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Lockdown may continue with some relaxations

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 8 (NPN): While the High Powered Committee (HPC) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to review the current total Lockdown which will end on June 11, there are indications that it might be extended further but mostly likely, with certain relaxations.

It has been learnt that while representatives of two districts had sought relaxations, representatives of the remaining districts have suggested extension of the lockdown as Covid cases were lately being reported from rural areas.

The HPC is scheduled to hold video conferencing with all District Task Forces (DTFs) during Wednesday’s meeting. At video conferencing, the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department officials is to also present a ground report and observations obtained across the state.

After reports of new

covid cases were reported from rural areas which are spiking up, highly placed sources told Nagaland Post that the State government was most likely not going to expose the rural areas by lifting the lockdown.

As reported earlier, the rural areas of the state, excepting Kohima and Dimapur and to some extent Mokokchung, are unprepared to tackle the situation, in the event of significant rise in Covid positive cases.

Some of the hospitals in rural districts are not only short of medical staff but also do not have oxygen concentrators or ICUs. This was earlier revealed in a comprehensive report issued by the opposition NPF through a press statement.

The other area that is considered as pre-requirement is for mass vaccinations across Nagaland so as too provide a protective herd immunity. However, given the State’s population,

even vaccination rate is very low at the moment. Medical practitioners have repeatedly reminded that unless mass vaccination is ramped up and continuous testing undertaken, efforts to check further spread of the virus won’t be achieved early.

Some medical doctors working in private and government hospitals also disclosed that as recovery rate of Covid positive patients was very low and death rate due to covid and comorbidities high, the best way to prevent fatalities due to

Covid, was to vaccinate as many people as possible to check its spread.

Meanwhile, daily records of new covid cases in Kohima and Dimapur districts has been showing some a decline.

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Avoid large gatherings for a couple of months: Centre

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): Centre on Tuesday stressed on avoiding large gatherings for a couple of months and following Covid-19-appropriate be(Cont’d on p-8) haviour to avert any future wave, even as it noted that there has been a continued and sharp decline in daily new coronavirus cases in COVID-19 STATUS AS ON June 8, 2021 the country.

ACTIVE CASES In a joint press briefSymptomatic Non Covid ing on the pandemic situaDeaths MiSevere AsModRecovTotal District ympDeath with graterate tion, Health Ministry Joint ICU ICU ered Cases Covid 19 ed tom- Mild On On (without (On Secretary Lav Agarwal said Positivity atic Oxy- Oxy- ventila- ventialmost 79 per cent decline in gen gen tor) lator Dimapur 1999 109 30 16 16 7 8939 286 10 479 11890 daily new COVID-19 cases 6 Kiphire 24 5 0 0 0 103 4 0 1 142 has been noted since the Kohima 1477 13 3 8 0 2 5333 70 0 98 7004 peak on May 7. There has Longleng 6 16 3 1 0 0 87 0 2 10 125 been a continued and sharp Mokokchung 381 9 3 8 0 0 431 21 0 30 883 decline in daily new cases, Mon 80 2 2 0 0 0 794 5 2 15 901 he said on the second wave Peren 14 1 0 0 0 0 558 0 0 2 575 of COVID-19.

Phek 66 0 5 1 1 0 225 13 0 1 311 India reported less than Tuensang 187 12 6 0 0 0 453 4 0 2 664 Wokha 77 1 3 1 0 0 90 3 0 4 180 one lakh new coronavirus Zunheboto 54 17 4 0 0 0 283 12 0 5 376 infections after a gap of 63 Total 4365 186 64 35 17 9 17296 418 14 647 23051 days, while the daily positaking the death toll to 432 deaths but with Covid posi- tivity rate dropped to 4.62 per cent, according to the including 14 non-Covid tivity.

Avoid large gatherings and stay safe from COVID-19

Covid caseload breaches 23k-mark, 3 deaths DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Nagaland’s total Covid caseload breach the 23,000 mark on Tuesday after 133 fresh Covid-19 positive cases were reported while three more patients succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, 36 were from Dimapur, Mokokchung-28, Wokha27, Kohima-16, eight from Mon, seven from Phek, five from Longleng and three each in Kiphire and Zunheboto, taking the total caseload to 23051.

Dimapur for the first time recorded nil deaths while Kohima registered two deaths and one in Mon,

Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

A single day rise of 86,498 cases were registered, the lowest in 66 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,89,96,473.

The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 3,51,309 with 2,123 daily deaths, the lowest in 47 days, the data updated at 8 am showed.

A total of 81,466 new cases were recorded in a span of 24 hours on April 2. Also, 18,73,485 tests were conducted on Monday taking the total cumulative tests conducted so far for detec-

tion of COVID-19 in the country to 36,82,07,596.

The daily positivity rate has dropped to 4.62 per cent.

It has been less than 10 per cent for 15 consecutive days, the ministry said.

The weekly positivity rate has declined to 5.94 per cent. The active cases reduced to 13,03,702 comprising 4.50 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 94.29 per cent.

A net decline of 97,907 cases has been recorded in the COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Centre sets maximum price of No data to show kids will be seriously hit in next Covid waves: AIIMS chief vaccines for private hospitals Covishield `780 a dose, Covaxin `1410 NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): The government on Tuesday set the maximum price private hospitals can charge for the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the country -- Covishield Rs 780 per dose, Covaxin Rs 1,410 and Sputnik V Rs 1,145.

In a letter to all states and union territories, the Health Ministry suggested that appropriate strict action be taken against private vaccination centres for overcharging. The maximum price of Covishield for private COVID-19 Vaccination Centres (CVCs) has been

fixed at Rs 780 per dose, while that of Covaxin is Rs 1,410 per dose and Sputnik V Rs 1,145 per dose, it said.

Health Ministry asked states to ensure that the prices declared by various private CVCs do not exceed the ceiling. Serum Institute of India sells its Covishield to private hospitals at Rs 600 per dose (excluding GST). Bharat Biotech has set the cost of Covaxin at Rs 1,200 a dose for private establishments.

Both vaccines are supplied to the Centre at a cost of Rs 150 a dose. Sputnik-V is supplied to private hospitals at Rs 948 per dose.

“The private hospitals may charge up to a maximum of Rupees 150 per dose as service charges. State governments may monitor the price being so charged,” the ministry said. The ministry also requested states and

union territories to regularly monitor the prices being charged by the private CVCs from the citizens.

“It is also requested that wherever instances of overcharging as compared to the price declared by the CVC come to notice, appropriate strict action is taken against any such private CVCs,” it said.

In an address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre will provide free vaccine to states for inoculation of all above the age of 18 from June 21. Centre decided to buy 75% of jabs from vaccine makers for free supply to states, while private sector hospitals will continue to procure the remaining 25% but they cannot charge more than Rs 150 per dose over the pre-fixed price.

RNPC writes to HM, demands creation of RHAD DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) Karbi Anglong, Assam has demanded immediate creation of Rengma Hills Autonomous District (RHAD) with headquarters at Phentecho by upgrading the existing Bokajan sub-division besides creation of an MLA seat reserved for the Rengmas.

In a memorandum submitted to the union home minister Amit Shah, the RNPC president Solomon Rengma and general secre-

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tary Chento Rengma pointed out that the indigenous Rengma Nagas have been living under the present Karbi Anglong district of Assam since time immemorial.

RNPC stated Rengma Nagas have been submitting memoranda to the government for many years for creation of autonomous district for Rengmas and non-Karbis. However, the council termed as “unfortunate” that the matter has been delayed till date.

RNPC also expressed

dismay that the government had recently announced signing accord with the Karbi militants with bigger packages “without taking into account the legitimate rights of the sons of the soil or the Rengmas and other communities.”

It said that provision of autonomous district under the 6th Schedule of the constitution of India had “pushed the Rengmas into the dark side of democracy which the government fails to (Full text on p-6) see.”

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (IANS): There is no data, either from India or globally, to show that children will be seriously infected in any subsequent Covid-19 waves, AIIMS Delhi, Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Tuesday.

Addressing a media briefing here, he said that “it is a piece of misinformation that subsequent waves of

the Covid-19 pandemic are going to cause severe illness in children”.

Noting that 60-70% of the children who got infected and got admitted in hospitals during the second wave had either comorbidities or low immunity, Guleria said that healthy children recovered with mild illness without need for hospitalisation. He said that “Covid appropriate

behaviour is key to preventing future waves”.

Explaining why pandemics return again, he said “waves normally occur in pandemics caused due to respiratory viruses; the 1918 Spanish Flu, H1N1 (swine) flu are examples”.

“The second wave of 1918 Spanish Flu was the biggest, after which there was a smaller third wave,”

NPF reminds PDA to answer queries on covid expenses DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Responding to the ruling PDA’s rejoinder, that the opposition was “hurling allegation without any authenticity”; NPF Tuesday said it was “nothing but an attempt to divert the attention of the general public.”

NPF through its press bureau said its legislature wing had raised pertinent issues with facts and figures to allege misuse of fund by the PDA government on the pretext of tackling Covid-19.

NPF said that the government had no answers and was evading the questions.

The party said it had also raised some vital issues with data obtained from various district hospitals, CHCs and PHCs on the shortfall of the basic medical necessity in government-run hospitals.

NPF said that whatever the party and the legislature wing had raised till date in the public domain, were all supported with facts and

figures. It maintained that the PDA government cannot run away without answering them, “as the matter pertains to public interest and not NPF interest.”

It also asserted that the PDA government was yet to answer to five questions posed by NPF particularly as to on what ground the government will spend Rs. 30 crore on CIHSR, a private hospital, when almost all government hospitals were lacking basic facilities? NPF also claimed that other states were providing ex-gratia to the family of the deceased and also additional grants to the families of those affected besides the central grant.

With Covid mortality rate on the rise in Nagaland, NPF asked what arrangement or payment has the PDA done for the people so far from its own resources or the central grant that the state received? It pointed out that the Home Ministry

issued clear directive to the state government to utilise 50% from SDRF disaster management. It therefore asked, where was 50% utilised and disappeared when no money reached the people suffering from Covid?

Justifying the use of the phrase “starvation war”, NPF said there was possibility of such situation because the PDA government has not provided relief measures to the poor and needy including the daily wage earner during the lockdown and post lockdown.

Taking exception to PDA asking NPF to file RTI if it wanted information, the party said it had all the required information and data and did not require any advice from the PDA on how to extract information.

In the light of the above, the NPF reiterated that the PDA government should answer its queries rather than shying away from its responsibility.

said Guleria. “And as we know, SARS-Cov-2 is a respiratory virus.”

Multiple waves occur when there is a susceptible population and when a large part of the population acquires immunity against the infection, “the virus becomes endemic and infection becomes seasonal like that of H1N1 that commonly spreads during monsoon

or winters”, he said.

Guleria said that one of the reasons behind a wave can be human behaviour. He cautioned that “whenever cases increase, there is a fear in people and human behaviour changes”, adding that people strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviours and non-pharmaceutical interventions help break the chain of transmission.

Rising People’s Party gets registered with ECI Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP), the newly-floated regional political party, received recognition from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on June 6 and was now a registered party. Confirming this to Nagaland Post, RPP’s founding member Joel Naga asserted that the party would strive to fulfil the aspirations of Naga people yearning for change. He said it would field candidates for the 2023 Assembly elections.

Joel, who was also the founding member and former chairperson of ACAUT, mentioned that while his party would fight the elections on issues, other political parties would use money power to win the elections.

“Other parties will contest the elections with money, but we will fight with ideals,” he added.

Asserting that RPP has been formed to fulfil the

aspirations of Naga people yearning for a change, Joel assured that the party would strive to empower young people and women, and which was one of its key objective. He said the party would be a “younger generation-oriented party” and that it would strive to create a “new Nagaland”.

Lamenting that even after more than 60 years of attaining Statehood Nagaland did not have a single woman legislator in Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Joel said the newly-registered party would field women and youth as candidates in the forthcoming elections.

It may be mentioned that RPP was formed and its constitution adopted on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. Joel said the formal launch of the party would take place after Covid19 pandemic was over, adding that the names of party workers would be declared on the day of its launch.

US govt lab found it ‘plausible’ Covid-19 leaked from Wuhan laboratory: report WASHINGTON, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): A report on the origins of Covid-19 by a U.S. government national laboratory concluded that the hypothesis claiming the virus leaked from a Chinese lab in Wuhan is plausible and deserves further investigation, according to people familiar with the classified document.

The study was prepared in May 2020 by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California and was drawn on by the State Department when it

conducted an inquiry into the pandemic’s origins during the final months of the Trump administration.

It is attracting fresh interest in Congress now that President Biden has ordered that U.S. intelligence agencies report to him within weeks on how the virus emerged. Mr. Biden said that U.S. intelligence has focused on two scenarios— whether the coronavirus came from human contact with an infected animal or from a laboratory accident.

People familiar with

the study said that it was prepared by Lawrence Livermore’s “Z Division,” which is its intelligence arm. Lawrence Livermore has considerable expertise on biological

issues. Its assessment drew on genomic analysis of the SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, they said.

Scientists analyze the genetic makeup of viruses

to try to determine how they evolved and spread in the population. Proponents on both sides of the debate over the origins of Covid-19 have cited such analysis to try to make their case.

A spokeswoman for Lawrence Livermore declined to comment on the report, which remains secret.

The assessment is said to have been among the first U.S. government efforts to seriously explore the hypothesis that the virus leaked from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology along

with the dominant hypothesis that the virus spread naturally from animals to humans. Although some prominent scientists have called for a fuller probe of the lab hypothesis in recent months, many scientists still insist a natural spillover remains the most likely explanation.

China’s government has repeatedly denied that the virus escaped from a Chinese laboratory and said it is cooperating fully with international efforts to find the pandemic’s origins.

Many scientists and officials from other countries dispute that Beijing has provided sufficient access and transparency in the investigation.

The Wuhan Institute of Virology has also denied that the virus leaked from its facilities and said that none of its staff have tested positive for Covid-19.

One person who read the document, which is dated May 27, 2020, said it made a strong case for further inquiry into the possibility the virus seeped out of the lab.

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Video on drug-free India launched in Kma

DC Kohima and others at the e-launching of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at Kohima.

DIMAPUR: The Kohima district administration e-launched a video on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (ministry of social justice and empowerment) at the DC’s conference hall on Tuesday, which was launched by the deputy commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie.

According to DIPR report, the DC applauded the NMBA team Kohima for filming the meaningful clips which he said, could

be the best form of information dissemination and public awareness to fight against the challenges of drugs and alcohol.

The team has also set up de-addiction helpline numbers for anyone who needs help with addiction at 7005430252 (ARK foundation); 9089273154/ 7085659771 (Kripa Foundation) or kripanagaland@ yahoo.co.in 9436016536/ 9402813377 (youth mission) www.youthmission.

in, tnyekha@gmail.com.

It may be mentioned that Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is a campaign to achieve drug free India in 272 most affected districts.

A video on awareness on the campaign was launched on the official YouTube channel of Nasha Mukt Bharat Kohima. The short clip depicting the real life stories battling the addiction and their testimonies are reflected in the short video.

state ANCSU reminds NU vice chancellor DIMAPUR: The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has reminded the Nagaland University vice chancellor of its memorandum submitted on October 1, 2020 and sought necessary action.

In a representation addressed to the NU VC, ANCSU president Vimeyiekho Vitso and general secretary Imnameren N Jamir stated that there has so far been no positive response towards the development issues raised in the memorandum.

ANCSU stated that students were undergoing an “unprecedented situation” and that “normal functioning of the university is probably affected”.

The ANCSU expressed hope that the issues it had raised would be prioritised and necessary action would be taken on a par with other issues.

It may be mentioned that some of the issues raised by ANCSU in its memorandum included more college offering post graduate courses; proposal for NU “facilitation centre at NU Mereima campus and SETM, Dimapur campus; appointment of assistant/associate professors and salary; issuing of meritorious certificate and medal and pass certificate and migration certificate.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021

Crime Beat

Seven vehicle lifters arrested DBHSS Mon administrator assaulted Correspondent

MON, JUNE 8 (NPN):MON, JUNE 8 (NPN): Administrator of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Mon Fr. Sam was reportedly assaulted by a youth at the DBHSS Centre around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday.

It was learnt that the culprit had demanded money from the administrator several times. But on June 8, the culprit came to the campus and assaulted, which led to injury of the administrator. The administrator was then taken for medical treatment at District Hospital Mon. Seized vehicles under the custody of Mokokchung police.

Following the incident, an FIR was lodged at the DIMAPUR: Mokokchung investigation, police detect- police station. The police later arrested the accused. police busted inter-district ed the chain of events and vehicle lifters and arrested modus-operandi committed seven persons Nzubemo by the thief.

(29), Myanthung (27) and Accordingly, four more Nchumbemo (27) all pres- co-accused were arrested ently residing at Chuki- from Wokha with assistance tong Wokha; Amos (41) from DEF Wokha and later from Tsumang ‘A’ Colony, two persons were arrested.

Wokha; Kumar Chetri (35) A total of ten vehifrom Aongza ward, Mokokc- cles were recovered. Police hung; Phyobemo (34) from said eight vehicles and one Pongidong Wokha and Im- motorcycle were recovered nalemba (28) from Artang from Wokha and one moward, Mokokchung. torcycle was recovered from Longleng police along with the arrested individuals.

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Mokokchung, one person In this connection, sev- DIMAPUR: Longleng police led by SDPO, Impung who was attempting to flee eral cases were registered Chang that Pangting Phom, (25) of Yongam village, with a stolen motorcycle under police station 1 and Kangyom Phom (31), presently residing at Bahok ward was arrested at Aongza ward 2 Mokokchung and follow Longleng and Chingei Phom (28), presently residing at Mokokchung on May 25. up investigation are on, SP Oushok village were arrested on charges of possessing In this connection, a informed.

10 soap boxes containing brown sugar on Tuesday. case was registered and an The recovered vehicles According to senior superintendent of police, Longinvestigation was conduct- included, two gypsy, three leng, the team intercepted an unregistered gypsy and ed.

Alto, three Maruti 800 and recovered the brown sugar. A case filed under NDPS During the course of two motorcycles. act, the senior SP informed.

Three held with brown sugar

NSF affirms commitment to early Naga political solution

DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Affirming that it stood committed to the “Indo-Naga” political issue, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has said that it would leave no stones unturned to push for early settlement to the “protracted Indo-Naga political issue vis-a-vis peace process.”

In a press release, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep and general secretary Süpuni Ng Philo have appealed for peace and unity among the Nagas.

The NSF also appealed to all the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) to come together under one table for “an early inclusive, honourable and acceptable solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue.”

Further, the federation urged the Government of India to expedite

the process with the negotiating parties and ink the final agreement without delay.

Further, asserting that it was “deeply committed” to ensuring all students welfare issues were effectively dealt with, the NSF has vowed to actively pursue several other issues including Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB), SSA & RMSA teachers, 2010 & 2013 batches, egovernance and COVID19 related issues.

With regard to NSSB, the federation has appealed to the state government not to further delay the implementation of NSSB. It demanded that the government make NSSB fully functional as there was rise in the number of educated unemployed youth in the state.

NSF also stated that t h e s t a t e g ove r n m e n t should revise and resolve

the Reservation Policy in the state “within the legally permissible jurisdiction without delay.”

On SSA & RMSA teachers’ issue, the federation said it was committed to ensure that the agreement signed on October 18, 2020 pertaining to the rationalization of SSA & RMSA teachers was materialised in letter and spirit.

The federation cautioned that it would no longer tread lightly on the matter if the state government did not honour the agreement.

On e-governance, the federation said effective implementation of e-governance would bring about ‘transparency’ in governance. Access to accurate and updated information with regard to various State Government’s functionaries, departments (including District Admin-

istration) and agencies, the NSF said must be made readily available in the public domain in compliance with the laid down guidelines for departmental websites (GIGW). In this regard, the federation strongly maintained that e-governance was a tool to bring ‘transparency’ and check corruption.

Acknowledging the hardships of the student community and parents in general, the NSF has appealed to all the educational institutions to waive off school fees owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The federation also appealed to the state government not to shut down stationery shops and bookstores during the lockdown in order to readily make accessible the basic needs and requirements of the student community.

Further, NSF urged the state government to

maintain transparency in utilisation of COVID-19 funds.

Meanwhile, NSF has constituted committees during the first official meeting NSF 2021-23. It said that public grievances redressel cell would be headed by its vice president Atokiho Sumi as convenor and secretary education Medovi Rhi as co-convenor and media cell would be led by secretary information & publicity Mteisuding as convenor and secretary games & sports Kaisü Chakre as co-convenor.

news in Brief

New NPCB member secretary: Conservator of forests, NTC, K. Hukato Chishi took charge as member secretary, Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) on June 8, upon the release of Dr. Kenei Miachieo on completion of inter-state cadre deputation tenure.

KPA informs on semester exams: Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu has informed that filling up of examination forms for even semesters (2, 4 & 6) regular exams would be held from June 10-15. Students have been informed to fill up their form through the link http://www. kpanagaland.org.in with payment ID/transaction no. and date after payment of the examination fee of Rs 500 per semester to the account No 20083721958, IFSC: SBIN0000214.

Late submission of forms shall not be entertained. Details of exam routings shall be notified latter in the Institute website. Compartmental students have been asked to confirm their compartmental papers by referring their last exams and by clearly mentioning the subjects whether theory, practical or both. For any clarification, students could contact 8731820910 or 8794217386 or email at ruokuo@rediffmail.com.

Dimapur police receive UV sunglasses: Dimapur police received 280 pairs of UV protected sunglasses for district traffic personnel, from advisor school education K.T. Sukhalu and M/S Phulchand Pawan Kumar Sethi and Sons.

Army recruitment rally for women: Indian army has invited application from eligible female candidates for recruitment as soldier general duty (women military police). ARO Rangapahar has informed that online registration was mandatory and would be open from June 6 to July 20. Rally for candidates from NE states is tentatively scheduled in Shillong.

For more information, one could visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A “THANK YOU” NOTE “For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.”

Romans 14:8 Born : 05-03-1986 – Died : 27-05-2021

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.

Blessed be the same.

Job 1:21 We, the family members of Lt. Imsumanen (Waromung) would like to thank each and everyone who supported us spiritually, mentally and financially during the time of brief illness and bereavement of our brother. May the Almighty God bestow His abundant blessings to all.

With Prayer Family members DP-2716

27/08/1983 – 30/05/2021 MRS. KETHONO SEYIE SOLIEZUO K-1022

Acknowledgement We, the bereaved family of Kethono express our heartfelt gratitude to friends, neighbors, well wishers and relatives for your love, support and kindness shown to us, during her brief illness and demise.

We want to sincerely thank you for providing us spiritual, material, financial and emotional support. We are deeply touched and thankful beyond words, for your gestures of kindness and empathy.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept the acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

A special word of gratitude and thanks to : Dr. Belho’s Clinic, CIHSR Hospital for their dedicated and selfless service Rev. Dr. N. Paphino, Pastor and believers of Angami Christian Revival Church, Dimapur Faith Christian Revival Church, Jotsoma Kuda Village Baptist Church, Dimapur Faith Theological Seminary, Jotsoma Salt and Light Baptist Church, New Taipei City, Taiwan Socunoma Baptist Church Grace Covenant Church, Dimapur Kingdom Culture Church, Dimapur Zhadima Union, Dimapur Mr & Mrs Kekhriesito Z. Savino and family DC office staff, Dimapur Nagaland University Teachers Association (NUTA) School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University We are forever grateful for the concern, care and kindness shown to her.

God sent her for a brief period of time and along the way she was a loving daughter, sister, devoted wife and mother and a beautiful friend to many. She was truly an exceptional amazing woman who lived her short life to the fullest !

God loved you and now you are at home resting peacefully in His arms!

And as your life showed us, We, as a family put our utmost trust in God. We can and will go through anything while on the ride called Life !

You will and always remain alive in our hearts forever !

– Beloved husband, daughters, parents, brother, in-laws and relatives.

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1940 – 04.06.2021 The gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6:23 We, the bereaved family of Late Hovili Sema of Lokobomi Village, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends and well-wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during her brief illness and sad demise.

While we regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, your selfless and humane gestures in these trying times are revered and embraced with prayers. May our Almighty bless you all abundantly.

Loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, in-laws and relatives MKC-155

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LATE P LIMATEMSÜ Died - 30th May 2021

We, the bereaved family of Late P Limatemsü would like to express and acknowledge our sincere gratitude to churches, neighbours, friends, individual and well-wishers who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and unceasing prayer support for us during this difficult time.

We are unable to thank every individuals but it is our sincere and humble prayer to Almighty God to bless each of you abundantly.

DP-2717

With prayers Loving Wife, Son & Sisters.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021

COVID-19: Advisories, activities and containment measures

DIMAPUR: District administrations have issued information and directives to the general public in order to contain further community spread. The medical department and DTFs have also issued information on vaccination drives.

Intensified vaccination drive in Kiphire: Kiphire DTF has decided to undertake an intensified COVID-19 vaccination at government higher secondary school, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9.

DTF has informed that for beneficiaries of 18-44, spot verification would be allowed with ID proof; for beneficiaries of 45 years and above, spot verification is allowed with ID proof and for HCWs and FLWs with prior registration employment certificate duly signed by the controlling officer should be produced. For any technical assistance, beneficiaries may contact district control room at 7628822911; 8787452591 or 6909374675 Special vaccination drive at Pfutsero: ADC Pfutsero in a circular stated that in order to intensify vaccination under Pfutsero sub-division, the general public has been informed that a special vaccination drive for 18 years and above would be organised by the block task force on the June 13 at Pfutsero town sports complex from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Therefore interested persons have been asked to register online by logging in to www.cowin.gov.in or through walk-in registration with valid photo identity card (Aadhaar/EPIC/driv-

ing license/PAN card) DC Kiphire warns village authorities: DC Kiphire Rahul Mali has informed that some village authorities in Kiphire have issued prohibitory directives preventing the entry and exit of medical staff including general public.

In this regard, the DC has warned that such unauthorised obstruction and violation of laid down government orders and infringement on individual rights and offence is liable to legal action under section 186 and 188 of the Indian penal code and Nagaland Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020 and section 51 of the Disaster management Act 2005.

Further, the DC informed that violating of this order would be initiated against any village authorities obstructing the entry and exit of medical staffs including general public.

Houses unsealed at Jalukie: In view of the completion of contact tracing as per the laid down SOP, ADC Jalukie, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang has notified that the buildings located at house no. 9 Sector ‘C’, old Jalukie village and house no.149 stadium colony, Jalukie town which were sealed on June 2 has been revoked with effect from the issue of this order.

Houses sealed at Mon: DC Mon and Chairman (DDMA), Thavaseelan K has ordered the sealing of the following houses in Mon town: house no.156 B, Wagiem Ward; house no.116, Shamnyu Ward.

The houses are to remain sealed till further orders.

CMO Dimapur Dr. I Moatemjen, medical officers and others during the launching programme.

Further, the DC has informed that any person violating the containment measures would be liable to be proceeded against as per the provision of Sections 51 to 60 of Disaster Management Act 2005 besides legal action under IPC Section 188 and other legal provisions as applicable.

Ambulance for vaccination sessions launched: CMO Dimapur, Dr. I Moatemjen launched an ambulance ser vice for Covid vaccination outreach session in urban areas, at SD Jain School, Marwari Patti, on Tuesday.

The ambulance service was initiated by Jain Samaj Dimapur, in collaboration with CMO Office Dimapur, to accelerate Covid vaccination.

A press release by district programme officer, UIP/RCH, Dr. Rebecca Sema stated that the CMO in his speech said it was

difficult to be prepared for any pandemic or disaster, however, when the community came forward to assist the department and take social responsibilities, people could overcome any kind of pandemic or disaster.

He added that the pandemic also brought communities closer and was optimistic that together they would defeat the pandemic.

Secretar y, SD Jain charitable clinic, Narender Jain stated that Jain Samaj was pleased to collaborate with CMO office in the fight against the Covid pandemic and expressed his gratitude towards health department for allotting vaccination centre at Jain charitable center.

President, Jain Samaj, Om Prakash Sethi, reassured that Jain Samaj was eager and willing to continue their support to

medical department and urged the department to call upon the Samaj for any future health activities without hesitation.

Tovihoto Ayemi takes stock of Covid situation: Advisor, power, Nagaland Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA held a meeting with Dimapur DTF to take stock of the COVID-19 situation in Dimapur on Tuesday.

The meeting was attended by DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundarajan, nodal officer Kikheto Sema and other officials of the district Task Force.

The advisor had a thorough discussion with the district officials relating to rise in Covid cases in Dimapur and also advised district officials to work in order to ameliorate the grievances of the people.

DKCTF to organise 50 hours chain prayer: Diocese of Kohima COVID-19 Task Force with the initia-

Plantation drives at Nagaland House New Delhi, Wokha

tive of the prayer support core team has informed that it would be organising a 50 hour chain prayer and adoration for people infected and affected by COVID-19 as well as doctors, nurses, health care workers, police force, civil authority and all who are directly or indirectly involved in the fight against the pandemic.

In a press release, Fr. Anto Paul has informed that the initiative was done in collaboration with various parishes, centers and institutions of diocese all over the state.

In this regard it has invited all, irrespective of denominations and religions to join the prayer for the healing and protection, and strengthening of all the frontline workers.

The prayer and adoration would be commenced from Holy Cross Church Dimapur by Rev. Fr. Sabu Chenackal, coordinator of

the prayer and support task force COVID-19 Catholic church and the parishes at 10 a.m. on June 9 and would reach out all over Nagaland and would be concluded at the Catholic Cathedral by Bishop Most.

Rev. Dr. James Thoppil at 11 a.m. on June 11.

F u r t h e r, D KC T F hoped that the 50 hour chain prayer and adoration would bring about instant healing, sustainable peace and lasting hope to the people of Nagaland and the world. The zoom link can be accessed at ID 81169280845 through the password 784305.

Congress COVID Sevak campaign: The Congress COVID Sevak campaign would be assisting 18-44 years to register for vaccination on Cowin portal in order to ensure that those without the means and know-how do not get left out of the vaccination process.

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) through the Nagaland Congress Covid Sevak committee joined to partake in the campaign by organising a walk-in registration centre near Shani Mandir, old daily market, Dimapur on June 7.

Congress COVID Sevaks assisted in registering more than 100 beneficiaries during the campaign.

The registration centre would continue to function throughout the week and similar centres would be replicated in different localities of the city in the coming days.

Ambulance for Mongsenyimti PHC launched:

An ambulance for Mongsenyimti primary health centre was dedicated by Mongsenyimti compound Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Imti Ozukum in the presence of minister PWD, mechanical and housing, Tongpang Ozukum on Tuesday at Mongsenyimti village.

In a press release, press secretary to the minister stated that while speaking on the occasion, medical officer Dr. Rachel said the induction of the ambulance under the PHC would benefit the surrounding villages which came under the PHC. She also said that addition of the ambulance would be beneficial and that it would ferry Covid patients of the area.

Meanwhile, Tongpang Ozukum thanked the medical minister and medical department for understanding the impending need as a result of the prevailing pandemic and allocating the ambulance for the benefit of the people.

He hoped that the PHC management team and Mongsenyimti village council would work hand in hand and utilise the ambulance judiciously.

He also asked the council members and PHC management team to continue supporting one another so that lapses would not occur especially during these trying times.

DABA provides 100 oxygen cylinders: Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) provided 100 jumbo oxygen cylinders to all the private hospitals that had a Covid care in Dimapur.

NSCW ‘walking the extra mile’ for women’s rights

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) said it was actively walking the extra mile within Nagaland especially during these trying times.

In a press release, NSCW chairperson Khrienuo Tachu said Naga student leaders and pastors based in mainland have also been networking with commission just as women hohos,

Naga mothers association, women organisations, women police stations and Sakhi One Stop Centres. NSCW expressed gratitude to all the responsible for their support.

F u r t h e r, N S C W thanked special commissioner of Delhi Police, Robin Hibu, for continuously assisting the victims in sexual harassment cases, rapes,

burials and women caught in difficult circumstances particularly in mainland India. NSCW said he has been “an essential link” in connecting with NSCW vis-a-vis state government, networking with DGP Nagaland John Longkumer for timely assistance and clarification of cases augmented by fake media circulations.

Officers and staff of Nagaland House, New Delhi during the plantation drive. DEF Wokha along with Forest staff carrying out the plantation drive.

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Wokha forest division: As part of the national mission to carry out plantation drive along with armed forces, Wokha forest division distributed over 15,000 saplings on the world environment day to various armed forces and the Nagaland police.

This included the 40 Assam Rifles, DEF Wokha, home guards &

civil defence, 7th NAP, CISF Doyang, police outpost Doyang, 7th NAP C COY Changpang, Liphanyan police outpost, police outpost Chukitong and 40 Assam Rifles D COY Chukitong.

Wokha forest division also distributed over 30,000 saplings in total to various institutes, villages and NGOs for their plantation activities.

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ACS & CRC about the importance creating awareness among the people and restoration of the ecosystems, the officers and staff planted tree saplings to mark the occasion.

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Phek battalion assisting in the construction of cemetery.

DIMAPUR: Phek battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) assisted Phek district administration in the construction of a cemetery at Phek town on June 7.

According to PRO HQ IGAR, the battalion received a request from

the district commissioner to assist the administration in the construction of a burial cemetery. In this regard, the battalion provided necessary assistance in the form of a JCB and raw material.

Meanwhile, Mon battalion of Assam Rifles un-

der the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) provided computer sets to Wangkhao College Mon District, Nagaland on June 8.

The battalion also provided wheelchair to differently abled villagers of Sheangha Mokok village, Mon on June 6.

DIMAPUR: Sümi Baptist Convention (SBC) has expressed grief over the demise of Rev. Dr. S. Yevito Sümi.

In a condolence note SBC director, Rev. Dr. Khehovi Shohe stated that late reverend was one of the tallest Sümi Church leader, who rendered his valuable services in various capacity under SBAK as teacher, youth secretary, literature secretary, pastor and executive secretary. Fit also said that the Sümi Church had lost a humble and fatherly figure and that his contributions towards the growth of Sümi Churches would always be remembered.

Further, SBC conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that his soul rest in peace.

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Three years on, families of Abhi-Neel await justice

Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath G u wa h at i , J U N 8 (AGENCIES): It has been three years and the families of Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das are still waiting for justice. The duo was lynched at death on June 8 three years in Karbi Anglong’s Dokmoka. Locals suspected them to be child lifters and a mob of at least 40 people thrashed them.

The two boys succumbed

to their injuries, reports The Sentinel Assam.

The family members observed the death anniversary on June 4. Speaking to the media, Abhijit Nath’s father said, “Today marks the third anniversary of the Abhi-Neel murder.

The moments still fresh in everyone’s mind. But we feel that the judicial process of Nagaon Court has been

NE COVID-19 UPDATE Manipur’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 900-mark with 12 deaths in 24 hour IMPHAL, Jun 8: Manipur’s death toll due to Covid19 reached 908, with 12 more deaths being reported on Tuesday. The day also saw 748 new cases recorded, taking the overall count to 56,576. The state health department, in its latest bulletin, also saw the discharge of 579 taking the cumulative number of recoveries to 46,527. As the new cases are more than the recovered cases, it led to the rise of the number of active cases to 9,141. The active case was down below 9,000-mark on Monday. The recovery rate was 82.23%. Imphal West, the worst affected capital district accounted for 205 of the 748 fresh cases and four of the 12 deaths.

At 20,215, the district has reported the highest number of cases in Manipur with 337deaths. The second worst affected Imphal East district reported 162 and four deaths, taking its infection and death toll to 13,098 and 249 respectively. (Correspondent)

COVID patient escapes from custody

Diphu Jun 8 ( agencies): The police are yet to get a lead on the whereabouts of two Covid-19 patients who have fled from Tumpreng Covid Care Centre of West Karbi Anglong district recently. John Engti and Borlongki Timung who were arrested on an extortion charge from Umrangso , Dima Hasao district on May 29, were brought to the Covid Care Centre for Covid test. Both the accused after testing positive were admitted in the COVID care centre. But on the night of May 31 they bust the iron grills of the Farmer’s Training Centre and ran away from the custody. Timung is a resident of Hamren, while John Engti is from Umrangso.

very lax and lenient. The witness testimony process has not been completed in 3 years.”

“We are getting frustrated day by day. The accused should be punished.

Such incidents can happen anywhere, “ he said. Abhijit Nath’s father urged the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take necessary action. Several rounds of hearings have been held and those involved in the case were sent to judicial custody but no verdict yet.

In 2019 on this day, some locals of Dokmoka mistook the two boys to be child-abductors. They gheraoed their vehicle and when the boys tried to escape from the spot, the locals started to physically assault them. By the time police reached, the locals fled from the spot.

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Another doc beaten up in Assam ULFA denies extortion allegations, MANGALDAI, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): After the horrific incident of Dr Seuj Senapati of Hojai, another doctor was attacked at Kharupetia in Darrang district on Sunday. Dr Ahmed Ali, working at Tezpur Medical College, was undergoing treatment at Afreen Health Care Center in Nimtali area of Kharupetia on Friday evening, reports The Sentinel Assam.

As per reports, a young man named Rahul Amin, who introduced himself as the General Secretary of the District Youth Congress, allegedly attacked Dr Ali and his wife at the healthcare centre.

According to the reports, the Congress leader along with his sister Pinki Begum visited the hospital for treatment. As the doctor was looking for another patient at that time and told him to wait, he burst out in anger and allegedly started to misbehave with the doctor and attacked him physically. Dr Ali’s wife was

also physically assaulted when she came into rescue of the doctor.

The Congress leader and his sister fled when the Kharupetia police arrived at the spot. Dr Ali has filed an FIR at Kharupetia police station. In this case, the attack on the doctor in the workplace has been strongly condemned by various groups as an attack on human rights. Local people and family members have demanded strict action against the accused. In this case, the attack on the doctor in the workplace has been strongly condemned by various groups as an attack on human rights.

The incident came to light amidst the hue and cry demanding justice for junior Dr Senapati who was brutally assaulted by at least 28 miscreants in Hojai recently. He was attacked by over 24 relatives of a patient including women. The relatives lost their cool after their patient died within hours of being hospitalised.

Mother dies hrs after taking COVID jab in Mnp Correspondent IMPHAL, Jun 8: A lactating 36-year-old woman died hours after receiving the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manipur’s Thoubal district, reports said on Tuesday.

This is the third death in the state among people who have taken the vaccine against COVID-19. State chief minister had assured an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of her death.

Laishram Kiranbala Devi, a mother of a sevenmonth-old child, got the first dose of Covidshield yesterday (Monday) around 1.30 and was in observation for half an hour.

She went to bed in the evening, around 5.30 pm, with a complaint of illness and uneasiness but was found in an unconscious state when her husband L Sarat woke her up some minutes later.

She was immediately rushed to Thoubal district hospital where she died without regaining consciousness, Sarat added.

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Following a complaint lodged by the family, Thoubal police retrieved the dead body from the district hospital and transferred it to the morgue of JNIMS hospital, Imphal for post-mortem examination.

Locals of Khangabok Part-1 of Thoubal district where the deceased hailed from, formed a joint action committee (JAC) and submitted a memorandum to the state chief minister, demanding an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of her death.

In a meeting with a delegation of the JAC, the chief minister assured a one-man inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the death of the woman, the JAC claimed.

In the memorandum, the JAC alleged that the woman died of the Covid vaccine while claiming that she had no history of suffering from any chronic illness.

The JAC sought an inquiry to find out the exact cause of death of the woman while demanding conduct of the post-mortem examination

before an executive magistrate with video coverage.

While pressing the state government to make known the exact cause of her death to the public on or before June 10, the JAC threatened to launch agitation in case the state government failed to address their demands.

This is the sixth death among the people of the state allegedly after receiving the vaccine to protect from COVID-19 in the state.

Two women, all anganwadi workers who were declared as frontline workers and beneficiaries of the first phase of the vaccination drive have died allegedly after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the state.

On February 19 last, a 48- ye a r - o l d wo m a n, who was also an anganwadi helper from Bishnupur district, died a week after she received COVID-19 vaccination. The second death case was reported in Jiribam district when an anganwadi worker died after receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 7 last.

says won’t talk under pressure

Kolkata, Jun 8 (IANS): The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has denied media reports sourced to security officials saying its cadres continued to engage in massive extortion despite an unilateral declaration of ceasefire last month.

A statement by ULFA spokesperson “Lieutenant” Rumel Asom on Tuesday said: “On behalf of ULFA, I emphatically contradict media reports blaming us for extortion.

“Since we declared an unilateral ceasefire on 15th May this year, none of our units have collected any money from businessmen, citizens or anybody else.

All allegations to this effect are false and malicious.”

Rumel Asom said that the Indian Army and Assam Police were responsible for spreading such rumours.

“Our leadership unilaterally declared the cease-

Adivasi community sceptical of accord Diphu, Jun 8 (AGENCIES): Ahead of the anticipated peace accord to be signed between the Centre, Assam government and six rebel organizations of Karbi Anglong, the All Adivasi Students Association of Assam on Monday held that the planned peace agreement required not to get in the way the social, political and economic privileges of the Adivasi community living in Karbi Anglong.

In a memorandum to chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the All Adivasi Students Association of Assam mentioned that the political rights of the Adivasi people living in Karbi Anglong autonomous district should not be disadvantaged.

The memo mentioned that the non-tribal villages should not be omitted from the proposed Village Development Council and the stipulation for Kuki Regional Council should be taken into consideration.

fire because they wanted to create a climate of peace and trust.

“Without such an atmosphere, no meaningful discussions for resolving the conflict will be possible.

But the Army and state police have vested interest in perpetuating the conflict, so they are spreading rumours and creating confusion,” Rumel Asom said.

Asom said that the security establishment may be under the impression that a financially weakened ULFA will sit for talks and accept “anything offered to them by Delhi” .

“The ULFA will never bargain with the interests of Assam. It will rather fight on but it wanted to give peace a chance. That should not be read as weakness,” he said, adding, “whether we are financially weak or not, it has nothing to do with our political stance.”

The ULFA supremo Paresh Barua declared an unilateral ceasefire on May 15. The security establishment, both army and Assam police, expressed reservations about the offer with some officers saying that the rebel group was trying to wriggle out of a difficult situation caused by deaths, desertions and decimations in the ULFA ranks. “Many senior ULFA leaders have surrendered or died in encounters. Paresh Barua has spoken peace in such circumstances before to take the heat off,” said a senior Assam police officer.

AR DG visits war memorial

Lt. Gen Pradeep Chandran Nair paying tribute.

KOHIMA, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair, DG Assam Rifles laid a wreath at the Assam Rifles War Memorial, Laitkor, Shillong on June 8 to pay homage to martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice

in the line of duty.

The General Officer laid his first wreath after taking over the prestigious appointment of Director General of the Assam Rifles popularly known as Sentinels of the NorthEast.

Environmental orgs urge Assam CM for scientific probe into elephant deaths Shillong MP asks PM to increase for Meghalaya’s farmers welfare fund

GUWAHATI, JUN 8 (PTI): An environmental organisation has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to initiate proper scientific investigation into the recent death of 18 elephants at a proposed reserve forest in Nagaon district.

The ‘Nature’s Beckon’ said the recent postmortem and investigation reports on elephant deaths released

by Forest minister Parimal Suklabaidya appears to be “flawed”. As an organization, committed to the cause of biodiversity conservation, “we appeal to the chief

minister to intervene in the matter and constitute a new committee to scientifically investigate and find out the truth behind the death of 18 wild Asian Elephants”, Nature’s Beckon, Director, Soumyadeep Datta said on Tuesday.

Datta called for a committee, headed by a retired Judge, and comprising a geologist, electrical engineer, lightning expert, Zoological Survey of India’s representative, Wildlife Institute of India’s representative, Police officer and representative of civil society groups

to investigate the deaths of the elephants on May 12 at Bamunipahar. He also demanded that anyone found guilty of destroying or hiding any kind of evidence with regard to this incident must be convicted at the earliest. Datta alleged that the investigating committee had no lightning experts, electrical engineers, geophysicists, forensic experts, crime branch personnel, etc, and consisted of only veterinarians all of whom are directly or indirectly related to the forest department.

All the so called tests

were done in their own laboratories, and none from independent labs while no attempts to mark the burial spots of each individual carcass was made but they used salt to accelerate the decomposition process so that no further investigations can take place, he alleged.

He further claimed that the report does not mention the exact physical, pathological status of all the carcasses nor are there any photographs to justify their claim that they inspected all the carcasses thoroughly.

The entire report is based on assumptions with no scientific analysis and “nowhere does it say that lightning killed the elephants, rather they assumed that lightning was the main culprit”, he said Their histopathological report is only a tentative diagnosis stating the possibility of death by high voltage electrocution but “can this occur only through lightning and what investigations were carried out to suggest they were not electrocuted by other means”, Datta asked.

Beneficiaries to book vaccine Assam govt likely to hold HSLC slots on-the-spot in Meghalaya & HS exams in 1st week of Aug

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Shillong, Jun 8 : The Meghalaya Government will now allow citizens in the age group of 18-44 years to book vaccine slots on the spot, health officials said on Tuesday.

“On-the-spot vaccination for the 18-44 group will begin tentatively from June 11 in selected centres. Spot booking of slots will continue till the existing stock of vaccine lasts,” an official in the state health and family welfare department said following the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Central Government would ensure free vaccination of all citizens across the various states.

“The state is set to receive 66,000 doses of vaccines against COVID-19 for the K Y M C

18-44 group in the next few days. An advance payment has already been made for the doses,” the heath official informed.

Meanwhile, Meghalaya on Tuesday recorded nine deaths due to COVID-19 infection, taking the casualty toll to 678 and 379 fresh cases of infection taking the active case count up to 4924, even as 773 more recoveries from the viral disease surged the number of recovered cases to 33, 933 in the State, which has so far registered 39, 535 confirmed cases of Coronavirus infection. Director Health Services (MI) Dr. Aman war said that the latest deaths due to COVID19 complications included six in East Khasi Hills district two in West Khasi Hills district and one West Jaintia Hills district. The fresh

cases of infection included 149 in East Khasi Hills district, including state capital Shillong, where the number of active cases has declined to 1995 as on date. While the West Garo Hills district had 618 active COVID-19 cases and the East Jaintia Hills district had 647 active cases, the rest of the eight districts in the State had less than 500 active cases each as per the latest official count. Meanwhile, the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, Isawanda Laloo has instructed that no landlord will forcefully evict any tenant who is unable to pay the required rent immediately, but will give proper concession and time for payment, so as not to cause difficulties to people during “such a time”, in reference to the ongoing pandemic.

G UWAHATI , J U N 8 (AGENCIES): All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) chief advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya said that the state board exams will not be held in July as per discussion. Further, the month of August has been decided as a tentative month to hold the board exams, reports The Sentinel Assam.

Meanwhile, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu will hold a discussion with the Assam CM and within 10 days, a final statement will come keeping in mind with the discussions done today. Speaking at a press conference, the AASU and All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) has forwarded a three-subject formula for the students and the state government has to take a decision on the same.

Notably, the student’s

leader urged the government to make the announcement with regards to the exams public so that students can proceed with the schedule.

On the other hand, the Assam state Education minister said that an SOP for the state board exams will be forwarded in the coming days.

Earlier, Ranoj Pegu said that the HSLC and HS examinations will be held after the COVID situation improves in the state. He said that if COVID-19 cases reduce to 1%, the examination will be conducted. Pegu said, “We will be in a comfortable position to hold the exams if the COVID positivity rate comes down to 1%. It has come down significantly from 10%, in some districts it is down to 2%. The exams will be in a modified manner, maybe time-wise, may be paper-wise.”

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Shillong, Jun 8: Veteran Congress parliamentarian Vincent H Pala has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to personally instruct the PMO (Prime Minister’s Office) to provide sufficient funds and necessary assistance to the poor farmers of Meghalaya who in majority are indigenous tribal, to enable them to sustain themselves and their families during this pandemic.

“85 per cent of the population of Meghalaya is farmers. Therefore, if only 8967 farmers have been provided financial assisted under this flagship programmed - PM-Kisan Scheme, by the Government of India, then, the Government of India has done a grave injustice to the farmers of this state,” the three-time sitting Congress Lok Sabha noted in his letter a copy of which was also sent to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.

Drawing the attention of the Prime Minister to the plight of the farmers, which, he said, required the “immediate attention and remedial measures” of the PMO, Pala urged Modi to graciously consider enhancing the necessary financial assistance to the farmers and daily labourers of Meghalaya. Pointing out that this is the peak season for harvest, the MP said that because of the lockdown, the farmers have been facing

Vincent H Pala “tremendous hardship and difficulties” either in arranging manpower or machineries to facilitate the process of harvesting the crops.

“Nor mally, during this season, cash crops like broomstick, bay leaf, black pepper, ginger, potatoes, cabbages, cauliflower are harvested in huge quantity in the state. The cash returns come to crores of rupees, thereby benefiting the farmers. It is sad to state that the state government has not made enough efforts to provide marketing facilities and linkages to sell these products,” the MP wrote.

He mentioned in the letter to the PM that in Meghalaya, most of the farmers are owners of their own fields and they engage and employ labourers to cultivate their crops.

“Therefore, when the farmers, who are the owners of the cultivated land, cannot sell nor market their crops they will not be able to pay the local labourers.

Hence, most of them are out of job and livelihood.

This has adversely affected the families of the small and marginal farmers who depend solely on seasonal crops,” Pala wrote.

“You (Prime Minister) have been considering the ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ or ‘Self- Reliant India Mission’, where special economic packages were announced which focus on the economic benefit of the labourers, farmers, and the cottage industry. In the process, the Government of India had announced an amount of Rs 20 lakh crores to tide over the COVID-19pandemic crisis,” the Congress parliamentarian noted. Exhorting the Prime Minister to release adequate funds to Meghalaya to provide necessary assistance to the skilled and unskilled labourers, daily wage earners, domestic workers, taxi and sumo drivers, and other un-organized workers, Pala said, “It is sad to mention that the much-needed financial assistance to these group of workers have not been released nor paid by the State Government since last year.”

Recalling that the Centre released Rs 20,000 crore under the Prime Minister Kisan Scheme for the benefit of 9.5 crore farmers across the country, Pala said, “According to the data available, only 8967 farmers from Meghalaya received the direct benefit transfer installment at the rate of Rs 2000 each amounting to Rs 1,79,34,000, the lowest amongst all the North Eastern States.”

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invites Swedish defence majors Govt driven by headlines, not deadlines: Cong Rajnath to set up manufacturing hubs in India cines and medicines,” he alleged. The Congress leader said the government has earmarked Rs 35,000 crore for vaccines in the country and the same was passed in Parliament.

Citing a news report, he said a total of Rs 50,000 crore would be spent on vaccination as per the latest announcement of free inoculations to all Indians in government hospitals.

“If you need Rs 50,000 crore, call a Parliament session soon and get its nod after discussing the vaccination policy,” the Congress leader said, alleging that there is no shortage of money with the government but it has different priorities.

He alleged that the government is “already spending Rs 20,000 crore on central vista project”.

Responding to criticism by the BJP that it was the states who first wanted a greater role for them, Ramesh said that no state government would have objected to the union government procuring vaccines.

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday invited leading Swedish defence majors to set up manufacturing bases in India as he showcased the country as an attractive destination for investment to produce military equipment and platforms. In an address at a conference on India-Sweden defence industry cooperation, he said the government has rolled out a series of reforms to help the defence industries serve not only Indian requirements but also meet global demands.

The defence minister also mentioned allowing up to 74 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) through automatic route and up to 100 per cent through government route in the defence manufacturing sector. He said the technology-centric FDI policy will enable Indian industries to collaborate with Swedish industries in the field of niche and proven military technologies.

Govt places orders for 44 crore BJP leaders in Bengal hold doses of Covishield & Covaxin meeting on ‘post-poll violence’

Telangana extends lockdown for another 10 days

Biotech for 19 crore doses of Covaxin. “Additionally, 30 per cent of the advance for procurement of both the COVID-19 vaccines has been released to Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech,” an official said.

The official said the Centre has been supporting the efforts of states and union territories for an effective vaccination drive under the “whole of government

Hopeful of holding Monsoon Session of Parl in July: Joshi

Pralhad Joshi

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): The government is hopeful that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on its normal schedule in July, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday amid the second wave of COVID-19.

Since the pandemic began, three sessions of Parlia-

ment were curtailed and the winter session last year had to be cancelled.

Last year, the Monsoon Session, which usually starts in July, had begun in September. Sources said the modalities of holding this year’s Monsoon Session are still being discussed. “I am hopeful that Parliament session will be held as per its normal schedule starting in July,” Joshi told PTI. The authorities are confident of holding the session in July itself as most of the parliamentarians, staff members of both LS and RS secretariats and other stakeholders have received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine.

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administer a minimum of 80 lakh doses of the vaccine every day”.

“What is the roadmap and policy in achieving this, and how will the vaccines come and from where. The prime minister has not said anything about this.

“We want that the central government, the prime minister and the health minister should take the public in confidence about increasing the vaccinations from the present to 80 lakh doses a day,” he said.

Questioning the government’s policy, he said it is not clear on what basis and at what price will the private hospitals deliver the vaccine.

approach” since January 16 this year. Based on various representations received by the Centre, the vaccination for all adults above 18 years of age was opened in the Phase III of vaccination strategy beginning May 1.

“Now with the aim to further universalise the countrywide vaccination drive, all citizens above 18 years of age can receive the COVID-19 vaccine doses free of cost at government health facilities,” the official said.

The central government will provide free coronavirus vaccines to states and union territories for inoculation of all above 18 years of age from June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, announcing that the Centre will take over the 25 per cent state procurement quota.

“We have demanded that vaccination must be free to all citizens at both government and private hospitals and centres,” the Congress leader said alleging that 50 percent of vaccines meant for private hospitals have been monopolised by nine private hospitals and termed it as a “very dangerous situation”.

Pe o p l e a c r o s s t h e world, be it the US or the UK, are not made to pay for the vaccines, he noted.

Ramesh claimed that the mandatory registration on the CoWIN website would exclude a large number of people who do not have digital access in remote centres.

“We want non-mandatory Cowin registration for vaccinations, which should be walk-in,” he said.

“The government must work out a transparent allocation formula in consultation with states for providing vaccines to states, as we have seen that BJP-ruled states have been favoured by the central government in the past in allocation of vac-

Dilip Ghosh

KOLKATA, JUN 8 (PTI): Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday held a meeting with party functionaries over thepost-poll scenario in the state, as he claimed that workerswere being attacked and forced out of their homes acrossdistricts by goons bearing allegiance to the ruling TMC. Several senior leaders, during the discussion, talkedabout ways to deal with the current situation, and activistsshared their woes,

sources in the party said.

“Violence continues unabated in the state even afterthe formation of the government; the ruling party is unwillingto acknowledge the incidents,” Ghosh told reporters ahead ofthe meeting. Claiming that the “state government does not wantpeace to prevail” in the state, Ghosh said that the BJP hasmoved various commissions and courts seeking protection forits workers.

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari wasn’t presentat the session as he is away in Delhi to meet Home MinisterAmit Shah. Party national vice-president Mukul Roy alsoskipped the meeting, amid speculation about a possible changein political equation after TMC leader Abhishek Banerjeevisited his ailing wife in hospital on June 2.

Kerala govt move to renovate CM’s official residence draws flak

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JUN 8 (PTI): Opposition Congress-ledUDF on Tuesday slammed the Left government in Kerala over itsdecision to renovate Cliff House, the official residence ofChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan spending nearly one crorerupees at a time when the state was reeling under acutefinancial crunch.

Raising the issue in the Assembly, P T Thomas (Congress)sought to know how the gover nment’s declared policy offinancial austerity and spending whopping amount for the’refurbishing’ of the CM’s bungalow would go together.

“The finance minister has ensured the House that hewould implement finan-

cial discipline.So, he should explain how the austerity measures and thespending of crores of rupees for the refurbishing of thebuildings would go each other,” the Thrikkakkara MLA said.

Finance Minister K N Balagopal, however, rejected thecriticism of the opposition saying the government was takingall possible steps to reduce expenditure.

Hyderabad, Jun 8 (IANS): The Telangana government on Tuesday decided to extend the lockdown for another 10 days but with an increased daily relaxation time.

The decision was taken at the state Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The lockdown, which was to end on June 9, has been extended for 10 days from June 10.

The cabinet, however, decided to increase the relaxation from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. from present 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to a statement from Chief Minister’s Office, a grace period of an hour will be given to enable people to return home.

The Chief Minister directed the administration to ensure strict implementation of the lockdown from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day.

However, the Cabinet decided that the lockdown with existing relaxation timing will continue in seven Assembly constituencies as the Covid situation there has not yet come totally under control. These constituencies are Sattupalli, Madhira, Nalgonda, Nagarjuna Sagar, Devarkonda, Munugode, and Miryalguda.

Rajnath Singh

“Over the past few years, the Indian defence industry has been galvanised through progressive policy and procedural reforms which have catapulted the industry to serve not only Indian requirements but also meet global demand,” Singh said at the virtual conference.

He said that the foreign OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) can set up manufacturing facilities individually or in partnership with Indian companies through joint ventures or technology agreement to capitalise on the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “Swedish

firms such as SAAB already have a major presence in India and I am confident that other Swedish firms will find India as a major investment destination for defence manufacturing,” he said.

“There is a lot of scope for Sweden and Indian defence Industries for coproduction and co-development. Indian industry can also supply components to Swedish industries,” he added. Singh said India has a vast defence industrial base with 41 ordnance factories and nine defence public sector undertakings and expanding private industries supported by an eco-system of over 12,000 micro, small and medium enterprises.

“The Mission - ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ or ‘SelfReliant India’ of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is about producing cost-effective quality products and in its core has the motto - ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for the World’,” he said.

Class 5 student hails SC’s steps against Covid NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (IANS): A Class 5 student from Kerala has written to the Chief Justice of India, Justice N. V. Ramana, saying she is happy that the Supreme Court has intervened effectively in the sufferings and death of ordinary people in the fight against Covid-19.

The 10-year-old Lidwina Joseph from Kerala’s Thrissur district, wrote in the letter, “I am happy and feel proud your honourable court has moved orders for supply of oxygen and saved many lives. I understood your honourable court has initiated effective steps in bringing down Covid-19 infection and death rate in our country, especially in Delhi. I thank your honour for this.

Now I feel very proud and happy.”

Joseph in her handwritten letter said she was very worried about deaths in Delhi and other parts of the country due to coronavirus, and felt happy to see the top court making vital interventions to alleviate the suffering of the people in the unprecedented health crisis unleashed by the pandemic.

The letter was accompanied by a colourful illustration showing a be-

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spectacled judge using his gavel to deliver a blow on the head of coronavirus.

Joseph also drew a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, which was hung on the wall behind the judge.

Chief Justice Ramana replied to Joseph, saying, “I have received your beautiful letter along with a heartwarming illustration of the judge at work.” The Chief Justice said he was very impressed with the way Joseph kept track of the happenings in the country and also appreciated the concern she has displayed for the wellbeing of people in the wake of the pandemic.

Chief Justice Ramana wrote, “I am sure you will grow up into an alert, informed and responsible citizen who will contribute immensely towards nationbuilding.” He also sent her a signed copy of the Indian Constitution.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): The Centre on Tuesday said it has placed orders for 44 crore doses of Covishield and Covaxin, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre would take over the state procurement quota and provide free jabs to state governments for inoculation of all above the age of 18.

These 44 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be delivered by their makers between August and December 2021, the Union Health Ministry said.

“In immediate followup of the prime minister’s announcement of these changes in the Guidelines of National COVID Vaccination programme yesterday, the Centre has placed an order with Serum Institute of India for 25 crore doses of Covishield and with Bharat

deadline-driven,” Ramesh said at an online press conference, asking the government to come forth with its policy and roadmap towards increasing inoculations and achieving the objective of providing vaccines to all by December 2021.

Training his guns on the prime minister, he alleged, “The PM was sleeping and woke up from ‘kumbhakaran ki neend’ (deep slumber) after the Supreme Court intervened and reprimanded the government”.

“It is a collective crisis brought about by the failures and ego of only one person and the entire country is suffering because of that,” Ramesh alleged. He said 30 lakh doses of vaccine were administered every day in April 2021, but in May only 16 lakh doses per day were given.

Expressing satisfaction that in June, 30 lakh doses per day were administered, he, however, added that “if we have to vaccinate 100 crore people by December this year, then we need to

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NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): The Centre should clarify in Parliament its policy and roadmap for providing COVID vaccines to all by December, the Congress said on Tuesday, as it alleged that the government was driven by headlines and not deadlines and asked why people still have to pay for the jabs at private hospitals.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said all Indians should get free vaccination for COVID-19 and there should be no mandatory registration on the CoWIN app as there are many who do not have digital access.

The party also demanded transparency in the allocation of vaccines to the states and a Parliament session for discussing the policy and approval to fresh budgets required for vaccinating all. Ramesh said there should be no discrimination in vaccine distribution and the government should follow the principle of cooperative federalism.

“This government is headline-driven and not

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXxI NO. 183 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021

The forgotten races

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or over a century, millions of indigenous peoples of the north American continent, presently the USA and Canada, inhabited 19,816 million square miles. The land areas in the US is 9.834 million square kms while the total land area of Canada is 9.985 square kms. The indigenous Indian tribes are natives of the continent but have been gradually dispossessed off their lands by white aliens who arrived from 1492. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are about 4.5 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the USA today making up around 1.5 percent of the country’s population. The native Indians are scattered across reservations or corralled in zones in a geographical area of 56,200,000 acres. As of the 2016 census, Indigenous peoples in Canada totalled 16,73,785 people, or 4.9% of the national population, with 9,77,230 First Nations people; 5,87,545 Métis and 65,025 Inuit. Around 7.7% of the population under the age of 14 are of Indigenous descent. In 2003, the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs stated there were 2,300 reserves in Canada, comprising 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). While Native Americans resisted European efforts to amass land and power during this period, they struggled to do so while also fighting new diseases introduced by the Europeans and the slave trade. Over the first century and a half after Columbus’s voyages, the native population of the Americas plummeted by an estimated 80% (from around 50 million in 1492 to eight million in 1650), mostly by outbreaks of Old World diseases introduced by the European colonials which could be rightly also termed as the first biological warfare. There are many stories of how the colonial conquerors from Britain, Netherlands, France, Spain etc systematically erased the languages, religion and history of millions of native Indians. These were done in a systematic manner where native children were forcibly separated from parents and housed in residential schools and taught alien languages and barred even from speaking their own native languages. The white colonialists had committed untold atrocities and also deprived them of any rights. A particular case that erupted in Canada was in the month of May,2021 when the remains of 215 children, some as young as 3 years old, have been found buried on the site of what was once Canada’s largest indigenous residential school. The remains of the 215 children found buried in unmarked graves is one of more than 150 institutions in a defunct system that for well over a century forcibly separated Indigenous children from their families to assimilate them into Canadian society. From the 19th century until the 1970s, more than 1,50,000 First Nations children were required to attend state-funded schools as part of a programme to assimilate them into Canadian society.

Many were beaten and verbally abused, and up to 6,000 are said to have died. The Canadian government apologised in Parliament in 2008 and admitted that physical and sexual abuse in the schools was rampant.

To date, Canada has made only limited progress to not only unearth the magnitude of the past terrible inhuman acts but to ensure that the indigenous natives are adequately compensated and provided with the economic benefits out extraction of oil, gas and minerals from their traditional lands. Both the US and Canada champion human rights across other nations but they conveniently remain silent about their own dark past and have done little to mete out justice for the indigenous peoples.

DailyDevotion What’s Next To Do?

If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. —John 13:17 Be determined to know more than others. If you yourself do not cut the lines that tie you to the dock, God will have to use a storm to sever them and to send you out to sea. Put everything in your life afloat upon God, going out to sea on the great swelling tide of His purpose, and your eyes will be opened. If you believe in Jesus, you are not to spend all your time in the calm waters just inside the harbor, full of joy, but always tied to the dock. You have to get out past the harbor into the great depths of God, and begin to know things for yourself— begin to have spiritual discernment.

When you know that you should do something and you do it, immediately you know more. Examine where you have become sluggish, where you began losing interest spiritually, and you will find that it goes back to a point where you did not do something you knew you should do. You did not do it because there seemed to be no immediate call to do it. But now you have no insight or discernment, and at a time of crisis you are spiritually distracted instead of spiritually self-controlled. It is a dangerous thing to refuse to continue learning and knowing more.

The counterfeit of obedience is a state of mind in which you create your own opportunities to sacrifice yourself, and your zeal and enthusiasm are mistaken for discernment. It is easier to sacrifice yourself than to fulfill your spiritual destiny, which is stated in Romans 12:1-2. It is much better to fulfill the purpose of God in your life by discerning His will than it is to perform great acts of self-sacrifice. “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice…” (1 Samuel 15:22). Beware of paying attention or going back to what you once were, when God wants you to be something that you have never been. “If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know…” (John 7:17).

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Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. ~ Mother Teresa

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021

Post-mortem

Rise of techno-feudalism in the digital era T W echnological disruptions are causing far-reaching upheavals in the economy, society and polity. The latest standoff between India and foreign companies over IT regulations is part of a worldwide trend.

It is indicative of the growing power of tech companies to defy and undermine State power.

Technological revolutions are the only true revolutions in history that transform a society’s economic, social and political organisation. Over the past few centuries, technological progress enabled the decline of feudalism due to industrialisation, the rise of industrial cities, induced labour mobility, and the transfer of economic power from the landed elites to the industrial- and middleclass. It culminated in the rise of the nation and nation-State and a central government strong enough to curb the arbitrary powers of feudal and aristocratic elements.

But the same technological progress is now giving rise to a new tech-aristocracy while the State’s power slowly withers away.

This phenomenon can be called techno-feudalism, which rests on three pillars: Sheer computing power, the unprecedented concentration of economic power in a few private hands, and the ability of tech-aristocracy to shape society. Old feudalism rested on control of land, while technofeudalism rests on control over digital real estate. The old feudal class enjoyed exemptions designed to facilitate the accumulation of arbitrary powers. Technofeudalism has exemptions such as intermediary rules, loopholes

to bypass data localisation and tax compliance.

Old feudalism preached a doctrine of birth-based inequality. Techno-feudalism fetishises meritocracy to justify its breaks on social mobility, except at the very top of the tech-aristocracy. Old feudal fiefdoms were small and deliberately fragmented to control the concentration of too much power by making economies of scale impossible. Such restrictions are gone under techno-feudalism, as is evident by the rise of the Big Tech, which dwarfs the industrial and financial elites. Big tech are not monopolist but they own the market itself.

The old feudal class presented itself as the champion of liberty against the tyranny of the king and spoke a language of rights and duties while suppressing those at its mercy. Techno-feudalism positions itself as upholding liberty against the State and speaks a language of rights and civic duty while amassing arbitrary power.

Like old feudalism, technofeudalism corrupts and subverts the law and all branches of government to such an extent that governments find it impossible to take any action that could control their rapacious behaviour. And just like the old feudal class, the new tech-aristocracy is constantly engaged in a turf war to capture more digital real estate and augment its control over data and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Many Big Tech companies resemble the East India Company. They exercise monopoly power, are rich, indulge in corrupt practices and subversion of the system while

refusing to pay legitimate taxes or follow sovereign laws.

The new tech-aristocracy can reshape society. Never in history have so few people had the power to decide the public consensus while remaining detached from the masses. It is this ability that has made them too powerful for any country to handle. It was visible during the Australia-Google standoff or in Twitter’s shenanigans in India and across the world. And the less we talk about behemoths such as Amazon, the better.

Tech-aristocracy has the power to intervene in local politics and unseat governments via subtle manipulation of political discourse by leveraging their control over data and means of communication.

This new aristocracy has spawned its own brand of ideological constructs and foot soldiers to take on the power of the State.

It has acquired stakes in newspapers, magazines, and new means of entertainments such as over-the-top (OTT) platforms.

It is moving fast to control the future of education by setting up edutech companies. We already think about fintech when talking money, and not banks.

The anarchist and woke ideas empowered and favoured by techno-feudalism serve the function of weakening the existing political order and legitimacy of the State, while deflecting attention from the concentration of power by the new tech-aristocracy.

The rise of social media and extreme socio-political polarisation has gone together. The political intermediation process is breaking down, and the democratic consensus is ever more difficult

to achieve. It is making societies increasingly ungovernable, thus weakening the State and sapping it of its legitimacy.

Tech-aristocracy enjoys arbitrary powers in matters of free speech. It seeks to impose its narrow homogeneous worldview over the rest of the world. Defiance can invite censorship, defamation, de-platforming, even purge from the internet, which in today’s world is as good as an exile in the wilderness. The ideas of due process, the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, and the right to appeal and seek judicial redress are being rendered meaningless, with the new tech-aristocracy imposing its private laws and acting as judge, jury and executioner and recreating a world eerily similar to medieval feudalism.

This is accompanied by a stagnation in the socioeconomic mobility of the masses due to restructuring of the economy caused by the same tech disruption that has created the conditions for techno-feudalism. Jobs are disappearing. The middle-class is being squeezed. And more people are trying to eke out a living from the gig economy, which effectively reduces them to a new serfdom.

It is difficult to predict the future as technological transformations cannot be stopped.

But starting a discussion outside the academic and intellectual orthodoxy and narrow political contestations may be a step forward.

Abhinav Prakash Singh, Assistant professor, Economics, Sri Ram College of Commerce (The views expressed are personal)

The barbaric attack on Health workers

hen we moan in pain due to sickness it is medical doctors and nurses who put all their medical expertise and efforts to cure us. So, should we keep quiet when our doctors and health workers are attacked and hurt mercilessly? The recent attack on Dr. Seuj Kumar Senapati, on Covid duty at Udali Model Hospital in Hojai, Assam is extremely shocking. Such acts of barbarism must be condemned in no uncertain terms. This is not the first time that such brutal acts have been inflicted on doctors. There are instances where Covid patients or people in quarantine had spat at and beaten up health workers and police personnel on duty. This reflects a wrong upbringing and a psychological imbalance. Following the uproar, the Assam Chief Minister, Hemanta Biswa Sarma has promptly initiated legal action against the arrested culprits. Well, the cruelty of any kind towards anyone should not be tolerated.

Doctors’ security is important to ensure public health and safety.

Imagine the situation in the country if during this Covid crisis all medical doctors health workers and police abstain from their duties. There will be unprecedented chaos and catastrophe leading to an exponential rise in fatality rates.

Then, even imposing a longer lockdown will not help at all. One feels the government should come up with “harsher laws” to deal with such inhumane acts of people who attack our frontline medical professionals and the police. Moreover, there is no greater sin than biting the hand that feeds you.

Salil Gewali

RNPC memo to Union Home Minister Amit Shah Battle against COVID-19: Sub: Demand for Creation of Rengma Hills Autonomous District Bifurcating from Karbi Anglong with Headquarters at Bokajan for Rengmas and Non Karbis We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC), Karbi Anglong, Assam, have the honour to state the following few lines in connection with the above cited matter for your kind consideration and necessary and immediate action.

1. Historical Background of Rengma Nagas : i ) . Re l a t i o n s h i p w i t h T h e Ahoms: The indigenous Rengma Nagas have been living under the present Karbi Anglong District of Assam since time immemorial.

During the 1st and 2nd Burmese invasions of Assam, in 1816 and 1819, the Rengma under the Chieftain Keyhang Rengma, gave shelter to the Ahom Refugees. It is said that the ‘Relief Camps’ were constructed on the hill-so called Keyhang Rencho to accommodate the Ahom Refugees. When the Burmese were defeated by the Rengmas and withdrawn from Assam, the Ahom Refugees were escorted to a place, which is now called “Murphulloni” for resettlement by Keyhang Rengma. Thus, in recognition of his assistance during the Burmese invasions, the Ahom King conferred on him the tittle ‘Phukan’ and was known as ‘Keyhang Phukan’. So, the relationship between the Rengmas and Ahoms was cordial. The Ahoms and Rengmas lived side by side as brothers even during the British rule. ii) The Rengma Hills: The Rengmas were the first tribal people in Assam to encounter with the British and came into contact with Mr. Grange, the then SubAssistant Commissioner of Nagaon District in 1839 in the plains of Mohondijua. After the British took Rengmas as guides for further annexation of hill areas. Hence, the entire homeland of Rengmas was declared as the Rengma Hills in 1841 by the British. iii) The Extent of Rengma Hills: The Rengma Hills was extended to Bora Dikharu, Ban Inkuparbat and Tarapung Nallah In the North, the Jamuna and Diphu rivers on the south, Bora Dikharu and Horu Dikharu In the west and Dimapur on the east. iv) Payment of Land Revenue: In 1848, Mr. Master, the then Sub-Assistant Commissioner made settlement for the first time with the Rengma Nagas at the rate of one rupee per house, there were 52 Rengma Villages in Rengma Hills, and 32 of these villages paid

revenue at the rate of one rupee to the British India Government, the Chiefs of the villages were given a commission of 8-12% for taking trouble of collecting the taxes through the dense wet forests. v) Division of Rengma Hills: For the purpose of collecting of revenue the Rengma Hills was divided into three Mouzas. They are as follow: (i) West Rengma Mouza (ii) East Rengma Mouza (iii) Naga Rengma Mouza. vi) Elimination of Rengma Hills: The existing Rengma Hills was eliminated from the political map of Assam and replaced with that of Mikir Hills in 1951, after long 85 years of its existence. vii) Partition of Rengma Hills: The Rengma Hills was partitioned in 1963 between the states of Assam and Nagaland at the time of creation of Nagaland state. A considerable size of Rengma Hills was merged with the state of Nagaland.

2. The Karbis: The term Mikir was first coined by the Rengmas from the two Rengma words; Min and Kero.

Min means body and Kero means the burning. Rengma Nagas called this group of neighbouring tribal people Minkero because they used to burn the dead body. So, the term of the word means the cremation of the corpse. The name Mikir is a corrupt word made by the British.

Karbis who were known as Mikirs till 1976 are the indigeneous tribal people of Mikir Hills which bounded with Rengma Hills on the east along Kaliani River. The Mikir Hills extends to Kaliani river on the east to the Jamuna River on the west of Duboka, about sixty miles in length. On the north the Mikir Hills is bounded by the plains of Mikirpar Mehal, the Mongahs of Rungabegur, Kaziranga and Bokakhat. On the south it extends to Jamuna river. The distance from north to south in a straight line is about 35 miles. Beyond Kaliani rivers on the east Rengma boundary commences and terminates with Dhansiri river. (Travels in Assam

by John Butler).

Thus, the Rengma Hills and Mikir Hills were two separate entities till 1951. Karbis have no history in the Rengma Hills. People who are presently living in Rengma Hills are immigrants who have come from Tezpur, Sibsagar, Darang, Lakhimpur and Silchar districts of Assam and the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

They speak different dialects and do not know Karbi language of Karbi Anglong.

3. Creation of Mikir Hills Autono-

mous District Council (1951): The Mikir Hills Autonomous District Council was created vide the Gover nment Notification No.TAD/R/13/50/205 Dated 8th November 1951 declaring to form Joint Mikir Hills and North Kachar Hills District Council to be affected from 17th November that year. Again issued another Notification No.TAD/R/31/148-151 Dtd 13th April 1952, carving out a large part of neighboring districts constituencies and Mouzas inhabitated by non-Karbi people, namely (1) East Rengma, West Rengma, Naga Rengma, Surupathar, Barpathar and Morongi Mouzas from undivided Sibsagar district with 34, 905 population, (2) the extensive areas of Ghilader, Lanka, Guba, Lumding, Nomati and Duarchalara Mouzas of the Nowgong district with 68,328 population (3) the Block No. 1 and Block No. 2 of the Jowai-Ribhoi districts of Meghalaya state with 22,544 population and (4) the North-Cachar with 39,663 population.

4. Prolong Delay of Demand for Autonomopus District.

The Rengma Nagas have been submitting memoranda to the govt. for many years for creation of autonomous district for Rengmas and non - Karbis. However, it has been unfortunate that the matter has been prolong delayed till date.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

Whereas the govt. has recently announced to sign accord with the Karbi militants with bigger packages without taking into account the legitimate rights of the sons of the soil or the Rengmas and other communities. Provision of autonomous district under the 6th Schedule of the constitution of India has pushed the Rengmas into the dark side of democracy which the government fails to see.

In the light of the statements cited above, the RNPC, hereby, once again urges your honourable authority to not ignore and not overlook the legitimate historical facts before taking concrete decision but consider the same for peaceful coexistence among the people.

The demand of the RNPC is as follows: 1. Demand for immediate creation of Rengma Hills Autonomous District with Hqs at Phentecho by upgrading the existing Bokajan Sub-divsion.

2. Creation of an MLA seat reserved for the Rengmas.

Solomon Rengma, President, Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council Karbi Anglong, Assam.

Chento Rengma, General Secretary, Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council Karbi Anglong, Assam.

‘Don’t believe in rumours’

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remembered back in 2020, many of the churches in Nagaland were praying for the COVID-19 vaccine. God has now answered our prayers.

The vaccine is at your door to save your life and the others.

Instead of believing the halftruths, we Christians must give thanksgiving to God. The Bible, after all, speaks of medicine as a common grace discovered by human beings but given by God. The vaccine is not only for your safety, but also for your family and the people around you. Right now, everyone is so powerless, and all the activities are closed. The vaccine is the only solution to get back to normal life.

By getting vaccinated, we can go back to normal life for what we have been praying for — churches filled with people and singing loudly together. It is a humble request, especially to elders and some church leaders, not to spread the false news against COVID-19 vaccines (as the Mark of the Beast).

Remember, there are many brilliant scientists whose brain are behind these vaccines, and some of these scientists are more spiritual than the rest of us.

In one of the recent article, Professor Steve (Member of Christian Medical Fellowship, UK) has said this in response to those debunk theories about the COVID-19 vaccine “We have to remember that God enables science and medicine.”

Let us Spread positive, and if you are not willing to take the COVID-19 vaccines, please do not advocate against the vaccines, which is a serious crime.

The best example we can see

is Israel how she has changed the game of virus. There is no other miracle except that they have vaccinated almost 60% of their populations quickly.

Recently, I have read across an article by Professor Eric (Professor of Religion); he says this “the mark of the beast in Revelation has been misunderstood throughout history by referring to various events and phenomena. The latest big misunderstanding example is the connection to the COVID-19 vaccine.

We need to understand that many epidemic diseases have crippled globally in the past decades, just like the one we have now. One such instance is the Polio disease. Back in the 70s, when the polio vaccine was rolled out, these conservative Muslim clerics in Pakistan circulated the false information that the Polio vaccine contained ‘Pork Products,’ which caused a big failure to fight against the Polio disease in the Muslimmajority countries. Likewise, if you look into history, the most deadly disease like Smallpox that is now eradicated thanks to the vaccine. Especially in our Naga society, many people often hear half-truths and little stories that make them scared about vaccines. However, in the reality, the vaccine is the biggest lifesaving medical technology that we have ever developed.

Regards Bongliba Sangtam, Ph.D. Scholar.

Department of Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam

Reader’s Post

Mask up and be responsible

Sir,

Our people have been continuously flooding the markets even after being told several times to adhere to the SOP guidelines. At this point of time, all the efforts put in by the concerned authorities to curb the COVID menace has gone down the drain.

We are deliberately infringing all laws and by neglecting the duties that we all have as humans towards saving the mankind, we are only asking for more troubles and deaths. By being careless, you are not only putting yourselves at risk but also those of your entire family and neighborhood. Therefore, before things becomes worst, it is high time for all of us to start being more responsible and cautious.

Alo Zhimo, Dimapur

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

Delhi riots: HC grants interim custodybail to Jamia student Tanha for exams

NEW DELHI JUN 8 (PTI): The Delhi High Court has granted interim custody-bail to Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) student Asif Iqbal Tanha, arrested in a case related to the northeast Delhi riots last year, for two weeks to stay at a hotel here for studying and appearing in exams scheduled from June 15.

A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani noted that it is imperative for Tanha to sit in his three remaining backlog or compartment examinations to complete his BA (Hons) (Persian) programme and said he be released on interim custodybail on the morning of June 13 and shall be brought back to prison by guards on the evening of June 26.

As agreed by the counsels for the state and Tanha, he will be staying at a hotel in Kalkaji here under the custody of two prison guards deputed by the Jail Superintendent.

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penses to be incurred there, including lodging and food.

“During the period of interim-custody bail, the applicant shall not invite to the said facility any visitors or guests, including family members, friends, classmates or any other person,” the bench said. As the exam would be conducted online, the court asked Tanha to arrange for a laptop and basic mobile phone along with a dongle for internet connection through a pairokar (representative pursuing his case) which will be first checked by the police officer concerned and then delivered to him.

The court also allowed

Tanha to make a phone call to his family or counsel for 10 minutes once a day during his stay at the hotel.

Tanha has been directed by the court not to use the devices for any other purpose except studying and also not to erase or tamper with browsing history on the laptop or SMSes and call records of phone.

“It is clarified that even before the commencement of interim custody bail, the applicant is permitted to receive all books and reading/ study material, as he may consider necessary, through the Jail Superintendent, after being checked as per usual procedures.

“During the period of interim custody bail, the applicant shall be entitled to receive all books and reading/ study material that he may require for his examinations, at the said facility, which would be delivered to him after being checked by the SHO, Police Station Special Cell, and unless there is compelling reason to do otherwise, the SHO

shall permit all such books etc. to be handed-over to the applicant with due expedition,” the court.

It also made clear that considering the subjects of Tanha’s study, the books and reading material may be in Persian or Arabic and permission to have such books and reading material shall not be withheld for that reason alone. The court said Tanha shall not in any way misuse or abuse the guarded liberty granted to him by way of interim custody bail and added that the period spent by him in interim custody bail would be counted as period undergone in prison as an undertrial.

In December last year also, the high court had granted a similar relief to the accused by directed the jail authorities to take him to a guest house to enable him to study and appear in exams.

Tanha was arrested on May 19 last year in the case for allegedly being part of a premeditated conspiracy in the riots.

Jaishankar to begin Kuwait visit today NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will carry a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah when he travels to the oil-rich Gulf nation on Wednesday on a three-day visit to explore ways to further boost bilateral ties.

It will be Jaishankar’s first visit to Kuwait as the external affairs minister.

“External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Kuwait on June 9-11 at th invitation of Sheikh Ahmed Nasser AlMohammad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, State of Kuwait,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

“During the visit he will hold high-level meetings and also address the Indian community in Kuwait,” the Ministry of External Affairs said, adding Jaishankar will also carry a personal letter from the prime minister to the emir of Kuwait.

Swapan Dasgupta, Mahesh Jethmalani among 4 new RS members take oath

New RS members Mahesh Jethmalani and Swapan Das Gupta during their oath taking ceremony, in New Delhi. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI) Four new members of Rajya Sabha, including Swapan Dasgupta and Mahesh Jethmalani, took oath on Tuesday, with Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu noting that the public representatives have a great role to play during the challenging times of the ongoing pandemic.

The other two members were John Brittas (CPI-M) and V Sivadasan (CPI-M), both elected from Kerala.

Dasgupta, who had quit his membership to contest the West Bengal Assembly election, and eminent lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani

are both nominated.

Sivadasan took oath in Malayalam, while others chose English.

Congratulating the new members, the chairman said the oath-taking ceremony is usually held in his chamber but was held in the Rajya Sabha chamber due to the prevailing pandemic situation while adhering to Covid-appropriate behaviour.

“The oath or affirmation has been arranged now as the convening of the next session will take some time,” the Chairman noted.

While the Monsoon

session is due to be held in July, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told PTI on Tuesday that the government is hopeful it will begin on its normal schedule.

Since the pandemic began, three sessions of Parliament were curtailed and the winter session last year had to be cancelled.

Last year, the Monsoon Session, which usually starts in July, had begun in September. Sources said the modalities of holding this year’s Monsoon Session are still being discussed.

After administering oath to the members, Naidu said as representatives of the people “we have a great role to play during the ongoing pandemic and these challenging times have presented themselves with the problems that required coordinated effort from different entities”.

The Chairman advised members, particularly the new ones, to take interest in motivating people in and around their constituency for COVID vaccination.

New Covid strain detected by Pune Centre accords CISF cover for Bharat Biotech campus in Hyd virologists, not found in Indian Cases but their presence is miniscule compared to the Delta variant, which replaced all other variants in the second wave.

The study said the Delta strain, first found in India, drove the second wave of Covid that engulfed the country in April-May. The Delta variant - or the B.1.617.2 strain - is “more infectious” than the Alpha variant first detected in Kent, UK, said the study by scientists of the Indian SARS COV2 Genomic Consortia and the National Centre for Disease Control.

Genome sequencing of 29,000 Covid case samples have been done in India, the study says. The B.1.617 has been found in 8,900 samples. More than 1,000 of those samples tested for the Delta variant.

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bai terror attacks, where Mysuru, the Reliance IT Patanjali factory premises five-star luxury hotels and a Park in Navi Mumbai and in Uttarakhand’s HaridJewish Chabad house were Yoga exponent Ramdev’s war. targeted by members of the Pakistan-based terror outfit OFFICE OF THE DAPFHÜTSUMIA YOUTH ORGANISATION Lashkar-e-Taiba.

KOHIMA VILLAGE, NAGALAND : KOHIMA The force guards about PRESS note 10 such facilities across the This is to inform all concerned that the Dapfhütsumia Youth country, including the Info- Organisation Raffle Draw scheduled on 12th June 2021 is postponed due extraordinary circumstances caused by Covid-19 Pandemic and State sys campuses in Pune and to total lock-down.

MoE releases guidelines to develop e-content for CwDs Maha CM meets PM, discusses NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): The Ministry of Education released guidelines on Tuesday for the development of e-content for children with disabilities (CwDs) with an aim to fulfil the goal of inclusive education.

The guidelines have been prepared by a committee constitute by the MoE, which had submitted its report comprising 11 sections and two appendices. The report was accepted by the ministry on Tuesday.

According to the guidelines, content for CwDs should be developed based on four principles -- perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

The committee has also recommended that in a phased manner, textbooks may be adapted into accessible digital textbooks (ADTs).

“The content of ADTs should be provided in multiple formats (text, audio, video, sign language etc.) with turn-on and turn-off features. Further, ADTs should provide flexibility to children with disabilities to respond to its content or exercises in multiple ways,” it said. The recommendations include that the distribution platforms on which the content is uploaded and the reading platforms and devices on which it is accessed and interacted must

comply with the technical standards. Reasonable pedagogical accommodations have been recommended to meet specific needs of CwDs. The report, while suggesting the technical features by UNICEF for the development of ADTs, stated, “However, these are not sacrosanct and can be customised according to local conditions, and discussions with technical experts of digital publishing.”

These features include that “the software should be able to store such information as preferences, layout and answers to exercises, and to mark where the student last opened the book”.

“All audio recordings must be converted into text and videos must have subtitles in local language and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. The text block must be highlighted when the user browses with a mouse or finger,” it said.

The guidelines also r e c o m m e n d p r ov i d i n g prompts, reminders, guides, rubrics, checklists that focus on self-regulatory goals such as reducing the frequency of aggressive outbursts in response to frustration, increasing the length of on-task orientation in the face of distractions and elevating the frequency of self-reflection and self-reinforcements.

Centre says door-to-door vaccination not possible Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI): The Centre told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that a door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination programme for senior citizens, specially-abled, bed-ridden and wheelchair-bound people is currently not possible, but it has decided to start “near-to-door” inoculation centres.

The Union government in its affidavit filed in the HC said the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration (NEGVAC) has considered the issue of door-to-door vaccination and opined that “near-to-door” vaccination would be an appropriate solution, and not door-to-door vaccination. The court noted that almost 25 crore people have been vaccinated in India.

“Which other country has been able to do so with so much population.

The government can do this (door-todoor vaccination) too. You (government) need to find your own way,” Chief Justice Dipankar Datta said.

A division bench of Chief Justice Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni

last month directed the NEGVAC to consider if door-to-door vaccination programmes can be started for senior citizens, specially-abled people and those who are wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden. The order was passed in a public interest litigation filed by two lawyers Dhruti Kapadia and Kunal Tiwari raising concerns over how several people would not be able to travel to the vaccination centres. The Centre in its affidavit filed on Tuesday said the issue was discussed by the NEGVAC in its meeting on May 25. “All the members/experts, who participated in

the meeting, unanimously agreed that the Covid-19 vaccine cannot be given at home due to issues and risks cited by the expert committee,” it said.

However, the NEGVAC agreed that since the elderly and speciallyabled people have limited mobility, there is a need to increase access by bringing the vaccination services closer to such communities while maintaining all necessary precautions and safety measures. The affidavit said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare formulated standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the ‘Near to Home Vaccination Centres’ on May 27. These vaccination sessions can be conducted in non- health facilities and will be linked to an existing Covid-19 vaccination centre, it said. The HC noted that while it appreciates the efforts taken by the committee and the Union government, the concerns raised by the panel on why door-todoor vaccines cannot be started do not seem to be very serious.

Maratha quota issue

The draw date will be fixed and intimated, to all concerned, through publication in local newspapers and social media, after the situation comes to normalcy.

Inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.

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“We at NIV interrogate variants for their genetic features and study how well they bind to antibodies generated after vaccination and natural infection.

The pathogenicity evaluation of the virus shows increased disease severity,” they added.

No sample sequenced from India so far has been of this variant of the virus, NIV scientists asserted, warning against any panic.

Variants of the coronavirus are driving new surges, say experts who recommend fast vaccinations to stay ahead of the constantly mutating Covid.

A government study, which is still ongoing, says there are more than 12,200 “Variants of Concern” in the country, as revealed by genomic sequencing,

cal and health security of the country and it obviously faces a terror threat from various inimical elements.

“The CISF, hence, has been tasked to secure the Bharat Biotech facility in Hyderabad,” an official said. The force will be inducted at the facility on June 14, CISF Deputy Inspector General and Chief Spokesperson Anil Pandey told PTI. Bharat Biotech is the manufacturer of COVID19 vaccine Covaxin.

India at present is administering Covaxin and Covishield (manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India), apart from small doses of Sputnik V to its citizens to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

The CISF was allowed to secure private installations of public importance following the 2008 Mum-

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DIMAPUR YIMJENKIMONG SENSO TELONGJEM Dimapur : Nagaland ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Narendra Modi in a meeting with Uddhav Thackeray, Ajit Pawar and Cabinet Minister Ashok Chavan. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed issues related to the Maratha reservation, pending GST compensation and the proposed Metro car shed in Kanjur.

Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar and senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan accompanied Thackeray.

“Issues related to the Maratha reservation, Metro car shed, GST compensation were discussed with the prime minister,” Thackeray told reporters. He said the prime minister assured to look into the issues. The meeting lasted for an hour and a half, Pawar said. This is Thackeray’s second visit to the national capital after taking over as the chief minister of the state in November 2019. The Shiv Sena-NCPCongress government wants to move the Metro car shed to Kanjur. The state and the Centre both claim the land as theirs. The matter is currently pending with court.

The previous Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP gov-

ernment had decided to construct the Metro car shed in Aarey, but the move came under opposition from environmentalists. After assuming office, the Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation announced the decision to shift the car shed to Kanjur. Since then the site for the car shed has become contentious. Pawar, who is also the Finance Minister of Maharashtra, said issues pertaining to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation was also discussed in the meeting.

Pawar said Maharashtra was expected to get approximately Rs 46,000 crore as GST compensation but it has only received Rs 22,000 crore. He said Maharashtra still has to receive Rs 24,306 crore. “The state is battling coronavirus pandemic and this will have an impact on its revenue and the compensation amount should be given at the earliest,” Pawar said. The Maratha reservation issue was on top of the agenda. The composition of the delegation assumes significance as it included two senior Maratha leaders --- Pawar and Chavan.

The Dimapur Yimjenkimong Senso Telongjem would appreciate Shri Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, Hon'ble Minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs for providing rice to the poor and needy families of our villagers in Dimapur.

The Senso Telongjem will always remember your mercifulness and generosity. Further, we pray and wish for success and greater achievements in future.

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PUNE, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): A new Covid variant that needs more antibodies to fight it and has more severe symptoms has been found by the National Institute of Virology in Pune.

The variant - B.1.1.28.2 - was detected in samples from two travellers from Brazil but not from anyone in India.

The new variant is seen to have “increased severity” and higher levels of antibodies are needed to neutralise the B.1.1.28.2 variant, NIV sources told NDTV. The strain was found in people who came from Brazil and the UK. “We found it earlier but it is not in circulation in the country now so we do not see it as a matter of public health importance,” the sources said.

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): The Centre has accorded a security cover of armed CISF commandos for the Hyderabad premises of Bharat Biotech, one of the major COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers in the country, official sources said on Tuesday.

They said the registered office and plant of the company located at Genome Valley in the Shameerpet area of Telangana’s capital city will be secured by a team of 64 armed personnel of the paramilitary force.

The sources said the Union home ministry recently sanctioned a proposal to deploy the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at this facility, following which the force carried out a survey.

“The organisation is an important facility when it comes to ensuring medi-

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE S/C No. 46/2021 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Y Yanpemo Lotha has been applied by Smti. Nlumsali, W/o Lt. Y Yanpemo Lotha, R/o Suren Colony, Wokha Town, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI bearing A/No. 11766540738, Wokha Branch 2. PPO No. PEN/COM-18852/NL/3/19330.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 28-06-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 28-05-2021.

District & Sessions Judge WC-111 Wokha : Nagaland IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE S/C No. 47/2021 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Zankhomo Lotha has been applied by Smti. Janbeni Tsanglao, W/o. Lt. Zankhomo Lotha, R/o Tsumang Colony, 180, Wokha Town, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI bearing A/No. 11766538989, Wokha Branch 2. PPO bearing No. NL3025.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 28-06-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 28-05-2021.

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business/state ‘Don’t let taxpayers down’: smugglers and counterfeiters FM tells Infosys and seized many contraband

Rise in fraud in second wave of COVID

New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): Hem Kumar Pande, Former Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution today said that given the economic condition of our country, consumer awareness has become a propeller of the anti-counterfeiting strategy.

Addressing the webinar on Consumer Protection in the COVID age organised by FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, the former secretary said, the ‘Jaago Grahak Jaago’ campaign of the Indian Government has received reasonable success with urban consumers looking out for the safety and genuineness of the product.

However, we still have a long way to go to inculcate and develop a sense of responsibility amongst the rural consumer base.”

Shibesh Singh, Additional Commissioner (Crime), Delhi Police said: “There has been a signifi-

Hem Kumar Pande cant rise of frauds against public during the second wave of the coronavirus.

During the recent wave of the pandemic, he said, the Delhi police were able to block almost 550 fraud bank accounts, seized more than 1.25 crore rupees, and suspended almost 1,500 SIM cards.”

Highlighting the problem of black marketing and selling of counterfeit, fake, spurious covid cure products, Singh said, “With the help of local enforcement agencies, Delhi police arrested more than 300 black marketeers and broke the backbone of Covid related crime syndicate.”

Emphasizing the un-

wavering efforts of the DRI officers during the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, Rajesh Pandey, Pr. Additional Director General, DRI said, “during the pandemic year, DRI has seized 984 kg of gold & illicit cigarette sticks worth more than 100 crores along with seizures a large amount of heroin, cocaine, hashish, opium, and synthetic drugs”.

He added that the Covid-19 pandemic impacted manufacturing and trade, and the gap was filled with counterfeit and smuggled products. “Law enforcement and trade & industry must work more closely so that illicit activities can be neutralised to a great extent,” he further urged.

Anil Rajput, Chairman, FICCI CASCADE in his welcome address said, “the Covid-19 virus and illicit trade have a lot in common, both cause immense economic, social and individual distress”.

Applauding the enforcement officers who have relentlessly pursued the

and fake products during the current crisis, Rajput urged them to keep up the good work which will ensure that the perpetrators of crime do not see the covid-19 situation as a reason to exploit vulnerable consumers and organizations.

Industry panelist from Amazon, Johnson and Johnson and Underwriters Laboratories agreed that the ultimate goal should be to identify and sever illicit products and their sellers before they have a chance to create a negative experience for our consumers.

Amazon, for example have blocked 10 billion suspected sellers and seized more than 2 million products. Moreover, enhanced anti-counterfeiting cooperation activities at the industry level alongside government agencies, and law enforcement agencies is instrumental to identify and stop parties involved in manufacturing or trafficking in counterfeit, smuggled and illicit goods.

New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called out Infosys and its Co-Founder Nandan Nilekani for the problems faced by taxpayers while using the newly launched ITR e-filing portal.

Citing complaints on her Twitter timeline the Finance Minister said that ease of compliance for the taxpayer should be or higher priority.

“The much awaited e-filing por tal 2.0 was launched last night 20:45hrs.

I see in my TL grievances and glitches,” she said in a tweet.

“Hope @Infosys & @ NandanNilekani will not let down our taxpayers in the quality of service being provided. Ease in compliance for the taxpayer should be our priority.”

Infosys has developed the next-generation income tax filing system to reduce processing time for returns from 63 days to one day and expedite refunds.

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Central banks continue to remain positive on gold: WGC Survey New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): Central banks continue to be positive on gold and around 21 per cent of the central banks around the globe intend to increase their gold reserves over the next 12 months, according to a survey jointly undertaken by the World Gold Council and YouGov. The ‘2021 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR)’ survey also noted that central banks are also increasingly valuing gold’s performance during periods of crisis as this attribute now tops their rationale for holding gold.

“These results come amid ongoing uncertainty stemming from the Covid19 pandemic, a situation which has added significant complexity to central bank reserve management,” said the report.

It noted that this year’s CBGR survey indicates continuing central bank interest in gold. Potentially driving this interest is a growing recognition of gold’s financial characteristics, particularly

during periods of crisis, said the report.

“At the same time, ongoing concerns about global market volatility and the path of the post-pandemic economic recovery continue to inform central banks’ views of gold. These same factors may also be clouding respondents’ opinions on the overall direction of central bank gold holdings despite having more certainty on their own plans for gold,” it added Looking ahead, the World Gold Council report said that central banks will need to balance financial and geopolitical uncertainty with a potentially strong pickup in global growth.

“We believe that central banks will continue to be net buyers of gold, although total purchase volumes may

not be as large as in the previous decade.”

The slightly stronger conviction towards gold amongst respondents in this year’s survey may suggest that central banks have a clearer picture of their plans for the coming year, and is supportive of continued gold purchases from the official sector, it added.

Several of the survey’s findings point to a growing complexity. Around 84 per cent of respondents report that uncertainty over the post-Covid economic recovery is relevant for their reserve management decisions. The same proportion of respondents say that negative rates -- the most relevant factor in last year’s survey -- continues to inform their investment decisions.

The continuation of expansive monetary and fiscal policies, now combined with the prospect of rising inflation, will likely be at the forefront of central bankers’ concerns for the foreseeable future, said the report.

Hiring outlook expected to be Highest levels of demand for children related products more or less stable in Q3 2021 cent.

The Manpower Group further extended its survey to include the impact of Covid which showed a majority of them -- 46 per cent -- saying that they do not know when they are likely to resume regular hiring.

Only 3 per cent reported not expecting to go back to pre-pandemic levels of hiring. For those who expected an increase in hiring, 54 per cent stated they would hire by June 2021.

A total of 40 per cent of the respondents expect to have their workforce work from home full-time, while 38 per cent want to have either flexible or condensed work hours for their employees.

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Some of the concerns for most organisations surveyed about remote working revolved around worker wellbeing, company culture, productivity and innovation. The biggest concern, at 51 per cent, is whether their employees will be able to collaborate efficiently.

The strongest hiring prospects are reported in the North and South where the net employment outlook is +6 per cent.

Hiring prospects weaken by 4 percentage points in the West when compared to the previous quarter, and decline by 2 percentage points in the North.

The hiring sentiment remains relatively stable in both the East and the South.

likely for whitegoods like air conditioners, coolers etc. as households create comfortable spaces to work or do online classes all day for the foreseeable future. As unlocking begins and retail stores, online retail supplies resume, they are likely to see a spike in orders in the above areas, LocalCircles said.

Given what India has experienced in the last 60 days with the 2nd wave of COVID, the typical Indian household is fearful and concerned. During the last 60 days, many more households who had not used the home delivery model to procure items of need in 2020 adapted to it. Be it placing orders on ecommerce apps or local retailer website, WhatsApp or a phone in to place the order, they have gotten used to getting things delivered to them.

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across India, for 2 in 3 households, atleast for the next 3 months the criteria for which channel to procure things from is contactless delivery and sticking to social distancing norms.

As stores are permitted to open and online platforms start accepting orders for all items, highest levels of demand is likely to be for children related products like books, stationery,

online class equipment, Work From Home Gadgets like mobile phones, laptops, whitegoods, appliances, home furnishings, etc. These findings provide some hope for MSMEs and retailers operating in this sector as states and districts unlock and they get back to business.

As per the LocalCircles survey, for 2 in 3 Indian households, contactless home delivery with social

distancing to be top criteria for their purchases in the next 3 months.

Fifty-one-per cent households likely to spend on children items like books, stationery, apparel, online class equipment in the next 3 months. The findings indicate that 51 per cent of households have various items they need to purchase for children in the next 3 months.

Alternatively, if we are to separately look into the percentage of “must-have” products households think they need to procure for their children, 39 per cent said “school books, stationery & equipment for online classes”, 30 per cent said “other children’s needs such as toys to keep children engaged at home, hobby, supplies, etc.”; and 27 per cent said “children apparel, footwear, raincoats, etc.”.

US report found it plausible Covid-19...

(From p-1) The study also had a major influence on the State Department’s probe into Covid-19’s origins.

State Department officials received the study in late October 2020 and asked for more information, according to a timeline by the agency’s arms control and verification bureau, which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

The study was important because it came from a respected national laboratory and differed from the dominant view in spring 2020 that the virus almost certainly was first transmitted to humans via an infected animal, a former official involved in the State Department inquiry said.

The State De par tment’s findings, which were vetted by U.S. intelligence agencies, were made public in a Jan. 15 fact sheet that listed a series of circumstantial reasons why the Covid-19 outbreak might have originated as a result of a lab accident. They include the assertion that “the U.S. government has reason to believe that several researchers inside the WIV became sick in autumn 2019” with symptoms that were consistent with Covid-

19 or a seasonal flu.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) mission to Wuhan said the coronavirus most likely spread naturally to humans through an animal. WSJ’s Jeremy Page reports on what scientists learned during their weekslong investigation.

The Journal reported last month that this assertion was based, at least in part, on a U.S. intelligence report, that three WIV researchers became sick enough in November 2019 that they sought hospital care.

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki has said that the information on the three researchers came from a foreign entity and that additional corroboration is needed. Biden administration officials also have noted that the State Department’s Jan. 15 fact sheet acknowledges that the U.S. government doesn’t know precisely where, when and how the virus was first transmitted to humans.

The existence of the Lawrence Livermore study was reported by the Sinclair Broadcast Group last month and was noted in a recent article by Vanity Fair.

In his statement on May 26 calling for a fresh intelligence investigation, Mr. Biden didn’t reference the classified Lawrence Livermore report, but he said that U.S. national laboratories, overseen by the Energy Department, would augment the spy agencies’ work.

After the initial public reports about the Lawrence Livermore study, Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee—who are conducting their own investigations into Covid-19’s origins— wrote the lab’s director, Dr. Kimberly Budil, requesting a classified briefing on the issue. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a recent interview with Axios that was broadcast on HBO Max that the U.S. needs to get to the bottom of what happened to prevent or mitigate the effects of future pandemics.

The Chinese government, he added, hasn’t provided sufficient access or information to advance international probes into Covid-19 origins.

“What the government didn’t do in the early days and still hasn’t done is given us the transparency we need,” Blinken told Axios

Lockdown may continue with some relaxations (From p-1) The transmission rate has plateaued in Kohima and Dimapur but cases are now being reported from rural areas districts.

According to official sources, the only option to further bring down the plateau was by continuing with the total Lockdown

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New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): A survey of 1,303 employers across India indicates a more or less stable hiring plan for the upcoming three months, according to the Manpower Group Employment Outlook Survey released on Tuesday.

Sectors which are likely to lead the job market include transportation and utilities, followed by the services sector.

The strongest hiring pace is recorded in the medium sized organisations, followed by the large organisations with a seasonally adjusted outlook of +8 per cent and +6 per cent, respectively. From a region specific perspective, North and South indicate similar outlook at +6 per

New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): Given the nature of the B.1.617.2 SARS-COV2 strain prevalent in India, which per the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is transmitting via droplets, aerosol or air transmission up to 30 feet as well as via surface transmission, work from home and spending more time at home will be a reality for 2021, as per a survey by Local Circles.

Many consumers and households have realized the same and want to get a set up such that they can function from home effectively.

This is likely to drive up demand for home furnishings, appliances, electronic accessories, mobile phones, laptops, desktops, low-cost printers, routers, wi-fi extenders, video or web cameras etc.

Demand spike is also

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US Supreme Court to hear Muslim surveillance post 9/11

Islamabad/Washington, Jun 8 (IANS): A top court in the US has agreed to hear a case seeking to block a civil rights lawsuit filed by three Muslim men, accusing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for conducting surveillance on them after the 9/11 attacks.

The US Supreme Court will hear the appeal filed by the FBI against a lower court’s 2019 ruling, which led to various claims made by the three Muslim men, taking the case into litigation.

As per details, the 2011 lawsuit accuses the FBI of infiltrating mainstream mosques in Southern California and targeting Muslim Americans for surveillance.

The lawsuit accused the agency of engaging in religious discrimination in violation of the US Constitution’s First Amendment by targeting Muslims, as well as violating the Fourth Amendment prohibition

An explosion rips through the World Trade Center as smoke billows from the north tower. (AP File)

on unreasonable searches and seizures.

The petitioners of the lawsuit include Yassir Fazaga, an imam at the Orange County Islamic

Israeli parliament to vote on new government on Sunday Jerusalem, Jun 8 (AP): Israel’s parliament speaker has scheduled a vote for Sunday on a new government that would end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year rule, the longest in the country’s history.

Parliament speaker Yariv Levin, a Netanyahu ally, announced the timing of the vote on Tuesday, a day after acknowledging that a coalition had been formed. The fragile coalition consists of eight

parties spanning Israel’s political spectrum, with only a narrow majority in the 120-member Knesset, or parliament. But it appears to have held together despite a furious campaign

by Netanyahu’s supporters that has included death threats and protests outside lawmakers’ homes.

Netanyahu has accused his erstwhile rightwing allies of betrayal for allying with leftists and a small Arab party that he had also courted.

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Foundation in Mission Veijo, Ali Uddin Malik, who attended the Islamic Centre of Irvine, and Yasser Abdel Rahim, a permanent resident of the

US from Egypt.

The three petitioners are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union.

The lawsuit high-

lights a period of at least 14 months between 2006 and 2007 when FBI was gathering information of Muslims as part of the post-September 11, 2001 counter-terrorism investigations.

As per the claims by the petitioners, Craig Monteilh, an informant for the FBI, adopted a Muslim name and said that he wanted to convert to Islam.

Monteilh then recorded conversations and conducted surveillance of the Muslim community.

The petitioners claim that Monteilh’s spy game got busted when he started making statements about wanting to take violent action, and community members reported him to the local police, following which the FBI obtained a restraining order against him.

After judgments by federal judges, various accusations and claims by the petitioners were rejected. However, some claims

related to the legality of surveillance and how the government conducts electronic surveillance are still under contemplation.

Now, the Supreme Court will be considering whether the claims should be rejected based on the government’s state secret privilege, a legal doctrine, at times used when national security interests are invoked. The case holds importance as reports of many American Muslims being interrogated and checked by the US intelligence agencies have surfaced. Several Muslim American families living in the US have complained of being harassed by police officials, while many reports of hidden surveillance have also surfaced.

The September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre (WTC) were the most horrific terror attack in the US history that prompted an all out offensive against pro-Taliban and Al-Qaeda outfits.

Hamas warns Israel not to stir tension over flag march

Gaza, Jun 8 (IANS): The Islamic Hamas movement has warned Israel not to renew tension in the Palestinian territories although a Jerusalem flag march scheduled for Thursday is reported to have been called off.

“Hamas warns the occupier (Israel), the mediators and the entire world against the flag march through the Old City and al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem,” Khalil al-Hayya, a senior leader in Gaza, told reporters on Monday.

“Hamas’ message is clear:

The Israeli media reported that the Jerusalem flag march on Thursday had been called off.

we don’t want the Thursday event to be like what happened after May 10,” he added, referring to the latest round of the 11-day fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas in the

besieged enclave.

The fighting in and around Gaza broke out on May 10 following clashes between the Israeli police and Palestinian worshipers in East Jerusalem during

the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan An Israeli court’s decision to evict Palestinian families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem was also behind the clashes and ensuing fighting. “Jerusalem for us is a red line. We are not fond of wars, but our resistance is ready to defend the holy city,” al-Hayya said.

Meanwhile, the chamber of the joint military operations in Gaza, which comprises Palestinian armed wings, also warned Israel not to escalate tension in East Jerusalem.

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9 Internet outage hits websites, services being restored SAN FRANCISCO/NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (IANS): After a huge global web outage caused by a “service configuration” took popular websites, including leading news portals, off the grid on Tuesday, the services resumed for some websites although it was a slow process.

The technical glitch happened at the end of Fastly, a popular content delivery network (CDN) provider. The Cloud computing services provider said that the issue has been identified.

“The issue has been identified and a fix has been applied. Customers may experience increased origin load as global services return,” Fastly said in an update.

“We identified a service configuration that triggered disruptions across our POPs [points of presence] globally and have disabled that configuration. Our global network is coming back online,” a Fastly spokesperson was quoted as saying in media reports.

A CDN refers to a geographically distributed group of servers that work together to provide fast delivery of internet content.

Several popular websites were down, including Reddit, Spotify, Twitch, GitHub, Hulu, HBO Max, CNN, the Guardian, the New York Times, BBC, Financial Times and many more. “Error 503 Service Unavailable,” was the message that appeared on the affected websites earlier.

Taliban captures another Afghan district for 3rd straight day

Kabul, Jun 8 (IANS): For a third consecutive day, Taliban insurgents have captured yet another district in Afghanistan on Tuesday, officials said. Government forces abandoned the Dawlat Abad district centre in Faryab province before dawn and fled to neighbouring Andkhoi district without engaging the militants, dpa news agency reported citing the local officials as saying.

The fate of more than a dozen members of the security forces in the district remained unclear because the telecommunications system was down, provincial councillor Abdul Ahad Alibek said. Dawlat Abad was under siege for three years. Forces could only receive logistical support by air, ground support was impossible because the militants controlled all routes leading to the district, Alibek added.

In Ghazni province, the militants overran two security checkpoints in Ab Band district. Officials said on Monday that heavy clashes were ongoing in at least three districts of the province.

The districts could collapse if the government fails to send air support, warned Arif Rahmani, an MP representing Ghazni.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The Dimapur Sümi Baptist Church is saddened and grieved at the sad demise of Rev. Dr. S. Yevito Sumi who passed away on 6th June 2021. Late Rev. Dr. S. Yevito Sumi was a tall leader and humble Christian minister. His passing away is a great loss for the Sumi churches. His works and legacy would be forever remembered.

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

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Her children arise and call her blessed; so does her husband.

He praises her; "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

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LT. MOANÜKEN OZUKUM Born: 24.09.1954 – Died: 23.05.2021 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Moanüken Ozukum would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, spiritually, materially and through constant prayers during the brief illness and demise of our beloved father.

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'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21'

It is said that, 'The life of the death is placed in the memory of the living', So Maa, Otsu.... amidst our sorrow and our grieving hearts, we seek solace by celebrating the 90 years of good health and harmonious life that you have lived. We are extremely thankful to God for everything. May your soul rest in eternal peace.

We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y o f L t . Ts u k r e n k a l a , w i f e o f Lt I. Pangjunglepzuk Aier of Longpa Village, would like to acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards each and everyone of you who have stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our Mother and Grandmother who 1930 – 2021 departed for her heavenly abode in the early hours of 2nd June 2021. Please accept our humble regret for the inability to mention and thank each and everyone of you individually. It is our sincere prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Lt. SHIBENTSULA IMCHEN DOB : 04-04-1930 – DOD : 04-06-2021

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Shibentsula Imchen would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and deeply acknowledge each and every individuals who stood by us and supported us morally, financially and through unceasing prayers at the sudden and sad demise on 4th June 2021.

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03/05/1930 – 29/05/2021 The Lord called home a loving, kind and graceful mother, Lt. TEMJENSANGLA PONGEN (Mangmetong), on the 29th May 2021 at 1 pm.

A good soul is no more with us, but, your legacy will forever remain with us. We will miss you.

We would like to express our deepest and sincere gratitude to all the well wishers, churches, organizations, friends, neighbours and relatives, who stood by us through your act of love and prayers, at the sudden demise of our beloved mother.

May our good and loving God bless you all.

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Aditya Chopra initiates vax drive for Hindi film fraternity Decoded: How Covid-19 aerosols travel through our lungs W

“Depending on our breathing rate, between 32 per cent and 35 per cent of viral particles are deposited in these first 17 branches. This means around 65 per cent of virus particles escape to the deepest regions of our lungs, which includes the alveoli or air sacs,” he added.

The study also revealed that more virus particles are deposited in the right lung, especially the right upper lobe and the right lower lobe, than in

the left lung. This is due to the highly asymmetrical anatomical structure of the lungs and the way air flows through the different lobes.

The research is backed up by a recent study of chest CT scans of Covid-19 patients showing greater infection and disease in the regions predicted by the model. The team modelled three different flow rates -7.5, 15 and 30 litres per minute. The model showed greater virus deposition at lower flow rates.

The findings also have implications for the development of targeted drug delivery devices that can deliver medicine to the areas of the respiratory system most affected by the virus.

The World Health Organisation recently updated its advice about the importance of aerosol transmission, warning that because aerosols can remain suspended in the air, crowded indoor settings and areas with poor ventilation pose a significant risk for transmission of Covid-19. (IANS)

Anupam Kher narrates docu-film ‘Bhuj: The Day India Shook’ earth scientists.

“Every little aspect of the incident gave me goosebumps, I can only imagine the kind of impact it might have had on the individuals who experienced it first-hand. Narrating this premium documentary was an emotional journey for me and my heart goes out to every individual, every sur-

vivor, every family that was impacted by this unforeseen disaster,” Kher said.

“It also fills me with pride being the face of this special documentary and take this story to every corner of this country because I truly believe, the strength of such heroes must be celebrated,” the actor added.

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Late THEPFUNEISO KHRO D.O.B : 20/08/1920 – Died on : 12/05/2021 We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Late THEPFUNEISO KHRO would like to convey our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who had comforted our hearts and stood by us physically, morally, financially and with constant prayer at the demise of our beloved father.

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Covid vaccination drive for workers of the film industry has started at Yash Raj Films (YRF) studios, which aims to inoculate around 4000 workers in the first phase.

The drive, initiated by filmmaker Aditya Chopra, looks to facilitate the resumption on day-to-day activity in Bollywood.

“After inoculating all the employees at YRF, we started vaccinating the crew members of our films and we are now delighted to have started the vaccination drive for the Hindi film industry. This will result in the daily wage earners of our industry to return to work and provide financial stability for themselves and their families,” Akshaye Widhani, Senior Vice President, Yash Raj Films, said.

“The drive will have to take place in phases, given the huge number of

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O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalm 118:1)

May God pour out blessings of wisdom, faith, and peace in the coming year.

With grateful hearts to our Lord, we wish you a blessed birthday and many more years to come.

From you loving Children, In-laws, Grand-children and Great grandchildren.

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“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”

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release on June 11.

The documentary talks about of the devastating earthquake of 2001 and captures first-person accounts of survivors, rescuers, journalists, photographers, and

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Apo, We miss you dearly already. We wished earnestly that you would emerge victorious against your illness but His will was greater. Though we are saddened to have lost our confidant, we will seek solace in the hope that your soul is now relieved and content in God's embrace.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for your immeasurable support, empathy and prayers during the illness and sudden demise of our father, Lt. Nolengol Neikha on 4th June 2021.

Though we are unable to thank everyone individually, we pray that the Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Died: 29.05.2021

We, the bereaved family of Late Markaba would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, organizations, churches, friends and well-wishers who stood by us physically, financially and with unceasing prayers at the sudden and sad demise of our dearest. With all humility, we deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty showers His blessing upon everyone.

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of Western India Cine Employees). The company has already vaccinated its employees in an earlier drive that happened within the YRF Studios in Mumbai.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”. ctor Anupam Kher is all set to narrate the upcoming documentary film “Bhuj: The Day India Shook”, the trailer of which was released on Tuesday. The film is scheduled to

helping hand in restarting the industry that has been hit hard by the pandemic,” Widhani added.

YRF aim to vaccinate 30,000 registered members of the FWICE (Federation

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hen we inhale isolated coronavirus particles, more than 65 per cent reach the deepest region of our lungs where damage to cells can lead to low blood oxygen levels, new research has discovered.

The study, led by the University of Technology Sydney researchers, found that more of these aerosols reach the right lung than the left.

While previous research has revealed how virus aerosols travel through the upper airways including the nose, mouth and throat, the study published in the journal Physics of Fluids was the first to examine how they flow through the lower lungs.

“Our lungs resemble tree branches that divide up to 23 times into smaller and smaller branches. Due to the complexity of this geometry it is difficult to develop a computer simulation, however we were able to model what happens in the first 17 generations, or branches, of the airways,” said lead author Saidul Islam, from the varsity.

vaccines that are required to cover the industry. In the first phase, that starts today, we would be able to inoculate at least 3,500 to 4,000 people. YRF is committed to provide a

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Wins for Japan, Aus, Syria; Kyrgyz without keeper ICC Player-of-Month: Hasan Ali,

SEOUL, JUN 8 (AP): While players from Japan, Australia and Syria were extending winning streaks, a defender from Kyrgyzstan was having some difficulty handling a new assignment in Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Kyrgyzstan was forced to play a second-round qualifier with a defender in goal on Monday because all three of the national team’s goalkeepers were self-isolating following a COVID-19 outbreak.

AizarAkmatov instead played between the posts, allowing one goal in a 1-0 loss in Group F to Mongolia, which is ranked 192nd of FIFA’s 211 teams.

OyunbaatarynMijiddorj scored in the 34th minute for Mongolia, which posted its second win in eight matches but remained in last spot.

At the top of the group, Japan beat Tajikistan 4-1 for its seventh victory in seven matches in this stage.

Japan had already secured a place in the third round of qualifying.

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Kuwait’s ShabaibAlkhaldi, right, fights for the ball with Australia’s AjdinHrustic during the World Cup 2022 Group B qualifying match in Kuwait City, Kuwait, June 3. (AP)

Hashimoto and Hayao Kawabe all scored for Japan, while EhsoniPanshanbe scored for Tajikistan — the first goal Japan has conceded in 549 minutes.

Syria became the second team to advance to the third round with a 3-0 win over Guam in Sharjah, its seventh successive win in Group A. Australia had a 5-1 win over Taiwan for its sixth straight victory in

Group B, staying five points clear of Jordan.

The Australians can move into the next round with a win on Friday over Nepal.

Goals from Harry Souttar, Jamie Maclaren, Trent Sainsbury and two from Mitchell Duke secured the points, with Gao Wei-Jie scoring for Taiwan after 62 minutes.

“The performance was very good,” Australia’s head coach Graham

Arnold said. The Australians have a run of four games within two weeks, so squad rotation is part of the process.

“We had a very inexperienced team that was given an opportunity — only a couple of senior players around them,” Arnold said. “They handled everything really, really well.”

Only the eight group winners progress automati-

cally to the third round, which is set to start in September, along with the four best second-place teams.

China is eight points behind Syria and can only hope to finish second in Group A despite a 2-0 win against the Philippines.

The goals came from Wu Lei and Wu Xinghan.

“It was a tough game and a good win,” China coach Li Tie said. “There are still two games left but we are focused only on the next one.”

Second-half goals from FC Zenit striker Sardar Azmoun and Mehdi Taremi of Porto gave Iran a 3-0 win over Bahrain.

Iran is in second place in Group C and just two points behind Iraq, which beat Cambodia 4-1.

Uzbekistan thrashed Singapore 5-0 to move two points behind Saudi Arabia in Group D, India posted its first victory in Group E with a 2-0 win over Bangladesh, and Vietnam stayed atop Group G with a 4-0 win over Indonesia in Dubai. United Arab Emirates moved into second, two points behind, after defeating Thailand 3-1.

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DUBAI, JUN 8 (IANS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday nominated Pakistan’s Hasan Ali, Praveen Jayawickrama of Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim for the ICC Player of the Month for May award in recognition of their performance in all three formats of the game.

In the women’s section, Kathryn Bryce of Scotland, and Ireland’s Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul were nominated for the honour.

Based on the votes received from fans, who can choose their players on www.icc-cricket. com/awards, the Player of the Month in men’s and women’s sections will be announced. Ali took 14 wickets in two Tests against Zimbabwe recently while Jayawickrama bagged 11 wickets at 16.18 on his Test debut to bowl host Sri Lanka to victory in the second Test against Bangladesh in Pallekele. These were the best match figures by any Sri Lankan bowler on Test debut. Rahim played one Test (in Sri Lanka) and

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three ODIs (in Bangladesh) against Sri Lanka, helping the host win their first ODI series 2-1 against the Islanders by scoring 125 in the second ODI. In the women’s section, all-rounder Kathryn became the first cricketer from Scotland - male or female -- to make it to the top 10 of the batting or bowling lists in the ICC Player Rankings released recently. She played four

T20Is against Ireland, scoring 96 runs and taking five wickets with an economy rate of 4.76.

Gaby of Ireland also played four T20Is against Scotland, scoring 116 runs.

Her compatriot, Leah Paul, took nine wickets at an economy rate of 4.44 against Scotland and became the leading wickettaker in the T20I series between Ireland and Scotland.

Ukraine Euro 2020 shirt with Crimea map angers Russia Odisha FC sign Indian defender Lalruatthara

MOSCOW, JUN8 (IANS): Ukraine have revealed a new shirt for Euro 2020 that features a map of the country, including the Crimea, sparking anger in Russia.

The kit, styled in the national team’s traditional yellow and blue, features a white outline surrounding the badge that depicts the country’s borders.

The Crimean Peninsula, which is included in the design, was annexed

by Russia in 2014, but is still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, reports DPA. The shirt also contains the inscriptions ‘Glory to Ukraine’ and ‘Glory to heroes’, each of

which is acknowledged as an official military greeting in the country.

Andriy Pavelko, president of the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF), said: “We believe that the silhouette of Ukraine will add strength to the players

because they will fight for the whole country.”

The design was described as an “absurdity”

by Dmitry Svishchev, a deputy of the Russian State Duma, who said he expects the UEFA to take action.

“Crimea has been an

integral territory of Russia for seven years. I am sure that UEFA should react strongly to what has happened,” he said.

“The Ukrainian national team still has time to [create] a new uniform in order to go to the European Championship not to work out political slogans, but to fight for the honour of their country in their favourite sport.” However, Anatoly Vorobyov, the former general secretary of the Russian Football Union (RFU), believes only an official Russian complaint would be likely to get the footballing authorities involved.

BHUBANESWAR, JUN 8 (IANS): Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC have completed the signing of 26-year-old India defender Lalruatthara ahead of the eighth season of the tournament.

The Mizoram footballer, who represented Kerala Blasters FC until last season, signed a two-year deal with the Bhubaneswar-based side with the option of extending it by a

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year. Lalruatthara started his professional career with Aizawl FC in 2015 and was a part of their I-League title-winning side. He then signed for the Kerala Blasters in 2017 and was the ISL Emerging Player of the Season in his maiden appearance in the league.

Lalruatthara has represented India at the senior and under-23 level.

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We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y o f Lt. Nizhevi Achumi (Former Hd. GB, who established Nizhevi Village and a founding member of Sumi Baptist Church, East Dimapur Purana Bazar) would like to express our immense gratitude to all our neighbours, friends, relatives and well wishers for your comforts in all aspects as we mourn the sudden demise of our beloved father at his residence in Purana Bazar, Middle Colony.

We regret our inability to offer our thankfulness to each and every individual. However it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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We, the family members of Late Mrs. L Alemla (W/o LT. Imozoba Aonok) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and stood by us during the illness and demise of our mother.

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“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalms 73:26)

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1 st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Born on - 1st July 1935 & Died on 28th May 2021

HOTOPU I ZHIMOMI

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Every single days brings fresh memories of you.

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Your loving wife, children, mom, siblings and in-laws

08.01.1990 – 18.05.2021 We, the family of Late Smti Asenla Venyo offer our heartfelt thanks to all the friends, neighbours, well-wishers and relatives who supported and sympathized us through prayer, extended physical, material and financial help during the brief illness and untimely demise of our beloved Asenla. We extend our sincere gratitude to Shri Sharingain Longkumer, Hon’ble Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Shri Medokul Sophie, Ex-MLA, Chakhesang Baptist Church Kitsobozuo Kohima, Officers and Staff of the Directorate of School Education, Nagaland as well as District establishments of School Education Department.

A special word of thanks to the NHAK management authority, doctors, nurses, supporting staff and the Ambulance crews for their excellent and compassionate care of our beloved Asenla.

To everyone who reached out to us during the time of our mourning with comforting words through different mode of communications which indeed has strengthen us to bear our loss, we are truly grateful.

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021

Chhetri surpasses Messi’s international goals Refugee team of 29 athletes One goal away from entering all-time top-10

DOHA, JUN 8 (PTI): Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri has surpassed Argentina’s global superstar Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goal-scorer with 74 strikes, adding another feather to his illustrious career.

The 36-year-old Chhetri achieved the staggering feat with his brace against Bangladesh in the joint preliminary qualifying round match for 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup here on Monday night.

The seasoned striker, who helped India register their first win in six years in World Cup qualifiers, now stands only behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (103) in the active international goal-scorer list.

Chhetri leads Barcelona star Messi by two goals and sits a place above Ali Mabkhout of the UAE, who is third on the list with 73 strikes to his name.

Messi scored his 72nd Sunil Chhetri international goal in a tally against Malaysia, also Hamad Stadium on MonWorld Cup qualifier against day, Chhetri broke the Chile last Thursday, while last week.

At the Jassim Bin deadlock in the 79th minMabkhout added to his

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau named NBA Coach of the Year

NEW YORK, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): The New York Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau was announced as the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year on Monday.

It is the second such honor for Thibodeau, who also was named the league’s top coach during the 201011 season with the Chicago Bulls. He is the first coach to win the award in his first season with two separate franchises.

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams received two more first-place votes than Thibodeau (45-43) but lost 351-340 in total points.

The 11-point margin was the smallest to separate first and second place since the points format started in 2002-03.

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder wound up in third place with 161 points and 10 first-place votes.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Doc Rivers got two first-place votes and took fourth place with 24 points.

The Atlanta Hawks’ Nate McMillan (12 points), the Brooklyn Nets’ Steve Nash (seven points) and the Denver Nuggets’ Michael Malone (five points) also

Tom Thibodeau

appeared on ballots.

Coaches earned five points for every first-place vote, three points for every second-place vote and one point for every third-place vote.

Thibodeau led the Knicks to a 41-31 record, which tied for the fourthbest mark in the Eastern Conference.

The Knicks reached the postseason for the first time since the 2012-13 campaign but were eliminated by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round.

The announcement made Thibodeau the third Knicks coach to win the award. He joined Red Holzman (1969-70) and Pat Riley (1992-93).

Johanna Konta beats Lesley in Nottingham opener NOTTINGHAM, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): Top seed and British number one Johanna Konta marked the start of her grass-court campaign with a comfortable 6-1 6-3 win over the Netherlands’ Lesley PattinamaKerkhove in Nottingham.

Konta’s serve kept the world number 88 on the back foot, the Briton winning 89% of points on her first serve.

After losing the opening game of the match, Konta won the next nine to put herself in control of the contest.

Konta, who has given a bye through the first round, will play Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova in the next round after the Ukrainian upset American 13th seed Madison Brengle.

Konta, 30, has won only three of her previous nine matches in 2021 and announced over the weekend that she had split from her coach Dimitri Zavialoff.

Konta’s best run at Wimbledon, which begins on 28 June, was reaching the last four in 2017.

ute when he headed in AshiqueKuruniyan’s cross from the left, and then sealed the victory by curling in a shot from long range in added time.

The India captain is also just goal away from entering world football’s all-time top-10. He is behind Hungary’s Sandor Kocsis, Japan’s Kunishige Kamamoto, and Kuwait’s Bashar Abdullah, who all have 75 goals.

Delighted with the team’s victory and Chhetri’s record, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel lauded the captain for leading from the front.

“Our @IndianFootball skipper Sunil Chhetri adds another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer with 74 goals”.

“A big congratulations to Captain Fantastic & wishing him many more accolades in the future,” Patel tweeted.

The AIFF boss also praised the team on the convincing win that was

built on Chhetri’s brilliance.

“Congratulations #BlueTigers on an awesome win over Bangladesh today & fabulous performance by skipper @chetrisunil11 who lead from the front & paved the path to victory”.

“Your hard work & determination was visible on the field. Wishing you all the very best in the upcoming game!”

Chhetri’s twin strikes meant India registered their first win in what was turning out to be a forgettable World Cup qualifying campaign in many years. It was also India’s first victory in World Cup qualifiers away from home in 20 years.

With the win, India rose to the third spot in Group E with six points from seven games.

India will next lock horns against Afghanistan in the qualifiers on June 15.

The side is already out of contention to qualify for World Cup 2022, but the Blue Tigers can still can make it to the Asian Cup in China.

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Members of refugee team for Tokyo Olympics

L AU S A N N E , J U N 8 (AP): The refugee team for the Tokyo Olympics has 29 athletes competing in 12 sports.

The team selected by the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday was drawn from 55 athletes who fled their home countries and got scholarships to train for the games in a new home country.

The 29 -- a rise from 10 in the inaugural refugee team at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics -- are originally from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Congo, Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, South Sudan, Sudan,

Syria, Venezuela.

They will compete in swimming, athletics, badminton, boxing, canoeing, cycling, judo, karate, shooting, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling.

“You are an integral part of our Olympic community, and we welcome you with open arms.”

IOC president Thomas Bach told the athletes when announcing their selection, adding they would “send a powerful message of solidarity, resilience and hope to the world.”

The team will be managed in Tokyo by officials from the IOC and the

United Nations’ Genevabased refugee agency, the UNHCR. “Surviving war, persecution and the anxiety of exile already makes them extraordinary people,” UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi said in a statement, “but the fact that they now also excel as athletes on the world stage fills me with immense pride.”

The refugee athletes will compete against 206 national teams with identifier EOR, for the French acronym of the team name.

The Tokyo Olympics are from July 23-Aug. 8.

French Open: Nadal marches into quarter-finals Zidansek battles past Badosa to reach SFs

Rafael Nadal

PARIS, JUN 8 (AGENCIES/IANS): Claycourt king Rafael Nadal overcame a wobbly start and issues with the stadium lights to subdue Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 6-0 on Monday and book a place in the French Open quarterfinals.

The Spanish defending champion, looking to claim a record-extending 14th Roland Garros singles title and become the only man to win 21 Grand Slam singles crowns, has won 35 consecutive sets in Paris.

World number 19 Sinner, who at 19 years old has been labelled as the next big thing in tennis, hit a brick wall on court Philippe Chatrier after leading 5-3 in the opening set.

Third seed Nadal will face Diego Schwartzman for a place in the semi-finals after beating the Argentine in the last four last year.

Although the sun shone throughout, part of the match was played under the floodlights. The 20-times Grand Slam champion still produced his best tennis when it mattered most. Facing the ultimate challenge on clay, Sinner struggled to get into the groove before cancelling out an early break as Nadal experienced problems with his first serve.

Sinner, who lost to the claycourt master in the quarter-finals here last year, found himself up a break after two Nadal double faults and a few uncharacteristic errors.

Unseeded Tamara Zidansek became the first Slovenian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final as she beat Spain’s Paula Badosa 7-5 4-6 8-6 in a gripping French Open battle on Tuesday.

A match between two Grand Slam quarter-final debutants was full of momentum shifts with world number 85 Zidansek leading by a set and 4-2 before the big-hitting Badosa, ranked 35, stormed back to reel off six games in succession.

Badosa, who was on a nine-match winning streak on clay, looked the favourite to win the decider when she

Tamara Zidansek

led 2-0. But former competitive snowboarder Zidansek stopped the rot just in time, then showed real grit at 6-6 when she emerged from a pivotal game having saved three break points.

She will face the win-

ner of the Tuesday’s second quarter-final between Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, who knocked out Serena Williams in the fourth round, and experienced Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Swiatek enters quarters with win in straight sets

Eighth seed IgaSwiatek beat Marta Kostyuk in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to enter quarter-finals of French Open late on Monday night.

The 20-year-old Swiatek proved to be the superior player although her 18year-old opponent stretched her.

The Polish player was a break down early in the second set before she bounced back to beat the Ukrainian

in 92 minutes.

Swiatek won 74 percent first serve points as against 57 percent by her opponent. She also converted four out of the 12 breakpoints she got. Kostyuk could convert only two out of seven break-points.

The Ukrainian was also guilty of committing four double faults as against one by Swiatek who will now face Greek Maria Sak-

kari in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Sakkari, who became the first Greek woman to enter quarter-finals, had scalped world No.5 Sofia Kenin 6-1, 6-3 on Monday.

Swiatek’s match on Wednesday will be preceded by the third women’s singles quarter-finals between American Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s BarboraKrejcikova.

FA chooses Euro 2020: Vaccine passports to Durant steers Nets to huge win over Bucks English first female leader N E W YO R K , J U N 8 (AGENCIES): Kevin Durant scored 32 points in three quarters to help the Brooklyn Nets cruise to an empathic 125-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.

The Nets, without James Harden who had a tight hamstring, led by 49 points in the fourth quarter.

The victory is their fifth double-digit win of the post-season. Elsewhere, the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 122-105 in game one of the Western Conference semi-finals.

At Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Durant, who registered his fourth 30-point game of the post-season, shot 12 from 18 on the field, alongside four three-pointers. Durant also added six assists, while Kyrie Irving scored 22 points as the second-seeded Nets set a franchise post-season record of 21 three-pointers.

It is the fourth time in seven post-season games the Nets have shot at least 50% from the floor.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) tries to block a shot by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) as Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) looks on during. (AP)

“I like our attention to detail - I like how we didn’t get a lot of plays perfect but we made second and third efforts,” said Durant.

“For the most part we just did what we were supposed to do, win two at home now we got to see if this game is going to travel on the road for us.” Game three is in Milwaukee on Thursday night, with the series winners to face the

Atlanta Hawks or the Philadelphia 76ers for a place in next month’s NBA Finals.

Atlanta lead that series 1-0.

In the night’s other game, the Nuggets led 72-63 at one stage, but the Suns outscored them 59-33 in the final 20 minutes to take the win.

The second game of that series is in Phoenix on Wednesday night, with the winners facing the Utah Jazz

or the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western final.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau was announced as the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year on Monday after ending the Knicks’ seven-year absence from the play-offs.

It is the second time Thibodeau has won the award after doing so with the Chicago Bulls in 201011.

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be used at Wembley group fixtures

LONDON, JUN 8 (AP): The English Football Association nominated Debbie Hewitt on Tuesday to be its first female leader of soccer’s original national body created 158 years ago.

The experienced businesswoman is set to join the English FA in January, 14 months after Greg Clarke resigned in fallout from making offensive comments on race, gender and sexuality at a parliamentary hearing.

Hewitt said in an FA statement she would “relish the opportunity to chair an organisation that has the potential to be a very positive force for good throughout the game and across society.”

The FA said its ruling council will be asked to formally ratify Hewitt’s appointment at a July 22 meeting.

Hewitt will join an organization which is weighing a bid to host the 2030 World Cup jointly with the rest of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

W E M B L E Y, J U N 8 (AGENCIES): England’s Euro 2020 group games at Wembley Stadium will be the first sporting event at which vaccine passports will be used in the UK. UEFA says UK-based ticket holders aged 11 or over can show proof of full vaccination, with both doses received at least 14 days before the match.

Those not fully vaccinated must show proof of a negative lateral flow test taken within the previous 48 hours.

England play Croatia in their opening group game on Sunday. Ticket holders for matches taking place at Hampden Park will not be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test. Fans who live in England attending games at Wembley must show their vaccination status via the NHS app.

UEFA says its “main priority” is to deliver a safe tournament, and is “working with the local governments and health

authorities to ensure measures adhere to the public health guidance of the host country”. Wembley and Hampden Park are among 11 venues across Europe hosting Euro 2020 games.

The others are in Rome, Munich, Baku, St Petersburg, Budapest, Seville, Bucharest, Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

Wembley will host a maximum of 22,500 fans - 25% of its capacity - for England’s group D fixtures against Croatia, Scotland and Czech Republic.

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