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Vol XXXI No. 254

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Hopeful note at consultative meet

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Apex Naga body for Nagaland mooted

CM CLEARS GOVT STAND ON RIIN, WOMEN RESERVATION IN ULBs, NAGA TRIBUNAL

Neiphiu Rio addressing the consultative meet on Wednesday. (DIPR)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 18 (NPN): A marathon consultative meeting of almost six hours was held between the government (including NPF) and various apex Naga tribal bodies at the State Banquet Hall in the chief minister’s residential office here Wednesday to solicit views and support on various issues.

Delivering the keynote address, chief minister Neiphiu Rio read the agendas of the meeting and shared a brief background of the Nagas since coming in to contact with the British in 1832. It was learnt Rio also spoke at length on some of the important issues and the steps taken to address them.

These included inter-district border demarcation, Naga Tribunal, RIIN implementa-

tion, women reservation and ULB elections, etc.

Dimapur-Peren boundary: On demarcation of boundary between Dimapur and Peren district, Rio said the long-pending demarcation of the administrative boundary between Peren and Dimapur districts needs to be discussed and settled amicably.

He said a cabinet subcommittee headed by Health minister Pangnyu Phom after due deliberations and looking into every aspect and the ground situation, suggested an administrative boundary. However, there have been reservations expressed on the proposed demarcation from people on both sides citing their customs and traditions.

He therefore, appealed to the 14 Trial Hobos to

put in place the mechanism and work with the spirit of unity and understanding to amicably resolve the issue in the greater interest of the Naga people.

Naga Tribunal: Rio said there was an urgent need for documentation and codification of the Naga traditional laws. He cited as an instance, the Chakhesang community who have already codified their traditional law.

He said that as per the 16-point Agreement, a Naga Tribunal at the State level can act as an Appellate Authority for the cases to be decided according to customary law. This would consist of those who have expertise in customary law to help settle cases which are of a complex nature, and which would not be easily

decided in modern Courts.

He also stressed on the need for documentation and codification of the traditional laws as it will provide clarity on where the traditional laws can be invoked, and where other laws-- Central or State laws --would need to be invoked. With the likelihood of having a separate High Court in the near future, there is a need to codify the customary laws urgently to avoid any possibility of confusion or over-lapping of cases, he added.

RIIN: Rio said citizens of India should not be denied their rights, and therefore, decisions on RIIN should be well thought out and should not cause any panic, chaos or harassment to anyone or community.

He summarized the view of the government which included-- that every Naga should trace their roots back to the village and the ancestry will be verified through a four-tiered verification mechanism after which he or she will be registered as an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland.

Similarly he said, nonNaga tribes whether Kacharis, Garos, Kukis Mikirs who can trace their ancestry

to a village established before Nagaland’s statehood ie, before 1 December 1963 would be entitled to register as Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland.

For this, he said the authority to certify inhabitants of villager lies with the concerned Village Council. He, however, cautioned that any wrong or faulty certification will attract punishment as per the customary law.

For those Indian citizens who had settled in Nagaland before 1 December, 1963, Rio said most of who are in Dimapur and had continued to live here, would be eligible for Permanent Residence Certificate on the basis of documentary evidence of their stay here prior to statehood and they will be eligible to possess immoveable property and would not require an ILP for movement within the state.

Rio also said that the pre-1940 Gorkha settlers would also be categorized as Permanent Residents without any denial or depriving of benefits that they are enjoying now and for those residents of Dimapur district who had settled between December 1, 1963

Kronu, Kikon and Sinha during the press briefing. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 18 (NPN): As both the government and apex tribal hohos deliberated on various issues on the agenda for Wednesday’s consultative meeting held at the State Banquet Hall at the Chief Minister’s residential complex, the need for a Naga tribal apex body encompassing all the tribes in Nagaland was mooted.

This was disclosed to media persons by Neiba Kronu, minister planning and coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs. Kronu briefed media persons after the end of a marathon meeting lasting nearly six hours.

He said the house during deliberations, felt the need to have an apex hoho comprising all tribes of Nagaland, since the Naga Hoho which was once the apex body today no longer has the mandate of Naga tribes of Nagaland.

(Cont’d on p-7) Kronu further added

that an apex tribal hoho of tribes within Nagaland has become a necessity just as Naga tribes of Manipur have their United Naga Council (UNC). Similarly, Kronu said Naga tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam could also work out on how to go about it in their respective states.

“Today’s meeting was only the beginning of consultations with the tribal bodies and no specific resolution was adopted. More meetings will be held soon,” he said. Kronu said that a committee would soon be constituted to have detailed discussions.

Advisor IT Science & Technology NRE Mmhonlumo Kikon, who also briefed the media, said that the consultative meeting was not confined to women reservation and so the government decided to go hold discussions with tribal bodies on several issues. He said the issue on the agenda could not be finalized and

State govt. issues ‘Unlock 5’ guidelines Pegasus: SC notice to Centre, Bengal on plea ties including competitions will be allowed with up to a maximum of 50% capacity and subject to other conditions as mentioned above while the Home department would be issuing a detailed SOP. iii. Attendance at govt offices: Government offices will function, with 100% attendance of Group A and B officers on all the working days, and for other employees, the attendance will be 50%. Further, employees and staff of all the offices in the State will be required to be vaccinated against Co-

vid-19 to attend office. Those who have not taken even a single dose, the employee concerned will be required to produce Covid-19 negative test report every 15 days through either RT-PCR/TrueNat/CBNAAT, by getting tested at any government facility free of charge. iv. 2-wheeler taxi: Two wheeler taxi and pillion riding will be permitted, subject to the provisions, as applicable, of the SOP issued on August 6 for passenger vehicles on preventive measures to contain the spread of Covid. (Cont’d on p-7)

Plantations, properties destroyed at Yannu village

State logs 57 fresh Covid cases, 1 death

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Following the decision of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Covid-19 to continue with existing lockdown measures with further relaxations and reopening of more activities from August 19 till September 2, the state chief secretary on Wednesday issued the ‘Unlock 5’ guidelines. i. Gatherings: Social, political, religious, entertainment, academic, cultural gatherings, and other public gatherings will be allowed up to a maximum of 50% capacity, subject to all the

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Tension gripped Yannu village under Tizit sub-division in Mon district on Wednesday after a group of around 500-600 people from nearby villages reportedly attacked it in connection with a boundary dispute.

Though plantations and field huts were reportedly damaged in the incident, there was no report of any casualty.

When contacted, Mon

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participants being asymptomatic, and being fully vaccinated (taken both the doses) against Covid-19, or 15 days after taking the first dose. If none of the two are fulfilled, the person concerned should carry a Covid-19 negative test report taken through either RTPCR/TrueNat or CBNAAT with the swab taken for testing not earlier than 15 days.

In addition, all concerned are to adhere to Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and maintenance of social distancing. ii. Sports: Sports activi-

deputy commissioner (DC) Thavaseelan K confirmed Nagaland Post about the incident, which took place in wee hours – around 1.30 am. He said the issue was related to a boundary dispute, which has been there for long.

Upon hearing about the incident, he claimed that police and district administration officials rushed to the area to take stock of the situation.

Though the situation has been brought under control, the DC said addi-

tional police personnel have been deployed in the area to maintain peace. He also said that the Section 144 CrPC may be imposed in order to ensure peace in the area.

The district administration and police also held meetings with civil society organisations and the villagers and urged them to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area, the DC added.

He also said that appropriate legal action would be initiated against those responsible after ascertaining the facts.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 57 fresh Covid-19 cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection.

Of the fresh cases, 22 were from Dimapur, Kohima-17, seven in Mokokchung, three each in Longleng and Wokha, two in Phek and one each in Kiphire, Peren and Tuensang, taking the total caseload to 29331.With one more patient succumbing to the virus in Dimapur, the death toll rose to 608.

against setting up of Commission of Inquiry

that it was only the beginning of further consultative meetings.

Fur ther, he said a cabinet sub-committee on women reservation was constituted and that in the next round, all stakeholders including women groups will be invited to deliberate on the recommendations of the sub-committee.

Minister planning Neiba Kronu said after proper consultation on women reservation, modalities will be worked out before having it enacted in the assembly.

Kronu said the subcommittee had two sittings and recommended seeking opinion of civil society groups.

On RIIN, Kikon said the tribal bodies had asked for more time to go through the report of the Banuo Commission.

According to principal secretary home Abhijit Sinha, out of 12 district sub-committees for RIIN, ten have held meetings while two others were yet to do so and have sought more time.

Sinha also disclosed that the government at the meeting, requested the 14 Naga tribe of the state, to intervene with a spirit of brotherhood to resolve the issue. He said the 14 Naga tribes are expected to convene a meeting soon on this matter.

GMS Head teacher bags NAT 2021

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Head teacher of Government Middle School Jakhama, Viswema Ms. Swedesunuo Zao was one among 44 recipients across the country to bag the National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2021. Ministry of Education Wednesday released the list of awardees for this year’s NAT 2021. The teachers will be conferred with their awards by the President on September 5, Teachers’ Day. Meanwhile, principal director School Education, Shanavas C congratulated Swedesunuo Zao on being conferred the award.

spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-intelligence company NSO Group. The committee included retired Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur, former Chief Justice of Calcutta jurisdiction. He stated that High Court, and Justice the proceedings should not (retd) Jyotirmay Bhattachago on as the issue is being ex- rya. amined at a pan-India level.

Earlier on Tuesday, The court, however, refused the apex court said it will to stay the proceedings, with discuss and decide the fuJustice Surya Kant stating ture course of action, after that the committee is only the government reiterated taking “preliminary steps”. that the matter had national Solicitor General Tush- security implications due ar Mehta called the commit- to which it did not want to tee “unconstitutional.” put the details in a public On July 26, West Ben- affidavit. The Centre has gal Chief Minister Mamata said it would reveal all Banerjee had announced a aspects to a committee of commission of inquiry into independent experts, who D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 the alleged surveillance of can then submit its report ( N P N ) : C o n g r e s s o n Wednesday appointed forphones using the Pegasus to the Court. mer IPS officer Ajoy Kumar in-charge of Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, with immediate effect. Kumar was an DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): After keep- to be sold at Rs.100.28 litre in Dimapur and MP from Jamshedpur in the ing the prices of fuels unchanged for over Rs. 101.23 per litre in the state capital.

15th Lok Sabha. He had quit LPG price hiked: Domestic cooking the party to join the AAP a month, the state-owned oil marketing companies Wednesday slashed diesel prices gas LPG price on Wednesday was increased ahead of the Jharkhand by 19-21 paise across the country, but petrol by Rs 25 per cylinder. assembly polls in 2019, but This is the second straight month of rejoined the Congress last prices remained at the same level prevailing a price increase. Rates were hiked by Rs year in September. The anfor the last one month.

Diesel prices in Dimapur and Kohima 25.50 per cylinder on July 1. Non-subsidised nouncement was made by decreased to Rs.91.71 per litre and Rs.92.23 LPG rates were increased on August 1 by AICC general secretary Dr. per litre respectively. While petrol continued the same proportion.

KC Venugopal.

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and West Bengal government over a plea challenging the setting up of a twomember Commission of Inquiry by the Mamata Banerjee government to probe into the Pegasus snooping allegations.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana sought responses from the Centre and state, and listed the matter for August 25. It will be heard alongside other petitions regarding the Pegasus row.

Advocate Saurabh Mishra, appearing for the petitioner, contended that they had challenged the commission on grounds of

Ajoy Kumar is AICC

in-charge of Nagaland

Diesel price cut, LPG hiked by Rs. 25 per cylinder

Covid ebbing as R-value drops to below 1 in country, including NE H&TE dept notifies institutes NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): After breaching the value of one in the first week of August, the R number, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has been steadily ebbing, according to researchers at Chennai’s Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

India’s R has fallen to around 0.9, Sitbara Sinha, who is leading the research, told PTI, citing their data.

If R is lesser than one, it means the number of newly infected people is lower than

Case Positivity Trajectory

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1.95%

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Daily positivity rate as on today, 1.96%

number of infected people in the preceding period and the disease incidence is going down.

R-value of Kerala, which has the highest number of active cases in the

country, is now below one, signalling a relief to authorities who have been struggling to bring down the infection levels in the state.

The northeastern states seem to have finally come

out of the second wave, Sinha said. R-value between August 14-16, calculated by researchers now stands at 0.89. Reproduction number or R refers to how many people an infected person infects, on average. In other words, it tells how ‘efficiently’ a virus is spreading.

A smaller R indicates the disease is on a decline.

Conversely, if R is greater than 1, the number of infected people is increasing in each round - technically, this is what is called the epidemic phase.

After the devastating second wave that saw hospitals and health infrastructure being overwhelmed by the patients infected by SARSCoV2, the R-value started to decline.

During March-May period, thousands of people died due to the infection while lakhs were infected.

During May 15-June 26 period, the R value stood at 0.78. However, it slowly started increasing - it was 0.88 from June 20-July 7, 0.95 from July 3-22, 0.96 from July 24-27.

on new norms for scholarships

DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): With regard to implementation of PostMatric Scholarship CSS and merit-cum-means based scholarship under National Scholarship Portal (NSP), the higher & technical education department has informed all higher secondary schools and colleges that Aadhaar-based authentication of institute nodal officers (INOs)–KYC –has been made mandatory from

the session 2021-22, prior to verification of applicationsby them for which the INOs would have to provide their Aadhaar numbers on NSP portal.

According to DIPR, the department also advised institutes and colleges to complete this process by August 31, without which a student’s scholarship application form cannot be verified online in NSP. (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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DC Noklak inaugurates OPD centre Webinar on deciphering roles of biodiversity & sustainability

DC Noklak, Hiazu Meru, officials and staff of sub-centre during the inauguration.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Noklak, Hiazu Meru on Wednesday inaugurated OPD centre at sub-centre, High School ‘B’ sector, Noklak town.

According to DIPR report, speaking on the occasion, DC Hiazu Meru stated

that the sub-centre which has been constructed will be used as OPD centre for citizens of Noklak. The DC hoped that the OPD centre would serve the people in a better way in the health sector. The DC mentioned that during the District Task

NSCN (I-M) Chakhesang region observes ‘Naga I-Day’

More condole Chupfuo’s demise

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) Chakhesang region celebrated “75th Naga Independence Day” on August 14 at Chosaba Village.

A press release by the region stated that the “presidential speech” was delivered by kilonser and caretaker CAO Chakhesang region, Kuthonuzo Khusoh.

In a short speech, Chosaba village council chairman Chikhoneyi Vero spoke on the “present active movement and peace settlement with the government of India for the future of the Nagas”. The programme was led by ‘leacy’ Vezokho Hoshi, invocation was pronounced by Chosaba Baptist Church Pastor Nuchitso, welcome address by deputy kilonser, Zapoyi Vero, vote of thanks by deputy kilonser, Zhokhoneyi Soho and benediction by Chosaba Baptist Church head deacon, Muhupra Rhakho.

DIMAPUR: Rajya Sabha MP, K.G. Kenye and former Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker, Thenucho Tunyi have expressed sadness over the sudden demise of former legislator of 11 Northern AngamiII assembly constituency, Chupfuo Kense, who passed away after a brief illness on August 17.

K.G. Kenye: In a condolence message, Rajya Sabha MP, K. G. Kenye described late Chupfuo as a man of an upright and of high moral integrity, who had immensely and tirelessly rendered his selfless service towards the welfare of Naga people as member of NLA for two tenures. Kenye said, on his departure, the Naga people had lost a prominent leader, a mentor and a refined personality. “His exemplary life and

Force on COVID-19 meeting, the DTF has decided to start OPD centre at High School B’ sector for more health facilities at Noklak.

The DC said that despite the functioning of Community Health Centre (CHC) Noklak and while observing

that patients are reluctant to get treatment at CHC, Noklak after it has been designated as COVID-19 Hospital and it has become necessary for making this alternative arrangement.

DC expressed his sincere appreciation to the senior medical officer, Dr. Victor NC and the staff of CHC Noklak for their willingness to serve in this new OPD centre. DC also requested all medical staff specially nurses to serve sincerely in the service of the people. The programme was chaired by senior medical officer, CHC Noklak, Dr. Victor NC and short speech was delivered by GB Noklak town, Pushong.

The OPD centre was dedicated by Longdon Baptist Church, Noklak Town, pastor A. Penglang.

contributions towards the well-being of our people will remain as a testimony for all times to come”, he added.

Kenye along with his family members extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant timely solace and comfort to bear the pain at this moment of grief and sorrow. He further prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Thenucho Tunyi: In a condolence message, Tunyi has described late Chupfuo as a “kind hearted man with a sharp wit”, who would be remembered as a seasoned politician and an active social worker, having served the people with the best of his abilities. Tunyi reminded that during late Chupfuo’s most active years as a politician, he had the privilege of

witnessing him withstand tremendous pressure during a time of political upheaval, who stood firm and was steadfast in his allegiance despite the many enticements from opposing political parties.

While stating that late Chupfuo’s contributions were many, Tunyi added that his most significant ones have been perhaps toward the Christian mission of the church, who donated a sizeable plot of land at Dimapur for the construction of a prayer centre which has served the spiritual needs of many believers. Tunyi lamented they lost a prominent leader and a generous man. During this time of grief, he prayed that God almighty would grant peace and comfort to the bereaved family and wished for the departed soul rest in peace.

DIMAPUR: Two-day national webinar on “Deciphering the roles of biodiversity and sustainability” was organised by Department of Botany in collaboration with IQAC, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama on August 12-13.

A press release by the college stated that the keynote speaker was principal scientist (agronomy), joint director, ICAR, Nagaland Centre, Dr. Lohit K. Baishya and resource persons were head depart-

ment of history, Don Bosco College Kohima, Dr. Lanukumla Ao; associate professor, department of botany, Nagaland University, Lumami campus, Dr. Neizo Puro and senior program officer, directorate of IT and communication, Er. Samuel Zeliang.

Highlighting on “biodiversity, conser vation and climate change”, Dr. Baishya stressed upon food scarcity and malnutrition problem faced in the world today due to shortage of food supply.

He said sustainable and integrated form of agriculture plays a role not only in meeting the food requirements but also as a conservative strategy.

Dr. Baishya said the importance of biodiversity was not only in structure like cover and aesthetics but also in function like maintaining nutrient cycle, carbon fixation, water cycle etc. In the technical sessions, Dr. Lanukumla spoke on “Sacred Groves - Repositories of rich heritage and tools for biodiversity con-

servation: the Naga chapter”; Dr. Neizo delivered talk on “Biodiversity and Sustainable Livelihood in the North-East Tribals of India”; Er. Samuel spoke on “E-waste management.”

YWO condemns Aug 12 Chingloiso incident

DIMAPUR: The Yimchungru Women Organisation (YWO) has strongly condemned the incident of August 12 incident at Chinloiso village in Mon district, where the NSCN (KYA) cadre lobbed grenades at the Assam Rifles and villagers while returning back after clearing the landslides.

In a condemnation note, YWO president, Shoila Y Richard stated that in the event, one old man got

seriously injured and the excavator (JCB) was badly damaged. “Such act only proved the cowardice and immaturity of the group”, the statement added. The release stated that the incident was shocking as the same excavator (JCB) and driver worked for many days at Thiyang village creating a football ground for the youth of the area. YWO said that the Assam Rifles have been doing commendable jobs

in many places in Eastern Nagaland and as such, we should all co-operate while they perform welfare activities. The YWO urged upon the Assam Rifles to continue with the functioning of the public works.

1st Death anniversary of

Lt. Ghovini swu

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. Vibeizolie (Neibu) Chüpuo

Died on 19/08/020 Its been a year since you left this world, you'll be living within our hearts guiding us like an angel even though we are apart.

Your memories always bring us a smile and you're forever in our hearts until we meet again.

"We deeply Miss You" Loving Wife, Children & Family Members dp-4023

19-08-2020 One year without you Iza. Seems unreal.

Life has been hard since then, but we chose courage because you taught us so.

How we still long for your warm presence, yet we take comfort knowing that you are in good hands now.

You will have a place in our hearts always and forever.

We celebrate your life today.

All that we are, and hope to be, we owe to you Mummy.

We love you and miss you everyday. k-1560

From your loving Daughters.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Zenolie Metha

‘’The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it”

(19-08-2020)

NEWS IN BRIEF 181 women helpline Nagaland resumes: 181 Women Helpline Nagaland has informed that 181 line has resumed service after some “technical issues”. It has informed that the alternate number 9485239098 would continue to be operational.

Any woman facing violence or in distress, or those seeking information about women related schemes and programs have been asked to contact the mentioned numbers.

NNC/GDRN (N-A) terminates: NNC/GDRN (N-A) MIP has informed that caretaker chairman Chang region ‘lt. col.’

Apong Chang son of Chumehen of Sipongsang Village has been terminated for his “involvement in activities detrimental to the national cause”.

01-06-1948 to 11-08-2021

A year has passed since you left us in heartache, leaving behind only your memory for comfort Apuo. Time flies and life goes on at its own pace, but some memories can never be forgotten. You will always remain in our thoughts. dp-4003

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14

Loving Wife, Children, Son in law, Grandchildren and Great-Grand-Children

ACKNOWLEDGMENT “WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN AND SO WE BELIEVE GOD WILL BRING WITH JESUS THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP IN HIM”

1 Thessalonians 4:14 Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all those who stood by us, shared our grief, sorrow and supported us spiritually, physically, financially at the sad and untimely demise of our beloved LATE SHITOLI JEMU on 6th of August 2021.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Rengma Baptist Church Kohima 2. RBCK KNK Sector Fellowship 3. Tesophenyu Group Union Kohima 4. Tesophenyu Mothers Union Kohima 5. Natsumi Baptist Church 6. Natsumi Welfare Union Kohima 7. Natsumi Inalimi Kohima 8. Union Baptist Church BSF Camp Kohima 9. Jemu & Semy Union Kohima 10. Doctors & Nurses of Oking Hospital Kohima.

17/11/1990 – 06/08/2021 11. Rangaphar Sub Centre Staff Dimapur We express regret for our inability to mention and thank each and every one of you but your love and support will never go unforgotten and it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless each one of you in abundance.

Loving husband, family members and relatives k-1575 K Y M C

02 Oct 1923 – 20 July 2021

We extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who stood by us during the time of the brief illness and death of Late C Rongsen Jamir On the 20th of July, 2021 and for supporting us in prayers, cash and kind. We are unable to come personally to thank you all individually nor can we list here all the names of the organisations and individuals.

This is only our prayer that our good Lord may bless you all in abundant measure. dp-4026

We, the family members of Lt. N. Pongchai Lenba, Ex MLA 55 A/c Tobu, express our heartfelt gratitude to all the following organisations and individuals who extended support to our family physically, financially and with prayers at his demise on 11th August 2021 at Dimapur Faith Hospital.

1. Faith Hospital Dimapur 2. Shri. N. Bongkhao, Hon’ble Advisor DUDA 3. Shri. A. Nyamnyei Konyak, Chairman DAN 4. Shri. L. Sheakpong, Ex MLA 5. Shri. Naiba, Ex MLA 6. Shri. Wangyuh Konyak, Former MP Lok Sabha 7. Shri. Nyakba, Ex MLA 8. Shri. Yangba Konyak, Comdt. 11th NAP (IR) Bn 9. Shri. Wangba Konyak, Asst. Commandant V.G. 10. Shri. Mosa Konyak, Angphang Village 11. Konyak Union 12. Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB) 13. Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) 14. Konyak Students’ Union 15. Konyak Baptist Church Mon Town 16. Konyak Baptist Church Dimapur 17. Konyak Union Dimapur 18. Tobu Area Union & Societies of Dimapur, Kohima, Mon & Aboi 19. Tobu- Moka Union Tizit 20. Konyak Union (Tobu Unit) 21. Tobu Area Students’ Union 22. Ukha Lampong Fellowship 23. Lapa Lampong Bumeinok 24. G.B. Association Tobu Area 25. 28 Assam Rifles Changlangshu Post 26. All the Village Councils of Tobu Area 27. Civil Societies and Bumeinoks of Tobu Area 28. Tobu Area Teachers Association 29. Wagiem Ward, Mon Town 30. Changlangshu Union Mon Town & Tobu Town 31. Changlangshu Baptist Church 32. Village Council, CEU, CVSU, Büshu Pangteth, V.G. & Societies of Changlangshu Village We express our inability to acknowledge all the individuals and the Organisations who stood by us during our saddest moment, but it is our prayer that God will bless you all abundantly.

- Loving wife, Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren dp-4033

- Family Members of Lt. N. Pongchai Lenba K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 19

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Agartala A thundershower in spots

27 24

Aizawl

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots Imphal

23 20 29 26

A stray morning thunderstorm 24 21

Itanagar A morning t-storm in spots

27 23

Shillong

An afternoon thunderstorm

21 18

Kohima

A shower and thunderstorm

21 19

Dimapur

A shower in the afternoon

28 24

Mkg

A morning t-storm in spots

23 20

Tuensang A shower and thunderstorm

17 16

Mostly cloudy

23 21

Zunheboto Couple of thunderstorms

20 18

Wokha

NBHM bags national DC Kohima flags off NStCB’s mobile ATM award under PMVDY

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) bagged national award for “Best innovative and creative product ideas” under Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojna Scheme (PMVDY), on the occasion of 34th foundation day of Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

A press release by project coordinator, NBHM, Mhathung T Tsopoe, stated that the occasion was celebrated in presence of Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda as chief guest and Union Minister for State, Renuka as guest of honour.

NBHM bagged the National award for best innovative and creative ideas for “Mushroom cultivation”, in addition, a Self-Help Group clusters (VDVKC), under NBHM received highest

number of State awards in four categories, bagging 9 awards in aggregate.

On the event, the managing director TRIFED asserted that Nagaland Honey was the best honey in India and stressed on demand of Nagaland honey in the country.

Commissioner & Secretary to Governor and team leader, NBHM, T. Mhabemo Yanthan, in a release said that NBHM, being the designated nodal agency for promotion of overall beekeeping and honey in the State. Yanthan added that it has been implementing PMVDY programme solely for beekeeping activity, as the only Minor Forest Produce (MFP), which was implemented in seven districts, namely Wokha, Mokokchung, Zunheboto Phek,Tuensang, Kiphire and Noklak.

The release stated that since honey production is a

seasonal activity and during off season, the beekeepers remain idle. Therefore, inorder to operationalise the activity throughout the year, the State Implementing Agency (NBHM) envisaged to venture for other minor forest produces such as hill broom, oyster mushroom, ginger and nut gall.

It stated that NBHM had registered 5700 tribal beneficiaries in the tribes of India portal and in the process of registering the SHG clusters to cooperative society under the Cooperation department, Government of Nagaland.

Yanthan further acknowledged TRIFED (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) for implementation of PMVDY scheme in the State, which had substantially impacted lives of tribal people in the state paving way for employment opportunities and income generation from grassroot level.

DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie flagging off the mobile ATM in Kohima on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie, flagged off Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) mobile ATM on August 18 in the presence of ADC, vice chairman NStCB, DDM NABARD and the banking fraternity of Kohima district.

DoHFW launches web based online HRMIS

DoSE informs DIMAPUR: Directorate of School Education (DoSE) has informed all concerned that the phase-II broadcast of video and audio lessons for students of classes V and VI through Doordarshan Kohima, All India Radio Kohima, Youtube Channel (DoSE Nagaland) and Facebook (School Education, Nagaland) will commence from August 20 as per the scheduled. The programme scheduled is also made available at https://dosenl.in.

The sign language interpretation has been incorporated in the video broadcast for the benefit of children with disabilities and broadcast of lessons for students of Classes VII to X will commence shortly.

Further, it informed that all concerned shall ensure that the directives issued by the office in regards to the arrangements to be made for facilitating learning through the online mode of education are complied with.

Principal Director, DoHFW, Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao and others during the launching of the web based online Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) including Payroll Management System. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW) Nagaland, Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao on Tuesday formally launched the web based online Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) including Payroll Management System in the presence of director (Health Services), Dr. Vikato Kinimi, additional project director, Nagaland Health Project (NHP), Dr. Lhouvizotuo Belho, state program officer NHM, Dr. Thanghoi Lam and other officials of the directorate

and NHP. According to DIPR report, on the occasion, Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao, in his address emphasized the need of digital tools to make healthcare service delivery more effective in the state, especially in view of COVID pandemic. Dr. Khimiao also highlighted that Nagaland will be eligible for additional 5-10% of NHM annual budget as per the incentivize plan of the MoHFW with the implementation of the system.

The HRMIS system has been developed with

Niki-led NSCN (K) cautions DIMAPUR: Niki-led NSCN (K) said that it was compelled to issue a statement with regard to one person, claiming to be as ‘maj.’

Matho Angami, NSCN (R) 2 i/c Kohima Town Command.

In a press note, MIP said that the NSCN/GPRN after receiving the first hand report of the said person “imposing and collecting taxes in and around Kohima Town from business establishments in the name of NSCN/GPRN”, was found guilty and was warned through print media of taking stern action against him if he continued defaming the government.

However, MIP said that the person continued to indulge in “unlawful activities using a forged official pad and signature of top military officials of the NSCN/

GPRN”, detrimental to the national Yezhabo.

Despite warning him, MIP said the person turned deaf ear, “crossing all limitation and tolerance of the government”.

Therefore, MIP said it had no other option but to take its own course of action against the said person with zero tolerance. The MIP, with certain proof of his unlawful activities, requested all concerned groups/parties to view his anti-social activities as intentional and wilful defilement, tarnishing the good image of the government and said that it was compelled to take severe action against him as per the Ahza. MIP said “the consequence of which, there should not be any misunderstanding which so ever group(s) is concerned.”

the support of the World Bank aided Nagaland Health Project (NHP) as part of its effort to strengthen public healthcare service delivery in the state.

The developed system will be a dynamic repository of health human resources and will help health system digitize recording of key HR functions such as training, transfer, promotion.

Moreover, the HRMIS will also digitize and automate the payroll processing of health HR in the state.

The web-based HRMIS can be used by all em-

ployees of DoHFW, NHM, and NSACS through a web-based MIS or Android application. The link for the integrated HRMIS is available on the DoHFW website (www.nagahealth. nagaland.gov.in). Each employee can log in the system using their unique login IDs, which can be received through SMS on their registered mobile number.

A detailed standard operating process will be made available on the website and communicated to districts in the coming days.

A press release by chief manager and nodal officer, Nchumthung Kikon, informed that the mobile ATM was supported under Financial Inclusion Fund from NABARD and was the first such ATM in Kohima district and second after Dimapur which is also covered by the

Nagaland State Cooperative Bank.

The ATM van will cover all rural areas where banking services was needed.

The DC while thanking NABARD for assistance and State Cooperative Bank for bringing such platform for reaching rural

areas, he stated that he was confident that the van would help fill the leakage of expenses incurred by rural people in reaching bank and also save day labour.

He further expressed happiness as the mobile ATM will provide banking at doorstep.

Kohima DTF holds meeting

DIMAPUR: The Kohima District Task Force (DTF) held a meeting at the DC’s conference hall on August 18 protracting the status of vaccination progress and covid strategy plan in Kohima district.

According to DIPR report, state nodal officer for Kohima district and secretary PHED, Kesonyü Yhome, limiting his views to a particular point on vaccination suggested that to know the status of the district, in the next 15 days, a short-term vision for an intensive drive for certain areas and blocks should be initiated to sensitize and to increase the ratio of vaccination.

Yhome informed that the government has given some mandate to visit some areas to interact with the publics to get the ground realities and get feedbacks on ‘public hesitancy’ for getting vaccinated, which perhaps the State War room will get a better picture and more informed to take better decision on how to fight the disease.

“Understanding the

Nadal Officer for Kohima district & Secretary PHED, Kesonyü Yhome, addressing the DTF meeting. (DIRP)

limited resources, human constrains and other resources constrains, it will be another factor of worry, however that was not an excuse to sit back”, he added while encouraging all the members involved to be proactive in the consequent weeks ahead.

He also mentioned that testing and treatment will continue with revised SOPs and Kohima being a better district in vaccination status, the government regulating any valuable policies and suggestion pertaining to vaccination should be sensitized over again to the community so that the status of covid vaccination can be acceptable to a ratio of 50% plus in all the areas and blocks Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie mentioned that the gov-

ernment at its wisdom has been giving few priority on certain areas especially on vaccination, hence vaccination remains the most important aspect. He stated that the pace of Covid vaccination is significantly low at some areas due to factors related to anti vaccination, religious factors etc.

The DC further added that special session for sensitization programme, active mobile teams are ready and active at their discretion for people in far flung areas for covid related requirements.

Later in the day MS, NHAK, Dr. Sentineren Aonok highlighted on the record of covid patients at NHAK while CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo highlighted on the status of vaccination at blocks under Kohima district.

NSRLM RD inaugurates CMTC at Satakha town

DIMAPUR: As part of the 75th years of Independence, Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) Rural Development (RD) on August 11 inaugurated Community Managed Training Centre (CMTC) at Satakha under Zunheboto district.

A press release by the NSRLM RD stated that CMTC was a centre of learning owned, managed and run by the women of the Self Help Groups (SHGs) federation.

While virtually inaugurating the centre, joint secretary RD and Mission Director NSRLM, Imtimenla said that CMTC Satakha was the first of its kind in Nagaland which was being manNSRLM Rural Department staffs and SHG members after the inauguration programme. aged by the community.

CHC Pungro conducts health camp

She then encouraged the members to set an example of “moulding and live as a model and learning sites for other districts”.

Sapheni Block Level Federation president, Kughali Murru highlighted the progress and also the vision and aspirations of the federation while objectives and genesis of the CMTC was shared

by ADPM, DMMU Zunheboto, Vika Yepthomi.

The virtual programme was attended by the officials from SMMU, BDO-cum-BMM Satakha, district and block staffs, and executive committee members of Sapheni BLF. The programme ended with an exhibition of various indigenous products.

Outstanding fair price shops owners awarded

DIMAPUR: Acknowledging the tireless and selfless efforts made by the Fair Price Shop owners and also to encourage the fellow FPS dealers, the Food and Civil Supplies Dimapur district along with the district administration Dimapur awarded the District Level Best Performance Award 2021 to Toshi Aier, FPS, Naga Colony, Dimapur; Village Council FPS, Padum Phukuri; Village Council FPS, Thahekhu Dimapur on the occasion CHC Pungro employees and village council members during the health camp on August 14. of 75th Independence Day DIMAPUR: A health Pungro on August 14 at medical team led by SMO and COVID vaccination. Celebration at DDSC Stacamp was conducted by a Phuvkiu village, Kiphire. Dr. K Nakhro carried out Altogether 50 persons dium Dimapur.

According to DIPR remedical team of CommuA press release by health check-up, tooth ex- benefitted from the health port, few Fair Price Shops nity Health Centre (CHC) CHC Pungro stated that the traction, rapid antigen test, camp.

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under Dimapur district has performed beyond their capacity specially during this pandemic.

It may be mentioned that the department of Food and Civil Supplies introduced Electronic Point of Sale (ePOS) device in each and every FPS in the state for effective and transparent distribution of food grains.

This device helps the beneficiaries to know the quantum of food grains allocated for each person and the amount of money to be paid.

The device is Aadhar based and is generated using biometric system.

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HNLC leader death: Rtd CJ Vaiphei to probe ‘killing’ MEGHALAYA CHIEF MINISTER ASSURES OF ACTION AGAINST COPS

Correspondent SHILLONG, AUG 18: Retired Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, T Vaiphei, who is the chairperson of Meghalaya Human Rights Commission, would probe the “killing” of surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant leader, Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday.

“This judicial inquiry is given complete freedom and independence and full power to look into all aspects of this particular case,” Sangma said.

The Meghalaya Cabinet on Monday approved to institute a judicial inquiry commission to probe into all details of the alleged “cold blooded murder” of Thangkhiew by the State police after several political parties, pressure groups and family members of the victim have demanded for an independent probe.

Assuring a free and transparent inquiry, Sang-

ma said the government would take action based on the report of the judicial inquiry commission.

“The government is committed to doing that, but once the judicial inquiry report comes in giving us all details of the case,” he said after meeting headmen and leaders of the ‘Sur ki Nong Mawlai’ (Voice of.

Mawlai), comprising local MDC, community heads and social organizations of Mawlai, who demanded suspension of the police personnel responsible and gave the government one week time.

“The government is committed to take action based on the report of the inquiry commission.

We assured that such operations in future would be conducted with the full cooperation and permission of local headmen and procedures would be followed,” the Chief Minister said. “Once the reports come to us, only when we find out the details, only then will we be able to identify who are respon-

Conrad Sangma

sible for what action. And only then, will it be possible for us to take action in terms of suspension or any other kind of extreme order or action that has to be taken,” he added.

Announcing that Chairperson of the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission Justice T. Vaiphei will be heading the judicial inquiry committee to probe into the incident, the Chief Minister said, “Him being the chairperson of the MHRC and also being chairperson of this inquiry committee, it will be serving both the purposes from the Human Rights aspect and also ensuring that this judicial inquiry is given

complete freedom and independence and full power to look into all aspects of this particular case”.

“Very soon the report will come and based on it we will take necessary action. In the future, this kind of raids or operations should be done in close coordination with also the headmen. Accordingly, appropriate procedures will always be followed and in the future also we will ensure that more steps are taken in order to take people into confidence in such cases,” he said.

“We appealed to all headmen and leaders from different organizations that they must work together with the government because it is in the larger interest of the people of Shillong city and the state as a whole that we have peace,” the Chief Minister iterated.

Sangma said, during the meeting with the headmen, representatives of different organisations, he has assured them that the CRPF camp would be

shifted.

“It’s a win–win situation,” Sangma said about the shifting of the CRPF camp from Mawlai area as the CRPF has also wanted to shift to a permanent location.

He said that the state government would work on developing adequate infrastructure for the paramilitary force soon.

On the other hand, the Mawlai delegation has rejected to part of the peace committee that has been set up by the government to bring in peace in the state.

The committee which is headed by Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong, is slated to meet various religious leaders, representatives from pressure groups, senior citizens to collective work in bring in peace in the state.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has reiterated his appeal for the return of police weapons snatched by some miscreants. He said those who had over the weapons their identity would not be revealed.

Curfew relaxed in Shillong, internet restored

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SHILLONG, AUG 18: Mobile internet services that were temporarily suspended in fiurs districts of Meghalaya in the wake of deteriorating law and order situation, was restored at 6 pm on Wednesday, even as the East Khasi Hills district administration has announced further relaxation of curfew from Wednesday.

“In view of the several incidents affecting law and order in Shillong City in the last few days, and upon observation of the situation in the last 24 hours, I am satisfied that partial lifting of curfew may be continued on August 19,” District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Isawanda Laloo, said in her order, which extended curfew relaxation by 12 hour on Wednesday, to be effective from 5 am to 5 pm.

Announcing the restoration of mobile internet services this evening, chief minister Conrad K Sangma said, “We understand that lot of students are suffering”.

witnessed over 600 hours Mnp bans strike by healthcare workers for 6 months of‘M’laya mobile internet ban since 2018’

IMPHAL, AUG 18: Manipur government on Wednesday ordered ban on any forms of strike or agitation by state health department employees for six months.

The order issued under section 3(1) of the Manipur Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1984 came barely a day after some doctors and nurses of the state health department joined the indefinite strike launched by state government employees under the aegis of Manipur Government Services Federation (MGSF).

It may be noted that the Manipur Government Services Federation (MGSF) launched the indefinite cease

TMC will win Tripura polls, says Mamata

work strike beginning on Tuesday while alleging that the state government has failed to implement the agreed demand of the employees, adopting the pay structures recommended by the 7th Pay Commission.

Employees of most of the major departments were yet to get the pay scales recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. The order by the state government read- Any form of agitation which disrupts or dislocates the “Essential Services” as outlined under section 2(a) (iii) of the Manipur Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1984 will have a serious adverse impact in the maintenance of public health especially during COVID-19

pandemic and would endanger the life of the public. So, it was necessary to prohibit any agitation or participation in any form of agitation by the staff of the health department in public interest, the order stated. No person employed in any essential service should go or remain on strike and it will be illegal if any of the persons employed in such service join any strike declared or commenced, whether before or after the issue of the order, it added.

The order will remain in force for a period of six months from the date of issue of the order, special secretary (home) H Gyan Prakash stated in the order.

Alleging that the state

SHILLONG, AUG 18 (PTI): The BJP-backed Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government has effected over 600 hours of mobile internet shutdown in the state since coming to power in 2018, the chief of a newly launched regional political party claimed.

He said the northeastern state has faced withdrawal of internet services five times since the current dispensation took charge.

“A total of 603 hours of mobile internet shutdown has been imposed on us since 2018,” Avner Pariat, convener and chief of New Dawn, told PTI. The longest duration

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

KIPHIRE: NAGALAND NO/PD&SJ.KPE/SUCC-12/2021-22/397 Dated the 9th August’ 2021

KIPHIRE: NAGALAND NO.PD & SJ.KPE/SUCC-12/2021-2022/396 Dated the 9th August’ 2021

OBJECTION NOTICE

OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas I. Shangthsi wife of Late T. Horise Sangtam of Changchor Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act,1925 in order to draw/received the payment of movable/ immovable properties of her husband Late T.Horise Sangtam he was serving as Ex.DB Gr-II under the establishment of Deputy Commissioner Office Kiphire Nagaland who expired on 14/06/2021.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1.G.P.F 2.G.I.S 3.F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc.

From the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire, Nagaland.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge DB-137 Kiphire: Nagaland.

Whereas Lichothrishi, wife of Late Chosethong Sangtam of Singrep Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925. In order to draw/received the payment of movable/ immovable properties of her husband Late Chosethong Sangtam he was serving as VG of Kiphire HQ, under the establishment of Deputy Commandant Village Guards, Kiphire District who expired on 23.10.2020.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1.G.P.F 2.G.I.S 3.F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc.

From the office of the Deputy Commandant Village Guards, Kiphire.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, succession certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge DB-137 Kiphire: Nagaland.

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Mamata Banerjee

KO L K ATA , AU G 1 8 (AGENCIES): Coming down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Tripura, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will win the next Assembly polls in Tripura, reports The Hindu.“They are not allowing us to stay in hotels. This is too much.

The State of Tripura is not even adhering to the basics of democracy and law and order. Vandalism and hooliganism is going on,” the Chief Minister said.

Banerjee said leaders of Tripura were joining the TMC in large numbers and added that, during the day, Jiten Sarkar, former Speaker of the Tripura Assembly, had written to her, expressing his willingness to join the TMC. “They cannot stop us like this. We will win Tripura. I want that people of Tripura should get benefits of welfare schemes that we have started in West Bengal,” she said.

Over the past few weeks, Trinamool Congress leaders have been making visits to the northeastern State. During the day, the Tripura High Court refused to stay the investigation against the TMC’s general secretary and five others for allegedly obstructing the police from performing their duties.

government has failed to address their demands within the deadline set by them, Manipur Government Services Federation (MGSF) commenced its indefinite cease work strike on Tuesday. Doctors and nurses of the state health department, suspended their services joining the strike.

Joining the strike, they alleged that even though doctors and nurses working in the state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) already enjoyed the pay structures recommended by the 7th Pay Commission, those working at healthcare centres and government hospitals in districts were not getting the same pay till date.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

S/C No. 691/21

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 Kamana Das has been applied by Shri. Munna Das, S/o Late Kartick Chandra Das, R/o H.No. 243, Kuda Vill. 'C', Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension benefits 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 20th Sept. 21.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 17th Aug. 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-4047 Regd. No. 615/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 10/08/2021

I, Smti. SENENYA, D/o Yaushi Wanth, resident of H/No. 750, Block-5, Padumpukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my official name is "SENENYA" as entered/recorded in all my official documents including my Educational Documents, Birth Certificate and my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 7850 9725 4434, however, in my Appointment Order bearing Order No. HG/EST-79/88/589 dated 10th August 1988 and my GPF Statement bearing Series ID : NL/POL, Account No. 5943 my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "SANENYA" and " SONANYA WANTH".

3. That, my father's official name is "YAUSHI WANTH" as entered/recorded in all my official documents including my Educational Documents, Birth Certificate and my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 7850 9725 4434, however, in my Appointment Order bearing Order No. HG/EST-79/88/589 dated 10th August 1988 my father's name has been inadvertently/entered/recorded as "YAWISHE".

4. That, the names "SENENYA", "SANENYA" and "SONANYA WANTH" belongs to the same and single person only i.e. me and the names "YAUSHI WANTH" and "YAWISHE" belongs to the same and single person only i.e. my father.

5. That, this Affidavit is sworn to declare before the competent office/ authority that the names "SENENYA", " SANENYA" belongs to the same and single person only i.e. me and the names "YAUSHI WANTH" and " YAWISHE" belongs to the same and single person only i.e. my father.

That, the statement made by me from Para 1 to 6 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 10th day of August, 2021.

Notary Public DP-4028

was in June 2018 following the clashes that broke out between two groups in IewDuh area.

“People had to face 312 hours of internet ban back then as curfew was imposed in the state capital that lasted for many weeks,” he said.

The state government, however, justified withdrawal of mobile internet services in areas deemed vulnerable to spread of misinformation.

AIZAWL, AUG 18 (PTI): Highlighting the importance of nurturing good relations between states, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga Wednesday assured Meghalaya state planning board chairman Lambor Malngiang that his government will do its best to assist the neighbouring state.

Malngiang called on the Mizoram chief minister at his official residence here and discussed a wide range of issues, including the economic development of both states.

During the interaction, Malngiang, who is also a legislator, expressed hope that the bond between the two north-eastern states will continue to flourish, an official statement said.

Zoramthanga is the chairman of the Mizoram planning board. Malngiang informed Zoramthanga that he works closely with Mizo communities and many sub-

Zoramthanga tribes of Mizoram in his constituency.

He also expressed optimism for an enduring friendship and partnership in all sectors.

Zoramthanga assured the visiting leader that his government will do its best in case any situation arises where Mizoram can assist Meghalaya.

After he met with Zoramthanga, Malngiang also called on Mizoram planning board vice chairman H. Rammawi and leaders of prominent NGOs in the state.

Kilangajung Longchar (Chuchuyimlang) Many many happy returns of the day as you celebrate your birthday.

Thank God for leading this far as she turn Nine years old today. May the good Lord bless her abundantly with sound Health and long Life.

With Love Dad, Mom & Baby Oranen.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PHEK PUBLIC NOTICE Phek, Dated the 02nd August 2021 No.DCP-LR/TPP-09/2018/644 :: whereas Shri Kelhitsonyi has applied for transfer of ownership of his plot bearing Plot No. 98 (R-04) at New Colony Phek Town to Smti Akhrie Huire, W/o Khriesazo Huire, Vide Sale Deed, Regd. No. 1062/14 dated 03-02-2014.

Therefore public are hereby asked to file claims / Objections if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice. After the expiry of the stipulated time, no claims/Objection shall be entertained by this office.

Razouvolie Dozo Deputy Commissioner, Phek: Nagaland K-1577

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND LOA 31/2021 NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. Nochet Aier, S/o Late C. Wati Aier, R/o H.No. 277, Spring Field, Purana Bazar-B Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of his father Late C. Wati Aier, covered by Patta No. 38, Dag No. 247, Block No. 4, measuring an area of 00B-03K-07Ls Dimapur Town Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 20th Sept, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 17th August, 2021.

District Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-4025

APPRECIATION We, the All Nagaland Taxi Association, Longleng Unit would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those individuals, unions, organizations, hospital staff and police officials for your prayers, time, efforts, financial and physical assistance during the fateful accident that happened on 16th of August 2021. It was a hard time but with your efforts and generosity, we were able to go through it. We appreciate all of these and we will forever be indebted to all of you. We know that we could never have done it alone. We hope and pray that the Almighty would bless each one of you in abundance.

Our sincere gratitude extends to 1. All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha Unit 2. Mr. Yani Lotha President, All Commercial Vehicle Association (ACVA) 3. Mr and Mrs Janthungo Murry, Proprietor, Hotel Lotha Dish, APMC Colony, Wokha Village 4. Shri. Tumchobemo Yanthan, Addl. SP, Wokha.

5. Dr. Amenla Phom, Deputy Commandant, Bandari 6. Panacea Nursing home, Wokha 7. Mr. and Mrs. Nzanbemo Ezung (Mungya Village) PWD Colony Wokha.

8. Traffc Cell, Wokha Police station 9. General Public, Wokha.

Sd/ Sd/ S. Henshak Phom T. Yingnyü Mosa President Joint secretary ANTA, Longleng Unit ANTA, Longleng Unit

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Mizoram CM assures assistance to M’laya

We the Adhoc Town Committee along with the citizens of Kuhuboto Area are enormously grateful and thankful to SHRI. JACOB ZHIMOMI, Hon’ble Minister, PHED, Government of Nagaland for construction and inauguration of Rostrum cum Gallery at Kuhuboto Town. The committee is also thankful for the carpeting of road at the town. We pray that the Almighty God bless you in all your endeavours.

The committee further takes this opportunity to thank 1. Shri. Rajesh Soundarajan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur.

2. Shri. Rothihu Tetseo, NPS, Commissioner of Police, Dimapur.

3. Shri. Anoka Assumi, SDO (Civil), Kuhuboto.

4. Shri. Mughato Aye, Assistant Commissioner, Taxes, Dimapur 5. Shri. Vihuto S. Yepthomi, President, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho.

6. Shri. Shikaho Zhimo, President, Western Sumi Hoho 7. Shri. Khehovi Chophy, President, Dimapur District G.Bs Association.

8. Shri. Kuhoi Zhimo, Chairman, Dimapur Sumi Council.

9. Shri. Kuhovi Zhimo, President, Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization.

10. Shri. Kawoto Aye, President, Kuhuboto Ghakhu Kukami Kuqhakulu.

11. Shri. Tokuho Suhoi Neho, Advisor, Dimapur District G.Bs Association.

12. Kuhuboto Town Students Union.

13. Kuhuboto Town Baptist Church.

14. G.Bs, Kuhuboto Town.

We also would like to thank all the well wishers for your valuable presence and contribution.

God bless you all.

(KAKUGHA YEPTHOMI) Vice-Chairman DP-4042

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021

Taliban siege: PM Modi chairs security meeting

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reviewed the government’s strategy to evacuate Indian citizens in the next few days and ensure safety to the Hindu and Sikh communities in Afghanistan, in a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting.

This is the second meeting of CCS within 24 hours amid the fast changing situation in Afghanistan.

Modi chaired the first CCS meeting on Tuesday eve n i n g a n d d i r e c t e d the officials for speedy evacuation of Indians who are still in the war torn country, in the next few days and also to provide all possible help to “Afghan brothers and sisters who are looking towards India for

Be ready round the clock: IAF chief to commanders

R K S Bhadauria

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has to maintain operational readiness round the clock, and it should have sustained focus on capability enhancement, Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria told its commanders in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.

In his speech at the Commanders’ Conference at the South Western Air Command, Bhadauria exhorted the commanders to leverage modern methods in training in order to enhance the understanding and capabilities of the new generation air warriors.

The two-day conference, which undertook an operational review of missions and tasks, ended on Wednesday.

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assistance.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar attended the meeting.

Though the details of the meeting were not shared, it was learnt that the Prime Minister reviewed the strategies formulated by

the government on Tuesday to deal with the situation in Afghanistan.

He has already directed the officials to ensure the safety of Hindus and Sikhs and also asked officials to remain in touch with their leaders in Kabul.

The government also intends to give them some kind of refugee status to these Hindus and Sikhs once they come to India and later they will be given citizenship under the newly formulated Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 in due course, the sources who were privy to these developments said.

They also said that the government has also decided that the visa application under the new emergency visa category of those Hindus and Sikhs will be processed on priority.

Union Min dubs farmers’ stir as ‘brokers struggle’, faces flak M Y S U R U , (KARNATAKA) AUG 18 (IANS): The opposition p a r t i e s h ave s l a m m e d Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje for calling protesting farmers as brokers and middlemen.

Farmers are protesting against the three farm laws for nearly nine months at the borders of Delhi.

Karandlaje has dubbed protesters as ‘brokers’ and ‘middlemen’. “We can convince the genuine famers not the fake ones,” she had commented.

Former minister and JD(S) leader Sa Ra Mahesh on Wednesday urged the Shobha Karandlaje to take back her statement on protesting farmers and apologize. If the new laws on agriculture are in the interest of the farmers, it has to be communicated to the agitating farmers and they have to be convinced about them. Dubbing agitating farmers as brokers is not acceptable, he added.

K u r u b u r u Shantakumar, State Farmers Organisation Federation President chided Shobha

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Karandlaje and said that she gave the statement for cheap publicity. “She has spoken very lightly about farmers,” he mentioned.

Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Association members also staged a protest and questioned Shobha Karandlaje on her comments on agitating farmers.

Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday had said that the government has held 11 rounds of meetings with agitating farmers and Prime Minister is trying to remove the shackles of farmers through these new sets of laws. The central government is ready for another round of talks. But, the agitation in New Delhi is carried out by brokers, middlemen and those with vested interests.

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NATIONAL

BJP protests vandalisation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (BJP): The BJP and its frontal organisations staged a protest near the Pakistan High Commission here on Wednesday against the vandalisation of a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the neighbouring country.

The protesters including leaders and workers of Yuva Morcha, Purvanchal Morcha and Sikh Cell of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised slogans against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan demanding his apology.

The protesters gathered at Teen Murti area of diplomatic enclave Chanakya Puri were stopped by the police at a barricade near Pakistan High Commission compound.

“We are demanding not just an apology from Khan but also asking for his assurance to stop persecution of Hindus and

Sikhs and desecration of their shrines and idols. The Pakistan government must also apologise and install a grand statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh where it was demolished in Lahore,” said Delhi BJP media cell head Navin Kumar.

The nine-feet tall cold bronze statue of the first Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh was vandalised on Tuesday at the Lahore Fort in Pakistan’s Punjab province.

India has slammed Pakistan following the vandalisation of the statue, s ay i n g I s l a m a b a d h a s completely failed in its duty to prevent such attacks.

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the solicitor general telling the Supreme Court that the government has information which he cannot divulge in public by way of an affidavit is a “confession” that softwarespyware was used, and sought to know if it was Pegasus and for what purpose it was used.

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that divulging information on whether the country uses

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spyware like Pegasus or not would involve national security aspect as enemies of the nation or those indulging in terror activities would change or modulate

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“Today, he stands vindicated and the MoSha duo along with their hatchet men stand totally exposed.

Jai Ho for the judiciary. All is not lost yet,” he said in a tweet.

Tharoor in a statement also said his faith in the Indian judiciary stands vindicated and the ruling brings a “significant conclusion to the long nightmare” that enveloped him.

“This brings a significant conclusion to the long nightmare which had enveloped me after the tragic passing of my late wife Sunanda,” Tharoor said.

“I have weathered d oz e n s o f u n f o u n d e d accusations and media v i l i f i c a t i o n p a t i e n t ly, sustained by my faith in the Indian judiciary, which today stands vindicated,” the former Union minister said.

Special Judge Geetanjali Goel earlier pronounced the order discharging Tharoor in the case during a virtual hearing.

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Shajapur, where he reached as part of his ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’. Scindia said the Union gover nment had started the evacuation from Afghanistan last Friday. “ T h e e va c u a t i o n process continued for three days. But, when a flight was about to take off on Sunday, NOTAM (a notice to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards along a flight route) was received following gunshots fired at the Kabul airport,” he said.

Following the NOTAM, the airspace over

Kabul was closed, so the evacuation process was hindered on Monday, the minister said. Later, an IAF plane went to Kabul on Tuesday and brought back Indian citizens, he said.

“We will leave no stone unturned to bring back all our citizens from Afghanistan. We already did it earlier under the Vande Bharat Mission,” the minister said.

After starting his ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ from MP’s Dewas district on Tuesday morning, Scindia reached Shajapur late at night.

As part of the tour, various newly-inducted Union ministers are reaching out to people and informing them about the welfare schemes of the Centre. Besides Scindia, Union minister S P Singh Baghel also carried out a tour in Gwalior district on Tuesday.

their software.

Reacting to the development, Chidambaram said, “SG tells SC that the government has information which he cannot divulge in public by way of affidavit. That is a confession that softwarespyware was used. For what, we do not know.”

“We want to know if that spyware-software was called Pegasus and for what purpose was it used,” the former home minister said in a series of tweets.

If the gover nment

answers these two questions, the remaining questions will answer themselves in due course, Chidambaram said.

On Tuesday night, Chidambaram had tweeted that the Israel-based NSO Group has admitted and said that Pegasus is spyware and is used to hack phones.

“Why is the government reluctant to answer the question, ‘Did any of the agencies buy Pegasus spyware and use it?’

We want a straight answer,” he had said.

“If it has not come

today, it will certainly come on a future day.

The Supreme Court must demand an answer to the question. I hope the Court will,” Chidambaram had tweeted on Tuesday.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana that those involved in terror activities may take pre-emptive steps if the government divulges details of which software is used for various purposes including interception.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TREASURIES & ACCOUNTS NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

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N E W D E L H I , AU G 18 (PTI): After a Delhi court discharged Shashi Tharoor in his wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death case, the Congress on Wednesday asked whether the prime minister would apologise for his “intemperate” remarks against him.

Congress leaders hailed Tharoor’s discharge in the case, and said the truth always wins.

Congress chief spokesperson Randee p Surjewala said, “The truth always wins. The constant a b u s e, i n nu e n d o s a n d slander of our colleague Shashi Tharoor by BJP and its crony TV anchors comes to naught.

“Will the PM now apologise for his intemperate remarks? Will the same TV anchors do a debate and apologise today,” he asked on Twitter.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “For seven years my friend and colleague Shashi Tharoor was harassed and subjected to vilification, abuse and mental torture.”

SHAJAPUR (MP), AUG 18 (PTI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said the central government will make all efforts, like it did in the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’, to bring back Indian citizens from Afghanistan, which has witnessed re-emergence of the militant group Taliban. The Vande Bharat Mission was carried out last year to bring back Indians stranded in foreign countries after the suspension of regular international flights following the oubreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Indian government will bring its citizens back to their homes from Afghanistan, like we did in the Vande Bharat Mission, through Air India and the Indian Air Force (IAF) planes, whichever way is possible,” Scindia told reporters late Tuesday night in Madhya Pradesh’s

Govt’s affidavit is confession that spyware was used: Chidambaram

Shashi Tharoor discharged in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Shashi Tharoor with late wife Sunanda Pushkar

Centre to make all efforts to bring back Indians from Afghanistan: Scindia

Dated Kohima, the 17th August 2021 No.DTA/CON-119/19/ In pursuance to Advertisement even number dated 14th October 2019 and 4th January 2021, the Department conducted written examination, computer practical test and viva-voce for the post of JAA, AA and LDA-cum-Computer Assistant under the Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts.

With the recommendation of the Departmental Recruitment Board on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination, practical test and viva-voce, the Department is pleased to declare the result of the selected candidates in order of merit as per the options exercised by the candidates: Sl.No. Name of Selected Candidates Roll No Remarks JR. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (JAA) 1 IMTIAKUM LONGKUMER 2106 2 MERIBENI NGULLIE 4118 3 KETHOSENUO KERHUO 2687 4 IMLIANGSHI 1945 5 KEKHRIEVIZO KEDITSU 2561 6 Y. NCHUMTHUNG EZUNG 8036 7 BEDUVOLU DAWHUO 724 8 LONGTSUBENI Y KIKON 3722 9 VETHITOLU 7452 10 TEMJENKOKLA 6717 11 KUOLZO NEIKHA 3174 12 CHUNGLICHUNG 1260 13 MOAMENLA AJEM 4369 14 KEVISEDENO SAVINO 2755 15 IMTINARO LONGKUMER 2134 16 ZAJAMO TSOPOE 8245 17 KHRIE-U RUPRE-O 2933 18 WELHILO KROME 7910 19 M. LANSOTHUNG LOTHA 3876 20 SUHUTO CHISHI 6415 21 PANGKHAH W 5261 BT (KONYAK) 22 ZEROSE M 8279 BT (SANGTAM) 23 MANGSING MUKHO 3949 BT (PHOM) 24 PIRE DOMEH 5410 BT (CHAKHESANG) 25 SHEVE VERO 6284 BT(CHAKHESANG) 26 GHUNAVI 8397 PWD(HEARING) 27 M YINGNYEI KONYAK 3891 BT (KONYAK) 28 TSONGJING S THONGER 7270 BT (SANGTAM) 29 NGUKAVI ASSUMI 8406 PWD (LOCOMOTOR) 30 INREUTUBE 2218 BT (ZELIANG) 31 NGAKYU CHINGMAK 4799 BT (CHANG) 32 CHETEI 1045 BT (KHIAMNIUNGAM) ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (AA) 1 VILASIETUO CHAKRUNUO 7606 2 UZAN Y OVUNG 7344 3 BIMBI NALEO 844 4 LHITE SEKHAMO 3420 BT (CHAKHESANG) LDA-cum-COMPUTER ASSISTANT 1 WELKA SEMA 7911 2 THUNGRENSHENI MARINA LOTHA 6996 3 NIPULO K YEPTHO 4895 4 Z. PONGTHUNGO 8226 5 ZHOKHAHI SASU 8296 BT (CHAKHESANG) Note:1. 2(two) posts of JAA reserved for Yimchunger and 1(one) post of JAA reserved for Pochury that shall be carried forward as backlog vacancies.

2. The acceptance letter for the post shall be submitted along with the Medical Fitness Certificate on or before 10th September 2021 failing which his/her candidature will be disqualified considering that he/she is not willing to accept the post.

Sd/(R.N. YANTHAN ) Principal Director dc-782

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 254 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021

Climate ‘code red’

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umerous environmental disasters occurred across the world in the month of July and August which included forest fires in Australia, US, Ukraine, a storm in Russia, landslides in Myanmar, India, Nepal, China and many flash floods caused by heavy rains. All these are clear signs of global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC), in a study has warned of increasingly extreme heat waves, droughts and flooding, and a key temperature limit being broken in just over a decade.

The report “is a code red for humanity”, says the UN chief. Scientists say that a global catastrophe can be avoided if the world acts fast. This can be done if all countries agree to drastically cut down on emissions of greenhouse gases in order to stabilise rising temperatures. According to environmentalists, global surface temperature was 1.09C higher in the decade between 2011-2020 than between 1850-1900. They further pointed out that the past five years have been the hottest on record since 1850. It was also noted that the recent rate of sea level rise has nearly tripled compared with 1901-1971. That is why many countries, especially those low lying areas experienced floods. According to figures, rainfall has increased by 6% in the 30-year period leading up to 2018, compared to the previous 30 years. All these are happening due to human influence which is “very likely” (90%) the main driver of the global retreat of glaciers since the 1990s and the decrease in Arctic sea-ice. According to the Status of Ireland Climate 2020 report, sea levels around the coast are rising. Information from NASA’s Earth satellites shows us that every summer, some Arctic ice melts and shrinks, getting smallest by September. Then, when winter comes, the ice grows again. The report states that, since 1979, the September ice has been getting smaller and smaller and thinner and thinner. So, just a small amount of warming can have a huge effect over several years. Warmer temperatures cause glaciers to flow more quickly. Many of the glaciers flow toward the ocean, breaking into huge chunks that fall into the water. More glaciers are melting into the ocean, and the global sea level is rising. Sea level rise is another clue that the Earth’s climate is getting warmer. Also, as the ocean gets warmer, the water actually expands.

Scientists have observed that the sea level has risen 7 inches in the last 100 years. India has been experiencing the impact of global warming. Heavy rain has hit several states causing floods or landslides. The effect of global warming on the climate of India has led to climate disasters as per some experts. India is a disaster prone area, with the statistics of 27 out of 35 states being disaster prone, with foods being the most frequent disasters. The process of global warming has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of these climatic disasters. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division (NDMIndia), over 134,000 people have been affected and 568 houses damaged by floods in several states. Among the worst affected states are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka etc. Even states like Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh etc also experienced heavy rains and landslides. As stated, only a concerted action against environmental degradation could gradually prevent a global disaster in the making.

DailyDevotion Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

When he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. —Luke 18:23

The rich young ruler went away from Jesus speechless with sorrow, having nothing to say in response to Jesus’ words. He had no doubt about what Jesus had said or what it meant, and it produced in him a sorrow with no words with which to respond. Have you ever been there? Has God’s Word ever come to you, pointing out an area of your life, requiring you to yield it to Him? Maybe He has pointed out certain personal qualities, desires, and interests, or possibly relationships of your heart and mind. If so, then you have often been speechless with sorrow. The Lord will not go after you, and He will not plead with you. But every time He meets you at the place where He has pointed, He will simply repeat His words, saying, “If you really mean what you say, these are the conditions.”

“Sell all that you have…” (Luke 18:22). In other words, rid yourself before God of everything that might be considered a possession until you are a mere conscious human being standing before Him, and then give God that. That is where the battle is truly fought— in the realm of your will before God. Are you more devoted to your idea of what Jesus wants than to Jesus Himself? If so, you are likely to hear one of His harsh and unyielding statements that will produce sorrow in you. What Jesus says is difficult— it is only easy when it is heard by those who have His nature in them.

Beware of allowing anything to soften the hard words of Jesus Christ.

I can be so rich in my own poverty, or in the awareness of the fact that I am nobody, that I will never be a disciple of Jesus. Or I can be so rich in the awareness that I am somebody that I will never be a disciple. Am I willing to be destitute and poor even in my sense of awareness of my destitution and poverty? If not, that is why I become discouraged. Discouragement is disillusioned self-love, and self-love may be love for my devotion to Jesus— not love for Jesus Himself.

Quotes

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend. ~ Henry David Thoreau

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021

Post-mortem

Cost Indians paid to win an olympic gold medal: Inside out

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inning a gold medal in Olympics is the ultimate dream for any sportspersons—track, field and other disciplines. Particularly, Indian Olympians carry along with them a huge baggage of expectations as they train in areas that involves punch, run, row, throw, swim, wrestle, play, jump, shoot, surf, skate and lift. Olympiad caught the attention of all the Indians who consider Olympics as supreme and prime.

In Olympics, metals of the medals are hierarchically organized. 2020 Olympics at Tokyo amidst a number of speculations was held. Japan managed to complete all the disciplines on the 8th of August, 2021. India had sent a sizable contingent with huge expectations. However, it is disappointing to see the chart as it shows a dismal picture when compared to other countries – not just the rich and developed ones, but the poorer and undeveloped countries.

India’s medal tally when compared to the rest of the world from 1896-2020 shows 35 medals India, Ethiopia 58, Iran 74, Kenya 113, Brazil 150, China 634, France 749, Germany 770, Great Britain 916 and United States 2,635. Comparative analysis of the rich (developed) and poor (underdeveloped) countries forces those who govern the country and sports authorities in power to look into

the areas where and why India failed in winning more Olympic medals.

Though India’s sports budget which shows a phenomenal rise from Rs. 1200 crores (2013) to Rs. 2600 crores (2021), comparing with the surging population, the projected rise is meagre and paltry. We should not come to conclusion that the GOI is generous to pump several crores of rupees, but hundreds of crores rise when compared GDP, India’s sports budget is just 0.01 per cent of India’s GDP. Countries such as China allocates Rs. 4400 crores ($651 million) and Australia Rs. 1800 crores ($272 million) for sports.

Tokyo Olympics unfolds many aspects. For instance, the United States of America at an average level if we put it an Olympic medal costs Rs. 60 lakh – Rs 23 crores (89,000 – 3.4 million dollars) whereas Great Britain spends for an Olympic medal approximately Rs. 38 crores (4.5 million GBP).

How do they do it? What is the modus operandi? What is the process with which they select the prospective winners? It is not sheer pumping of money, but the ways with which it is carried out and how the selections are made should be looked at carefully.

Two Indian Olympians who competed in the Tokyo Olympics can be taken as referral points. Neeraj Chopra is the first javelin thrower to win gold at Olympics.

India had never won a track and field gold medal at the Olympics which Neeraj Chopra broke, giving India its 7th medal – the only gold medal. To achieve this feat, the GOI had spent on Neeraj’s training preparations is whopping. According to the Sports Authority of India, the Government had spent Rs. 4,85,39,638 on Neeraj for his training and to compete in the international meets.

For his international exposures that lasted 450 days culminated in the participation of Tokyo Olympics. Dr. Klaus Batronietz who has been Neeraj’s personal coach following his elbow surgery in March 2019 for which the Government paid him Rs. 1,22,24,990 as salary to date. For his four javelins procured for Neeraj costs Rs. 4,35,000. In the year 2021, Rs. 19,22,533 has been spent on Neeraj after setting up a serious intensive training camp in Sweden for about 50 days to compete in European tournaments before flying directly to Tokyo.

Aditi Ashok, a 23 -year-old golfer, who was in medal contention from the very first round in the women’s golf competition, missed the podium by a whisker and finished fourth in Tokyo Olympics. Aditi Ashok kept saying that “In a regular tournament whether you finish second or fourth it really doesn’t matter, no one care. But like at this event you need to be in the top 3.

I didn’t leave anything out there, I think I gave it my hundred per cent, but yeah, fourth at an Olympics where they give out three medals kind of sucks.”

Unlike Neeraj Chopra, Aditi Ashok’s road-map has not been smooth. Her parents supported right from training, travel and purchase of equipment and many others required for the golf. Sponsors seldom approached her saying that she was an amateur and not a professional though knowing well that everyone starts as amateur and then become professional. She competed in Rio and was given some tacit assurance. As years passed-by no support was forthcoming.

Majority of the golf players competing stayed in hotels near the golf course.

In view of the expenses Aditi stayed in the Olympic village provided for the athletes. On the 7th of August, 2021, was the decider – cliffhanger for the 3rd and 4th positions. Aditi was pitched to play against the World No 1 golfer slated early in the morning. From the Olympic Village to the Golf Course the distance is 75 kilometers and to reach the venue it takes about one and half hours. She set the alarm at 2.45 AM got ready and travelled all the way.

She had to skip number things required prior to the competition and by a whisker she lost.

These two episodes of two Olympians from India

India needs a ‘distinguished jurist’ judge in the Supreme Court

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ith Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman’s retirement last week, the Supreme Court is short of 9 judges. One more judge, namely, Justice Navin Sinha is set to retire this week.

Then, the top court will have 10 vacancies of judges, out of 34, the total sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court. It is indeed an unprecedented crisis in the Apex Court. Thus, the heavy responsibility lies on the Chief Justice of India (CJI) N. V. Ramana and his four colleagues in the collegium-Justices U. U. Lalit, A M Khanwilkar, Dr. D. Y. Chandrachud, and L. Nageswara Rao to appoint brilliant and competent judges in the Supreme Court from diverse backgrounds on a priority basis. Given the sufficient number of vacancies and opportune time, the collegium may also consider appointing a ‘distinguished jurist’ as a judge in the Supreme Court because no appointment has yet been made from this category ever since the commencement of the Constitution. Let me throw some light on this issue of great public importance.

As per Article 124 of the Constitution, the President of India appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in consultation with the Supreme Court collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India. There are three categories of persons eligible to be appointed as judges to the Supreme Court-judges of the High Courts, practicing lawyers of the High Courts, and a ‘distinguished jurist’. Mostly, the judges of the High Courts reach the Supreme Court. Up till now, only 7 lawyers have been appointed to the Supreme Court directly. No ‘distinguished jurist’ as mentioned under Article 124(3)(c) of the Constitution has yet been appointed to the Supreme Court ever since the Constitution came into force. Sadly, the President of India has failed to identify even a single ‘distinguished jurist’ in the country during the last seven decades despite the availability of many eminent jurists. We have had several distinguished scholars and jurists in the country who could have been given opportunities to contribute to the judicial branch at the apex level. Our country is not short of brilliant professors of law who can be considered for judicial appointments in the top court given their marvelous academic contributions and recognition. But nobody

conveys a clear message that Neeraj Chopra made it because he had the backing of the GOI and sponsors, whereas Aditi Ashok could not make it, because she had to spend from her pocket and could not afford professional and logistical support.

However, a glimpse at the India’s medal tally with the rest of the world in Tokyo Olympics 2020 shows that USA with 113, China 88, Japan 58, Brazil 21, Kenya 10, Romania and Venezuela 4 each, India 7, Hong Kong 6 and Philippines 4.

India could have done better. Identification of talents should be done not at level where they come to state or national levels.

Integrate sports within the curricula at the primary levels. Open up all disciplines to everyone irrespective of caste, class and creed. In India, for example, games such as tennis, golf, chess, cricket and badminton by and large belong to higher middle class and ‘dominant castes’, whereas hockey, kabaddi, boxing, volleyball and foot-ball to a large extent represented by the Dalits, Tribals and economically poorer sections.

It is interesting to note that only the privileged having their god-fathers and apt pollical connections can climb up and enjoy all the facilities, while those with talents are deprived of professional training and overseas exposures. Therefore, top-down approach currently employed by GOI,

federations and association can benefit only a few. Physical fitness and mental fitness be part of mind-fitness in the overall curricula of our education.

Take countries such as Jamaica, Kenya, Uganda; take the sprints, middle- and long-distance track events majority who reach the finals and win happens to be Afro-American or from African countries or from the Caribbean. In the selection process many lose by a fraction of seconds. Unlike India, not just one or two, but many qualify. Tokyo Olympics – 2020 has given the citizens a clear picture that we are way behind in the 48th position below Romania and Venezuela and just above Hong Kong and the Philippines.

In the name of “one yellow metal” we cannot bury the deep-rooted malice Indian sport system is enmeshed with. Celebration has some limits, but not for securing seven medals. GOI and the state governments should increase the budgetary provision to many folds at least 5 percent of GDP. The allocation of funds for sports in the budget be in proportion to the population. Involvement of state governments, sports federations, associations and others be seen in the entire process with utmost transparency and objectivity, devoid of bias and prejudice.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Naga are the chosen people

“God hath set time for tearing and a time for mending” Ecclesiastes 3:7 t is amusing to see that the last Another setback Revolutionary few week unpresented move- Government was set up and we ment of Political history have suffered again. So also Shillong taken place without hindrance. Accord 1970s after 60 years, The three parties formalise United FNR and Churches and Naga Government to support Naga civil society have tried together political final settlement and for to bring Naga Political group for Naga Unity without condition. reconciliation and after 20 years at Therefore, the public and the civil last they agreed to work together under National Government but it people supports their decision.

Yes, uniting people is at never happened. Inspite of Naga the service of God and divid- shouting for unity and peace, it ing people is the devilish work. never happened. Thereby, we People have short memory and walked down into another dark so as Naga people. When Naga valley. Realising the past mistake, people come together in one ac- now all the elected people came cord making a decision, Naga together under the United Nagawill be an Independence country. land Government. People support Therefore, political covenant from all the corner because they popularly called as Plebiscite in are thirsty and hungry for peace.

1951 and 99.99% gave thumb We are broken people and sufferimpression. However, after few ing people for the last 75 years, years Naga People Convention we have gone through dark valley came into being and pursued for as a wounded people and with the Statehood. Thereby, 16 point broken hearted praying to God agreement was signed which was for His mercy.

Learning from the past mismanufactured by the Government ignoring the Naga Politi- take, now we bow down with cal Covenant plebiscite in 1960. oneness looking for final PolitiTherefore, NNC warned to Naga cal Settlement. Two days back, People Convention (NPC) say- Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, ing “it will be difficult for you to the Minister of External Affairs kick the prick” but however NPC and the Minister of Education signed 16 point agreement. After of India, came to Kohima and a years of time, B.K. Nehru then he said at press conference that the first Governor of Nagaland Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave remark “it is a mistake giving committed to settle Naga Politia state to Nagaland. Both giver cal issue. It gives us hope that the and taker have mistaken because Government of India, the biggest they did not talk to whom they democracy government in the world will not betray Naga people are fighting for a cause.”

It is 60 years now, Naga Peo- which is the longest struggle for ple are still wandering in wilder- political freedom in Asia and ness. We share same food in same Afro-Asian people struggle. Let us plate for last 60 years but Naga walk together and humbly pray to people suffered. Churches and God for His mercy with national well-wishers had done their best repentance.

Rev. Dr. V. K. Nuh for peace but all became a failure.

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thinks about this issue seriously. Court and High Courts, find out The Supreme Court collegium, loopholes in the judgments, and which has the conclusive power to also suggest necessary solutions. recommend judicial appointments Besides this, some law professors to the Central Government, must produce cutting-edge knowledge ponder over this issue of great by publishing books and articles public importance. on significant legal issues that help Notably, the term ‘distin- the courts to decide controversies guished jurist’ is not defined in involved in the litigation. Admitthe Constitution. However, it tedly, law professors may face difmay include all the eminent pro- ficulties in deciding ordinary civil fessors of law, who are engaged and criminal cases because of the in high-quality teaching, and lack of practical experience, there research and whose academic is little doubt that they are eminentwritings carry considerable value ly qualified to decide constitutional in judicial adjudication and public law and related cases that involve a discourse. The Constituent As- deep understanding of theoretical sembly had included this category jurisprudential concepts in various of ‘distinguished jurists’ in the branches of law. As the Supreme Constitution to ensure diversity Court decides many constitutional in judicial appointments, keeping questions, a law professor can in view the international practice make a visible contribution as a and precedents to get the benefit judge in the Court. This is why of the talented legal academics in the judge-makers should think to the judicial adjudication. Some of make an experiment by appointing the distinguished members of the a ‘distinguished jurist’ judge in the Constituent Assembly such as H. Apex Court.

V. Kamath and M. A. Ayyangar To activate a dormant conhad proposed this provision to get stitutional provision, the President judges from diverse backgrounds. of India should identify a ‘disIt seems they were influenced tinguished jurist’ as per Article by international precedents like 124(3)(c) of the Constitution. the USA and some European This exercise has to be done by countries like Germany where the Central Government on whose renowned law professors had been advice the President exercises his appointed judges in their Supreme constitutional powers and funcCourts from time to time. Professor tions as mandated under Article Felix Frankfurter was a famous 74 of the Constitution. Once the teacher of law at Harvard Law Central Government identifies School before his appointment in any ‘distinguished jurist’, it will be the U.S. Supreme Court. Over the duty-bound to share the name with years, the USA has continued that the Supreme Court collegium led tradition and appointed many law by the Chief Justice of India for professors to the Supreme Court. seeking its inputs and comments.

Justice A. M. Kennedy was also a As the Supreme Court collegium professor of law for a long time. has the final say in judicial appointJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was ments, no judge can be appointed also a law professor at Columbia to the Supreme Court unless the Law School before being appointed collegium makes a unanimous to the New York Supreme Court recommendation to the President and later to the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Dieter Grimm of India. Thus, the collegium can was a law teacher at Humbolt play a very significant role in apUniversity, Berlin before he was pointing a ‘distinguished jurist’ as appointed as a judge to the Federal a judge of the Apex Court.

In light of the above discusConstitutional Court of Germany.

Recently, Professor Andrew Bur- sion, it is submitted that the time rows, an eminent law professor at has come when both the Union Oxford University, was appointed Government and the Supreme a judge in the U.K. Supreme Court. Court collegium should take the necessary steps to appoint a ‘dis- Sir, The list goes on.

Now that time is not a constraint for many student as classes Why should eminent law tinguished jurist’ as a judge in are online, students must focus on learning skills that will help them the Supreme Court of India to professors be appointed as judges in the Supreme Court? Like judges diversify the judiciary. There is earn in the future while keeping them engaged for now. The onus is and lawyers, the law professors no reason to deprive India of its on parents, school and civil organizations. This is the time students participate in the legal process best prospect of conversion of a can learn baking, knitting, tailoring, carpentry and many other skills.

While getting formal education is important, having diverse rigorously. They teach law to professor of law into a Supreme Court Justice. skill sets is also equally important. This is the right time to instill students, develop legal proposidignity of labour in our students.

Lokendra Malik, Advocate, tions, concepts, theories, examine Supreme Court of India case laws decided by the Supreme John Kikon, Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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vaccine) will be available,” she said.

The NIV is a body under the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) under the Ministry of Health.

Last month, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had told BJP MPs that Covid vaccination for children is likely to start soon.Currently, only those who are 18 or above are eli-

gible for vaccination against coronavirus.

O n o t h e r va c c i n e candidates, Abraham said apart from Zydus Cadila, which will be the first DNA vaccine, another vaccine from Gennova, which is an mRNA vaccine, vaccine candidate of Biological E and Novavax, which will be manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, are in the pipeline.

In response to a question on the Delta-plus variant, she said this variant is less likely to spread than the Delta variant itself.

She said the antibodies produced in the bodies of vaccinated people were checked against this variant and it was found that the efficacy of antibodies was reduced two to three fold.

“Yet, the vaccines are still protective against the variants,” she said.

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(From p-1) v. Outdoor activities: Outdoor parks, entertainment parks, recreation areas, and similar places, will be allowed to open up to a maximum of 50% capacity, and subject to all the persons managing the parks and such facilities, as well as all the visitors, including the children, being asymptomatic, and all those who are 18 years of age and above should be fully vaccinated (taken both the doses), or as stated in second para. vi. Gyms: Gymnasiums will be allowed up to 50% of the capacity, and the person(s) managing the gymnasium, as well as all the users shall be subject to the same conditions as outlined above for the persons managing the parks and the visitors to the parks, and shall also be subject to all the provisions of the SOP to be issued by the Home department.

Swimming pools and cinemas shall continue to remain closed. vii. Online classes to continue: The conduct of regular classes for the students of Class X and below in all the schools of the State shall remain suspended, and the schools will continue with the present system of online teaching Meanwhile, the dates from which the relaxations/ re-opening up of activities as in para (ii), (v) and (vi) will be effective/ permitted will be notified in the SOPs concerned to be issued by the Home department. The order stated that respective District Task Forces (DTFs) may consider imposing stricter measures or rolling back certain relaxations in specified areas in the district, if an exceptional situation arises, and the DTF is satisfied that such measures are necessary under intimation to the government.

(From p-1) The facility to perform the exercise has been made live on the NSP portal and the one-time password (OTP) generated during the process will be sent to the mobile number registered with the Aadhaar of INO. NSP will be using the same mobile number for all communications and sending OTPs in future. The NSP login of the INO will be operational, post completion of KYC at NSP using Aadhaar number of the INO. The link to apply for Institute KYC registration is available under “Services” section on the NSP portal (https://scholarships.gov. in). The department stressed that utmost care should be taken while filling up KYC registration form as it cannot be modified after submission.

Steps involved in applying for KYC has been made available at www.dtenagaland. org.in under “Notification” section. For any queries, institute has been asked to mail their queries to minoritynagaland@gmail.com.

(From p-1) upto November 21, 1979 in the area outside the ‘Inner Line’, their rights to own immovable property in Dimapur area would need to be protected and may issue them ‘Temporary Resident Certificate’ as well as exemption from ILP requirements on a case-to-case basis. “Work card” or “work permit” can be issued to those who have long term work or business in Nagaland, Rio informed.

Women Reservation and ULB polls: Rio said that women reservation in ULBs had unfortunately turned into an ugly controversy, drawing sharp reactions while some opined that reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies was something that impinged on the traditions and customs.

Since the ULB polls were not held since 2008, Rio reminded that by not holding the elections, the

in February 2027 and occupy the post until October 29, 2027, for 8 months. Justice Nagarathna would succeed Justice Surya Kant as CJI in February 2027. Justice Nagarathna’s father, Justice E.S. Venkataramiah, had been a CJI for a few months in 1989. Chief justice Ramana’s predecessor chief justice S.A. Bobde did not make a single appointment during his 17 month tenure, as he couldn’t build a consensus on several names, which stalled appointments in the top court.

The other two women judges selected by the collegium are justice Hima Kohli, who is the chief justice of Telangana HC, and justice Bela Trivedi, who is a judge in the Gujarat High Court. Senior advocate P.S. Narasimha is the collegium’s choice for direct appointment to the bench.

Narasimha’s recommendation has come nearly a week after the retirement of justice Rohinton F. Nariman, who was the fifth lawyer to

Cong slams govt over hike in prices of LPG cylinders

Dinner diktat rattles BJP MLAs in Uttar Pradesh aspiring candidates to desist from putting up hoardings of their ticket claim.

“It does not look good when the party has sitting MLA and aspiring ones put up their claims for tickets through hoardings and posters,” said Radha Mohan Singh. The state BJP chief warned members of strict action against violations.

He also said that if someone wanted to contest the election, he should give his bio data in a confidential manner instead of publicly staking his claim.

It is a common practice for political leaders in the state to put up hoardings during festivals, especially on the eve of elections, mentioning their Assembly constituencies and staking their claim for the ticket.

The diktat has created a flutter among the 200 odd legislators who were present at the dinner meeting.

“This is a clear indication that we cannot take our tickets for granted and the party is preparing to deny many of us our tickets. If this is not so, what is the

reason behind preventing us from mentioning our constituencies on the hoardings,” said a BJP MLA from eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Another senior MLA said that this was the first time that such an order had been given by the party.

The BJP state president also said that any hoarding or poster displaying work undertaken by the government should necessarily have pictures of both, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

state was denied substantial grants under the Finance Commission for undertaking various developmental activities.

He said the Senior Additional Advocate General of Nagaland, had in his legal opinion, clearly stated that Municipality is not a traditional customary institution of the Nagas hence the contention that reservation for women in Municipality is violative of the rights guaranteed to the Nagas under Article 371-A of the Constitution is devoid of any legal justification.

Further, Rio said the requirement for 33% reservation of women in the ULBs was embedded in the Constitution of India under 74th Amendment and unlike the Constitution 73rd Amendment dealing with women reservation in rural local bodies, there was no exemption for Nagaland, or any of the North Eastern states.

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Delhi Police Commissioner strictly in accordance with the direction issued by the Supreme Court earlier.

The impugned orders (of MHA) are in clear and blatant breach of the directions passed by the Supreme Court of India in Prakash Singh case as (i) respondent no.2 (Asthana) did not have a minimum residual tenure of six months; (ii) no UPSC panel was formed for appointment of Delhi Police Commissioner; and (iii) the criteria of having a minimum tenure of two years has been ignored, said

the plea filed by Delhi-based advocate Sadre Alam.

It claimed the HighPowered Committee comprising the Chief Justice of India, Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition, in its meeting held on May 24, 2021, rejected the Central government’s attempt to appoint the same IPS officer (Asthana) as the CBI Director on the basis of the six-month rule as laid down by the Supreme Court in Prakash Singh.

The appointment of Asthana to the post of Commissioner of Police, Delhi must be set aside on the same principle, it said. A petition with similar prayers has already been filed before the Supreme Court

by NGO, Centre for PIL’, urging to direct the central govt to produce the July 27 order it issued, approving the inter-cadre deputation of Asthana from Gujarat cadre to AGMUT cadre.

He requested the tribal hohos to take the issue of women reservation in the ULBs in the right spirit and to resolve the matter so that UBLB can be held at the earliest.

Institution of Gaon Buras: Rio said GBship was introduced in Nagaland by the Britishers under the Rules for the Administration of Justice and Police in Naga Hills District 1937 with defined roles and responsibilities.

Rio said the needs of urban settlements were quite different from rural areas and villages. He stated that the nomenclature of Gaon Bura in a town itself was an anomaly and that there was a need to look at the role and need of a Goan Bura in urban areas. Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton in his address said efforts to resolve the boundary issue between Dimapur and Peren was made but regretted that it had not been successful.

On the issue of women reservation, Patton said provision for providing reservation of seats for women in ULBs was there in the Constitution of India and it is considered an important instrument for achieving women empowerment and achieving gender equity.

He also echoed the same views highlighted by the chief minister on the institution of Gaon Buras On implementation of RIIN Patton said with the meetings at both the State and District level and with more rounds of meetings, the final contours of the modalities would be arrived at soon so that we are in a position to implement RIIN smoothly. NPF legislature party leader TR Zeliang also reportedly spoke at the meeting, which was chaired by chief secretary J Alam. Besides the 14 Naga tribes, Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye also attended the meeting.

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LU C K N OW, AU G 1 8 (IANS): A dinner meeting of the BJP legislators, held here on Tuesday night, has started giving sleepless nights to many.

Uttar Pradesh BJP in-charge Radha Mohan Singh and BJP state president Swatantra Dev Singh, gave lessons in behavioural changes needed in legislators, as elections approach.

While the two leaders Supriya Shrinate told them how to behave NEW DELHI, AUG 18 inside and outside the state (PTI): The Congress on legislature, they also tersely Wednesday hit out at the warned MLAs and also government over the hike in prices of LPG cylinders, accusing it of being insensitive and distorting the budget of every household.

The party also displayed empty LPG cylinders and ‘chulhas’ at a press conference here to highlight the issue of steep LPG prices.

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate urged the government to bring down prices of LPG cylinders to provide relief to the common people in the country.

She said the government has initiated the very steep hike on LPG cylinders by raising it by Rs 25 per cylinder, which is now being sold at Rs 860 per cylinder in Delhi and is touching almost Rs 1000 in various parts of the country.

“Our one and only demand is please bring some respite to people, think about the plight of people and bring down prices of LPG cylinders. This is antiwomen and anti-people and due to high prices people are forced to go back to using cow dung and firewood,” she told reporters.

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and extension of his service by one year. The petition is listed for hearing on Wednesday before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh.

The 1984-batch IPS officer, serving as the director general of Border Security Force, was appointed Delhi Police Commissioner on July 27, four days before his superannuation on July 31.

The petition sought quashing of July 27 order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs appointing Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner and also the order granting inter-cadre deputation and extension of service to him.

It further sought to initiate steps for appointing

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NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (IANS): Ending the nearly two year long deadlock, Supreme Court Collegium headed by chief justice N.V. Ramana and comprising four senior most judges is learnt to have recommended nine names for appointment to the top court. The list has three women judges, including one who could become the first woman Chief Justice of India. Supreme Court judge Justice Navin Sinha is set to retire on Wednesday, which will leave the 10 vacancies out of 34 in the top court.

According to sources familiar with the development, out of these 10 vacancies, the collegium has zeroed in on nine names.

There has been no appointment after September 2019.

The list of recommendations includes three women judges, including B.V. Nagarathna from the Karnataka High Court, who if elevated now, could become the country’s first woman CJI

be directly appointed from the bar. Other names finalised by the collegium are: justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, chief justice of Karnataka High Court; Vikram Nath, chief justice of Gujarat High Court; justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, chief justice of Sikkim High Court; justice C.T. Ravikumar, judge in Kerala HC; and justice M.M. Sundresh, judge in Kerala High Court.

The source added that these recommendations have been sent to the law ministry, which has the option of sending the recommendations back to the collegium for review. However, if these recommendations are re-submitted by the collegium, then names have to be approved. According to sources, the impasse in the collegium persisted due to justice Nariman’s firm stand over recommending justice Akil A Kureshi, currently chief justice of the Tripura high court, as a judge in the apex court.

Plea in HC challenging Asthana’s appointment as Delhi Police chief

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NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): Vaccines for children may be available by September and the trials for inoculating those between 2 to 18 years are underway, Priya Abraham, Director of the National Institute of Virology has said.

In an interview to India Science, an OTT platform of the Department of Science and Technology, Abraham said phase 2/3 clinical trials are in process for those between 2 to 18 years of age.

“Hopefully the results will be available soon and they will be presented to regulators. Probably by September or just after September, we may have a vaccine for children… this is Covaxin,” she said.

The trials for Zydus Cadila are on and the vaccine can be made available for inoculating children.

“Even that (Zydus Cadila

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MUMBAI, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Tata Motors has unveiled the updated Tigor EV with Ziptron technology. It comes as the second electric car from the brand with the Ziptron technology, after Nexon EV, the most successful electric passenger car in India.

The new Tata Tigor EV is currently available for pre-booking at the dealerships at an amount of `21,000.

The final price of the car will be announced on August 31.

The new Tigor EV comes with a completely revised design. It is now more in line with the updated Tiago and Altorz hatchback. The car gets sleek headlamps with projec-

tor units. The front grille and front bumper have been updated as well.

The wheels get blue accents signifying the zero-emission character of the sub-compact sedan.Inside the cabin, the car gets a revised look compared to the outgoing model. It gets blue accents on the dashboard and seats, just like the Nexon EV. It gets a 7-inch

touchscreen infotainment system connected to a Harman audio system.

It also offers over 30 connected car features. Among other features, it gets electrically adjustable ORVMs, a silent cabin, automatic climate control etc, a push-start button.The automaker claims that Ziptron technology ensures the car offers better performance than the outgoing model. It gets power from an IP67 26 kWh lithium-ion battery pack generating combined with an electric motor.

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Domestic benchmark indices, after witnessing record highs, gave up all gains as selling pressure in heavyweight financials especially private banks dragged the market, said Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at Reliance Securities.

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a lump sum of Rs 100,000 to each of the 3,542 workers, which amounted to Rs 35.42 crore.

The earlier wage agreement between the workers represented by Renault Nissan India Thozhilalar Sangam (RNITS) and the company management ended on March 31, 2019.

This is the first time an industrial dispute in a multinational company has gone for arbitration under the Section 10A of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 in this part of the country, a union official had told IANS. Renault Nissan Automotive India is the car production joint venture between French company Renault and Japan’s Nissan Motor Company.

The arbitrator will decide on the 53 demands raised both by RNITS (38 demands) and Renault Nissan Automotive management (15 demands).

and Maruti.

On the other hand, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India and Bajaj Auto were among the gainers, advancing up to 2.46 per cent.

The market breadth was negative, with 20 out of the 30 Sensex stocks closing

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C H E N NA I , AU G 1 8 (IANS): The 3,542 workers of Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd will get an interim relief pending wage settlement as per the orders of the retired Madras High Court Judge P. Jyothimani, the arbitrator.

The total outgo for the company as interim relief will be Rs 70.84 crore.

As per the order, each of the 3,542 workers of Renault Nissan Automotive will be paid an interim relief of Rs 10,000/month for the period between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020 and Rs 5,000/month between April 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021.

The company was ordered to pay the wage arrears in three equated monthly installments to the workers starting October this year. The workers had demanded an interim relief of Rs 20,000/month while the company had offered

MUMBAI, AUG 18 (PTI): The BSE Sensex scaled the 56,000-mark for the first time on Wednesday but finished in the red following a late sell-off as investors pocketed gains in banking, finance and IT stocks.

Snapping its four-session record-setting spree, the the 30-share benchmark closed 162.78 points or 0.29 per cent lower at 55,629.49.

It touched its all-time peak of 56,118.57 during the session.

Similarly, breaking its seven-day winning streak, the broader NSE Nifty declined 45.75 points or 0.28 per cent to 16,568.85. It touched a record intra-day peak of 16,701.85.

Kotak Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.09 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Axis Bank

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MUMBAI, AUG 18 (PTI): The rupee appreciated by 11 paise to close at 74.24 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian peers against the greenback.

Though, intense selling pressure in the domestic equities and surging crude oil prices kept the rupee rise in check. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency opened strong at 74.30 per dollar. It hovered in a range of 74.24 to 74.31 during the session.

The domestic unit finally settled at 74.24 against the greenback, a gain of 11 paise over its last close.“The Indian rupee appreciated against the dollar this Wednesday, tracking gains in regional currencies ahead of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting,” Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst, Reliance Securities, said.

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wait-list in Core Banking System (CBS) or any other computerized system compliant with Cyber Security Framework issued by RBI, for the purpose of allotment of lockers and ensure transparency in allotment of lockers,” the RBI said.

The banks, the central bank said, shall acknowledge the receipt of all applications for allotment of locker and provide a wait list number to the customers, if the lockers are not available for allotment.

According to the new

circumstances,” it added.

The central bank further states that banks shall have a Board approved agreement for safe deposit lockers. For this purpose, it said, banks may adopt the model locker agreement to be framed by IBA. “This agreement shall be in conformity with these revised instructions and the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in this regard. Banks shall ensure that any unfair terms or conditions are not incorporated in their locker agreements,” it said.

“The terms of the contract shall not be more onerous than required in ordinary course of business to safeguard the interests of the bank. Banks shall renew their locker agreements with existing locker customers

by January 1, 2023,” the RBI said.

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M U M BA I , AU G 1 8 (AGENCIES): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday directed banks to maintain a branch-wise list of vacant lockers as well as a wait-list for the purpose of allotment of lockers and ensure transparency in allotment of lockers. Revised instructions will come into effect from January 1, 2022, the RBI said.

“In order to facilitate customers making informed choices, banks shall maintain a branch wise list of vacant lockers as well as a

guidelines, the existing customers of a bank who have made an application for locker facility and who are fully compliant with the CDD (Customer Due Diligence) criteria may be given the facilities of safe deposit lockers/ safe custody article subject to on-going compliance.

Customers who are not having any other banking relationship with the bank may be given the facilities of safe deposit locker/safe custody article, it said.

The RBI said that banks shall incorporate a clause in the locker agreement that the locker-hirer/s shall not keep anything illegal or any hazardous substance in the Safe Deposit locker. “If the bank suspects the deposit of any illegal or hazardous substance by any customer in the safe deposit locker, the bank shall have the right to take appropriate action

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1 killed as Taliban violently disperse rare protest

Hundreds of people gather outside the international airport in Kabul, Tuesday.

KABUL, AUG 18 (AP): The Taliban violently broke up a protest in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person as they quashed a rare public show of dissent. The militant group meanwhile met with former officials from the toppled Western-backed government.

As officials work to shape a future government, the United Arab Emirates acknowledged that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled the Taliban advance, and his family were in that country.

The Taliban’s every action in their sudden sweep to power is being watched closely. They insist they have changed and won’t impose the same draconian restrictions they did when they last ruled Afghanistan, all but eliminating women’s rights, carrying out public executions and harboring al-Qaida in the years before the 9/11 attacks.

But many Afghans remain deeply skeptical, and the violent response to Wednesday’s protest could only fuel their fears. Thousands are racing to the air-

port and borders to flee the country. Many others are hiding inside their homes, fearful after prisons and armories were emptied during the insurgents’ blitz across the country.

Dozens of people gathered in the eastern city of Jalalabad to raise the national flag a day before Afghanistan’s Independence Day, which commemorates the end of British rule in 1919.

They lowered the Taliban flag — a white banner with an Islamic inscription — that the militants have raised in the areas they captured. Video footage later showed the Taliban firing into the air and attacking people with batons to disperse the crowd. Babrak Amirzada, a reporter for a local news agency, said he and a TV cameraman from another agency were beaten by the Taliban as they tried to cover the unrest.

A local health official said at least one person was killed and six wounded. The official was not authorized to speak to media and so spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Hamid Karzai (c) with senior Haqqani group leader Anas Haqqani (R) meet in Kabul Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

KABUL, AUG 18 (AP): Afghanistan’s former president has met with a senior leader of a powerful Taliban faction who was once jailed and whose group has been listed by the U.S. as a terrorist network.

Former President Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah, a senior official in the ousted government met with Anas Haqqani as part of preliminary meetings that a spokesman for Karzai said would facilitate eventual negotiations with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the top Taliban political leader.

The US branded the Haqqani network a terrorist group in 2012, and its involvement in a future government could trigger international sanctions.

T h e Ta l i b a n h ave pledged to form an “inclusive, Islamic government,” although skeptics point to its past record of intolerance for those not adhering to its extreme interpretations of Islam.

The Taliban, meanwhile, pressed ahead with their efforts to form an “inclusive, Islamic government.”

UAE welcomes Ashraf Ghani, family into country

DUBAI, AUG 18 (IANS): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in UAE has confirmed that the Arab nation has welcomed Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and his family into the country on humanitarian grounds.

“The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation can confirm that the UAE has welcomed President Ashraf Ghani and his family into the country on humanitarian grounds,” the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. There were reports that Ghani had fled the country to Tajikistan or Uzbekistan, while others indicated that he was in Oman, trying to escape to US, after the Taliban took over Afghanistan on Sunday. Russia’s diplomatic mission in Kabul had alleged that Ghani had fled the country with vehicles full of cash.

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Boris Johnson speaks during the debate inside parliament in London Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

LONDON, AUG 18 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday laid out the country’s plans for the resettlement of Afghan refugees, primarily women and children, fleeing the Taliban regime with a new “bespoke” scheme.

The Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme will open with the relocation of 5,000 Afghans at risk due to the current crisis and have the capacity for a total of 20,000 refugees to be relocated over the coming years. Priority will be given to women and girls, and religious and other minorities deemed most at risk of

human rights abuses and dehumanising treatment by the Taliban.

“I can announce today that we are committing to relocating another 5,000 Afghans this year, with a new and bespoke resettlement scheme focusing on the most vulnerable, particularly women and children, and we will keep this under review for future years, with the potential of accommodating up to 20,000 over the long-term,” Johnson told the House of Commons, as he opened a debate for a special session on Afghanistan in Parliament.

CCP expels censor accused of corruption 1,001 killed since military took Egyptian intelligence chief visits

BEIJING, AUG 18 (AP): China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled a leading internet censor and accused him of a range of crimes and rule breaking from corruption to failing to properly guide public opinion.

Peng Bo had been deputy head of the Leading Group for the Prevention and Handling of Cults, a body set up after the party launched a sweeping crackdown against the Falun Gong meditation sect that it viewed as a threat to its authority.

An investigation found that Peng’s “ideals and beliefs collapsed, and that he

had been disloyal to the party, deviated from the Party Central Committee decisions on the online public opinion struggle (and) gave up on positions taken on managing the internet,” the party’s disciplinary watchdog body said on its website.

Peng also “engaged in superstitious activities and illegally received large amounts of property”, said the notice, dated Tuesday.

Along with being expelled from the ruling party, he is stripped of all pay and benefits and is being referred for criminal prosecution for numerous violations of discipline and on suspicion

of bribery, it said.

The public announcement was unusual both for the sensitivity of Peng’s position and the accusations of losing faith and defiance of party orders. Such notices are generally brief and provide little information of the charges, almost always related to some form of corruption.

China heavily censors the internet and social media platforms for content not in alignment with party policies or that questions the party and state media’s version of history and current events or its tight controls over religious expression.

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BA N G KO K , AU G 1 8 (AP): More than 1,000 people have been killed by security forces in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi about six months ago, a human rights group said Wednesday.

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, which monitors protestrelated arrests and deaths in Myanmar, said it confirmed two more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,001.

There has been a

groundswell of protests against the military-led government since Suu Kyi’s ouster. Casualties are also rising among the military and police as armed resistance grows in both urban and rural areas.

Teik Naing, secretarygeneral of the AAPP, said most of the people killed were anti-military activists and more than 40 were shot in the head.

In addition, a large number died in interrogation centers and prisons after being arrested, Teik Naing said.

Israel to discuss Gaza truce

JERUSALEM, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Egypt’s intelligence chief on Wednesday paid a rare visit to Israel to discuss the cease-fire deal between Israel and the Hamas militant group that followed an 11-day war in May, Israel announced.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office said Egyptian official Abbas Kamel also invited the Israeli leader to visit Egypt in the coming weeks.

Egypt has played a key mediation role between Israel and Hamas over the

years. Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers are bitter enemies that have fought four wars since the Islamic militant group took control of Gaza in 2007, a year after winning Palestinian elections.

The most recent war ended in May, but the sides appear to have reached no agreements beyond a halt in fighting.

Hamas demands an easing in an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that has crippled the local economy and the resumption of hundreds of

millions of dollars of badly needed assistance from Qatar. Israel has demanded the return of the remains of two soldiers killed in a 2014 war as well as two Israeli civilians believed to be held

by Hamas.

Hamas in recent weeks allowed supporters to send incendiary balloons into Israel and more recently a rocket was fired into Israel this week, the first time since the war. Israel did not respond, a possible signal that diplomatic efforts are picking up.

Britain urges halt to Myanmar clashes to allow vaccination U N I T E D NAT I O N S, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): The United Kingdom called Tuesday for an immediate and sustained pause in clashes and unrest in Myanmar to allow vaccinations as an intense COVID-19 surge is ravaging the country.

Britain’s deputy U.N. ambassador, James Kariuki, told reporters after closed Security Council discussions that the call for a humanitarian pause and a strong international response was joined by Foreign Minister Dato Erywan of Brunei, the new special envoy for Myanmar from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations who joined the meeting virtually.

Kariuki said U.N. special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener and U.N. deputy humanitarian chief Ramesh Rajasingham told

FILE - In this July 28, 2021 photo, people wearing face masks ride a tricycle in Shwe Pyi Thar township in Yangon.

the council that the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar is worsening daily. “Prior to the coup, Myanmar had a strong vaccination record and was developing a COVID-19 plan,” he said.

“Now, Myanmar’s health system is barely functioning, unacceptable attacks on

hospitals, doctors and nurses continue, and only 3% of the population are vaccinated.”

Myanmar has been struggling with one of the worst COVID-19 surges in Southeast Asia, and the military leadership that ousted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s

democratically elected government Feb. 1 has been accused of diverting critical medical supplies to itself and its supporters.

Last week, Schraner Burgener said that more than 333,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Myanmar, including 3,611 new cases Aug. 9.

At Tuesday’s council meeting, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Rajasingham “outlined what is basically a collapsing health care system, resurging wave of the virus, increased hostilities and violence, (and) significant displacement.

Schraner Burgener called on U.N. member states Tuesday to support pandemic and other humanitarian efforts in Myanmar and she also called on the parties to allow a vaccination campaign “to

go forward through all available avenues in the country,” Dujarric said.

Kariuki said that “the UK is calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian pause to allow vaccines to get to all in need, and for medical and humanitarian staff to work without fear or attack.”

He said that at the council meeting “we had a lot of calls for a humanitarian pause,” but members did not take any action.

Kariuki said U.N. officials will work with Security Council members, other U.N. members and international partners such as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization “to ensure the people of Myanmar get access to vaccines in an equitable way — regardless of politics, ethnicity or religion.”

HONG KONG, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Four members of a Hong Kong university student union were arrested Wednesday for allegedly advocating terrorism by paying tribute to a person who stabbed a police officer and then killed himself, police said. Police arrested four men between 18 and 20 years old who were commit-

tee members and members of the student council at the University of Hong Kong, said Li Kwai-wah, senior superintendent of the police national security division.

He said the arrests were in relation to a council meeting that “promoted terrorism.”

Those arrested included the president and council chairman, who were among

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more than 30 students who attended a meeting last month at which they passed a motion to mourn the “sacrifice” of the attacker, local media reported.

The arrests are the latest use of a strict national security law that Beijing imposed on semi-autonomous Hong Kong last year after months of anti-government protests in 2019. The demonstrations often led to clashes between demonstrators and police.

Authorities have said the man who stabbed the police officer in the shoulder on July 1 before killing himself had material in his home decrying the national security law as well as notes in which he declared his hatred for the police.

Po l i c e p r e v i o u s l y cautioned people against mourning the attacker, saying it was “no different from supporting terrorism.”

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expands A well-known wildflower turns Millets can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease Spotify ‘Music+Talk’ “Obesity and being overweight are increasing globally in both wealthy and poorer countries, so the need for solutions based on healthier diets is critical.

This new information on the health benefits of millets further supports the need to invest more in the grain, including its whole value chain from better varieties for farmers through to agribusiness developments,” ICRISAT Director General, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, said.

The study identified a number of priority future research areas including the need to study all different types of millets, understand any differences by variety alongside the different types of cooking and processing of millets and their impact on cardiovascular health.

Given the positive indicators to date, more detailed analysis on the impact of millets on weight management is also recommended. All relevant parameters are also recommended to be assessed to gain a dee per understanding of the impacts millets consumption on hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease.

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leaming, gluey, deathtrap hairs have betrayed the secret identity of a wellknown wildflower: It’s a carnivore.

A species of false asphodel (Triantha occidentalis) uses enzyme-secreting hairs on its flowering stem to snare and digest insects, researchers report in the Aug. 17 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists have known about T. occidentalis since the 19th century, but its taste for meat has gone undetected until now.

Sticky hairs by themselves aren’t unusual — many noncarnivorous plants use them to defend a g a i n s t p e s t s. B u t T. occidentalis has qualities that some meat-eating plants share: a love of bright, boggy, nutrient-poor habitats and the absence of a gene that fine-tunes how plants get energy from light.

Together, those features felt like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle hinting at carnivory, says botanist Sean Graham of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

To solve the puzzle, Graham and colleagues needed to know if the wildflower pulls nutrients

Triantha occidentalis, has sticky hairs on its stem that it uses to trap and digest small insects.

f r o m i n s e c t c o r p s e s.

Luckily, T. occidentalis grows along North America’s West Coast, from Alaska to California, and can be found on hikes near Vancouver. “They’re right on our doorstep,” Graham says.

The team attached fruit flies fed with nitrogen-15, an isotope that can be used to track changes in nitrogen levels, to the flowering stems of bog-dwelling T. occidentalis plants in British Columbia’s Cypress Provincial Park. Over half of the wildflowers’ nitrogen came from the fruit flies, the team found. Those levels are comparable to known car nivorous plants. What’s more, the wildflowers’ sticky hairs oozed phosphatase, a digestive enzyme that many carnivorous plants secrete to consume prey.

Most of the world’s roughly 800 meat-eating plant species set traps and flowers far apart to avoid killing pollinating visitors (SN: 2/6/18). T. occidentalis bucks that trend. “Putting your traps close to your flowers is, on the surface, a really big conflict,” Graham says.

But the plant’s hairs may be just sticky enough to catch small flies and beetles without entrapping bigger pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

T. occidentalis’ sticky hairs might also hint at how some meat-eating plants evolved. In nutrient-poor soils, it may have been advantageous for some plants to co-opt hairs for carnivory, Graham says.

“The insects are being trapped anyway, so might as well use them.”

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the foundation towards a better understanding of a complex disease and for improved therapeutic strategies,” he said.

Further, the team also found the mechanistic aspects of cancer spread to other parts of the body or metastasis. Cancerous tumours develop regions of reduced oxygen due to poor blood circulation.

It has been known that such oxygen-deprived regions instigate metastasis.

The team showed that it is because E2F1 fails to bind the ESRP1 promoter in oxygen-deprived breast cancer cells, downregulating the expression of ESRP1.

This downregulation causes the cancerous cells to break free from primary cancer and join the bloodstream to be carried to other parts of the body, thereby resulting in metastasis, the researchers explained.

“Our research shows that there is orchestrated activation of ESRP1 in breast cancer, depending on the tumour microenvironment,” Shukla noted.

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hile diabetes, obesity and a history of smoking cigarettes are considered as risk factors for poorer Covid-19 outcomes, a new study claims that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may also be at increased risk.

The research from the Washington University in St Louis used genetic epidemiological models to determine that genetic predisposition to CUD is related to risk for a severe reaction to Covid-19.

Having genetic variants does not mean a person has CUD or that the person has used cannabis.

But, comparing people with the variants to their Covid outcomes, the researchers found genetic liability for CUD accounted for up to 40

per cent of genetically influenced risk factors, such as body mass index (BMI) and diabetes, for a severe Covid-19 presentation.

This association suggested that heavy and problematic cannabis use may represent a modifiable pathway to minimise severe Covid-19 presentations, the researchers explained, in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Access.

The study point to two possible outcomes: That a predisposition to CUD and severe Covid-19 are due to a common biological mechanism, like inflammatory conditions causing individuals to develop worse symptoms of Covid-19 and/or dependence on cannabis; or that they are associated because of a causal process, said Alexander S. Hatoum,

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a postdoctoral researcher at the varsity.

“If we know the genes that predispose individuals to cannabis use disorder, and if cannabis use disorder is a risk factor for Covid-19 hospitalisation, you will see the genes influencing cannabis use disorder as predictors of severe Covid-19 cases,” he said.

“We found that a person’s genetic risk for

cannabis use disorder is correlated with their risk for Covid-19, without having to ask directly about illegal substance use,” he added.

For the study, the team combined existing datasets to test whether being at higher genetic risk for cannabis use disorder was correlated to the risk of Covid hospitalisation.

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FELICITATION The Sumi Community Ekranipathar convey our heartiest congratulations to Mrs Kavili Zhimo, W/o Hotoshe Zhimo G.B Ekranipathar, on being promoted to the post of SDEO, under the Dept. of School Education.

The Sumi Community further convey our best wishes as she takes up new responsibilities and pray that God continue to bless her health and success in her future endeavour.

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The Chungliyimsen Senso Mungdang takes immense pride and pleasure in extending our heartiest congratulations to our Chungliyimsen Senso Mungdang President, Shri. A.Wati Jamir, son of Lt. R. Longri Jamir on being awarded i) The prestigious Fire Service Medal for Meritorious service on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day 2021. ii) On being promoted to Dy. Superintendent of Police, Fire & Emergency Services, Govt. of Nagaland. The Union wishes him good health, wisdom and prayers that you will continue with dedication in the service of humanity.

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ESRP1, in breast tumour tissue supporting tumour progression,” said Dr Sanjeev Shukla, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences at IISER Bhopal.

“Another important part of the discovery was a novel epigenetic regulatory mechanism that governs ESRP1 downregulation in hypoxic tumour tissue, which might help the cancer cells to evade the surrounding tissue and enter the bloodstream,” he added.

The team found that in tumour tissues, a transcription factor called E2F1 that regulates transcription of ESRP1 gets upregulated, which increases its expression and eventually leads to excessive growth of breast cancer cells.

Thus, E2F1 could be a molecular drug target to inhibit the growth of both normoxic as well as hypoxic breast cancer cells, Shukla suggested.

“The finding that such intelligent regulatory mechanisms exist in cancer cells to alter the expression of essential genes as and when required, resulting in cancer progression, lays

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The new feature will also be available in countries including Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia.

“This is the first time that creators will be able to work on a new listening experience that brings together music and spoken-word content in an easy and elegant package -exclusively via Anchor and Spotify,” the company said in a statement.

The Music+Talk shows enable creators to add fulllength music tracks from Spotify’s catalog alongside their talk segments.

They could make a music-centric show with talk, comparable to a radio show. It could even be a show about music that deep dives into genres, albums, artists, inter views with musicians, or the history

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oogle-owned video streaming giant YouTube on Wednesday announced that it is introducing new ways to help users more easily search and find content on the platform. The company said it has started to make the search page even more visual to help people get a better glimpse of what’s inside a video.

“Ever y day people come to YouTube looking for learning content like physics tutorials, how-todraw a tiger, product reviews on the latest technology products and more,” said Neal Mohan, Chief Product Officer. “And today we’re introducing new ways to help people more easily search and find content on YouTube,” it added.

The platform said it is starting to show search results from other languages with automatically translated captions, titles and descriptions when relevant content in the local language isn’t available. “ O u r t e a m s h av e invested significantly in improving that search experience over the years, and in today’s instalment of our Innovation Series, we’re excited to share the latest technology to help you find what you’re looking for, from how-tos to DIYs,” Mohan added.

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The Pienyünuonia Mechú Krotho, P. Khel Kohima Village is overwhelmed to felicitate and congratulate Shri. K. MARTIN PIENYŰ, IPS, IGP (INT) on being awarded the President Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day 2021.

The Krotho wishes you all the very best on your future endeavors.

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The Chungliyimsen Senso Telongjem Dimapur takes immense pride and pleasure in extending our heartiest congratulations to Shri. A.Wati Jamir, son of Lt. R. Longri Jamir on being awarded i) The prestigious President’s Fire Service Medal for Meritorious service on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day 2021. ii) On being promoted to Dy. Superintendent of Police, Fire & Emergency Services, Govt of Nagaland. The Union wishes him good health, wisdom and prayers that you will continue with dedication in the service of humanity.

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esearchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have found the mechanism by which breast cancer cells proliferate and spread.

The findings have important implications in designing of therapeutic interventions for breast cancer as in India, it accounted for 11.1 per cent of cancer deaths in 2020, driving the need for aggressive research to understand and treat this malady.

The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Oncogenesis, analysed the regulation of a particular gene, called a ESRP1, in breast cancer.

The team found that there is a difference in the expression of the ESRP1 gene between the normal and tumour tissues of breast cancer patients.

The researchers explored the regulatory mechanism behind ESRP1 upregulation in breast tumour tissues.

“Our research, for the first time, shows the reason behind an elevated expression of a key gene,

to a normal BMI (less that 25 kg/m2).

All results are based on consumption of 50 to 200 g of millets per day for a duration ranging from 21 days to four months.

T h e s e findings are influenced by comparisons that show that millets are much higher in unsaturated fatty acids, with 2 to 10 times higher levels than refined wheat and milled rice as well as being much higher than whole grain wheat.

“Unhealthy diet is a major contributor to the rising incidence of diseases, like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The results of this study along with our recent study that showed that the consumption of millets reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helped manage type 2 diabetes, highlights a critical need to look carefully at how to most appropriately bring millets back into the diets in India and ensure this reaches the majority,” National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) Director, Dr Hemalatha, said.

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consuming millets decreased b l o o d pressure with the diastolic blood pressure ( t h e bottom number in the BP reading) decreasing by 5 per cent. “ We w e r e v e r y surprised how many studies on humans had already been undertaken on the impact of millets on elements that impact cardiovascular diseases,and this is the very first time anyone has collated all these studies and analysed their data to test the significance of the impact. We used a meta-analysis, and results came out very strongly to show significant positive impact on risk factors for cardiovascular disease,” study’s lead author and senior nutritionist at the ICRISAT, Dr S. Anitha said.

The study also showed that consuming millets reduced BMI by 7 per cent in people who were overweight and obese, (from 28.5 (+/-2.4) to 26.7 (+/-1.8) kg/m2), showing the possibility of returning

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he consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides), and BMI, according to a new study analysing the data of 19 studies with nearly 900 people.

The study was under taken by five organisations and led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

The results, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, brings critically needed scientific backing to the efforts to popularise and return millets to diets, e s p e c i a l ly a s s t a p l e s, to combat the growing prevalence of obesity and being overweight in children, adolescents, and adults.

The study showed that consuming millets reduced total cholesterol by 8 per cent, lowering it from high to normal levels in the people studied. There was nearly a 10 per cent decrease in low and very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (commonly viewed as ‘bad cholesterol’) and triacylglycerol levels in blood. Through these reductions, the levels went from above normal to normal range. In addition,

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Rapids score late to edge Galaxy

CARSON (CALIFORNIA), AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Greg Vanney was the last man to reach the Galaxy bench before Tuesday’s game with the Colorado Rapids. And when he got there, he found Rapids coach Robin Fraser waiting for him.

The two old friends turned foes hardly needed an introduction.

Fraser was drafted fourth overall by the Galaxy in the inaugural MLS player draft, Vanney was taken 17th in the first college draft.

They spent the next five years playing side-by-side on the team’s back line.

W h e n Fr a s e r wa s named manager of Chivas USA in 2011, he made Vanney his top assistant. When Vanney was named manager at Toronto, he made Fraser his top assistant.

“As a young player, I just shut up and listened and I tried to take in information,” Vanney said of Fraser.

“He was always a cerebral player, always a hard-nosed player. Always very clear on what he wants in a moment and how he’s going to deal with situations.”

The former teammates, rarities in a league in which less than half the managers are former MLS players, were separated Tuesday by

Galaxy midfielder Rayan Raveloson, left, scored the team’s only goal in the 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Tuesday. about 40 yards of grass along the west sideline at Dignity Health Sports Park. They ended the night even closer in the Western Conference standings, and Fraser helped make the difference, sending Andre Shinyashiki on in the 72nd minute, then watching him score the goal that gave Rapids to a 2-1 win less than a minute later, ending the Galaxy’s season-best fourgame unbeaten streak.

Both teams are thriving under their new coaches.

The Galaxy (11-7-2), who have made the playoffs just

once since 2016, are third in the Western Conference standings in their first season under Vanney. Colorado (10-4-4), which made its only postseason appearance since 2016 last year in Fraser’s first full season, are one point back in fourth.

But it shouldn’t be that tight. The Galaxy, in the middle of a stretch that will see them play three times in seven days, dominated for long stretches Tuesday, building a huge lead in time of possession and outshooting Colorado 20-15. What

it lacked, veteran midfielder Victor Vazquez said, was a winning mentality. “We are a good team. We have to build this confidence,” said Vázquez, who won an MLS title under Vanney and Fraser in Toronto.

“We are in the top three in the table. They have to respect us.

“We didn’t deserve to lose. But we have to take it.”

In addition to their mentality, the Galaxy also had their depth tested when forward Kévin Cabral was

scratched with a low-grade hamstring strain before kickoff and defender Sega Coulibaly left with a possible concussion with four minutes remaining in a physical first half.

Cabral was the only player to score in the team’s last two games and with him joining a crowd of 15,101 in watching from the stands, the Galaxy fell behind for the first time since July 24 when Colorado’s Jonathan Lewis buried a penalty kick in the 13th minute.

Lewis drew the penalty after being toppled by a Rayan Raveloson hip check in the 18-yard box. Referee Silviu Petrescu originally called for a corner kick but correctly reversed himself and awarded the penalty after consulting a video replay.

Lewis nearly doubled the lead in the 20th minute when he rounded Galaxy keeper Jonathan Bond and poked a shot at the open net that defender Julian Araujo blocked, allowing Bond to scramble back and collect the loose ball. Raveloson then tied the score with a right-footed volley from the top of the penalty area in the 34th minute, the Galaxy’s first goal from outside the box this season.

Cincinnati Masters: Halep earns injury comeback win ing round. She remained confident that progress was not far away after her injury in Rome three months ago. The Romanian defeated her Polish

OHIO, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Simona Hale p earned her first victory since last May’s calf injury pause as the three-time finalist defeated Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 on Tuesday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

American teenager Coco Gauff lined up a contest with second seed Naomi Osaka through a 6-1, 6-2 hammering of Hsieh SuWei. On a day when rain forced a reorganisation of the afternoon and evening schedule, women’s top seed Ashleigh Barty and Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev never made it onto court.

Halep only returned to the Tour last week in Montreal, losing in the open-

opponent for a second time, taking just over two hours.

“It was a strong match.

In my opinion, both of us played really well,” the 29-year-old said. “Maybe the rain delay helped me a little bit to find energy. I was a little bit stronger physically and mentally in the third set.

“It means a lot, I’m really happy to win. It’s always important to have victories when you come back from an injury. “This was the first time in my life that I’ve had this kind of problem, and I didn’t really know how to manage it. But I’m happy to be back, happy to play painfree. I’m just trying to build my confidence back.”

The 12th seed, a former number one, played Cincinnati finals in 2015, 2017 and 2018. She dominated her 44th-ranked opponent with 11 aces and four breaks of serve.

Gauff won her last

match with fourtime Grand Slam

champion Osaka at the Australian Open last year. Gauff, 1-1 in the series, will play Osaka for the first time outside of a Grand Slam.

“I’ve learned (from their past matches) to just focus on me and not on the expectations of others,” she said of the high-profile meeting with the former number one.

Montreal champion Camila Giorgi fell 6-2, 6-2 in her opening match to Jessica Pegula in a re-run of the pair’s semi-final last Saturday in Canada.

Hopes ended for Britain’s Johanna Konta in a 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 loss to Czech Karolina Muchova.

Konta has now lost in the Cincinnati first round in three of her last four appearances at the tournament, reaching the semifinals in 2020 when the event was staged in New York under strict Covid-19 protocols.

Defending champion Thiem to Rahul, Siraj make big gains in ICC Test Rankings miss U.S. Open with wrist injury

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The Satami Kuqhakulu Dimapur (SKD) with profound pride and jubilation felicitates Shri VIKHETO ASSUMI (Advisor SKD) Asst.

Horticulture Officer (AHO), Zunheboto on being honoured with the Departmental 'COMMENDATION AWARD' on the occasion of 75th I-Day Celebration 2021 in recognition for his best service rendered to the District Horticulture Department (DHO), Zunheboto.

The SKD also wholeheartedly congratulates all the successful students of SATAMI who had cleared HSLC, HSSLC and Degree exams of 2021 under various Board and Universities.

The Kuqhakulu pray that they continue to be fruitful and bring more laurels to the Satami and wishes them many more success in their future pursuit.

Mohammed Siraj

K.L. Rahul

FELICITATION We, the Tamlu Employees Union would like to give our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. Ado Yanlem, N.P.S (Additional S.P. Mon) for his achievement in receiving the Governor's Gold Medal on 15th August 2021.

We wish you more successes in your future endeavors and may God continue to bless you.

The Chuchuyimlang Longkumer Telongjem, Dimapur Area would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Wb. Temsu Lkr, Horticulture Officer, S/o Shri. S. Chuba Longkumer and Smt. Limala Pongen, on being awarded the Governor's Commendation Certificate on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day 2021. We further wish him good health and the best in future endeavours.

(J. Ayangba) President

(Putu Lkr) Secretary

FELICITATION With immense pride and honor the Western Litsami Union extend our heartiest congratulations to : 1. Smt. Ruth Murru, NPS for being promoted to the rank of Commandant, Home Department, Government of Nagaland.

2. Mr. Inato Aye, S/o Vikheto (Khuito) Aye for securing top 1 rank in BBA Examination under Nagaland University and all the successful candidates in the recent declared results of HSLC & HSSLC 2021.

Further the union wishes and prays that the Almighty grant them good health with visionary wisdom and success in future endeavours.

Ghoshito Chophi President Western Litsami Union

Husukha Chishi General Secretary Western Litsami Union

Sd/A. Towang Konyak General Secretary Tamlu Employees Union

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The Süngratsü Officers Forum extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Imtilepzuk, Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture on being awarded the Governor’s Commendation Certificate on the occasion of 75th Independence Day celebration, 2021.

The Forum shares the joy with him and takes pride on this prestigious achievement. The Forum wishes him good health and success in his future endeavour.

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Dr. Benjongkumba President Süngratsü Officers Forum

Wabang Jamir, IPS The Aoyimkum Village Council would like to extend our sincere appreciation and heartiest congratulations to Shri. Wabang Jamir IPS, IGP, (INT-1) of Gujarat Police, S/o Shri. M. Chuba Jamir and Smt. W. Imkonglemla, a resident of Aoyimkum Village Dimapur on being awarded the prestigious President of India Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day 2021.

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This is to felicitate Miss Helen Tungoe, daughter of Mr. Yankhyingro Tungoe and Ethel Tungoe for successfully completing her LL.M from Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara, Punjab.

She is currently working with the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) Jangpura, Delhi.

We the Akuk Students' Union extends our heartiest congratulations and acknowledges her for being the first woman from Akuk Village for successfully completing her LL.M. We the Union pray that our Almighty God will continue to bless her in her future prospect and wishes her the best in her career and future endeavors.

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Extending great appreciation to the Traffic Zone-I, Dimapur especially OC, ABSI Bokato and Party for their swift action in apprehending the culprit of the hit and run case, where an Auto was rammed by the culprit vehicle around 1 A.M. on 17/08/2021 causing serious head injury to the victim. But the Traffic Personnel swiftly apprehended the culprit along with the vehicle within 12 hours of the accident. We also extend appreciation to the eye witnesses who helped in identifying the vehicle number and taking the victim to the hospital. God Almighty bless one and all.

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WITH IMMENSE PRIDE AND HONOUR, THE DIMAPUR AREA CHUCHUYIMLANG SENSO TELONGJEM WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: 1. SHRI WABANG JAMIR IPS IGP (INT), GUJARAT S/O – SHRI M CHUBA JAMIR & MRS IMKONGLEMLA PONGEN FOR RECEIVING THE PRESIDENTS POLICE MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE 2. SHRI TEMSUYANGBA UBSI (WEST POLICE STATION, DIMAPUR) S/O – Lt TSUKNUNG JAMIR & MRS ODILA PONGEN FOR RECEIVING THE UNION HOME MINISTER’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INVESTIGATION & NAGALAND GOVERNOR’S GOLD MEDAL 3. SHRI TEMSU LONGKUMER DISTRICT HORTICULTURE OFFICER (DHO), DIMAPUR S/O- SHRI S CHUBA LONGKUMER & MRS LIMALA PONGEN FOR RECEIVING NAGALAND GOVERNOR’S COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE THE UNION WISHES THEM SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVOURS. Sd/I SUNGIT LKR J. IMLIMEREN JAMIR PRESIDENT GENERAL SECRETARY DACST DACST

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pain returned last week after he hit a ball during training. Doctors recommended he wear a wrist splint for another six weeks before resuming training.

T h e N o. 6 - r a n k e d Thiem made the announcement in a social media post, and a statement from his

down one spot to be third in the all-rounders’ chart.

Indian captain Virat Kohli retained his fifth place to be the top-ranked Indian batsman. Opener Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant held on to their sixth and seventh positions respectively.

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NEW YORK, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Defending champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of the U.S. Open, saying he will miss the rest of the year because of a right wrist injury.

Thiem was hurt in June while playing in the Mallorca Open and said the

Bridge. The 27-year-old Siraj took four wickets in both innings of the Lord’s Test. His total haul of eight wickets for 126 runs ensured that India sealed a win in a riveting Lord’s Test. His fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah dropped a spot to be at tenth place while Ravindra Jadeja moved

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management company described the injury as a detachment of the posterior sheath of the ulnar side of the right wrist. “I’m very disappointed not to be able to defend my U.S. Open title and to miss the rest of the season,” the 27-year-old from Austria said in the statement. “But I know this is what I have to do. I have a long career ahead of me, so I will only come back once I’m fully recovered and in good shape to compete.”

Thiem won his first major title last year at Flushing Meadows, beating Alexander Zverev by becoming the first player to come from two sets down in the U.S. Open final since Pancho Gonzales in 1949.

DUBAI, AUG 18 (IANS): Indian opening batsman K.L. Rahul has jumped 19 slots to reach 37th place while pacer Mohammed Siraj has climbed 18 places to reach at 38th position in the ICC Test Rankings released on Wednesday.

Rahul and Siraj were the chief architects of India’s 151-run victory over England at Lord’s in the second Test on Monday, helping the tourists take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Rahul was adjudged Player of the Match for his knock of 129 in the first innings. The 29-year-old opener, whose career-best is the eighth position attained in November 2017, had reentered the Test rankings at 56th position last week after the first Test at Trent

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Fulham remain top of Championship

Fabio Carvalho made his league debut for Fulham against Chelsea in May. L O N D O N, AU G 1 8 (AGENCIES): Fulham remained top of the early English Championship table after a 2-1 win at London rivals Millwall on Tuesday.

On a good night for travelling teams in the second tier -- five of the seven matches were won by the visiting club -- Fulham, newly relegated from the Premier League -- enjoyed a successful journey across the capital.

F u l h a m we r e 2 - 0 ahead inside nine minutes

thanks to goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic and teenager Fabio Carvalho.

But Benik Afobe’s late header for Millwall ensured a tense finish at the Den. Stoke stayed second on goal difference after Sam Clucas scored in a 3-1 win over former club Swansea.

Nick Powell put visitors Stoke in front, with Clucas doubling the lead before Leo Ostigard added a third goal, with Swansea substitute Joel Piroe pulling one back for the Welsh

club.

Luton were left third after Amari’i Bell’s first goal since March 2019 secured a 1-0 win at Barnsley.

Coventry ended the evening in fourth, with Viktor Gyokeres’ goal on the stroke of half-time sealing a 1-0 win at Blackpool.

Bristol City were another team to triumph on the road, winning 3-2 at Reading.

Andreas Weimann and Chris Martin put City 2-0 ahead after 14 minutes before Femi Azeez scored

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra meets Haryana CM

ML Khattar (c) with Neeraj Chopra during their meeting at Khattar’s residence in Chandigarh, Wednesday. (PTI)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 18 (PTI): Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday met Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar and said he would continue to work hard to make the state and the country proud by his achievements.

Chopra, who could not attend a felicitation function organized by the state government on August 13 due to illness, said only sports-related topics were discussed during his meeting with Khattar.

“It is a great feeling that today I am meeting the

Chief Minister. I will try my level best to make Haryana and the nation proud in the upcoming sports events,” Chopra said. Khattar said Chopra, who won gold in javelin throw in Tokyo Olympics earlier this month, has not only brought laurels for the country but also for his native village, family and Haryana.

He said Chopra’s family has a big contribution towards this achievement.

It is because of the contribution of the family, Chopra had made the nation and Haryana proud, the

chief minister said.

A detailed discussion was held about Chopra’s coach and his national and international record in javelin throw event, according to an official release.

The CM honoured Chopra by presenting him a shawl, a memento and the holy book Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. Khattar also honoured Chopra’s uncle Bhim, who accompanied him.

Bhim invited the CM to come to their native village Khandra to which Khattar assured that he would soon make a programme for the same. The CM said developing Haryana as a sports hub is the priority of the state government. For this, athletes like Chopra will certainly play a pivotal role to inspire the younger generation, the CM said.

He said the Centre of Excellence for Athletics being set up in Panchkula would prove to be effective for the promotion of sports.

Sports Minister Sandeep Singh was also present on the occasion.

for Reading. Weimann grabbed his second goal early in the second half, but Liam Moore reduced City’s lead as the Royals pushed for an equaliser.

Huddersfield were the only home side to win on Tuesday as Sepp van den Berg’s own goal sealed a 1-0 victory over bottom club Preston, with Peterborough and Cardiff forced to share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

Fulham head coach Marco Silva said: “I’m really pleased, not just because we won the game but

because we showed character, personality and very good quality. The players are learning fast and doing what we’re asking them.

“Of course we respect Millwall but we were the dominant team on the pitch and we created so many chances to score more.

“Last time we scored five (at Huddersfield) and we should have scored more than two but I’m really pleased with the way we controlled the game.

Our opponents had maybe two shots, nothing more.”

M i l lwa l l m a n a ge r Gary Rowett said: “I was disappointed with the two goals and, until about 75 minutes, the performance of the team. Fulham gave us a real lesson in movement, work-rate and quality - they’re a fabulous side.

“At some point you have to force the issue. We tried to do that in a more direct way in the second half and make it more physical, but they make it really difficult for you to create any sort of momentum in attack.

“I thought we showed character in the latter stages of the game. Maybe it’s the goal that gives you belief but I’d like to have seen a little of that belief when we conceded two early goals.”

Arsenal set to sign Real Madrid’s Odegaard: reports

Martin Odegaard LONDON, AUG 18 (AGENCIES): Arsenal are on the verge of a permanent deal for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard, according to reports on Wednesday.

Odegaard joined Arsenal on loan for the second half of last season after failing to break into the Real Madrid team.

The 22-yea r-old scored just two goals in 20 appearances for the Premier League club, but impressed Gunners boss Mikel Arteta with his composed performances.

Odegaard was hoping to get a chance under new Real manager Carlo Ancelotti this season, but

Arsenal look set to bring the Norway international back to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a fee in the region of £30 million ($41 million) for the Norway international. Odegaard joined Real as a highlyrated 16-year-old from Stromsgodset in 2015.

But he has never established himself in Madrid, spending two seasons on loan at Heerenveen before temporary stints with Vitesse Arnhem, Real Sociedad and Arsenal.

Arteta has already signed Ben White, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga since the end of last season.

But Arsenal opened the Premier League season with a woeful 2-0 loss at promoted Brentford on Friday. The Gunners face European champions Chelsea on Sunday in their first home game of the campaign.

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Pacquaio wants to fight Mayweather again, says legendary trainer Roach L O N D O N, AU G 1 8 (AGENCIES): Manny Pacquiao still wants to gain revenge over long-time rival Floyd Mayweather, his trainer Freddie Roach says.

Pacquiao will fight Yordenis Ugas for the WBA ‘super’ welterweight title on Sunday morning from 2am, live on Sky Sports.

Aged 42, the legendary Filipino remains at the summit of boxing and has not given up hope of luring Mayweather, who is retired aged 44, back into the ring.

“We would like to fight Mayweather one more time,” Pacquiao’s Hall of Fame trainer Roach told Sky Sports. “But exhibitions? No. Manny is not into that. “Manny has boxing fans. That’s what we’re after.”

Mayweather defeated Pacquiao in the richest fight of all time in 2015 and, since retiring, has returned for exhibition bouts - most recently against Logan Paul.

But eight-division champion Pacquiao is still at the sharp end of the sport and was set to challenge the undefeated Errol Spence Jr before his withdrawal, and Ugas’ entry.

Pacquiao vs Josh Taylor?

Josh Taylor is the undisputed super-lightweight champion and among the world’s top pound-for-pound fighters. “That fight can happen, for sure,” Roach said.

The Scotsman is set to defend his belts against Jack Catterall this year and has dreamed about facing his idol Pacquiao.

Taylor, whose dog is called ‘Pacman’ in tribute, has previously told Sky Sports: “To share a ring with my hero Pacquiao? That would be brilliant.

“How many people can say they shared a ring with their hero and beat them? Not many.

“He’s funny, he sings, he puts on a Scottish accent.

He’s a people’s champion, a really nice person, he gives money to feed people.

“He’s an absolute gentleman and his fighting style is ferocious - a southpaw with fast hands who can fight like hell.”

Roach said: “We are just going one fight at a time.

“The thing about Manny? He is not just going to pick some guy with a high rating because the world loves him. “Manny wants to fight real fighters. He will challenge the best.”

First batch of Indian athletes leaves for Tokyo paralympics

First batch of Indian Athletes leaves for Tokyo paralympics amid warm send-off.

NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (PTI): The first batch of Indian athletes for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics, including flag bearer Thangavelu Mariyappan left for the Games on Wednesday amid a warm send-off.Also Read - Star Para-Javelin Thrower Devendra Jhajharia Says he Was on Verge of Quitting in 2013

The eight-member group was accorded a sendoff at the Indira Gandhi International Airport by officials of Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

Along with Mariyappan, Tek Chand and Vinod Kumar were the other two athletes that took the early

morning flight to Tokyo.

“The entire country, including the honourable prime minister and sports minister, are cheering for us today. Every athlete who is going to take part in the Paralympics is already a winner and I wish all of them good luck,” said PCI president Deepa Malik while addressing the contingent.

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team wins bronze in U-20 World Athletics C’ships NAIROBI, AUG 18 (PTI): The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team on Wednesday won a bronze to clinch the country’s fifth medal in the history of U-20 World Athletics Championships here.

The Indian quartet of Bharat S, Priya Mohan, Summy and Kapil clocked 3:20.60 seconds to finish third in the final.

Nigeria and Poland won the gold and silver medals with timings of 3:19.70s and 3:19.80s respectively.

India had entered the final as the second best team overall with a championship record timing of 3:23.36s in the heat races held in the morning.

The record was, however, short-lived as the athletes from Nigeria improved it by finishing their race in heat 2 with a timing of 3:21.66s.

Before Wednesday’s bronze in mixed 4x400m relay, India had won medals through Seema Antil (bronze in discus throw, 2002), Navjeet Kaur Dhil-

Opening ceremony of World U20 Athletics Championships D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Opening Ceremony of the World U20 Athletics Championships was held at the world famous Karanani Stadium, popularly known as the Home of Heroes at Nairobi in Kenya late on August 17, 2021.

Due to Covid restrictions, only five persons were allowed to represent a country at the grand opening.

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) associate vice president, Abu Metha was the team leader while India’s flag bearer was Kunwer Ajai Singh Rana, who is competing in the Men’s Javelin. India has a 38-member team comprising of coaching staff and team officials.

Abu Metha with the representatives of Indian team in This is the first time that an Indian Athletics team to the Nairobi, Kenya on August 17 2021. (DIPR) World Championships is lon (bronze in discus throw, throw, 2016) and Hima Das being led by a person from 2014), Olympic champion (gold in 400m, 2018) in the the entire northeast.

Neeraj Chopra (gold in javelin world U-20 meet.

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