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Assam, Nagaland sign border pact to resolve conflict at Tzürangkong Both States to withdraw police forces from border Surveillance to be carried out using UAV, Sat imagery Staff Reporter/Correspondent

DIMAPUR/MOKOKCHUNG, JUL 31 (NPN): Hours after the chief secretaries of Assam and Nagaland signed an agreement to disengage their respective police forces at Dessoi valley reserved forest/Tzürangkong valley to de-escalate tension in the border area, police forces of both state begun the process of withdrawal to their original positions in order to maintain peace and tranquillity. According to official sources, total withdrawal of police forces at the Tzürangkong border under Mokokchung district could take a day or two.

COVID package: Nagaland gets Rs. 8.43 crore DIMAPUR, JUL 31 (NPN): The Centre has released 15 per cent of the amount under the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness (ECRP-II) Package to the states to improve health infrastructure. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that an amount of Rs 1,827.8 crore has been sent to the states and Union territories. The amount constitutes 15 per cent of the total allocation of Rs 12,185 crore under the package. As per the infographics shared by the minister, the centre released Rs.8.43 crore to Nagaland. In a tweet, the minister said, “15 per cent of the total amount of ‘Emergency COVID-19 Response Package’ fixed by the Central Government to empower the country to fight COVID-19 which means Rs 1827.80 crore has been sent to the states and UTs. This package will prove helpful in the development of health infrastructure across the country.” The highest allocation of Rs 281.98 crore has been made to Uttar Pradesh, followed by Bihar (Rs 154 crore), Rajasthan (Rs 132 crore) and Madhya Pradesh (Rs 131 crore).

This is it!

(L) Signing of the border agreement between Nagaland and Assam delegation at Chümoukedima Police Complex, Saturday and (R) Mokokchung district and police officials along with Assam counterparts overseeing the withdrawal of police personnel on Saturday afternoon. (NP/DC Mkg)

The agreement was arrived at the meeting held at Chümoukedima Police Complex Saturday, between Nagaland chief secretary J. Alam (IAS) and Assam chief secretary Jishnu Barua (IAS), in presence of Nagaland deputy chief minister Y Patton and Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu. The meeting resolved that disengagement and withdrawal of police forces would be completed within 24 hours after signing of the agreement. Both sides agreed that urgent and effective steps

Post that he along with SP Mokokchung and other officers drove to Mariani (Assam) and met with their counterparts soon after signing of the agreement. He disclosed that both sides agreed to set up a joint committee to oversee the withdrawal/ dismantling of police outposts/camps. The committee includes-- ADCs of Mangkolemba and Jorhat; Addl SPs of Mokokchung and Jorhat; Border Magistrates of Tzürangkong and Mariani; SDPOs of Mangkolemba and Titabor.

Patton lauds: Meanwhile, taking to media persons after the signing of the agreement, deputy chief minister and minister in-charge of Home, Y Patton informed that Union Home minister Amit Shah had categorically asked both Nagaland and Assam governments to resolve the border disputes at the earliest. As a follow up of this directive, both the states signed the agreement to de-escalate tension by withdrawing the police forces. “Today it was for

Govt announces 'Unlock 4' from Aug 1-18

PM to launch e-Rupi on Aug 2

RVC accuses Assam police of destroying properties Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution, on Monday via video conferencing, his office said. In its statement, the PMO said e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It is a QR code or SMS stringbased e-voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries. It also ensures that the payment to the service provider is made only after the transaction is completed.

DIMAPUR, JUL 31 (NPN): A day after the Dimapur district administration, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat district administrations agreed to hold regular coordination meeting to resolve the border issues, Rilan village authorities Saturday accused Assam police and Forest department personnel of destroying farm huts inside Rilan village under Dimapur district. Rilan Village Council (RVC) chairman, N. Kikon alleged that Assam police along with forest personnel came inside Rilan village at

Shops allowed to open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 31 (NPN): High Powered Committee (HPC) on COVID-19 headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio has announced relaxation of some lockdown restrictions as part of the Unlock 4 process with modified standard operating procedures (SOPs) from August 1-18, 2021.

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Minister planning and coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs Neiba Kronu, who is also the HPC spokesperson, told Nagaland Post that night curfew timing has been relaxed from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. while shops would remain open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. He also informed that public transport-- taxis and buses would be allowed to ply with 50% occupancy provided the drivers/conductor were vaccinated. For restaurants, he said takeaways should be allowed except during curfew hours. For railways and social gatherings, Kronu said that

the existing SOP would continue. With regard to opening of schools and colleges, Kronu said modified SOPs would be released as per the court order. On the issue of “No vaccination, no salary,” order of the state government, Kronu said that HPC had discussed the matter and would prepare the matter and approach the court accordingly. Further notifications and standard operating procedures for this phase of unlocking would be issued to the respective district task forces on COVID-19, the official said.

WSH seeks removal of Assam police outposts DIMAPUR, JUL 31 (NPN): Wester n Sumi Hoho (WSH) has urged the state government to remove Assam police outposts in the border areas of Dimapur district near Niuland sector of Aghunaqa, Kuhuboto and Khaghaboto blocks. In a statement, the WSH appreciated the state deputy chief minister Y. Patton, who also holds the home portfolio, for “standing firmly for Nagaland as a true leader and a son of the soil.” WSH asserted that the state needed such

leaders, who were there for the people “in times such as this.” WSH stated that Patton’s “dynamic leadership” has diffused the tension that was going out of control. “We expect Assam to respect the Agreement and not to be unlike in the past,” WSH remarked. Meanwhile, WSH suggested that all the states having border conflict with Assam should demand neutral forces. It also said that CRPF, which were now under the command of Assam police DIG, should be

brought under Union Home Ministry “so as to be neutral in a true sense.” It said that the “recent aggression” displayed by the newly installed Assam government along the Mizoram border and Tsurangkong areas was a wake-up call for all to remain alert and keep round the clock vigil. WSH stated that “many unwanted incidents” by Assam side have made the situation tense in every neighbouring state that was sharing borders with Assam. The hoho pointed out that as

per the Interim Agreement of 1972 both Assam and Nagaland agreed to dismantle all police outposts on either side. However, WSH said that Assam violated the agreement and never withdrew its police forces from the disputed areas. Further, WSH maintained that contrary to the previous agreement, half a dozen more police outposts have sprung up in sector B and C, which it said showed the “insincerity and duplicity on the part of Assam state.”

A farm hut inside Rilan village allegeldy destroyed by Assam police.

around 6 a.m. on Saturday and destroyed seven farm huts. The village chairman along with the head GB, Yanthamo Ngullie, inspect-

60% increase in hospital admission from last week

DIMAPUR, JUL 31 (NPN): State Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department has once again raised concerns over the rise in Covid-19 related hospitalization and deaths in the State as compared to the previous weeks. In its weekly bulle-

tin released on Saturday, H&FW department said that 128 hospitalizations (between July 24-30) were recorded, which was the highest as compared to the previous weeks (June 5 till July 24) while the death toll also saw a spike at 24, as compared to the past weeks (June 12 till July 24). The department also informed that a 9-day-old infant succumbed to Covid-19 in the past week. “There has been a marked increase in Covid-19 hospital admissions in the week with a 60% increase from the last week. This indicates high undetected/un-

WEEKLY DATA OF CONFIRMED CASES AND DEATHS

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2000

1604

1500

2062 68

1622

500

385

1172 1079

1087

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40 22

631

662

623

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26-2 JUL

17-23 APR

24-30 APR

1-7 8-14 15-21 22-28 MAY MAY MAY MAY CASES

29 MAY- 5-11 4 JUN JUN

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reported Covid-19 transmission in the community,” the health department said. It said that Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung reported the maximum number of hospital admissions. Decline in positivity rate: The weekly positiv-

12-18 JUN

405

3-9 JUL

689 12

640

597 20

10 0

10-16 17-23 24-30 JUL JUL JUL

(Source: H&FW department)

ity rate also dropped to 6% from the previous week’s 8%. However, Kohima reported the highest weekly sample positivity rate at 13% followed by Mokokchung-8%, Wokha-7%, Dimapur and Phek- 6% each. Vaccination: Taking

ed the damaged areas and questioned as to why Rilan village was always targeted when Nagaland government had already recognised the village in 2013.

State Cab nod to construct Govenor, CM and medical lodge in Shillong Dy CM extend Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 31 (NPN): State cabinet on Saturday resolved to begin construction of a medical lodge in Shillong considering the need of many Naga patients, who undergo medical treatment at North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute for Health and Medical Sciences. Sources informed that the construction would take place at Mawdiangdiang Shillong, adjacent to

Meghalaya ATI complex. It may be mentioned that state deputy chief minister Y Patton along with BJP legislators in April last inspected the original plot of land allotted for Nagaland medical lodge in the outskirts of Shillong and the proposed new site, which is 600 meters away. Meanwhile, the State cabinet has also approved the nomenclature/spelling of Yimchunger to Yimkhiung.

State witnesses rise in Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths: H&FW Highest fatality since June 12-- 24 deaths including 9-day old infant

"I wish he would remove his face mask. I can't make out what he's saying."

Pegu lauded the statesmanship of union home minister Amit Shah and chief ministers of Assam and Nagaland for taking the initiative to resolve the border dispute. Pegu said he assured Patton to positively look in to the issues raised by him in order to ensure good relations between the two states. When asked what steps the Assam had taken to resolve border issue with Mizoram after the recent conflict, Pegu said: “Mizoram issue is very much different and cannot not be equated with that of the Assam Nagaland issue”. He said whatever issues involved with the Assam-Nagaland borders, both government were in talking terms and ready to discuss and resolve issues. Pegu further appealed to the citizens of both the states to continue maintaining peace and tranquillity. The meeting was also attended by DGP Nagaland TJ Longkumer, principal secretary home Abhijit Sinha and commissioner Nagaland Rovilatuo Mor.

dents of police (SPs) of Mokokchung district and Jorhat district will ensure orderly withdrawal of their respective police forces and “shall be responsible for it in the instant case”. It may be recalled that Assam Police had reportedly intruded into Nagaland side and destroyed farm houses and cultivation at Aosenden village as well as setting up outpost near Vikuto village both under Tzürangkong area. When contacted, DC Mokokchung Limawapang Jamir informed Nagaland

Night curfew timing relaxed-- 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

were required for defusing the stand-off between the security forces of Nagaland and Assam in and around Aosenden village and Vikuto village. The villages were identified in Assam as Jankhona Nala/Nagajankha and compartment No. 12 respectively. Both the states have also agreed to monitor the area by surveillance using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and satellite imagery with a view to maintain status quo. It was also decided that both the superinten-

Aosenden and Vikuto villages under Tzürangkong valley. Other border issues will also be taken up by both the state governments soon,” Patton said. He, however, clarified that Nagaland Police will not withdraw from their outpost unless Assam Police also did likewise as agreed upon. On complaints of checking and harassment on travelers from Nagaland while crossing Assam, Patton said he had raised this issue at Saturday’s meeting and had asked the Assam delegation to look into the matter and to do away with such checking. Patton said he also raised the issue of night curfews imposed in Sibsagar district from time to time. Patton said he urged upon Assam government to lift the curfew as Nagas living near the border were facing hardship. Meanwhile, the Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu said despite Nagaland and Assam having decades old border disputes, both states had been maintaining peace.

note of the death of a 9-dayold infant from Covid, the department stressed on need for adults to get vaccinated for the safety of all. “As children cannot be vaccinated for Covid-19 yet, vaccination of parents, elders and teachers will reduce transmission to children along with adherence to Covid-19 personal safety measures,” the department stressed. State logs 159 fresh cases, 5 deaths: Nagaland on Saturday recorded 159 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while five more patients succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, 61 were from Kohima, Dima-

pur-47, Tuensang-26, Mokokchung-15, four in Peren, three in Mon, two in Phek and one in Wokha, taking the total caseload to 27872. Further, three patients succumbed to the virus in Dimapur and one each in Mon and Wokha, pushing the death toll to 566 (including 14 non-Covid deaths). PTI: With a single-day rise of 41,649 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,16,13,993 on Saturday, while the death toll due to the viral disease shot up to 4,23,810 with 593 more people succumbing to it, the Union health ministry said.

festival greetings

DIMAPUR, JUL 31 (NPN): Nagaland governor RN Ravi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y Patton have extended greetings to the members of the Ao community on the occasion of Tsüngremong festival. In his message, Ravi said Tsungremong was traditionally celebrated by the Ao people to reinforce their bond of brotherhood and also thanks giving to the God for a bountiful harvest. Ravi urged upon the community specially the youth to imbibe and propagate the values of brotherhood inherent in their festival. CM: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio wished happy Tsüngremmong to the Ao community and prayed that the God Almighty’s blessings “continue to be upon the lands and fields that provides for us.” Dy.CM: State deputy chief minister Y.Patton greeted the Chang and Ao community on the occasion of Nyaknyulum and Tsungrenmong respectively. Patton said that festivals were inherent part of “our culture that reflects our way of life". K Y M C

STATE

CRPF, NSS undertake plantation drive

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JULY 31 (NPN): As part of the ensuing 17th Raising Day of 173 battalion CRPF, a mass tree plantation drive was organised in collaboration with National Ser vice Scheme (NSS) cell at BCS, CRPF Chümoukedima, here, on Saturday. Addressing the media persons at the plantation site, commandant, 173 bn, Vishnu Gautham informed that the battalion had been undertaking mega plantation drive with an aim to contribute to “Green India” mission of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). He emphasised on the importance of taking care of the environment and spoke on the importance of planting trees. With regard to the setting up of a fully-fledged army camp with hospitals and family quarters at the site, the commandant

CRPF officers and others planting saplings on Saturday. (NP)

stated that the locals would benefit from the facilities and that they could also set up businesses. He also added that the camp would also act as a recruitment centre. The commandant disclosed that they had already spoken with state Public Works Department (PWD) for the construction of roads. He said that the completion of the camp has been delayed due to

the pandemic and financial problems. However, he disclosed that the camp would be completed within a period of two years. Meanwhile, state NSS officer (SNO), Zeneikho-o Pfukha expressed gratitude to the CRPF for the collaboration in carrying out the mass plantation drive. He informed that although the pandemic had pushed the activities of NSS units and volunteers, the NSS cell

decided to collaborate with the battalion in to commemorate the National Forestry Week. A total of 13 colleges from Dimapur along with jawans of the battalion participated in the mass p l a n t a t i o n d r i v e, h e informed. D u r i n g t h e d r ive, students were also encouraged to bring tree saplings of their choice. A total of around 2000 tree saplings were planted.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, AUTUST 1, 2021

Kohima police seize 218kg ganja; 2 held DIMAPUR: Highway Patrol Party of Kohima Police on July 31 intercepted one Maruti Gypsy (white colour) without number plate/ documents at Peducha area and seized marijuana about 218 kgs. In a press release, Ko h i m a p o l i c e P RO informed that the consignment was neatly packed in black polythene of 24 packets. In this connection, PRO said two persons namely Feles Kholi (28) son of Ngaoni Kholi of Lai village, Senapati district Manipur and NG Tarsus Khaisü son of Lt. Ngaopuni Khaisü of Lai Village, Senapati district Manipur were arrested for illegal transportation of the seized items. PRO informed that a case has been registered at Sechü (Zubza) Police Station for further investigation.

Dimapur excise seize 695 cases of IMFL DIMAPUR: Dimapur Excise duty party manning Dillai check gate on July 30 intercepted a tr uck (NL01AE2678) bound for Imphal, Manipur and recovered 695 cases of assor ted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). In a press release, superintendent of excise & prohibition, Dimapur T. Arilong Longkumer informed that based on specific information the truck was frisked by the duty party and recovered the liquor concealed under bags of potatoes. In this connection, Arilong informed that one Bamsa Singh (38) of Golaghat, Assam was arrested and booked under the relevant section of the NLTP Act ’89 and that the case was presently under investigation. The duty party was led by AIE Allen Jami, lady head constable T K Arrested person along with the seized IMFL. Medom, head constable – A k a h o t o, T h e j o n g, Thrilise, Mathna and lady K h e k av i , c o n s t a b l e s Khalenthong, Tsathongli, constable Sorila.

Agriculture department bids Fire destroys house in Mangkolemba farewell to outgoing officers

People attempting to douse the inferno at Saringyim village, Mangkolemba.

Correspondent Officers of the department along with the outgoing joint directors on July 31.

DIMAPUR: Department of agriculture on July 31, organised a farewell programme for to its outgoing joint directors Bendanglila and L. Hangshing. A press release from the department informed that while lauding the outgoing joint directors, additional s e c r e t a r y a g r i c u l t u r e,

Nungsung Wapang Jamir acknowledged them for giving their best and serving t h e g ove r n m e n t w i t h dedication. Additional joint d i r e c t o r, S. K i v i k h u Achumi also conveyed best wishes to the outgoing officers and requested them to render their services to the department whenever

NEWS IN BRIEF

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose”

Romans 8:28

SF and police personnel along with the apprehended individuals.

DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with police apprehended four individuals and recovered illegal liquor from their possession at Suruhoto, Zunheboto district on July 29. According to PRO IGAR (N), security forces recovered illegal liquor worth around Rs. 2.7 lakh. The apprehended individuals along with recovered liquor was handed over to Suruhoto police station, Zunheboto district for further investigation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family members would like to express our profound gratitude and sincere acknowledgement to our valued families (Lakhutians), friends, colony council and well wishers who reached out to us during our time of mourning. We deeply appreciate your immense love, solace, undying prayers and continued support; spiritually, physically, LATE CHANDENO Born on : 26th August 1987 emotionally and financially Died on : 25th July 2021 during the time of her short illness and at the time she left for her heavenly abode. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, we pray that Almighty watch over you and bless you all abundantly.

Loving Dad, Mom, Brother & Sisters

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11/02/1946 – 27/07/2021 The bereaved family members of Lt. Rongsenpokla Jamir (Longsa Village) convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood and supported us in all possible ways during her brief illness and her demise on 27th July, 2021. We regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and In-Laws dp-3674

Acknowledgement

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Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the family members express our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us throughout his illness and at the demise of our beloved Moakaba Aier (MCT) who left us on 26th July 2021. Though we regret to thank you all personally, yet it is our prayer that Almighty God bless each and every one bountifully. mkc-258

Born : 10 Jan 1947 Died : 26 July 2021

Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE Mrs IMRONGSÜNGLA

Late Vekhonu Tetseo

14th July, 1952 – 27th July, 2021 “…He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.”

John 11:25

We, the family members of our dear parent Late TALISANGLA (WAROMUNG) would like to thank each and every individual who supported us spiritually, physically, mentally and financially at the time of our bereavement. May the Almighty God bestow His abundant blessings to you all. With prayers, Loving husband, children, grandchildren and relatives

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Restriction at Kohima local ground: DC Kohima, Gregor y Thejawelie has informed that the kohima local ground (Khouchiezie), where swabs for C OV I D - 1 9 t e s t i n g was cur rently being collected was restricted for conduct of all other activities. DC in an order informed all concerned that any person found loitering/engaging in any activity other than COVID-19 testing in the location would be liable to penalty as per provision of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and IPC Section 188. RD deptt organises social work: As part of 75th Independence Day celebration, department of Rural Development on July 21 led by commissioner and secretary, RD, Neposo Theluo organised a social work and tree plantation drive at RD Directorate Complex. BJP Mkg extends Tsungremong greetings: B J P, M o k o k c h u n g district unit has conveyed Tsüngremmong greetings to the Ao community. B J P, M o k o k c h u n g district unit prayed that peace, prog ress and development would be upon the Naga people. It expressed hope that once “we” overcome the pandemic, the people would celebrate Ts ü n g r e m m o n g a n d celebrate the rich heritage of the forefathers.

required. Achumi also read out the service profiles of the retiring officers. D u r i n g t h e programme, short speeches were delivered by outgoing joint directors. Earlier, the programme was chaired by director of agriculture M Ben Yanthan.

KOHIMA, JUL 31 (NPN): In a delayed report, a house was completely gutted by fire at Saringyim village under Mangkolemba sub-division in Mokokchung district, Friday evening. The house belonging to one Konang Walling, ex-chairman of Saring village was reportedly razed by the fire when the owner and his wife were at their farm. According to preliminary reports, the fire was suspected to have been caused by a short circuit.

Witnesses disclosed that the fire broke out from the kitchen and rapidly spread to the rest of the house, which led to the explosion of three LPG cylinders. Although no possessions could be salvaged from the house, villagers collectively doused the fire and prevented it from spreading to the nearby houses. Owner of the house disclosed that properties worth an estimated Rs. 40 lakh along with important documents and cash were reduced to ashes. No casualties have been reported so far.

SF nab four with illicit liquor

Born : 15/06/1972 – Died : 25/07|2021 We, his Loving wife, his children and his brothers and sisters would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to Dr. Ato and all doctors and nurses of (KOHIMAS) Kohima Operation Hospital and Institute of Minimal Access Surgery, Deputy Commissioner Phek, Director of SIRD Nagaland and friends, neighbors, CBCK, churches, organizations, Commandant 53 Bn. and all individuals who stood by us at the demise of our LATE VEKHONU TETSEO, S/o Late Zatuyi Tetseo of Thüvopisü village under Chozuba SubDivision, Phek District, Nagaland on 25th July 2021. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our most prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. k-1408

From Late Vekhonu Tetseo Lovers

Born : 10 .12.1946 – Died : 01.08.2019

Two years have gone by swiftly yet not a single moment has passed without you in our thoughts. Your good deeds and contributions towards us will always be a source of inspiration and guide for posterity. We miss you beyond measure. mkc-259

Loving Husband, Children & Relatives. K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 1

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Agartala A few showers in the morning 31 26 Aizawl

Cloudy with showers around 25 21

Guwahati Cloudy with a stray t-storm

31 26

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24 22

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Itanagar Some rain and a thunderstorm 29 23 Shillong Cloudy with a thunderstorm Kohima

22 19

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Tuensang Cloudy with thunderstorms

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Zunheboto Cloudy, showers and t-storms 21 18

MAT announces 2021 award recipients DIMAPUR: Mayangnokcha Award Trust (MAT) has announced five award recipients for their academic excellence in the H S L C e x a m i n a t i o n s, 2021. According to a DIPR report, MAT informed that recipients of this year’s awards included: Keneino Thorie of Trinity School, Kohima “for academic excellence” and MAT- YRSD award subject topper- s/sciences (youth resources & sports department), Atula W. Mongro of Nagaland Christian Residential School, Mokokchung MAT-RC award subject topper- Ao (MIL) (Rockdale Club of Mokokchung in commemoration of their silver jubilee), Yimyatetla Longkumer of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur MATTY award, subject topper- science (Tir Yimyim: Dimapur based Ao News daily), Vibeli K Achumi of Fer nwood School, K o h i m a M AT - E Fo M Award, subject TopperMathematics (Education Forum of Mokokchung) and Tiamaong Aier of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur MAT-CEC award, subject topper – English (C-Edge College, Dimapur). MAT conveyed its best wishes to the 2021 awa r d r e c i p i e n t s a n d prayed for progress in their academic pursuits. It may be mentioned that MAT, established in 1993, is a philanthropic organisation awarding the HSLC toppers conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) with a mission to further the quality of education in the state. It has also been working to uplift of the Naga youth especially in the academic sector. According to the secretary, MAT, Dr. Furkumzuk, the MAT recognises, honours and encourages meritorious Naga students at the High school level and aims to create spirit of healthy competitiveness among the students in the field of education in order for them to bring out their best. K Y M C

STATE

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021

Participants at Shamnyuching village during the programme on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent LONGLENG, JUL 31 (NPN): Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercise on Open Defecation Free (ODF) plus goals was conducted at Shamnyuching village under Tamlu sub-division, here, on Saturday. The programme was organised by Public Health

Engineering Department (PHED) Longleng division and sponsored by Sanitation & Water and Sanitation Support Organisation (WSSO) PHED Kohima. Resource person of the programme district coordinator, Sumachiba Walling while emphasising on the topic said the PRA exercise was taken up

5 Dmu villages achieve 100% vax

DIMAPUR: Department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) has informed that five villages namely Hoito, Singrijan, Khopanala, Tir, and Molvom have achieved 100% COVID-19 first dose vaccination. In a press release the department informed that it endeavours to fully vaccinate all eligible population under Dimapur District and through the cooperation of the community leaders 100% could be achieved. DPO, UIP/RCH Dr. Rebecca lauded village authorities for their active participation and sup-

port and added that such achievement not only protects the communities but also encourages others to come forward and get vaccinated. She expressed hope that more villages and wards in Dimapur district would be motivated and come forward for vaccination. Total number of eligible population vaccinated with first dose of COVID19 vaccination are – 256 in Hoito village, 825 in Singrijan village, 519 in Khopanala, 82 in Tir village, and 605 in Molvom village.

to ascertain the current status of ODF sustainability and solid and liquid waste management in the village and focused on capturing the key ODF plus indicators and community assets in the village. Walling also highlighted the key component of ODF plus goals and encouraged participants to continue their active par-

ticipation and involvement for an open defecation free plus village. Meanwhile, Information Education Communication (IEC) consultant, Davom Phom spoke on the importance of waste management and recycling. She emphasised on basic principles of waste management, the 5RsReduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover and Refuse. She urged the participants to recognise the harmful impacts of waste to environment & health and to take corrective measures to keep the village clean through proper solid & liquid waste management practice. In the second session, strategies and key elements to achieve ODF plus status were discussed with villagers to create a clean sustainable environment through proper solid and liquid waste management. The programme was attended by council members, WATSAN members, VDBs, women representatives, Church leaders and Swachhagrahis.

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DC Noklak, Hiazu Meru speaking at the programme on July 31. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: A reception programme for the new deputy commissioner (DC) of Noklak, Hiazu Meru was held at the conference hall of the DC on July 31. According to a DIPR report, speaking at the programme, Hiazu Meru said that the district would reach to a greater height if district administration along with all the departments, civil societies and stakeholders joined hands. Noklak being the

newest district in Nagaland, there would be a lot of challenges, the DC stated, urging everyone to be united and work together to overcome the challenges. Hiazu Meru sought for the cooperation from departments, NGOs, churches and people of the district and also assured that he would give his best during his stay. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by SDO (C), Noklak, C.

Phuniang while Khiamniungan Tribal Council president, M. Thangou delivered the welcome address. A short speech was also delivered by superintendent of police, Noklak, Dr. Pritpal Kaur. The programme was attended by officials from the district administrations, heads of departments, tribal leaders, churches leaders, DBs & GBs, staff of DC’s office and citizens.

CM, APO mourn demise of Alhouii Albina Dzuvichü

DIMAPUR: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio and Angami Public Organisation (APO) have mourned the passing of religious pioneer, Alhouii Albina Dzuvichü, one of the founder members of the Naga Mothers Association (NMA), who passed away on July 29. She was born on June 10, 1928 and leaves behind nine children, 29 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In a condolence message, Rio expressed

deep sadness over the demise of late Alhouii Albina Dzuvichü, who he said was the first woman area council member, first woman member of the APO, first president of the Nagaland Catholic Women Association among others. He also said that she was actively involved in the political sphere and served as an advisor to the Naga People’s Front (NPF) women’s wing,

being closely associated with regional party since its inception. For her immense contribution and service to society, the chief minister said she was honoured with the Distinguish Senior Citizen Award by the department of social welfare on the occasion of international day of older persons in 2020. He said that her death was an immeasurable loss not only for family mem-

bers but also for the Naga people. The chief minister conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant them strength and courage to bear the irreparable loss. Meanwhile, expressing grief over the demise of Alhouii Albina Dzuvichü, APO said that said that she was “a great asset for the Angami communi-

ty” and that her profound contribution towards the APO would always be remembered. The organisation described her as a prominent figure who always prioritised the well-being of the society, adding that her genuine concern towards the public was conspicuous through her works. Angami Public Organisation extended its condolences to the bereaved family members.

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Assam CM, six others booked by Mizo Police

AIZAWL, JUL 31 (PTI): Criminal cases have been filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, four senior officers of the state police and two more officials over the violent clash that took place on the outskirts of Vairengte town in Mizoram’s Kolasib district, police said on Friday. T h e y h ave b e e n booked under various charges, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarter) John Neihlaia told PTI. The FIR was lodged by the state police at the Vairengte police station late Monday after a gun fight between the Mizoram and the Assam police forces near the border town, he said. The four senior Assam Police officers named

said. Besides, cases were also registered against 200 unidentified Assam Police personnel, Neihlaia said. The four police officers and the two administrative officials have been summoned for questioning on Sunday, he added.

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in the FIR are Inspector General of Police (IGP) Anurag Aggarwal, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Cachar Devojyoti Mukherjee, Cachar Superintendent of Police Cahndrakant Nimbalkar, and officer in-charge of Dholai police station, Sahab Uddin, Neihlaia said. Cachar Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli and Cachar Divisional Forest Officer Sunnydeo Chaudhary have also been booked under the same charges, he

Former Manipur Congress chief joining BJP imminent

Govindas Konthoujam

Correspondent IMPHAL, JUL 31: The opposition Congress in Manipur is likely to suffer another heavy blow following the departure of its former chief Govindas Konthoujam The seasoned politician who chose to remain silent after he left Congress by tendering resignation from primary membership after resigning from the Manipur Legislative Assembly has rushed to New Delhi.

Northeast India will always be one: Mizoram CM

Konthoujam left Imphal for the national capital on Friday allegedly to meet with Central leaders of the BJP there. He reportedly joined two sitting Congress MLAs who had already camped there for the last few days. After tendering his resignation as president of MPCC on July 20 last, Konthoujam departed from the party on July 28, the day he resigned from the Manipur Legislative Assembly. Since he tendered his resignation as MPCC chief, Konthoujam remained unreachable even as there were talks in the political circle that he is likely to join the BJP. However, there were talks that he was in close contact with top brasses of the RSS and he took the decision of leaving the Congress and also resigning from the state Assembly.

‘Happy to join in any investigation,’ says Himanta

After criminal cases were filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by Mizoram Police after the violent clashes at the Assam-Mizoram border, Sarma has said that he is happy to cooperate in any investigation but asked his Mizoram counterpart, CM Zoramthanga, why the case is not handed over to a neutral agency. Sarma took to Twiiter to express his views on the matter today (July 31).

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Assam Police summons six Mizoram govt officers HAILAKANDI/GUWAHATI, JUL 31 (PTI): The Assam Police has summoned six Mizoram government officers, including deputy commissioner and superintendent of police of Kolasib district, to appear at the Dholai police station on Monday, officials said. A source in the Assam Police on Friday said the summonses were issued on July 28, two days after the bloody gun battle between the police forces of Assam and Mizoram at Lailapur in Cachar district, in connection with a case registered at the Dholai police station. “...A reasonable and credible information has been received that you have committed the alleged cognisable offence,” the individual summons issued by the Cachar Deputy Superintendent of Police Kalyan Kumar Das mentioned. “This direction is issued in exercise of powers conferred u/s 41A of Code

of Criminal Procedure, 1973,” it added. The six officials against whom the summonses were issued include Kolasib Deputy Commissioner H Lalthlangliana, its Superintendent of Police (SP) Vanlalfaka Ralte, Additional SP David JB, Vairangte Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) C Lalrempuia, 1st Indian Reserve Battalion Additional SP Bruce Kibby and Vairangte Sub-divisional Police Officer Thartea Hrangchal. When contacted, Cachar SP Ramandeep Kaur confirmed the development, but did not share details. Assam Police personnel and a civilian were killed while defending the “constitutional boundary” of the state with Mizoram and more than 50 people injured, as the festering border dispute between the two northeastern states erupted into a bloody conflict on July 26.

Mizoram claims no vehicular movement from Assam despite ‘lifting of blockade’ AIZAWL, JUL 31 (PTI): Officials in Mizoram claimed on Saturday that no vehicle has entered the state from Assam since the boundary clash despite the neighbouring state’s assertion that the “economic blockade” staged by several groups on National Highway 306 has been lifted. Seven people, including six Assam Police personnel, have been killed and scores injured in a clash along the MizoramAssam inter-state border on July 26. “No vehicle has entered Mizoram from Assam from Monday to Saturday,” Kolasib Deputy Commissioner H Lalthlangliana told PTI. Lalchawimawa, officer-in-charge of Vairengte police station, close to which the border check-gate is located, echoed the DC but said that some trucks from Mizoram, however, have left for Assam.

Not a single vehicle entered Mizoram from Assam on Saturday. Courtesy- East Mojo. “No vehicles have entered Mizoram from Assam till 3 pm on Saturday. However, few trucks from Mizoram have left for Assam,” he said. The officer claimed that there is no restriction on traffic movement in Mizoram and vehicles from the state are entering Assam every day even after the clash. He said that the situation along the interstate border is under control and peaceful now. The Centre has deployed more troops of central armed forces in the border areas.

The Mizoram government had on Friday written another letter to the Union Home Ministry alleging economic blockade in Assam and seeking the Centre’s intervention to lift it. In the letter, Mizoram Home Secretary Lalbiaksangi alleged that several vehicles carrying COVIDrelated materials like test kits were stranded on NH 306 in the Lailapur-Dholai area in Assam. Mizoram also sought the restoration of railway tracks damaged by miscreants in three locations in Assam.

Eat more beef than chicken, mutton, fish: BJP Min Tripura initiates process to

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SHILLONG, JUL 31: Newly inducted BJP minister in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, Sanbor Shullai has sought to allay ‘misconception’ among the people vis-à-vis the saffron party’s stand on beef eating, saying that there were “political propaganda” against his party. “Instead of pork and mutton, people should eat more beef. I encourage people to eat more beef than chicken, mutton or fish,” Shullai, who is one of the two elected State assembly members from the BJP, said. The BJP legislator, who recently recently took oath as a minister in place of senior BJP legislator Alexander Laloo Hek, who was serving as the health minister said that everybody was free to eat whatever

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they eat in a democratic country. “There was a misunderstanding that there is BJP propaganda to ban slaughter of cattle,” he said, adding that “In democratic country, everybody is free to eat. Snake also they eat, there is no restriction and even dogs too.” Asked why is he encouraging people to eat beef, Shullai said, “Because it will subside that wrong information in the mind of the people that BJP will im-

pose ban on cow slaughter”. On the controversial Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, tabled in the Assam Assembly, Shullai said he would soon talk with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to ensure that transportation of cattle to Meghalaya is not affected. The Bill, which aims to stop transportation or use the state for transporting cattle, has posed trouble for the Christian-majority neighbouring states like Meghalaya where beef is a

staple diet. Shullai said that his department would issue permits for vehicles transporting cattle from various parts of the country to Meghalaya if required. The BJP leader also said that work was on to ensure that his party got “absolute majority 33-34 MLAs to form our own government” during the next State elections, and cited the case of Nagaland. “We will get lots of benefits like what you have seen in the other NE states ruled by BJP- milk and honey as they are getting lots and different kinds of schemes – students scholarships. I was very surprised of the wisdom of the electorate of Nagaland specially the youths – all educated – a state having 90 percent Christians we won 13 MLAs and Deputy Chief Minister is BJP,” he pointed out.

bring back 640 Charai tribals

AGARTALA, JUL 31 (PTI): The Tripura government has initiated a process to bring back 640 members of the Charai tribe who have fled to neighbouring Assam after a clash with displaced Brus from Mizoram. Thirteen people were injured in a clash between Brus and local tribals near Casco Bru camp in North Tripura district on July 26, following which 640 Charais fled to Manikban hamlet in Patharkandi in Karimganj district of Assam. Panisagar MLA Binoy Bhushan Das accompanied

by officials visited Manikban on Saturday to convince the Charais to return to their homes, North Tripura Superintendent of Police Bhanupada Chakraborty said. A team of Tripura government officials had visited the hamlet on Friday and provided the Charais with food and medicine, urging them to return to their ancestral homes. The clash erupted after some Brus had opened roadside shops in Damcherra block and local Charai and Halam tribals objected to it, Chakraborty said.

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Change negative perception: PM to police

NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday told Indian Police Service probationers that the spirit of ‘Nation First, Always First’ should reflect in every action of theirs and also asked them to work to change the negative perception of the force among people. Addressing the IPS probationers at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy via videoconferencing, he urged them to let their every action in field be guided by national interest and perspective. “You are the flag-bearers of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. Therefore, the spirit of Nation First, Always First, should be reflected in your every action,” the prime minister said. Noting that the “negative perception” people have about police is a “big challenge”, Modi said this changed a bit during the beginning of the coronavirus period when people saw policemen helping out, but the old situation has returned. In this context, the prime minister cited the credibility and good image the National Disaster Response Force enjoys among

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the IPS probationers, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, via video conferencing, in New Delhi. (PTI)

people and asked if the society has similar sentiments for police. “You also know the answer. This negative perception among the masses that the police has is a very big challenge... Our police personnel even sacrifice their lives for security of the country, maintaining law and order and for fighting terrorism. They are unable to go home for days, they are unable to go home even during festivals but when it comes to the police’s image, people’s perception is different,” he said. It is the responsibility of the new generation coming into the police force that this image changes and this negative perception of the police goes away, Modi said.

The prime minister said in the last 75 years, India has tried to build a better police service and police training infrastructure has also improved a lot in recent years. “The way the youth of the country came forward in the country between 1930 and 1947, the whole young generation got united for one goal, today the same sentiment is expected from you,” Modi told the IPS probationers. “At that time the people of the country fought for ‘swaraj’, today you have to move forward for ‘surajya’ (good governance). You are starting your career at a time when India is going through a phase of transformation in every field, every level,”

he said. “The coming 25 years of your career are also going to be the most important 25 years of India’s development. That’s why your preparation, your mental state, should be in line with this big goal,” he said. Modi emphasised the need to keep police ready in these times of technological disruptions. He said the challenge is to prevent new types of crime with even more innovative methods. Noting that there have been efforts to increase the participation of women in the force, he expressed the hope that they will infuse the police service with the highest standards of efficiency, accountability and

BJP using ‘e-Ravanas’ on social media: Akhilesh Yadav LU C K N OW, J U L 3 1 (PTI): The BJP is using “eRavanas” on social media to spread “propaganda and hatred” ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged on Saturday while underlining the perils of fake news on virtual platforms. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said he has alerted his party cadres against social media content used by the BJP to paint its political rivals in a bad light and also asked them to be “disciplined and decent”. “Like the demon king Ravana, the BJP is using ‘eRavanas’ on social media to spread its propaganda and hatred. Like Ravana, they are there on social media in disguise and spread lies and rumours,” the SP president told PTI in an interview. He claimed “pseudo BJP leaders” pose as SP

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supporters, and post and forward “indecent remarks” on virtual platforms. “I have asked my party cadres to remain alert and keep an eye on the activities of such dubious elements. Party workers have also been asked not to share, respond or forward anything objectionable on social media, and report the same to the party office,” Yadav said. Taking an aggressive stand against those spreading false information targeting the SP, the party last week filed a complaint against unidentified people

for allegedly creating a fake Twitter account of the party chief and spreading hatred. The complaint was filed by state SP chief Naresh Uttam, who submitted screenshots of a tweet claiming the party would construct a “Babri mosque” at the place of the Ram temple in Ayodhya after coming to power in the state,, sources said. An FIR was registered in the matter against unidentified people at the Gautam Palli Police Station on July 25. Sounding a word of caution, Yadav said, “As the state polls are near, BJP men can do anything as they are experts in spreading lies to fool the people to grab power. Their objective is to divert the attention of people from core issues, including development. “We have asked our workers to be disciplined, decent and practice restraint in the language they use on social media, which has

emerged as a strong medium to communicate. Unfortunately, the BJP is misusing it,” he said. The former UP chief minister added that it is ironical the BJP cannot highlight any achievement of its government despite ruling the state for four-anda-half-years. Stating that the people of the state have hopes from the SP, Yadav claimed the party will win 350 seats in the upcoming assembly elections. “When the BJP can win over 300 seats by lying, why cannot we win more seats on the development work done by our previous government?” he asked. The BJP, Yadav asserted, has no faith in democracy. “It is conspiring so that the entire system goes out of the hands of the people. Its intention is that the people should be behind and the system should dominate.

also bring in elements of politeness, ease and sensitivity. He also mentioned that the states are working on introducing Commissioner System in the cities with more that 10 lakh population. The system has already been introduced in many cities of 16 states. Modi said it is important to work collectively and sensitively to make policing effective and futuristic. Paying homage to the members of the police force who lost their lives during the pandemic, he recalled their contribution in the fight against the pandemic. With police officers from some neighbouring countries also part of the training, he said this underlines the closeness and deep relation with these countries. Be it Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives or Mauritius, they are not just neighbours but India also shares a lot of similarities with them in thinking and social fabric, the prime minister said. “We are friends in times of need and whenever there is any calamity or difficulty we are the first responders for each other. This was evident during the Corona period also,” he said.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): Gangster Chhota Rajan, who was admitted to AIIMS on Tuesday due to stomach ache, was discharged from the hospital and taken back to Tihar jail, officials said on Saturday. Rajan, 61, underwent treatment and was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening, they said. Director General (Delhi Prisons) Sandeep Goel said Chotta Rajan has been discharged from AIIMS and is now back in jail. In April also, Rajan was admitted to the hospital after he had tested positive for COVID-19.

West Bengal BJP to go ahead with ‘mini marathon’ KO L K ATA , J U L 3 1 (PTI) BJP state president Dilip Ghosh has vowed to take part in the ‘mini marathon’ in the city to be organised by its youth wing on Sunday, despite the Kolkata Police not granting permission for the event. Besides Ghosh, Union minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat, Janata Yuva Morcha state president Saumitra Khan and its national secretary Raju Bista will take part in the less-than-1 km marathon in the Maidan area, to encourage the Indian sports contingent at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. “Keeping in mind the Covid situation, there will not be a large turnout at the event with only 500 participants. This gesture is all about giving a boost to our sportspersons at the Olympics… If the police wants to take action, let them,” Ghosh told PTI. A Kolkata Police officer said go ahead for the event has not been granted due to the COVID-19 restrictions that disallow large gatherings in the state.

Anuppur, Rewa, Sidhi, Singrauli, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ashok Nagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind and Morena. Saha said the red alert for five districts was due to a well-marked low pressure area lying over south-west Bihar and neighbouring regions which is now likely to move west and north-west and then to the southern part of UP in the next two days.

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that without being involved in any politics,” his post read. The two-time MP from Asansol was among the several ministers who were dropped from the union cabinet on July 7 as part of a major rejig. He unsuccessfully contested assembly polls against Trinamool Congress’s Aroop Biswas in the last assembly elections. Both Supriyo and Debasree Chaudhuri were dropped as ministers. Four other MPs from West Bengal –Nishit Pramanik, Santanu Thakur, Subhas Sarkar and John Barla were inducted as MOS in the ministry. “If someone ask that whether leaving the politics is somehow connected to losing ministry. Yes then it is true to some extent.... Also had differences with the state leadership since the assembly poll campaign,” he wrote.

LU C K N OW, J U L 3 1 (PTI): Union minister and Republican Party of India (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said if his outfit is given eight to 10 seats in the UP Assembly polls, it can help the BJP get the Dalit vote and “push away” the BSP. Athawale, a Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra, said gone are the days of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati as it is the time of the BJP. After a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here, the Union minister said, “A proposal was made that if the RPI comes with the BJP, it can help push away the BSP and also get the Dalit vote. So, the RPI should get eight to 10 seats.” To a question that the BSP is organising conventions to woo Brahmins ahead of the

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strength of Brahmins, Dalits and minorities,” he added. The Rajya Sabha MP also claimed that the Dalit vote of Uttar Pradesh is not with the BSP. “No party can take on the BJP. The Congress has also come to an end,” he said. Athawale also dismissed the challenge posed by the Samajwadi Party. “Akhlesh Yadav is not as strong as before. When the SP and BSP were strong, they were in contention for power but today it is BJP’s time and no one is in a position to fight the BJP,” he said.

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KOLKATA, JUL 31 (PTI): Former Union Minister and BJP leader Babul Supriyo said on Saturday that he has decided to quit politics and will be resigning as an MP. He hinted the decision was partly due to losing the ministerial berth and also differences with the state BJP leadership. Supriyo, who had held several portfolios as MOS in the Narendra Modi government since 2014, was removed earlier this month during a major cabinet reshuffle. “Leaving, Alvida. Spoke to my parents, wife, friends, and after listening to the advice I am saying that I am leaving. Am not going to any other party - TMC, Congress, CPIM, nowhere. I am confirming that nobody has called me. “I am going nowhere. I am a one-team player! Have always supported one team #MohunBagan - Have been with only one party - BJP West Bengal. That’s it!! Leaving,” Supriyo said in a Facebook post. “I have stayed for too long… I have helped somebody, have disappointed somebody, It is for the people to decide. To be involved in social work, you can do

RPI (A) can help BJP ‘push away’ BSP in UP polls, says Athawale

IMD issues MP rain alerts; Red for 5 districts BHOPAL, JUL 31 (PTI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued red and orange alerts for rainfall ranging from extremely heavy to very heavy respectively for 22 districts in Madhya Pradesh. The alerts are valid till Sunday morning, a senior IMD official informed. The red alert, for heavy to very heavy as well as extremely heavy rainfall, was for isolated places in Satna,

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Will implement Mekedatu project despite opposition from TN: K’taka CM NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday maintained that the state will get the Centre’s approval and implement the Mekedatu drinking water project over the Cauvery river, notwithstanding any opposition from neighbouring Tamil Nadu. His comments came in the wake of newly-appointed Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai announcing that the state unit of the saffron party would protest against Karnataka’s decision to go ahead with the Mekedatu project. “He (Annamalai) will do his job. That is not related to us. Annamalai going on a fast is not my business,” Bommai told reporters here. He said Karnataka has all the rights over the river water and will definitely implement the Mekedatu project. The state government has prepared a detailed project report and submitted it to the Centre for approval, Bommai said. “We will get the approval for it. Let anyone fast or eat,” he added.

Basavaraj Bommai

The Tamil Nadu BJP has planned to observe a daylong fast in the Cauvery delta region on August 5 to protest against the decision of Karnataka, which is also ruled by the saffron party, to start the Mekedatu project. On the second day of his first Delhi visit as chief minister, Bommai called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. He visited Raj Ghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and also paid tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial Sadaiv Atal.

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Individual vrs collective

hile the world is facing a monumental health crisis due to transmission of coronavirus which has affected 19,82,59,318 persons and causing the deaths of 42,29,249. In India a total of 3,16,19,573 were infected with covid and 4,23,965 persons died due to it. The first wave of Covid-19 caught the world totally unprepared. The world was more prepared when the second wave of Covid-19 began but still, the virus was as lethal as it spread more rapidly than the first wave and also proved more deadly in claiming many more lives and as many times the number of young as well as the old. The protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been insisted upon and enforced to the best extent possible even through imposition of fines on violators. However, authorities across the world accept that covid protocols or SOPs are inadequate to prevent the spread of the virus as it is as good as expecting to be protected from rain in a roofless house. Protocols and SOPs may be likened to non-violence against violence. What is needed to stop the rampaging virus is knowing where it has struck and how to prevent it from spreading further. Knowing where the virus is important and this is possible only when people get tested for covid. This is like erecting a border fencing to prevent infiltration. The fencing is through testing for covid. The more the number of people tested for covid-19 the better the picture that emerges to locate the virus hidden within humans. The next is a weapon against infiltrators. In the war against covid-19 the weapon is the vaccine. These were developed by highly reputed pharmaceutical companies with over a century of expertise in producing vaccines.It is not unexpected that there will be divided opinions about vaccines against covid-19. The vaccines were developed post-haste after the global pandemic in March 2020 and a few were produced within a span or some eight months. Normally it takes some ten to fifteen years to develop and produce a vaccine such as small pox, flu etc. However, it has taken a very short time to develop vaccines against covid since today, there is immense information and immense leap in technological research. The main suspicion against covid vaccine is that proteins of the virus injected into the body to build anti-bodies, can cause other diseases in later years. However, there is still no concrete scientific evidence to suggest that covid vaccines have life threatening side effects. Even with flu vaccine, which was developed over decades of research, there were some very rare cases –one in 2.4 million of those vaccinated- who suffered paralysis. However, the differing views over covid vaccine, has led to some surprising development in recent weeks. As the governments both at the centre and states battling the deadly virus, realize that testing and vaccination are the only two means of stopping the spread; they have asked people to get tested and vaccinated. In some cases, when this failed to cut much ice, the state governments, have made it mandatory for categories of people to get tested and vaccinated. To counter this, some have filed PILs against ‘mandatory testing and vaccination’. The courts have upheld the right of an individual against being coerced or forced to get tested and vaccinated and superseded the rights of all others to be safe and protected. The courts ought not to focus only on individual rights over covid but collective responsibility for safety and protection.

DailyDevotion Becoming Entirely His

Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. —James 1:4 Many of us appear to be all right in general, but there are still some areas in which we are careless and lazy; it is not a matter of sin, but the remnants of our carnal life that tend to make us careless. Carelessness is an insult to the Holy Spirit. We should have no carelessness about us either in the way we worship God, or even in the way we eat and drink. Not only must our relationship to God be right, but the outward expression of that relationship must also be right. Ultimately, God will allow nothing to escape; every detail of our lives is under His scrutiny. God will bring us back in countless ways to the same point over and over again. And He never tires of bringing us back to that one point until we learn the lesson, because His purpose is to produce the finished product. It may be a problem arising from our impulsive nature, but again and again, with the most persistent patience, God has brought us back to that one particular point. Or the problem may be our idle and wandering thinking, or our independent nature and self-interest. Through this process, God is trying to impress upon us the one thing that is not entirely right in our lives. We have been having a wonderful time in our studies over the revealed truth of God’s redemption, and our hearts are perfect toward Him. And His wonderful work in us makes us know that overall we are right with Him. “Let patience have its perfect work….” The Holy Spirit speaking through James said, “Now let your patience become a finished product.” Beware of becoming careless over the small details of life and saying, “Oh, that will have to do for now.” Whatever it may be, God will point it out with persistence until we become entirely His.

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Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom. ~ Hannah Arendt

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Post-mortem

Meeting the challenge of new climate normal W e need to boost research in climate science to gain further insights. At the same time, action to save lives and property needs to be taken now. This is better done by fine-tuning weather forecasting and dovetailing forecast with administrative and community action on the ground. We need to review all relevant policies and take corrective action. The images of incessant rain, floods, landslides and rockfalls going viral on social media platforms these days may appear straight from a movie or a sci-fi novel on the apocalypse. Unfortunately, they are real climate disasters hitting different parts of India, and many other countries across the world. Heatwaves in North America, devastating cyclones in the pre-monsoon weeks and extreme rainfall events in India, massive floods in China and floods in parts of Germany are all part of the same larger story — a change in the global weather patterns. Scientific bodies like the Inter-gover nmental Panel on Climate Change have been warning of the catastrophic impacts of global warming for decades. All these warnings are not only turning into reality but also hitting us harder with each passing year.

The impact of such extreme weather events gets exacerbated due to manmade causes like faulty planning and public policies. Extreme weather has become the new normal, to use a cliché. We need to seriously ponder on how we are going to adjust our lives to this new climate normal. First, recognise the intrinsic connection between climate change and extreme weather events. The public discourse on climate change often focuses on future projections of temperature rise under different emission scenarios. This leads to the wrong perception among policymakers and the general public that climate change is still a few decades away. While projections serve a purpose, we have enough observed data that establishes that the global temperature is rising and weather patterns are fast changing. The Indian monsoon has seen definite deviations — an overall weakening of the monsoon circulation, longer dry spells, higher frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall and reduction in the total rainfall in the June-to-September season. Indian scientists such as Roxy Mathew Koll have also reported the reasons for this — the warming of the Indian Ocean due to carbon

emissions, notably in the western Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Such warming is not only affecting the monsoon circulation but also increasing the frequency, intensity and duration of cyclones and causing extreme rainfall wherever local meteorological conditions are favourable. T h e t r o p i c a l c yc l o n e Tauktae that hit the Gujarat coast in the pre-monsoon weeks remained active even 24 hours after its landfall, indicating the increase in the duration of tropical cyclones, along with bigger intensity. We n e e d t o b o o s t research in climate science to gain further insights. At the same time, action to save lives and property needs to be taken now. This is better done by fine-tuning weather forecasting and dovetailing forecast with administrative and community action on the ground. In the recent past, the precision and accuracy of forecasts from the India Meteorological Department have vastly improved. In addition to regular bulletins and warnings, the department has begun issuing an ‘impact forecast’ that covers the likely outcome of predictions in a given area, taking into account its topography and other parameters.

For instance, when heavy rainfall is predicted in a particular district, people can be warned if it will lead to flooding. Such forecasting should be extended to all disaster-prone districts and efforts made to involve communities in the dissemination of the warnings. This can save lives, as demonstrated by the accurate prediction of cyclones and administrative action to evacuate people to safer places. The change is visible in Odisha which used to witness a heavy loss of life in the 1990s. In the same way, an early warning system for landslides and other steps are taken to reduce risk in identified locations. Simultaneously, we need to review all relevant policies and take corrective action to reduce the impact of extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and resulting floods. This is the most difficult and tricky part. Evacuation should not be the only option every time a cyclone is to hit the coast. A long-term solution would be to redrawing city plans, wherever they exist, to restoring lakes and natural drainage systems, building stormwater systems and so on. All cities on our coasts — Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam etc. — need

to be climate-resilient or prepared for extreme rainfall events as well as sea-level rise and storm surges. Key infrastructure installations are located in coastal areas. Villages in the coastal areas that are witnessing coastal erosion also need to be better prepared through measures like protection and regeneration of mangroves. Climate concerns should be kept in mind while building large infrastructure projects and industries. The construction of hydropower projects and growing urbanisation in fragile hilly regions needs to be checked. The Environment Impact Assessment framework should be made more stringent rather than be diluted. At the same time, our engagement with the global community in climate talks under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change should continue. Climate diplomats are still engaged in the crucial issues of climate finance, emission reduction and the target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 deg rees, as committed under the Paris Agreement. Now there is talk of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. All these are long-term goals and ambitions, with little impact on the situation on the ground. Hopefully,

the series of extreme events in different countries will inject a new sense of urgency into climate negotiations. As an obligation under the global climate framework, India came up with the national climate action plan in 2008, with several missions for different sectors such as energy, food, biodiversity, Himalayan ecology etc. The states were told to formulate state-level climate action plans and also designate nodal agencies for climate change. A national climate adaptation fund was also created subsequently. Scientists have prepared district-wise climate vulnerability maps based on state-level climate trends and socio-economic factors. It was done first for the north-eastern states and then for the rest of the country. So, we have climate science telling us that the temperature is rising and how the monsoon is getting affected, and the Met office is coming up with better predictions, Central and state governments have prepared climate plans and we also know of the more vulnerable districts. Only one piece in the climate puzzle is missing — action. Dinesh C Sharma Science Commentator (As published by The Tribune)

Inaction not an option: Learning is a lifelong Process “Speech, a ready man; writing, an exact man”Pegasus a threat to democracy Francis Bacon.

o w l o n g c a n a society and host of others that This type of “tacit ur ancestors were savage men The early 21st century began gover nment conceal represent diverse walks of life. If confidentiality and agreement” until in the 19th century, the the age of Education, Globalization the truth invoking all the GOI continues to stick to its w o u l d h a v e m a d e t h e Holy Writ teaching were with local education, institutions kinds of narratives? How far, narrative of “No Unauthorised Government of India to say made clear and with it, education continuing their expansion efforts can a government go on saying Use”, then like the Government that Pegasus a non-issue since steadily progressed among us and the both within and outside the national that there is no substance of France, GOI should ask the there was no iota of truth. knowledge of how to read and write. area, in an attempt to meet the growing to what the opposition and national agency that controls Now the truth is out of the True, they were unlettered ancestors, market demand. The breakdown of others say? Despite knowing cyber security to look into the bag and everyone knows that one and all, yet their folk belief and geographic boundaries has facilitated all about Pegasus, NSO and its matter. Amnesty’s laboratory data is customary laws were handed down, both local and global competition. “involvement”, we hear blatant S i n c e t h e r e h a s b e e n true. NSO say that it has 60 orally without education. However, To face this competition many denials by the state actors. why mounting pressure coming customers in about 40 countries, there could have only been mere Universities and Vocational Schools is it so and what could be the from all quarters and directions, all of them intelligence agencies, survival, no future hope. From the moved aggressively into the adult reasons? Would admittance of Israeli surveillance software law enforcement bodies and ideal teacher Jesus, our belief is learning market. Today is even easier the use Pegasus lead to more company vis-à-vis NSO Group militaries. It confessed that prior fulfilled that we can hear at every to serve adult learners utilizing new queries branding the State as has temporarily blocked several to the media report, it blocked its step of the way. From the day we are technologies and the introduction “Surveillance State” or “Rogue government clients around the software from five governmental born, we start learning and progress of the internet, online blended and State or …? world from using its Pegasus agencies, including two in to formal institutional learning. e-learning. Continuing education and Pe g a s u s h a s s p a r k e d s py wa r e a s t h e c o m p a n y the past year, after gathering Learning begins at school with distance learning organizations lead suspicion amongst people investigates its possible misuse. evidence of its misuse. the Roman alphabet of twenty-six the way by adopting technologies. across the cross-section of Over and above, the recent And so, there have been characters. In the nursery class, recital Of Late, This technologies has the Indian society with the development of Pegasus has misuse and breach of agreement in unison is heard, for example, ‘Ba, opened the way for cross-continental ruling dispensation. Uproar exposed NSO Group hugely by those who acquired the ba black sheep’. conferencing, information on any and in the Parliament continues leading to raids on some spyware software. From the To sing the nursery-rhyme is the every subject can be obtained at one’s consecutively for nine days and offices of the NSO Group by report we found out that it was beginning of study in Kinder- garden fingers’ ends. If we are to witness it seems that the Winter Session Israeli government agencies used against those investigative class. A very longish peregrination the commercial run of Educational of the Parliament is likely to be in order to “assess security jour nalists, heads of state has well and truly begun with the Institutions in this country, it has a one-sided one, where only the breach allegations” against the and host of others. There is English alphabet. A, B, C, 1, 2, become or doing a fast business ruling party members transact company’s Pegasus spyware. At absolutely no doubt that Pegasus 3takes us on the way to Science and with multi-lakh monthly turn over. business and the majority of the same time the government is involved in phone hacking Commerce with all the other subjects In the school stage, parents usually the opposition political parties of Israel cannot shy away from and snooping. By shouting and in the school curriculum. spend a big fortune to enable their continue their protests shouting its responsibility. Likewise, GOI screaming, truth shall never be To quote Francis Bacon again, children to pursue higher study slogans, carrying the placards cannot distance itself from hushed – truth shall ultimately “School is Life” classroom study is with Engineering, Medicineand and host of others by not Pegasus saying it as a “non-use”. triumph. Pegasus software has a half of school education and the Lawsetc. Indeed, a little knowledge is allowing the Treasury Benches In the meantime, the French now become a scandal and a other half a child learns from other dangerous and education has become to transact smoothly and to authorities have found trace of blot to our democracy. extra-curricular activities which helps a weapon against the illiteracy.There D e m o c r a c y m e a n s to make the complete ‘woman’ and is no appeasement a mere survival carry-on the business. Pegasus software on the phones Government of India (GOI) of several French targets on transparency, accountability and ‘man’ in today’s world. Whether for them. Yet it is our eyes which continues to defend its narrative Amnesty and Forbidden Stories’ responsibility. In a parliamentary pursuing personal interests and are our real windows on the world that Pegasus is a “non-issue”. list – providing independent democracy, it is expected that the passions or chasing professional and self taught geniuses have risen If it is a non-issue, then why corroboration of this month’s elected government should be ambitions, life-long learning can help to pre-eminence with flying colours. should the government agency explosive repor ts – a step open to debates on diverse issues. us to achieve personal fulfillment and In the latter respect there is no hurdle of France scanned phones of in the right direction which The elected representatives have satisfaction. Humans have a natural or obstacle for anyone. It needs faith two journalists found out that would dismantle all kinds of the right to pose questions and in drive to explore, learn and grow and as taught in Mathew 17:20 and Luke phones of two photo journalists apprehension. According to return seek for answers from the encourages us to improve our own 1:37 that nothing is impossible. have been infected with Pegasus NPR, recent developments has government. The government quality of life and sense of self-worth ImtirenlaLongkumer spyware It is interesting to backtracked NSO Group to is obliged to respond. Pegasus by paying attention to the ideas and 12 Science note that the concerned union suspend all its supplies of the scandal has opened the flood goals that aspire us. Modern College Kohima gates of individual’s right to minister of the government software to its customers. A of India said that there was consortium of media outlets that freedom of expression and “no unauthorised use” which reported Pegasus spyware was movement to other levels. further exposes the government linked to hacks and potential Ever ything is monitored. to deeper levels. Questions such surveillance of telephone of Pegasus has made democracy as: If the government of India people including journalists, fragile and vulnerable. Pegasus with its spyware has allowed “authorised use” human rights activists and heads has entered into the personal then people of India have all the of state. right to know against who and As against the backdrop, phones and thus occupied our Sir, I never had any intention to display my hardship for paying college fees. to which sectors/segments the a source in the company said private and public spheres. By so-called “authorised use” has that there was going to be an keeping quiet and not acting As I thought concern bodies will come forward and knock the conscience been allowed to be used? investigation into some clients. on it shall never be considered of concern authority but as I wait for days which turn months, making Pegasus has further pushed The company went to the extent as an option. Using spyware me to realised it was just a futile hope. High expectations different reality. that those governments that of temporarily suspending t o s p y ove r t h e c i t i z e n s Proverb that state “One who has total authority is very likely to abuse his secured the spyware not to some of them. NPR reported tantamount to undemocratic position” struck my mind, though I didn’t heed because whatever might disclose the names and agencies that the company employee and unconstitutional practices be the reason it is best known to them. Being in the midst of pandemic. I won’t go on explaining how the against who it has been targeted. would not name or quantify that needs to be condemned. The However, India keeps saying “No the government agencies – or state shall never indulge in such pandemic has created havoc in our daily life, leaving limited choice for unauthorised use was allowed” the countries – that NSO has nefarious acts. The GOI has the some families. As we all have experienced at what manner it destructed recited by the Government recently suspended from using moral responsibility to allocate our lives. It will be a shame if I go further and try to put in words because of India in the Parliament its spyware, asserting that Israeli time for discussion on Pegasus it’s more than words can describe. With dismay and deep grief I want to probably reveals that there defence regulations prohibit during which PM Narendra state that my education depend on my scholarship and I might leave my may have been definite targets the company from identifying Modi and Home Minister Amit study if it’s not disbursed at the right moment. I hereby request to concern authority to understand the hardship and those targeted happened to its clients. Therefore, Israeli Shah be present. GOI should be the leaders of the opposition government and its defence also be open to initiate court underprivileged are going through and disburse the pending scholarship without further delay. political parties, journalists, ministry have absolute control monitored probe. Dr. John Mohan Razu prominent members of the civil over it. Swuto Swu, Pherima ‘B’ Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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India, China hold 12th round of military talks

NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): More than 3.14 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states, union territories and private hospitals to be administered, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. Over 48.78 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far through all sources and further 68,57,590 doses are in the pipeline. Of this, the total consumption including wastage is 45,82,60,052 doses, the ministry said. More than 3.14 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states, UTs and private hospitals to be administered.

would do such a thing, they introduced themselves as Maoists and pulled out their fire arms,” said one of the other railway employees at the station, an eyewitness, who requested anonymity. Most of the officials present at the railway station were shocked. It was a tense moment when they saw the armed Maoists inside the station premises. “After sometime, though the officials, including station master Vinay Kumar, managed to flee,” he said. Superintendent Jamui, Pramod Kumar Mandal, confirmed the incident. “We have initiated a search operation of the entire area, including railway tracks and railway station and then given green signal to railway officials to resume operation on this route,” Mandal said.

Himachal landslides: 2 BRO Madhya Pradesh minister blames officers lose lives in rescue ops ex-PM Nehru’s speech for inflation

Punjab to reopen schools for all classes from Aug 2

the BJP rule. He suggested Congress workers protest in front of party chief Sonia Gandhi’s residence. Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson KK Mishra said that the Madhya Pradesh minister was not born when Nehru gave his famous speech. “Vishwas Sarang, an eligible minister of Shivraj’s circus, is blaming the country’s inflation on Nehru’s speech in 1947, when he was not even born. As a departmental (health) minister, can you state if Nehru was also responsible for the thousands of deaths due to lack of beds, oxygen and Remdesivir during the coronavirus pandemic?,” Mishra was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Congress leader Narendra Saluja said that the ministry in Madhya Pradesh was filled with ‘weird’ people.

CHANDIGARH, JUL 31 (PTI): The Punjab government on Saturday allowed the reopening of schools for all classes from August 2 as it further relaxed restrictions in view of declining COVID-19 cases. The state government had allowed the reopening of schools for classes 10 to 12 from July 26. “All schools are allowed to open for all classes from August 2. They shall follow proper protocols to ensure COVID-19-appropriate behaviour,” according to fresh guidelines. The department of school education shall issue instructions in this regard, it stated. The district authorities shall continue to ensure strict implementation of all directives on Covid-appropriate behaviour, the guidelines said.Punjab has so far reported a total of 5,99,053 COVID-19 infections and 16,292 deaths.

Chinese side of the Line of Actsual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, they said. The talks started at 10:30 AM as scheduled, said a source. India is hopeful of a positive outcome on the disengagement process in Hot Springs and Gogra, the sources said about the talks. The latest round of talks is taking place after a gap of more than three and a half months. The 11th round of military dialogue had taken place on April 9 at the Chushul border point on the Indian side of the LAC and it lasted for around 13 hours. The 12th round of mili-

NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (IANS): Two Border Roads Organisation (BRO) officers lost their lives during rescue and relief operations in Himachal Pradesh, which is witnessing flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall. The BRO lost an engineer and a project officer during relief and rescue operation in the state. In Lahaul and Spiti Valley, the strategic Manali - Sarchu road was closed for traffic at various places due to multiple landslides. “BRO’s Project Deepak located at Shimla immediately despatched its trained Engineering Task Force with personnel and equipment to undertake the rescue and road clearing operations,”

BRO said in a statement. On July 29, on one such stretch near Sarchu ahead of Baralachala pass on Manali Leh road, a number of civilians, including women and children, were stranded and facing problems due to lack of oxygen in inclement high-altitude conditions.The BRO team cleared the landslide, amid a series of other landslides, near Kenlung Sarai located at an altitude of 14,480 ft and rescued the people. However, Naik Reetesh Kumar Pal of Project Deepak, who was part of the rescue efforts, lost his life. The road was, later, opened for traffic. In another incident on July 27, 2021, a separate Engineer Task Force of BRO was deployed for clearance

of Kiler-Tandi road which was blocked due to heavy landslides. Two passenger vehicles were stranded in the area. The team, which had already cleared two landslides enroute, carried out a late night clearance operation to save lives of civilians stranded in the slide zone. During the operation, some members of the team, six civilians and a vehicle were washed away by a sudden flash flood. Junior Engineer Rahul Kumar lost his life in the incident, while others were rescued by the BRO personnel. The BRO personnel, later, cleared the landslide, rescued the stranded passengers and moved them to safer locations.

B H O PA L , J U L 3 1 (AGENCIES): Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang on Saturday accused former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his speech for inflation in the economy, reports Hindustan Times. He said that the economy is suffering due to Nehru’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. “Inflation does not rise in a day or two. The foundation of the economy is not laid in a day or two. The country’s economy has deteriorated due to the mistakes of the speech that Jawaharlal Nehru delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 1947,” Sarang was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. “If the credit for increasing inflation by cripwith several booklets con- pling the economy after taining incriminating mate- the country’s indepenrials from the premises of the arrested accused and the suspects in the case. “Subsequent to the searches, Dar, a resident of Anantnag, was arrested on Saturday,” the official said. The official added that preliminary investigation has revealed that Dar was involved in the conspiracy of

NIA searches 15 locations in J&K in 2 cases

NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR, JUL 31 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday carried out searches at 15 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with two cases and arrested one Irfan Ahmed Dar, who provided logistic support and also arranged arms and ammunition for Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) terrorists.

An NIA spokesperson said that the anti-terror probe agency carried out searches at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the LeM case which it registered in March this year, besides raiding six places in connection with the recovery of 5 kg IED from a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Jammu on June 27 this year.

The official said that in the LeM case, the NIA, along with J&K police and CRPF, conducted searches at nine locations in Shopian, Anantnag and Jammu districts. The official further said that the NIA recovered many digital devices, including mobile phones, hard disks, memory cards, pen drives and laptops, along

Monsoon session of Parliament commenced on July 19. The session is scheduled to conclude on August 13. Singhvi alleged that the government made sure that parliament does not function for nine or 10 days is now finding “the first fault as an excuse to do the second fault, namely curtail it”. “Look at your obstinacy, you mulish, stony obstinacy, that you will not agree to a discussion on the most important issue - Pegasus,” he said, adding that the government has been saying that it will discuss it outside Parliament.

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dence goes to anyone, it is the Nehru family,” he further added. Sarang was reacting to protests by the Congress over rising prices. He lauded the Bharatiya Janata Party and PM Modi for strengthening the economy since it came to power. Sarang said that the BJP government launched schemes for welfare of poor people and increased their participation in the economy. He also claimed that inflation levels fell and incomes increased during

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Govt trying to find excuse to curtail Monsoon Session: Cong

NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): The Congress on Saturday alleged that the government was trying to find an “excuse” to curtail the Monsoon session of Parliament after “obstructing” its functioning by not agreeing to a discussion on the Pegasus issue and refusing to answer whether it has bought the Israeli spyware to snoop on people. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi blamed the government for the current deadlock in Parliament and alleged it was trying to avoid answering pertinent questions raised by the opposition. “My straight charge is that the government has stopped the session and the government is now possibly thinking of curtailing a stopped session. So, you can draw your own conclusion,” he told reporters. Both LS and RS have failed to transact any significant business, except passage of some bills, amid continued protests by opposition parties over the Pegasus and farmers’ issues since the

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SRINAGAR, JUL 31 (PTI): Security forces on Saturday killed two JeM militants, including a top Pakistani ultra belonging to the family of the group’s chief Masood Azhar and involved in the planning of the 2019 Pulwama attack, in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area of Namibian and Marsar and the general area of Dachigam this morning, following inputs about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at a search party of the forces, who retaliated.

KOLKATA, JUL 31 (PTI): Discharge of water from dams and barrages in West Bengal is set to increase as the storage facilities are almost full with heavy rainfall across the state for the last two days, officials said on Saturday. The inflow of water to these facilities is going up due to incessant rain in the state and neighbouring Jharkhand, they said. The West Bengal government permitted Damodar Valley Corporation to discharge up to 1 lakh cusec of water, an official said. “The situation is alarming with heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours. We have tried to restrict water release. Discharge from Panchet and Maithon on Saturday is within the green zone which is up to 50,000 cusec. “But incessant rain of about 100 mm in the upstream is a threat. Tenughat dam in Jharkhand released 90,000 cusec of water today and it will take 7-8 hours to reach Panchet dam. The West Bengal government has allowed us to raise the discharge level to 1 lakh cusec,” DVC executive director S Banerjee told PTI.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): India and China are holding another round of high-level military talks on Saturday with an aim to move forward on the disengagement process in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh to end an over 14-month standoff, sources in the security establishment said. The 12th round of Corps Commander-level talks are taking place at the Moldo border point on the

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In the exchange of firing, two militants were killed, the official said. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said, “Topmost Pakistani terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lamboo, killed in today’s encounter.” The IGP said Mohammad Ismal Alvi alias Lamboo alias Adnan was from the family of JeM chief Masood Azhar. “He was involved in conspiracy and planning of Lethpora Pulwama attack and figured in a charge sheet produced by the National Investigation Agency (NIA),” Kumar said. Suicide bomber Adil Dar blew an explosive-laden vehicle in a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy on February 14, 2019, on the SrinagarJammu national highway at Lethpora in Pulwama district in south Kashmir, killing 40 CRPF personnel and injuring several others. “Identification of the second terrorist being ascertained,” Kumar said. The IGP also congratulated the army and police for the success.

PATNA, JULY 31 (IANS): A group of armed Maoists attacked a Bihar railway station on the Patna-Kolkata route on Saturday morning and held the station master captive for around half-anhour. The insurgents also threatened to explode the station building. The railway operation was disrupted for more than 4 hours on the route as the Chaura railway station came under siege It falls in the Maoist-hit Jamui district. The insurgents, in police fatigues, reached Chaura around 6 a.m. and barged into the cabin of Station Master Vinay Kumar. They ordered Kumar to stop operations as they were celebrating Maoist week in the region. “When the station master asked them why he

The 12th round of Corps Commander-level talks are taking place at the Moldo border point on LAC.

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tary talks is taking place over two weeks after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar firmly conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the prolongation of the existing situation in eastern Ladakh was visibly impacting the bilateral ties in a “negative manner”. The two foreign ministers had held a one-hour bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tajik capital city Dushanbe on July 14. In the meeting, Jaishankar told Wang that any unilateral change in the status quo along the LAC was “not acceptable” to India and that the overall ties can only develop after full restoration of peace and tranquillity in eastern Ladakh. In the last round of military talks, both sides discussed ways to take forward the disengagement process in Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang with a larger aim to bring down tensions in the region. However, there was no forward movement in the disengagement process.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (IANS): Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet will launch 16 new flights from August. Accordingly, they will add Bhavnagar in Gujarat to its domestic network. Bhavnagar will now be connected to Delhi, Mumbai and Surat with direct flights starting August 20. Besides, the budget carrier will also launch 10 more flights that will connect Gwalior with Jaipur, Kishangarh (Ajmer) with Mumbai, Belagavi with Delhi and Vishakhapatnam with Bengaluru, and add an additional frequency to the Delhi-Jammu sector.

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According to Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet: “Strengthening regional connectivity between metros and underserved cities is at the heart of SpiceJet’s mission and vision and we are delighted to add the beautiful city of Bhavnagar to our fast expanding domestic network. “Being one of the key cities for trade and commerce with many large & small scale industries, having the world’s largest ship breaking yard and variety of holy places to visit, Bhavnagar comes with great potential for both business and leisure travel alike.”

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NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (IANS): Oil marketing companies (OMC) have continued with the pause on fuel price revision for the 14th consecutive day on Saturday, the longest period in weeks, as a wait-andwatch process continues amid rising global crude prices. Accordingly, in the national capital, petrol continues to be sold at Rs 101.84 per litre, while diesel also is unchanged at Rs 89.87 a litre. The pump price of fuel has been static since July 18. One of the main reasons for pause in fuel price rise is an over 10 per cent fall seen in global oil prices with benchmark crude sliding to $69 a barrel earlier this month from a high of over $77 a barrel just couple of weeks back. It had again risen close to over $76 a barrel on strong demand projections. With the OPEC reaching an agreement to raise crude production, oil prices were expected to remain soft. This could make way for fuel prices in India to actually fall after a long interval. In the city of Mumbai, where petrol prices crossed the Rs 100-mark for the first time ever on May 29, the fuel price is at Rs 107.83 per litre. Diesel prices in the city is also at Rs 97.45, the highest among metros.

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deficit and eight core-infra number and next week’s RBI policy meet are two key events to watch out for next week.” “Spot USDINR is in small congestion zone with down side support around 74 and resistance at 74.90.” The monetary policy review is slated for August 4-6. Accordingly, market observers, expect a status-quo on key lending rates. “Expectation is that the RBI could continue to hold its dovish stance and at the same time what their outlook is on inflation and growth will be keenly eyed by investors,” said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. “From the US, manufacturing PMI and non-farm payrolls numbers are scheduled and with the Fed raising concern over the recovery of the jobs market; any disappointment is likely to further weigh on the dollar.”

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the region. There are number of such piers planned to be cast in coming months paving way for the first high speed rail corridor,” she said. NHSRCL is the executing agency mandated with building India’s first high speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on September 14, 2017 had laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Rs 1.08 lakh crore ($17 billion) project.

(IANS): Expected statusquo in monetary policy as well as robust equity markets are expected to strengthen the rupee during the upcoming week. Last week, the Indian rupee declined marginally after three consecutive weekly gains following risk-off sentiments and fund outflows. It closed the week at 74.42 before touching 74.22 and 74.75 during this period. “Rupee managed a strong show despite continuous FPI outflows from Indian markets but was supported by IPO flows. Expect it to trade in range of 74.20 to 74.70 with a bias towards rupee strength,” said Sajal Gupta, Head, Forex and Rates at Edelweiss Securities. “US Fed commentary had been dovish and risk supportive this would help aid risk sentiment across asset classes.” According to Devarsh Vakil, Deputy Head of Retail Research at

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She said the pier was cast with 183 cubic metres of concrete quantity and 18.820 MT of steel. The special shuttering arrangement in the lift is one of the major features of the corridor providing better quality in eight hours, Gaur added. “This major construction milestone has been achieved despite severe shortage of manpower and other logistical challenges because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing monsoon season in

tered accountants (CAs) or cost and works accountants (CWAs). “This should allow other professionals including legal counsellors working on GST cases to take up the preparing of reconciliation statement for taxpayers wherever required. But it also puts a responsibility on taxpayers to furnish details in Annual Return on true and correct basis on selfcertification basis,” Singhania said. While clarifying on annual filing requirement for taxpayers, the CBIC notification has gone with changes incorporated in the Finance Act, 2021 for easing the compliance burden on taxpayers. Accordingly, it has exempted registered persons whose aggregate turnover in FY 2020-21 is upto Rs 2 crore from filing of annual GST return.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (IANS): The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Saturday said it has cast the first full height pier on the 508km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, popularly known as the Bullet Train project. NHSRCL Spokesperson Sushma Gaur said the NHSRCL took a significant step forward in its construction work by casting the first full height pier near Gujarat’s Vapi at Chainage 167 on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor which will run through 12 stations connecting Maharashtra, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Gujarat. “The average height of the pier on this corridor is nearly 12-15 metre and exact height of this pier is 13.05 metres, which is almost equivalent to a four-storey building,” she added.

The bank sends local postmen or Gramin Dak Sevaks to the customer’s doorstep. There is no limit on the number of transactions a customer can perform during a DSB visit. However, if during the same visit another customer performs a transaction, he/she would have to pay the service fee.

under section 44 in FORM GSTR-9C along with the annual returns. While the notification brings clarity over filing of annual GST returns for FY21, it has made self-certified reconciliation statement a part of GSTR 9 itself now. In simple words, GSTR 9C existing currently is removed and has been made a part of GST Annual Return GSTR 9. “So, taxpayers having aggregate turnover above Rs 5 crore need to file selfcertified reconciliation statement even for FY 2020-21 as a part of Annual Return. The notification has brought charity over this aspect of compliance,” said Aditya Singhania, partner at Singhania GST Consultancy. He added that the notification has also done away with the requirement of filing a GST reconciliation statement certified by char-

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they request. IPPB customers will have to pay Rs 20 plus GST each time they avail of the doorstep banking (DSB) service.

NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (IANS): Taxpayers looking at ease of compliance requirement for filing annual GST returns for 2020-21 are in for a rude shock as the government has not completely done away with the process of including the reconciliation statement along with the returns. The preparation of the reconciliation statement to tally with the numbers given in the annual returns is always a challenge for taxpayers and even tax experts face problems in finalising these. According to a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) late on Friday evening, every registered person, other than specified persons, whose aggregate turnover during a FY exceeds Rs 5 crore, will be required to furnish a self-certified reconciliation statement as specified

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1 onwards. The lender has also revised ATM interchange and cheque book charges for its domestic savings account holders. All these charges will be applicable from August 1 and will apply to both deposits and withdrawals. For ICICI Bank customers the first three transactions will be free of charge in the metro cities of Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai,

bank customers will not have to wait for a working day for their salary or pension to be credited into their account. From August 1 onwards, customers will be able to perform these transactions any day of the week, including weekends. India Post’s revised charges to come into effect: From August 1 onwards, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will charge customers for each doorstep service

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Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Customers in other locations will get five free transactions. If customers cross the said limit, they would be charged Rs 20 per financial transaction and Rs 8.50 for non-financial transactions. Salary, pension and EMI payment rules: From August 1 onwards, bank customers will no longer have to wait for a working day to perform important transactions such as pension, salary and EMI payments. This is due to the RBI changing the rules of the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) which is used to facilitate the payment of various bills, loan EMI, mutual investment and even insurance premium payment. Currently, the NACH facilities are only available to customers on weekdays (Monday to Friday). After changes made to NACH are implemented,

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NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (AGENCIES): Starting August 1, bank customers will no longer have to wait for a working day to do important transactions such as pension, salary transfers and EMI payments etc. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed banks in the country to implement changes ranging from ATM interchange free hikes to lender’s revising their overall banking charges. Here are the important changes to banking services that account holders should take note of, reports Business Today. Hike in ATM Withdrawal Fees: In June, RBI had updated its rules regarding the interchange fees for ATM cash withdrawals. The interchange fee on ATM withdrawals has been hiked to Rs 17 from the initial Rs 15. This ATM cash withdrawal fee hike will come into effect from August 1

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The Tesophenyu Group Students’ Union with immense pride and joy extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates and distinction holders of Tesophenyu Group who have cleared their HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021 with flying colors . We wish and pray that Almighty God continue to grant wisdom in all your future endeavors to greater height. The Union also expresses our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the students and teachers of DBS Tesophenyu for achieving 100% pass percentage which brings laurels to our community. “Rise Up and Shine” MICHAEL KEMP General Secretary Tesophenyu Group Students’ Union

The Yimchungrü Union Kohima would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Lunthula Lims, D/o Shri Yinkiu Yimchunger for securing top 6th position in the HSSLC Exam 2021 under Nagaland Board of School Education. The Yimchungrü Union Kohima also congratulates Shri K. Showuba Yimchunger on being promoted to Joint Director, Agriculture Department. Further, the YUK congratulates to all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and Degree Examinations 2021. The Union wishes them success in all their future endeavours. (T. KIUSANGTHONG) General Secretary

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With immense pride and honour, the Thonoknyu Students’ Union (TSU) takes this opportunity to congratulate Miss Nuchai L, D/o Mr. Langshie & Mrs. Pusham for getting the Governor’s Award for the Eastern Nagaland Districts by securing the 2nd position in HSSLC (Science) from Government Higher Secondary School, Tuensang in the recently conducted HSSLC Examination 2021. The Union wishes her further strength and resolve so that she may succeed and find accomplishment in all her ventures in the future.

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The Office of the DIMAPUR LOTHA STUDENTS' UNION (DLSU) would like to congratulate the following individuals for their achievement and success, bringing laurels to the community in the recent declared results of HSLC & HSSLC examinations, conducted by NBSE. 1. Lothungbeni, daughter of Mr. Khonthungo Kikon and Mrs Lopyoni Kikon for securing the 5th position in HSSLC examination (Science stream) 2. Kithunglo M Humtose, daughter of Mr. Mhonchan Humtsoe and Mrs. Chumchano Humtsoe for securing the 10th position in HSSLC examination ( science stream ) 3. Narsen Ngullie, daughter of Mr. Habemo Ngullie and Mrs. Renboni Kikon for securing the 3rd position in HSLC examination. 4. Esther L Ezung, daughter of Mrs. Mhabeni Ezung and Lt. Lichio Ezung for securing the 8th position in HSLC examination. 5. Wonchilo T Khuvung, daughter of Mr. T. Thungalee Khuvung and Mrs. Abeni Khuvung for securing the 10th position in HSLC examination. 6. Noyinbeni R Odyuo, daughter of Mr. N Rengthungo and Mrs Renthunglo for securing the 20th position in HSLC examination. The union would also like to congratulate all the students who have cleared their HSLC & HSSLC examination conducted by the NBSE and wishes them further success in their future endeavors. dp-3684

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The Chekiye Village Council extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. ILOLO K. ZHIMOMI, D/o. Shri. T. Kiheto Sema, IAS (Rtd.) and Mrs. Hetoli Sema for successfully securing Masters Degree on Dental Surgery (Prasthodontics and crown & bridge) from Santosh Medical and Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The Chekiye Village Council and the GB’s of Chekiye village are elated at your exceptional achievement. We sincerely believe that your achievement has inspired one and all to aspire for greater heights and we believe that the people of Chekiye village have been rewarded in your success. We wish the best in all your future endeavors and may our Almighty God continue to bless you. Chairman Chekiye Village Council Dimapur, Nagaland

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It is with great pleasure and pride that Jakhama Village Council conveys our heartfelt congratulations to Shri Medokul Sophie on being appointed as the Chairman of the State Food Commission, Nagaland by RN Ravi, the Governor of Nagaland. The Council would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister of Nagaland for his support and initiatives in appointing Sophie for the privilege to serve the State. K-1394

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The Konyak Students' Union Kohima (KSUK) with immense pride and honour conveys our heartiest congratulations to the following successful candidates: 1. Mr. L Chinglem Konyak, S/o Mr. Langpho and Mrs. Nginlih for securing Rank 1 (Gold Medallist) in B.A (Political Science) in the recently declared Nagaland University exam, 2021. 2. Mr. Awang P Yimpushü, S/o Mr. N Peyao Yimpushü and Mrs. Tangam Yimpushü for securing Top 8 in HSLC exam, 2021. 3. Mr. Chingang B Konyak, S/o Mr Bongti and Mrs. Wanshom for securing 100 marks in Social Science and is the subject topper in HSLC exam 2021. The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and University exams and wishes them success in their future endeavors.

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T h e Wa n t h a n g Clan with immense joy extends heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Jinenle Wanth, D/o. Simon Wanth on her outstanding achievement in securing 10th position in HSSLC Exam., 2021. The Clan felt proud of you for bringing laurels to our Clan. We pray to God to shower His abundant blessings upon you and wish you a very bright future.

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This is to inform all the concerned, that the Raffle Draw of the Pfuchatsumia Youth Organisation ( P.Y.O.) scheduled on the 22nd May 2021 was postponed earlier due to the total lockdown imposed by the Government has been rescheduled and the rescheduled date, place and time is as follows. Date : 14th August 2021 (Saturday), Time : 01:00 pm Place : New Nagaland Medical College Site, Phriebagei, P. Khel, Kohima Village All well-wishers are requested to come and grace the occasion. We regret for the inconvenience caused. NB: Persons who have lost or misplaced their PYO Raffle Draw 2021 lottery tickets may report to the PYO executives on or before the 7th of August 2021. Sd/Convenor P.Y.O. Raffle Draw 2021 K-1410

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The United States and European Union, the world’s second and third biggest emitters, hiked their targets in recent months, promising to slash emissions faster this decade. Tina Stege, climate envoy for the Marshall Islands, an island country near the Equator in the Pacific Ocean which is highly vulnerable to rising sea levels, urged rich nations who have not yet hiked their pledges to step up. Countries that miss the deadline for inclusion in the U.N. report can still submit new pledges before the summit in November, by which time every country is expected to submit a new pledge.

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CO2 emissions heating the planet. But the United Nations’ latest analysis of countries’ climate pledges said that taken together, they would still lead to global warming far beyond the 1.5 degree limit that would avoid the worst impacts of climate change. “I truly hope that the revised estimate of collective efforts will reveal a more positive picture,” Espinosa said. China - the world’s biggest emitter of CO2 - and countries including India and South Korea have not yet submitted new climate pledges. They are facing considerable international pressure to do so ahead of the U.N. climate summit.

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a statement, urging laggards to “redouble their efforts” and make more ambitious commitments to protect the planet. A total of 15 countries - most of them small and with relatively low CO2 emissions - submitted new pledges this week, ahead of a July 30 deadline for them to be counted in a U.N. report. They included Sri Lanka, Israel, Malawi and Barbados. Malaysia, Nigeria and Namibia were among the larger countries to submit tougher climate targets this week. With deadly heatwaves, flooding and wildfires occurring around the world, calls are growing for urgent action to cut the

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B RU S S E L S, J U L 3 1 (REUTERS): A group of mostly smaller countries s u b m i t t e d n e w, m o r e ambitious climate pledges to the United Nations this week, raising pressure on big emitters including China to do the same ahead of a major U.N. climate summit in November. U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa said that as of Saturday the United Nations had received new pledges from 110 countries, out of the nearly 200 that signed the 2015 Paris climate accord. “It is still far from satisfactory, since only a little over half the parties (58%) have met the cut-off deadline,” Espinosa said in

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BA N G KO K , J U L 3 1 (REUTERS): The Olympics host city Tokyo, as well as Thailand and Malaysia, announced a record number of COVID-19 infections on Saturday, mostly driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant of the disease. Cases surged in Sydney a s we l l , w h e r e p o l i c e cordoned off the central business district to prevent a protest against a strict lockdown that will last until the end of August. Police closed train stations, banned taxis from dropping passengers off downtown and deployed 1,000 officers to set up checkpoints and to disperse groups. The government of New South Wales reported 210 new infections in Sydney and surrounding

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heads the CPC and the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), besides the prospects of lifelong tenure in power unlike his predecessors -called for resolute will and determination to work hard to achieve the goals set for the PLA centenary to be celebrated in 2027. CMC is the overall high command of the Chinese military. Reviewing the history of the CPC, which celebrated its centenary on July 1, Xi stressed that “the party commands the gun”, upholding the absolute leadership over armed forces, official media here reported.

According to the 14th Five-Year Plan which is being implemented from this year by the PLA’s 100th anniversary, the centennial goal of military development should be achieved. Besides stressing for rapid modernisation of the military through heavy defence budgets, which this year amounted to USD 200 billion, and military exercises in real battle conditions to win wars, Xi has also been emphasising repeatedly, since he took over the leadership of the CPC in 2012, that the PLA must function under the party leadership. His repeated emphasis has raised eyebrows as the PLA as per the constitutional structure of China functions under the party leadership and not under the government. Xi shook the PLA, the world’s biggest military of two million personnel, by punishing over 50 top generals besides a host of mid-rung officials in the massive anti-corruption drive initiated by him since he came to power.

B A G H DA D, J U L 3 1 (IANS): At least 13 people were killed and 45 others injured in an attack by carried out by the Islamic State (IS) terror group on a funeral and a nearby c h e c k p o i n t i n I r a q ’s Salahudin province, a police source said on Saturday. The attack took place on Friday evening when IS militants attacked a funeral tent in the village of Albu Jily near the town of Yathrib, some 80 km north of Baghdad, the source told Xinhua.

The IS militants also attacked a nearby checkpoint in the village, alBazi said, adding that three policemen were among the killed. The security forces sealed off the scene as reinforcement troops arrived in the area, he added. A medical source from Balad Hospital told Xinhua that they received 13 bodies with bullet wounds, while 45 wounded others were admitted for treatment, some of them in critical condition.

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The Angphang Village Students’ Union takes immense pride and honour in felicitating MR. MOPA Y KONYAK, son of E. Yangkhao of Angphang Village for being awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award for the Eastern Nagaland Districts for securing 1st Position in HSSLC Examination (Science Stream) 2021. The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2021 and wishes them success in all their pursuits. (M. SHAHPANG.) PRESIDENT ASU

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He said the Taliban fighters were on several sides of the city and because of the large civilian population government forces would not be able to use heavy weaponry if the militants got fully inside. In Herat, a Tolo News reporter said clashes had intensified, with Taliban fighters entering southern parts of the economically important city. There are reports of fighting in at least five different locations. The US is still carrying

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people already displaced and a humanitarian disaster looming. Gul Ahmad Kamin said the situation was getting worse hour by hour, and the fighting within the city was the most severe in 20 years. He said the Taliban now saw Kandahar as a major focal point, a city they want to make their temporary capital. If it fell, then five or six other provinces in the region would also be lost, Mr Kamin said.

governor’s office on Friday before being forced back. T h e E U ’s s p e c i a l envoy for Afghanistan, Tomas Niklasson, said he believed the war was set to get much worse. He told the BBC’s chief international c o r r e s p o n d e n t , Ly s e Doucet, that he feared the Taliban way of thinking n ow wa s “ s o m e t h i n g they had in the past - reestablishing... their Islamic emirate”. And the former head of the British Armed Forces, G e n D av i d R i c h a r d s, warned the international withdrawal could result in the collapse of the Afghan army’s morale, leading to Taliban control and possibly a renewed international terrorist threat. Humanitarian organisations have also warned of a major crisis in coming months as the Taliban continue their offensive - with a lack of food, water and services, and overcrowding in camps for the displaced.

BEIJING, JUL 31 (PTI): On the eve of China’s Army Day, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday asserted that it is the ruling Communist Par ty that “commands the gun” and asked the military to make resolute efforts to become the world’s best army by 2027, on par with that of the US. A key conclave of the Communist Party of China (CPC) headed by 68-yearold Xi last year finalised plans to build a fully modern military on par with that of the US by 2027. By the year 2027, which marks the centennial of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China will build a fully modern military on par with that of the US, a goal that is in alignment with the national strength and will fulfil the future national defence need, media reports said after the Plenary session of the CPC held in October last year. Addressing a group study session of the C P C Po l i t i c a l B u r e a u on Saturday, Xi -- who

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GB's COURT BOTSA APPRECIATION There are about 1238 recognised Villages in Nagaland and 108 Villages in Kohima District. It has been learned that no Villages under Kohima District were issued appointment order of their village council chairman. However, Mr. Kehouzelie Rio was appointed as the Chairman of Botsa Village as per Deputy Commissioner, Kohima order NO.DCK/SDR/VC/CBZ/9/2016/AK-398. dated 22nd July 2021, vide letter No. HOME/VC/ELECTION/2021/106 dated 8th June 2021. Therefore, we, on behalf of the Botsa Village, would like to express our gratitude and thank the Home Department and the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima for the appointment. (Sietuo-o Seyie) (Niezo Zumu) GB GB Botsa Village Botsa Village

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Fighting is reported to be taking place in a number of locations in Herat.

out air strikes to support the Afghan forces, who have recaptured a district around the airport. A guard outside a UN compound near the airport was killed on Friday in what the UN described as a deliberate Taliban attack. Residents say few places in the city are safe and some people are taking up arms to defend themselves. Ismail Khan, a former commander who fought against Soviet forces in the 1980s, has launched an armed movement to try to defend the city. In Lashkar Gah, capital of the southern province of Helmand, insurgents are reportedly still within 2km of the city centre, although government forces had succeeded in holding back an advance overnight. The commander of Afghan forces said the militants had suffered significant casualties. Local sources told the BBC the Taliban had advanced close to the

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TEACHERS’ UNION MANGMETONG B.P.O. MANGMETONG: P.O – MOKOKCHUNG

FELICITATION The Teachers’ Union Mangmetong has immense pleasure to congratulate all the students who have passed the recently declared HSLC, HSSLC and Higher Degree Courses Examination 2021. A special mention goes out to: 1. The Govt. High School Mangmetong for achieving *cent percent HSLC results* for the past 3 (three) consecutive years and also passing all the appearing students of HSLC Examination for 8 (eight) consecutive years (2014-2021). We also like to congratulate Miss *IMTIYALA* D/o Tsupongmar and Miss *IMSUNARO* D/o Imtisua, of Govt High School Mangmetong for securing *First Division*. Further we warmly felicitate the school authority and staff for your relentless sacrifices in moulding and shaping the future of the students. 2. Mr. TALINUNGSANG IMCHEN, S/o Mr. & Mrs. MOAMEREN IMCHEN from Queen Mary Higher Secondary School Mokokchung for securing Top 3rd rank HSLC examination 2021. 3. The Union also like to felicitate Mis. TIAJUNGLA DOMINICA JAMIR, D/o Mr. Bendangtoshi Jamir and Mrs. Carol Ann Jamir for winning the award “Best Practitioner Poster Proposal” by the Immersive Learning Research Network (ILRN) 2020 Conference, New York city, USA. 4. Ms. Sashijenla, D/o Lt. Sendonglemba from Modern College Kohima secured 4th rank in Economics department (B.A) under Nagaland University. Your achievements have brought laurels and good name to the Mangmetong community. The Union wishes all of you the very best for the bright future that awaits each one of you. Sd/Sd/(ARIPONG IMCHEN) (BENDANGSUNGLA) President Secretary Teachers’ Union Mangmetong Teachers’ Union Mangmetong

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Taliban attack major Afghan cities

LO N D O N, J U L 3 1 (AGENCIES): Fighting is raging around three major cities in southern and western Afghanistan a s Ta l i b a n m i l i t a n t s seek to seize them from government forces. Ta l i b a n f i g h t e r s have entered par ts of Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar. They have made rapid gains in rural areas since it was announced almost all foreign troops would go by September, BBC reported. But the fate of these key cities could be crucial amid fears of a humanitarian crisis and how long gover nment forces will be able to hold out. The fundamentalist Islamist militia is already thought to have captured up to half of all Afghanistan’s territory, including lucrative border crossings with Iran and Pakistan. One MP in Kandahar told the BBC the city was at serious risk of falling, with tens of thousands of

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Massive comet discovery dwarfs all others

This illustration shows Comet BernardinelliBernstein as it might look in the outer solar system.

n our solar system, comets are the icy leftovers from when the sun and planets formed. They hold the mysteries of that primordial soup. The murky beginning

of life on Earth is thought to be trapped within the deepest, oldest rocks, but scientists wonder whether everything made it into the record. New opportunities and re-

search techniques are allowing us to peer into the past and answer questions originating from times so distant that they are difficult to fathom.

Astronomers have discovered the largest known comet, and it’s coming to a sky near you in 2031. That gives you plenty of time to track down a good telescope -- you’ll need it to spot this roaming celestial body. Comet BernardinelliBernstein, named for the astronomers who found it, is about a thousand times more massive than other comets and between 62 and 124 miles (100 and 200 kilometers) across. The unusual comet has been making its way toward our sun for millions of years. It likely came from the OortCloud, the birthplace of icy, ancient comets and a place more distant from the sun than anything in our solar system. Just imagine what scientists will learn as they observe it for years to come. (CNN)

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French artist makes fleeting beach art immortal with drones

ehan-Benjamin Tarain, better known as Jben, has been using the beach as his canvas since 2014. But his masterpieces are as fleeting as the tides, which is why he uses drones to immortalize them. “I was the first beach artist ever to use a drone,” Jben tells DroneDJ. “Other artists used to take pictures from cliffs.” Born on the southwestern coast of France, the beaches of Charente-Maritime are Jben’s home turf. It’s where you will find him this summer too, since travel right now is restricted. But in the pre-COVID era, Jben’s work has taken him to New York, the Netherlands, England, Portugal, and Morocco too. Immortalizing fleeting beach art with drone videos The 39-year-old Frenchman typically starts drawing two hours before the low tide is completely down and spends around four to five hours each on detailed designs. But it wasn’t always so. Before Jben took

on beach art as a full-time profession, he was working as a project manager and a web designer. Drones, in a way, helped him to make the switch. Does he use the drone as part of the creative process as well? “No, flying the drone is the last thing I do and I use it only to capture the completed art. Honestly, I don’t have time to fly while I’m drawing in the sand; I’m busy chasing tides! But yes, there have been times when drone footage has helped me to notice an imperfection or two. And I have been able to fix them quickly because I have a drone photo for reference.” To date, Jben has

completed numerous projects for individuals, brands, businesses community centers, educational institutes, and hospitals alike. He also conducts beach art workshops regularly for all kinds of audiences. His advice to budding sand artists is to “practice, practice, and practice.” Says Jben, “If you discover a passion for beach art, you will need to work hard on your techniques and skill. You will also need to be patient, and not become overly critical of your own work. The magic will come. But it will take some time. I regularly put out videos of my work on Facebook and Instagram. (DroneDJ)

‘Olympus Has Fallen’ producers sued Twitter introduces Call for entries to the 13th music awards of Nagaland 2021 algorithmic bias by Gerard Butler in profit dispute bounty challenge T

merican actor Gerard Butler, who starred in the 2013 action movie ‘Olympus Has Fallen’, has sued the film’s producers in a profits dispute over the original film. As per Deadline, in the filing on Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Butler and his legal team claimed that the film franchise owes more than USD 10 million in profits to Butler after it ordered an independent audit, which it said found the defendants “understated their own receipts and profits by over USD 11 million, including by failing to report approximately USD 8 million in payments to Producers’ own senior executives.” The Antoine Fuqua directorial film ‘Olympus Has Fallen’, centered on disgraced Secret Service agent Mike Bannon (Butler), who becomes trapped inside the White House after a terrorist attack and works to rescue the president from kidnappers. As per Deadline, the movie

grossed USD 170.3 million at the global box office. In the lawsuit filed by Greenberg Glusker on behalf of Comrie Inc., Butler and his G-Base Entertainment claimed that the actor has received zero of that total amount from the film’s producers, defendants Nu Image, Millennium, and Padre Nuestro Productions. Deadline reported that the complaint cites “fraud, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, intentional interference with contractual relations and accounting, and seeks a jury trial.” “ P r o d u c e r s h av e earned tens of millions of dollars from Olympus,

but refuse to pay Butler a penny of the profits promised to him in the parties’ agreement,” according to the lawsuit. It added that “Producers embarked on a scheme designed to grossly misrepresent the finances of the Film to Butler so that Butler would believe that no such payments were due.” Deadline has learnt from the legal documents that the same producers’ federal court suit alleged they “failed to report the profits of Olympus to the Directors Guild of America’s Producers Pension and Health Plan.” “It appears the Producers’ modus operandi is to hide the profits from Olympus in order to keep those profits for themselves,” it added. Meanwhile, the actor has since his first film reprised his Mike Bannon role in 2016’s ‘London Has Fallen’ and 2019’s ‘Angel Has Fallen for Lionsgate’. The next film in the franchise ‘Night Has Fallen’ is under development. (ANI)

icro-blogging site Twitter has detailed a new bounty competition that offers prizes of up to $3,500 for showing biases in its automatic image crops. The winning teams will receive cash prizes via HackerOne -- $3,500 for the winner, $1,000 for second place, $500 for third place $1,000 each for Most Innovative and Most Generalisable. “In May, we shared our approach to identifying bias in our saliency algorithm (also known as our image cropping algorithm), and we made our code available for others to reproduce our work,” Rumman Chowdhury, Director, Software Engineering at Twitter, said in a blog post on Friday. “We want to take this work a step further by inviting and incentivising the community to help identify potential harms of this algorithm beyond what we identified ourselves,” Chowdhury added. (IANS)

Telegram adds video calls up to 1k viewers

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elegram has announced the latest new features and improvements making their way to the popular messaging app. Video is the focus this time around. After launching group video calls last month, those sessions are now able to tally up to 1,000 viewers. The maximum number of people able to participate and broadcast to the video call remains at 30, but you can have quite the audience now for “anything from online lectures to live rap battles,” according to the company.

FREE FOOTBALL COACHING UNDER KHELO INDIA SELECTION SELECTION SELECTION Place : Greenwood School Date : 6th August - 14 years and below 7th August - 16 years and below Time : 2:30 pm Eligibility : Anyone who is 16 years and below * Selected players will be coached by well trained coaches appointed under Khelo India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. * Candidates coming for selection should come with proper playing gears - Football Boots, Shorts, Socks, T-Shirts, etc - without which they will not be allowed to participate in the selection. * Interested candidates who have not collected the form yet may do so immediately from the Greenwood School Office. * For queries, contact : 03862 230328/7005658695. Sd/Director Greenwood School dp-3645

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he Native Trax Society (NTS) has invited entries for nomination to the 13th edition of the Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN). Artistes, recording studios, producers or their representatives have been invited to submit original compositions recorded within Nagaland and released after October 1,

2020. NTS informed that forms and guidelines can be downloaded from music awards of Nagaland Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/ musicanagaland. No entry fees will be charged and all entries are to be submitted either by email to musicanagaland@ gmail.com or via WhatsApp to 7005251186.

NTS also informed that each entry must include: a signed and filled up entry form; an audio song / music video (or the audio/ video link); lyrics (entries in Hindi/ local dialect should include an English translation) and artist/ band profile with a photograph. Lyrics and bio/ band profile could be submit-

ted either as text file or MSword document and not image files/ photos/ screenshots. Deadline for submission of entries is August, 31. Artises/bands are requested to contact contact9856201694/ 8014263251/ 7005251186 for querieswith regard to the awards or entry conditions.

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Barca, Real, Juve ‘to carry on with Super League plans’

Real, Juventus and Barcelona says they are pleased they will “no longer be subject to Uefa’s ongoing threats”

LO N D O N, J U L 3 1 (AGENCIES): Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus say they will continue with plans for a European Super League, claiming to have successfully argued against any punishment by Uefa. A joint statement from the three clubs said a court decision on Friday in Madrid means European football’s governing body have an “obligation” to terminate disciplinary proceedings against them, BBC reported. Uefa paused action in June when the case was passed to the European Court of Justice. Twe l ve c l u b s a n -

nounced themselves as founder members of the Super League in April, but the proposed breakaway competition collapsed within 72 hours after nine withdrew amid fan protest, opposition from Uefa, Fifa and domestic leagues, as well as the British Government and the royal family. Juve, Barca and Real are the only sides not to have renounced the breakaway league and have again reiterated their intention to “keep developing the Super League project”. They added that they intend to do so by working with governing bodies, leagues, fans, players, man-

agers and clubs - all stakeholders which opposed the breakaway competition when it was initially announced. “Clubs participating in European competitions have the right to govern their own competitions,” the clubs continued in a statement. “We are pleased that going forward we will no longer be subject to Uefa’s ongoing threats. “We are aware that there are elements of our proposal that should be reviewed and, of course, can be improved through dialogue and consensus. “We remain confident in the success of a project that will be always compliant with European Union laws.” Uefa has declined to respond to the statement from the three clubs. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who was named as the ESL’s founding chairman, has previously said the 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have “binding contracts” and “cannot leave”.

Anand to lead strong Indian team in online Chess Olympiad NEW DELHI, JUL 31 (PTI): Five-time world Champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India in the second online chess Olympiad, scheduled from September 8-15. The Indian team had shared the title with Russia in the last edition and will look to emerge sole winner this time. The team comprises Anand, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, Nihal Sarin, R Pragganandhaa, Koneru Humpy, D Harika, Tania Sachdev, Bhakti Kulkarni, R Vaishali and B Savitha Shri. All the players will be based in Chennai from where all the matches will be played. In the first leg, ten teams will compete and two will qualify and thereafter a knockout format has been decided by FIDE, the apex chess body. “To bring the team together in one place is a dream come true in present times. We do not put any pressure. Our aim is to have a healthy atmosphere where the team get along well,” said AICF President Sanjay Kapoor.

Centenarian sprinter Kaur dies at 105

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CHANDIGARH, JUL 31 (IANS): Centenarian sprinter Mann Kaur, who started her athletic career at the age of 93 and set a record by becoming the world’s fastest centenarian at the American Masters Games in 2016, died at a private hospital near Chandigarh on Saturday. She was 105 years old and was suffering from cancer. Kaur, known as the ‘Miracle Mom’ from Chandigarh, will be cremated here on Sunday at 11 a.m., said her son Gurdev Singh, also a veteran athlete. Recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019, she used to say age was no bar to realise one’s dreams. In the last 10 years, she literally ran away with accolades across the globe -- bagging more than 20

PCB shows displeasure over BCCI ‘interference’ in KPL game by interfering in the internal affairs of the ICC Members as the KPL has been given approval by the Pakistan board. “The PCB considers that the BCCI has brought the game into disrepute by issuing warnings to multiple ICC Members to stop their retired cricketers from featuring in the Kashmir Premier League, further threatening they will not be allowed entry into India for cricket-

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African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs said that the BCCI had warned him against taking part in the league. “Completely unnecessary of the @BCCI to bring their political agenda with Pakistan into the equation and trying to prevent me playing in the @kpl_20. Also threatening me saying they won’t allow me entry into India for any cricket related work. Ludicrous,” wrote Gibbs on Twitter.

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We, the family members of Late T Nungshi Ao (longpa) wish to acknowledge all the relatives, friends and neighbours for the love and kindness during his illness and sad demise. Your act of physical and financial support, prayer and your attendance on his funeral will be deeply remembered. May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord”.

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He made our world a richer place because he once lived. Your words and values are not forgotten.

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Udana announces retirement from int’l cricket

C O L O M B O, J U L 3 1 (IANS): Sri Lankan allrounder Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on Saturday. The reason behind his abrupt departure from international cricket was not known. The 33-year-old had recently featured in the limited-overs series against India. He played in the first ODI followed by the first two T20Is but had no wickets against his name. “I believe the time has come for me to make way for the next generation of players. It is with immense pride and passion, and unfathomable commitment that I have represented and served my country,” said Udana in a press release by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Udana made his debut for Sri Lanka in the 2009 T20 World Cup where he took two wickets against Australia. In 21 ODIs and 34 T20Is for Sri Lanka, the left-arm pacer took 18 and 27 wickets at an average of 52.78 and 33.89 respectively. As a batsman, he scored 237 ODI and 256 T20I runs at an average of 16.92 and 18.28 with highest scores of 78 and 84 respectively.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Neizodino Nakhro would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those individuals, families, churches, organizations, friends and well-wishers who stood with us during the illness and demise of our beloved Mother. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, love and support during the time of our bereavement . We specially would like to thank : (1) Doctors and nurses of Lt. NEIZODINO NAKHRO (N. BANO) Oking Hospital Kohima. (2) Koinonia Baptist Church Born on 17/04/1940 Kohima. Died on 29/07/2021 (3) Kohima Harvest Church Mohon Khola. (4) Daklane Youth Social Organisation. Blessed are those who die in the Lord for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them. (Revelation 14:13)

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ny. Born on March 1, 1916, she won her first medal in 2007 at the Chandigarh Masters Athletics meet in which she participated just as a formality after seeing her eldest son Gurdev taking part in a race in Patiala. From then onwards, she only added to her list of achievements. She won four golds (Track and Field) at the World Masters Athletics Championship in Poland. She set a record by becoming the world’s fastest centenarian at the 2016 American Masters Game. She won more than 20 medals in World Masters Games and American Masters Game. She was the oldest person to walk to the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower in 2017. Despite suffering from osteoporosis, she had displayed how determination was a key to success. “Her spirit of participating in World Masters Athletics Championship will continue to run with the participation of her son (me),” Gurdev Singh told the media. He said his mother battled the disease, too, with a fighting spirit.

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NOTTINGHAM, JUL 31 (PTI): The supremely talented Rishabh Pant is glad that he has seen a lot of “ups and downs” and evolved as a player, having “learnt from his mistakes” in his short but eventful international career. Pant, who recently recovered from COVID-19, is fighting fit and ready to play his 22nd Test for India at the very same venue (Trent Bridge), where he had announced his arrival in the Test match arena with a huge six in 2018. “It’s been an amazing journey as I have seen lots ups and downs early in my career. As cricketers, you evolve, learn from your mistakes and improve yourself and comeback to the ground and perform well. “I am glad that I have learnt from my mistakes and I capitalised whatever opportunity I got after that. I am happy,” Pant told BCCI. tv on Saturday. Pant said that he is trying to learn from everyone in the leadership group in order to become a better player. “I talk to Rohit bhai a lot -- like talking about the game as what we have done in previous matches and what we could have done. Also what we should look to do and look at possible outcomes in future games. What all I can add to my game. “I also take technical inputs from Virat bhai. Especially playing in England, standing up to stumps or going back,” said the 23-yearold man from Rourkee. “I speak to Ravi bhai (Shastri) a lot as he has played enough cricket all over the world. Ash bhai (Ashwin), when he bowls, he has an idea what the batsman’s intentions are. “So as a batsman, I can ask the bowler as to what he is thinking. As a player, I want to learn from each and every person.”

related work. “Such conduct from the BCCI is completely unacceptable, against the preamble of the Spirit of Cricket and sets a dangerous precedence, which can neither be tolerated nor ignored. The PCB will raise this matter at the appropriate ICC forum and also reserves the right to take any further action that is available to us within the ICC charter,” read the PCB statement. On Saturday, former South

medals in track and field events. She believed participating in competitions gave her a lot of happiness that went for her countless admirers, too, who watched her run. She was also associated with the ‘Fit India’ movement. Donning a blue blazer with an official insignia over her Punjabi suit and an off-white headscarf, shortstatured Kaur marched up to the President when her name was called for receiving the award on Women’s Day in 2020. After receiving the award with folded hands, she ambled off the dais while swinging her arms. Hailing from Patiala in Punjab, the sprinter was accompanied by her 81-year-old son Gurdev Singh to the award ceremo-

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LAHORE, JUL 31 (IANS): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday showed its displeasure over reports of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) calling multiple ICC Members and forcing them to withdraw their retired cricketers from the Kashmir Premier League (KPL). The PCB also said that the BCCI has once again breached international norms and the spirit of the gentleman’s

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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”.

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Dearest Ayo, Of all wonderful mothers, you were the best soul to us. It’s been a year we are without your prayers on earth. But your examples of affection and purity, simplicity and kindness, your humility and humbleness and your true teachings lingers in our hearts. Still sees and echoes your cheerful smiles and laughter… that remain a sweet memory for us Your absence hurts, yet we are made strong believing you are safe in the loving arms of our Almighty God. You will always be loved and remembered Ayo. Till we meet again… Family dp-3376

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We, the bereaved family members would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all friends, doctors, nurses, neighbours, organizations, churches and well-wishers who stood by us spiritually, financially, physically and materially at the untimely demise of our beloved Lt. T. Senthy Jamir (Chuchuyimlang) on July 25, 2021. As it would be impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. dp-3680

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Indian women reach Olympic QFs for first time TOKYO, JUL 31 (PTI): The Indian women’s hockey team qualified for the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time in the history of the Games after it beat South Africa 4-3 and later defending champions Great Britain blanked Ireland 2-0 to ensure its passage into the knockout stage, here on Saturday. India finished their Pool A league proceedings in fourth place with six points, riding on back-toback wins over Ireland and South Africa and will now face pool B toppers Australia in the quarter-final on Monday. The top four teams from each pool made it to the knockout stage. Indian women hockey team’s best finish at the Olympics was in Moscow back in 1980 when they ended up at the fourth position among six teams. In 1980 Moscow Games, women’s hockey made its

India’s Neha Goyal (R) celebrates with Salima Tete (L) after scoring a goal against South Africa, in Tokyo, Saturday. (PTI)

debut at the Games where only six teams participated out of which India finished fourth. In Moscow, the women’s tournament was played in a pure roundrobin format with no classification or eliminations matches. In Saturday’s match, while India need-

ed a Great Britain win to progress, no one can take away credit from Vandana Kataria, who scored a hattrick in her side’s win in a pulsating morning clash against the South Africans. Kataria (4th, 17th, 49th minutes) achieved a rare feat by becoming the first

Indian woman hockey player to score a hat-trick in the Olympics. Young Neha Goyal (32nd) was the other goal getter. South Africa’s goals came from the sticks of Tarryn Glasby (15th), skipper Erin Hunter (30th) and Marizen Marais (39th).

Needing a win to stay alive in the competition, the Indians meant business and pressed hard on the South African defence from the start. In doing so, India secured two penalty corners in the first two minutes of the match but drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur’s poor execution continued in the tournament. Still, it didn’t take India long to open their account and in the fourth minute, Kataria gave her side the lead, tapping in from close range after being set up by Navneet Kaur’s great run from the right flank. India kept up the pressure and penetrated the South African circle many times without much success. But seconds from the end of first quarter, a lapse in concentration from the defence cost India dearly as South Africa drew level through Tarryn Glasby, who deflected in a long shot from Taryn Mallett.

India had enough time to regain their lead through a penalty corner but wasted the opportunity. Two minutes into the second quarter, Kataria restored India’s lead when he deflected in Deep Grace Ekka’s flick from their fourth penalty corner. The Indians had three more chances to extend their lead in the second quarter but they couldn’t do so. The Rani Rampal-led side got two more penalty corners which they wasted, and then, Goyal’s effort from open play was saved by the South Africa goalkeeper. Just like in the first quarter, India gave away their lead seconds away from half time when Hunter found the net from her team’s first penalty corner. Two minutes from the final hooter, the Indians successfully referred a penalty corner decision given against them.

World No.1 Panghal, Pooja crash out

India’s Amit Panghal exchanges punches with Colombia’s Yuberjen Martinez, Saturday. (PTI)

TOKYO, JUL 31 (PTI): In a thoroughly disappointing day for Indian boxing, Pooja Rani (75kg) joined world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) in exiting the Olympic Games after

an underwhelming performance, going down 0-5 in her quarterfinal bout against China’s Li Qian here on Saturday. Qian, who is a former world champion and

Sindhu loses in semifinals TOKYO, JUL 31 (PTI): Reigning world champion P V Sindhu’s hopes of securing India’s first ever Olympic gold in badminton came crashing down as she slumped to a straightgame defeat against world no.1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the women’s singles semifinals here on Saturday. The 26-year-old silvermedallist from the Rio Games, however, remained in the hunt for a bronze and will be competing against

China’s He Bing Jiao in the third place play-off at Musashino Forest Plaza on Sunday. One of the most consistent players, who has claimed medals in all big-ticket events in the last five years, Sindhu couldn’t counter Tai Tzu’s deception with her aggressive game, going down 18-21 12-21 here. This is Sindhu’s 14th loss to the Taiwanese second seed in 19 meetings, having also lost to her in the last three face-offs.

a Rio Olympics bronzemedallist, thoroughly outpunched Rani in the quarterfinals, quite literally taking away her belief with a clinical performance. This was after Panghal bowed out with a stunning 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver-medallist Yuberjen Martinez, beaten by the Colombian’s relentless attacks and pace in a draining pre-quarterfinal bout. Rani looked clueless in the ring after showing some spark in the opening round. Qian was ruthless in her counter-hitting every time the debutante Indian tried to launch an offensive, striking straight and clean to assert her dominance. Even the waiting game didn’t work for Rani, whose fragile defence was easily penetrated by the

top-class Chinese boxer, who is now assured of her second Olympic medal. Earlier Panghal, who was also making his debut in the Games and was seeded top, fizzled out after a good start. One of India’s strongest medal contenders, Panghal was put under pressure by the sprightly Colombian in the opening round itself but the pre-bout favourite ensured that he connected better to claim the first three minutes 4-1. Despite this loss, the 25-year-old Panghal remains one of the bestperforming Indian boxers in recent times, having secured a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, followed by an unparalleled silver medal at the world championships in 2019.

Thompson-Herah breaks Olympic record to win 100m

TOKYO, JUL 31 (AP): Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner’s 33-year-old Olympic record in the women’s 100 meters, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals. Griffith Joyner set the old record of 10.62 at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Thompson-Herah beat her top rival, ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce, by .13 seconds. Shericka Jackson,

Elaine Thompson-Herah

who moved to the shorter sprints for the Tokyo Olympics, won bronze in 10.76. This was the first Jamaican sweep of the medals

since the women did it at the 2008 Beijing Games – a feat somewhat overshadowed that week by the record-setting performance by Usain

Bolt. But really, there is no overlooking the Jamaican women, who actually have a longer history of sprint success than the men in the island country. FraserPryce finished on top in that 2008 race, and completed her Olympic set in the 100, where she now has two golds, a silver and a bronze. Fraser-Pr yce and Thompson-Herah are headed for a possible rematch in the 200, where ThompsonHerah is also the defending champion.

Djokovic’s temper flares up as he leaves Tokyo empty-handed TOKYO, JUL 31 (AP): Novak Djokovic came to the Tokyo Olympics aiming for a Golden Slam. He’ll leave without a medal and will need some time to recover from a draining performance in extreme conditions that didn’t meet expectations. The top-ranked Djokovic lost his cool and abused his racket several times during a 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss to Pablo Carreño Busta of Spain in the bronze-medal match of the tennis tournament on Saturday. It was Djokovic’s third defeat in two days and it came less than 24 hours after he was beaten by Alexander Zverev of Germany in the singles semifinals. That ended his bid for a Golden Slam, which is winning all four Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in the same year. “I just didn’t deliver yesterday and today. The level of tennis dropped. Also due to exhaustion —

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, breaks his racket during the bronze medal match of the tennis competition against Pablo Carreno Busta, of Spain, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

mentally and physically,” Djokovic said. “I gave it all, whatever I had left in the tank, which was not so much.” Djokovic’s frustration was evident in his on-court behavior as the match wore

on.

Having saved a match point in the second-set tiebreaker, Djokovic threw his racket into the stands — up and over five rows of seats — after he couldn’t get to a stop-volley winner from

Carreño Busta to conclude a long rally in the opening game of the third. A couple of games later, when Carreño Busta had broken his serve to take control of the decisive set, Djokovic again lost his cool

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and slammed his racket into the net post during a change of ends. He then picked up the mangled racket and tossed it into the photographers’ pit. “It’s part of, I guess, who I am,” Djokovic said. “I don’t like doing these things. I’m sorry for sending this kind of message but we’re all human beings and sometimes it’s difficult to control your emotions.” Djokovic received a verbal warning for the netpost incident, but Carreño Busta appeared to question the chair umpire as to why it wasn’t a point penalty since it was the second instance of racket abuse. The umpire, however, hadn’t warned Djokovic for the first incident. Djokovic, who also lost with Serbian partner Nina Stojanovic in the mixed doubles semifinals on Friday, played a total of 16 sets over seven matches in four days. He was due back on court later Saturday for one

final match in Tokyo. He and Stojanovic were scheduled to face the Australian duo of Ash Barty and John Peers for the bronze medal in mixed doubles. But Djokovic withdrew from that match citing a left shoulder injury — handing the bronze medal to Australia. “I’m sorry to Nina for not being able to play but my body just gave up,” Djokovic said, adding that he has “several” injuries. “I played under medicines, unbelievable pain and exhaustion.” As it’s been virtually all week at the Ariake Tennis Park, heat was a major factor, with the temperature soaring to 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) and stifling humidity making it feel like 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Both Djokovic and Carreño Busta put ice bags on their necks during changeovers. Djokovic also grabbed a rubber tube blowing cool air and stuck it up his shirt.

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MEDAL TALLY AS ON JULY 31 COUNTRY G S China 21 13 Japan 17 5 United States 16 17 ROC 11 15 Australia 10 3 Great Britain 8 9 Republic of Korea 5 4 France 4 9 Netherlands 4 7 New Zealand 4 3 Germany 3 4 Canada 3 4 Czech Republic 3 2 Croatia 3 1 Italy 2 8 Switzerland 2 3 Chinese Taipei 2 2 Hungary 2 2 Slovenia 2 1 Kosovo 2 0 Brazil 1 3 Georgia 1 3 Romania 1 3 Spain 1 2 Hong Kong 1 2 South Africa 1 2 Austria 1 1 Serbia 1 1 Jamaica 1 1 Norway 1 1 Poland 1 1 Slovakia 1 1 Sweden 1 1 Tunisia 1 1 Turkey 1 0 Estonia 1 0 Fiji 1 0 Ireland 1 0 Uzbekistan 1 0 Belarus 1 0 Bermuda 1 0 Ecuador 1 0 Ethiopia 1 0 Greece 1 0 Iran 1 0 Latvia 1 0 Philippines 1 0 Qatar 1 0 Thailand 1 0 Colombia 0 2 Dominican Repub0 2 lic Venezuela 0 2 Indonesia 0 1 Mongolia 0 1 Belgium 0 1 Cuba 0 1 Denmark 0 1 San Marino 0 1 Uganda 0 1 India 0 1 Bulgaria 0 1 Jordan 0 1 North Macedonia 0 1 Turkmenistan 0 1 Ukraine 0 0 Kazakhstan 0 0 Egypt 0 0 Israel 0 0 Mexico 0 0 Argentina 0 0 Azerbaijan 0 0 Cote d’Ivoire 0 0 Finland 0 0 Kuwait 0 0 Malaysia 0 0 Portugal 0 0

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Dressel shatters world record to win men’s 100m butterfly

TOKYO, JUL 31 (IANS): Caeleb Dressel of the United States rewrote his own world record to win the men’s 100m butterfly gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Touching home in 49.45 seconds, the twotime world champion in the event cut 0.05 seconds off his previous 49.50 mark to claim his third gold in Tokyo. Reigning European champion Kristof Milak of Hungary finished 0.23 seconds behind at 49.68 seconds, which is also a new European record. The bronze went to Noe Ponti of Switzerland as the 20-year-old Youth Olympian clocked 50.74 in his Olympic debut. K ay l e e M c Ke ow n claimed her second title at the Olympics, winning the women’s 200m backstroke. After a gold from 100m backstroke where she holds the world record, the 20-year-old beat leader Kylie Masse of Canada to second in the final sprint with a time of two minutes and 04.68 seconds. Masse took the silver 0.74 second behind, and the other Australian in the race, Emily Seebohm bagged a bronze in 2:06.17.

Caeleb Dressel

The USA’s 4x400m mixed relay team has been reinstated for the final later on Saturday after their appeal against the disqualification in the preliminary round was upheld. The US quartet was disqualified after the heats on Friday for exchanging outside the zone but has been reinstated by the Jury of Appeal, according to an update posted in the Olympic Information System. The USA won the inaugural mixed relay world title in 2019 with a world record and was hotly tipped to add the firstever Olympic crown in this event before their shock elimination. They won the first heat of the opening round ahead of Dominica who set a national record before they were also disqualified. Both teams have now been reinstated after appeal and will race in the first-ever Olympic mixed relay final.

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