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Vol XXXI No. 233

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kum village in which Assam Police personnel went to the village and destroyed some developmental works being carried out at the village under MGNREGA. He regretted the unilateral action taken by Assam and felt if there was any complaint then he should have been contacted so as to conduct a joint verification , if required.

Both states likely to withdraw police forces from border Staff Reporter/Correspondent

DIMAPUR/MOKOKCHUNG, JUL 28 (NPN): With the recent July 26 firing incident between Assam and Mizoram police forces serving as a reminder on the danger of heightened situation along the Nagaland-Assam border area at Tzürangkong range under Mokokchung district, both governments in Assam and Nagaland are undertaking measures to normalise the situation.

Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post, that both the states are to ensure that their police forces are withdrawn and maintain status quo to prevent any untoward incident. Sources also said that the demarcation of borders in the area, will be decided through political negotiations, keeping in mind the legal and constitutional parameters.

View of Assam police camp and approach road at Vikuto Village under Tzürangkong. (Pics by TNYF)

When contacted, Nagaland DGP , T. John Longkumer said officials from both the States were holding discussions and expressed the hope that the two sides will earnestly resolve the issue at the earliest.

He also said that both sides were likely to announce a breakthrough over the recent ongoing impasse at Tzurangkong area as modalities were being worked out.

Meanwhile, tension continues to rise at Tzürangkong range area due to the presence of Assam Police personnel in Vikuto village area besides prevention of trucks loaded with goods

from entering Nagaland.

When contacted, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung Limawapang Jamir told Nagaland Post that he had written to his Jorhat (Assam) counterpart regarding trucks carrying essential commodities being stopped and held up at New Sonowal forest check gate (Assam) without any valid reasons.

DC cited a Union home ministry’s guideline which stated that inter-State movement of vehicles carrying essential commodities should not be hindered or obstructed. DC said he was yet to receive any reply from his Jorhat counterpart.

On the recent developments like construction of roads and barracks by Assam near Vikuto village, Limawapang said these could not be confirmed officially as the Assam Police personnel stationed there were not allowing anyone from Nagaland , including government officials, to enter the area.

However, he said some sources have confirmed construction of roads and buildings in the area. Interestingly, some aerial photos of these constructions have been going viral on various social media platforms.

DC also confirmed the July 23 incident at Aosung-

TNYF expresses dismay

Tzürangkong Naga Youth Front (TNYF) said it was extremely disheartened with the state government “for failing the TNYF on several border encroachment incidents at multiple fronts by the Assamese locals and Assam police at the behest of the government of Assam.”

In a statement, TNYF said that it had issued several press statements through the local dailies, reminding the state government to evict Assam police personnel stationed inside Nagaland and also to stop fresh encro achments and developments by the Assam counterpart.

However, TNYF said their appeals had fallen on deaf ears.

Unidentified gunmen wound Chinese national in Pakistan INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

HC stay on state govt’s Covid vax or no pay directive to staff KOHIMA, JUL 28 (PTI): The Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday put a stay on the Nagaland government’s order for compulsory COVID-19 vaccination of its employees.

After hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the bench decided to stay the order till the next date of hearing. The court posted the matter for hearing after two weeks.

The Nagaland government had on July 17 asked its employees to get vaccinated to attend office, or to produce COVID-negative reports by getting tested every 15 days.

The salaries of those who have not taken a single dose of vaccine or who fail to furnish COVID-negative report will be stopped beyond July 31 and they would not be allowed to attend office, the order issued by the chief secretary stated.

The period of absence will be treated as leave without pay, it said.

During the hearing, the

state government submitted that the PIL was not maintainable and must be dismissed. However, Justice Songkhupchung Serto and Justice S Hukato Swu ordered the stay.

According to the PIL submitted before the court on July 20, the petitioners pointed out that there was nothing to show that vaccinated persons cannot be infected with the deadly virus or they cannot be spreaders. “If Covid protection norms are followed then there is no reason to discriminate the unvaccinated people,” the PIL stated.

Such notification, the petitioners said, debars the basic fundamental rights of the people “which is right to live and right to livelihood”.

When contacted, one of the petitioners, while clarifying that they were not against vaccination, however contended that coercing citizens directly or indirectly to get vaccinated was unconstitutional and violates the right to life of citizens.

Health and Family

Welfare department principal director, Dr Neikhrielie Khimiao on July 27 clarified that the order should not be taken as a threat as it was in the interest of the people.

It may be recalled that on June 30, the High Court had directed the State government to speed up and complete Covid-19 vaccination at least within three months. Hearing on a PIL (suo motu), a bench of justices Songkhupchun Serto and Hukato Swu observed that in order to effectively prevent the impending third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, as opined by experts in the media, the State needed to ramp up vaccination.

Although no one could be forced to take the vaccine unless he or she volunteered, the court directed that authorities should ensure that those HCWs who did not take the vaccine should produce testing certificates as and when they report for duties. Similarly, district task force (DTFs) too should ensure private hospitals follow the same, it ruled.

Border row: RPP asks state govt to State logs 114 fresh Assam, Mizoram to withdraw own forces; agree withdraw from 1972 interim pact cases, 2 Covid deaths on deployment of neutral central force at border

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP), a newly-floated political party in the state, has urged the state government to withdraw from the 1972 Interim Agreement so the disturbed area belt (DAB) becomes “null and void”.

Addressing a press conference with party members here on Wednesday after touring the border areas, RPP president, Joel Naga, stated that withdrawing from the interim agreements, which Assam and Nagaland signed in 1972, would allow the state government to exert its administrative control.

Maintaining that DAB

was not just a specific tribe’s issue, but Naga issue as a whole, he urged all Naga tribes and political parties to come together and tackle the issue along with the state government.

Demands amendment of North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act A l s o, a d d r e s s i n g the press, RPP working group member, Hukavi T Yeputhomi, stated that the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act should also be revisited and amended.

He said that unless the Act was amended, the socalled constitutional boundaries of the North East states cannot be resolved.

DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 114 fresh Covid-19 positive cases taking the total caseload to 27586 while two more patients succumbed to the infection.

Kohima reported the highest fresh cases at 37, Dimapur-30, Mokokchung-25, nine in Tuensang, eight in Mon, two in Peren and one each in Kiphire, Phek and Zunheboto.

Further, two more patients succumbed to the virus in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 552 (including 14 nonCovid deaths).

PTI: India logged 43,654 fresh COVID-19 cases taking its tally to 3,14,84,605, while 640 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 4,22,022, according to Union Health Ministry data on Wednesday.

The number of active cases stood at 3,99,436, an increase of 1,336 in a span of 24 hours, and comprises 1.27 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 97.39 per cent, the data updated at 8 (Cont’d on p-7) am showed.

In order to alter the interstate boundaries, Yeputhomi said no court or no authority could adjudicate as per the Act since the judgements had to come from the Parliament.

Ye p u t h o m i m a i n tained that RPP was, therefore, projecting to work in coordination with likeminded states of the north east particularly Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Meghalaya so as to press the Centre to review and amend the Act. Due to the 1972 interim agreement, he said many traditional and ancestral Naga lands had been demarcated as DAB touching almost every district bordering Assam.

Oppn-less govt nothing to do with Naga issue: NPCC DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Accusing the Naga People’s Front (NPF) of “desperately attempting to cover up its selfish motive behind Naga political situation”, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Wednesday asserted that the opposition-less government had nothing to do with Naga political solution.

In a statement, NPCC communication department advised the NPF to explain to the people on how opposition-less government planned to resolve Naga political issue rather than engaging in

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"Why don't they open Vax and covid test centres in offices? That'll be great."

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hollow talks. Congress party also advised the NPF to be transparent with their proposals of solution to stakeholders “rather than bark back at those who show them the mirror of truth.”

On NPF’s assertion that Naga people have been praying for unity among 60 MLAs, the Congress party said that NPF was misconstruing people praying for unity and corrupt-free government as praying for opposition-less government.

Further, NPCC accused the NPF of even starting to interpret

the prayers to justify “their desperation and indulgence to sail in different boats” after “totally surrendering their much-acclaimed regional pride at the feet of Hindutva forces”.

Congress cautioned the NPF along with NDPP and BJP to stop using Naga political issue as “dog whistle before the people with a tacit aim” to put all other important issues of governance into cold storage and exploit the benefits of power that has plundered the state exchequer empty.

NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (PTI): A neutral central force will be deployed along the disturbed Assam-Mizoram border where five policemen and a civilian were killed following a bloody clash recently, officials said Wednesday.

The decision was taken after a two-hour long meeting chaired

by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and attended by Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah and Director General of Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta and their respective Mizoram counterparts Lalnunmawia Chuaungo and SBK Singh.

Both state governments have agreed for the deployment of a neutral Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) at the disturbed interstate border along the NH-306, a Home Ministry official said. The neutral force will be commanded

Indpendent MLA backs opposition-less govt

by a senior officer of the CAPF. Besides, in order to facilitate the functioning of the force, both the state governments will work out arrangements in coordination with the Union Home Ministry within a reasonable timeframe.

The home secretary also conveyed to the delegations of Assam and Mizoram that the two governments should continue discussions mutually to resolve the border issue in an amicable manner, the officials said.

The chief secretaries and the police heads of Assam and Mizoram were called by the union home ministry to resolve the ongoing border conflict between the two states.

Later, talking to reporters, the Mizoram chief secretary said the situation along the interstate border is currently peaceful and

it was agreed in the meeting that everyone will try to maintain peace and there was no point in indulging in violence. State forces are being withdrawn from the disputed area, he said.

The Assam chief secretary said the CAPF will take over the responsibility of the inter-state border. The process of withdrawal of state police forces is being worked out, he said.

Earlier, another home ministry official said that the central government was concerned over the border dispute.

Death toll rises to 6

Meanwhile, the death toll increased to seven as critically injured Shyamprasad Dusat of the 6th Assam Police Battalion succumbed to an abdominal bullet injury on Tuesday night.

Nagaland exports king chillies to UK

DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): T Yangseo Sangtam, Independent MLA from 60 Pungro-Kiphire assembly constituency, has extended support to the idea of forming an opposition-less government in Nagaland.

In a press release, T Yangseo Sangtam the move demonstrated the unity of 60 MLAs in their endeavour to “facilitate the finding of an honourable and acceptable solution to the Indo- Kikheto Sema during the virtual flag-off event of the fresh king chili consignment. (NP) Naga political issue”. The Independent MLA said that it also highlighted the Correspondent/Dimapur Lokapriya Gopinath Bor- Northeast, Nagaland in need for unity and oneness amongst doloi International Airport, particular, was endowed (Cont’d on p-8) the Nagas on the Naga political issue. KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): Guwahati virtually. with rich bio-diversity and The State on Wednesday Sourced from Peren had a suitable climatic exported 250 kg of king district, the consignment is condition for growing a chilli, popularly known as expected to reach London wide range of crops, from raja mircha, to the United on Thursday. tropical dragon fruits to Interacting with me- sub-tropical pineapples and of the population has been such survey in August- Sep- Kingdom. This is the first exposed to the virus in last tember 2020 found 7.1% export consignment of the dia persons after the flag- temperate fruits like kiwi.

Pointing out that the two months, over 67.6% was seropositivity and the third chilli that has Geographical off, Kikheto said the State intended to export more crops grown in Nagaland found to have antibodies survey in December 2020- Indication (GI) tagging.

Agriculture production food items like pineapple to were by default organic, he against SARS CoV2 virus January 2021 found 24.1% said currently about 70% that causes covid-19. having SARS CoV2 antibod- commissioner (APC) and Netherlands.

He mentioned that agriculture was shifting culThe serological survey ies. Among those covered commissioner secretary Y was conducted from June under the fourth survey, 10% Kikheto Sema, Agricultural the State government was tivation in which no chemito July 2021 on over 28,975 were aged between 6-9 years, & Processed Food Prod- initially not looking for cals were used, adding that individuals including adults 20% were 10-17 years, and ucts Export Development profit and assured to give the whole State could be and children (aged 6-17 year), 70% were people aged 18 Authority (APEDA) chair- handholding until the ag- declared as agro-chemicalapart from 7,252 healthcare years and above. More than man Dr M Angamuthu and ricultural produce reached free State.

He, however, remarked workers in 70 districts where half of the children surveyed APEDA director Tarun Ba- the targeted markets, addearlier three rounds were (6 -17 years) were seroposi- jaj and Nagaland State Ag- ing the farmers would be that the traditional practice also conducted. The first tive with the sero-prevalence riculture Marketing Board encouraged to take up king of jhum cultivation was not sero survey conducted in similar in rural and urban (NSAMB) CEO Ikuto Zhi- chilli farming on a large economically viable, nor ecologically sustainable.

May-June 2020 found 0.7% areas for all age groups, the momi jointly flagged off scale.

(Cont’d on p-8) Kikheto said the seroprevalence, the second survey showed. the first consignment from

States asked to conduct sero-surveys for dist-level data NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (AGENCIES): Centre on Wednesday advised all States to conduct SARS CoV2 serological prevalence surveys in consultation with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to generate district-level data.

“The findings of such studies can then be utilized quickly by the respective State/UT to guide objective, transparent and evidencebased public health response to covid-19,” Rajesh Bhushan, union health secretary, said in a letter to all

states. Referring to the findings of the fourth round of National Serological prevalence Survey, Bhusha said “ICMR has conducted the recent National Serological survey in 70 districts...The sero-survey results do not reflect the heterogeneity of sero-prevalence between districts and even between states.” The survey showed that over 400 million Indians continue to remain vulnerable to Covid as twothird of the population was found to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. While majority

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021

SHG members sensitised on food safety, quality standards ATMA conducts demonstration prog DIMAPUR: Joining the rest of the country in commemorating of 75th Independence Day Anniversary (Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NSRLM), block mission management unit (BMMU), Changtongya RD block in coordination with health & family welfare (H&FW) department SHG members with FSO after the registration. organised a workshop on Food Safety and Standards FSSAI, so that their prod- and could be operated in the Authority of India (FSSAI) ucts were quality assured market without any hassle. license certificate for SHG producer members” on July nd 28 at Changtongya town. of Our dearest daddy In a press release, DAY-NSRLM informed Late Thepfuvikho Moses Khruomo that the workshop was or10/11/1960 – 29/07/2019 ganised with an aim to create awareness to the SHG “This contradiction no longer exists for those who members by following food are in Jesus Christ. For, in Jesus Christ, the law of safety and quality standards the Spirit of life has set me free from the law of sin and getting registered with and death”

D I M A P U R : AT M A Longleng, Tamlu block conducted demonstration on “SRI method of rice cultivation and integrated pest and disease management in rice” on July 26 at Bura Namsang village.

Resource person, agri inspector, Tamlu block, M. Chingsang Phom spoke on advantages of SRI method in rice cultivation and the importance of identification of pest and diseases of rice.

On the same day, a paddy farm school was

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Adang, You were a wonderful gift from God that gave meaning to our lives.

Your patience, kind deeds we remember every moment with a smile.

Your walk with us felt too short, gone far away But we are rest assured You are in a better place.

You are missed dearly every single day.

Your precious memories will be cherished fondly till we meet again...”

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– Loving wife and children

Oja and Aba We express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who supported us selflessly. We are overwhelmed by the help rendered physically, financially and above all with constant prayers during our grief.

May God bless you all.

You will be in our hearts Adang…

Your loved ones, Cousins, relatives, Oja and Aba db-61

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LT. E. LOZANO PATTON 29-07-2019

10 YEARS REMEMBRANCE In loving memory of LT. KUHOKHE Y. CHISHI

- Forever in our hearts Loving Wife, Children, In-laws, Grandchildren & Relatives.

Acknowledgement We, the bereaved family would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every one; individuals, families, friends, neighbours, churches and well-wishers who stood by us physically, morally and spiritually and shared our sorrow during unprecedented grief and sadd demise of my beloved husband Late Samuel Murry on 30th June 2021. May God bless you all.

From loving wife and children

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Late Z. Shanchobeni Tungoe Date of Birth : 03/01/2002 – Date of Death : 29/07/2020 "Today mark the 1st Death Anniversary ever since you left us from this world and this day was the hardest day being parted from us.

You left us with so much of wonderful memories that none can fill.

You were always a cheerful daughter, a loving sister to your siblings and your were our blessings.

We know that you are in a better place with the Almighty Your presence will be deeply missed with silent tears in our hearts."

We, the bereaved family of Dr. K.C. Nihoshe Yepthomi, wish to acknowledge the expression of sympathy, prayers and gestures of kindness shown to us as we mourn the loss of our dear father.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the family, friends, neighbours, doctors, nurses, churches, organizations, colleagues and well-wishers who helped and supported us throughout his last journey.

Who visited our home and attended the funeral and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For all who sent message of condolence, travelled far to pay their last respects, sent floral tributes, kept us in their prayers, we are truly grateful.

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

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Loving Parents, Brothers, Sister & Family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Romans 14:8 "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."

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Loving wife and family members

Loving Husband, Children, Grand Children, Great Grand Children, In- Laws and Loved Ones.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Two years have passed by without your presence in our family, but we feel as if you are still in our midst and we feel your presence in every walk of our lives.

But the stark reality is that you have left us to be with our Heavenly Father. Your memories are still afresh in our hearts and minds. Your constant prayers, advices, love and affection that you left behind, shall forever remain in our hearts untill we meet again. dc-654

Your loving Wife, Sons, In-laws & Grandchildren

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Shokngam Konyak convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood and support us spiritually, physically and financially during his brief hospitalisation and demise on 01/07/2021.

Our deepest apologies for not mentioning every individual here, but each of your love and support is Lt. SHOKNGAM KONYAK 26/07/1983 – 01/07/2021 counted by our Almighty and He will richly bless everyone in his time.

May the Lord bless you all immensely and give you all long life for his glory.

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Many of those who have already died will live again and enjoy eternal life.

DANIEL 12:2

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on July 27 at Ametchong village to emphasise on the importance of post-harvest management in maize and to demonstrate the use of maize sheller.

Acknowledgement

Bendangkumzuk aier (SüngratSü) 5:11:1993 – 29:05:2021

Daddy we still miss and remember you every day.

May God keep you safe till we meet again.

inaugurated at Bura Namsang village where Bauyom Phom was appointed as farm school teacher. The block also conducted field day on maize cultivation

The Lord gives and the Lord taketh away.

-Romans 8:1-2

AI flight schedule DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Air India, Dimapur has issued weekly flight schedule of Air India Limited at Dimapur station with effect from August 1, 2021.

AAI Dimapur Airport director M Zhimo informed that flight no AI709/AI-710 would arrive at 12:55 p.m. every day and depart at 1:30 p.m. Airport director has, however, informed that there would be no operation on Saturdays.

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ting registered with FSSAI would ensure better service of the products, gain customers’ trust and also keep the customers from unhealthy and adulterated food supply.

After the workshop programme, online registration under FSSAI for SHG members was carried out.

Altogether 105 SHGs and its members from across nine blocks under Mokokchung district were successfully registered under FSSAI.

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The workshop was presided by the block programme manager, Changtongya RD block, Moanungsang, food safety officer (FSO) Mokokchung zone, H&FW, Sukumlo Yanthan appraised the SHG members on the importance and benefits of getting registered under FSSAI; assistant district program manager Mokokchung Moatoshi accompanied the FSO and graced the event. FSO Sukumlo Yanthan stressed that get-

Dr. K. C NIHOSHE YEPTHOMI

Born : 22/04/1944 – Died : 13/07/2021

LT. LIPOKYANGER 07/06/1971 – 21/06/2021 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Lipokyanger would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to all who stood by us during our deepest sorrow and difficult times.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one in person who have helped us physically, financially and spiritually.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to – 1. Dr. Nicky Kire Advisor, RD Govt. of Nagaland 2. Kohima Ao Baptist Church.

3. Forest Colony Panchayat .

4. Forest Colony Women Fellowship.

5. Forest Colony Youth.

6. Yimjenkimong Senso Telongjem Kohima.

7. Friends and Neighbors.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021

‘World Hepatitis Day’ observed across Nagaland H&FW DEPARTMENT SETS TARGET TO ELIMINATE HEPATITIS BY 2030

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Wednesday joined the world in its effort to eliminate hepatitis as public health threat by 2030 by observing “World Hepatitis Day (WHD)” under 2021 theme, “Hepatitis Can’t Wait” and raising awareness on viral hepatitis across the state.

Every year on July 28 people across the globe come together to raise awareness on viral hepatitis, to encourage individuals to know their hepatitis status and to take action.

In Nagaland, the health depar tment, to mark the occasion, created awareness on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination, testing and stigmatisation. People were encouraged to test, seek treatment, vaccinate and follow COVID appropriate behaviour.

I n D i m a p u r, t h e medical department conducted awareness on viral hepatitis for stakeholders and communities such as village authorities, mothers’ association, church leaders and youth leaders.

A press release from the department informed

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that participants were sensitised on the types of hepatitis, mode of transmissions, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

The release informed that along with the observation of WHD, the participants were also screened on non-communicable diseases while COVID-19 vaccination was carried out on the same day.

The department informed that Hepatitis A and E were mostly caused by the intake of contaminated food and water while Hepatitis B, C, and D usually occur after coming in contact with infected blood and body fluids. The department has urged the public to ensure to consume only safe drinking water and food prepared in a clean environment and to always ensure that food handlers are hygienic. It has also informed that hepatitis vaccination was available and encouraged people to get vaccinated.

Mokokchung: In Mokokchung the programme was held at conference hall of the chief medical

officer, Mokokchung.

A press release from the CMO’s office in formed that resource person, medicine specialist IMDH, Dr. R. Alemba Jamir talked about hepatitis and its types.

In 2010, the world health assembly recognised hepatitis as a public health problem and called for its prevention and control, Dr. Alemba informed. He said in India, acute hepatitis was a significant problem and IDSP currently catered to outbreaks.

While addressing on COVID-19, ZLO and NMHP Dr. Temsuyanger stressed on following the SOPs and guidelines, early testing and treatment and importance of vaccination.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by FWA Olemienla and vote of thanks was delivered

by Alimayang Computor.

The programme was attended by representatives from AKM, NSRLM, NHM, IEC personnel and CMO staff.

Phek: Phek district observed “world hepatitis

day” at Dr. Wetshelo T. Mero memorial hall, district hospital, Phek where CMO Phek, Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino spoke on the significance of the day.

A press release by medical department Phek informed that in his keynote address, Dr. Khriezotuo said viral hepatitis has major health impact and that the world records a death every 30 seconds from hepatitis related illness.

At the programme, gynaecologist district hospital Phek, Dr. Pangertemsu briefed the gathering on the types of hepatitis, signs and symptoms, preventive measures, mode of transmission and treatments.

Informing that treatment for hepatitis B was available at district hospital Phek, Dr. Pangertemsu encouraged patients to avail the service.

The participants were also briefed on COVID-19 testing and treatment, status of COVID-19 vaccination etc., by senior MO DH Phek, Dr. Wemeri and DPO RCH & UIP Phek, Dr. Kolhitso Khalo.

Wo k h a : D i s t r i c t

health society ( DHS) Wokha observed the day at the conference hall of CMO Wokha.

In a press release, the medical department informed that in a keynote address, deputy CMO Wokha, Dr. Zuben Kikon said hepatitis could lead to inflammation of liver, liver cirrhosis and even cause cancer.

Among the various types of hepatitis, Dr. Kikon said type B and C were common in India and also mentioned the availability of testing for hepatitis at district hospital and Ark foundation in Wokha.

CMO Wokha, Dr. C.W. Tungoe sought the support of civil society leaders to sensitise public on COVID stigma and disseminate the right information on vaccination.

Dr. Tungoe cautioned that pregnant women were more vulnerable to the COVID-19 and that such cases were being reported in the district.

“The misconception on covid random sample testing and fake vaccine messages on social media

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hampers the effort of the health workers who are trying their best to contain the pandemic,” he said.

Tuensang: In Tuensang, the programme was held at the conference hall of CMO where deputy CMO, Dr. I. Maotemjen spoke briefly on viral hepatitis.

A press release by medical department Tuensang informed that epidemiology IDSP Dr. John Shupao said 95% of the population was not aware of viral hepatitis and encouraged the participants to create awareness on viral hepatitis.

He also spoke on key issues related to COVID-19, importance of early testing, treatment and COVID-19 vaccine.

The programme was organised for NGOs, stakeholders, Urban ASHAs, staff from different vertical programmes under CMO establishment Tuensang.

Longleng: DHS Longleng commemorated world hepatitis day at the conference hall of CMO Longleng.

A press release by the medical department

Longleng informed that in a short speech, CMO Longleng Dr. Obangjungla spoke on the importance and significance of why viral hepatitis day was being observed worldwide.

She said, “2021 theme, ‘hepatitis can’t wait’ conveys the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.”

With a person dying every second from hepatitis related illness, Dr. Obangjungla said even in the current COVID crisis one cannot wait on viral hepatitis.

She encouraged all the pregnant women to come forward and get tested for hepatitis, citing that if they are tested positive for hepatitis, they can prevent the transmission to their child by administering the birth dose.

The programme was attended by Dr Kibang, medical superintendent District Hospital, Dr Imnameren Phom DPO (RCH/UIP), representatives from Phomla Hoichem, Phom Student’s Conference and staffs from CMO office.

Zunheboto: DHS Zunheboto observed the day at CMO Zunheboto office where CMO Zunheboto, Dr. K. Akaho Sema spoke on the importance of the day.

He spoke on the five main strains of the hepatitis virus and said viral hepatitis caused more than one million deaths each year.

The programme was attended by medical officers, physiotherapist, psychiatrists, BPMs, counsellors and ASHA coordinators.

Kiphire: To mark the day, Kiphire district conducted a programme in collaboration with DAPCU at CMO office meeting hall with the IDUs. Speaking on 2021 theme, resource person, DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr. K. Pewezo Khalo underscored the importance of creating awareness on viral hepatitis with the urgency of addressing viral hepatitis even in the face of a pandemic.

He appealed to the IDUs to get involved personally in the fight against hepatitis.

Car, gallery passes for NLA session NEWS IN BRIEF H&FW department Wokha DIMAPUR: NLA secretariat has informed that car passes and official gallery passes for the eighth session of the 13th NLA to ]sued from July 31.

All ministers, advisors

and AHoDs have been asked to collect car passes and gallery passes from special secretary (home), civil secretariat; MLAs, PS/ PA to the members are to collect car passes from

the reception counter gate no-II, NLA secretariat and all HODs, IPR and media persons are to collect their car passes from the reception counter, gate no-I, NLA secretariat.

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PWD estate division conducts mass social work

DIMAPUR: Officers and staffs of the PWD Estate Division led by the executive engineer conducted a mass social work on July 27 at the bungalow of the chief minister at Old Ministers’ Hill which has been allotted to the Chief Justice of High Court.

In a press release, advocate Joshua Sheqi said the social work was conducted in anticipation of a separate high court for the state of Nagaland.

The mass social work was also attended by the officers and staff of justice & law department led by the principal secretary, the high court registry officers and staff led by the registrar and the high court bar members led by the president.

Sheqi claimed that the preparation for the separate high court for the state of Nagaland was on full swing and was expected to be completed by the end of this year.

He further informed that about 180 persons participated in the social work.

CS holds meeting on e-services DIMAPUR: Chief secretary (CS), J Alam on Wednesday met the departments of home, IT&C and commissioner, Nagaland in the conference hall of the CS to discuss e-services.

According to a DIPR report, CS was apprised on the increase in use of following online services: NPSC – over 40,000 applications processed since 2018; online scholarship – 53,666 (2019) and 41,680 (2020) applications received and online ILP (tourist) – 8,971 applications received and 5,509 ILPs issued since November 2019.

In order to improve online

service delivery in the state, it was decided to enable online applications for schedule tribe and backward tribe certificates through the eDistrict portal soon. The meeting also decided that necessary training of district officials would be conducted through online modules for the same.

As an enhancement to the existing online ILP for tourists, a module to enable renewal of ILP through online mode would be added. The pilot implementation of e-office in the civil secretariat was discussed at the meeting.

ICD project: 6 pick-up trucks launched DIMAPUR: Cooperative marketing pick-up trucks assisted under Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP) 2020-2021, ARCS Tuensang was launched on July 28 with deputy commissioner & chairman DLCC, ICDP, Kumar Ramnikant as special guest.

According to a DIPR report, the beneficiaries were Saoshou VDB MPCS Ltd, Tsadang VDB MPCS ltd, Alisopur VDB MPCS ltd, Jung yam fishery CS Ltd, Shove agri &allied CS ltd and Chendang village integrated MPCS ltd. DC said that India with more than half of its population engaged in agri & allied sector, farmers should be given an important recognition but regretted that it was not the same in the society. Ramnikant also stressed on the need for the right market for organic products and to also increase their demands. Earlier, ARCS Tuensang, Akhangjongshi chaired the programme and chairman, Jungyam Fishery CS Ltd Nokak village, Hangthing Khiam delivered a speech.

DC Kohima on unauthorised parking: Deputy commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed all concerned that unauthorised night parking at DC’s office complex, Kohima by vehicles without valid night parking permits issued by the competent authority would be towed away w.e.f., August 1.

Lost and found: GPRN/NSCN union territoryI has informed that one pulsar 150 CC (back color) bearing chassis number MD2DHDHZZTCH75318 and engine number DHGBTH63126 has been recovered and kept under the custody of UT-I GPRN/NSCN (Khehoyi designated camp). Rightful owner has been asked to produce all valid documents within seven days.

For any details one could contact UT-I office at 8787683544.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) terminates: T. Ovung-led NPGN/NNC (N/A) has terminated the national service of Obed Ayemi tatar for allegedly “indulging in unlawful activities, anti-social elements”.

The group through its MIP has informed HoDs, businessmen and general public not to entertain him for yearly tax, assistance, donations etc., anyone dealing with him would be doing so at their own risk, the group cautioned, adding that it would not be responsible for his unlawful activities.

NSCN (R) extends Naknyulem greetings: NSCN (R) has extended greetings to the members of the Chang community on the occasion of the Naknyulem festival. NSCN (R) through its MIP expressed the hope that the festival would bring about all the good things to the Chang community and continue to be the channel of peace and unity.

BAN annual general meeting: Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has convened its annual general meeting and induction of office bearers for the tenure 2021-24 on July 31, 3 p.m. at Hotel Seb Tower, Purana bazaar, Dimapur. BAN members have been requested to attend the meeting.

EHNF regional series in Zbto: Third regional series of Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum 2021 has been scheduled on August 1at Sukhai village under Zunheboto district.

observes ‘anti dengue month’

DIMAPUR: Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department Wokha observed anti dengue month on July 28 at Likya Community Hall Wokha.

A press release by the department informed that chairperson of the programme, MTS Khyobenthung Tsanglao informed the participants that Wokha was among the four districts in the state selected by the medical department to observe anti dengue month.

District vector borne officer, Dr. K. William Humtsoe said anti dengue month was observed in July since there was high rise of the disease during this season.

Resource person, deputy chief medical officer Wokha, Dr. Zuben Kikon highlighted the importance of early diagnosis

of dengue for proper treatment.

Dr. Kikon who is also the district immunization officer, informed the colony chairmen and ASHAs on efficacy of the COVID vaccine and appealed to the public not to circulate fake vaccine information on social media.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n , epidemiologist, IDSP Dr. Khesheli Awomi gave an overview on causes, prevention of dengue and origin of the disease in India.

She said that the disease was earlier found only in urban areas but it has now spread to rural areas.

DVBD consultant Wezolo Mero gave a brief update of dengue scenario in the district informing that there were only two cases in the district till May, 2021.

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AIZAWL, JUL 28 (PTI): Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Wednesday made an appeal to the people to refrain from any sort of violence amid border dispute with Assam that escalated after a clash between police forces of the two North-eastern states that left seven people dead and over 50 injured.

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

“Our Assam brethren receiving their Covid vaccines at a Local Church hall in Aizawl. Non-Mizos from all walks of life within

Mizoram are at peace. I urge everyone to remain peaceful and refrain from any sort of violence. NorthEast will always be One,” the chief minister tweeted.

Zoramthanga’s plea is seen as a message to a section of the people who may attack non-Mizos as a fallout of the blockade which, if not lifted quickly, might lead to scarcity of essential commodities in the state. Thousands of people, mostly daily labourers, of Assam especially from Hailakandi, Karimganj and Cachar districts are currently living in Mizoram. These three districts comprise the Barak Valley region.

Residents of Assam now staying in Mizoram are at peace despite the border tussle, the chief minister said in the Twitter post, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Zoramthanga

were tagged.

He attached to the post a video clip of some Assam residents receiving Covid-19 vaccines at a church hall in Aizawl and talking about how safe they are in Mizoram. The state government and civil society organisations also urged the Mizos to ensure the safety of non-tribal people in the state.

“The state government has already instructed all deputy commissioners and superintendent of police across the state to take measures to ensure that no non-

Mizos are harmed,” Chief Secretary LalnunmawiaChuaungo, who is now in Delhi for border talks, told PTI over the phone.

He said that the Mizoram government also urged its Assam counterpart to ensure the safety and security of Mizo communities living in Assam, properties of the Mizoram government and churchrun mission compounds.

The central committee of the Young Mizo Association (CYMA), the largest civil society organisation in the state, has also urged the Mizo people to show restraint and not to involve in activities that can harm non-tribals in the state.

The organisation vicepresident Lalhmachhuana told PTI that it is making efforts to ensure safety of non-tribals and none of the non-Mizos or residents of Assam is harmed in the

state in the wake of the border dispute.

Migrant workers and many stranded drivers from other states, including Assam, were provided food and financial help by the YMA and village or local councils during the lockdown last year.

Mizoram’s three districts- Aizawl, Kolasib and Mamit - share about 164.6 km long inter-state border with the Barak Valley region.

Six Assam Police personnel and two others were killed and over 50 people, including the Cachar district superintendent of police, were injured in a clash near along the inter-state border on Monday.

Following the standoff, the Union Home Ministry called the chief secretaries of the two states for a meeting in Delhi on Wednesday.

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NE Youth Congress units demand removal of Sarma DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Youth Congress units of five north eastern states— Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh—have demanded the BJP leadership to remove Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying incidents of aggression and use of force by Assam government against its neighbouring states have increased alarming since the appointment of Sarma as the chief minister of Assam.

In a joint press release, presidents of five youth congress units stated that civilians living along the bordering states of Assam bear the brunt of Assam government’s aggressions.

They said that farms lands and crops and infrastructures were damaged forcibly by armed Assam police personnel, who harass and fre-

quently intimidate civilians.

“These incidents are causing a lot of ill-feeling amongst the people of North East India, and has caused serious damage to the unity and sister-hood of the North Eastern States,” the youth congress units said.

They also stated that the “worsening of tensions” showed the total failure of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). The units said that the ensuing situations have proven yet again that NEDA was never created for the development and unity of the North East States, but only created to grab political power in the North East by any means necessary by the BJPled National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Further, the youth congress units condemned Sarma for his

“continuous efforts to inflame the situation and his repeated attempts to malign the neighbouring states”.

They claimed that situations under his chief ministership have deteriorated and incidents of unprovoked aggression have spiked from the Assam administration.

“We reiterate our belief that he is responsible for the worsening of tensions between the North East States,” youth congress presidents said, adding that Sarma was not fit to hold the “august position” of the chief minister of Assam.

The signatories included Geli Eti (Arunachal), Mahananda Nungleppam (Manipur), Richard Mrong Marak (Meghalaya), Dr. L a l m a l s aw m a N g h a k a (Mizoram) and Limayangba Longkumer (Nagaland).

TMC team ‘detained’: Mamata to send party MPs to Tripura

M’laya HM blames Assam for stirring trouble in border village

NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (PTI): TMC MPs Derek O’Brien and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar will visit Tripura on Thursday, days after a team sent by the party to the BJP-ruled state was detained there. Tripura, which goes to polls in 2023, is likely to be a litmus test for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which is looking to expand its base after its emphatic victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls.

“We sent people to Tripura to do an initial study.

On Tuesday night, they got a notice that a criminal investigation was initiated against them.

“A team is already there. When they revert, I will send Abhishek (Banerjee), Derek (O’Brien) and others,” West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee told reporters here.

Sources in the TMC said the party is reviewing its poll prospects in other states and some alliances are likely to be firmed up once the coronavirus situation normalises. They indicated that the TMC is gearing up to either “win the polls” or emerge as the main opposi-

SHILLONG, JULY 28: Meghalaya Home Minister LahkmenRymbui on Wednesday blamed Assam government for stirring up trouble at Iongkhuli village in State’s Ri-Bhoi district bordering Assam.

“Unfortunately, there is tension in Iongkhuli.

It was never a disputed area. Don’t know on what grounds the Assam government has raised this issue in Iongkhuli,” Rymbui said.

The Home Minister said, “Iongkhuli was never

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IMPHAL, JUL 28: A week after resigning as party president, Congress MLA GovindasKonthoujam on Wednesday tendered resignation from the Manipur Legislative assembly.

The seasoned politician also quitted the Congress, the party he began his political career and elected six times to the state Assembly under the party ticket.

Earlier, Konthoujam tendered his resignation

OFFICE OF THE

KOHIMA KIKON OKHO

B.P.O. Mesulumi, P.O. Pfutsero, Dist. Phek, Nagaland REGD. NO. H/RS-47 DATED 18-05-98 Motto: “Whoever Loves Discipline Loves Knowledge”

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Mhathung Kikon Chairman, K.K.O

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The Mesulumi Students' Union, extends heartiest congratulations to Mr. Jesa Chiero son of Mr Neilalie Chiero for securing Top 3rd Rank amongst the Top 10th (Arts Stream) in the HSSLC Examination 2021 under NBSE and subject topper in Education. We appreciate the dedication and hard work for bringing laurels to the family and community.

In furtherance the Union heartily extend our congratulations to all the Mesulumi Students who have successfully cleared the HSLC, HSSLC & Bachelor Degree Examination 2021.

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

(PRETSHO VENUH) (METSHE U KHALO) President General Secretary

With immense pride and honour, the Kohima Kikon Okho would like to congratulate Smti Lothunglo Kikon, D/o Khonthungo Kikon on securing the top 5th Position (Science) in the recently conducted HSSLC under NBSE 2021. It may also be added that she also secured the top 9th position in HSLC examination 2019.

The Kohima Kikon Okho also congratulates all other successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2021 from Kohima.

The Okho wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.

President Nisheli Shohe ZTSTH

Secretary Shikatoli Achumi ZTSTH

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The Zunheboto Tokujo Sumi Totimi Hoho, with immense pride and gratitude congratulates Dr. Kasheli Rotokha and Dr. Kitoshi Zhimo on completion of Doctorate in Ministry from Hindustan Bible Institute, Chennai, TN. The Association further wishes them greater accomplishments as they continue to shoulder the responsibilities and pride of Sulimi and Naga mothers and for the glory of God.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND LOA 26/2021 NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. I. Imkum S/o Late I. Wati Pongen @ I. Wati Pongener R/o H.No. 99, Kashiram Village, Dimapur Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of his father Late I. Wati Pongen @ I. Wati Pongener covered by 1. Patta No. 25, Dag No. 79, Block No. 10, measuring an area of 02B-00K00Ls situated at Dimapur Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 27th 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 property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 27th July, 2021.

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OFFICE OF THE FOREST COLONY COUNCIL DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

FELICITATION The Forest Colony Council, Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Anguvili Swu daughter of Mr. Obed Bohovi Swu & Mrs. Kiyeli Sema of Forest Colony for securing Top 20, and subject topper in Social Science and Environmental Education in HSLC Examination 2021 .

The Council also congratulates all the Students of Forest Colony Dimapur who have successfully qualified in recent HSLC & HSSLC examination 2021. We wish them all the very best for their future endeavors.

General Secretary Chairman F.C.C, Dimapur F.C.C, Dimapur

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from the post of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president on July 20 last.

Konthoujam tendered his resignation as MLA of the state Assembly today, around 11am and the Speaker immediately accepted his resignation.

The state Assembly secretariat also declared the seat of Bishnupur Assembly constituency in Bishnupur district lying vacant following Konthoujam’s resignation.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/64/21

Date Zbto. the 26th July 2021

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Smti Atoli A Shohe U/s 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of Vekuho (New) Village Zbto for Succession of SBI A/C No. 35735790389, pension, benefits, leave encashment, debts and securities of Late Azheto Shohe.

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

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tration from Assam then sent in a huge deployment of security forces.

Fortunately, the situation was brought under control by the quick intervention of higher authorities from both sides.

The situation was brought under control.

Assuring to protect every inch of Meghalaya’s territory, the Home Minister said adequate police forces have been deployed in the area. “We have sent the Superintendent of Police (Ri-Bhoi district) and Inspector General (law and order) to the area to diffuse

tension. CRPF personnel have also been posted,” Rymbui said. Urging the Assam government to have “better sense” and not try to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere in the bordering areas, Rymbui said when asked that maybe there are some people in Assam who don’t want the ongoing border talks to succeed.

Noting that the ongoing talks that are scheduled to be held on August 6 in Assam should be held in “a congenial atmosphere,” Rymbui however cautioned that such incidents can “hamper or derail the

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The office of Sutemi Students’ Union extends our joyous congratulations to Miss Livitoli Kiho, D/o Mr. Khetovi Kiho for securing top 1 in B.Sc Geology Department from Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) in the recently held degree examinations.

Further, the Union also conveys our heartiest congratulations to all successful students of HSLC, HSSLC & NU 2021 examination.

Sutemi Students' Union wishes all of them continued success and a very bright future.

(Pulotoli) (Kihisuto Chisho) President, SSU General Secretary, SSU

FELICITATION The Office of the Satakha Old Students’ Union takes immense pride and honor to congratulate the following individuals for their excellent achievement in the recent HSLC &HSSLC Examination 2021.

(HSLC) 1. Ms Nitü K. Jimomi, D/o Mr & Mrs Kughavi Sema: 90.5% (Distinction in 5 subjects) 2. Ms Limbo H Achumi, D/o Mr & Mrs Honito Achumi: 88% (Distinction in 5 subjects) 3. Mr Nipulo Y Zhimo, S/o Mr &Mrs Lt. Yevito Zhimo: 75% (Distinction in 2 subjects) 4. Ms Vikili Zhimo, D/o Mr &Mrs Hukuto Zhimo: 71% (Distinction in 2 subjects) 5. Mr Izto, S/o Mr & Mrs Akuto: 69.5% (Distinction in 2 subjects) 6. Ms Livino, D/o Mr & Mrs Khutovi Zhimo: 65% (Distinction in 2 subjects) (HSSLC) 1. Mr Inoka H Zhimomi, S/o Mr & Mrs Hevito Zhimomi: 62.2% (1st div) 2. Ms Izakali Zhimomi, D/o Mr & Mrs Kahoto Zhimomi: 60.2% (1st div) The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and Degree Examination 2021. We wish you the best and more success in your future endeavors.

(Nilo Zhimo) (Kanatoli Zhimo) President Gen. Secretary DP-3594 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 128/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/Pension benefits of Late RONGSENMAR AO has been applied by Smti TENLAMONGLA, W/o LATE RONGSENMAR AO R/o H.No 59, Mongsenbai Ward, Mkg, Nagaland for possession of: 1.GPF, 2. GIS, 3 .Gratuity, 4. Leave Encashment, 5. Pension etc. 6. Closing of A/c 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 to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 27.08.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 27.07.2021.

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DECLARATION Regd. No. 80 Date : 20/07/2021:- I, Shri. Achemdi C Sangtam, S/o Shri. Chemthingmong Sangtam of Sangsomong Village P.O. Longkhim under Tuensang District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That my name in my Senior Secondary Mark Sheet, Migration Cum Transfer Certificate and Provisional Certificate under National Institute of Open Schooling bearing enrolment number 14001346648 is entered as Achemdi Sangtam.

2. That my name in all other documents including my HSLC Mark Sheet, Provisional Certificate and Admit Card under NBSE is entered as Achemdi C Sangtam.

3. That my name Achemdi C Sangtam and Achemdi Sangtam are the same and one person only.

Henceforth my name Achemdi C Sangtam shall be used in all my official purposes.

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discussions.”

Meanwhile, the opposition Congress in Meghalaya has condemned the alleged ‘invasion’ by Assam into Meghalaya territory and ‘manhandling’ of the local member of the District Council.

“We were shocked by the sensational and disturbing news of the invasion of the state of Assam into the territory of Meghalaya state by intruding into Iongkhuli village near Killing village under Ri-Bhoi district by the Assam Police, who came in four buses led

by an Superintendent of Police rank officer,” senior Congress legislator Zenith Sangma said.

“We condemn this illegal act of Assam Police where they manhandled our elected MDC, Charles Magnar in the strongest word we can ever pronounce. We thank the local people for being the whistle blower and defending fearlessly by opposing the Assam Police from removing the electricity poles erected by the MeECL and claiming the portion of land to be part of Assam,” Sangma said in a statement.

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DIMAPUR CHANGKILARI TELONGJEM Dimapur : Nagaland

FELICITATION We, the Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem with utmost gratitude to God, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our beloved Changkian sons and daughters who qualified in the recently held HSLC and HSSLC Examinations with special mention of our beloved children for their exemplary performance: 1. Ms. Imlitula Pongener D/O Mr. Lanusungkum Pongener & Mrs. Tialemla Top 8th Position in HSLC 2021 Examination.

2. Mr. Emjungwapang Amer S/O Er. M. Moasashi Amer & Mrs. S. Sentila Imchen Top 5 th position in the HSSLC (Arts Stream) 2021 Examination.

We would also like to mention: Ms. Yapangla Changkiri D/O Mr. Changtsupong Changkiri & Mrs. Asungla Longkumer Gold Medalist in M.A. (political Science) from Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) The Mothers would also like to reach out to those who were unable to get through the exams by encouraging them to try harder in the days to come.

Giving all glory to God and wishing for many more success in the days to come.

Sd/Mrs. I Atsungla Longchari President Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem

Sd/Mrs. Asungla Lkr General Secretary Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem

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a disputed area and the two states only recognized 12 areas of dispute. Iongkhuli has always been a part ofMeghalaya and people enjoyed developmental schemes from the Meghalaya government.”

A clash broke out on Monday between residents of Iongkhuli village and Assam police after the latter uprooted electric poles erected by Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL). This infuriated the villagers who said the MeCL has the right to erect the poles as it falls under Meghalaya. The adminis-

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West Bengal Education Minister BratyaBasu and Law Minister MoloyGhatak are in Agartala, she said.

The TMC team, along with representatives of IPAC, the company headed by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, was in Tripura to conduct a survey, party leaders said here.

The sources said Ghatak was sent to Tripura after the state police asked two members of the I-PAC team to appear before them

by August 1, failing which legal actions could be taken against them.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 129/2021 Whereas application under succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/Pension benefits of Late Tenlakaba has been applied by Shri Arsen, S/o Lt TENLAkABA, R/o H.No 32 Majakong Ward ,Mkg, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Closing of A/C 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 to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 27.08.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 27.07.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung : Nagaland MkC-247 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 130/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/Pension benefits of Late MAPULEMLA has been applied by Shri Arsen, S/o Lt MAPULEMLA R/o H.No 32 Majakong Ward ,Mkg, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Closing of A/C 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 to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 27.08.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 27.07.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung : Nagaland MkC-246 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE, NAGALAND No/PD&SJ.kPE/SUCC-12/2021-22/387 Dated 28th July 2021 ObJECTION NOTICE Whereas Yangse Sangtam husband of Late Asangla Sangtam of Phelungre Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act,1925 in order to draw/received the payment of moveable/Immovable properties of Late Asangla Sangtam. She was serving as H.A under the establishment of Sr. SDEO kiphire Nagaland who expired on 16/06/2021.

Description of properties.

1. G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues., from the office of the Sr. Sub-Divisional Education Officer kiphire.

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

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Oppn hardens stand on Pegasus issue Rahul rejects govt’s charges on Parliament disruption NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (PTI): The opposition on Wednesday hardened its stand on the Pegasus spyware issue with 14 parties unitedly demanding a debate in Parliament in the presence of the prime minister or the home minister and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the matter.

Earlier in the day, leaders of various opposition parties met and decided to submit similar adjournment notices on the matter. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting of 14 opposition parties. The Trinamool Congress was not present.

“The opposition is united for a discussion on the Pegasus issue... We are not going anywhere till it is discussed in Parliament,” Gandhi told reporters in the presence of leaders of 13 other opposition parties.

He also rejected the government’s charges over the disruption of Parliament and said the opposition was only fulfilling its responsibility.

Gandhi attacked the government over the Pe g a s u s s py wa r e r ow, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of “hitting the soul of India’s democracy by snooping upon its institutions”.

T h e vo i c e o f t h e opposition is being suppressed in Parliament, he alleged. “ We j u s t h a v e one question. Has the G ove r n m e n t o f I n d i a bought Pegasus, yes or no?

Did the government use Pegasus weapon on its own people, yes or no? That is all

Leaders of Opposition parties hold a meeting at the Parliament in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 28. (PTI)

we wish to know,” he told reporters at Vijay Chowk.

Gandhi also said the Pegasus spyware row “for us, is an issue of nationalism, treason”. “This is not a matter of privacy. For me, it is an anti-national work.”

Accusing PM Modi of using Pegasus spyware against the people of India, Gandhi said, “This weapon has been used against India.”

“It should be used against terrorists. We are asking the prime minister and the home minister why did you use it against democratic institutions? What has Indian democracy done that you have used the weapon against democracy?” he posed.

The government has been rejecting all opposition charges over the issue.

Rahul Gandhi said the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are places “where we have to speak and everyone is united on a discussion on Pegasus”. “ T h e g o ve r n m e n t is refusing to allow us a discussion. Obviously, the gover nment has done something wrong, something dangerous for the country. That is the issue.”

“We want a discussion in the Lok Sabha and the

Rajya Sabha where either the prime minister, who has ordered the action, or the home minister, who is a party to ordering that action, because no one else can do it, has to be present.

Pegasus is a weapon sold by one country to another,” Gandhi said.

The former Congress chief said people need to understand that if the issue of Pegasus spyware is not discussed now, then the matter would be over.

“The prime minister and the home minister have assaulted the democratic spirit of India. That is why we are seeking Pegasus discussion and without that, we will not go anywhere,” Gandhi said. DMK’s T R Baalu said the government has given an impression that the opposition parties are against holding discussions in Parliament.

“It’s not so. We wanted a discussion from day one.

Every day, we are giving notices but the government is not coming forward for a discussion... It is a matter of great concern for democracy.

Pegasus matter has to be taken very seriously. Likeminded people should come together to see that the

matter is discussed,” he said.

Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut alleged that “the government has indulged in backstabbing and attacked us with this weapon”.

Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party said the government’s allegation that the opposition is running away from a discussion is “false propaganda”.

“No institution has been left out of this snooping and the truth will not come till a Supreme Court-monitored probe is conducted. The corruption in the Rafale deal is linked to this snooping issue,” said Sanjay Singh of the AAP. NCP’s Supriya Sule said the opposition parties were united in their demand for the discussion in Parliament on the snooping row. An international media consortium has reported that over 300 verified mobile phone numbers, including of two ministers, over 40 journalists, three opposition leaders and one sitting judge besides scores of businesspersons and activists in India could have been targeted for hacking through the spyware.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 233 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021

All for none

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early ten days after the opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF) caused a huge sensation through a press statement that it has agreed to join the government and claiming that this was in response to the invitation from the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party(NDPP); the spontaneous reactions have been fast and furious.

Statements from political parties such as Congress, National People’s Party(NPP) and the nascent Rising People’s Party(RPP), practically described it as meaningless and shameless. An all-party government or even an opposition-less assembly does not, by any stretch of imagination, serve to bring the Naga political issue any closer to solution from its state of suspended animation. As commented earlier in this column, legislators from both ruling and opposition bench have and will always be united for the Naga political issue. Even the two Naga political groups who were holding negotiations, have signed their respective Framework Agreement(August 3,2015) and Agreed Position(November 17,2017). The talks officially concluded on October 31,2019 though a few issues were to be pursued and resolved through democratic process post solution. That officially talks have concluded had spurred high hopes and a lot of expectations that Modi will deliver on his words and live up to his reputation as the promise keeper. That was what the government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks, R.N.Ravi stated, after being appointed as Governor of Nagaland on July 20,2019.

Ravi had candidly said he was sent to Nagaland with a mission for solution. Now that the expected solution has been kept on the backburner those who believed that solution was imminent, are left wondering what happened and why has Modi developed cold feet?

Either Ravi was not being truthful or that Modi has decided that he is actually not in a hurry. Having everybody on board for Naga solution, is a popular phrase which has been swallowed hook line and sinker.

Everybody will be on board for solution, irrespective of their individual or political differences. However, solution may not mean the same thing for everyone.

For ordinary people, solution means an end to mindless violence, killings, disruption of life, destruction of property end to the rule of gun and beginning of peace and rule of law. The Naga political issue was birthed with blood in Naga Hills(Nagaland) where countless have died, many children orphaned, victims continue to suffer physical and mental scars and many families devastated. Negotiations that have taken place for over 24 years should either end in either solution or no solution. Overwhelmingly, voices of the people is for peace with dignity and honour. Decades of killings and divisions has led to the political issue being turned inwards, causing immeasurable damage to the people mentally, politically and economically. The intention of the elected members is noble; many of them feel the pulse of their people. However, it is time for them to have a serious relook at whatever they have been doing since 2003 and what was achieved with the word “equi-closeness” policy vis-à-vis “equi-distance” policy? Presently, the justification(s) for an opposition-less assembly and an all-party government- purportedly to inspire Naga groups to come together or sending a strong message to Delhi for early solution; betray the same irony of still trying to sound politically correct at a time when reality should awaken them all on the blind alley ahead.

DailyDevotion God’s Purpose or Mine?

He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side… —Mark 6:45 We tend to think that if Jesus Christ compels us to do something and we are obedient to Him, He will lead us to great success. We should never have the thought that our dreams of success are God’s purpose for us. In fact, His purpose may be exactly the opposite. We have the idea that God is leading us toward a particular end or a desired goal, but He is not. The question of whether or not we arrive at a particular goal is of little importance, and reaching it becomes merely an episode along the way. What we see as only the process of reaching a particular end, God sees as the goal itself.

What is my vision of God’s purpose for me?

Whatever it may be, His purpose is for me to depend on Him and on His power now. If I can stay calm, faithful, and unconfused while in the middle of the turmoil of life, the goal of the purpose of God is being accomplished in me. God is not working toward a particular finish— His purpose is the process itself.

What He desires for me is that I see “Him walking on the sea” with no shore, no success, nor goal in sight, but simply having the absolute certainty that everything is all right because I see “Him walking on the sea” (Mark 6:49). It is the process, not the outcome, that is glorifying to God. God’s training is for now, not later. His purpose is for this very minute, not for sometime in the future.

We have nothing to do with what will follow our obedience, and we are wrong to concern ourselves with it. What people call preparation, God sees as the goal itself.

God’s purpose is to enable me to see that He can walk on the storms of my life right now. If we have a further goal in mind, we are not paying enough attention to the present time. However, if we realize that moment-by-moment obedience is the goal, then each moment as it comes is precious.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021

Post-mortem

Vaccination the key to reining in virus variants S

everal strains or variants of coronavirus have been reported since the onset of Covid-19. These variants have been given different names and they have been changing over time.

Initially, on account of its genetic similarity with the earlier coronavirus that caused severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, it was given the name 2019 novel coronavirus (n-CoV-2019). Later, it was named as SARS coronavirus 2 or SARSCoV-2 by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.

Another coronavirus nomenclature having a mix of letters and numbers, e.g., B.1.1.7 or B.1.617, depicts the virus lineages, based upon their phylogeny. They are based on the scientific nomenclature system of lineage developed by the open-source international agency, Pango. The global initiative on sharing avian influenza data (GISAID) and Nextstrain use the clad system for naming and tracking the variants.

The virologists use these names in their research.

The variants were also named by the media and public after the countries where they originated, like the UK variant, Brazilian variant and African variant. These names sounded like stigmatising

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the respective countries.

The variant B.1.617.2, first reported from India in October 2020, was labelled the ‘Indian variant’.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suggested a nomenclature that should be easy to pronounce and was ‘nonstigmatising’. On May 31, it recommended that letters of the Greek alphabet such as Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta be used to name the coronavirus variants.

Fur ther, based on the transmission rate and clinical severity of the variants, the WHO has also classified them as VOIs — variants of interest (low transmissibility and disease severity); VOCs — variants of concern (increased transmissibility and high disease severity); variants of high consequence (not easily diagnosable, ineffective vaccines and breakthrough cases, very high number of severe cases and hospitalisation).

The Alpha variant is the B.1.1.7 lineage virus that originated in the UK, Beta is the B.1.351 lineage virus that originated in South Africa, Gamma is the P.1 lineage virus that originated in Brazil and the Delta variant belongs to the B.1.617 lineage, first reported from India.

As per the WHO, these variants are classified as VOCs as they

he word ‘facilitation’ (noun) means to make easy or easier or more convenient or to help bring about according to Dictionary.

These English vocabularies as Sovereignty, Independence, Integration and Facilitation are familiar to the Nagas in particular including the illiterate because these are our chorus words without which we do not eat or drink. Of late, the word ‘facilitation’ has superimposed the other three vocabularies under the weight of extraordinarily passionate facilitation initiated by the 59 elected Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) under the aegis of Parliamentary Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (PCCNPI).

The facilitation role to be played by any individual or any community is purely voluntary and by choice and not otherwise. Neither the facilitators are the political negotiators nor the facilitators can become negotiators at any stage of such negotiation. The only role a facilitator plays is to extend his/ her support to the negotiator with the best of intention.

Merely by the mercies of the Living God, the processes of the political negotiations between the GoI and the Naga political negotiating parties, namely, NSCN (IM) and Working Committee of 7 NNPGs had been completed by 31st October, 2019. In other words, in my belief, all the contentious issues so far tabled by the negotiators were sorted out at least by that given dateline. Practically the ground for finalizing the negotiations has been kept ready.

What remains to be done is the signing of the agreement.

As and when the GoI decides to ink the agreement, as I believe, the two Naga negotiating parties will be invited to sign the agreement for a single solution. People tend to have apprehension as to how the parallel political negotiations with NSCN (IM) and WC, 7-NNPGs are converged into a single solution. Yet, personally I have confidence that the GoI has the readymade mechanism to tactfully translate the dual negotiations into a solution.

Meanwhile, we are witnessing a flurry of felicitationcum-political gaming activities of the MLAs at present in Nagaland. Firstly, the PDA and NPF formed the PCCNPI on 16.6.2021, and in one of its

either show an increased transmissibility or detrimental change in the Covid-19 epidemiology; or increased virulence or change in clinical disease presentation; or linked with decreased effectiveness of public health measures or available diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics.

All these variants were associated with an increased incidence rate, severity of disease and mortality in the respective countries of origin.

At present, the Delta variant, which caused the second wave of Covid-19 in India during April-May 2021, has spread to more than 100 countries and is causing a serious health threat. In some cases, breakthrough infections have also been reported where the Delta variant infected even those who had received two shots of vaccine.

In a recent study, Delta was found to be over 1,000 times more infectious than the original variant. It is spreading globally like wildfire and has gained prominence in countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, the UK, the USA and South Africa. Based upon its very high infectivity, it is anticipated to grow into a dominant global variant soon.

A few other variants have been kept in the cat-

egory of VOIs. For example, Eta is a variant of the B.1.525 lineage that has been reported in many countries since December 2020. Iota, that originated in the US in November 2020, is a variant that belongs to the B.1.526 lineage. The Kappa variant was reported from India in October 2020 and belongs to the B.1.617.1 lineage.

Another VOI reported from Peru in December 2020 belongs to the C.37 lineage.

These variants have undergone genetic changes that may cause increased transmissibility, disease severity, immune or therapeutic escape. They are considered an emerging risk due to the significant community spread or may lead to increased relative prevalence with time.

Another g roup of variants is ‘Alerts for further monitoring’. They have an unclear impact in terms of epidemiology, but may pose a future risk.

They require monitoring and frequent assessment.

No names are given to such variants until they become VOIs or VOCs, based on epidemiological evidences. Some former VOIs, such as Epsilon (lineage B.1.427/B.1.429), Zeta (lineage P.2) and Theta (lineage P.3), are now kept in this group as they no longer pose a major risk to humanity.

Genetic sequencing studies of the virus from the field in real time are important to understand how the virus is mutating and evolving into a new variant and whether it could become a VOI or a VOC in future.

We know now that the new variants — VOCs — were associated with the pandemic waves. India faced a deadly second wave this year due to the Delta variant. Experts have pointed out the possibility of a third wave later this year.

On an average, in many countries, the gap between the two waves has been nearly six months, owing to increased transmissibility and immune avoidance capacity of the newly emerged variants. It is also attributed to a decreased antibody response gained from a previous infection over time, which seems to last up to an average five-six months.

The waning immunity in population and laxity of adherence to preventive measures coincide with the emergence of a new infectious variant that results in the next wave.

Regardless of when and if the next wave will come in India, vaccinating the maximum population as soon as possible is the best approach. Vaccination would prevent the severity of the disease or

What facilitation is this?

subsequent meetings a 5 Points resolution was adopted which was published in local papers dated 10.7.2021. Vide Resolution No.1 “The Core Committee appeals to the negotiating Parties of the Indo-Naga political dialogue to resume the Peace Talks……” This opening sentence implies as though the W.C. of 7 NNPGs has too stalled the process of negotiation, whereas no such hiccup is reportedly known so far. The Core Committee should have been bold and frank enough to make that appeal to NSCN (IM) to resume the negotiation with the official representative of the GoI rather than confusing the public. What makes PCCNPI shudder even to urge the NSCN (IM) to resume talk? I appreciate the Resolution No.4. that “All Members of the Core Committee and the PCCNPI including the two MPs …..“ have resolved to pave the way (to resign from the membership) ‘as and when an acceptable solution is arrived at’ in honor of the declarations made in respective party manifestos.

Whereas, the resolution No.5 remains ambiguous as the Core Committee appeals to the Naga negotiating parties “to come together in order to hammer out their differences and create a common approach for One Solution and One Agreement.”

The NSCN (IM) was determined to have the exclusive political negotiation with the GoI, and accordingly it had completed the very process of negotiation within the time frame of 31.10.2019 set by GoI in its 22nd year of negotiation.

The other 7 NNPGs had agreed to have a common platform under the aegis of Working Committee and then entered into negotiation with the GoI in 2017, and it too had completed the process of negotiation within the same given dateline in just 2 years of dialogue.

What the Core Committee implores upon the Naga negotiating parties to sort out their ‘differences’ after one year and nine months of completing the processes of negotiations by the parties with the GoI simply sounds un-facilitating.

The very language implies as though such ‘differences’ have been hampering the processes of negotiations. Whatever may be the purported differences according to the Core Committee were never considered by the GoI to be the impediment to

dual negotiations and that was how the processes could be successfully completed within the given dateline. Therefore, when the status of the political negotiations with the GoI has reached the final stage of signing the agreement, the Core Committee’s resolution No.5 is found to be a pre-condition being imposed on the Naga negotiating parties. This resolution No.5 is therefore dubious in character for the reason that while the Core Committee has impressed upon the negotiators not to have precondition, the Committee is not supposed to impose the same on anybody.

Consequently, after the formation of PCCNPI and after adopting the very 5 Points resolution, the dramatic political maneuver of NPF to join PDA to have opposition-less gover nment took place using the facilitation of Naga political solution as its major plank. As aforementioned, the spadework of negotiations has been completed except the inking of the agreement. The fact is that neither the GoI nor the Naga negotiating parties ever demanded the facilitation through the opposition-less govt. In other words, the PDA in ruling with NPF in opposition was never considered to be a road block to the processes of negotiations, and the situation remains the same.

An elected member or a political party has the liberty to opt for greener pastures, and yet it should neither be at the cost of political solution nor at the cost of the accountability of the elected members to the voters.

The agenda of NDPP-NPF to have opposition-less Govt. under public pressure as claimed for the sake of facilitating the political negotiations and its solution is casuistic and indeed it is a political gimmickry. Discarding the political morality in the guise of political exigency exposes the greed of the present day leaders, and the practical transition facing unwelcoming wave from within the PDA is the bouquet given to NPF at the PDA’s gate. No doubt the negotiation processes, the logical conclusion and the arrival of the solution do require the cooperation of everyone. Nevertheless, any political party taking undue advantage of the prevailing situation to further the political agenda of one’s political party undermines the

Naga political issue.

Indeed, Nagaland needs a vibrant and stable Opposition without which good and transparent governance cannot be expected. No matter how corrupt a ministry may be, when some genuine political leaders are there in the Opposition and playing their role positively, the rule of law and check and balance can sustain a system of deliverance to the public.

The Opposition has miserably failed and thus the governance has become opaque, and the ultimate victim of the failure is the general public. The NPF’s abdication of the Opposition bench may now promote broad day pillage of the public exchequer; when so, such unholy marriage becomes detrimental to the welfare of the public.

The facilitators, as we all know, are not the negotiators, and the roles of the former and also of the latter are distinctly different. The facilitators therefore cannot become negotiators be it elected members of NLA or Civil organizations. The facilitators are supposed to extend overwhelming support and goodwill to the negotiators but not to overwhelmingly overshadow or to intimidate or to marginalize the negotiators through overindulgence. A minister in PDA recently disclosed in local media on 21.7.2021 that ‘the Centre tells us to go back, unite the Naga political groups and bring them together.’

If truly so, the message would have been officially conveyed to the Naga negotiators through the official representative of the

loss of life during the next wave, if not the infection itself.

This has been observed in the UK where more than 80 per cent adult population has been vaccinated with at least one dose and 60 per cent has been given both doses.

As the cases surge there due to the Delta variant, the severity and hospitalisation is not as much as it was in the previous waves. As per the latest data from the UK, out of the 3,692 hospitalisations with the Delta variant, 58.3 per cent (2152) were unvaccinated while the fully vaccinated were only 22.8 per cent (843) and the severity of the illness was less in the vaccinated group.

N e w c o r o n av i r u s variants emerge only when the virus spends more time and replicates in the body of its host. To prevent such a possibility, the most effective measures are to vaccinate the maximum population quickly and observe strict adherence to the preventive measures in the unlocking period. Our laxity will give leverage to the virus to produce more variants using our own bodies and we cannot afford to lower our guard and invite another wave.

Professor Umesh CS Yadav, Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, JNU (As published by The Tribune)

GoI, the Interlocutor. The processes of negotiations cannot be driven by private influences.

As the negotiations have attained the signing status, the negotiating parties as well as the facilitators are required to focus our attention to the expeditious signing of the agreement. Be it the 59 MLAs and their Core Committee or their cohorts or any facilitator trying to digress the very focus will tantamount to sabotage of solution. While the facilitators are found urging the negotiating parties to bring the business to its logical conclusion without much ado, the facilitation has to be genuine in letter and spirit. The inconsistencies in the facilitation from unconditional support to conditional support by propping up local conditions that are impediment to early solution which may even lead it to no solution.

We cannot afford to entertain any proposal that can upset the process for solution with delaying tactics in the guise of calling for Naga unity or common interest by which the progress can be punctuated at this crucial juncture. I am sure every sensible Naga is aware of what are going to be the consequences of the political zero. The ultimate result of inconclusiveness of the negotiations will be the Damocles’ sword of uncertainties hanging above everybody’s head. The Nagas cannot opt for disaster.

May the Living God guide the Nagas at this crucial time.

Z. Lohe

Reader’s Post

Tinted glasses in cars are back!

Sir,

It’s been almost ten years since the Supreme Court prohibited the use of tinted glass or sun films on windshields and windows of vehicles. However, lately it has been observed some vehicles have started applying dark sun films that are beyond the permissible limits. As per the Supreme Court’s order, car manufacturers are allowed to produce vehicles with tinted glasses where visual light transmission is 70% for windscreens and 40% for side glasses (windowpane), yet we see a lot of vehicles defying the order. If I remember correctly, the state also launched a drive against use of tinted glass/black films on vehicles but it seems the drive was short-lived. The concerned authority should step in and take necessary action because the law of the land should be followed in letter and spirit.

Orenthung, Dimapur

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

‘Need to come together to defeat BJP’: Mamata for the opposition, Ms Banerjee said: “I don’t want to interfere in the internal math of any political party. But I think Sonia Gandhi wants opposition unity.”

Banerjee had earlier said she was open to an op-

Will depend on situation, no problem if someone else leads, says Mamata

hoga. It’s a continuous process... When general elections come (2024), it will be (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi vs country,” she told reporters earlier today.

“After the parliament session there will be talks, there should be a common platform to work together.

I am meeting Sonia Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal. I spoke to Lalu Prasad Yadav yesterday. We will be talking to all parties.”

On who could lead an opposition front, she replied: “I am not a political astrologer, it depends on the situation.”

Asked to comment on the view - bolstered by a series of listless Congress campaigns - that the grand old party is now a weak link

Border row: RPP asks state govt...

Support to any act of terrorism is crime against humanity: Rajnath

A, B and C and Liphayan, shared their grievances to the party members. Public leaders reportedly told the team that the local populace residing in border areas felt orphaned, neglected, and dissatisfied with the state government.

Joel Naga claimed stated that the state government has so far not done anything for Nagas residing in border areas. During the team’s visit, he said DAB on the Assam side was seen to be very proactive with construction of roads and establishing schools, while on Nagaland side of DAB no developmental activities were visible.

RPP said that Nagas living in border aeras were not being able to harvest their own teak plantations.

Meanwhile, the party has demanded expediting construction of Foothill Road, which had been abandoned for more than six. It accused the state government of totally neglecting the issue. RPP president said that the team visited the underconstruction bridge over Doyang River. Pointing out that around 400 feet of the bridge was yet to be completed, RPP president has urged the government to complete the bridge immediately.

NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (PTI): Terrorism is the most serious threat to international peace and security and support to any acts of terror is a crime against humanity, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday at a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe.

He reaffirmed India’s resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and said peace and prosperity cannot coexist with terrorism, in remarks seen as directed at Pakistan.

“Peace and prosperity cannot coexist with terrorism. Terrorism is the most serious threat to international peace and security,” Singh said in presence of defence ministers of China, Russia and other member countries of the SCO. “Any act of terror and support to such acts, including cross border terrorism, committed by whomsoever, wherever and for whatever motives, is a crime against humanity.

India reaffirms its resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” he said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday remained ambivalent on being the face of the Opposition to take on the BJP, saying it will depend on the situation.

“I want to help all the opposition parties to bell the cat. I don’t want to be a leader, but a simple cadre,” she said on the leadership issue.

“I am not a political astrologer. It depends on the situation, structure. I have no problem if someone else leads. When the matter is discussed we can decide. I cannot impose,” Banerjee told a select group of reporters here when asked if she would be the face of the Opposition.

On the Pegasus row, she said the situation was more serious than Emergen-

cy and accused the Centre of being unresponsive.

“Everywhere they are sending ED, IT for raids.

Here there is no response.

In a democracy, the government has to respond. “The situation is very serious, it’s more serious than the emergency,” the Trinamool Congress chief said.

On Tuesday, Banerjee had said the unity of opposition parties will take shape on its own.

“I am a simple worker and want to continue as a worker,” Banerjee, who is in the national capital for the first time after her party’s resounding victory in the assembly polls, said on Wednesday.

“I want to see sachcha din, bahut din acha di dekh liya,” Banerjee added, in a jibe at the BJP’s poll slogan.

Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot administers oath to new Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai. (PTI)

BENGALURU, JUL 28 (PTI): Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday took oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending months of speculation about the change of guard in the state.

The 61-year-old leader was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan here.

The Karnataka BJP legislature party on Tuesday evening elected him as its new leader to succeed B S Yediyurappa.

Bommai, a Lingayat leader from North Karnataka, is a close confidant of Yediyurappa and, according

to party sources, there is an imprint of the veteran BJP leader in this succession plan.

Son of former Chief Minister, late S R Bommai, he was Minister for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature in Yediyurappa’s council of ministers which was dissolved on Monday.

It’s the second instance of a father-son duo becoming Chief Minister of Karnataka, after H D Deve Gowda and H D Kumaraswamy.

Bommai is a three-time MLA from Shiggaon constituency in Haveri district and has been MLC twice.

Ye d i y u r a p p a , a n d Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and G Kishan Reddy who were appointed as central observers by BJP’s parliamentary board for the legislature party meet, party’s national general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh, state president Nalin Kumar Kateel and a host of others attended the swearing-in.

Bommai, who alone took oath on Wednesday, said he will try and expand the Cabinet soon.

“I had met central observers Dharmendra Pradhan, Kishan Reddy and General Secretary Singh, they said let’s not discuss it today, once they go back to Delhi let’s see,” he said in response to a question by reporters on expanding the cabinet.

Asked whether he will wait for ‘Ashada’ month (considered inauspicious) to get over for undertaking the expansion, he said, “nothing like that, we will do it at the earliest, won’t take too much time because I need a complete team to do the work as there is COVID and floods.”

Cloudbursts hit J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh; 16 dead SHIMLA/JAMMU, JUL 28 (PTI): A series of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killed at least 16 people on Wednesday and damaged several residential houses, standing crops and a mini power plant, officials said.

In Kishtwar, a cloudburst hit a remote village

around 4:30 am, leaving seven people dead and 17 others injured, while at least nine people are dead, two injured and seven reported missing in the flash floods in the hilly state, they said.

In Ladakh, two cloudbursts hit different areas of Kargil, causing damage to a mini power project, nearly a dozen residential houses and standing crops, the of-

ficials said, adding that no loss of life was reported in the cloudbursts, which struck Sangra and Khangral on Tuesday evening.

Seven people died in Himachal Pradesh’s LahaulSpiti flash floods in Tozing Nullah in Udaipur, two injured and three are still missing, while two men died in Chamba, State Disaster Management director

Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said.

Besides four people, including a woman, her son, a hydro project official and a Delhi tourist are feared dead in Kullu district, he added.

In Kishtwar, 19 houses, 21 cow sheds and a ration depot situated on the banks of a stream, besides a bridge were damaged in the cloudburst.

Condoling the loss of lives due to a cloudburst in

Kishtwar district, President Ram Nath Kovind said he was deeply saddened by the death of many people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre is closely monitoring the situation in Kishtwar.

All possible assistance is being provided to the affected areas, he said, wishing for everyone’s safety and well-being.

Pornography case: Court refuses bail to Raj Kundra

MUMBAI, JUL 28 (PTI): A Mumbai court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of businessman Raj Kundra in a case related to alleged creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps.

Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, was arrested July 19 by the city police’s crime branch after being booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. On Tuesday, a magistrate’s court here remanded him in judicial custody for 14 days.

Kundra had filed a bail

plea, but the court rejected it on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court had also refused to give him any urgent temporary relief.

The police claimed that during the probe into the case, it was found Kundra set up Armsprime Media Pvt Ltd, which, through London-based Kenrin Pvt Ltd, bought Hotshots app to upload objectional videos on social media.

They had also alleged that Kundra earned over Rs 1.17 crore between August and December last year by uploading pronographic content online, through Hotshots.

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Mamata Banerjee with Sonia Gandhi.(PTI)

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Since her Bengal victory, Mamata Banerjee has emerged as a pivotal figure in the opposition’s attempts to consolidate anti-BJP forces ahead of the next general election.

Banerjee won despite an aggressive campaign by the BJP, which staked all its top leaders and its mighty election machinery on Mission Bengal. The election is now held up by many in the opposition as a template for taking on the BJP in future polls.

In Delhi for the first time after the win, the Chief Minister has lined up meetings with several key opposition leaders.

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(From p-1) RPP member stated that this was one specific reason why the state government should withdraw itself from the interim agreement so DAB would be nullified and proper civil administrative and developmental activities could be undertaken by the state government.

Further, Yeputhomi asserted that traditional and historical boundary between Assam and Nagaland was very clear. According to the notification of 1875, he said that there was clear cut traditional and ancestral boundary from Golaghat till Arunachal Pradesh and there was clear cut demarcation point from Golaghat till Barak River. In this regard, he stated that the state government should stand on this principal so the rightful Naga lands could be claimed if at all the Centre considered to review the Act. RPP tours border areas: RPP informed that a team from the party on Wednesday visited Ralan area foothill road and bridge construction and interacted with public leaders of Ralan area.

RPP president said that leaders and council members from Ralan old, Ralan new, Yanpha, Jandalushung

position front but any such grouping would be impossible without the Congress.

Since its failed outing in Bengal, the Congress has sought to demonstrate its goodwill towards the Trinamool.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (AGENCIES/PTI): Mamata Banerjee met with Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi today in their first interaction since the two parties contested as rivals in the Bengal election in April-May. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was also present in the talks that are significant amid opposition moves to join forces for a united fight in the 2024 national election.

“Sonia ji invited me for a cup of tea and Rahul ji is also there. We discussed Pegasus and the Covid situation in the country. We also discussed the unity of the opposition. It was a very good meeting, positive meeting. To defeat the BJP, everybody needs to come together. Everyone will have to work together,” Ms Banerjee said after the 45-minute interaction with Sonia Gandhi, with whom she has always had cordial ties.

The Bengal Chief Minister, in Delhi for five days, had met with senior Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Anand Sharma yesterday. After the Gandhis, Ms Banerjee also met Delhi

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Congress party termed as “unfortunate” that some civil society organizations (CSOs) have openly come out in support of opposition-less government. “This exposes their limited understanding about functions of democracy where strong opposition plays an equally important role in matters of governance,” NPCC said.

It said Nagas did not deserve democracy if disdain for opposition party and its leaders continued to envelope the mindset of the majority. Congress has, therefore, advised the leaders of CSOs not to “succumb to the manipulations of those in power when a complete mockery of democracy is being played out.”

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So far this week, the rupee has been consolidating in the range of 74.30 to 74.50, looking for a fresh trigger to get a clear direction. Investors’ focus remained on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet whose outcome will come mid-night, Parmar said.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.07 per cent to 92.49.

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(From p-1) If the elected members were serious enough, NPCC said they must pave the way by resigning or the council of ministers should advice and aid the governor in implementation of solution, which it claimed has been put in cold storage. According to NPCC, paving the way was also the commitment of legislators in every resolution they had passed on Naga political issue, adding that the present situation demanded that they walk the talk. Congress said it did not want to be reminded by NPF of being rejected or accepted by the people since NPCC carries the legacy of NNO—the founding father of the state—and cannot ignore the interest of the people yearning for peace,

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MUMBAI, JUL 28 (PTI): The rupee recovered by 9 paise to close at 74.38 against the US currency on Wednesday, snapping its two-day losing run ahead of the US Fed policy decision. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range this week ahead of the monthly expiry and the US Fed’s policy decision.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 74.44 against the dollar and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.31 and a low of 74.49 during the session. The local unit finally ended at 74.38, higher by 9 paise over its last close.

On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 74.47 against the US dollar. The rupee dropped by 7 paise in the two straight sessions to Tuesday.

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entrepreneurs and investors.

“The SEBI is constantly reviewing the regime. The framework for minimum public shareholding was revised to make it easier for large companies to make an IPO. Focus on review of equity fundraising norms will continue in future and the SEBI’s Primary Market Committee is deliberating if SPAC framework should be introduced in India. From raising through traditional equity and debt instruments, corporates have diversified into a large number of new instruments. As the market dynamics change, even more innovative instruments are likely to appear.”

The SEBI chief said that the regulator has been

international market.

APEDA officials from Delhi and different regions and officials from agri & allied department attended the flag-off. Meanwhile, interacting with the media at Dimapur, Ikuto mentioned that laboratory test conducted on king chilli by a Delhi-based test agency qualified it for export to European market, adding that second consignment would be exported as per demand.

He said the produce would remain fresh for a period of 15 days, if kept under the right temperature.

Claiming that Naga organic produces were in high demand in Australia, Dubai and European markets, Ikuto added that produces like pineap-ple, Naga kiwi, ginger, large cardamom, etc, were in the pipeline for export to international markets.

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active in the efforts to strengthen the market and several reforms are in the pipeline.

For listing of start-ups, a separate platform ‘Innovators Growth Platform’ was created.

“For fund raising requirements of the social sector, we are in the process of setting up of an entire eco-system called ‘Social Stock Exchange’,” he added.

On the issue of corporate governance, he said that while independent directors have an important role, other directors should also play a more active role in company management.

There is a need to continuously improve the corporate governance standards and transparency should come from within the company itself, he added.

“With the increased awareness and maturing of capital markets, wellgoverned companies carry the trust of investors and reap benefits in the long run.

I urge FICCI to step up its efforts on corporate governance improvement of its members.

was preferred by many for its aroma and flavour, Sema it was the State’s first agricultural crop to have got GI registration in August 2008 and was grown in jhum field as well as in homesteads.

The APC termed the export of first consignment of king chilli to Europe as a historic day for the farming community of the State.

He hoped that the event would increase awareness about king chilli and thereby expand its market, which would ultimately benefit the farmers. He assured that the State government would assist and support the farmers in this regard. In his address, Bajaj lauded the initiative of the officials of agri & allied department and NSAMB to export king chilli overseas and assured to assist in every ways possible even in future.

Speaking on the occasion, the NSAMB CEO acknowledged APEDA for the support and for which king chilli could be exported, adding that exporting pineapple was in the pipeline.

Referring to the State government’s initiatives of introducing air cargo, AC organic product market and cold storage, Zhimomi hoped all this would help in increasing supply to the

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NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (IANS): Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday said that a large part of the non-banking financial intermediation is happening through the capital markets, and going ahead, they will play a bigger role in the economic growth of the country.

“Going forward, the capital markets are going to play a bigger role in funding the economic growth,” he said. Addressing the 18th Annual Capital Markets Conference, organised by FICCI, Tyagi said that going forward the focus area for the SEBI will be on strengthening the robustness of capital markets. “The household financial savings deployed in the securities market is rising and sustaining it will give tremendous boost to both the capital markets and the economy,” he added.

On IPOs, fund raising and disclosures, he said said that the success of IPOs from new age tech companies will attract more funds and help create a new eco-system of

(From p-1) The APC said the agriculture & allied department identified few agricultural produce with export potential like king chilli, pineapple, tree to-mato, kiwi, bamboo shoot, Naga cucumber, passion fruit, rajma (kholar), etc, as niche and premium crops, adding creation of markets for these niche produce was being emphasised.

He thanked APEDA for constant support and guidance, besides Nagaland State Agriculture Marketing Board (NSAMB) for its tireless efforts in marketing State’s agricultural produce.

He said State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) had on July 27 held a virtual meeting with all HoDs, AHoDs, National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and Small Farmers’ Agri-business Consortium (SFAC) in connection with formation of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and to identify the right FPOs for production and marketing of viable niche products of the State.

Mentioning that king chilli as world’s hottest chilli

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Unidentified gunmen wound Chinese national in Pakistan China terms it as ‘isolated incident’ ISLAMABAD/BEIJING, JUL 28 (PTI): Unknown gunmen on Wednesday fired at a vehicle carrying two Chinese factory workers, injuring one of them in Pakistan’s largest city of Karachi with China downplaying the incident as an “isolated case”. The attackers, who were riding on a motorcycle, fled the scene after committing the crime, police said.

One of the Chinese nationals was injured due to the gunshot, while the other was unhurt in the incident, police said. No one has taken responsibility for the attack and the motive behind it is unknown.

The shooting incident comes days after an explosion on a bus carrying Chi-

Police cordon the car that was attacked by assailants in Karachi.

nese engineers in Dasu area of Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed nine Chinese and injured 27 others. A total of 13 people were killed in the incident.

Reacting to the attack, China termed it as an “isolated case”.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing in Beijing that “China is following this matter closely, and the relevant case is under investigation”.

“This incident is an isolated case,” he said.

“We’re fully confident that the Pakistani side will protect the safety of Chinese citizens and property in Pakistan,” he said.

On July 14, a bus carrying Chinese engineers and workers fell into a deep ravine after the explosion in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. China rushed a special investigative team amid confusing signals from Pakistan that it could be a gas blast.

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Taliban leader meets Chinese Foreign Minister

Iran’s supreme leader criticizes ASSURES NOT TO ALLOW TERRORISTS TO OPERATE FROM AFGHANISTAN stalled nuke talks

BEIJING/TIANJIN, JUL 28 (PTI): A Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on Wednesday made a surprise visit to China and held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during which the Taliban leader termed Beijing as a “trustworthy friend” and assured that the group will not permit “anyone to use” Afghanistan’s territory.

This is the first meeting between China and the Taliban amid the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan.

The ongoing offensive by the Taliban capturing a significant amount of territory from government forces has sparked concerns in China that the separatist Uygur militant group from its volatile Xinjiang province, the East Turkistan Islamic Movement, (ETIM) would infiltrate through its Afghan borders.

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Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar with Chinese FM Wang Yi.

Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has confirmed at a media briefing that the delegation led by Baradar met Wang at the port city Tianjin located close to Beijing.

The Ministry also posted photos of Wang with Baradar and his delegation.

The Taliban delegation’s visit followed days after Pakistan and China announced plans to launch ‘joint actions’ in Afghanistan to drive out terrorist forces during the talks between Wang and Pakistan Foreign Minister, Shah

Mahmood Qureshi at the Chinese city of Chengdu on July 25.

During Wednesday’s talks, Wang expressed hope that the Taliban can draw a clear line between themselves and the ETIM, Zhao said reading out a press release issued after the WangBaradar meeting.

A recent UN report said hundreds of ETIM fighters have gathered in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province which borders China’s volatile Xinjiang province.

Wang said that ETIM is a listed terrorist organisation that threatens territorial integrity. Fighting ETIM is a common cause of the international community.

He expressed hope that Taliban can draw a clear line between themselves and ETIM. That would create a favourable condition to eradicating terrorism.

Baradar said “China is a trustworthy friend”.

“He appreciated China’s fair and positive role in the reconciliation process,” the press release said.

“Afghanistan will not allow anyone to use the territory to do things that would undermine the interests of its people”, Baradar said without mentioning ETIM. “Afghanistan would like to have friendly ties with its neighbours. Afghanistan Taliban would like to have more partners in its future development,” Baradar said.

TEHRAN, JUL 28 (AP): Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday called the US “stubborn” in stalled nuclear talks in Vienna for discussing Tehran’s missiles and regional influence.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks come as his hardline protege, President-elect Ebrahim Raisi, is posed to be sworn in next week as the head of the country’s civilian government and as talks on reviving the deal remain stalled in Vienna. While Raisi has said he wants to return to the accord, which saw Iran limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions, Khamenei seemingly called for a more-adversarial approach in his remarks.

They also appeared to describe outgoing President Hassan Rouhani’s eightyear government as naive for its approach in reaching the 2015 agreement as its officials sat before him.

Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano spews ash Tokyo’s daily Covid-19 cases surpass 3,000 for 1st time

The 8,530-foot mountain has been rumbling since last year.

MEDAN (INDONESIA), JUL 28 (AP): A rumbling volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday shot billowing columns of ash and hot clouds down its slopes.

The ash released by Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province reached more than 4,500 metres (14,760 feet) into the atmo-

sphere, and an avalanche of searing gas clouds blew 1 kilometres (0.62 mile) to the east and southeast, Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Centre said.

There were no casualties from the afternoon eruption, said Armen Putra, an official at the Sinabung monitoring

post, and an alert has been maintained at the secondhighest level.

The 2,600-metre (8,530-foot) mountain has been rumbling since last year and villagers were advised to stay 5 km (3.1 miles) from the crater’s mouth. They’ve been warned about lava while authorities were closely monitoring sensors that picked up increasing activity in recent weeks.

The last such eruption was in early May, when ash fell on nearby villages.

The volcano, one of two currently erupting in Indonesia, was dormant for four centuries before exploding in 2010, killing two people.

The Japanese government has placed Tokyo under a fourth state of emergency from July 12 to August 22.

TOKYO, JUL 28 (IANS): The number of new Covid-19 cases in Tokyo reached 3,177 for the first time in a single day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Wednesday.

The all-time high comes just a day after To-

tionwide tally of daily cases of infection reported on Tuesday exceeded 7,000 for the first time since May 12, nearing its record figure of about 8,000 recorded in early January. Olympic organizers have pledged to perform strict restrictions for “safe and secure” games and emphasised that the number of infection cases

among athletes and others associated with the sporting events is very low, while a fifth wave of the pandemic stimulated by the highly contagious Delta variant is putting pressure on hospitals in the Olympic host city.

The Japanese government has placed Tokyo under a fourth state of emergency from July 12 to

August 22, as restaurants and bars are required to stop offering alcohol and close early. Tokyo’s neighbouring prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba, which are currently under looser quasi-emergency restrictions, are also witnessing the peak of infection cases with a number of their residents traveling to the capital.

kyo, hosting the Olympics since last week, marked 2,848 daily infection cases Tuesday, topping the earlier record of 2,520 cases logged on January 7, the Xinhua news agency reported.

As the virus spread rapidly elsewhere, the na-

Office of Sovima Students' Union FELICITATION

Mr. Jesa Chiero

Ms Kehinye Seb

The Sovima Students’ Union takes immense pride and gratitude in extending its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Jesa Chiero, son of Mr & Mrs. Neilalie Chiero for securing the top 3 position (95.40%) in the recent HSSLC (Art) and Ms. Kehinye Seb daughter of Mr & Mrs Gwazenlo Seb for securing state topper in Alternative English (L2) with 100% mark in the recent HSLC Exam 2021 under the Nagaland Board of School Education.

The Union wishes them more success in all their future endeavors.

The Union also heartily congratulates and acknowledges all the successful students of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2021.

Thejavituo Sogotsu Ketouneino Nagi President, SSU Secretary, SSU

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The office of mopungchuket Ait Laishir Telongjem (mALT) Would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following esteemed members of the union who have brought laurels through their achievements.

1. Ms Ochien Jamir, daughter of mr & mrs Tajen Jamir from St John Hr. Sec. School Dimapur for Securing the top 12(e)position in the recently declared HSLc Examination.

2. Mr Imsüwaden Ozükum, son of mr meyimangyang Ozükum, from clark memorial Higher Secondary School Impur for Securing the Topper in Ao (mIL) in the recently declared HSSLc (Arts) examination. mALT wishes them the very best in all their future endeavors and prays for their success. The union also further congratulates all the members who have passed the examination.

IMTILONG LONGSEN President, MALT General Secretary, MALT

INFOTAINMENT Google Search, YouTube sales soar in pandemic

Sinusitis related to Covid may lead to facial infection A

28-year-old Covid positive man who developed orbital cellulitis -- a severe skin infection in the orbital area (around the eye) -may represent an unusual complication of the infectious disease.

Sinusitis related to Covid-19 may be a source of facial infection, suggested Vinicius Almeida Carvalho and his team at the State University of Londrina, Parana, Brazil.

A few weeks before being presented to the craniofacial surger y department, the patient had developed mild illness with fatigue and loss of smell and taste, the team reported in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

He didn’t seek medical care until he developed a headache and swelling a r o u n d t h e e ye, a n d loss of smell, which got

progressively worse.

At his local emergency de par tment, he was diagnosed with Covid-19, as well as sinusitis. However, despite antibiotics and other treatments for sinusitis, the facial pain and swelling worsened -- even as the patient’s Covid-19 symptoms improved.

By the time Carvalho’s d e p a r t m e n t s aw h i m , the patient’s eye was swollen and tightly shut.

A computed tomography ( C T) s c a n r eve a l e d a fluid collection that was putting pressure on the globe (eyeball), which was fortunately not yet damaged.

The CT scan found no evidence of pneumonia or other respiratory involvement from Covid-19.

The patient was diagnosed with cellulitis -- severe infection under

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R the skin -- which was thought to have spread from the sinuses to the orbital area. Because of the danger to the eye, Carvalho and colleagues performed urgent surgery, using a small incision to drain the collection of fluid and pus.

The swelling around the eye decreased immediately after the procedure. The patient remained in the hospital for several days, including treatment with intravenous antibiotics. A few weeks later, his pain and swelling had resolved and the eye was functioning normally.

A previous US paper reported sinus infection and orbital cellulitis as “atypical conditions” associated with Covid-19.

Sinusitis is known to be an important cause of infections spreading to the orbital area.

“It is not clear whether SARS-CoV-2 itself is a contributing factor to the pathogenesis [development] in these cases,” Carvalho said.

Their case findings suggest that Covid-19 may contribute to sinus infection with the potential to spread to the area around the eye - even in an otherwise-healthy young patient with mild Covid-19 symptoms. Whatever the course of the infection, the researchers emphasise the need for early surgery in patients with severe, vision-threatening orbital cellulitis. (IANS)

iding on Search and YouTube advertising g rowth amid the pandemic, Alphabet has posted a record $61.88 billion in revenue for its June quarter.

Google Search reached a record $35.8 billion in revenue (up 68 per cent) while YouTube advertising revenue nearly doubled to $7 billion compared to $3.8 billion from the same quarter last year, the company said late on Tuesday.

“In Q2, there was a rising tide of online activity in many parts of the world, and we’re proud that our services helped so many consumers and businesses.

Our long-term investments in AI and Google Cloud are helping us drive significant improvements in everyone’s digital experience,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet.

Google Cloud revenue was $4.63 billion, up from $3.01 billion a year ago.

The Google Cloud business witnessed operating losses of $591 million, a solid improvement from $1.43 billion loss last year. (IANS)

Slipknot founding member Joey Jordison dies aged 46

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ormer Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has died in his sleep aged 46.

The ‘Psychosocial’ hitmaker – who was one of the founding members of the heavy metal band – passed away on Monday (26.07.21) at the age of 46, and although a cause of death has not yet been announced, it has been confirmed he died in his sleep.

In a statement, Joey’s family said: “Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow.

“To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart, and his love for all things family and music.

“The family of Joey have asked that friends, fans, and media understandably respect our need for privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time.”

Family members also stated they will hold a private funeral service for him, but according to TMZ, a date has not yet been set.

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over nments are showering crores on Olympic s i l ve r m e d a l - w i n n i n g weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. A multiplex chain has now announced that it will celebrate Mirabai’s historic win by giving her free tickets to watch as many movies as she wishes during her lifetime.

And as an incentive for the remaining Indians in the fray for Olympic medals, Inox Leisure Limited has promised the same treat to any sportsperson returning home with a medal.

The other Indian athletes competing in Tokyo, too, have not been left out of the bonanza.

Inox, which operates 648 multiplexes across the country, will give all those who qualified to represent the country at the Tokyo Olympics free movie tickets for a year.

“INOX takes immense pride in all the endeavours of #TeamIndia at #Tokyo2020.

We are happy to announce free movie tickets for lifetime for all the medal winners and for o n e year for all the other athletes #AayegaIndia #INOXForTeamIndia #EkIndiaTeamIndia

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esearchers have found that strokes were a common complication experienced by hospitalised adults with severe Covid-19, with higher rates than #Respect #JaiHind,” a tweet from the official expected amongst younger people.

The study, led by a team at the handle read. (IANS) University of Southampton in the UK, showed that risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure, contributed to the risk of stroke, including in younger people.

The study, published in the journal Brain Communications, looked into 267 cases of Covid-19 related neurological and psychiatric problems in the UK. Of the 267 cases, strokes were the most frequently reported conditions, affecting nearly half of the patients. Over a quarter of strokes occurred in patients under 60

years old, many of whom had modifiable risk factors that meant they were already at risk of stroke. Other common conditions included delirium, psychiatric events and other evidence of damage to the brain (encephalopathy). More than 10 per cent of patients experienced more than one neurological condition, and these patients were more likely to require intensive care and ventilation.

“It was striking not only how many different neurological and psychiatric events we observed in this study, but also that some of these conditions occurred together within the same patients. This suggests Covid can affect multiple parts of the nervous system in the same patient,” said Dr Amy RossRussell.

(IANS)

bethesda higher secondary school Walford, Dimapur, Nagaland

Management, Staff and Students extends heartiest congratulations to the State topper, School toppers and all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC (Science & Arts) of Bethesda Higher Secondary School.

OFFICE OF THE JOTSOMA STUDENTS’ UNION

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With immense pride and honour, we the Jotsoma Students’ Union extent our heartiest congratulations to:

Joey was 20 when he became one of the founding members of Slipknot in 1995 alongside Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan and Paul ‘the Pig’ Gray.

Their debut album ‘Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.’ dropped on Halloween 1996 and they rose to become one of the iconic heavy metal groups. Joey was a writer on a number of Slipknot’s best-remembered songs including ‘Gematria (The Killing Name)’ and ‘My Plague’.

Although the band ultimately grew to include nine members Joey, the Pig and the Clown were part of the group throughout until Paul died of an overdose

in 2010.

Outside of his success with Slipknot, Joey was also the guitarist for horror punk band Murderdolls, which also included solo metal star Wednesday 13.

Joey departed from Slipknot in 2013 and went on to form Scar the Martyr for whom he played the drums between 2013 and 2016, when the g roup disbanded. Before his death, Joey was playing for the multinational blackened death metal supergroup Sinsaenum, which also included Frédéric Leclercq from DragonForce, Sean Zatorsky of Daath, and Attila Csihar of Mayhem.

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FELICITATION With immense joy and pride, t h e M e p f h ü o n u o m i a Yo u t h Organisation, L. Khel Kohima Village would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Menuosatuo Mepfhüo, S/o Mr. Kethosituo Elvis Mepfhüo for securing the 9th Position in HSSLC 2021 from Model Hr. Sec. School Kohima and also to all HSLC and HSSLC 2021 successful candidates.

The Or ganisation further wishes them the best in their future endeavours.

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FELICITATION The Thipüzumi Welfare Society, Kohima with immense joy and pride while giving Glory and honour to our Almighty God, heartily congratulates Ms Nozi Epao, D/o Vecühü Epao & Tüsovelu Epao for securing the 11th Rank in the recently declared NBSE HSLC Result. dp-3587

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L. WATISUNEP 91.66%

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Mulungsungit Lkr (President)

CLASS 12 (ARTS) - 84%

Imlisenla Ao (General Secretary)

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Sd/Longersunep Jamir President, NSU

Sd/Chubamenla General Secretary, NSU

Ms. Kipitoli Sheqi

Ms. Nikuli V. Wotsa

The Mishilimi Union Kohima is grateful to Ms. Kipitoli Sheqi, daughter of Late Lashito Sheqi & Mrs. Piholi Sheqi for securing the Top 4 Position in the recently declared HSSLC results in the Arts stream from Northfield, Khikha Higher Secondary School, Kohima and Ms. Nikuli V. Wotsa, daughter of Mr. K. Visao Wotsa & Mrs. Vitoli V. Wotsa for securing distinction in all the subjects with a pass percentage of more than 93% in the recently declared HSLC Exams Result from Don Bosco Hr. Secondary School, Kohima. The Union congratulates and wishes them with prayers to achieve higher and greater success in life. The Union also congratulates all the candidates who have successfully passed the HSLC and HSSLC exams 2021 and wishes them success in life.

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The Sishunu Baptist Church is elated in congratulating Miss Thronglila Apon, Daughter of Phayamo Apon for securing Top 11 Rank in the recently declared HSLC Examination results under NBSE aside with being the subject topper in Mathematics (100/100) from St. John School, Tuensang. Her achievement is a testament to the fact that hard work and perseverance will always be richly rewarded and the SBC prays for the best and success in all her future endeavours.

The Office of the Nukshiyim Students' Union with immense pride and honour would like to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Chubalemla, D/o Mr & Mrs Yashimeren Longkumer on being conferred the Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) on the thesis entitled “Impact of Illegal Immigrants in Nagaland“ under the Supervision of Prof. Toshimenla Jamir from Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami.

The NSU would also like to congratulate all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2021 and wishes them great success in their endeavours. dp-3586

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With immense joy and gratitude to God, the Lower Agri Youth Organization (LAYO) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Miss. Rufsana Begum, D/o Mr. MD Kholku Mia for securing Top-11 in HSLC examination from Stella Higher Secondary School Kohima.

2. Miss. Preeti Sinha, D/o Mr. Ranjit Sinha for securing Top-6 and scoring state highest mark in Biology in HSSLC examination from Model Higher Secondary School Kohima.

In furtherance, the LAYO congratulates all its fellow students who successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2021.

The organization further wishes them greater success and in their future endeavours.

Abel Assumi Vinoka Assumi President, LAYO General Secretary, LAYO K Y M C

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Ms. Adeno Gwirie Ms. Sedevi-i Nagi Ms. Neithosano Nagi Top 9th HSLC 2021 Top 12th HSLC 2021 Top 9th HSSLC 2021 1. Ms. Adeno Gwirie, D/o Thinosetso Gwirie & Khriezono Gwirie for securing 9th position and subject topper in Social Science and Environmental Education in the recently declared HSLC exam 2021.

2. Ms. Sedevi-i Nagi, D/o Sielie Nagi & Rüüzeno Nagi for securing 12th position and subject topper in social science in the recently declared HSLC exam 2021.

3. Ms. Neithosano Nagi, D/o Lhouvipralie Nagi & Khrieseno Nagi for securing 9th position in the recently declared HSSLC Exam 2021.

4. Ms. Nounesenuo Nakhro (Mathematics), Ms. Pezavino Nagi (Social Science), Mr. Akiezo Peseyie (Social Science), Ms. Vilhuvono Nagi (Social Science), Ms. Ketouseno Nakhro (Environmental Education), Ms. Neithoseno Rino (Environmental Education), Ms. Bisevino Nakhro (Environmental Education) for securing subject topper in the recently declared HSLC exam 2021.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2021 and wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to give them good health, wisdom and success in their future endeavors.

Bode Peseyie Keneibizo Peseyie President, JSU Info & Publicity Secy. JSU

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We , t h e C h u m o u k e d i m a Yaongyimsen Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Yangertemjen, S/o Lt. Limaonen Imsong and Mrs. Puryangla, for securing top 4th position (97.67%) from Saint Savio High School in the recently declared HSLC examination result 2021.

The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2021 and wishes them success in their future endeavors.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Y. TOSHI WUNGTUNG YIMCHUNGER Advisor IPR, SCERT & VG Govt. of Nagaland (20/08/1964 - 01/07/2021)

Ç Î È Õ Á È É ÈÕ (1 Thessalonians 4: 16)

The family members of Late Y. Toshi Wungtung Yimchunger, former Advisor IPR, SCERT & VG, Govt. of Nagaland wish to utmost and profoundly acknowledge the numerous prayer support, many expressions of sympathy, gesture of kindness and support extended to us following the loss of our beloved son, brother, leader and a guide. To this end, we would like to sincerely thank each and every one from the bottom of our hearts for the comfort, solace and condolences extended during our distress. We would also like to humbly thank each and every one for extending good help, physically, materially, financially and morally including those who travelled from far distances to honour and pay respect and homage to our beloved Toshi Wungtun, who was a true leader and a friend to many. He was one of the brightest, dynamic and upcoming leaders from Nagaland. During his life time, that he had held as student leader, various NGOs,and as an elected member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, his contribution was immense which left an indelible record & memory. History will speak of his achievements and successes for all times.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude and thankfulness to the following dignitaries, organizations and individuals for rendering their most valuable contributions through words of comfort, and in deeds during our bereavement. We are humbled by the love and respect bestowed upon him. May the Good Lord bless all in return.

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Hon’ble Governor, Nagaland, Shri. R.N. Ravi Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland, Shri. Neiphiu Rio & his lady Wife.

Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Nagaland, Shri. Y. Patton.

Hon’ble Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Shri. Sharingain.

Hon’ble Chairman, People’s Democratic Alliance, Shri. Chingwang Konyak.

Hon’ble Leader of Opposition, Shri. T.R. Zeliang.

Hon’ble Cabinet Ministers, Government of Nagaland.

Dignitaries, Officials and all ranks and file from the various Ministries, Government of India.

All Hon’ble Advisors and Hon’ble MLAs of Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Hon’ble members of ENLU. Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri. Tokheho Yepthomi.

Dr. Rosey Sailo Damodaran New Delhi.

Mrs. Maya Lingi Delhi Smti. Simi Mehta Delhi All security personnel of the State Funeral and the Guard of Honour.

Former Ministers, MPs and MLAs of Nagaland.

All Senior & Junior Govt. officials.

All former colleagues, associates and friends of Late Shri. Y. Toshi Wungtung.

Department of information and Public Relations, Nagaland.

Department of SCERT, Nagaland.

Commissioner of Police and all ranks and file of Dimapur Police Commissionerate.

Deputy Commissioner and all officials of Dimapur/Mokokchung & Tuensang District.

Commandant Village Guard Tuensang and all his staff.

Commandant 45 Assam Rifles Shamator and all his staff and his generous contribution and support for the funeral service at Shamator.

Superintendent of Police Mokokchung/Tuensang and all ranks and file.

Director, doctors and nurses of Eden Hospital Dimapur & BLK hospital New Delhi.

Chopper pilots & ground crew personnel.

ADC Shamator, DBs, GBs of Shamator HQ. Dimapur Traffic Police.

To all the mighty and humble servants of God from various churches.

To all prayerful members of the various prayer houses.

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Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), Nagaland.

Bharatiya Janata Party in Nagaland.

Other Political parties in Nagaland.

Naga People’s Front (NPF), Nagaland.

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee ( NPCC), Nagaland.

ENPO/ENLU/ENWO/ENSF/ENGOA/YTC/YWO/YAA/YGOA/YBBA/CKS/KTC/USLB. NGO’s and Leader from Pungro, Kiusam, Thonoknyu areas and all ranges from Shamator & Chessore A/C. ENPU Dimapur/Chumukedima.

Eastern Christian Fellowship Mokokchung.

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Yimchunger Union Mokokchung.

Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, Ao Kaketshir and representatives from Sangratsu Village.

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Yimchunger Tribal Escort personnel from Dimapur district.

Dr. Hentok Phom, New Delhi.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021

Boxer Pooja Rani enters quarters

India’s Pooja Rani, left, is punched by Algeria’s Ichrak Chaib during their women’s middleweight 75-kg boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday. ( AP/PTI)

TOKYO, JUL 28 (PTI): Two-time Asian champion Indian boxer Pooja Rani (75kg) out-punched Algeria’s Ichrak Chaib in her opening bout to enter the quarterfinals of her maiden Olympic Games here on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Indian clinched it 5-0, thoroughly dominating a rival 10 years her junior.

The Haryana-boxer was in command with her right straights and also benefitted immensely from

Chaib’s lack of balance in the ring.

All three rounds were a story of Rani’s domination as Chaib, also appearing in her maiden Olympics, just could not figure a way to connect cleanly.

All Rani had to do throughout the bout was counter-attack as Chaib failed spectacularly in trying to hit powerfully, her wild swings mostly missing the target area.

Next up for Rani is Olympic bronze-medallist,

two-time Asian champion, and former world goldmedallist Li Qian of China.

The two will square off on July 31.

The 31-year-old has an impressive record against the Indian, having beaten her in the semifinals of the 2014 Asian Games as well as last year’s Asian Olympic qualifiers in Jordan.

Rani’s Olympic journey has been about many struggles at several junctures. She battled a careerthreatening shoulder injury

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(2017), a burnt hand (2016) and lack of financial support before making it this far.

Her police officer father did not want her to pursue the sport as he felt boxing was a sport meant for aggressive people.

On Thursday, sixtime world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) will fight her pre-quarterfinal bout against Colombia’s Ingrit Valencia, a boxer she has defeated both times the two have faced off.

Mary Kom is chasing her second Olympic medal, having won a bronze in the 2012 London edition.

In the men’s competition, debutant Satish Kumar, the first super heavyweight (+91kg) to make the Olympic cut from India, will open his campaign in the pre-quarterfinal stage against Jamaica’s Ricardo Brown.

Satish is a former Asian Games bronze-medallist and a Commonwealth Games silver-medallist.

S o f a r, M a n i s h Kaushik (63kg), Vikas Krishan (69kg) and Ashish Chaudhary (75kg) have bowed out with openinground losses from among the nine-strong squad that qualified for the Games.

Deepika moves to Round Sindhu enters pre-quarterfinals, Praneeth out of 16 with a close win

Deepika Kumari. (PTI)

TOKYO, JUL 28 (IANS): Indian archer Deepika Kumari registered a close win to move into the Round of 16 in the women’s individual archery competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

The World No. 1 beat Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of the USA 6-4 in a windy Round-of-32 match at the Yumenoshima Park Archery Field on Wednesday.

Deepika lost the first set as she registered a score of 25 (7 and two 9s), while Jennifer scored 26 (9, 10 and 7) to take a 2-0 lead.

In the second set, Deepika was able to make a comeback with 8 and two 10s against Jennifer’s two 9s and 7, bringing the scores level at 2-2.

Deepika took the third set with 10, 9 and 8, compared to Jennifer’s 8, 10 and 7.

With a 4-2 lead in the match, one expected Deepika to wrap the match easily.

But Jennifer made a fightback with 9 and two 8s, making the score level at 4-4.

Deepika, on the other hand, had two 9s and 6 against her name. In the decider set, Deepika began with two 9s and finished with 8 to score 26. Jennifer began with two 8s and needed a ten to defeat Deepika. But her final arrow went for 9, giving Deepika a close victory.

Earlier in the day, Deepika had easily beaten Bhutan’s Karma 6-0 in the Round of 64. The 27-yearold maintained her lead from the start till the end, scoring 26, 26 and 27 compared to Karma’s low scores of 23, 23 and 24 in three sets.

TOKYO, JUL 28 (PTI): Reigning world champion P V Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of women’s singles badminton event but B Sai Praneeth’s maiden Olympic campaign ended in agony in the men’s competition of the Tokyo Games here on Wednesday.

Sindhu, who had claimed a silver medal in the last edition in Rio, beat world No. 34 Hong Kong’s NY Cheung 21-9 21-16 in a 35-minute match to top Group J. However, 13th seed Praneeth failed to bring his ‘A’ game to the table once again, going down 14-21 14-21 to Mark Caljouw of Netherlands in 40 minutes for his second defeat in Group D. The world no 15 Indian had earlier lost his opening round to Israel’s Misha Zilberman.

World no 29 Caljow, with this win, topped the group to qualify for the knockout stage. Only the group toppers advance to the knockout stage.

For Sindhu, it was her sixth win over Cheung in

Pusarla V. Sindhu in action in the women’s singles badminton match against Ngan Yi Cheung. (PTI)

as many meetings.

World No. 7 Sindhu will meet Denmark’s world number 12 Mia Blichfeldt, who topped Group I. Sindhu has a 4-1 headto-head record against Blichfeldt, whose only win against the Indian was at the Yonex Thailand Open earlier this year.

I n m e n’s s i n g l e s match, Praneeth opened up a 8-5 lead initially but Caljouw caught up to lead 11-9 at the break.

The Dutch player continued to maintain his stranglehold on the Indian to eventually pocket the first game.

Praneeth looked more aggressive in his approach in the second game and zoomed to a 6-0 lead early on.

But Caljouw once again worked his way back into the game to lead 10-8 after Praneeth erred twice.

He held a three-point advantage when the Indian shot long.

Praneeth was inconsistent and erratic and didn’t have answers to his opponent’s precise returns.

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Brazil through to QFs in Tokyo; Germany crash out Sri Lanka beat India by 4 wkts to keep series alive

Brazil’s Henrique Matheus, center, and Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Ghareeb, left, battle for the ball in Saitama, Japan, Wednesday. (AP)

TOKYO, JUL 28 (AGENCIES): Defending champions Brazil eased through to the quarter-finals of the men’s Olympic football, but 2016 silver medallists Germany are eliminated.

Everton striker Richarlison scored two late

goals as Brazil beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 to finish top of Group D, with Ivory Coast second after holding Germany to a 1-1 draw.

In Group B, South Korea beat Honduras 6-0 to qualify as group winners.

New Zealand drew

0-0 with Romania to finish second on goal difference.

Brazil looked set to be held to a frustrating draw when a header from Saudi Arabia defender Abdulelah Al-Amri cancelled out Matheus Cunha’s early opener at the Saitama Sta-

dium.

However Richarlison, who hit a hat-trick in Brazil’s opening group game against Germany, edged them ahead again with 14 minutes remaining before sealing the win in stoppagetime.

Germany needed to beat Ivory Coast to make it through, but fell behind midway through the second half when Benjamin Henrichs put the ball into his own net while attempting a tackle in the six-yard box.

Eduard Loewen levelled with a free-kick six minutes later to set up a frantic finish, but despite piling on the pressure Germany could not find a winner.

All four teams in Group B went into the final round of games level on three points each, but it was South Korea who progressed as group winners as a hat-trick from Hwang Ui-jo helped secure a 6-0 win over Honduras, with New Zealand joining them in the quarter-finals.

COLOMBO, JUL 28 (PTI): A depleted Indian team, playing with only five batsmen, could not defend a modest target of 133 despite a valiant effort from its players as Sri Lanka kept the threematch series alive with a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International here on Wednesday.

With nine players unavailable after Krunal Pandya tested positive, India had no option but to play with six specialist bowlers, including one pacer Navdeep Saini, who wasn’t even given a single over.

Dhananjaya de Silva (40 not out) anchored a tricky Lankan chase after India scored 132 for five.

The hosts won with two balls to spare.

Earlier, India struggled for momentum against the Sri Lankan spinners on a sluggish track, managing 132 for five.

India’s Sanju Samson watches as Sri Lanka’s Minod Bhanuka plays a shot during the second Twenty20 cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

Debutant Devdutt Padikkal(29 off 23 balls), though, in his brief innings gave a glimpse of a bright future.

Skipper Shikhar Dhawan (40 off 2 balls) aware of a thin-on experience batting line-up had a cautious approach on a track where ball simply refused to come onto the bat and improvisation was the order of the day.

The other much-anticipated debut of Ruturaj

Gaikwad (21 off 18 balls) also ended in a whimper.

Knowing that only five batsmen are playing on the day, Dhawan had to cut down on risky shots before off-spinner Dananjaya de Silva (2/13) got him to play the slogsweep.

But the man who impressed the most was Padikkal, who slog swept Dhanajaya de Silva for a six, ran well between the wickets during his 32-run

stand with skipper Dhawan and brief one with Sanju Samson.

But the player, who once again blew away an opportunity was Sanju Samson (7 off 13 balls).

Brief Scores: India: 132 for 5 in 20 overs. (S Dhawan 40, D Padikkal 29; A Dananjaya 2/29, D Shanaka 1/14, W Hasaranga 1/30). Sri Lanka: 133 for 6 in 19.4 overs. (M Bhanuka 36, D de Silva 40 not out; K Yadav 2/30)

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