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Oppn call for unity, gear up for 2024 polls 19 Oppn parties to hold protests from Sept 20-30 NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI/AGENCIES): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday urged top opposition leaders to rise above political compulsions to take on the BJP in the interest of the nation and start planning “systematically” to realise the “ultimate goal” of winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls to provide a government that believes in the values of the freedom movement and provisions of the Constitution.

Gandhi gave the clarion call at a virtual meeting of leaders of 19 opposition parties including NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and four non-Congress chief ministers--TMC’s Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), DMK’s MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu), Shiv Sena’sUddhav Thackeray (Maharashtra) and JMM’s Hemant Soren (Jharkhand)-- hosted by her, after which they decided to

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Opposition parties leaders attend an online meeting called by All India Congress Committee president Sonia Gandhi, Friday. (PTI)

move unitedly against the BJP and hold joint protests across the country from September 20 to 30.

Gandhi also told the meeting -- one of the biggest gatherings of opposition leaders in recent times --that there is simply no alternative to working cohesively. “...We all have our compulsions, but clearly, a time has come when the interests of our nation demand that we rise above them,” Gandhi said.

The opposition leaders urged the people of the

country to save India for a better tomorrow even as Pawar said those who believe in democracy and secularism must come together for saving the democratic principles and ethos of our country and collectively draw up a “time-bound action programme”.

“We must collectively prioritize each issue and solve them one by one to give our country a good present and future,” Pawar said in a series of tweets.

West Bengal chief minister Banerjee also urged all

This is it!

"This Covid has changed my vision, from beggar to seller.

We be joint partners to buy and sell vegetables."

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parties to unitedly defeat the BJP in the next general elections due in 2024, and called for a core committee of leaders to chalk out the joint agitational programme. Chief Minister Stalin tweeted to say federalism is being “destroyed” due to the “scant respect” the BJP has for states’ rights, and it is imperative that the opposition stands united at this hour.

The leaders also put out a 11-point charter of demands before the government, including a Supreme

Court-monitored probe into the Pegasus snooping row, repeal of the three farm laws, early elections in Jammu and Kashmir and early release of all political detainees and a high-level probe into the Rafale jet deal.

Joint protest: In a joint statement issued by leaders of the 19 parties, they said, “We will jointly organise protest actions all over the country from 20th to 30th September, 2021.”

The leaders said the forms of these public protest actions will be decided by the respective state units of their parties, depending on the concrete conditions of the Covid regulations and protocols in the states.

These forms, amongst others, may include dharnas, protest demonstrations and hartals, according to the joint statement.

“We, the leaders of 19 Opposition parties, call upon the people of India to rise to the occasion to defend our secular, democratic, republican order with all our might. Save India today, so that we can change it for a better tomorrow,” they said.

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HC directs state govt to compile list of unvaccinated persons Correspondent

KO H I M A , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Gauhati High Court Kohima bench has directed the State government to compile a list of people who were eligible for vaccination, but have not been vaccinated.

The bench, comprising of Justices Songkhupchung Serto and Hukato Swu, directed the principal secretary, home to compile the list in accordance with the head count conducted by respective District Task Forces (DTFs) before the next hearing.

The court observed that the vaccination process can be taken up even on a more practical and faster manner, if the infor-

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): Zydus Cadila’s locally developed antiCovid jab ZyCoV-D secured a regulatory approval on Friday for emergency use, becoming the world’s first DNA based vaccine for Covid-19 to be administered in

children and adults of age 12 years and above.

The company has indicated an initial visibility of supplying around 5 crore doses by December, a senior official said.

While the government is yet to sign a final agree-

ment with Cadila, supplies to the national programme are likely to begin by September end, he added.

The approval assumes significance as it will not only help the government ramp up vaccination but also play a crucial role in immunising children between 12-18 years age once supplies improve going forward.

The DNA-based vaccine is the sixth jab against SARS-CoV2 to get emergency use authorisation in India. So far, Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V are available in India, whereas vaccines developed by Moderna and J&J have also been approved with emergency authorisation.

mation was made available.

The latest court order was in continuation to the suo moto PIL hearing, which began in the early part of May regarding the second wave of the Covid-19 situation in the State.

S t a t e g ove r n m e n t counsellor N. Mozhui was directed to inform the court on when the installation of oxygen plants at all CHCs and district hospitals will be completed.

Further, the counsellor was also asked to ensure that districts, which were yet to submit their reports on manpower distribution, submit the same before the next hearing during which Longleng and Wokha were to submit their reports.

Earlier, the counsel

Nagaland logs 92 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1 death

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded 92 fresh Covid-19 positive cases and one more patients succumbed to the infection.

Of the fresh cases, Kohima district reported the highest number of positive cases during the day at 39, Till 9pm on Friday, followed by Dimapur-21, a total of over 57.48 crore doses of anti-Covid jabs have been administered across the country.

PTI: I n d i a l o g ge d The three-dose vac- 36,571 new coronavirus cine, developed in partner- infections, taking the total ship with the department tally of COVID-19 cases of biotechnology, has been to 3,23,58,829, while the approved with a dosage national recovery rate imcycle where the second and proved to 97.54 per cent, the third shot of the jab will be highest since March 2020, administered in an interval according to the Union of 28 days and 56 days from Health Ministry data upthe first dose, respectively. dated on Friday.

Interim results of The death toll climbed ZyCoV-D from Phase-3 to 4,33,589 with 540 fresh clinical trials, in over 28,000 fatalities, according to the volunteers, showed primary data updated at 8 am. efficacy of 66.6% for sympThe active cases have tomatic RT-PCR positive declined to 3,63,605, the cases. This has been the lowest in 150 days, and largest vaccine trial so far in comprise 1.12 per cent of India for Covid-19. the total infections, the low-

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Ajanuo Belho (NP File)

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): State Tourism director, Ajanuo Belho on Friday was awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations 2021 for “promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and India.” She was among 177 individuals and 41 groups to receive the award this year.

According to the ministry statement, the recipients will be presented with an award certificate and individuals will be presented with a commemorative gift.

The ceremony which normally takes place each year will not be held this year, in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, it added.

The Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields, in order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas.

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Mokokchung-20, four in Tuensang, three in Phek, two in Mon and one each in Kiphire, Peren and Wokha, taking the total caseload to 29482.

With one more patient succumbing to the infection in Kohima, the death toll rose to 609 (including 14 non-Covid deaths).

Active cases lowest in 150 days in India

appearing for the health department submitted that about 70% of the persons eligible for vaccination i.e. from aged 18 years and above have been vaccinated and efforts were on to meet the target set by the court.

Mozhui also informed the cour t that oxygen plants, which were already installed in the district hospitals but smaller in capacity, were being shifted to CHCs and bigger plants were being installed at the district hospitals.

He further informed the court that only Zunheboto and Tuensang were yet to submit their reports of manpower distribution.

The next date of hearing has fixed for September 8, 2021.

Boy injured after electrocution Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): A boy reportedly suffered minor electric shock at Super Market area, opposite Essar petrol pump here on Thursday. A social media post, which went viral, claimed that a kid was electrocuted when he touched the electric pole.

When contacted, an official from the power department told Nagaland Post that the pole had a leakage from the neutral wire, which got tangled with telephone cables.

The official said that due to leakage in the pole the boy suffered minor shock while urinating. The official, however, claimed that the department, after receiving information, had gone to the spot and repaired the damage.

est since March 2020, the ministry said. A reduction of 524 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.94 per cent. It has been less than three per cent for the last 25 days. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 1.93 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 56 days, according to the ministry.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 3,15,61,635, while the case (NPN): Nagaland goverfatality rate stands at 1.34 nor RN Ravi has extended per cent, the data stated. warm Onam greetings to the people of Nagaland specially to the Malayalis living in the State.

In his message, Ravi formation of various com- said Onam festival—a harmittees and consultative vest festival celebrated by the meetings were all delay tac- people of Kerala irrespective tics to fool everyone. While of faith or creed—symbolnone of the burning issues ized love, brotherhood, and had been resolved, it said communal harmony. only the State exchequer The governor said that seemed to be depleting at festivities captured through a fast pace. the celebrations of Onam M e a n w h i l e, R P P festival by the Malayali dipointed out that the August aspora all around the world 18 consultative meeting transcend all barriers and which also discussed about unite all in a common brothwomen reser vation in erhood. “On this auspicious ULBs was not about wom- occasion, I wish you all en reservation per se but good health, happiness and (Cont’d on p-5) prosperity,” Ravi said. funds.

Gov extends Onam greetings

Diesel price cut, no change in petrol Rename Nagaland United Govt as Nagaland Consultative Govt: RPP D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies reduced the price of diesel for the third consecutive day, but left the petrol price unchanged.

According to a price notification, diesel was reduced by 20 paise per litre bringing down the price to Rs 89.27 per litre in the national capital.

After Friday’s rate revision, diesel prices in Dimapur and Kohima decreased to Rs. 91.33 per litre and

Rs.92.10 per litre respectively.

Global crude oil prices continued to decline. The October contract of Brent crude oil on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) was trading at $66.72 per barrel, reports IANS. The fall in global oil prices should have resulted in around Rs 2 per litre reduction on retail rates of fuel. However, OMCs still want to see market movements before making further cuts.

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) suggested that the Nagaland United Government (NUG) comprising of all legislators, should be renamed as Nagaland Consultative Government (NCG) by taking into the account, the number of committees and commissions formed and also holding endless number of consultative meetings since the current dispensation came to power.

RPP in a release listed

10 meetings – five consultative meetings, three cabinet sub-committee meetings, one review committee and one 15-member working group meetings – convened by the State government since 2019.

These include consultative meetings on CAB (January 30, 2019), peace talks and one solution (October 14, 2020), job reservation demand by ENSF (March 5, 2021), RIIN (April 16, 2021) and on ULB/reservation/

RIIN/boundary (August 18, 2021), cabinet subcommittee meetings on Dimapur-Peren boundary issue headed by minister Pangyu Phom (2019), Dimapur-Peren boundary issue headed by deputy chief minister Y Patton (2021) and on job reservation (2021), review committee meeting on job reservation (August 2019) and 15-member working group on job reservation meeting (March 5, 2021).

RPP alleged that the

Breakthrough infections in India show high proportion of Delta variant Yannu village refutes allegation NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): B reakthrough infections of coronavirus cases comprise a very high proportion of the Delta variant, the INSACOG, a genome sequencing government consortium of laboratories, has said.

The continuing COVID-19 outbreaks across India are attributable to the Delta variant, a susceptible population and reduced vaccine effectiveness in blocking transmission, INSACOG added. However, vaccination continues to be

very effective in reducing severe disease and death, and public health measures to reduce transmission and inoculation remain critical, INSACOG stressed in its latest bulletin dated August 16.

“As of now, sequencing of vaccination breakthroughs in India is also showing a very high proportion of Delta variant.

Investigations for any new variants are ongoing,” INSACOG said.

Of the 30,230 samples of Variants of Concern

and Variants of Interest sequenced by INSACOG, 20,324 were of Delta, it said.

Delta variant is currently driving pandemic across several countries with China and Korea seeing new highs. Korea has reported that new surge is due to Delta plus K417N mutation.

Delta variant resulted in a deadly second wave in the country between March to May that wreaked havoc on health infrastructure, overwhelming hospitals.

It infected lakhs and killed thousands. In India, new

cases of AY.1, AY.2, AY.3 (Delta Plus) are being seen in July samples from Maharashtra at a frequency of about 1 per cent. However, at this time none of these sub-lineages has been found to have a growth advantage over the Delta parent lineage, it noted.

According to INSACOG (Indian SARSCoV2 Genomics Consortium), 61 samples of Delta Plus variants have been detected in the country so far.

“Delta variant is the major VOC in India at this

time. Continuing outbreaks across India are attributable to Delta, a susceptible population, reduced vaccine effectiveness in blocking transmission, and opportunities for transmission,” INSACOG said.

Daily coronavirus cases have seen a significant plunge since the second wave which peaked in May. There has been a concern whether an increasing vaccination breakthroughs in India are because of a new variant, INSACOG said.

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Yannu village has refuted the allegation of land encroachment levelled against it by Yansa village, while reiterating its claim of its plantations and properties having been destroyed by armed men on August 18.

Reacting to the allegations of Yansa village, Yannu village chief angh N Awang Jongwang in a rejoinder said that Yannu and Yansa had cordial relationship, extending help to each other as and when required.

However, Yannu had faced

a major health crisis – it was hit by a major epidemic that affected the whole village in late 1940s. People left the village for a brief period, only to come back to their own land led by their angh in early 1950.

He claimed that Yansa extended help to Yannu only after three years when people had already come back and were dealing with the crisis on their own.

Nevertheless, he clarified that the help was readily accepted in good faith.

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HG&CD commandant’s office inaugurated Tongpang inspects commerce wing at FAC Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Advisor, home guards & civil defence and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Noke Wangnao, inaugurated the new office building of home guards and civil defence (HG&CD) commandant’s office at Central Training Institute (CTI), Toluvi here Friday. Delivering the inaugural speech, Noke acknowledged the department for successfully completing Noke Wangnao unveiling the plaque of the new office the commandant’s office.

Being the centre of building on Friday at Toluvi. (NP)

training for HG&CD and SDRF, he encouraged the department, officials and trainers to perform their best to make the state a safer place to live in, especially in times of natural calamities.

Presenting the technical report, executive engineer, PEP, Chumoukedima, Hutoshe informed that the contract was allotted to M/s NB Consortium.

He informed that the construction work commenced on October 11, 2019 and was completed on July 31, 2021, with a total project cost of the

two-storeyed office building at Rs. 3,78,28,000. Delivering the welcome address, director general, HG&CD, SDRF and prison, Rupin Sharma informed that the state government had notified that CTI would act as an institute in the state to create and also certify private security agencies. Earlier, the programme was chaired by deputy commandant general, Medozhalie Pienyü, while CTI Church pastor, Asemba Longchar said the invocation and commandant general, Bendang Lemtur proposed vote of thanks.

Trg on paediatric care for ASHAs in Longleng

informed that the training was conducted block and cluster wise for preparedness and management of COVID-19 cases, surveillance, signs and symptoms at community level in the paediatric age group.

ASHAs were trained on how to respond suitably to prevailing myth related to COVID-19 in children and on the principles of integrated management of Health workers from CMO office, Longleng along with ASHAs during the training. neonatal and childhood illness approach.

The release informed DIMAPUR: A five-day (ASHAs) on COVID-19 to August 18-20. training for Accredited paediatric care was conIn a press release, dis- that the ASHAs were also Social Health Activists ducted in Longleng from trict media officer, Roseline trained to take care of

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mothers and neonates born to COVID-19 positive mothers, roles and responsibilities at community level. Earlier, ASHAs also received pulse oximeters and digital thermometers from the DTF. During the programme, district trainers were MO Tamlu CH, Dr. Bonglau, MO Buranamsang HWC, Dr. Mongmei Avenoho, district community mobiliser Henmei, block ASHA coordinator Longleng-2, Yungmei and block ASHA coordinator Yongnyah Block, Nungai.

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gard to road construction (highway-college), the minister said that he would look into it and expressed hope that things would be materialised soon.

It may be mentioned that construction for the commerce wing at FAC has been completed and is expected to commence from this academic session.

However, it is yet to get approval from the state government.

Earlier, the interaction also discussed various topics with regard to infrastructure developments at the college besides impending third National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assessment scheduled at the end of 2021.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “We are confident; I say and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 5:8

Acknowledgement

“Ye shall receive power, after the Holy Spirit has come upon you”

- Acts 1:8 We, the family members of Rev. Poswünyi Nyekha express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us in various ways during the final journey of our beloved father.

1. Rev. Dr. Neikeduzo Paphino, Chairman Ordination Board, NCRC 2. Rev. Dr. D.L. Sanchu, Central Executive Secretary, NCRC 3. Rev. Dr. Vevozo Khamo, Vice President, NCRC 4. Rev. Z. David Koza, Executive Secretary, CCCRC 5. Rev. Zhowhuyi Nyekha, Senior Pastor, CCCRC (Upper PWD) Kohima 6. Rev. Viketou, Senior Pastor, CRC Kigwema 7. Mr. Pekrusetuo Angami, Chairman, Mission Board NCRC 8. Mr. Vesatso Tetseo, Chairman, CCCRC Centre Chetheba 9. Mrs & Mr. Neiba Kronu, Hon’ble Minister, Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue, Parliamentary Affairs, GoN 10. Mrs. & Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, Hon’ble MLA 11. Mrs. & Mr. Nuzota Swuro, Ex- MLA 12. Mr. Himato Zhimomi, IFS, Principal Secretary, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, GoN 13. Mrs. & Mr. Vesato, Addl. Director & HoD, SIRD 14. Officers & staff, SIRD, Kohima 15. SDEO & staff, Chozuba 16. Mr. Aotoshi Jamir, State Editor, Art & Culture 17. Mr. Changsang Soted, EAC Noklak 18. Dr. Vetsutsoyi Swuro 19. Dr. Nuvotso Khesoh 20. Dr. Alwin Linyu & family 21. Mr. Kudechoyi Khamo & family 22. Chesezu Welfare Association, Kohima 23. Chesezu Women Society, Kohima 24. Forest Colony Mewibogei Union, Youth Body, Women Wing, Kohima 25. Jail Colony Panchayat, Youth Body, Kohima 26. Tsiesema Village Council 25 October 1927 – 14 August 2021 27. TSU, Chesezu 49. CRC, Chozuba Village 28. Khangshou Clan, Litem Village 50. CRC, Kitsoubozu, Kohima 29. CRC, Chesezu Village 51. CRC, Khezhakeno Upper 30. CCRC, Upper PWD Kohima 52. CRC, Khezhakeno Lower 31. CCCRC Parent Body, Centre Chetheba 53. CRC, Porba Village 32. CCCRC, Theological Fellowship 54. CRC, Shalom, Kohima 33. Chokri Area Sub-Council, CCCRC 55. Gariphema NCRC, CYE Gariphema 34. Pastors & Deacons Association CCCRC 56. CRC, Chikri Nasa Colony, Pfutsero 35. Board of Mission, CCCRC, Chetheba 57. CRC, Rakabozou, Kohima 36. Women Association, CCCRC, Chetheba 58. Angami CRC, Burma Camp, Dimapur 37. Youth Association, CCCRC 59. The Pentecostal Church, Chesezu 38. Mission Church, Centre Chetheba 60. CRC, Yoruba Village 39. CRC, Thenyizu Village 61. CRC, Kikruma Village 40. Tsiese Basa Baptist Church 62. Thenyizu Baptist Church 41. CRC, Tsiesema Village 63. CRC, Dimapur Town 42. Tsiesema Baptist Church 64. CRC, Kigwema Village 43. CRC, Chesezu Nasa 65. CRC, Mima Village 44. CRC, Chetheba Town 66. CRC, Pfutsero Town 45. Chesezu Baptist Church 67. CRC, Dzulhami Village 46. CRC, K. Bawe 68. CRC, Mission Colony, Pfutsero 47. CRC, K. Basa 69. CRC, Sodzulhou, Dimapur 48. CRC, Chozuba Town 70. All Reverends, Licensed Holders, Pastors and all Believers.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone for helping us, but it is our humble prayer that the good Lord will bless you manifold.

– Family members of Rev. Poswünyi Nyekha

Died on: 14/08/2021 It is in our deepest desire and prayers to thank all the concerned hospital authorities, churches, fellowships, unions, near and dear ones who rendered immeasurable support financially, physically, emotionally and through devoted prayers, during the prolonged illness of our beloved Lt. Temsuyanger Longchar.

It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God showers His blessings upon you all.

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) and Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) has informed that a two-day online training programme under Adolescence Education Programme (AEP) for teachers would be organised on August25 and 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

According to a DIPR report, AEP is a joint initiative by Ministry of Education (MoE), department of school education & literacy and National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to equip every adolescent (between 10-19 years) with scientific information, knowledge and life-skills to protect themselves from HIV infection and manage concerns on reproductive and sexual health.

In this regard NSACS has been conducting training programmes for teachers under AEP in the state since 2010 with the objective to provide accurate age appropriate life skillsbased adolescence education in a sustained manner in schools and provide structured education.

Under this training, aims and objectives of AEP, HIV/AIDS and STI, growing up and adolescence reproductive sexual health, mental health and substance abuse and life skills for HIV prevention would be discussed.

All heads of registered institutions have been requested to take note of the importance of the training and select one teacher to attend the training.

The registration link for the training programme would be shared in the district WhatsApp groups and email ID of the schools.

The attendance of teachers from all the registered schools is compulsory and will be monitored.

Tongpang Ozukum and others after the inspection of the newly completed commerce wing at Fazl Ali College. (NP)

CSUD informs Chang students in Dmu

DIMAPUR: Security forces, in joint operaDIMAPUR: Chang Students Union tion with the police apprehended one illegal Dimapur (CSUD) has informed Chang arms dealer at general area Longsa village students in and around Dimapur who are under Mokokchung district on August 18. pursuing their academic courses in variAccording to PRO IGAR (N), based ous institution to register with the union. on specific input, the joint team recovered In a press release, CSUD through eight point 22 Rifles one 12 bore gun, three its general secretary Auchingsonla also air guns, and 73 rounds of various amasked guardians of the student/domestic munition. helper to do the same for any untoward The apprehended individuals along incident in future. For further queries and with recovered arms and ammunition were registration, one may contact CSUD genhanded over to Mokokchung police station SF and police personnel along with the apprehended eral secretary at 7005170066 and educaindividual and recovered items. for further investigation. tion & statistical secretary at 8794849226.

NBSE, NSACS to organise training programme

MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 20 (NPN): Minister PWD (mechanical & housing), Tongpang Ozukum, Friday inspected the newly constructed commerce wing at Fazl Ali College (FAC).

The minster after the inspection convened a meeting with the faculty where it was informed that the approval for commerce wing was yet to be obtained from the government.

However, he informed that process for creation of posts was underway which would be followed by administrative approval.

During the interaction, Tongpang assured all possible help from his side in order to coordinate, monitor and pursue the matter.

Meanwhile, with re-

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State government officials review COVID situation in districts

Dimapur DTF meeting in progress in the conference hall Joint secretary, agriculture, Sachin Jaiswal speaking at Principal director Shanavas C speaking during the Mohammad Ali addressing the healthcare workers and of the DC Dimapur on August 20. (DIPR) the meeting in Mokokchung. (DIPR) meeting with DTF Zunheboto. (DIPR) DTF during the meeting in Peren. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: As assigned by the state government to review the steps being taken to manage COVID-19 pandemic at district level, senior administrative officers along with a senior officer from the health & family welfare (H&FW) department visited districts and held meetings with the District Task Forces (DTFs).

DTF Dmu asked to implement ‘test-track-treatvaccinate’ strategy Secretary PHE, Kesonyu Yhome, who is also the nodal officer for COVID-19 management towards various activities relating to COVID-19 in Dimapur district convened a review meeting with Dimapur District Task Force (DTF) in the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dimapur on August 20.

According to a DIPR report, after reviewing the current status in the district which was presented by chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur, Kesonyu urged the DTF to focus on areas where vaccine coverage was still comparatively low, so that appropriate steps could be initiated.

He lauded DTF Dimapur for handling the situation effectively in the district and acknowledged civil societies for their contribution towards better management of COVID-19 in the district.

Kesonyu impressed upon the DTF to ensuring vaccination of all the eligible persons in the district and to effectively handle medical needs related to COVID-19.

Speaking at the programme, joint director, health and family welfare (H&FW) and medical officer for Dimapur COVID-19, Dr. Tiasunep stressed on the importance of information, education and communication for countering misconceptions and vaccine hesitancy among the public.

He requested DTF to assisting the surveillance team for effective contact tracing and implementation of test-track-treatvaccinate strategy.

While giving a brief report on COVID-19 management, DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan assured that all possible efforts were being made for handling any situation in the district.

DC also requested CMO Dimapur to identify areas of concern with regard to low vaccine coverage and to frame an action plan for addressing gaps in coordination with responsible administrative officers.

Jaiswal stresses on contact tracing, strengthened monitoring in Mkg A review meeting on COVID-19 status of Mokokchung district was held

on August 20 at the conference hall of the ADC along with state nodal officer on COVID-19. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of DC & chairman DTF, Mokokchung.

Addressing the gathering, joint secretary, agriculture and state level monitoring team COVID-19, Sachin Jaiswal lauded the efforts of DTF Mokokchung on achieving good coverage of vaccination in the district.

He said the priority area should be COVID testing, strengthening of monitoring and contact tracing.

He also suggested to increase the average of contact tracing and added that efforts could be made to achieve 100% vaccination for villages that have achieved 90%. For low vaccine coverage area below 50% the DTF was encourage to put more effort.

Joint director, H&FW and state level monitoring team, Dr. Kika Longkumer stressed on the importance for monitoring patients under home isolation and timely testing/treatment.

He also called for intensive contact tracing of all positive cases to halt the spread.

CMO Mokokchung, Dr. Chubala Aier said that the department was doing its best to improve the overall activity.

The meeting was followed by discussion where participants shared doubts and problems faced during their duties. The state level monitoring team visited COVID Care Centre (CCC) district hospital and COVID Hospital.

Shanavas lauds Zbto’s common effort in the fight against COVID-19 Principal director, school education and member of the state task force, war room, Shanavas C, who is in charge of Zunheboto district held a meeting and interacted with DTF Zunheboto, administrative officers, Sumi Hoho and other leaders on August 20.

According to a DIPR report, PD was accompanied by deputy director, H&FW, Dr. Nitovi Shikhu.

During the meeting, Shanavas while acknowledging DTF Zunheboto said that the war room has been monitoring every district closely.

In this regard, he said that Zunheboto district had the credit of a well organised team in the DTF, properly administered medical team under CMO and MS with innovative strategies, creating awareness on vaccination, proper health care of the covid patients, etc.

Shanavas upon discussion acknowledged that it appeared quite satisfactory.

The team also visited CHC Akuluto and district hospi-

tal Zunheboto.

DC and chairman D T F, Pe t e r L i c h a m o briefed the visiting team of the current situation in the district and suggested possible changes required in reporting systems.

Detailed report on strategies and policies of vaccination, numbers of vaccinated and non-vaccinated beneficiaries, aims and targets of the DTF and departments, etc., were presented by DSO, Dr. Hokugha Sema, DTO & in-charge of vaccination Dr. Aron Muru and senior medical officer Dr. K Shikato Sema.

State level monitoring team visits Peren The state level monitoring team of COVID-19 led by Mohammad Ali with senior official from health and family welfare department convened a meeting at Peren town hall on August 20.

Ali emphasised on the need for testing, tracking, treatment and vaccination and appealed the healthcare workers to monitor the entire activity of the district.

He asked them to share their views and suggestions and sought for their support and cooperation.

Deputy CMO, Dr. Thomas gave a PowerPoint presentation on COVID-19 patient diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, sensitisation of pandemic

and statistics reports of the district.

The meeting was attended by sub-division task force of COVID-19 from Peren and Tening with district COVID-19 vaccination committee, representative from all faith-based organisations and GBs. The team during its four-day visit is scheduled to visit district hospital Peren, Peletkie village, meeting with the BTF/ SDTF Athibung, Samzuiram sub-health centre, PHC Heningkunglwa, visit COVID hospital and CCC Jalukie.

The task forces from different blocks also shared that many did not come forward for vaccination due to rumors on social media. In this regard, Church leaders and womenfolk were urged to educate the people.

Govt officials, DTF Kiphire review COVID situation Commissioner & secretary, rural development, Neposo Theluo along with medical team led by deputy director visited Kiphire and held a meeting with DTF Kiphire in the conference hall of DPDB Kiphire on August 19.

According to a DIPR report, deputy commissioner and chairman DTF, Kiphire, T. Wati Aier, who chaired the meeting, said that the medical team and DTF Kiphire were working tirelessly in combating the

Commissioner & secretary, rural development, Neposo Theluo and others during the meeting on August 19. (DIPR)

pandemic and that DTF had set up Covid care and medical centres in the district.

He said that out of 74,000 population, only 11,750 were vaccinated excluding the frontline workers. In this regard, he lamented that people of the district were reluctant to get vaccinated, especially in villages.

Speaking at the meeting, commissioner & secretary, Neposo Theluo lauded DTF Kiphire for their sacrifices and contribution during the pandemic.

Neposo stated that the state government was ready to help NGOs and DTF in extending support to the district.

CMO Kiphire Motsuthung informed that during the Independence Day celebration, seven villages were awarded for achieving 100% vaccination.

He lamented that people were not coming forward to get vaccinated

and because of that, not one person had been vaccinated in eight villages.

During the meeting, the team had a discussion with tribal Hohos, church and student leaders and NGOs on the various agendas.

On reluctance of the people, church leaders were entrusted to create awareness on the benefits of vaccination; to enhance COVID-19 fund for Kiphire aspirational district.

It also discussed the requirement of one gynaecology doctor and X-ray lab technician; on shortage of doctors and nurses in district hospital Kiphire, the higher authority was requested to solve the problem at the earliest.

DTF Kiphire also decided to resume classes for XI and XII following the state government SOPs strictly with 50% attendance and online classes would continue till class X.

Mon district observes ‘World Mosquito Day’ Longma Watsu Sungki Kilem inaugurated DIMAPUR: Every year, August 20 is observed as the “World Mosquito Day” to raise awareness about the illness and disease caused by mosquitos. In Mon, the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), under chief medical officer (CMO), Mon observed the day under “anti-malaria month”

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Healthcare worker from CMO office, Mon collecting the blood sample.

on the theme “reaching the zero-malaria target”.

In a press release, district vector borne officer Mon, Dr. Lolekhol Pucho informed that the day was observed in Tuimei village, T Angnyu village, Wakching village, Jakphang vil-

lage, Choknyu village and Shamnyu village where activities such as advocacy and dissimilation of IEC materials, awareness, poster campaign, proper use of LLIN, house to house visit, collection of blood samples, etc., were

Pangnyu Phom calls on union minister Sonowal in New Delhi

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conducted.

Dr. Lolekhol Pucho said that a primary and important step towards combating the problem of mosquito-borne diseases was taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito bites.

In this regard, Dr. Lolekhol informed that puddles, containers and anything that retains water should be covered or cleaned on a regular basis to prevent mosquito breeding.

Object discarded in open locations that gather rainwater must be removed and logged gutters and flat roofs with inadequate drainage should be checked and cleaned on a regular basis, the release informed.

Pangnyu Phom with union minister for ports, shipping & waterways and AYUSH, Sarbanada Sonowal.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), S. Pangnyu Phom, paid a courtesy call on Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Water-

ways and AYUSH, Sarbanada Sonowal, at his official residence in New Delhi on Friday.

In a press release, PRO, Nagaland house,

New Delhi Kuolie Mere informed that during the meeting, Pangnyu congratulated Sarbanada Sonowal for his second inning as a union minister.

During the meeting, Pangnyu highlighted the AYUSH scheme and activities of the department in the state.

The minister said that AYUSH hospital in the interior parts of the state would cater to grassroots people in the state.

Meanwhile, union minister Sonowal ack n ow l e d g e d t h a t t h e scheme was well implemented in the state and assured that the ministry of AYUSH would extend all possible help and assistance to complete the project in Nagaland and North Eastern states.

DIMAPUR: Longma Watsu Sungki Kilem of Watsu unit Changtongya town was inaugurated on August 20 with Supongsenla Ati, wife of advisor Imnatiba as special guest.

According to a DIPR report, while speaking at the programme, Supongsenla said that it was a great achievement and a landmark in the history of Watsu unit Changtongya.

She added that the Longma Watsu Sungki Kilem would be a great asset for the future generation and acknowledged the good work and contributions made towards the society.

Short speeches were also delivered by SDO (C) Changtongya Rorheu Peseyie, president Watsu Mungdang Mokokchung,

DC Dimapur orders sealing of LIC branch DIMAPUR: In order to take effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, deputy commissioner (DC) & chairman DDMA Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has ordered the sealing of LIC Dimapur branch for 48 hours from the date of issue of this order.

DC in an order informed that necessary sanitisation of the premises would be done by the management during the sealed period.

Further, DC has informed that any person violating these containment measures would be penalised as per the provisions of Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides legal action under IPC Section 188.

Members of Watsu unit Changtongya town and others during the inaugural programme. (DIPR)

Maonginla and convenor, construction committee, T. Alemla while construction committee report was presented by P. Onen Lkr.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Chubakokla Lkr, vote of thanks was delivered by president, Watsu Unit

Changtongya Town, R. Anungla Aier while invocation and dedicatory prayer was said by CTBA pastor Rev. Temshi.

District rural road seminar in Mkg

Tongpang Ozukum, officers of the department and representatives from villages during the seminar. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 20 (NPN): PWD department, roads & bridges (R&B) organised district rural road seminar under “India@75: Azaadi ka amrit mahotsav” on Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak

Yojna (PMGSY) at the conference hall of ADC planning here, Friday.

The seminar was attended by minister PWD (housing & mechanical), Tongpang Ozukum attended as guest of honour.

During the programme, technical paper

presentations were given

by EE PWD (R&B) Mokokchung division, Atoba and EE PWD (R&B) Mangkolemba division, Chubatoshi.

Representatives from villages falling under PMGSY were also present at the seminar.

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DG WARNS COPS TO REMOVE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

M’laya cops remove sympathy posts on ex-militant’s death

SHILLONG, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): A section of police officers and constables from Meghalaya has shown sympathy on social media for a former militant leader who was killed in an encounter, leading to arson and curfew on Independence Day in Shillong, reports outlook India.

An SP-ranked officer said on condition of anonymity that it took a stern warning from the Director General of Police R Ramachandran to get the police personnel to withdraw offending social media posts that included displaying black flags.

Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, the former selfstyled general secretary of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), was shot dead by the police on August 13 when the force raided his home in Shillong’s Mawlai area in connection with the recent IED blasts across the state.

On August 15 when his body was taken for the funeral, violence erupted

Bhaichung Bhutia demands ILP in Sikkim

Bhaichung Bhutia

G A N G TO K , AU G 2 0 (PTI): Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) chief Bhaichung Bhutia demanded Inner Line Permit (ILP) for the state, hitting out at Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for not raising the issue with the Centre during his visit to New Delhi. Bhutia, the national football icon, said most Northeast states with international borders have the ILP in place and Sikkim should also have it. “It is unfortunate that our CM did not think of raising the demand for the introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Sikkim,” he said on Thursday.

Instead, the chief minister gave a green signal to the Centre to further dilute the provisions of Article 371F, which protects the rights of the Sikkimese people, Bhutia claimed. The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) government has already allowed “solution” of Article 371F and the Revenue Order Number 1, he claimed without explaining it. Bhutia said the chief minister should make all memorandum and demands submitted to the Centre during his visit to New Delhi public as the people of Sikkim have every right to know the details.

Cheristerfield Thangkhiew

in the state capital forcing the authorities to clamp curfew which was partially lifted on Thursday.

“Some officers and constables were found to have set black flags as their display pictures or status. Some posted comments against the police force showing sympathy to Thangkhiew. The DGP himself has noticed this during a video conference with officers,” the officer said.

On August 16, the authorities sent a message to all police stations directing the officers-in-charge to issue orders to all concerned to delete those posts immediately, otherwise the staff concerned will face

strict disciplinary action.

Those posts were then removed and no action was taken against anyone, the officer said.

Thangkhiew’s family members told PTI that they have lodged a complaint against two police officers - East Jaintia Hills district SP and East Khasi Hills district SP (Traffic) -- accusing them of being involved in the encounter killing.

The Meghalaya government has instituted a judicial inquiry to be conducted by Justice (retd) T Vaiphei, the chairperson of the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission, into the incident.

Meanwhile, the curfew was further relaxed from 5 am till 6 pm on Friday as there were no fresh reports of violence, East Khasi Hills district Deputy Commissioner I Laloo said. On Thursday, the curfew was lifted for 12 hours from 5 am.

Night curfew will remain in place from 6 pm onwards until further orders, she said.

Meghalaya government willing for peace talks Correspondent SHILLONG, AUG 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday reiterated that the government is ready for peace talks with the rebel outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) provided that all “conditions” put forth by it are withdrawn. “We have already started communicating with them (HNLC). Rather they had approached us also and based on that we had given a verbal communication saying that we are keen for long lasting peace but discussion at the government of India and government of Meghalaya level cannot take place with conditions being put in the first letter that they had sent to us,” Sangma told reporters. “(Accordingly), we had repeatedly informed them that we would want you to not mention those conditions, come to the talks unconditionally, shun violence and within the constitutional framework of the country, we are ready to talk and discuss and that is our stand even today,” he maintained.

The Chief Minister further informed that about 45 days back in one of his visits to Delhi, a detailed meeting

SHILLONG, AUG 20: Meghalaya police on Friday arrested one person with huge cache of explosives after a hot pursuit on AH-1 in Ri-Bhoi district.

The explosives were recovered from a vehicle bearing Assam registration number AS-01-BV-8065, which was proceeding towards Assam’s main city Guwahati, at police checkpoint near Byrnihat police outpost at around 1.10 a.m and the driver of the vehicle Moynul Hoque of Rangaswari village under Kamrup district of Assam was arrested. Meghalaya police spokesperson, Gabriel Iangrai said 2044 numbers

was held with the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs on this issue. “We again expressed to them that this is what it is and they (MHA) again expressed to us that they (HNLC) have to come out with a letter that is not having the conditions – that is how it is right now but I would like to again stress that obviously the government would want that the talks to happen but it cannot be on the basis of the conditions,” Sangma added.

On the requests made by the HNLC for appointment of interlocutor to facilitate the peace talks, Sangma however said, “For these processes to move forward, they (HNLC) must come ahead with no conditions and especially the conditions that they have mentioned and they must shun violence, they must be ready to speak in terms of the constitutional framework of the country – so all these aspects that we have mentioned earlier and on earlier occasions also – these will have to be met and only then can we take the discussion forward so therefore, that is what it is right now and if we are given a letter mentioning that they are ready to talk without these then the process ahead can be taken.”

Arunachal govt working to resolve boundary dispute with Assam: Khandu ITANAGAR, AUG 20 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the state government is working to resolve the interstate boundary issue with Assam. Khandu said he had already spoken to his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma who agreed to resolve all issues through bilateral talks sitting across the table.

“The state government had constituted a High Power Committee under the chairmanship of Home Minister Bamang Felix which has already conducted several rounds of consultative meetings with stakeholders on the matter,” the chief minister said at a function here on Thursday night. The chief minister added that the Committee will hold a meeting with all MLAs and deputy commissioners of the districts sharing boundary with Assam on August 26.

Khandu said that the groundwork under process is based on the recommendations made by the one man Local Boundary Commission constituted by the Supreme Court. Arunachal shares approximately 730 km boundary with Assam.

The function was or-

Pema Khandu

ganised to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for passing the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in the recent session of Parliament.

On the contentious issue of Chakma and Hajong refugees settled in the state, the chief minister reiterated that as per prevailing acts and laws no non-indigenous tribe of Arunachal Pradesh can permanently settle in the state. “The Chakma and Hajong settlers are also human.

They too are suffering a lot here. Therefore, we have to evolve a win-win solution for both and our indigenous tribes,” he said and urged the MPs, particularly Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju to pursue with the central leadership for a permanent solution. Khandu further said that the matter related to property rights to girl child in the state needs con-

sultancy and a proper debate involving all the stakeholders of the state. “We all love our daughters and want to give them equal rights be it of education, employment or property. But this matter needs a proper debate and consultancy with regard to our indigenous identity and tribal rights specifically on property and inheritance rights,” Khandu said.

Speaking on polygamy the chief minister said that it needs to become obsolete in today’s world. “The practice must have been socially accepted in the past due to various reasons but I do not think it is relevant today.

Instead of helping the family, the practice of polygamy affects and destroys and lives of women of the family,” he said. Lauding the State Commission for Women, Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society and Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights for painstakingly compiling a draft bill on these subjects, Khandu assured that it would be studied in detail and extensive consultancy meetings would be held with all stakeholders to incorporate their views and suggestions before finalising a final draft.

Prepared to face possible third wave of COVID-19: Manipur CM

M’laya ministers, public got extortion calls: Sangma

IMPHAL, AUG 20: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday said that the state government was prepared to face a possible third wave of the coronavirus infection in the state.

The state has put in place required medical facilities to deal with a surge in cases, Singh told the house of Manipur Legislative Assembly on the first day of the monsoon session.

The monsoon session of the state Assembly that commenced today will have three sittings and will continue till August 24.

Replying to a call attention motion from opposition Congress member K Meghachandra, the chief

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minister assured that tabling a white paper on the COVID-19 management is being initiated by the state and measures are being taken up by the government during the ongoing session.

The chief minister said that the pandemic being a new one and there was no cure, it could not be ascertained what would happen next. “Novel COVID-19 situation is unpredictable and it is difficult to assess the outcome,” he said.

Singh also assured to table medical reports regarding the cause of death of four persons including a breastfeeding mother after they allegedly took jab of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Earlier moving the call attention, opposition

member K Meghachandra alleged that the state health department was yet to provide the cause of the deaths of the four persons after taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

He said that two persons from Thoubal district including a young mother from Thoubal district had died in the second week of June last after taking the first jab of Covid-19 vaccine.

Two other persons, one each from Bishnupur and Churachandpur have also lost their lives after administering the Covid -19 vaccine, he informed, while alleging the authorities of the state health department were yet to ascertain the causes of the deaths of these persons.

“Non-disclose of the cause of the deaths after

receiving the Covid-19 jab is one of the many reasons behind people afraid of getting vaccinated,” he said.

The opposition member then insisted the state chief minister who is also in-charge of the state health department to table the detailed reports regarding the deaths of the persons to the house during the ongoing session.

While alleging a very high Covid-19 infection and mortality rate in the state compared to the national rates, Meghachandra asked whether it was due to poor healthcare infrastructures or due to shortage of manpower. He asked, “Why the (health) department silent instead of revealing the cause of the death due

to Covid-19 which is very alarming.”

He observed lack of coordination among the departments of the state government involved in the fight against the pandemic while insisting the health minister to table a white paper on state’s Covid-19 management and preparation being made for facing the possible third wave.

The chief minister replied that the state government was making continuous efforts to fight the pandemic, adding that all out efforts were being made to provide medical equipment like oxygen cylinder, manpower among others as the second wave of COVID-19 was impacting the general public.

Kin of Assam policemen killed Public transport, cinemas to at Mizoram border get govt jobs resume in M’laya from Aug 23

GUWAHATI, AUG 20 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday gave appointment letters to the kin of six police personnel killed in the gunfight at the interstate border with Mizoram on July 26.

The chief minister handed the appointment letters prior to addressing a press conference here to mark the 100 days of the BJP government led by him since he took charge on May 10.

The state government decided to appoint the next of kin of the deceased personnel to government jobs under an exceptional circumstance, not to be cited as an example, he said.

Himanta Biswa Sarma

The jobs were given to the wives of deceased sub-inspector Swapan Kumar Roy, constables Mazrul Haque Barbhuiya, Nazmul Hussain and Samsuz Zaman Barbhuiya, along with the sister of constable Liton Suklabaidya and the son of havildar Shyam Sundar Dusad. An amount of Rs 50 lakh as ex-gratia was immediately handed over to the families and to “honour

the sacrifice made by all the six police martyrs”, they were awarded posthumously with the ‘Chief Minister’s Special Service Medal in a crisis situation’ on the 75th Independence Day. “This act of the government is bound to boost the morale of the police force for each member to act fearlessly, sincerely and with a sense of pride and dedication in the interest of defending the territorial integrity of the state and to ensure safety and security of the people,” Sarma said.

The gover nment has provided an ex-gratia amount if Rs 1 lakh to those policemen who were injured in the attack.

Meghalaya police seize Direct transfer of COVID relief huge cache of explosives for Manipur to begin on Aug 21

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of aluminium instantaneous electronic detonator Class-6, Division 3 and 4027 number of Neo Gel (Gelatine Sticks) was seized from the vehicle after a hot pursuit.

“Initially, the driver of the vehicle was signalled to stop at Umsning but he evaded the police team by speeding the vehicle, following which a police team pursued the vehicle and it was finally detained in Byrnihat check point,” Iangrai said.

He said a criminal case has been registered under Nongpoh Police Station against the occupant of the vehicle under relevant provision of the Explosive Substances Act. The investigation of the case is in progress to further ascertain the facts, he added.

IMPHAL, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): The state government will directly transfer the amount of CM’s Covid-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme from August 21 to all whose livelihoods have been affected by the pandemic, reports East Mojo. This was informed at the house by the Manipur CM N Biren Singh on the first day of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. So far, 25,000 people have applied to avail the financial assistance of Rs 5,000 under the scheme, which would be paid in two equal instalments of Rs 2500, said the leader of the house.

The eligible occupations under the scheme include street vendors, farmers, daily wage workers, construction site workers, public transport drivers, school van drivers, shop assistants, artisans, weavers, performing artists, home-based businesses, etc.

While replying to the question raised by the opposition Congress MLA K Meghachandra during the question hour, the leader of the house also informed the house that the state govt keeping under consideration for payment of compensation/exgratia to the nearest kin for that claimed by Covid-19. However, this matter is yet to be decided due to the unseen & unpredictable situation of the Covid-19. As on August 19, 1,732 person have died due to Covid-19 so far.

SHILLONG, AUG 20 (PTI): The Meghalaya government has decided to lift restrictions on public transport services and sporting activities from next week, after a gap of almost threeand-a-half months, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Friday.

The state has also granted permission for reopening of cinema halls and public parks across the state, Tynsong said.

The decision was taken on Thursday during a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation, he stated.

The deputy CM, however, clarified that some of these facilities might only be available to those who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine.

“All sporting activities can resume from Monday.

Cinema halls can restart operations with one-third occupancy. Jackpot parlours and public parks have also been allowed to reopen.

“These activities, nonetheless, will be strictly subjected to the standard operating procedure (SOP), to be issued by the government,” Tynsong told PTI.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 70/21 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late.

Jacob R Shitiri has been applied by Smti. Carolen, W/o Lt. Jacob R Shitiri, R/o. Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI bearing A/C No.36600584113 2. GPF, CIS, Leave encashment, family pension & service claim and 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 16-09-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day, the 16-08-2021.

District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-198

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND

NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 287 of 2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Guotsu has filed by Smti.

Songuhieu, W/o Late Guotsu, R/o Chiechama Village, Kohima, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/transfer family pension covered by PPO No-PEN/ COM-27390/NL/S/25960, SBI/AC No. 20345001718, who expired on 12-07-2021.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may he/she so desire appear in this Court within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of notice.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this 18th day of August.

2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge K-1594 Kohima : Nagaland

SHILLONG, AUG 20: In a startling revelation, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said that ministers, legislators, businessmen and even common people in the State have received extortion demands and that comprehensive investigation in this regard was on to end this racket.

“All the actions and steps that you have seen in the last many weeks, months and days, have been done because of those messages and bomb blasts, the IED blasts that took place in different locations and because of the different threats that have been there to the safety of the citizens of our state,” Sangma said.

On Thursday, Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Mukul Sangma of the Congress had revealed that many ministers and legislators had been served with demand notes and had slammed the state government for its alleged “insensitivity” regarding the issue. “Everything that has happened in the past has been clearly the steps that have been taken to ensure that we are able to stop all of these kinds of activities that are taking place,” the Chief Minister said.

“Therefore, whether it is the different arrests that have already been made, dif-

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ferent operations that have been done, different investigations taking place, all of it are based on inputs that we are receiving, whether it is SMSs received from political leaders, from businessmen, from individuals, from common people, all these messages that have come in, in terms of extortion, which really what it is. It’s an extortion racket in one way,” Conrad said.

“This has led to us as a government and more impor tantly the police department doing a large amount of investigation.

Large amounts of evidence, documentation and proof, many kinds of proof…investigation is being really done in a lot of detail.

Movements of individuals…different kind of data... I will be risking the investigation in this point of time by revealing all of that,” the Chief Minister said, adding that steps have been taken by the police department to ensure that this comes to a stop.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 67/21 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Manchio Lotha has been applied by Smti. Tsena Lotha, W/o. Lt. Manchio Lotha, R/o. Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI bearing A/C No. 20333119044 2. P.P.O. 111917510 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 16-09-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 16-08-2021.

District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-199

Regd. No. 1500/2021 Date 20/08/2021 AFFIDAVIT I, Smti. Lasheli Sema, wife of No. G/83393X, Rank Hav/GD, Name Arobindu Mazumdar of 8th Assam Rifles, resident of H/No. 74101, Vill & P/O Old Showuba Village 4th Mile, P/S. 4th Mile, NRS, Dimapur, Dist. Dimapur, Pin 797115, State Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and as such competent to swear this affidavit.

2. That I am the legitimate wife of No. G/83393X, Rank Hav/GD, Name Arobindu Mazumdar of 8th Assam Rifles.

3. That my actual name is Lasheli Sema and Date of Birth is 03rd April' 1971 and the same has been recorded in my documents including my PAN Card and Aadhaar card bearing Aadhaar No. 3130 0959 3875.

4. That during the initiation of the initial documents/publication of Part-II Order of my husband's service record/documents my name and date of birth has been inadvertently recorded and entered as Lalchilli Sema, Date of birth as 17th March' 1965.

5. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of declaring my correct name and date of birth and further to enable me to correct and rectify the same in my husband's Service documents to as Lasheli Sema, Date of Birth as 3rd April' 1971 in lieu of Lalchilli Sema, date of birth 17th March' 1965 before the concerned authority.

VERIFICATION

I, Smti. Lasheli Sema, do hereby solemnly affirm and aver that the statements made in the foregoing paras-1-5 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me. dP-4072 NOTARY PUBLIC

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terror forces can dominate Cong tribute to Rajiv on birth anniversary Destructive, for some time, but not permanent: PM RAHUL SAYS RAJIV GANDHI’S FARSIGHTED POLICIES HELPED BUILD MODERN INDIA

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paying tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 77th birth anniversary, at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi, Aug. 20. (PTI)

is an India that can survive,” Rahul Gandhi posted his father’s quote on Facebook.

“Remembering Shri Rajiv Gandhi ji on his birth anniversary,” he said in a post.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid tributes to the former prime minister at the Parliament House.

Rahul Gandhi inaugurated a photo-exhibition dedicated to Rajiv Gandhi, and it was organised by the IYC. He also unveiled a bust of the former prime minister at the IYC headquarters

here. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi posted a picture of hers with Rajiv Gandhi when she was a child along with a note which read, “The brave do not fall silent before injustice, they speak up for what is right and good, they do not cower when it is dark, they stand strong, they spread the light of truth across skies blackened by deceit. The brave never die.”

The Congress, from its official Twitter handle, tweeted, “India’s youngest Prime Minister. The archi-

tect of 21st Century India.

The visionary, the pioneer, the patriot. Today we pay homage to Bharat Ratna, Rajiv Gandhi and celebrate his immense contributions to the nation.”

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also hailed the former prime minister and recalled his contribution to the country.

“Remembering Rajiv ji on his 77th birth anniversary - the visionary who shaped India’s destiny for 21st century, who touched lives in every sphere, who translated

Yannu village refutes allegation

(From p-1) However, Jongwang alleged that it soon came to light that Yansa extended help as part of a conspiracy to subjugate Yannu, which he said was totally uncalled for without any regard to past cordial relation and tradition.

He said a host of other villages, including Chatting, Zangkham, etc. genuinely helped Yannu during the crisis and never claimed authority over Yannu. Mentioning that Yannu historically remained one of the prominent villages with “Pongven status”, which can be testified by other prominent villages of Konyak Jatnu, the chief angh said to think that Yannu was governed

by Yansa at any point of time was a sheer illusion. He also refuted the allegation that Yannu’s history began in 1957, terming it as total disregard of historical truths. “Claiming authority

by Yansa over Yannu is nothing short of self-mockery. The meaning of ‘NU’ and ‘SA’ speaks for themselves and other villages of Konyak are aware of it,” the rejoinder stated.

Further, claiming that Thamnu and Konhoa areas had been historically cultivated by Yannu both before and after the major health crisis faced by the village, Jongwang asserted that there was no question of encroachment. He said there was no history of any other village cultivating the area, except Yannu village. In fact, he pointed out that several plots of land were actually purchased by individuals

of Longting village from Yannu along the fringes of Thamnu. Similarly, he claimed that several plots of eastern fringes of Konhoa area were purchased from Yannu by Loakho village and the land purchase agreements proved who the original owners of Thamnu and Konhoa were. In addition, he said the agri-link roads in Thamnu and Konhoa were constructed by the government over recognised Yannu land.

Reiterating the allegation that crops and tea plantation were destroyed and huts burned down on August 18, Jongwang alleged that nearly a thousand people, including those remaining at standby, came armed with guns and machetes. Mentioning that no sane person would be able to justify such cowardice act, he alleged that the group had overshot their bounds by saying they had come to evict people and thereby took law into their own hands.

Despite the restraining orders from district administration to both the parties on retaining status quo and maintaining peace in the area, he accused the group of indulging in condemnable conduct to settle the matter and called for initiating an inquiry.

Jongwang clarified that setting up of police outpost at Yannu was the administration’s prerogative and was not done at the behest of Yannu as alleged.

As everyone knew that hooligans and unruly youth in Tizit came commonly from a few villages to Yannu neighbourhood, he said a police outpost was set up

at the village by law enforcing authority apprehending breakdown of law and order.

Being one of the pioneers in terms of bringing education and embracing Christianity in Tizit, the chief angh claimed Yannu had been advocating peace and development for Tizit area in general. But, he accused Yansa of serving summon letters to Yannu by wrongly incriminating the former in recent times. However, believing in mutual trust and respect, he claimed that Yannu elders made sincere efforts to amicably resolve the issue and proceeded for dialogue. “However, our respected Smt Lt Zennon, SDEO of Yansa, passed away on the proposed date of meeting and therefore the meeting was postponed in her honour,” he added.

In the second instance of proposed meeting, he said the personnel assistant (PA) to deputy commissioner (DC) of Mon district had stated that spot verification team to Mankhoa was arranged, but it coincided with the proposed meeting and the inability to attend the meeting was intimated to Yansa Wanghoa. Thereafter, Covid situation followed by lockdown and other health protocols only delayed the meeting. However, Jongwang assured that Yannu still believed in sitting across the table and resolving the issue peacefully. “We hope that wisdom will prevail over personal ego and YENsystem in our area for lasting solution,” he added.

Images from Kabul airport remind me of Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot The hijackers executed one passenger, Rupin Katyal, and finally negotiated the release of terrorists Masood Azhar Alvi, Syed Omar Sheikh and Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar from Indian jails on December 31, 1999, in exchange for the hostages.

On Friday, Sharan said: “I find the images to be quite like of that time.

Definitely, it gives us all the memories of horrors

of that time. It reminds us of that.” He said there were two kinds of Taliban forces that they encountered at the Kandahar airport in December 1999.

“One was Kabali.

You can see these Talibanis with turbans and civil clothes and rocket launchers and all. So one force was this one which was type of a moral police.

The other one was commandos,” he said.

Encounter in J-K’s Pulwama, two militants killed SRINAGAR, AUG 20 (PTI): Two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militants – part of a hit squad of the outfit responsible for civilian killings -- were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday, officials said here.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Khrew in Pampore area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, the officials said.

They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the ultras opened fire at the security forces who retaliated.

In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed, the officials said.

Incriminating material including arms and ammunition have been recovered from the site of the encounter, they added.

The police said the identification of the second terrorist is being ascertained.

SOMNATH, AUG 20 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that destructive forces and people who follow the ideology of creating empires through terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is not permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever.

He also said it was Indian people’s spiritual bent of mind that kept the country united for centuries, and called for the need to develop the “spiritual tourism” sector for the progress of different regions and creation of new job opportunities for the local residents.

Modi was speaking while virtually inaugurating a few projects of the famous Somnath temple situated in Gir-Somnath district of Gujarat.

“This temple was demolished numerous times over several centuries in the past. Idols of deities were also desecrated. Attempts were made to erase its existence. But it came up again in its full glory every time it was demolished,” he said.

This temple gave a message to the entire world that “truth cannot be de-

Narendra Modi (PTI) feated by falsehood, and faith cannot be crushed under the feet of terror”, he added.

“Somnath temple is a symbol of trust and assurance for the entire world.

Forces that strive for destruction and those who follow the ideology of creating empires out of terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is never permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever,” the PM said.

This was true when some tyrants were demolishing the Somnath temple, and it is true even today when the world has apprehensions because of some people following such ideology, he said.

The prime minister’s remarks come in the wake

of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

As the chairman of the Shree Somnath Trust, the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for four projects, worth Rs 83 crore, of the Somnath temple. It included the ground-breaking ceremony for the Parvati Temple that is coming up near the main temple for Rs 30 crore.

The three projects that he inaugurated were a 1.4-km long ‘Samudra Darshan’ walkway or promenade built at a cost of Rs 49 crore on the seashore behind the temple, a newlybuilt museum housing ancient artefacts constructed near the temple at Rs 75 lakh, and the renovated ‘Ahilyabai Holkar Temple’ or the old Somnath temple, renovated at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other dignitaries attended the programme at a temple auditorium. On the occasion, Modi also said that India, which was at 65th position in 2013 in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, jumped to 34th position in 2019.

Rename Nagaland United Govt as Nagaland...

(From p-1) RPP said this fact cannot be denied because no women representatives were invited to the consultative meeting, the party pointed out.

In this regard, RPP alleged that the only agenda of the meeting was the State government’s insatiable desire to access funds of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It said the fund amounting to several hundred crores of rupees could be accessed by holding ULB elections at the earliest, possibly by January or February, 2022

since ULB funds had been held up by the Central government since 2008. “Basically the ruling politicians want to create a war chest (funds) for the 2023 State Assembly elections by accessing the ULB funds,” the release stated.

RPP therefore maintained that the August 18 exercise was a fraud committed by the State government by disguising it as discussion on women reservation and others. It demanded that NUG should immediately rectify the mistake and apologise to the women of Nagaland and 14 tribes.

‘Centre wants states to say there were no oxygen shortage deaths’

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has again rejected the Delhi government’s proposal to form a panel to “investigate deaths due to oxygen shortage” in the national capital.

No one can deny that Delhi grappled with an oxygen crisis in April and May during the second Covid wave and also no one can deny that people died in the capital due to shortage of oxygen, he said during an online press conference.

“We had resubmitted a file for the

constitution of a panel to probe deaths due to oxygen shortage. The LG (lieutenant governor) is saying that there is no need for that,” Sisodia said The deputy chief minister said that on one hand, the Centre has been asking states to tell how many people died due to oxygen shortage and on the other, “you have not been allowing us to investigate such deaths”. “Then how will states tell?” he asked. “That means the Centre wants us to give in writing that no death occurred due to the shortage of oxygen. It will be a big lie,” Sisodia said.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): Images from Kabul airport over the the last few days have brought back the horrors of 22 years ago, says Devi Sharan, captain of Indian Airlines flight IC814 that was hijacked in December 1999 and taken to Kandahar in Afghanistan where it was held captive for an entire week.

Photographs and videos of people crowding outside the Kabul airport and inside, with scores on the tarmac scrambling to get into planes to escape the Taliban that took control of the Afghanistan capital on Sunday, recall the desperation of that unforgettable winter, says Sharan.

“It was like I have gone 22 years back. Over 20 years have passed, but the images (of today) are the same, “the 59-year-old told PTI in an interview.

“The difference is that we were the only people at that time in Kandahar but now you can see a crowd at the (Kabul) airport. But definitely, these people are desperate to come out just like we wanted to come out,” he added.

IC814 was heading from Kathmandu to New Delhi on December 24, 1999 -- with 179 passengers and 11 crew members on board -- when it was hijacked and taken to Taliban-controlled Kandahar by five Pakistani terrorists. Sharan was the captain, Rajinder Kumar the first officer and Anil Kumar Jaggia the flight engineer of IC814.

dreams into reality, who empowered the young-womenbackward classes an poor,” Surjewala tweeted.

Chief ministers of Congress-ruled states Amarinder Singh (Punjab), Ashok Gehlot (Rajasthan) and Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh) paid rich tributes to the former prime minister. Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal also remembered Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary and said he was delighted that party chief Sonia Gandhi is set to meet Opposition leaders on this day to discuss issues that matter.

Sonia Gandhi is holding a virtual meeting with opposition leaders on Friday. “Rajiv Gandhi ushered India’s era of modernisation and launched the technology revolution,” he tweeted.

Senior party leaders Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Mallikarjun Kharge, Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot, Salman Khurshid, among others, also paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on Twitter.

Born in 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was prime minister from 1984 to 1989. He was assassinated in 1991.

NO.ED/PLN/PRE-SCHOOL/2019-20 : : In continuation to this office Notification of even No. ED/PLN/E-14/2016-17 dated 1st July 2021, it is hereby inform to all concerned that the Department of School Education has uploaded the list of 81 (Eighty One) schools received for opening of Pre Primary schools at the Department’s website https://education.nagaland. gov.in Therefore, if any school which has applied and not reflected in the given list may contact for inclusion within 3 (Three) days from the date of publication of this information Contact No. 9436062927 (WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) DIRECTOR dc-793 Issued by DIPR

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NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): The Congress on Friday paid rich tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 77th birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying that the former prime minister was a man with a tremendous vision, whose farsighted policies helped build modern India.

Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to his father at the former prime minister’s memorial, Vir Bhumi, and spent some time there.

“Rajiv Gandhi ji was a man with tremendous vision, whose farsighted policies helped build modern India,” the former Congress chief said in a Facebook post.

“He was a wonderful father, a compassionate and loving human being. He will always stay alive in my heart. Paid my respects to him at Vir Bhumi,” Rahul Gandhi said.

Senior Congress leaders Pawan Kumar Bansal, K C Venugopal and Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Srinivas B V were among those who visited Vir Bhumi along with Rahul Gandhi.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

For Naga Unity in Consensus

VOL. XXXI NO. 256 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021

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egional political parties in Nagaland, often jest with mild sarcasm about the Congress’ high command culture and by saying so, suggest they are free of such a culture. Even the BJP has its high command in Delhi, though it prefers to call it central or national leadership. Whatever the terminology, the existence of a core national leadership are practical aspects of political parties that have a pan-India reach. Regional political parties in Nagaland never tire of taking a dig, especially at the state Congress or perhaps even BJP, that these national parties cannot do anything without the consent of their high commands in Delhi. These regional parties say, that unlike the national parties, their(regional parties) high command are the people. By maintaining that the Naga public are their high command, both NPF and NDPP are only indulging in rhetoric. This may be attested by the condition of the ordinary Naga public of Nagaland despite regional parties being in continuous power since 2003. It also does not indicate that the condition of the high command or the people/voters who are supposedly at a higher plane and above these political parties is enviable to say the least. In practice, the high command of the regional parties-public/voters- do not exist when it comes to sharing development. When it also comes to decision making, only a handful of Civil Society Organizations(CSOs) who generally favour everything that the government does, are taken into confidence. Therefore, the claim of people being their high command is also not based on facts but possible on fantasy. However, under the present political scenario in the state and in the light of formation of an all-party government and opposition-less assembly comprising of both the ruling PDA constituents and the opposition NPF; both the regional parties(NPF and NDPP) are eating their own words about the high command culture. Both the regional parties may not have any high command nor don’t need such but certainly they cannot ignore nor get away from the high command of the BJP. Nothing happens at the Centre or states (where BJP is ruling or in coalition with other parties) without the nod from the BJP’s national party leaders(who make up its high command) - prime minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P.Nadda. After NDPP, BJP and also NPF signed the MoU for an all-party government in Nagaland after inclusion of the opposition NPF; it appears that the BJP high command is not very thrilled about the idea. With NPF now part of the government, the BJP will lose much of its bargaining power with the NDPP. There are some within BJP who are inclined to rejoin with NPF for form an alternative government.

They feel that the party can head the next government and gain more portfolios. The NPF is also not averse to the idea since it fears being marginalized if it remains in opposition before the next election.

The NDPP has put an end to this by roping in NPF as part of the government. The BJP is also unwilling to forget how NPF rejected continuance of the pre-poll DAN alliance in 2018. While both NDPP and the BJP state unit have okayed the all-party government, the BJP headquarters is seeking some clarification on the matter and the objective- pressurizing the Centre to secure an early solution to the Naga political issue upon which the whole idea was pursued. Whether the regional parties like it or not, they seem susceptible to high command culture.

DailyDevotion Christ-Awareness

…and I will give you rest. —Matthew 11:28

Whenever anything begins to disintegrate your life with Jesus Christ, turn to Him at once, asking Him to re-establish your rest. Never allow anything to remain in your life that is causing the unrest.

Think of every detail of your life that is causing the disintegration as something to fight against, not as something you should allow to remain. Ask the Lord to put awareness of Himself in you, and your selfawareness will disappear. Then He will be your all in all. Beware of allowing your self-awareness to continue, because slowly but surely it will awaken selfpity, and self-pity is satanic. Don’t allow yourself to say, “Well, they have just misunderstood me, and this is something over which they should be apologizing to me; I’m sure I must have this cleared up with them already.” Learn to leave others alone regarding this.

Simply ask the Lord to give you Christ-awareness, and He will steady you until your completeness in Him is absolute.

A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who really knows what health is. A child of God is not aware of the will of God because he is the will of God. When we have deviated even slightly from the will of God, we begin to ask, “Lord, what is your will?” A child of God never prays to be made aware of the fact that God answers prayer, because he is so restfully certain that God always answers prayer.

If we try to overcome our self-awareness through any of our own commonsense methods, we will only serve to strengthen our self-awareness tremendously. Jesus says, “Come to Me…and I will give you rest,” that is, Christ-awareness will take the place of self-awareness. Wherever Jesus comes He establishes rest— the rest of the completion of activity in our lives that is never aware of itself.

Quotes

Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat. ~ Ann Landers

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021

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or over a year and half now, there has been a sort of World War raging on Planet Earth with coronavirus pandemic (Covid 19) having no distinctions regarding its victims irrespective of nationality and/or status. There is also threat of a third wave. The general media has of course been covering all aspects of it world-wide.

At great risk front line warriors like the scientists, medical teams, police and other security forces fully supported by Governments, Church and civil society orgnisations (CSOs), even individuals are reportedly doing their best and we pray that someone somewhere will eventually find a final vaccine to combat the pandemic ultimately. Meanwhile, we have to live with its variant and strictly follow the necessary protocols of safety as long as the virus is floating and attacking ceaselessly and vigorously.

Many people still do not follow standard operating protocols like keeping two yards distance, wearing face masks, not to speak of regularly sanitizing hands and avoiding crowded places. We seem to have accepted the negative things as normal almost everywhere.

So we have all the further shortcomings we are now afflicted with including increasing coronavirus infections through contacts from point zero a few months ago. There is no unity in consensus socially or even politically so far.

When we consider all aspects of our everyday life we find so many anomalies, contradictionsand the like too numerous to our detriment. Births and deaths, sorrows and joys, good and bad times, tears and laughter are very much part of one’s life and it is up to us as how to deal with them accordingly.

Meanwhile, we are also concerned about our everyday life which must go on and we are beginning to realize the value of what we can make good use of resources in our very own land. Politics, economic, educational and all other aspects of society are taking new directions during this pandemic which ought to benefit us hopefully in the long run. These in spite of portending climate change the world over.

However, the anoma-

lies that abound in our society also indicate our general tendency to disregard civic sense and rule of law. On the wall just below the old MLA hostel in Kohima, there is a graffiti which proclaims: “The difference between Singapore and Nagaland?

Civic Sense!”

Present/current situation At this very ongoing moment, the Naga voice as a whole is still yet to be in consensus formally with regard to the resolution of the protracted Indo-Naga issue with Government of India (GoI). The various tribal Hohos and other CSOs have in principle come together in understanding with Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups, State Legislature and the various Church Councils of whichever denominations.

Just a few days ago, even the ruling PDA and Opposition NPF plus two Independents have formed an Opposition-less Govt. labeled “Nagaland United Government’’ purportedly in the interests of expediting the solution of the protracted Indo-Naga issue.

Regarding this development certain quarters have alleged the avarice to share in the loaves and fishes before the next political development. Formation of the Core Committee with its five-point resolutions has been described as “delaying tactics’’.The Angami Public Organization has, however, lauded the move. So forth and so on.

Be that as it may, let us have benefit of doubt by hoping that our elected Legislators are essentially honourable and do have the welfare and interests of their constituents at heart and of course, intention to foster peace, development and prosperity and as early as possible bring to pass the decades-long aspirations of the Naga people.

Issues involved GoI is emphatic that the Indo-Naga issue has to be settled within framework of the Indian Constitution.

Independence is out of question. Also, there will be no territorial integration of contiguous Naga inhabited areas in Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Of Naga areas in Myanmar, this has international ramifications and so has to be

approached at another level.

A Framework Agreement has also been reached with NSCN-IM. However, its Chairman, Q. Tuccu has been insistent that for the sake of exercising flexibility, his group cannot forego the Naga National Flag and Yehzabo (Constitution). These two aspects can be sorted out through accommodating dialogue. Arguments for and against would be too detailed to include here.

Another point raised by this group is its version of a Pan Naga Hoho which envisages having overall influence in practically all aspects of the Naga Dimension especially without territorial integration and would not be acceptable to the general public. As it is, full details of NSCN(IM)’s Framework Agreement with GoI is yet to be made public so far.

According to Ato Kilonser of GPRN/NSCN, Kitovi Zhimomi who is also Convener of Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has stated that non-declaration of the contents of post solution structure by any group is unacceptable and “secrecy by any entity at this time is a betrayal of people’s trust”.

NSCN-IM’s demand for exclusive rights over Intangki reserved forest compounded by Nagaland Govt.’s inaction in dealing with this is subject to debate and unacceptable to majority of Nagas particularly the Zeliangrongs. It can reestablish its CHQ elsewhere.

Moreover, NSCN-IM needs to sort out its differences with the Meiteis, Kukis and Zeliangrongs in Manipur and Assam. These need to be ironed out by the powers that be for positive outcome. Both States are ruled in alliance as in the centre and are therefore in a strong position to convince the NSCN-IM to extend and also to receive the olive branch. For that matter, our now Opposition-less Govt. is also an allied one.

Interlocutor’s mission Governor R.N. Ravi is also the Interlocutor representing GoI. His mission while not enviable would ensure his place in Naga history with consequent accolades or criticisms depending on his success or failure.

As it is, he is dealing

Ultimatums with Ulterior Motives!

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emand for good roads ing their own MLAs and fellow and others can be placed tribesmen sitting in the Nagaland before each constituency Legislative Assembly for their misery. representative.

Neither are they known for The Local MLAs can then pursue the case with the govern- demanding the resignation of their ment irrespective of whether they non performing representatives.

Nagas need to stop the unhappen to be in the opposition or ruling bench (Now that there pleasant habit of ‘standing down’ is no ‘opposition party’ it is even when a Chief Minister, Minister/ more appropriate and convenient Advisor at a certain point of time happens to be from their own to do so).

Every MLA is constitution- tribe. Only to rise up vociferously ally in his chair to be the voice of another day with their dormant the constituents. Is it not hypocrisy demands and threats when the to always make demands and put CM, minister, advisor, HoD got conditions before the Chief minis- replaced by members of other ter of Nagaland (Notwithstanding tribe. Tribal and traditional institutions and CSOs with mischievous that he is the head of state).

Aggrieved members of a con- officials need to shed anything stituency, area or district should that is shameful to be adorned opt to communicate directly with and attributed with.

For we are a people known the concerned departmental head for our integrity (with Christianity or the Minister/advisor in-charge of the specific department from too added now).

The GoI may provide us fresh which they require results and packages with the hope of solving justice. our ‘political issues’, but if we do Only when all options are exhausted, the HoS should be ap- not shed our ‘social hypocrisy’ and proached and that too preferably ‘tribalistic tendencies’.

We will not be moving anythrough the elected representative. where forward even if all our And if ultimatums are to be served collective desires and divided it should include the signature of demands are granted at the same the concerned representative.

For it should be noted that time.

Peter Rutsa, Kohima Nagas are not known for blamReader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the

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on three fronts. On the first he has reiterated that the Agreed Position concerning practically all aspects of the Naga dimension had been reached with the NNPGs who in turn have the support of the Tribal Hohos.

That is acceptable insofar as concerning give and take position.

The second front concerns the stand of NSCNIM being insistent on Naga National Flag, Yehzabo and Pan Naga Hoho. There could be other conditions like “Shared Sovereignty” which needs specific clarification and/or elaboration.

For instance, two neighbouring countries are independent nations with their own sovereignty which literally means supreme and independent political authority.

So, if the Naga imbroglio is to be resolved within Indian constitution, there are two possible ways. One is for Indian Parliament to pass an Act ceding full Independence to the Naga Nation. The other is at most, concede a higher status to the new Naga dimension.

The territorial boundaries of Nagaland with neighbouring States can be resolved through dialogue but with certain criteria for our Naga brethren inhabiting contiguous areas in the other States.

It so happens too, that the Interlocutor, as Governor, has some matters to resolve with our Hon’ble Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. These include facilitating the solution with NSCNIM and NNPGs vis-a-vis GoI as also dealing with the financial irregularities in various departments as pointed out in the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Nagaland.

Governor’s Role Article 154 of the Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the State in the Governor who exercises it either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution under Article 163.

Under Article 163, the Governor as constitutional head exercises all powers under the Constitution “on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.” It includes summoning and proroguing the session of State Legislature, Promulgation of Ordinances, giving assent to Bills and appoint-

ing the Council of Ministers.

There are certain functions which are possibly to be exercised by the Governor on his/her discretion as sending report to the President under article 256 and reserving Bill for the consideration of the President under Article 254(2).

As regards the IndoNaga issue he will not make a move until and unless the Council of Ministers conveys to him officially that all Nagaland Legislators, NSCN (IM) and NNPGs are of one accord to ink the way for a new Naga dimension.

However, in the event, Heaven forbid, if any of the entities remains rigid in its stance, the Governor might recommend President’s Rule under article 256 and carry out his mission as per directive of GoI. Or, in a less harsh move the Legislative Assembly may be put in “suspended animation”.

This would be more tolerable than having all 60 of our Legislatorsresigning en masse as has been suggested by some quarters including NPCC President K. Therie.

Unity in Consensus The Naga Rising has called for Unity for Purpose.

May it be added the Need for Naga Unity in Consensus also. The time is ripe since Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to resolve the Naga issue. This has also been reiterated by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education Rajkumar Ranjan Singh when he interacted with the media at Kohima a few days ago on Tuesday, August 17.

As such, it is to fervently hope that the “Nagaland United Government”, NSCN-IM and NNPGs thrash out whatever differences in the spirit of give and take in the larger interest of the entire Naga Nation. By all accounts, GoI may be willing to concede if our leaders in general consent to accept say, 80 per cent rather than insist on 100 per cent. In politics things can be resolved with good will also.

All Nagas appreciate the commitment of the national workers be they of the NSCN (IM) and NNPGs for striving and even sacrificing for our Homeland. Herewith it must also be mentioned that almost every Naga family has some relative or the other connected to the various entities. This apart,

the general public has been supporting the Naga movement willingly or otherwise, covertly or overtly and unfortunately, there have also been complaints galore of unabated taxation.

Moreover, the general public is engaged in their various day to day activities as government employees or otherwise, earning their livelihoods and this in a deeper sense also defines them as national workers.

Therefore, it is imperative for everyone concerned to unite and bat for a solution putting aside major differencesto usher in an era wherein we can devote our energies and talents to sustain the Naga Saga. To quote British statesman, Sir Winston Churchill, If we open a quarrel between past and present, we shall find that we have lost the future.

Initially, this may seem difficult primarily because we Nagas in general in spite of our many fine qualities, tend to avoid committing ourselves for most matters of public concern unless directly affected individually or seemingly benefits others.

However, when some sort of solution is imminent, more than many are in the forefront rush to take some credit whatsoever.

It is time our leaders vouch for a statesman who, as the First among Equals, will steer the process without any more delays legitimate or otherwise, for an early solution which must be well before the next general elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly slated for early 2023. Failing this, we are most likely going back to square one.

Can Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio rise to this once in a lifetime opportunity?

Not the least The Holy Bible states: “Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Our Almighty God, in His Divine way, took some centuries to answer the prayers of the tortured but imperishable ancient Israelites for freedom. Nevertheless, let us fervently pray and believe that the Good Lord will see fit to time now the Unity of all Nagas in Consensus and sequenced ultimate fulfillment of our decades old aspirations.

Kuknalim Jack T. Chakhesang

Equality is a levelling process

he Naga tribes were roughly classified into the following four categories: The southern Nagas, Western Nagas, Central Nagas and Eastern Nagas. In an obvious manner, Nagas have always emphasised on equality,unity, integrity, uniqueness and the Naga identity.

However, our practical differences ahead of us were still too wide and had far reaching effect and consequences from the ground realities. In that sense our tradition, culture, uniqueness and Naga identity will never match with the present advancement of the modern world and its civilisation.

Nagas need not show and maintain our redundant attitude in the name of Naga traditions and culture in any manner.

Social equality, civil equality, political equality, economic equality, equality of opportunity and education are of paramount importance especially in our Nagaland context at this juncture.

For example, by political equality, we mean equal access of everyone to the avenues of political authority. All citizens must possess similar political rights, they should have similar voice in the working of the government and they should have equal opportunities to actively participate in the political life and affairs of the state.

Political equality guarantees the enjoyment of the similar political rights to all citizens.

Again economic equality is closely related to political equality. Political equality is never real unless it is accompanied with

virtual economic liberty.

Presently, we have the so called 14th tribes of Nagaland comprising the ENPO ( Eastern Naga People’s Organization), CNTC (Central Naga Tribe’s Council), TPO (Tenyimi People’s Organization) and as of now TPO tops the political authority as Chief Minister of Nagaland, and CNTC ranks in 2nd as Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, and in such a way that if there is any new development in the process of opposition-less government, then chances should go to the ENPO to maintain equality and balance of the State without bias. Otherwise, there would be havoc every now and then in Nagaland from all aspects.

Y.L Jami IAS (Retd.)

Kushiabill, Dimapur

Reader’s Post Sir,

On women representation

Society encourages women to be educated and independent, there is no doubt that Nagaland ensures the safety of women, however, safety does not translate to equality. The vision of justice that many Naga women like me dream about is based on a world where both genders march together and build a just society. It is not a crime to allow participation of women in dialogues and decision-making. How come the women were not a part of the recent consultative meeting?

There is a myriad of problems in the state and the participation of women should be encouraged not because men cannot do it alone, but because we are all equal.

Azen Imchen, Dimapur columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021

Vajpayee were ideal leaders Centre prepared to tackle 3rd wave: Thakur Nehru, of Indian democracy: Nitin Gadkari

SHIMLA, AUG 20 (PTI): The Centre is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19 and a provision of Rs 23,123 crore has been made for this purpose, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Friday.

He said special emphasis is being given to strengthening paediatric care amid apprehension that the third wave may affect children more than others.

Thakur, who is on a five-day ‘Jan Ashirwaad Yatra’ in his home state Himachal Pradesh, was speaking to reporters here. This is his maiden visit to the state since being sworn in as a Union Cabinet minister last month.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19. A provision of Rs 23,123 crore has been made to deal with it, said Thakur,

who is also the minister for youth affairs and sports.

Special emphasis is being given to strengthening paediatric care as experts fear that the third wave may affect children more than others. The Centre has also set aside Rs 35,000 crore for free Covid vaccination, he said.

Some exper ts have warned that the third wave of COVID-19 may affect children more while others have said there is little reason to believe this theory.

However, experts concur that there is a need to improve paediatric Covid services in the country.

So far, India has reported 3,23,58,829 COVID-19 cases and 4,33,589 deaths due to the disease, according to the Union health ministry.

Thakur said when the second wave of the pandemic hit the country, no one knew oxygen cylinders

Anurag Thakur

would be needed. Now, there are plenty of oxygen cylinders in the country.

He said he is lucky to have had the opportunity to work under a visionary leader like PM Modi.

He said he was among the three-four people who used to attend meetings with Modi on handling the Covid situation in the country and witnessed the PM’s relentless efforts to deal with the pandemic.

India faced a brutal second wave of COVID-19 in April-May. During this

period, the country reported a large number of daily deaths, while overstretched hospitals scrambled to maintain a steady supply of oxygen for patients.

Thakur started his ‘Jan Ashirwaad Yatra’ from Parwanoo in Solan district on Thursday. He will cover a distance of 623 km across four Lok Sabha constituencies and 37 assembly segments in eight districts in the hill state.

Accompanied by state minister Suresh Bhardwaj and Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap, Thakur said that a total of Rs 4,200 crore will be spent on various health sector projects in Himachal Pradesh.

He said Rs 437 crore will also be spent on the PGI Satellite Centre in Una. Sharing his vision for Himachal Pradesh, Thakur said over the next 10 years, the art and culture of the state will be promoted

not just in India but also abroad.

There is a need to promote and showcase the art and culture of Himachal Pradesh which varies from Kinnaur’s kettle to Chamba’s ‘thaal’ and handkerchief and from Kangra’s paintings to ‘natis’ (dances) of different areas, he said.

As far as the folklore of the hill state is concerned, its melodious music has a special significance, he added.

Replying to a question about building a sports stadium in Shimla, Thakur said stadiums will be built at all those places where land is available for the purpose.

He said he wants to build stadiums that can not only be used for sports but will also be tourist attractions.

He said the cricket stadium built in Dharamshala during his tenure as BCCI president is an added attraction for tourists.

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): Union minister and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Gadkari has hailed former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee as two “ideal leaders of Indian democracy”.

The Road Transport and Highways minister said that ruling party and Opposition leaders should “introspect” and act with dignity for a healthy democracy. He made the comments while responding to a question asked by a news channel anchor on the Opposition’s protests during the monsoon session of Parliament which ended two days ahead of its schedule.

“Vajpayee aur Nehru, yeh Hindustan ke loktantra ke do adarsh neta the, aur dono kehte the ki main

Nitin Gadkari

apne loktantrik maryada ka paalan karunga (Vajpayee and Nehru were the two ideal leaders of Indian democracy. Both the leaders used to say that they would act according to the democratic dignity),” Gadkari told Hindi news channel News Nation at an event.

He further said that Atalji’s legacy is a source of inspiration for all leaders and Nehru has also made a big contribution to Indian democracy. Gadkari was

asked to respond on the nature of current leadership in Indian democracy and disruptions in Parliament.

Senior BJP leader said both ruling and opposition parties must introspect. He said the roles of parties keep changing as the one who is in Opposition today will be leading the government tomorrow, and those who are in power today will be in Opposition.

He said that a “strong Opposition” is necessary to keep a “check on the government” in a healthy democracy. “Therefore, the Congress party should become a strong Opposition and do the work of a responsible Opposition,” he added.

Gadkari also said that the recent disruptions in Parliament pained him and urged everyone to act with dignity.

Personal liberty important aspect WB: CBI seeks details of incidents reported during post-poll violence of constitutional mandate: SC NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): Merely because an arrest can be made as it is lawful does not mandate that it must be made, the Supreme Court has said, while observing that personal liberty is an important aspect of constitutional mandate.

The apex court said if arrest is made routine, it could cause “incalculable harm” to the reputation and self-esteem of a person.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy said if the investigating officer of a case does not believe that the accused will abscond or disobey the summons, he or she is not required to be produced before the court in custody.

“We may note that personal liberty is an important aspect of our constitutional mandate. The occasion to arrest an accused during in-

vestigation arises when custodial investigation becomes necessary or it is a heinous crime or where there is a possibility of influencing the witnesses or accused may abscond,” the bench said in its order passed earlier this week. The top court passed the order while hearing a plea against the Allahabad High Court verdict which had dismissed an application seeking anticipatory bail in a case in which FIR was registered seven years ago.

The bench noted that contrary to the observations made in the apex court verdict of 1994 on how a police officer has to deal with a scenario of arrest, the trial courts are stated to be insisting on arrest as a pre-requisite formality to take charge sheet on record in view of provisions of section 170 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Section 170 of the CrPC deals with cases to be sent to magistrate when

evidence is sufficient.

The top court said the word ‘custody’ appearing in section 170 of the CrPC does not contemplate either police or judicial custody but it merely connotes the presentation of accused by the investigating officer before the court while filing charge sheet.

It noted that section 170 of the CrPC does not impose an obligation on the officer-in-charge to arrest the accused at the time of filing of charge sheet.

“Merely because an arrest can be made because it is lawful does not mandate that arrest must be made,” the bench said, adding, “If arrest is made routine, it can cause incalculable harm to the reputation and selfesteem of a person.”

While setting aside the high court order, the bench noted that the petitioner had already joined the investigation before approaching the apex court and charge sheet was ready to be filed.

superintendents of police, called from across the country, the officials said.

The overall probe will be supervised by Additional Director Ajay Bhatnagar.

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday had ordered a CBI inquiry into alleged killings, rape and crimes against women during post-poll violence in West Bengal.

A five-judge bench, passing a unanimous judgment on a batch of PILs seeking an independent probe into incidents of alleged violence after the polls which the r uling TMC won by an overwhelming majority, also ordered constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe all other cases.

The SIT will include Suman Bala Sahoo, Soumen Mitra and Ranveer Kumar, all IPS officers of the West Bengal cadre.

The bench will monitor the investigations by both the CBI and the SIT, and it has asked them to submit status reports to the

Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi’s post for policy violation

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): After Twitter, Facebook has removed a content posted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that identified the family of a nine-year-old victim of alleged rape and murder in Northwest Delhi, saying it violated the social media platform’s policies.

According to sources, Facebook has informed

Gandhi and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) about the removal of the posts from Facebook and Instagram.

Earlier this week, Facebook had written to Gandhi asking him to remove the said post from Instagram -- Facebook’s photosharing platform.

“We have taken ac-

tion to remove the content as it was in violation of our policies,” a Facebook spokesperson said in an emailed statement on Friday. Facebook takes action against a content if it violates its Community Standards or upon receiving a valid legal request as per Indian laws.

Last week, NCPCR had asked Facebook to take

appropriate action against Gandhi’s Instagram profile over violation of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and demanded the removal of the video from the platform. Following the communication from Facebook to Gandhi earlier week,

NCPCR withdrew its direction to the company to appear before the commission with an explanation over non-action regarding Gandhi’s post.

Earlier this month, Gandhi had met the family of the nine-year-old girl and asserted that he is with them on the path to justice and “will not back down even an inch”.

ply to the roof mounted air conditioning package unit.

This will mean better availability, and a more reliable and bacteria free air conditioning system, officials said.

The trains will also be provided with higher flood protection underframe equipment to ensure reliability during heavy rains.

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Bharat trains will include four emergency windows for easy evacuation of passengers in case of emergencies, the officials said.

Four disaster lights will also be provided in each coach to be used in the event of failure of all other lights in a disaster situation, they said.

The number of emergency push buttons will also be increased from the present two to four.

The officials said that a centralised coach monitoring system for all electrical and climate controls and functioning of other vital systems of the train set has been introduced.

The trains will have a push back arrangement for reclining of seats for a more comfortable travel experience, they said.

The new trains will also have fire survival cables in door circuits, the officials said.

The system of air purification has also been reworked with availability of ventilation for three hours in case of failure of power sup-

which erupted after polls and declaration of results was state-wide. Number of persons had died. The women were raped. The house of certain persons who had not supported the party in power were demolished. Their other properties were damaged.

Their belongings were looted including the chattels,” the court observed in its order.

The bench said there are allegations that the complainants are being threatened to withdraw the cases and a number of cases of murder being claimed as natural death

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New Vande Bharat train to have features to aid emergency evacuation NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): The next set of Vande Bharat trains will come with new facilities, including centralised coach monitoring systems and features specially designed for emergency evacuation, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this August 15 had announced that 75 Vande Bharat Express trains will connect every corner of the country in 75 weeks of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence.

These will be in addition to the Indian Railways two existing Vande Bharat Express trains. The first was launched on the VaranasiDelhi route and the second on the Katra-Delhi route.

The Shatabdi-type semi-high speed trains already have amenities like onboard infotainment, GPS-based passenger information system, CCTV cameras, automatic sliding doors with retractable coach footsteps and zero discharge vacuum-based bio-toilets.

The new improved features on these Vande

court within six weeks.

It said that the working of the SIT will be overseen by a retired judge of the Supreme Court for which a separate order will be passed after obtaining his/her consent.

In its ruling, the bench said heinous crimes such as murder and rape “deserve to be investigated by an independent agency which in the circumstances can only be Central Bureau of Investigation.”

The bench said the state failed to register FIRs even in some cases of alleged murder.

“Rather the violence

without recording FIRs and conducting investigation according to the procedure established by law.

Noting that the West Bengal Police has not properly responded to allegations of inaction and tried to downplay them, the bench said, “It certainly needs investigation by an independent agency.”

It said three months have lapsed since the matter was taken up by the court, but “no concrete action has been taken by the State, which could inspire confidence except filing affidavits and placing on record thousands of papers.”

The bench ordered the West Bengal government to pay compensation to the victims of crimes in accordance with the policy of the State, after due verification. The compensation amount will be directly transferred to their bank accounts.

The National Human Rights Commission committee had on July 13 submitted its final report to the court.

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Says arrest should not be routinely made

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): The CBI has written to the West Bengal director general of police to provide details of all cases of murder, attempt to murder and rape reported during postpoll violence in the state, officials said on Friday.

The agency sought the details of such cases from the director general of police in line with a Calcutta High Court order that directed the CBI to take over cases related to murder, rape and atrocities against women during the violence.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has set up four teams, each headed by joint directors Ramnish, Anurag, Vineet Vinayak and Sampat Meena, to probe the political violence which ensued after the victory of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on May 2 in a bitterly fought eightphase assembly poll in West Bengal.

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M U M BA I , AU G 2 0 (IANS): The Finance Ministry has notified amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management Rules to increase in limit on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 74 per cent. Currently, the cap on FDI in the insurance sector is 49 per cent.

As per the Foreign Exchange Management (nondebt instruments) (second amendment) Rules, 2021 notified by the government on Thursday, applications for FDI in private banks having a joint venture or subsidiary in the insurance sector may be addressed to the Reserve Bank of India for consideration in consultation with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to ensure that the limit of foreign investment of 74 per cent for the insurance sector is not breached. In May, the government had notified the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment)

Amendment Rules, 2021 that makes appointment of resident Indian citizen mandatory, at least one amongst the Chairperson, Managing Director, or Chief Executive Officer. In the Budget session earlier this year, the Parliament approved the raising of FDI limit in insurance from present 49 per cent to 74 per cent.

To be able to enhance FDI to 74 per cent level, companies would be required to have minimum 50 per cent independent directors on the board. An exception is given where the chairperson is an independent director. In such case, one-third of directors would be independent.

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ing the session, the local unit touched an intra-day high of 74.38 and a low of 74.47 against the US currency.

On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 74.24 against the US dollar. The forex market was closed on Thursday on account of ‘Muharram’.

“Rupee fell in the open-

ing session as the dollar rose sharply against its global rivals after the release of FOMC meeting minutes that showed Fed members largely expect that later this year they will reduce the central bank’s emergency monthly purchases,” said Gaurang Somaiyaa, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

The minutes also magnified the importance of the next few monthly jobs reports, with solid gains needed to meet the Fed’s expectations and show the virus has not begun to again slow the economy.

HDFC Securities research analyst Dilip Parmar also said that heavy buying in the dollar has been seen as risk sentiment deteriorates amid concern that the Delta virus strain could derail the global recovery and the US Federal Reserves may start tapering earlier than expected.

On a weekly basis, the rupee depreciated by 15 paise against the American currency.

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MUMBAI, AUG 20 (PTI): The rupee on Friday declined by 15 paise to close at 74.39 against the US currency, tracking a lacklustre trend in the domestic equities and strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market.

Analysts said concerns over earlier than expected tapering of asset purchase by the US Federal Reserve and Delta variant hurting the global economy reduced the appeal of riskier assets like emerging currencies.

Forex outflows also impacted the local unit.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency opened lower at 74.38 against the American currency and finally settled at 74.39. Dur-

MUMBAI, AUG 20 (PTI): India’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 2.099 billion to stand at USD 619.365 billion for the week ended August 13 due to a fall in core currency assets and gold, RBI data showed on Friday.

The forex kitty had increased by USD 889 million to a lifetime high of USD 621.464 billion in the previous reporting week.

Foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, decreased by USD 1.358 billion to USD 576.374 billion in the reporting week, as per the weekly data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Value of the gold reserves declined for the second consecutive week, dropping USD 720 million to USD 36.336 billion, the data showed.

The special drawing rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dipped by USD 7 million to USD 1.544 billion.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): Gold prices in the national capital on Friday jumped Rs 128 to Rs 46,353 per 10 grams, in line with firm global trends and rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,225 per 10 gram. Silver gained marginally by Rs 6 to Rs 60,897 per kg, from Rs 60,891 per kg in the previous trade.

The Indian rupee declined 20 paise to 74.44 against the dollar in opening trade on Friday.

In the international market, gold was trading with gains at USD 1,786 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 23.23 per ounce.

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In one of its kind gesture, KIIT has been providing free education to the children of the Covid deceased in Odisha. The facility will be available for two academic years: 202021 and 2021-22.

KIIT has also immensely contributed to Education, Healthcare, Sustainable Development, Literature and Culture, and more specifically Sports.

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technolog y Deemed to be University is the only varsity in India to have three of its students, (separate events) Dutee Chand, Shivpal Singh and C A Bhavani Devi represent in the same Olympics Tokyo Olympics in 100m & 200m sprint, Javelin (Athletics) and Fencing (Sabre) events respectively. KIIT and KISS have produced over 5000 sportspersons playing at different zonal, state and international level.

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economic strata of society regarding the importance of their health and hygiene.

An open discussion forum was conducted where the insecurities and anxieties of all the beneficiaries were heard and resolution was solicited. Rtn. RanjanaMustuddi, Assistant Governor, Zone 8 of Rotary District 3291, Rtn. Dr. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Club President and Rtn. Dr. Samapika Das Biswas, President elect (21-22), Kolkata graced the occasion and congratulated IEM and Rotary Club of Salt Lake Silicon Valley for this novel cause. More than 35 women participants and their kids attended the programme.

Proper social distancing and sanitisation protocol was maintained by the college authority throughout the event.

Rupee declines by 15 paise to 74.39 Fin Min amends FEMA norms

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): The 17th annual convocation ceremony of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University was conducted amid the Covid protocols.

The event was graced

by Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn, Noble Prize in Chemistry (1987), France, who delivered the Convocation lecture and minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan as the chief guest.

On the occasion, the university also awarded Honorary Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) to Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).

Founder of ENAM group and Desh Apnayen Sahayog Foundation and founder- director, FLAME University, Vallabh Bhanshali was also conferred with Honoris Cause degree.

It may be recalled that KIIT has been ranked at 251-300 in the THE World University Rankings- 2021.

It is the first Indian University to achieve “Five Stars Rating” from the

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D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): On the occasion of Rotary Day of Service, Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) in association with Rotary Club of Salt Lake Silicon Valley organised an All Women Discussion Program titled Dashabhuja at IEM Management House on August 13.

It may be noted that Institute of Engineering & Management, conducts various charity drives in association with various charity clubs as it believes in the motto “charity and benevolence is the key to being successful in both personal and professional life”.

The event was led by some female professors of IEM, Kolkata and some students who guided women belonging to the lower

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the third quarter when the kharif harvest arrives in markets,” said Patra.

The high flux in elevated international crude prices remains a risk to inflation and to the terms of trade. It is important to cushion the economy from this volatility through policy interventions, he said.

At its recent meeting, the MPC left the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent while continued with the accommodative stance to revive and sustain growth on a durable basis.

The RBI retained the real GDP growth at 9.5 per cent in the current financial year. It has projected real GDP growth for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of FY’22 at 21.4 per cent, 7.3 per cent, 6.3 per cent and 6.1 per cent, respectively.

Analysts at Japanese brokerage Nomura said last week’s review had signs of RBI policy pivoting towards normalization, pointing out to one of the members of the monetary policy committee also dissented against the “accommodative stance” and the increase in FY22 headline inflation target to 5.7 per cent.

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taminated by data collection difficulties. Second, the momentum in June with a m-o-m increase of just 0.56 per cent was distinctly below the average momentum seen for the month. Third, the general increase in prices seen in May did not sustain in June and fewer items witnessed price increases during the month than is witnessed on an average,” said Saggar.

“The highest priority now is to revive growth along a sustainable trajectory that becomes compatible with the inflation target as the pandemic recedes,” said Michael Patra, RBI Deputy Governor.

The highest priority now is to revive growth along a sustainable trajectory that becomes compatible with the inflation target as the pandemic recedes.

Core inflation may remain stubborn for longer due to disruptions caused by the pandemic, overlaid with increases in margins and taxes, he said.

“In India, my assessment is that headline inflation may persist at current elevated levels at least through the second quarter of 2021-22 before easing in

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said Das. The Governor said that many of current price shocks are likely to be one-off or transitory. Weak demand conditions and low pricing power are limiting the extent of their passthrough to output prices, he said.

“There is still considerable slack in the economy. Domestic demand is picking up, but at a slow pace. Several supply side measures have been taken by the Government to deal with the inflationary pressures; however, more needs to be done. The daily new COVID-19 infections are sticky at around 40,000 cases per day. Possibility of a third wave looms somewhere in the horizon. On the whole, the economy still requires support in terms of maintaining congenial

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financial conditions and fiscal boosters. At such a critical juncture, can we really pull the rug and the let the economy tumble?,” Das said.

Although investment demand is still anaemic, improving capacity utilisation and congenial monetary and financial conditions are preparing the ground for a long-awaited revival, he said.

Narrative economics plays an important role in difficult times as even animal spirits are characterized by fat tails and can produce endogenous business cycle movements, said MPC member Mridul K Saggar.

“The latest available CPI numbers for June released in July, however, turned out to be antithetical, telling a very different story. First, the headline inflation surprised on the downside and stayed at 6.3 per cent with price levels dropping for several groups. It showed that May price spike may have been caused by fresh supply-side disruptions in the second wave and the month’s inflation number may have been biased upwards con-

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NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): The resurgence in inflation in May and June above the upper threshold has reignited the debate on the appropriate monetary policy response, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, according to MPC minutes released on Friday.

According to Business Standard, Reserve Bank of India released minutes of the August 4-6 Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

“The need of the hour is twofold: first, continue the monetary policy support to the economy; and second, remain watchful of any durable inflationary pressures and sustained price momentum in key components so as to bring back the CPI inflation to 4 per cent over a period of time in a non-disruptive manner. “ T h e e c o n o my i s struggling to regain the momentum that had gathered in the second half of 2020-21. Many of current price shocks are likely to be one-off or transitory. Weak demand conditions and low pricing power are limiting the extent of their passthrough to output prices,”

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Afghans fight back; multiple areas recaptured

Local resistances forces in Baghlan province have recaptured Banu and Pol-e-Hesar districts from the Taliban.

A Twitter account named for the country’s Panjshir Province—itself a hotbed of resistance to the Taliban—shared a report about events in neighboring Baghlan province on Friday in both Persian and English.

“Pul-e-Hesar district was taken back from the #Taliban and fighting is raging in Deh-e-Salah and

Banu districts,” the account posted at 8.40am ET. “Local sources say the Taliban have been attacked from several areas and suffered heavy casualties,” they said.

Banu and Deh-e-Salah districts were also taken back from the Taliban, according to various reports, including an article on the

Alexei Navalny marks year after poisoning with anti-corruption call

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sentence in February for violating the terms of a suspended sentence from a 2014 embezzlement conviction that he dismissed as politically motivated.

On Friday, British newspaper The Guardian, Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and France’s Le Monde published Navalny’s article, in which he called corruption “the universal, ideolo-gyfree basis for the flourishing of a new Authoritarian International, from Russia to Eritrea, My-anmar to Venezuela.”

He challenged international leaders to show a stronger political will to track financial trails from Rus-sia and other countries beset by corruption and to more resolutely target corrupt officials.

“Until personal sanctions are imposed on oligarchs, primarily those in the entourage of Putin – the role model for all the world’s corrupt officials and businessmen – any an-

ti-corruption rhetoric from the West will be perceived as game-playing and hot air,” Navalny said.

In a separate Instagram post Friday, Navalny again thanked Russian pilots and ambulance doctors for saving his life after he fell into a coma while aboard a domestic flight from Siberia to Moscow on Aug. 20, 2020. He was transferred from a hospital in Siberia to a Berlin hospital two days later.

Labs in Germany, France and Sweden, and tests by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, established that he was exposed to a Soviet-era Novichok nerve agent.

Reflecting on his poisoning and recovery, Navalny also thanked his supporters with a note of his usual sardonic humor.

“Thanks to you all it all went fine, I survived and landed in prison,” he said on Instagram.

He added sarcastically that he also should thank Russia’s corruption for helping disable Russia’s se-cret services along with other sectors.

“The level of secret operations is on par with health care, education and municipal services,” Navalny quipped.

SL impose 10-day nation-wide lockdown from August 20 night COLOMBO, AUG 20 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has ordered a 10-day nation-wide lockdown from Friday night, amidst mounting pressure from medics and the powerful Bud-dhist clergy to curb the raging third wave of COVID-19 infection.

The National Operations Centre for COVID Prevention said that the lockdown would start from Fri-day 10 pm till 4 am of

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

WASHINGTON, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): What did the President know and when did he know it? The searching query that underscored the Watergate scandal is scorching Washington again after remarks

by US President Joe Biden that he was never told that such a rapid collapse in Afghanistan was possible was contested by leaks claiming there were warnings and red flags galore that Taliban would overrun Kabul if the US left too quickly.

Under attack for the botched withdrawal that has stranded thousands of Americans and Afghan cohorts in the strife-torn country, Biden is scheduled address the issue later on

Friday, with vice-president Kamala Harris -- who is also under fire for being indifferent to the plight of women -- by his side. Harris is scheduled to leave on an Asia trip, with stops in Singapore and Vietnam, later in the day, trailed by exhortation contained in a letter signed by 85 individuals and groups urging her to “take actions to protect Afghan women and girls and to address this unfolding human rights and humanitarian catastrophe.”

The crisis buffeting the Biden-Harris administration comes amid a continuing stand-off in Kabul where US forces are struggling to evacuate Americans stranded outside the airport perimeter controlled by Taliban.

Attack on Malian military convoy, 15 dead

BAMAKO, AUG 20 (AP): Gunmen ambushed a Malian army convoy in central Mali on Thursday, killing at least 15 soldiers, the army said, just days after another attack in the country’s north left several dozen civilians dead.

The soldiers had been heading from the town of Douentza to Boni when it came under attack by a vehicle that exploded as it passed, the Malian military announced. Intense gunfire soon followed, the statement said.

The attack has not been claimed, but bears the mark of armed groups linked to al- Qaeda that have been active in the region for years. Islamic extremists grabbed control of major towns across northern Mali in 2012.

A French-led military operation the following year dispersed the militants, but they have mounted frequent attacks against Malian soldiers and UN peacekeepers in the years since.

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have also made inroads into central Mali, destabilizing the region.

France, the former colonial power, has announced it will withdraw more than 2,000 troops from its anti-extremism force in Africa’s Sahel region by early next year.

Islamic militants, though, have continued to launch devastating attacks, and hundreds of civilians have died this year in a series of massacres targeting villages along Mali’s border with Niger.

California wildfire grows 10 times in size in 48 hours SAN FRANCISCO, AUG 20 (IANS): Fuelled by wind and dry conditions, the Caldor Fire burning in El Dorado county in Northern California has scorched 65,474 acres of land so far, and grew 10 times in size in just 48 hours, according to Inciweb, an interstate incident information system.

According to Inciweb, spotting and rollout continued to be the main contributor to fire spread throughout Wednesday evening and multiple new spot fires were expected on Thursday, so the blaze sparked on August 14 had potential to grow further, reports Xinhuaa news agency.

The latest data released by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency

China approves three-child policy with sops BEIJING, AUG 20 (PTI): China’s national legislature on Friday formally endorsed the three-child policy mooted by the ruling Communist Party, in a major policy shift aimed to prevent a steep decline in birth rates in the world’s most populous country.

The revised Population and Family Planning Law, which allows Chinese couples to have three chil-dren, was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC).

In an apparent attempt to address the reluctance of the Chinese couples to have more children due to mounting costs, the amended law has also passed more social and economic support measures to address the concerns.

The new law stipulates that the country will take supportive measures, including those in finances, taxes, insurance, education, housing and employment, to reduce families’

August 30.

“The quarantine curfew will be in force from 10 pm tonight until 4 am on August 30,” Army chief Gen. Shavendra Silva, who is also the head of National Operations Centre for COVID Prevention, told reporters here.

Rajapaksa earlier refused to heed to calls by medics as coronavirus infections overwhelmed hospi-tals, morgues and crematoriums.

KABUL, AUG 20 (IANS): Afghan families do not know the whereabouts of their sons since earlier this week after they went to the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul in an attempt to leave the country following the Taliban takeover. They are not among those who have been either killed or seriously injured amid the chaos at the airport that began on Sunday.

At least 40 casualties, both fatalities and serious injuries, from shootings, stampeding and falling from aircraft have been reported since Monday. Afghan media reported that Faisal, 25, was a graduate of the Sharia faculty of Kabul University who went with other young men to the airport at 7 a.m. on Monday but has not been heard from since. “My son has been missing since Monday,” said Habibullah, a father of a missing person.

“According to the news, forty people were killed and wounded since Monday, exact figures remain unknown,” said Humayoun, a relative of one missing person named Faisal.

month, also swelled more than 60,000 acres in two days. It prompted a new round of evacuation orders on Wednesday as gusty winds helped spread the fire within about 15 km of Susanville, a town with 15,000

residents.

The Dixie Fire, the nation’s largest active fire, burned down 678,369 acres with 35 percent containment as of Thursday, about three times the size of Manhattan.

FELICITATION The Dixie Fire, California’s second-largest in history which has been active for more than a month.

Services on Thursday revealed that 25,000 people had been evacuated in El Dorado county due to the fast-moving fire.

There are 653 firefighters battling the fire, which is zero percent contained.

As of Thursday, the California Department of

Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said 86 struc-tures had been confirmed destroyed by the fire and nearly 7,000 structures remain threatened.

Meanwhile, the Dixie Fire, California’s secondlargest in history which has been active for more than a

FELICITATION Yanmhon Area Public Organisation (YAPO), would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. YANITHUNG EZUNG for being posted as Commandant 7th NAP at Bhandari Sub-Division, Dist.

Wokha, Nagaland.

The YAPO wishes him success in his future endeavours.

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The Dimapur District Ladies Club warmly felicitates Mr. Etsungmomo Thomas Kikon for being elected as the President, Naga Council Dimapur.

The Club is pleased to congratulate Mr. Etsungmomo for being selected to this high prestigious post. We are certain that our people will benefit from the leadership of such a man of integrity.

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FELICITATION The Sumi Council Unity Village extends our heartiest congratulations to Tulakha K Sumi, NPS on being promoted to Addl. SP (Security) Estt. of IGP (INT) Government of Nagaland. The Council prays that the God Almighty continue to give him good health and wishes him the best in his higher responsibilities.

KHEKISHE AYE Chairman, SCUV

KENNETH AYE Secretary, SCUV

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The new law stipulates that the country will take supportive measures, including those in finances, taxes, insurance, education, housing and employment.

burdens as well as the cost of raising and educating children, state-run China Daily reported.

The NPC has revised the law to implement the central leadership’s decision to cope with new circumstances in social and economic development and promote balanced long-term population growth, the report said.

In May this year, the

ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) approved a relaxation of its strict two-child policy to allow all couples to have up to three children.

China permitted all couples to have two children in 2016, scrapping the draconian decades-old one-child policy which policymakers blame for the demographic crisis in the country.

Chinese officials claim the one-child policy implemented for over three decades has prevented over 400 million births.

The decision to permit the third child came after this month’s once-in-adecade census showed that China’s population grew at the slowest pace to 1.412 billion amid official projections that the decline may begin as early as next year.

We, the Imkongmeren Semchir, Mekumpon, Ungma with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr YIMTIYONG LONGKUMEr, S/o Late Lipokyanger Longkumer for securing Top 7 th Position in HSSLC(Arts) examination 2021 conducted by NBSE. We also would like to Congratulate all the students who have successfully cleared HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2021. It is an achievement you have truly earned.

Wishing you all a good success in your future endeavours.

On behalf of Imkongmeren Semchir.

Lipokzulu Longkumer, Tatar.

Sendongchuba Longkumer, Tatar

The Zhekiye Ghami Kuposhukulu Dimapur (ZGKD) conveys our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Kavili Zhimo, W/o Mr. Hotoshe Zhimo, G.B Ekranipathar, on being promoted to the post of SDEO Aghunato, under the Department of School Education.

The ZGKD wish you a grand success in your future endeavours.

Ghuvishe V. Zhimomi Chairman, ZGKD

Hutoka G. Chishi Secretary, ZGKD

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M O S C OW, AU G 2 0 (AP): Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marked the anniver-sary of a poisoning attack against him by urging global leaders Friday to put more attention on combating corruption and to target tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In an article published in three European newspapers, Navalny chided Western leaders for relegat-ing the fight against corruption to a “secondary agenda” item and said that graft plays an essential part in policy failures, including in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“It is precisely the fact that the West failed to notice’ the total corruption in Afghanistan – that Western leaders preferred not to talk about a topic they found embarrassing – which was the most crucial factor in the victory of the Taliban,” Navalny wrote.

Navalny was arrested in January upon returning to Moscow from Germany, where he spent five months recovering from a nerve agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.

Russian officials reject the accusation. The politician and anti-corruption activist, who is Putin’s most determined political foe, received a 2 1/2-year prison

situation from Indian TV news channel Republic World. Tajuden Soroush, senior correspondent for Iran International, a Persian TV station based in London, U.K., also tweeted about the events in Baghlan province on Friday, citing former Afghan government officials. “Local sources say the Taliban have been

attacked from several areas and suffered heavy casualties,” they said.

Banu and Deh-e-Salah districts were also taken back from the Taliban, according to various reports, including an article on the situation from Indian TV news channel Republic World.

Tajuden Soroush, senior correspondent for Iran International, a Persian TV station based in London, U.K., also tweeted about the events in Baghlan province on Friday, citing former Afghan government officials. There was some confusion on social media about exactly what areas had been captured and whether fighting was still taking place, however. Conflicting reports suggested Banu and Deh-e-Salah had not yet been captured at the time of writing, while the situation on the ground appears fluid.

Reports also suggested the Baghlan’s Andarab district was an impending target of the anti-Taliban resistance fighters, with some reports claiming Andarab had already been recaptured.

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KABUL, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): Resistance fighters in Afghanistan have recaptured three areas in the country’s Baghlan province from the Taliban, according to reports on Friday, as locals fight back against the recent takeover.

Anti-Taliban forces reportedly took back control of the Banu, Pol-e-Hesar and De Salah districts in Baghlan province, while around 60 Taliban fighters were killed or injured in the fighting.

The Taliban advanced rapidly throughout the country ahead of the August 31 deadline for U.S. troop withdrawal. Chaotic scenes at Kabul airport following the Taliban’s entry into the city prompted significant criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the situation.

However, local forces on the ground appear to mounting a fightback against the Taliban. Photos and videos have been circulating on social media on Friday along with reports about the apparent clashes between the Taliban and local resistance.

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cclaimed actors Vidya Balan and Manoj Bajpayee as well as South star Suriya bagged top awards at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021 (IFFM).

Following the success of last year’s digital format, the 12th edition of the IFFM took place both physically and virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The physical format of the movie gala commenced on August 12 and came to closure on Friday. The digital edition will run till August 30 across Australia. Suriya, won the best actor prize for his performance in the Tamil-language biographical drama “Soorarai Pottru”, based on the life of Captain GR Gopinath, a retired Army officer and founder of the low-cost airline Air Deccan. The movie also won the best feature film.

Balan was awarded best actress for her nuanced portrayal of

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an upright forest officer in widely acclaimed film “Sherni”.

The film, produced by TSeries and Abundantia Entertainment, released on Amazon Prime Video on June 18. Vikram Malhotra, founder and CEO, Abundantia Entertainment said the entire team is delighted to have received the award for “Sherni”.

Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni won the best actor and best actress award in a series for “The Family Man 2”, created and directed by filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. Bajpayee, 52, said he was thankful to all the jury members for honouring his performance.

“I must mention cinema or series are both highly collaborative medium. And it would be highly embarrassing for me to take away the award to myself without mentioning everyone involved with it. “I am thankful to Amazon Prime Video, Raj and

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DK, but it’s the writers that make a lot of difference. Thank you to them for giving me the space to become this character,” the actor, who received the best actor award for “Gali Guleiyan” last year at the festival, said. Akkineni said she was grateful to Nidimoru and DK for giving her the opportunity to play a layered character in her digital debut outing.

“Thanks to Raj and DK to see past the cute girl image I have and to give me this role which is so different from what I have done so far. To give me this character that has so many layers and such diverse parts to it,” she said. Ace filmmaker Anurag Basu picked up the best director trophy for the feature film “Ludo”, a dark comedy anthology featuring Abhishek A Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh among others. The best series award was given to “Mirza-

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pur” season two.

IFFM also honoured seasoned actor Pankaj Tripathi with the prestigious diversity in cinema award, while actor Nimisha Sajayan received an honorary mention for her film “The Great Indian Kitchen”.

Tripathi, 44, said, he was grateful to all the writers and filmmakers for offering him great parts. He thanked filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who gave him the award, for discovering his talent in 2012 “Gangs of Wasseypur”.

The equality in cinema (Short Film) award was given to “Sheer Qorma”, while “The Great Indian Kitchen” won the equality in cinema award in feature film category.

“Fire in the Mountains”, directed by Ajitpal Singh, won best indie film and disruptor award went to Sanal Kumar Sasidharan.

The best documentary film was “Shut Up Sona”.

(PTI)

In this April 30 file image taken by the Mars Perseverance rover and made available

by NASA, the Mars Ingenuity helicopter, right, flies over the surface of the planet. (AP)

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apan’s space agency plans to bring soil samples back from the Mars region ahead of the US and Chinese missions now operating on Mars, in hopes of finding clues to the planet’s origin and traces of possible life.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, plans to launch an explorer in 2024 to land on the Martian moon Phobos to collect 10 grams (0.35 ounce) of soil and bring it back to Earth in 2029.

The rapid return trip would put Japan ahead of the United States and China in bringing back samples from the Martian region despite starting later, project manager Yasuhiro Kawakatsu said in an online news conference Thursday.

NASA’s Perseverance rover is operating in a Mars crater where it is to collect

31 samples that are to be returned to Earth with help from the European Space Agency as early as 2031.

China landed a spacecraft on Mars in May and plans to bring back samples around 2030.

JAXA scientists believe about 0.1 per cent of the surface soil on Phobos came from Mars, and 10 grams could contain about 30 granules, depending on the consistency of the soil, Kawakatsu said.

Tomohiro Usui, professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, said soil on Phobos is likely to be a mixture of material from the moon itself and material from Mars that was spread by sandstorms. Collecting samples from multiple locations on Phobos could provide a greater chance of obtaining possible traces of life from Mars than obtaining soil

from a single location on Mars, he said.

Any life forms that might have come from Mars will have died because of harsh solar and cosmic radiation on Phobos, JAXA scientists said. The NASA and the European Space Agency missions focus on potential life forms and evolution of the area of the Jezero crater, believed to be an ancient lake.

By studying Phobos soil samples including material from Mars, scientists hope to learn about the evolution of the Martian biosphere, Usui said.

He said Japanese research on Phobos and NASA’s samples from specific locations in the Martian crater can complement each other and could lead to answers to questions such as how Martian life, if present, emerged and evolved in time and place.

(AP)

‘The Tainted Mirror’ from Manipur wins Why humans have shorter stride than chimps best film award at Chalachitram Film Fest H

The fifth edition of the festival was virtual with films made public at the Chalachitram website from August 10. They will continue to be on display from another week, Datta said. The 2021 edition had films in Hindi, English, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Assamese, and Manipuri.

“We’ve made the process as simple as possible. Anyone from anywhere in the world is able to watch films just by clicking on the

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not editing photos but rather keeping it natural and also shared a few of his techniques of clicking a proper picture. The session concluded with vote of thanks by proposed by Akuniksung Amer, a student of B. Sc 3rd semester and a member of the club.

Patkai Christian College (Autonomous): The result of the national level photography competition organised by Department of Multimedia and Mass Communication, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) was declared on the occasion of ‘World Photography Day’, August 19. Thokchom Kripananda’s photo metaphorically touched upon the concept of life’s struggle with caption ‘Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace’ was selected for the first prize.

The second prize went to Tongmak Dada. The photo on the theme humanity was captioned ‘Hope for humanity’. It was a tie between Lochamo L Ezung and Ghukato Chishi for the third spot.

While Ezung on the theme ‘save earth’ had captioned his photo as ‘I can be part of the solution’.

Chishi captioned his photo as ‘Mother nature shedding its tears on the flowers, often disguised as ‘dew drops’.

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t. John College, Dimapur and Patkai C h r i s t i a n C o l l e ge (Autonomous) celebrated “World Photography Day” on August 19.

St. John College: The Photography Club of St. John College, headed by prof. S.T Janetius, principal and coordinator of the club organised a webinar to celebrate “World Photography Day”.

The resource person for the webinar was Akshy I Cherian, an amateur photographer based in Bangalore, who spoke on the art of photography. In his speech, Cherian mentioned how photography needs time and attention. He acknowledged how every work of art needs consistency to master and polish. He further explained how one of the most difficult challenges faced by a photographer was the challenge of being patient with creating art and believing in time. The resource person explained the different types of photography where he mentioned that portrait photography is not just pictures of faces alone, but also about how it tells a story and communicates with the viewers. “People change but memories don’t”, he added.

Professor S.T Janetius who gave the introductory speech, mentioned about

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May you experience greater peace, health and joy in the coming year. Happy birthday!

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The Felicitation Programme of 2 nd Dr. I. Sentitemsu Imsong Award for Academic Excellence was held on 14th August 2021 at Kohima.

The Awardees:1. Miss TOSHIMONGLA JAMIR, D/o Lt. Er & Mrs Temsuinba for School Topper, securing 96.2 %, Class 12 (Art's) in Indian School Certificate (ISC), Examination 2021, from Jubilee Memorial School, Mokokchhung, conducted by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE).

2. Miss CHUBAKATILA JAMIR, D/o Mr & Mrs T. Temsu Jamir for securing Top 3 Position (Art's), in HSSLC Examination 2020, from St. Anthony's Higher Secondary School Shillong, Conducted by Meghalaya Board of School Education.

The Trust Board and the Asangma Senso Bendanglen Alir Telongjem wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

We would also like to appreciate and thank the Kohima Asangma Senso Telongjem (KAST) for hosting the Award Programme successfully.

Sd/Sd/N. Imna Pongen K. Imsutoshi Ltr. President, ASBAT. Chairman, Trust Board.

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links displayed on the official website”, he added, Festival Artistic Director Dalton said that as this is the golden jubilee year of the cinema of Manipur, the festival commemorated it with the screening of Aribam Shyam Sharma’s “Binodini: a Tribute” and “Imagi Ningthem”; Haobam Paban Kumar’s “The First Leap” on the pioneer Manipuri film; and “50 Years of Manipuri Cinema: a Glimpse”.

Additionally, Assamese filmmaker Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s magnum opus “Kolaahal” was screened from August 13 on the occasion of his death anniversary.

The Grand Jury comprised Adeep Tandon (chair), Akashaditya Lama, and Abha Khanna.

Juries were set up by the House of Illusions, an indie film studio founded to encourage emerging filmmakers; and the Film Critics Circle of India (FCCI), a body of 50 notable film critics, essayists, academicians, scholars, and authors from all over India, Datta said. (PTI)

ly, most scientists believed that the human stride was relatively long for efficiency; “this is taught in almost every introductory class and textbook,” Thompson said, explaining the misconception only became truly apparent when he began delving into the literature.

To understand, the team decided to compare chimps and humans walking over a range of different speeds. They filmed the animals in 3D as well as reconstructed the human’s stride pattern and hip motions in 3D. Then the team scaled the humans down to the size of the chimpanzees and found that although the human legs were proportionally 112 per cent longer,

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their strides were 26.7 per cent shorter.

The chimpanzees swivel their hips between 28 and 61 degrees in contrast to the humans, which twisted their pelvises at around 8 degrees.

Further, they found that the swiveling hips extended chimps’ stride 5.4 times more, than the human’s diminutive swivel.

The findings are detailed in the Journal of Experimental Biology.

“I think that chimpanzees use pelvic rotations to try to squeeze every bit of stride length out, otherwise their strides would be -- ab-

solutely -- very small,” said Thompson, explaining that apes and monkeys tend to walk on crouched legs that naturally shorten their stride. On the other hand, one reason why humans ditched swiveling their hips could be that extreme rotations of the hips could throw out the natural swing of our arms and legs -- which counterbalance each other -forcing our muscles to work harder and making walking less efficient; a price that simply might not be worth paying for an increased stride length, Thompson noted.

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The Kohima Village Council with immense pleasure express our sincere congratulations to Shri. K. Martin Pienyü, IPS, IGP (INT) (S/o Late Keduolhoulie Pienyü), a bonafide citizen of Kohima Village for being awarded the prestigious President’s Police Medal, for his distinguished and meritorious service during his career to the Nation, on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of the Indian Union 2021.

The Kohima Village Council further wish and pray, that the Almighty God will continue to grant him with unbounded grace, bestowing him with good health and success in all his future endeavours.

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The Phüsachodümi Union Kohima would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. VEKhOSA ChAKhESANG, NPS, Commandant 10th NAP (IR) Bn. Zhadima on being awarded the Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious service on the occasion of 75th Indian Independence Day 2021.

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irector Romi Meitei’s “The Tainted Mirror” from Manipur won the grand jury award for the best film at the fifth edition of the Chalachitram National Film festival here.

“The Tainted Mirror”, which portrays the grip that consumerism has on the value system, was also awarded for the best short fiction, Festival Director Utpal Datta said on Friday.

The Film Critics Circle of India Special Mention Award for Best Child Artiste was given to Yaikhomba for excellent portrayal of childhood emotion and complexity in “The Tainted Mirror”.

Zachary Coffin was recognised in the best director category for his English film “Deliverance”. Amogh Deshpande won the Film Critics Circle of India Special Mention Award for Best Cinematography for the film.

The Grand Jury Special Mention was awarded to Marathi film “Bhet”.

umans were thought to have the longest primate strides for their height. However, a new study showed that chimpanzees take 25 per cent longer strides than we do, thanks to their swiveling hips, which rotate by as much as 61 degree every time they take a step to compensate for their crouched posture and shorter legs.

Compared with the strides of our closest primate relatives, even the tallest humans take relatively short steps.

“Standardised by size, humans really don’t have long strides,” said Nathan Thompson from the New York Institute of Technology, US. However, until recent-

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Teichmann stuns Osaka in Cincinnati Masters

OHIO, AUG 20 (REUTERS): An error-prone Naomi Osaka was stunned 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 by Jil Teichmann in the third round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Thursday.

World number two Osaka cruised through the first set and looked like she would make short work of the Swiss wild card.

But world number 76 Teichmann settled down and took the second set, and the momentum swung firmly in her direction in the fourth game of the decider when Osaka missed overhead smashes on back-to-back points, leading her to scream in frustration.

The miscues continued to pile up for the four-times Grand Slam champion, who issued her 41st unforced error on match point when she sent a service return long as Teichmann advanced to the quarter-finals with the

Jil Teichmann reacts after defeating Naomi Osaka in Mason, Ohio. (AP/PTI)

biggest win of her career.

“I’m shaking right now,” Teichmann said.

“She’s a very tough opponent, a Grand Slam champion, and I’m the underdog, which is a bit

easier. But you’ve got to start somewhere.”

Osaka will look to find her form ahead of the upcoming U.S. Open in New York, where she is a two-time champion.

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Ellis lands IPL deal after being named as T20 WC reserve MELBOURNE, AUG 20 (IANS): Australian pacer Nathan Ellis has landed an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract ahead of the second leg of the league in the UAE. It caps off a whirlwind 24 hours for the 26-year-old, who was named as a travelling reserve in Australia’s squad for the Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday.

“Ellis was being chased by three IPL franchises for the upcoming tournament before agreeing to terms with an unnamed team on Thursday night,” said a report by cricket.com.au.

Though the name of the franchise hasn’t been disclosed yet, Cricket Australia (CA) is expected to approve his association with the team soon.

Ellis recently made his debut for Australia in the third T20I against Bangladesh in Dhaka. He dismissed Mahdmullah, Mehidy Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman off the final three balls of the innings to become the first cricketer to take a hat-trick on T20I debut. He joined Brett Lee and Ashton Agar to become the third Australian to take a hat-trick in a T20I match.

Ellis, who went unsold in the player auction in January, is supposed to be one of the few international players who are set to replace Australian players with contracts like Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith, who may not take part in the second leg of the IPL.

India assured of 21 medals in ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (IANS): Even before its boxers enter the ring, India is assured of a whopping 21 medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships for men and women in Dubai after many pugilists failed to participate in the event because of Covid-related travel restrictions.

A s p e r t h e d r aw, among the 21 in the medal rounds, nine have directly made it to the finals.

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has fielded a strong contingent at the prestigious ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships. It will be the first time that the two age groups - the junior and the youth - will be playing together at the Asian Championships.

The youth men’s and women’s teams will comprise of 13 and 12 players respectively as the upcoming event will be played as per the AIBA’s newly-introduced weight classifications. However, 26 boxers,

with an equal number of boys and girls, will take part in the junior events.

The 2019 Asian Schoolboy Championships gold medallist Yashwardhan Singh (60kg), Rohit Chamoli (48kg), Usman Mohd Sultan (50kg), Anshul (57 kg), Preet Malik (63 kg), Ankush (66kg), Gaurav Saini (70kg), Naksh Beniwal (75kg) and Rishab Singh (81kg) will lead the Indian challenge in the junior boys category on the opening day of the competition on Friday.

T h e 2 0 2 1 Yo u t h World Championships bronze medalist Bishwamitra Chongathm (51kg) will spearhead the youth men’s team while Uttarakhand’s Nivedita Karki (48kg), who grabbed many eyeballs after stunning the world champion Gitika to win gold at the Nationals, will lead the Indian attack in the women’s section.

The Asian Championships will provide the much-needed competitive

tourn a ment to the promising young talents at the Asian level after a gap of almost two years lost due to pandemic.

The gold medalists in the youth age group will receive prize money of USD 6,000 each while silver and bronze medalists will claim USD 3,000 and USD 1,500 respectively.

However, the junior champions will be awarded USD 4,000 and, USD 2,000 and 1,000 for silver and bronze medallists respectively.

Mathews, 3 banned players not in SLC’s contracted list India to host FIA-backed Formula Regional Championship

COLOMBO, AUG 20 (IANS): Allrounder Angelo Mathews, along with three suspended players -- Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis -- do not figure in Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) list of 18 players offered national contracts here on Friday.

“Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that 18 players signed the National Player Contracts, which came into effect from August 1, 2021. The new contract will be for a five-month period and will end on the December 31, 2021,” SLC said in a statement on Friday. SLC clarified that Mathews was not in the contracted players’ list because he is “currently unavailable for selection”.

“Angelo Mathews, who was among the players offered a contract was not considered, as he is currently unavailable for selection, whilst Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis are currently serving a ban. Isuru Udana has retired from tour international cricket,” SLC added.

Mendis, wicketkeeper Dickwella and Gunathilaka were sent home from England for breaching bio-bubble protocols in Durham.

Re por ts last month had said that the 34-year-old Mathews was in discussion with SLC about his retirement plans and that the decision about his future with the national side would be revealed soon.

Mathews was not part of the Sri Lankan side that played a whiteball series against the Shikhar Dhawan-led India recently. The Sri Lankan had last played for his country during their West Indies earlier this year.

“The (18) play-

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC in mustwin situation vs Bashundhara

MALE (MALDIVES), AUG 20 (IANS): Bengaluru FC face a tough task when they take on 2021 Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings in their second match of the AFC Cup Group D South Zone at the National Football Stadium here on Saturday.

Bengalur u FC, led

by Sunil Chhetri, suffered a 2-0 defeat in their first match against fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) on Wednesday (August 18) and they will now be under pressure to win against the Kings and stay in the hunt for the next round.

The Bangladeshi club also beat Maldives’ Maziya Sports & Recreation 2-0 on August 18. Bengaluru FC looked off-colour against ATKMB and barring a couple of moments they were no match for Antonio Lopez Habas’ men. Things particularly looked out of

Open Penalty Shootout tourney D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Dimapur Five Men Soccer Association (DFMSA) will be organising the First Dimapur Five Men Soccer Association Open Penalty Shootout Tournament from September 17 at DDSC ground coinciding with the DFMSA day.

Forms will be available at Kiran Sports, United Sports Agency and S.S. Telelink Midland.

Further information can be contacted at 9862879410 and 9089706736.

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order in defence and up front. They gave away easy goals to Roy Krishna and Subhasish Bose.

Y r o n d u M u s av u King, Sar thak Golui and Alan Costa need to pick themselves up at the back after ordinary outings against ATK Mohun Bagan, and prior to that against Maldives’ Club Eagles in their play-off tie.

Chhetri didn’t have a good game on August 18 and his being out of form did affect the team’s performance in a big way. Brazilian forward Cleiton Silva had a better game than the Bengaluru FC skipper but he could have done better.

Bashundhara Kings are a solid team and their head coach Oscar Bruzon knows a thing or two about ISL teams.

ers signed the contracts without any deviation from the contracts offered previously, which was formulated

by Sri Lanka Cricket along with the Technical Advisory Committee.

The players were chosen under four categories and were nominated by the Selection Panel, based on a set of criteria such as Performance, Fitness, Leadership/Seniority, Professionalism/Code of Conduct, and Future/ Adaptability,” SLC said.

The criteria and the allocation of points to individual players were shared among the players before they signed the contracts.

Players given national contracts: Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Suranga Lakmal, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dushmantha Chameera, Dinesh Chandimal, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Ashen Bandara and Akila Dananjaya.

M U M BA I , AU G 2 0 (IANS): The FIA-backed Formula Regional Indian Championship and Formula 4 Indian Championship are set to make their debut in the country in February 2022.

The two categories will be held across four cities in

the country -- New Delhi, Chennai, Coimbatore and Hyderabad.

While New Delhi, Chennai, and Coimbatore already have a racecourse, a FIA Grade Street Circuit will be built in Hyderabad for the event hosted by Rac-

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ing Promotions Pvt Ltd (RPPL). The F4 Indian Championships and Formula Regional Indian Championships, which will be based on F3 cars, are both certified

by the FIA and will also provide the winners points for FIA Super License points, which is necessary to participate in major FIA events like the Formula One.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the family of Lt. MELENGOL ROSSA, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually during his brief illness and demise on 12th of August 2021.

Our special thanks also to the following: 1. Forest Colony Panchayat and Youth Body.

2. Chakhesang Welfare Union Forest Colony.

3. CRC Meriilietsa.

4. Sakhabama Baptist Church.

5. Spread The Gospel Team 6. Old Minister's Hill Women Fellowship.

Though we cannot thank each of you individually, it is our sincere and heartfelt prayers that our Lord Almighty bless you all. k-1593 Loving Wife, Children and Grandchildren

Khonoma Gazetted officers’ Union CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

We, the Khonoma Gazetted Officers' Union (KGOU), are utterly shocked and saddened at the untimely demise of Lt. Vikepelhu Lucas Meyase, Retd. Director of School Education. In his demise, we have lost a good God fearing man, who was an asset and blessing to our union as well as to our people. He will be truly missed.

We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. may God ease your pain and grant you peace and solace.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1941 to 2021

The family of Lt. Ningsangwati Ao (Rtd Teacher) extends our gratitude to all who shared our grief and sorrow following the demise of our beloved father on 18 August, 2021. The immense love and prayers we recieved were a great source of strength and solace and continues to comfort us.

As it will be impossible to thank all those concerned individually, kindly accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. May God bless you all.

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Born on: 9/04/1986 – Died on: 14/08/2021 We, the family members of the deceased, Late Mr Vikaho Chophy, express our profound thankfulness and gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us and helped us financially, physically, prayer support, logistic support and in various ways, both big and small, at the untimely demise of our son.

We convey our thankfulness and acknowledge the following organizations and individuals for your yeomen service rendered to us: 1. Sumi friends in South Korea.

2. NHAH, Managing Director, Ms. LN Christy and friends, Hyderabad.

3. Pastor Matsung, NCF Hyderabad and friends.

4. Kartikeya Security Services, Hyderabad.

5. Mr Hukheto Sumi.

6. Mr Tito Yeputhomi, President, Auto Union, Dimapur.

7. Sughuna Baptist Church, Borlingri.

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NGULJaKaI HaNGSING Death takes the Body.

God takes the Soul.

Our mind holds the Memories.

Our heart keeps the Love.

Our faith lets us know we will meet again.

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Born : 01/02/1985

Died : 16/08/2021

The family members of Late Takomeren Longkumer (Ungma) wishes to acknowledge the unflinching support bestowed upon by every individual, relatives, friends, colleagues, churches, groups and well wishers for the unfathomable expression of sympathy and gestures of love and kindness through every possible ways at the untimely and sudden demise of our beloved. We are beyond words to express our gratefulness to everyone for the support and loving gestures that have made our dearest loss more bearable. Though it would be impossible to thank everyone of you individually for the priceless support, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our profound grateful to everyone.

Our special gratitude particularly to Bank of Baroda Ungma, Suyim Shuttlers and doctors and nurses of Covid Hospital Mokokchung.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Expecting 15 medals at Paralympics: Gursharan

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): India’s Chef de Mission for the Tokyo Paralympics, Gursharan Singh believes the country will produce its best ever performance this year, returning with at least 15 medals including five golds.

India will field its largest ever contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports including – Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Canoeing, Shooting Para sport, Para Swimming, Para Powerlifting, Para Table Tennis and Para Taekwondo.

“I am confident that these would be our best ever Paralympic Games. Our Para-athletes have worked very hard in the past years and shown great results in international competitions.

They are raring to go for the Games,” Singh, secretary general of the Paralympic Committee of India, said in a release.

“We are expecting around 15 medals including 5 golds at these Games.

We have high medal hopes in Para Athletics, Para Bad-

India’s Chef de Mission for the Tokyo Paralympics, Gursharan Singh and others. (Twitter)

minton, Para Shooting and Para Archery.”

India has a total of 12 medals including four gold in 11 Paralympic appearances. The first batch of the Indian team, led by PCI President Deepa Malik, have arrived in Tokyo.

T Mariyappan, who is India’s flag bearer at the Games, has also arrived in Tokyo and there will be

a lot of expectations from the para high jumper to clinch his second Paralympic gold in Tokyo. Mariyappan made a brilliant leap of 1.86 metres at the recent National selection trials.

“It was one of my best performances (at selection trials) since Rio 2016,” said Mariyappan, who had suffered a permanent disability to his right leg in a

road accident. “I had an ankle injury in 2017 and it took some time to heal.

It’s been a while since I had been looking to get my old rhythm back. And I believe I have got it back now. I feel I am ready for the Games. I will aim for the gold.”

Apart from Mariyappan, India will have medal hopes from their Para Javelin throwers led by two-

Junior wrestling c’ship: Sanju, Bhateri bag silver

Lalremsiami appointed as hockey chief coach by Mizoram Government

UFA (RUSSIA), AUG 20 (PTI): A gold medal remained elusive for India at the junior world wrestling championship as both Bhateri (65kg) and Sanju Devi (62kg) lost their respective finals rather tamely while Saneh (72kg) was stretchered out of the mat after enduring a knee injury in the bronze play-off here on Friday.

Sanju Devi had managed comeback wins in her previous bouts but Friday was not her day as Russia’s Alina Kasabieva took the gold with a technical superiority win.

Kasabieva first affected a take down move and then got a two-point throw.

There was still hope but once the Russian got hold of Sanju’s leg and got the desired grip to execute ‘fitley’, there was no chance for the Indian to come back. The match was over inside the first period.

Bhateri also failed to put up a fight and lost the 65kg final by technical superiority to Moldova’s Itina Ringaci. Bhateri’s strategy to play a waiting game proved to be a mistake as she hardly attacked.

AIZAWL, AUG 20 (PTI): Indian hockey player Lalremsiami, who was part of the women’s team which finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, has been appointed as the chief coach, a group A post, under the Mizoram sports and youth services department.

The Mizoram government on Thursday offered the Group-A post to Lalremsiami as an appreciation for her performance at the recently-concluded quadrennial event.

Lalremsiami, the first female Olympian from Mizoram, was made a chief coach in hockey discipline under the state sports and youth services department, a Group-A post similar to assistant director rank.

“Proud to announce that Govt. of Mizoram has approved the appointment of Ms Lalremsiami, National Hockey Player and the only Olympian from #Mizoram at the Tokyo Olympic 2020 to the post of Chief Coach (Hockey) Group-A post under Sports & Youth Services Department,” Chief Minister Zoramthanga wrote on his official Twitter handle late

Lalremsiami. (File)

Thurday night.

On Wednesday, the state government had allotted a house plot measuring 691.85 square metres to Lalremsiami in her home town Kolasib. The land belonged to state Land Resource & Water and Soil Conversation department.

The state government had earlier also announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for Lalremsiami, out of which, Rs 10 lakh was handed over to her mother Lalzarmawii on June 24.

Lalremsiami will arrive in Mizoram on August 25 and State sports director Lalsangliana said a special function will be held at Vanapa Hall in Aizawl on August 26 to give the hockey star a warm welcome.

“The remaining Rs 15 lakh cash incentive, job appointment letter and other rewards will be handed over to her during the ceremony,” he told PTI. The 21-year-old from Mizoram’s Kolasib town, which borders Assam, is known to be the first female Olympian from a sportsloving Mizoram.

The last Olympian from the state was archer C Lalremsanga, who represented India at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Lalremsiami and her teammates had come tantalising close to a medal at the Tokyo Olympics and finished fourth after losing 3-4 to defending champions Great Britain.

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SAFF: India to face Bangladesh in opener on Oct 3

M U M BA I , AU G 2 0 (IANS): Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) announced on Friday the player retentions under three categories: ‘Elite Retained Players’, ‘Retained Young Players’ and ‘New Young Players’ ahead of the player auctions for the eighth season. The league is making a return after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overall, 59 players were retained across the three categories with 22 in the ‘Elite players category’, six in the ‘Retained players category’ and 31 in the ‘New Young Players category’.

The 12 teams will begin to assemble their squads for the eighth season slated to take place in December.

The non-retained players including all squad players

from PKL Seasons 6 and 7 will go under the hammer at the mega auctions in Mumbai from August 29 to 31.

Defending champions Bengal Warriors have retained their captain Maninder Singh along with one of the main heroes of the final of the seventh season, Mohammed Esmaeil Nabibaksh.

Top points scorer of the seventh season, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has been retained by Bengaluru Bulls for a second consecutive season.

The MVP of the seventh season, Naveen Kumar, has been retained by Dabang Delhi K.C. under the ‘Retained Young Players’ category.

Experienced players like Fazel Atrachali (U Mumba), Parvesh Bhainsw-

al & Sunil Kumar (Gujarat Giants), Vikash Khandola (Haryana Steelers), and Nitesh Kumar (U.P. Yoddha) have been retained by their respective teams.

Fan favourites like Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates), Deepak Hooda (Jaipur Pink Panthers), Rahul Chaudhari (Tamil Thalaivas), Siddharth Desai (Telugu Titans), and Rohit Kumar (Bengaluru Bulls) will be part of the auction pool.

The 12 teams have in total released 161 players with Bengal Warriors (16 out of 20) and Telugu Titans (15 out of 18) dropping most of their members.

Patna Pirates are the most successful team in the league, winning thrice and are the only team to have defended their title twice. Apart from defending champions Bengal Warriors, Jaipur Pink Panthers, U Mumba and Bengaluru Bulls have also won the tournament once. The Category A domestic players auction will be shown live on August 30 on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar, who are the official broadcaster and OTT partner of the Pro Kabaddi League.

NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): Seven-time champions India will begin their SAFF Championship campaign against Bangladesh on October 3 in Male, Maldives.

Igor Stimac’s side will then face Sri Lanka (October 6), Nepal (October 8) and hosts Maldives (October 11) in their remaining round-robin league matches at the national football stadium in Male.

The final, to be competed between the top two sides after the round-robin league, will be held on October 13.

Hosts Maldives play against Nepal while Sri Lanka take on Bangladesh in the two matches scheduled on the opening day on October 1.

India had finished runners-up to Maldives, losing the final 1-2, when the last edition was held in Bangladesh in 2018. The Indian team is currently undergoing a camp in Kolkata ahead of two international friendly matches against Nepal in the first week of September.

time Paralympic champion Devendra Jhajharia (F46).

Reigning world champion Sundar Singh Gurjar and Ajeet Singh (also in F46), world champion and world record holder in F64 Sandeep Chaudhary and Navdeep Singh (F41) are others who would be ones to watch out for in Para Javelin.

India is also banking on its shooters and badminton players to rise to the occasion in Tokyo.

World no. 1 and multiple-time world champion Pramod Bhagat will lead India’s Para Badminton contingent with the gold medal hopes resting on him in the men’s SL3 event.

Among others, World no. 2 shuttler Krishna Nagar (SH6) and Tarun Dhillon (SL4) are other para shuttlers who are expected to do well.

I n a r c h e r y, I n d i a will have Rakesh Kumar and Shyam Sundar (compound), Vivek Chikara and Harvinder Singh (recurve) and woman archer Jyoti Baliyan (compound individual /mixed event).

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Manika-Sathiyan win mixed doubles title in Budapest BUDAPEST, AUG 20 (IANS): The Indian pair of Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran won the mixed doubles title at the WTT Contender event in Budapest on Friday.

Manika and Sathiyan beat top seeds Nandor Ecseki and Dora Madarasz of Hungary 11-9, 9-11, 12-10 and 11-6 to become the first table tennis players from India to win a WTT Contender title.

In the final played on Friday, the Indian pair took a 1-0 lead quickly. In the second game, Manika and Sathiyan were trailing 4-7. The duo came back to tie the score at 8-8 and then 9-9. But two errors allowed their Hungarian opponents to win the second game.

The third game saw Manika and Sathiyan leading 9-7. But they conceded the next three points and were down a game point.

However, Manika and Sathiyan called for a timeout, allowing the duo to recollect their thoughts

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and won the game 12-10.

Manika and Sathiyan forced the Hungarian pair, ranked seventh in the World to make errors in the fourth game. They won the game 11-6 and with it, the match as well, gaining 400 points.

This was the first time that Manika and Sathiyan paired together since winning the bronze medal in

the mixed doubles event of the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast in Australia.

Manika had par tnered veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal at the Jakarta Asian Games, where the duo bagged a bronze medal, and the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics from which they came back empty handed.

Rafael Nadal ends season due to injury

M A D R I D, AU G 2 0 (IANS): Rafael Nadal declared on Friday that he will end his 2021 season early due to a foot injury.

The move means that the Spaniard will not take part in the US Open starting August 30.

“I wanted to inform you that unfortunately I have to end the 2021 season. Honestly, I have been suffering much more than I should with my foot for a year and I need to take some time,” tweeted Nadal.

He further tweeted, “After having discussed it with the team and family, this decision has been made and I think it is the

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way forward to try to recover and recover well.

It’s a year that I’ve missed things that matter a lot to me, like Wimbledon, like the Olympics.”

The troublesome foot injury had caused the 20time Grand Slam win-

ner to miss the Cincinnati Masters and Canadian Open last week. The foot issue flared up at this year’s French Open, where he fell to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. “I am (determined) to do whatever it takes to

World Athletics U20 C’ships: Shaili Singh in long jump final

Shaili Singh is the current U20 national record holder in long jump. (Twitter/AFI)

NA I RO B I , AU G 2 0 (IANS): India’s Shaili Singh has reached the final of the women’s long jump event in the World Athletics U20 Championships at Nairobi on Friday.

Placed in Group B, Shaili began with a jump of

6.34m in her first attempt, which was just 0.01m behind the automatic qualification mark of 6.35m for the final. Her second attempt was a below-par 5.98m. On her third attempt, the 17-year-old recorded her best jump of

6.40m, surpassing the qualification mark. She lived up to the billing of one of the brightest young stars from the Indian athletics circuit.

Training at the Anju Bobby George Academy in Bengaluru, Shaili is coached

by Anju and her husband Robert Bobby George.

Sweden’s Askag Maja, who topped Group A, was the second-best jumper in the qualification with 6.39m. Maysa Lissandra Campos of Brazil came third and was the last jumper to surpass automatic qualification mark for the final with a jump of 6.36m.

Before the Championships, Shaili had come first in the U20 National Championships in Sangrur with 6.40m in July.

regain the best possible shape, to continue competing for the things that really motivate me and the things that I have done during all these years. I am convinced that with the recovery of the foot and obviously a very important daily effort this can be achieved. I will work as hard as I can to make it happen,” concluded the 35-year-old.

Nadal will be the third big absentee from the men’s singles event in the US Open. Defending champion Dominic Thiem has been ruled out due to wrist injury while Roger Federer ended his season prematurely for further knee surgery.

Olympic medallist Lovlina gifted new car GUWAHATI, AUG 20 (PTI): Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain was presented with a new car by a French automobile company on Friday.

A senior official of the firm handed over the keys of Renault KIGER to the pugilist during his brief visit to the city, a statement here said.

“Hailing from a village in Golaghat district in Assam, Lovlina not only ‘punched’ her way into the hearts of the entire nation but with her dedication and commitment, she also became an inspira-tion for other athletes. Her journey finds resonance with a billion Indians who aspire to break out of their humble backgrounds,” it added.

ISL has been a blessing, says Jhingan KOCHI, AUG 20 (IANS): Top Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan may have moved to Croatian top-tier side HNK Sibenik but he has not forgotten the role the Indian Super League (ISL) has played in his development over the years.

Jhingan made his ISL debut with Kerala Blasters FC in 2014 in what was also the inaugural season of the league. The very first season, he caught everyone’s attention through some fine defending and went on to win the ‘Emerging-Player-of-the-Season’ award. He stayed with the southern club till 2020.

“The ISL, the more I say how it has benefited me the less it is. It’s been a blessing to me. With due respect, I-League is also fantastic. But ISL, it gave us exposure,” Jhingan said

Sandesh Jhingan

on Thursday.

“As kids we all used to watch the Premier League, the Serie A, the Spanish League and I always felt that these players [in those leagues] were untouchable [too good]. That they were from different planets.

Through ISL when we got the exposure to play against some of those players, true that they were not as young

as before, but when you saw them from close, when you heard them share their experiences, you realised it [reaching their level] wasn’t something unachievable, you realised if you worked hard and you were ready to make the sacrifices, you could be up there [with them],” said the 28-yearold.

“A n d t h e n w h e n you got the opportunity to play for the national team against oppositions like Iran, you realised the difference was not that much. So, the league really opened my view. That you can be there playing against these top players.

The list of these top players is really long over the years [Nicolas Anelka, Roberto Carlos, Florent Malouda, Alessandro Del Piero and Robert Pires -- to name but

a few].

“It’s been a true blessing. I am happy that it started at the right time for me.

I was just 20 when I signed for Kerala Blasters FC. I will always be thankful to the ISL because it helped me so much to be a better player, a better human and through ISL only that I got this interest from HNK.” Jhingan featured in all ISL seasons but one -- in 2019/20 when he had to miss the entire campaign on account of an injury.

Jhingan moved to ATK Mohun Bagan ahead of the 2020/21 season and helped the Mariners reach the final. His performances for the Indian national team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in Doha (Qatar) in June increased his stock even more.

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