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Centre unveils new Covid recovery package

NEW DELHI, JUN 28 (PTI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced Rs 1.5 lakh crore of additional credit for small and medium businesses, more funds for the healthcare sector, loans to tourism agencies and guides, and waiver of visa fee for foreign tourists as part of a package to support the pandemic-hit economy.

Together with previously announced Rs 93,869 crore spending on providing free foodgrains to the poor till November and additional Rs 14,775 crore fertiliser subsidy, the stimulus package - mostly made up of government guarantee to banks and microfinance institutions for loans they extend to Covidhit sectors - totalled up to Rs 6.29 lakh crore.

Addressing a press conference, Sitharaman said, “Economic relief measures are being announced today.”

She provided Rs.23,220 crore of additional funding for setting up children and paediatric care/paediatric beds at hospitals to prepare healthcare infrastructure to deal with any emergency arising for Covid wave hit-

June 20 case: NMA places 5-point demand DIMAPUR, JUN 28 (NPN): Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has demanded justice for the 15-year-old girl, who was allegedly gangraped by a group of six youngsters at Aboi, Mon district on June 20, 2021.

In a representation addressed to the deputy chief minister, the NMA president Abei-ü Meru lauded the prompt action of the law enforcing agency in arresting the accused.

The Naga Mothers’ Association has, however, expressed deep pain over the “upsurge in vicious violence” against girls and women when the State was fighting the Covid pandemic.

NMA has, therefore, urged the state government to take serious cognizance and ensure justice was ensured without delay.

HIGHLIGHTS of the STIMULUS PACKAGE

 Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID affected sectors

 Additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme  Credit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate loans to 25 lakh persons through Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs)  Financial support to more than 11,000 Registered Tourists/ Guides/ Travel and Tourism Stakeholders  Free one month Tourist Visa to first 5 lakh tourists  Extension of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana till 31st March 2022  Additional subsidy of Rs. 14,775 crore for DAP & P&K fertilizers  Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) – Free food grains from May to November, 2021  Rs. 23,220 crore more for public health with emphasis on children and paediatric care/paediatric beds  21 varieties of bio-fortified crop for nutrition, climate resilience and other traits to be dedicated to the nation  Revival of North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) with package of Rs 77.45 crore  Rs. 33,000 crore boost for project exports through National Export Insurance Account (NEIA)  Rs. 88,000 crore boost to Export Insurance Cover  Rs. 19,041 crore For Broadband to each Village through BharatNet PPP Model  Extension of Tenure of PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing till 2025-26  Rs 3.03 lakh crore for Reform-Based Result-Linked Power Distribution Scheme  New Streamlined Process for PPP Projects and Asset Monetization

ting children.

She also announced a revival package of Rs 77.45 crore that has been proposed for the financial restructur-

ing and infusion of funds to North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), which was established in 1982 to

support the farmers of the North Eastern region to get remunerative prices of agrihorticultural produces. It aimed to enhance agricultural, procurement, processing and marketing infrastructure in the North East.

Under this revival plan, the Centre also proposed to set up a North Eastern Centre for Organic Cultivation, facilitating equity finance to entrepreneurs. To incentivize job creation, the government committed to paying the employer and employee’s share to provident fund (PF) for all new recruitments done till March 2022.

With the tourism sector being hit hard by the pandemic, she announced up to Rs 10 lakh loan to tourist agencies and Rs 1 lakh loan to tourist guides while waiver of visa fee for the first five lakh foreign tourists visiting India after travel restrictions ease. Other announcements included an additional Rs 19,041 crore for providing broadband internet cover to all village panchayats, an extension of tenure of production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for large scale electronics manufacturing

by a year and Rs 88,000 crore of insurance cover for goods exporters.

Sitharaman said the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme is being expanded to Rs 4.5 lakh crore from Rs 3 lakh crore.

Under the scheme, a collateral-free loan is provided by banks to small businesses and the government stands guarantee for any default.

As much as Rs 2.73 lakh crore has been sanctioned under the three previous ECLGS programmes, of which Rs 2.10 lakh crore has already been disbursed.

Another Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for Covid-affected sectors was announced. This included Rs 50,000 crore for the health sector, with a three-year single loan of Rs 100 crore carrying an interest of 7.95%. Loans to other sectors such as tourism and hospitality would come at 8.25% per annum interest rate. Also, micro-finance institutions will extend 25 lakh small borrowers loans of up to Rs 1.25 lakh at an interest rate that is 2% lower than the benchmark lending rate, she said.

Family of bereaved suspect foul play; demand justice from Gurugram Police Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 28 (NPN): Family of late 23year-old Samuel Sangma, found dead inside his rented room in Gurugram, has alleged foul play and demanded justice from the authorities.

The family settled in Dimapur, recently suffered double-tragedy when two members died within a few days from each other in Haryana. It all began when Samuel’s aunty- Rosy Sangma, who had been admitted to the ICU of a hospital in Gurugram, died after some staff allegedly fed her with “ice cream”.

A video on social media alleged that Samuel was

assaulted when he filmed the video while questioning the hospital authorities. The next day Samuel was found dead in his room. The body of Samuel, which arrived Dimapur Sunday, was laid to rest at Tinglijan, Garo village.

Taking to Nagaland Post, the father of Samuel Sangma urged upon the investigating officer of Delhi police and O.C. in-charge to investigate the matter and deliver justice.

He also appealed to all not to spread rumours, but extend support and cooperation to the family in their quest for justice.

The father stated that Samuel and his uncle took Rosy to the hospital after

she complained of pain in her left arm and leg on June 23 early morning.

She was admitted to the ICU of the Alfaa hospital, Basai Goan Sector-10, Gurugram.

After treatment, he said the hospital staff assured that she was normal and would be get better. On learning about her improved condition, the uncle went out for meal while the nephew was asked to get medicines. On their return, the young man found out that the hospital staff were feeding her with ice cream. On seeing that, the uncle threw away the ice cream and demanded to know why was she fed with ice cream?

The father said his

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son(Samuel) was badly assaulted by some hospital staff when he took video shots with his mobile while questioning them as to why they fed Rosy with ice cream in the ICU? Not long afterwards, Rosy died and instead of doing post mortem to ascertain the cause of death, the hospital arranged a mortuary van to carry the body without informing the relatives present there. The father has said the cause of death was certainly due to “medical negligence”.

He said Samuel called up the family on June 25 morning to inform that he was not going to return home till justice was deliv(Cont’d on p-5) ered.

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Assembly session from August 3

DIMAPUR, JUN 28 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland has summoned the Eighth Session of the Thirteenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly, which would commence from August 3, 2021, at 9.30 a.m. in the Assembly Hall, Kohima.

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mulative Covid caseload breached the 25,000 mark after 56 fresh cases were registered on Monday while the death toll also neared the 500-mark after six more patients succumbed to the infection.

According to the Health department bulletin, Kohima reported 25 cases, Dimapur-17, seven in Mokokchung, six in Peren

Further, two patients each in Dimapur and Kohima succumbed to the infection and one each in Kohima and Peren, pushing the death toll to 493 (including 14 non-Covid deaths but with Covid positivity).

PTI: I n d i a l o g ge d 46,148 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,02,79,331, while daily fa-

3,96,730, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

The country registered 979 fresh fatalities due to COVID-19 in a day, the lowest in 76 days. The active cases declined to 5,72,994 comprising 1.89% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 96.80%, the ministry said.

identify all inter-State check posts, train stations and airports and put in place makeshift testing labs and ensure that all inbound passengers were tested at the check gates.

The system of accepting negative test result from outside the State should be done away as negative fake/ forged result could easily be produced, the trade body suggested.

CNCCI also suggested the government to once again activate institutional quarantine centres with all serious-

ness and make it mandatory for all inbound passengers, irrespective of them being negative or positive, to undergo quarantine for at least two weeks.

Pointing out that this would ensure that the virus did not spread beyond identified area, the trade body said it was offering the suggestion considering non-compliance by many returnees put under home quarantine; which had proved costly for the safety of the citizens, the state and fight against pandemic a lot

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FA reaffirms Naga pol stand: NSCN (I-M) DIMAPUR, JUN 28 (NPN): Putting on record the period of the Naga political movement, NSCN(I-M), through its MIP said the Naga resistance movement “began with the British in 1832” when Captain Jenkins and Captain Pemberton were dispatched by the British emperor to take control of the Naga territory.

It also said the “political conflict with India began only in 1947” when prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru “refused to honour the Nagas’ declaration of Independence on 14th August 1947, just a day ahead of India’s declaration of Independence from the British.”

Further, it said a few years later on October 18,1952, the government of India “showed its true colour when the Indian security forces martyred the first Naga, Mr. Zasibituo Nagi on the streets of Kohima.”

Thereupon, in the subsequent years, Nehru “unleashed bloody bullets as he sent thousands of Indian troops to invade Nagaland, killing countless Nagas and destruction of properties”, said NSCN (I-M). It said for more than six decades, Nagas were compelled to

“resist Indian suppressions through military means” and for which it stood up “robustly” to defend the political rights of the Naga people against all odds.

After “Indian military generals acknowledged that military solution was not possible” as it was a political one requiring political solution; NSCN (I-M) said this prompted then prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to approach its collective leadership abroad in 1995 for peace talks. NSCN (I-M) said when it prodded Rao to include other Naga groups, he purportedly said that “people are not with them and they are in my hands”.

Again during talks, after the Framework Agreement was signed, NSCN(I-M) said its team raised the issue of NNPGs. It said the Interlocutor R.N. Ravi “blurted out in the negotiating table, that he would kick them out if they would not agree with the Framework Agreement.”

It said things changed, when it accused Ravi of deceit by hijacking “a few important points of the IndoNaga political negotiations and framed it into the so-

called Agreed Position."

NSCN (I-M) said this act was the “beginning of the downfall of Ravi’s credibility in the eyes of NSCN talk team”.

Further, NSCN (I-M) accused Ravi of being a crafty schemer out to destroy the Naga political issue by promoting “his blue-eyed boys (NNPGs) to counterweigh the NSCN and settle the Naga political issue under the Indian constitution.”

It cautioned what it described as “ those who have succumbed to the crafty designs of the GoI to bring Naga solution under the constitution of India, should not harp on the past historical milestones like the Naga Plebiscite” which it said, represented that passion of Nagas to be free people with their own political identity as symbolized by the Naga flag and Yehzabo (constitution) and “ not to remain as suppressed people under the Indian constitution.”

Further, NSCN (I-M) said it will never accept economic package as part of Naga solution and will not be gullible enough to take the bait, adding that “GoI could hoodwink others but not NSCN.” (Full text on p-4)

Govt announces ‘Unlock 1’ from July 1 Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 28 (NPN): After assessing the situation in the State, the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Monday decided to roll out Unlock 1 from July 1 to 10.

Announcing this at a press briefing after a meeting at civil secretariat conference hall here on Monday, HPC spokesperson and planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu said the committee decided to go for ‘Unlock 1’ as the way forward.

As Nagaland Post reported on Monday that the state government was likely to ease lockdown curbs in a phased manner, a senior official of the Health department had also pointed out that, considering the decline of active and severe cases including deaths in the State, lockdown could be gradually lifted partially or further tightened.

The official said the final decision will be taken only after assessing the ground situation even though the positivity rate was still above 5% threshold

(NPN): India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on June 29.

According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall was likely at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura on June 30, July 1 and July 2.

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set by the Centre.

Kronu said that the HPC meeting was held virtually since chief minister Neiphiu Rio was in Delhi, adding that the State Level War Room headed by chief secretary J Alam had conducted video conferencing with all district task forces (DTFs) on June 26, whose inputs were discussed at the HPC meeting too.

Kronu said the HPC meeting was of the opinion that imposing stringent lockdown for too long a period

might not help. However, to avoid lockdown in future, he stressed that adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour was important even as testing and vaccination should go in full swing.

Pointing out that Unlock 1 would be an observation period for taking further decision, the spokesperson said HPC also decided to relax timings for opening of shops, while curfew would be imposed from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Further, he said 50% of State government employees would have to attend office, while gathering of up to 50 individuals would be allowed in churches, weddings and funerals.

Principal secretary, home, Abhijit Sinha, who too was present, said educational institutions would remain closed while the existing SOP would remain the same till July 10 for railway passengers and further relaxations or modifications would be decided again before July 10. Sinha DTFs were empowered to take measures for additional stricter measures based on local situation.

Only District hospital and CIHSR to treat Covid patients in Dimapur

CNCCI suggests measures to ease lockdown DIMAPUR, JUN 28 (NPN): Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has offered the State government suggestions for easing lockdown restrictions and steps thereafter to avert future lockdown.

In a letter to chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who is also the chairperson of High Powered Committee (HPC) on Covid-19, CNCCI chairman Dr Khekugha Muru and general secretary Dr Seyievilie Mor urged the government to immediately

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more difficult.

It urged the State government not to waste any time to identify hotels and open government-run quarantine centres in every district and all inbound returnees could be given the option of paid quarantine in hotels or government quarantine centres for nominal fees. This would ensure that all were treated equally, it added.

The confederation also offered to sit down with HPC and assist it, if required, to work on its suggestions. (Full text on p-4)

DIMAPUR, JUN 28 (NPN): With the decline in Covid positivity rate across the State, including Dimapur, all private hospitals here have been relieved from admitting and treating Covid patients.

A decision in this regard was taken at a joint meeting of Private Doctors’ Association Dimapur with agriculture production commissioner and Dimapur’s nodal officer for Covid-19, Y Kikheto Sema and Team Dimapur comprising deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur R. Soundararajan, commissioner of police (CP) Dimapur Rothihu Tetseo, chief medical officer (CMO) I Moatemjen and DPRO here on Monday.

Announcing the decision at a press conference later, Kikheto said only District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) and Christian Institute for Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR) would continue to treat Covid patients.

He explained that other private hospitals have been exempted from taking in new Covid patients for the time being in order to allow them to sustain themselves, besides looking after non-Covid patients.

He clarified that other private hospitals would continue to look after Covid patients admitted till Sunday, but would not take in any fresh Covid patients.

Kikheto also appreciated all private hospitals of Dimapur for coming forward in assisting the State government in handling Covid-19 cases. The APC informed the media that altogether 1,736 Covid patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dimapur. He said of the 1,736 total admitted, 26 were still hospitalised, while 286 died as per records available.

Also addressing the media, CMO said that 1,41,577 individuals had received their second dose of Covid vaccine, while 1,25,217 received their first dose.

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Pandemic no excuse for non-performance: Metsubo

DIMAPUR: Minister for rural development, Metsubo Jamir maintained that the ongoing pandemic was no excuse for non-performance and called upon all officers of the department to virtually give directions to the VDBs and ensure total implementation of programmes and schemes following all SOPs. “The world has changed and unless we change and upgrade ourselves with the world, I think we have to be removed from our responsibilities,” he stated.

Interacting with project directors and block development officers through a virtual conference on June 28, Jamir said that the department had registered into National Electronic Financial Monitoring System (NEFMS) where job cards were now verified by the ministry through their portal. In this regard, he directed all BDOs to immediately stop using

unverified job cards, if any, while managing man-days generation.

The minister also requested all the officers to submit their reports and returns on time and any query or reports that are required must be provided immediately and all MIS system to be up to date.

Informing that the ministry was asking for actual resident data from every village, he urged all officers to maintain accurate census in order to achieve 60% vaccination of every village which was based on the census.

“We have to have actual census and this will reflect on actual resident data of every village”, he said.

Delivering the introductory speech, commissioner & secretary, RD, Neposo Theluo said that the department would be compelled to conduct such virtual meetings and conferences often and urged

all officers to be aware and stay updated on such meetings.

He also raised and discussed issues relating to GIS based mapping, geo-tagging, functional household tap connection funds and spring shed development project.

Joint director K. Neibou Sekhose also reminded all districts to submit 15 success stories by July 20 and further asked the BDOs to ensure that all villages prepare citizens charter as per the direction of MoPR. He also touched on 15th finance commission and RGSA. An overview of NSRLM activities in the state was presented by MD, NSRLM, Imtimenla, MGNREGA by joint director, Neizovonuo Neikha and PMAY-G by RDO, Hamdok Konyak. Nodal officer on COVID-19 and additional director Azenuo Pienyu also highlighted on COVID-19 dashboard.

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Health deptt to organise population fortnight in Mkg DIMAPUR: Department of health and family welfare has informed that it would be organising population fortnight from June 27 to July 24 in commemoration of “World Population Day 2021” on the theme “provisions of family planning services even in crisis, for a self-reliant nation and family” in Mokokchung.

In a press release, district programme management unit NRHM, Mokokchung informed that during this fortnight, services such as tubectomy, IUCD inser-

tions would be provided free of cost.

Tubectomy would be carried out at district hospital Mokokchung and IUCD insertions would be done at PHCs and CHCs. Those interested have been informed to avail these services by providing names to ASHAs or visit the nearest health centre during the mobilisation fortnight.

Oral contraceptive pills and condoms would also be distributed by ASHAs during the fortnight, it further informed.

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by NTEP in the district. He also encouraged the NGOs and ward representatives who attended the meeting to give proper awareness and disseminate the information so that people from the far flung areas and villages could avail the services from the DOT centre.

DC also requested everyone to give detailed information during awareness that the medicines were free of cost, to inform TB clients that once they start

Ack�o��edge�e�t Through this column, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us in prayers, in words and in deeds during the painful moment of our Greatest loss - S. TIA LONGKUMER on 2nd June 2021.

Nothing we can say or do can ever repay you for the Good deeds, but only through prayers we earnestly plead to our Good Lord to bless you all abundantly.

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Correspondent K o h ima , J U N 2 8 (NPN): The annual Memorial Day of captain (late) Neikezhakuo Kengurüse, Maha Vir Chakra (posthumous), was held at his war memorial site at Phezha village, here, on Monday.

During the ceremony, wreaths were laid by Capt (Lt) N Kenguruse’s father Neiselie Kengurüse, Assam Rifles (North) inspector general Maj Gen VPS Kaushik; Assam Rifles (north) deputy inspector general brigadier Vinod Bajiya, and 5 sector Assam Rifles commander brigadier Abhinav Gurha.

A eulogy was read out by an officer of the Assam Rifles which was followed by prayer and hymns by village folks.

To mark the occasion, a tree plantation drive was organised where saplings were planted by Maj Gen VPS Kaushik, Neiselie Kenguruse, ex-servicemen and village folks.

A COVID-19 immunisation camp was also organised at captain (late) N Kengurüse’s birthplace at Phezha which was inau-

Born : 01 Jan 1979 – Died : 18 Jun 2021 Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual who supported us financially, physically and through prayers during the illness and untimely demise of our beloved Late W KHONTHUNGO YANTHAN. Your kind gesture and sympathy shown to us will always be placed in our hearts. May our Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

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LT. I KAHOTO AYE

20th Jan 1955 – 10th June 2021

Matthew 5:4, Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

We, the bereaved family members express our heartfelt and profound gratitude to relatives, friends and everyone, who stood with us in our saddest moment and extended support, solace in physical, financial, moral and prayer. We regret the inability to mention each and every individual, but it is our humble prayer that our gracious God bless each one of you abundantly.

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LATE S. TIA LONGKUMER (Ungma) Born :16.04.1942 Died :02.06.2021

"And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"

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LATE ZUHESHE CHISHI Born on : 01/10/1939 – Died on : 21/06/2021

We, the bereaved family of Late Zuheshe Chishi would like to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, friends, neighbors, relatives, churches and well wishers who stood by us emotionally, physically, financially, mentally and also upholding us through prayers during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved, who left us on 21 June, 2021.

We profoundly regret our inability to thank and mention each and every one of you personally but we sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless each and every one abundantly.

WEATHER FORECAST June 29

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COVID relief material to ex-servicemen and local populace.

In an effort to encourage recruitment of local women into Corps of military police a registration drive was also undertaken at the camp.

The day-long event culminated with administration of vaccine to people which served as a tribute to Capt N Kengurüse.

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gurated by his father.

To remove the apprehension amongst the locals on vaccination, the drive was led by Assam Rifles personnel.

In addition to the camp, an outreach to exservicemen in the form of a “grievance cell” was established at the location.

The event also witnessed distribution of essential medicines and

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Through this column, we, the bereaved family members would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually during our beloved father brief illness and at the time he left for his Heavenly abode.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to : 1. Ao Senso Telongjem, Bangalore.

2. Khristaer Arogo, Bangalore 3. Ao Sarasadem Telongjem, Bangalore 4. HCG, The Specialist in Cancer Care Bangalore.

5. Merangkong Senso Telongjem, Dimapur 6. Merangkong Senso Telongjem, Tuli 7. Tuli Lenden Baptist Arogo 8. Merangkong Baptist Women Ministry 9. Asensor Telongjem Tuli 10. Mr. & Mrs. Supongchiden Yaden, Director of Employment & Skill Development.

11. Mrs. & Er. Imnajungba Jamir, ONGC Delhi 12. Mr. Takosunep Imsong (Unger) President, Ao Senso Telongjem, Bangalore 13. Mr. & Mrs. P. Anung Yaden, Dimapur.

Though we are unable to mention every individual, it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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district. At the meeting, the house resolved to include all the religious leaders in Longleng district as members of the district TB forum and to instruct all the villages to form village TB committee in order to have effective community participation and a sense of ownership in the fight towards eliminating TB from Longleng district While delivering a short speech, DC and chairman district TB forum M Shayung Phom congratulated DTO and his team

Capt N Kengurüse Memorial Day observed at Phezha village

nyu village, Kenchenshu village, Jakphang village, Sowa village, Totok Chingkho village, Longkei village, Wanching village, Tangnyu village, Lapa Lampong village and Nangtan village.

Activities such as advocacy and dissimilation of IEC materials, poster campaign, miking, proper use of LLIN, house to house visit, etc were conducted. During the ‘anti-malaria month”, 20 blood samples were collected which were all tested negative. Strict COVID-19 the medication they had to SOPs were maintained. complete the full course.

He also challenged evACKNOWLEDGEMENT eryone to come forward and join hands so that in a year or two Longleng district could be declared as “TB free”. Earlier, speeches were delivered Dr. Kibangkumba medical superintendent district hospital and Henmei TB health visitor. During the discussion, representative from TB patient community also shared the testimony.

The meeting was chaired by STS, NTEP Tongang.

DIMAPUR: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programe (NVBDCP) under chief medical officer, Mon organised “anti-malaria month” which commenced on June 7 and culminated on June 28.

In a press release, district vector borne officer, Mon Dr Lolekhol Pucho informed that the team covered 10 villages: Sham-

District TB forum meeting in Longleng

DIMAPUR: District tuberculosis forum Longleng meeting was held at DC’s conference hall on June 28.

In a press release, district media officer Roseline informed that while delivering the keynote address, district tuberculosis officer (NTEP) Longleng, Dr Temsusashi gave a brief introduction on how TB was manifested and treated.

He spoke on the government’s policy in implementing a national strategic plan to end tuberculosis by 2025, which was launched by prime minister Narendra Modi in March 2018.

Citing the target set by the government, Dr Temsusashi gave a detailed presentation on the objectives of district TB forum, notification performance, signs and symptoms of TB in adults and children, specific district plans to eliminate TB from the district.

He informed that an increase in awareness and sensitisation through NGOs, enhancing of programme staff, sensitisation training for NTEP staff, medical officers and ASHAs would be put forth. DTO also appealed to all the NGOs to come together and fight to eliminate TB from Longleng

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BJP- CPI (M) clash in Tripura; many injured

12 people were injured in the CPI(M)- BJP clash. (Photo courtesy- ANI)

Agartala , J un 2 8 (PTI): Several persons, including a CPI(M) MLA, were injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling BJP and the opposition party in the South Tripura district, police said on Monday.

The CPI(M) organised a street-corner meeting on Sunday at Rajnagar against the price hike of essential

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commodities, they said.

The BJP also gathered a group of party workers on the opposite side of the road and they started shouting slogans, said Soumya Debbarma, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Belonia.

“Due to slogans and counter slogans, the situation soon turned volatile and the activists of the rival parties started pelting stones at each

other. Police resorted to mild baton-charge and fired five teargas shells to disperse the mob,” he said.

The clash left at least 12 persons, including MLA Sudhan Das and a Tripura State Rifles personnel, injured, the officer said.

Das and a few party workers were admitted to the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) for treatment, the CPI(M) said in a statement.

BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya said that some of its workers, including BJP mandal president Ranjit Sarkar, were injured in the incident.

The police officer said that no party had obtained permission for organising any meeting or rally, but an adequate number of police personnel was deployed, sensing tension in the area.

Forest staff suspended Assam: Over 34,000 children tested for shooting tiger positive during second Covid wave

Guwahati, Jun 28 (PTI): A Forest department employee has been suspended for ‘unwarranted firing’ that had led to the death of a Royal Bengal tiger in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam a few days back, an official release said.

Post-mortem conducted on the carcass revealed a bullet injury through the lungs and the heart, causing death.

“An inquiry conducted by the Assistance Conservator of Forests into the incident revealed that the firing was unwarranted based on which the staff concerned was suspended,” the release issued by the Kaziranga National Park authorities said on Sunday.

The carcass of the male tiger was found near Japoripothar, under Kohora range of the National Park, on June 18 by staff of the Bheroni camp.

The tiger had died of a gunshot injury during a conflict event the previous day, fired by a staff of Bheroni camp, who has been now suspended. The tiger had killed a cow in the area on June 17 and the staff from Bheroni camp, called in by the villagers, had fired to scare it away.

The inquiry further revealed that the tiger was an old one, with three worn out canines and one missing, because of which probably it had killed the bovine.

G U WA H AT I , J U N 2 8 (AGENCIES): As many as 34,606 children below the age of 18 have tested positive for Covid-19 during the second wave of the pandemic in Assam, authorities have said.

This accounts for 12 per cent of the total cases reported since April 1 this year, The Indian Express report stated.

A release from the National Health Mission, Assam on Monday said that out of the 2.8 lakh Covid-positive cases between April 1 and June 26 this year, 34,606 fell in the under-18 age group.

While 5,755 children under five years of age tested positive, 28,851 infections were recorded in the six to 18 age group.

“Among the children affected, most of them are in the 10 to 18 age group,” Health Minister Keshab Mahanta told the media on Monday, adding that the government has taken note of the development. “We

are taking a number of steps including activating paediatric ICUs in all medical colleges in the state, as well as district hospitals,” he said.

On Monday, 11 children in a special children’s home at Tezpur in Sonitpur district tested positive for the virus, following which the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) officials went to monitor the situation.

“Since several children across the state have tested positive, we have sent letters to all district deputy commissioners and joint directors of health, asking them to take up the matter,” said ASCPCR member Rupa Hazarika. “We have made a set of recommendations. They include paediatric ICUs, child-friendly wards for Covid-positive kids, along with arrangements for mothers and caretakers as well separate delivery rooms,” she said.

Lakshmanan S, Assam’s Mission Director of the National Health Mission, said that children accounted for eight per cent of the total cases in the first wave. “This figure has gone up to 12 per cent this year. Earlier, a major portion of those in the below10 age group was exempted from testing. This time, however, if an adult has tested positive and is under home isolation, we have tested the children as well. Therefore, there has been an increase in the number of children testing positive,” he said.

He added that out of the 34,606 positive cases, 34 have succumbed to the infection-0.1 per cent of the total cases.

“It is mostly because of comorbidities such as congenital diseases affecting the heart, kidney, etc,” he said.

Assam currently has 25,790 active cases, with a positivity rate of 2.01 per cent.

Hopeful of resolving boundary dispute with Assam: M’laya CM Meghalaya orders probe in rice scam Correspondent SHILLONG, JUN 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said he was hopeful of making progress towards a permanent resolution of the long-pending boundary disputes between Meghalaya and Assam, especially with a new dispensation at the helm of affairs in the neighbouring state.

“We have a new leadership in Assam. So let us now take things forward, let there be an official meeting first and then we will decide as I think if we are to bring in aspects of the past then it may just complicate matters more,” Sangma said.

The Chief Minister

Conrad K Sangma

informed that he had been having “unofficial discussions” regarding the interstate boundary issue with his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma. “We feel that with the new leadership in Assam now with a very positive mindset and good relationship with Meghalaya leadership, we are hopeful that with a clean slate, this

entire new outlook, we will move forward and try to find a solution that is amicable,” the Chief Minister said.

“Even before the Chief Minister of Assam took over his current position as Chief Minister, we have been discussing about the boundary issue from that time,” Sangma said, adding that he had his wife had recently had dinner with the Assam CM and his wife, during which, he had “unofficially” discussed the boundary dispute.

“It was just more of a friendly dinner we’ve had since both families know each other. While the dinner was there, we sat almost three hours together and many such topics came out

including the border issue also. We have been discussing this at much detail with him,” Sangma said.

“In the last one and a half or two years, the MHA, especially Union Home Minster, Amit Shah has been very keen that these issues which are very critical to both the state and the region as a whole should be resolved at the earliest,” he said. Sangma also recalled the Union Home Minister’s statement wherein he had mentioned that when countries like India and Bangladesh can resolve their issues, why states within the country can’t resolve the issue.

“Government of India has been sending us

messages and information asking us to move forward in this line. Therefore, even from an official perspective, the Government of India has also initiated discussion and processes to figure out if there can be an amicable solution to this issue,” he said.“The Union Home Minister had desired that before the 75th year of Independence of the country, all these issues not only with Meghalaya and Assam but Assam and other states also should be resolved. It will be our endeavor and our desire and our effort to resolve this within that time-frame (August 15,2022 but it all depends on how the talks move forward,” the Chief Minister said.

Correspondent SHILLONG, JUN 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday announced an independent inquiry will be conducted into the alleged “rice scam”, where Assam police had seized one lakh bags of rice from a private go-down at Boko in Assam’s Kamrup district. “In the interest of ensuring that full transparency is there so that the people and the general public are fully satisfied, we will be constituting an enquiry commission into this issue,” Sangma told reporters.

The Chief Minister said that the inquiry committee would be headed by a retired judge and will be given two-

three months’ time to submit its report on the matter. He said the process will start within a day or two,Sangma said that there has been slight confusion on the subject as there are certain sections who may try to come out and twist the information and facts and try to look at only certain facts.

“Therefore, we want to be very transparent and we want to assure the people that there is no such scam or any kind of misappropriation that is taking place. So for their satisfaction, we are ready and we will be setting up an inquiry into this,” the Chief Minister noted.

The Assam Police had seized one lakh sacks of rice belonging to Meghalaya

under the FNP scheme from a private go-down in Boko recently, in the wake of which the opposition Congress and also the BJP, which is part of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance have demanded an inquiry into the alleged food-grain scam, involving diversion of one lakh bags of PDS rice meant for Meghalaya. Assam police revealed that one lakh sacks of rice belonging to Meghalaya under the Fortified Nutrition Programme were found stocked in a godown in the premises of Maruti Quality Products Pvt Ltd, located in the Chhaygoan Industrial Development Centre, Chhatabari under the Boko Police Station, which is actually to the west of Guwahati.

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COVID-19 sensitisation and vaccination drives conducted in various districts DIMAPUR: A combined team of district administration and medical department, Kiphire carried out sensitisation drive on Covid vaccine under Kiphire district on June 27.

The team covered Phelungre village, Purrur village, Anatongre village, Singrep village, and Kiphire village.

In a press release, district media officer, Kiphire informed that at Phelungre village, DC Kiphire, Rahul Mali and district immunisation officer, Dr. K Pewezo Khalo sensitised the village leaders and villagers at Phelungre Baptish Church.

Rahul Mali reminded the gathering about the status of COVID-19 in the district and informed that if any village achieved 100 percent vaccination, churches and schools would be allowed to resume with full capacity.

Stating that other

Rahul Mali (left) speaking at Phelungre Baptish 282 beneficiaries from Imkonglenden colony, Dimapur and surrounding colonies were vaccinated on June 28.

Church.

advanced countries were taking the same vaccine as in Kiphire, he urged everyone to come forward and receive the vaccine without any scepticism.

He refuted rumours doing rounds about the vaccine and asserted the vaccine was developed only to fight against the disease.

Dr. K Pewezo Khalo sensitised the leaders about the vaccine and on the

importance of preventing Coronavirus for which taking the vaccine was the only solution.

Warning the gathering about the imminent third wave of COVID-19, he underscored the importance of taking the vaccine, without which Coronavirus would continue to spread.

Emphasising the vaccine was introduced after numerous experiments and

after substantiating the efficacy of the vaccine, he called upon the villagers to outweigh the benefits of vaccine over rumours.

He challenged the village leaders to set good examples in order to protect the village from the disease and accept the vaccine without any hesitation.

Similar messages about the vaccine were dis-

seminated in all the villages that the teams covered.

On June 28, a special vaccination drive was also carried out at Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC) for college faculty, students and residents of the surrounding area. Prior to the vaccination session, a short programme was conducted, during which the principal, Dr. PC Mishra and DIO, Dr. K Pewezo

Khalo sensitised the gathering about the benefits of the vaccine.

A sensitisation program and vaccination drive was carried out at Pungro town on June 28, under the initiative of ADC Pungro, Abhinav Shivam.

The ADC said that under the initiative of administration, medical team and with the cooperation from the ward chairmen and public leaders, doubts and apprehension of the people spread on social media could be addressed.

A sensitisation programme followed by a vaccination drive. Shivam said that after Pungro town, they would be targeting the villages for vaccination.

During the drive, a total of 205 beneficiaries availed the vaccine. The ADC lauded former YTC Chairman, Shelimthong; YTC, executive chairman, Makhezo; PPF, Khongsu; second head GB Shehoto;

mission ward chairman, Shojiba and all the ward chairmen of Pungro town for their constant support during the vaccination drive.

ADC Pfutsero in a circular informed the public of Pfutsero town that the block task force on COVID19, Pfutsero would be organising a special vaccination drive on July 4 at Pfutsero town sports complex from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Therefore, all interested persons have been encouraged to avail the opportunity.

Special drive on random sampling at Longleng: Longleng DTF conducted a special drive on random sampling covering all villages under EAC Sakshi Circle on June 27.

T h e exe r c i s e wa s conducted by four teams headed by DC, Longleng, M Shayung Phom, senior superintendent of police, Longleng, Yanit-

hung Ezung, ADC Longleng, D. Robin and SDO (C) Longleng Trongdiba Tongpi T. Sangram along with officers from district administration, police, VG and medical department with the objective to analyse the positivity rate in the rural areas. A total of 174 samples were tested by the teams.

Vaccine sensitisation and vaccination drive at Sangpur and Yakor villages: CHC, Shamator led by medical officer, Shamator, Dr. Mhathung organised a Covid vaccine sensitisation and vaccination drive at Sangpur and Yakor village, Tuensang on June 27.

Dr. Mhathung briefed the public on the importance of taking vaccines and also how to prevent by maintaining proper SOP such as avoiding crowd and frequent house to house visit etc. The vaccination drive saw positive response from the people.

5th death anniversary of late Isak Chishi Swu observed RDK organises open virtual solo competition for youth of Phek

NSCN (I-M) Sumi region CAO along with GBs and NGO representatives during the 5th death anniversary of late Isak Chishi Swu.

DIMAPUR: The 5th death anniversary of Asu Isak Chishi swu was observed under the initiative of Green Club Zunheboto at Chishilimi with representatives from Apex tribal Hohos, civil societies and well wishers.

In a press release, Green Club Zunheboto informed that during the introductory remark, Green Club Zunheboto president Tavinto K. Sumi highlighted on the importance of the day.

In a shor t speech, NSCN (I-M), Sümi region CAO, Pasheto Swu said that the “government” had already rolled out the plan for the layout of the graveyard construction as a historical site. However, he said that

the progress could not be made as planned due to the pandemic.

He further said that a book on late Isak Chishi Swu was under process for the past one year and would hopefully be released by next year.

In another speech, Zunheboto Area Public Organisation (ZAPO) vice president, Kakugha S. Rotokha also said that an NGO had for the first time organised his death anniversary and further encouraged frontal organisations to continue the observation of the leader’s death anniversary.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Angukato Sumi, invocation by Chishilimi Baptist Church youth pastor, Vikato Achumi and a prayer for late Isak Chishi Swu and his family from

Shetoni Swu, Chishilimi Baptist Church children pastor.

Wreaths were also laid on behalf of NSCN (I-M), family of late Isak Chishi Swu, Sumi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho Apex, Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, ZAPO, Zunheboto Town GB Association, Zunheboto Sumi Totimi Hoho, Western Sumi Youth Front, Zunheboto Area Sports Association, Sumi Alokumsumi Mqo and Green Club Zunheboto.

During the programme, Mughakhi Kinto Zhimomi also contributed a frame of an ode which he won in the competition initiated by Sümi Küküpütsa, “ode to Asu Isak Chishi Swu” competition in 2016, calligraphed by Hitoka K. Achumi and art by Linali T. Shohe.

Correspondent Kohima, JUN 28 (NPN): With a view to encourage positivity amid the pandemic, Razu Dzüve Krotho (RDK) has organised an open virtual solo competition for the youth of Phek district.

Founding member of the group Nuthipru Nienu, during an interaction informed that the purpose of the competition was to provide a platform, discover young talents and build confidence in them to pursue their passion.

The organisers informed that they received an 70 entries for the competition out of which 60 submitted their video.

Out of the entries a

total of ten contestants including Sakulü Lohe, Hümünulü Curhah, Neitso-u Losou, Lolia Ngouri, Kute-o Koza, Thüjongolü Khüsoh, Rukuta Lohe, Pfita Pfunu, Tshezokhro-u T Mero, and Vesekho Dozo have been shortlisted, the organisers informed.

For the next course of the competition, the organisers have requested shortlisted contestants to submit another video on or before July 1, for the final evaluation, results of which is expected to be announced in a few weeks time.

Judges for the competition include Task Force for Music and Arts, project director Dr Hovithal Sothu, music teacher at Baptist Theological College,

Pfutsero and international performing artiste Anuri L Nienu and musician Vesavolu Rhakho. The organisers informed that the videos of all the participants would be made available on the group’s YouTube channel.

Organisers also informed participants to stay tuned on the club’s social media platforms for more updates or post any queries or grievances.

It may be mentioned that Razu Dzüve Krotho is a non-profit organisation, formed with a vision to promote culture and traditions while focusing on the growth and welfare of the student community, encouraging the youth by showcasing their potential and talents.

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Cricket bites the dust

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ndian cricket underwent a transformation after Kapil Dev led his team to a historic win over the West indies in the third Prudential World Cricket Cup (60 overs match) played at Lord’s on June 25,1983. India announced its arrival as a top team when it won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, and for the second time lifted the 2011 Cricket World Cup (ODI); the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, and shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka. India has become a major cricketing power and ranked third in the ODI (50 overs) after New Zealand (1st) and Australia (2nd). In the T20(20 overs) category, India is ranked second after England. In the recently held first 5-day ICC World Test Championship final on June 18, India lost the opportunity to be ranked first when it was defeated comprehensively by New Zealand by 8-wickets. The loss at Southampton should open the eyes of all-BCCI, Indian cricket team, government and the people. India is the second most populated nation in the world and also supposedly ranked fifth among the world’s top 25 economies. India has around 130 crore people as against 49.2 lakh people in New Zealand.

India has 52 world class cricket grounds while New Zealand has 16 grounds. The GDP of India is $ .2.87 lakh crore while New Zealand’s GDP is $20,692.88 crore. New Zealand has 70 cricket grounds of which 16 are world standard. India has nearly 200 cricket grounds of which 57 are world class. There is absolutely no comparison between New Zealand and India when it comes to money, cricket boards and infrastructures etc. However despite an overwhelming super abundance of cash with BCCI including infrastructures and sponsorship from mega-corporate houses, India has around 6000 registered cricket players under BCCI whereas New Zealand has over 1,60,000 registered cricket players. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which rules Indian cricket is the richest cricket board in the world with a colossal fund of Rs 14,680 crore at the end of financial year 2019-20. On the other hand, New Zealand cricket has around an estimated amount of Rs.4000 crore in cash. Indian cricket has taken the country nowhere despite so much money being spent and earned even if the game is played by hardly a dozen nations. It is a game that is played by about a dozen countries of the world and certainly nowhere even near international games like football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis etc. Indian cricketers are overpaid, over pampered and the sports is overrated but it has not paid dividends even within the present set up. Like English football, money, marketing and madness (in a good way, passion of it) ensures that Indian cricketers are always in the news. However being in the news and being overrated are two different things. Even in the build up to the test final on June 18 in England, the media in India followed every movement of the country’s ‘pampered’ cricket stars and even their comments which almost claimed they had it all wrapped up. It is time cricket is put in place and its overrated star players who haven’t won any title since 2011, treated equally with other sportspersons who have won India Olympic medals and done the country proud.

DailyDevotion Held by the Grip of God I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

—Philippians 3:12 Never choose to be a worker for God, but once God has placed His call on you, woe be to you if you “turn aside to the right hand or to the left” (Deuteronomy 5:32). We are not here to work for God because we have chosen to do so, but because God has “laid hold of” us. And once He has done so, we never have this thought, “Well, I’m really not suited for this.” What you are to preach is also determined

by God, not by your own natural leanings or desires.

Keep your soul steadfastly related to God, and remember that you are called not simply to convey your testimony but also to preach the gospel. Every Christian must testify to the truth of God, but when it comes to the call to preach, there must be the agonizing grip of God’s hand on you— your life is in the grip of God for that very purpose. How many of us are held like that?

Never water down the Word of God, but preach it in its undiluted sternness. There must be unflinching faithfulness to the Word of God, but when you come to personal dealings with others, remember who you are— you are not some special being created in heaven, but a sinner saved by grace.

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do…I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14).

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The home is the chief school of human virtues. ~ William Ellery Channing

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021

To, The Hon’ble Chief Minister & Chairman, HPC, Covid-19 Nagaland; Kohima Sub: Suggestions to case lockdown restrictions and steps thereafter to avert future lockdown.

Dear Sir, Greetings from the office of CNCCI. As the world fights Covid-19 pandemic which has spared none, the business community of Nagaland, the backbone of our state economy take pride to inform you that we stood up to the situation and has been working hand in gloves with the administration, citizens and government on both the 1g and rd wave by being part of every District Task Force (DTF) and provided the best help and service possible to the government over and above braving the pandemic to continuously ensure that essential commodity across the state are available during lockdowns so that our citizens did not go hungry .

Sir, as much as the good intention and best effort the government has put in to fight the pandemic, it is pertinent to point out few areas where if the state government had taken a timely step, probably our state could have averted such a magnitude of Covid-19 cases in second wave (This is being pointed out based on the statistics out in the public domain) 1. During March and April when there was an election in the state of Assam and West Bengal even as the second wave was raging the Western and Eastern Parts of India, there was a popular consensus

opinion and demand in Nagaland that all inter-state travel of road, rail and air be restricted and system be put in place to check Covid-19 positive entering the state. However, much to the dismay of the public the state government was only concerned with the air travelers leaving thousands of road and rail travelers to flood into the state during this period.

The CNCCI believes that had timely step was ensured such magnitude of Covid-19 cases could have been averted and prolong lockdown which the state is undergoing could have been more relaxed.

The CNCCI once again seek to draw your attention that the I IPC, under your leadership has decided to further extend the Lockdown till 30th of June 2021 which is viewed with all seriousness as to whether it is justified that extension after extension of lockdown is the only solution.

The CNCCI after thorough analysis would like to bring forth few suggestions for you immediate attention for both long term and short term: 1. For long term measures, immediately categorize the state into the various zones such as red, yellow and green at the lowest village and colony level and review every fortnight.

This will ensure all the towns, villages and colony that falls under the green or yellow zone is removed from the preview of the total lockdown according to cases periodically. It is totally illogical to lockdown every towns, villages and colonies at par with those

living in red zones as it is neither helping the people living in those areas nor helping the state economy.

The CNCCI is unfortunately force to once again point out that the case of lockdown of metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune with hundreds of crores of population squeezed in limited geographical area, should not be a copy paste standard in Nagaland which has just about 20 lakhs population spread across vast stretch of territory.

2. Prolonged Lockdown will cause more harm than good as thousands of families earning livelihood though daily wage and small businesses are being pushed to the edge of hunger, closure of business, debt trap and eventually unemployment and social chaos. This end result will be more catastrophic as it will impact the state from every possible factor for decades.

In this connection the state government is suggested to make a list of all the business activities and trade and ensure that all the activities gets at least 3 business days in a week from 6 AM to 2 PM. The HPC may look into this suggestion from the angle of sustenance, livelihood and survival. The CNCCI strongly believes that we should win the war against Covid at the same time survival, livelihood and sustenance has to be balanced so that there is minimal after effect in the long run.

This measures will not only protect economically fragile section of our people who are on the verge of be-

ing pushed to poverty and also to ensure that no business are closed down due to wrong and insensitive policy of Lockdown.

3. The CNCCI expresses its displeasure over undue harassment meted out to the business community involved in providing essential services including pick up drivers and truck drivers from local volunteers and law enforcing agencies across Nagaland.

In this connection, the state government should immediately come out with clear directives and penalties to safeguard these sections of business community who are slowly becoming wary.

Suggestion of Unlocking in anticipation of 3rd wave: Sir, the CNCCI is pleased to learn that the IIPC has taken a decision that the positivity rate should come down below 5% and at least 50% vaccination should be achieved to open up the state. There is no doubt the HPC should strive for such targets and the business community supports such moves believing that the HPC has set time frame to achieve such target. The CNNCI would not hesitate to point out that such a target should not be without time frame and should be made public.

The second wave has been catastrophic in the state of Nagaland and such magnitude of anticipated third wave will be a disaster. The AIIMS Chief and various agencies involved in containing Covid Pandemic have predicted that 3rd wave is anticipated in 8-12 weeks from now.

FA reaffirms Naga political stand: NSCN (I-M)

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he Naga’s resistance the Indo-Naga political talks movement began with pending final decision. the British in 1832 when The suffering of the Naga the British Emperor dispatched people is deeply rooted in the Captain Jenkins and Captain stubborn approach of Mr. J Pemberton to take control of the Nehru as he denied the Nagas Naga territory. The Nagas, how- their legitimate political right ever, resolutely defended and to satisfy his whims and hatred refused to submit to the British. towards the Naga people. For The British are not Indians and more than six decades, the the Indians were nowhere yet in Nagas were compelled to resist the scene. India at that point of Indian suppression through time was yet to be organized as a military means. No wonder the compact nation. Many princely National Socialist Council of states with independent status Nagalim (NSCN) robustly stand of their own were the norms up to defend the political right of those days. It was, therefore, of the Naga people against all wrong of sorts to give misplaced odds, much to the discomfort historical chronology that is not the GoI as it involves thousands connected to Indo-Naga politi- of crores in terms of expenses cal struggle. and loss of human lives (both Our political conflict with Nagas and Indians).

India began only in 1947 when A time comes when the InMr. Jawaharlal Nehru refused dian military Generals acknowlto honour the Nagas’ Declara- edged that military solution is tion of Independence on the not possible; the Naga issue is 14th August, 1947, just a day a political one requiring a politiahead of India’s declaration of cal solution. This prompted the independence from the British. then Prime Minister of India A few years later on the 18th Mr. PV Narasimha Rao to apOctober, 1952, the Government proach the NSCN Collective of India (GoI) showed its true Leadership abroad in 1995 for colour when the Indian security peace talk to start. The NSCN forces martyred the first Naga, leaders prodded Mr. Narasimha Mr. Zasibituo Nagi on the street Rao to talk to of Kohima. In the years that other Naga groups. The followed, Mr. Nehru unleashed Prime Minister of India replied bloody bullets as he sent thou- that ‘the people are not with sands of Indian troops to invade them and they are in my hands’, Nagaland killing countless Na- indicating who matters in the gas and destruction of proper- Naga political scenario. ties. This painful account of Interestingly, during the history was duly acknowledged talks that followed after the by the GoI when the Framework Framework Agreement was Agreement (FA) was discussed signed, NSCN Talk Team raised and signed and thus, “The politi- the issue of NNPGs. The then cal conflict is about six decades interlocutor Mr. RN Ravi blurtold” was absorbed in the official ed out in the negotiating table document. that he would kick them out if The natures of the Indo- they would not agree with the Naga political history can- Framework Agreement. not be changed at the whims However, things changed of anybody under any given shortly as Ravi turned deceitful circumstances simply to suit when he hijacked a few impormisplaced narrative. Going back tant points of the Indo-Naga pointo the early stage of Naga po- litical negotiations and framed it litical struggle and carried this into the so-called Agreed Posifar, the Naga political struggle tion. This is the beginning of the is not confined to the geographi- downfall of Ravi’s credibility in cal area of the Indian state of the eyes of NSCN Talk Team.

Nagaland. It is widespread all It is exasperating to see how over Nagalim and the solution Ravi shows himself as a crafty will also encompass all the Naga schemer desperate to destroy areas. This geographical cover- the Naga political issue as he foage of Naga political solution cussed his attention to promote is being seriously discussed in his blue eyed boys (NNPGs) to Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any

counterweigh the NSCN and settle the Naga political issue under the Indian Constitution.

But the fact remains that the Indian constitutional process to solve the Naga political issue under the 9 Points Agreement, 16 Points agreement and Shillong Accord has ended in disaster.

The irony is that what has failed in the past will not stand the test of time as NSCN’s political stand for honourable solution has withstood the test of time.

NSCN shall stand the ground come what may.

NSCN have learnt the bitter way not to be flattered by post solution formulae as propagated by the GoI. What are not included in the present scheme of solution will never see the light in the future. Once cheated, we are being cautious not to be cheated and flattered again.

For those who have succumbed to the crafty designs of the GoI to bring Naga solution under the constitution of India should not harp on the past historical milestone like the Naga Plebiscite. This event represents the passion of the Nagas to be free people with their own political identity as symbolise by Naga national flag and Yehzabo (Constitution) and not to remain as suppressed people under the Indian constitution.

Accepting economic package as a part of the Naga solution is something NSCN abhorred. We are not gullible enough to take the bait. The GoI could hoodwink others but not NSCN. It is worth recalling the famous words of Mr. AZ Phizo: “The Nagas will never surrender in the battlefield but many Nagas will fall when Indian money is shot through the gun barrel”. Unfortunately, this is the state of affairs with other Naga political groups who professed to be fighting for the Naga political freedom.

Significantly, the political wisdom invested by both the GoI and NSCN in signing the Framework Agreement should be pushed forward to take the Naga political issue to conclusive settlement. There is no other way forward.

MIP, NSCN/GPRN

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In this connection the CNCCI would further like to suggest that as much as continuous local surveillance is important, more efforts should be directed towards ensuring robust and effective border management which will make slate less impacted in the eventuality of anticipated third wave (this suggestion is being put forth based on I II7WN data which shows that even second wave mostly spread after being imported initially).

1. The state government should immediately identify all the interstate check post, train station and airport and put in place makeshift testing lab and ensure all inbound passengers are tested at the check gate.

The system of accepting negative test result from outside the state should be done away as negative fake/ forged result can easily be produced.

The CNCCI suggest that if the financial liability on running such makeshift lab cannot be met by the government, the state government may explore PPP mode to run those makeshift testing lab, where the state government can through an open tender system engage multiple certified private labs to do the testing in real time on all the inbound passengers on interstate check post, airport and railway station on payment basis.

2. The state government should once again activate institutional quarantine centers with all seriousness and all inbound passengers negative or positive should be made to go under quarantine for at least 2 weeks.

This is to ensure that the virus does not spread beyond identified area. This suggestion is put forth considering the non compliance by many returnees put under home quarantine; which in return has proved costly for the safety of the citizens, the state and fight against pandemic a lot more difficult.

In this connection the state government should waste no time to identify hotels and open government run quarantine centers in every district and all the inbound returnees can opt for paid quarantine in hotels or government quarantine center for nominal fees. This will ensure that all is treated equally as per their desire and wish.

3. The HPC should sit with Nagaland Medical Dealers Association and hear them out and be prepared in the eventuality of third wave.

The CNCCI believes that such steps as suggested above will not only make state much safer but will also avert complete lockdown within the state in the eventuality of third wave hitting the rest of India.

Sir, as much as the pandemic is a fight of every citizen, it is also important to note that it is the right of every stakeholder to put across suggestion and to be heard.

Lastly, the CNCCI if needed is willing to sit and assist the HPC, especially on the issue point out to your committee thought this letter. Thanking You. Dr. Khekugha Muru, Chairman and Dr. Seyievilie Mor, General Secretary

NBAK appeals to GoN for unlocking of markets

t’s been more than a month, the Government has imposed lock down in the entire state due to the Covid -19, and yet if the percentage of the positivity rate does not fall below 5%, the state Government will continue the lock down.

Nevertheless, the Naga business Association Kohima (NBAK) expressed it’s greatest concern by the spread of Covid 19 in the state but at the same time, expresses its concern the hardship that many of the local business establishments are going through.

Of late, the Government is slowly exempting few of the business houses other than the groceries. But many establishments are yet to be exempted from the purview of the new orders of the government.

The NBAK lauded the Government for taking many initiatives on the plight of the daily wages and labourers. However, the Association reminded the government that many local business establishments are going through untold miseries.

The Association understood that the spread of corona virus occurs mainly due to social contacts and gathering but exempting few business establishments and closing down the others is not the only solution to contain the virus, and

the present Government order of time schedule limitation of opening shop is nothing but invites more rush hours of shopping. And closing down of business establishments like garments and footwear has also caused a great hardship to the citizens. For example, a new born baby or a growing child had no where to go but look for used or unsized clothing.

The NBAK observes that people are becoming more educated and self protective. Therefore, the Government should exempt even the other business establishments and the time duration of opening shops should be extended so that rush hours can be prevented.

Until and unless, a complete curable medicine is invented, the corona virus will stay with us, but if the present order of Government by closing down few of the business establishment then, what will be the situation and condition of those business establishments.

Therefore, the NBAK humbly appeal the Government to look upon the plight of many of the local entrepreneur while taking strict measures to contain the virus from our land.

Media Cell, Naga Business Association Kohima

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Ready for befitting reply if provoked: Rajnath

NEW DELHI, JUN 28 (PTI): In a clear message to China from eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India is a peace-loving nation that never resorts to any kind of aggression but is always prepared to give a befitting reply if provoked or threatened.

Addressing soldiers in a forward location on the second day of his visit to the region, Singh said India wants to resolve disputes with the neighbouring countries through dialogue but asserted that the nation’s safety and security will not be compromised at any cost.

The defence minister also paid glowing tributes to the 20 soldiers killed in the Galwan Valley clashes in June last year and said the country will never forget their sacrifices.

Singh’s three-day visit to the region comes in the midst of a stalemate in re-

Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurates 62 bridges constructed

by BRO in different states and UTs, in Ladakh. (PTI)

solving over a year-long standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in several friction points in eastern Ladakh though they withdrew troops and weapons from Pangong lake areas in February.

The defence minister said India is a peace-loving country and does not threaten anyone but the country will not tolerate if anyone

threatens it, seen as a direct message to China.

“We had to face a big challenge along the Northern border last year. But our armed forces displayed their courage and dedication to deal with it...Our Army has the capability to give a befitting reply to every challenge,” he said. The defence minister said disputes can be resolved through dialogue if

there is a clear intent for it. “ We h ave a lw ay s worked for world peace. We never attack anyone. Our objective has never been to achieve victory against anyone. India has neither attacked any country nor occupied an inch. Our intention is very clear,” he said.

“Our neighbours should think that we have been neighbours for ages, we will remain neighbours for ages. Can we not find permanent solutions to the disputed issues through talks. We were neighbours, we are neighbours and we will remain neighbours.

I am talking about all the neighbours. We can find solutions provided we have clear intent,” he said.

He said India never resorts to any kind of aggression, but at the same time, it is always prepared to give a befitting reply if provoked.

The defence minister also assured all possible

support to the armed forces, reaffirming the vision of the government of having a strong military that is capable of dealing with every eventuality.

Lauding the exemplary courage displayed by the Indian Army during the incident, Singh said the nation is proud of its armed forces and “will never forget the sacrifice of soldiers who laid down their lives in Galwan Valley for the country.”

Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on June 15 last year that marked the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

In February, China officially acknowledged that five Chinese military officers and soldiers were killed in the clashes with the Indian Army though it is widely believed that the death toll was higher.

HC declines stay on new IT rules regulating digital news media NEW DELHI, JUN 28 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to stay the new Information Technology rules which seek to regulate digital news media, saying it was prima facie not inclined to grant any interim relief to the petitioners.

The Foundation for Independent Journalism, The Wire, Quint Digital Media Ltd and Pravda Media Foundation, par-

ent company of Alt News, had moved the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The petitioners contended that a fresh notice had been issued to them to comply with the rules or else coercive action would be taken.

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India overtakes US in total number of vax administered

NEW DELHI, JUN 28 (PTI): India has overtaken the US in the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

While India launched the COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16, and has administered over 32.36 crore doses till date, the US which started its inoculation drive on December 14, 2020 has given over 32.33 crore doses.

“India achieves another milestone in COVID-19

vaccination and overtakes USA in total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered,” the ministry said.

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeded 32.36 crores on Sunday.

A total of 32,36,63,297 vaccine doses have been administered through 43,21,898 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am on Monday, the ministry said.

It said 17,21,268 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.

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and Subramonium Prasad said the matter is pending before a regular division bench and added that notice was issued to them only for implementation of notification on which there was no stay.

Justice Shankar added, “All they are doing is implementing the notification. You have only made out the case that they should not have taken coercive action. It is not your

case that the implementation is against the Rules.”

The bench told the petitioners’ counsel, “We are not in agreement with you. If you want, we will pass a reasoned detailed order or if you want, we can re-notify it before the roster bench”. The bench asked the counsel to take instructions in the matter and inform it.

Senior advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing

for the news portals, after taking instructions urged the court to list the matter on reopening of courts after vacations. According to the amended IT rules, streaming companies and social media are mandated to pull down contentious content, appoint grievance redressal officers and assist in investigations. The High Court has listed the applications before the roster bench on July 7.

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(From p-1) The father said he and some family members tried to contact Samuel many times but there was no response. Another shock lay in store when it the family came to learn that Samuel was found dead in his rented room. The father said,the incident came to light only after some of the friends alerted the police and the family members.

Samuel’s father refuses to believe that his son had committed suicide. He said his son was a brave boy who had stayed back to seek justice on the death of his aunty(Rosy). He said there

given by the family and friends. Several complaints have been lodged with the Delhi police, he said.

All the evidences, documents and videos have been collected and handed over to the investigating officer probing the incidents, Maivio said, adding that post mortem report was awaited for carrying out fair investigation.

The police, student unions, special police from the North East region, Nagaland house Delhi and others who are part of the case were coordinating their efforts to pursue the case, he said.

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(From p-1) He said, out of the total vaccinated individuals, 271 got infected with the virus after the first dose and 220 after the second dose, while 21 deaths were reported after the first dose and one death after the second dose.

On individuals getting

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June 20 case: NMA places 5-point demand

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The association has placed five-point demand before the government: stringent action be taken against the accused as per the law; fast tracking of the case for speedy trial; no bail be granted to the ac-

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ance seems to be an FT (foreign terrorist),” Kumar told reporters.

Kumar said the loss of the SPO along with his wife and daughter has “pained us a lot” and assured that the terrorists involved in the act will be neutralised soon.

“We will soon identify them (attackers) and neutralise them,” he added.

Asked whether the militant outfit behind the attack had been identified, Kumar said, “Obviously, there is a JeM movement in this area, so Jaish must be behind it.”

Terrorists have intensi-

Covishield ‘not eligible’ for EU travel pass

NEW DELHI, JUN 28 (PTI): The Covishield vaccine “does not currently have a marketing authorisation” in Europe and the matter would be considered when an application is received for it, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Monday.

People vaccinated with Covishield, manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), are unlikely to be eligible to travel to the European Union member states under the ‘Green Pass’ scheme as the vaccine is yet to be cleared by the EMA. The EU Digital COVID certificate or ‘Green Pass’ will be mandatory to travel to European countries and the document is likely to serve as proof that a person is vaccinated against COVID-19. Travel under ‘Green Pass’ to non-EU citizens may be rolled out

Approval to Covishield would be considered after receiving marketing authorisation application: EU agency

in a phased manner from July 1.

However, individual European Union member countries may have separate rules and norms for travellers.

The EMA has already approved four COVID-19 vaccines which included Vaxzevria, the AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in the UK and EU-member countries.

The SII makes Covishield in India with a licence from AstraZeneca.

“The only COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca for which a marketing authorisation application was submitted to and evaluated by EMA, leading to its authorisation in the EU,

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“In the EU, the vaccine called Covishield does not currently have a marketing authorisation. Even though it may use an analogous production technology to Vaxzevria (the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine authorised in the EU), Covishield as such is not currently approved under EU rules,” the official said. Explaining the reason, the official said even tiny differences in the manufacturing conditions can result in differences in the final product.

“This is because vaccines are biological products.

Even tiny differences in the manufacturing conditions

can result in differences in the final product, and EU law, therefore, requires the manufacturing sites and production process to be assessed and approved as part of the authorisation process,” the spokesperson said.

“Should we receive a marketing authorisation application for Covishield or should any change to the approved manufacturing sites for Vaxzevria be approved, we would communicate about it,” he said.

The official clarified that the EMA is not responsible for any decision regarding travelling into the EU and the travelling conditions associated with COVID-19 vaccination, such as the EU Digital COVID certificate.

“This is a matter for the European Commission and for individual member states,” the official added.

India test-fires Agni Prime missile off Odisha coast

BALASORE (ODISHA) JUN 28 (PTI): India on Monday successfully testfired its new generation nuclear-capableAgni Prime missile from a defence base off Odisha coast, anofficial statement by DRDO said.

The surface-to-surface ballistic missile has a rangeof 1000 to 2000 km, it said. The sleek missile, an advanced variant in the Agniseries, was test-fired from a mobile launcher off the AbdulKalam Island in Odisha at 10.55 am, said a DRDO source. Its trajectory was monitored by sophisticated tracking radars and telemetry along the coast line.

The nuclear-capable missile, which met all mission objectives with high level of accuracy, has been designed and developed by DRDO, the statement added.

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Army personnel on high alert after two drones were noticed hovering over Ratnuchak-Kaluchak military station area. (PTI) thwarted by the alertness and proactive approach of troops,” he said, adding the security forces are on high alert and the search operation is in progress.

The officials said the whole area outside the military station was cordoned off immediately and a massive search operation was going on when the last reports were received.

Nothing objectionable has been found on the ground so far, the officials said.

The latest incident comes hours after a drone, in a first-

of-its kind strike, dropped two bombs at Indian Air Force (IAF) station here, causing minor injuries to two personnel.

The military station at Kaluchak has been on high alert ever since the 2002 attack.

Thirty-one people, including three military personnel, 16 Army family members -- women and children -- and 11 civilians were killed in the attack.

Forty eight people, including 13 Army personnel, 20 Army family members and 15 civilians were injured.

SC refuses to stay Delhi HC order allowing pvt schools to levy development, annual fees NEW DELHI, JUN 28 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Delhi High Court order allowing private unaided schools to collect annual and development charges from students for the period after the lockdown ended in the national capital last year.

A bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose did not agree with the submission of the Directorate of Education (DoE) of Delhi government that it has the power to regulate the levy of fees by private unaided schools and the high court judgement permitting such a levy of annual and development charges be stayed.

“We are not inclined to grant you the stay,” the bench told senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Delhi government, vehemently seeking the stay of the judgment saying, lakhs and lakhs of parents will be affected. Please don’t shut us out. The top court, however, said although it was dismissing the appeal of the Delhi government, this would not come in the adjudication of its plea by a division bench of the high court as nothing on merits have been

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“Considering the fact that the division bench is hearing the matter on July 12. All the contentions remain open and can be raised before the division bench and the dismissal of the petition does not reflect upon merits of the case,” the bench said. On May 31, a single judge bench of the high court had quashed the office orders of April and August 2020 issued by DoE of the Delhi government forbidding and postponing collection of annual charges and development fees.

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The area has been cordoned off and a manhunt launched to track down the assailants but no arrests have been made so far, the officials said on Monday.

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) Vijay Kumar said that two JeM terrorists, including a foreigner, were involved in the killing.

The wife and daughter were injured in the incident when they made a desperate bid to save Ahmad, he said.

“There is a movement of militants in this area. Two terrorists came last night, one of them from appear-

JAMMU, JUN 28 (PTI): A fresh attempt to attack a military installation with the help of drones was foiled by alert Army sentries at the RatnuchakKaluchak station who fired at the unmanned aerial vehicles that flew away, an incident that came hours after an IAF station saw the first terror attack using quadcopters.

The first drone was spotted at around 11.45 pm on Sunday followed by another at 2.40 am over the military station, which was witness to a terror attack in 2002 in which 31 people were killed, including 10 children. Officials on Monday said that alert Army troops fired nearly two dozen rounds to bring down the drones hovering over its brigade headquarters. “...two separate drone activities were spotted over Ratnuchak-Kaluchak military area by alert troops,” Jammubased Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said in a statement here.

He said a high alert was sounded immediately and Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) engaged the drones with firing.

“Both the drones flew away. A major threat was

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Villagers carry the coffin of daughter of a policeman who was killed along with her father and mother. (PTI)

wife and daughter. May Allah Ta’aala grant them maghfirat (peace) and their loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss (sic).”

Senior CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said killing unarmed civilians cannot be justified in any way. He said cycles of violence have been going on in Kashmir for more than three decades, “but what has been achieved so far?”

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari described the killings as heart-wrenching and extremely inhuman.

“These killings only add to the sufferings and miseries of people in J&K. I have always reiterated that violence in any of its manifestations and motivated by any of the extremist ideologies in the world only begets violence and yields nothing positive for a human civilization,” he added.

He urged the J&K administration to review the security situation and take all necessary measures to prevent such attacks on soft targets.

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SR I NAG A R , J U N 2 8 (PTI): The gruesome killing of a Special Police Officer and his family by terrorists of banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has sent shock waves across Jammu and Kashmir with political parties terming it a “dastardly and cowardly” act and a blot on the security scenario in the valley.

Officials on Monday said Fayaz Ahmed, his wife, Raja Begum, and 22-yearold daughter, Rafia, were in their house in Hariparigam in Awantipora area of South Kashmir when terrorists barged inside at 11 pm on Sunday and indiscriminately opened fire on them. The village is located around 50 kms south of Srinagar city.

Ahmad was declared brought dead at the hospital, while his wife passed away during the night and the daughter succumbed on Monday morning.

fied attacks on police and security forces recently. While an inspector and a constable were killed in Nowgam and Eidgah areas of Srinagar last week, a civilian died in a grenade attack on security forces at Barbarshah in the heart of the city.

The killing of the SPO and his family shook the valley with politicians across the board condemning the dastardly act.

“I unreservedly condemn the dastardly and cowardly militant attack on the JK police SPO Fayaz Ahmed, his wife and his young daughter at their home last night. I pray they receive their place in Jannat and their loved ones find strength during this terrible time,” National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah wrote on Twitter.

The NC called the incident a blot on the security scenario in Kashmir.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, “No words are strong enough to condemn the cowardly attack in Awantipora that claimed the lives of a JKP officer Fayaz Ahmad, his

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NOTE OF APPRECIATION The Office of the Hoshepu Village Students' Union would like to express our profound gratitude to Mr. Akashe Zhimo, President D.C.C.I. Dimapur and his family for their philanthropic act in memory of his Late Father Khuheto Zhimo, by providing basic amenities to our village during these perilous times.

As we uphold your esteemed self and family in our prayers, we wish you good health and the very best in all your endeavors.

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

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Dated the 28th June,2021

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas T. Lirila Sangtam wife of Late T. Tsisethri Sangtam of Yangzitong village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable and immovable of her husband Late T. Tsisethri Sangtam who was serving as AEO under the Education Department, Kiphire, Nagaland who expired on 07/05/2021.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY (1) GPF (2) GIS (3) FBF (4) Pension Case (5) Any other dues Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 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.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day, the 28th June, 2021.

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Ko l k at a , J u n 2 8 (IANS): U Zaw Htay, who served as the spokesman of the Aung San Suu Kyiled ousted government of Myanmar, has been freed from military custody in capital Nay Pyi Taw after more than four months in detention, family sources told IANS. U Zaw Htay was the Director-General at Suu Kyi’s Office and also doubled up as spokesman for the President until the November 2020 parliament polls.

The former military officer had also served as spokesman for the U Thein Sein government (2010-15) that preceded the Suu Kyiled National League for Democracy (NLD) government, which was ousted following the February 1 military coup.

As the military takeover unfolded , government residences in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, as well as in the states and regions, were ringed in by military vehicles, leading to the detention of a majority of senior NLD figures and senior civil servants.

Military vehicles surrounded U Zaw Htay’s house in the capital city on the night of February 1 and he was not been seen ever since.

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that the military junta wanted him to retain his position following the coup. But U Zaw Htay resigned in protest a day after his detention.

A military source, requested anonymity, told the Irrawaddy Online that U Zaw Htay was released around 10 days ago from military custody and discharged from his position.

“It seemed he was told to stay out of view and keep quiet,” the source added Now a family member confirmed U Zaw Htay’s release on a Facebook message to IANS. She told IANS that U Zaw Htay is staying at a location she could not disclose, but added: “He is definitely out of military custody and in reasonable health. Looks like he has to

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play it cautiously.”

NLD sources were not yet willing to read too much into U Zaw Htay’s release but at least one top leader of the party did not rule out ‘backroom parleys’ between the military junta and the NLD. “U Zaw Htay could be useful in such parleys because he knows the army as a former soldier but he is also close to our leaders.”

At his last press briefing in Nay Pyi Taw on January 8, U Zaw Htay dismissed accusations of voting fraud made by the military and its allied political parties as a refusal to accept electoral defeat.

“These are the acts of those who can’t accept defeat. The voters know best about the election and

whom they voted for and supported,” U Zaw Htay had said at the press briefing.

“Those who are making false accusations are committing political suicide,” he added.

Military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was believed to be furious at U Zaw Htay’s statement, all the more because he was a soldier brought into administration by former general U Thein Sein after he took charge of government after the 2010 polls.

General Hlaing is said to be have personally asked for U Zaw Htay’s detention, after he furiously denied that former President U Win Myint or Suu Kyi had breached the 2008 Constitution or Union Election Commission rules while campaigning ahead of the November 8, 2020, general election.

Hours before the newly-elected Parliament was to convene, the military seized power.

The military claimed mass fraud and voting irregularities to justify its coup and says it will hold a new election.

Western diplomats in Yangon told IANS that U Zaw Htay’s release indicated the military junta was under huge pressure.

US conducts airstrikes in Iran and Syria Washington, Jun 28 (IANS): The Pentagon announced that the US military has conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the border region between Iraq and Syria.

“The US strikes targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq, both of which lie close to the border between those countries,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a statement on Sunday.

The targets were selected because these facilities are utilised by Iran-backed militias that are engaged in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks against US personnel and facilities in Iraq, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying.

US media reported that the airstrikes, carried out

by F-15 and F-16 fighters, were in response to five militia drone attacks against American forces in Iraq in recent months.

The operation was President Joe Biden’s second use of force in the region.

He ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in eastern Syria this February.

Afghans take up arms against Taliban Kabul, June 28 (IANS): Afghan civilians have started taking up arms in an effort to defend their towns and villages falling to the Taliban as violence has intensified in the war-torn country in recent weeks, according to a media report.

So far, hundreds of locals have taken up arms in support of the government forces across the provinces of Takhar, Balkh, Badghis, Baghlan, Nangarhar, Laghman, Jawzjan, Samangan and Kapisa, Herat, Patkia, Ghor and Kunduz, the TOLO News report said.

Sources said that since Saturday evening, five districts fell to the Taliban –- Sayed Abad and Chak-e-Wardak in Maidan Wardak, Rustaq in Takhar, Arghistan in Kandahar and Shortepa in Balkh.

During this period, the government forces have had some progress but could not recapture any of the fallen districts, TOLO News reported. “ Pa k t i a r e s i d e n t s pledge to the government and the security agencies that we are with you,” said Abdul Mallik Zazai, head of the provincial council.

Some residents of Enjil district in Herat who have taken up arms warned the Taliban to quit violence or they will face resistance

from the people.

“We pledge to the people that we will defend the country until the last drop of our blood,” Farid Ahmad, a public uprising force member. In Ghor and Kunduz as well, people say they have been left with no option but to take up arms to fight the Taliban.

APOLOGY LETTER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OFFICE OF THE

I, Tumong, S/o Mr. Pumoi of Nokyan Village, Noklak through this column, would like to sincerely apologies to everyone at Noklak District and Shri. L. Khumo, Advisor, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Evaluation, Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Nagaland as I planned and attempted to attack Shri. L. Khumo, Advisor at Tuensang with my ill intentions when Hon'ble Chief Minister visited Tuensang on 22nd June 2021. I am extremely sorry and ask to forgive me and I promise not to repeat this mistake in my life ever again.

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PHAIPIJANG VILLAGE COUNCIL DIMAPUR : NAGALAND ESTD : 1954

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The office of the Phaipijang Village Council, Dimapur would like to express our profound gratitude to all Individuals/Groups /NGOs & Trust for extending a helping hands to the poor and needy villagers on different occasion:1. Swami Vevekananda Welfare Foundation, Dimapur for providing food and essential items on the 06/06/2021 (Sunday) 2. YimKong TV Channel, Dimapur for providing relief materials on the 12/06/2021 (Saturday) 3. District Administration, Dimapur for providing relief materials on the 19/06/2021.

4. YouthNet, Kohima, Nagaland for providing relief items to village community on the 25/06/2021 5. Since, Phaipijang has no Primary Health Centre, Covid vaccination is a problem.

Therefore, medical Teams/Nurses from Nagarjan Sub-Centre came up to render their valuable service for Covid-19 vaccination on the 07/06/2021 at Phaipijang Village.

6. The Phaipijang Village Council also greatly indebted to Shri Chunggin Hangsing, 2 IC, 173 Bn. CRPF, Airfield area, Dimapur and Shri Nelson Singson. (S. I) for making Fogging sanitization to the entire village / colony bye-pass road and surrounding areas on the 28/06/2021.

7. Last but not the least, the Phaipijang Youth and Students' Union (PYSU) under the aegis of Phaipijang Village Health Committee for successful completion of entire village/ household sanitization two times on the 01/06/2021 and 12/06/2021 respectively as one cycle preventive measurement on Covid-19 to the village community.

Your good deeds and humanity to the poor and needy village community will always be cherished in our hearts. We may not able to repay your act of kindness, but hope and pray that the Almighty God will ponder his bountiful blessing on your future endeavors.

God bless you all.

(DANNY LENTHANG) (JANGPAO CHANGSAN) Secretary, Chairman, Phaipijang Village Council, Dimapur.

Phaipijang Village Council, Dimapur.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C NO 105/2021 NO TICE I NVI TI NG C L AI M S / OBJ E C T I ON S OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Imsumanen had been applied by Shri Limatemsu, Bro. of Lt. Imsumanen, R/o H. No 562 Padampukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Closing of A/c 2. EPF Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 25-07-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 25-06-2021.

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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Imolemba has been applied by Smti. Sentijungla, D/o Late Imolemba, R/o H.No. 51(A) Anentsubo Sector, Mokokchung, 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 appear in this Court on or before the said day of 25.07.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 25.06.2021.

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(TUMONG) Nokyan Village Noklak : Nagaland

GRATITUDE BORN ON : 19/11/1985 – DIED ON : 21/06/2021 “If we live it’s to honour the lord, and if we die it’s to honour the Lord.

Romans 14:8 So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

We are really grateful for the sympathetic aid and comfort during our great bereavement in the loss of our beloved LT. H. PUTHE KHIAMNIUNGAN. We express our deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to every individual who stood by us in our hours of sorrow and assisted us through prayer, physically, financially and with immense love.

We would like to convey our special thanks to :1. Shri. Haying, Advisor, Jail, Printing and Stationary 2. Mr. Lamniah, Deputy Director, Treasuries & Accounts 3. Mr. Bumo, Rtd. Director Cooperative Society 4. Er. C. Hendo Sumao, EE PWD (R&B) Noklak 5. Hapung Youngbo, Director NRHM, Itanagar 6. Shri. Shaying, ADC, Tuli 7. Shri. T. Musho Lam, Supt. Jail, Kohima 8. Arepla Chang, Advocate 9. Longdon Baptist Church, Noklak 10. Mr & Mrs. Thanghoi Lam 11. P.Longon, Ex- Minister 12. Medical Staff 13. Ministerial Staff, Dept of Health & Family Welfare 14. Khiamniungan Union, Kohima 15. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Kohima 16. Lower PR Hill Youth Organisation, Kohima 17. Doctor & nurse staff of Bethel Medical Centre, Kohima 18. Citizen of Noklak Town 19. Wolam Range Union Kohima 20. Wonthoi Students' Union 21. Wonthoi Baptist Church We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but it is our earnest and sincere prayer that God’s richest blessing rest upon each everyone.

Loving Wife, Daughter, Brothers, Sisters, Father & Relatives IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.82/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Vide Sakhrie has been applied by Smti Moatula, W/o Late Vide Sakhrie, R/o H.No. 258, Kumlong Ward, Mokokchung, 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 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 28.07.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 28.06.2021.

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IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 52/21 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Nkhumo Kikon has been applied by Smti. Yitsolumi Kikon, W/o.

Lt. Nkhumo Kikon, R/o Wokha, Nagaland for possession of : 1. PPO No. N/L 674 2. SBI A/C No. 36713704977 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this Court on or before the said day of 21-07-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 21-06-2021.

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Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to All Nagaland Private School Association (ANPSA) for financial assistance and also to doctors & staff of Community Health Centre, Chozuba for their sacrificial service rendered at the sudden demise of Late (Mr) Shoselhu Dozo, A/Pastor & Headmaster of Eastern Christian High School, Chozuba.

We deeply regretted the inadvertent omissions in the obituary.

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Loving wife, children & relatives.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.93/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late T. Longkok Ao has been applied by Smti Imnangla, W/o Late T. Longkok Ao, R/o H.No. 48, Kichutip Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension. PPO NO NL/V/11479 2. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person 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 24.07.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 24.06.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-180 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.102/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Imtimenla has been applied

by Shri Imnachujang, H/o Late Imtimenla, R/o H.No. 107 Alongmen Ward Mokokchung, 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 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 25.07.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 25.06.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-179 AFFIDAVIT (CORRECTION OF NAME) Regd. No. 465, Date 16/06/2021: I, the undersigned Talinungsang Ao, S/o Rendiwati Ao of Mopungchuket Village under Mokokchung District employ as Havildar at 4th NAP Battalion, Thizama Kohima, Nagaland do hereby: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct name is Talinungsang Ao, S/o Rendiwati Ao as per my Appointment Order vide NO.XINAP(IR)/RO-2/2004-05/83 Dated 02/03/2005 however, my name inadvertently recorded in my service sheet as Talinungsang, Talinungsang Imchen and in GPF Account No.NL/POL-9788 as Talinungsang. The stated names represent one person that is myself.

3. That henceforth, I herewith rectified the same and declare that my official name will be Talinungsang Ao, S/o Rendiwati Ao and for all official references.

4. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on16th June 2021.

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Stockholm, Jun 28 (AP): Stefan Lofven, Sweden’s Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, has asked the country’s parliament speaker to find a new government.

Lofven became the first Swedish leader ever to lose a confidence vote in parliament a week ago. He didn’t call for an early election as the Swedish Constitution allows him to. He is formally stepping down but will continue in a caretaker role until a new government can be formed. Its speaker since 2018, Andreas Norlen, will ask party leaders who may be able to form a government. He he alone decides which of the party leaders can begin these talks.

It is expected that Lofven, who heads Sweden’s largest party with 100 of Riksdagen’s 349 seats, will start these talks. His Cabinet, a Social Democratic-Green coalition, is a minority government that has relied on votes from the small Left Party to pass laws. The no-confidence motion against Lofven was called by the nationalist Sweden Democrats party -- which has been criticizing the Social Democratic Party for years -- but it ultimately succeeded because the Left Party withdrew its support from the government over proposed legislation to tackle a housing shortage.

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“We will suppress the Taliban wherever they are.

We will always support our security forces,” said Abdul Rahman, a Ghor resident.

Some politicians said that arming the people is a serious need given the current situation and they welcome this move.

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EURO 2020: Spain beat Croatia 5-3 in extra time to enter QFs

Copenhagen/ Seville, Jun 28 (Aencies/IANS): Three-time winners Spain scored twice in the first half of extra time to beat Croatia in an eightgoal thriller and reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championship.

Alvaro Morata’s strike and Mikel Oyarzabal’s low effort in the additional period gave Spain, who had earlier conceded a calamitous own goal, a 5-3 victory in unquestionably the best match of the tournament so far.

Croatia forced extra time with two goals in the last five minutes as they came back from the brink of defeat to salvage a 3-3 draw at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

But Spain, who won back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012, proved too strong in extra time to progress to the last eight.

Spain will face either France or Switzerland, who were scheduled to play

later, in the quarter-finals in Saint Petersburg on Friday (July 2).

Croatia went ahead in bizarre fashion as Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon inadvertently allowed a backpass to run underneath his foot and into the net after 19 minutes.

Spain equalised through Pablo Sarabia, who reacted quickest to fire home a rebound after Dominik Livaković parried the ball back into the area.

César Azpilicueta put Spain in front when he converted the excellent Ferran Torres’ cross and the former world champions looked to have sealed the deal when Torres added a third.

But Croatia were not beaten yet and were given hope when Mislav Oršić scored from close range, the goal given after referee Cuneyt Cakır’s watch indicated his effort had crossed the line.

Substitute Oršić then turned provider for Ma-

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Spain’s Pablo Sarabia, left, scores against Croatia at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday. (AP/PTI)

rio Pašalić, whose header sparked delirium among the considerable Croatian contingent inside the stadium.

Spain seized control in extra time as Morata lashed the ball beyond Livaković 10 minutes in, before Oyarzabal’s shot squirmed

Rahi wins gold in 25m pistol event at shooting World Cup Osijek (Croatia), Jun 28 (IANS): India’s Rahi Sarnobat won gold medal in women’s 25 metres pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup here on Monday.

“This gives me the assurance that I am on the right track and I have to keep working on this up till the Olympics,” Rahi said after her victory.

Rahi shot 39 out of 50 in the 25m pistol final to win the first gold for India in the ongoing World Cup. Manu Bhaker, the other Indian in fray, finished seventh in the eight-competitor final.

Rahi, 30, started on a positive note and continued to dominate as the final progressed.

Earlier in the preliminary round, Rahi had shot 591 out of 600 while Manu scored 588 in the qualification round.

Rahi Sarnobat (File)

Mathilde Lamolle of France shot 31 in the final to win silver while Russia’s Vitalina Batsarashkina took home bronze with a total of 28. In the qualification round of the women’s 50m 3-position rifle event, India’s Tejaswin Sawant shot 1168 out of 1200.

The 50m 3-position rifle competition is considered to be the most gruelling event. The competitors have to shoot 40 shots each in kneeling, prone and standing, in that order.

Tejaswin shot 390 out of 400 in the kneeling position and scored 397 in prone. In standing position, she could only manage 381 for an aggregate total of 1168.

Anjum Moudgil, the second Indian shooter in the event, shot 1162. She had a series of 389 in kneeling, 391 in prone and 382 in standing. With average scores, Tejaswin and Anjum might not make the cut for the final in women’s 50m 3-position competition.

Wimbledon: Djokovic beats Draper Wimbledon, Jun 28 ing back on probably the most (IANS): World No. 1 Novak special, the most sacred tennis Djokovic, who is eyeing a court in the world,” said Djokworld record-equalling 20th ovic after the match.

Grand Slam title, started his The top seed hammered Wimbledon campaign on a 25 aces against the hapless winning note getting past local teenager and won six of the 15 boy Jack Draper 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, break points he got.

6-2 to enter the second round.

He won 87% of the points Djokovic, who has won on first serve. Draper commit19 Grand Slam titles including ted six double faults.

Novak Djokovic five at SW 19, lost the first set to Djokovic could next run the 19-year-old but bounced back to win the into world No. 5 Kevin Anderson, who remaining three sets in convincing fashion. faces Chilean qualifier Marcelo Tomas “It feels great seeing everyone and be- Barrios Vera.

past the Croatian goalkeeper and into the bottom corner.

Victory handed Spain their first knockout win

since they won Euro 2012 and saw them become the first team to score five goals in consecutive matches at the event.

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Indian team arrives in Sri Lanka for limited overs series Colombo, Jun 28 (PTI): The India white-ball team led by Shikhar Dhawan, featuring as many as six uncapped players, arrived here from Mumbai for their four-week tour which will feature six limited-overs games against Sri Lanka, starting July 13. Senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared an Instagra story captioned: “Touchdown, Sri Lanka, Colombo.”

The Dhawan-led team will play three ODIs and three T20 Internationals in the island nation. With regular skipper Virat Kohli and the red ball side, currently touring England, Dhawan will have pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy.

The BCCI had named a 20member squad for the Sri Lanka tour that has all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal from the senior lot.

According to the Sri Lanka Cricket website, the Indian team will be in room quarantine from June 29 to July 1 and then there will be phased out training from July 2 to 4 and subsequently team training from July 5.

They will also play intrasquad simulated games for a better idea.

Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.

Thorgan Hazard’s first-half goal fired Belgium into the European Championships quarterfinals as the current world No. 1 team overcame defending champions Portugal 1-0 in a heavyweight clash here.

The Dortmund attacking midfielder scored in the 42nd minute on Sunday when he got the ball just outside the box and fired a superb shot into the bottom right, reports Xinhua.

Roberto Martinez’s side will next face Italy, who are the only other team having won every game so far in the tournament, in Munich on July 2.

But some injuries that happened in the match have cast some shadow on Belgium’s victory as playmaker Kevin De Bruyne limped off early in the second half because of an injury after being tackled from behind by Portuguese Joao Phlhinha.

The Red Devils suf-

fered another injury in the closing period as Real Madrid star Eden Hazard was replaced by Yannick Carrasco after straining his hamstring.

Fer nando Santos’ team pushed hard in the second half as Ruben Dias’ header was punched away

by Thibaut Courtois and Raphael Guerreiro’s attempt hit the post.

The title holders enjoyed 56 per cent ball possession and made 24 attempts, four times than their rivals, but lacked efficiency, accuracy and also some luck to earn them a victory.

Belgium, who are striving for their first major title, benefited from an extra 48 hours’ rest after easily winning Group B with three straight wins, while Portugal arrived in the knock-out stage with only one win from their group matches -- a 3-0 verdict over Hungary in the

opener.

They then lost to Germany 2-4 and drew with France 2-2 to advance from the tough Group F as one of the best third-placed teams.

Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who attracted most of the attention, failed to extend his scoring streak and stayed on 109 international goals to share the men’s record with former Iran’s striker Ali Daei.

The 36-year-old veteran has already broken some records after registering five goals from the three group matches -- breaking the tie with Michel Platini to become the sole all-time best scorer of the tournament with 14 goals.

Ronaldo also surpassed Germany’s Miroslav Klose in the record for most goals scored by a European player (21 goals) in major events (Euros and World Cups combined).

Deepika reclaims world no.1 ranking

New Dehhi, Jun 28 (PTI): Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Monday regained the number one position in global rankings following her hat-trick of gold medals at the World Cup Stage 3.

The 27-year-old from Ranchi, who had achieved the top spot for the first time in 2012, on Sunday claimed gold medals in three recurve events — women’s individual, team and mixed pair.

“This is going to take Deepika to the number one spot in the world rankings on Monday,” World

Deepika Kumari (File)

Archery had tweeted on its official handle after Deepika’s gold rush.

Deepika first combined with Ankita Bhakat and Komalika Bari to notch up the women’s recurve

team gold with a comfortable win over Mexico.

She then paired up with husband Atanu Das and the couple from a 0-2 deficit to down the Netherland’s Sjef van den Berg

and Gabriela Schloesser 5-3 for the gold medal. The Ranchi archer then blanked 17th ranked Russian Elena Osipova 6-0 to cap a perfect three out of three in the recurve women’s section, her fourth individual World Cup gold medal. Overall, she has nine gold, 12 silver and seven bronze medals in the World Cup. Deepika had become only the second Indian woman after Dola Banerjee to grab the numero uno status in June, 2012 after claiming her first individual recurve World Cup gold medal at Antalya, Turkey.

Ecuador hold Brazil to reach Copa America last eight

Eder Militao scores off a header for Brazil.

Goiania (Brazil), Jun 28 (IANS): Ecuador advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after Angel Mena’s second-half strike earned them a 1-1 draw with Brazil.

The tournament hosts began the match on Sunday with Neymar and several other regular first-team players on the bench as head coach Tite continued his rotation policy, reports Xin-

hua.

Eder Militao put the defending champions ahead just before halftime, nodding the ball into the top right corner after connecting with Everton Soares’s

set piece.

Angel Mena, who replaced the injured Moises Caicedo in the first half, equalised just after the interval, thumping a close-range shot past goalkeeper Alisson after Enner Valencia’s looping header.

The result ended a run of 10 consecutive wins for Brazil, who still entered the knockout stage having topped Group B with 10 points from four games.

Ecuador, who finished the competition’s first phase with three points, secured a berth in the last eight despite failing to register a victory.

In another Copa America match on Sunday, Andre Carrillo scored just after halftime to hand Peru a 1-0 win over eliminated Venezuela.

Peru clinched the second place in Group B with seven points while Venezuela finished fifth with two points.

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