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Chaos over Pegasus inside Parliament TMC MP snatches I-T minister’s Snoopgate statement and tears it in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): A Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP snatched papers from Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday and tore them as the Pegasus snooping row turned ugly.

As the proceedings in the Upper House descended into chaos, Shantanu Sen, who targeted the Communications and Information Technology Minister as he was making a statement on the snooping issue, also alleged that Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri abused him in the House and was on the verge of physically assaulting him before he was rescued by colleagues.

Sen also claimed that Puri even rudely gesticulated at him.

Official sources said the government will seek action against some Opposition MPs who allegedly misbehaved with the treasury bench members in the

A view of the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Thursday. (RSTV/PTI)

Rajya Sabha on Thursday after TMC member’s act.

Sources said some Opposition MPs “misbehaved” with the treasury bench members, including a minister, even after the House was adjourned.

While BJP president J P Nadda accused the opposition of creating “obstacles” in the country’s development journey by disrupting Parliament to “save” its political existence, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi condemned the conduct of the opposition members as a “new low” in India’s parliamentary democracy.

Opposition par ties have stalled proceedings in Parliament alleging the

union government’s involvement in the alleged snooping following reports that nearly 300 mobile phone numbers including of journalists, activists, opposition leaders and even of union ministers from India figured in this list of potential snooping targets by Israel’s NSO group which sells its Pegasus spyware only to “vetted” governments and government agencies.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the alleged snooping using the Pegasus spyware was “worse than the Watergate scandal” which erupted in the US during the Nixon presidency.

An AICC statement said that Pradesh Congress Committees held protest marches in different states demanding an impartial inquiry monitored by the Supreme Court and the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah.

In the Rajya Sabha, the TMC, Congress and other opposition party members, who had earlier forced two adjournments of the proceedings, rushed to the well of the House as Minister Vaishnaw was called to make a statement on the snooping controversy.

Shantanu Sen snatched the papers from the hands of the minister, tore and flung them in the air, prompting

the minister to stop making the statement after reading a few lines amid the ruckus and say he was laying a copy on the table of the House.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh asked the members to desist from unparliamentary behaviour, before adjourning the proceedings of the House for the day.

He said the minister has laid the statement on the table of the House and asked if the MPs want to ask him any questions on that.

But the opposition MPs continued to raise slogans against the snooping controversy. The statement that the minister laid on the table of the House was similar to the one he had made on July 19 in the Lok Sabha, a day after the reports of alleged snooping emerged.

Representatives of the Press Club of India, Editors Guild of India, Indian Women’s Press Corps, Press Association, Delhi Union of Journalists along with some eminent media personalities demanded at a news conference that the government should launch a probe into the Pegasus spyware case and come clean on the issue.

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Shah to hold meet with CMs of NE, DGs, chief secys in Shillong on Jul 24 NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting of all chief ministers, chief secretaries and DGPs of Northeastern states on July 24 during which he is expected to take stock of the law and order and COVID-19 situation in the region.

During the two-day visit on July 24-25, the home minister will also inaugurate a cryogenic oxygen plant, visit the headquarters of the Assam Rifles in Shillong and attend an event in Guwahati.

The home minister will chair a meeting of chief ministers, chief secretaries and DGPs of all Northeastern states in Shillong on Saturday, a home ministry official said. Shah is expected to take stock of the law and order and COVID-19 situation there.

The meeting will be held at the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) where he will also review the functioning of the space science and technology centre of the region.

Amit Shah (File)

Union Minister for Science and Technology and Space Jitendra Singh and Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy will also accompany the home minister during the trip.

The NESAC, a joint initiative of the Department of Space (DoS) and the North Eastern Council (NEC), helps augment the developmental process in the region by providing advanced space technology support.

Being the chairman of the NEC, the Union home minister is also the president of the NESAC society.

Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary of

the Department of Space, K Sivan, who is also the chairman of the NESAC governing council, may also attend it.

The home minister is expected to take stock of the plan of action of the NESAC envisaged for all Northeastern states and progress of the works.

Shah, during his last visit to Shillong, had chaired the meeting of the NESAC and gave a few action plans for implementation. The home minister is expected to review the progress of the tasks, the officials said.

The NESAC is located at picturesque Umiam, about 20 km from Shillong.

It is a well equipped state of the art facility in the areas of remote sensing and geographical information system, disaster management, satellite communication and space and atmospheric science research.

The centre has provided more than 20 years of dedicated service to the eight states of the Northeastern region using space science and technology.

TNYF demands removal of DAB tag DIMAPUR, JUL 22 (NPN): Tzürangkong Naga Youth Front (TNYF) has asked the state government to initiate and workout with the Centre and Assam government to remove the Disturbed Area Belt (DAB) tag from all Naga inhabited areas within the state of Nagaland bordering Assam.

In a statement, TNYF president Bendangwati and general secretary Shiluyongdang said that the DAB tag was more advantageous to the interest of Assam and was causing a lot of hardships to the inhabitants of the area. It also demanded removal of all the Armed Assam police camps established inside Nagaland at the earliest possible time to avoid any undesired consequences.

TNYF thanked minister Temjen Imna Along, BJP functionaries of 30th Alongtaki A/C and Rising People’s Party for visiting the area and voicing their solidarity with the people of Tzürangkong and Northern Sumi areas.

NSH, NSSU demand police outpost

DIMAPUR, JUL 22 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed deep shock at the “unconstitutional” and “illegal” hacking of cell phones of country’s prominent personalities, including Rahul Gandhi and his office staff.

Holding Prime Minister Narendra Modi responsible for spying on India’s security forces, judiciary, cabinet ministers, opposition leaders, journalists and other activists through a foreign entity’s spyware, NPCC president K Therie in a press release accused him of committing treason and an inexcusable

breach of national security.

He also demanded sacking of Union home minister Amit Shah immediately for his alleged failure to uphold provisions of the Constitution of India, which he had sworn to uphold.

According to Therie, the tapping scandal was a blatant reflection of loss of ideas and wisdom of the BJP government, which had to stoop so low as to snoop for others’ ideas. It was also an exposure of the BJP’s greed for power that knew no bounds, he added. He alleged that the BJP had indulged in EVM fraud in past elections, adding that a clearer picture

State Covid caseload breaches 27k mark

200 farmers start ‘Kisan Parliament’ at Jantar Mantar Centre released Rs. 34.35 cr RPP team visits Tzürangkong NEW DELHI, JUL 22 tightened and thousands Republic Day incident, the Nirbhaya fund for Nagaland range along Nagaland border (PTI): Amid heavy secu- of personnel have been de- farmers this time decided to

DIMAPUR, JUL 22 (NPN): Nagaland’s Covid-19 caseload breached the 27000 mark after 81 fresh positive cases were reported on Thursday while one more succumbed to the infection.

Of the fresh cases, 37 were from Kohima, Dimapur-18, nine in Mokokchung, eight in Peren, three each in Phek and Wokha, two in Kiphire and one in Mon, taking the caseload to 27024. With one more death being reported in Dimapur, the death toll surged to 536 (including 14 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

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rity, a group of 200 farmers protesting the Centre’s three agri laws started a ‘Kisan Sansad’ (Parliament) at central Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Thursday, a few metres away from Parliament where the Monsoon Session is underway.

Farmers said the idea behind organising the ‘Kisan Sansad’ was to show that their agitation is still alive and tell the Centre that they too know how to run the Parliament. Police said the security has been

was now emerging on the secret behind the party’s success. He said spyware Pegasus was reportedly deployed to hack cell phones in the run-up to the 2019 general elections in the country.

Claiming that it was the declared policy of NSO, author of Pegasus, that all its products were sold to “government agencies to combat terrorism and other serious crimes”, Therie accused the BJP government of totally misusing this tool to infringe on civil liberties of individuals by covertly accessing their personal data and turning their mobile phones into listening devices.

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ployed in the area in view of the protest.

They said day one of the protest passed off peacefully. Farmer leader Raminder Singh Patiala said, “There will be three sessions of the ‘Sansad’. Six members have been selected who will be chosen as speaker and deputy speaker for the three sessions. In the first session, farmer leaders Hannan Mollah and Manjeet Singh were selected for the posts. Another leader Shiv Kumar Kakka said after the

BEIJING, JUL 22 (PTI): China will not participate in the second phase of the WHO’s investigation into the origins of coronavirus pandemic, a top official announced Thursday, after the possibility of the deadly virus leaking from a bio lab in Wuhan was included by the UN’s top health agency in the next stage of its inquiry.

China also dismissed reports that some of the employees of the Wuhan Institute of Virology were infected with the virus before it spread to central Chinese city and the world, killing

make the gathering small.

Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, said it is only after eight months that the government has accepted that those who have been siting at Delhi’s borders are farmers.

“Farmers know how to run Parliament. Those siting in Parliament -- be it opposition leaders or those in the government, if they don’t raise our issues, we will raise our voice against them in their constituency.”

over 40 lakh people. China will not follow the WHO’s suggested plan on the second phase of COVID-19 origin-tracing, Zeng Yixin, the vice minister of National Health Commission (NHC), told a media briefing here.

The work plan on second-phase origins study proposed by WHO contains language that does not respect science, he said.

China’s broadside against the WHO and its director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came after he asked China to be transparent and provide raw data.

DIMAPUR, JUL 22 (NPN): Nagaland has been sanctioned Rs. 34.35 crore for Nirbhaya funded projects/schemes out of which Rs. 21.43 crore was utilized.

Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha Thursday, said that out of an allocation Rs.6212.85 crore (including Rs. 500 crore allocated to Ministry of Women and Child Development

Drawing the attention of the state government to the difficulties faced by the Nagas living in Assam-Nagaland border belt area, the Northern Sumi Hoho (NSH) and Northern Sumi Students’ Union (NSSU) have demanded redeployment of NAP outpost near Aghautito village, which was withdrawn in 1972, in order to provide adequate security in the border area.

NSH president Kughavi Chophy, general secy. Vikai Yeptho, NSSU president Puloto Awomi and general secy.

P Samuel Chophy stated that AssamNagaland border tension has erupted at Vikuto village bordering Assam after Assam police led by Rupjyoti Kumri, MLA from Mariani entered Vikuto village on (Cont’d on p-8) May 27, 2021.

in the year Financial Year 2021-22) till date, under Nirbhaya Fund, a sum of Rs. 4087.37 crore was disbursed/released by the concerned ministries/ departments and a sum of Rs. 2871.42 crore has been reported to be utilized.

Accordingly, the ministry said that Rs. 34.35 crore was released for Nagaland while the “empow- RPP team with public of Tsurangkong area after the ered group” (EC) had also interaction, Thursday at Chungtiayimsen. (RPP) appraised Nirbhaya Shelter people at the meeting exHome for Nagaland at Rs. Correspondent pressed their grievances and 2.84 crore.

MOKOKCHUNG, JUL also their dissatisfaction with 22 (NPN): A 10-member the State government for team from the newly-formed having neglected them. The Rising People’s Party (RPP) people also narrated their visited Tzürangkong range sufferings when economic Four other suspects along Assam-Nagaland blockades were imposed on arrested earlier in connec- border on Thursday and the Assam side whenever the tion with the case, were expressed solidarity with border issue cropped up, the subsequently granted bail, people in the area for under- members added. it said. A suo motto case in going untold hardships due Referring to Assam crime no. 02/2021 under to the ongoing border issue. chief minister Himanta The visiting team also Biswa Sarma’s declaration sections 302/120 B/188/34 of IPC, read with 25 1B/27 had interactions with the that Assam Police battalion (3) of Arms Act, was regis- members of Tzürangkong camps would be set up at the tered on March 23 against Naga Youth Front and border, the RPP leaders said unknown persons by SCPS Northern Sumi Hoho.

Nagaland government has Later, addressing a not issued any statement till in connection with the firing and killing of three persons press conference at Whisper- now. They further regretted at Lamhainamdi on March ing Winds Hotel here, team that no politician or political 22. Subsequently, an SIT members led by Joel Naga, party had visited the areas till headed by a senior police RPP president, claimed to now, except minister Imna officer was constituted for have had a fruitful meet- Along as the area happened ing and interacted with the to fall under his constituency. investigation of the case.

(Cont’d on p-8) people there. They said the (Cont’d on p-8)

March 22 killing: SIT files chargesheet against 19 accused DIMAPUR, JUL 22 (NPN): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of police headquarters (PHQ) in the State crime police station (SCPS) case no. 02/2021 on Thursday submitted chargesheet against 19 accused belonging to different factions in connection with the firing and killing of three persons at Lamhainamdi village on March 22.

The charge-sheet was filed under sections Seven accused under 302/120B/436/34 of Indian police custody (DIPR) Penal Code (IPC), read with sections 25 (1A) 25 (1B) 7/8 NSR. In a press release, said that while seven of the (a)/27(3) Arms Act and SP (Crime) & PRO PHQ 19 accused charge-sheeted

have already been arrested

by SIT and were currently in judicial custody, the lookout for the remaining 12 accused continues.

PRO said that the seven arrested accused against whom charge-sheet had been filed were been identified as “Kisheto Zhimomi (head GB of Vihuto village), Munwang Konyak of NSCN (I-M), Tongkhahao Sitlhou of Athibung, Vikheshe Achumi of Thilixu, Yepeka Kiba of NSCN (I-M), Lentilen Hangsing of NSCN (U) and Livingson Awomi of Thilixu.”

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for female vendors inaugurated at Kamdi market NSLSA sanctions over Toilets ‘Availability of proper prerequisite Rs 67 lakh under NVCS fortoiletfemaleis a health rights’

Of the 29 cases, NSLSA said nine were victims of rape, 11 were loss of life and seven were sexual assault and physical abuse. Out of the total application, 15 were minors.

The compensation is awarded to the family member and dependents of the victims.

Similarly, NSLSA said six applications were recommended during the year by the Court; 18 were filed by claimants/ victims and five were from police, administration, organizations and others.

After scr utiny, the award given was done based on factors such as the gravity of the offence, loss of liveli-

NSCN (I-M) mourns demise of kilonser DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th Muivah has expressed grief over the demise of YS Salem, kilonser, Wung Tangkhul region, who passed away at New Delhi on July 21 after a prolonged illness. YS Salem joined the “Naga national service” on April 1, 1981.

In a condolence note, Muivah said that she served with full conviction and shouldered various responsibilities of the government.

Muivah said that late YS Salem served as the chairperson of National Socialist Women Organisation of Nagalim (NSWON) from April 10 2001-2014, she was a member of high level commission on Naga Reconciliation and served as the Kilonser to the ministry of war victim welfare.

He described her as a courageous, committed, principled and God-fearing lady who rose from a brave lady soldier to a prominent leader in the organisation and “government”.

While maintaining that her death had left a vacuum in their hearts, Muivah said that the sacrifice and services she had rendered to the “nation” would be remembered with deepest respect and honor.

The ato kilonser extended his condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that they would find comfort.

Meanwhile, NSWON in a condolence note through NSWON chairperson Hosheli Achumi, said that the demise of YS Salem had left them deeply

saddened as she was closely associated with NSWON in different capacities during the span of her 40 years of service for the “Naga nation”.

NSWON said that she served as its longest chairperson and described her as a lady who possessed indomitable energy and spirit with qualities which befitted her status as a dedicated “Naga national” worker.

NSWON extended its condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God would grant them the strength to get through this difficult time.

It also said that her as her name would be recorded in the history of Naga political movement and the vacuum created would be difficult to fill.

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cessible, safe, affordable, designed for use by all, etc.

SN said that poor access to proper toilet and sanitation disproportionately affected women and girls and that they required privacy to maintain menstrual hygiene as using the

DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with the police apprehended one “NSCN (KN)” cadre at Meluri under Phek July 21.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the joint team apprehended the cadre allegedly involved in illegal extortion activities and recovered a mobile phone.

The apprehended individual along with the recovered items were handed over to Meluri police station for further investigaApprehended cadre with police and SF personnel. tion, PRO informed.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) terminates DIMAPUR: NPGN/ NNC(N/A) MIP has informed that its president, T. Ovung has terminated deputy kilonser, Khehuto Sema for “indulging in anti- elements activities, misused of power and illegal collection of tax for his own benefits”. HoDs, business community and public have been advised not to entertain him.

Dimapur on July 21.

In a press release, superintendent of Excise & prohibition Dimapur T. Arilong Longkumer stated that excise personnel manning Dillai check gate intercepted an Imphal-bound truck (AS-01 DC 9677) and seized 350 cases of assorted IMFL. On frisking the vehicle, the duty party recovered the liquor concealed under AAC block of bricks for construction.

In this connection, one Maiban Nanao Singh (36), resident of Dimdailong New check Imphal, was arrested under the relevant section of the NLTP Act ‘89.

Longkumer said the case was presently under investigation. The duty party was led by AIE Allen Jami, lady head constable T.K Medom, head constable Khekavi, constables Akahoto, Thejong, Khalenthong, Tsathongli, Thrilise, Mathna, and lady constable Sorila.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(Born: 18.12.1963, Died: 10.07.2021) We, the bereaved family members of Lt. T. Phyophio Murry would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every families, friends and well wishers who supported us physically, morally, financially and in prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 10/07/2021.

We regret our inability to mention everyone but may Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Born : 09/12/1964 Died : 13/07/2021

NEWS IN BRIEF N P C C c o nve n e s meeting: In accordance with Article XXII (a) of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) constitution, NPCC president K Therie has convened a meeting of PCC executive committee on July 30, 11 a.m. at Congress Bhavan, Kohima.

All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Tuensang DPDB meeting: Tuensang District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting has been scheduled on July 27, 11 a.m. at the conference hall of deputy commissioner (DC) Tuensang. All DPDB members have been requested to follow COVID-19 SOP and attend the meeting.

addressing the community leaders at Beisumpuikam, SN talked about UN recognition of water and sanitation as human rights and were made aware of human rights criteria which specified that toilets should be sufficient, physically ac-

CRIME BEAT Security forces, police apprehend Dimapur excise seize 350 cases of IMFL DIMAPUR: Personnel of Dimapur excise duty party one ‘NSCN (KN)’ cadre in Phek apprehended one person on charges of possessing illegal Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) at Dillai check gate,

Mokokchung police recover dead body DIMAPUR: Mokokchung police recovered a dead body near district veterinary office, Yimyu ward Mokokchung on July 21, around 11 p.m. According to Mokokchung police PRO, upon investigation, personnel of Mokokchung police station II identified the dead body as Wongto Alen (34), son of late Ongbou, Chingmei village, Noklak, presently residing in Dimapur.

Accordingly, PRO said the body was examined in the presence of executive magistrate and independent witness. On completion of postmortem, the body was handed over to the relatives of the deceased. In this connection, a case was registered with PS II Mokokchung, PRO said, adding that a follow up investigation was on.

Members of Sisterhood Network, Kamdi community leaders and others during the programme.

The family of Lt. Imtilikum Jamir would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to everyone who shared our grief and sorrow during the illness and demise of our beloved Lt. Imtilikum Jamir on June 27, 2021.

The outpouring of love, support, empathy and unceasing prayers from Kohima Ao Baptist Church, Changki Fellowship Kohima, Changki Union Kohima, friends, neighbours, extended families, relatives, Officer’s Hill Colony Youth and well-wishers were a great source of strength and solace to hold on during our most difficult times. A special word of thanks to doctors, nurses and staff of K.P Bethesda Hospital Kohima for their constant care and kindness shown to our beloved Lt. Imtilikum Jamir till he breathed his last.

We regret our inability to mention each and everyone of you personally, but your act of kindness shall be etched forever in our hearts.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving family members.

We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Late Mrs Sentirenla Longkumer would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those individuals, families, churches, organisations, friends and well-wishers following the sudden demise of our dear beloved.

We would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, love and support during the time of our bereavement.

We specially would like to thank : 1. Doctors & nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur.

2. Dimapur Ao Baptist Church.

3. N.Lipok Jamir, Pastor Dipuphar Ao Baptist Church.

4. Sungkomen Baptist Church.

5. Sungkomen Ward Yimden 6. Shri. Phukayi, Hon'ble Advisor F&CS 7. Smt. Asangla Imti, Director F&CS 8. All Rank & staff of F&CS Department Nagaland.

9. Fair Price Shop Dealer Association Nagaland.

10. Dimapur Area Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem, Dimapur 11. Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem Mokokchung.

12. Riongsanger Council Mokokchung village.

13. NDPP Mokokchung Region.

It will be our prayer that our Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Our beloved father, Late Khulu H Chishi, Hd.GB of Hevishe Village, completed his journey on earth and left for his Heavenly abode peacefully on 19th July 2021.

We wish you were still alive and healthy today.

You are gone physically but your presence will always remain in our hearts. We know you are in a better place as you reunite with Iza. Your footprints which you have left behind will always be cherished. We will endeavour to keep your legacy in our hearts and lives!

Ipu, Rest on in Glory, till we meet you again. You will be greatly missed and always be remembered.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to families, friends, churches and well wishers for your immense love. May our Heavenly Father bless you all richly.

“And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”

Ecclesiastes 12:7

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) has informed that it has sanctioned a total amount of Rs. 67, 26, 000 under Nagaland Victim Compensation Scheme (NVCS), 2012 for the year 2020 for 29 cases.

In a press release, NSLSA informed that the distribution to respective dependents or families of victims

by District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) started in the month of July.

It said the scheme has been introduced for the purpose of compensation to the victims or dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of crime and who require rehabilitation.

DIMAPUR: Public toilets at Kamdi Market area, Beisumpuikam village, Peren, sponsored by Actionaid under “Fit for The Future (FFTF)” program and implemented by Sisterhood Network (SN) was inaugurated on July 20.

In a press release, Sisiterhood Network informed that the toilets were constructed as most vendors at Kamdi market were women and proper sanitation was a basic human right. While

The Kamdi market provides the needs to six villages and colonies: Beisumpuikam, Jalukiekam, Leibemphai known as Beisumpuikam B, Jalukiezangdi, Jalukie singso, Munglamukh, Maisibailam (Assam), Nepali Bosti (Assam) and nearby colonies.

This toilet was constructed through the donation of land from Beisumpuikam village for the community the toilets not only benefit the Beisumpuikam Kamdi market women vendors and sellers but also the people visiting the market, travelers, researchers, field workers etc. Basic necessities such as buckets, mugs, toilet brush etc., were also provided.

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Counsellor CHILDLINE, Dimapur receiving the victim compensation amount from Dimapur DLSA chairperson.

hood, in case of death their age, monthly income, number of dependents, whether the crime was an isolate incident or part of a series over a period of time. Out of the total applications received, all applications were considered.

NSLSA said eight compensations were from Kohima district, six from Dimapur, five from Mokokchung, five from Mon and one each from Zunheboto; Tuensang and Phek Districts.

Further, NSLSA said applicants can make an application before the legal services authority of the state; attached with the FIR, medical reports, and the copy of judgment or recommendation if the case has been disposed.

It has informed that there was no specific budget allocated for victim compensation.

The Relief and Rehabilitation, Home Department accommodates according to the application received from NSLSA and DLSAs.

same sanitary pads for too long could increase the risk of infections. Admin/researcher, SN, Arenzungla Jamir shared that the availability of proper toilet was a prerequisite for women and girls’ sexual and reproductive health rights and that it was imperative on the part of community leaders to create awareness about proper sanitation and hygiene.

It may be mentioned that the weekly Kamdi market at Beisumpuikam village was launched in the month of October 2017 to cater to the needs of nearby villages where they could sell their products and buy from other sellers from neighbouring villages and towns.

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 23

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 31 26 Aizawl

A stray thunderstorm

Guwahati A t-storm in the afternoon Imphal

27 21 32 26

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 28 22

Itanagar A morning t-storm in spots

33 25

Shillong Mostly cloudy

25 19

Kohima

A couple of thunderstorms

25 19

Dimapur A stray morning thunderstorm 32 24

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 28 20

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Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

21 17

A p.m. t-storm in spots

27 22

Wokha

Zunheboto Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 25 18

Mhathung Yanthan speaking at the inaugural programme of district horticulture office. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Advisor, horticulture & border affairs, Mhathung Yanthan inaugurated the district horticulture office at Noklak on July 22.

According to a DIPR report, speaking at the occasion, the advisor said that the district was witnessing a new dawn of progress and development and congratulated the people of Noklak on getting a separate district.

Mhathung hoped that with the opening of district horticulture office, the people would enjoy the

Special vaccination camp for govt employees in Kma DIMAPUR: Principal secretary, home, Abhijit Sinha has informed all administrative heads of departments including the offices of NIC, chief security officer (CSO), NCCD, SBI, BSNL and post office in the Nagaland civil secretariat complex, Kohima and all heads of departments that a special vaccination camp (first dose) for officers and staff would be organised in the Nagaland civil secretariat complex, Kohima from July 27 to 29, 10 a.m., daily.

In a circular, principal secretary informed that the vaccination camp would be set up in the VIP waiting lobby area in the Nagaland civil secretariat complex, Kohima.

All AHoDs and HoDs have been requested to inform officers and staff in their respective department/office to bring a photostat copy of any of the following ID proofs - Aadhaar card/ driving license/ PAN card/ passport/ NPR smart card/ voter ID card (EPIC).

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fruits and benefits through the department.

He said that the farmers would have an opportunity to learn modern ways of farming and encouraged them to avail the benefits from the department.

Encouraging the government employees, Mhathung also advised them to work sincerely in all their responsibilities and capacities, wherever they were posted.

Advisor, fisheries & aquatic resources, evaluation, economic & statistics, L. Khumo Khiamniungan

said that with the establishment of the office, traditional ways of farming would be improved and transform the farming practices in the region.

K h u m o ex p r e s s e d gratitude to the state government for establishing the district horticulture office and also thanked all those involved in establishing the office at Noklak.

During the programme, speeches were delivered by commissioner & secretary horticulture Anenla T. Sato, Deputy Commissioner Noklak Reny Wilfred, SP Noklak, Pritpal Kaur, Khiamniungan Tribal Council president, M. Thangou and PS to prison, printing & stationery, Chumukam during the occasion.

District horticulture officer, Noklak, Tiakaba Longchar chaired the programme and delivered the welcome address, director of horticulture & mission director (MIDH) Dr. R. Elithung Lotha delivered the keynote address while vote of thanks was proposed by horticulture extension assistant Avungthung Ngullie and dedicatory prayer was said by youth Longdon Baptist Church, Noklak Town, Pastor Luzu.

Aid for children whose parents died of COVID DIMAPUR: Director, CPS, department of social welfare A. Tosheli Zhimomi has notified that the department would provide necessary care and support to the vulnerable children below the age of 18 years.

The department informed that the child in distress should fall under the following categories: lost both parents to COVID-19; child of a single parent who became orphan due to the parent’s demise from COVID-19; lost the bread earner of the family to COVID-19 and a child with no parental care and support due to COVID-19.

Such cases are to be reported to the child protection stakeholders, with reference letter from the (village/ward, block, panchayat, and colony Covid core committees) within 20 days of the demise of parents.

Enforcement drive on sale of tobacco

Enforcement drive team members at the destruction site. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: For the effective implementation of COTPA 2003, an enforcement drive on sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions was carried out under National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) on at Mon town on July 22.

According to a DIPR report, the team members included representatives from district administration, excise department, police department and Konyak Student Union (KSU) Mon. The team was led by district nodal officer,

NTCP Mon, Dr. I. Simon Sumi and district consultant, NTCP Mon, Nyeamying Konyak.

Altogether, 29 shops around the educational institutions under Mon town were penalised. The team destroyed the seized items at the dumping area.

New guidelines on issue of permit for PSVs

DIMAPUR: Transport department has notified guidelines on issue of permit for all passenger service vehicles (PSVs) in the state which would come into immediate effect.

The department has

informed that the fees for permits in respect of passenger service vehicles include: taxi cab/tourist taxi (Rs. 200 per year) and stage carriage/city bus/omni bus (Rs. 300 per year).

The registering author-

ities have been authorised to issue base permits for all category of passenger service vehicles on the basis of which the state transport authority would issue all India tourist permit authorization, inter-state permits,

all Nagaland Tourist taxi permits, inter district contract carriage (bus) permits, provided that the applicant first obtain an assurance certificate from the state transport authority for issue of the above permits.

ENCSU tells students not to Random testing in Wokha; Virtual training on post-harvest pay fee to non-Eastern bodies five test COVID positive processing of horticultural crops

DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has expressed concern over membership fee collection of Eastern Nagaland students by “other organisation” and added that “students belonging to Eastern Nagaland shall not pay membership fee to any non-Eastern student bodies”.

In a press release, ENCSU president Serichum J Sangtam and general secretary Sanglekhamba Chang said the union has taken “serious note on unwillingness of the Eastern Nagaland Students to pay dual membership fee”.

Stating that “membership fee is a birth right for

every citizen to pay to the rightful organization to where he/she belongs”, the union has notified all college students belonging to Eastern Nagaland not to pay membership fee to “any non-Eastern student bodies except to ENCSU, the authorized body”.

ENCSU has also requested all colleges to refrain from collecting and paying membership fee to any other organisation without the knowledge of ENCSU, except activities fee from the college.

The union has warned that the institutions shall be held accountable in the event of falling to comply with the notice.

DIMAPUR: In view of the rise and surge of COVID-19 cases in the district and as decided during the District Task Force (DTF) Wokha meeting, the DTF in collaboration with the medical department conducted random testing to contain, assess and take steps to stop further spreading in the community.

According to DIPR report, the random testing was conducted at Wokha Village, Rachan Colony, Techeyiro Colony, Chanka and Police Reserve on July 22. Out of the 59 samples collected for testing five were detected positive from the five locations.

On July 20, testing was also conducted at Vankhosung Mission Compound and APMC area, where 39 samples were collected for testing and all turned out to be negative.

Meanwhile, DTF has informed that random antigen test would also be conducted at Longsa village on July 23. DTF has requested all the villages to extend co-operation and come forward for the testing.

DIMAPUR: A virtual training on “post-harvest processing & value addition of horticultural crops” was conducted on July 20 by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) DAC & FW, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, government of India, Medziphema.

A press release by CIH informed that the objective of the training program was to impart technology on processing of underutilized fruits in north east India.

Training started with a brief remark about CIH and its post-harvest management activities by postharvest technologist, CIH,

Vinika K Aomi.

Additional commissioner, horticulture (DAC&FW) and director CIH, Dr. N.K. Patle encouraged the trainees to learn in-depth and understand the benefits of value addition and processing of horticultural crops.

Patle also assured the participants that CIH would extend technical assistance to any participants willing to work hard and start their own processing unit.

Scientist, ICAR Nagaland centre Dr. Aabon Yanthan imparted training on processing of fruit juices

with special reference to wine making.

Assistant Professor SASRD, Medziphema Dr. Animesh Sarkar delivered in -depth lecture on processing and value addition of jackfruit.

Ex-trainee of CIH Ng Baio from Senapati, Manipur also presented his success story in the field of food processing and value addition.

The participants comprised of scholars, rural youths, upcoming entrepreneurs, state officials and ATMA functionaries of the region.

CCCTA urges delivery agencies to improve service DIMAPUR: After multiple complaints from the general public against poor courier/ delivery service, the Chumoukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA) convened a coordination meeting with all the courier/delivery service agencies operating in Chumoukedima jurisdiction on July 9 and 11.

In a press release, CCCTA president James Kin, vice president Bohoto Achumi and general secretary Medochüzo Medoze informed that several issues dealing with improvement

and efficiency of delivery/ courier service in Chumoukedima jurisdiction were discussed with the responsible agencies.

At the meeting, CCCTA reprimanded the agencies for poor services and instructed them to ensure door to door service as far as possible since customers had paid and were entitled to delivery at their door steps.

CCCTA also advised the employees of delivery/ courier agencies to conduct themselves professionally and ensure that the customer was satisfied with

the service.

Meanwhile, the association acknowledged the delivery agencies on being accommodative and forthcoming to the suggestions while assuring good services in the future.

The courier agencies also shared grievances on technical and operational difficulties faced. They urged the customers to provide accurate address details with proper landmarks for delivery; to not harass the courier/delivery agents on petty issues and to be weary of fake sites

and make orders only from trusted and authenticated shopping websites in order to avoid being duped. While maintaining that the concept of online shopping and courier services was “fairly new to our society” requiring tweaks every now and then to improve at both ends, CCCTA urged the public and service providers to be forthcoming with issues or grievances and that they could approach CCCTA at office hours.

College of Veterinary Sciences conducts animal health camp

DIMAPUR: College of Veterinar y Sciences and Animal Husbandry (CoVS&AH) conducted an animal health camp at Peren on July 22.

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Meanwhile, the dean of veterinary college Jalukie, Dr. Arun Kumar Sangwan also participated and interacted with animal owners and presidents of Peren town women welfare association and youth organisation along with their office bearers on various health aspects of domestic

animals and their welfare.

The programme was coordinated by professor & head VCC Dr. M.G. Jayathangaraj. Dr. Mahesh Singh, Dr. Laltlankimi, Dr. Neithono Kuotsu, Dr. Bhumapati Devi and Akum participated in the animal health camp. A medical camp was also conducted by 36th Assam Rifles.

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continue in Assam: Meghalaya CM to meet Three COVID strains detected Encounters 2 accused, 1 police injured Assam counterpart today among 75 patients in Mizoram

Covid-19: Arunachal districts asked to take additional steps

ITANAGAR, JUL 22 (PTI): The Arunachal Pradesh government Thursday called for adoption of additional measures like extension of curfew hours in nine districts which have recorded coronavirus positivity rate of more than 10 per cent in the past week.

Health and Family Welfare Principal Secretary Dr Sharat Chauhan in an order said that after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the districts, the State Health

Task Force (SHTF) advised adoption of the additional measures to contain the spread of the virus. Among the nine districts, Kurung Kumey recorded a coronavirus positivity rate of 21.1 per cent in the past week, followed by the Capital Complex Region (15.9), Tawang and Kamle with 13.1 per cent, Lohit (12.9), Siang (12.2), Longding (11.9), Kra Daadi (10.7) and Dibang Valley with ten per cent respectively.

four patients from Aizawl have fully recovered from the disease. Pachuau said that 69 samples were sent to NIBMG in March, 217 in April and 100 in June.

Also, 150 more samples were sent on July 15 and results are awaited, he said.

Quoting a study, Pachuau said that the Eta variant is more dangerous as 69 per cent of the infected patients have been found to require treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The mor tality rate among patients infected with Delta variant is 0.1 per cent, 2 per cent for Alpha variant and 2.7 per cent for Eta strain, he said.

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Correspondent SHILLONG, JUL 22: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is expected to meet his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday here to discuss on the vexed inter-state boundary dispute.

This will be the first official meeting between the two Chief Ministers of both the neighbouring States following their “unofficial discussions” regarding the issue. Sarma, who will be accompanied by senior Assam officials, will be meeting his Meghalaya counterpart at the State’s Cabinet room to trash out a “long-term” solution to the disputes.

The forthcoming meeting between the two Chief

APSC scam prime accused Rakesh Paul granted bail

GUWAHATI, JUL 22 (AGENCIES): Prime accused in the cash-for-job scam of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), Rakesh Paul, has been granted bail by Special Judge, Assam today in the case (27/2018) filed by the Central Investigation Department under sections 7 and 13 (b) of Prevention of Corruption Act along with section 420 of Indian Penal Code, reports Insidene. Rakesh Paul

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Bhangagarh Police station. Talking to InsideNE, Rakesh Paul’s advocate Firuz Khan, said, “Today he has been granted bail in CID police station case.

Earlier we had moved to the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court wherein our bail application was rejected however an observation was made that we can move to the trial court i.e.

Court of Special Judge, Assam after the charges were framed. CID filed

charge sheet and charges were framed against Paul to which he pleaded not guilty and claimed to be tried. Accordingly, after hearing on the grounds set forth for the bail of Paul, the Court of Special Judge, Assam granted bail with some strict conditions” The bench was led by justice Deepak Thakuria, informed advocate Khan.

The High Court has fixed August 5 for Paul’s next hearing.

AtsongchAnger Kidong Mokokchung Village, Mokokchung: 798601, nagaland

It is indeed a very proud moment for our Atsongchanger Clan in particular and villagers and friends in general for the great success achieved by Mr. Imcharenba Atsongchanger (S/o Yashimeren & Lolentsungla) who secured Top 6 (93.40%) from Science stream also securing State subject Topper in Physics by securing 99 marks from Queen Mary Higher Secondary School, Mkg. in the recently declared HSSLC, 2021 examination conducted by Nagaland Board of School Education, Kohima. We congratulate him for his great achievement.

The Atsongchanger Clan also extends the heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates of both HSLC & HSSLC. May God continue to shower His blessing upon you in all your future endeavours.

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miSS KEnEinO tHORiE The Seca Students’ union extends its heartiest congratulations to miSS KEnEinO tHORiE, daughter of Mr. Kuolhoulie Thorie and Mrs. Kheno for securing the top 1 position (98.50%) in the HSLC Exam 2021 under NBSE. You are proof that good things come to those who are willing to sacrifice to reach a worthwhile goal. Words can’t express how proud the Union is for your achievement.

The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of its union in the HSLC and HSSLC exams.

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MONGCHEN SENSO TELUNGJEM KOHIMA KOHIMA: NAGALAND – 797001 “Telungjem Nung Tejakleni” E.mail: mstkohima@gmail.com

On Behalf, Clan Elders (Kidong Mapang) 1. I. Mayang Atsongchanger

2. T. Yanger Atsongchanger

3. I. Chuba Atsongchanger

4. Lanuyanger Atsongchanger

MISS TALISANGLA LONGKUMER Mongchen Senso Telungjem Kohima (MSTK) together with Kohima Mongchentsür Telungjem, Mongchen Fellowship Kohima, and Mongchen Students’ Unit Union Kohima congratulate MISS TALISANGLA LONGKUMER, daughter of MRS & MR. WATILEMBA, esteemed member of MSTK, for bringing laurels to the community by securing the 10th position in HSLC examination 2021.

We also extend our congratulations to all the Mongchen Students’ who have successfully cleared the HSLC & HSSLC examination 2021. Wishing you all success and happiness in future endeavours.

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The Mokokchung Senso Kaketshir Telongjem (MSKT) with immense pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Imcharenba Atsongchanger, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Yashimeren Atsongchanger for securing top 6 rank (Science stream) and also subject topper in Physics in the recently declared HSSLC Exam 2021.

MSKT would also like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Akuminla Pongentsür, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Chubameren for securing the Top Position (Gold Medal) in the field of BBA in the recently declared Under Graduate Examination 2021.

We wish and pray for both that the Almighty God continues to grant wisdom and good health in their future endeavors.

The Union also warmly congratulates all the students who have cleared HSLC & HSSLC exam 2021 and wishes them all a very bright future.

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had a total of four cases against him registered in Dispur Police Station, Dibrugarh Police Station, Bhangagarh Police Station and one with the CID. Paul was already granted bail in the Dibrugarh Police Station case by the Supreme Court of India.

The Special Judge, Assam, had granted him bail in the Dispur Police station case. Currently, Paul was in jail in connection with the cases filed by CID and

Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya is significant as Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting with the North Eastern States’ Chief Ministers on Saturday in Shillong to draw a roadmap to resolve the vexed boundary disputes among the North Eastern States. Assam has boundary disputes not only with Meghalaya, but with other neighbouring states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh stretching over decades creating unrest in the border areas.

“The Union Home Minister had desired that before the 75th year Independence of the country, all these issues not only with Meghalaya and Assam but Assam and other states

also should be resolved.

It will be our endeavour to resolve this within that time-frame. However, it all depends on how the talks move forward,” Sangma said.“We are of the view that with the new leadership in Assam now having a very positive mindset, we shall be able to move forward and try to find an amicable solution to the dispute,” Sangma voiced optimism.

In the past, Meghalaya had submitted documents and maps on its claims to the 12 sectors/areas of Upper Tarabari, Gizang Reserve Forest, Hahim, Langpih, Borduar, Boklapara, Nongwah-Matamur, KhanaparaPillangkata, Deshdemoreah, Block I and Block II, Khanduli-Psiar and Ratacherra.

The total area of difference is 2,765.14 square km, of which Blocks I and II cover 1,583.42 square km.

The Meghalaya Assembly had in March 2011 passed a resolution to urge the central government to constitute a Boundary Commission to re-examine and redefine the inter-state boundary between the two states.

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Delta variant cases were registered in Aizawl, nine in Lunglei, five in Kolasib and three in Serchhip, the official said, adding that both the Alpha and Eta variants were reported in Aizawl.

Seventy samples from Aizawl, and 10 each from Lunglei, Kolasib and Serchhip districts were collected and sent to NIBMG for genome sequencing last month.

The patients’ present conditions are yet to be ascertained, he said.

On June 18, Mizoram had recorded four cases of Delta variants from among 217 samples sent for whole genome sequencing in April. However, all the

Since May, at least 15 suspected militants and criminals have been shot dead in police encounters in the state when they reportedly tried to snatch service weapons or attempted to escape from custody, while 27 accused were injured.

Meanwhile, ULFA(I) Chief Paresh Barua, in a statement, claimed that the organisation has not been involved in any extortion activity since it declared a three-month unilateral ceasefire on May 15.

In the second incident at Bokakhat in Golaghat district, dreaded rhino poacher Thangouchin V Khamkhopau, who was arrested from Churachandpur district of Manipur on July 13, was shot at while he tried to get away from custody on Wednesday evening, police said.

“The Bokakhat police took him to a spot in Panbari Reserve Forest under the Kaziranga National Park in search of hidden arms.

However, he tried to escape.

The police had no option, but to fire at him on his leg,” officials said.

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AIZAWL, JUL 22 (PTI): At least three different COVID strains have been detected among 75 patients from Mizoram whose samples were randomly selected and sent for whole genome sequencing, a health official said on Thursday.

Seventy-three cases of India’s highly transmissible Delta variant (B.1.617.2), and one case each of United Kingdom’s Alpha (B.1.1.7) and Eta (B.1.525) strains were found among 100 samples, state nodal officer and official spokesperson on COVID-19, Dr Pachuau Lalmalsawma, said.

The samples were sent for whole genome sequencing to the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) in West Bengal’s Kalyani in June, he said.

“The Mizoram government is making massive efforts to detect other variants in the state. People have to be very cautious and strictly follow the guidelines as different COVID variants may be already present in other parts of the state,” he said.

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DIBRUGARH/GOLAGHAT (ASSAM), JUL 22 (PTI): At least three persons, including a police constable and a suspected ULFA(I) linkman, were injured in separate encounters in Assam when they tried to escape from custody, officials said on Thursday.

In the first incident at Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district, a person who had come to collect extortion money from executives of Sarada Tea Factory allegedly on behalf of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFAI), was injured, they said.

“When the miscreant was about to take the bag containing money, the police in disguise tried to nab him but he attempted to escape by opening fire.

Police team retaliated and he was nabbed,” Dibrugarh Additional Superintendent of Police Bitul Chetia said.

The accused suffered a bullet injury on his leg and was taken to the Assam Medical College and Hospital for treatment. He was involved in extortion activities and jailed in 2012, Chetia added.

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10th Rank HSlC, 2021 With immense joy and pride, we, the trongar akhihrü amüjang (taa) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to miss. Suli Sangtam, D/O L. Sethrichem Sangtam for bringing laurels to Trongar village and TAA in particular by securing Top 10th position in the recent HSLC Examination 2021, under Nagaland Board of School Education.

TAA wishes and prays that our Almighty God will bestow her with good health, greater wisdom and more achievements in her future endeavour.

The union further extends its appreciation to all the successful candidates of TAA in the recently conducted HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2021, for their hard work and wishes them the best in their future undertakings.

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AASU head says not afraid of being 23 militants of newly formed NLFB surrender Pegasus: snooped; fight against CAA to continue

National Liberation Front of Bodoland (NLFB) surrender before Assam Police in Assam’s Udalguri district, Thursday. (PTI)

tacharya expressed surprise and shock, and termed the entire act of putting scores of Indian citizens under surveillance as “anti-national”.

“In this situation, if it is thought that we will be scared with taping of our phones, it is wrong. We will not be afraid. If it is thought that we will not continue with our non-violent struggle to protect the interests of the indigenous people of Northeast, that will not happen. “Our zeal to fight for our rights will continue, nobody can stop us. We are working for protection of

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IMPHAL, JUL 22: Opposition Congress on Thursday came down heavily on the BJP-led coalition government in Manipur, accusing it of “mismanagement of the Covid situation” in the state.

AICC Manipur incharge, Bhakta Charan Das, camping in Imphal to take stock of the organizational matter of the state unit of the party, expressed his concerned over the alarming COVID-19 situation in the state.

Addressing a news conference at Imphal Congress Bhavan, Das observed that daily surge of infection around 1000 and 10 to 15 deaths daily due to the pandemic in a small state like Manipur having population around 30 lakh was not a matter to be taken lightly.

“It is due to the mismanagement on the part

of the state government,” he said.

“The BJP-led government is not taking the COVID-19 management seriously. BJP is not busy in managing the COVID-19 and serving the people, they are busy in strengthening the government, he said.

They (BJP) were indulging in all kinds of illegal activities for the survival of the government, he accused.

Das alleged that the state government was doing nothing for controlling the spread of the virus except imposing curfew and various restrictions in the name of stopping the spread of the virus.

The government was not fighting the pandemic with a definite policy. The state government has not implemented an effective policy to effectively control

the spread of the virus, he added. The state lost the fight against COVID-19 under the leadership of chief minister N Biren Singh as a health minister of the state, he further said.

Asserting that the N Biren Singh-led government was responsible for the devastating condition of the COVID-19 in the state, Das demanded that Biren and his government must offer apology to the people of the state their COVID-19 mismanagement.

He further criticized Modi-led government at the Centre for remaining silent even though people of the state are at the limit of woes due to mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis.

Taking up the matter of disqualification of 12 MLAs of the ruling parties for the question of holding office of

profit, the AICC Manipur in-charge said that the state government does not have the legal right to appoint the 12 MLAs as parliamentary secretaries.

The 12 MLAs should also accept this and respect the constitution. They are illegally in the government and they should resign from being MLAs of the state Assembly, he demanded.

It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court of India had fixed July 26 for the announcement of judgment in the case seeking disqualification of the BJP MLAs for holding the office of profit.

On queries from the reporters over the organizational matter of the party in the state, he said that new president of the MPCC will be completed within seven days, he said.

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GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (IANS): The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has unearthed a Rs 338 crore fake invoicing racket in which fake input tax credit involving Rs 28.97 crore of Goods and Services Tax was generated, officials said on Thursday.

According to the officials, two accused persons -- a trader and a tax consultant -- were arrested on Tuesday for violation of different provisions of the GST Act. They were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court, which remanded them to 14 days’ judicial custody. Additional Director General (GST In-

telligence, Guwahati Zonal Unit), L.S. Gangte, said that the duo was arrested as they were involved in a racket of receiving and issuing fake invoices for coal. “The firm of a trader showed purchase of coal from Gujarat, Punjab and Delhi to his Guwahati unit to avail input tax credit (ITC). The unit subsequently issued invoices to cement and coke manufacturers, and other traders in the northeast without the supply of any goods. “The fake invoices and bills for coal, issued by the trader, were used as cover documents for the coal procured clandestinely and to pass on irregular ITC,” the official said.

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under PMKSN”, the Rajya Sabha MP said.

A sum of Rs 6000 per farmer is granted under the PMKSN scheme all over the country for the financial year 2019- 20.

Assam government selected approximately 36 lakh farmer beneficiaries under this scheme as per the statement of state agriculture minister in the review meeting held at Guwahati on July 5 this year in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister of State Purushattam Rupala, Bora pointed out.

The money was also accordingly disbursed to the farmers but it later came to light that most of the beneficiaries were not genuine and they managed to enter in the select list by submitting false documents.

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the interests of the indigenous people of the Northeast. Our high command is the people of the region.

We are working under the guardianship of the people,” Bhattacharya told PTI in an interview. He said that whatever he or his colleagues talk over phone, everything is transparent and they say the same thing to the people and the media, and there is nothing to hide. The AASU leader asserted that the core issue is very clear and it is the influx of illegal foreigners, which is a threat to the identity of the indigenous people of Assam and the Northeastern region.

“Assam Agitation took place because of this and the Assam Accord was signed.

But it has not been implemented and the situation became graver. Northeast was becoming a dumping ground with the imposition of Citizenship (Amendment) Act,” he added.

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GUWAHATI, JUL 22 (PTI): Assam Pradesh Congress President Ripun Bora on Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into disbursal of funds to ineligible and non-existent farmers under the Prime Minister’s Kishan Samman Nidhi (PMKSN) in the state.

The centre must order a CBI inquiry into this serious scam of selecting and disbursing fund to 11.72 lakh ineligible farmers and another 5 lakh farmers who are not in existence in the field and give exemplary punishment to those involved in this scam, Bora said at a press conference in New Delhi “I also demand that the central government takes back the fund paid to the ineligible farmers and distribute the same among genuine farmers

render ceremony.

“Our organization NLFB has decided to come overground and join the mainstream for the best interest of the state and for upholding the peace and

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announced a reward of Rs.10 lakh on M Batha, who had been hiding in Arunachal Pradesh along with his cadres. All of them travelled on foot and policeescorted vehicles to the sur-

GUWAHATI, JUL 22 (PTI): Student body AASU’s Chief Adviser Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharya on Thursday said that he is not afraid of being targeted by Pegasus phone surveillance and his struggle against the CAA will continue.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had

integrity of the region,” a press statement signed by NLFB president read.

It added that the outfit is abjuring violence and putting a halt to their armed struggle for creation of a separate Bodoland state.

Batha and his cadres were part of the 1,615 militants who surrendered in January last year after signing of the third Bodo peace pact between the Centre and four factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).

But Batha and his followers went back to the jungles after few months and formed NLFB. Details of the new outfit emerged in February this year after a large cache of arms meant for NLFB was seized in Assam.

In a statement issued in March, the outfit had stated that formation of a separate state of Bodoland for people from the Bodo tribe was their main goal.

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GUWAHATI, JUL 22 (AGENCIES): Twenty three members of a newly formed Bodo militant outfit, National Liberation Front of Bodoland (NLFB), including its commander in chief Binod Mushahary alias M Batha, surrendered at a ceremony in Assam on Thursday, reports The Hindustan Times.

The cadres laid down arms at Mazbat in Udalguri district in presence of parliamentary affairs minister Pijush Hazarika, chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Pramod Boro and senior police and administrative officials.

“People’s trust on the government. policies is reflected by NLFB’s decision to return to the mainstream today. I welcome their homecoming,” Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted on Thursday.

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fter the recent deluge in Dimapur, some small nullahs cutting across the city erupted into streams of all manner o f plastic and the sight was electrifying. Layers of plastic and garbage topped the nullahs as they looked like glacier flow. The scene clearly reminded all and sundry in Dimapur especially the civic authorities that despite ban on plastic which was highlighted in the media, little has changed. This is one of the many instances where everybody appears more intent on other aspects than on health and hygiene. The civic bodies are not able to do what is needed to be done simply because of composition or because those in authority are too busy chasing new projects. When ban on plastic was officially announced, the government did it with much fanfare as if it was actually either capable or prepared or determined. It may be recalled that Nagaland officially declared a complete ban on single-use plastic following the cabinet decision on June 10,2019. According to the notification in the Nagaland Gazette stated, the ban went into effect midSeptember 2019. Plastic items banned included- 1.all plastic carry bags, with or without handles, irrespective of thickness and size; 2. plastic cutlery including plates, plastic cups, straws, stirrers etc, 3. cutlery and other decorative made of styrofoam (thermocol) and 4.polythene, nylon, poly-vinyl-carbohydrates, poly-propylene and poly-Styrene. Though a majority of states have not been successful in totally banning plastic use, Sikkim is among the few states where it has been successful.

Sikkim’s success was mainly through its three-pronged strategy. It strictly enforced the ban, made awareness compulsory in all institutions including market places and third, provided affordable alternative bags and at the same time, encouraged people to take their own shopping bags to market. At the national level, the government of India has identified the Single Use Plastic (SUP) items to be banned based on an index of their utility and environmental impact. Environmental experts have welcomed this move while plastic manufacturers have expressed reservations and asked for putting off the ban by a year on account of the pandemic-induced economic slump. The new draft will replace the existing rules on plastic waste management which were notified in 2016 and amended in 2018. The new 2021 draft rules have proposed to prohibit manufacture, import, stocking, distribution and sale of certain singleuse plastics from January 1, 2022. While mulling on suggestions and objections from people across the nation till May 11,2021, the ministry of environment will act on the feedback on three areas. In the threestage ban, the first category of SUP items proposed to be phased out are plastic sticks used in balloons, flags, candy, ice-cream and ear buds, and thermocol used in decorations. The second category, proposed to be banned from July 1, 2022, includes items such as plates, cups, glasses and cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straws, trays; wrapping and packing films used in sweet boxes; invitation cards; cigarette packets; stirrers and plastic banners that are less than 100 microns in thickness. A third category of prohibition is for non-woven bags below 240 microns in thickness.

This is proposed to start from September 30, 2022. The government may be driven by a sense of duty and purpose but it will need more than planning to effectively and successfully implement them.

DailyDevotion Sanctification (1)

This is the will of God, your sanctification…

—1 Thessalonians 4:3 The Death Side. In sanctification God has to deal with us on the death side as well as on the life side.

Sanctification requires our coming to the place of death, but many of us spend so much time there that we become morbid. There is always a tremendous battle before sanctification is realized— something within us pushing with resentment against the demands of Christ. When the Holy Spirit begins to show us what sanctification means, the struggle starts immediately.

Jesus said, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate… his own life…he cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26).

In the process of sanctification, the Spirit of God will strip me down until there is nothing left but myself, and that is the place of death. Am I willing to be myself and nothing more? Am I willing to have no friends, no father, no brother, and no self-interest— simply to be ready for death? That is the condition required for sanctification. No wonder Jesus said, “I did not come to bring peace but a sword” (Matthew 10:34). This is where the battle comes, and where so many of us falter.

We refuse to be identified with the death of Jesus Christ on this point. We say, “But this is so strict. Surely He does not require that of me.” Our Lord is strict, and He does require that of us.

Am I willing to reduce myself down to simply “me”? Am I determined enough to strip myself of all that my friends think of me, and all that I think of myself? Am I willing and determined to hand over my simple naked self to God? Once I am, He will immediately sanctify me completely, and my life will be free from being determined and persistent toward anything except God (see 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).

When I pray, “Lord, show me what sanctification means for me,” He will show me. It means being made one with Jesus. Sanctification is not something Jesus puts in me— it is Himself in me (see 1 Corinthians 1:30).

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The Super Snooper - ‘Importance of hygiene in livestock production’ The Pegasus L

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others have done it; mothers in law are doing it; wives and husbands are not far behind in it as well as lovers and neighbors and the corner house people and the vendor.

As everyone is snooping around, on their neighbors, spouses and siblings, can the government be far behind…

Every government is doing it….by various means and times. Only now they have all graduated to use the mobile phones to tap into conversations, likes and dislikes etc.

It is then human nature to snoop around. It is in their blood as it were. Can we then ignore it?

The Pegasus Pegasus is the winged horse in Greek mythology, which sprang from the blood of Medusa when Perseus cut off her head. Pegasus was ridden by Perseus in his rescue of Andromeda, and by Bellerophon when he fought the Chimera; the spring Hippocrene arose from a blow of his hoof.

Pegasus is the spyware developed by the Israeli firm NSO to snoop on people, sold and used by government agencies around the world.

The spyware gets installed on mobile phones without the knowledge of the user and taps into conversations, preferences, likes and so on.

The governments around the world use this spyware to tap into the phones of journalists, politicians and all

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others who in any way oppose and criticize the government, and compromise the nation’s security - whose acts are considered anti-national and anti- government, causing law and order problems etc.

The Problem The question that arises out of this situation is crucial because it not only impacts the governance of the nation and authorities but also the people - the man on the street.

How much does the government trust its people? Has it got the right to snoop on people? Aren’t the people free to criticize the government and its governance and express dissent in a democracy?

Is this snooping activity authorized by the constitution?

Isn’t there freedom of speech?

Further, even if it is authorized legally by the government, can acts and speeches thus considered anti-national can be snooped upon? Can this act of snooping be questioned for legal redress if it is not considered anti-national?

While snooping is usually for a time and in a particular setting as in a situation of war, invasion or national insecurity, snooping can go on in times of political upheaval too. Snooping can be a widespread activity consisting of trade, commerce, defense deals etc., too. In brief, snooping is a widespread activity and done for various reasons.

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ivestock rearing is an important livelihood activity performed throughout India.

Good housing and proper hygiene is an integral part of human and animal welfare. The World Health Organization defines hygiene as, “conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.” The overall aim of animal hygiene is to keep animals healthy and protect them from all factors that can impair their health, well- being and production.

Diseases are not caused by a specific infectious agent but by a number of environmental factors such as inadequate housing, poor air quality, unhygienic/ unsuitable feeding, bad handling, insufficient quarantine and biosecurity measures (cleaning and disinfecting).

Animal housing in any system (large scale, small scale or backyard) of livestock rearing is to be designed in such a way that it allows optimum standards of hygiene and comfort, protect them from all kinds of weather conditions and harsh climate. Overcrowding of animals is detrimental for their well- being and must be avoided, a safe distance between animal housing area and human residential area is mandatory. For a good shelter, sufficient water availability, sunlight and efficient drainage is vital as livestock are exposed to the challenge of potential pathogens in their sheds, pens, brooders etc. These pathogens are often brought from outside by wind (viral agents can travel a great distance through air), dust (Q fever, brucellosis, tuberculosis), vectors (mosquitoes, lice, ticks, fleas,) etc. Improper ventilation is injurious to the animal as stagnant air, dust, condensation of water on surface, harmful gas, microbes etc. can exacerbate respiratory and enteric diseases, mastitis and

How unique is being unique

ntroduction We live in an epoch of instantaneous copycat culture, severe competition and polarised ethnic identity politics.

The idea of copyright, patent, DOI, etc., are all geared towards maintaining the uniqueness of something, an idea, an art, a music note, a literary piece, etc. Over the centuries, humans construct their patterns of categorization (Brosius et al, 1986), culture, language, worldview, vastly influenced by their past experiences and geographical locations. For example, people who settled near the oceans have myths connected with the sea; so also, people who have lived in the mountains carry myths related to trees, animals, mountains, streams and rivers.

All these people (naively) think that their habits are (so) unique.

At best, people who can trace their origin as distant as possible will be sensible as they possess some sort of scientific temper leading to social learning (Social learning theory suggests that new behaviours can be attained by seeing and emulating others).

Open-mindedness is a linchpin for societal harmony (behaviour).

But if you converse with people who do not regard (or have no idea) the million years of the evolutionary process from Ameoba to Homo Sapiens but begin their origin from their (about 100 years old) villages, it will be hard to come to a sensible discussion.

What is so unique Uniqueness arises from a common mental exercise of “comparison” while mingling with others. If you are not associating with others, there is no chance to find out that you are unique from others. C. R. Snyder and H. L. Fromkin (1980) predicts that the perception of extreme similarity (SM) of self to others leads an individual to seek a behavioural strategy that gives him/her a greater sense of uniqueness. Therefore, others become a reference for your uniqueness. True, there are some things unique and irreplicable on this planet. On the other hand, there are many things commonly found in many places but unscientifically claimed by a few. Food items and preparations may be unique but when broken down into scientific analysis – they are either protein, carbohydrate, fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals, etc. Some people claim spears, knives, spades, chicken, ducks,

sugarcanes, onions, beans, rice, chillies, yam, etc with some prefixes (of their tribe or culture). If you ask them details such as – who invented it, who discovered it, who first brought it in, who planted and harvested it, the chemical composition, etc, they would be flabbergasted. Perhaps, they had to give those local names for the sake of identifying them from other things. That process is tolerable for the sake of communication. But, fervidly claiming these unscientific and village-level names are just a sign that they have not seen the same animal or crop growing in others parts of the world. So, if the so-called unique things are found in other places, then they are not so unique. The only explanation could be “ignorance or lack of exposure”. You may think that your idea is so unique until you find out that someone already had that idea before you.

It is similar to “re-inventing the wheel”.

Is uniqueness shareable Yes, it is shareable. The uniqueness of a particular species, tribe, community, music, dance, embroidery, a story is itself shared by people of the same or similar type. Either this is pointed out as unique by an external force or the people within the community feel and find that their peculiarity in something is unique. Considering oneself (one’s community) as unique but not considering others as unique is a wrong syllogism.

This thought pattern itself can be considered unique and one can apply for “patent”. Ha… ha…ha… If uniqueness exists in you, others must be different from you. That difference itself is unique. If you cannot consider the other as unique, you cannot be unique either because the principle of “uniqueness” is a borrowed English word. What does not exist on this earth cannot possibly exist in you alone.

You may not share similar patterns of life with others but at least you can share the concept of uniqueness with others. At times, unscientific and cocooned ethnic frames of mind blind people from seeing larger truths. It is like asking, “Is there anymore village beyond my village?” If different groups of people share the same thing, it is not so unique anymore; rather it is common to many. Then the idea of uniqueness vanishes.

What I find unique I find it unique – how people magnify micro differences for geopolitical gain and consciously numb their senses in acknowledging macro similarities; how people accumulate countless things on this earth but cannot carry anything after death; how people fight for the uniqueness of their history, culture, land, tribe and community without having a civil sense that others also feel the same (or similar) level of uniqueness; how people try to annihilate others while at the same time claiming to be worshipping God (their God would be amused); how people use convenient pieces of written or oral histories to stitch their myopic ethnic pictures while forgetting that others also can read them through and through.

These human behavioural patterns are truly unique.

Conclusion The farther you can trace your human origin along with migrations, settlements, destructions, developments and refinements, the more likely you will have a wide-ranging outlook in life. Histories (oral & written) are man-made but humanity is divine, and being “humane” is an innate quality we all have.

Very few enlightened people (like Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, etc) can cultivate, nurture and practise it. A multi-cultural mindset is what we require to survive in the twenty-first century.

Despite the hype on uniqueness, at the end of life, humans return to earth as manure for plants.

We eat plants for survival and after our death, plants use us as manure for their growth. After all, what was so unique humans claimed in their life when they all die and perish? It is unique that humans claim to be so unique but all end up as dust. This mindset is so unique to the human kingdom (if not to animal and plant kingdoms). If you consciously feed your brain with lies over and over again, your subconscious mind will assume as truth. Get closer to truth, far from fabrication.

Genuinely ask “what is so unique about being unique?”

Fr Paul Lelen Haokip (The author is a PhD research scholar, Department of Sociology and Social Work, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Email: paulhowkeep20@ gmail.com)

other illnesses. Therefore, proper ventilation and dry surroundings is imperative.

Environmental pollution poses deleterious effect on both man and animal, so regular and careful disposal of sewage and farm/ animal waste is necessary to prevent pollution in air, water, soil and risk to pathogenic organisms present in farm such as Salmonella spp, Schistosoma spp, ascaris, etc.. The infective agents excreted by diseased animals serve as source of infection to healthy stock by contact (leptospirosis, African swine fever), ingestion (salmonellosis, parasitosis, brucellosis and H.S., etc.), inhalation (tuberculosis, brooder pneumonia, and foot and mouth disease) to site a few instances. A major approach to reduce this challenge relates to separating sick animals from healthy stock and cleaning the farmstead by scrubbing, dusting, washing and disinfection between batches of animals to the house.

Although most disinfectants are effective against a lot of bacteria, enveloped viruses and fungi, there is no single perfect disinfectant for use in all circumstances so it is important to consider the surface to be cleaned and the harmful microorganisms most likely present. A stronger degreaser should be used periodically to deal with body oils and other grime that builds up in the shelter over time, as these can render disinfectants ineffective. Farm wastes can be met with sustainable approach by recycling them through composting and biogas production.

Another major aspect of hygiene in livestock production involves inculcating hygienic feeding practices, as feed provides direct entry of entities. It is essential for persons in charge of an animal or farm to maintain good personal hygiene such as washing hands

and feet with warm, soapy water or disinfectants before entry in animal shelter because loads of pathogens having zoonotic potential can be transfered from human to animals.

The utensils and equipments used in animal feeding and collection of animal food products such as milk, eggs must be clean and sterilised with hot water or other needful agents. Poor feed storage practices deteriorates feed quality and is harmful to animal health, this can be avoided by making sure that the feed quality is acceptable and storage places are hygienic, dry and free from rodent, insect, or pest.

Applying pest control protocols will help reduce insect and pest related diseases.

Lastly, Routine examination of animals by a veterinarian is cardinal and must be consulted for vaccination against prevalent diseases in the area. In case of meat producing animals, when suitable slaughter age is attained, animals are to be handled with hygienic and safe slaughter practices to avoid contamination. Prioritize both antemortem and postmortem care as stress, injury, discomfort and improper slaughter methods can affect the meat quality. In case of sudden death or death due to disease, the carcass of animal should be carefully buried or incinerated. Following these will not only help avoid bacterial, viral, parasitic infections and related illness in animals, it will also protect people from numerous zoonotic diseases and thus resulting in a healthy community/ population along with thriving livestock.

Proper hygiene is also fundamental for bridging the demand- supply gap and hence encouraged.

Chase L Ghaponza, 3rd year, B.V.Sc & AH, College of veterinary science, AAU, Khanapara, (chase.ghaponza.vk18@aau.ac.in)

Address Covid anxiety in children

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hile Covid has affected all age groups and sections in society, children are probably the worst affected and most ignored. Most observations and research have focused on health impact, mortality, morbidity, financial and geopolitical impact of the pandemic. During all this, children are stuck within the bounds of their homes, surrounded by sad and scary news of sickness and death, many have lost their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts or heard of the loss in their classmates’ homes.

Being confined to a limited space, unable to meet peers and friends, unable to indulge in sports and physical activities, pursuing education via Internet on mobile and laptop screens or sometimes being left out of classes because the facility is not available, it’s a difficult world to adapt to. And while everyone gets a say, they are asked to shut up and study, they are expected to be grateful that they are not getting infected.

This causes immense stress on a child, leading to fear, anxiety, sleep disturbance, mood disturbance and behavioural issues.

Many children who were already vulnerable have developed panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders and anxiety and mood related disorders. The impact on self-esteem and confidence is significant.

Some have witnessed higher levels of family conflicts and domestic violence. The uncertainty associated with exams, future, career has further confused high school children. Internet and gaming addiction is on the rise and psychosomatic problems are widespread.

The problem statement is huge but it needs to be defined to take effective steps. As psychiatrists, we often see children being referred for behavioural issues but parents are reluctant due to stigma associated with the word psychiatry. But closing one’s eyes doesn’t make the problem go away. We, as adults, need to anticipate the problem and take preventive measures.

Taking into cognizance that children are vulnerable is the first step. Talking to them about their feelings, letting them express their emotions, taking guidance and counselling to manage stress are all measures which can help in avoiding negative outcomes. We need a proper routine, a mutually supportive social environment and discipline to engage in daily activities productively. The emphasis has to be on finding a balance with new way of life, apart from Covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid infection, there needs to be a strategy to ensure balance between physical, emotional and social aspects of life.

Interacting regularly with friends and families in small groups, taking time out to play, getting off the screen to enjoy the beauty of nature surrounding us, cooking and eating together, music, dance, arts and crafts are all ways to add creative interest in daily life and de-stress regularly. Those who have lost close family members and parents need professional intervention to deal with the trauma associated with sudden loss. With foresight and empathy, we can find a way to adapt to the post-Covid world and hopefully make it even better.

Jyoti Kapoor is Senior Psychiatrist and Founder of Manasthali (IANS)

Reader’s Post Sir,

The field heroes

While the pandemic has been putting our families, communities, economies under unprecedented pressure, farmers have been standing strong in the middle of this storm. Their activity is so much more than a business and this has become more evident today.

Despite facing drought situations, infestations, etc., they continue to do the hard work it takes to grow crops and have been taking necessary precautions to farm safely during this time. They say that agriculture represents the backbone of our societies and we know that you have not stopped farming. For this, we are grateful.

Yetoli Swu, Kohima

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Ladakh row: India seeks to resolve remaining issues

India and China have been locked in a standoff at multiple friction points in eastern Ladakh since early May last year.

round of commander level talks should be convened at the earliest where the two sides should discuss all the remaining issues and seek a mutually acceptable solution.

The spokesperson said Jaishankar recalled that both sides had agreed that a prolongation of the existing situation was not in the interest of either side and that it was visibly impacting the relationship in a negative manner.

“The external affairs minister emphasized that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas has been the foundation for the development of ties since 1988. Attempts to change status quo last year, which also disregarded commitments under the 1993 and 1996 agreements, have inevitably affected ties,” Bagchi said.

End protest and come for talks: Tomar to agitating farmers

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): With a group of farmers reaching Jantar Mantar here to protest against the three new farm laws, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday urged them to leave the path of agitation and come for talks.

Tomar said farmers across the country have favoured the three farm laws.

Asked about the farmers’ protest at Jantar Mantar, Tomar said, “I want to tell through you (media) that farmers should leave the path of protest and come for dialogue. We are ready for talks if they come with issues in the bills.” “...If they come with their proposal, we are ready to discuss,” he told reporters.

Asserting that the government is sensitive towards farmers, the minister said in the last seven years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, major steps have been taken in the agricul-

ture sector, the benefits of which are reaching cultivators across the country.

“The three farm bills are also a step in this direction. Farmers across the country have favoured the bills,” he asserted.

Tomar, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, had reiterated that the government will remain open to discussions with protesting farmers’ unions to resolve issues over the three agriculture laws passed by Parliament in September last year. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t has been engaged in serious, sensitive and active discussions with the farmers’ unions to resolve the issues. During various rounds of discussions, the government continuously requested the farmers’ unions to discuss the provisions of the farm laws, so that if there is an objection to any provision, the advancement can be made towards resolution of those,” the minister had said.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): India on Thursday once again pressed China for early resolution of the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols.

At a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last week that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas was the foundation for the development of ties since 1988.

Jaishankar and Wang held a one-hour meeting in Dushanbe on July 14 on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Bagchi said the two leaders agreed that the next

“It was, therefore, in mutual interest that the two sides work towards early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh, while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols,” he said.

Bagchi said there was also an understanding in the Jaishankar-Wang meeting that both sides will continue to ensure stability on the ground and neither side will take any unilateral action that could increase tension.

India and China have been locked in a military standoff at multiple friction points in eastern Ladakh since early May last year.

The two sides completed the withdrawal of troops and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February following a series of military and diplomatic talks.

There was no visible forward movement in disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points as the Chinese side did not show flexibility in their approach on it at the 11th round of military talks.

The 12th round of military talks is likely to take place by July-end or in the first week of August.

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MUMBAI, JUL 22 (PTI): Market benchmarks roared back to life on Thursday after a three-session losing streak as investors piled into IT, banking and finance stocks amid a bullish trend overseas.

A recovering rupee and optimism surrounding the flurry of IPOs added to the momentum, traders said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex soared 638.70 points or 1.22 per cent to finish at 52,837.21. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty vaulted 191.95 points or 1.23 per cent to 15,824.05.

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping 5.65 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, L&T, Infosys and ICICI Bank.

On the other hand, H U L wa s t h e b i g ge s t laggard, tumbling 2.27 per cent, even as the FMCG major re por ted a 10.7 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,100 crore for the June quarter.

Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto and M&M were the

other losers, shedding up to 1.73 per cent. Market breadth was in favour of bulls, with 26 of the Sensex 30 stocks closing in the green.

According to Milind M u c h h a l a , E x e c u t i ve Director, Julius Baer, Indian markets made a smart pullback suppor ted by the positive global set-up and a decent start to the Q1FY22 earnings season.

“Markets are clearly rewarding the stocks/ sectors where the earnings momentum is strong (such

as IT - especially midcap IT, cement, metals) or where growth visibility remains good (such as chemicals, healthcare, etc.).

“Moreover, with the f lur r y of IPOs, which are seeing a very healthy response from investors, the related sectors are seeing interest due to benchmark valuations. Also with the headline index remaining steady at elevated levels, the broader market (Midcaps/ Smallcaps) continues to witness a lot of excitement/ participation,” he said.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said, “Taking cues from firm global markets, domestic market witnessed robust momentum shrugging off concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and FII selling.”

“Global markets continued to hold onto g a i n s ow i n g t o s o l i d earnings reports and turned its focus on the European Central Bank’s policy announcement. A confirmation by Fed to continue its supportive policy in the upcoming meet despite rising inflationary pressure will be a key factor in maintaining the direction of the rally,” he added.

BSE metal, telecom, capital goods, industrials, power and IT indices rose up to 3.02 per cent, while the FMCG gauge ended in the red. Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose up to 1.52 per cent.

Global equities shrugged off recent worries over the Delta variant of the coronavirus, with investors focussing on the upcoming ECB policy announcement.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

RPP team visits Tzürangkong range along...

(From p-1) They said chief minister Neiphiu Rio and his cabinet members should have been in Tzürangkong by now to take stock of the situation.

Claiming that situation in the area was very tense and that it could erupt any moment, they demanded a clear cut policy from the State government for resolving the border issue.

Warning of violence in the area again, they asked the State government to ensure that there was no bloodshed and further cautioned that the state government should hold solely responsible if anything happens.

An RPP leader on the occasion suggested that the State government unilaterally withdraw from the 1972 agreement with Assam and mentioned that, by doing so, the Disturbed Area Belt (DAB) would

automatically get nullified and the government could then directly administer the belt.

Explaining that the visit was to express solidarity with people in the area, the team members promised that RPP would monitor the issue and demanded that the State government should also speed up the process of completing the Foothill road which, if completed, would go a long way in easing sufferings of the people.

They also questioned the Nagaland government that, when other North-eastern States were so sensitive to their respective border issues, why it was not doing enough on the matter. They claimed that the Assam government was pursuing a proactive policy in border areas and alleged that neutral forces stationed in the area were biased towards Assam.

T h e y u r ge d c iv i l s o c i e t y organisation and NGOs to view the border issue as that of Nagaland, and not just of a particular tribe along the border.

Commenting on the formation of RPP, the leaders claimed that the party dreamt of bringing true change to Nagaland, “a change in the system of electing representatives”, and wanting to sow the seeds of accountability and transparency to ensure real democracy in Nagaland.

They appealed to the people of Mokokchung to repose their trust on RPP and confirmed that the party would contest the forthcoming Assembly elections in 2023.

Asserting that RPP was an opportunity for youngsters to bring the much-needed change, they assured that the party would continue to raise issues that affected people.

March 22 killing: SIT files chargesheet against 19 accused (From p-1) PRO said that “investigation had revealed that the 19 charge-sheeted accused were part of a deep-rooted criminal conspiracy to plan, prepare and execute” killing of the three persons at Lamhainamdi village”.

The SIT had visited the makeshift camp in the jungle about 2-3 km away from Vihuto village that was used for accommodation and preparation by the accused for committing the crime and collected various incriminating evidences, PRO said.

During the course of investigation, the SIT seized various incriminating evidences like photographs of the accused with arms during their stay at the makeshift jungle camp, videos, certain technical evidences, crucial material evidences such as ammunition and other incriminating materials from the scene of crime.

Identities of few other unknown persons involved in the case were also being established even as further investigation continued.

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I, Helen Kiba, am applying for duplicate copy of BA 3rd Semester Marksheet as I have lost it.

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I, Ghunaka Achumi, am applying fro duplicate copy of HSSLC Admit Card.

Name : Ghunaka Achumi Father's Name : Kheshepu Achumi Add. : Keltomi Village, Aghunato Town, Zunheboto : Nagaland Name of Exam : HSSLC (Class 12) Admit Card No. : 212705002

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(From p-1) The two bodies said Assam police destroyed huts and arecanut plantations besides illegally establishing camp and encroaching more than 2kms of land. NSH and NSSSU pointed out that the 1972 agreement signed between the government of Assam and government of Nagaland agreed to withdraw all its forces to maintain status quo in border belt area. However, they said that the government of Assam had failed to maintain in spirit multiple times. Further, the two two bodies, on behalf of the Northern Sumi public, have appealed to state government to take up necessary measures with government of Assam to withdraw its police personnel that had “illegally established” its camp at Vikuto village area in order to avoid further escalation between the two states.

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The Indian rupee strengthened by 18 paise to 74.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday.

In the international market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,797 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 25.17 per ounce. “Gold prices traded down to the lowest levels in two weeks witnessing selling with rise in US bond yields and dollar index,” according to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst (Commodities), Tapan Patel.

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DIMAPUR: Reinforcing its commitment to customers, Ford India today introduced two automatic variants of its flagship hatchback Figo.

Available in Titanium and Titanium+ trims at an introductory price of INR 7.75 Lakh and INR 8.20 lakh respectively, the new Figo AT offers segment-best sixspeed, torque converter automatic transmission that is paired to Bharat Stage 6 compliant threecylinder 1.2L petrol engine.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Thursday dipped Rs 264 to Rs 46,452 per 10 gram with decline in global precious metal prices and rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade on Tuesday the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,716 per 10 gram. In contrast, silver gained marginally by Rs 4 to Rs 65,484 per kilogram from Rs 65,480 per kilogram in the previous trade.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): Twelve BJP MLAs from Maharashtra on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging their one-year suspension from the state Legislative Assembly for allegedly misbehaving with the presiding officer.

Advocate Abhikalp Pratap Singh said he has filed the petition in the apex court on behalf of these MLAs and they have challenged the resolution passed by the Assembly to suspend these lawmakers for one year.

They were suspended on July 5 from the Assembly after the state government had accused them of “misbehaving” with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav in the Speaker’s chamber.

The 12 suspended members are- Sanjay Kute, Ashish Shelar, Abhimanyu Pawar, Girish Mahajan, Atul Bhatkhalkar, Parag Alavani, Harish Pimpale, Yogesh Sagar, Jay Kumar Rawat, Narayan Kuche, Ram Satpute and Bunty Bhangdia.

The motion to suspend these MLAs was moved by state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anil Parab and passed by a voice vote.

Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis had termed the allegation as false and said Jadhav’s account of the incident was “one-sided”.

“This is a false allegation and an attempt to reduce the numbers of opposition benches, because we exposed the government’s falsehood on the OBC quota in local bodies,” Fadnavis had said, adding that BJP members had not abused the presiding officer.

However, Jadhav had sought a probe into the allegation that some Shiv Sena members and he himself made uncharitable remarks, and said he was ready to face any punishment if it was proven true.

“Today is a black day for me. Abusive words were directed at me. Some people are saying I made uncharitable remarks. Let there be a probe into it after checking the CCTV footage. If I have used any inappropriate language, I am ready to face any punishment,” Jadhav had said.

NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): The government will seek action against some Opposition MPs who allegedly misbehaved with the treasury bench members in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday after a TMC MP snatched papers from Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and tore those as he was about to make a statement on the alleged snooping row.

Government sources said some Opposition MPs “misbehaved” with the treasury bench members, including a minister, even after the House was adjourned. “We are approaching the Rajya Sabha chairman seeking action against them as their behaviour is a blow to parliamentary decorum,” a Union minister, who did not wish to be named, said.

Tr i n a m o o l C o n g r e s s ( T M C ) M P S h a n t a nu S e n snatched papers from Vaishnaw after TMC, Congress and other opposition party members, who had earlier forced two adjournments of the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, rushed into the well of the House as the minister was called to make a statement on the Pegasus snooping row.

Government sources said Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal and his deputy Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi reached out to the Opposition members and assured them that the minister will reply to their queries after he makes his statement, but in vain.

Opposition members protest in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

Posters such as “Save the country, Save the farmer” were also waved by opposition members.

The Question Hour barely continued for 12 minutes before Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House till 12 noon. Birla said members are elected to raise issues related to the common man and not raise slogans and wave placards inside the House. The speaker also said he would allow discussions on all the issues the opposition members were raising through slogans and placards.

As the House reassembled at 12 noon, Bhartruhari Mahtab who was in the Chair asked the protesting MPs to go back to their seats and engage in discussion.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government was ready to discuss any topic the opposition wanted.

“The Rajya Sabha had a discussion on Covid... We are ready for discussion on whatever topic you want... Question Hour is a right of every member,” Joshi said. Mahtab said the government is agreeable to discussion on any topic and the Business Advisory Committee can finalise the subject. As the uproar continued, Mahtab adjourned the House till 2 pm.

Similar scenes were witnessed at 2 pm also and the Chair adjourned the proceedings till 4 PM. The uproar continued when the House reassembled at 4 pm even as Mahtab, who was in the Chair, asked the protesting members to go back to their seats.

However, the opposition members did not relent, forcing the Chair to adjourn the House proceedings for the day.

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Amarinder to attend Sidhu’s installation ceremony tomorrow CHANDIGARH, JUL 22 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has invited party leaders for tea on Friday from where they will “all go for the installation” of the new Congress team under Navjot Singh Sidhu, his media adviser said, signalling truce in the dissension-riven party.

The tweet by the CM’s media adviser came after Kuljit Singh Nagra and Sangat Singh Gilzian, two of the four newly appointed working presidents for the state party unit, extended a formal invite to the CM at his farmhouse in Mohali’s Siswan for the installation ceremony.

Sidhu and Amarinder Singh have been at loggerheads for the past some time, with the Amritsar (East) MLA recently attacking the CM over the desecration cases.

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pointment as the state Congress chief and had said he won’t meet him until the cricketer-turned-politician apologises for his “derogatory” tweets against him.

On Thursday, after the Congress leaders met the chief minister, the media adviser tweeted,” Punjab CM @capt_amarinder has invited all @INCPunjab MLAs, MPs and senior party functionaries at Punjab Bhawan for tea at 10 am on Friday. They will all then go to Punjab Congress Bhawan together from there for the installation of the new PPCC

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Nagra told reporters that the CM will come to the event.

“An invitation from the pardhan sahib (PPCC president), ministers and MLAs has been given to the CM. He has accepted the invitation and will reach there to give his blessings,” said Nagra.

Sidhu will formally assume charge of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, along with four working presidents, at Punjab Congress Bhawan here.

The new working presidents are Sangat Singh Gilzian, Sukhwinder Singh Danny, Pawan Goel and Kuljit Singh Nagra.

Sidhu will be taking over from incumbent state Congress chief Sunil Jakhar.

Incharge of Punjab affairs at the AICC, Harish Rawat, is also expected to attend the event.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were repeatedly adjourned on Thursday as opposition members raised slogans and waved placards against the three agriculture laws and the alleged snooping using Israeli spyware Pegasus.

While Zero Hour could not be taken up, only one question could be asked during the Question Hour as opposition members repeatedly trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans.

Amid the din, the Essential Defence Services Bill and the Inland Vessels Bill were introduced in the lower house.

Since Monday, when the Monsoon Session began, Lok Sabha proceedings have been marred by protests of opposition parties on a variety of issues, including farmers, fuel price hike, economy and the Pegasus row.

As soon as the House assembled for the day, members from various opposition parties raised slogans slamming the government over the three agriculture laws.

They later trooped into the Well of the House holding placards and raising slogans. Some of the placards were in Gurmukhi. While members of the Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal targeted the government on the farmers’ issue, TMC members gathered near the Speaker’s podium raising the Pegasus snooping issue. They shouted slogans seeking answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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snooping story “concocted, IT dept raids Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar Pegasus fabricated, evidence-less”: BJP GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO CRITICISM SAYING ‘NO INTERFERENCE’

NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): The Income Tax Department on Thursday conducted raids across several states against prominent media group Dainik Bhaskar as well as Uttar Pradesh-based TV channel Bharat Samachar for alleged tax evasion, drawing a sharp response from several quarters, sources said.

The raids against the multi-media Dainik Bhaskar group -- which has presence in 12 states and runs newspapers as well as operates radio stations, web portals and mobile phone apps -- were taking place in 30 locations, including Bhopal, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Noida, sources said.

The searches started around 5.30 am and were going on till evening.

“The group is also involved in textiles and mining businesses and the department is also looking into these transactions,” an official said on condition of anonymity.

There was no official word from the Income Tax Department or its policymaking body, the Central

Security personnel stand guard at the residence of the owner of Dainik Bhaskar Group Sudhir Agarwal after IT dept raided his premises, in Bhopal. (PTI)

Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), on the searches targeting the promoters and staffers of Dainik Bhaskar, and Bharat Samachar.

The issue was raised in the Rajya Sabha. It also came in for wide condemnation from several leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Rajasthan’s Ashok Gehlot and Delhi’s Arvind Kejriwal.

“Agencies are doing

their own work and there is no interference in them.”

Union minister Anurag Thakur said in response to the criticism “… one should take complete information and sometimes many issues come up that are far from truth...,” he said, replying to a question on the Congress’ allegation that the raids were intended to throttle the voice of democracy.

Both Dainik Bhaskar and

Bharat Samachar have been critical of the COVID-19 management in the country and done numerous stories highlighting the failings of authorities and the distress of people during the second wave of the pandemic.

Giving details of the searches, sources said the premises of Bharat Samachar and its promoters and staffers were raided in Lucknow.

Bharat Samachar TV said on its official Twitter handle that searches are being conducted at the “house of its Editor-in-chief Brajesh Mishra, state head Virendra Singh, houses of some employees and the channel office”.

Tax sleuths also raided some premises linked to BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Harraiya assembly seat Ajay Singh and his associates.

It was, however, not immediately clear if the raids were connected to the media groups. In Bhopal, personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Madhya Pradesh police were seen providing security to tax officials searching

the residential premises of Dainik Bhaskar’s promoters.

The group brings out 65 editions of newspapers and 211 sub-editions in Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi, according to information provided on the website of its parent company D B Corp Ltd. It also operates 30 radio stations in seven states and has online presence with six web portals and four mobile phone apps.

Dainik Bhaskar posted a message on its website saying the government was scared of its true journalism. From bodies in the Ganga to Corona deaths, the group that brought the real numbers in front of the country is being raided by the government, it said in a message in Hindi. “I am independent because I am Bhaskar, Only the readers’ will matters in Bhaskar”, it added.

The group said the raids were carried out at the homes of many staffers. The mobile phones of those in office were seized and they were not being allowed to go out, it said.

Amarinder Singh seeks Union minister’s 5 B’deshis apprehended by BSF resignation for calling farmers ‘mawali’ incidents of alleged violence during their protests.

While the assault on the journalist at Jantar Mantar where the farmers are protesting the new agriculture laws was deplorable and action should be taken against the guilty, the Union minister’s reaction was totally uncalled for and provocative, said the chief minister. Lekhi had no right to “defame” the farmers in such a manner, he said.

The BJP had no right to condemn the farmers in such an outrageous manner over the incident, he added.

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KOLKATA, JUL 22 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that the snooping on Supreme Court judges, journalists and political leaders among others using the Pegasus spyware, news of which broke earlier this week, was “worse than the Watergate scandal” which broke in the US during the NIxon presidency.

Banerjee likened the scandal which allegedly involved using a spyware developed by a Israeli firm to infect the mobile phones of hundreds of Indians in a bid to spy on them to the imposition of a “super-emergency in the country”.

The chief minister claimed that all impartial institutions have been politicised by the BJP-led Government.

“Pegasus is worse than Watergate scandal; it is super emergency,” Banerjee told a press conference at the state secretariat here.

“They (BJP leadership) don’t trust even their own officers and ministers,” she said, adding “I have heard they tapped the phones of several RSS people”.

The chief minister recently managed to win a high voltage electoral battle to elect the state legislature after a bitter campaign where she was pitted against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, CHANGKI MANGKOLEMBA SUB-DIVISION, MOKOKCHUNG DISTRICT P.O CHANGKI, NAGALAND

FELICITATION Changki Village Council do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations to the following students for their stupendous achievements in the recently conducted school examinations.

1. Miss Imtilula Pongen, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Lanusungkum Pongen – 8th Position (HSLC) 2. Mr. Emjungwapang Amri, S/o Er. & Mrs. Moasashi Amri – 5th Position (HSSLC) The Council also congratulates all those who have qualified and we encourage the remaining to strive harder and not to be discouraged.

We continually seek God’s choicest blessings for each and every one of you in all your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Imodangba Pongen Lendimenba Amri Secretary Chairman

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WESTERN YIMCHUNGRU STUDENTS' UNION H.Q Old SHOwuba Village: dimapur

We, the Western Yimchungru Students’ Union (WYSU) would like to congratulate Ms. Lunthula Lims, D/o YinkiuYimchunger of Longtoker Village for securing Top 6 th in the recently declared HSSLC from Mezhur Hr. Sec. School, Kohima We also pray that our Almighty God continues to bless you in your future endeavors.

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Mina Chetri Diya Shrestha 7th Rank 6th Rank The Gorkha Students’ Union Kohima proudly congratulates Miss Mina Chetri, of Green Valley School, Mon and Miss Diya Shrestha, of Mezhür Hr. Sec. School, Kohima for bringing laurels to the Gorkha community of Nagaland by securing 6th and 7th Rank respectively in the NBSE HSLC Examination,2021.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC, 2021. The Union wishes them the best in their future endeavours.

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The Humtso Students’ union with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to mr. Chibenthung Shitiri, S/o. mr. Rabenthung Shitiri and mrs. mhalo Shitiri for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant (cl-III non-Gazetted), under personnel & Administrative Reforms department in the recently declared NcS and Allied Service 2019 Examination result conducted by NpSc. The Union wishes him success in all his future endeavours.

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alleged “brazen” attempts to “stifle” all voices of dissent and protest, the fact that it had failed to break the spirit of the farmers was clearly rankling, said Amarinder Singh in an official statement.

He lambasted the NDA government for its continued efforts to “suppress” every single voice that dares to speak against them as in the latest instance of the IT raids on the media outlets.

Lekhi on Thursday denounced farm unions protesting as “mawali” (ruffian) after she was asked about

were detained by the border guards at the border area in Nadia district in the early hours of Thursday.

The women claimed that they were going back to their native country after working in Ahmedabad for some time, the official said.

A woman and two men, all hailing from Khulna district in Bangladesh, were detained by the Border Security Force on Wednesday evening from the border area in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal when they crossed over to India illegally, he said.

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Meenakshi Lekhi

that it never said that the recently leaked phone numbers were specifically a list of numbers targeted by Pegasus spyware.

Lekhi told reporters that 10 countries have been named as places where this spyware was used and hit out at opposition parties, including the Congress and TMC, suggesting that rival parties other countries have not behaved the way they have in India.

Opposition par ties have stalled proceedings in Parliament, alleging the Modi government’s involvement in the alleged snooping, following reports that nearly 300 mobile phone numbers including of journalists, activists, opposition leaders and even two ministers from India figured in this list of potential snooping targets by NSO which sells its Pegasus spyware only to “vetted” governments and gover nment agencies.

She claimed, “This is not a story. This is a nonstarter across the globe be-

cause based on a concocted, fabricated, evidence-less story, nobody does story.

Because that story itself calls for forgery and defamation. Leaked data is an offence and that leads to further complications for people who base their stories on leaked data. it only happens in India.”

“The published story is based on a list of numbers available in any directory.

Second, Amnesty International has denied this. The company (NSO) which manufactures Pegasus has said that these claims are uncorroborated and do not tally with their customer base,” she said.

Claiming that the Pegasus row is linked to the report of a parliamentary committee, which was headed by her and examined the Personal Data Protection Bill, she said it has been submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker and is ready to be adopted by Parliament.

“Data protection is going to become the law of the and. This is directly related to that. This is to undermine Indian institutions that such kinds of stories are being floated,” she said.

NSO, the Israeli firm behind the spyware, has denied such a list, Amnesty International has “denied” this and yet opposition is disrupting Parliament, she said, claiming that such a narrative is built repeatedly to damage India.

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with paramount delight and venerate, The Lotha public Organization (LpO) conveys exuberant congratulations to mr. m. daniel lotha kilonser for being elevated to the distinguished position as kilo kilonser to the GpRN. The LpO also manifest our unfeigned gratitude and appreciation to the most Hon'ble ato Kilonser Th. muviah and the counterparts of the collective Leaderships of GpRN for entrusting faith to the former cabinet Secretary to the GpRN mr. m. daniel lotha at this climacteric converging of the protracted Indo-Naga political solution.

Further, the LpO also plaudit that, his new position as kilo kilonser was achieved due to his hard work and determination helped him to accomplished. Each of your undertaking is an attestation of your quality and integrity. may this new responsibility takes you to a higher echelon of success and pray that Almighty God grant you wisdom and knowledge and longevity as you resume the work for the welfare of the Naga Nation. (mr. SulaNTHuNg HumTSOe) president

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CHANGTONGYA SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR Ref. No: CSTD/Gen/2020-22, 12

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Dated 22nd July, 2021

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The Changtongya Senso Telongjem Dimapur, Dimapur Changtongyatsur Telongjem and Changtongya Kaketshir Telongjem Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful HSLC & HSSLC examinees, 2021 and especially to the following toppers from Changtongya village as we join you in celebrating your achievement and bringing laurels to our village.

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The office of the Kohima Lotha Students’ Union would like to congratulate the following individuals for their achievement and success and bringing laurels to the community in the recently declared results of HSLC & HSSLC Examination, 2021 conducted by NBSE. 1. Lothungbeni Kikon, D/o. Mr. Khonthungo Kikon and Mrs Lopyoni Kikon for securing the 5th position in HSSLC Examination (Science Stream).

2. Kithunglo M Humtsoe, D/o. Mr. Mhonchan Humtsoe and Mrs. Chumchano Humtsoe for securing the 10th Position in HSSLC examination (Science Stream).

3. Narsen Ngullie, D/o. Mr. Habemo Ngullie and Mrs. Renboni Kikon for securing the 3rd position in HSLC Examination.

4. Esther L Ezung, D/o Mrs. Mhabeni Ezung and Lt. Lichio Ezung for securing the 8th position in HSLC examination.

5. Wonchilo T Khuvung, D/o. Mr. T. Thungalee Khuvung and Mrs. Abeni Khuvung for securing the 10th Position in HSLC examination.

6. Noyingbeni R Odyuo, D/o. Mr. N Renthungo Lotha and Mrs. Renthunglo for securing the 20th position in HSLC examination.

KLSU would also like to congratulate all the subject toppers and all successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2021 and wishes them further success in their future endeavors. May God continue to bless you all.

Sd/Sd/Lirhonthung Kithan Zachamo Ngullie President General Secretary

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CHANDIGARH, JUL 22 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded immediate resignation of Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi for dubbing the farmers protesting the Centre’s three farm laws as “mawali”.

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader for using derogatory language for the farmers, who have been agitating against the central farm laws for the past nearly eight months, the CM said it reflected the party’s “anti-farmer” mindset. Given the ruling party’s

KO L K ATA , J U L 2 2 (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals, including three women, for trying to illegally cross the international boundary at different places under the South Bengal Frontier area, an official said here on Thursday. While three of them were apprehended while trying to crossover to India, the two others were trying to enter the neighbouring country, the BSF official said.

Two women, residents of Sonapur and Jessore districts of Bangladesh,

NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): The BJP on Thursday claimed that the story on the alleged snooping through Israeli spyware Pegasus is “concocted, fabricated and evidence-less” and that the news reports based on it call for “defamation”.

Union minister and BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi cited reports to claim that Amnesty International, the human rights group associated with Pegasus Project, has denied the existence of a list of potential targets of the alleged snooping.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, she alleged that the “fake” list is like a collection of mobile numbers drawn from yellow pages and those have been used for “yellow journalism”. She was referring to news reports about the suspected snooping of people, including politicians and journalists, in India and several countries.

Amnesty International, however, said in a statement that it “categorically stands” by the findings of the Pegasus Project and asserted that the data is irrefutably linked to potential targets of Israel-based NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.

The comments by Amnesty International came after some media reports quoting a few Israeli journalists said that the human rights group has claimed

YIMYATETLA LONGKUMER

LONGTILA JAMIR

Rank 3, HSLC 2021 Subject Topper: Science 100 marks Holy Cross Hr Sec School, Dimapur F/N – Er. B.Tiameren, M/N - Shilunungla

YASHIJUNGLA

Rank 10, HSLC 2021 Subject Topper: Social Science 100 marks Model Hr Sec School, Kohima F/N – N. Chuba Jamir

TEMSUSANGLA

Subject Topper: Social Science 100 marks Christian Standard Hr Sec School, Changtongya F/N – Imsuyapang, M/N – Oneninla

Rank 16, HSLC 2021 Subject Topper: Environmental Education 100 marks Christian Standard Hr Sec School, Changtongya F/N – Late Lemdongnukshi, M/N - Moasenla

TEMSUTSUNGBA LONGKUMER

Subject Topper: Social Science 100 marks Fernwood School, Kohima F/N – T.Onen Longkumer, M/N - Bendangmenla

Your hard work and perseverance have led you to this glorious moment in your lives and we wish you more success in future as we incessantly pray that you will continue to make us proud by bringing more laurels in your future academic endeavours.

Sd/Changtongya Senso Telongjem Dimapur

Sd/Dimapur Changtongyatsur Telongjem

Sd/Changtongya Kaketshir Telongjem Dimapur

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Rains lash Thane, Palghar; 3 dead

THANE, JUL 22 (PTI): : At least three deaths in rain-related incidents were reported in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, officials said on Thursday.

Heavy rains pounded the coastal Palghar and Thane districts adjoining Mumbai during the night and on Thursday morning, causing flooding and boulder crashes and disrupting train services.

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were roped in to rescue hundreds of stranded people, officials said.

Palghar District Collector Dr Manik Gursal said there were several cases of house collapse, roads and small bridges getting washed away, and boulder crash.

R a m a T h a c k e r ay (53), resident of Dumadpada-Kunje in Vikramgad tehsil, was washed away in a flooded stream and the body was found later.

Darshana Dileep Dhutkar (50), resident of Sare Embur in Palghar tehsil, was also washed away and drowned. Gautam Shirish Dhanwa (18), resident of

Municipal Corporation firefighters during a rescue operation after heavy rain in Kolhapur, Thursday, July 22, 2021. (PTI)

Maswan, died of electric shock, the collector said.

In Dahanu tehsil of Palghar district, two buffaloes died of electric shock, Gursal said.

I n Jaw h a r t e h s i l , Choutachiwadi-DhanoshiSakur-Pathrdi-Vanganpada road caved in and a bridge on the stretch was washed away. At least 15 stranded persons were rescued at Chambarsheth. In Wada tehsil, a house collapsed in

Kalamkhand. At Borande, 130 people were shifted to a Zilla Parishad (ZP) school and private houses. At Ambiste, five families were shifted to a ZP school.

Eight families were shifted to a ZP school after the Shelte lake bund breached. Three houses were damaged due to the floods following the breach, the collector said.

In Mokhada, 23 houses and a school were

damaged, while boulder crashes were reported at Sawarde, Chintutara and Kharegaon-Khodala. A small bridge was washed away at Amle.

In Palghar tehsil, eight houses were partly damaged, while the Manor bridge went under water.

In Vasai tehsil, Umgaon-Bhatne road caved in while Shiravali-Medaphata road went under water.

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houses were damaged.

In Thane city, the body of Jeevan Owhal (36), who had fallen into a swollen stream on July 17, was found in Vitawa creek, an official said.

The Thane Disaster Response Force team rescued 10 people from the Idga slum colony in Bhiwandi who were stranded in floodwater.

In Bhatsai village, which is located on a hillock, stranded people could not come out and were shifted to a school in the locality, she said.

A bridge at Sapgaon in Sahapur tehsil of Thane suffered extensive damage due to the heavy downpour, tehsildar (revenue officer) Nilima Suryavanshi said.

The Modak Sagar dam in Sahapur started overflowing at 3.24 am on Thursday and two of its gates were opened to release water. Some villages in the Sahapur tehsil were marooned, Suryavanshi said, adding that local authorities with the help of the NDRF rescued hundreds of people.

11 BJP youth leader Even your property can be booked for rioting, confiscated: Priyanka to Yogi attempt to murder

BULANDSHAHR (UTTAR PRADESH), JUL 22 (IANS): An FIR has been filed against district president of BJP’s Yuva Morcha, Deepak Dulhera, along with 21 named and 40 unnamed people for attempt to murder, rioting, disturbing peace and several other serious sections.

They are allegedly accused of creating ruckus in the Secunderabad Kotwali area over construction of a roadside nullah.

The accused is said to have assaulted an elderly and his kin and as the video of the act went viral, police filed an FIR but no arrest has been made in the matter so far.

According to the FIR, the complainant, Krishnapal, has alleged that Dulhera had entered his house along with a mob and thrashed his family over a post poll dispute.

The complainant alleged that the accused misbehaved with his daughter and wife as well, and used derogatory language.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (IANS): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying people have the right to their views and abusing power to intimidate them is a “heinous crime”.

She also reminded the Chief Minister that the property on which he is sitting can be confiscated by the people. In a series of tweets in Hindi, Priyanka Gandhi, who is in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Congress said, “It is a constitutional right to raise your voice, to

demonstrate and to agitate for your demands in this country.

Abusing power to intimidate those who raise their voice for legitimate demands is a heinous crime.

The ‘proper ty’ on which Yogi (Adityanath) ji is sitting, does not belong to him but it belongs to the people of the country.”

“And remember even that ‘property’ can one day be confiscated by the people,” she said in another tweet.

She made the remarks while responding to a tweet of the Chief Minister in which he appealed to the youth of the state that they should not be misled by anyone.

The Chief Minister said, “No one can do wrong today. Whoever wants to get his property confiscated, he should do wrong.”

Priyanka Gandhi has been critical of the state government over several issues.

Everything will be remembered: COVID: 3,570 Indians died abroad Pensioners’ DR hiked to 28% 42 crore vax doses administered DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): As many as 3,570 Indian citizens NEW DELHI, JUL 22 Forces, all India services in India: Health ministry died of COVID-19 abroad with the maximum number of 1,154 (PTI): The Department and railways) with effect Rahul on deaths due to O2 shortage NEW deaths reported from Saudi Arabia followed by 894 in the United NEW DELHI, JUL 22 23,62,689 vaccine doses

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The Wozhuro Range Students’ Union extends its heartiest congratulations to Miss Wonchilo T Khuvung, D/o. T. Thungalee Khuvung and Abeni Khuvung of Shaki Village for securing Top 10th Rank in the recently conducted NBSE, HSLC examination.

The Union deeply appreciates you for bringing laurels to the community and wishes you the best in all your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Mhajamo P Khuvung Zademo Lotha Edu. Secy, WRSU President, WRSU OFFICE OF THE

TEROGVUNYU STUDENTS’ UNION P.O. TSEMINYU, Dist. Kohima : Nagaland

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The Terogvunyu Students Union with great delight extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC exam, also to all the recent graduates. We wish you all great success in your future endeavours.

Hurdles and difficulties are part and parcel of life, they teaches us to work harder and are the stepping stones to success. Those students whose hopes has been dashed, we encourage you to take this as a challenge and impart excellent examples in life.

Hizenlo Tep Akenyu Semp president Gen. secy Ter.S.U Ter.S.U IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/55 Dated Zbto. The 12-07-2021

Notice Calling Obiection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Whereas application has received from Smti KHASHINI SEMA, U/S 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of Sukhai Village, PS- Satakha for Succession of SBI A/C No. 30662716937, Service/ Pension benefits, debts, gratuity and other allowances debts & securities of Late H. VIKATO SEMA. Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim(s) within 45 (forty five) days from the date of publication to this notice.

District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland

OFFICE OF THE VISWEMA GAZETTED OFFICERS' KROTHO VISWEMA : NAGALAND

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The Board of Governors, Principal, Teachers and staff of the school extend their heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Moanola Longchar for securing Top 11 Position and Subject Topper (100 Marks in Social Sciences) in HSLC examination 2021.

The School also congratulates all its successful HSLC & HSSLC candidates of 2020-2021.

The School wishes the best in all their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Principal Chairman, BOG MkC-223

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The Yimchunger Union and Yimchunger Students' Union Naga United Village Dimapur with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Y Lunthula Lims, Daughter of Mrs. Hekheangla & Mr. Yinkiu Lims for securing top 6th position in HSSLC (Arts) exam 2021 conducted

by NBSE. The Union also congratulates all the successful students who made through in the recently declared result of HSLC & HSSLC examination and wishes you all a grand success in your future endeavours.

(KIUMUKAM) (SHOJIBA) President, YUNUV President, YSU NUV

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MOLUNGYIMSEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (Under the aegis of Molungyimsen Senso Mungdang)

FELICITATION Through this column, we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Sentimenla B. Ao, daughter of Lt. Bendangnukshi and Mrs. Sepichemla for securing subject topper in Environmental Education with Distinction in 4 subjects in the HSCL Exam conducted by NBSE. The Union wishes her more success and achievements in all her future endeavours.

Further, the Union also congratulates all the successful candidates in the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2021.

Sd/N. Joseph Lemtur President

Sd/Dr. O. Lima Lkr Convener (MET)

IN THE COURT OF Principal Judge FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

Guardianship Petition No. 10/2021

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(See 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act)

It is an honour and matter of immense pride for the Viswema Gazetted Officers' Krotho (VGOK) to extend heartiest congratulations to our member, Shri. Vilone Sakhrie on being elevated to the post of Director, Women Resource Development Department, Nagaland.

The VGOK wishes him success and fulfilment in his new responsibility.

Polan John Neisekho Chaya President General Secretary

Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Shri Khehoyi Assumi for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) Miss Atuna Assumi & 3 'ors' before this Court and whereas the 24th day of August 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 22nd day of July 2021. dp-3438 JUDGE

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from 01.07.2021 to 28 per cent of the basic pension/ family pension (including additional pension/family pension), representing an increase of 11 per cent over the existing rate of 17 per cent,” it said. In view of the unprecedented situation which arose due to COVID-19 pandemic, “three additional instalments of Dearness Relief to pensioners, which were due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021, had been frozen,” the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry said.

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of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has issued an order for increasing the Dearness Relief to pensioners, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The move comes following a decision by the Union Cabinet in this regard on July 14.

“The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has issued order on 22.07.2021 for increasing the Dearness Relief to pensioners and family pensioners of the central government (including pensioners/family pensioners of Armed

(PTI): The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed 42 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday. More than 48.86 lakh (48,86,103) vaccine doses have been administered on Thursday, according to the 7 pm provisional report. The ministry said

were administered as first dose and 2,14,281 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years on Thursday. Cumulatively, 13,29,60,281 people in the age group 18-44 years across all states and union territories have received their first dose and 55,40,162 have received their second dose.

FELICITATION The Kohima Khar Students' Union extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Mongdikokba Walling, S/o Mr. Lanutemjen Walling and Mrs. Lanumenla Jamir for securing Top 12th rank in HSLC examination 2021, and securing state highest mark in Social Sciences from, Fernwood School, Kohima The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2021 and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

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Arab Emirates, the government told Rajya Sabha Thursday.

According to the details provided by the Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, 546 Indians lost their lives due to COVID-19 in Kuwait, 384 died in Oman, 196 in Bahrain and 106 deaths were reported from Qatar. “3570 Indian citizens died abroad, due to COVID-19 as per information provided by our missions/posts abroad,” he said. The minister provided a list of 70 countries that reported the deaths of Indians. “We express the deepest sympathy with the families of those who have died abroad due to COVID-19. Missions/Posts abroad maintained contact with the families and extended all possible help for transporting the mortal remains to India or for local burial, as per the wishes of the families,” Muraleedharan said, replying to a question.

“Financial assistance for transporting the mortal remains to India or for local burial was also provided from Indian Community Welfare Fund, where such requests were received,” he said. To a separate question, Muraleedharan said 60,92,264 Indians were brought back from foreign countries in view of the pandemic under the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ till April 30.

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VEKUHOMI STUDENTS' UNION Felicitation The Vekuhomi Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Livinoli Awomi, d/o Mr. Luheto Awomi for securing distinction in all the subjects as well as being the subject topper in Social Science.

The Union further congratulates all the successful students and wish them the very best in their future endeavor.

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loved ones for the oxygen dueing the second wave of the pandemic. The government has faced flak after it informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths were reported due to lack of oxygen during the second wave.

Congress Rajya Sabha MP K.C. Venugopal on Thursday moved a privilege motion against Minister of State for Health Bharti Pravin Pawar who informed the Rajya Sabha two days ago that no one died due to shortage of oxygen during the second wave of the Covid pandemic.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (IANS): Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi once again targeted the government over the deaths due to shortage of oxygen during the second wave of Covid, saying everything will be remembered.

I a short tweet in Hindi, Congress MP from Kerala’s Wayanad, said, “Everything will be remembered.”

He tweeted with the hashtag of OxygenShortage and also attached a video showing people searching for oxygen cylinders and carrying their

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Chinese men start arming at CPEC project sites

to Kyrgyzstan, was forced to return to the stand following the “minor incident”.

It added that the passengers took another flight, which departed six hours later.

Bahrain News Agency reported that Gulf Air confirmed “a ground incident at Dubai International Airport where one of its aircraft was impacted on the tail by an aircraft of another airline”. The airline did not identify the aircraft involved, but said it was “working to reconnect all the passengers to their final destinations”. Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airport for international travel.

Given the Eid-al-Adha holidays, this is expected to be a very busy week for the airport.

QUITO (ECUADOR), JUL 22 (AP): Rival gangs of inmates fought in two prisons in Ecuador, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens, authorities said on Thursday.

Violence broke out on Wednesday in the main prison in the city of Guayaquil as well as the Latacunga prison in central Ecuador, according to prison authorities.

Nine police officers and 35 prisoners were injured in the fighting. Police have regained control of the prisons. Police said on Twitter that there had been an escape attempt at the Latacunga prison, but that 45 prisoners were recaptured. In June, a fight between gangs in a prison in Ecuador killed two people and injured 11.

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FELICITATION The Tesen Students' Union (N) congratulates Mr Izinlung Kauring, S/o Rev Iringtie Kauring for securing the top 12 position in the NBSE HSLC examination 2021. Further, the Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC 2021 who passed out in flying colours and prays that they continue to bring more laurels to the village in their future endeavours and encourages those who could not clear the exam to continue with hard work and never quit their endeavour.

Dikugong Esalung President Tesen Students' Union (N)

WASHINGTON, JUL 22 (IANS): Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah, has declared racism a public health crisis.

“This is an important declaration for us to make as a City,” Mendenhall said in a statement released on Wednesday.

“Not only are we publicly acknowledging the existence of a grave inequity that many in our community have known and experienced for so long, we are also committing ourselves to the creation of policies and ordinances that are anti-racist,” Mendenhall said.

The declaration came a day after Mendenhall adopted a joint resolution with the city council on Tuesday night, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Racism is a serious public health threat because racism -- both interpersonal

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Haigangbeu Hengame General Secretary Tesen Students' Union (N)

The Tesenlui Village Council with immense pride and joy extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Izinlung Kauring, S/o Rev. Iringtie Kauring for securing the top 12 position in the NBSE HSLC examination 2021. The TLVC also congratulate all the successful candidates of the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2021 and for bringing laurels to the village and the community as well.

The village council wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

Hingbam Putlang Chairman Tesenlui Village Council

Nhailak Ekak General Secretary Tesenlui Village Council

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(Loss of Document) I, Noktiensha Imsong, S/o Sentiyongdang Imsong do solemnly declare hereby that I have lost the following documents: i) CBSE Admit Card Roll No. 3139709 (Centre No. 37290) & CBSE SSE Marksheet-2011, ii) CBSE SSCE Marksheet bearing Roll No. 3634835-2013 iii) Birth Certificate iv) ST & Indigenous Certificate v) Provisional Certificate of B.Tech, Punjab University dated 23/07/2018 vi) B.Tech Final Marksheet Ref. No. 9575412/1 dated 10/08/2018 vii) B.Tech certificate EDPS No. 9562668 viii) SBI Saving A/C Passbook & Aadhar Card Deponent

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(Loss of Document) I, S Apong Imsong, S/o Sentiyongdang Imsong do solemnly declare hereby that I have lost the following documents: i) NBSE Admit Card Roll No. 15807199 (No. 17807) 11/02/2015 ii) NBSE HSLC Marksheet 2015 iii) NBSE HSSLC 2017, Marksheet (13289) iv) ST, Indigenous & Birth Certificate respectively v) SBI Saving A/C Passbook, Aadhar Card & Pan Card Deponent dp-3428

With heartiest wishes, we would like to congratulate Shri. Daniel Lotha on being promoted to Kilo Kilonser. We pray for more achievements in your coming journey and may our Almighty God lead you throughout.

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FELICITATION The President and all the members of the Aoli Pongener Telongjem Dimapur (unit) takes immense pleasure in felicitating : 1. Ms. IMLISUNGLA PONGEN, D/o Mr. Limakum Pongen (Longmisa) for securing the Top No. 1 position (Arts stream) in NBSE HSSLCE, 2021.

2. Ms. IMLITULA PONGENER, D/o Mr. Lanusungkum Pongen (Changki) for securing the Top No. 8 position in NBSE HSLCE, 2021.

The APTD office wishes them the very best in all their future endeavours.

Tsukjem Pongen (President)

Meren Pongen (Gen. Secy)

able and preventable”.

The resolution pointed out that racism impacts where a person lives, learns, works, worships and plays, creating inequities in access to a range of social and economic benefits, such as housing, education, wealth and employment, often referred to as social determinants of health.

“This nation and the states and municipalities within have been designed to systematically disadvantage underrepresented racial and ethnic groups thereby creating health disparities that have persisted even after the Civil Rights Movement following the

abolition of slavery,” the resolution said, noting that the Covid-19 pandemic has shown how pre-existing structural inequities created heavier burdens of disease, death and social consequences in communities of color in Utah.

Citing data from the Utah Department of Health, the resolution said odds of infection were three times more likely in areas where there are high percentages of Latino and non-white residents.

“The Latino communities account for 14.2 per cent of Utah’s population, but 40 per cent of the state’s Covid-19 cases.

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LOTHA HOHO DIMAPUR H.Q. HOHO KI, Court Junction (Charali) Dimapur-797112 : Nagaland

FELICITATION With immense pride and happiness, the Lotha HoHo Dimapur extends hearty congratulations to Shri M. Daniel Lotha for his new assignment on July 20, 2021, assumed the charge of the ministry of Kilo (Home) as Kilo Kilonser.

The Lotha HoHo Dimapur expresses it's gratitude and best wishes to his new assigned responsibility.

HoHo also extends heartfelt gratitude and give thanks to most respected and able collective leadership of NSCN (IM) for recognizing the dedicated service of Shri M. Daniel Lotha who is more pioneer spirit.

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Swelul Pucho General Secretary Kewhira Zherimi Krotho

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FELICITATION The Sukhalu Ghami Welfare Society, Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Y. Akito Sema, S/o Mr. Yehozhe Muru and Mrs. Khunili Muru of Sukhalu Village on his promotion to Executive Engineer (Electrical) recently.

It is our prayer that Almighty God bless and guide him to carry out the higher responsibilities bestowed upon him to serve the department with sincerity and dedication.

SGWS, Dimapur conveying best wishes and success in all his future endeavors.

(Y. Khetoshe Yepthomi) Chairman SGWS, Dimapur

(Er. Kiheto Yepthomi) Secretary SGWS, Dimapur

The office of the Lutshumi Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the State HSLC subject topper Ms. Niboli Shohe, D/o Mr Akashe & Shevini Shohe, scoring 96 marks in English.

With great joy, we also congratulate all the distinction and division holders from Lutshumi Village, in this recent HSLC & HSSLC examination 2021. May God continue to bless you all.

"EXCELSIOR" Vigholi K Kiho President, LVSU

Niboto S Yeptho GS, LVSU

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We, the Leshemi Village Council and Leshemi Students' Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their meritorious achievements.

1. Dr. Tewe Lomi, s/o Mr. Pfukhrulhou Lomi for clearing the coveted UPSC examination to the post of Assistant Commandant.

2. Mr. Asewe Letro, s/o Mr. Kekhrongulo Letro for securing top 2nd rank in the HSLC examination 2021.

The Council and the Union would also like to congratulate all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and Bachelor Degree examination 2021.

We wish them great success in their future endeavour.

Ngupelo Lasushe VCC, Leshemi

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Wekhrotso Sara President, LSU

racism is declared a public health crisis that directly impacts residents in the city “resulting in health disparities that are both measur-

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and structural -- is proven to have harmful impacts to the mental and physical health of communities of colour,” said the resolution, adding

We the Kewhira Zherimi Krotho, with immense pride and honour would like to felicitate and extend our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed member Shri. Vilone Sakhrie of Viswema Village, for been promoted to post of Director in the Department of Women Resource and Development.

The KZK further prays that Almighty God give you good health and wisdom so that you may serve the Department and Public to the best of your ability.

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(Loss of Document) I, Sentiyongdang Imsong do solemnly declare hereby that I have lost the following documents: i) SBI Saving A/C Passbook, ii) United Bank Saving S/C Passbook, iii) Aadhaar Card, Pan Card & iv) 12 bore Single with Licence.

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stupid, because they should have known beforehand what was likely to follow after that, that there would be feelings of wanting to retaliate,” Buthelezi said.

“I’ve always lived cheek-by-jowl with the Indian people. Some of the Indians are committed to social cohesion, because there is no future if we don’t promote and consolidate social cohesion,” said the 92-year-old veteran politician who started the mainly-Zulu Inkatha Freedom Party in 1975 and remained its leader until two years ago.

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of court after he repeatedly refused to testify at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, where several witnesses have implicated him in corruption.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called the incidents “a failed insurrection” in an organised way.

Buthelezi said in an interview on TV channel Newzroom Afrika (sic) that Indians and Blacks had lived side-by side for generations, as he decried the killings in Phoenix.

“This (the killings) is most unfortunate. The people who did this are very

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DUBAI, JUL 22 (IANS): A “minor” collision was reported n Thursday on the taxiway at the Dubai International Airport between two passenger jets.

FlyDubai, the lowcost airline of Dubai, and the Bahrain-based Gulf Air were the airlines involved.

The authorities said that nobody was injured in the incident. Reportedly, the wingtip of the FlyDubai plane and the tail of the Gulf Air jet brushed each other.

An airport spokesperson said: “As a result of this, one runway was temporarily closed to allow for the incident to be swiftly managed. Operations at DXB were not impacted and the runway was reopened after two hours.”

FlyDubai said that a Boeing 737-800s, heading

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lates to the Chinese using Pakistani army vehicles to visit and frequent red-light areas,” said a source, adding that if history is anything to go by, most of Pakistan’s troubles have been the result of Chinese involvement in its internal affairs.

Ealeir, SSD officers have been implicated in various embezzlement schemes involving Chinese money.

Also, Chinese money has been used to buy artillery pieces and combat helicopters, which do not fit into the scheme of of things of a force trying to protect human assets from terrorists.

Pakistan has attempted

JOHANNESBURG, JUL 22 (PTI): Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the traditional prime minister of the Zulu nation, has made an impassioned plea for an end to anti-Indian sentiment that has seen rising tensions between Indian-origin South Africans and their Black compatriots.

The tensions have been particularly high in the sprawling Indian township of Phoenix, north of Durban, and residents of three surrounding Black areas following the deaths of 22 people in Phoenix during the riots and looting last week by vigilante groups trying to protect their businesses and homes from looters.

The unrest started with protests after the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma on July 7, but rapidly degenerated into mass mob looting and arson allegedly fuelled by poverty and unemployment. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment by the country’s apex court for contempt

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divisions. However, it has failed to carry out its duties completely and has been at the receiving end of insurgent attacks, the most deadly being the attack carried out in Ormara on Oct 15, 2020 when 14 Pakistan security personnel were dragged out of a bus and killed by Balochi militants.

Chinese workers and engineers, wherever they work within Pakistan, are guarded 24x7 by armed guards, making them hostage to the Pakistan army.

“This has led to a number of near-riot situations where fistfights have turned ugly, especially when it re-

in Xinjiang, there is huge likelihood of revolts and riots breaking out in the besieged province, a stark rerun of 2009. The weapons adorning the persons of the Chinese engineers are mostlikely bought off the shelf from the Haqqanis.

“The Chinese workers are not known for their compassionate behaviour towards other nationalities and this has been evident from their actions in large parts of Africa as well as Pakistan, where they have assaulted Pakistani soldiers and gotten away with it,” the source said.

It is only a matter of time when they fire their bullets in anger, causing mass casualties, the source said.

Further, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) even tried to deflect the anger by attempting to run hashtags on Twitter such as #CPECMakingProgress, but all in vain as the entire Belt and Road Initiative’s pivot in South Asia threatens to implode in Pakistan, creating conditions for chaos and anarchy.

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to strengthen its conventional capabilities under the farce of asset protection, just like it did with the Americans.

Not only this, the maritime force created by the name of Task Force 88 has been given two frigates, which again do not fit this scheme.

The July 14 bomb blast is not the first attack on the Chinese nationals in Pakistan, whose work ethics and culture, apart from the rapacious nature of the Chinese CPEC projects, have upset the locals.

Given the current situation in Afghanistan, even the western borders of Pakistan have become active, with groups like ISIS and TTP rampaging against Pakistani troops.

Since the Taliban offensive, the Chinese have been quietly paying the Taliban and the Haqqani Network to keep the lid closed on probable East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) assaults against Chinese interests.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (IANS): With the Taliban beginning to wield its influence in Pakistan, Chinese workers have started arming in order to protect themselves while carrying out maintenance works at various China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Pakistan, intelligence agencies stated.

After the deadly attack on a bus carrying Chinese engineers to the Dasu dam site in Upper Kohistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 14, which killed nine Chinese nationals, the Pakistani establishment’s failure to protect the Chinese workers has been exposed.

A massive sum of Chinese money has been pumped in to create, train and equip two Special Security Divisions (SSDs) -- the 34 and 44 Light Infantry Divisions -- with 15,000 troops each. While the 34 Light Division was created in September 2016, the 44 Light Division was developed in 2020.

The Pakistan army had asked for and received money for equipping these

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland

FELICITATION The Dimapur Nkonjan Mekokla Ekhung (DNME) takes Monumental Gratification in congratulating to Mr. M. Daniel Lotha on being appointed to the coveted position Kilo Kilonser GPRN. His dedication to his work validate him to achieve the highest post. The Ekhung is convinced that he will continue to render the best of his potential in the service of the people and the nation. The DNME also would like to fetch our appreciation to the most Hon'ble Collective leadership of the GPRN for reposing faith on him.

Further the Ekhung wishes and prays to Almighty God to grant him good health and heavenly wisdom to guide him through and continue to serve the nation with commitment and faithfully by his able leadership endeavours.

(CHOPHA YANTHAN) Vice-President DNME

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Jailed Zuma allowed to attend brother’s funeral

Jacob Zuma

JOHANNESBURG, JUL 22 (PTI): Jailed former South African president Jacob Zuma was granted compassionate leave by prison authorities on Thursday to attend his brother’s funeral.

Zuma arrived at his late brother Michael Zuma’s residence under security escort to attend the latter’s funeral.

Michael died on Sunday after battling an undisclosed illness for seven years.

He was the spokesman for the family during his elder brother’s two terms of office as president of the country.

Zuma, 79, has been incarcerated at an Estcourt correctional facility since July 7 when he started a 15-month contempt of court prison sentence imposed on him by the country’s apex court. Zuma was jailed after he refused repeatedly to re-

turn to the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.

In a statement on Thursday morning, Department of Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo confirmed that the permission was granted under section 44 (1)(a) of the Correctional Services Act. Provisions of the Act include consideration of the activity that a prisoner wished to attend, how long he should be temporarily released and the security risks involved as he still needed to be protected by the Department.

“A sentenced offender who is granted permission to leave a correctional centre remains a sentenced offender even while temporarily outside. The permission granted to Mr Zuma is for July 22, 2021.

“As a short-term, low-

risk classified inmate, Mr Zuma’s application for compassionate leave was processed and approved following the correctional services prescripts,” Nxumalo said.

Nxumalo said Zuma did not have to wear the standard orange overalls of the Department while he was outside.

Zuma was whisked to Michael’s home under great secrecy to avoid crowds gathering again as the country recovers from the widespread looting and arson that wracked the country last week in the wake of his imprisonment.

The protests about this rapidly devolved into unprecedented looting and violence, with thousands of people looting ceilings and counters from stores and warehouses and burning trucks on arterial transport routes.

President Cyril Ramaphosa later called the incidents “a failed insurrection” in an organised way.

On Thursday, Zuma was escorted by teams from the department’s security division, who were activated for the “exercise’’ as early as last Sunday, a report published by Mail & Guardian, a local daily of South Africa, reported.

INTERNATIONAL

Death toll from heavy rains in China reaches 33

Aerial image show devastation in Chinese province.

BEIJING, JUL 22 (IANS): The death toll from torrential rains in central China’s Henan province increased to 33 on Thursday, while eight people still remain missing and more than 3 million others affected, local authorities confirmed.

A total of 376,000 local residents have been relocated, said the provincial emergency management department.

Rainwater has damaged more than 215,200 hectares of crops, causing a direct economic loss of about 1.22 billion yuan ($188 million), reports Xinhua news agency.

The Henan provincial meteorological observatory activated the highest level of rainstorm alert at 11 a.m. Thursday, as rainfall is expected to continue for the next three hours in a number of cities including Anyang, Hebi, Xinxiang and Jiaozuo.

The local accumulat-

ed precipitation is likely to exceed 100 mm, according to the forecasts.

Downpours also lashed the city of Huixian between 8 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday with precipitation reaching 400 mm.

Local authorities have mobilised 39,583 rescuers for disaster relief, and 37,953 people have so far been evacuated in Huixian.

Despite the heavy rain in the region, traffic has gradually resumed in the province.

Zhengzhou Xinzheng Inter national Air por t scheduled 397 flights on Thursday, 219 inbound and 178 outbound, an increase of 315 flights from the previous day. Meanwhile, 204 of Henan’s 403 highway toll stations have opened, while 193 have partially opened with traffic control and six others remain closed due to water-logging and flood control.

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Taliban has gained strategic momentum: Top US General WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (IANS): The Taliban now controls a total of 212, or roughly half of Afghanistan’s 419 district centres, a top US General said, adding that the insurgents appear to have gained “strategic momentum” since the withdrawal of American troops.

“Strategic momentum appears to be sort of with the Taliban,” General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday.

“We’re going to find out, the levels of violence, does it go up, does it stay the same, there’s the possibility of negotiated outcome still out there, there’s the possibility of a Taliban takeover (and) any other number of scenarios,” Milley said.

He still expressed confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to fend off a Taliban takeover of the country. “The two most important combat multipliers, actually, is will and leadership. And this is going to be a test now of the will and leadership of the Afghan people, the Afghan Security Forces and the government

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of Afghanistan.

“I don’t think the end game is yet written. A negative outcome, a Taliban automatic takeover, is not a foregone conclusion,” he added.

While the militants are yet to capture any of the country’s 34 provincial capitals, they are pressuring about half of them, said Milley. Afghan security forces are consolidating their positions to protect those major urban centres including Kabul, he said.

“What they’re trying to do is isolate the major population centres. They’re trying to do the same thing to Kabul.”

As of Wednesday, the Taliban now controls about 212 of Afghanistan’s 419

district centres, Milley said, adding that it was a significant jump from the 81 district centres a month ago.

The top US General attributed some of the Taliban’s recent gains to Afghan forces consolidating in order to protect population centre, The Hill news website said in a report.

“Part of this is they’re giving up district centres in order to consolidate their forces because they’re taking an approach to protect the population,” Milley said.

“And most of the population lives in the provincial capitals and the capital city of Kabul. So they are right now, as we speak, adjusting forces to consolidate into the provincial capitals and Kabul.”

14 killed, 26 injured in rainrelated incidents in Pakistan P E S H AWA R , J U L 2 2 (PTI): At least 14 people were killed and 26 others injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.

The Provincial Disasters Management Authority (PDMA) said that incessant monsoon rain stuck various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and inundated low lying areas in the province’s Dera Ismail Khan, Hazara and Malakand divisions and resulted in the complete

damage of four houses and partial damage of 21 others.

“Houses were damaged due to the continuous monsoon rain that struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulting in the death of 14 people and injuries to 26 others in the last one day,” a senior official from the PDMA said. The respective district administrations in the province have geared up relief and rescue activities in areas affected by the monsoon rains and issued necessary travel advisory for the tourists, the official said.

IN THE COURT OF Principal Judge FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

Guardianship Petition No. 09/2021

NOTICE (See 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act)

Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Smti. Meyimongla Jamir for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) Miss Watienla Walling before this Court and whereas the 24th day of August 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 20th day of July 2021. dp-3429 JUDGE IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND S/C NO. 500/21 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

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Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the pension benefits of Late Toto K. Sema has been applied by Smt. Bethel Yepthomi, W/o Late Toto K. Sema, R/o H.No. 'C' 33, Unity Vill., Sugar Mill, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C No. 11736624080 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 19th Aug, 2021.

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Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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 pension benefits of Late S. N. Kent @ S. Nzongye Kent has been applied by Shri N. Rushulo Kent, S/o Lt. S. N. Kent @ S. Nzonye Kent, R/o H.No. 30, Arok Village, Dimapur Nagaland for possession of: Lease Deed dated 31st Day of July, 2012 against Patta No. 1730, Dag No. 270/1991, Mouza No. 2, Block No. 4 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 desire appear in this Court on or before the said day of 22nd Aug, 2021.

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YANGERTEMJEN HSLC TOP 4th Position (97.67%)

We, the Yaongyimsen Liden Semchir, with immense pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr Yangertemjen, son of Lt. Limaonen Imsong, Yaongyimsen on achieving Top 4th position in the HSLC Examination, 2021.

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Miss Rajuseno Lhousa Miss Roviriano Chüsi With immense gratefullness to God, the Mezoma Students’ Union extends our heartiest congratulations on their well-deserved achievement: 1. Miss Rajuseno Lhousa of Kohima College Kohima, Nagaland, securing highest rank in Tenyidie in the UG Nagaland University Examination, 2021.

2. Miss Roviriano Chüsi of Greenwood School, Dimapur, securing the Top 19th Position in the HSLC Examination under NBSE. The Mezoma Students’ Union would also like to extend our congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC, especially the students of Govt. High School Mezoma, the staff and the Teachers headed by Sir Keneiwelie Shüya for yet again securing 100% Pass percentage for three (3) consecutive years.

We wish them success and pray to Almighty God for their guidance in future endeavours.

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Eric Clapton threatens to cancel shows requiring COVID passports

Indian amateur photographer wins big at prestigious iPhone awards

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ndian amateur photographer Sharan Shetty on Thursday won ‘First Place Photographer of the Year’ at the annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) for his image titled ‘Bonding, where a man and his horse commune in an empty landscape, offering each other comfort and soft words.

Shetty started off by clicking landscapes and later moved to photographing portraits.

“Humans, their behaviour, culture and connection with nature are what have been inspiring me lately. The winning photograph is close to my heart and I hoped it would at least get a mention somewhere. It is a proud moment for me,” Shetty told IANS. Regarding his winning photo that was shot on iPhone X in Baku, Azerbaijan, he said: “What caught my attention was the man’s con-

nection with his horse.

Both were tired walking up the mountain and both decided to rest. While they did that, they both had a moment. The connection between a man and his best friend was so apparent”.

“It looked like they were supporting and consoling each other. I chose this particular photo because it brings out the bond shared by both so beautifully. Hence the name ‘Bonding,’” he added.

The iPhone Photography Awards is the first and the longest running iPhone photography competition since 2007.

“I have never taken part in any completion in the past, but being a die-hard fan of Apple and IPhone, I decided to submit my images. I am truly grateful to IPPA for choosing this photograph as a winner,” Shetty said.

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ric Clapton is refusing to perform at venues that require gig-goers to prove they’ve had a COVID-19 vaccine.

The ‘Layla’ rocker has slammed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government’s proposal to make all those attending concerts and nightclubs to have been fully vaccinated against the virus before entering venues from the end of September.

Prize Winner and Photographer of the Year Award went to photojournalist Istvan Kerekes of Hungary for his image titled ‘Transylvanian Shepherds’.

The Second Place prize went to Dan Liu from China and the Third Place Photographer of the Year Award was given to Jeff Rayner from the US. Top three winners in an additional 17 categories were awarded to photographers from almost every corner of the world, including Australia, Germany, Bangladesh, China, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US. Last year, Mumbaiborn street photographer Dimpy Bhalotia who is now based in London won the title of Photographer of the Year at the i P h o n e P h o t o g r a p hy Awards.

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Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ concert film is coming to Disney+

The guitar legend has even threatened to cancel his UK shows.

In a statement shared via his architect and antivaxxer pal Robin Monotti Graziadei’s Telegram account, Clapton said: “Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021, I feel honor bound to make an announcement of my own.

“I wish to say that I will not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present.

“Unless there is provision made for all people to attend, I reserve the right to new concert film cancel the show.” from Billie Eilish The 76-year-old will premiere on musician has two Disney+, it has been conshows booked at Lonfirmed. don’s Royal Albert Happier Than Ever: A Hall in May 2022.

Love Letter to Los Angeles will feature a performance of every song from the artist’s upcoming second album in sequential order T h e from the stage of the Hol‘Wonderful To- lywood Bowl. According night’ hitmaker’s to Disney, this is the first stance on COVID and only time that the full passports comes after tracklist will be performed he teamed up with Van in order.

Morrison on the anThe film is directed by ti-lockdown anthem Robert Rodriguez, and will ‘Stand and Deliver’ feature animated elements last year, and admitted of Eilish’s hometown of Los it gave him a place to Angeles thanks to Oscarvoice his “contempt and winner Patrick Osborne. scorn”. (Contactmusic) A preview has been

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released of the film, which will premiere on the platform on September 3. “I’ve never done anything like this,” says Eilish in the teaser. Watch it in full below.

Eilish’s creative collaborator and sibling Finneas will feature in the film, as will the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

In a statement, Eilish said: “To be able to present my album in this way and dedicate it to the city that I love and grew up in is so exciting to me. I hope you love it.”

Earlier this year, an intimate documentary about Eilish was released on Apple TV+. In its five-star review, NME called Billie Eilish:

The World’s A Little Blurry a “searingly honest documentary offers a warts-andall look at life as a young megastar.”

Meanwhile, Eilish and Finneas recently shared a new acoustic live performance of Eilish’s recent single, ‘Your Power’.

The track is set to feature on ‘Happier Than Ever’, which will be released on July 30.

In the new video, the siblings sit side-by-side at the end of a corridor of curtains and perform the track from two stools. The clip was directed by Kyle Goldberg and finds the pair adding poignancy to Eilish’s song about powerful men abusing their power.

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FELICITATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Office of the Shaki Students' Union with profound pride and honour extends our warmest congratulations to Ms. WONCHILO T KHUVUNG, (d/O THUNGALEE KHUVUNG) for securing TOp-10 in HSLC 2021(NBSE).

The Union sincerely thank her for bringing laurels to Shaki Village and pray that God continue to shower His choicest blessings even in her future endeavours.

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The Khezhakeno Students’ Union takes pride and joy in congratulating Miss. Niko-o Z Kevekha, D/o Mr. Samuel Zehol Kevekha for securing the Top 10 position in the HSLC examination 2021 & also securing the highest mark in Foundation of Information Technology and thereby becoming an honoured recipient of Skill Education Topper Award in the State. We salute her remarkable academic excellence and for bringing laurels to the Union and the village.

The Union also heartily congratulates all the Kozabomi students who cleared the recent examinations. We acknowledge their persistent efforts and wish them all the best in their future academic endeavours.

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The Chenwetnyu Village Citizen Union, Village Council, Students’ Union, Church etc. would like to extend our warm and hearty congratulations! to all the students who had cleared the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC 2021. The Villagers especially congratulate the 8th topper Ms. N. Meilem Konyak in HSSLC from Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Mon and Mr. W. Chingong, Asstt. Manager, Central Bank of India at Ambikapur Chhattisgarh who qualified recently in departmental exam. Both of them are the first among from our village.

The Villagers also thank the successful students and qualified Asstt. Manager, Central Bank of India for bringing laurels to the native community and wishes them best for their future endeavours.

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26-member Indian team to take part in Oly opening

Indian athletes pose for photograph near the Olympic rings in Tokyo.

above are not participating due to matches on 24th, practice sessions on 24th and staying safe,” Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra said.

“The march past will be in Japanese alphabetical order and India’s number is 21st,” he added.

“Both the flag-bearers ie M C Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh are participating in the opening ceremony,” Batra said.

The six officials who will be part of the event are

Olympics: Syrian 12-year-old Hend youngest athlete at Tokyo TOKYO, JUL 22 (IANS): Syrian table tennis player Hend Zaza, who is just 12 years old, is set to become the youngest athlete to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Hend is also the first Syrian to compete in Olympic table tennis through a qualification round.

She had beaten Lebanese player Mariana Sahakian to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Hend has been playing

table tennis from the age of five and at six, she competed at the World Hopes Week and Challenge event in Doha, Qatar where she was spotted by an International Table Tennis Federation official.According to BBC, she will be the youngest athlete to compete at the Games since 1968. The Syrian player has earned her place, having become national champion in all age categories, including senior.

India’s Chef de Mission Birender Prasad Baishya, Deputy Chef de Mission Dr Prem Verma, Team doctor Dr Arun Basil Mathew, manager of table tennis team MP Singh, boxing coach Muhammad Ali Qamar and gymnastics coach Lakhan Sharma.

IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta had earlier stated that no more than 50 will attend the ceremony.

Only six officials from each country are being allowed take part in the march-past.

“We won’t like to

TOKYO, JUL 22 (AP): After images of Olympic soccer players taking a knee were excluded from official highlight reels and social media channels, the IOC said Thursday that kneeling protests will be shown in the future.

P l aye r s f r o m f ive women’s soccer teams kneeled in support of racial justice Wednesday, the first day it was allowed at the Olympic Games after a ban lasting decades.

The concession under Olympic Charter Rule 50, which has long prohibited any athlete protest inside event venues, was finally allowed this month by the Inter national Olympic Committee.

The IOC has tried to reconcile enforcing the rule while recognizing, and sometimes celebrating, the iconic image of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos each raising a black-gloved fist on the medal podium at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

On Wednesday, the British and Chilean teams kneeled before the opening games and were followed by

Australia players with an indigenous flag prior to women’s soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP)

the United States, Sweden and New Zealand players in later kickoffs. The Australia team posed with a flag of Australia’s indigenous people.

Those images were excluded from the official Tokyo Olympic highlights package provided by the IOC to media including The Associated Press that could not broadcast the games live.

Official Olympic social media channels also did not include pictures of the athlete activism.

“The IOC is covering the Games on its owned and

operated platforms and such moments will be included as well,” the Olympic body said Thursday in an apparent change of policy.

The IOC said hundreds of millions of viewers could have seen the footage watching networks that have official broadcast rights and “can use it as they deem fit.”

The decades-long ban on all demonstrations was eased by the IOC three weeks ago when it was clear some athletes — especially in soccer and track and field — would express opinions on the field in Japan.

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The Tangkhul Students' Union Dimapur would like to congratulate Miss Pamnung Zimik, d/o Rev. Neno Zimik for her grand success in the recently conducted HSLC exam 2021 for securing the Top 6th position with 97.50%. The whole community is immensely elated for her great achievement and hope that she would continue to bring honour to the community. We wish her the best in future endeavour and pray for greater success. dp-3430

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Rani, Amit Panghal, Manish Kaushik, Ashish Kumar and Satish Kumar will par ticipate in the ceremony.

India is being represented by more than 125 athletes in the Games with the overall contingent size being 228, including officials, coaches, other support staff and alternate athletes in view of the COVID-19.

“A r c h e r y, J u d o , Badminton, Weightlifting, Tennis, Hockey (men and women), Shooting, the

create a situation where our athletes are in danger of getting infected. So a decision has been taken to limit the number of athletes and officials participating in the opening ceremony within 50,” Mehta told PTI. The decision was taken after a meeting between chef de mission B P Baishya and coaches here this morning.

Along with the shooters, archers and the men’s and women’s hockey teams are also scheduled to compete the day after the opening ceremony.

While Mary Kom is not scheduled to compete the next day, Manpreet will be leading the side out for the first Pool A game against New Zealand on Saturday.

“Those who are quarantining are also not allowed,” de puty chef de missio Prem Kumar Verma had said about the athletes and officials, who have recently landed in the Japanese city.

Among other countries, Britain will have no more than 30 athletes taking part in the ceremony due to COVID-19 fears.

The UK has 376 athletes in fray at the Games.

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TOKYO, JUL 22 (PTI): A total of 20 Indian athletes from seven sports and six officials will participate in the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday as COVID-19 concerns and competitions lined up the next day led to a majority of the contingent deciding to stay away from the event.

Athletes from sports like shooting, badminton, archery and hockey, will skip the ceremony as the Indian delegation is not willing to expose them to the risk of contracting the virus with their events lined up on Saturday.

From hockey, only flagbearer, men’s team captain Manpreet Singh, will participate in the ceremony.

The list of 20 attendees include four paddlers, including Manika Batra and A Sharath Kamal, and as many sailing team members.

Lone fencer C A Bhavani Devi, gymnast Pranati Naik and swimmer Sajan Prakash besides as many as eight boxers will also be there.

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Olympics: Brazil beat Germany 4-2

TOKYO, JUL 22 (IANS): Forward Richarlison scored the first hat-trick in the men’s football event at the Tokyo Olympics as defending champions Brazil defeated 2016 finalists Germany 4-2 at the International Stadium, Yokohama, on Thursday.

Richarlison scored his first goal of the day in the seventh minute. He saw his first shot saved by goalkeeper Florian Mueller.

But the ball rebounded perfectly for the striker and he made no mistake the second time around, slotting past Mueller to give Brazil the lead.

The Everton forward’s second goal came in the 22nd minute with a header past Mueller from a delightful cross by Guilherme Arana.

The hat-trick came in the 30th minute as Richarlison turned on his right and curled a strike past Mueller into the far corner.

Richarlison’s strikes helped Brazil, the 2016 Rio Olympics gold-medalists, lead 3-0 at half-time.

In a match that is repeat of the final of the 2016 Rio Olympics, Germany pulled one back in the second half with a superb strike from Nadiem Amiri. they thenmade it 2-3 despite

Brazil’s Richarlison celebrates his side goal with his teammates.

beingdown to 10 men. But Paulinho struck the final nail for them when he scored in the stoppage time to make it 4-2 in Brazil’s favour.

Meanwhile in a Group A clash at the Tokyo Stadium, despite their dominance, a hosts Japan saw a wave of offense upset by a poor finish and a strong performance by the South African goalkeeper, until Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo’s strike inside the box found the net after hitting the far post.

Several members of South Africa’s football team, including players, have tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team

into observing quarantine.

Head coach David Notoane told the post-match press conference that the team has been affected but he was proud of the performance of the team and is looking forward to the next game,reports Xinhua.

In another Group A match, French defenders were unable to stop the skillful Mexicans by conceding four goals in the second half, only to make the score 4-1 through a penalty kick by captain Andre-Pierre Gignac.

I n G r o u p C, t i t l e favourite Spain encountered a staunch defense from Egypt as the match ended in

a goalless draw. Even worse for the European side was an early exit of Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos in the first half due to injury.

In a later match of Group C, Australia shocked 10-man Argentina 2-0.

In Group B, Chris Wood’s lone goal in the second half was enough to propel New Zealand to a 1-0 win over South Korea, while Romania beat Honduras 1-0, with the only goal of the game coming in the first half through an own goal.

In another Group D match, AC Milan player Franck Kessie scored a winner and Cote d’Ivoire beat Saudi Arabia 2-1.

Olympics ceremony boss sacked over old Holocaust skit TOKYO, JUL 22 (IANS): The director of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Kentaro Kobayashi has been fired after his decades-old comedy skit on Holocaust came into limelight.

Kobayashi’s axing follows the resignation of opening ceremony music composer Keigo Oyamada, who had a d m i t t e d t o b u l ly i n g children with disabilities years ago.

“It came to light that during a past performance, [Kobayashi] used language that mocked a tragic fact of history,” Tokyo 2020 O ly m p i c c h i e f S e i k o Hashimoto told the media.

“The organising committee has decided to relieve Kobayashi of his post,” she added.

In a statement, Kobayashi has apologised for the skit in which he and a fellow comedian pretended to be famous children’s TV entertainers.

While performing an activity, Kobayashi called some paper doll cutouts as “the ones from that time you said ‘let’s play the Holocaust’”. The audience had laughed at it.

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Lironthung extends contract with RoundGlass Punjab FC Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 22 (NPN): Nagaland lad Lironthung Lotha has extended contract with RoundGlass Punjab Football Club (I-League) for another two years on July 18.

The 22-year-old rightback, son of Lidemo Jami, is a native of Chudi village and permanently residing at Merapani, Wokha. Initially, Lironthung signed one-year contract with RoundGlass Punjab FC in 2020. The contract expired in May 2021.

During the one-year period, the Naga lad had played two matches during the last I-League season.

Taking note of his calibre and performance during the last I-League season, he was offered another two-year contract in the same club. Lironthung plays right back and right winger positions.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, L i r o n t h u n g s a i d although he was a fullback and a winger, he was flexible and could adjust his play.

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fit for me during the game”, said Lotha.

Sharing about his past experiences during the last I-League season, he said that being a kid who played at a village ground and getting the opportunity to play in the I-League was a great experience.

On his expectations for the next season, Lironthung said he would play to the best of his abilities taking advantage of every opportunity given to him.

Lironthung also said he would make effort to learn

beyond limit from his coaches and team mates.

For the rest, he has left it to God Almighty to lead and guide him.

Asked about jersey number that he expected to get this time, he said that so far jersey number 66 has been lucky and he hoped to wear on the same jersey number.

Lironthung said he gladly accepted the offer because the club has great training facilities besides being trained by top coaches from around the world.

pulls out Djokovic knows ‘history is on the line’ at Olympics Dutch Taekwondo player, Czech ofGuinea Tokyo Olympics beach volleyball player out of Olympics due to Covid-19 TOKYO, JUL 22 (PTI): Czech beach volleyball player Marketa Nausch and Dutch taekwondo hope Reshmie Oogink were on Thursday forced out of the Olympic Games after testing positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of infected athletes in the city to 10.

“Marketa Nausch has passed several tests, but after an unclear result, the last PCR test from this morning was positive,” the Czech National Olympic Committee stated while announcing an inquir y into the regular COVID cases being reported in their contingent.

Three athletes and a coach have so far tested positive for the virus in the Czech contingent. This is the second case of a Dutch athlete testing positive for the virus here after skateboarder Candy Jacobs.

T h e N e t h e r l a n d ’s Olympic Committee a n n o u n c e d O o g i n k ’s positive test in a tweet.

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Oogink. Due to a positive test, she unfor tunately cannot participate in the Games,” the NOC posted.

Both Nausch and Oogink have been quarantined.

“The situation is serious, but we have done our utmost since the beginning of this problem to stop the spread. Unfortunately, we did not avoid sports tragedies, I am extremely sorry,” said Martin Doktor, sports director of the Czech team. The Czech Olympic committee launched an investigation into the spread of the disease on a charter flight to Tokyo.

The investigation will focus on whether safety measures against the spread of COVID-19 before, during and after the charter flight were observed and whether some individuals “neglected their duties during the trip”.

The Tokyo Olympics organisers announced 12 new cases, which took the official count to 87 on Thursday.

O n We d n e s d a y, Chilean Taekwondo player Fernanda Aguirre, Jacobs a n d C z e c h T T p l aye r Pavel Sirucek were forced to withdraw from their respective events and placed in quarantine.

TOKYO, JUL 22 (IANS): Guinea, a small African country, has pulled out of the Olympic Games that begin on Friday, citing resurgence o f C ov i d - 1 9 va r i a n t s.

Guinean Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow announced the pullout of five athletes of the country.

“Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 variants, the Government, concerned with preserving the health of Guinean athletes, has decided with regret to cancel Guinea’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics,” Sow was quoted as saying by insidethegames.com.

Wrestler Fatoumata Yarie Camara, judoka Mamadou Samba Bah, s w i m m e r s Fa t o u m a t a L a m a r a n a To u r e a n d Mamadou Tahirou Bah and sprinter Aissata Deen Conte were due to compete for the west African nation at the Olympics. Guinea is not the first country to withdraw from the Games. North Korea had announced in April that it would not attend due to the pandemic.

TOKYO, JUL 22 (AP): Novak Djokovic knows how close he is. Not just to creating history and becoming the first man to achieve a Golden Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments and an Olympic singles gold medal in the same year.

S u r e, t h a t ’s o n Djokovic’s mind as he enters the Olympic tournament starting Saturday.

But it’s the bigger end product that would be the result of such an achievement that is weighing most heavily on him — surpassing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to be considered the greatest tennis player ever.

The goal is so great t h a t D j o k ov i c d o e s n’t even want to consider the consequences.

“I don’t want to be part of the debate. I don’t want to be compared to anybody,” the top-ranked Serb said Thursday. “It’s still a very long way to a potential historic achievement.

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on the line. I’m privileged and motivated to be in this position. I’ve worked very hard to be here. … But let’s talk about history if everything goes great here,” Djokovic added.

“Right now all focus goes to the next challenge.”

In Serbia, the debate is already over.

Olympic committee chief of mission Natasa Ja nk ov i c i n t r o d u c e d Djokovic at the team’s news conference as “the most successful tennis player ever.”

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Wimbledon this month, Djokovic matched Federer and Nadal with his 20th Grand Slam title — having opened the year by capturing the Australian and French Opens. He is the only one of them to have won each Slam twice. He is the only one to hold all four major titles simultaneously, something he did over the end of 2015 and start of 2016.

The only tennis player to achieve a Golden Slam was Steffi Graf in 1988.

“I’m not in touch with Steffi, but if you can connect her, I would be delighted

to ask her how she did it,” Djokovic said, recalling how he briefly worked with Graf ’s husband, Andre Agassi.

“When I was thinking about her (Golden Slam) I didn’t think that would be achievable. But right now it seems more and more realistic for me. Of course that’s one of the goals and dreams.”

Making matters more straightforward for Djokovic is that neither Federer nor Nadal are playing in Tokyo.

B u t t ha t a l s o wa s the case at last year’s U.S. Open, where Djokovic was disqualified for unintentionally hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball.

“I have not experienced too many big tournaments in the past 15 years without Roger and Rafa playing,” Djokovic said. “So it’s a little bit strange, to be honest, because I’m used to seeing at least one of them.”

Djokovic will open against No. 139 Hugo Dellien of Bolivia on the hard courts of the Ariake Tennis Park.

India denied entry into ITF World Junior Finals

NEW DELHI, JUL 22 (PTI): The Indian team has been denied entry into the upcoming ITF World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov as India has been classified as ‘extreme risk’ nation in COVID times.

The Czech Republic Embassy here has refused to issue visas to the players.

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) earlier this month named a threemember Under-14 boys team comprising of Rethin Pranav RS, Kriish Ajay Tyagi and Tejas Ahuja for the prestigious tournament, scheduled to be held from August 2 to 7.

The AITA reached

out to the Sports Ministry on July 17, seeking intervention in the matter and the SAI subsequently approached the External Affairs Ministry on July 19.

But the matter remained unresolved.

“It’s unfortunate. The boys needed exposure. If they had to deny us visas, why did the ITF enter our team in the tournament,” s a i d A I TA s e c r e t a r y General Anil Dhupar.

India reeled under a horrific second wave of coronavirus but the situation has improved now, prompting the central and state and governments to re-open the economy.

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