August 12, 2020

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should continue as Interlocutor: Russia claims 1st COVID vaccine; US skeptical Ravi 14 apex tribal bodies, Lotha Hoho

MOSCOW, AUG 11 (PTI): President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that Russia has developed the world’s first vaccine against COVID-19 that works “quite effectively” and forms a “stable immunity” against the deadly disease as he disclosed that one of his daughters has already been vaccinated.

“A vaccine against coronavirus has been registered for the first time in the world this morning,” Putin said during a meeting with members of his government.

“I know that it works quite effectively, it forms a stable immunity,” the official Tass news agency quoted Putin as saying.

Putin’s claim has come amidst concerns raised by experts about the speed of Russia’s work, suggesting that researchers might be cutting corners.

“I know this very well, because one of my daughters got vaccinated, so in this sense, she took part in testing,” Putin said. He did not specify which of his two daughters had received the vaccine. The vaccine has been named Sputnik-V. The name is a reference to the surprise 1957 launch of

DUCCF members urged not to harass frontline workers

In this August 6, 2020 photo provided by RDIF, an employee is seen working with a COVID vaccine inside a lab in Moscow. (AP/PTI)

the world’s first satellite by the Soviet Union. The treatment is yet to go through crucial Phase 3 trials where it would be administered to thousands of people.

President Putin noted that after the first vaccine shot, his daughter had a 38°C fever, and on the next day, a fever slightly higher than 37°C. “And then, after the second shot, she had a slight fever again, and then everything was fine, she is feeling well and has a high [antibody] count,” Putin said.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that clinical trials of the vaccine developed by the Gamaleya National

Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry were over. Medical workers and teachers will be the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine, he said.

“We will begin the stage-by-stage civilian use of the vaccine. First and foremost, we would like to offer vaccination to those who come into contact with infected persons at work.

These are medical workers.

And also those who are responsible for children’s health - teachers,” the minister said. The vaccine has two separately-injected components that together are expected to build a long-term immunity against the virus,

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi, has extended his warm greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Janmashtami, the festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna.

In his message, Ravi said Krishna was born at a time of chaos, when evil was everywhere. “A time which we can relate considering the Covid-19 situation we are facing today,” he said.

Governor also wished everyone peace and happiness as they observe the festival at home.

This is it!

“Sir, the men feel it’ll be better to wear PPEs since we face more threat from virus than guns.”

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the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev, several Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian states have expressed an interest in purchasing the Russian vaccine.

Several contracts have been finalised.

He noted that the RDIF had agreed to hold the third stage of clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccine abroad with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other states.

Safe & effective vaccine more important: US TAIPEI, AUG 11 (AP): US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said it was more important to have a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus than to be the first to produce a vaccine. Azar, on a visit to Taiwan, was asked by ABC on Tuesday what he thought of Russia’s announcement that it had become the first country to register a vaccine against the virus.

He said “The point is not to be first with a vaccine.

The point is to have a vaccine that is safe and effective for the American people and the people of the world.”

He also said that it was important to have transpar-

ent data on the vaccine to prove its safety and efficacy.

He further noted that the US has six vaccines in development under the Operation Warp Speed initiative.

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway expressed scepticism about the testing backing up Russia’s claim that it has developed a COVID-19 vaccine.

“The US standards are so much more stringent,” Conway said Tuesday on Fox “Fox & Friends.”

“Our FDA in our country sets the standards and what I understand from the Russia announcement is this is nowhere near where we are,” she said.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Responding to some organisations who are demanding replacement of R.N.Ravi as the government of India’s Interlocutor to Naga Peace Talks, the 14 Apex Naga Tribal Hohos of Nagaland (14 ANTHN) and the Lotha Hoho, in separate statements have backed the continuance of R.N.Ravi as Interlocutor.

ANTHN: In a statement, the 14 Apex Naga Tribal Hohos of Nagaland (ANTHN) through the Media Bureau expressed appreciation that political negotiations have progressed to the final leg where inclusive agreement could be reached anytime, if negotiating parties stood committed to the October 31,2019 understanding.

On the demand for replacing Ravi, ANTHN said “this is not the time for negative campaign” as it could only delay the process and lead to another endless negotiations while remaining in one’s comfort zone “at the cost of peace and tranquillity”. ANTHN said at this juncture, it was pertinent to “avoid double standard role of negotia-

tion, without any commitment for solution.”

ANTHN also reminded that the “voice and aspirations of the Nagas have grown louder each day” for a peaceful solution to the protracted Naga political issue now than ever before, “despite our diversity in multiple issues.”

Media Bureau said Nagas have been “reeling under a situation of uncertainties in absence of real peace for decades together” and therefore, Nagas are desperate to have peace “in our land and also with al neighbouring ethnic groups, for all times to come.”

Reiterating the cherished campaign for early solution, ANTHN appealed to the prime minister Narendra Modi “ to demonstrate his magnanimity and generously address one of the oldest political conflicts, with resounding effects in the political history of magnificent India, with no intention of change of the Interlocutor.”

LH: In another statement, Lotha Hoho, through its chairman Er. Mhondamo Ovung and general

Mukherjee’s India’s COVID death Nagaland COVID-19 tally 3031 Pranab condition worsens COVID-19 STATUS AS ON august 11, 2020 ACTIVE CASES

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 AsympRecovMiTotal Symptomatic District Death tomatic ered grated Cases (NPN): Dimapur Urban Mild Moderate Council Chairmen (DUCDimapur 1260 1 2 338 1611 8* 2 CF) has appealed to all Kiphire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 its federation members to Kohima 0 0 190 710 518 0 2 refrain from troubling/ha0 0 3 3 0 0 0 rassing frontline workers Longleng 0 0 13 18 0 0 including medical depart- Mokokchung 5 ment, police department Mon 0 0 97 258 159 0 2 or any other departments Peren 0 0 249 264 15 0 0 working on the frontline.

Phek 0 0 28 31 3 0 0 In a press release, Tuensang 0 0 45 47 2 0 0 DUCCF general secretary Wokha 0 0 8 16 8 0 0 Zasivikho and assistant genZunheboto 0 0 14 73 59 0 0 eral secretary Bokato Wotsa Total 1 2 985 3031 2029 8 6 gave also requested frontline *1 death is Covid-19 positive but not due to Covid-19 workers to immediately contact the federation at details of COVID-19 cases detected on Aug 11, 2020 9856400094 or 8729811811 Armed Returnees Traced Frontline District Total in case of any grievances.

Forces Inbound travelers contacts workers

Gov greets on Janmashtami

the Sputniknews reported.

Clinical trials of the vaccine kicked off on June 18 and included 38 volunteers. All of the participants developed immunity. The first group was discharged on July 15, the second group on July 20.

It will appear in circulation starting on January 1, 2021, the website of the State Register of Pharmaceuticals reported on Tuesday.

According to head of

Dimapur 6 0 1 2 9 Kohima 7 1 2 0 10 Tuensang 0 1 0 0 1 Total 13 2 3 2 20 Wearing a mask not only protects you, but protects others from COVID-19 infection

DIMAPUR, AUG 11 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday registered 20 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking

the total tally to 3031 cases-- 2032 active, 985 recovered, 8 deaths (1 not due to COVID) and 6 migrated.

According to Health & Family Welfare minister, S. Pangnyu Phom, out of 192 samples that were tested, 10 positive cases were detected in Kohima, 9 in Dimapur and 1 in Tuensang.

As per the severity of symptoms, 2,029 active cases are asymptomatic, 1 mild and 2 moderate.

Further, out of the 3,031 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 1,385 cases from the Armed Forces, 1,096 cases of Returnees, 200 cases of Frontline Workers, 296 Traced Contacts and 54 Others.

A total of 29,466 samples were sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 27,759 received. In addition, a total of 19,347 samples were sent for testing on TrueNat. Currently, 1,984 persons were under facility quarantine.”

N E W DELHI, AU G 1 1 (PTI): The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee Pranab Mukherjee has worsened and he remains on ventilator support, the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital said on Tuesday, a day after he underwent a brain surgery.

The 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital Monday, and had also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery.

“The former president, who underwent lifesaving emergency surgery for brain clot on 10 August 2020, has not shown any improvement and his health status has worsened.

He remains on ventilatory support,” the hospital said in its latest statement.

toll climbs to 45,257

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): India’s COVID-19 death toll climbed to 45,257 with 871 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours while case-load rose to 22,68,675 with 53,601 fresh cases being reported in a day, the health ministry data updated at 8 am on Tuesday showed.

The health ministry also said that effective clinical management of coronavirus cases has resulted in the rise of recovery rate to nearly 70 per cent, while the case fatality rate has fallen below 2 per cent for the first time since the lockdown was imposed on March 25 and currently stands at 1.99 per cent. Addressing a press briefing, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the active COVID-19 cases, which comprised 88.83 per cent of the total caseload on March 31, have reduced to 28.21 per cent as on date.

The national recovery rate has risen to 69.80 per cent due to effective and prompt clinical management of COVID-19 cases, he said. “The case fatality rate has fallen below 2 per cent for the first time since the first lockdown. It presently stands at 1.99 per cent. It is continuously declining,” Bhushan said.

From 7.35 per cent on April 7, the recovery rate increased to 27.41 per cent on May 5. It further rose to 48.47 per cent on June 9 and stands at 69.80 per cent as on date, the official said. “The case fatality rate, which was 3.33 per cent on June 18 and 2.72 per cent on July 10, has declined to 1.99 per cent as on date,” he said. Bhushan added that over 2.5 crore COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the country so far and India is currently conducting 18,320 tests per million population.

secretary S.Aben Ngullie expressed constraint to “voice out its opposition to the campaign by some groups, for changing” present Interlocutor R.N. Ravi.

In this regard, LH said it fully supports the stand of Naga GB Federation and Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) in raising resentment against the campaign to replace Ravi. LH said much effort and time was already invested by all stakeholders in negotiations and replacing the Interlocutor now would “go back to zero” and everything would have to start afresh.

Was not the demand for replacing Ravi, an attempt to derail the negotiations that is near solution? asked LH. According to LH, changing the Interlocutor would undo all the 23 years of efforts put into negotiations for political settlement and only derail the process. It pointed out that after 23 years of negotiations, most of the stakeholders “are in the podium” and that all negotiations have formally concluded on October 31,2019.

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NSCN (I-M) accuses Ravi of creating ‘huge trust deficit’ D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Hitting out against Government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks, NSCN (I-M) said Ravi’s “doings has cast a huge trust deficit” and said that the interlocutor has become “more a liability than anything.”

Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who it said, guided and supervised the signing of the historic Framework Agreement by giving the ceremony a high profile status, NSCN(I-M) however, said that the “doings of his representative Ravi has cast a huge trust deficit as his role has come to be seen as nothing short of disowning the Framework Agreement.”

Despite this, NSCN (I-M) said it had gracefully and patiently tolerated Ravi despite his act of profanity.

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5 Mnp Cong MLAs quit; Speaker accepts resignations NSCN (I-M) KR reacts to NGBF Correspondent

IMPHAL, AUG 11: Manipur Legislative Assembly (MLA) speaker Y Khemchand on Tuesday accepted the resignation of five Congress legislators.

The five MLAs were among six who submitted their resignation papers to the Speaker late Monday evening after the one-day monsoon session of the state Assembly. The assembly speaker, however, put on hold the resignation of the sixth legislator on the ground that a disqualification case against him was still pending in the tribunal of the Speaker.

Five Congress legislators, who tendered their resignations, included Okram Henry Singh, Oinam Lukhoi Singh, Md Abdul Nasir, Ngamthang Haokip and Ginsuanhau. The sixth leg-

islator was Paonam Brojen.

The six legislators were among eight Congress legislators who skipped the one-day monsoon session of the state Assembly that had passed a vote of confidence moved by chief minister N Biren Singh.

They skipped the session despite the whip issued by the chief whip of the opposition Congress.

The other two MLAs— Md Fazur Rahman and Yamthong Haokip—reportedly could not attend the session as they were in home quarantine.

As per report, Fazur Rahman, who represents Wabagai assembly seat, has tested positive for the virus and has been admitted to a hospital. While tendering their resignations, the six legislators cited that their lack of trust in O Ibobi Singh, who is the leader of

the legislators of the opposition Congress in the state Assembly.

With the Speaker accepting the resignation of the five Congress legislators, the 60-seat Manipur Assembly has now only 47 members as seven seats were already lying vacant after four members of the Congress had already disqualified and three BJP legislators had already resigned earlier.

After the Speaker accepted the resignation of the five legislators, the strength of the opposition Congress has now reduced to 18 members. At the time of declaration of the results of the general elections to the state Assembly in March 2017, Congress won 28 seats.

BJP leading the coalition government that won 21 seats had also reduced to 18 after three of its leg-

islators had resigned from being members of the state Assembly.

Now, both the Congress and BJP have 18 members each, NPP and NPF (coalition partners of BJP) four each and one each of AITC, LJP and Independent.

On Monday, the BJPled N Biren Singh government in Manipur won trust vote 28-16 in the Legislative Assembly. The motion seeking vote of confidence, moved by the chief minister N Biren Singh, was passed by voice vote even though opposition Congress strongly demanded division vote.

Though the government’s victory in the vote of confidence was a foregone conclusion, the absence of the eight Congress MLAs from the crucial session showed smart political move by the chief minister.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Appreciating all Nagas for “relentlessly” supporting the genuine cause of “Naga freedom struggle thus far”, the NSCN (I-M) Konyak Region (KR) has, however, said that there were also some people who take the name of the whole organisation and “keep on giving open publications according to their whims and Nagaland GB Federation is not exception in such cases.”

In a press release, NSCN (I-M) Konyak region caretaker CAO Phuae Konyak and secretary Mandao Konyak said that “they had been rendering their services towards both their masters and their people until the name of their president is manipulated taking advantage of his ignorance.”

They claimed that when the Konyak region officials met NGBF president Shahlem Konyak on

August 5, 2020, he tendered “his apology towards the Government (NSCN IM), if there has been any fault or drawback on his part by going against the NSCN Government in any of the press releases.”

According to NSCN (I-M) Konyak region, Shahlem Konyak purportedly stated that he “being a person who does not have the required educational qualification” failed to understand the purpose of signing the papers for press release during the meeting. He also purportedly said that the demand regarding the “Indo-Naga” political issue was not “something that can be solved within the state government and this demand has not been to remain under the Union Government of India.”

Further, Shahlem also reportedly told Konyak region officials “We cannot come to terms of solution

unless the demand for a separate flag and separate Constitution is granted.”

He also purportedly said that “demands made by 7 NNPGs for two MP seats and 20 legislatures is not the duty of the NSCN but of the state government.”

At a recent meeting with RN Ravi in July last, Shahlem also purportedly put forward the statement that “after 23 years of long talk with the GOI, a framework agreement has been signed on August 3, 2015 under the leadership of Isaac and Muivah.”

As per Konyak region, he also purportedly said that there had been an eager anticipation post framework agreement in expectation for the demands to be met and solution to be achieved, but the demands have not been met despite several talks regarding the “Indo-Naga” political issue.

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Richard Yanthan being felicitated by LWFD member during the programme on August 9.

WEATHER FORECAST August 12

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 32 26 Aizawl

A morning t-storm in the area 28 21

Guwahati An afternoon thunderstorm Imphal

A morning t-storm in spots

Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

31 26 30 22 26 23

Shillong

A morning t-storm in the area 23 19

Kohima

Couple of thunderstorms

24 19

Dimapur Rather cloudy with a t-storm

30 25

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

25 21

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Tuensang Thunderstorm Wokha

A thunderstorm in spots

Zunheboto Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

19 17 25 21 22 19

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020

DIMAPUR: Lotha Welfare Forum Delhi (LWFD) organised virtual felicitation programme on August 9 for Richard Yanthan on his achievement in the UPSC examination result 2020.

A release by LWFD chairman Dr. Benrithung Mur r y, and secretar y Mhonthung Nguille stated that his success was a pride for Naga community and that he had broken the 13 year long awaited record for the state and three decades for Lothas.

NSA president Dr.

Zuchamo Yanthan stated that Richard Yanthan was a role model civil service aspirant in the state and said that the state, which is presently going through challenging times needed young men and women with integrity, knowledge, accountability and fear of God. Regional commissioner in ministry of Labour & Employment Mhonthung Ngullie reflected on Richard’s father, late James Chenithung Yanthan, who was an officer in the same ministry and was still

fondly remembered by his colleagues as an efficient and amiable person. Ngullie encouraged Richard to break the status-quo and seek God’s wisdom so that his life would impact Naga society.

Speaking on behalf of Lotha Students’ Union Delhi (LSUD), Lothungbeni P Lotha congratulated Richard for setting a good example through his success which was a manifestation of his hard work, commitment and consistency.

R i c h a r d Ya n t h a n thanked the Lotha community of Delhi and also shared experiences of his UPSC preparation and the blessings of his hard work and commitment.

He encouraged youngsters to keep working hard and have faith in God. Earlier, pastor Chenithung Ezung offered a prayer, Dr. Benrithung Murry gave welcome address, prayer of blessing upon Richard was pronounced by Chumbemo Khuvung, chairman, Delhi Lotha Christian Fellowship (DLCF), while Nzanthung Odyuo presented tokens of appreciation to Richard Yanthan on behalf of the participants.

Thungrhoni Kithan presented a song, Emilo Ngullie, host of the event proposed vote of thanks and Evangeline Odyuo Koireng pronounced benediction.

The programme was attended by Lothas residing in Delhi and NCR besides participants from different parts of India and beyond.

Congratulatory messages poured in from dignitaries, some of which were read out in the function including messages from Mhathung Yanthan, adviser of Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Kithan, Mhabemo Yanthan, president, Lotha Officers’ Association and Father Paul Thungbemo Yanthan from Rome, Italy.

DIMAPUR: In view of 6th session, 13th Nagaland L e g i s l a t ive A s s e m b ly (NLA) on August 13, traffic regulations has been enforced as part of security arrangement.

According to PRO, DEF Kohima, only vehicles with the following car passes will be allowed entry to the assembly secretariat; “X” (white letter with red background) for legislators, “Y” (green letter with white background) for AHoDs/HoDs, “assembly logo” for assembly staff, “LH” (white with blue background) for police personnel and PS/PA, “O” (black letter with yellow background) for IPR/media and other department and “on assembly duty” (red letter with blue back-

2nd Death AnniveRsary The loving memory of Athono Annette.

Days are pass by and turn to years…….., but we remember the fond memories of you with silent tears untill we meet again.

You are dearly missed.

Loving Daughter and Husband

ground) for staff bus/pool & Dak vehicles; No vehicle will be allowed to park by the roadside from 6 a.m onwards during assembly sessions at the following routes; from BSNL telephone exchange till classic island; from Raj Bhavan till MS Classic Island; from Classic Island to Tinpati via Razhü point; Tinpati to Billy Graham road via Don Bosco Jn; from Tinpati to high school and from high school to new secretariat via New Sanouru Bridge.

Meanwhile, one-way traffic via Sanouru for down vehicles going towards new secretariat and vehicles

coming towards town areas from new secretariat are adviced to take Billy Graham road; Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply in Kohima town during assembly session, from 6 a.m. till the session is over; All loading and unloading of goods in Kohima town should be completed by 6 a.m during assembly session; heavy vehicles will not be allowed to be parked along ‘D’ block road.

Further, while anticipating positive co-operation from the public, the police would tow defaulting vehicles and charges will be borne by vehicle owners.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family of Late Mhasibeinuo Angami would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual who stood by us and rendered your support physically, financially and spiritually during her prolonged illness and demise of our beloved Mother on 6th August 2020. May the Almighty bless you abundantly.

Loving Children, Grandson, Daughter In-law & Son In-law Born : 08/08/1964 – Died : 06/08/2020

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Areas sealed in SCERT to inaugurate annexe building SCERT, Nagaland will be inaugurating the various wards Dimapur: SCERT training annexe building, commissioning the Sat & Studio followed by release and screening of 3 at Kohima Edu short films on Naga values and motifs on August 19, 10 DIMAPUR: ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, has notified that in view of the detection of a COVID-19 positive person residing at the following locations viz. Upper AG Colony, Ward No. 15, Upper Agri Colony, Ward No. 17, Merhulietsa (Para Medical) Colony, Ward No. 18 and Officer’s Hill Colony, Ward No. 1, the areas defined below are demarcated as sealed area in order to contain the spread of the disease/infection and for necessary contact tracing. According to DIPR report, all movement of person/vehicles within the defined sealed area is strictly restricted/prohibited and under active surveillance with immediate effect.

Demarcated area: House No. 127 Upper AG Colony, Ward No. 15; One staff room of Hotel Eastgate; House No. 28 Upper P.R. Hill Colony, Ward No. 19; House No. MRH/D42, below CMO office Kohima, Merhulietsa (Para Medical) Colony, Ward No. 18; House No. 169, above Ao Baptist Church, Merhulietsa (Para Medical) Colony, Ward No. 18; House No. A-75, near CBZCC, Officer’s Hill Colony, Ward No. 10.

a.m at SCERT Training Annexe Building, below High School Ground, Kohima.

Three-day e-lecture series concludes

DIMAPUR: Three-day academic development e-lecture series organised by Diocesan Mission Education Board, Bhilai for the college faculties of St. Thomas College,Bhilai, Christian College of Engineering and Technology and MGM College, Dimapur hosted by IQAC St. Thomas College, Bhilai and Christian College of Engineering and Technology, Durg, concluded on August 10.

In a press release, MGM College, Dimapur stated that on the first day, topic on “up-skill and upscale” was deliberated by prof. Rishikesh K B, assistant professor, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy Central Camp, Christ University, Bangalore.

Second day focused on the topic “spheres of marketing intelligence’ by prof. Krishna Prasath S, assistant professor, Christ University, Bangalore while on the third day, the topic, “research: publication in reputed journals” was pre-

sented by prof. Lakshmi B, assistant professor, department of commerce, Christ University, Bangalore.

Prof. Lakshmi emphasised on the quality research which was important for the educator. She shared tips on how to get articles published in a reputed journal.

The tips included identifying journal, submission of manuscript, publication process, and more.

She also encouraged educators to take up the advantage of networking sites like ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Academia.edu, ORCID and Publons.

Earlier, the e-lecture was compered by Dr. Jayshree Balasubramaniam, welcome address by Fr. Dr. P.S Varghese principal, MGM College, Dimapur and vote of thanks by Dr Debjani Mukherjee, IQAC, coordinator, St. Thomas College. More than 50 participants attended the electure.

Born 25.11.1970 – Died 08.08.2020

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Loving Wife, Children, Mother and Family.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away”. Revelation 21:4

We the bereaved family of Lt. Karinangshi, S/o Late Supongneken Kichu of Chungtia village would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organisations, friends and well-wishers who stood by us and rendered their support physically, financially and spiritually during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved on 6th August 2020.

We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

of our beloved

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The family of Late Lipokmongba Lkr (Mopungchuket Village) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for all your prayer and support during the time of his illness and sad passing on the 8th of August 2020. We can give you nothing in return but it is our sincere prayer that our Lord who is ever just and merciful, bless you all abundantly.

(1st March 1943 – 6th August 2020)

Lt. Womomo Lotha 12/08/2018

Job 14:2 “He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not”.

No one can fill your vacant place We miss you now and always will You are forever in our hearts Until we meet again

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Loving wife, children, granddaughter, in-laws & family members

05/05/1959 – 01/08/2020 Through this column, we the family members and relatives of our dearest beloved mother Late S. Hutoli Chishi, who died on 01/08/2020 at residence, Thahekhu Village after a prolonged illness convey our immense heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, church staff, believers, Village Council, doctors, nurses and management of Zion Hospital, family members, relatives and well wishers etc., who stood by us at our saddest moment in various selfless sacrifices amid this great threatened juncture.

Though, we do not have anything to give in return, it is our sincere prayer that the good Lord shall surely repay our debts in His due time and season.

Mummy!!! It was better for you to be absent from body to be present with the Lord, for you have kept your faith for the race and fought a good fight. May the Lord welcome you say, “Well done”.

2nd Cor. 5:8 Loving Husband, Children, Grand-Children and Relatives.

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We, the family members of Late NZAMO LOTHA express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, physically, materially and financially during his illness and sad demise on the 4th of August, 2020.

We convey our special thanks to :1. CD&HG Church, CTI Toluvi 2. Commandant, CTI, CD&HG and Personnel 3. CTI Lotha Group 4. Doctors & nurses, Civil Hospital, Dimapur 5. Doctors & nurses. Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 6. Dr. B. Borooah Hospital, Guwahati 7. Apollo Hospital Guwahati 8. Civil Hospital Jagum, Tinsukia 9. TBCA Phulbari Baptist Church Tinsukia 10. Court Yankho Ekhüm Dimapur 11. NGPO Duty Party Dimapur DP-3428

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020

AASU discloses confidential Clause 6 of Assam Accord

Oppn in Mizoram demand deferment of rural, local polls

making the “confidential” report public, Dutta replied in the negative.

The Union Home Ministry had in January last year formed the committee headed by retired union secretary level officer M P Bezbaruah, but six of the nine members declined to be part of it, following which the panel was reconstituted on July 16, 2019 with 14 members and justice Sharma as its chairman. As part of the core proposals, the panel sought implementation of the Assam Accord in “letter and spirit”, while suggesting prompt measures to “fully” seal the India- Bangladesh border.

“Till the depor tation of post-1971 stream of declared foreigners is completed, they should be resettled in areas outside the state of Assam as an interim measure,” it said.

According to the Assam Accord, all foreigners coming to Assam on or after March 25, 1971 would be detected, their names deleted from electoral rolls and steps taken to deport them.

It also suggested reservation of 80-100 per cent Parliament seats from the state for indigenous people, and recommended creation of an Upper House in Assam. The panel suggested that 80-100 per cent jobs

should be reserved for Assamese people in Group C and D posts of central government, PSUs, private sector and public-private partnership (PPP) projects. It also sought 80-100 per cent quota for local people in all jobs of the Assam government and state PSUs, while 70-100 per cent in state PPP projects.

Recommending setting up land tribunals, the committee suggested measures for protecting the land rights of the local population.

“Assamese language shall continue to be the official language of Assam as per the provisions of the Assam Official Language Act, 1960 throughout the state with appropriate provisions for use of local languages in Barak valley, hill districts and the BTAD (Bodo inhabited areas),” it said.

Seeking protection and promotion of all the indigenous languages of the state irrespective of the number of speakers, the report said, the four language policy should be given appropriate legislative protection and suggested setting up an Autonomous Language and Literary Academy/ Council of Assam.

It also asked the government to give statutory legislative protection to Sattras, Namghars and

other indigenous religious centres and establish separate cultural and research institutes of different branches on the lines of Sahitya Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Lalit Kala Akademi.

“Multipurpose cultural complexes should be built throughout the state towards protection, preservation and upliftment of cultural heritage of each one of the tribes and other ethnic communities of Assam,” the report said.

To protect biodiversity, the Assam State Biodiversity Board should be strengthened with sufficient financial assistance for taking up various measures.

The committee advised the government to form a body to monitor the execution of the report and reconcile any constitutional or legal challenges for implementing the suggestions at the earliest within two years from the date of its submission.

“The body should preferably be headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court/High Court with representatives from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Government of Assam and All Assam Students’ Union. The body should meet at least once every three months to monitor the progress,” it added.

Thoubal gets one more 100-bedded Covid care facility

3 new COVID-19 cases in Mizoram; tally rises to 623

COVID-19 cases mount in Meghalaya

GUWAHATI, AUG 11 (PTI): The All Assam Students’ Union, which was part of the Centreappointed committee on implementing Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, on Tuesday released a “confidential” report, which, among other things, seeks “declared foreigners” to be settled outside the state.

The report, which was submitted to the state Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and was supposed to be forwarded to the Centre, also wants sealing of the entire Indo- Bangladesh border and reservation of almost all of the state’s parliamentary seats for the local people, and creation of a legislative council in the state. Assam has 14 Lok Sabha seats.

AASU, which led a mass movement for expulsion of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in the early 1980s, released the report, contending it had to do so as the state government was “just sitting idle” over it, and that the people of Assam needed to know its contents.

“It has been more than five months since we submitted the report but there is simply no action from the government. People are asking us daily what happened to it. We have finally decided to release it as the people have the right

The AASU said they were releasing it only because the ‘government is just sitting idle.’ to know,” AASU chief advisor Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharya said, addressing a press conference with a member of the committee Nilay Dutta.

Clause 6 of the Accord says, constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.

The bone of contention since the signing of the Accord on August 15, 1985 has been the definition of Assamese people.

The committee tried to address the issue by including tribal, indigenous and all other Indian citizens residing within the territory of Assam as per the First Schedule of the Constitution on or before January 1, 1951 along with their descendants within

the ambit of Assamese people.

On February 25, the high-level committee on the implementation of Clause 6, headed by Justice (retd) B K Sharma, had submitted the report to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal for handing it over to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The chairman of the committee had submitted the report to the chief minister in the presence of the entire state cabinet, top government officials and journalists.

“We do not know where the report is. Is it in the chief minister’s almirah or somewhere? Has it been sent to Delhi? It is not acceptable to neglect the report this way,” Bhattacharya said.

When asked if there could be any legal implications for AASU or the members of the panel for

Correspondent IMPHAL, AUG 11: Manipur’s Thoubal district which is experiencing worsening COVID-19 situation following large number of locally transmitted cases got one more Covid care facility on Tuesday.

State education minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam inaugurated the second 100-bedded COVID Care Centre (CCC) at Lamding Higher Secondary School, Wangjing, Thoubal on Tuesday.

After formally opening the CCC, the minister said that the second CCC was established in the district to enable the team of the district administrations to work better in the management and treatment of the pandemic and to meet the expectations and fulfil necessities of the people.

He added that the second CCC was established with approval from the state government on a proposal put up by the district administration for the need of another CCC in the district.

Manipur education minister opening a 100-bedded Covid care facility in Thoubal district on Tuesday.

The inauguration of the CCC was attended by district nodal officer T Ranjit Singh, DC of the district N Bandana Devi among others. Radheshyam lauded the the district administration for the managing the pandemic efficiently so far.

He said that with the increase in testing for COVID19, the state witnessed an increase in COVID positive

cases.

While people were reluctance and panicked, he said, the team of district administrations made relentless efforts in managing and fighting against the COVID-19.

The minister hoped that with the inauguration of the second CCC the health worker and district administration to manage better to some extent.

The district already has a 30-bedded isolation ward for COVID patients at the district hospital at Thoubal district headquarters and a 100-bedded CCC at GNM School of Nursing.

The minister sought the support of the public and appealed to the them to extend help to the heath workers and not stigmatise and discriminate against frontline warriors.

AIZAWL, AUG 11 (PTI): Three more persons have tested positive for COVID19 in Mizoram, taking the northeastern state’s tally to 623, an official said on Tuesday.

The new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24-hours and they include a frontline worker, a trucker and a state resident, the official said.

The truck driver and the state resident have come from Assam, he said.

Two cases were reported from Kolasib district bordering Assam and one from Aizawl district, he added.

Of the total 623 COVID-19 cases, 300 are active as 323 people have recovered from the disease.

Meanwhile, the Aizawl district administration on Tuesday imposed a complete lockdown in two localities - Dawrpui Vengthar and Mission Vengthlang of the city as a precaution measure to prevent community transmission following the surge in novel coronavirus cases in Mizoram.

Correspondent Shillong, Aug 11: Twenty-seven more persons tested positive for COVID19 in Meghalaya on Tuesday, taking active cases up to 626, while 12 more recovered taking the total recoveries to 510 as on Tuesday.

Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said that over 75 health workers in Meghalaya have contracted the virus so far with two more staff nurses and one Ayush doctor on COVID-19 duties at Shillong Civil Hospital, testing positive for the viral infection.

Of the 27 new cases, War said eight, including a staff nurse and a contact person at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), an Ayush doctor on COVID-19 duty at Shillong Civil Hospital, a tourist taxi driver, two CRPF personnel, one BSF trooper and one armed force personnel, were from East Khasi Hills district.

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Thiamsanga, a doctor by profession specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology. (Twitter) Aizawl, Aug 11 (PTI): Mizoram legislator ZR Thiamsanga, who was visiting the earthquake-hit areas of the remote Champhai district, performed an emergency caesarean and helped a woman deliver when he was told that no doctor was available to attend to her.

Thiamsanga, a doctor by profession who specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology, often puts on his stethoscope to attend to medical emergencies in

remote areas.

He was on a visit to his constituency, Champhai North near the Myanmar border, on Monday to assess the damges caused by the recent earthquakes and take stock of the COVID-19 situation.

C Lalhmangaihsangi (38) from the remote Ngur village, who was expecting her second child, was bleeding profusely and her condition was critical, Thiamsanga told PTI.

The medical officer of the Champhai hospital was on leave due to health issues and the woman was not in a position to travel to Aizawl, about 200 km away, he said.

When I was informed about the condition of the woman, I immediately rushed to the hospital and performed an emergency caesarean, he added.

The mother and the baby are doing well, he said.

Thiamsanga said it was his responsibility to help those in need.

In June, he hit the headlines when he rushed to attend to an ailing security personnel guarding the India-Myanmar border, crossing a stream and walking several kilometres.

He contested the 2018 election on a Mizo National Front (MNF) ticket and defeated sitting Congress MLA TT Zothansanga.

He is at present also the vice-chairman of the state Health and Family Welfare Board.

MOHANPUR (TRIPURA): The ICFAI University Tripura has launched 9 new professional programs from the current academic session 2020-21.

The new courses are Masters of Technology(M. Tech) in Civil Engineering, Masters of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician (M.Sc –MLT), Masters of Health Administration (MHA), M.Com, MA-Psychology, BA(Psychology, Hons), BPES (Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports), Certificate course in French Language and Data Science.

A press release from The ICFAI University, Tripura stated that there is a “huge demand for these courses at present and that the University is providing a variety of courses in the Campus with adequate ultra modern educational infrastructures which enabled the University to reach in top success in a very short span of time.”

The release added that the University is maintaining “very good academic disciplines and helping graduates in getting decent

employment. Needless to say , the University has been abled to attract both national and international students due to its quality education.”

With addition of these 9 new courses, the total number of courses has reached to 52.

All the courses are professional and having wide range of employment opportunities after successful completion, the release informed.

The University has also adopted Credit Transfer policy for the students who are pursuing programs in other Universities/ Institutions across the country as per UGC guidelines and intend to complete remaining semesters of their course in ICFAI University Tripura. Admission for such students can only be allowed for the 3rd & 5th semester as per terms and conditions applicable, The ICFAI University, Tripura informed aspiring candidates.

The ICFAI University, Tripura (referred to hereafter as the University) was established in 2004.

Itanagar, Aug 11 (PTI): Seventy-six more people, including 36 security personnel, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the state’s tally to 2,231 on Tuesday, a senior health department official said.

Barring nine, all of them are asymptomatic, the official said.

Of the 76 new cases, 23 were reported in West Kameng, 15 from Capital Complex region, six each from East Siang and Changlang districts, five from Upper Subansiri, four each from Leparada and Namsai, three from Lower Dibang Valley, two each from Tawang, Lower Siang, East Kameng, and Lohit, and one each from Papumpare and Lower Subansiri. “Thirty-six paramilitary personnel, including 16 in West Kameng, five each in East Siang and Upper Subansiri, four each in Changlang and Leparada and one each in Lohit and Papumpare districts, are among the new patients,” State Surveillance Officer Dr L Jampa said.

Aizawl, Aug 11 (PTI): The opposition Congress and BJP in Mizoram have urged the state election commission to defer the upcoming village and local council polls due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference here on Monday, Congress spokesperson Lallianchhunga said the state is in such a situation where community spread of coronavirus can take place at any time.

We are of the opinion that holding the elections at this time is not safe for the people and many voters will not turn up for polling, he said.

Lallianchhunga said the party has asked the commission and state government to defer the upcoming polls by taking into account the concern over public health.

The Congress also said that local council elections should not be conducted simultaneously with village council polls.

State BJP president Vanlalhmuaka said that holding elections amid the pandemic will lead to a disaster.

He said the BJP will investigate the reasons behind the “hasty decision” of holding the polls at this time and submit its find-

In Ri-Bhoi district bordering Assam’s Kamrup district, he said seven new cases of BSF personnel were detected in West Garo Hills and eight civilians, including six from the CMJ Breweries, Byrnihat, a forest guard while another is a contact of a forest guard were infected with the viral flu.

War said a staff nurse in Norman Tunnel Hospital in West Jaintia Hills, besides two returnees from West Bengal in North Garo Hills have also been tested positive.

South West Khasi Hills district has recorded its first positive case of COVID-19 after a returnee from Gujarat tested positive for the viral infection on Monday.

In West Khasi Hills , 12 persons, including six civilians, four BSF and one armed force personnel recovered in East Khasi Hills while another person recovered, the senior medical official said.

“We are setting up more corona care centres.

All the asymptomatic cases

ings to the Union Home Ministry.

Vanlalhmuaka also slammed the state government over the inclusion of Bru voters from Tripura in the electoral rolls.

He asked the state government to take measures to ensure that the names of Bru voters are deleted from the state electoral roll at the earliest.

Earlier, main opposition ZPM hit out at the Zoramthanga government over the anouncement of the elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, state election commissioner Laima Chozah said that the upcoming polls will be held as per schedule on August 27 unless there is any further order.

On the issue of Bru voters, an election official said that their names will be removed from the state electoral rolls once they are enrolled in Tripura and the Election Commission of India intimate about the matter.

The last date for filing nomination papers for village and local councils polls is Tuesday while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is August 13.

Counting of votes will be undertaken on August 27 as soon as the polling is over.

that can be taken care of at home, we advise that they be taken care of at home from now onwards,” War said.

Maintaining that the transmission chain that emerged from a wedding party at Greenwood Resort in Khanapara, Assam has been cut, War said, “No positive cases from the wedding incident. We are very hopeful that this chain is broken”.

With 425 (268 civilians, 88 BSF and 69 armed forces personnel from Assam Rifles and Army), East Khasi Hills is the most affected district in the state followed by Ri-Bhoi with 93 cases and 72 in West Garo Hills.

West Jaintia Hills has 16 cases, six in East Jaintia Hills, five in West Khasi Hills, one in South West Khasi Hills, four in North Garo Hills, besides two each in South Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills and North Garo Hills.

So far, Meghalaya has recorded 1,142 positive COVID-19 cases that include 626 active cases, six deaths and 510 recoveries.

Assam flood situation deteriorates slightly

GUWAHATI, AUG 11 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam slightly deteriorated on Tuesday with nearly 14,000 people still reeling under the deluge across three districts, an official bulletin said.

O n M o n d ay, ove r 9,200 persons were suffering due to the deluge across four districts.

According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 13,800 persons are hit due to floods in Dhemaji, Baksa and Morigaon districts.

Dhemaji is the worsthit district with more than 12,000 people suffering, followed by Baksa (1,000 persons affected) and Morigaon (over 800 people).

The total number of people losing their lives in this year’s flood and landslide in the northeastern state stands at 136 -- 110 persons were killed in floodrelated incidents and 26 in landslides. At present, 89 villages are under water and 5,984 hectares of crop areas

have been damaged across Assam, the ASDMA said.

The authorities are running one relief camp and distribution centre in Dhemaji district, where 73 people have taken shelter, it said.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 247 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020

Inhuman ignorance

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s the entire globe desperately battles to stop the rampaging coronavirus from causing further devastation; a lurking phobia surrounding the virus has only contributed to the rise of an unwanted problem. The fear of the little known virus for which there is still no vaccine yet, has caused serious problems. Those affected by the virus (COVID-19) suffer social stigma and this has caused deep mental anguish not only on the patients but their families.

Cases have been reported of people affected with COVID-19 as well as healthcare workers, sanitary workers and police, who are in the frontline for management of the outbreak, facing discrimination on account of heightened fear and misinformation about infection. There are reported cases where doctors and health workers etc involved in the fight against COVID-19 being shunned by people and debarred from living in quarters. This was highlighted by the Nagaland Private Doctors Association (NPDA) which had threatened to close down all private hospitals in Dimapur because certain colonies have banned the medical staff from performing their duties for fear of COVID-19. However this is not the end, as the recent shocking incident in Mon highlighted how fear psychosis had led to inhuman treatment meted out to the dead body of a personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and frontline worker and how the family were barred from seeing the body.

The frontline worker was sent to a quarantine facility after testing positive for COVID-19 on July 26. Later, on July 31, the test was negative but the patient died on August 9. The village had reportedly warned the deceased’s family not to bring the dead body to the village and also not to go to see the dead body. There were many instances where even family members refused to take the dead bodies of COVID-19 patients. In some cases, the deceased patients were even denied decent burial when localities prevented cremation or burial in the cemeteries. All these acts of stigmatisation stem from a morbid fear of the virus even if there is actually no need to react in such a way. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as well as various state governments have, time and again, issued public notices to not stigmatise COVID19 patients either living or dead since the fears were misplaced. No sane person would voluntarily want to get infected with the virus. In situation of distress, the patient and the family need support and cooperation.

It must be noted that the condition is curable and most people recover from it. The handling of dead bodies of COVID-19 patients has also been left at the mercy of ignorance. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), except in cases of hemorrhagic fevers (such as Ebola, Marburg) and cholera, dead bodies are generally not infectious. However, a dead body often has fluids like saliva, phlegm, and blood oozing out and those could be a source of virus. This is the reason why there are clear national guidelines on how to handle dead bodies. Currently, funerals are largely the work of trained professionals who themselves are protected by PPE. Relatives are allowed to see the dead with adequate protection but to avoid touching or hugging. Ignorance is the driver of stigma and the sooner people look to medical science for knowledge, society will continue to live in despair.

DailyDevotion This Experience Must Come

Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha…saw him no more. —2 Kings 2:11-12 It is not wrong for you to depend on your “Elijah” for as long as God gives him to you. But remember that the time will come when he must leave and will no longer be your guide and your leader, because God does not intend for him to stay. Even the thought of that causes you to say, “I cannot continue without my ‘Elijah.’ ” Yet God says you must continue.

Alone at Your “Jordan” (2 Kings 2:14). The Jordan River represents the type of separation where you have no fellowship with anyone else, and where no one else can take your responsibility from you.

You now have to put to the test what you learned when you were with your “Elijah.” You have been to the Jordan over and over again with Elijah, but now you are facing it alone. There is no use in saying that you cannot go— the experience is here, and you must go. If you truly want to know whether or not God is the God your faith believes Him to be, then go through your “Jordan” alone.

Alone at Your “Jericho” (2 Kings 2:15). Jericho represents the place where you have seen your “Elijah” do great things. Yet when you come alone to your “Jericho,” you have a strong reluctance to take the initiative and trust in God, wanting, instead, for someone else to take it for you. But if you remain true to what you learned while with your “Elijah,” you will receive a sign, as Elisha did, that God is with you.

Alone at Your “Bethel” (2 Kings 2:23). At your “Bethel” you will find yourself at your wits’ end but at the beginning of God’s wisdom. When you come to your wits’ end and feel inclined to panic— don’t!

Stand true to God and He will bring out His truth in a way that will make your life an expression of worship. Put into practice what you learned while with your “Elijah”— use his mantle and pray (see 2 Kings 2:13-14). Make a determination to trust in God, and do not even look for Elijah anymore.

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Without labor nothing prospers. ~ Sophocles

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020

Post-mortem

NSCN (I-M) accuses RN Ravi of ‘misdoings’

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ndo-Naga political talks which has come down in the modern history as the most high profile peace process in Southeast Asia is in a state of simmering tension and reaching the tipping point all because of Mr. RN Ravi’s vitriolic attack on Naga issue, the very issue he was assigned

by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to negotiate on his behalf to bring solution that is honorable and acceptable. All the hard work of 23 years of Indo-Naga political talks having passed through six successive prime ministers is coming to nauseating end because of the mischief that keeps boiling in the hands of this interlocutor who has become more a liability than anything. The much hyped Framework Agreement (FA) which is the fruition of the recognition of the unique history and situation of the Naga by the Government of India (GoI) was signed in 2015 to form the basis for final settlement of Naga issue. Catastrophic as it is, FA is now undergoing castration at the hands of the very person who co-author it with NSCN Chairman Mr. Isak Chishi Swu and NSCN General Secretary Mr. Th. Muivah. This is the crux of the Indo-Naga political talks now. The issue is now in the court of the Government of India that should come out with an undertaking that FA is still alive in its original form and to be handled by somebody other than RN Ravi, who is sensitive enough to understand and respect what has been achieved during the past 23 years.

Ironically, the sanctity of Naga political legitimacy comes under assault when Ravi made a tumultuous turn using slanderous terms like “armed gangs” & “underground groups” against the very groups he has been talking for years. The tipping point comes when he ordered the Nagaland state government to issue office memorandum requiring all state government employees to self-declare their relations with the “Naga underground groups”. This is the bone of contention that has cropped up as Naga people cried foul over such outmoded policy that does no longer fit into the present scheme of things to end a century old Naga political issue.

For quite sometimes Ravi was under NSCN’s scanner when he twisted the Framework Agreement and misled the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the steps taken to solve the Naga issue. The fact is that Framework Agreement is outside the purview of Indian Federation/Constitution. But in his report furnished to the Parliamentary Standing Committee he manipulated in his own narrative that is far from the actual meaning as very unambiguously worded in layman’s language in the original copy of FA. According to the parliamentary report 213, Chapter III Naga Peace Accord index number 3, 1 clause 3.1.4, it read “In 2015, the GoI reached an understanding with the NSCN (IM) which agreed for settlement within Indian Federation with special status. The Interlocutor informed the committee that this was a departure from their earlier position of ‘with India’, not ‘within India’ and the GoI called it Framework Agreement and signed it”.

Again, clause 3.1.18 stated that “Framework Agreement was just about the recognition of uniqueness of Naga history by GoI and an understanding that inclusive settlement will be within the Indian Federation with due regard to the uniqueness of the Naga history.

However, the interlocutor stated that it was implied in the agreement that some special arrangement will have to be made for the Nagas”.

For public scrutiny we are constrained to furnish his modified Framework Agreement by removing “new” a single word to suit his interpretation.

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (GoI) AND THE NATIONAL SOCIALIST COUNCIL OF NAGALAND (NSCN) The political conflict is about six decades old. Attempts have been made for its comprehensive Resolution through discussions between the Govt. of India and the representatives of the Naga people from time to time. A fresh attempt in this regard was initiated through a political dialogue between the Govt. of India and the NSCN in 1997.

The GoI and the NSCN dialogue led to a better mutual understanding. While the GoI in expression of the understanding recognized the unique history and position of the Nagas; the NSCN understood and appreciated the intricacies of the

Indian system. With such an understanding and with due appreciation of the imperative of the contemporary realities and regard for the future vision both sides have agreed to reach an agreement that will end the violent confrontation once and for all and will usher in comprehensive progress in consonance with the genius of the Naga people.

Both sides have understood each other’s respective positions and are cognizant of the universal principle that in a Democracy sovereignty lies with the people. Accordingly, the Govt. of India and the NSCN, respecting people’s wishes for sharing the sovereign power as defined in the competencies reached an agreement on the 3rd August, 2015 as an honorable solution.

It is a matter of great satisfaction that dialogue between the Govt. of India and the NSCN has successfully concluded and we are confident it will provide for an enduring inclusive relationship of peaceful co-existence of two entities.

The two sides agreed that within this Framework Agreement details and execution plan will be worked out and implemented shortly.

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/ (Isak Chishi Swu) (Th. Muivah) (RN Ravi)

Chairman General Secretary Representative

NSCN NSCN GoI Ravi craftily deleted the word “new” from the original to justify his own narrative and circulated to the 14 tribe leaders, NNPGs, NTC and Nagaland GB Federation. These people are simply carried away by his manoeuvrable talkings and made to believe him and portrayed the NSCN on the wrong side. Today, this misplaced interpretation of “it will provide for an enduring inclusive new relationship of peaceful co-existence of the two entities” has become the point of conflict that delayed the process for solution.

Significantly, the word ‘new’ is politically sensitive as it goes to define the meaning of peaceful co-existence of the two entities (two sovereign powers). Further, “NEW relationship” strongly indicates outside the purview of Indian Constitution.

When “NEW” is removed there is room for misinterpreting it as under Indian Constitution.

It is a matter of indignation for the Naga people when Ravi went for the perversity as he insulted the NSCN negotiating team using un-parliamentary language in the official talk stating “this can be understood even by Class VII students that it mean acceptance of the Indian Constitution”. The worst official talk took place on 30th January, 2020 at Chumukedima, Nagaland.

On the competency that we have submitted he straight away told the NSCN negotiating team that we must have submitted the competency by mistake. He added that it is a stupid and contaminated paper and A to Z he cannot accept unless we rewrite the competency. There would not be any further talk if we do not rewrite and submit the competency he concluded.

NSCN negotiating team cannot forget the unethical deadline given by Ravi to sign the Naga agreement on or before 31st October, 2019. Earlier to this in his diatribe against NSCN he said NSCN has ‘mischievously’ dragged the Framework Agreement and began imputing imaginary contents into it. In this context NSCN put on record that it never adopted procrastinating attitude as repeatedly slandered by Ravi. What matters is the contentious issues that has to be sorted out with mutual respect and understanding. Taking unilateral decision on the timeline is never a part of the negotiation that has travail more than 23 years.

Sanctity of the talk must never be sidelined.

Ravi is a person with divisive mentality and has applied it to the hilt among the Nagas. He took the unilateral decision to deviate from what was started by the pioneers of the 2nd Indo-Naga Ceasefire that has taken the peace process this far. From nowhere Ravi created NNPGs as third party/force against the bilateral talk of the GoI and the NSCN. Ravi used to harp on that issue is one, so there will be one solution.

But he signed separate agreement with NNPGs and later used this group to counterweigh the NSCN. Earlier, Ravi in his seeming openness told NSCN negotiating team that he will not have any parallel talks with NNPGs other than to brief them on the core issues discussed and agreed between GoI and NSCN. In his first meeting with NNPGs he simply said that

they have nothing, no proposal at all.

There was an occasion during formal talk when we raised the issue of NNPGs whether it should be included in the final settlement. Ravi replied, “I have got written assurance from them that they would never disturb the talk between us. If they try to disturb our talk I can kick them out”. “I have asked them to board”.

Now the pertinent question is, what Ravi is going to do with the ‘Agreed Position’ he signed with NNPGs. Ravi in more than one occasion proved himself as a man lacking principle that stands up to his stature as interlocutor to such high profile political dialogue as he committed breach of confidential documents by circulating the doctored Framework Agreement and Competencies to the Naga leaders that he favored after removing a word “NEW” that virtually changed the meaning of a sentence in the Framework Agreement.

He hastens himself to misinform and mislead the GoI as well as Naga people in various platforms by twisting the Framework Agreement.

Again, the reason why NSCN have refrained from publishing the FA was respecting the tacit understanding reached between the two sides not to release to the public domain for security reasons of India. However, Ravi took undue advantage and started modifying and manipulating the FA in his own narratives which began to mislead the Nagas as well as the GoI. Ravi also resorted to fear psychosis to pressurize the NSCN to submission. He organized military exercises over Naga areas using Indian Air force’s latest aircrafts, deployed heavy security forces with war tanks, directing all Nagaland state security forces to be in their respective stations with rations stock to last for at least two months and directing all state police Special Branch to identify and locate the NSCN members’ residents.

In the Naga political movement it is needless to say that Naga civil organizations played a crucial role in their respective capacities. But Ravi refused to work with Naga apex civil societies like the Naga Hoho, NSF, NMA, NPMHR, etc. He only entertained his “yes men groups” and few selected individuals who are docile enough to serve as his mouthpiece and trumpet in the media.

Ravi has proved himself as incompetently reckless. There was an occasion when he met the 14 tribes of Nagaland on 18th October, 2019. He told them that Naga integration is ruled out. Such misleading statement on Naga integration created confusion on PAN NAGA HOHO as some tribes refused to support PAN NAGA HOHO if there is not going to be Naga integration.

What has driven Ravi to go for the unthinkable after more than 23 years of fruitful negotiations is now the focusing point of talk in every hearth and street corners. How could Ravi arrogated to himself the power to change the rules/contents of the agreement arbitrarily? Where is his credibility now? His domineering approach has come to destroy the spirit of gentlemen’s negotiation.

It was against this background that Ravi has set the bridge on fire and the meeting point is something unthinkable. He should have been more sober with the NSCN with whom he has shared the same table for years to find the honorable means to solve the Naga issue. It is comprehensible that person who want to turn the clock back the Naga issue by forcibly making it into “law and order issue” cannot be expected to recapture Naga people’s imagination to bring solution that is honorable and acceptable.

NSCN is grateful to the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi who guided and supervised the signing of the historic Framework Agreement by giving the ceremony a high profile status. But the very doings of his representative Ravi has cast a huge trust deficit as his role has come to be seen as nothing short of disowning the Framework Agreement.

NSCN, has, however, gracefully and patiently tolerated Ravi despite his act of profanity. Let truth and sanity prevail to take control of Indo-Naga political negotiations and let God be the judge.

MIP, NSCN/GPRN

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o long as Nagas nego- past, and to this day. of strategic geo-political have been hidden from the tiate from a position Detractors are but a interests and economic and gaze of the world. It is time of powerlessness, we given in any society and expansionist imperatives, we change that. Global will always be at the receiv- polity. They will always that are today fueled by the solidarity for peacein Naga ing end. We are fragmented be there at every twist and global neoliberal capitalism land has been long overdue. along tribal and sectarian tur n to hoodwink and that prioritizes profit over Let us emerge from our lines and split right down blackmail, by diverting, people.This again is anti- culture of silence and do the middle along party distracting, and digressing thetical to the Naga ethos, our bit in the relay race our political affiliations, based from the truth and nothing world view and political ancestors have left the baton onan unjust and unequal but the whole truth. That economy. A future bereft behind for us – all through socio-cultural, economic Nagas are a civilization, of a level playing field for to the finishing line. and political system. having survived centuries everyone is not a life worth The need for serious The powerful, with from colonization and alien fighting for. discussion and dialogue its militaristic wherewith- occupation, standing strong Only you, and others amongst Nagas to positively alwould continue to hold till this day and age. Nagas like you, whose heart beats contribute towards achievsway the Nagas and play the have been duly recognized for Naga dignity, peace ing the political aspiration cat and mouse game. We by successive Prime Min- and freedom at all costs of our right to self-determiknew it all through, from isters of its unique history is the last remaining bas- nation has necessitated the the time the Negotiation and situation; but stopped tion that can hold fort the coming together in the form parameters were brought short of by an unwilling cause our ancestors lived, of Global Naga Forum down the level of talks - and stiff-necked political bled and died for. We ap- (GNF) to find a shared narfrom the “highest” (PM regime. peal to this conscience of rative, to amplify the story level) to that of a BureauBe it within Naga Land yours today, to join the of our common struggle for crat, from a “third country” or elsewhere, a vibrant de- rest of us in rising together dignity and to build critical to the first, and “without mocracy requires a good to the occasion at hand, solidarity with peace lovconditions” to high surveil- enough expanding space to become powerful. In ing humanity across the lance enclosures. for all social and political thought and in speech. In world.

Politics, indeed, is a activism, and nationalities our body language, upright GNF is a platform of ruthless game and we seem to flower and flourish and and dignified. To negoti- Nagas from different walks to have woken up to the is not unhealthy or threat to ate for a win-win deal. To of life living in different harsh reality only now, after development or progress of strengthen the hands of our parts of the world. We are 70 odd years ofplaying to a nation. But human rights Negotiators. To appeal for bound by our common our adversaries’tunes. Un- defenders across India and truth and reconciliation. aspiration and the desire less we become powerful around the world and na- Because nothing can be to work for our people and again, justice and peace tions seeking self-determi- farther from the truth – that will elude the Nagas beyond nation and sovereignty are a divided Naga house is the the future. Kuknalim!

Committee on 74th recovery. Because, we have increasingly threatened and least our freedom fighters, already been sliding down scuttled of their democratic then and now, have yearned Naga Independence Day Celebration, Global the slippery slope, thanks to and legitimate voices and and fought for.

Naga Forum pliant collaborators in the futures. All in the name For far too long, Nagas Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

Reader’s Post

Appeal for international law for indigenous peoples

Sir,

The ongoing Pandemic has led every NIPA member and its kindreds to have a very humble but prayerful home to home observations of the 26th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, 2020. Having dwelt indept the root cause and objectives of this international initiative, NIPA fully supports the United Nations’(UN) genuine belief and conviction that comprehensive world peace will be tangibly attainable only when millions of the oppressed and marginalized indigenous peoples/nations around the world are rightfully given their freedom and justice in the true sense of the term that ‘all men are born equal’. UN’s sincere endeavor to protect and promote the indigenous peoples/nations; their land, territories & resources, law & system of governance, rights, interest, and welfare is quite encouraging. It may be noted that every indigenous peoples’ right to a nationality as provided in Article 5 & 9 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 2007 appears to be least addressed. Appreciating the significance of the day, NIPA sincerely appeals to all concerned especially the UN body to cause the transforming of the existing UN Declaration… 2007 into a binding International Law for the world’s struggling indigenous peoples/ nations.

It further humbly appeals that present UNPO members like that of the Nagas whose long national struggle even predated the formation of UNO, may kindly be granted a workable International status. Best regards to all indigenous peoples/nations. Let’s give peace a chance!

Y. L. Ramgui, Convenor, Naga Indigenous People's Alliance (NIPA) newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020

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Daughters have equal coparcenary ‘If these 10 states beat Covid, India can win’: PM rights in joint Hindu family property: SC

Narendra Modi speaks during a discussion with the CMs of 10 states via video conferencing in New Delhi. (PTI)

third phase of lifting of coronavirus-related restrictions across the country began last month.

Among those present at the meeting were, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami, Mamata Banerjee, Amarinder Singh, K Chandrasekar Rao, Uddhav Thackeray, Vijay Rupani, Nitish Kumar and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Karnataka was represented by its Deputy Chief Minister.

“Experts now say if we identify COVID-19 cases within 72 hours of onset, then infection slows down

to great extent,” PM Modi said. “Our experience so far is that containment, contact tracing and surveillance are most effective weapons against COVID-19,” he said. PM Modi also spoke about Home Minister Amit Shah’s experience in dealing with the state governments on the coronavius crisis in Delhi and nearby states.

During the meeting, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami the centre should fund 50 per cent of the cost of RT-PCR tests done for detecting COVID19 and also finance the procurement of high-end

KeBen Delivery service launched at Tseminyu town

some valuable suggestions and remarks. Once these 10 states can control these active cases, once these 10 states control Covid, the country will do well,” Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.

PM Modi’s last meeting with Chief Ministers to discuss the coronavirus crisis was in June.

During yesterday’s meeting with Chief Ministers of flood-affected states, PM Modi raised concerns over rescue efforts amid the pandemic, saying that states must ensure that people follow all health precautions such as wearing face masks, hand sanitisation and maintaining adequate physical distance. He said relief material should include provision for hand washing or sanitising and face masks for the affected people.

India has recorded over 22.68 lakh coronavirus cases so far, with 53,601 new cases in the last 24 hours. The recovery rate stood at 69.79 per cent this morning.

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Phek district issues new guidelines for returnees DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner Phek Sachin Jaiswal in a notification has issued new guidelines and rules relating to institutional quarantine centres from August 10 for new returnees and travellers entering the district as per the August 4 SOP notified by the Home department.

A press release from DC office Phek stated that, the guidelines will be applied to all the new returnees entering the district from August 10; All returnees will have to undergo seven days of mandatory institutional quarantine

and 14 days in home quarantine; Returnees will be charged Rs 350 per day in the institutional quarantine facility for food; Any returnees willing to arrange their own food from outside may do so by depositing it at the designated common kitchen. The food should be mandatorily packed in single use disposal containers and preferably of biodegradable materials; The returnees on completion of their institutional quarantine period shall arrange their own mode of transportation for going home.

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): HHolding that daughters cannot be deprived of their right of equality, the Supreme Court Tuesday ruled that they will have equal coparcenary rights in joint Hindu family property even if the father died before the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act 2005.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, S Nazeer and M R Shah said the provisions contained in substituted Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 confer the status of coparcener on the daughter born before or after amendment in the same manner as a son with the same rights and liabilities.

The verdict makes it clear the amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 granting equal rights to daughters to inherit ancestral property would have retrospective effect.

The top court, which overruled its earlier 2015 decision in which it had held that the rights under the

amendment are applicable to living daughters of living coparceners as on September 9, 2005, irrespective of when such daughters are born, also observed that “a daughter always remains a loving daughter”.

It also quoted its earlier judgement and said “A son is a son until he gets a wife.

A daughter is a daughter throughout her life.”

The three-judge bench Tuesday said, “the rights can be claimed by the daughter born earlier with effect from September 9, 2005 with savings as provided in Section 6(1) as to the disposition or alienation, partition or testamentary disposition which had taken place before December 20, 2004. Since the right in coparcenary is by birth, it is not necessary that father coparcener should be living as on September 9, 2005.”

Coparcener is a term used for a person who assumes a legal right in parental property by birth only.

The apex court, in its

121-page judgement, said the statutory fiction of partition created by proviso to Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 as originally enacted did not bring about the actual partition or disruption of coparcenary.

“The fiction was only for the purpose of ascertaining share of deceased coparcener when he was survived by a female heir, of Class ­I as specified in the Schedule to the Act of 1956 or male relative of such female.

“The provisions of the substituted Section 6 are required to be given full effect. Notwithstanding that a preliminary decree has been passed the daughters are to be given share in coparcenary equal to that of a son in pending proceedings for final decree or in an appeal,” the bench said.

It also clarified that unregistered oral partition, without any contemporaneous public document, cannot be accepted as the statutory recognised mode of partition.

Organisations condemn August 4 killing incident in Tuensang DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) and Tuensang Village Chongpho Citizens (TVCC) have condemned the killing of late Mulong Chang, secretary Chang region, NSCN/GPRN (Khango) by cadres of the same political group at Tuensang on August 4.

ENPO: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) in a condemnation note through its media cell stated that, the incident is contrary to the December 18, 2007 Tuensang resolution and

December 18, 2019 Tuensang peace agreement. It has appealed all concerned to honour the sentiments of public for peace and tranquillity and refrain from merciless killing.

Easter n Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation also urged the investigating agency to take appropriate legal action as per the law of the land. Further, ENPO conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family members.

TVCC: In a condemnation by its president N

Ajong, the council urged law enforcing agencies to initiate legal action and not to grant bail to those involved in the incident.

Further, the council warned that such belligerent and inhuman act by any individual or groups within the soil of Changpho Khel would not be tolerated. TVCC also urged all political groups to respect December 12, 2007 Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation resolution in maintaining peace and tranquillity within its jurisdiction.

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ADC Tseminyu Manpai Phom along with Yhuntilo Kent at the launching programme.

and to inspire more people to work harder. All essential commodities including construction materials are available for delivery.

KSU condolence for frontline worker

DIMAPUR: Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) has expressed grief over the demise of late K. Chingkie Konyak, son of Keyeang Konyak, Angphang village who passed away at quarantine centre, Mon. A condolence note from president, Bumang Phaiba and general secretary, Phoe Konyak stated that late Chingkie had sacrificed his life as a frontline worker, serving as constable at Home Guards & Civil Defence,

Whereas application has received from Smti Itoli Zhimomi U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of D.C. Hill Colony, Zunheboto for Succession of P.P.O No-111507883, SBI A/C No-30932501379 of Late Vikuho Zhimomi.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim/s within thirty days from the date of publication to this notice.

Sd/(Mrs. Khesheli Chishi) District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-3425

Mon. KSU said that it was disheartened to learn that his family had to undergo hardship amidst the pandemic, while his brother had also passed away few days back. Late Chingkie is survived by his wife and five children.

KSU also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and appealed state government for compensation and necessary help to the family members.

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Bharti Infratel scholarship programme for disabled students: Prodigals’ Home, Dimapur state partner organisation for BISP in Nagaland has informed that Shishu Sarothi announces 2020-21 scholarships under the Bharti Infratel scholarship programme for students with disabilities in North East India to pursue higher education. A total of 120 students will be selected in 2020-21 and supported till the completion of their course.

Online and offline applications for the 202021 session has commenced from August 10.

All details about the scholarship is available at www.bisp.shishusarothi.org and last date of applying is September 10, 2020. For any queries students can also call on HELPLINE 91 7086268549 between 10 a.m to 5 p.m on working days.

DoHE informs: Director of Higher Education, Er. Arjun Singh has informed that online applications are being invited from candidates all over India for admission to various under-graduate programmes against higher fee category at various constituent colleges of Central Agricultural University, Imphal for the academic session 2020-21.

Interested candidates may apply through: www.cau.ac.in, last date for submission of DBS Janmashtami greetings: Dimapur online application is August 26.

Bengali Samaj (DBS) president K.K. Paul NERC informs on tariff petition: Nagaland has extended best wishes to all the devotees Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on the occasion of Shree Shree Krishna Kohima has informed that the commission Janmashtami.

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will not be able to hold public hearing on the tariff petition for the proposed 20 MW Solar Power Project at Jalukie, Peren as published earlier by the project developer i.e. M/s. Halo Energies Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, due to various restrictions on the public movements/ gathering by the state government in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. All the interested stakeholders in the state have been requested to submit their views & comments in writing, if any, on the tariff petition to the secretary NERC, Kohima, W.Y. Yanthan latest by August 20 either through registered post or by email to nerc_kohima@yahoo.com/nerckohima@hotmail.com. Detail project report (DPR) of the same is available in the NERC’s official website for ready reference.

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Longleng to conduct mass social work: In view of the upcoming 73rd Independence Day celebration 2020, a mass social work has been scheduled on August 13, 6 a.m onwards.

06:00 Am onwards. All citizens of Longleng have been directed to participate in the mass social work positively. Government officers, ward’s presidents, educational institutional, business establishments, NGOs and civil societies have also directed to monitor and supervise in their respective jurisdiction during the social work.

Regd. No. H/HRS- 282

HQ. SHAMATOR- 798612, NAGALAND The Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA) takes immense pride and honour to congratulate Smt. Sotsula, NCS on being posted as the Director, DUDA. The Yimchungrü community prays for your good health and more success as you embark on your new assignment.

YAA is also delighted over the achievement of Mr. Soriso Y Yimchunger for making it among the Toppers in the AISSCE 2020 (Class XII) securing 93.2% from Delhi Public School, Dimapur and conveys hearty congratulations.

YAA sincerely acknowledges their dedication and commitment and for bringing laurels to the community.

news in Brief NSF informs on hoisting of Naga national flag: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed all the federating units and subordinate bodies of NSF to hoist the Naga national flag at their respective Oking to mark the 74th Naga Independence Day celebration on August 14. Federation will be hoisting the Naga national flag at its Oking, Kohima to mark the occasion. NSF further informed that compliance report along with pictorial proof may be forwarded to NSF office for documentation.

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the market, helping customers in getting their needs easily, avoid panic buying, promoting local vendors, helping local employees

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DIMAPUR: KeBen Delivery, a delivery service at Tseminyu town was officially launched by ADC Tseminyu, Manpai Phom along with Tseminyu Town Traders Union president, Yhuntilo Kent who made the first delivery on August 11.

A press release by KeBen Enterprise director, Kenneth Kath stated that, at the moment KeBen Delivery will be operational only within Tseminyu sub-division, and will be using only paper bags and for which many youths and households have been engaged to make paper bags.

KeBen Delivery is an initiative of KeBen Enterprise Tseminyu town engaging young and well qualified youths as support staff. While the services will ensure safety to the community and commuters during this COVID-19 by way of avoiding overcrowding in

ventilators. His Punjab counterpart, Amarinder Singh, sought from PM Modi a liberal financial package to fill the revenue collection gap caused by the 19 pandemic.

On Monday, the Prime Minister had held a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers of six states - Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala - to review the flood situation there. While Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh come second and third respectively.

Five states - Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh - reported the highest number of cases and deaths in the last 24 hours.

“The honourable PM had a video conference with 10 states, primarily because the active cases in the country is over 6.3 lakh.

About 80 per cent of these active cases are in these 10 large states. He called the video conference to give

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NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): A view has emerged that India will win against coronavirus if 10 states defeat it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chief Ministers today during a virtual meeting to review the coronavirus situation, adding that 10 states account for over 80 per cent of the active COVID-19 cases in the country. This is the seventh such interaction with Chief Ministers on the coronavirus crisis.

“A view has emerged that if we defeat coronavirus in 10 states, the nation will also win,” the Prime Minister said during the virtual meet with Chief Ministers of 10 states. “We need to follow a new mantra - all those who have come in contact with an infected person should be traced and tested within 72 hours... It has emerged from the discussion that there is an urgent need to ramp up testing in Bihar, Gujarat, UP, West Bengal, and Telangana,” he said.

The meeting comes after “Unlock3” or the

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Gehlot says he will look into grievances of MLAs

JAIPUR, AUG 11 (PTI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said he will address grievances of MLAs, a day after the Congress set up a commitee to look into the issues raised by rebel legislators.

A meeting between Sachin Pilot and Rahul Gandhi on Monday signalled an “amicable resolution” of nearly a month-long Rajasthan crisis ahead of the crucial assembly session from August 14.

Gehlot said he does not know why some MLAs rebelled and what promises were made to them.

“If any MLA is annoyed with me, then it is my responsibility to address that. I have kept doing this in the past and will do this now also,” he told reporters before leaving for Jaisalmer.

However, he evaded a question on using harsh words against Pilot including calling him a ‘nikamma’.

Referring to the Congress meeting on Monday,

Ashok Gehlot

he said decisions were taken and now the future strategy will be decided. He said he has no idea about the formula for Pilot’s return.

“High command knows this. He will tell his grievances to the threemember committee formed by the party,” he said.

Asserting that the Congress government in the state will not only complete its five years but will also win the next assembly elections, Gehlot again accused the BJP of conspiring to topple his government at any cost.

The BJP has in the past dismissed the allegations.

Gehlot said more than 100 MLAs were kept together for a long period and alleged that BJP leaders tried to win them over but not a single MLA went to them. “How can we forget such MLAs? They trusted me and the party high command and agreed to stay together in hotels for long time. I told them that they have created a history and I will be their guardian till my last breath,” he said.

Gehlot said he recently wrote a letter to all MLAs asking them to listen to the voice of people to save democracy and stand with the truth in the interest of people of the state.

Terming it as a struggle to protect democracy, he said when the Congress ruled, there used to be a concern what people will think but now the government at the Centre “cares for nothing”.

Before leaving for Jaisalmer, Gehlot also met with three independent MLAs with whom the Congress

broke ties last month over their alleged involvement in the conspiracy to topple the government.

The MLAs Khushveer Singh, Omprakash Hudla and Suresh Tank met the CM at his residence.

On Monday, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, “the political crisis in Rajasthan Congress stands resolved amicably by the intervention of none other than Rahul Gandhi himself.”

Pilot back in Jaipur, says there shouldn’t be any vendetta politics Congress leader Sachin Pilot here on Tuesday said he has not demanded any post from the party and there should not be any vendetta politics as he returned to Jaipur nearly a month after his revolt against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

On Monday, a meeting between Sachin Pilot and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had signalled an “amicable resolution” of nearly a month-long Rajasthan political crisis ahead of the crucial assembly session beginning August 14.

The Congress leader told reporters that he did not make any statement against the party and had gone

to discuss issues with the Congress high command in Delhi. I have not demanded any post from the party, he added.

Pilot, however, said he was shocked at statements made against him.

“I am sad, shocked and hurt due to the kind of words used against me,” Pilot said. He said there should not be any space for “personal ill-feelings” in politics and there should not be any vendetta politics.

A large number of his supporters gathered outside his residence to welcome him as he drove down to Jaipur from New Delhi in his car.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020

Amid stand-off with China, ITBP to buy 358 silencer-fitted sniper rifles CHANDIGARH, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): As the stand-off with China continues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has moved to purchase new sniper rifles for its field units.

The ITBP has projected a requirement for 358 sniper rifles with detachable sound suppressors as standard equipment.

“On August 10, the force floated a global tender for procuring the new weapons,” said an ITBP officer.

The force’s requirement is a 7.62 x 51 mm bolt action rifles with an effective killing range of 800 meters, and above, and fitted with integrated telescopic sights for daylight as well as low light conditions. These should be able to function effectively in temperatures up to minus 30 degree Celsius.

Of its 56 service battalions, 32 are deployed for border guarding duties along

the Himalayan frontier with China, manning 180 border outposts at altitudes ranging from 9,000 feet to 18,750 feet. These units were reinforced during the current stand-off and asked to step up their surveillance and monitoring activities.

At present, the ITBP is using the Austrian SSG-69 bolt action rifle, a highly accurate and widely used weapon, as its standard sniper platform.

The highly regarded Russian Druganov semiautomatic rifle, based upon the AK-47, is also in use.

Snipers prefer singleshot bolt action rifles over semi-automatic as they are considered to be more accurate and reliable. According to an officer, bolt action rifles are not only lighter and simpler but also have lesser number of moving parts and internal mechanisms than gas-operated semi-automatics. Moreover, snipers do not require a high

rate of fire, for which semiautomatic and automatic weapons are designed, as one or two shots are sufficed for a trained marksman to meet his objective.

Snipers are considered to be force multipliers and many armies attach a great deal of importance to the role of snipers in the field.

A single sniper can neutralize a high-value target or pin down a body of enemy troops for a considerable length of time. Much of a sniper’s work involves observation, surveillance and intelligence gathering.

Snipers require a very high degree of training, enormous levels of patience and quick reactions. Every force has a dedicated institute and special courses for snipers.

In the ITBP, this job is entrusted to the Support Weapons Training School co-located with the Support Battalion at Karera in Madhya Pradesh.

Ravi should continue as Interlocutor: I-Day alert as SFJ offers $125K for Khalistan flag at Red Fort 14 apex tribal bodies, Lotha Hoho

DIMAPUR, AUG 11 (NPN): As ‘74th Commemoration of the Naga Independence Day’ will be observed on August 14, Global Naga Forum (GNF) programme committee has appealed to all Churches in Naga areas to pray for a peaceful settlement, with justice and dignity for the Nagas.

It also appealed to all Naga homes in Naga areas “to hoist a white flag signifying our longing for peace in our land.”

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appropriated.”

The pro-Khalistan group last month had declared that it planned to hold voter registration camps for its secessionist agenda ‘Referendum 2020’ on August 15 in front of Indian Embassies in the US, the UK,

Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, and New Zealand during the Independence Day celebrations.

Indian security agencies have already asked these Embassies to be on alert.

B e s i d e s, t h e S F J, banned by the Ministry

Necessary to implement MGNREGA, NYAY: Rahul NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said it is necessary to implement a scheme like MGNREGA and the party-proposed minimum income guarantee scheme NYAY to help those suffering due to unemployment in cities and the poor across the country.

The Congress has been urging the government to scale up the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and expand its scope to meet the growing work demand in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

Gandhi asserted that implementing the two schemes would also be beneficial for the economy.

“It is necessar y to implement a scheme like MGNREGA for those suffering due to unemployment in cities, and the NYAY scheme for the poor people across the country,” the former Congress chief tweeted.

It will also be very beneficial for the economy, he

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said.

“Will the suit-bootloot government be able to understand the pain of the poor?” Gandhi said.

He also shared a graph showing an increase in MGNREGA demand.

During the lockdown period in the wake of the COVID-19 situation in the country, the Congress repeatedly demanded that the government should deposit a sum of Rs 7,500 in all Jan Dhan accounts, all pension accounts and all PM-Kisan accounts to help the poor and vulnerable tide over the crisis.

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of Home Affairs in July 2019 for advocating ‘Referendum 2020’, has chosen Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir since July 4 to launch its online voter registration for ‘Referendum 2020’ through different portals but reportedly could not gather support.

The group has used Canadian cyberspace twice for launching its voter registration for the referendum in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir on the instructions of Pannun, who is among the nine pro-Khalistan activists designated terrorists by the Indian government last month. US-based Pannun has been playing a major role in the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign. His USbased radical Khalistan outfit has urged the Sikhs in India and abroad to support its agenda of ‘Referendum 2020’, which is being promoted by the group to divide India on communal lines.

ATM gutted in UP railway station LUCKNOW, AUG 11 (IANS): Two ATMs installed at the Charbagh railway station caught fire on Tuesday noon, apparently due to short circuit.

As soon as smoke started billowing out of the section where the ATMs were installed, a security guard alerted the RPF and GRP personnel who rushed to the spot and fire tenders were called in.

The ATM of Indian Bank was completely gutted and so was the currency stored in it. The other ATM of Punjab National Bank was partially burnt.

Surprisingly, no fire extinguishers were installed in the area.

Railway officials said that an inquiry into the incident would soon be ordered.

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Nagas. Therefore, LH said it continues to fully support the Naga national movement and settlement and so urged upon all to commit too the cause of the Nagas and work for early solution rather than derailing it.

LH also prayed that Nagas, the negotiating groups and Interlocutor be blessed with divine wisdom to bring an honourable solution so as to bring a solution that was honourable and acceptable to Nagas and so to achieve this target, there should be no talk of changing the Interlocutor.

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Also, LH said it learnt that most competencies were finalised and what remained was tying up loose ends for the long-awaited Naga settlement, that is knocking at the door.

LH said it should be understood that whether it was Ravi or any other Interlocutor, all are human and so cannot satisfy everyone’s aspiration. However, LH said it observed that “Nagas will not get another Interlocutor better than Ravi” since he has been involved

with negotiations for many years and has “digested the Naga political background, the long journey of the Naga struggle, the turmoil faced in that journey” and understood the human aspects the aspirations of Nagas. Why not call a spade a spade and so why change the Interlocutor and derail and end the much awaited Naga settlement it said.

LH reminded that the Naga political movement took roots in Lotha soil and for which many Lothas sacrificed their lives and suffered much like other

nior Delhi Police officers connected with making the security arrangements said any suspected person will be taken into custody and that it is “impossible” to breach the security cordon on Independence Day. The alert was issued after SFJ’s Attorney and General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun put out a message on the social networking sites, announcing “a reward of USD 125,000 for anyone who will raise Khalistan flag at the Red Fort during India’s 74th IDay celebrations”.

Declaring that August 15 is not Independence Day for the Sikhs, the SFJ leader reminded the community that “1947 was just a swapping of rulers for them as the Indian Constitution labels the Sikhs as Hindus; a genocide of Sikhs was committed with impunity (1984) and natural resources of Punjab are being unjustly

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NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (IANS): The security agencies are on high alert as the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is learnt to have announced a $125,000 reward for anyone who hoists a Khalistan flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day on August 15.

Delhi Police, the nodal agency for law and order in the national capital, was busy coordinating with different security establishments ahead of Independence Day when it was alerted to the SFJ offer.

Over 45,000 security personnel will guard every nook and corner of the city on Independence Day, besides over 2,000 snipers deputed at specific locations on high-rise buildings in the 5-km periphery around the Red Fort.

Security agencies have meanwhile assured that it is “just an attempt by the SFJ to create panic”. Se-

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2 shot in Chicago gun violence

A total of 13 police officers were also injured, including a sergeant who was struck by a bottle while another had his nose broken.

C h i c ag o, Au g 1 1 (IANS): Two people were shot and more than 100 others arrested amid widespread looting and vandalism in downtown Chicago.

In the violence on Monday, a security guard and a civilian were struck by gunfire and taken to the hospital in critical conditions, reports Xinhua news agency.

A total of 13 police officers were also injured, including a sergeant who was struck by a bottle while another had his nose broken.

Five guns were recovered at the scenes.

At a press conference,

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said the looting was releated to a shooting in Englewood on Sunday afternoon, when police officers responded to a report of a 20-year-old man with a gun.

The man fled and fired at officers, and the officers retaliated and struck the suspect, who was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

After the shooting, a crowd gathered in the area, Brown said.

The Chicago Police Department became aware of “several social media posts” about looting planned

downtown, and reacted by deploying 400 officers to the downtown area.

The first looting incident happened in South Chicago, Brown said, but “soon, car caravans were headed into the Loop” to begin looting.

It is “pure criminality”, he said.

A video posted on social media showed a white car drove a store while people cheered on.

Other videosshowed crowds breaking windows and entering stores in business districts in downtown Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Lori

Lightfoot called the act a “felony criminal conduct” and “an assault on our city”.

She called on the public to help apprehend the looters.

“To those who engaged in this criminal behaviour ... we are coming for you.

We are already at work in finding you and we intend to hold you accountable,” Lightfoot said at the press conference, adding: “There is no justification for criminal behavior ever.”

The police have started a neighbourhood protection plan; a team of detectives has been assigned to scour security footage of all incidents; access to downtown Chicago will be restricted from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective Monday night; and all day-off has been cancelled for Chicago Police officers, local media reported.

For several hours on Monday morning, the bus and train service was suspended in downtown Chicago, and all downtown bridges except one were raised, according to a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announcement.

CTA restored normal service shortly before 8 a.m., but the major streets throughout downtown Chicago remain closed.

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French expert: Dangerous chemicals remain in Beirut port Beirut, Aug 11 (AP): Chemical experts and firefighters are working to secure at least 20 potentially dangerous chemical containers at the explosion-shattered port of Beirut, after finding one that was leaking, according to a member of a French cleanup team.

Some of the containers were punctured when last week’s deadly blast ripped through the port and the Lebanese capital, said Lt. Anthony, a French chemical expert at the site who was not authorised to be identified by his full name according to government policy.

French and Italian chemical experts working amid the remains of the port have so far identified more than 20 containers carrying dangerous chemicals, Anthony said.

“We noted the presence of containers with the chemical danger symbol.

And then noted that one of the containers was leaking,” he told The Associated Press in a TV interview on Monday. The experts are working with Lebanese firefighters to secure all of the containers and analyse their contents, he said. “We need to clean everything and put all in security.” He didn’t identify what chemicals were

Riot police advance to push back anti-government protesters during demonstrations in Beirut, Lebanon. (AP/PTI)

involved or provide further details. Lebanese officials have not commented on the potential chemical risks at the port.

“There are also other flammable liquids in other containers, there are also batteries, or other kind of products which could increase the risk of potential explosion,” Anthony said, describing huge containers tossed around the port by the powerful force of the blast.

It is unclear whether there could be additional potentially dangerous containers in other zones of the port. The French and Italian experts were assigned to a specific zone to examine

and secure that section, Anthony said. The explosion last Tuesday in the port killed at least 160 people and injured about 6,000 others.

It is believed to have been caused by a fire that ignited a 2,750-ton stockpile of highly volatile ammonium nitrate. The material had been stored at the port since 2013 with few safeguards despite numerous warnings of the danger.

The chemical experts are among scores of French emergency workers who arrived to help search for bodies, aid the sick and clean up after the blast. Nearly 50 French police are also in Beirut helping investigate what happened.

COVID: Bhutan imposes nationwide lockdown T h i m p h u, Au g 1 1 (IANS): The Bhutan government has imposed a nationwide lockdown starting from Tuesday after a locally transmitted COVID-19 case was reported.

In an address to the nation on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said the positive case was reported in Gelephu town and the female patient had come in close contact with many people in Paro, Thimphu and several other places, reports Xinhua news agency.

He said after medication and isolation, the patient was declared recovered. But she tested positive again on Monday after being at home for 15 days. During this time, she travelled to different places and visited relatives. From Monday evening to Tuesday morning, health authorities managed to trace 71 contacts who came in close contact with the patient.

Lotay said the government is enforcing restrictions on movement of people and vehicles. All schools, institutions, offices and commercial establishments will remain closed, he added. Lotay said that the lockdown has been enforced to identify and isolate all positive cases to immediately break the chain of transmission.

Schools won’t shut if 2nd Conservative groups planning Typhoon Mekkhala makes landfall in China COVID-19 wave hits UK: PM massive rallies in Seoul

A car is covered under a fallen tree in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province, Aug. 11.

Beijing, Aug 11 (IANS): Mekkhala, the sixth typhoon of this year, made landfall in China’s Fujian province on Tuesday, bringing with it strong winds and torrential rain.

The typhoon has disrupted traffic, while some trains have been ordered to stop services in the province, reports Xinhua news agency.

Gaoqi airport in the coastal city of Xiamen cancelled 51 outbound flights on Monday and 38 on Tues-

day morning. The Xiamen flood control office said that more than 5,600 fishing ships had returned to ports and over 3,200 people were evacuated.

Passenger ferries were ordered to suspend services in affected areas, and tourist attractions and construction sites were ordered to close.

China’s national observatory on Monday issued a yellow alert for typhoon Mekkhala. Meteorological authorities forecast that the typhoon will move north-

westward and start to weaken after the landfall.

On Tuesday, central and southern Fujian will experience downpours, with some areas seeing up to 200 mm of rainfall.

Mekkhala is the second typhoon that landed in coastal areas of east China over the past week.

On August 4, Hagupit, the fourth typhoon of this year, landed in Zhejiang province, packing winds of 38 meters per second near its centre.

New Zealand reports new COVID case after 102 days

Lo n d o n, Au g 1 1 (IANS): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that schools won’t shut down if a second coronavirus wave hits the country, it was reported on Tuesday.

On Monday, Johnson said that getting all children back to the classroom full-time in England next month was the “right thing for everybody”, the Metro newspaper reported.

His comments, on a visit to a school in east London, came after a teachers’ union said ministers should have a back up plan, such as a “week-on, week-off ” rota system for students, in case of further lockdowns and surges in coronavirus cases.

The Prime Minister said he hoped schools would not be forced to close as a result of local action, adding it was the “last thing” that the government wanted to do.

“Clearly what we are doing – the way we are trying to manage the COVID-19 pandemic – is to have local measures in place and local test and trace to introduce restrictions where that’s necessary. “As we have all said, the last thing we want to do is to close schools. We think that education is the priority for the country and that is

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simple social justice,” Johnson was quoted as saying by the Metro newspaper.

The government has confirmed that pubs and restaurants will close to allow schools to remain open in the event of a second wave.

It will be mandatory for all pupils in England to return to the classroom from September.

Guidance on reopening has been published for England. There are separate plans for Wales, Northern Ireland and also Scotland, where schools are scheduled to return on Tuesday, the BBC reported.

Initially, schools were told to adopt a “bubble” approach, with children split into smaller, fixed groups that would go in on rotation.

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Wellington, Aug 11 (IANS): New Zealand reported one new COVID19 case on Tuesday, after a period of 102 days, taking the total number of active cases in the country to 22, all in managed isolation or quarantine facilities, according to the Ministry of Health.

Tuesday’s case was a man in his 20s who arrived in New Zealand on July 30 from Melbourne, XinK Y M C

hua news agency quoted Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield as saying at a press conference.

He was in managed isolation at the Grand Millennium and tested negative for COVID-19 around day three of his stay, but turned positive some nine days later and has now been transferred to the Auckland quarantine facility, Bloomfield said.

This case brought New

Zealand’s total number of confirmed cases of COVID19 to 1,220.

None of those people are receiving hospital-level care, he said.

The Ministry is planning for a COVID-19 immunization program, and while there is still significant uncertainty on what a potential COVID-19 vaccine might be and how it will be delivered. The death toll stands at 22.

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another named “Freedom Union” -- are planning to organize a joint rally between the Gwanghwamun square and Gyeongbok Palace.

In other parts of central and southern Seoul, includ-

ing near the Bank of Korea building and the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office in southern Seoul, various other civic groups are planning to organize rallies on Saturday.

Overall, seven civic groups have so far reported plans to hold rallies in Seoul on the day with the estimated participation of 42,000 people. The announcement comes despite the Seoul metropolitan government banninf gatherings in public squares in the city center in February as part of its anticoronavirus measures but has imposed few restrictions on rallies held elsewhere.

Ireland makes face coverings mandatory Dublin, Aug 11 (IANS): Wearing face coverings in retail settings such as shops and shopping centres has been made mandatory in Ireland, and those who violate will face a fine of up to 2,500 euros ($2,935) or six months in jail.

The rule, which came into effect on Monday, does not apply to children aged below 13 or to workers who are separated from customers by a screen or can maintain a two-metre distance, reports Xinhua news agency. Earlier last month, the Irish government had already made it mandatory

for people to wear face coverings on public transport. Monday was supposed to be the first day for Ireland to move into the fourth phase of reopening its economy and society.

However, the move has been postponed by the government due to a recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

The Irish Department of Health on Monday night reported another 57 new cases, taking the total to 26,768.

Most of these cases were related to clusters in the three counties of Kildare, Offaly and Laois.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND: KOHIMA

No.DHFW-5/TRG/COVID-19/ECG/2019-2020/5305

INFORMATION

/dated Kohima the 11th Aug. 2020

In connection to the Department’s Advertisement No.DHFW-5/TRG/COVID-19/ECG/2019-2020/5019-22/dated Kohima the 16th July 2020. The following shortlisted candidates for the post of ECG Technicians, are to appear for viva voce through Skype/Zoom/Whatsapp on 14th August, 2020 from 11:00 AM onwards. For more information please contact – 8731951723/7005146932.

Sl. No Name Sl No Name 1 Mr.Chumdemo l. kikon 10 Ms.Kitoli t. chishi 2 Ms.Mercy lotha 11 Ms.Temsuinla imchen 3 Mr Chungmanungba 12 Ms.Thejasino chasie 4 Mr Longsuwati 13 Mr.Puhoi B 5 Ms.kilangsungla jamir 14 Ms.Lolenrenla walling 6 Ms.Alotoli zhimo 15 Mr.Temjenmayang R 7 Ms.Mhonchoni 16 Ms.Neiletsh-u mero 8 Mr.Imzangluba 17 Ms.Lily kikon 9 Ms.Kerileno NB: *Please refer to Department’s Notice Board for details of rejected candidate.

Sd/(DR. VIZOLIE Z SUOKHRIE) Principal Director Department of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland: Kohima Issued by DIPR DC-

Mr. Richard Yanthan

Tuesday’s case was a man in his 20s who arrived in New Zealand on July 30 from Melbourne in Australia.

Seoul, Aug 11 (IANS) : Several South Korean conservative civic groups critical of President Moon Jae-in’s government have planned massive rallies in Seoul on Saturday, putting police and health officials on alert over the possible spread of COVID-19.

Saturday marks the annual Liberation Day, a national holiday to celebrate the end of Japan’s 36-year colonial rule on the Korean Peninsula in 1945, reports Yonhap News Agency.

According to police, two conser vative civic groups -- one led by pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon and

The office of Lotha Youth Organization Dimapur (LYOD) take immense pride to congratulate Mr. Richard Yanthan, S/o Lt. Mr. Chenithung James Yanthan and Mrs. Shilomenla Longchari of Lakhuti Village, for successfully clearing the prestigious UPSC Civil Service Examination, 2019, securing All India Rank 133. The achievement has brought laurels to the Lotha Community in particular and Nagas in general. Mr. Richard Yanthan's success achieved through his hard work and perseverance will continue to be a source of inspiration for the young Civil Service aspirants.

LYOD would also like to acknowledge the support of the family members towards this accomplishment.

We wish him success and good health in all his future endeavours.

LYOD President Nzanbemo Humtsoe and General Secretary Tsenchamo Y Ovung.

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NAGALAND ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC) NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Upper Agri colony, house No 341,Kohima : Nagaland Tel: (0370) 2241592; www.nerc.org.in e-mail:nerc_kohima@yahoo.com/nerckohima@hotmail.com

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING

Dated Kohima, the 11th Aug., ‘2020 No.NERC/N&RE(SOLAR-TARIFF)/T-34/2020: The Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima hereby regrets to inform that the Commission will not be able to hold Public Hearing on the Tariff Petition for the proposed 20 MW Solar Power Project at Jalukie, Peren as published earlier by the Project Developer i.e. M/s. Halo Energies Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad on 1st and 2nd August, 2020 in 3 local daily English Newspapers due to various restrictions on the public movements/gathering by the State Government in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Therefore, all the interested stakeholders in the State are requested to submit their views & comments in writing, if any, on the tariff petition to the undersigned latest by 20th August, 2020 either through Registered Post or by email as mentioned above.

The Detail Project Report (DPR) of the same is available in the NERC’s Official Website for ready reference.

Sd/W. Y. YANTHAN Secretary, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima.

Issued by DIPR DC-

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Man Utd through to Europa League semis Ronaldinho set to be freed on Aug 24 saw several sitters thwarted by the keeper, was fouled

by Andreas Bjelland.

Johnsson then pulled off several stunning stops to keep out shots by Martial and Mata, racking up a total of 13 saves, the most by a keeper in a single Europa League game since 2009.

Copenhagen pushed forward in search of an equaliser in the last 15 minutes of extra time but United’s defence held out as the Old Trafford side booked their third semifinal spot this season after losing out in the League Cup and FA Cup.

Inter beat Leverkusen 2-1

Players of Manchester United and FC Copenhagen vie for the ball during their Europa League quarter-final match at the RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne in Germany.

COLOGNE, Aug 11 ( Agenc i e s ) : M a n chester United were forced to dig deep to reach the Europa League semi-finals as Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes converted a 95th-minute penalty to secure a 1-0 win over a stubborn FC Copenhagen side after extra time on Monday.

United, who won Europe’s second-tier competition in 2017, will meet Sevilla or Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday for a berth in the final after grinding down the Danes and

their inspired goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson in an entertaining game.

Copenhagen dominated the opening half and missed several chances, with United’s defence looking all at sea in the opening 20 minutes as they made several desperate clearances to deny Mohamed Daramy and Jonas Wind.

United thought they had taken the lead on the stroke of halftime but Mason Greenwood’s precise shot into the far corner was correctly ruled out for offside after a VAR check.

Being on the back foot in the opening half spurred United into action though and they created a flurry of chances after the break, although Wind also came close at the other end.

Fernandes and Greenwood hit the woodwork and Marcus Rashford had an effort ruled out for offside while Copenhagen’s Johnsson produced a string of superb saves to force extra time.

Fernandes settled the contest when he drilled his spot-kick past Johnsson after Anthony Martial, who

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Faf du Plessis

Lungi Ngidi

C h enna i , Au g 1 1 (Agencies): Of all the eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seem the outfit that could be most affected by delays in their players’ arrival in the UAE. As per report, CSK’s South African recruit Faf du Plessis will not arrive in the UAE before September 1 because he is expecting his second child. Du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi are expected to arrive in the Gulf country on September 1.

CSK’s Australian contingent comprising head

coach and batting coach Stephen Fleming and Mike Hussey and all-rounder Shane Watson will arrive on August 22.

The CSK team also has three players who are playing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 which will begin on August 18. So the arrival of their CPL-bound players – Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir and Mitchell Santner will also be largely delayed.

And to further add to the woes of CSK, it has been reported that Australia’s Josh Hazlewood and

England’s Sam Curran will be busy with international commitments and will be available only after midSeptember.

CSK are all set to organise a five-day training camp at the MA Chidambaram Stadium from August 15.

CSK bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji said, “We will look to continue from where we left off in March. The key to success in the IPL is to perform collectively.”

“Our aim will be to regroup as a team and start our preparations. But each player will have their own different routines and formula to prepare for the tournament. The idea is to give them enough space and freedom to understand their body and find their rhythm before coming together as a group.”

The 13th edition of the IPL will be played from September 19 to November 10. The players will be putting up in a bio-secure environment and the games will be played behind closed doors.

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen as he tormented the Germans to lead his side into the Europa League semi-finals.

Nicolo Barella put Inter ahead after 15 minutes, driving the ball home after Lukaku’s shot was blocked, and six minutes later the Belgian got on the scoresheet when he displayed his strength by holding off defender Edmond Tapsoba before firing home.

Leverkusen winger Kai Havertz, reported to be a transfer target of Premier League club Chelsea, pulled a goal back for the Germans but it was goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky who kept them in the game with a string of fine saves.

After scoring what proved to be the winner, Lukaku could have had a second goal when Inter were awarded a penalty

for handball, but that harsh decision against Leverkusen was overturned by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Tapsoba struggled all night to contain the physicality of 27-year-old Lukaku, who set a record by scoring in nine straight Europa League games, and in the second half the centre-back resorted to hacking the striker down on a number of occasions.

Seeking their first trophy since a 2011 Coppa Italia triumph, Inter sent on Alexis Sanchez in the second half and he had two excellent efforts blocked by last-ditch defending.

Lukaku was again denied a spot kick by VAR after an Inter player was discovered to have handled just before Christian Eriksen was bundled over in the box, and he fired a late shot wide under pressure from Tapsoba as Inter held on for victory.

Valencia report two COVID positive cases

Sabalenka advances at Top Seed Open

M a d r i d, Au g 1 1 (Agencies): La Liga side Valencia have announced that two members of their squad and coaching staff have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after returning to preseason training.

The club’s statement said the two individuals, who were not named, were isolating at home and that the rest of the squad would continue to follow a strict protocol.

Valencia were heavily affected by the virus when it first emerged in Spain earlier this year, with the club reporting in March that over one third of the squad and staff had been infected.

The infections at Valencia come two days after Atletico Madrid players Angel Correa and Sime Vrsaljko tested positive for the virus, meaning they will miss the team’s Champions League quarter-final against RB Leipzig on Thursday.

Lexington, Aug 11 (Agencies): World No .11 Aryna Sabalenka made a winning return at the WTA’s resumption in the United States as she battled past America’s Madison Brengle to enter the second round at the inaugural Top Seed Open.

The No.2 seeded player from Belarus defeated Brengle 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2 after nearly two-and-a-half hours of play on Monday. “(Brengle) played really well, she moved really well,” Sabalenka said during an on-court post-match interview as per the WTA website. “It was tough.

I just tried to stay in the game, tried to think clean, and fight to the end, like I usually did.”

“I was really waiting for tennis to get back. I was just trying to stay in the tournament, stay in the rallies, stay in the game as long as I can, and I think I did everything I could.

Of course I could play better, but I think for the first match, it’s okay,” she added.

Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis were detained since early March for allegedly entering Paraguay with fake passports.

ASUNCION, Aug 11 (Agencies): Brazil great Ronaldinho could be freed on August 24 following five months detention in Paraguay over a forged passport, said judicial sources.

The former Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris SaintGermain star was detained alongside his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira on March 6, accused of entering Paraguay in possession of false passports.

They spent a month behind bars before paying a US$1.6 million bail and being released to house arrest at the plush Palmaroga Hotel in the historic centre of the Paraguayan capital Asuncion. Judge Gustavo Amarilla has set a date of

August 24 to hear the case against the brothers.

Prosecutors have submitted a proposal to the judge that would see Ronaldinho, 40, pay a US$90,000 fine “to repair social damage” but be allowed to return home to Brazil where he would have to appear before a judge every three months for a year.

Ronaldinho denies having any knowledge the passports were fake.

His brother - who allegedly knew about the false passports - would have to pay a US$110,000 fine and appear before a judge every three months for two years.

Prosecutors also asked for a two-year suspended prison sentence for Roberto de Assis Moreira, who is

Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka, who won her sixth career WTA singles title in Doha earlier this season, will next face the winner of an all-American encounter between rising teenager Coco Gauff and qualifier Caroline Dole-

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Meanwhile, Britain’s Jo Konta suffered a health scare as she crashed out of the opening round with a straight-sets defeat to the Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova.

also Ronaldinho’s business manager.

The brothers arrived in Paraguay on March 4 without any issues, with Ronaldinho, 2005 Ballon d’Or winner, due to take part in event in support of disadvantaged children.

However, shortly after their arrival, the pair were taken into police custody when investigators raided their hotel following the discovery they had fake documents. The investigation has since expanded into a case of possible money laundering.

Ronaldinho, considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, was crucial in Brazil’s 2002 World Cup win.

Third seed Konta requested medical attention just a few minutes into her 6-4, 6-4 first round loss to the unseeded Bouzkova.

The 29-year-old Briton looked uncomfortable and kept holding two fingers to her neck to check her pulse before eventually resuming play.

Konta later explained that she is prone to sudden palpitations that can send her heart rate soaring.

“My heart rate shoots up for no reason, we didn’t have a long point, I wasn’t gassing in any way in my lungs,” Konta said.

“It makes me a bit lightheaded, I just had to see the doctor and the physio. I was having all the checks.

I am as fit as a fiddle but it can happen. It took a while to settle down until about 4-3 in the first set, but then it did settle down and I was able to concentrate on the tennis.”

The Top Seed Open is the first WTA Tour event in the US since the COVID pandemic shut down the circuit in March.

NBA: LA Lakers edge past Nuggets 124-121 UAE gets official nod to host IPL O r lan d o, Au g 1 1 (Agencies): Kyle Kuzma’s 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left lifted the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124121 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night near Orlando. LeBron James threw an inbounds pass to Anthony Davis, who flipped it to Kuzma on the right wing for the game-winner as the clock ran down.

The Lakers, outplayed down the stretch by Denver’s bench, got 29 points and 12 assists from James, who hit two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. Anthony Davis had 27 points and Kuzma 25.

P. J. D oz i e r h a d a chance to put the Nuggets up by one with 4.4 seconds left but missed the second of two free throws. Kuzma rebounded and the Lakers called timeout to set up the winning play.

Dozier had been fouled

by Kuzma while driving the lane after a miss by James.

James had given the Lakers a 121-119 lead by converting a 3-point play with 45.7 seconds to go.

Monte Morris made one

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James looks to pass while pressured by Denver Nuggets’ PJ Dozier during the second half of an NBA basketball match.

of two free throws for the Nuggets.

The Lakers had clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference before their losing streak started. They are 3-4 in the bubble with one game to go. Dozier scored 18 and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 for the Nuggets, who are currently the No. 3 seed in the West.

The Lakers took an

87-80 lead late in the third quarter after two buckets

by Kuzma and two free throws by Davis. But the Nuggets went on an 8-1 run to finish the quarter in an 88-88 tie. Mason Plumlee made a jumper and Bol Bol and Morris each made a 3-pointer Davis grabbed the rebound of Kuzma’s miss for a slam dunk at the halftime buzzer that gave the Lakers

a 64-59 halftime lead. Davis also made a similar play off miss by Kuzma in the last minute of the first quarter.

Raptors 114 – 106 Bucks: Chris Boucher had a career-best 25 points to go with 11 rebounds, and Toronto defeated Milwaukee for the first time this season as both teams played without key players.

Matt Thomas added a career-best 22 points for the

Raptors and Norman Powell had 21 points and eight rebounds. Pascal Siakam added 14 points for Toronto. Kyle Korver scored 19 points for Milwaukee, Khris Middleton had 17, and George Hill netted 14.

Phoenix Suns 128 – 101 Thunder: Devin Booker scored 35 points and Phoenix continued its surprising undefeated run through the NBA bubble, cruising past short-handed Oklahoma City.

Booker, who sat out the fourth quarter, notched his 90th career 30-point game and tied Suns legend Walter Davis for most 30-point games in franchise history.

Mikal Bridges and rookie Cameron Johnson added 18 points each for the Suns, who have won all six seeding games in the bubble and remain in the thick of the race for a postseason berth.

Darius Bazley’s 22 points and 10 rebounds led the Thunder. Oklahoma City, which lost a 15-point lead in the first half, has already clinched a playoff spot and is 3-3 in the bubble.

Mumbai, Aug 11 (PTI): The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday said it has received the official clearance from the BCCI to host the IPL in the UAE from September 19 to November 10.

The development comes a day after IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI that the BCCI has received all necessary clearances from the Indian government to stage the league in the UAE. The world’s biggest T20 league has been moved out of India due to the COVID19 pandemic.

“We feel extremely privileged to host what could be considered the pinnacle-event of our favourite sport,” said Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, cabinet member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and ECB Chairman.

“The magnitude of being in a position to bring the IPL to the vast cricket-loving global community, during current events which have greatly impacted our daily lives, is one we take with extreme importance,” he

added in his statement.

The ECB had been waiting for the BCCI’s final go ahead before intensifying its preparations for the tournament.

The UAE had partially hosted the event in 2014 due to the general elections in India.

With the COVID-19 situation under control in the Emirates, the BCCI picked it to host the entire event comprising 60 games.

“This is undoubtedly the highest-profile cricketing-event to be held in the UAE and our team will continue to support all facets (of the tournament) and work toward delivering a successful event for the enjoyment of all sports-fans; here in the UAE, in India and across the world,” said

Al Nahayan.

The IPL will be held at three venues: Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

The eight teams will start leaving for the UAE from August 20.

Upon their arrival, all players and officials will have to isolate themselves for at least six days before they can enter the bio-bubble.

They will be tested thrice over six days. “…we remain in very close contact with the BCCI, IPL committees, the UAE Government and Ministries, our Health Authority, as well as many other entities, who are all experts in their respective fields and it is our collective intent that the tournament be played in a safe, enjoyable environment,” said Al Nahayan.

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