter was experiencing a strong solar flare at the time.

Besides an intense aurora, data revealed a broad swath of warmer-than-normal gases at mid-latitudes, which the researchers interpret as a wave of warmth rolling southward. (ScienceNews)

he birds’ flashy, iridescent feathers heat up more than other types of feathers, possibly making it harder to stay cool in hot, sunny conditions. If so, the colorful plumes may be costly ornaments for luring mates, researchers report August 4 in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.

Many studies on the thermal properties of animal color have previously focused on differences between how dark and light colors derived from pigments react to light and heat, says Svana Rogalla, a biophysicist at the Biofisika Institute in Bilbao, Spain.

Less attention has been paid to how heat interacts with structural color — often vibrant, iridescent hues created by light refracting off of microscopic structures. These structures are found in everything from the scales of deep-sea worms (SN: 5/25/20) to spiders’ exoskeletons (SN: 9/9/16).

In the new study, Rogalla and colleagues turned to sunbirds, nectar-feeding birds typically smaller than sparrows that are native to Africa, Asia and Australia.

Sunbirds have feather colors that come from a mix of sources, including pigments like fiery carotenoids and dark melanin as well as iridescent structural color.

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In a tweet, Musk reMoon lander programme.

Last month, the US sponded to the news by The US space agency Government Accountability tweeting “GAO” with a was expected to pick two Office (GAO) squashed Blue flexing bicep emoji.

Jeff Bezos Origin’s challenge to space lunar lander prototypes (inJeff Bezos even offered cluding one of Blue Origin’s) NASA said that its of- agency NASA for pick- NASA a discount of up to but funding cut from US ficials were “currently re- ing SpaceX. GAO rejected $2 billion to give his space Congress led the agency to viewing details of the case.” Blue Origin’s protest, say- company Blue Origin the select SpaceX over Blue Ori“As soon as possible, ing “there was no require- human lunar landing system gin. According to a report the agency will provide an ment for NASA to engage (HLS) contract. (IANS) in The Verge on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Blue OFFICE OF THE Origin called the lawsuit “an attempt to remedy the flaws in the acquisition process found in NASA’s Human Padum Pukhuri, Dimapur - 797116 Landing System”.

“We firmly believe that the issues identified in this The Ao Senso Telongjem Padum Pukhuri with immense procurement and its outcomes must be addressed pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations for the to restore fairness, create award of Governor's Commendation Certificate announced on competition, and ensure a Independence Day 2021 to the following recipients safe return to the Moon for America,” the spokesperson 1. Shri. Imtilepzuk, SDAO, Jalukie, Peren of Sungratsu Village 2. Shri. Temsu Longkumer, District Horticulture Officer, Dimapur was quoted as saying.

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The iridescent green and blue feathers of a male greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer) reflect light and also absorb it, heating up in the sunlight.

The researchers examined 15 sunbird species preserved at the Field Museum in Chicago, heating the specimens under a lamp that mimics sunlight and then measuring the surface temperatures of feathers and the preserved birds’ skin.

Iridescent feathers heated up more than feathers that had only pigment-based colors, the team found. In breast feathers, for example, iridescent feathers averaged about 74° Celsius at the feather surface after a few minutes of light exposure, where feathers with yellow to red carotenoid pigments reached just over 63° C. This heat transferred to the skin, too, with skin under iridescent feathers growing about 5 degrees C and 8 degrees C hotter than skin under feathers with olive or yellow to red pigments.

Light scattering off of microscopic layers of air, the protein keratin and melanincontaining structures called melanosomes creates iridescent feathers’ sheen. But the plentiful melanin also makes the feathers absorb more solar radiation than other lighter-colored, less melanin-rich feathers, Rogalla says, which contributes to heating.

What’s more, highpowered microscopes and heat simulations showed that melanosomes’ arrangement in an iridescent feather⁠ encourages heat absorption. Melanosomes in a dark, noniridescent feather sit relatively disorganized in layers. But the melanosomes in the stacked, microscopic structures that produce iridescence are more organized and densely packed. Iridescent feathers

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likely heat up more than black feathers because those shimmering plumes have more melanosomes over a given feather area, Rogalla says.

The shape of the melanosomes may make a difference too. Iridescent feathers tend to have plateshaped melanosomes, with rod-shaped ones in black feathers and spherical ones in gray feathers. The team’s simulations showed plateshaped melanosomes heating up more than the other two shapes.

Iridescence is more pronounced in male sunbirds than females and is used in courtship displays. Rogalla wonders if the flashy colors, by possibly contributing to heat stress, create an evolutionary conflict between mating and staying cool, or thermoregulating. “It could be a trade-off,” she says, “being very colorful to attract females, but then you have a cost when you sit in the sun when it’s hot.”

Allison Shultz, an ornithologist at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County in California who was not involved with this research, says the flashy plumage may act as a signal demonstrating a male bird’s relative vigor

and resilience. “Maybe it shows [females] that males are able to deal with this higher heat load by having iridescent colors.”

Still, there’s a big caveat to the experimental setup. The study’s results may be “difficult to put in perspective” because the experiments were conducted on dead birds, says Vinod Kumar Saranathan, an evolutionary biologist at YaleNUS College in Singapore.

“You don’t have the benefit of the live bird [to evaluate], manipulating its body and doing various things to actively thermoregulate.”

Sunbirds can release heat by panting or changing feather positions. And the birds rarely stay in the sun for long, Saranathan says, explaining that they dart from flowers in sunny areas to more shaded forest. If iridescent feathers lose heat as quickly as they acquire it, the sunbirds could use shade to cool off, blunting the effect of the hot plumage.

“Iridescence has evolved so many times independently across the [bird evolutionary tree],” Saranathan says. If shiny feathers were particularly burdensome to birds, he says, that repeated evolution wouldn’t be likely.

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The temperature of the upper atmosphere of Jupiter, which orbits an average distance of 778 million kilometers from the sun, should be about –73° Celsius, says James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist at the JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science in Sagamihara, Japan. That’s largely due to the feeble illumination of the sun there, which amounts to less than 4 percent of the energy per square meter that hits Earth’s atmosphere. Instead, the region several hundred kilometers above the planet’s cloud tops has an average temperature of about 426° C. Scientists first noticed this mismatch more than 40 years ago. Since then, researchers have come up with several ideas about where the upper atmosphere’s thermal boost might originate, including pressure waves or gravity waves created

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ICC T20 World Cup: India to ATKMB, B’luru FC to clash in AFC Cup opener take on Pakistan on October 24

MALE (MALDIVES), AUG 17 (IANS): Indian Super League (ISL) runners-up ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) will take on fellow ISL outfit Bengaluru FC in their opening AFC Cup game in Group D (South Zone) at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives on Wednesday.

ATK Mohun Bagan were the finalists in the 2020/21 ISL, while Bengaluru FC finished seventh on the points table.

The two times these teams have played last season, ATKMB came out on top with 1-0 and 2-0 wins.

While that may suggest that ATKMB have a slight edge going into the game, the truth is this is their maiden foray into the continental club competition compared to Bengaluru FC who reached the final in 2016.

Not just that, following their win over Mal-

dives’ Club Eagles in their play-off match on Sunday thanks to Jayesh Rane’s first-half strike, Bengaluru FC made it to the AFC Cup group stage for the sixth time. So, definitely the experience is on their side.

Both the teams have undergone a lot of change in terms of personnel since their last meeting in the ISL. ATKMB have brought on board six new players, while Bengaluru FC have acquired as many

as nine new players as well as a new head coach in Marco Pezzaiuoli.

On paper, ATK Mohun Bagan appear to have a stronger squad as they boast of players like Roy Krishna, David Williams, new signing Hugo Boumous and Carl McHugh -- all seasoned performers in the ISL. But ATKMB haven’t played any competitive games since the ISL final against Mumbai City FC in March. Pezzaiuoli’s

Barca prez Joan Laporta reveals club debt stands at £1.15bn

BARCELONA, AUG 17 (AGENCIES): Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the Spanish club is 1.35bn euros (£1.15bn) in debt, describing the situation as “very worrying”.

The club’s wage bill currently accounts for 103% of total income.

Laporta blames predecessor Josep Maria Bartomeu for the debt, accusing him of leaving a “terrible inheritance”.

Extending Lionel Messi’s contract would have made the wage bill accountable for 110% of revenue, which La Liga refused to accept.

Messi announced an emotional exit from the Nou Camp last week and signed for Paris SaintGermain on a two-year contract.

“Our salaries represent 103% of the club’s total income, that’s 20-25% more than our competitors,” said Laporta, now in his second term as president after winning March’s election.

“The first thing we had to do when we arrived was to ask for a loan of 80m euros because, otherwise, we could not pay the salaries. The previous regime was full of lies.

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ative net worth of 451m euros - it is a terrible inheritance. What has been happening is very worrying.”

Bartomeu defended himself in an open letter released on Saturday, claiming financial measures he would have put in place had he not been forced to resign in October would have allowed Messi to stay at Barcelona.

“As is known, our board of directors planned to call elections on 21 March, within the statutory period at the end of our mandate, which would have allowed us to take on and carry out the settlement of the 2020-21 season accounts,” Bartomeu said.

“We would then have taken the decisions neces-

sary to avoid arriving at the current financial situation.

“We would have been the only ones responsible for the closure [due to the pandemic] and its consequences, a decision that the new board has not taken throughout these past months, making clear their inaction.”

Lapor ta described Bartomeu’s letter as “an effort to justify management that is unjustifiable” and “an exercise in desperation”, adding: “They will not escape their doing.”

New signings Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Rey Manaj were only able to be registered by La Liga after defender Gerard Pique agreed to a wage cut to comply with salary cap rules.

men, on the other hand, have played twice, against Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army’s FC in April and a couple of days ago against Maldives’ Club Eagles.

However, it must be said that Pezzaiuoli’s men weren’t entirely convincing in their win against the Eagles, particularly in defence where new-singings Yrondu Musavu-King and Alan Costa need to tighten up a bit.

“Bengaluru has signed a number of new foreign footballers. The coaching staff has also changed. As a result, there has been a difference regarding the strength. The match will be very tough.

The biggest thing is that we know each other and have played a lot of matches. If we want to win, we have to fight till the last minute,” ATKMB head coach Antonio Lopez Habas, who has two ISL trophies to his name, said ahead of the

contest.

“The results of the past matches will remain history. In reality, every match is a new challenge.

It is a new environment, a new field. We have to adapt quickly. The fate of the match will depend a lot on all this. Most of all, it’s an international tournament. Everyone will desperately try to establish themselves,” he added.

Pezzaiuoli, though, made it clear that they were not considering themselves favourites against the Kolkata-based team.

“We have new players, a new coach (referring to himself), a team and a new spirit. We have prepared well, but I think ATK Mohun Bagan is the favourite here. They invest a lot of money to win the trophy; they were in the final last year,” he said.

Kick-off time: 4:30 pm (IST); Live telecast: Star Sports Network.

DUBAI, AUG 17 (IANS): India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a group stage encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai on October 24, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Tuesday.

The tournament, which kicks off in the UAE and Oman on October 17, will see the final being played in Dubai on November 14 (Sunday), with November 15 (Monday) acting as the reserve day.

The tournament will begin with the Round 1 Group B encounter between hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea on October 17, with Scotland and Bangladesh, the other teams in Group B, clashing in an evening match.

Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Namibia -making up Group A -- will be in action in Abu Dhabi the next day, with Round 1 matches running till Octo-

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ber 22. The top two teams in each group will proceed to the Super12 stage of the tournament, beginning on October 23. The Super12 stage -- the second round of the tournament -- will get underway in Abu Dhabi on October 23, with the Group 1 contest between Australia and South Africa. This will be followed up with an evening clash between England and West Indies in Dubai.

Old rivals England and Australia will lock horns in Dubai on October 30.

The group will conclude on

November 6 with matches between Australia and West Indies in Abu Dhabi, and England and South Africa in Sharjah.

Group 2 will commence with a heavyweight clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on October 24. Pakistan then take on New Zealand in Sharjah on October 26, in a tough start for the 2009 champions.

Afghanistan begin their campaign on October 25 at Sharjah, taking on the winners of Group B from the first round.

Sadleir named 1st female CEO Afghanistan’s Aditi Ashok qualifies for for Commonwealth Games Paralympians to Women’s British Open miss Tokyo 2020

L O N D O N, AU G 1 7 (AGENCIES): New Zealander Katie Sadleir has been appointed as the first female chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation.

Cur rently general manager of women’s rugby at World Rugby, she will play a leading role at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

David Grevemberg stepped down from the role in February after seven years.

Sadleir, 57, competed in synchronised swimming at the 1984 Olympics and won bronze at the 1986 Commonwealth Games.

“I am delighted to be taking up the role at a very exciting time for the Commonwealth Sport Movement,” she said.

Sadleir has held her role at World Rugby since 2016, where she has been responsible for spearheading the global development of the women’s game.

Her previous roles include serving as the New Zealand chef de mission at the Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games and leading the establishment of the New Zealand Academy of Sport network in the late 1990s.

CGF president Dame Louise Martin said: “As a

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former athlete and experienced administrator across multiple sports, Katie was the outstanding candidate for the position in what was a high-quality field.

“She will play a leading role in driving the future strategic direction of our organisation through Birmingham 2022 and beyond.”

Sadleir added: “With Birmingham 2022 fast approaching and the Games nearing its centenary in 2030, there is a fantastic opportunity to enhance our global sporting movement as one that is fully focused on community legacy, benefit and impact through sport.”

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): Afghanistan’s Paralympic team will not participate in the Games in Tokyo next week because they are trapped in the country, confirmed the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Just two para-athletes from Afghanistan were scheduled to compete in the Games -- taekwondo player Zakia Khudadadi and track and field star Hossain Rasouli. The 23-year-old Zakia was to be the first woman ever to represent Afghanistan at the Paralympics.

“Regrettably, NPC (National Paralympic Committee) Afghanistan will no longer participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games,” IPC spokesman Craig Spence was quoted as saying by aljazeera.com.

“Due to the serious ongoing situation in the country, all airports are closed and there is no way for them to travel to Tokyo.”

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M U M B A I , AU G 1 7 (IANS): India’s Aditi Ashok continued her superb run as she qualified for the Women’s British Open, which will be held at the Carnoustie Links in Scotland from August 19-22.

Aditi, who finished fourth in the Tokyo Olympics after being in medal contention till the last few holes, finished second in the qualifying event, carding a two-under 68 at the 18-hour Panmure Golf Club.

She sealed her fifth appearance at the British Open and 19th overall start in a Major was placed one-over after 12 holes but made up ground to finish

two-under on Monday.

Aditi finished one shot behind American Lindsey Weaver while Nicole Broch Larsen, Ssu Chia Cheng, Magdalena Simmermacher, Johanna Gustavsson, and Australian amateur Kirsten Rudgeley progressed with scores of 69.

Aditi, who was ranked 200th in the World before the Olympics, has moved up to 157 in the chart after her sensational run in Tokyo. A repeat of the Tokyo run at the women’s British Open will push her higher in the rankings and will improve her chances of playing in the LPGA Tour regularly.

Acknowledgement

Tearful Osaka briefly leaves press conference CINCINNATI, AUG 16 (AGENCIES): Naomi Osaka briefly left a press conference in Cincinnati on Monday after she appeared to get upset with a line of questioning about her relationship with the media, leading her agent to describe a reporter as a “bully”.

Osaka withdrew from the French Open earlier this year after being punished for refusing to do media conferences, saying her mental health was adversely impacted by certain lines of questioning.

On Monday, a reporter from a Cincinnati newspaper asked the 23-year-old: “You’re not crazy about dealing with us, especially in this format. Yet you have a lot of outside interests that are served by having a media platform. How do you balance the two?” Osaka twice asked the reporter to clarify his question and turned down an offer from the moderator to “move on to the next question” before giving a full reply.

“Ever since I was younger, I have had a lot of media interest on me, and I think it’s because of my background as well,” said Osaka, who is of JapaneseK Y M C

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Haitian heritage but grew up mainly in the United States.

“I can’t really help that there are some things that I tweet or some things that I say that kind of create a lot of news articles or things like that ... but I would also say I’m not really sure how to balance the two.

Like I’m figuring it out at the same time as you are, I would say.”

When another reporter began to ask about her preparations for the summer hard-court season and her pledge to donate her prize money from this week’s Western & Southern Open to Haitian earthquake relief efforts, Osaka appeared to wipe away tears.

The moderator called for a pause to the proceedings and Osaka left the room for a few minutes but returned to complete the news conference. read more Osaka’s French Open withdrawal not only led to her revealing that she has struggled to cope with depression for a number of years but it also prompted her to pull out from Roland Garros and Wimbledon for the sake of her mental wellbeing. read more After losing early at the Tokyo Games, where she was given the honour of lighting the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony, she said she struggled to cope with the huge

pressure and expectation placed on her.

Osaka’s agent, Stuart Duguid, condemned the reporter’s line of questioning on Monday in a statement provided to Reuters.

“The bully at the Cincinnati Enquirer is the epitome of why player/media relations are so fraught right now,” said Duguid.

“Everyone on that Zoom will agree that his tone was all wrong and his sole purpose was to intimidate. Really appalling behaviour.

“And this insinuation that Naomi owes her offcourt success to the media is a myth – don’t be so selfindulgent.”

The reporter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Osaka has used her platform to call attention to mental health issues and she said at the news conference she felt supported by her fellow athletes. “ T h e b i g ge s t e ye opener was going to the Olympics and having other athletes come up to me and say they were really glad that I did what I did,” she added. “I’m proud of what I did and I think that it was something that needed to be done.”

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SPORTS

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021

crowds will be allowed in IPL; You are all winners: Modi tells para-athletes Hopefully next season will have 10 teams: BCCI

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (PTI): “You are all winners and role models,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told India’s top para athletes, who are set to compete in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.

Modi virtually interacted with 10 athletes, including 2016 Rio edition gold winners Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu, and urged them to compete without pressure.

He also spoke with the family members and coaches of the para-athletes.

The Paralympics will be held between August 24 to September 5.

“In spite of all the difficulties in your lives, you did not lose heart and kept on fighting. By your hard work and strong will, you have reached this stage against all odds.

You are going to represent the country in the biggest sporting stage,” Modi said.

“You all are winners and role models. You should not play with pressure. I hope you all will

Courtois extends contract with Real

M A D R I D, A U G 1 7 (IANS): Real Madrid have confirmed that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has signed a new contract until the end of June 2026. The new deal, signed on Monday, extends the Belgian international’s former contract, which was due to expire at the end of June 2024, reports Xinhua.

“Real Madrid and Thibaut Cour tois have agreed to extend the player’s contract and he will continue to be linked to the club for the next five years,” explained the club on its official website.

The former Chelsea keeper Courtois, on loan at Atletico Madrid for three seasons, joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 and made his debut on September 1, 2018. So far he has made 130 appearances for ‘Los Blancos.’ In the 202021 season, Courtois had helped Real Madrid finish second in the La Liga.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with the Indian para-athlete contingent for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, August 17. (PTI)

give your best and medals will follow. You will make the country proud.”

India is sending a 54-member team -- the largest ever -- in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics with hopes that the country will produce its best ever performance.

The team has some of the brightest medal prospects like Jhajharia, seeking his third Paralympics gold (after 2004 and 2016) in F-46 javelin throw, Mariyappan (T-63 high jump) and world champion Sandeep Choudhary (F-64 jav-

elin throw).

India will compete in nine sports.

Mariyappan, who had won a gold in the last edition in Rio, will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony.

Besides Jhajharia and Mariyappan, other paraathletes who took part in the interaction with the Prime Minister were Jyoti Balan and Rakesh Kumar (para-archery), Soman Rana (para-athletics), Palak Kohli and Parul Parmar (para badminton),

Prachi Yadav (para canoeing), Sakina Khatun (para powerlifting) and Singhraj (para shooting).

The Prime Minister said he is hopeful that the para-athletes will create history at the Games.

Talking about the overall development of a sporting culture in the country, Modi said the number of Khelo India Centers will be increased to 1000 from current 360 to tap local talent and groom them, especially in the rural areas.

“Our villages and remote areas are full of talent and the contingent of paraathletes is a living example of that. Today the country is trying to reach the players, special attention is being paid to the rural areas.”

“Equipments, grounds and other resources and infrastructure are being made available to the sportspersons. The country is helping its sportspersons with an open heart.

“We have to keep on improving our ways and system to develop sports culture in India, shed fears

of earlier generations.”

Modi said earlier giving facilities to ‘Divyang Jan’ was treated as part of welfare activities, but it is now considered as part of responsibility of the country. “ L aw s l i k e ‘ T h e Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act’ and initiatives like ‘Sugamya Bharat Campaign’ are changing lives and giving confidence to numerous talents all over the country,” Modi said.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur wished the athletes good luck, noting that para-athletes have performed impressively in the international events in the last few years.

“We have won 12 medals so far in the Paralympics. Our athletes have done very well in the international events in the last few years.

“I hope they will give their best and win laurels for the country.”

India will start its campaign on August 27, with men’s and women’s archery events.

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has “no problem” if the crowd is allowed in the second phase of the Indian Premier League 2021, scheduled to begin from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates.

Earlier, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) general secretary Mubashir Usmani was quoted as saying that the board will speak to the Indian cricket board (BCCI) and the UAE government regarding allowing crowds back into the stands. To this, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said that the BCCI would “love to have crowd” but not at the cost of players and peoples’ safety.

“We are working on that and we are hoping that the UAE government will allow the crowd this time since everyone is vaccinated there. Let’s see what happens. Hopefully, fans will be allowed but not at the coast players’ or peoples’ safety -- that is more important.

Rest is on the UAE government to decide,” Dhumal told IANS. Reports suggested that the UAE government has given the green light to allow 60 per cent capacity of the crowd in the stadium for the remaining matches.

Dhumal further said that IPL 2022 will have two new teams. “Everybody is looking up to the IPL now; we believe it will be an exciting tournament in UAE. This would be the last season of IPL with eight teams. Most likely there will be 10 teams’ next

time. We are working on that too,” he added.

Asked about more details on the two new teams which would be added, the BCCI treasurer refused to comment further. Moving on, Dhumal showered praise on India’s stunning Test win over England at the Lord’s.

“It was a great win given our past record. We had a tough time in the first half but later the way Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah played so well with bat and with the ball.”

Andy Murray begins Cincinnati Roma sign striker Abraham from Chelsea campaign in style, beats Gasquet

Andy Murray

CINCINNATI (OHIO), AUG 17 (IANS): Twotime champion Andy Murray of Britain made good on a main draw wildcard to win his opening game against Frenchman Richard Gasquet at the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday (IST).

In his first match since a third-round defeat to Denis Shapovalov at Wimbledon, the former world No. 1 ground out a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the world No. 53.

The Briton finished with 38 winners, including 15 aces, to Gasquet’s 20 winners. He won 81 per

cent of first-serve points to his opponent’s 61 per cent and committed 28 unforced errors.

“I thought I did well.

I moved pretty well for my first singles match in a while on hard courts,” Murray said.

“Certainly, a little bit more confidence in my movement than when I played him a couple of years ago. It was my first match (in 2019) I’d played since (I had) the metal hip in so I was a bit apprehensive.

“He uses all the angles on the court really well and makes you move a lot so you need to move well against him and I did that tonight. I served good.

I got a lot of free points on my serve. I thought I was taking control of the rallies when I had the opportunities so it was a good match,” said Murray.

LO N D O N, AU G 1 7 (AGENCIES): Striker Tammy Abraham has completed a 40m euro (£34m) move to Italian side Roma from Chelsea.

Abraham, Chelsea’s joint top scorer last season, joins the Serie A club - managed by former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho - on a fiveyear deal.

It is understood the deal for the 23-year-old England international includes a buy-back clause set at £68m.

“You can sense when a club really wants you - and Roma made their interest clear immediately,” said Abraham.

“Roma is a club that deserves to be fighting for titles and trophies. I’ve had the experience of winning major trophies and I want to be in those competitions again - so I want to help this team to achieve that and get to the level where Roma should be”.

“It’s a massive honour

Tammy Abraham

to be the number nine at this club and I just can’t wait to get started and to help the team.”

Abraham, who has had loan spells at Bristol City, Swansea City and Aston Villa, flew to Italy on Sunday for a medical after Roma struck a deal with European champions Chelsea over the weekend.

The Premier League club re-signed their former striker Romelu Lukaku from

Inter Milan for £97.5m on Thursday.

Inter Milan replaced Lukaku by signing Roma’s former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko.

Abraham, who has won six England caps, scored 30 goals in 82 appearances for Chelsea, having joined them at the age of seven.

The buy-back clause cannot be triggered until the Chelsea academy graduate

has completed two seasons with Roma.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “Tammy will always be welcomed back at Stamford Bridge as one of our own.

“We have all enjoyed watching his prog ress through our academy and into the first-team squad, and are grateful for his contribution to our successes at senior and youth level.”

Roma’s general manager, Tiago Pinto, said: “Despite still being very young, with a huge amount of potential to keep improving, Tammy has already played more than 200 games in his career and scored over 100 goals - and won a number of major trophies too.

“Choosing to leave the Premier League, and the club he grew up at, demonstrates very clearly just how much he believes in this opportunity to develop his own game and show what he can do at Roma.”

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti Anurag fetes World Youth Archery winners for big medal haul rules out signing Cristiano Ronaldo M A D R I D, A U G 1 7 (IANS): Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti took to social media on Tuesday to rule out any chance of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club. Ronaldo and Ancelotti were together at Real between 2013 and 2015 and formed part of the squad that won the club’s 10th Champions League final.

According to reports in a section of the Spanish and Italian press, Ronaldo is looking to leave Juventus, which he joined in 2018,

Carlo Ancelotti

while Real need someone to support Karim Benzema in the attack, reports Xinhua. Thus, Real has been mentioned as a possible

destination for Ronaldo.

However, Ancelotti looks to have knocked those rumors on the head with a tweet in which he commented that “Cristiano is a legend at Real Madrid and he has all of my affection and respect.

I have never considered signing him. We are looking forwards.”Real’s main transfer target remains PSG’s French international striker, Kylian Mbappe, although it is doubtful that PSG will let the forward leave this summer.

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (IANS): Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday interacted with the World Youth Archery Championship winners and congratulated them for making the “nation proud”.

Team India registered a total of 15 medals - 8 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze, from the archery championships in Wroclaw, Poland.

Thakur heaped praise on the “existing talent pool” the country has at the grassroots level. “The initiatives taken under the vision of PM Modi to de-

velop schemes such as the Khelo India to develop and nurture the grassroots level talent are showing results in Championships like this.

It is overwhelming to see so many of our youth across the country are bringing laurels to all sports and going forward, it gives us major hopes. I congratulate all the young archers and wish them all the luck in the competitions ahead. As they transition to the senior team, they shall be getting all the possible support to compete at the high-performance level,” Thakur said. The gold

medallists included Cadet Compound Women’s Team, the Cadet Compound Men’s Team, Junior Recurve Men’s Team, Cadet Recurve Men’s Team, Cadet Compound Men’s Team, Cadet Recurve Mixed Team, the Junior Recurve Mixed Team, and Komolika Bari, who won the gold in the Junior Recurve W’men’s Individual event.

Komolika, who won two gold medals, in the individual and the mixed doubles events, also won the coveted medal at the 2019 World Cadet Championships. A part of the Target

Olympic Podium Scheme Core team, Komalika, also another TATA Academy product, became the national champion in Women’s Individual Recurve at the 41st NTPC Junior Archery National Championship held in Dehradun in March 2021. Her tremendous rise came to the fore since the Khelo India games, where she had participated and made podium finishes at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019, 2020 as well as the University Games last year.

The silver medallists from Poland meet, mean-

while, included Priya Gurjar, who won the Cadet C o m p o u n d I n d iv i d u a l Event, and Sakshi Chaudhary from the Compound Junior Individual (Men and Women) event. The bronze medallists included Parneet Kaur in the Compound Cadet Women’s category, Rishabh Yadav in the Compound Junior Individual (Men and Women) event, Manjiri Manoj Alone, and Bishal Changmai in the Recurve Cadet Individual (Men and Women) event as well as the Cadet Recur’e Women’s Team.

World No. 3 rank to provide motivation to rise even further: Tsitsipas Wrestler Ravinder earns semifinal C I N C I N NAT I , AU G 17 (IANS): Greek tennis player Stefanos Tistsipas has said that he felt “overwhelmed” when he rose to world No. 3 in the ATP rankings last week, and that it will provide him the motivation for the Western & Southern Open which got underway in Cincinnati on Tuesday (IST).

The 23-year-old has recorded a tour-leading 45 victories this season which have seen him achieve one of his long-term goals of cracking the top-3. However, Tsitsipas, the French Open finalist this year, is aiming to rise even further in the coming weeks.

“No. 3 is a number that is very significant and it holds a big importance,” Tsitsipas said on Monday.

“You don’t get many exciting moments like this in

Stefanos Tistsipas

your career. I saw it come out, and I felt overwhelmed by it. It was a great feeling.

It adds some value to yourself for the efforts that you have put in to get there.”

“It kind of pushes me so much to sustain that, to want to go the extra mile in the next tournaments, and that was my initial goal from the beginning of the year, to make it into the top three. Now the second

phase of that goal is to remain there. “The rankings are there for a reason. They signify something important. I think that the very next step would be the No. 1 spot, which I hope I can get to one day,” Tsitsipas was quoted as saying by atptour.com.

Tsistipas, who is making his third appearance in Cincinnati, won his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy

in Monte Carlo in April and advanced to his maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open in June.

However, the eighttime tour-level champion insists his focus is not solely on capturing trophies, but performing consistently each week.

“My top priority is getting far into the tournament, playing good tennis,” Tsitsipas said. “I have said it, I’m not aiming for titles. I’m not aiming to go and win every single one of them. I want to get to the stage of a tournament where I’m able to get a lot of points.

“I am aiming for the big points. I know that most of the big points are [from the] semi-finals onwards. That’s where you get the most amount of points, and I want to be

aiming for that. If I reach the very first goal of it, I’m not going (to} stop. I’m still going to continue doing the things that I have been doing well from that point onwards.”

The second seed in Cincinnati will play either American Sebastian Korda or Serbian Laslo Djere in his opening match, and is aiming to adjust to the conditions quickly in Ohio following his run to the last four in Canada last week.

“I know for a fact that all these events have different kinds of conditions to be adjusting to. Some of the places are a bit more humid. My top priority is finding that balance, finding that quick adjustment from switching from one tournament to the next without massive gaps or holes in my game.”

spot at junior world championships

UFA (RUSSIA), AUG 17 (PTI): Upcoming Indian wrestler Ravinder showed tremendous defense skills to reach the 61kg semifinals of the junior world championship here on Monday even as three of his compatriots bit the dust in the quarterfinals. In the action-packed pre-quarterfinal against Ivan Hramyka from Belarus, Ravinder’s agility stood out as he won 5-2. Ivan had good attacking style but the Indian’s better stamina helped him immensely.

In the quar terfinal against Brunei’s Alibeg Alibegov, Ravinder’s superior defense was on display. Alibeg got hold of Ravinder’s right leg and then also initiated a dangerous-looking double leg attack but on

Ravinder

both occasions, Ravinder used his power and brain to wriggle out. He will now fight it out with Armeina’s Levik Mikayelyan for a place in the gold medal match. Ravinder had won a silver medal at Under-23 World championship in 2019. Among Other Indians

in action, Yash (74kg) lost in pre-quarterfinals while Vetal Shelkle (86kg), Pruthviraj Patil (92kg) and Aniruddh (125kg) lose their respective quarterfinals. Going out of medal contention were Shubham (57kg) and Rohit (65kg), who lost their respective repechage rounds.

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