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Full vax must to attend mass gatherings

NEW DELHI/GENEVA, SEP 2 (PTI/AGENCIES): Mass gatherings should be discouraged but if attending it is essential then full vaccination should be a prerequisite, the Centre said on Thursday and urged people to get the jabs and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, especially during the festive season.

In a press conference, it warned the second wave of Covid in India was not yet over even though the weekly positivity rate was showing an overall declining trend.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said 39 districts in the country reported over 10 per cent weekly Covid positivity rate in the week ending August 31 while in 38 districts it was between 5 and 10 per cent.

He asserted that 16 per cent of India’s adult population have received both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine while 54 per cent have been administered at least the first dose.

ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said mass gatherings have to be discouraged and full vaccination should be a prerequisite if attending such a congregation is essential.

New Covid variant ‘Mu’ may be more vax-resistant

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orld Health Organization has added another version of coronavirus to its list of “variants of interest” amid concerns that it may partially evade the immunity people have developed from past infection or vaccination.

M u va r i a n t , a l s o known as B.1.621, was added to the WHO’s watchlist on August 30 after it was detected in 39 countries and found to possess a cluster of mutations that may make it less susceptible to the immune protection many have acquired.

According to WHO’s weekly bulletin on the pandemic, the Mu variant “has a constellation of mutations

THE MU VARIANT IS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘B.1.621’ AND CLASSIFIED AS VARIANT OF INTEREST BY WHO that indicate potential properties of immune escape”.

Preliminary data suggests it may evade immune defences in a similar way to the Beta variant first discovered in South Africa, the report adds, but this needs to be confirmed by further work.

The Mu variant was first identified in Colombia in January 2021. Since then, sporadic cases and some larger outbreaks have been

recorded around the world.

Beyond South America, cases have been reported in the UK, Europe, the US and Hong Kong.

Scientists and public health officials are particularly eager to know whether the Mu variant is more transmissible, or causes more serious disease, than the Delta variant that is dominant in much of the world.

Biological E’s Covid-19 vaccine likely by Oct: Centre

Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited is expected to launch its vaccine against coronavirus in October this year, Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog said on Thursday.

Paul told ANI that Phase 3 of Biological E’s trial is underway. “Stockpile is being produced. We should

wait for the results. We hope it’ll be in next month or two.

They’ve made a broad commitment that they’ll supply a significant amount by yearend,” he added.

Biological E will supply 30 crore doses of Corbevax to India by December, as announced by the Union Health Ministry in June.

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission to Biological E to conduct phase 2/3 clinical trials of its ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccine on children aged between 5 and 18 years with certain conditions. The trial will be conducted across 10 sites in the country.

Court suspends P&AR dept Covid: 47 fresh cases, 4 deaths SEP 2 (NPN): Nagaland on Sepnotification till next hearing DIMAPUR, tember 2 recorded 47 fresh Covid-19 positive cases

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench has suspended, till the next returnable date (to be listed after four weeks), the personnel &administrative reforms (P&AR) department’s July 16, 2021 notification allowing 76 departments to conduct departmental exams.

Rising People’s Par ty (RPP) said in response to its PIL seeking revocation of the notification and making Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) functional, Justices Songkhupchung Serto and S Hukato Swu suspended the notification and gave four weeks to the State government to file reply.

According to RPP, its learned counsel Neiteo Koza also submitted before the court that NSSB was already constituted by the State government and rules framed, which became effective from the day it was notified (July 31, 2020). Therefore, she said the motive in keeping NSSB non-functional for such a long period seemed intentional and questionable.

RPP demanded that all recruitments to Group-C posts must be conducted through NSSB for fairness and transparency and for which reason the board has been constituted, which was also a longstanding demand of the people.

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while four more deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, 17 were from Dimapur, Mokokchung-10, nine in Kohima, six in Phek, two in Wokha and one each in Longleng, Mon and Zunheboto, taking the total caseload to 30204.

Further, four more patients-- two in Dimapur and one each in Kohima and Mokokchung, succumbed to the virus, pushing the death toll to 624 (including 14 non-Covid deaths).

Police probe reports on disruption of LPG supply to Nagaland

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When vehicles turn ships in Dimapur

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DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Dimapur police have reportedly launched an investigation on reports in social media about likely disruption of supply of LPG cooking gas due to “underground demanding Nagaland entry tax from the Indian Oil LPG cooking gas tankers of Nagaland IOC LPG plant Dimapur.”

When contacted, commissioner of police Dimapur, R. Tetseo, told Nagaland Post that the speculations were being investigated including the person who had allegedly posted the message. On the other hand, IOC officials said they have not come across such issue and that everything was functioning smoothly so far.

The officials also informed that the police were investigating into the matter.

Vehicles pass through the waterlogged GS road in Dimapur on Thursday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): All it took was about an hour of heavy downpour for rainwater to submerge several parts of Dimapur on Thursday afternoon.

The clogging of drains or their non-existence, has

made Dimapur prone to inundation by flood on rainy days.

The heavy downpour on Thursday lasted for around one hour and left the busy G.S. Road stretch from New Market junction and close to Old Daily Market inundated.

Several other low lying

Govt extends lockdown measures till Sep 16

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): The state government on Thursday announced an extension of the ongoing Covid-related lock down measures and relaxations for various activities in the state till September 16, 2021.

In an order, issued through the Home department, principal secretary Abhijit Sinha said that the government decided to extend the lockdown measures and relaxations for the various activities, as per the August 18 order for another two weeks-- beyond September 2 up to September 16, 2021.

It may be mentioned that the High Powered Com-

mittee (HPC) on Covid-19 headed by state chief minister Neiphiu Rio on August 16 decided to go for a 15-day ‘Unlock 5’ from August 19 till September 2, 2021.

DoSE willing to open schools for classes 9, 10 PTI: Department School Education (DoSE) is willing to open schools for classes 9 and 10 to facilitate offline teaching but the final decision will be made by the High Powered Committee (HPC) on COVID-19, an official said on Thursday.

Educational institutions of the state were shut since April 29 due to a spurt

in coronavirus cases and online classes were being taken. However, physical classes for higher secondary and college students resumed from July 26.

“The education department is of the view that classes 9 and 10 can be taken offline, but the decision to open schools has to be taken by the HPC,” pincipal director School Education, Shanavas C, said.

If the HPC seeks the opinion of the department, it would suggest phase-wise opening of schools starting with classes 9 and 10 as the daily Covid positivity rate is now low, he said

areas of Dimapur continue to face the same problem during monsoon rains.

G.S. Road is not only prone to inundation due to absence of roadside proper drains, but the road has not seen any blacktopping for several years. GS Road is still not blacktopped with many potholes dotting it.

ADC, EAC to function from New DC complex DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): State government has ordered transfer and posting of two NCS officers to function from the new Deputy Commissioner Office complex, Chumukedima with immediate effect.

In a notification, chief secretary J Alam stated that Temsuwati Longkumer, deputy secretary, home, has been transferred and posted ADC Dimapur and Seyiekhrietuo Solo, EAC Seithekima, has been transferred and posted as EAC Dimapur with additional charge of EAC, Seithekima.

NFHRCC to hold meeting today

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has informed that a follow up consultative meeting would be held as scheduled at its base office, Kher Mahal, Dimapur on September 3 at 2 p.m.

NFHRCC convenor Supu Jamir, general secretary W Lemba Chang and asst. general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe acknowledged a letter from the principal secretary R&B to hold back the proposed agitation till chief minister and the deputy CM and minister R&B returned from Delhi and sit across the table for a positive outcome.

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It may be mentioned that NFHRCC follow up consultative meeting has been convened to discuss the ultimatum served on the state government.

ZLSU backs ultimatum: Zeliang Students’ Union, Nagaland (ZLSU) affirmed full support for 30-day ultimatum served on the state government. ZLSU president Kingsalt Hegwang expressed hope that government would take up the project on priority and complete it without further delay. It also warned that in the event of government’s failure to fulfil the demand the union would join any protest call given by NFHRCC.

Heroin worth Rs.18 cr seized in Ghy; 2 held GUWAHATI, SEP 2 (IANS): Assam police on Thursday seized heroin valued at around Rs 18 crore and arrested two drug peddlers hailing from Manipur and Nagaland, officials said.

Police said that 2.5 kg heroin concealed in 205 soap cases were recovered from a truck at Jorabat near Guwahati. The contraband was hidden inside the oil tank of the truck.

The official said that Dipak Sarma from Dimapur and Jamminlal from Manipur were arrested under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. K Y M C

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NU organises webinar on status of Hindi language

DIMAPUR: Nagaland University (NU) Lumami, Hindi Cell organised a webinar on “status of official language Hindi in 75th year of independence” on August 31.

In a press release, PRO NU Lumami, Peter Ki informed that the first speaker, department of English NU, professor N.D.R. Chandra, focused on the historical and constitutional introduction of the official language Hindi and emphasised on one culture, one language.

The second speaker, head, department of Hindi, Assam University professor Jai Kaushal, spoke on the steps taken by the government for the development of the official

Mongmong greetings from organisations DIMAPUR: Kiphire District Congress Committee has extended Mongmong greetings to the Sangtam community.

In a message, the district Congress committee through its president Khaseo Sangtam and general secretary (admin), Achumba Snagtam encouraged the Sangtam community to invoke joy and blessings from the Almighty.

NSCN (R): NSCN/ GPRN (R) has extended Mongmong greetings to the Sangtam community.

In a message, NSCN/ GPRN (R) through its MIP prayed that God’s blessings would be upon the Sangtam community and that the festival would bring them prosperity and good tidings.

language.

He also pointed out what should be the form of official language Hindi in each sector.

In his presidential address, department of economics NU, professor Mithilesh Kumar Sinha maintained that the scope

of official language Hindi was very wide.

He asserted that the World Hindi Conferences have played an important role in spreading Hindi language.

Earlier, the webinar started with a welcome address by Hindi officer NU,

Ashish Kumar while vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Kuldeep Singh Panwar.

The webinar was attended by around 70 participants.

It may be mentioned

that the main objective of the webinar was to promote official language Hindi among faculties, staff and students of the university.

Acknowledgement

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

DoSE to hold state level teachers’ day celebration at directorate

DIMAPUR: Department of School Education (DoSE) has informed that it would be observing a state level teachers’ day

celebration on September 5, 9:30 a.m., at Morung Hall, directorate of school education, Kohima.

According to DIPR

report, advisor, school education, KT Sukhalu would attend the programme as special guest and unfurl the Teachers’ Day flag.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

GAUTAM DAS FUNERAL SERVICE AT 8:00 AM 3-9-2021 Born : 27-05-1972 Died : 01-09-2021

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Gone from our sight but never from our hearts. You are so special can never be forgotten. Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Your memories becomes a treasure for all of us. Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort. Our deepest sympathy and Prayers to you and your family.

-FRIENDS & RELATIVES

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "Than shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."

Ecclesiastes 12-7

We, the family members of Lt. Edward Tsopoe who departed for his heavenly abode on 20th August 2021 would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to every individual, churches, organizations and all the well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. Edward Tsopoe till he breathed his last.

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

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

Late Mrs. Moanaro Longchar 1975 - 16th July, 2021 “I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.

Who ever live and believes in me will never die.”

“Constantly thinking, never to be the same Tears fall quickly, just hearing your name All the grief and pain Simply hard to erase There is so much that you have left bare Now only memories replace you Gone but not forgotten, that is what they say But if only you could have stayed…

Wishing you sweet sleep, dearest sister In our hearts forever”.

John 11: 25-26

We the bereaved family of Lt. Mrs. Moanaro Longchar (Asst. Labour Commissioner) sincerely thank each and every individual for the many expression of sympathy and support blessed upon us by individuals, office of the Labour Commissioner, Colleagues, friends, relatives and well wishers.

We are beyond grateful for the contribution and timely help by everyone. May God bless you abundantly.

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06.06.1970 – 27.08.2021 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

2 Timothy 4:7 We, the family members of Late Mr. IMNALUIN SDAO, Tobu would like to express our deep concern and gratitude to all those who have rendered their valuable service and support physically, financially and through prayers from the time of his sickness and demise.

We also convey our sincere gratitude to: 1. Mr. Sharingain Longkumer, Speaker NLA 2. Mr. Mestubo Jamir, Minister, Govt. of Nagaland 3. Mr. Tongpang Ozukum, Minister Govt. of Nagaland 4. Mr. N. Bongkhao Konyak, Advisor DUDA 5. Mr. Rusemtong Longkumer, OSD to Chief Minister 6. Mr. M. Ben Yathan, Director of Agriculture, Kohima Nagaland 7. SDAO Office, Tobu 8. DAO Mokokchung 9. Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board, Tobu 10. Ao Officers, Department of Agriculture, Kohima.

11. Office of the District Sports Officer, Mokokchung 12. Ungma Baptist Church 13. Mokokchung Town Baptist Church 14. Ngati Baptist Church 15. All Doctors & Nurses of Zion Hospital and City Clinic Dimapur 16. All Blood Donors 17. Aongza Ward Yimden 18. Ungma Senso Telongjem, Mokokchung 19. SAMEN Zunga, Mekumpong Ungma 20. Soyim Gazetted Officers Association We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual personally. However, it is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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NSF felicitates HSLC, HSSLC toppers State MLAs at policy workshop in Delhi

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KOHIMA, SEP 2 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) organised a felicitation programme for Naga students who emerged as toppers in the HSLC and HSSLC 2021 examinations at Capital Convention Centre, here on Thursday.

In his speech, guest speaker of the programme, secretar y, finance and PHED, Kesonyü Yhome while addressing the students said up until now, they were living within the confines and comforts of their parents and teachers with no knowledge about failure or challenges in the real world.

He pointed out the importance of making students understand the meaning of failure so that they would not give up when they faced it on their own.

“You have graduated from one level but this is just the beginning. You will face challenges and failures along the way but remember to persevere towards your goal”, Yhome stated.

He said success was not only measured by how high a person had reached but was also measured by how strong a person fought

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back in the face of failures.

Sharing the concerns on the unemployment rate, Yhome said this was a burning issue which had marred the progress of the state.

According to employment exchange, Nagaland has over 60,000 unemployed youths as of 2019, Yhome said.

The figure was in regard to those who had registered, however there would be more who had not registered, he added.

He pointed out that Nagaland had the second highest unemployment rate in the country with 21 percent, only next to Lakshadweep, while the national average was at six percent according to a survey by national statistical office.

He cited another report by department of

DIMAPUR: The first week activities of Poshan Maah 2021, under Poshan Abhiyan, a central government scheme was launched in Kiphire and Peren on September 1 to ensure community mobilisation and bolster people’s participation to improve nutritional outcomes for pregnant women, lactating mother, children and adolescent girls. Poshan Maah 2021 has been subdivided into weekly themes.

Kiphire: The launching programme of Poshan Maah 2021 under the department of social and welfare was held in Hopongkyu memorial hall Kiphire with ADC Kiphire Rahul Mali as special guest.

In his speech, ADC highlighted on eating the right amounts of fruits and food for a healthy life.

ADC also stressed on the mortality rate of infants and mothers in Kiphire district and mentioned on steps to be taken in order to avoid it.

The programme witnessed participation of various line departments, local leaders and Anganwadi workers and helpers.

Peren: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) project under the department of social welfare, Peren organised the

evaluation some years back where a total of 13,380 shops were surveyed in three districts including Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung.

According to this report there were a total of 45,815 non-Naga workforce with annual income of Rs 450.60 crores, Yhome said.

He added that while on one hand Nagas were whining about unemployment, on the other hand the non-Nagas were making huge earnings.

He maintained that although they were faced with unemployment, Nagas were not even ready to do manual labour.

“Our people do not have the physical capacity, skill sets or the desire to engage in such job opportunities because we feel that we are educated and such jobs are too low for us,” Yhome said.

He pointed out that Nagas were accustomed to easy living and that every individual across all the communities were prone and vulnerable to making easy money.

He said the living standards and the income of a person did not match since everyone was after a high

standard of living even if their income was low.

Yhome observed that such vices should be discussed to let people be aware and get rid of it.

Earlier during the president’s address, Kegwayhun Tep congratulated the students and wished them success in their future endeavours.

He urged them to become assets to their families and society and not liabilities.

Short speech on behalf of the toppers was delivered by HSLC top no.

1, Keneino Thorie while Kekhrongulo Letho spoke on behalf of the parents.

The programme was led by NSF publicity and information secretar y, Mteisuding while education secretary felicitated the toppers.

Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo pastor, Arep Tzudir invoked God’s blessing and NSF speaker James Briliantson Kashung pronounced the benediction.

A special number was presented by Virie while NSF games and sports secretary, Kaisü Chakre proposed the vote of thanks.

A total of 70 toppers were felicitated during the programme.

launching programme of Poshan Maah 2021 on the theme “converging towards a healthy walk through life” in the women welfare conference hall, Jalukie town.

According to a DIPR report, while speaking at the programme, CDPO Jalukie, Namhuheing spoke on the major activities to be conducted during Poshan Maah.

He emphasised on the importance to prevent and reduce under nutrition and stunting of children and women, anaemia and low birth rate.

He also informed that a proper diet could ensure that the body was in good state.

Further, Namhuheing encouraged AWWs and AWHs to play an active role in implementing the activities which he said, would help in sensitising the masses towards adoption of nutritional behaviour.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by district poshan coordinator assistant, Mezilung Nchang, poshan pledge was said by AWW Jalukie town, Ilungba and a special song by Samziuram AWWs and AWHs. Vote of thanks which was proposed by supervisor Jalukie, Kalivi Zhimomi.

DIMAPUR: The monthly Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the month of September was conducted on September 2, in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur.

According to a DIPR report, the meeting was held under the chairmanship of advisor, sericulture, excise and minority affairs and chairman DPDB Dimapur, Zhaleo Rio. During the meeting, DPDB Dimapur approved finalisation of LADP (2021-22).

The board also approved schemes for “iconic projects” under LADP including: construction of Rongmei council customary court at Chungaizaeng Colony, Burma camp under 1-Dimapur I A/C; construction of link road, Signal Angami to Kevijau measuring 700 meters under 2 Dimapur II A/C; construction of Urra area village union office building at Urra village under 3 Dimapur III A/C; construction of Rostrum cum open Gallery at Khaghaboto Town under 4 Ghaspani-1 A/C and construction of indoor stadium at Medziphema village under 5 Ghaspani-II A/C.

SCERT officials, principal director, school education, Shanavas C and teachers at the inaugural programme. (DIPR)

Shanavas encourages teachers to empathise with students DIMAPUR: The 3rd batch of the nine-month diploma in school counselling was inaugurated at SIEMAT hall, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kohima on September 2. The programme is sponsored by Samagra Shiksha, Nagaland.

According to a DIPR report, in his inaugural speech, principal director, school education, Shanavas C said that the pandemic had created a tough time for all, especially the students.

He said it was an open fact that students from a different economic background usually studied in government schools while also going through various

DIMAPUR: Seven legislators from Nagaland are participating at the twoday workshop for state legislators of North East India, which got underway at India International Centre, New Delhi Thursday hosted by PRS Legislative Research.

On the first day, the workshop had intensive discussion on following topics: effective legislative engagement; understanding budget and state finance; fund flow to north

east states through central schemes.

The topics on the second day of the workshop would include 15th Finance Commission recommendations; Act East Policy and challenges and opportunities for North East.

At the inaugural function, union minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, G Kishan Reddy delivred keynote address.

The workshop conference would be concluded Sep-

tember 3.

The legislators attending the workshop conference include Minister Tongpang Ozukum, advisor Dr. Neikesalie Kire, Advisor Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor KT Sukhalu, Advisor H Khehovi Yepthomi, Advisor H Haiying, Advisor Medo Yhokha.

NLA additional secretar y Khr uohituonuo Rio also accompanied the legislators at the workshop.

MORE FOCUS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO COVID SITUATION, REVIVAL OF ECONOMY: ZHALEO Zhaleo pointed out that in every aspect, Dimapur DTF was doing remarkably well and impressed upon the departments to continue rendering their services so that the apprehension of the third wave could be mitigated with collective effort.

Zhaleo also stressed on giving more focus to the pandemic situation, revival of economy and outreach in the uncovered areas.

Highlighting the COVID-19 status, CMO Dimapur, Dr. Moa Jamir informed that till September 1, number of Covid positive cases stood at 337 where 301 were under home isolation, 16 Covid patients admitted at District hospital Dimapur, 19 at CISHR Dimapur and one patient at Covid cate center, New DC’s complex.

He further informed that from January to August this year, total of 72905 underwent Covid test out of which 7412 were found positive taking the positivity rate to 10.2%.

On implementation of prepaid metering system Electrical division Dimapur, EE informed the house that as per the directive from higher authority and ministry of power, the department would start implementing

Diploma course in school counselling inaugurated

challenges.

Shanavas mentioned that adolescence was a tricky phase where children at that age could be influenced by bad habits and the incidents that adolescents faced in this phase stayed with them throughout their life.

Therefore, he asked the teachers present in the programme to be good listeners and to emphasise with the students.

Shanavas also said that counselling could help many children especially in today’s world where there many of them were battling anxiety issues, depression and suicidal tendencies.

He further said that when the teachers go back to their respective schools, there would be expectations.

In this regard, he advised them to lean to those expectations and asked them to be passionate about counselling as they were dealing with children who

State legislators attending the policy workshop in New Delhi on Thursday.

DPDB Dimapur approves schemes for ‘iconic projects’ under LADP

Poshan Maah 2021 launched in Kiphire, Peren

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were the future of the society.

‘Need to focus on psychological, emotional wellbeing of children’ Speaking at the programme, professor & head, guidance & counselling cell, SCERT, Dr. Zavise Rume said that the guidance and counselling programme started only in the 1980s and had gradually become the most important cell for activities in SCERT. The proposal for upgrading the diploma course from six months to nine months was approved in July 2017 and SCERT Nagaland was the first in the country to approve school counselling in 2018.

Dr. Zavise also said that every child would be required to go under counselling and that counselling was an integral part of school education.

Dr. Zavise further said that the need for professional counsel-

ling was increasing in the present complexities of modern day lives and every child was experiencing different kinds of mental stress.

Therefore, he said there was a need to focus on psychological, emotional and physiological wellbeing of children.

In this regard, he said that the programme would offer hands-on skill based practical course to ensure that the counselling practices are integrated to the daily teaching learning process in schools.

In his speech, deputy mission director, Samagra Shiksha, Kelhikha Kenye said that Nagaland was the first in the country to have this kind of counselling programme and gave credit to SCERT department for its dedication and hard work.

He also said this year the government of India had allotted 60 seats for in-service government teachers to take up the diploma course.

Kelhikha further informed that the vision of Samagra Shiksha mission was the trained teachers would one day be deputed as full-time counselling teachers in all the districts.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Dr. Zavise Rume and a welcome note was presented by additional director & HOD, SCERT, N. Chumchanbeni Kikon while research associate, SCERT, Medemmongla Jamir gave the concluding remarks.

The Dimapur DPDB meeting in progress at the conference hall of the DC. (DIPR)

prepaid metering system in all the offices, towers and quarters. Observing that Nagas were not used to paying electric bills, EE pointed out that once prepaid metering system was introduced, citizens would use power judiciously. He said that this would assure power stability in the long run.

In this regard, commissioner of police Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo assured full cooperation in terms of manpower to the department.

Expressing his personal opinion, Tetseo suggested for underground wiring system or using sealed wires in

Gov, Dy.CM extend Mongmong festival greetings DIMAPUR: Nagaland governor RN Ravi and deputy chief minister Y Patton have extended greetings to the members of the Sangtam community on the occasion of Mongmong festival.

In his message, Ravi said Mongmong festival—a celebration for good harvest after all the hard work in the field—was also a time of togetherness, sharing of produce and forgiveness.

“Love, care and unity are the wonderful essence of this festival,” governor said and wished good health, happiness and prosperity to all on the auspicious occasion.

Dy.CM: State deputy chief minister, Y Patton, said that Mongmong festival marked ‘togetherness forever’ of the people. He said that the six-day celebrations had been carried down for centuries and expressed belief that the young men and women would keep this tradition alive.

Patton, who is also state BLP leader, on behalf of the state BJP legislators, conveyed heartiest Mongmong greetings to Sangtams as they “celebrate prayerfully for a bountiful harvest.”

order to avoid power theft.

Members also shared their views on practical problems for monthly payments of bills as government released payments only once in a year for rent and rates taxes.

The members suggested the department to come out with a policy for managing the bills, particularly for government offices.

Advisor Zhaleo noted that the prepaid metering system was a good step but reminded the department to ensure accurate billing.

The meeting also reviewed last meeting minutes, approval for opening and

upgradation of schools, change of nomenclature of excel children school to Dzuvian school, recommendation of Grant in Aid to Charisma school, circuit house colony, Dimapur, St John Higher Secondary Residential School Diphu Road, Indisen Village, St. Tetesa’s Little Kingdom, Fellowship Colony Dimapur.

As entrusted, agriculture department presented the departmental activities with PowerPoint presentation.

Department of fisheries was entrusted to present the departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

SVC warns against paying tax

DIMAPUR: In view of the resolution adopted by Chumoukedima Circle Chakhro Public Organisation on August 24 at the meeting held at Urra Village, Sovima village council (SVC) has informed business establishments or individuals within the jurisdiction of Sovima village not to pay “tax” to any Naga underground factions unless the various groups

unite and Naga people decide otherwise.

In a press release, SVC chairman Sebastian Zumvu informed that this was in tune with the decision taken up by the Naga public on October 31, 2013 in the matter of “one government, one tax”.

SVC warned those contravening its circular would be doing so at their own risk.

NEWS IN BRIEF Fountain Club Kma informs: Fountain Club has informed that “Nagaland Spelling Bee Competition 2021”, an annual event jointly organised by Fountain Club and State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) would not be conducted this year due to COVID-19 risk factors. Fountain Club has informed that the competition would be conducted when the situation improves.

NS to conduct cultural talent: Nighuna Society, a state level NGO with registered office at Project Colony Zunheboto and branch office at Thilixu Village 3rd Mile Dimapur has informed that it would be conducting a “Sema tribe cultural talent and heritage programme” on September 3 and 4 at South Point Zunheboto.

NS chairman Akato Sema has informed that all would adhere to COVID-19 SOPs. DC Kohima informs: Deputy commissioner and district election officer Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed that draft list of polling stations in annexure 3 has been prepared and is available for inspection on the notice board and in the election branch, office of the DC and DEO, Kohima. DC informed that should there be any objections or suggestions, the same in written should be lodged on or before September 10.

RBC informs land owners: River Belt Colony Council (RBC) has informed all land owners under its jurisdiction to submit their names and land patta number to the council office for land owner’s registration by October 30. RBC informed that in time of any crisis or land dispute, the colony council would not be witness to any case if one fails to register and that the land owners would be solely responsible.

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Row after Rajiv Gandhi National Park renamed

File photo of Orang National Park in Assam. ing the list of key decisions.

“Rajiv Gandhi Orang National park to be renamed as Orang National Park, taking cognizance of the demands of Adivasi and tea tribe communities,” said the Assam government.

Assam minister Ashok Singhal said that the decision was taken within 48 hours of the demand raised by the tea community.

Covering an area of 79.28 sq km, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, and a national park in 1999.

Located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Darrang and Sonitpur districts, the national park is known

for wild animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinos, Pgmy Hog, and wild elephants. However, the Congress leaders from across the country slammed the decision. “This is a foolish decision,” says former Karnataka CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah.

Deputy Leader Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Assam Gaurav Gogoi said that the party will overturn the decision after coming to power. “When the next Congress Government is formed in the state of Assam, on the first day we will cancel the decision of the BJP government to remove

the name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from the Orang National Park.

Indian culture teaches us to respect martyrs unlike RSS,” said Gogoi.

However, Sarma said that the park has not been renamed and the previous name was restored. “Wish to clear the air. Orang national park has not been renamed. No National parks in Assam named after any person. In 2005, Govt broke this convention and name of the former PM Rajiv Gandhi was affixed. Original name restored to honour the local sentiments,” said Sarma. Meanwhile, Mysore

Manipur CM launches e-ILP counters

Meghalaya CM invites PM to 50th Meghalaya Day

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IMPHAL, SEP 2: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh virtually launched e-ILP (Inner Line Permit) platform / counters at Imphal, Jiribam and Mao in a solemn function held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Thursday. The programme was organised jointly by Home Department and Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur.

Under the portal, a person from outside the State can apply online for Inner Line Permit by logging in to manipurilponline.mn.gov. in and get the permit from issuing centres at Imphal Airport, Mao Gate, Jiribam Railway Station and Jiribam ILP Exit Counter after proper onsite verification. The online portal is developed

by Cubeten Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Speaking on the occasion, N. Biren Singh said that the Inner Line Permit System was enforced in the State, considering its small population and to protect the identity of its people. Stating that the e-ILP tracking system had been developed to mend the loopholes in the procedures adopted to issue the permit and its tracking system, he added that the system would

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Manipur CM N Biren Singh launching e-ILP platform in Imphal on Thursday.

help in checking whether a person, who had entered the State with permit, had left or was still staying even after the expiration of permit duration.

The Chief Minister further stated that concerned authorities, at many instances, had found visitors staying beyond their permit duration without renewing it. The new system would enable mobile tracking of defaulters and taking necessary action, he added. He also informed that an Inner Line Permit Monitoring Cell with DIG (Intelligence) as Chairman had been set up to ensure proper reading of entry and exit and to track over stay. He thanked the officials operating the permit issuing centre at different entry and exit points. Education Minister Sorokhaibam Rajen, Labour

and Employment Minister Thokchom Satyabrata, Advisor to Chief Minister (Health) Dr. Sapam Ranjan, Deputy Speaker Kongkham Robindro, MANIREDA Chairman Ginsuanhau and other Government officials attended the programme among others.

It may be mentioned that e-ILP platform has a comprehensive dashboard system that actively shows varied information such as number of people entering the State on a particular date and time, graphical break up based presentation of people visiting through different entry gates. The system is also enabled with automated generation of a defaulted list of people who have overstayed beyond the permitted number of days as per the permit.

S H I L LO N G, S E P 2 : Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and invited him to attend the 50th Statehood Day function of Meghalaya to be held on January 21, 2022.

“Called on Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi ji with Hon’ble Speaker Sh. Metbah Lyngdoh to specially invite him to #Meghalaya for our State’s 50th Statehood Day on 21st Jan 2022. Had the privilege to apprise him on the upcoming State Assembly building and sought GoI’s support for funding.

Thank him for his support,” the chief minister tweeted after meeting the prime minister.

Speaker Lyngdoh submitted a petition to the prime minister apprising him on the ongoing construction status of the new State assembly building at Mawdiangdiang in New Shillong and sought Central funds for the project.

Show cause notice to protesters in Meghalaya

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SHILLONG, SEP 2: District authorities in Meghalaya have slapped show cause notices to six leaders of the ‘Ka Sur Ki Nong Mawlai’ for violating COVID-19 protocols by holding public gatherings twice in the city in the recent times.

District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Isawanda Laloo said that the leaders of the group held a rally on August 25 at a “limited space” in Mawlai Nongkwar near Thangkhiew petrol pump which was attended by a crowd of about 1500 without obtaining prior permission and another gathering on August 27 by holding a candle light rally from petrol pump to

Mawlai Mawdatbaki. “In the video footage shared, it was also seen that up to 1000 people attended, many were without masks and little social distancing observed,” the show cause notices pointed out.

The show-cause notices dated August 31 said that while COVID-19 cases in East Khasi Hills district stand at around 1200, the number of cases in Mawlai is still relatively high with 116 and 94 deaths reported since May. “While the situation has improved, concerns are still there regarding a possible third wave. There is no room for complacency and therefore such acts will defeat the efforts of the administration, health department and public at large

to contain the spread of the virus,” Laloo pointed out in the show cause notice.

The show-caused NGO leaders have been asked to reply to the notices served on them by September 6 as to why action should not be initiated against them under relevant sections of the IPC, Disaster Management Act and the Meghalaya Epidemic Disease, COVID Regulations, 2020 for organizing unauthorized gatherings in total violation of SOPs, thereby posing a risk to public health and safety.

“Ka Sur Ki Nong Mawlai’ (Voice of Mawlai) is a group comprising pressure groups, elders, youth, and individuals formed after the death of surrendered militant leader and former

General Secretary of the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Cherishterfield Thangkhiew in police firing during a raid on his residence at Mawlai on August 13. The Meghalaya government has maintained that the militant leader was involved in IED blasts at the Police Reserve in East Jaintia Hills district and at Laitumkhrah market in Shillong.

Several pressure groups have been demanding suspension of top police officials, including State Director General of Police R. Chandranathan in connection with the killing of Thangkhiew, even as the State government has set up an independent judicial inquiry into the case.

Tripura Assembly Speaker resigns from post AGARTALA, SEP 2 (IANS): In a sudden political development, Tripura Assembly Speaker Rebati Mohan Das on Thursday resigned from his post citing “personal reasons”, a top official said.

Tripura assembly Secretary Bishnu Pada Karmakar, confirming the unexpected development, told IANS that Das submitted his resignation letter to Deputy Speaker

Biswa Bandhu Sen. Das is a former CPI-M leader who joined the BJP in 2016 and was elected to the state assembly in the 2018 polls on a saffron party ticket from the western Tripura’s Pratapgarh assembly segment.

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including state President Manik Saha and chief spokesman Subrata Chakraborty refused to comment on

the sudden political development.

Amidst open resentment by a section of ruling BJP MLAs and leaders in Tripura, three new faces -- Ram Prasad Paul, Sushanta Chowdhury, Bhagaban Chandra Das -- were on Tuesday inducted into the Tripura cabinet in its first expansion after the BJP-IPFT alliance assumed office in March 2018 after defeating the Left parties in the assembly polls.

AIZAWL, SEP 2 (PTI): Mizoram on Thursday accused Assam police of assaulting and kidnapping a civilian construction worker from the disputed border between the two states which had earlier seen a shoot-out between their police forces in July.

In a letter written to his counterpart in Assam’s Hailakandi district, Mizoram’s Kolasib Deputy Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana alleged that one Lalnarammawia, operator of an earth excavator was blindfolded and kidnapped at gun point by Assam Police personnel in commando fatigues from Aitlang area, a few kilometers from Mizoram’s Vairengte village.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, when Lalnarammawia and others were working at a road construction site, the letter said.

An excavator had been hired by farmers for road construction. Assam police went to the spot, disrupted construction work and damaged the earth excavator, the letter alleged.

H. Lalthlangliana

Policemen also snatched the excavator’s key from the operator, who was blindfolded and kidnapped, the Mizoram official alleged.

“The JCB operator was blindfolded and kidnapped with a gun pointed at his head by Assam Police wearing Commando uniform. He was then dragged to the river and threatened. His mobile phone along with JCB keys were taken by the Assam Police,” the letter claimed.

Terming the incident as serious and setback to recent peace initiative, Lalthlangliana cautioned that it could further the situation, already tense as both states have deployed large numbers of

armed policemen there.

The Kolasib DC urged his Hailakandi counterpart to intervene and take necessary action against those involved in the “kidnapping”.

He also urged Assam officials to return the items allegedly taken away by Assam police to the earth excavator operator at the earliest.

After simmering tensions for several months over a border dispute, at least six Assam Police personnel and one civilian were killed and more than 50 people injured in a fire-fight between the police of the two states on July 26.

The two states share a 164.6-km border between Assam’s Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj districts, and Mizoram’s Kolasib, Mamit and Aizawl districts.

Both states have differing interpretations of their territorial border. While Mizoram believes that its border lies along an ‘inner line’ drawn up in 1875 to protect tribals from outside influence, Assam goes by a district demarcation done in the 1933.

NWU pained at Naga women tying rakhis on AR personnel

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Naga Women’s Union (NWU) Senapati has expressed pain at some Naga women attending a Raksha Bandhan programme organised by Assam Rifles somewhere in Tamenlong and Ukhrul districts in Manipur.

Clarifying that they were not against any religious tradition like Raksha Bandhan, union’s president Asha Wungnam and information secretary Crosby Gangmei in a press release, however, strongly condemned the “deceptive

tactics and coercive military power” being adopted by the Indian armed forces, particular the Assam Rifles, to project themselves as the protector of Naga women, which, they termed as an insult and offence. They reminded the Naga women who participated at the Raksha Bandhan celebration that the wounds inflicted by the Indian armed forces have not healed and the tears have not driedas “we are yet to see justice”.

Alleging that the Indian armed forces under

the cover of Armed Forces (Special Power Act – AFSPA– had committed gross violation of human rights against Naga People, NWU stated that the people had undergone unimaginable sufferings and humiliations during this long period of militarisation.

“Memories of Naga women being raped, some in public, some in our sacred place of worship, some forced to give birth in the public, some molested, while others tortured or killed in our struggle re-

main fresh with us,” the release stressed. Mentioning that how could “our rapists be our protector”was a pertinent question everyright thinking Naga women should be asking, NWU asserted that it would not condone the atrocities committed by the Indian armed forces upon Naga people.

It said inviting Naga women to tie rakhis was an unbearable insult to the memories of “our” loved ones who died fighting for “our” rights and who may never see the light of justice.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT

MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND Notice S/C No.157/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late I. Meyilepden Jamir has been applied by Smti Tiaienla Ao W/o Late I. Meyilepden, R/O H.No. 435 Mongsenbai ward, Mokokchung Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO No - 111404610 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 24.09.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 24.08.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge MkC-323 Mokokchung: Nagaland

OFFICE OF THE

SEIYHAMA STUDENTS UNION FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the Seiyhama Students’ Union would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to all the students who have successfully cleared HSLC & HSSLC examination 2021.

The union wish them success and progress for their future endeavour.

Sd/- President

Sd/- General Secretary

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

LOA 34/2021

NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Smti. Maya Saha, W/o Late Ganesh Chandra Saha R/o H.No. 166, Netaji Colony Ward-8, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of her husband Late Ganesh Chandra Saha, covered by Patta No. 719, Dag No. 470/996, Block No. 06, Mouza No. 1, measuring an area of 00B-00K-141/½ Ls Dimapur Town Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 30th Sept, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 31st August, 2021. dP-4280

DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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OFFICE OF THE

KANDI STUDENT UNION KOHIMA: NAGALAND

PROFOUND GRATITUDE The Kandi Student Union (KSU) would like to extend its immense gratitude to COLONEL BV. ANAND REDDY, 14th Assam Rifles, Chiesema under Kohima and MAJOR AMRIT KUMAR, Assam Rifles Training Centre 3rd Mile, Dimapur for extending their support in selecting three(3) students from our union to study in Assam Rifles Public School Dimapur.

Sd/Miss Haisen Apon President KSU

KOHIMA : NAGALAND

Motto : “Hard Labour overcomes everything”

The Elite Badminton Club congratulate its members on their promotion.

(I) Er. Huwuto Sema, promoted from Chief Manager to Dy. General Manager of Indian Oil Corporation limited.

(II) Er. Y Akito Sema, promoted from SubDivisional Officer to Executive Engineer, Dept of Power Nagaland.

Your hard work and perseverance has rewarded you. May you both continue to climb the steps of success in future.

Sd/Miss Lechenya Kath General Secretary KSU

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G U WA H AT I , S E P 2 (AGENCIES): Less than a month after the Modi government announced that the country’s highest sporting honour will not be named after the former Prime Minister but instead after hockey wizard Major Dhyanchand, the BJP government in Assam has renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park and Tiger reserve as Orang National Park, reports The Financial Express. The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Cabinet decided to rename the park following requests from the Adivasi and tea tribe community, government sources said.

“In the weekly Assam Cabinet, we took some key decisions regarding assistance for kin of deceased COVID victims, COVID expenses to DCs, fund disbursal for Orunodoi scheme, nomenclature of Orang National Park, Govt jobs for sportspersons among others,” said CM Sarma yesterday while shar-

BJP MP Pratap Simha has written to Karnataka Chief Minister BS Bommai urging him to rename Rajiv Gandhi Nagarahole National Park. “Requesting the Hon. Chief Minister of Karnataka Bommai Sir, to rename Rajiv Gandhi Nagarahole National Park & Tiger Reserve as FM K.M.Cariappa Nagarahole National Park & Tiger Reserve lies in the jurisdiction of Mysuru & Kodagu District,” he said while sharing the letter he wrote to the CM. KM Carriappa was India’s first Commanderin-Chief of the army after independence. He is one of the two recipients of the ‘Field Marshal’ title with the other being Sam Manekshaw. He was born in Shanivarsanthe of Coorg Province (present-day Kodagu district) of Karnataka in 1899. It may be recalled that PM Narendra Modi had announced renaming the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award as Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna award on August 7 last month.

The move had kicked up a massive controversy and a war of words between the BJP and the Congress.

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KARNATAKA GETS SIMILAR PROPOSAL TOO

Mizoram claims Assam police ‘kidnapped’ construction worker from disputed border

OFFICE OF THE

MONGSENYIMTI SENSO MUNGDANG

B.P.O. MONGSENYIMTI P.O. CHUCHUYIMLANG MOKOKCHUNG ; NAGALAND – 798614

FELICITATION Our sensational fighter Mr. Arsenba Ozükum of Mongsenyimti, S/o Mr. Imtiolem & Mrs. Walusangla, who represented India in recently concluded GAMMA Asian MMA Championship 2021 which was held in kyrgyzstan. Our fighter produced a dominant performance to beat some of the top fighters and has brought laurels for the country, State and especially to the fellow Mongsenyimti citizens by clinching bronze medal in flyweight category. Mongsenyimti Senso Mungdang congratulate him for his glorious success.

Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God for your future endeavor by polishing God’s given talent and bring more laurels to our country and to the people. We pray to God that may he bless you with good luck and prosperity. Wishing you many more victories in the future.

Sd/Sd/(IMOTONG) (OBANGONEN) President, MSM Secretary, MSM

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PM Modi to address teachers on Sep 7

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address teachers, students and other stakeholders in the education sector on September 7 during ‘Shiksha Parv’ being celebrated to honour the contribution of teachers, officials said.

Modi will also launch five initiatives on the occasion, including Indian Sign Language dictionary of 10,000 words, Talking Books (audio books for visually impaired), School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (SQAAF) of CBSE, NISTHA teachers’ training programme for NIPUN Bharat, and Vidyanjali Portal for facilitating education volunteers, donors and CSR contributors for school development.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) is celebrating Shikshak Parv, 2021 from September 5-17 in recognition of valuable contributions of teachers and to take New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 a step forward.

“The National Award to Teachers will be con-

Narendra Modi ferred by President Ram Nath Kovind through a webinar on September 5 due to the COVID-19 situation,” a senior MoE official said.

“For the year 2021, online self-nomination process was followed by a three-tier selection process at district, state and national level. A documentary film on each of the 44 awardee teachers will also be shown,” he added.

The National Awards to Teachers were first instituted in 1958 to recognise excellence and commitment of teachers in shaping the minds as well as future of the youth. From mid60s onwards, September 5 came to be the fixed date

for the function on account of the birthday of Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, former president of India and an eminent educationist.

The award is to accord public recognition to meritorious teachers working in elementary and secondary schools.

“On September 7 at 11 am, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the teachers, students, parents and stakeholders associated with education.

He will be launching five initiatives of the Department of School Education,” the official said.

The conclave will also be attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Ministers of State for Education Annpurna Devi, Subhas Sarkar and Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.

“The inaugural conclave will be followed by webinars, discussions and presentations up to September 17 in which the educational practitioners from various schools of the country have been invited to share their ex-

Separatist leader Geelani laid to rest in Srinagar SRINAGAR, SEP 2 (PTI): Pro-Pakistan separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani was buried near his residence quietly during the night before some of his close relatives and a posse of security forces as restrictions were imposed in the Kashmir valley for precautionary measure, which also included snapping of mobile and Internet connectivity.

The 91-year-old was buried in a graveyard located in a mosque near his residence after authorities took over the body as the family, which is believed to have initially agreed for the funeral at night, started insisting that his burial be held at Idgah in downtown of the city, officials said.

Earlier, Geelani, who was seen as a stumbling block for any peace moves for improving the situation in Kashmir and wanted its accession with Pakistan, had expressed a wish to be buried in the local mosque but he changed it to Idgah in 2020 when his health worsened.

After his death at around 11 pm on Wednesday, the

Syed Ali Shah Geelani family was informed about the importance of the burial at night as it could be used by anti-national elements to create a law and order situation in the Kashmir valley, the officials said.

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) Vijay Kumar was at Geelani’s residence and had a discussion with his two sons, Nayeem and Naseem, before it was decided to take the body to the nearby graveyard where it would be laid to rest.

The authorities, accompanied by a handful of relatives and close aides of Geelani, buried him in the graveyard adjacent to his residence. Nayeem Geelani, his son, said the authorities

took control of the body at their residence though the family wanted his burial at Idgah. “We went at around 11 am today (Thursday) and recited Fathia (prayers for the dead) at the grave,” he said. There were reports of commotion at the separatist leader’s residence which were refuted by Kumar who said that “some vested interests tried to spread baseless rumours about forced burial of Geelani by police. Such baseless reports which are a part of false propaganda to incite violence are totally refuted by the police”.

“As a matter of fact, the police facilitated bringing the body from the house to the graveyard as there were apprehensions of miscreants taking undue advantage of the situation. The relatives of the deceased participated in the burial,” Kumar said.

Meanwhile, strict restrictions were imposed throughout the valley to prevent people from assembling and there was a heavy deployment of security forces to thwart any untoward incident.

perience, learnings and the roadmap ahead. It is noteworthy that teachers and practitioners from even remote schools will be speaking on issues relating to quality and innovation in school,” the official said.

“The SCERT and DIETs in respective states will also be deliberating further on each of the webinars and suggesting the roadmap which will be consolidated by state SCERT. These will be shared with NCERT and provide inputs for curricular framework and teacher training modules,” he added.

The theme of webinars has been further segregated into nine sub-themes in the subsequent webinars such as Technology in Education: NDEAR, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: A Pre-requisite to Learning and ECCE, Nurturing Inclusive Classrooms, among others, to highlight the best practices and initiatives which can be adopted by schools of India.

Rajasthan has 81 active Covid cases, lowest for any state JAIPUR, SEP 2 (PTI): Rajasthan has the lowest number of active COVID-19 cases in the country, and no death due to the disease has been recorded in the state in a month, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Thursday.

He, however, warned that the viral infection could spread again if there was negligence.

“Rajasthan has become the state with the lowest number of active cases in the entire country, with only 81 patients undergoing treatment. It is a matter of great happiness that no one has died due to the coronavirus in the state in the last one month,” Gehlot said in a tweet in Hindi.

“But, if there is a slight negligence, Covid can spread again. Therefore it is very important to follow coronavirus protocols, including wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing,” he added.

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government over the deaths in the state, including of children, due to fever and alleged that concrete steps had not been taken to strengthen the health system.

She said that the news of the “death of 100 people including children” due to fever in Firozabad, Mathu-

ra, Agra and many other places in Uttar Pradesh is very worrying.

The state government has still not taken any concrete steps to strengthen the health system, the Congress general secretary alleged.

“Look at the condition of hospitals. Is this your ‘Number 1’ facility for treatment?” Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi and tagged a media report claiming that fever had gripped several districts in the state and in Firozabad the situation was grim with treatment being given on brick benches.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday transferred the chief medical officer of Firozabad, where about 41 people, mostly children, died of suspected dengue and viral fever.

LUCKNOW, SEP 2 (PTI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said his party will give due respect to dalits and other backward sections that the BJP failed to do.

“Samajwadi Party’s (SP) allies will get justice, respect and participation.

The party will give the respect to dalits and other backward sections that the BJP did not do,” he said while addressing ‘Jankranti Yatra’ of his party ally Janvadi Party Socialist here.

“When it comes to giving respect to your ‘samaj’ (community), SP will never back track. We assure you that we will not do the injustice done to you earlier. SP will not hesitate to take forward your ‘samaj’,” Yadav added.

Congratulating its ally

DAVANGERE (KTK), SEP 2 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for his “small but significant moves” in a short time and said those monitoring Karnataka from the national capital say that the BJP has strengthened its position in the state by installing him.

“Bommai has made some small but significant beginning. He has stopped the tradition of receiving police guard of honour, put a brake on many VVIP practices and he has taken certain steps for transparency.

It is a very short time since Bommai took over but people who are sitting in Delhi and closely watching the developments in Karnataka, say that the BJP has strengthened its position by installing him as the Chief Minister,” Amit Shah said at an event here.

In his maiden visit to Karnataka after Bommai took over as Chief Minister on July 28, the BJP leader exuded confidence that the

Amit Shah party would come back to power by winning the Assembly election due in 2023.

“Bommai has experience of running the government and leading a decent public life, and he being in the BJP for a very long time, I have full confidence that under his leadership the BJP will come back to power with full mandate (in 2023),” Shah opined.

The Home Minister also heaped praises on former Chief Minister and BJP stalwart B S Yediyurappa, whose resignation as Chief Minister on July 26, brought Bommai to power.

“I am confident that

for the successful completion of the Jankranti Yatra, he said, “The BJP will be wiped out from all districts of Uttar Pradesh where this yatra has passed. That is why we have given the slogan ‘Abki baar 400 paar’.”

Headed by Sanjay Singh Chauhan, the Janvadi Party Socialist has a strong hold among the C h a u h a n c o m mu n i t y, which has a considerable presence across eastern UP. The party had started its yatra from Ballia on August 16 with a vow to make Yadav the next chief minister of the state.

Speaking about the rallies of his party allies, the SP president said the yatras of Mahan Dal and Janvadi Party Socialist have been completed, but

senior party leader Indrajit Saroj has left with another ‘Janadesh Yatra’.

Apart from this, SP’s state president Naresh Uttam Patel and a large number of party leaders are conducting ‘Kisan Naujawan Patel Yatra’.

The former UP CM said Samajwadi Vyapar Sabha is holding its divisional conventions and that the yatras will continue until the BJP government is removed from UP. Ya d av n o t e d t h a t through these yatras, his party aims to take the people along.

“There is so much resentment among the people about the BJP government which cannot be imagined.

People do not want to see this (BJP) dispensation for a single day,” he claimed.

Elgar case: Navlakha moves HC, seeks medical check-up, house arrest MUMBAI, SEP 2 (PTI): Activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case and currently lodged in Taloja prison, moved the Bombay High Court on Thursday seeking that he be placed under house arrest as part of his judicial custody, owing to his advanced age and medical ailments.

Gautam Navlakha In his plea, Navlakha, 69, also sought that the HC him medically examined direct authorities of the for a lump developed in his Taloja prison in neighbour- chest.

His counsels, Yug ing Navi Mumbai to get

Chaudhry and Payoshi Roy, told a bench of Justices S S Shinde and N J Jamadar that Navlakha wished to be examined medically to rule out “cancer”.

In his plea, Navlakha cited the Supreme Court’s order issued in May this year, whereby the apex court had dismissed his default bail plea, but found merit in treating house arrests as an alternative form of detention, especially for such undertrials who are aged or suffering from seri-

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls in several parts of Delhi

Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road after heavy rains, in New Delhi (PTI) NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of the capital city and adjoining areas for the second day in a row on Thursday.

The heavy rainfall led to waterlogging on several roads, including Pragati Maidan area, Minto Road, the roads near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and ITO. The rainfall led to heavy traffic jam on Vikas Marg to ITO and further to India Gate and Dhaula Kuwan.

Delhi on Wednesday recorded 112.1 mm rainfall in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day precipitation in September in 19 years, that inundated several areas, including the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, ITO, and Cannaught Place area that disrupted the road traffic.

The traffic movement has been closed at Azad market underpass (both carriageways) due to waterlogging, said Delhi Traffic Police in its advisory.

Delhi Police warned traffic was affected from Jahangirpuri metro station to Mukarba Chowk (both carriageways) and from Nangloi to Mundka due to waterlogging. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in many states till September 5. The minimum temperature on Thursday is likely to be at 25 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature is predicted to reach 31 degree Celsius.

BJP strengthened by installing Bommai as CM in K’taka: Shah

Priyanka Gandhi slams UP SP will give due respect to dalits, backward govt over deaths due to fever sections that BJP failed to do: Akhilesh Yadav

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

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ous medical ailments.

Navlakha’s counsels also told the HC that they had already written to the Taloja prison authorities, seeking a medical check-up for the lump in his chest, but they were yet to hear anything from the authorities.

They further told the HC that Navlakha also suffered from hypertension that he developed while in prison, and several other ailments.

Navlakha was arrested

by Pune police from Delhi

on August 28, 2018 in connection the Elgar Parishad case.

He was initially kept under house arrest, but subsequently sent in judicial custody.

As per Navlakha’s plea, he has spent one year and three months in prison.

The HC will hear the plea further later in the day.

The case relates to the Elgar Parishad conclave held in Maharashtr’s Pune district on December 31, 2017.

Yediyurappa did not leave any stone unturned for the development of villages and farmers. If a new era of development has started in Karnataka, it happened in the BJP government during the tenure of Yediyurappa,” Shah said.

According to him, Yediyurappa himself had decided to give new faces a chance to lead Karnataka and the BJP leadership decided to give the responsibility to Bommai.

Speaking about the COVID-19 management, Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the best handling of pandemic and bringing out the country to a good extent from it with

public support.

He said the entire world was watching with surprise how a nation of 1.3 billion population will face the challenge.

“However, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the nation abided by the lockdown norms initially and then carried out the biggest vaccination drive of the world in India.Today we can proudly say that if there is a nation, which has given maximum vaccines, it is India,” Shah said.

The Home Minister also pointed out that the country broke its own previous record of one crore jabs on a single day by vaccinating 1.36 crore people on a

single day a couple of days ago. Speaking about the vaccination drive in Karnataka, Shah said the state has vaccinated almost 90 per cent of its eligible population by carrying out 5.2 crore inoculations.

“Over four crore people have received the first dose while 1.16 crore people have taken the second dose.

It is an example what a government can do by taking along people,” he explained.

Noting that the economically weaker section was hit hard due to the pandemic, the Home Minister said the BJP government at the Centre gave five kg rice to each member of BPL families for 10 months from

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Candidates who fulfill the criteria will be intimated in the mobile number provided while submitting the application.

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VOL. XXXI NO. 269 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Cybercriminals at large

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edical doctors from prominent private hospitals in Dimapur at a press briefing in Dimapur on Wednesday, aired their deep resentment against posting of unverified and derogatory information on social media platforms including YouTube.

The predicament of the doctors reflects how social media is being abused by some people to defame and damage the reputation of others. Not only doctors but other prominent politicians, personalities etc have been the targets of Cyber criminals who are so-called ‘keyboard warriors’. If one commits a crime, he or she is a criminal as per the law. It was indeed unfortunate, that some people have chosen to defame doctors on social media. It is not to suggest that except doctors, all others can be defamed. If at all, there is any genuine complaint, then those having any issue should approach the court for justice instead of posting using social media with the intention to defame and destroy reputations . If at all there is desire for justice, then the targeted person(s) should also be given an opportunity to defend themselves. As per the law, cyber defamation is publishing defamatory content against another person on a website or sending emails containing defamatory information to others for the purpose of defaming the other person about whom the statement was made. The harm caused to a person by publishing on a website a defamatory statement about someone else is widespread and irreparable as the information is available to the whole world. Once the release of defamatory content has been confirmed, the courts then conclude that the intention to harm has been established and those responsible booked for Cyber defamation. Online harassment-Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, (IT Act) online harassment is used as an umbrella term to describe the use of the internet to harass, threaten or maliciously embarrass another party. A major amendment was made in 2008.

It introduced Section 66A which penalized sending “offensive messages”. It also introduced Section 69, which gave authorities the power of “interception or monitoring or decryption of any information through any computer resource”. Again with regard to service providers, the government of India has notified a stricter guideline i.e. ‘The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’ wherein the ‘originator’ of any unlawful message has to be identified. The law will make it mandatory for platforms such as WhatsApp, YouTube etc to aid in identifying the “originator” of “unlawful” messages .It will also require the likes of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to take down such messages within a specific time-frame, set up grievance redressal mechanisms as well as assist government agencies in investigation. The Supreme Court has taken a principled stand that such laws are against fundamental rights of free speech and thus untenable. However, it is not without saying that although freedom of expression is a fundamental, complex and natural right to freely express oneself through any media without outside interference; yet it is not an absolute right and carries with it special duties and responsibilities. Therefore, it may be subject to certain restrictions provided by law. Certain persons with disturbed personality traits literally live within the domains of social media. Whether they suffer from psychosomatic disorder, loneliness, craving for recognition or whatever behavioural problem; they should not be allowed to abuse social media which is still the best form of communication ever invented.

DailyDevotion A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

He who believes in Me…out of his heart will flow…

—John 7:38 Jesus did not say, “He who believes in Me will realize all the blessings of the fullness of God,” but, in essence, “He who believes in Me will have everything he receives escape out of him.” Our Lord’s teaching was always anti-selfrealization. His purpose is not the development of a person— His purpose is to make a person exactly like Himself, and the Son of God is characterized by self-expenditure.

If we believe in Jesus, it is not what we gain but what He pours through us that really counts. God’s purpose is not simply to make us beautiful, plump grapes, but to make us grapes so that He may squeeze the sweetness out of us. Our spiritual life cannot be measured by success as the world measures it, but only by what God pours through us— and we cannot measure that at all.

When Mary of Bethany “broke the flask…of very costly oil…and poured it on [Jesus’] head,” it was an act for which no one else saw any special occasion; in fact, “…there were some who…said, ‘Why was this fragrant oil wasted?’ ” (Mark 14:3-4). But Jesus commended Mary for her extravagant act of devotion, and said, “…wherever this gospel is preached…what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her” (Mark 14:9). Our Lord is filled with overflowing joy whenever He sees any of us doing what Mary did— not being bound by a particular set of rules, but being totally surrendered to Him. God poured out the life of His Son “that the world through Him might be saved” (John 3:17). Are we prepared to pour out our lives for Him? “He who believes in Me…out of his heart will flow rivers of living water”— and hundreds of other lives will be continually refreshed. Now is the time for us to break “the flask” of our lives, to stop seeking our own satisfaction, and to pour out our lives before Him. Our Lord is asking who of us will do it for Him?

Quotes

We cannot change anything until we accept it.

Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses. ~ Carl Jung

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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ife has its ups and downs, good and bad times, joys and sorrows, defeat and victory and it up to us individually or collectively, as how to deal with it and emerge the victor.

A tete-a-tete A year and a half ago prior to lockdown in March 2020, in a public place teeming with customers savouring their tipples and engrossed in their private conversations, someone approached me and said: “Hey journalist, I have some news for you!”

“Hmmm?”

“I am a liar! In fact, a very good one!”

After mulling over such a statement declared publicly---which is rare indeed---I asked: “Are you really telling the truth?”

“Do you doubt me?” he counter posed, adding “Of course, I am telling the truth.”

“Well,” I said, “Not a few people are aware of the many times you have targeted certain well to do

Anomalies in our way of life persons as also influential ones for help in your various schemes and projects.

You persuade them as to how good, kind and generous they are and more often than not, they have responded by being financially helpful to you. Not to speak of making some people envious of your being adept in exaggerating the adjectives.”

He had also asserted: “In order to be a good citizen, one has to be a very good liar. In fact, to tell a lie is quite easy!”

Now for instance, one does hear declarations most of them alluding to achievements as also being on good terms with the high and mighty and the like. They vaunt, boast, brag which may not be very far from even bluffing. Indeed, liars are of many kinds. They also include not a few pseudo moralists who tend to display a holier than thou attitude. However, they do seem to succeed in their endeavours sometimes,

being eventually exposed notwithstanding.

As such, this man who unabashedly declared publicly, and forthrightly that he is a liar, is in a sense, an “honest liar.”

This description definitely sounds contradictory. For, can a man be so brash as to publicly declare himself a liar? Seems like a kind of moral courage to selfdeprecate him.

Therein lies the paradox. This then eventually gives rise to parody, verisimilitude, metaphor, mix metaphor and jactitation.

Dimensions of lie The word “lie” is derived from the Middle English spoken and written between about 1125 and 1475 and shaped the basis of modern English.

It has a score of meanings particularly as to the status of any position including the noun, verb and adjective aspects.

It also forms parts of relevant phrases. What we are concerned herewith is lie as an action.

Lie is also a Scandinavian surname. In fact, Norwegian Trg-ve Halvdan Lie was Secretary General of the United Nations (1946-1953). Lied (pronounced leed) is German lyric or song.

Lie generally means to make a statement that one knows is false especially with intent to deceive; it also gives a false impression through statement or action especially with intent to deceive: to make such statements habitually.

To counter this is to “give the lie to” which is to charge with telling a lie and/or to prove to be false; also to “belie.”

“To lie in one’s throat” is to tell an outrageous lie; and “to lie out of it” is to get out of trouble (etc) by lying. To “take lying down” is (colloquially) to submit without protest or opposition. The “lie of the land” means situation geographically, economically, socially or politically. In archaic terms, to “lie with” means to have sexual inter-

course; and so on.

Then there is what is known as “white lie.” It is a lie regarded as excusable because it concerns a trivial matter and is told out of politeness to avoid embarrassment etc and without any harmful effect---but is based on a truth. The verb “lie” further has some cousins like prevaricate, fabricate, fib, bluff, framing, misinform, mislead and so on.

A reliable way to make people believe in falsehood is frequent repetition in any manner because familiarity is not exactly distinguished from truth. And that is veracity--the truth.

Paradox, parody & verisimilitude Paradox is a statement contrary to common belief; a statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd but that may be actually true in fact. It is also a statement that is self-contradictory in fact and hence, false.

This implies something

inconsistent with common experience or having contradictory qualities. And it also applies to a person who is inconsistent, or contradictory in character and behavior.

Thus enters parody, meaning to treat a serious subject in an attempt at humour or ridicule.

And verisimilitude is the appearance of being true or real; something that has the appearance of being true or real. There are many instances of politicians the world over indulging in verisimilitude.

Metaphor means to carry over. It is a figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another, different thing by being spoken of as if that were that other; implied comparison, in which a word or phrase ordinarily and primarily used of one thing is applied to another (e.g. screaming headlines, “all the world’s a stage”); distinguished from simile.

(To be Concluded...)

Jack T. Chakhesang

Oil exploration in Nagaland: Too early or too late A short statement on

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n these uncertain and challenging times, I wonder if the time is right to bring up (or even revisit) the story of crude oil exploration and production in Nagaland which today lies in a limbo mired with complications over who owns the ‘land, mineral and its resources’. Is it the Central or State Government, local community or the individual land owner? While our leaders, law and policy decision makers will definitely come out with workable solutions to this complex geo-political issue, nobody really knows how much longer it will take for the dust to settle… maybe a few weeks, months, years or even a lifetime. I (for one) think that this is an opportune time to reflect on what we may be losing out in this long wait. Talks, political negotiations, dialogues etc. with the Central Government will continue.

However, I strongly feel that the State and the present generation should not be deprived of economic activities and benefits that can accrue if the process of industrialization takes place in Nagaland. Towards this, the article is presented from the viewpoint of a concerned Naga working outside, keeping in perspective the oil and gas industry.

In an earlier issue, during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had shared concerns over Naga returnees vs. the present employment scenario which was published in the third week of June,2020 in major local dailies. This time around, I wish to highlight the need for all of us to start thinking differently in terms of economic activities that can usher in big industries (such as the oil and gas industry) to address the issues of unemployment that has today become an area of concern for both the government, society and parents alike.

While all of us are happy and excited about the fast track projects like the Railway Project, Four-lane Road and implementation of Smart city concepts coming up very soon; I see a not– so-rosy picture when the present scenario is looked from a perspective where all such good things exist without any big industry coming up in the State. The new normal coupled with the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) will surely connect us better to the outside world (the internet does not distinguish between rural or urban, young or old, gender, educated or unemployed). Yet, we have more reasons to worry because to sustain our livelihood we need sustainable long term

economic activities that generates regular income.

We need to differentiate between State development activities vs. economic activities. It is time we shift our attention on initiatives that will bring about long term gainful engagement and employment. After all, what do we gain if we are able to drive on good roads that take us right up to our doorsteps? What will happen when the railways bring in more finished goods and products from outside that are much cheaper compared to locally available equivalent products? What about the influx of outsiders and tourists who will come in contact with our people living deep inside the rural villages.

While it is an undeniable fact that crude oil, christened as ‘black liquid gold’ fuels the economy because when converted into finished petroleum products, most of our basic needs can be met. Yet the oil story of Nagaland is different. Though the presence of hydrocarbon (oil & gas) is confirmed, nobody knows and can say what or how much exactly lies beneath us. It is only estimates and probabilities on which we are making assumptions. The true picture can emerge only when we go for oil exploration activities in a systematic manner by bringing in reputed oil exploration and production companies.

We Nagas have a perceived notion that we have rich oil reserve deposits and that we only need to drill. However, we also need to know and appreciate that investing in the oil business is a very high risk high investment business.

There are many phases that an oil and gas (E&P) company must go through before crude oil can be extracted and produced.

The life cycle of oil and gas takes much longer than what we think. Generally, it takes from 3-4 years to even 10 years to explore and evaluate the commerciality aspect of an oil discovery.

This is before the company can even invest to develop the reserve for maximizing recovery and profits.

At times, it may even take longer than expected only to find out that there is no deposits beneath.

The business of oil exploration and development can accrue enormous benefits such as industry, employment, infrastructure developments and financial benefits to the State and its people. Therefore the discovery of oil in any location, is greeted with great optimism and efforts

are doubled to extract the mineral. However, in the case of Nagaland,despite our claim over presence of oil deposits, the current scenario in Nagaland is quite the reverse and grim since we have to rely fully on our neighboring state for supply of essential petroleum products let alone other basic essential commodities. We must appreciate the fact that Assam State commands such a position today in the business of oil & gas (from upstream to downstream) because they are almost a hundred years ahead of us in the business. They went early for exploration activities for why they are reaping the benefits today. As for us, we will have to wait and depend on other States until the time our natural resources are explored and extracted. Imagine those COVID restriction days or even the closure of national highway due to roadwidening activities lately, the hardship caused due to non-availability and short supply of petroleum, gas and essential commodities cannot be imagined.

If one looks at the way the world economy is moving towards, the time is not very far off when crude oil will slowly loose its relevance. The 21st century is expected to witness a major shift in energy sources with gradual decline in the usage of fossil fuels (like coal and oil) for more efficient fossil fuels such as natural gas. Advances in biotechnologies will leverage the increased usage of biomass fuels while wind and solar will also account for a notable share of energy sources.

A new transition is likely to be the usage of hydrogen, mainly for fuel cell vehicles, small energy generators and other portable energy devices. In fact, the central government aims to make India a 100-percent electric vehicle nation by 2030 as announced in the recent release of the Union Budget for 2021-22. It focuses on capturing the emerging energy transition trends - from Renewables to Hydrogen.

An often quoted adage goes… “The stone age did not end because the world ran out of stones, and the oil age will not end because we run out of oil.” Likewise, the age of fossil fuel will disappear not because we ran out of oil reserves but because renewable energy (with better and advanced technologies) make them more cost-effective to meet humanity’s changing needs.

Therefore the challenge isDo we preserve the black liquid gold and risk the chances of losing its worth and relevance tomorrow

or will it be a wiser to accelerate the need for oil exploration now so that we can produce and hand over to posterity a better and brighter Nagaland.

A ‘sense of urgency’ for oil exploration to happen in Nagaland is the need of the hour to make a realistic assessment of the presence of hydrocarbon. Oil exploration in simple terms can be better understood as taking an x-ray or MRI. Until we do it, we can only assume.

Likewise, only when geological and seismic surveys are carried out and data is collected and interpreted scientifically, can we do a proper appraisal and assessment of the hydrocarbon reserves.

Though Champang oilfied in Wokha district, produced until the early 90’s; we do not know whether the oilfield still retains its basic reservoir characteristics over the passage of time. As regards other districts in Nagaland, we are not aware of any systematic seismic survey being carried out.

It will only serve to the advantage of the State Government and people of Nagaland if reputed oil & gas companies are allowed to come and carry out oil exploration activities covering large tracks of unexplored areas in our State. We will get to know exactly what type of oil reserves we have… whether proven, possible or probable reserves. Such an exploration campaign will provide us with vital geological data and information based on which we can reaffirm the presence of crude oil across different districts. Bustling economic activities will take place if the Government decides to get into the next phase of development and production of crude oil after ascertaining the same. Infrastructure development in the form of roads, bridges, manpower engagements (skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled) and service contracts etc. will all come along.

As reiterated, investment in the oil and gas business is a very capital intensive with very high risks and therefore needs the support of Central Government for its funding and sustenance.

The sooner we get in, the earlier we can reap the benefits. Any further delay in waiting may cost us dearly.

With everyone’s support, we need to push forward the urgency for early oil exploration in Nagaland so that State development activities go hand in hand with economic activities.

Meyabi A. Niphi (The writer is based out of Nagaland and works in Oil India Limited, Duliajan, Assam)

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t is learned that it was agreed in principle with the Government of India (GoI) by the negotiating NSCM (IM) and the seven NNPG’s to address the issue of integration in future through due democratic process only after the present political negotiation final statement. In that case, when the Nagas would be destined to live together as one family and one race remains unforeseeable and uncertain again which is our greatest draw hack. Let us be honest oneself. Any country or nation without integration is meaningless.

Therefore, in the context of Naga political issue too, integration is an indispensable factor and without it, it is meaningless.

Thus, territorial integration of the Naga inhabited areas is the pillar and the foundation of our nationhood. It is also the axel and the axis of our nationhood. Hence, this is a core issue which has to be pursued and achieve it at any cost before taking up other issues that matter.

Every sensible Naga also knows that until and unless we integrate our land and our people in the first place, we cannot protect our sovereign right or future, cannot protect our land or legacy, neither salvage our people from the bondage of our adversary nor achieve our goal. However, without achieving integration, the tall proclamation of such as motherland, sovereign right, recognised Naga national entity, power and honour etc., to prevail in our Naga society does not hold water rather fooling ourselves.

Moreover, in any human revolution besides its revolutionary patriots, it is a mass movement and the people’s sentiments that draw the attention of both the world and adversary.

Henceforth, the Naga people in the East, West, North and South wherever they are also need to play their part by engaging themselves in the movement activities continuously proving to the world and adversary alike with their unrelented pledge and support, solidarity and enthusiasms and guts to strive for living together under one administrative circle. It is also necessary to exhibit some drastic actions to a point of no return by showing their determination to live as one family at any cost lest the Nagas are being looked upon or treated as a mild or will-less being by our adversary. Nagas as a whole need to work and struggle together with heart and soul for their common future if they really want.

Unfortunately, the Nagas (public) lacks courage in this regard is regrettable.

However, in absence of integration, the NSCN (IM) proclamation of such as PAN Naga Hoho, flag and constitution has been creating further disunity, rift and rivalry amongst the different NNPG’s and the various Naga tribes in general. Having said that, the Nagas of Nagaland are not willing to accept the proposed arrangement without integration. Nagas have to be very serious and realistic about its future.

Truth by speaking, the unseen human inner force or strength (stronger than all the other external forces) that builds human relationship i.e., trust still eludes the Naga society. Trust deficit prevails in our Naga society today because of Nagas being living apart and this would continue till the Nagas are integrated.Therefore, integration is the ultimate demand of the Nagas which is non- negotiable.

Sevotso Seyie, Kohima Town

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Litter-free, clean city

Cities face many challenges to their cleanliness and environmental sustainability, including unsanitary public spaces, foul odors, growing energy demand, low recycling rates, and Dimapur also struggle with these problems.

Utilizing innovative waste management strategies could be a surprisingly effective way to address these cissues all at once. The need of the hour is to examine modalities to manage waste in a scientific manner.

Where should we start working from, what should be the concept of waste reduction, etc. Along with this, lasting change will come when people realise that the city they live in is their home and start being responsible.

Kathy Ao, Dimapur

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

We are not aware of any invitation by Taliban: MEA

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that it is not aware of any invitation sent by the Taliban for their government formation in Afghanistan.

During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “We are not aware of any invitation and also not aware of any detail or nature of what kind of government could be formed in Afghanistan.” Reiterating that India’s primary concern is that the Afghan soil should not be used for anti-India activities, Bagchi said, “Our focus is that Afghan soil should not be used for any terrorist activities against India.”

On being asked about holding more meetings with the Taliban, Bagchi said that there is no update on any future meeting.

Asked if Taliban leaders recently meeting the India envoy in Doha was a

Arindam Bagchi

step towards recognising the group, he said it was just a meeting, and nothing more.

Responding to a question on the evacuation of 20 Indians stranded in the war-ravaged country, Bagchi said the ministry will be able to revisit the issue once operations at the Kabul airport resume. The majority of Indians have left Afghanistan, he added. Just a day after American troops formally left Afghanistan on the intervening night of August 30-31, the Taliban held a dialogue with India in Doha to discuss the ongoing situation in the war-torn nation.

During the meeting, the Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, had raised New Delhi’s concerns, including on terror activities.

At the request of the Taliban side, the Indian envoy met the head of the Taliban’s political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, in Doha and discussed issues like safety, security and early return of Indian nationals stranded in Afghanistan. The travel of Afghan nationals, especially minorities, to India was also discussed during the meeting.

Permit native breeds alone in Jallikattu: HC CHENNAI, SEP 2 (PTI): The Madras High Court has directed the State government to permit native breeds alone to participate in the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu.

I m p o r t e d / hy b r i d / cross bulls should not be allowed in the events, a division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran (since retired) and P Velmurugan said in a recent order.

On artificial insemination of cattle, the court said it would amount to meting out cruelty to the animals.

The bench was passing orders on a PIL from city resident E Seshan, praying for a direction to this effect.

The court directed the authorities concerned to get a certificate from veterinary doctors to certify and ensure that the participating bulls are native breeds only.

They shall encourage bull owners/farmers to groom native breeds by way of subsidy or incentives, so that the farmers will be encouraged to groom native breeds.

NMP is meant to hoodwink people: Ashwani CHENNAI, SEP 2 (PTI): Former Union law minister Ashwani Kumar on Thursday claimed the Centre’s National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), to unlock value in brownfield projects by engaging private sector, is wholly ill-conceived, untenable and intended to hoodwink the people from pressing national issues like price rise, unemployment and others.

Terming the policy as a “cruel joke,” he said the NMP is “virtually a transfer of taxpayer-funded assets to a handful of business groups.”

“It will lead to a rising concentration of economic power in crucial sectors of the economy in the hands of a few and will also affect the price stabilisation,” the Congress leader said.

Speaking to reporters at Satyamurthy Bhavan, the party state headquarters here, Ashwani Kumar alleged the Centre was attempting to part with national assets to the tune of

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Rs 6 lakh crore by telling the nation that Rs 100 lakh crore would be invested in infrastructure.

“How is it possible, in any case if any mathematical formula is applied, to fund Rs 100 lakh crore through the collection of Rs 6 lakh crore over a period of four years? This is a cruel joke on the people of the country,” he remarked.

On the face of it, the NMP appeared to be an attempt to “legitimise a mechanism to favour a select few at the cost of the nation,” he added.

The NMP, he said, is “untenable and a mala fide

attempt to hoodwink the people by distracting them from the real issues confronting India, especially price rise, unemployment, mismanagement, etc.”

The policy could effectively lead to job insecurity and could defeat the policy of reservation in jobs for SC, ST, OBCs etc., he added.

The former minister sought to know how the loss of revenue on the return of the assets will be factored in. The justification of collecting Rs 6 lakh crore for facilitating Rs 100 lakh crore investment in the infrastructure sector is an obvious absurdity. “You can’t expect the private sector to invest without profit… The NMP is a grand clearance sale – a fire sale - of national assets,” he charged.

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sets, Kumar said when his attention was drawn to the UPA’s privatisation policy.

The funds raised through NMP will be like a drop in the ocean to revive the economy, he opined.

The government recently unveiled a four-year National Monetisation Pipeline worth an estimated Rs 6 lakh crore aiming to unlock value in brownfield projects by engaging the private sector, transferring to them revenue rights and not ownership in the projects, and using the funds so generated for infrastructure creation across the country.

Arguing that this will result in loss of public revenues for 30 to 50 years, Kumar said the effective return from the parting of public assets thus needs to factor in this loss of revenue.

Also, he alleged that no effective consultation with stakeholders took place before the announcement of this “grand clearing sale policy, which is a fraud on power.”

Section of media gives communal colour to news: SC NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): A section of media gives communal colour to news bringing bad name to the country, the Supreme Court rued on Thursday, expressing serious concern over fake news on social media including web portals and YouTube which listen only to “the powerful voices” and not judges and institutions.

The strong observations of the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana came while hearing a batch of petitions, including the one filed by Jamiat Ulemai-Hind, seeking directions to the Centre to stop dissemination of “fake news” related to last year’s religious gathering at Nizamuddin Markaz and take strict action against those responsible for it.

“The problem is, everything in this country is shown with a communal angle by a section of media.

The country is going to get a bad name ultimately,” said the bench, adding, “Did you (the Centre) ever attempt to regulate these private channels”.

Over 64.65 cr Covid vax provided to states, UTs NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): More than 64.65 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far by the Centre for free and under the direct state procurement category, the Union health ministry said on Thursday.

As many as 4,78,94,030 unutilised vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, it said. The Union government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country, the ministry said in a statement.

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to states and UTs for enabling better planning by them and streamlining the vaccine supply chain, the statement said.

The bench also agreed to hear after six weeks the Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions to the apex court that are pending in high courts against the validity of new Information Technology Rules which aims to regulate online content. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said, “Not only communal but also planted news” is there and the IT Rules have been framed to regulate content online, including web portals.

The social media only listens to “the powerful voices” and several things are written against judges, institutions without any accountability, said the bench which also comprised Justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna.

Speaking for the bench, CJI Ramana said, “I have not come across where these social media, Twitter and Facebook, respond to common people. They never respond. There is no accountability. About the institutions, they have written badly and they do not respond and say that this is

their right.

“They only wor r y about powerful men and not judges, institutions or common man. That is what we have seen. This is our experience.”

It further said: “There is no control over fake news and slandering in web portals and YouTube channels.

If you go to YouTube, you will find how fake news is freely circulated and anyone can start a channel on YouTube.”

The top court permitted Jamiat to amend its petition and serve it within four weeks to the Centre through the Solicitor General who may file the response in two weeks thereafter.

At the outset, Mehta sought an adjournment of hearing on the pleas by two weeks.

Referring to a few last orders, the bench asked the Centre whether it has appointed any regulatory commission for such news contents on social media.

Mehta referred to the affidavits of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting filed on November

13 last year and said that the real concern has been to strike a balance between freedom of press and the right of citizens to have access to unadulterated news.

The bench said there seemed no control on web portals and sought to know about if any mechanism has been put in place.

“For newspapers and television channels you have a regulatory mechanism.

Are you suggesting that there is no such mechanism for web portals,” the bench asked.

Mehta said new IT Rules have been framed to regulate such online mediums including web portals.

“There is some mechanism for newspapers and so far as the TVs are concerned, you have some selfregulatory mechanism and one retired Supreme Court judge is also there,” the CJI said.

The centre has framed the statutory mechanism under the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and for the online contents, the new IT rules have been framed, the law officer said.

CBI nabs ‘insider’ for fake ‘clean-chit’ to Anil Deshmukh

MUMBAI, SEP 2 (IANS): In a massive embarrassment, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that it has raided and arrested its own sleuth for allegedly conniving to prepare a ‘purported’ clean-chit to former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, here on Thursday. The raids took place in New Delhi and Allahabad while the arrest took place early Thursday, hours after the CBI had swooped on Deshmukh’s son-in-law Gaurav Chaturvedi and his Nagpur-based lawyer Anand Daga late on Wednesday evening, from Worli in Mumbai.

The Chaturvedi-Daga duo was detained and their statements recorded till the wee hours when the complicity of an inside hand, the CBI’s own official -- a SubInspector Abhishek Tripathi -- was also confirmed. The CBI said in a terse statement this morning that it has registered a case against its own

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SI, the Nagpur-based lawyer (Daga) and other unknown persons for certain allegations, including corruption.

“During the investigations of the said case, CBI has today arrested the SI (Tiwari), while the lawyer (Daga) is being questioned,” the agency said, even as raids were carried out in New Delhi and Allahabad and his personal lockers in the CBI offices here.

It maybe recalled that last weekend, media and political circles were rocked

by a report purportedly giving a ‘clean-chit’ given to Deshmukh in the Bombay High Court-ordered preliminary enquiry (PE). Rattled by the alleged leak, the CBI had issued two strong rebuttals on the issue, and quietly launched a probe into the matter which culminated in the nabbing of an ‘inside hand’ in the sordid episode.

The unsigned-undatedunattributed alleged PE report triggered a fresh political row with the Nationalist Congress Party and Congress demanding that the CBI should comment on the authenticity or otherwise of the report.

As a fallout of the incident, the CBI picked up Chaturvedi and Daga on Wednesday and early Thursday, nabbed its own (CBI) sleuth for allegedly conniving with them to prepare the fake PE report.

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“Domestic equities recovered shar ply with benchmark Nifty recording fresh all-time high mainly aided by sharp recovery in IT, pharma and consumer spaces,” said Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at Reliance Securities.

Heavyweight financials have also extended gains and supported rally.

Barring PSU banks and automobile, most key sectoral indices traded in green.

Strong buying momentum remained visible in midcap and smallcap stocks, he noted.

He added that high frequency economic indicators for August in the form of GST collection, railway freight, auto sales volume despite semiconductor issues and fuel volumes indicate a sustained economic recovery.

tervention.

On August 4, the board of Vodafone Idea accepted the request of Birla to step down as the Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

Days before Birla’s resignation as the Chairman, it became public that he had written to the Cabinet Secretary that he is willing to hand over his stake in the debt-ridden company to government entities in a bid to keep the company operational.

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on June 7, Birla said that, with a “sense of duty” towards 27 crore Indians connected with Vodafone Idea, Birla is willing to hand over his stake to public Sector Unit (PSU), a government entity or any domestic financial entity, or any other entity that the government may consider worthy of keeping the company as a going concern.

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MUMBAI, SEP 2 (PTI): Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 514 points to end at a fresh all-time high on Thursday, tracking gains in index majors TCS, Reliance Industries and HUL amid a positive trend in global markets.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty finished above 17,200 at its new closing record. The 30-share Sensex closed 514.33 points or 0.90 per cent higher at 57,852.54, and Nifty surged 157.90 points or 0.92 per cent to 17,234.15.

TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by HUL, UltraTech Cement, Nestle India, Kotak Bank, Dr Reddy’s and Titan.

On the other hand, M&M, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finserv and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

can currency, registering a gain of just 2 paise over its previous close.

On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 73.08 against the US dollar.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): Gold prices in the national capital on Thursday slipped

by Rs 28 to Rs 46,193 per 10 grams amid rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,221 per 10 grams.

Silver gained Rs 279 to Rs 62,650 per kg, from Rs 62,371 per kg in the previous trade.

The Indian rupee appreciated 6 paise to 73.02 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday.

In the global market, gold was marginally higher at USD 1,814 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 24.17 per ounce. “Spot gold prices at COMEX (New Yorkbased commodity exchange) were trading marginally up at USD 1,814 per ounce on Thursday.”

MUMBAI, SEP 2 (PTI): The Indian rupee settled with a marginal gain of 2 paise at 73.06 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday despite a sustained rally in domestic equities.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 73.04 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.96 and a low of 73.13.

It finally ended at 73.06 against the Ameri-

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): Nearly a month after quitting as the Chairman of Vodafone Idea, Kumar Mangalam Birla has met Union Minister for Communications Ashwini Vaishnav.

The meet comes at a time when the government is in talks to come up with some relief measures for the stressed telecom sector as a whole.

According to people in the know, during the meeting on Wednesday, Birla and Vaishnav discussed about the health of the sector and the urgent need for government in-

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1,012.25 per equity share representing 25.35 per cent of the post-preferential issue paid-up share capital of Just Dial to the RRVL. Just Dial is a leading local search engine platform which provides search related services to users across India through multiple platforms such as website, apps, over the telephone and text. Just Dial had 30.4 million listings and 129.1 million quarterly unique users across web, mobile, App and voice platforms as of March 31, 2021.

The company has recently launched its B2B marketplace platform, JD Mart which is aimed at enabling millions of India’s manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers to become internet ready in post-Covid era, get new customers, and sell their products online.

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MUMBAI, SEP 2 (IANS): Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) has now now taken sole control of Just Dial Ltd. The Reliance Industries’ subsidiary now holds 40.98 per cent of the company as of September 1.

On July 20, the RRVL acquired 1.31 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each of Just Dial at a price of Rs 1,020 per equity share from V.S.S. Mani on the floor of the stock exchange through the block window facility.

The acquisition represents 15.63 per cent of the post-preferential issue paid-up equity share capital of Just Dial.

On September 1, 2021, Just Dial, pursuant to the preferential issue, allotted 2.12 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each at a price of Rs 1,022.25 per equity share (including a premium of Rs

Gold slips by Rs 28; silver jumps Rs 279

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): India’s merchandise exports in August 2021 rose to $33.14 billion, higher by 45.17 per cent on a yearon-year basis, preliminary data showed on Thursday.

Exports in August 2020 stood at $22.83 billion. Besides, the data furnished by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed that in comparison to August 2019, last month’s exports rose by 27.5 per cent. “Value of nonpetroleum exports in August 2021 was $28.58 billion, registering a positive growth of 36.57 per cent over nonpetroleum exports of $20.93 billion in August 2020 and a positive growth of 25.44 per cent over non-petroleum exports of $22.78 billion in August 2019. “Value of nonpetroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in August 2021 was $25.15 billion, registering a positive growth of 31.66 per cent over nonpetroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of $19.1 billion in August 2020.

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to the state-fuel retailers.

These oil bonds and the interest thereon are being paid now. Of the Rs 1.34 lakh crore of oil bonds, only Rs 3,500 crore of principal has been paid and the remaining Rs 1.3 lakh crore is due for repayment between this fiscal and 2025-26, she had said on August 16.

The government has to repay Rs 10,000 crore this fiscal year (2021-22).

Another Rs 31,150 crore is due to be repaid in 2023-24, Rs 52,860.17 crore in the following year and Rs 36,913 crore in 2025-26.

However, the collections from the hike in excise duty far exceed the amount due to be paid to oil companies. Excise duty on petrol was hiked from Rs 19.98 per litre to Rs 32.9 last year to recoup gain arising from international oil prices plunging to multi-year low as pandemic gulped demand.

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli had in July told Parliament that the Union government’s tax col-

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ficer who served as the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013, said the exploration and production (E&P) sector was “fund-starved”. “The important E&P sector was fund-starved. As a result, our import bill continues to be high. Nearly Rs 3.6 lakh cr profits of oil companies was instead used for price stabilisation by a remote controlled govt of ‘economic experts’ to hide behind a ‘All is Well’ smokescreen,” he tweeted.

On Wednesday, Gandhi had attacked the government over the rising fuel prices saying Rs 23 lakh

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crore has been collected in the last seven years by increasing prices.

His party rejected the oil bond burden theory, first floated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, for not lowering the prices, saying the Rs 1.3 lakh crore are not even due for payment so far and the government had collected much more revenue in seven years from excise duty hikes.

Last month, Sitharaman had ruled out a cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel to ease prices, saying payments in lieu of past subsidised fuel pose limitations.

Petrol and diesel as well as cooking gas and kerosene were sold at subsidised rates during the previous Congress-led UPA government. Instead of paying for the subsidy to bring parity between the artificially suppressed retail selling price and the cost that had soared because of international rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, the then government issued oil bonds totalling Rs 1.34 lakh crore

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lections on petrol and diesel jumped by 88 per cent to Rs 3.35 lakh crore in the year to March 31 from Rs 1.78 lakh crore a year back.

Excise collection in pre-pandemic 2018-19 was Rs 2.13 lakh crore.

The hike in taxes last year did not result in any revision in retail prices as they got adjusted against the reduction that was warranted because of the fall in international oil prices.

But with the demand returning, international oil prices have soared, which have translated to record high petrol and diesel prices across the country. More than half the country has petrol at over Rs 100-a-litre mark and diesel is above that level in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.

The rates did not come down when international oil prices fell from USD 77 a barrel to under USD 65.

Petrol and diesel prices have been cut by only a few paise per litre while LPG rates have been hiked by Rs 190 per cylinder since July.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): Amid fuel prices continuing to remain stubbornly high despite international rates falling, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said over Rs 1.5 lakh crore of oil bonds issued by the previous UPA government remains to be paid, limiting fiscal space and restricting financial freedom of oil firms.

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government for raising cooking gas prices, Puri took to Twitter to blame the “rampant impunity and policy paralysis” of the UPA government.

“In ‘India’s Lost Decade’ known for rampant impunity & policy paralysis, UPA Govt saddled future govts with Oil Bonds. More than Rs 1.5 lakh cr of these remain to be repaid, thus tying up crucial resources, limiting fiscal space & restricting financial freedom of OMCs,” he tweeted.

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NEW YORK, SEP 2 (AP): The remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped historic rain over New York City, with at least nine deaths linked to flooding in the region, as it swamped subway cars and submerged vehicles and homes.

Catastrophic weather came to the largest city in the US after a grim two weeks across the nation that has seen 20 dead in flooding in a small Tennessee town, wildfires threatening Lake Tahoe, Tropical Storm Henri in the Northeast and Ida’s landfall in Louisiana, which left 1 million people without power, maybe for weeks.

Late Wednesday evening a state of emergency was declared in New York City and the rest of the state. Ida’s remnants were exiting the country, but not without tornadoes in other parts of the Northeast.

At least nine deaths were repor ted in New York City and New Jersey.

A New York City police spokesperson says a total of eight people died when they became trapped in flooded basements.

A vehicle passes through a water logging street in New York.

N ew Yo r k ’s F D R Drive, a major artery on the east side of Manhattan, and the Bronx River Parkway were under water by late Wednesday evening.

Subway stations and tracks became so flooded that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suspended all service. Videos posted online showed subway riders standing on seats in cars filled with water.

Other videos showed vehicles submerged up to their windows on major roadways in and around the city and garbage bobbing down the streets.

“We’re enduring an historic weather event tonight with record breaking

rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said while declaring a state of emergency in New York City late Wednesday.

The MTA tweeted that subway service was operating with limited service for the Thursday morning commute.

Gov. Kathy Hochul also declared a state of emergency for New York state.

Video shot by WABCTV showed firefighters carry a man from his vehicle to dry ground. The man’s SUV was one of a number of vehicles stuck in the water on the Bronx River Parkway.

Al-Qaeda joins Taliban in attack on Panjshir valley

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): The Al-Qaeda has joined the Taliban in the group’s offensive in the Panjshir valley, Ahmad Massoud’s forces say, Al Arabiya reported.

Earlier re por ts on Wednesday had said that fighting is ongoing between Taliban fighters and the forces of a resistance front lead by Ahmad Massoud in Panjshir province.

The Taliban confirmed that the fighting has been ongoing for two days and both sides have suffered casualties, Tolo News reported.

“Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate were attacked from some circles in Panjshir who bluff and say they will resist. The Mujahideen reacted to the attack and as a result the other side has suffered heavy ca-

sualties,” said Anaamullah Samangani, a member of the Taliban’s cultural commission.

Residents at the front lines in the Nasaji-Gulbahar area, which is just outside of Panjshir valley, said on Wednesday that the fighting resumed on Tuesday night and is still ongoing.

According to locals, most of the people have fled the area, the report said.

“The fighting started at 10 pm last night and is still going on,” Baba Shirin, a resident of the area, had said. Members of the resistance front, meanwhile, said that they pushed back the Taliban attack on Panjshir and that the Taliban has suffered heavy casualties.

“In the past 40 hours the Taliban launched some offensives on Khawak from the Andarab valley of Bagh-

lan. From our side, there were local forces of various districts of Andarab, local forces of Panjshir as well as the ANSDF forces.

They fought back very well; they defeated the Taliban on that front. The Taliban lost 40 of their personnel, another 35 of them were wounded,” said Fahim Dashti, a spokesman of the resistance front.

The Taliban denied attacking Panjshir, saying that their forces were attacked

by Massoud supporters and that they only responded to the attack, the report said.

Amid the ongoing fighting, Amir Khan Muttaqi, a Taliban leader, said on Wednesday that the talks between both sides have failed so far.

He said, however, that the Taliban still wants to resolve the issue peacefully.

The National Weather Service office in New York declared its first-ever set of flash flood emergencies in the region Wednesday night, an alert level that is reserved for “exceedingly rare situations when a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage from a flash flood is happening or will happen soon.”

New York City put in place a travel ban until 5 am ET Thursday for all nonemergency vehicles, and a travel advisory was in effect after it expired.

All nonemergency vehicles were advised to stay off of streets and highways.

The National Weather Service recorded 3.15 inches (8.91 centimeters) of rain in New York’s Central Park in one hour Wednesday night, far surpassing the 1.94 inches (4.92 centimeters) that fell in one hour during Tropical Storm Henri on the night of August 21, which was believed at the time to be the most ever recorded in the park.

Earlier Wednesday, the storm blew through the mid-Atlantic states with at

least two tornadoes, heavy winds and drenching rains that collapsed the roof of a US Postal Service building in New Jersey and threatened to overrun a dam in Pennsylvania.

Social media posts showed homes reduced to rubble in a southern New Jersey county just outside Philadelphia, not far from where the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado Wednesday evening.

Authorities did not have any immediate information on injuries.

The roof collapsed at the Postal Service building in Kearny, New Jersey, with people inside, police Sgt. Chris Levchak said. Rescue crews were on scene into the night, with no immediate word on the number of people or severity of injuries.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in all of New Jersey’s 21 counties, urging people to stay off the flooded roads.

Meteorologists warned that rivers likely won’t crest for a few more days, raising the possibility of more widespread flooding.

Nepal forms panel to study border issues with China

Seoul returns 109 remains of Chinese soldiers killed

KATHMANDU, SEP 2 (PTI): The Nepal government has decided to form a committee to look into the border issues with China in the northern Himalayan region of the country. The decision to form the committee was taken on Wednesday at a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s official residence in Baluwatar.

The committee will study the problems related to the Nepal-China border from Limi Lapcha to Hilsa of Namkha rural municipality in Humla district, Government spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said. China had reportedly encroached on Nepali land and built nine buildings in Humla last year. A government team led by the Chief District Officer also conducted an on-site study.

SEOUL, SEP 2 (IANS): South Korea on Thursday returned 109 more remains of Chinese soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War. The eighth repatriation ceremony was held at the Incheon International Airport, west of the capital Seoul, attended by the Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister of Veterans Affairs Chang Zhengguo and the South Korean delegation led by Vice Defense Minister Park Jae-min, reports Xinhua news agency.

During the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming covered the coffins with China’s national flag before the coffins were carried onto the airplane.

It marked the eighth repatriation ceremony. In the previous seven repatriations, South Korea had returned the remains of 716 Chinese People’s Volun-

KABUL, SEP 2 (AGENCIES): Taliban forces and fighters loyal to local leader Ahmad Massoud, fought in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley on Thursday, with each side saying it had inflicted heavy casualties in recent days of combat in the last province resisting Taliban rule.

Following the fall of Kabul on Aug. 15, several thousand fighters from local militias and the remnants of army and special forces units have massed in Panjshir.

Under the leadership of Ahmad Massoud, son of a former Mujahideen commander, they have been holding out in the province, a steep valley that makes attacks from outside difficult.

Efforts to negotiate a settlement appear to have broken down, with each side blaming the other for the failure of talks as the Taliban prepared to announce a government.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group’s fighters had entered Panjshir and taken

teers martyrs killed in the Korean War, 437 in 2014, 68 in 2015, 36 in 2016, 28 in 2017, 20 in 2018, 10 in 2019 and 117 in 2020.

At this year’s ceremony, Chang said China and South Korea have jointly carried out the hand over of the remains of the Chinese People’s Volunteers martyrs in South Korea for eight consecutive years and returned in total 825 remains to their motherland, following humanitarian principles and in the spirit of friendship and practical cooperation.

Chang noted that against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic since last year, both sides have made more efforts to successfully complete the handover.

The Chinese side appreciated the efforts made by the South Korean side and is ready to deepen

Afghan resistance movement and anti-Taliban uprising forces patrol on a hilltop in Darband area, Panjshir province.

control of some territory.

“We started operations after negotiation with the local armed group failed,” he said. “They suffered heavy losses.”

However, a spokesman for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, a grouping of rebels, said it had full control of all passes and entrances and had driven back efforts to take Shotul district at the entrance to the valley.

“The enemy made multiple attempts to enter Shotul from Jabul-Saraj, and failed each time,” he said, referring to a town in

the neighbouring Parwan province. The spokesman said NRFA forces had also killed large numbers of Taliban fighters on two fronts since clashes first broke out earlier in the week.

“It has been proven to the other side that they cannot resolve this issue through war,” the spokesman said in reference to the Taliban’s losses.

Both sides provided varying figures for the other’s casualties, without offering evidence. It was not possible to verify the numbers of fighters on either side killed.

A Chinese honor guard with caskets containing the remains of Chinese soldiers during the handing over ceremony.

friendly cooperation and exchanges between the two countries, promote the protection of the remains of the Chinese People’s Vol-

unteers martyrs in South Korea and bring more remains of the martyrs back to their motherland as soon as possible, Chang added.

OFFICE OF THE KICHU CLAN (DEsCENDANTs OF TErAsANgbA) Village-Mokokchung, District-Mokokchung-798601: Nagaland

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Apropos to the statement made by the Mongsen Riongsanger Putu Menden (Council), on 31st August 2021in Nagaland Post, that “there is no access to Terasangba Semchir Kichu Clan under Mokokchung Village”, it is contradicting (i) The NSCN/GPRN, Regional Judiciary Board (RJB, Ao Region) Honorable Court Verdict dated 28/07/2015, wherein the court decreed that Mokokchung Mongsen Citizen and Terasangba Descendants (Kichu clan) should continue to coexist as they had been since the establishment of the village till the year 2000, to which both agreed and signed. (ii) The NSCN/GPRN, National Judiciary Court’s (erstwhile National Judiciary Board) order dated 2/03/2019 to uphold and abide the verdict passed by the RJB, Ao Region dated 28/07/2015 in absolute totality. (iii)The Mokokchung Village Mongsen Sensosanger’s declaration on 3rd May 2019 (Ao Milen and Nagaland Post, dated 4th May, 2019), where, in compliance to the NSCN/GPRN court orders, whatever restrictions were imposed upon the Watitemjen group by the Mongsen Council are being lifted and that they will co-exist in the village abiding the village council rules and regulations.

The descendants of Terasangba Kichu Clan reaffirm to abide by the verdicts given by the honorable courts of NSCN/GPRN RJB Ao region and NJC. Court copy attached for reference 1. Watitemjen

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t can weaken antipsychotic drugs like lithium and clozapine, but boost the effects -- and side effects -- of others. Those include aspirin, epinephrine (used to treat serious allergic reactions), and albuterol (taken by inhaler for breathing problems).

It can also make it harder for your body to take in and use iron.

his dairy product can make it harder for your body to process certain antibiotics. Minerals in milk like calcium and magnesium are part of the reason, along with the protein casein. If you’re taking antibiotics, make sure to find out about the foods or beverages you should stay away.

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his can lower the effects of levothyroxine (Synthroid), a medicine that gives you thyroid hormone when your body doesn’t make enough (a condition called hypothyroidism).

If you take this medication and a multivitamin, check to see if the vitamin has iron in it. If you need an iron supplement, ask your doctor about taking it and your medication at different times.

ou may know that some medicines don’t work well together.

But what you eat and drink can have an effect on some drugs, too. Before you take a medication for the first time, talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if there’s anything you should stay away from.

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ark chocolate in particular can weaken the effects of drugs meant to calm you down or make you sleep, like zolpidem tartrate (Ambien). It also can boost the power of some stimulant drugs, like methylphenidate (Ritalin). And if you take an MAO inhibitor, used to treat depression, it can make your blood pressure dangerously high.

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nly about 50% of medication is taken as it’s prescribed. People often take less than they need, take it at random times, or leave big gaps between doses -- all of which can weaken the effects. Make sure you understand your treatment plan and follow your doctor’s instructions.

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C.1.2: All you need to know about the new ‘highly transmissible’ Covid variant ant of interest is one with “specific genetic markers that have been associated with “changes to receptor binding, reduced neutralisation by antibodies generated against previous infection or vaccination, reduced efficacy of treatments, potential diagnostic impact, or predicted increase in transmissibility or disease severity”.

The new Covid variant has more mutations than other variants of concern or interest that have been found worldwide till now.

Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, senior consultant, internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, tells indianexpress. com, “The variant has 44 to 59 mutations which separate

it from the Wuhan strain. It can be highly transmissible and can cause severe diseases among those who are affected.” Is it more harmful than the Delta variant? Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, additional director and HOD, pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad, tells the outlet, “It is slightly premature to say if the variant is more contagious or more deadly than the already circulating Delta variant. The data available so far suggests that it is not as infective and deadly as the Delta variant.”

In India, however, the government has recorded no cases of the new variant so far, according to ANI. “Although the variant doesn’t

seem to be increasing in circulation in the present scenario, proper hygiene and safe social distancing measures should be followed by the people,” Dr Chatterjee advises.

Meanwhile, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, technical head, World Health Organisation (WHO) took to social media to address concerns

about the variant. “@WHO has regularly been discussing with South African researchers about their work on sequencing throughout the #COVID19 pandemic. We are grateful for researchers in South Africa who first presented their findings on variant C.1.2 to the WHO Virus Evolution Working Group in July ’21,” She wrote.

“To date there are ~100 sequences of C.1.2 reported globally, the earliest reports from May ’21 from South Africa. At this time, C.1.2 does not appear to be [increasing] in circulation, but we need more sequencing to be conducted & shared globally. Delta appears dominant from available sequences,” she added. (IndianExpress)

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With immense joy and pride, we the Students' Union Aoyimkum express our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Longtsukumba Ao, S/o Shri P. Limawati for winning silver medal (77.1 kg welterweight category) in the recently concluded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) GAMMA ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP held at Kyrgyzstan.

The Union grace the honour for bringing laurels to our Aoyimkum community in particular and our country in general. With sincere prayer, the Students' Union Aoyimkum Dimapur further wishes him a greater achievement and success in his future endeavours.

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opular television and film actor Sidharth Shukla, best known for his role in the long running TV show “Balika Vadhu”, died on Thursday, an official at the Cooper Hospital here said. He was 40.

Shukla suffered a massive heart attack in the morning it is learnt.

He is survived by his mother and two sisters.

“He was brought dead to the hospital some time ago,” the senior Cooper Hospital official told PTI. Shukla began his career in showbiz as a model and made his acting debut with a lead role in the television show “Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na”. He later appeared on shows such as “Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi”, “Love U Zindagi” but became a household name with “Balika Vadhu”. He also par ticipated in reality shows, including “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6”, “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7” and “Bigg Boss 13”.(PTI)

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A PTI report mentions that C.1.2, deemed a potential ‘variant of interest’, was first detected by scientists from National Institute for communicable diseases (NICD) and the KwazuluNatal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) in South Africa, in May 2021.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

US Open: Stephens, Halep in 3rd round

N E W YO R K , S E P 2 (IANS): The 2017 champion Sloane Stephens advanced to the third round of the US Open in women’s singles with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 win over No.21 seed Coco Gauff in 66 minutes.

With the roof closed on Arthur Ashe Stadium due to rain, Stephens saved the sole break point against the 17-year-old American, moving her record in the second round of Slams to an impressive 24-3.

This was the first career meeting between Stephens and Gauff. Now ranked No.66, Stephens’ form had been trending up since the start of the clay season this spring.

Little separated the two through the first set, as Stephens and Gauff rolled through their early service games. But serving at 4-4, Gauff made three unforced errors, including a doublefault at 15-40 to hand over the first break of the match to Stephens. Serving at 5-4,

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Stephens closed out the set by out-rallying Gauff in a 13-shot rally that ended when the young American misfired on a backhand.

No.9 seed Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain turned around a very unfavourable head-to-head on Wednesday when she defeated Andrea Petkovic of Germany, 6-4, 6-2, to reach the third round.

Two-time Grand Slam champion Muguruza had lost all three of her prior meetings with former World No.9 Petkovic, but their most recent clash came at Doha in 2016, over five years ago.

Former World No.1 Muguruza finally got on the

board in their rivalry with an 89-minute victory At the Louis Armstrong Stadium.

The Spaniard moves into the third round in New York for, somewhat surprisingly, only the second time in her career. No.3 seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka too moved into the third round after qualifier Olga Danilovic withdrew ahead of their second-round clash due to a medical reason.

Danilovic posted on social media that she has been dealing with a viral illness this week. Osaka, the winner in 2018 and 2020, has now reached the third-round stage in Flushing Meadows in all six of her appear-

ances. The Japanese player defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets in her opener.

Another significant beneficiary of Danilovic’s withdrawal was No.12 seed Simona Halep. Originally scheduled second on Court 17 with rain forecast all day, the 2015 semifinalist was moved to Arthur Ashe Stadium, enabling her to get her second round done and dusted even as the heavens opened.

Simona Halep’s 6-3, 6-1 defeat of lucky loser Kristina Kucova in just 68 minutes moved the Romanian into the third round here for the first time since 2016. No.20 seed Ons Jabeur didn’t risk getting caught up in the forecast rain, turning in a remarkably efficient performance to swat aside Maria Camila Osorio Serrano 6-0, 6-1 in just 53 minutes.

of our beloved mother

Late Gyanti Devi

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AcknowLeDgement Born on : 17: 03 : 1955 – Died on : 24 : 08 : 2021

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

Psalms 23 : 6 We the family members of Lt. Imtiyangla Imchen would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, families, friends, churches, organization and well wishers who stood by us through many expressions of love and sympathy and gestures of kindness and upholding us from every nook and corners through thick and thin during her prolonged illness till her last breath. Your love and kindness will be remembered with great affection and gratitude We deeply regret our inability to personally acknowledge each and every individual and groups however it is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly dp-4274

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3rd death anniversary

of our beloved late Mr. KevileZo Mere

DDFA to conduct selection for 1st Nagaland Futsal C’ship DIMAPUR: The Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) will be conducting trials for teams to represent Dimapur district at the 1st Nagaland Futsal Championship to be held at DDSC Stadium from September 11-15.

The trials will start at 8 am on September 8 at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur.

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1st Death anniversary

Born: 21-06-1974 Died: 28-08-2021 As our family grieves the sudden loss of our beloved Late Pangernungsang, we appreciate the many expressions of love, kindness and compassion showered on us. Our family keep you in our hearts and thoughts and surely His blessings will flourish in your homes.

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Only 16 teams will be allotted to play on first come first basis. First four (4) teams who qualify the trials will represent Dimapur district. The last date for teams to register will be September 7. For registration of teams and information regarding the trials, interested teams can contact +91-8416012747.

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Died on September 3, 2018 “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” - Proverbs 10:7a We hold on to the loving memories you left us with and on this third year, we remember them afresh, cherishing your life, missing you more than ever.

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Lt. KuKungoyi Khesoh Born on: 11.06.1990 – Died on: 30.08.2021 Thank you everyone for your valuable service and support physically, financially and through prayers from the time of his illness and sudden demise on August 30, 2021. Son of Salie Khesoh, Late Kukungoyi Khesoh was serving as Area Coordinator (Financial Inclusion) at Pfutsero Block.

We are thankful to; 1. Phekmi Welfare Society Dimapur.

2. Phekmi Welfare Union Kohima 3. DMMU Staff Phek NSRLM 4. Block Level Federation Women SHGs Pfutsero, NSRLM 5. BMMU Staff Pfutsero Block, NSRLM 6. BMMU Staff Phek Block, NSRLM 7. Jericho - 1 colony 8. Hebron - 1 colony 9. Phekmi Collegiate Forum.

10. Phek District Veteran Football Association.

11. Phek Town GBs. 12. Keyho clans Phek Village and Phek Town 13. SHGs Lasumi 14. Phekmi Welfare Society, Phek Town 15. Doctors & Nurses, Phek Civil Hospital and Zion Hospital Dimapur.

And all the individuals, friends and well wishers.

We pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

Family, Relatives & Love ones.

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We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Menoneisie Marcus Medoze, would like to convey our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all well-wishers, friends, relatives and all who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved son by a tragic accident on 29th August 2021.

We would like to mention and convey our special thanks to: 1. OC & Staff Chumukedima Police Station, Dimapur.

2. Doctors & Staff Referral Hospital, Dimapur.

3. Team Moto Vlog, Dimapur.

4. Chakhesang Riders Club, Dimapur 5. Hogs Mods and Zen Club, Kohima.

6. Yakuza Bikers, Dimapur.

7. St. Andrew's Church and Community Members, Jotsoma.

8. Jotsoma Catholic Khriesarüü Krotho.

9. Jotsoma Catholic Thenupfüko Krotho.

10. Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat Staff Welfare Society, Kohima.

11. Officers, Staff and Students Nagaland Tools Room & Training Centre, Dimapur.

12. Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre Automobile Section Dimapur.

13. Vimetha Kro-u, Tsieyama.

14. SAS Jotsoma Class 9 Batch 2015.

15. Reunion Group 2020 16. Sacred Heart Convent, Jotsoma.

02/10/1999 – 29/08/2021 17. FMA Sister’s Cathedral, Kohima.

18. Rev. Fr. Dr. Solomon Vizo, Parish Priest, Khonoma Parish.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual, but your act of kindness and sympathy will never be forgotten. Our sincere prayer goes to you and Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us physically, Spiritually, Materially and Financially during the prolong illness and demise of our beloved Thansenle Kath (Athansen) on 30th August, 2021.

We the bereaved family members extends our special thanks to: 1. Sishunu Baptist Church 2. Sishunu Village Council 3. Sishunu Baptist Church Prayer Cell 4. SHG Sishunu Village 5. Kepha Zie Sishunu Village 6. Zion Group Sishunu 7. Kandinu Baptist Church 8. K. Station Baptist Church 9. Tsonsa Baptist Church 10. Gorkha Baptist Fellowship Tsonsa 11. Nazareth Prayer & Healing Centre K. Station 12. Nkikhu Miza 13. Wanthang gi Union 14. Dr. Asa (Oking Hospital & Research Clinic Kohima) 15. Dr. Renben Lotha (Yisale Memorial Health Clinic Wokha) 16. Dr. Eli Seb (Olive Christian Hospital & Research Centre Dimapur) 17. Dr. Tikeya Kez (Rapha Clinic Tseminyu Town) We deeply regret our inability to thank and mention each and every person individually, It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Paralympics: Bhagat enter semifinals SUHAS, KRISHNA AND TARUN ALSO WIN, MIXED DAY FOR KOHLI

TOKYO, SEP 2 (PTI): World No.1 Pramod Bhagat sailed into the men’s singles semifinals after beating Ukraine’s Oleksandr Chyrkov in his second group A match of the Tokyo Paralympics badminton event here on Thursday as the country’s shuttlers expectedly produced strong performances.

The 33-year-old Bhagat, also a reigning world champion, saw off Chyrkob 21-12 21-9 in 26 minutes to top his group and enter the last four in class SL3.

“I was in the groove today and played really well. Oleksandr Chyrkov is a good player and played some good strokes in the match. I am very happy that I have reached the semi-finals,” Bhagat said.

Bhagat and Palak Kohli will play Siripong Teamarrom and Nipada Saensupa in mixed doubles class SL3-SU5 on Friday.

Other Indian shuttlers, including Suhas Yathiraj, Tarun Dhillon and Krishna Nagar also had a good day in office as they opened

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their men’s singles campaign impressively.

While Suhas and Tarun notched up easy victories over Germany’s Jan Niklas Pott and Thailand’s Siripong Teamarrom in SL4 class respectively, second seed Krishna outwitted Malaysia’s Taresoh Didin in SH6 class.

Young Palak also overcame Turkey’s Zehra Baglar in her second women’s singles match of group A. The 38-year-old Suhas took just 19 minutes to see off Pott 21-9 21-3 in a lopsided group A clash, while Tarun, 27, too didn’t break a sweat, beating Teamarrom 21-7 21-13 in a group B match that lasted 23

minutes.

Krishna then prevailed 22-20 21-10 over Didin in a 33-minute group B match.

While Suhas will face Indonesia’s Hary Susanto and then France’s top seed Lucas Mazur on Friday, second seeded Tarun will be up against Korea’s Shin Kyung Hwan and Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan.

The 22-year-old Krishna will take on Brazil’s Vitor Goncalves Tavares on Friday.

Suhas, who has an impairment in one of his ankles, has been at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 menace as the district magistrate of Gau-

tam Buddh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh.

Tarun, on the other hand, had sustained a severe knee injury while playing football at the age of eight, which resulted in restricted knee movement.

He is the current world no.2 and a former two-time world champion.

Krishna, who has a short-stature impairment, is the world no 2 in SH6.

He has won bronze and silver at 2019 World Championships in singles and doubles.

In SL classification, persons with standing/ lower limb impairment/ severe are allowed to compete, while SU refers to athletes with upper limb impairment.

In women’s singles class SU5 class, Kohli beat Zehra 21-12 21-18 in 27 minutes. She had lost her opening match to Japan’s Ayako Suzuki.

Earlier in the day, the 19-year-old Kohli and her partner Parul Parmar, 48, went down 7-21 5-21 to second seeded Chinese pair of Cheng Hefang and

US Open: Tsitsipas advances with 4-set victory

N E W YO R K , S E P 2 (IANS): Stefanos Tsitsipas needed five sets to beat former World No. 1 and 2012 champion Andy Murray in the first round at the US Open. On Thursday, it looked like Tsitsipas may have to take a similar arduous route into the third round when he lost a set to France’s Adrian Mannarino but the Greek pulled up his socks and blanked the Franch player in the next two sets to reach the third round in New York.

Tsitsipas eventually won the match 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-0 to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows.

No 2 seed Daniil Medvedev did not face much trouble in despatching Dominik Keopler of Germany 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 as the weather played spoilsport at the US Open, leading to suspension of matches on outside courts.

Tsitsipas needed two hours and 41 minutes, just more than half of the four hours and 49 minutes he needed against Murray.

Outside Arthur Ashe Stadium, a severe storm flooded the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre.

The wind and rain were so

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significant that they penetrated Louis Armstrong Stadium, where Diego Schwartzman and Kevin Anderson were playing, according to a report on the ATP Tour website.

World No. 3 Tsitsipas did not have to deal with

such issues, but he did have to overcome hurdles on the court. The Greek pulled through, however, hitting 53 winners (double Mannarino’s 26) to claim his tour-leading 50th win of the season.

E a r l i e r, A n d r e y

Rublev of Russia too lost a set against Pedro Martinez but came back strongly to advance in four sets. He was upset with himself after letting slip the second set but came to defeat Martinez 7-6(2), 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-1 to reach the third round for the fourth time in five years.

Rublev arrived in New York in great form after reaching his second ATP Masters 1000 final at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. He has now won six of his past seven matches and will next play American youngster Frances Tiafoe, who beat Argentine lefty Guido Pella 6-1, 6-2, 7-5.

In other matches, Botic Van de Zandschulp of Netherlands beat eighth seed Casper Ruud of Norway 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4; Australia’s Alexei Popyrin advanced when 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria had to retire during their second-round match with the score reading 7-6(4), 7-6(4), 4-0 (ret); Britain’s Daniel Evans defeated Marcos Giron of the United States 6-4, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-3 while Carlos Alcaraz of Spain beat France’s Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Ma Huihui in a group B women’s doubles SL3-SU5 class match.

The Indian pair will square off against the French duo of Lenaig Morin and Faustine Noel on Friday.

Parmar, who competes in SL3 class, was no match for China’s Cheng Hefang, losing 8-21 2-21 in 18 minutes in a women’s singles group D match at the Yoyogi national stadium here.

Parmar gave a better account of herself in her next match against Katrin Seibert but the German managed to grind out a 2123 21-19 15-21 win to shut the doors on the Indian.

Suhas, who had qualified after the game’s governing body BWF granted bipartite quotas to India, said he is looking forward to his match against top seed and title favourite Mazur on Friday.

Suhas said he has specifically trained for his match against Mazur.

Badminton is making its debut at the Paralympics this year.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Ronaldo claims world record with 2 late goals against Ireland FARO, PORTUGAL, SEP 2 (AGENCIES): When Manchester City loanee Gavin Bazunu saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-half penalty to deny the Manchester United forward a record 110th international goal for Portugal, the headlines wrote themselves.

Ireland looked to be holding on for a famous World Cup qualifying victory in Portugal, but, as he so often does, the 36-yearold Ronaldo had the last word with two late goals to break Irish hearts - and the world record.

“I’m so happy, not only for the record but for the special moments with two goals at the end,” Ronaldo said.

“It was so tough, but we have to appreciate what the team did, they and the fans believed until the end of the game.”

It had been a frustrating night for Ronaldo and his compatriots as Ireland defended resolutely after taking the lead and largely restricted the hosts to potshots from distance.

In the 89th minute,

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo lined up a free kick on the edge of the box but the 19-year-old Bazunu again repelled his effort.

Ronaldo, however, simply refused to be denied.

His movement was impeccable, darting this way and that to free himself from the attentions of the defence and get on the end of substitute Goncalo Guedes’s cross to power in a headed equaliser.

That took him past Iranian Ali Daei’s total of 109 international goals and he repeated the feat in the

Paralympics: Jakhar finishes 5th in Mixed 25m pistol shooting

Rahul Jakhar

TOKYO, SEP 2 (IANS): Having made a brilliant comeback to qualify in second place, India’s Rahul Jakhar failed to repeat the act in the final, eventually finishing fifth in the P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1.

Jakhar came up with a superb performance in the rapid section of the qualifying stage to finish with a score of 576.

In the final, he survived the first elimination round as Ukraine’s Iryna Liakhu was eliminated in a shootout with China’s Yang Chao. The Chinese shooter was the next to get out, he finished with a score of 5. Turkey’s Korhan Muharram Yamac was the next to go was the third to get eliminated with a score of 9.

Just when it was looking like Jakhar will get into the medal rounds, he got eliminated as he could manage only 1 and 1 points in the next two shots to finish with a score of 12.

Russian Paralympic Committee’s Sergey Malyshev finished fourth with a score of 17, losing out in a shootout with Ukraine’s Oleksii Denysiuk, who eventually won a bronze medal with a score of 20.

China’s Xing Huang, who topped the qualifying round, bagged the gold medal with a score of 27, a Paralympic Games record for the final.

Earlier, Jakhar was placed second behind China’s Xing with a total score of 576. Xing had a score of 585 (294 precision, 291 rapid) with compatriot Yang Chao third with a score of 575 (precision 289, rapid 286).

Akash, the second Indian in the field, was placed 20th after the precision round with a score of 278.

He could manage only 273 in the rapid round and could not improve his position and finished 20th.

96th minute with another header to move on to 111.

W h i l e Ro n a l d o ’s night was almost perfect, there was one blot on his copybook. He was booked for taking his shirt off while celebrating the winning goal, meaning he will miss Portugal’s trip to Azerbaijan on Tuesday.

That may be good news for Manchester United, however, as Ronaldo is expected to play the first match of his second spell at the Premier League club against Newcastle United next Saturday.

Tanwar taken for scans due to hairline fracture

Aruna Tanwar

TOKYO, SEP 2 (IANS): India suffered a huge setback when para taekwondo player Aruna Tanwar got injured during her quarterfinal bout and has to withdraw from the Tokyo Paralympic Games taeowondo competition.

Aruna was taken to the hospital after her quarterfinal bout loss on Thursday. It is suspected that Aruna may be having hairline fracture.

“Sorry to inform that our Tigress @ArunaTanwar1 has got injured in her bout. Suspected hairline fracture. She won her first match with a great margin but we could notice the energy missing in second one.swelling has increased n needs medical attention. @Media_SAI @ianuragthakur,” tweeted Deepa Malik, the President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

4th Test: England 53/3 at stumps, trail by 138 runs Ronaldo return ‘amazing’ for Man Utd, says Maguire LONDON, SEP 2 (PTI): Shardul Thakur’s counter-attacking half-century wasn’t good enough to save the Indian batting from another embarrassment before Jasprit Bumrah’s menacing opening spell kept the visitors on an even keel against England on the opening day of the fourth Test.

At stumps, England were 53 for 3 in response to India’s 191, having lost openers Rory Burns (5) and Haseeb Hameed (0) to the extra pace and bounce generated by Bumrah (6-215-2).

Umesh Yadav (6-115-1) then bowled an offcutter in his second spell to breach in-form Joe Root (21)’s defence which helped the visitors end the day on a high note.

That Indian shoulders didn’t droop after being reduced to 127 for 7 was all because of a man playing only his fourth Test.

Justifying his tag as a bowling all-rounder, Shardul smashed 57 off 36 balls and added 63 for the eighth wicket with Umesh to take the total closer to 200 which

Shardul Thakur, celebrates with teammate Umesh Yadav after getting 50 runs not out on the first day of the 4th Test.

had looked improbable after another “brain fade” dismissal from Rishabh Pant.

India lasted just 61.3 overs with Cheteshwar Pujara (10) and especially Ajinkya Rahane’s (14) failures becoming glaring enough and couldn’t be papered over by skipper Virat Kohli (50 off 96 balls), who played some gorgeous strokes en route his halfcentury.

Save couple of halfcenturies, none of the Indian batters crossed the 20-run mark.

For England, Chris Woakes (15-6-55-4) was

splendid in his comeback game and no praise would be enough for the fast-rising Ollie Robinson (17.3-9-383), who bowled a couple of beauties to get rid of KL Rahul and Kohli.

Anderson bowled one of his classic “in-out” (swinging in and shaping out) delivery to send Pujara back and Rahane was Overton’s victim with Moeen Ali not even required to bowl a single over.

With Ravichandran Ashwin being sidelined for the fourth time, the logic of playing Ravindra Jadeja as a batting all-rounder has par-

tially backfired after team management promoted him to No 5 ahead of Rahane and the move flopped big time.

For Rahane, the time is simply running out after yet another failure and the fact that he needed to be hid behind Jadeja under the pretence of having a left-right combination, said it all.

As far as Pujara is concerned, an expert of Sunil Gavaskar’s stature has pointed out that his dismissals are a result of technical problems with hands moving towards the ball with minimal feet movement.

Anderson got one to nip back in the air as the batsman shaped to play an inswinger and by the time it landed it moved a shade away to take Pujara’s outside edge. The balance was all awry and result was a simple catch to Bairstow behind the stumps.

The skipper was the only one among the three middle-order big guns who looked like batting with some purpose. There were flowing cover drives, a picturesque on-drive but when

Robinson came back for his post-lunch spell and bowled one on the length which climbed as well as moved inward forcing Kohli to close the bat face for a shot towards mid-wicket.

But all it did was to clip the outside edge into Bairstow’s gloves.

If promoting Jadeja was a poor call from captain, it’s about time that his young turk Pant (9) gets a rap on the knuckles for his distinct lack of game awareness which has been visible throughout this English summer.

Just when the situation needed some discretion from him, he was regularly charging out without much results and the wily Woakes got his number with a slower delivery, keeping the mid-off back.

It was then left to Shardul, who just trusted the bounce and hit through the line just when the pitch got a bit better. A six over longoff, one over deep mid-wicket and best -- a pull-shoot off Robinson to bring up his second half-century had the crowd in raptures.

MANCHESTER, SEP 2 (AGENCIES): Manchester United captain Harry Maguire hailed Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the club and said the “greatest player to play the game” will have a huge impact at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Portuguese forward spent six seasons at United between 2003-09, winning eight major trophies, and rejoined the club this week from Juventus on a two-year deal with the option of an additional year.

Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football when he headed two last-gasp goals to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Ireland in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

“It’s amazing to have Cristiano join us, and come back home,” Maguire said.

“His career speaks for itself, for me (he is) the greatest player to play the game...

I think (the players) will learn so much from him.

Harry Maguire

“It has happened so quickly it has probably not sunk in properly but it is amazing for the club – the atmosphere he will create around the place ... and the mentality he can bring to the squad.

“It is big for the fans but, more importantly, it will improve us on the pitch. He is an exceptional

player as you saw last season and in the Euros.”

Maguire is away on international duty with England, who will take on Hungary in a World Cup qualifier in Budapest on Thursday. They will host Andorra at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and then face Poland away on September 8.

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