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SAT imagery for border impractical: Yanthan

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 2 (NPN): Amidst continued border conflicts among some states in the Northeast mainly with Assam, the government of India has pitched in a novel idea of using satellite imagery to resolve disputes but this appears impracticable especially in the case with Assam and Nagaland which have no clear demarcated boundaries. This was the view of Adviser border affairs and horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan while talking to Nagaland Post Monday. Yanthan said as per available records, there have been umpteen efforts by successive Central and State governments to resolve the boundary issue.

Even commissions set up for the purpose have failed to resolve the disputes.

It may be noted that both states share a 512-km long boundary that stretches from Dimapur, Peren, Wokha, Mokokchung, Longleng and Mon districts besides Tseminyu sub division.

Yanthan said as per records, the dispute between Assam and Nagaland began since Nagaland became a state.

(Source: Satellite panoramic map of Nagaland by Maphill)

Nagaland claims all forest lands (22 reserved forests) and Tea Estates (41 tea gardens) covering an area of 13,000 sq km approximately, which were transferred from the then Naga Hills to Assam by the British government through various notifications. Yanthan reminded that Assam however continues to make a counter-claim based on the 1925 Boundary Line Notification during the British rule. He said the map prepared by Survey of India based on the 1925 notification in the scale of 1.50,000 had clearly marked on the footnote that “it was yet to be verified on the ground”.

Yanthan said even if the British had issued the notification for furtherance of their economic interest and for administrative convenience, it was issued without

the consent and knowledge of the Nagas who were the stakeholders.

Yanthan said there was human habitation from both States in 10 Reserved Forests (Disturbed Area Belts), where a little over of 50% was occupied by Nagas adding, that the remaining 12 RF and 41 Tea Estates (TEs) were never mentioned.

He said Assam filed a suit in Supreme Court (SC) on December 10, 1988 against Union of India, Election Commission and Nagaland government seeking declaration of the 1925 Boundary Line Notification by the British as the final boundary between the two States.

He mentioned that the 1925 Boundary Line Notification was issued by the British for administrative convenience, revenue collection

Assam begins withdrawal of police personnel from Vikuto village area

Dismantling of camps and withdrawal of police forces in progress at Vikuto village on Monday.

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 2 (NPN): A day after both Nagaland and Assam governments pulled back their police personnel from Aosenden village under

Tzürangkong range, the Assam police on Monday begun withdrawing its police personnel from Vikuto village, under Tzürangkong area.

Officials sources informed Nagaland Post that

the dismantling of camps and withdrawal of police forces from Vikuto village was initiated on Monday.

However, due to heavy rainfall, the withdrawal is expected to be completed by Thursday, sources said.

and to consolidate and legitimise all disputed forest areas illegally transferred out of Naga Hills district between 1866 and 1925 to neighbouring Assam districts. However, Yanthan termed the Notification “contentious”, since even officials of the Surveyor General of India officials, noted the map was “not surveyed”, “not verified” and “not identified” on the ground.

As Nagaland demanded Boundary Commission for a fair and lasting solution to the problem, Yanthan said SC had appointed “Local Commission” headed by a retired SC judge and assisted by two others on September 25, 2006 by setting aside all earlier orders. The apex court thereafter appointed two mediators for a settlement outside the court on October 20, 2010, he added. He claimed that the SC had clearly stated in its August 20, 2010 order that “the exact boundary between the two States is yet to be determined”.

Further, the adviser said the Centre had in its affidavit filed before SC on December 12, 2014 stated, “In most cases, the inter-state

boundary was not authenticated or verified by the concerned State governments, while also there was a strong opposition from the local population, indicating that the boundary alignment as shown on Survey of India maps was not acceptable to them. For these reasons, it is not possible and not appropriate to demarcate the interState boundary between the States using the Survey of India maps.”

On SC’s directive on January 14, 2014 to produce witnesses for cross-examination, he mentioned that while Assam had produced eight witnesses, Nagaland produced 38 witnesses, adding that cross-examination of the representatives of Survey of India was currently going on. It may be mentioned that the Home ministry had on January 8, 2021 tasked Manohar Parikkar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses to carry out documentation of disputes among NE States for further action.

However, given the current pandemic situation, the project may get extended.

(Chronology of NagalandAssam border issue on p-6)

CNCCI directs shops to open as usual on Aug 3 D I M A P U R , AU G 2 (NPN): Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has directed the trade bodies in all the districts to carry out the business as usual on August 3, in their respective districts.

The directive comes a day after NSCN (I-M) had called for “total closure of shops and business establishments in Nagalim” starting midnight of August 2 till 12 noon of August 3, as a mark of protest against Government of India for keeping silent on the Framework Agreement even after six years.

In a directive to the

presidents of district chamber of commerce and industry, CNCCI vice chairman S Abenthung Ngullie and general secretary Dr. Seyievilie stated that there had been confusion over closure of business establishments on August 3.

CNCCI, however, stated that it has not received any such letter or intimation or request for whole Nagaland business establishment closure from any corner.

Further, CNCCI said that after consultation with district chamber of commerce and industry (confederate) there had been consensus to carry out business as usual on August 3, 2021.

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PCoNPI to press negotiating groups to come together for early solution Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 2 (NPN): Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue (PCoNPI), maintained that as per the desire of every Naga, it would continue to press on the two negotiating groups to come together for an early solution. This was disclosed by the membersecretary Neiba Kronu while speaking to media after the parliamentary committee meeting held at State banquet hall here.

Kronu described the meeting as “fruitful” and said that the members including chief minister, deputy CM, leader of opposition, Rajya Sabha MP, legislators from the BJP, NPF and Independent shared their views

Stresses on ‘one solution, one agreement’ and opinions at the meeting.

He also disclosed that the first day of the 8th session of the 13th NLA, which begins on August 3, would discuss on the Naga political issue.

Asserting that it was the desire of all the Nagas that the negotiating groups come together, Kronu said the parliamentary committee would, therefore, put all effort to ensure that the negotiating parties come under one platform for one solution, one agreement.

He said that time was limited since by 2022 many

5 tribal hohos seek clarification from ASTD and Naga Council D I M A P U R , AU G 2 (NPN): Five tribal hohos— Pomai Hoho Dimapur (PHD); Mao Hoho Dimapur (MHD); Tangkhul Hoho Dimapur (THD); Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) and Rengma Hoho Dimapur (RHD)— have urged the Ao Senso Telogjem Dimapur (ASTD) and Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) to explain their stand on the May 6, 2021 MoU on or before August 12, 2021, failing which they cautioned to take their own course of action for redressal.

In a joint press release, the presidents of five hohos—Jotham (PHD), John Kape (MHD), Ayo Vashum (THD), Z Kepfelhou Koza (WCH) and Wanthang (RHD)—sought to explain why some tribal councillors were rejected and how an MoU was signed between the two contending groups initiated by ASTD. The signatories said that MoU was signed by two contending parties of

NCD under the aegis of ASTD with mutual trust and reconciliation between the two contending parties to end the crises. However, they said that no action been has been taken till date.

They have accused ASTD of “deliberately” walking away instead of implementing the MoU and trying to divide the NCD with ulterior motives.

As per NCD constitution, the signatories said the councillors were selected/ nominated by respective tribal bodies, adding that NCD had no authority to reject or retain. They also said that selection of councillors was the sole responsibility of the respective tribes.

However, they said that the present NCD officials blatantly violated the NCD constitution by refusing the tribal mandated and nominated councillors. “Rejection of tribal representative Councillors amounts to an insult of the tribes,” the signatories remarked.

of the elected members would be engaged in their own way. He, therefore, said “we want to bring both the negotiating parties under one platform and for one solution and one agreement”.

Asked whether the core committee would meet the central leaders if the sevenmember NNPGs and NSCN (I-M) come together, he replied in the affirmative and said it was also the desire of the union leaders that the negotiating parties come together. He said a lot of issues in that line had been initiated like the NPF and NDPP joint statement in December 2020, resolution adopted during the Budget session, followed by formation of parliamentary committee and July 9 resolution.

Odd-even rule to continue in Dimapur DIMAPUR, AUG 2 (NPN): Commissioner of Police (CP) Dimapur, R. Tetseo, has informed that essential movement of all vehicles within Dimapur district would continue to ply in oddeven system till August 18.

CP cautioned that violation of the order would be penalized U/S 177 and 179 of the MV Act 1988.

Meanwhile, all officers and staff in the exempted category have been advised to carry identity card issued by respective HoD. In addition to the ‘Unlock 4’ guidelines issued by the chief secretary, DC Dimapur in an order stated that shops/business establishments dealing with essential goods and commodities, public utility services like etc could remain open on all the days from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All other shops/business establishments are permitted to open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

NSCN (I-M) regrets GoI’s lack of response on FA KMH condemns alleged State Covid caseload Mokokchung district adm, SDRF D I M A P U R , A U G 2 MIP, however, stated that able to both the parties, breaches 28k mark inspect landslide-prone area ‘molestation’ of minors DIMAPUR, (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has given the complexity of the NSCN (I-M) said the time AUG 2 (NPN): once again expressed regret that though six years had elapsed since the Framework Agreement (FA) was signed, it was yet to get any positive response from Government of India (GoI) on follow-up action to concretise the agreement into a solid official document as a transitional arrangement for final settlement of Naga political issue.

Terming the six years of waiting as “a long period in any sense of the term”, NSCN (I-M) through its

This is it!

issue, “Naga people are, however, patient enough waiting for GoI to act upon its own commitment. The ball is, therefore, with the court of the Government of India, and not with the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN).”

Asserting that the FA was fruition of gruelling rounds of discussions to set the Indo-Naga political talks on a firm footing in order to bring the Naga issue to an honourable and acceptable solution accept-

has now come again for Centre to open its door for executing the FA with all honesty, and not resort to misinterpretation to suit its own convenience.

NSCN (I-M) said that a “historic breakthrough” was achieved on July 11, 2002 at during the talks at Amsterdam (Netherlands) where government of India represented by K Padmanabhaiah “formally recognized the unique history and situation of the Naga

DIMAPUR, AUG 2 (NPN): Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH) has strongly condemned the alleged molestation of two minor girls by former Noklak deputy commissioner Reny Wilfred on different occasions.

KMH in a press release expressed utter shock and dismay at the crime committed and the “ugly act” by a person of high stature. Demanding that child sexual abuse should not remain hidden and an unarticulated issue anymore, KMH strongly urged every sensible and responsible citizen to break the “conspiracy of silence” on child sexual harassment.

Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam also appealed to law enforcing authority to initiate free, fair and thorough investigation into the case where the victims were reportedly 14 years and 17 years at the time of (Full text on p-6) occurrence of the incident.

(Cont’d on p-8)

CNSA, RPP urge state govt to act on border issue CNSA places 6-point demand before state govt

"We're supposed to drive them back to Bangladesh.

Now they're defending our state border."

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Nagaland’s Covid-19 caseload breached the 28000 mark on Monday after 59 fresh cases were recorded and four deaths. Of the fresh cases 18 were from Mokokchung, Dimapur and Kohima-14 each, three in Peren, two each in Longleng, Mon, Tuensang and Zunheboto and one each in Kiphire and Wokha, taking the total caseload to 28004.

Further, Dimapur and Kohima reported two fatalities each, pushing the death toll to Officials during the visit to the affected area on Monday. (NP) 574 (including 14 non-Covid Correspondent received from deputy comdeaths). missioner’s office.

MOKOKCHUNG, AUG He admitted that the 2 (NPN): A day after this impending landslide was newspaper published about a matter of great concern, a residential area at lower but pointed out that preventArtang ward, below Naga- ing it required a long-term land Christian Residential measure, which again could MoU was “simply a stop-gap School Mokokchung facing be taken up only after a thorarrangement to usher temporary threat of landslide, a team ough investigation. of officials led by SDO (C) The affected residents peace in this sector.”

The party stated that per- Temsuchuba, district admin- apprised the visiting team of manent peace would arrive only istration officials and State the situation as it unfolded. when the Civil Suit 2 filed by Disaster Response Force They said they had first noAssam in the Supreme Court in (SDRF) personnel visited ticed the slide around 8 pm the site on Monday. on Sunday, and thereafter 1988 was first withdrawn.

Home guards, civil the landmass was sliding RPP said that since a tripartite political negotiation defence and SDRF dis- gradually, forcing them to between the Centre, Assam and trict commandant Mulei take away their belongings.

They expressed appreNagaland was ruled out for now Lamniah said they came to due to Assam’s arrogance, the know about the impending hension over the fate of the only option left for the Nagas disaster through the report power grid electric tower, was to appeal directly to the Cen- published in Nagaland Post should there be a massive (Cont’d on p-8) and from the information landslide. tre.

DIMAPUR, AUG 2 (NPN): Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA), which toured the border area of Tsurangkong under Mokokchung and Merapani area under Wokha, appealed to the state government to treat the inter-state boundary as “Nagaland and Assam and not as a community struggling with Assam.”

In a representation to the chief minister submitted through DC Dimapur, CNSA president Himato Yeptho and general secretary Lipemo M Tsopoe said the team during the tour found that the people border areas were “living under a very vulnerable

and insecure situation” fighting for their survival due to lack of basic necessities like road, water, electricity, healthcare and security from the state.

In this regard, CNSA has placed a six-point demand before the state government: to post IRB and NAP battalion in border areas; setting up of village guards (VGs) and issuing gun licenses to the villagers living in border areas for safety and security; expedite foothill road; abrogate agreement of 1972 and 1979 with Assam government; separate directorate for department of border affairs and inclusion of all (Cont’d on p-8)

RPP calls for assembly resolution on border issue Ahead of the 8th session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the newly floated Rising People’s Party (RPP) has urged the legislators to pass a resolution on Nagaland-Assam border issue requesting the Centre to amend the State of Nagaland Act 1962.

In a press release, RPP lauded the state home minister and the state government for diffusing the tension in Tsurangkong sector through the signing of MoU with Assam. RPP, however, maintained that the

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021

Zunheboto, Wokha launch smoke-free campaigns

District administration with representatives of CSOs during the programme. (DIPR) DTCC officials and others after the meeting in Wokha on August 1. (DIPR)

at protecting non-smokers, especially the children.

ANPSA Zunheboto unit president, Tokavi Swu expressed his appreciation to Dr. Easter and her team for initiating no tobacco campaign earlier at the district focusing on schools and other public places.

He said that after organising no tobacco clubs at various schools, it has not only helped but have come a long way in curbing tobacco usage in the

district, mostly among the youth, which he said, was a positive sign.

Main speaker of the programme, DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo spoke about the ill-effects of passive smoking and appealed to the gathering to work together sincerely in making the campaign a success.

Smoking habits needs to be treated as an emergency situation, he added.

Lichamo congratulated initiators of the

campaign for successfully launching the programme in the district and wished them success.

Wokha: District level quarterly coordination committee & district level enforcement squad, NTCP of the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) meeting was held on August 2.

According to a DIPR report, the meeting deliberated on declaration of smoke-free district headquarters campaign and the

same was launched and agreed after discussing the guidelines and action plan.

During the meeting four schools and one college were declared tobacco free educational institutes: Pinewood School; Government Middle School (Sector-C); Government Middle School (Sector-D); Santsuo Memorial School and Bailey Baptist College, Wokha.

DC & chairman DLCC, Wokha, Orenthung

Lotha appealed all concerned to give concentrated effort and work together in order to bring down the percentage of tobacco use in the district.

He congratulated the institutions for the achievements and urged them to be ambassadors of change.

During the meeting, the following notifications under Section 21, 24 and 25 of the cigarettes and other Tobacco products Acts 2003 and for strict implementa-

CRO, distt admin destroy expired items DoSE announces logo surprise raid in Zunheboto town on August 2.

In a press release, CRO media cell informed that biscuits, juice packets and bottles, sweets, etc., of various brands were seized from a private grocery store.

CRO president Anthony Aye informed that expired goods amounting to 15 thousand were seized and destroyed and the owner of the grocery store was penalised by the district administration.

Anthony Aye also informed that the Consumer Rights Organisation would CRO members destroying the seized expired goods. continue such raids in the DIMAPUR: Acting on Rights Organisation (CRO) town and that it was the complaints received from and district administration, duty of consumers to bring consumers, the Consumer Zunheboto conducted a to their notice of such cases.

design competition result

DIMAPUR: Department of School Education (DoSE) principal director, Shanavas C and project director, Nagaland Education Project-The Lighthouse (NECTAR) handed over a smart phone along with certificate to Julley Daimary of Class VI from Government Middle School Aradhura, Kohima for securing the first position in the “logo design competition”.

In a press release, Nagaland Education Project-The Lighthouse informed that all the winning entries from all

12 districts would receive one smart phone along with certificates and their respective schools would also receive one computer printer each.

The logo design competition was organised

by Nagaland Education Project-The Lighthouse (NECTAR) under DoSE for all the government schools in Nagaland.

A total of 236 students from various government schools participated in the competition.

ZLSU convenes meeting: Zeliang Students’ Union (ZLSU), Nagaland has convened its first executive council meeting on August 7, 11 a.m., women welfare hall Jalukie town. All the executive council members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Tuensang DPDB meeting on Aug 7: DC & vice-chairman DPDB Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has notified that the Tuensang District Planning and Development Board monthly meeting for the month of August would be held on August 7, 11 a.m., in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner. All DPDB members have been requested to follow COVID-19 SOPs and attend the meeting.

ZSUN elects new office bearers: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland on July 31, held its presidential council-cum-

of our beloved

Late Kikruselie Rame (Timo) A year has perished, yet everything about you is longingly cherished. Yes, you are unseen, unfelt and unheard; yet you are still loved, cared and adored. And until such time we meet again, continue to rest in His ceaseless Grace, in total solace.

You are forever enshrined in our hearts.

Died on 03.08.20

immediate implementation was decided, where the DC appealed all concerned authorities to abide and follow instructions and asked to submit action taken report.

NTCP district nodal officer Wokha, Dr. O. Daisy Ovung while briefly presenting the quarterly report said NTCP Wokha has been actively involved in awareness campaign by distributing IECs in various locations and providing counselling to patients who uses tobacco at the district hospital, also doing multiple sessions of focus group discussion with tobacco users, providing them with counselling and nicotine replacement therapy support.

Dr. Ovung also informed that some activities planned for this quarter, such as smoke-free awareness campaigns with various agencies and groups, continuing FGDs with tobacco users and quarterly enforcement of COTPA section 4 and 6 around Wokha town.

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tion of Section 4 and 6 of COTPA 2003, for putting up of appropriate signage such as “ no smoking area smoking here is an offence” to be displayed in public places; educational institutions and “sale of tobacco products to a person below the age of 18 years is a punishable offence” and “prohibition of sale of tobacco products in an area within a radius of 100 meters of educational institution” to be displayed by shopkeepers/vendors for

Loving parents and siblings

election of new executive council (202123) where the members after casting votes unanimously agreed that the union would be headed by Aakam Pame as president and Kibouwi Zeliang as general secretary.

Unidentified dead body recovered: Dimapur police PRO has informed that one unidentified dead body of a non-Naga male (around 30-35) was recovered at Dimapur railway track, KM 258/4-5 towards Dimapur-Rangapahar end suspected to be run-over by a moving train. On completion of legal formalities, the dead body was shifted to district hospital Dimapur for PM examination. The deceased was wearing a black jeans and yellow colored shirt. Claimant, relatives or friends of the deceased have been requested to contact officer-in-charge, GRPS, Dimapur.

AC K N OW L E D G E M E N T

Our sincere gratitude to each and every individual and organizations who have helped and supported us at the sudden demise of our beloved mother Lt. Savisieno Sirie.

It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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DIMAPUR: Zunheboto district launched the smokefree district headquarter campaign on August 2 at the residence of the deputy commissioner in the presence of Sumi Hoho president, Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH), Town GBs’ Association and other public leaders.

According to a DIPR report, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) district nodal officer, Zunheboto, Dr. Easter Chophy Ngulie highlighted the aims and objectives of the campaign.

She informed that according to a survey, nearly 10 lakh of the populace had developed the habit of consuming tobacco out of 23 lakh total population in Nagaland for which the campaign had to be initiated to protect the future generation.

She also briefed about the hazardous health infections caused by passive smoking and that the campaign was mainly aimed

From Loving Husband and Children

Born on 04-11-1971 Died on 30-07-2021

Acknowledgement

Late Miss Ys. Salem 1956 - 2021 We, the family of (Lt.) Miss Ys. Salem express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all ranks and files NSCNGPRN, churches, organisations, departments, societies, villages, well-wishers, social workers, elected representatives, individual and groups who cherishingly shared concerned through prayer support, love and kindness, encouragement and upholding from every nook and corners through thick and thin.

By the grace of God and the generosity poured in through financial support, prayer and assistance till her last breathe at AIIMS Hospital Delhi on 21st July 2021 and to her last funeral service at Teinem village on 23rd July 2021 made the journey more bearable.

We are eternally indebted to you all. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

1. NSCN - Government of the People’s Republic of 29. Teinem Preinao Long Dimapur.

Nagalim 30. United Naga Council.

2. Council of Nagalim Churches.

31. Naga Women Union.

3. Women Organisations (Central and Regional Units). 32. All Naga Students' Union Manipur.

4. Widow Federation.

33. Soso Shaiza, former member National Commission 5. Various Ministries and Departments. for Women.

6. Regional Authorities 34. Khashim Vashum, Hon’ble MLA 45-Chingai A/C. 7. Naga Army (Brigades, Battalions and Units).

35. Dr. Yaronsho Ngalung, Hon’ble Care Taker 8. Tangkhul Church Delhi.

Chairman ADC Ukhrul.

9. Tangkhul Baptist Church Delhi.

36. VL. Khayinghor, Former EM- ADC Ukhrul.

10. Tangkhul Christian Fellowship Delhi.

37. Hoomi-Vokngayar Baptist Church.

11. Tangkhul Catholic Community Delhi.

38. Hoomi-Vokngayar Development Committee.

12. Grace Community Church Delhi.

39. Hoomi-Vokngayar Shanao Long.

13. Delhi Community Church.

40. Hoomi Village Authority.

14. Malka Ganj Care Group Delhi.

41. Talui Baptist Church.

15. Teinem Fellowship Delhi.

42. Talui Village Authority.

16. Special Police Unit for North East Region.

43. Talui Shanao Long.

17. Tangkhul Katamnao Long Delhi.

44. Somdal Baptist Church.

18. Naga Students' Union Delhi.

45. Somdal Village Authority.

19. Tangkhul Shanao Ngarumsak Long Delhi.

46. Somdal Shanao Long.

20. Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi.

47. Phalee Ngarumphung Baptist Church.

21. Wungram Baptist Church Dimapur.

48. Phalee Village Authority.

22. Hao Baptist Church Dimapur.

49. Phalee Shanao Long.

23. Tangkhul Baptist Church Darogajan Dimapur.

50. Teinem Baptist Church.

24. Wungram Baptist Church Women Fellowship 51. Teinem Village Authority.

Dimapur.

52. Teinem Christian Youth Society.

25. Teinem Fellowship Dimapur.

53. Teinem Women Society.

26. Wungram Council Dimapur.

54. Teinem Shanao Long.

27. Tangkhul Union Dimapur.

55. Teinem Youth Club.

28. Wungram Shanao Long Dimapur.

56. Teinem Katamnao Long.

We regret that every name of individuals, societies and organisations could not be mentioned. Please do accept this acknowledgement as our deepest gratitude and appreciation. Thanking you all With love Ys. Vangam (father), brothers, sisters and children DB-86 K Y M C

T. Kikon 25 May, 1933 – 25 July, 2021

“I will meet you in the morning Just inside the Eastern Gate.

Then be ready, faithful pilgrim, Lest with you it be too late.”

We would like to express our deepest gratitude for all the help and prayers rendered by different churches, Wokha district administration, doctors and nurses of Panacea Nursing Home and Dr Motsuo Memorial Hospital Wokha, various organisations, neighbours and friends following the demise of my beloved husband and our father Late T. Kikon on 25 July, 2021.

We sincerely appreciate the heartfelt condolences from the Governor and honorable members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (past and present) and well-wishers during this difficult time.

We know in our hearts that he would have been truly humbled and touched by all the love and material support extended. We remain thankful to each and every one of you. May God bless you all abundantly.

Mrs. T. Kikon and family

DB-85

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021

nagalandpost.com Poll Q . : Will it be safe for children to go to schools when some teachers refuse vaccination?

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2nd Nagaland regional EHNF 2021 at Sukhai

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34% 59% 7%

NEXT POLL Q: Is climate change this

year more intensely evident than in earlier years?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 3

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mainly cloudy with a t-storm

32 26

Aizawl

An afternoon thunderstorm

27 21

Guwahati A stray morning thunderstorm 32 26 Imphal

A thunderstorm in spots

Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m.

28 21 31 24

Shillong

A drenching thunderstorm

24 18

Kohima

A stray thunderstorm

25 18

Dimapur A t-storm around in the p.m.

32 24

Some rain and a thunderstorm 27 20

Mkg

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

22 15

Pleasant with some sun

27 22

Wokha

Zunheboto A stray afternoon t-storm

25 18

2nd Nagaland regional EHNF 2021 held at Sukhai.

DIMAPUR: The second edition of Nagaland Regional Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum (EHNF) 2021 was held on August 1 at Sukhai village under Zunheboto district.

The Nagaland Regional Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum was hosted in partnership with the Tizu Valley Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Network (TVBCLN) and The Energy and Resources Institute of India (TERI).

According to a DIPR report, the forum was held to bring together community voices, government officers, SHG groups, farmers and indigenous organisations towards understanding community conservation model

in Sukhai and exploring opportunities for a sustainable future.

The theme of the forum was “understanding the socio-economic conservation models for biodiversity preservation in community conserved areas”.

Chairman of Sukhai Community Conser ved Area (CCA) and leader to Tizu Valley Biodiversity and Community Livelihood Network (TVBCLN), Ivan Jimo highlighted on the indigenous culture and tradition of Sema Naga communities which were interlinked to nature since time immemorial.

“For a conservation model to be successful, as much the indigenous knowl-

edge of the community is essential, the participation and engagement of indigenous women in the decision-making process is an important aspect for effective implementation”, Zhimo expressed.

During a presentation on “biodiversity vis-a- vis shifting cultivation to Nagaland” by POU of Nagaland Empowerment through People Economic Development (NEPED) and the General Secretary to Sukhai CCA Pikato V. Jimo talked about traditional farming practices once practiced in the CCAs across Sukhai and nearby villages.

Jimo said that “conservation won’t be successful, until we provide livelihood

options” and that shifting cultivation did not always degrade the ecology.

In this regard, he said that it was far more economically and biologically sustainable way of farming when compared to settled form of agriculture.

Highlighting Article 371A and land ownership in Nagaland, chief conservator of forest (environment, biodiversity & research), Nagaland, Supongnukshi stated that forest and ecosystem management in the state involves many stakeholders like, forest department, agricultural department and civil Societies, amongst others.

“As per Forest Survey of India report, 2019, over 75.31 % of total geographical area of Nagaland is under forest cover. Open Forest category of forest lands largely fall under the jhum fallow lands”, he informed.

The Nagaland regional EHNF witnessed deliberations and presentations from panel of other speakers such as Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaursia- head & sr scientist to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nagaland, Heirang Lungalang- chairman to the Nagaland Community Conservation Area’s Forum (NCCAF) and Rokongulie Meyase - Professional bird

guide and tour operator from Khonoma CCA. Altogether, 35 participants including resource persons, community representatives and volunteers attended the forum which was organised by Balipara Foundation, a non-profit organisation nestled in Assam in the Eastern Himalayas.

It may be mentioned that Balipara Foundation in coming days envisions to work closely with indigenous communities of Nagaland through its flagship project rural futures and Naturenomics™ to ensure a sustainable future for the state and celebrate indigenous conservationists as custodians of natural landscapes - protecting and preserving their lands.

The Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum was launched in 2013 to find solutions leading to important lessons for the communities and others, at all levels, from local to global.

The grassroots colloquium was designed to explore indigenous perspectives on rural futures context such as biodiversity conservation, community led habitat restoration, harmonic co-existence with nature, grassroots climate action, etc.

3 Plg.& Coordination dept bids farewell to outgoing officer

Outgoing additional development commissioner, Nosazol Charles speaking at the programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Department of planning and coordination organised a farewell programme for its outgoing additional development commissioner, Nosazol Charles, on July 31 at the conference hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, various speakers congratulated the outgoing officer on the completion of a successful career and thanked him for his service to the state government.

The department highlighted his instrumental role in the successful confirmation of the departmental service rule and for setting up of the sustainable development goals coordination centre (SDGCC) besides other notable achievements.

In his speech, Nosazol Charles thanked the minister of planning and co-

ordination, Neiba Kronu, the administrative heads and heads of the various state departments for their cooperation and support during his tenure.

He also said that his career achievements were made possible because of the hard work carried out by the department staff.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by joint development commissioner, Augustine M Yanthan, who also delivered the vote of thanks.

The programme was attended by minister, planning & co-ordination, land revenue & parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu, senior officers and staff of the planning & co-ordination department. Joint development commissioner, Akyuba Sangtam would be the next incumbent to head the department, DIPR informed.

COVID-19 awareness prog for stakeholders at Tening Kohima district level meeting on I-Day

The awareness programme on COVID-19 in progress at Tening.

DIMAPUR: CHC Tening under the aegis of Tening SDTF on COVID-19 organised an awareness programme on COVID-19 for shopkeepers, drivers and other stakeholders in at GHS auditorium hall, Tening on August 2.

According to a DIPR

report, ADC and chairman SDTF Tening, Rhosietho Nguori in his keynote address lauded the members present in the programme.

He said that drivers and shopkeepers were high risk groups and therefore there was a need to get those high risk groups vac-

cinated and keep a regular check by undergoing Covid test regularly.

He also said that they need to ensure that they adhere to Covid appropriate behavior at all times.

MO, CHC Tening, Dr. Menangtongzuk spoke on various aspects of CO-

DoSE informs on ‘junior math championship’ DIMAPUR: Directorate of School Education has notified that the “Junior Maths Championship”, India’s first online gamified maths competition organized by the Matific foundation would be held on August 11 & 12.

According to a DIPR report, the championship was a free, friendly online maths competition for primary school students and provides opportunity for children to practice maths and develop a growth mind-

set in the subject.

Cash prizes are also presented to winning students, classes and schools.

DoSE has requested all school heads (both government and private) to encourage teachers and parents to register for students/classes/schools for the completion and make use of the opportunity. F or more details and registration, one could visit https://www.matific.com/ in/enin/home/matificolympiad/.

VID-19 including vaccine hesitancy and need for Covid testing etc.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by ANM Aduile while a short speech was delivered by executive secretary LBA (N) & member SDTF on COVID-19, Rev. Kitanwi.

Asuto and Lumithsami villages achieve 100% vax Asuto village under Suruhoto Block and Lumithsami village under Akuluto block achieved 100% vaccination with all its eligible beneficiaries being administered with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

A press release from CMO office, Zunheboto district media officer Shekho Sophie informed that the village GBs and elders came forward with a determination to vaccinate all its eligible citizens.

In this regard, a team of medical staff led by Dr. Tonoto, MO I/c Asuto PHC and Dr. Sukhai, MOi/c Akuluto PHC visited the villages and after five sessions of, the team vaccinated all the eligible beneficiaries.

Asuto village vaccinated 48 eligible beneficiaries while Lumithsami village vaccinated 224 eligible beneficiaries, DMO informed.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie convened a meeting with district officers from various departments at the conference hall of the DC, Kohima on August 2, to discuss work distribution and other logistic arrangements with regard to the celebration of Independence Day at New Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on August 15.

According to a DIPR report, while reviewing the state level meeting minutes on the distribution of works, the meeting discussed various assigned works to be taken care at district level where concerned departments gave confirmation on the

DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie speaking at the meeting on August 2. (DIPR)

work assigned to them.

Arrangement of participants for cultural troupes and football exhibition match and others in various segments of the programme were also confirmed by the concerned departmental officers during the meeting.

The DC also asked district officers to take

it seriously as government servants and to be responsible in respective line of duties in order to celebrate the Independence Day in a befitting manner.

He also informed that visitation of institutions/homes for charitable work would not be carried out this year.

PMEGP beneficiaries serve ultimatum

DIMAPUR: At least 22 selected beneficiaries of the Prime Minister Emp l oy m e n t G e n e r a t i o n Programme (PMEGP) loan 2020-21 have served a ten-day ultimatum on the Central Bank of India, Tizit branch to implement the loan.

In a letter addressed to the branch manager of the Central Bank of India (CBI), Tizit under Mon, W Nokshei Konyak on behalf of the PMEGP beneficiaries stated that despite several appeals to the branch to implement the

loan, it turned a “deaf ear” to their request and failed to implement the loan to selected beneficiaries.

The beneficiaries claimed that as per the information from the department, there were 25 applicants under Tizit and out of 25 selected beneficiaries, only three applicants were accepted and 22 others were rejected by the bank.

They stated that on February 24, the 22 beneficiaries had written to the branch manager to furnish valid reason for

rejection before February 28. However, they claimed that the branch had not replied till date.

Accusing the bank of being against the welfare of unemployed youth, the beneficiaries demanded that the branch make necessary arrangement within 10 days, failing which, the selected beneficiaries would be compelled to close down the branch.

They cautioned that in the event of any untoward incidents during the protest, the bank would be held solely responsible.

ATMA Suruhuto block conducts training

All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) observed its 42nd Foundation Day at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima. On the occasion, degree toppers from Nagaland University, Kohima Science College (Autonomous) and Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) were felicitated. Vice chancellor, Nagaland University, Professor Pardeshi Lal was the guest speaker at the programme. (ANCSU Media Cell) K Y M C

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Suruhuto block conducted a training on “water conservation method for agricultural crops” at integrated farm school in Phuye New under Zunheboto district on July 22.

In a press release, the block informed that the objective of the training was to focus on soil-water-plantatmosphere relationships and principles of agricultural water use efficiency and water productivity.

Assistant technical

manager (ATM), Kaoto advised on implementing suitable water conservation methods such as contour farming, mulching, strip cropping, mixed cropping and other methods to enhance plant growth and ensure soil cover.

A demonstration on “cultivation of rabi crops” was conducted by BTM Livika.

Preparation of ridges with the specific spacing for the cultivation of carrot was also demonstrated. Altogether, 15 farmers attended the training programme.

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Hanging solar fences effectively Border row: BJP MPs from NE meet PM tackling man-elephant conflict in Assam NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): A group of BJP MPs from four northeastern states met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday over the recent border skirmishes between Assam and Mizoram, alleged that foreign forces were fuelling fire in the region and accused the opposition Congress of “politicising” the sensitive issue.

Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sarbananda Sonowal, along with BJP MPs from Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh, met Modi in Parliament House.

The MPs also gave a fourpage memorandum to him.

Talking to the media after the meeting, Rijiju alleged that some “foreign forces are fuelling fire” in the region by making inciting statements and promoting manipulated contents.

The prime minister told the MPs that the Northeast is very close to his heart and his love for the region is very natural. Quoting Modi, Rijiju said the prime minister asserted that he doesn’t look at the region from the prism of politics. In the memorandum to Modi, the BJP MPs said that they

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Ministers & BJP MPs from Northeast during their meeting in New Delhi. (PTI) want to convey to all those elements who view the Assam-Mizoram issue as a means of “spreading chaos in India that their shenanigans will not work”.

The BJP MPs said they were extremely pained by the violence that took place on the AssamMizoram border.

“At the same time, we would like to express our clear disapproval of the attempt by sections of our polity led by the Congress Party to indulge in politics over these happenings and use this as a means to indulge in one-upmanship,” the MPs said in the

memorandum. The MPs underlined that the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram have expressed the desire to amicably resolve issues.

“A series of confidence building measures have also taken place over the last few days. Yet, the actions of the Congress Party remain devious and mischievous,” they said, adding that the party and its leaders have zero regard for the culture of the region. They accused the Congress of politicising this sensitive issue.

The MPs further said in the memorandum that

they would like to unequivocally state that under the NDA government led by Modi “development work in the Northeast has been historic and unparalleled”.

In contrast, the parliamentarians from the BJP said, ”successive Congress governments at the Centre failed to do justice to the dreams of the region. The problem with the party is fundamental -- their view towards our region is patronising, condescending and reeks of a mindset akin to orientalism.”

They also hailed Prime Minister Modi for resolving various issues

of the region by providing “people-centric solutions’’ G U WA H AT I , AU G 2 by signing various accords. (PTI): The Assam forest Directed police to department’s hanging solarelectric fences have withdraw FIR against all powered turned out to be an effecaccused: Zoramthanga tive tool in keeping wild Mizoram Chief Minis- pachyderms at bay, thus ter Zoramthanga on Mon- addressing the problem of day said he has directed man-elephant conflict in the state police to withdraw some forest fringe areas, an the FIR against all those ac- official said on Monday. cused in connection with the Steel wires are hung deadly violence that rocked in a row from a three-metre the state’s border with As- high horizontal overhead sam, in order to build a wire supported by posts on “conducive atmosphere” both ends. The wires are for resolving boundary dis- connected to a solar power putes. system and elephants reThe development came ceive a mild shock if they a day after both the states try crossing through the withdrew cases against hanging wires. senior officials, including Such a fence has been Assam Chief Minister Hi- installed on the fringe of manta Biswa Sarma and Rani Reserve Forest near Mizoram Rajya Sabha Guwahati and “it has helped member K Vanlalvena to overcome the problem of de-escalate tension. elephants destroying hu“In order to build a man settlements and padconducive atmosphere for dy fields,” Range Officer amicable solution to the Manoranjan Barman said. #MizoramAssamBorder The two km-long solardispute and to reduce the powered fence from Nalaplight of suffering citizens, para to Belguri and from I have directed @mizoram- Mahindri to Silkhuta, built police to withdraw FIR at Rs 8 lakh in Rani forest dt. 26.07.2021 filed at Vai- area in July last year. rengte, Kolasib District, Dinesh Nath, a farmer Mizoram against all the ac- from Moirapur village of cused persons,” Zoramthan- greater Rani area, said the ga said on Twitter. solar fence has been able

to ward off depredations by pachyderms in human settlements and helped save their paddy fields from being mowed down.

Forest officials said that the solution, besides being cost-effective when compared to conventional fences, has an advantage that if at all an elephant breached the fence and entered human habitations, it could be driven back to the forests by temporarily switching off the current flowing through the fence.

Such hanging fences were set up earlier in the state by the forest department in association with others. In Manas National Park, a five-km long hanging fence installed by Wildlife Trust of India in collaboration with the forest department last year has also kept the jumbos out of humaninhabited areas.

“As the wires of the fence hang from a height, they are beyond the reach of elephant tusks,” said a forest official. In 2014, at a site called Subankhata on the eastern part of the Manas Tiger Reserve, a biodiversity conservation group Aaranyak persuaded local communities to convert their

illegal electric fences into solar-powered electric fences that are non-fatal. With active participation from the villagers, a 14-km-long fence was erected that benefitted about 1,000 households as well as approximately 100odd elephants that inhabit the area, officials said.

Almost six and a half years down the line, the fences are still functional and no incidents of deaths of an elephant or human have occurred in the area because of the conflict between them. Subsequently, a few more km of such fences were installed with improvised techniques. A total of 24.5 km of solarpowered electric fences were erected at two sites in Baksa district and 7.5 km in Nagaon district with support from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and Elephant Family India Foundation.

Officials said that in another instance, a solarpowered electric fence was installed in the premises of a primary school in Nagaon district, with the support of the Center for Large Landscape, Montana University, USA, which benefitted about 10,000 households.

Drugs worth over Rs 2.40 cr seized in Mnp ‘Victory Flame’ received at Shillong Raj Bhavan IMPHAL, AUG 2: A combined team of police and security forces in Manipur on Monday arrested four alleged drug traffickers including two women and seized narcotic drugs worth over Rs. 2.40 crore in the international market from their possession.

A police source said that a couple was arrested along with brown sugar worth over Rs 2.20 crore by a combined team of state police commandos and 16 Assam Rifles in Thoubal district.

Md Wahid (25) and

his wife were arrested after the team recovered a huge quantity of brown sugar packed in eight soap cases and 28 small plastic packets during a raid.

The vehicle, which was used in the transportation of the narcotic drugs and a cash amount of Rs 1,82,000 were also confiscated, police said.

In another incident, troops of Assam Rifles manning vehicle check post at Khudengthabi along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 in Tengnoupal district apprehended two alleged drug smugglers including a woman along

with 20 packets of WY tablets on August 1.

The troops recovered the contraband drugs (419 grams) worth over Rs. 20 lakh in the international market.

The drugs were recovered from a handbag of the female passenger which was concealed inside a modified compartment of the vehicle.

The seized contraband drugs along with the vehicle and the arrested persons were handed over to Moreh police station for further investigation, the IGAR(S) said in a statement.

Correspondent SHILLONG, AUG 2: Commemorating 50 years of the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the year 2021 is being celebrated as Swarnim Vijay Varsh and as part of the commemoration, the Governor of Meghalaya, Satya Pal Malik Monday welcomed the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ or the victory flame at Raj Bhavan, Shillong.

The flame was handed over to the Governor by Air Marshal Amit, AOC incharge Eastern Air Command and later the Governor handed it over to Lt. General Pradeep Chandran Nair, Director General of the Assam Rifles.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Malik lauded the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces who laid down their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pak War which also saw the liberation of Bangladesh. Stat-

ABMSU leader murder: CBI releases photos of accused grievous hurt by dangerous weapon) read with 34 (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code and 25 (1), 27(3) of Arms Act. Earlier Assam government had constituted a Special Investigative Team (SIT) headed to inquire into the brutal murder of Islam and Rupa Brahma Dinkar Musahary Bhadreswar Basumatari provided ex-gratia relief of reported. Lafikul Islam was der case to CBI in August Rs. 5 lakh to the next of kin shot dead in broad daylight 2017. CBI registered a case of the slain ABMSU leader. by two bike-borne miscre- under section 302 (Murder), This incident triggered ants in western Assam’s 326 (voluntarily causing state-wide protest.

Kokrajhar on August 1, 2016.

IN THE COURT OF One year later, the CenDISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE tre handed over the investiZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND gation of Lafikul Islam murth No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/65/21

2 arrested with drugs in Diphu

DIPHU, AUG 2: Karbi Anglong police on Monday arrested two persons and seized 552 gram of heroin from their possession at Diphu-Dhansiri road. According to Chief Public Relation Officer from Assam Police Hqs, based on specific information, the team of police intercepted a Scorpio XUV (AS17D0007) and during the checking the heroin was seized. The two arrested persons have been identified as Aftab Hussain son of late Abdul Hasim resident of Islampur and Sabir Hussain son of Babul Hussain, resident of Ajunpur. Police said that the contraband was concealed inside a soap cases. (Correspondent)

Assam assembly forms committee on tribal affairs

Correspondent

DIPHU, AUG 2: Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly has formed a committee on tribal affairs.

MLA of Diphu constituency Bidyasing Engleng has been appointed as Chairman of the committee with 12 other tribal MLAs of the assembly. The term of the committee will be for a period of one year with effect from July 29, 2021 or until a new committee is constituted.

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Western Viyixe Union Dimapur with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful students of HSLC and HSSLC exam 2021.

The Western Viyixe Union Dimapur further wishes them a great successful in their future endeavors.

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Deponent Kekhrieselhou (Neiu) Metha House No. 24 Middle Midland, Kohima

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND

NOTICE S/C No.118/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Moayanger has been applied by Smti Aoyangla, w/o Late Moayanger, R/o H.No.360 Khensa Village, Mokokchung Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO No. 173202002236 2. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/ he so desire to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 27.08.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 27.07.2021 Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-268 AFFIDAVIT (DECLARATION)

The NDPP Women Organization Zunheboto Region felicitates and congratulates Smti. Vikali Zhimomi, W/o Shri. Akashe Zhimo on being appointed as the President NDPP Women Organisation Nagaland. NDPP Women are confident that under her able leadership the status of women in Nagaland will grow tremendously in all walks of life.

The NDPP Women Organisation Zunheboto Region conveys its appreciation and gratitude to the President NDPP Shri. Chingwang Konyak and all the State leaders for appointing her to this prestigious post.

HOLIVI H ACHUMI General Secretary Women Organisation NDPP Zunheboto Region

President Mr. Katoshe Yeptho Western Viyixe Union, Dimapur

It has come to our notice that some rogue unscrupulous female persons within our family are contemplating of selling a residential building at middle Midland colony Kohima covered by Patta No.5078 and Plot No.601 without any justification/legality on their part. The undersigned hereby warns the buyer/seller that legal proceedings/ customary law will be initiated as deem fit and will be doing so at their own RISK.

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Whereas application has received from Smti Mhonbeni U/s 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of Akuluto Town, Zunheboto for Succession of Pension benefits, allowances, leave encashment, debts, securities and other Service benefits of Late M. Kughato Sema.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who have interest in the said claim(s) within 45(forty five) days from the date of publication to this notice.

INAKALI Q ZHIMO President Women Organisation NDPP Zunheboto Region

FELICITATION

Dated Zbto. the 29 July 2021

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G U WA H AT I , AU G 2 (AGENCIES): Three tribal youths– Rupa Brahma, Dinkar Musahar y and Bhadreswar Basumatari— murdered All Bodoland Minority Student Union (ABMSU) leader Lafikul Islam in Kokrajhar, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Monday.

According to the CBI, the assailants of the minority students’ body leader are currently absconding.

The CBI has released images of the three assailants and announced Rs 3 lakh reward for leads on the trio, Northeast Now

ing that the country is indebted to all the martyrs, he expressed hope that the bravery, dedication and devotion to the nation exemplified by the Indian Armed forces will “light a spark of nationalism in the youth and enthuse them to serve the nation”.

The victory flame, which commenced its journey from National War Memorial, New Delhi on December 16, 2020, had entered Meghalaya on July 27 this year and was ceremoniously handed over to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at the Polo Grounds, Shillong on July 29.

“We salute the martyrs, who made supreme sacrifice for the country and we must continue to respect the Armed Forces for their devotion and dedication towards the nation,” the Chief Minister had said and also emphasized that the youth must take inspiration from this and choose the right path to serve the nation.

Regd. No. 1521 Date 28/07/21 I, Shri. Pauding Disuang, s/o D.Disuang Zeme, presently residing at AG Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Zeliang Naga Tribe.

2. That in all my previous official documents my name has been entered as Pauding.

3. That however, from today onwards I shall used my official name as Pauding Disuang 4. That the names Pauding Disuang and Pauding refers to one and the same person i.e. myself.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare that from today onwards I shall use my name as Pauding Disuang and the same shall be used for all official purpose and future references.

6. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also to be used for any rectification if arises in future.

That the statements from para 1-6 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. I sign this affidavit before the Competent Authority Kohima on this the 28th day of July, 2021.

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Dear little boy.

You are the most precious gift that anyone could have given to your parents.

Here’s to a wonderful little baby boy on her extremely special day!

From your loving uncles.

May this birthday of yours be rocking and full of cheers as you celebrate a year of becoming more mature and beautiful.

Deborah,Ati,Tzen and Keny Dear Ano..Mhon Wishing you all the best on this special day . God bless you with good health,long life and happines. Happy Birthday!!

With love, Nzanti Z

ACkNOwledgemeNt The Beisumpuikam Village Council with immense pride extends our appreciation to the HSLC, HSSLC & Under 4 Graduate students for bringing laurels to the community with their excellent results in the recently result declaration by the Nagaland Board.

We also extend our acknowledgement to Old Beisumpui village for their unceasing prayer support and blessings for our children and grandchildren’s good results.

Our sincere thanks also goes to all teachers who’ve not only groomed and guided them to get good results but also to become a good human being.

Their achievements have brought much laurels not only to their parents but also to our village and the community as a whole.

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Ilamguale A Zeliang, D/o Akia Zeliang. Top 16(a) 96% Ilungtiele Disong, D/o John Disong. (87.6%) Pungbatuile Disuang, D/o Suingam Disuang (83.33%) Kawilinliu Pamai, D/o Lungthonbui Pamai (73%) Pauharangle Disuang, D/o Angau Disuang (70%) Kisuigaule Teilia, D/o Kwetpi Teilia (71.6%) Inangle Daime, D/o Lungyibuing Daime ( 54%) Iniale Niumai, D/o Njumlak Niumai (60.6%) Lungdiliu Thiumai, D/o Peramdinang Thiumai (54.4%) Leuheiyile Disuang, D/o Aling Disuang (60.2%) Saronle Pame, D/o Lt. Namteulung Pame (58.8%) Juringliu Zeme, D/o Kidei Zeme (51%) Isamsale Disuang, D/o Haichisetbe Disuang (69%) Imeuneile Disuang, D/o Adaube Disuang (52.4%) Ilamzuale Disuang, D/o Dingau Disuang (66%) Keyinchiele Pame, D/o Irangding Pame (53.6%) Wisironliu Chawang, D/o Akimbo Chawang (55.2%) Cleanstone Gangmei, S/o Michael Gangmei (63.4%) Sampungbe Pame, S/o Lt. Namteulung Pame (55.2%) Mazilungbo Niumai, S/o Lt. Kuilin Niumai (54.8%) Elungneing Disuang, S/o Sambung Disuang (55%) Ireikeu Newme, S/o Kilunglim Zeme (58%)

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Ramtayile Disuang, D/o Tadi Disuang. Top 7(a) 91.60% (Arts) Keyiluituile Newme, D/o Nriaklung Newme 63.6% (Arts) Mangailakliu Pamai, D/o Lungthonbui Pamai 61.8% (Arts) Igolungbe Pame, S/o Ningwang Pame 48.8% (Commerce) Maidibo Pamai, S/o Namgawi Charles 67% (Science) Lungkumbe Daime, S/o Lungyibuing Daime 55% (Science) Lungtieneile, D/o Lt. Tingsanglakbe (51%)

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Heguilungbe, S/o Pauninglungbe. 5.75 (Arts) Petingyibe Disuang, S/o Kininglungbe Disuang. 5.75 (BBA) Chawangbo Pamai, S/o Namgawi Charles (2nd Div)

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NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 24 “self-styled” institutes fake and found two more in violation of norms, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.

Pradhan made the statement in response to a written question in Lok Sabha.

“Based on the complaints received from the students, parents, general public and also through electronic print media, UGC has declared 24 self styled institutes as fake universities.

“Besides, two more institutes namely Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, UP and Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), Qutub Enclave, New Delhi are also found functioning in violation of

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the UGC Act, 1956. The matters of Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow and IIPM, New Delhi are sub-judice in the court,” he added.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest eight such fake universities -- Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi; Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad; Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Allahabad; National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur; Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Open University, Aligarh; Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Mathura;

Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh and Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Noida.

Delhi has seven such fake universities — Commercial University Ltd, United Nations University, Vocational University, ADR Centric Juridicial University, Indian Institution of Science and Engineering, Vishwakarma Open University for Self Employment and Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University).

Odisha and West Bengal have two such universities each. These are: Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata and Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata as well as Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Rourkela and North Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology.

Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry and Maharashtra have one fake university each.

They are — Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Educa-

tion, Puducherry; Christ New Testament Deemed University, Andhra Pradesh; Raja Arabic University, Nagpur; St John’s University, Kerala and Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Karnataka.

Elaborating on the steps taking by the UGC against the fake or non-recognised universities, Pradhan said, “the UGC issues public notices about the list of fake universities/institutes in national Hindi and English newspapers.”

He said, “The commission writes letters to state chief secretaries, Education secretaries and principal secretaries to take action against such universities located in their jurisdiction”.

“Show cause and warning notices are issued to the unauthorized institutes awarding invalid degrees when any self-styled institution is found or noticed functioning in violation of the UGC Act, 1956.”

Rahul invites oppn leaders to meeting on Pegasus row

‘Cab expansion likely on Wed if list is finalised in meet with BJP leadership’

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Amid the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has invited leaders of opposition parties to a breakfast meeting at the Constitution Club on Tuesday to chalk out a joint strategy on the Pegasus snooping issue.

Sources said the meeting is being held to forge unity among the opposition ranks on the issue.

All opposition MPs and floor leaders of various parties have been invited for the meeting.

The opposition has been demanding a discussion in Parliament on the Pegasus row and its leaders have been giving adjournment notices everyday.

The government has been saying that the opposition is creating a “nonissue” and the IT minister has already given a reply in both Houses of Parliament.

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said cabinet expansion can take place most likely on Wednesday if the list is finalised in a meeting with the BJP central leadership later during the day.

The chief minister, who reached the national capital late on Sunday night, said the cabinet exercise will be done in a balanced way keeping in mind the previous team.

His meeting with BJP president J P Nadda is scheduled in the evening.

“The list may get finalised either today or tomorrow. If it gets finalised tonight, the cabinet expansion can take place on Wednesday,” Bommai told reporters before leaving for Parliament to meet Home Minister Amit Shah.

A comprehensive discussion will be held with the BJP chief in the evening about the cabinet formation,

Apni Party mulls resignation by its DDC members S R I NAG A R , AU G 2 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, which was formed after the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in 2019, on Monday threatened that its District Development Council members will submit their resignations alleging that their work to assist people in remote areas was being hindered by the union territory administration.

Reminding the union territory administration of the promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on empowering local bodies, JKAP chief Altaf Bukhari said his council members were either not allowed to function or their movement had been completely restricted.

“We are left with no other option but to resign because the UT administration is time and again failing

us and not allowing us to deliver on the ground and provide relief to the people in remote villages. I do not wish to show false dreams to the people,” Bukhari told PTI here.

The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party had won 15 seats on its symbol and independents supported by it bagged another 21 seats, taking its total to 36 out of the 280 across the union territory. Two more members from other parties had crossed over to it later.

Bukhari said there is a huge gap between the administration and the common people. “Nobody is listening to the woes of the common man. Panchayat leaders were congratulated

by Home Minister Amit Shah but unfortunately on ground they have not been empowered.

“And the result is people feel disillusioned and those who were elected feel cheated. And if remedial measures are not taken, people will lose faith in the system of Panchayati

Altaf Bukhari

Raj. Therefore, before that happens, it is better that our council members sit at home rather than making fake promises to the people,” he said.

Bukhari, a businessman-turned-politician, said that when the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was abrogated in August 2019, the prime minister had assured all-round development of Jammu and Kashmir.

“I am sorry to say I did not see on ground the development which was committed by the prime minister on the day Article 370 was

abrogated,” he said.

He said it was committed “to us that we will see huge scale investment and development in this area.

I am sure the prime minister has intentions to see the people of Jammu and Kashmir high on development and investments but I am sorry to say that the local administration here seems not to do anything about it.”

Bukhari agreed that the job of politicians was to make mass contact with the civilian population despite threats from terror groups.

“Since 1990, mainstream politicians have been targeted by various terror groups. We cannot wait for the last gun to fall silent and rather we can make our voice more important than that of the gunshot through our mass contact. But at the end we need to deliver to

them,” he said, adding “that is where we fail because the administration is not listening at all”.

“We are swimming in the sea of democracy but the present administration in the union territory is tying our hands,” he added, while trying to explain the plight of his council members.

Referring to the abrogation of special status, Bukhari said the matter is before the Supreme Court and “let me tell you honestly I pray to God that the top court decides as per the aspiration of my people.”

However, he said, that has not stopped his party for fighting for the rights of people. “I am thankful to the prime minister that he addressed the issue of protecting jobs and land when I had called on him in March last year.”

including whether it should be done in several stages or one go, he said.

Even balancing of regional and social representation will be kept in mind while deciding names, he added.

“Based on these factors, the numbers and names will be decided. Even how many deputy CMs should be made will also be decided in the meeting,” Bommai said.

The chief minister fur-

ther said that in the current political situation efforts will be made to take every one together.

“We are hopeful that cabinet making will be fruitful. Not only fruitful, it should serve the purpose of serving the people of the state,” he said.

The CM also said some aspirants have met met him here and held discussions.

“They also know not everyone can become ministers,” he added.

India, China agree to resolve remaining issues in eastern Ladakh expeditiously

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): The Indian and Chinese armies have agreed to resolve the remaining issues in eastern Ladakh in an “expeditious manner” and described their 12th round of military talks as “constructive”, according to a joint statement on Monday.

Two days after the India-China military talks, the joint statement, issued here by the Indian Army said both sides had a “candid and in-depth exchange” relating to disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector of India-China border areas.

“The two sides noted that this round of meeting was constructive, which further enhanced mutual understanding. They agreed to resolve these remaining

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issues in an expeditious manner in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols and maintain the momentum of dialogue and negotiations,” it added.

It said the two sides also agreed to continue effective efforts in ensuring stability along the LAC in the region and jointly maintain peace and tranquillity.

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‘24 varsities declared fake by UGC’ Says matter regarding two more pending in court

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021

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Rakesh Asthana

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court will hear this week a plea that has contested the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as the police commissioner of Delhi.

The matter is expected to be taken up by a bench led by Chief Justice NV Ramana on August 5 (Thursday).

The petition challenges the appointment on the basis that it violates the 2018 order by the Supreme Court wherein it was stated that the Union Public Service Commission should ideally consider for appointment only those officials who have at least two years of service left.

The petition, filed by

lawyer ML Sharma, also seeks contempt action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Ministry of Home Affairs officials.

Asthana, a former CBI officer, was appointed as the Delhi Police chief last week.

His appointment raised eyebrows as the same came just three days prior to his retirement.

The MHA said in the order that Asthana’s service tenure has been extended by a year in public interest.

It may be noted here that law and order in Delhi is under the purview of the MHA and the Delhi Police reports to it.

Ahead of the appointment, Asthana was also put under AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-MizoramUnion Territory) cadre on deputation from the Gujarat cadre as Delhi Police commissioners are normally from the AGMUT cadre.

In Delhi, both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition Congress have raised their voices against Asthana’s appointment.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND: KOHIMA

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NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): A senior bureaucrat in the Prime Minister’s Office, Amarjeet Sinha, has resigned from his post, sources said on Monday. A retired IAS officer, Sinha was an advisor in the PMO and handled projects related to the social sector.

A Bihar-cadre IAS officer of 1983 batch, Sinha had superannuated as the rural development secretary in 2019 and was then appointed to the PMO. He is the second top officer to quit the PMO in recent months after former cabinet secretary P K Sinha, who worked there as principal advisor, resigned in March.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 238 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021

Border litmus test

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t is too much of a coincidence that tension along Assam’s borders with Mizoram, Meghalaya and Nagaland have risen after Dr.Himanta Biswa Sarma (HBS) took over as BJP chief minister in the first week of May 2021. Soon after he took over, Dr.HBS, let the cat out of the bag when he vowed that his government will ensure protection of the state’s borders with all its might. He also informed that armed police personnel will be deployed in the borders to beef up measures. As commented earlier in this column, Assam Police made incursions deep inside Nagaland in Tzurangkong area under Mokokchung district bordering Jorhat. In the first incursion, Assam Police personnel destroyed farm huts and uprooted areca plants cultivated by villagers of Aosenden village. This provocative action was later followed by incursions at Vikuto village on June 30 by around one hundred armed personnel comprising of Assam Home Guard and Armed Police Battalion. The armed personnel set up outpost inside Vikuto village under Tzurangkong area and mounted a machine gun at the hilltop. Tensions were mounting in the entire border belt as affected villages demanded action for evicting the armed incursions. Such a counter would have only resulted in igniting the spark to another armed confrontation between the two states. It was surprising that the Nagaland government, especially its district officials and police was caught napping. This was not the case with Mizoram which had enough experience in dealing incursions by the Assam Police as well as the unlawful activities of civilians mobs at inter-state border check gates. This is not to mean that preparedness should be violence. Even in the 1985 Merapani ‘war’ Nagaland Police only responded to the unwarranted and unprovoked firing by Assam Police because the so-called ‘neutral forces’ chose to remain bystanders.

Assam has common borders with Bhutan, Bangladesh, West Bengal, Manipur and Tripura and unresolved border disputes with Arunachal Pradesh,Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Except for Manipur and Tripura, other north eastern states were administratively under Assam. In all cases, the Assam government had been reluctant to accept the traditional and historical boundaries of its former districts that became states.

Instead, the Assam government continued to carry on with boundaries mapped by the colonial rulers by insisting on notifications which suited its claims. In this regard, it may be mentioned that the Modi government wants to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day in a befitting manner and include resolution of border conflicts among north east states as one of its achievements. This was made known by union home minister Amit Shah at 69th plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) on January 24,2021 in Shillong where all governors and chief ministers attended. Shah again renewed the Modi government’s desire that all border disputes be resolved before August 15,2022 at the meeting with chief ministers, chief secretaries and DGPs of the north eastern states at Shillong on June 24,2021. It may sound good that border issues be resolved peacefully but it does not make good sense to states whose lands have been deceitfully, arbitrarily and unfairly transferred to Assam for administrative or commercial interests. Nagaland has huge tract of land transferred in 1925 to Assam by the British. Unfortunately, besides the cacophony of emotions expressed by all and sundry in the media, there are hardly any in the government who are willing to work consistently to fight it legally.

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Post-mortem

Chronology of Assam— Nagaland border issue

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agaland-Assam Border 512 Kms. of boundary between Assam & Nagaland Out of 22 Reserved Forests of the then Naga Hills District, 10 Reserved Forests fall under Disputed Area Belt (DAB) of Assam-Nagaland Border.

1. Nagaland-Assam case is merely about restoration of Naga territory (Forest & other areas) transferred out of the erstwhile Naga Hills District.

2. Naga Hills District was created by the then British India Govt. in 1866 (15/11/1866). 3.

Naga Hills Dist. boundary was defined in 1867 (16/12/1867) - 1867 Notification was superseded by 1875 Notification but Eastern boundary was left undefined. Complete Naga Hills District boundary was defined in 1882 4. Over a period of time since 1898, large tracks of Naga’s lands were transferred to the then Sibsagar & Nowgong Dist. without consent of the Nagas through series of Notifications. (22 Reserved Forest (RF) & 41 Tea Estates (TE) = 13,000 Sq. Kms. 5. The Naga Club submitted memo to Simon Commission on 10/01/1929 “Not to include the then Naga Hills within the Reformed Scheme of India” citing historical and peculiar socio-political system of the Nagas which is different from the rest of India.

6. June 1947 — NNC entered into a “9 Point Agreement” with the then Governor of Assam, Shri. Akbar All Hydari & Gopinath Bordoloi, the then Premier of Assam (Point No. 4 & 6 mentions of boundaries of the Naga people).

7. On failure of Gol to fulfil the “9 Point Agreement”, NNC declared unilateral Plebiscite in 1951 and boycotted the first two General Elections of India.

8. NPC entered into “16 Point Agreement” on 26/07/1960, which led to creation of Nagaland State under Indian Union without boundary demarcation but assurance that the Inter-State Boundary demarcation shall be undertaken in due course of time in accordance with the Constitutional provision of Article 3, 4 (16 Point Agreement No. 12 & 13) 9. To resolve boundary dispute, Gol appointed Shri.

KVK Sundaram in 1971 to

make formal study on the boundary issue. However, he demitted office before completion of the task.

10.1972 - Interim Agreement Signed 1972, 4 (four) lAs were signed between Assam & Nagaland 1979, 2 (two) lAs signed 1985, another IA was signed following Merapani clash 11. Violation of Interim Agreements by Assam Assam instead of withdrawing the Armed Police Posts, has further established more posts.

- More land lease/contracts issued inspite of protests & Agreements - Allowed exploration of oil in the disputed border area.

- Allowed all sort of settlement by Assam with impunity in all sectors.

- Failed to honour the agreement in not allowing the existing cultivation Yimpang, Champang, Old & New Tssori.

- In matter of eviction of encroachment, Assam Govt. has taken prejudiced stand by carrying such eviction on Naga settlers only.

12. Gol appointed One Man Shastri Commission in 1985 Short Term Solution -for immediate maintenance of peace - that Assam Govt. to assume the administrative control of all area within the existing 1925 Boundary Line Notification till a permanent solution is arrived.

Long Term Solution — Recommended for appointment of Boundary Commission for solution to the problem.

13. Taking advantage of the favourable remark in the Short Term Recommendation, Assam filed a suit in Supreme Court on 10/12/1988 against Union of India, ECI and Govt. of Nagaland for declaring 1925 Boundary Line Notification by the British Rule as the final boundary between Assam & Nagaland.

14. 1925 Boundary Line Notification was issued by British Ruler for Administrative convenience, Revenue Collection & to consolidate and legitimize all the disputed forest areas illegally transferred out of Naga Hills District over the years from 1866 to 1925 to neighbouring district of Assam.

15. 1925 Boundary Line Notification is a contentious

notification. As per Survey General of India officials, the map is “Not Surveyed”, “Not verified” & “Not identified” on the ground.

16. Nagaland State demanded Boundary Commission for a fair & lasting solution to the problem.

17. On 25/9/2006, Setting aside all earlier orders, Supreme Court appointed “LOCAL COMMISSION” (Headed by Rtd Judge of SC, assisted by 2 others) 18. Again on 2010, Oct. 20th, Supreme Court appointed 2 (two) Mediators for settlement outside the Court.

19. It may be pertinent to quote Hon’ble SC Order 20/8/2010 “But the exact boundary between the two States is yet to be determined” Hence, appointment of CoMediators.

20. The Union of India in its affidavit filed before Hon’ble SC on 12/12/2014 also stated that “In most cases, the inter-state boundary was not authenticated or verified by the concerned State Govts.

Also there was a strong opposition from the local population indicating that the boundary alignment as shown on Survey of India maps is not acceptable to them. For these reasons, it is not possible and not appropriate to demarcate the inter-state boundary between the states using the Survey of India Maps” 21. On failure of the attempt of the above two, on 14/01/2014, Supreme Court directed all parties concerned to produce WITNESSES FOR CROSS EXAMINATION 22. Assam has filed 8 witnesses and has been cross examined while Nagaland has filed 38 Witnesses. Presently Cross examination of the representative of Survey of India 15 going on.

BORDER ISSUE 1. There has existed a dispute between the State of Assam and Nagaland over the inter-state boundary since Nagaland Statehood Nagaland claims all the areas of forests (22 Reserve Forests), tracts and tea gardens (41 Tea Estates) covering an approximate area of 13,000 sq, km. which were transferred to Assam by the British Government through various notifications from Naga Hills.

2 The Naga Hills District Boundary in 1867 included large tracts of Naga lands

which were subsequently transferred to the then Sibsagar and Nowgong districts of Assam The Point 4 and 6 of the Nine Point Agreement (1947) state about non-alienation, and transfer back, of all forests transferred to Sibsagar and Nowgong. The Deliberations of 16 Point Agreement (1960) also clearly documents the claim of the Nagas, wherein without any commitment, it was pointed out that Article 3 & 4 of the Constitution provides for increasing the area of any State.

3. The State of Assam on the other hand claims the boundary between Assam and Nagaland based on the 1925 Boundary Line Notification The map prepared by Survey of India based on the 1925 notification in the scale of 1.50,000 is however, clearly marked on the footnote that it is yet to be verified on the ground.

The British India Government had issued the notification for furtherance of their economic interest and for administrative convenience. It was notified without the consent and knowledge of the Nagas who were the real stakeholders 4 There have been seven (7) Interim Agreements — 4 in 1972. 2 in 1979 and 1 in 1985 after the Merapani clashes between the State of Nagaland and Assam on the boundary dispute These agreements are primarily with regard to withdrawal of all Armed Police Posts within and near the Reserved Forests and also for not setting up any new post.

The agreements also provide that Naga settlements that existed in the forest should not be disturbed. Further, no settlements are to be allowed to come up and neutral force are to be deployed in place of Assam Police in all such areas.

5 Assam, however, instead of withdrawing the Armed Police posts, as required

by Intern Agreements has further established more posts over the decades. Presently it has 53 Police Posts in the disputed area belt (DAB) in violation of the Interim Agreements. ‘Three of these namely, Naganijan (2018), Aosenden (2020) and Vikuto (2021 Mokokchung district have been established in the last three years. Nagaland has withdrawn 12 Police Posts after 1972 Interim Agreement.

6. Further, list of lease/ contracts already in existence

at the time of agreement in the disputed areas, which was also agreed to be provided by the Assam Government, was never furnished to Nagaland and instead more lease/contracts have been issued in spite of protests.

7. The Assam Government has also allowed exploration of oil in the disputed border area in gross violation of the Interim Agreement.

There are 27 exploration sites of ONGC in the disputed area authorized by Assam Government ONGC operations had also been reported in Pihekhu village, Tokishe village and Nikihe village under Dimapur District, and the State Government recently closed down operations in these villages.

8 All sort of new settlements in all the sectors of the DAB have been allowed by Assam Govt over the decades. In matter of eviction of encroachment, the Assam Government has taken prejudiced stand by only carrying such eviction on Naga settlers only.

9 A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued on 4th May 2005 by the ADGP Assam (Border) is not in line with the Interim Agreements.

The ADGP Assam Border (an interested party) has been made the operational commander of the neutral forces, and the SOP also reinforces the 1925 Boundary Line Notification which Nagaland Govt. refutes.

The provisions of the SOP have been a bone of contention for the past many years However the SOP could not be reviewed till date due to non-cooperation of Assam Govt 10. This boundary dispute is now sub judice in the Supreme Court of India under the Original Civil Suit no.

2/88- filed by the Government of Assam in the year 1988.

The state of Nagaland has all along advocated for amicable settlement of the border dispute through mutual understanding among the two States as per the agreement entered between the two Chief Ministers in the year 1984. But the State of Assam filed a suit in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India under Original Suit No. 2 of 1988 on the matter, thereby disrupting the process. Accordingly, the State Government of Nagaland has compiled all necessary record supported by Maps to substantiate the claim of the State of Nagaland in regard to

border dispute with the State of Assam.

11 In recent times the border disputes have led to tense situation in Ao Senden village in Mokokchung district when in November 2020, the Assam Government raised objections to the setting up of Covid temporary camp of 2nd NAP at Aosenden in Mokokchung District of Nagaland, and it subsequently setup Assam Armed Police (AAP) post at the same location. A total blockade was also imposed on Mokokchung District from Assam side by various groups based in Mariani and adjoining areas in Jorhat district of Assam, for many days The blockade was finally lifted, but, the police deployments from both the sides have continued and could not be resolved till date 12 In May 2021, a tense situation got created in Vikuto village in Mokokchung district when the sitting MLA of Marian’ Assembly constituency, Government of Assam, came to Vikuto village with a group of more than 60 (sixty) men accompanied by Assam Police and there were some blank shots fired. The group of people who came along also destroyed some properties and areca nut plantations existing in the village. Then during the last week of June 2021, the Assam Police, Forest Personnel set up their camps in Vikuto village area, and Nagaland was also compelled to make deployment in the same location The police personnel of both the States continue to camp in Vikuto village area not far from each other.

13. There has been some alarm created in the border areas owing to recent media reports that Assam Government is planning to set up Battalion Camps at strategic locations along the Assam-Nagaland border. There is however, no official communication on this matter yet 14 The violent incidents which occurred some days back in the bordering areas of Assam — Mizoram which lead to the death of six (6) Assam police personnel, has brought renewed focus on the tensions existing due to stand-offs between the police personnel of Assam and Nagaland at certain locations on the inter-state borders, and the need for taking urgent measures for defusing such situations.

The 6th Anniversary of the signing of the Framework Agreement

DailyDevotion The Teaching of Adversity In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

—John 16:33 The typical view of the Christian life is that it means being delivered from all adversity. But it actually means being delivered in adversity, which is something very different. “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling…” (Psalm 91:1,10)— the place where you are at one with God. If you are a child of God, you will certainly encounter adversities, but Jesus says you should not be surprised when they come. “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” He is saying, “There is nothing for you to fear.” The same people who refused to talk about their adversities before they were saved often complain and worry after being born again because they have the wrong idea of what it means to live the life of a saint.

God does not give us overcoming life— He gives us life as we overcome. The strain of life is what builds our strength. If there is no strain, there will be no strength. Are you asking God to give you life, liberty, and joy? He cannot, unless you are willing to accept the strain. And once you face the strain, you will immediately get the strength. Overcome your own timidity and take the first step. Then God will give you nourishment— “To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life…” (Revelation 2:7). If you completely give of yourself physically, you become exhausted. But when you give of yourself spiritually, you get more strength. God never gives us strength for tomorrow, or for the next hour, but only for the strain of the moment. Our temptation is to face adversities from the standpoint of our own common sense. But a saint can “be of good cheer” even when seemingly defeated by adversities, because victory is absurdly impossible to everyone, except God.

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Hope is patience with the lamp lit. ~ Tertullian

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he much hyped Framework Agreement (FA) enters the 6th years without getting any positive response from the Government of India (GoI) for the necessary follow up action to concretize into a solid official document as transitional arrangement for the final settlement of Naga political issue. Six (6) years waiting is a long period in any sense of the term. Given the complexity of the issue, Naga people are, however, patient enough waiting for GoI to act upon its own commitment. The ball is, therefore, with the court of the Government of India, and not with the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN).

Significantly, the FA was the fruition of the grueling rounds of discussions to set the Indo-Naga political talks on firm footing in order to take the Naga issue for an honorable and acceptable solution to both the parties.

Now the time has come again calling upon the Government of India to open the door for executing the FA with all honesty and not resort to misinterpretation to suit its own convenience.

It may be recalled that a historic breakthrough was made on the 11th July, 2002 at Amsterdam (Netherlands) talks by the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN). The Government of India represented by Mr. K. Padmanabhaiah formally recognized the unique history and situation of the Naga people.

Significantly, this official recognition became a matter of political exigency as demanded by the situation. The growing temperament of the IndoNaga political talks brought both the parties to realize that the guts to face the realities are extremely essential to solve the problem of the magnitude of Indo-Naga political issue. For the NSCN, the recognition of the unique history and situation of the Naga people mean it recognizes the very principle that is indispensable to the real start of the political negotiation.

More importantly, any agreement that ignores the unique history of the Nagas will not lead to any constructive resolution. Henceforth, the Indo-Naga political talk was taken up in a serious business-like manner.

It was after more than ten (10) years of negotiation following the of-

ficial recognition of the unique history and situation of the Nagas when the talks reached deadlock-like situation with no side willing to compromise as both the Indian and Naga leaders took their respective parallel stands never to meet whatsoever. The stand of the GoI was – ‘solution within the parameter of the Indian Constitution and Union of India’, whereas the stand of the Nagas was-‘nothing to do with India, nothing short of total independence and total sovereignty’.

Finally, after a long series of talks, the Government of India proposed the Framework Agreement as a formula of win-win solution. All the successive Prime Ministers of India understands that Nagas will not merge with the Union of India, but they are willing to coexist with the Union of India. More than that, they are also well informed of it that the Nagas will not accept the Indian Constitution, though they are not opposed to sharing sovereign power with India. Ultimately, when the Framework Agreement was signed on the 3rd August, 2015 there was much jubilation among the RSS/BJP and other political leaders. Equally excited are the Naga people, the Nagas across Nagalim. Significantly, the Framework Agreement is the meeting point of the two sovereign peoples. Sensible Nagas understand that this is one of the options where the Indians and Nagas can come closer to each other because it serves the purposes of both the parties.

And therefore, it would be a great loss for them if they betray the Framework Agreement and prioritize the modified 16-Points Agreement. And they will miss the golden chance of Naga solution that is honorable and acceptable to both India and Naga people.

But for the Nagas we have taken the stand to keep the pot boiling till the Framework Agreement is push ahead in a meaningful manner.

The irony of the situation was apparent to everyone as the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi is now being carefully watched if he will live up to his high profile Framework Agreement speech.

In his speech, Prime Minister Modi said, “We have continued to look at each other through the prism of false perception and old prejudices. The result was that connectivity between

Nagaland and the rest of India remain weak across this divide”. For all practical purposes, Mr. Narendra Modi, in order to find lasting Naga solution will have to look through the prism of the Framework Agreement and no other way. He must come up boldly to face the situation created by his own zeal to solve Indo-Naga problem.

Modi also said, “Today’s agreement is a shining example of what we can achieve when we deal with each other in a spirit of equality and respect, trust and confidence; when we seek to understand concerns and try to address aspirations; when we leave the path of dispute and take the high road of dialogue. It is a lesson and an inspiration in our troubled world”.

Having reached 6 years after he made this bold statement it is time that action should speak louder than words.

Misinterpretation of the FA to suit the convenience of the Government of India would simply rip apart the Indians and Nagas with no meeting point. Six years down the line NSCN have stood the ground to defend the FA against any manipulation or misinterpretation. Prime Minister Modi had shown his confidence and pride in signing the FA that he made it sure that the signing ceremony is live-telecast to make the whole world witness the historic agreement. He even generated much amusement among the opposition parties when he informed them that he had solved the longest running insurgency movement in Southeast Asia by the stroke of pen signing the Framework Agreement.

During the meeting of NSCN and the Core Committee set up by the Nagaland state Legislative Assembly it was reiterated by NSCN team led by the General Secretary, Mr. Th. Muivah that the Framework Agreement would be the basis of final solution with the Government of India because the FA is inclusive of everything to make the Naga solution that is honourable and acceptable to both the parties. It was for this reason that NSCN has steadfastly guarded FA not to allow the Government of India to make any strategic diversion under any pretext.

Unity of the Naga people should also be based on the Framework Agreement to safe guard the sanctity of the Naga political history

that was built through blood, sweat and tears.

Significantly, the FA was signed under the direct supervision of Prime Minister Modi at his official residence, New Delhi. It is high time that the FA is again brought to the courtyard of Modi for his final perusal and follow up action to take the Indo-Naga Political talks under his direct command. There is no point talking with the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), GoI as the informal talk is leading to nowhere other than beating around the bush. The political exigency is for the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to appoint his representative(s) to pick up the political talk with NSCN talk team and take the Framework Agreement to a logical conclusion.

All said and done, the Framework Agreement is the best formula to establish a new relationship for peaceful coexistence of the two entities (India and Nagalim) on the basis of shared sovereignty which signifies that the Nagas are sovereign people.

It is the culmination of the history of the Naga political struggle when the Nagas declared the Naga Independence Day on the 14th August, 1947 and telegraphic message sent to the UNO (United Nations Organizations) and the Government of India and all the foreign embassies based in Delhi, followed by the Naga Plebiscite on the 16th May, 1951 with 99.9% votes that favoured sovereign independence and finally Nagalim headed by NSCN becoming a bonafide member of the UNPO (Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization) on the 23rd January, 1993 on the strength of historical and political legitimacy.

All these historical records testify that the Nagas were never a part of India.

Given the critical importance of the Framework Agreement that defines Naga people’s political identity, the Nagas will stand guard to protect the sanctity of the FA and will abide by its principles of the Framework Agreement- nothing above and nothing below the Framework Agreement. It is our conviction that only the principle of the FA is the key to an honourable and acceptable solution for durable peace. Neither economic packages nor imposed political packages will

bring about lasting solution. There are no other tangible options we can conceive. The Government of India should, therefore, think beyond its shoulder if they are serious to go for a long term Indo-Naga political solution.

For the Naga people the question of being too rigid and not flexible enough does not arise as the issue circle around the Naga people’s determined stands of protecting the political identity of the Naga nationhood represented by the Naga national flag and Yehzabo (Constitution). The very fact that the Nagas are not rigid had taken the Indo-Naga political talk this far. The pressing irony is that without the Naga national flag and Yehzabo, everything discussed and agreed upon shall be nullified. More than that, the Framework Agreement should not be twisted to project that it is under the purview of Indian Constitution.

The Naga history is very clear before the world as the Nagas had not surrendered their sovereignty nor decided to join the Indian Union. The question of having accepted Indian Constitution also does not arise. It was India who sent thousands of Indian Army personnel to force the Nagas to join the Indian Union.

This factual state of history is being accepted and settled by signing the indelible Framework Agreement to set the ground for the meeting point to enter into Government of India official record (gazette).

It is on record that all the past agreements on Naga political issue ended up in failure. The 9 Points Agreement of 1947, the 16 Points Agreement of 1960 and the Shillong Accord of 1975 failed to get the support of the Naga people as these agreements comes short of Naga people’s historical and political rights. The Framework Agreement was the fresh attempt after more than two decades of the Indo-Naga political negotiations and the most credible agreement that match the political right of the Naga people across Nagalim. This is the reason why NSCN is determined to stick to the Framework Agreement without any dilution to usher in permanent peace and development not only in Nagalim but in the whole Northeast region.

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passes bill to amend general RS passes Inland Vessels Bill amid din LSinsurance law without debate

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Rajya Sabha witnessed multiple adjournments on Monday as Opposition MPs continued their protest over the Pegasus snooping row and other matters, even as it passed the Inland Vessels Bill-2021 amid the din.

When Rajya Sabha reassembled at 3.36 pm after multiple adjournments, the government moved two legislations -- The Appropriation (No 4) Bill, 2021 and The Appropriation (No 3) Bill, 2021 -- for passage.

Bhubaneswar Kalita, who was in the Chair, asked the protesting Opposition members to go back to their seats and participate in the discussion on the bills.

He informed the members that both the bills would be discussed together.

“As you all know these are two very important bills where you can raise financial problems of your states.

You also know that these are finance bills, it can be

A view of Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, August 2. (PTI)

passed automatically. So it is in your interest to discuss it. So please cooperate,” Kalita noted.

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary while moving the bills sought cooperation from the House in discussing the bills but in vain.

As Opposition members continued to raise slogans, Kalita adjourned the proceedings for the day till 11 AM on Tuesday.

E a r l i e r, w h e n t h e House reassembled postlunch at 2 pm, Deputy Chairman Harivansh informed that the government

has moved two Bills for consideration.

The Minister of Tribal Affairs introduced the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Rajya Sabha amid the Opposition protest.

Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moved the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 for consideration and passing.

The Bill aims to bring uniformity in the application of the law relating to inland waterways and navigation within the country.

The Inland Vessels

Bill, 2021 was passed by voice vote amidst the protest and sloganeering by the Opposition after a short reply from the minister.

Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill on July 29, 2021.

During the debate on the Bill, certain Opposition members, who were in the well of the House, tore papers and flung those in the air.

Immediately after the passage of the Bill, the deputy chairman adjourned the House for an hour till 3:36 PM. Earlier, Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice -- first at 11 AM and then at 12 noon -as the uproar by Opposition members over the Pegasus snooping row and other issues continued.

While Congress MPs sought a discussion on the farmer agitation, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Left parties sought a debate on the Pegasus snooping issue.

Chair man M Venkaiah Naidu, who chaired the proceedings earlier in the day, said he was willing to consider a discussion on farmers’ problems provided members do not disturb proceedings and cooperate.

He also appealed to members not to enter the well carrying placards.

But as the Opposition MPs continued to raise the issues, he adjourned the proceedings till 12 pm.

When the House reassembled, Deputy Chairman Harivansh made repeated appeals to the protesting members to take their seats and allow the Question Hour to proceed but they did not relent.

He allowed the Question Hour to continue and took some questions amid the din.

After about half an hour, the deputy chairman adjourned the House till 2 PM as the Opposition members continued to raise slogans and disrupt proceedings.

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): A bill to amend the general insurance law to allow the government to pare its stake in stateowned insurers was passed on Monday by Lok Sabha without a debate amid continuing protests by opposition parties on the Pegasus snooping and other issues.

The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021 is aimed at generating required resources from the Indian markets so that public sector general insurers can design innovative products.

Moving the bill for consideration and passage, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that she wanted to respond to the concerns raised by the Opposition members but could not do so as the House was not in order.

Accusing the Opposition of spreading falsehood about the Bill, she said

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the LS during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. (PTI)

if “they are serious, they should sit down, debate and ask questions. Since you are afraid that truth will come out, you don’t want discussion.”

She was responding to allegations made by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who described the amendment bill as “anti-people and anti-national” and alleged that it was meant to sell public assets to select business houses.

Sitharaman sought

to counter the criticism by stating that private sector companies were providing better insurance to people at a lesser premium.

Amid continuing protests by the Opposition over issues like Pegasus snooping and farm laws, the Minister moved that the amendment bill be passed.

It was quickly approved by the voice vote.

Rama Devi, who was in the Chair, adjourned the House for the day soon after the passage of the Bill.

Rainfall in Aug, Sep likely to be Farmers from Assam, Odisha join ‘Kisan Sansad’: SKM on higher side of normal: IMD ond half of the Southwest Monsoon, for August and September.

The spatial distribution suggests that below normal to normal rainfall is likely over many parts of the north, east and northeast parts of the country.

Normal to above normal rainfall is most likely to be experienced over most parts of peninsular India and adjacent central India, the IMD said.

The IMD has also started issuing a monthwise forecast for the fourmonth rainfall season from this year.

For August, it said, “Rainfall averaged over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal (94 to 106 per cent of LPA).”

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NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday noted a number of developments, from record vaccination to high GST collection and the performance of P V Sindhu and Indian hockey teams in Olympics, to laud multiple happenings that are heartening to every Indian as the ‘Amruta Mahotsav’ begins.

The government has launched ‘Amrut Mahotsav’ to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence in 2022.

The prime minister tweeted, “As India enters August, which marks the beginning of the Amrut Mahotsav, we have seen multiple happenings which are heartening to every Indian.

There has been record vaccination and the high GST numbers also signal robust economic activity.”

“Not only has PV Sindhu won a well deserved medal, but also we saw historic efforts by the men’s and women’s hockey teams at the Olympics,” he said.

Modi said he was optimistic that 130 crore Indians will continue to work hard to ensure that India reaches new heights as it celebrates its ‘Amrut Mahotsav’.

In signs of acceleration in economic activity, India’s tax collections on goods sold and services rendered returned to over Rs 1 lakh crore in July after the second wave of Covid-related restrictions caused a blip in the previous month.

‘Oppn wants discussion on Pegasus in presence of PM, HM’ NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday said that the entire opposition is in agreement that the issue of national security and Pegasus should be discussed in Parliament in the presence of both Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At a press briefing, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’ Brien also said that the farm laws should be repealed.

He said there was a need for immediate discussion on price rise, economy, jobs and inflation, and national security and Pegasus issue.

“They should start with the issue of national security and Pegasus with the prime minister and the home minister present. There is a complete agreement of all opposition parties on it. We are on the same page. So, the BJP with their dirty tricks should not make a mess of it,” he said.

Accusing the government of hurriedly passing bills, O’Brien said that “seven bills were being passed per minute”.

Taking to Twitter, the TMC MP said, “#MASTERSTROKE #Parliament In the first 10 days, Modi-Shah rushed through and passed 12 Bills at an average time of UNDER SEVEN MINUTES per Bill (sic).

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“The 2021 August to September rainfall averaged over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal (95 to 105 per cent of Long Period Average or LPA) with a tendency to be on the positive side of the normal,” Mohapatra said at an online briefing.

The LPA of the August to September period rainfall over the country as a whole for the years 1961-2010 is 428.3 mm.

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expressed dismay at the to join the Kisan Sansad. A Union Government going delegation of farmers from back on its express promise Krishak Mukti Sangharsh to farmers not to introduce Samity of Assam joined tothe Electricity Amendment day as did delegations from Bill and demanded that Odisha,” the SKM, which the same be withdrawn imis an umbrella body of over mediately,” the statement 40 farm unions, said in a said, alleging that the bill statement. was “anti-farmer” and “proOn the eighth day of corporate”. the Sansad, the farmers conFarmers have been protinued their deliberations on testing against the three the Electricity Amendment contentious farm laws at Bill that was introduced the Delhi borders, including last year, and is again listed Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur, for introduction during this since November last year.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Rainfall during August and September, the second half of the four-month rainfall season, is likely to be on the higher side of normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

In another forecast for August, IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said monsoon is also likely to be normal in the month.

West Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Rajasthan, some parts of interior Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, some parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are likely to receive below normal rainfall in August, Mohapatra said.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Farmer delegations from Assam and Odisha on Monday joined protestors at the Jantar Mantar here to participate in ‘Kisan Sansad’, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is leading the stir against the Centre’s three agri laws, said.

It said that members of the Andhra Pradesh Farmers Associations Coordination Committee and the All India Kisan Sabha from Tamil Nadu were also expected to join them in the upcoming days.

The ‘Kisan Sansad’ or mock-Parliament of farmers is being organised by the agitating unions at a time the country’s Parliament is holding its Monsoon session.

“Farmers from all over the country are pouring in

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Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the total cess and surcharge collection under indirect taxes (GST+non-GST) increased 53 per cent to over Rs 4.39 lakh crore in 2020-21 as compared to the previous year. In 2018-19 and 201718, the cess collection under indirect taxes was Rs 2.67 lakh crore and Rs 2.17 lakh crore, respectively. “States’ share of central taxes and duties are determined after deducting cesses and surcharges apart from cost of collection of the respective tax,” Chaudhary said.

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C H E N NA I , AU G 2 (IANS): Renault India on Monday said it has begun exports of Kiger model made near here to South Africa.

The first batch of 760 vehicles has been despatched from Chennai Port to South Africa. The sub-4 metre Kiger is developed and produced in India for domestic market is being exported to Nepal and now to South Africa. In May this year, Renault Nissan Automotive India Ltd had told the Madras High Court in a case that it had to roll out 10,982 Renault cars for exports between May-Oct, 2021.

“With the launch of Renault KIGER, Renault forayed in the largest and the fastest growing segment of the Indian automobile market. The commencement of Kiger exports to South Africa today and Nepal earlier this month highlights Renault’s strong commitment to the ‘Make in India’ mission, demonstrating the competence of India’s design, engineering and world class manufacturing capabilities,” Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations said.

The association has cautioned that the state government’s failure to act in time would cause irreparable loss not only in terms of casualties to human, but also “create refugees in our own land”.

RPP calls for assembly...

(From p-1) Asserting that the Parliament could unilaterally alter the boundary of any state as per Article 3 and 4 of the Constitution, the RPP has, therefore, urged all the 60 lawmakers to pass a unanimous resolution requesting the Centre to

KMH condemns alleged...

(From p-1) Calling for awarding a befitting punishment to the accused, irrespective of his high position, to act as a deterrent in the future, KMH urged the competent authority to investigate the case as expeditiously as possible.

Condemning the act, KMH also appreciated every right thinking individual and organisation who stood by it in the fight for justice.

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to close at 74.34 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by a firm trend in domestic equities and a weak American currency.

Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as investors are awaiting the RBI’s monetary policy meeting outcome for further cues.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.38 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.30 and a low of 74.43.

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Addendum to order for re- Rupee gains 8 paise to close at 74.34 against US dollar AUG 2 (PTI): seasonally adjusted IHS stitutional investors were net opening of schools in State MUMBAI, The rupee gained 8 paise Markit India Manufactur- sellers in the capital market

DMAPUR, AUG 2 (NPN): State Home department, in pursuance to the July 28 High Court order, and in continuation of its July 19 order, has issued an addendum to the order for re-opening of schools for classes 11 and 12.

The order stated that in case any teacher or non-teaching staff of any school, which is opening for resumption of regular classes for students of classes 1l and 12, is not fully vaccinated (not taken both the doses) against COVID-19, or has taken the first dose of vaccine against Covid-19, but 15 days have not passed since taking the first dose, or has not taken any dose of vaccine, the teacher or non-teaching staff concerned shall be required to undergo

amend the State of Nagaland Act 1962 by incorporating all the ancestral Nagalands in Assam – including the areas under DAB, into State’s fold.

Such an amendment in the parliament, RPP said would fulfil Point 12 of the 16-Point Agreement.

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To begin with e-RUPI facility is available for health services and will be expanded to other segments.

“Today the country is giving a new dimension to digital governance. eRUPI voucher is going to play a huge role in making digital transactions, and DBT more effective. This will help everyone in targeted, transparent and leakage free delivery,” the Prime Minister said while launching e-RUPI. Not only the government, if any general organisation or organisation wants to help someone in their treatment, in their

NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): The government’s net tax revenues grew 5 percent in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.

The net tax (sum of direct and indirect taxes) revenue in 2020-21 was over Rs 14.24 lakh crore, a nearly 5 per cent growth from Rs 13.56 lakh crore in the previous financial year.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the government has taken many steps to boost both direct and indirect tax revenue collection, through curbing tax evasion, widening/deepening tax base, promoting voluntary compliance, reducing litigation and promoting digital transactions.

However, non-tax revenue collection dipped 36 per cent to Rs 2.08 lakh crore in 2020-21 from over Rs 3.27 lakh crore in 2019-20.

The government’s net revenue (tax+non-tax) collection in the last financial year declined 3.09 per cent to Rs 16.32 lakh crore. In reply to a separate question,

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NEW DELHI, AUG 2 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution that is aimed at improving transparency and targeted delivery of benefits.

Over the years, several programmes have been launched to ensure that the benefits reach its intended beneficiaries in a targeted and leakproof manner, with limited touch points between the government and the beneficiary. The concept of electronic voucher takes forward this vision of good governance.

education or for any other work, then they will be able to give eRUPI instead of cash, he said.

This will ensure that the money given by him is used for the same work for which that amount has been given, he added. e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment, an official statement said, adding, it is a QR code or SMS string-based e-voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries.

The users of this seamless one-time payment mechanism will be able to redeem the voucher without a card, digital payments app or internet banking access, at the service provider, it said.

It has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India on its UPI platform, in collaboration with the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and National Health Authority.

Net tax revenues rise 5% in FY21, says Sitharaman

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NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/7/2019-20/ Applications are invited from the interested candidate to apply for the courses given in the tabulation below along with Cl-X Admit Card, Cl-XII Admit card and Mark sheet, ST & Indigenous certificate. Application may be submitted to the office of the under-signed during office working hours with a processing fee of Rs. 200-/ (two hundred) only on or before 6th August, 2021.

Sl. No. of Branch Eligibility College/ Institute No. seats Passed 10+2 with PCM/ Tr i p u r a I n s t i t u t e o f 1 Civil Engineering 01 PCM 40% marks for ST Technology, Narsingarh, candidates Tripura 2 Mechanical Engineering 01 -do-do3 Computer Science & Engineering 01 -do-doElectronics & Communication 4 01 -do-doEngineering The admission of students into 1st year Degree Engineering course will be subject to payment of normal tuition fee per semester. THE INSTITUTE DOES NOT PROVIDE HOSTEL FACILITY.

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Ex-Canadian minister accuses Pak of South Korea seeks to improve ties with North engaging in ‘proxy war’ in Afghanistan

SEOUL, AUG 2 (AP): South Korea said Monday it’ll keep pushing to improve ties and resume talks with rival North Korea, despite the North’s threat to rekindle animosities if Seoul holds its summertime military drills with the United States.

On Sunday night, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the drills would seriously undermine efforts to restore mutual trust between the Koreas and becloud prospects for better ties if the training is launched as scheduled this month. Her statement raised a question about the sincerity of North Korea’s recent decision to reopen long-stalled communication channels with South Korea.

South Korea’s Defence Ministry said Monday the exact timing, size and other details of the drills haven’t been fixed and that they were the issues that must be determined

South Korean army soldiers work on K2 tanks in preparation for an exercise at a training field in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Monday, Aug. 2. (AP/PTI)

by South Korean and US authorities. Spokesman Boo Seung-Chan repeated his previous statement that Seoul and Washington are examining factors like the pandemic’s current status, diplomat efforts to curb North Korea’s nuclear am-

bitions and South KoreaUS military readiness.

L e e Jo n g - j o o, a spokeswoman at the Unification Ministry, said Seoul views the communication channels’ restoration as a starting point for restoring long-suspended ties

between the Koreas. She said Seoul will steadily seek to resume talks with North Korea, but without haste.

Nor th Korea sees regular military drills between South Korea and the United States as an invasion rehearsal and often

responds them with its own weapons tests. In the past few years, however, South Korea and the US have cancelled or downsized some of their training to support the now-dormant diplomacy on ending the North Korean nuclear crisis or because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I n t e r - Ko r e a n t i e s flourished after North Korea reached out to South Korea and the United States in 2018 for talks on its nuclear program. North Korea later cut off ties with South Korea after its larger nuclear diplomacy with the US stalled in 2019.

Last Tuesday, the two Koreas restored their phone and fax lines after a 13-month hiatus, raising hopes of improved ties between the divided Koreas. But some experts say North Korea merely aims to use South Korea to let it convince the United States to make concessions before and when the stalled North Korea-US nuclear diplomacy resumes eventually.

ISLAMABAD/TORONTO, AUG 2 (PTI): Former Canadian politician and diplomat Chris Alexander has accused Pakistan of being complicit in “proxy war and war crimes” and engaging in an “act of aggression” against neighbouring Afghanistan.

Alexander, who served as Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2013 to 2015, said in a tweet on Sunday, “Taliban fighters waiting to cross the border from Pakistan to Afghanistan… anyone still denying that Pakistan is engaged in an ‘act of aggression’ against Afghanistan is complicit in proxy war & war crimes.”

Reacting angrily to Alexander’s tweet, Pakistan’s Foreign Office, in an overnight statement, strongly objected to the remarks made by the senior Canadian politician, describing his comments as “misleading assertions” based on ignorance about the facts

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on the ground.

Pakistan has faced accusations from the Afghan government officials for the alleged backing of the Taliban, but it is rare that a foreign figure has pointed to it.

India has also repeatedly asked Pakistan to stop supporting cross-border terrorism and not provide safe havens to militant groups.

Alexander’s tweet comes as the US military, after nearly 20 years in Afghanistan, is in the final stages of withdrawing troops from the war-torn country, bringing an end to

America’s longest war.

The Pentagon has said about 95 per cent of US troops have left Afghanistan and the Taliban has rapidly expanded their presence to large swaths of the country.

In its statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said, “We strongly condemn the unwarranted comments by former Canadian minister Chris Alexander, making unfounded & misleading assertions about…Pakistan’s role in #AfghanPeaceProcess. Such remarks betray a complete lack of understanding of the issue as well as ignorance of facts on the ground,” it said.

The Foreign Office said Pakistan has taken up the matter with the government of Canada.

“The matter has been taken up with the Canadian side. We have urged the Canadian authorities to take steps to address this motivated and malicious smear campaign,” it said.

Another police officer escorting Afghan president seeks defense of cities as Taliban advance polio workers killed in Pakistan

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With immense joy and pride, we, the members of the Garo Community Eralibill (GCE) and Misimi Mondoli Eralibill (MME), heartily congratulate Mrs. Vikali Akashe Zhimomi of Eralibill Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, on being conferred with Presidency of NDPP, Women Organisation.

We wish her success in all her future endeavours.

Vikash Momin Gihun K. Marak G. Secy, GCE G. Secy, MME

Taking this humble privilege, the Tikhir Gazetted Officers' Association (TGOA), would like to extend sincere appreciation to Shri. T. Kiusu Tikhir on his promotion to the post of Assistant commandant VG (class-I Gazetted) in Home Department, Government of Nagaland.

Being elated by his achievement and career progression, the TGOA also prays to the Almighty God to grant him robust health and sound wisdom in pursuit of his illustrious career ahead.”

Sd/Sd/(Er. S.I.ASANGBA TIKHIR) (T.ASUTHONG) NSS President, TGOA Finance Secretary, TGOA

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2/8/2021 The Ungma Senso Telongjem Mokokchung (USTM) with utmost pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulation to the following esteemed members for bringing laurels to our union: 1. Dr. Mrs. Imnabenla Jamir, W/o Dr. Supongmayang Longkumer and who is the D/o Mr. Marlepden Jamir & Lt. Mrs. Nukshimenla Longkumer for conferring Doctor of Theology in the Department of Christian Ethics on the topic “Towards a Relevant Sexual Ethics of India: Indian churches engagement with Homophobia with special reference to the work of the National Council of Churches in India” from Unity Theological College, Bangalore under the Senate of Serampore university.

2. Mr. Yimtiyong Longkumer, S/o Lt. Lipokyanger Longkumer and Mrs. Moalemla Jamir for securing top 7th position in the recently declared 2021 HSSLC (Arts Stream) with a total aggregate of 91.6% and 100% marks in Informatic Practices from Unity Christian Higher Secondary School Diphupar, Dimapur.

The USTM also extend our appreciation to all the successful students of HSLC & HSSLC examinations 2021 from our union.

The union further prays that may our Almighty God continue to bless you all in all your future endeavours.

Sangkong Jamir Zulutemba Longkumer President General Secretary

WATSÜ UNIT MANGMETONG P.O. Mangmetong, Mokokchung, Nagaland

The mangmetong Watsü Telen extends our heartiest congratulations to the following achievers for their incredible accomplishment which brought honor and pride to our community in particular and in general.

1. Miss Tiajungla Dominca Jamir, D/o mrs. carol Ann Jamir and mr. Bendangtoshi Jamir for winning the award ‘Best Practitioner Poster Proposal’ by the Immersive Learning Research Network (ILRN) at the ILR 2020 conference New York city USA. 2. Miss Sashijenla Pongen, D/o mrs. Sungtikongro Jamir and Lt. mr. Sendonglemba Pongen for securing 4th Rank in B.A Economics (Honours) under Nagaland University.

3. Mr. Talinungsang Imchen, S/o mrs. Sentirenla and mr. moameren Imchen for securing Top 3 position and subject topper in Environmental Education in HSLc 2021.

The Telen further congratulates all the successful HSLc and HSSLc 2021candidates and wishes all the best in future endeavors.

Sd/Sd/Wt. Moarenla Jamir Wt. Tiakala Tzudir Secretary President Mangmetong Watsü Telen Mangmetong Watsü Telen

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the Odyutsu ekhung with immense pride and honour extends its heartiest congratulations to Miss Noyingbeni R Odyuo, D/o Mr. N. Renthungo Odyuo and Mrs. Renthunglo for securing Top 20 Position in the recent HSLC Examination 2021.

The Ekhung wishes and prays that may Almighty God continue to bless and guide her.

‘Success comes to only one who works hard to achieve it.’

K. M. Odyuo Renchamo Odyuo chairman Secretary

The Ashiponger Foundation congratulates Mr. Talinungsang Imchen, son of Mr. Moameren Imchen of Mangmetong village, and Mrs. Sentirenla of Changtongya village for securing Top 3 in HSLC Examination 202. We wish him success in all his future endeavours.

T h e Fo u n d a t i o n f u r t h e r appreciates our esteemed member | M r. M o a m e r e n I m c h e n f o r overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety. It gives us pride and joy to witness God’s blessings in your family. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Sd/Sd/SENTILONG TEMSUMONGBA Secretary President

The Yonchucho Students’ Union and Yonchucho Village Council convey our warmest congratulations to Mr. Lichio Yanthan for being promoted to SDEO, Sanis under School Education Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

“Good luck and good wishes” Sd/Shanthungo Yanthan Chairman, YVC

Sd/Y. Kilumo Murry General Secy., YSU

KOHIMA AO OFFICERS TELONGJEM "Telongjem nung leniba"

FELICITATION The office of Kohima Ao Officers Telongjem (KAOT) with great pride and honour, extends heartiest congratulations to Er. Limanaro on her promotion to the post of Engineer in Chief, NPWD, the first amongst Naga women to have reached the coveted position. Prior to this, she had also achieved the distinction of being the first Naga lady to have reached the position of Chief Engineer under Government of Nagaland. We applaud and celebrate her remarkable achievement and further exude confidence that she will continue to serve with dignity, courage and excellence. May she remain an inspiration for the younger generation to strive for. This is our prayer that God grant her good health and a long life.

(Er. MOA AIER) (Wt. IMTIMENLA) President, KAOT Secretary, KAOT.

patched to Lashar Gah to help defend the city.

“There has been relentless gunfire, air strikes and mortars in densely populated areas. Houses are being bombed, and many people are suffering severe injuries,” said Sarah Leahy, Helmand coordinator for Doctors Without Borders.

The group, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières or MSF, said in a statement Monday that life in Lashkar Gah was at a standstill as residents hunker down inside their homes, afraid to venture out.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honor, we, the WSBAK Church Leaders’ Fellowship would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their achievement in the recent result declaration of HSSLC & HSLC examinations 2020 & 2021 conducted by NBSE: 1. Miss Leah Zhimomi, D/o, Rev. Kahoto Zhimomi, Pastor of Sakipheto Baptist Church for securing 6 subjects distinction.

2. Mr Inapu Chishi, S/o, Rev. Iviho Chishi, Pastor of Khughovi Baptist Church for securing 6 subjects distinction.

3. Mr Jupito Chishi, S/o, Mr Inato Chishi, Pastor of Shikato Baptist Church for securing 4 subjects distinction.

Fellowship also congratulates Dr. Khatoi Kinimi, the Pastor of Sümi Baptist Church Ekranipathar on conferring DOCTOR OF MINISTRY from Hindustan Bible Institute and College, Chennai, with his dissertation: “A Contemporary Understanding of Mission Task with Special Reference to WSBAK”.

The Fellowship wishes them success and great achievement in their future endeavor.

Rev. Dr. Khetoshe Aye President WSBAK CLF

Mr Khetoi Shikhu General Secretary WSBAK CLF

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FELICITATION The office of the SSU takes immense pride and honour to congratulate Mr. Dove-o Phesao, S/o Mr. Khrusayi & Mrs. Shovelhulu Phesao for securing GOLD MEDAL from the Department of Physics B.Sc, Kohima Science College Jotsoma (Autonomous) 2021.

The SSU further wishes him a greater achievement in all his future endeavours.

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Gen. Ajmal Omar Shinwari, told reporters that three provinces in southern and western Afghanistan face critical security situations.

Southern Kandahar — the birthplace of the Taliban — as well as Helmand and Herat provinces have witnessed several attacks.

Helmand provincial council chief Attaullah Afghan said the Taliban are also advancing in the provincial capital of Lashar Gah, and now have control of the city’s seventh district.

On Monday, elite Afghan commando units were dis-

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FELICITATION We, the Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Dimapur (MSTD) with immense pride and honor extend our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed member Dr. A Imsuyanger Ao, (S/o Rev. Akang Lkr) Chief Veterinary Officer, Longleng, who was awarded with the Indian Veterinary Association Conference (IVACON) 2021 "Best Field Veterinarian Award" on June 29. He was conferred with the award for his contribution in the veterinary profession at the International Virtual Conference on "Emerging Challenges to Veterinary Profession".

We would also like to congratulate: 1. Ms. Ochien D/o Mr. Tajenmeren Jamir & Mrs. Lipoktila Aier Top 12 position in the HSLC 2021 Examination 2. Mr. Imsuwaden Ozukum S/o Mr. Meyimangyang Ozukum Ao Subject topper in the HSSLC 2021 Examination The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and Degree Examinations 2021. We wish you the best and more success in your future endeavors.

Sd/(SOBUNUKSHI JAMIR) President, MSTD

Sd/(IMKONGSUNGKUM) General Secretary, MSTD

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failed to bring peace but created doubt and ambiguity” among Afghans, Ghani said in his address to Parliament.

The Afghan president arrived by helicopter for the extraordinary session of the house, called because of the dire situation on the ground.

Ghani touched down at the Darul Aman Palace in Kabul and inspected an honor guard before heading inside.

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come polio-free in the next year.

Taking to Twitter, Khan said only one case of the crippling disease had been reported this year so far, adding: “We will eradicate polio completely in coming yr”.

Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two remaining countries in the world where polio is endemic after Nigeria was declared free of poliovirus last year.

The Pakistan government has suspended the anti-polio drive and postcampaign evaluation in the past following the increasing number of attacks on polio workers in different parts of the country.

The Taliban are now trying to seize provincial capitals after already taking large swaths of land and scores of districts in more rural areas, as well as several key border crossings with neighboring countries.

“The Taliban do not believe in lasting or just peace,” Ghani said. He predicted a sea change on the battlefield “in the next six months” that would push the Taliban back, without elaborating.

He claimed that Afghan forces are up to the task and have the “capacity” to defeat the insurgents. But in past weeks, Afghan forces have struggled against the Taliban onslaught, and have often been left without reinforcements and resupplies.

On Sunday, the Afghan armed forces spokesman,

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The policeman was returning home after being with a polio team when he came under fire, police said.

Polio health workers and law enforcement officials who are tasked with providing security have often be en targeted by militants and miscreants in Pakistan.

Last week, the federal government had announced to launch a nationwide five-day polio immunisation drive from August 2 to inoculate 23 million children against the crippling disease.

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P E S H AWA R , AU G 2 (PTI): Unidentified gunmen shot dead a police officer escorting a team of polio workers in northwest Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakthunkhwa province on Monday, the second such incident in two days.

The officer was killed by the unknown gunmen riding a motor cycle while he was joining the polio workers in the tribal district of Dera Ismail Khan bordering South Waziristan, police said.

A search operation to arrest the killers is underway, they said.

The attack took place a day after bike-borne gunmen fired at a police constable in the Daudzai area

KABUL, AUG 2 (AP): The Afghan president on Monday blamed the American troops’ speedy pullout for the worsening violence in his country and said that his administration would now focus on protecting provincial capitals and major urban areas in the face of the rapidly advancing Taliban.

Ashraf Ghani also urged lawmakers to back a national mobilisation drive against the Taliban amid an intensifying war between the Taliban and Afghan government forces over the past few months as U.S. and NATO troops complete their pullout from the wartorn country.

“An imported, hasty” peace process — a reference to Washington’s push for negotiations between Kabul and the Taliban — “not only

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Film critic Rashid Scientists find drug cocktail Cooking with coal, wood linked Irani passes away at 74 effective against Delta, Beta variants to higher risk of eye diseases E

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ooking with wood or coal can increase the risk of major eye diseases that can lead to blindness, according to a study involving nearly half a million people in China.

The study led by a team of international researchers from the University of Oxford and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking University, Beijing, showed that long-term use of solid fuels for cooking was associated with conjunctiva (32 per cent), cataracts (17 per cent), and disorders of the sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (DSCIC - 35 per cent), compared with those who cooked using clean fuels.

Individuals who switched from using solid to clean fuels for cook-

ing had smaller elevated risks (over those who had always used clean fuels) compared to those who did not switch. People who switched had 21 per cent, 5 per cent and 21 per cent higher risk for conjunctiva, cataracts, and DSCIC, respectively, according to the results published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

“The increased risks may be caused by exposure to high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and carbon monoxide, which can damage the eye surface and cause inflammation,” said lead author Dr. Peter Ka Hung Chan, research fellow in the Nuffield Department of Population Health at Oxford.

Burning wood also increases the risk of eye injury from sparks or wood

dust.

Further, there was no association found between solid fuel use and risk of glaucoma, because this disorder affects internal eye structures, which are less exposed to pollutants in the air, the researchers said.

“A m o n g C h i n e s e adults, long-term solid fuel use for cooking was associated with higher risks of not only conjunctiva disorders but also cataracts and other more severe eye diseases. Switching to clean fuels appeared to mitigate the risks, underscoring the global health importance of promoting universal access to clean fuels,” Zhengming Chen, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of China Programmes at the Nuffield.

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minent film critic Rashid Irani, a muchloved figure in the cinema circles of the city, was found dead on Monday at his residence here. He was 74. Irani, who had multiple health issues and lived alone, likely breathed his last on July 30 at his home in the South Mumbai neighbourhood of Dhobitalao, according to his close friend Rafeeq Ellias.

“It is terrible news.

Most likely, he passed away Friday morning while having his bath because he was (found) in the bathroom.

Since Friday, he had not been seen at the press club or at his usual breakfast place.

“We all thought he had gone out of town, so we waited, hoping he would be back on Sunday night. But today we got worried. We called the cops and broke the door,” Ellias told PTI. According to Ellias, Irani had not been keeping well and also had COVID last year. “He had serious blood pressure and diabetes.

Around two years ago, he had a fall at the film festival in Goa. He had a haemorrhage, it was a neurological condition. This was probably something similar. He had nobody, he lived alone in Mumbai all his adult life,” he added.

The official social media account of the Mumbai Press Club also tweeted about Irani’s demise.

“Rashid Irani, 74, one of the country’s foremost film critics, passed away probably on 30 July at home.

He was not seen for 2-3 days; a search by friends, club officials and police led to his home, where his mortal remains were found,” the press club said in a statement.

Irani, who had contributed several articles in national dailies like Times of India, Hindustan Times and the website Scroll.in, was “one of the pillars of the Mumbai Press Club Film Society”, the club further said in the statement.

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team of researchers here has found a combination of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs that can be used to treat Covid-19 patients with mild to moderate disease.

The team from National University of Singapore (NUS) found that a combination of antiviral molnupiravir and anti-inflammatory baricitinib can be effective against the Beta and Delta variants of the virus, the Strait Times reported.

The combination could strongly inhibit the SARSCoV-2 virus in laboratory tests, making it suitable for further clinical evaluation, Professor Dean Ho, director of the NUS’s Institute for Digital Medicine, was quoted as saying. “... we are looking for combination therapies that can eventually be given to patients with mild illness who are recovering at home, or in community care facilities,” Ho said. Experts from the National Centre for

Infectious Diseases, NUS Medicine and the National University Hospital (NUH) tested 12 drugs -- which included a range of antivirals and cancer drugs.

The molnupiravir-baricitinib combination was identified for possible treatment, the report said.

However, there is no data yet from clinical trials that show the drug combination is effective in all phases of Covid-19 disease, Dr Louis Chai, a senior consultant at the NUH Division of Infectious Diseases, was quoted as saying. While some drugs could reduce the

Covid viral load in patients, they may not slow down disease progression or prevent death, he noted.

Molnupiravir “interferes with a part of the virus that is conserved across different variants -- specifically, the enzyme that it uses to copy its genetic material for replication”, said Dr Conrad Chan, laboratory director at the Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute from DSO. Chan molnupiravir “a strong ‘backbone’ drug candidate from which multiple combinations can be derived”, he added.

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With deep sense of honour and pride, the Mesulumi Union Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Jesa Chiero, S/o. Mr. Neilalie Chiero and Mrs. Wepeteu Chiero for securing Top 3 position in Arts stream in the HSSLC Examination 2021 under NBSE. We salute him for earning reputation and bringing laurels to our union for achieving such a prestigious stature.

The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021.

We wish them great success in their future career.

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5th RANK HOLDER, HSSLC 2021 With immense pride and joy, the Yaotsu Clan of Kohima Village congratulates Ms. Vilhouvonuo Yaotsu, D/o Late Keneihelie Yaotsu for securing top 5th in the declared HSSLC Exam 2021. The Clan prays and wishes her greater success in her future endeavor.

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The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) would like to felicitate Shri Kevisa Kense, Director of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland for his induction into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). CANSSEA would also like to thank the Government for implementing and adhering to the IAS (recruitment) Rules 1954 and inducting a member from a Non-State Civil Service of Nagaland. CANSSEA wishes Shri Kevisa Kense success in all his future endeavour.

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The Thipuzumi Students’ Union extends its heartfelt congratulations to Miss Nozi Epao, D/o Mr Vecuhu Epao for securing 11th rank in the HSLC Examination, 2021. May this achievement inspire and prompt greater success in the years to come.

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We, the Tajungkhuma Rui Tsungiki Village with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Narsen Ngullie, D/o Z. Habemo Ngullie and Mrs. Renboni for securing Top 3 Rank in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2021 under NBSE. We would also like to congratulate all the successful candidates from Tsungiki Village who passed out during the recent HSLC & HSSLC Examinations 2021.

We wish them all a grant success in their future endeavours.

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Kohima Town Club with immense pleasure would like to congratulate Takatemsu and Michael Dul for getting their RIN (Referee Identification Number).

The duo successfully conducted their RIN at Manipur in the month of January, 2021 with the help of Joy Chandra, AIFF Referee Instructor.

The duo has qualified for RIN category 5 which is approved by All India Football Federation.

With this, the club will now have three qualified football referees along with Kezevituo Vizo. They are the second batch of referees from Nagaland to get their RIN number.

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USA beat Mexico 1-0 to win Gold Cup

United States celebrate their extra-time victory over Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final soccer match Sunday in Las Vegas. (AP/PTI)

bean. The Americans won all three knockout matches by 1-0 scores.

The U.S. won its seventh Gold Cup title, its first since 2017, matching Mexico for the most in the

15 tournaments. Canada won in 2000. It was just the second victory for the Americans in seven finals against El Tri. The U.S. has won nine consecutive games overall

and 14 home games in a row. Top players, who are with their clubs for European pre-seasons, will return when the U.S. opens World Cup qualifying at El Salvador on September 2.

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Mayank Agarwal gets medical attention after being hit by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer.

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NOTTINGHAM, AUG 2 (PTI): India’s opening batsman Mayank Agarwal was on Monday ruled out of the first Test against England after being concussed by a short ball from teammate Mohammed Siraj during a training session here.

While facing Siraj, possibly the fastest bowler in the current Indian line-up, Agarwal saw the ball thudding into his helmet when he took his eyes off a short delivery. The first Test starts here on Wednesday.

“Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal was hit on the helmet while batting during India’s nets session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted as saying in a media release.

“The BCCI Medical Team assessed him, and a concussion test was conducted. He has shown signs of concussion and is ruled out of the opening Test against England. The 30-year-old is stable and will remain under close medical observation,” Shah further stated.

When vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was asked about the fitness of all players, he did say that Agarwal sustained a head injury.

“Mayank Agarwal got hit on the head. The medical team is looking after him.

All others are fit,” Rahane told mediapersons.

After being hit by Siraj’s delivery, Agarwal was seen in some discomfort as he removed the helmet

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PROVIDENCE (GUYANA), AUG 2 (IANS): Heavy rain played spoilsport in the third T20I between West Indies and Pakistan, leaving the hosts needing a victory in the final match of the series to draw the campaign.

Pakistan had won the second T20I of the fourmatch series by seven runs on July 31, while the first match too was abandoned because of rain.

The rain continued for the next hour and a half, after which there were hopes of a shortened match but that was ultimately not possible, with one part of the field still waterlogged.

It is the second match of the tour to have been washed out, with the series opener only seeing nine overs of play. The two teams will next meet on Wednesday (August 4) in the final T20I of the series.

IFCAI University Tripura felicitating Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on Monday.

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 (NPN): ICFAI University Tripura on Monday felicitated to Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for winning a silver medal in weightlifting in Tokyo Olympics 2020.

I C FA I U n ive r s i t y Staff members personally invited Chanu to visit the University Campus at her convenient time to cel-

ebrate her success in an official manner. It may be noted that the ICFAI University Tripura is continuously working on various outreach and extension activities towards the development of Education, Sports and physical education as a part of social responsibilities for the youth of Northeastern states of India.

Still no Messi as Copa America stars return to Barca

M A D R I D, A U G 2 (IANS): This Monday sees new signings Sergio Aguero and Emerson Royal begin pre-season training with FC Barcelona following their participation in the Copa America earlier this month, but one man is still missing from the Barcelona squad working with Ronald Koeman -- Lionel Messi.

The Argentinian failed to sign a new contract with the club before his previous deal expired on June 30, and over one month later, he has still to put pen to paper, using recent weeks to spend time in Miami and in the Caribbean with his family as his representatives continued to negotiate.

The past weekend saw Messi and his family enjoying a further break on a boat off the island of Ibiza with former Barcelona players Cesc Fabregas and Luis Suarez, and he

Lionel Messi (File)

didn’t seem particularly pre-occupied about his future in the photos published of him jumping into the sea, reports Xinhua.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta continues to insist that negotiations are progressing in a positive manner, telling reporters “everything is going according to plan, everything is progressing adequately,” in his last appearance at the Barcelona offices at the Camp Nou stadium.

However, while it doesn’t look as if Messi is negotiating with other clubs at the moment -- something that will no doubt calm the nerves of Laporta and Barcelona supporters -- the fact is that the club is finding it difficult to fit Messi’s wages into a structure limited by the tight financial fair-play conditions imposed on the club by La Liga.

Carles Alena, Junior Firpo, Juan Miranda and Jean-Claire Todibo have left the club in an effort to lower the wage bill, and Barca are working to try and move on other players such as Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic and Mar-

tin Braithwaite, but with the club due to kick off the new season at home to Real Sociedad on August 15, it doesn’t look as if Messi will be in their starting 11 for that match, or perhaps even the following weekend against Athletic Bilbao.

The striker will not return to training until his new deal has been signed and with every day that passes the season is drawing closer, while he is a little bit further away from attaining full match fitness.

Koeman must be happy that new arrival Memphis Depay appears to have adapted quickly to life at the club.

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Kane skips Spurs pre-season tests amid transfer talk LONDON, AU 2 (AGENCIES): Harry Kane, a transfer target for Manchester City, has not returned to the Tottenham training ground as expected on Monday morning amid speculation over his future.

The striker was scheduled to have coronavirus testing on Monday before starting training on Tuesday.

Kane has had a threeweek break after helping England reach the Euro 2020 final.

Spurs have offered no explanation for why the 28-year-old did not turn up.

It is understood Kane felt he had a gentleman’s agreement with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy that he could leave the club this summer. A pre-Euro 2020 move did not materialise as he hoped, but Manchester City remain keen on signing the England captain.

Kane’s international’s team-mate Jack Grealish is also a target for City, who have a made a £100m bid for the Aston Villa midfielder, and he turned up for pre-season training with the Midlands club on Monday.

and sat on the ground with physio Nitin Patel attending to him.

He was then seen pressing the back of his head while leaving the nets, escorted by Patel.

KL Rahul, who has mostly opened in Test matches but prefers a middle-order slot these days, could be asked to face the new ball first up in the absence of Agarwal.

The other option is Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran. A left field selection could be Hanuma Vihari, opening the innings, like he did in Australia.

In case Vihari opens and bowls his off-spin, seamer all-rounder Shardul Thakur could also be considered for selection.

DUBAI, AUG 2 (IANS): India’s bench-strength in fast bowling will help in smooth transformation once the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami retire and help the country do well in Test cricket for the next 10, 15 of even 20 years, said former Australian pace bowler Brett Lee. “A word here about the Indian bowling attack during the World Test Championship, which I feel has been fantastic. They have experienced bowlers and some good young guys coming through,” said Lee in an interview to the International Cricket Council.

“They have enough pace, are excited and enthusiastic, ready to take over from the likes of Bumrah and Shami. This trend may help India do well for the next 10, 15 or even 20 years,” added Lee. The right-arm pace bowler, who took 310 wickets in 76 Test matches, also said the fact that bench strength is crucial for a team nowadays, especially in times of bio-bubble, was evident from India’s success on the tour of Australia. Despite suffering injuries and pullouts, India managed to win the Test series in Australia 2-1. In fact, they won the last Test in Brisbane with a secondstring bowling attack.

Mexico starts at home that day against Jamaica.

Before an overwhelmingly pro-Mexico crowd, El Tri started seven of the 11 players who began the Nations League final that the U.S. won in extra time in June on Christian Pulisic’s 114th-minute penalty kick: defenders Luis Rodríguez, Néstor Araujo, Héctor Moreno and Jesús Gallardo plus midfielders Álvarez, Jesús Corona and Héctor Herrera. The newcomers were Talavera, midfielders Jonathan dos Santos and Orbelín Pineda, and forward Rogelio Funes Mori, starting in place of goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa plus Carlos Rodríguez, Uriel Antuna and Hirving Lozano.

The U.S. lineup included nine players from Major League Soccer.

The field CONCACAF chose was 69 yards wide, narrower than the recommended 75 yards.

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WASHINGTON, AUG 2 (AP): Miles Robinson scored on a header in the 117th minute, and a United States junior varsity lineup upset a mostly front-line Mexico team 1-0 on Sunday night (August 1) to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Kellyn Acosta, the only player in the U.S. starting line-up who gets playing time when the first-choice roster is together, took a free-kick, and Robinson outjumped Edson Álvarez and headed the ball in on one hop to the right of goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera.

Robinson, a 24-yearold defender in his fourth Major League Soccer season with Atlanta, got his third international goal in nine international appearances, his second goal of the tournament.

Matt Turner got his fifth shutout in six matches of the Gold Cup, the championship of North and Central America and the Carib-

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Indian women reach maiden Olympic hockey semis

TOKYO, AUG 2 (IANS): Taking inspiration from the men’s team that got into the medal rounds after a gap of four decades, Indian women scripted a historic moment of their own by making a maiden entry into the semifinals of the Olympics hockey tournament here on Monday.

India defeated world No. 2 Australia 1-0 in the quarterfinals to storm into the last-four stage, marking their maiden entry into the medal round with a brilliant performance against a team that had dominated the tournament so far and was one of the favourites to win the gold medal.

Drag flicker Gurjit Kaur scored the all-important goal in the 22nd minute with a powerful flick that deflected off a defender’s stick into the goal.

India will now meet two-time silver medallists Argentina in the semifinals on Wednesday, with a win taking them into the final, which would be unprecedented. The biggest surprise in women’s hockey till date has been Zimbabwe winning the gold medal in the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.

The credit for the win goes to the Indian defence

Indian players celebrate their victory against Australia during women’s field hockey quarterfinal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Monday.(PTI)

that did not allow Australia, three-time gold medallists in the Olympics, to score in the entire second half with defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Udita, and Gurjit Kaur and midfielder Monika, standing like a wall to guard the goal. And whenever the Aussies got past them, goalkeeper Savita was there to save India as she pulled off at least seven brilliant saves to thwart the Hockeyroos.

The Indian deep defence’s superiority could be

Axelsen wins badminton gold over China’s Chen

Victor Axelsen celebrates after winning against China’s Chen Long in Tokyo, Monday.(AP/PTI)

TOKYO, AUG 2 (AP): Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen won gold in men’s singles badminton, denying a repeat title to China’s Chen Long in convincing fashion, 2-0 on Monday night.

Axelsen, who won bronze at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was aggressive from the start. He took the first game 21-15 and overwhelmed Chen in the second, 21-12.

Both players are tall and powerful, and in a feature of high-level badminton, they routinely mixed fast precision smashes along

the edges of the court with delicate touch shots near the net. Some of the rallies approached a minute in length.

Chen had been trying to become the second Chinese man in a row to win back-to-back Olympics in the sport. Lin Dan won gold at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games. His loss will be keenly felt in China, which has had two spotty Olympics after a long reign of dominance. China swept all five gold medals at London in badminton, which officially entered the Olympics in 1992, in Barcelona.

gauged from the fact that Australia had 14 shots at the goal but could not score even one. They earned nine penalty corners, tried two drag flickers and a few indirect variations but all were thwarted by the Indians.

The Indians attacked aggressively, defended stoutly and controlled the midfield that allowed them to enjoy possession in the first half. Australia could not get into their rhythm early on and looked clueless against a defensive unit

and a goalkeeper that did not make any mistakes.

India dominated the first half; they enjoyed more possession and created better chances against an Australian team that had finished Pool B with an allwin record in five matches.

They were not cowed down by the reputation of the world No. 2 team and stood toe-to-toe with the mighty Hockeyroos.

Australia earned the first chance when Ambrosia Malone struck the

post off their first penalty corner.

The Indians too were unlucky not to take the lead in the first quarter as Sharmila’s shot at the far post came off the upright.

Vandana Katariya made a superb run to the left backline and sent in a pullback to Lalremsiami who had positioned herself near the far post. However, her deflection came off the post as the two teams went into the first-quarter break goalless.

The Indians started

Wrestling: Bajrang, Vinesh carry medal hopes TOKYO, AUG 2 (PTI): Their remarkable performances in the build-up to the Tokyo Games creating high hopes of multiple medals at the Olympics, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will have spotlight on them when India’s seven wrestlers, beginning with Sonam Malik, open their campaigns here from Tuesday.

Wrestling is one sport which promised at least three podium finishes and anything less than that will be a below par show, irrespective of the colour of the medal.

Apart from Bajrang (FS 65kg) and Vinesh (WW 53kg), Ravi Dahiya (FS 57kg) is expected to deliver at the biggest stage in the next few days.

The 19-year-old Sonam will be first to take mat in the 62kg category, pitted against Mongolia’s Asian Championship silver medallist Bolortuya Khurelkhuu.

Both Sonam and Anshu Malik, also 19, carry with themselves an unpredictability factor, being new to the senior circuit. They have the spunk, grit and

Bajrang Punia (File)

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gumption. Anshu has a complete game and is getting better by the day.

There is no pressure on them to deliver and if even they return without medals, they will be richer in experience.

But when it comes to their senior Vinesh, the Balali girl is going to the Games as top seed and save Mayu Mukaida from Japan, she is a capable of beating all contenders even as the competition will be very tight in her category.

Vinesh has got better on defence and unmatched when it comes to counter-

attack skills and it showed in her Asian title winning show this season.

However the Asian championship and other events were without powerhouse Japan and strong China.

The men’s challenge will be led by Bajrang, who too is a much respected wrestler at the global level.

In his last 10 international tournaments, he has won six gold medals, three silver and one bronze.

His superior stamina sets him apart but his leg defence will be tested in a very competitive category

Women’s Football: Canada beat USA to meet Sweden in final TOKYO, AUG 2 (AGENCIES): Canada secured a 1-0 victory over world champions the United States to set up a women’s Olympic football final against Sweden at Tokyo 2020.

Jessie Fleming scored Canada’s winner from the penalty spot after Deanne Rose was fouled by Tierna Davidson inside the box at the Kashima Stadium.

Canada will face Sweden in Friday’s gold medal match. Fridolina Rolfo scored the only goal in Yokohama as Sweden reached their second successive Olympic final.

Having been favourites to win the tournament, Vlatko Andonovski’s US side will compete for bronze on Thursday against Australia, when the Matildas will contest a match for an Olympic women’s football medal for the first time.

It is the second successive Games that the US have failed to reach the final.

Beverly Priestman’s Canada are guaranteed at

Canada’s Jessie Fleming, 17, celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during a women’s semifinal soccer match against United States on Monday. (AP/PTI)

least silver in Tokyo, meaning midfielder Quinn is the first openly transgender athlete to win an Olympic medal. Canada and Quinn won bronze in Rio 2016 before Quinn came out in September 2020.

Canada scored with their only shot on target to beat their neighbours for the

aggressively and did not allow the Aussie forwards, who have been rampant in the group stage, many chances. They defended well and in numbers, especially Deep Grace Ekka and Monika were solid and brilliant as they cut down many Australian moves.

Goalkeeper Savita was rock solid and pulled off a number of good saves.

The second quarter changed the complexion of the match as the Indians went into the lead, leaving Australia frustrated.

India earned a penalty corner in the 21st minute of the match and went ahead, increasing the pressure on the Hockeyroos.

Drag flicker Gurjit Kaur, who had failed to score a single direct goal despite a bag full of chances, struck for India, her drag-flick getting deflected from a defender’s stick and looping over goalkeeper Rachael Ann Lynch’s outstretched leg into the goal.

Australia attacked in numbers but found the Indian defence, especially goalkeeper Savita, impregnable. The Australians earned three penalty corners but could not capitalise on any. They had seven shots at the goal.

first time since March 2001.

Davidson’s foul on substitute Rose was initially missed by referee Kateryna Monzul, but the Ukrainian pointed to the pot after the video assistant referee (VAR) showed the Canadian was kicked as they both challenged for a loose ball.

Substitute goalkeeper Adrianna Franch guessed the right way, but Fleming found the bottom corner for the 75th-minute winner.

Franch had replaced US first-choice Alyssa Naeher in just the 30th minute after the hero of their quarter-final penalty shootout win over the Netherlands

had landed awkwardly following a challenge by Nichelle Prince.

The US dominated possession in the second half and had six shots on target, but could not find a way past goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe.

After hitting the crossbar with Sweden’s best chance of the first half, Rolfo gave the Rio 2016 runners-up the lead within minutes of the restart of their semi-final.

Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah tipped a deflected long-range shot onto her crossbar, but the Matildas defence could not clear and Barcelona forward Rolfo volleyed in the rebound from a tight angle.

Alanna Kennedy came closest for Australia in the first half when her free-kick dipped over the wall, but goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl reacted fast to tip the ball over her bar.

Ellie Carpenter was sent off in injury time as she hauled down Lina Hurtig seconds before the final whistle blew.

where at least 5-6 wrestlers are capable of winning gold.

Talk about Ravi and he too is a genuine medal contender but has not attracted much attention.

He possesses immense strength, stamina and is technically sound. Most of the times he has won his bouts on technical superiority.

However, he can’t afford to leave too much work for the second period as it happened at the Poland Open, where he conceded a 0-8 lead in the final and ran out of time to cover it.

Zavur Uguev (RUS) and Suleyman Atli (Turkey) will be threats in his category.

Finally, one wrestler who is going a bit underprepared in terms of competition time is Deepak Punia (FS 86kg).

T h e 2 0 1 9 Wo r l d Championship silver medallist has not competed since the 2020 World Cup. He has been nursing a left elbow injury and withdrew from the Poland Open, which was the last event in run up to Olympics.

Biles to take part in balance beam final TOKYO, AUG 2 (IANS): Star American gymnast Simone Biles will be taking part in Tuesday’s balance beam final of women’s artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics.

The move means that the 24-year-old will return to competitions after a week due to mental health concerns, especially the ‘twisties’. Simone, the reigning world champion on the balance beam, had won the bronze in the event during the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Arriving for the Tokyo Olympics, Simone was looking to defend her four gold medals from the 2016 Rio Olympics. But after being unable to do two-and-a-half twists on vault during the first rotation of the women’s team final last week on Tuesday, she withdrew from the competition in order to protect her mental health.

In her absence, the USA was unable to defend its gold from the 2016 Olympics and settled for silver.

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