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NLA adopts 3-point resolution on border issue 10-member select panel formed to examine border issue Open for out-of-court settlement of border dispute Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 5 (NPN): After a day-long deliberation on the Assam-Nagaland border issue, the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday adopted three resolutions proposed by members of the House .

Leader of the House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio read out the three-point resolution, which was seconded by NPF leader TR Zeliang. NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer then put the resolution to vote and was accordingly passed by voice vote.

The house resolved to constitute a 10-member select committee to examine all aspects of the AssamNagaland border issue and submit its report within a period of three months.

The Select Committee is to consist of chief minister Neiphiu Rio as convener and deputy chief

RIIN panel report tabled in Assembly Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 5 (NPN): As assured on the first of the 8th session of the 13th NLA, deputy chief minister Y. Patton and minister in-charge of home, tabled a copy of the Report of the Commission on Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) on the floor of the house on the last day of the session Thursday.

However, no discussion were held on the commission report.

It may be recalled that JCPI, which has been spearheading ILP for entire Dimapur district, demanded a deadline for SLC report on RIIN. Earlier on August 3, both chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y. Patton had said that the implementation of RIIN was taking long time since consultation with various stakeholders were on and also due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

After discussions with civil society organizations, a report would be tabled in the Assembly for discussion, Rio had said.

This is it!

Concluding day of 8th session of 13th NLA in progress on Thursday. (DIPR)

minister Y Patton and leader of opposition TR Zeliang as co-convenors including P Paiwang Konyak, Jacob Zhimomi, Mhathung Yanthan and Amenba Yaden as members. It will also include Rajya Sabha member KG. Kenye and Lok Sabha member Tokheho Yepthomi as special invitees while commissioner, Nagaland and secretary i/c of border affairs will be member-secretary.

The House also resolved to request Union home minister Amit Shah to ensure maintenance of status quo in letter and in spirit in the disputed area till it was settled.

In another resolution, the Assembly stated that the border issue should be amicably settled outside the court by the two State governments by involving the local communities from

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agreements with Assam. He also demanded deployment of Nagaland Armed Police to the border area so as to protect the state’s border and discourage any misadventure by Assam Police.

He also urged upon the state government to expedite completion of the Foothill Road at the earliest to avoid travel through Assam on account of the spate of bandhs imposed on Nagaland.

Also taking part in the discussion, Leader of Opposition, TR Zeliang said the boundary dispute was a long pending issue and has witnessed border clashes in 1965, 1968, 1969, 1979,

NLA session adjourned sine die

NLA speaker, Sharingain Longkumer, adjourned the house sine die after completing all the listed items for the eighth session of the 13th NLA on August 5, 2021.

and other areas that needed to be strengthened. Further, Pangnyu said that the government was taking steps to further strengthen ICU beds, testing facilities as well as create additional capacities at the sub-district level to cope with the possible third wave in a more effective manner. He said that there were a number of challenges with regard to vaccine hesitancy, testing hesitancy and capacities of healthcare delivery system, which the department would continue to take steps to address going forward.

Highlighting the human resources that had been augmented by the government, Pangnyu informed that 390 posts were created in 2020 specifically keeping

in view the requirements on account of COVID. In addition to filling up those posts, he said that around 150 resultant vacancy posts were also filled up in an expeditious manner.

150 MOs, 14 specialists, 258 nurses, five dental surgeons, 23 AYUSH MOs, six research scientists and six BSL lab technicians, 54 ANMs/ FHWs, 11 OT technicians and 10 ECG technicians were appointed to meet the requirement of healthcare professionals for COVID-19, the minister said, adding that incentives were also announced for private doctors.

To meet the increased hospitalization, Phom said the government ramped up the bed strength before the second wave to 1153 beds

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State’s economy to contract by `1013.11 cr during 2020-21: Rio Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 5 (NPN): The leader of the house and chief minister Neiphiu Rio Thursday informed the assembly that the state’s economy was anticipated to register a negative growth of -5.59 percent (Advanced Estimate) during 2020-21, to the tune of Rs.1013.11 crore.

Taking part in the discussion on matter of urgent public importance pertaining to post covid economic recovery, Rio, in his concluding remark, stated that COVID-19 pandemic had been highly disruptive and challenging and has impacted in many ways.

Rio, however, said that one has to look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to a future with high rates of sustained economic growth and better income levels for the citizens and continue moving forward with twin main focus – saving livelihoods and lives till the time the pandemic was left behind.

During same period (i.e. 2020-21), Rio said the Indian economy was also estimated to register a nega-

NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): Allegations of Pegasus related snooping are "serious in nature" if reports on them are correct, the Supreme Court said on Thursday and asked the petitioners seeking probe into the Israeli spyware matter whether they have made any efforts to file criminal complaint on this.

A bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justice Surya Kant

stopped short of issuing notice on the pleas and took exception that one of the petitions has made an individual (Prime Minister) a party.

The apex court, which asked the petitioners to serve the copies of the pleas to the Centre so that somebody from the government is present before it on August 10 to accept notice, also questioned why the matter has suddenly cropped up now when it had

tive growth rate of 7.3 %.

In absolute terms, he said the contraction in the State economy was anticipated to the tune of Rs.1013.11 crore during 2020-21.

Post the first wave of COVID-19, Rio said that a strategic committee for economic affairs for Nagaland headed by him has been constituted to revive the economy and to bring about self-sufficiency especially in the Agri and allied sectors and to provide livelihood options to the people adversely affected by the pandemic.

Rio said that core group has been directed to work out strategies and action plan for strengthening the State’s economy.

During the financial year 2020-21, Rio said that a proposal entitled “Road Map for Economic Development of Nagaland Post COVID lockdown” comprising 23 projects amounting to Rs. 8062.64 lakh was submitted to NEC. Out of these, he said NEC approved 12 projects worth Rs. 3117 lakh and sanctioned all the projects besides releasing a total of Rs. 764.00 lakh as first Instalment. He said the second

D I M A P U R , AU G 5 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has announced of initiating crowdfunding to help complete the muchawaited Foothill Road connecting Khelma in Peren district with Tizit in Mon district.

Addressing media persons after an interactive session with intellectuals and well-wishers on issues and problems faced by the people of Nagaland at Hotel Ura, Kohima on Thursday, party’s president Joel Naga said completion of the road project would serve as a major lifeline for the people.

with 296 beds without oxygen support, 669 Beds with oxygen support, 99 ICU beds without ventilators and 89 ICU beds with ventilators respectively. Prior to second wave, he said the bed strength was 805 with 608 beds without oxygen support, 68 beds with oxygen support, 68 ICU beds without ventilators and 61 ICU beds with ventilators.

He also informed that the government was building a 200-bedded hospital, with 24 paediatric beds, for acute medical care in CIHSR Dimapur, which he said was likely to get operational by September.

“This hospital, should there be a third wave of Covid-19, will be immensely useful,” DIMAPUR, AUG Phom said.

5 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded 118 fresh Covid-19 positive cases and two more deaths. come to light way back in 2019.

Of the fresh cases, 36 After hearing the counsel appear- were from Dimapur, Koing for the petitioners, the bench asked hima-27, Zunheboto-20, them to serve copies of their pleas to Mokokchung-13, five in Tuthe Centre. ensang, four each in Peren, “Let them serve copies of the pe- Phek and Wokha, two each tition to the government. Somebody in Kiphire and Longleng should appear for the government and one in Mon, taking the to take notice,” the bench said while total caseload to 28335. posting the matter for hearing on Further, two patients August 10. succumbed to the infection

He said RPP would release details of crowdfunding in a few weeks.

He remarked if a similar project in Manipur initiated by IAS officer Armstrong Pame could be completed in 2012 with Rs 40 lakh only, the party found it strange that a road project in Nagaland could not be completed despite the State government pumping in Rs 70 crore, as per media reports.

Considering the fact that the Foothill Road project was first conceptualised in 1974 and pursued by Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee

State logs 118 fresh cases, 2 Covid deaths in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 581 (including 14 non-Covid death).

PTI: India added 42,982 new coronavirus infections in a single day taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,18,12,114, while the active cases increased to 4,11,076, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

The death toll climbed to 4,26,290 with 533 fresh fatalities.

CAG detects excess/fraudulent drawals in various govt depts KOHIMA, AUG 5 (NPN): Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in its report on General, Economic and Revenue sectors for the year ended March 31, 2019, presented during the 8th session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, detected financial anomalies in various departments.

Cases of excess/fraudulent drawals: In its report, the CAG pointed out excess drawal by inflating net total of pay bills where

four Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) of four departments had drawn funds of Rs. 153.25 lakh in 49 pay bills by irregularly inflating the net total amount where actual admissible amount was Rs. 135.57 lakh. This resulted in excess drawal of Rs. 17.68 lakh between the period December 2011 to August 2017. On being pointed out, the CAG report said that one DDO partially recovered Rs.0.40 lakh out of the actual excess funds of Rs. 4.55 lakh. It said that no replies were received (July

2020) from the remaining DDOs. On double drawal of pay and allowances including arrears, CAG observed that nine DDOs of four departments fraudulently drew funds of Rs. 100.61 lakh in 26 bills pertaining to the period January 2016 to February 2018 being pay & allowances and arrear bills which were already drawn in regular bills. This, resulted in fraudulent drawal of Rs.100.61 lakh. No replies were received (July 2020) from the all the DDOs.

Further, CAG observed that nine DDOs of six departments had drawn funds of Rs. 4872.30 lakh in 78 bills by inflating the basic pay of the employees whereas the actual admissible amount was Rs. 4680.09 lakh. This resulted in excess drawal of Rs. 192.21 lakh pertaining to the period January 2016 to February 2018. It said that two DDOs had submitted their replies (July 2020) while remaining seven DDOs have not responded.

CAG also observed that 20 DDOs of 16 departments

wave of COVID-19 was also faced with the challenge of balancing the need of how to keep the economy going while at the same time shutting it down to protect the citizens from COVID. He, however, said a conscious effort has been made that as far as possible the economic activity should not suffer.

Initiating the discussion on the last day of the eight session of the 13th NLA Thursday, the minister planning and coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu, said that Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the economy, adding that reviving the economy was, therefore, one of the top most priorities of the state government. Kronu urged all the members to offer suggestions that could be helpful in bringing back the lost economy. Agri minister, G Kaito Aye, informed that the state had a huge set back on agri and allied sector due to shortage of rainfall and for which the department had set up a core committee in order to tackle the issue on the rainfall shortage and post Covid-19 impact.

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RPP to initiate crowdfunding for completing Foothill Road

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"Food items are shooting up. Home delivery is expensive. Standing here in the heat is oppressive."

both sides. Earlier, initiating the discussion on ‘Nagaland-Assam Border’ under matters of urgent public importance, senior NPF legislator Imkong L. Imchen reminded that Assam has border disputes with several north eastern states and it (Assam) was responsible for recent border clashes with Mizoram owing to Assam’s belligerence.

Imchen suggested that chief minister Neiphiu Rio coordinate with all chief ministers of the north east having border disputes, to form a common platform and urge upon the prime minister to intervene in the face of aggressive policy of the Assam government.

Imkong Imchen also suggested formation of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on border management do deal with and review all border

1985, 2014 and 2015. He said it has created unrest among people of both the States.

He said that despite such conflict and turmoil, even the Supreme Court has not been able to finalise the boundary issue which he felt was due to the complexity of the matter.

Giving a brief historical background of Nagaland Zeliang stated that there have been Agreements between Assam and Nagaland to solve boundary disputes but the problem continue to exist which he believes, is partly due to the fact that some clauses in the Agreements signed between the two Governments are biased and thereby, unreliable and have worked to the disadvantage of Nagaland to a large extent.

Zeliang also highlighted on the Sundaram Report which was formed by the Centre under KVK Sundaram in 1971 to study the border dispute between Assam and Nagaland.

He highlighted various instances where Assam took undue advantage over Naga(Cont’d on p-8) land.

Preparation for third wave started: Pangnyu DIMAPUR, AUG 5 (NPN): State Health (H&FW) minister S Pangnyu Phom Thursday making a statement on Covid-19 in the assembly said that the state has proceeded to prepare for the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

Pangnyu said that the department would continue to work to cover entire population with vaccination, which was the most effective weapon against the virus.

He informed that a paediatric task force has been set-up under a senior director of the H&FW with experts drawn from the private and public sector to look into preparedness.

Phom said that the state government has identified infrastructural requirements

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fraudulently drew funds of Rs. 140.84 lakh in 88 arrear bills during the period November 2016 to March 2018 on the basis of fictitious due and drawn statement and for those employees who were not entitled to draw arrears.

CAG said that one DDO fully recovered Rs. 2.27 lakh and three DDOs partially recovered Rs.15.06 lakh and deposited into the government account. Out of 20 DDOs, no replies were received (July 2020) from the remaining 13 DDOs, it added. The CAG in its

recommendations said that the amount misappropriated should be recovered immediately from the concerned employees/DDOs/TOs. It also said that strict and exemplary disciplinary action should be initiated against erring officers responsible for the fraudulent drawals, so as to deter such occurrences.

CAG suggested rigorous internal audit system to be put in place in at least large departments to prevent the frequency of the fraudulent/excess withdrawals.

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(NFHRCC) since 2013, Joel appealed to all the people of Nagaland to embrace this project as their own by emulating the example set by Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang, which donated Rs 36 lakh in 2020.

Alleging that Naga MLAs were not serious regarding the project, he commented that if they were serious, the project could have been completed by now. If all the 60 MLAs had contributed even 10% of their yearly LADF towards the project, he said Rs 80-90 crore could have been easily collected in the last eight to nine years.

Delhi High Court dismisses plea to stop use of EVM D I M A P U R , AU G 5 (NPN): The Delhi High Court on August 3 last dismissed a PIL seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to stop the use of electronic voting machines (EVM) and revert to ballot papers in the forthcoming polls in the country. The petition was dismissed with costs of Rs. 10,000.

A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh said the petition

by CR Jaya Sukin, a lawyer, was a PIL based on “hearsay and baseless allegations and averments.”

The bench said the petition was filed without doing any research on the working of the EVMs and lacked material to justify the plea.

The court said Sukin may file a fresh petition on the issue after conducting research and making proper averments.

“The writ petition is dismissed with costs of Rs 10,000 to be deposited in four weeks towards Delhi State Legal Services Authority,” the court ordered.

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DRDA Mon releases booklet on COVID-19

DRDA Mon officials releasing the booklet on August 5.

DIMAPUR: District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Mon on August 5, released a translated booklet on standard operating procedure (SOP) for COVID-19 containment & management in Peri-urban, rural and tribal areas.

According to a DIPR report, ADC Mon, Y. Chingak Konyak released the Konyak translated booklet at the resource centre, DRDA Mon. During the programme, Chingak congratulated the team and

expressed hope that the booklet would help the public to get themselves protected. Expressing concern over the pandemic hitting hard in rural areas, DRDA Mon, project director M. Temjen Longchar said that the states were directed to

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Children, In-laws, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Relatives

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We, the bereaved family members, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually at the demise of our beloved father and grandfather Lt. Ashiro Yanthan on 1st August, 2021.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We like to convey our special thanks and appreciation to: 1. Humtso Baptist Church 2. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church 3. Humtso Village Council 4. Humtso Yanthan Ekhüng 5. Humtso Welfare Union, Kohima

Late ashiro Yanthan 1920 - 1st August, 2021

translate the existing booklets into regional dialects.

He highlighted the process involved in translation and expressed gratitude to all those responsible in making the challenge a success.

He informed that along with the booklet, four major poster including one with benefits of vaccination were translated into Konyak. Temjen Longchar also said that Mon district was the first to release the translated booklet.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by PO, DRDA, Mon, Y. Manching Konyak, dedicatory prayer was said by KBCM Mon Pastor, M. Nahngom Konyak while vote of thanks was delivered

by DPO, DRDA Mon, T. Manhom Konyak.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

DTH meeting: Dimapur Tribal Hoho (DTH) meeting has been convened on August 10, at Tourist Lodge, 10 a.m. All tribal presidents have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. The meeting will discuss on issues pertaining to NCD crises.

DC Longleng informs: District administration in collaboration with Mahila Shakti Kendra and H&FW department, Longleng would be organising free health check-up for women and girl child and healthy baby show competition for girl child under the flagship programme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in commemoration of 75th Independence Day. Ward president (woman)/pastors for women have been requested to disseminate the information at the earliest. For more inquiry one could contact 6009984157.

LCC mass social work: Lotha Colony Council (LCC) Dimapur has informed all the residents of Lotha colony to participate in the colony mass social work on August 7, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Residents were also reminded to follow proper SOP. LCC further added that strict attendance would be taken and defaulters would be fined as per colony council resolution.

AR organises medical camp: Assam Rifles, Shamator battalion led by Lt. Col. Dr. Jacob, CMO, organised a medical camp at Kihoto Theological College, Yakor village under Shamator Block, Tuensang on August 5.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Security forces nab 4 cadres of ‘Nikki group’ in Kohima

SF and police personnel along with the four apprehended cadres.

DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with the police reportedly apprehended four cadres of “Nikki Sumi group” at Teenpati, Kohima on August 1.

A c c o r d i n g t o P RO IGAR (N), the joint team, based on a specific input, swung into action and apprehended the cadres. PRO said the team recovered cash

The bereaved family of Late Jacob R Shitiri (Const 9th IR) express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us during the prolonged illness and his demise on 2nd Aug 2021 at Referral Hospital, Dimapur.

We convey our sincere thanks to;1. Sh. Y. Patton, Dy. CM and Minister in-charge Home and (R&B), Nagaland 2. Sh. James Kinghen, Commandant, 9th NAP (IR) Bn 3. Sh. Haidang Sab, F Coy Commander, 9th (IR) Bn 4. All ranks and files of 9th NAP (IR) Bn., Saijang 5. F Coy Welfare Group, 9th (IR) Bn 6. F Coy Lotha Welfare Group, 9th (IR) Bn 7. PBC, 9th (IR) Bn Saijang 8. Doctors & nurses Referral Hospital, Dimapur 9. Doctors & nurses of Dr. MM Dist. Hospital, Wokha 10. Old Changsu Union, Dimapur 11. Nungying Villagers Wokha, Dimapur 12. Old Changsu Baptist Church 13. Old Changsu Village Council 14. Old Changsu Village Youth Organisation We regret our inability to mention each and everyone of you personally, but your act of kindness shall be etched forever in our hearts.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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of Rs. 7930, one Gypsy, and hand written demand letter on GPRN official letter pad signed by ‘ss brig’ Kisheto Aye written to M/S Peseyie construction, Kohima.

The apprehended persons along with recovered items were handed over to North police station, Kohima for further investigation, PRO informed.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Nyimsao Lotha

03rd March 1957 – 20th July 2021 We, the bereaved family members of our beloved Late Nyimsao Lotha, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the wellwishers and individual who stood by us with your prayer, love and financial support at the demise of our beloved father. Despite our inability to thank each of you individually, it is our prayer that the Lord bless you generously.

We express our sincere thanks and gratitude to : * Lotha Baptist Church, Diphupar 'A' * Jandalashung 'B' Baptist Church * Jandalashung 'B' Village Council * New Chandalashung Lotha Baptist Church * Old Chandalashung Lotha Baptist Church * Ronsü Yan Lotha Baptist Church * SDO Ralan * Friends and relatives dp-3783

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COVID-19 vax drives continue in various districts

3 ENWO condemns alleged molestation of minors

DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) has condemned the alleged molestation of two minors by former DC Noklak, Reny Wilfred.

In a condemnation note, ENWO president A. Shamthai Phom and media secretary M. Chongthen alleged that the two minors Director CECS, Subonenba Longkumer, community leader, District task force (DTF), Mokokchung conducting the ADC and chairman, BTF, Tiameren Chang addressing were “employed as a helper at his official residence” and CECS staff and medical team at the vaccination drive.

COVID testing exercise at Sewak Gate on August 5. the members on vaccination drive. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Community Educational Centre Society (CECS) conducted awareness-cum-vaccination drive on August 5. The programme was supported by Wipro cares.

In a press release, CECS informed that the vaccination drive for first and second dose was held at Bangjak Phom Colony and East block Burma Camp Dimapur on the theme “vaccine bring us closer”.

The awareness programme was attended by the colony heads, CECS director Subonenba Longkumer, medical team and the organiser.

Speaking at the programme, chairman Bangjak phom colony, Pongtei Phom expressed his concern about the importance of taking vaccine and also encouraged the people not to be driven by the misconception on the vaccine.

Medical officer Dr. Sashi jamir also informed that getting a Covid dose may not guarantee

an individual from COVID-19, however, one should follow the SOPs earnestly.

He further specified that the main purpose of Covid vaccine was to build one’s immunity before getting sick which would prevent the person from hospitalisation.

The drive received a positive response with around 180 doses.

CECS also expressed a gratitude to the chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur for not only granting permission to organise the camp but also providing medical staff for the vaccination drive.

Mokokchung: District Task Force (DTF) Mokokchung carried out random testing for shopkeepers, barbers, street vendors, labourers and public volunteers around Mokokchung town from July 26-August 5.

A press release from the chief medical officer’s (CMO) office informed that a total of 597 individuals were tested out

of which five were tested positive.

The Urban Sur veillance Team (UST) remarked that the turnout among the local shop owners was below expectation and suggested that it was very important for local shop owners to get themselves tested and know their status.

Wokha: Block Task Force (BTF) on COVID-19, Bhandari held a coordination meeting at the conference hall of the additional deputy commissioner (ADC), Bhandari on August 4 to ramp up intensified COVID-19 testing and vaccination drive in all the inter-state border villages under the Bhandari sub-division.

According to a DIPR report, ADC and chairman BTF, Tiameren Chang assessed the present situation and resolved to reach all remaining rural areas and villages with special vaccination and random testing drive.

Medical teams along with civil administration and head

that the unacceptable act from “high ranking officer is abominable.” ENWO strongly urged the law enforcing authorities to book the perpetrator under POSCO ACT with no external interference in the ongoing investigation. It also asked the authority to take befitting action against the accused at the earliest and give speedy justice to the victims.

of offices as block task force members were detailed for that purpose, to different areas to carry out intensified testing and vaccination which should be completed within a scheduled period of time to ensure public health safety against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continuation of screening all inbound travelers entering Bhandari and beyond through its check-gate was also reiterated.

In the meeting, the electrical department highlighted and informed that jungle clearance and line repair works which the department carried out for uninterrupted power supply was completed on time.

The house also resolved to conduct a week-long cleanliness drive for social hygiene maintenance, monsoon alertness and as part of preparation for the upcoming Independence Day. Work distribution and assignments were also distributed for preparation of the same.

NLA session: Replies to starred and unstarred questions

DIMAPUR: On the second day of the 8th session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), ministers in-charge of various departments responded to several starred and unstarred question raised by members of the opposition bench.

Rs. 246.9 cr sanctioned for Covid: Replying to a starred question raised by NPF legislator Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu, Health & Family Welfare minister, S Pangnyu Phom informed that the government had sanctioned Rs. 246.9 crore for Covid-19 related expenses during 2019-20, where an amount of Rs. 127.33 crore was received by department of Health & Family Welfare and the remaining Rs. 199.57 crore was for expenditure by Home department/NSDMA. PHE: Re plying to starred questions raised by NPF member, Y M Yollow, minister for PHED Jacob Zhimomi informed that the Wakching water supply

project was sanctioned during the year 2014-15 with an estimated cost of Rs. 383.01 lakh. He said that the project was expected to be completed by March 2022.

Deputy chief minister, Y Patton replying to NPF member Yitachu’s starred question, stated that an amount of Rs. 304.19 lakh was released so far for the work pertaining to WezihoMolen road construction with 40% of the overall works completed.

New Model college Wakching: Replying to NPF member YM Yollow, Higher Education minister Temjen Imna Along stated that the department will be in a position to start the first academic session at New Model College, Wakching likely by next year once the State government sanctions approval for creation of the proposed minimum required post for appointment.

Road & Bridges: Answering to the question on the status of Kohima bypass package-2 of Meriema meters tunnel raised by nagalandpost.com Poll 500 Kuzholuzo Nienu, deputy Q . : A r e p r i c e s o f a l l CM and minister in-charge food items spiraling of R&B, Y Patton stated upwards without that 55meters tunnel excajustification? vation works from western 100% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– portal side has been com90% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– pleted so far.

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 6

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy with showers around

31 26

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

26 21

Guwahati An afternoon thundershower

34 26

Aizawl Imphal

Turning cloudy with a t-storm 29 21

Itanagar A morning t-storm in the area 33 24 Shillong

A t-storm around in the a.m.

25 19

Kohima

A thunderstorm or two

26 18

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

33 24

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

29 20

Mkg

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

22 15

A thunderstorm in spots

28 22

Wokha

Zunheboto A couple of thunderstorms

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ton informed the house that a fund amounting to Rs. 1018.42 lakh has been released and the expected date of completion is 31/03/2022. This was in reply to a starred question raised by Yitachu, MLA. Re plying to question raised by Y.M. Yollow, minister in-charge of School Education said that the Government Primary School at Ladigarh was established in 1972 and the school was presently located on the outskirts of Ladigarh village.

Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, NPF MLA raised questions on Covid-19 vaccination to which Health minister said that vaccination was not mandatory in Nagaland and wais voluntary.

PWD: While replying to the unstarred question raised by Kuzholuzo Nienu, deputy CM and minister in-charge of R&B, Y Patton informed that there were 5,167 work charge labourers in the State, PWD (NH)130, PWD (R&B)- 4031, PWD (Housing)- 1,006.

TaFMA: Leader of the house, Neiphiu Rio replying to NPF legislator Keneizhakho Nakhro, informed that the strength of staff of Task Force for Music and Arts was eight-- project director- 1 (deputation), sound & light engineer- 1 (contract), manager (electronics & power)-

1(contract), handyman cum peon- 1 (regular), sweeper cum chowkidar- 1(regular) and contingency- 3.

Border issue: NPF MLA, Y.M. Yollow also raised an unstarred questions on the Assam-Nagaland border & Ladigarh polling station, to which the minister in-charge of Border Affairs informed that the Assam-Nagaland Border issue was sub judice in the Supreme Court of India and the State of Nagaland was defending the suit in all possible manners.

Further, he said whenever the situation so warrants, meetings are held between Assam and Nagaland at various levels.

The minister in-charge also informed that the Assam-Nagaland inter-state border were as follows: Mon - 63 Km, Longleng 9 Km, Mokokchung - 100 Km, Wokha - 117 Km, Kohima - 3 Km, Dimapur 125 Km and Peren - 96 Km Approx. He stated that Post 1972 Agreement, Doyang & Kakadanga Reserve Forest under Wokha district has the largest area encroached

by Assam.

Further, he informed that in the elections conducted, the electors of the Ladigarh Polling Station under 49 A/C Tamlu, were voting at a nearby makeshift camp approximately 1 km away from the school

between Ladigarh and Yonglok village as per the directives of the Election Commission of India. He said that Ladigarh village is shown under Assam territory in the map in the website as per the Survey of India map that follows the 1925 boundary line, which is disputed by the State Government.

NLA session: Presentation of assembly committee reports DIMAPUR: On the second day of the 8th session of the 13th NLA, advisor School Education and chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, K.T. Sukhalu, presented before the House the 125th Report of the Committee on Public Accounts (2021-2022) on the Examination of the Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the year 2016-2017 on the State Finances Audit Report and Audit Reports on the Social, Economic, Revenue, and the General sectors.

Member and chairman of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, laid the following Reports: i.

The Sixty-Sixth Report on the Nagaland Shops and Establishment Rules, 2015, ii. The Sixty-Seventh Report on the Action Taken

by the Government on the 55th Report on the Nagaland Labour Service Rules, 2014, iii. The Sixty-Eighth Report on the Nagaland Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2019, iv. The Sixty-Ninth Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the 62nd Report on the Nagaland Agricultural Produce Marketing (General) Rules, 2006 and v. The Seventieth Report on the Action Taken by the Government on the 42nd Report on the Nagaland Police Service Rules, 2006.

Member and chairman of the Committee on Government Assurances, Y. Vikheho Swu, presented the following Reports before the House-- i. The Ninety Eighth Report on the Assurances given by the government during the 2nd Session of the 13th Naga-

land Legislative Assembly and ii. The Ninety Ninth Report on the Assurances given by the Government during the 1st Session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Leader of the house Neiphiu Rio presented before the House the Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India on General, Economic and Revenue Sectors for the year ended 31 March 2019.

Consideration and passing of government bills: Leader of the house and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio moved the “Nagaland Professions, Trades, Callings and Employment Taxation (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2020” and “The Nagaland Lokayukta (Amendment) No.2 Bill, 2021” for consideration and both the bills were passed by the House.

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Boundary row: Mizoram, Assam hold talks M’laya & Assam to hold 2nd CM level talks today

AIZAWL, AUG 5 (PTI): Representatives of Assam and Mizoram held talks here on Thursday and agreed to resolve the inter-state border dispute amicably, officials said.

The Assam government also decided to revoke an advisory issued earlier against travel to Mizoram, they said. “Both the state gover nments agreed to maintain peace in the in-

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S H I L LO N G, AU G 5 : Meghalaya and Assam would be holding the second Chief Ministerial level talk on the inter-state boundary dispute on Friday in Guwahati.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will be accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister PrestoneTynsong , some cabinet ministers and top government officials.

Friday’s meeting between Meghalaya and Assam is significant following the recent border skirmishes at Iongkhuli village after Assam police uprooted electric poles erected by Meghalaya

Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) in the village, which Assam claimed that the area falls under Assam’s territory.

The first round of the Chief Ministerial level talks between Sangma and his Assam counterpart HimantaBiswaSarma was in Shillong on July 23, and resolved to move “beyond status quo to solution” in regard to the long pending boundary dispute between the two neighbouring states.

Immediately after the first round of Chief Ministerial meeting, the Meghalaya government formed a state level committee on the dispute headed by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone-

cal outfit if it can give a constitutional solution to the demand for a separate Tipraland state.

“We want Greater Tipraland. We are ready to hold talks with any political party – be it BJP, TMC, or CPI(M) – if they give us a constitutional solution to our demand. We want a written assurance so that we can show it to our Tiprasa people,” Debbarman, the TIPRA chairman, told reporters.

OFFICE OF THE YANTHAMO VILLAGE COUNCIL

Mon Bosti : Karbi Anglong

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WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

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With immense pride and honor, we, the Rongpangmen Baptist Church extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Imlijungba Aier (Yajang), D/o Mr. & Mrs. Temjenpokba Aier for securing the top 20th position in the recent result declaration of the HSLC Examination 2021, NBSE. It is our prayer and our wish that the Almighty God continue to bless and grant you with wisdom in all your future endeavors and academic pursuance.

The Church also congratulates all the successful student members for clearing your HSLC and HSSLC exams and wishes you all a bright future.

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The Yanthamo Village Council with immense pleasure, extends our heartfelt congratulations to Miss Lothungbeni Kikon, D/o Mr. Khonthungo Kikon and Mrs. Lopyoni Kikon for securing Top 5th Rank (Science Stream) in the recently declared HSSLC Examination 2021.

The Council prays and wishes her all success in her future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Yitsabemo Odyuo Nchumbemo M. Ngullie Chairman, YVC Secretary, YVC

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Drug trafficker shot at in Assam

AKU NHAI, President,, NDPP 6th Tening A/C.

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GOVT. HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, JOTSOMA PHEZHU, KOHIMA: NAGALAND

FELICITATION The School congratulates all its successful candidates and proudly felicitates the Toppers, Governor’s Award Recipients, Distinction Holders and Subject Top scorers in HSLC and HSSLC 2021. A proud moment indeed. All glory unto God for His immense blessings!

The Shena (Old) Tughalomi Kuqhakulu (SOTK) extends heartiest congratulations to Miss. Kavikali K Achumi, daughter of Mr. Khekato K Achumi and Mrs. Sukhali Achumi for securing top 19th position in the hSLC Exam 2021 from Mezhür higher Secondary School, Kohima. The SOTK appreciates and acknowledges her sincere effort, hard work, dedication and the success and wishes her the best in her future endeavour.

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With immense joy and pride, we, the family members extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Lobeno Mozhui, daughter of Mr. Mhonchumo Mozhui & Mrs. Salumi Mozhui of Longtsung Village and permanent resident of Senjum Village, Dimapur on being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Zoology on her thesis “ENTOMOPHAGY AND ENTOMOTHERAPEUTICAL PRACTICES AMONG CERTAIN TRIBES IN NAGALAND, INDIA” under the supervision of Prof. L. N. Kakati, Department of Zoology, Nagaland University, Lumami.

Sending you our best wishes and blessings in your future endeavours.

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KONGANIAN WELFARE FORUM Motto: “Ethical Awakening”,

Estd.- 2016 :: Mon : Nagaland

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The KONGANIAN WELFARE FORUM (KWF) with immense joy and pride takes this privilege to felicitate the following candidates:1) Mr. L PHONGJEI KONYAK, son of Shri. C Longau Konyak on being awarded the meritorious gold medal for his outstanding achievement in M.Sc. Environmental Science 2021 with a CGPA of 9.35 under Patkai Christian College (Autonomous).

2) Ms. C MANLI KONYAK, daughter of Late E Chingten Konyak for securing top with a score of 92.8% in the recently declared All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) 2021 result conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

3) Candidates who have secured distinction and those who have successfully qualified the recently declared AISSCE, HSLC, HSSLC and Degree examination result 2021 respectively.

The Kongans in general are highly proud of their achievement and the honour they brought from the Board/University with their achievement.

The Konganian Welfare Forum is certain that their work ethic, determination and integrity will take them to a better and higher level. While lauding their relentless effort and achievements, the Konganian Welfare Forum further upholds them in prayer for more glorious feathers in all their endeavours.

OCEAN OF LUCK WITH YOUR NEW CAREER! (E PANGJEI JESUHU) (PANGLOI N LAKTUHU) President General Secretary

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having witness the various developmental activities taking into shape under the dynamic leadership of hon'ble Advisor Water Resources Dept. GON, Shri. Namri Nchang. The 6th Tening NDPP on behalf of the people from the area and the Dist. in general overtly would like to thank hon'ble Advisor and the present Govt. for truly understanding the needs of the people and fulfilling the dreams of many. The up-gradation of Schools in the Dist. to the status of GhSS and GhS which is one of the latest developments have really made the people realized the essence of true leadership that is in existence. Through this release, the party also expresses its contentment upon the Zestful leadership of hon'ble Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio, and state that the party would work from pillar to post to strengthen the PDA Govt. at all cost. The party also thank hon'ble Advisor, School Education Dept. Shri. K.T. Sukhalu for showing empathy to the people from the Dist. and providing what is in need. With this development, the party have a high hope that the people from the area and Dist. would flourish particularly in the field of education. The party is overwhelmed by what its local MLA and Advisor is up to, for it is only through him that all these things can be achieved. his dedication, sincerity and humbleness in serving the people will continue to shine and still have a long way to go. As such, the party sought for cooperation from every young and old, so that with collectiveness and unity among the people more developmental activities can be achieved. Speaking out, the party made a mention that the people from the area have witnessed tremendous changes during this short period of time, and said that it will be accorded in the history of the area and its people. Even more, the party said they would continue rendering their services from every perspective to strengthen the leadership of hon'ble Advisor for what the people want and long for is the real development but not just a pieces of broken words.

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SOYIM SHISALUYIMER TELONGJEM UNGMA, MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND

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SANTOSH SHARMA HSSLC COMMERCE (84.8 %) Governor’s Award Recipient

NITHOSANO NAGI HSSLC State Topper 9th Position (91%), Governor’s Award Recipient.

BASANTI DEVI HSLC (88.4%) Governor’s & DPDB, Kohima Awards Recipient

SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS: HSLC English Science Social Sc. Tenyidie Hindi EVS

1 1 6 1 1 11

HSSLC (Arts) English Education Tenyidie History Sociology Pol. Science Alt. English

3 6 8 2 4 3 1

HSSLC (Commerce) English 1 Acct.

4 B. Studies 1 Economics 1 Tenyidie 2

The Soyim Shisaluyimer Telongjem expresses its profound appreciation and like to extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful students who have cleared the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC Examinations Result 2021.

We sincerely congratulate the following students for their exemplary performances1. Mr. Aotushi Imsong (HSLC TOP 12) Minister’s Hill Hr. Sec. School, Kohima, S/o Mr. Taliwapang Imsong.

2. Mr. Yimtiyong Longkumer (HSSLC ARTS TOP 7) Unity Christian Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur, S/o. Lt. Lipokyanger Longkumer.

3. Ms. Imokokla Longkumer (Governor’s Award for Hr. Sec. Science Students, 2nd Position) Senayangba Govt Hr. Sec. School, Ungma.

D/o Mr. Limnukba Longkumer.

4. Mr. Waluden Pongen, (HSLC Subject Topper, Social Science) Queen Mary Hr. Sec. School, Mokokchung, S/o Mr. S. Onen Pongen.

5. Ms. Nungsangkala Jamir, (HSLC Subject Topper, Social Science) Mount Moriah School, Ungma, D/o Mr. Imnasangba Jamir.

6. Ms. Tzayumongla Jamir (HSLC Subject Topper, Social Science) Mezhur Hr. Sec. School, Kohima, D/o Dr. Tiakaba Jamir.

The Union wishes them success in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Mr. Amongin Imsong Mr. Nungshipokba Jamir President, SST Gen Secy, SST

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DIPHU, AUG 5 (PTI): A drug trafficker was shot at and critically injured in an encounter in KarbiAnglong district of Assam on Thursday when he allegedly tried to escape from police custody, an official said.

The incident happened along the Assam-Nagaland border, he said.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of policemen had on August 2 arrested two drug traffickers and seized heroin worth Rs 7 lakh and a vehicle from them.

They were apprehended in an area under the Dhansiri Police Station limits of the district, the official said.

The police had taken them to conduct search operations at Dimapur in Nagaland on the next day.

One of the two drug traffickers tried to escape from custody when they were being taken again to the neighbouring state on Thursday for further operations. The police opened fire on him and he received bullet injuries on his leg, the official said, adding that the drug trafficker has been admitted to the Diphu Medical College and Hospital.

A rising number of police encounters, which have seen several suspected insurgents and criminals being shot dead as they “tried to escape” from custody in the last three months, has whipped up a political furore in Assam. At least 30 arrested people have been injured and 15 others were killed during the period when they allegedly tried to run away from police custody.

The opposition parties and a section of the civil society accused the police of indulging in ‘open killings’ since HimantaBiswaSarma of the BJP assumed charge as chief minister on May 10.

Unfazed by criticism of his government over recent encounter killings, Sarma had said the state police has “full operational liberty” to fight against the criminals within the ambit of law.

have submitted their report to the State level Committee.

The heads of these committees would also accompany the CM together with the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Deputy Commissioners and other senior officials for the second meeting at Guwahati.

Meghalaya’s Leader of OppositionDr.MukulSangma has asserted that the upcoming Meghalaya-Assam talks on resolving the vexed boundary issue should be based on the documentations prepared by the State government on the 12 areas of difference which substantiate the claims that these places belong to Meghalaya.

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Senior TMC leader meets Tripura royal scion

AG A RTA L A , AU G 5 (PTI): Senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday called on Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarman and discussed the political situation in the state.

Debbarman, whose political outfit TIPRA (Tripura Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance) swept the tribal council elections held in the BJP-ruled state earlier this year, said that he had no problem in holding talks with any politi-

Tynsong.

Further under this state level committee, three district level committees for Jaintia Hills district , West Khasi Hills district and RiBhoi district were formed.

The Jaintia Hills committee was headed by Transport Minister SniawbhalangDhar, the Ri-Bhoi committee was headed by Home Minister LahkmenRymbui and the West Khasi Hills committee was headed by PHE Minister, ReniktonLyngdohTongkhar.

These committees surveyed the disputed areas in their respective districts and spoke to the people residing in those areas to get their views. These committees

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ter-state border areas and welcomed the deployment of neutral force by Government of India in this regard.

“For this purpose, both the states shall not send their respective forest and police forces for patrolling, domination, enforcement or for fresh deployment to any of the areas where confrontation had taken place between the police forces of the two states during recent times. This would include all such areas along the Assam-Mizoram border in the districts of Karimganj, Hailakandi, and Cachar

ery of the injured persons.

“Govt. of Assam & Govt. of Mizoram successfully signed a Joint Statement today after deliberations at Aizawl. Both governments agree to take forward Ministry of Home Affairs’ initiatives to remove prevailing tensions and to find lasting solutions through discussions,” the Mizoram CMO tweeted.

Assam minister Ashok Singhal said in a Twitter post, “With great optimism from both sides, we held our discussion with the Home Minister of Mizoram @ Lalchamliana12 Ji & other officials on resolving the #AssamMizoramBorder issue. This is in continuation of the discussion initiated

by HCM @himantabiswa Ji & HCM @ZoramthangaCM Ji.” Both states have differing interpretations of their territorial border. While Mizoram believes that its border lies along an ‘inner line’ drawn up in 1875 to protect tribals from outside influence, Assam goes by a district demarcation done in the 1930s.

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Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora with Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana in Aizwal. (PTI)

in Assam, and Mizoram’s Mamit and Kolasib districts,” a joint statement issued by the two states said.

The joint statement was signed by Assam’s Minister for Border Protection and Development Atul Bora and the department’s commissioner and secretary G D Tripathi, and Mizoram’s Home Minister Lalchamliana and Home Secretary Vanlalngathsaka.

“Representatives of Governments of Assam and Mizoram agree to take all necessary measures to promote, preserve and maintain peace and harmony amongst people living in Assam and Mizoram, particularly in border areas,” the statement, shared on Twitter by Assam minister Ashok Singhal, said.

Six Assam Police personnel were killed and over 50 people, including the Cachar SP, were injured in an inter-state border clash between the two northeastern neighbours on July 26.

Both the states also condoled the deaths of those killed in the incident and prayed for the speedy recov-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 8TH NAP BATTALION NALTOQA :: ZUNHEBOTO

NO. 8NAP/RO-07/2021-22/1121

Dated, Naltoqa, the 4th Aug' 2021

NO. : 84617 Rank : CONSTABLE Name : TERhOTShO MERO S/O. : LhIWETSO MERO Village : PfuTSEROMI P.O : PfuTSEROMI P.S : PfuTSEROMI District : PhEK State : NAGALAND SUB :- CALLING NOTICE You have found willfully absenting from duty with effect from 24.08.2020 to till today without any permission nor leave. And in which 1st, 2nd, 3rd calling notices has been issued to you.

You are therefore, directed to report within 7 (Seven) days to the undersigned from the date of publication of this notice, failing which necessary disciplinary action will be taken against you as per Nagaland service discipline and appeal Rules 1967.

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Some pol parties not raising farmers’ issue: SKM

NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday said many political parties are participating in debates in Parliament on various bills but are not raising their demands, and warned them against taking “anti-people” positions.

“The SKM is taking note of the various political parties and their parliamentarians with regard to the ‘peoples whip issued by it to the MPs. It is seeing that parties like BJD, TRS, YSRCP, AIADMK, TDP and JDU have been participating in debates on various Bills, or have acted against the ‘peoples whip.

“The SKM warns them against anti-people positions, and reminds all parties about the ‘peoples whip already issued,” it said in a statement.

SKM, the umbrella body of 40 farmers’ unions spearheading the protest against the Centre’s three agri laws, had on July 14 issued a ‘peoples’ whip’, directing all MPs to raise the demands of the agitating farmers -- repeal of the three

C’garh: 12 people injured as Naxals blow up SUV RAIPUR, AUG 5 (PTI): Twelve people were injured, three of them seriously, after Naxals blew up a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in which they were travelling using an improvised explosive device in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on Thursday, a police official said.

The incident took place at around 7.30 am near Ghotiya village under Malewadhi police station limits, located around 400 km from the state capital Raipur, on an under-construction route that connects Narayanpur to Dantewada, the district’s Superintendent of Police, Abhishek Pallava, told PTI. “The vehicle, a Bolero, came under the impact of the IED blast, causing injuries to all 12 occupants, including a woman. Three of them received critical injuries,” he said.

After being alerted, a team of security personnel from a nearby camp rushed to the spot.

The injured people were being shifted to the district hospital, Pallava said.

The official further said they suspect the rebels might have planned to target security forces, but mistakenly attacked the civilian vehicle.

sion. As part of the ‘Kisan Sansad’ sessions, 200 farmers from the protest sites participate in the mock Parliament session during which issues concerning the farming community are discussed.

According to the SKM,

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait addresses a press conference at Ghazipur border, in Ghaziabad, Thursday. (PTI)

“cost calculations, MSP formula and guaranteed MSP operationalisation”.

“Such a statute should cover all agricultural commodities and all farmers.

The ‘Kisan Sansad’ also directed the Government of India to ensure that any future arrangements made for MSP legalisation should not curtail or be lower than the best level of procurement in the past five years in each state respectively for various commodities,” it noted.

The ‘Kisan Sansad’ is being organised by the agitating unions at a time the country’s Parliament is holding its monsoon ses-

Opposition MPs are planning to hold a symbolic protest at the site of farmers’ agitation at Jantar Mantar here on Friday morning to express solidarity with them, sources said on Thursday.

Leaders of the opposition parties, which have virtually stalled all proceedings in both Houses of Parliament over the Pegasus controversy and the agitating farmers’ demand for repeal of three contentious farm laws, will meet on Friday to finalise details of their protest, the sources said.

The meeting is likely to be attended Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The opposition leaders have held several closed-door meetings which set the tone for an anti-BJP front during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

“Opposition MPs are likely to hold a protest in the morning at Jantar Mantar. A decision on that will be taken at the meeting tomorrow. We all have said that while our first demand is for a discussion on Pegasus, our stand on the farm laws has never wavered,” said a senior opposition leader. The sources, however, indicated that respective leaders of opposition parties in the two Houses are unlikely to be part of the protest so as to not dilute their demand for a discussion on the Pegasus issue in Parliament, which remains their primary agenda.

CAG detects excess/fraudulent drawals in various ...

(From p-1) Fraudulent/excess drawal: The CAG in its report also pointed out that the failure of DDOs and Treasury officers to exercise prescribed checks resulted in fraudulent/ double/excess drawal of Rs. 5.16 crore out of which Rs.4.94 crore was yet to be deposited.

It said that test check of pay bill vouchers of various departments by audit revealed that 42 DDOs of 22 departments had misappropriated Rs. 5.16 crore by fraudulent drawal of pay and allowances.

It said that the money was withdrawn against bogus employees, excess drawal by inflating net total of pay bills, double drawal of pay and allowances, arrears etc.

In the report, CAG pointed out that three Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) of three departments had fraudulently drew funds of Rs. 41.23 lakh on six bills as pay and allowances against 70 bogus employees.

Further, the report said that two DDOs of two departments fraudulently drew Rs. 23.46 lakh in 24 bills as HRA & pay arrears against 44 bogus

State’s economy to contract by `1013.11 cr during 2020-21: Rio (From p-1) He said that the department has planned various activities under agri and allied sector department, which would be taken up in cluster approach.

NPF MLA, Chotisuh Sazo, said that since the pandemic has turned the economy upside and down the topmost priority of the government was to focus on how to revive the economic activities of the people.

Sazo also suggested some measures to revive economy including skills development, farming loans, seeds distribution, distribution of chicks for poultry farms, distribution of piglets, providing market links for farmers and creating job opportunity.

NPF legislator, Kuzholuzo Nienu, said that saving lives and containing the pandemic should be the most important priority of the government. He said that the pandemic taught everyone that economy was about self-sufficient and selfreliant. Stating that Covid was here to stay for a long time, Azo therefore said that people should learn how to live and adjust with it.

He also requested the government to create pro-

contingents of farmers from different states, including Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, have been coming to the national capital to join the protest, the latest being a group of farmers from Tamil Nadu.

Opposition MPs likely to protest at Jantar Mantar to show solidarity with farmers

farm laws and a legal guarantee of receiving minimum support price (MSP) -- in Parliament.

Meanwhile, the farmers at the ongoing ‘Kisan Sansad’ at Jantar Mantar which completed its 11th day on Thursday, continued their deliberations on their demand of making remunerative Minimum Support Price (MSP) a legal entitlement of all farmers and for all agricultural commodities.

It also passed a resolution directing the government to immediately table a bill that will fully address the current injustice in terms of

grammes on Covid to educate the grassroots level. He also suggested the government to set aside a huge amount of money for agri and allied sectors.

Advisor, industries and commerce, Imnatiba said that the outbreak of coronavirus has significantly disrupted the global economy and Nagaland was no exception. He said that skill development department had initiated a job mela that attracted about 100 jobs in a single day.

Po i n t i n g out that the pandemic had forced the youth employed outside to return, the advisor appealed to the government to come up with a proper policy, which would help give a face lift to the already struggling entrepreneurs in dc-708 the state.

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employees and nine nonentitled employees.

After the matter was pointed out, CAG said that two DDOs partially recovered Rs.4.68 lakh and deposited into the government account.

It however said that no replies were received (July 2020) from remaining two DDOs. In the five cases, the DDOs concerned did not record the certificates on the arrear bills under his/ her dated signature after ensuring to the effect that (i) no part of the amount claimed in the bill had been drawn previously and (ii) a note of the arrear claim had been made in the office copy of the bill or the pay bill register for the period to which the claim pertains while drawing the arrear bills.

Similarly, it said that the treasury officers also did not obtain sufficient information as to the nature of every payment as per the bills presented to him/her for payment.

“The blatant and widespread failure of the

DDOs and Treasury officers in complying with the provision under Central Treasury Rules and Receipt and Payment Rules indicates possible collusion for fraudulent drawals,” the CAG report stated.

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Post-harvest technologies for cutting down losses in agri produce D I M A P U R , AU G 5 (NPN): Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), which has made the socio-economic development of the North Eastern region one of its primary technology objectives, has developed post-harvest technologies for cutting down huge losses in agricultural produce.

CSIR-CMERI Durgapur director prof. Harish Hirani, who gave an expert talk on post-harvest technologies and its potential to change the agro-economy of Nagaland and the North Eastern States in a virtual event organised by MSMEDI, Dimapur on August 5, 2021, said that the NorthEastern states had tremendous geographical advantages in terms of farming and agriculture.

He said that there was abundance of harvest for cash crops in the northeastern states. Prof Hirani also said that the states have hidden exotic crop potential such as Tung, adding that Tung oil was currently being imported from China for therapeutic purposes.

CSIR-CMERI director said that due to non-availability of suitable harvesting technology, export potential crops such as Tung (which is toxic in nature) was not

properly augmented.

He also said that despite India being the largest producer of ginger, there was wastage of almost 45% owing to the lack of the processing technology.

Prof Hirani said that skilling initiatives in the region to equip the farmers with the latest advancements in farm mechanization technologies was very poor.

In the recent years, he said CSIR-CMERI has made the socio-economic development of the North Eastern region one of its primary technology objectives.

In this regard, he said a three-pronged attitude has been adopted—increasing the shelf-life of the harvest, skill development of the farming community and reduction in manual handling of toxic crops.

Prof. Hirani said CSIRCMERI was also encouraging the transfer of technology to MSME clusters, which could license the technology through a distributed-capital model.

Also, par ticipating in the virtual programme, MSME-DI, Dimapur joint director, Tali Longchar, appreciated the sustainable socio-economic impact analysis and the innovative mindset of Prof. Hirani.

He said that post-harvest intervention initiatives

of CSIR-CMERI had the potential to hugely improve the agro-economic scenario of the region by improving the income of the farmers.

The programme was attended by representatives of numerous NGOs, National Tool Room and Training Centre, Dimapur and entrepreneurs of the region.

CSIR-CMERI has developed the Ginger Processing Technology, which comprises of the Rotary Drum Washer with a capacity of 500 kg/hr and automated capability, slicing unit and the cabinet dryer with a capacity of 50 kg/batch and a batch-time of 4-5 hours with 85-90% moisture reduction capability. Another semiautomated ginger processing technology facilitates the automation of the process from washing unit to the slicer unit.

The CSIR-CMERI developed bio-mass fuelled fish dryer and the hybridized fish dryer (i.e. Solar Powered/Bio-Mass Fuelled) has opened up avenues for the Fish Farmers of the region in terms of improving the shelf-life of the produce.

CSIR-CMERI has also developed Technologies for creating briquettes from BioMass, either with or without binders.

CSIR-CMERI has also developed three variants of Cold Storage Systems.

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dated Kohima, the 5th Aug 2021

NOTIFICATION In pursuance of Advertisement NO. NSRLM/SMMU/AdVT-2/2019 dated Kohima, the 12th February 2021, the following candidates are selected basing on their merit against 27 Area Coordinator (Non- Farm Livelihoods) and 62 Area Coordinator (Livelihoods) under Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission.

DISTRICT Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek

AREA COORDINATOR- NON FARM LIVELIHOODS NF-18dMR, NF-23dMR NF-28KpR, NF-29KpR, NF-30KpR NF-35KHM NF-36LLG, NF-37LLG, NF-39LLG NF-41MKG, NF-48MKG, NF-43MKG NF-53MON, NF-55MON, NF-56MON NF-58pRN NF-72pHK, NF-71pHK, NF-66pHK

WAITING LIST NF-05dMR N/A N/A N/A NF-46MKG NF-54MON NF-62pRN NF-78pHK NF-69pHK Tuensang NF-80TSG NF-79TSG Wokha NF-82WKH, NF-83WKH, NF-88WKH, NF-92WKH NF-94WKH Zunheboto NF-97ZBT, NF-99ZBT, NF-105ZBT NF-103ZBT DISTRICT AREA COORDINATOR (LIVELIHOODS) WAITING LIST Dimapur L-18dMR, L-01dMR, L-06dMR, L-78dMR L-19dMR Kohima L-101KHM, L-102KHM, L-99KHM, L-113KHM L-117KHM Mokokchung L-155MKG, L-158MKG, L-156MKG, L-168MKG, L-165MKG L-171MKG, L-204MKG Mon L-234MON, L-244MON, L-231MON, L-242MON, L-233MON L-266MON, L-232MON Peren L-278pRN, L-281pRN, L-283pRN, L-286pRN, L-295pRN L-279pRN, L-288pRN, L-291pRN, L-307pRN L-296pRN Phek L-316pHK, L-331pHK, L-315pHK, L-341pHK, L-324pHK L-322pHK, L-332pHK L-336pHK Tuensang L-345TSG, L-358TSG, L-344TSG, L-382TSG, L-368TSG, L-380TSG L-361TSG, L-354TSG, L-343TSG, L-342TSG, L-357TSG, L-355TSG L-356TSG, L-360TSG, L-388TSG, L-353TSG, L-347TSG, L-370TSG L-384TSG, L-351TSG, L-385TSG L-377TSG Wokha L-391WKA, L-396WKA, L-407WKA, L-432WKA L-389WKA Zunheboto L-442ZBT, L-440ZBT, L-446ZBT, L-447ZBT, L-438ZBT, L-458ZBT L-441ZBT Note: 1. The selected candidates are directed to personally submit their Acceptance Letter to the Mission director, NSRLM, from 9th to 13th August 2021.

2. Failure to submit Acceptance Letter within the stipulated period will nullify the selection and the same post will be offered to the waiting list candidate.

3. Waiting list will be maintained for a period of 6 months w.e.f the date of issue of this result.

• N/A: No Applicants Sd/(IMTIMENLA) Jt. Secretary, RD & Mission Director, NSRLM Nagaland: Kohima dc-709

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 241 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021

Reality of a mirage

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t was a history of sorts for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) when the 13th Legislative Assembly convened for the 8th session on August 3 as an opposition-less house. Such a rare occasion had taken place on November 25, 2015 when the eight opposition Congress MLAs joined the NPFled DAN-III coalition government. At the first day’s session, discussion on the Naga political issue dominated the entire proceedings and expectedly so since the subject was cited as the blinker for an opposition-less government or house. According to the proponents of the opposition-less house/ government, this was meant to show the two Naga groups , how they can also ‘come together’ in order to secure one agreement, one solution. Whether the formation of an opposition-less government or assembly will inspire the two main stakeholders to also ‘come together’ is too early to say. The house during the discussion on August 3, witnessed shades of opinions as most members chose to tread carefully while giving their considered opinions and suggestions for the way forward. There were few who expressed concern over the negative impact on society due to continued stalemate. One member reminded that it was his 19th consecutive year as legislator and reminded the house not to take people for a ride over the issue. He said Naga people wanted solution. He said those who are negotiating must be clear on whether they are ready to sign an agreement based on what each signed in 2015 and 2017 with the government of India. He said if whichever group refused to sign the agreement for solution, then it should be willing to abrogate the cease fire. On August 3,2021 after going through the exercise of deliberation, the opposition-less house reaffirmed the resolution adopted by the Parliamentary Core Committee on Naga political issue on July 9. If the negotiating groups were to have come together for the aspirations of the people, then it could have been achieved during March 27 and 28,2014 in Dimapur at a joint meeting of leaders of both NSCN(I-M) and GPRN/NSCN and NNC/ FGN before formation of NNPGs in 2016 initiated by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). Leaders of both groups signed a pledge on the proposed formation of a Naga national government in the greater interest of the Nagas. The assembly is the highest public forum where crucial issues are discussed and solutions explored. Elected members are not involved in negotiations and neither are they even consulted as in the case with Mizo peace talks. However, being politically right has added to the blinker of confusion. One time, the state leaders say negotiations are ongoing and next they appeal to resume talks; while the Interlocutor said 22 years of negotiations have officially ended on October 31, 2019. Whatever happens in the assembly affects the people and their destinies. It is therefore, important that the highest forum of the people should have informed and enlightened debates and to live up to expectations and bring about changes that the state urgently needs for the present and the future generation.

DailyDevotion The Bewildering Call of God

“…and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished.”…But they understood none of these things… —Luke 18:31, 34 God called Jesus Christ to what seemed absolute disaster. And Jesus Christ called His disciples to see Him put to death, leading every one of them to the place where their hearts were broken. His life was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God’s.

But what seemed to be failure from man’s standpoint was a triumph from God’s standpoint, because God’s purpose is never the same as man’s purpose.

This bewildering call of God comes into our lives as well. The call of God can never be understood absolutely or explained externally; it is a call that can only be perceived and understood internally by our true inner-nature. The call of God is like the call of the sea— no one hears it except the person who has the nature of the sea in him. What God calls us to cannot be definitely stated, because His call is simply to be His friend to accomplish His own purposes. Our real test is in truly believing that God knows what He desires. The things that happen do not happen by chance— they happen entirely by the decree of God. God is sovereignly working out His own purposes.

If we are in fellowship and oneness with God and recognize that He is taking us into His purposes, then we will no longer strive to find out what His purposes are. As we grow in the Christian life, it becomes simpler to us, because we are less inclined to say, “I wonder why God allowed this or that?”

And we begin to see that the compelling purpose of God lies behind everything in life, and that God is divinely shaping us into oneness with that purpose.

A Christian is someone who trusts in the knowledge and the wisdom of God, not in his own abilities.

If we have a purpose of our own, it destroys the simplicity and the calm, relaxed pace which should be characteristic of the children of God.

Quotes

When ambition ends, happiness begins. ~ Thomas Merton

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021

Post-mortem

Don’t shy away: If you want to say something, say it now V

iolence, atrocities, exploitation and oppression in varied forms are happening within our homes and in society. The formats and modes though changing, the intensity and ferocity of pain inflicted keep rising. Further, conflicts of various kinds are on the surge. Disparities within religious communities; widening economic inequality; caste, class and gender divisions; religiocultural intolerance have reached the lowest ebb.

Political and ideological extremities prevail leading to polarisation and fragmentation.

As rational and thinking human beings we are supposed to think and reason out the ways with which we behave, interact and handle the problems we face. On the contrary, we have been witnessing atrocities and killings of human beings that brings to the fore brutality and irrationality. Killings, conflicts and destroying lives and properties have become the regular feature.

Homo sapiens behave in senseless and brutal ways that makes many to wonder what makes them to respond in such horrible ways.

Human nature is unpredictable – always fluctuating and inconsistent. What we see is the prevalence of animal spirit/instinct taking over the reasoning capacity. Acting sensibly

and prudently propelled by cognitive factor should be the main guiding factor, but in any given situations we behave in opposite ways.

We do come across several episodes that makes us to wonder why do people behave in such ways?

The reasons attributed could perhaps be either psychological or economic or religio-cultural or social or combination of some or many.

Societies are constructed and functions on theories and schemas that represents the whims and fancies of the ruling classes and dominant castes. Inter-play of power and exercise of power that keeps the vulnerable and disadvantaged at bay.

Human constructed divides and boundaries are being justified and reinforced by religion, tradition, culture and usages contribute to the perennial problems that the societies face vividly manifests in the forms of racism, casteism, patriarchy, capitalism, religious fanaticism, terrorism, anti-Semitism and fascism.

The terrains we live is volatile and violent. In such settings there are many who think that why should we get involved as it does not concern us, while others are made to think that what they undergo is their fate or destiny and accept the problems they face as normal and nothing can be done. They rather put the blame on God saying only

God should intervene and change the situation. With this type of mind-set and mental conditioning they internalise whatever they confront and suffer within themselves and do not want to speak-out or act on it.

They are concerned about their families, and not at all bothered what is happening outside their four walls of their homes. They are content and bothered only about their families. They are fully satisfied when the members of family live well and considers as “peaceful life”.

They talk about inner peace, not knowing it is relational. The root word for peace means Shalom.

In order to acquire peace in all wholeness, the most important pre-requisite is justice. Without realising justice, one cannot acquire peace, because peace is a relational concept. It simply means neighbours should live in peace, then only, we can live in peace.

Their point of justification is how to derive selfsatisfaction. What do they mean? It means only “me and my family” should be well – in life with good education and lucrative jobs, enjoying quality life.

These are the parameters that seem to be offering them “happiness” and “selfsatisfaction’. It is in this content, Osho, beautifully weaves the difference between “self-satisfaction” and “dissatisfaction” by nuancing “In the search

f o r l i f e, t h e r e i s n o greater danger than selfsatisfaction. Someone who is satisfied with himself is, in a sense, not alive at all.

Only one who is dissatisfied with himself makes progress in the direction of truth. Remember that to be in a constant fight with self-satisfaction is to be religious.”

Those who believe and derive “self-satisfaction” within the rubric of family and its welfare are not concerned about others and their welfare, and so, not at all disturbed or agitated to things happening outside and their life is like ‘living dead’ in Osho’s language. On the contrary, there are people striving to bring shalom alive in existential situations keep striving for justice, equality and freedom and some eventually pay the price for. Barring a few, many keep quiet as if it does not concern them or come to a conclusion that it is none of their business.

Fur ther, it makes those who are concerned about others to wonder how could people keep aloof and not say anything against those happening that are inhumane and oppressive. How can they keep quiet by not raising their voices injustices?

This is the reality we come across that people do not speak out or come forward to testify what they saw.

The reasons offered: “for safety and security sake” or “family sake” or “future

sake”.

Nonetheless, there are a few who take risks because they are dissatisfied with the things happening around them and thus plunge by pointing, questioning and setting the wrongs right.

Fr. Stan Lourduswamy, worked for the welfare and development of the tribal communities in Jharkhand was arrested on different charges by the State kept in judicial custody and died. What crimes did he commit – raised difficult questions and involved in organising the tribal communities to speak for their rights. Edward Snowden, founder of Wikipedia, leaked highly classified infor mation from the National Security Agency in 2013, when h e wa s a n e m p l o ye e for CIA that contained information about American Government’s involvement. In May 2021, Belar usian war planes intercepted a passenger plane on its way to Moscow was forced to land in the capital disembarked a Belarusian activist who was critical of the authoritarian president.

Back to India, a BJP minister in the Meghalaya g ove r n m e n t b y n a m e Sanbor Shullai said “I encourage the people to eat more beef than chicken, mutton or fish. By encouraging people to eat more beef, the perception that BJP will impose a ban on cow slaughter will be dispelled.” He added

that “everybody was free to eat whatever they want in a democratic country”.

Shullai, who is the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister, assured that he would speak to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to ensure that cattle transportation to Meghalaya was not affected by the new cow legislation in the neighbouring state.”

People by and large go out for self-satisfaction and to get that they make all sorts of compromises.

Self-satisfaction stems out of selfishness and self-aggrandizement that r evo l ve s a r o u n d “ m e and my family”. Osho emphasising on something we should consciously engage in annihilating “self-satisfaction” which is religious. In line with it, Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8: 31-32).

And so, we ought not to be self-satisfied, rather we should become dissatisfied. We should never be silent to atrocities and injustices. Over and above, we should never shut our ears and mouths, and close our eyes, when lies and false narratives are taking over truth. If we don’t speak now, then we shall never be allowed to speak later, by then it will be too late!

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Appeal to NPSC to Why India should make access to healthcare a fundamental right postpone CEES examination

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n June 28, following India is affecting India’s India’s devastating Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims second wave of the and women.

Covid-19 pandemic, the Oxfam India’s “India Union Finance Ministry Inequality Report 2021: a n n o u n c e d a r e l i e f India’s Unequal Health package wor th Rs 6.2- Stor y” shows how the lakh crore. The recovery general category performs package announced after better than the Scheduled the biggest health crisis in Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the history of independent Hindus perform better than India has hardly addressed Muslims, the rich perform systemic problems in the better than the poor, men country’s health system that are better off than women, disproportionately affect the and the urban population marginalised. Only 3% of is better off than the rural the total economic recovery population on various package amount (Rs 23,220 health indicators such as life crore) has been allocated expectancy, infant mortality for health as per the latest rate and nutrition.

The systemic announcements.

Unfor tunately, this discrimination in the health is not the first time when system continued during systemic issues in the t h e p a n d e m i c. O x f a m country’s health system India’s survey across seven have been neglected amidst states revealed that over the pandemic. When the 50% of Scheduled Castes Covid-19 hit first, actual and Scheduled Tribes faced allocations for health in difficulties in accessing nonIndia’s first fiscal stimulus Covid-19 medical facilities package were less than 1% compared to 18.2% in the (0.0075% or Rs 1,5000 crore general category. to be specific) of the Rs The percentage of 20 lakh recovery package respondents in the lowthat offered subsidies to the income brackets facing private sector. discrimination in the Neglect of healthcare community due to being India’s first pandemic Covid-19 positive was five budget also repeated this times those in high-income mistake in February when brackets. The availability of t h e F i n a n c e M i n i s t r y hospital beds has sharply slashed the health budget by declined in the last ten years 9.8% amidst the pandemic from nine hospital beds if revised estimates are to be available per 10,000 people believed. This failure looks in 2010 to only five beds in even more massive when 2020, according to Oxfam we consider that the Union India’s India Inequality government has repeatedly Re p o r t 2 0 2 1 - I n d i a ’s failed to reach its own target Unequal Health Story. of spending 2.5% of the Effect on marginalised Gross Domestic Product Rural India has on health since 2017, a year faced the br unt of the when an ambitious National underfunding of healthcare Health Policy was launched. has only 40% of these beds The latest Economic Survey despite having 70% of the revealed that India ranked population, notes the report.

179 out of 189 countries in The exceptionalism of prioritisation given to health the Covid-19 crisis cannot be in its government budgets. used to hide the shortcoming B u t t h e s e a r e n o t of the historically neglected just mere figures on the public healthcare system in g ove r n m e n t ’s b a l a n c e India. Ayushman Bharat sheet, health budget cuts – Pradhan Mantri Jan affect the lives of billions Aarogya Yojana, the Union of Indians especially the g ove r n m e n t ’s f l a g s h i p marginalised. The historical scheme to make healthcare neglect of healthcare by accessible to the poor and Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in

marginalised continued to face issues in terms of equity and lack of universal coverage.

Touted as the “world’s largest government-funded healthcare program”, Ayushman Bharat – P r a d h a n M a n t r i Ja n Aarogya Yojana only covers less than 30% of hospital charges affecting Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and poor who are enrolled in the scheme by default.

The information obtained through Right to Information has shown only 6.05 lakh people have availed Covid-19 treatment under the scheme between March 2020 and June 2021, exposing the need to address structural issues in the program.

I n d i a c a n p r ov i d e quality and affordable healthcare for all marginalised groups provided the public health sector is given priority over private profits. In September 2020, Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality Report ranked India 154th in health spending, fifth from the bottom.

In the same year, India has been ranked 10th in Medical Tourism Index out of 46 destinations of the world by Medical Tourism Association for providing cutting edge healthcare worth $5 billion-$6 billion.

This comes at a time when pandemic has increased the fortunes of India’s 100 billionaires by Rs 12.97 trillion.

But Muslims (64%), Dalits (86%), Nomadic and Denotified Tribes (78%) have reported an increase in indebtedness and loans. This rising inequality shows the immediate need to design a healthcare system that does not leave the marginalised behind. The time has come to introduce the “right to health” as a fundamental right to enable access to healthcare for all.

Akshay Tarfe is a media specialist at Oxfam India (As published by Scroll.in) any of the columns do not

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ith reference to NPSC notification No. NPSC/ ADVT/EDS-2012 Dated 29 July 2021, whereby it is notified that the Common Educational Service Examination 2019 is to be conducted from 14 August 2021, we would like to bring to the attention of your esteemed authority, some points for your kind consideration.

That Sir, in most of the districts, there is still a steady detection of positive cases of the Covid-19 whereby it becomes a problem for the aspiring candidates to come to Kohima for appearing the exam. Candidates from districts other than Kohima will have to search for accommodation either at relative’s homes or at various lodgings which is not advisable in the present scenario. In this regard, we feel that even though all possible SOPs are maintained in the examination halls, the candidates are still placed at high risk of contacting the virus when such arrangements are made.

That Sir, many candidates and families are already infected and assuming the worst case scenario, if some candidates are detected to be Covid -19 positive, or under imposed isolation (as it is seen in our society) or under quarantine during the period when exam is scheduled, will it not rob those individuals of their chance to appear the exam? Of course, nothing can be done for personal tragedies, but

during these uncertain times of one of the worst pandemic in the history of mankind, if some consideration can be shown in the form of postponement of the aforementioned exam, it will be greatly appreciated.

That Sir, even if we are able to appear the exam, precautionary measures like Self- isolation is not possible. Not all the candidates are young and single.

Some of us are lactating mothers and it is a thing which is next to impossible to isolate ourselves for 14 days after the exam. Most of the candidate will be returning home to aged parents which is also a thing of concern.

For many candidates who are on the verge of becoming overage, this exam may be the last opportunity before they are removed forever from the eligibility category to appear exams.

There are reports of other exams being conducted, but such exams are to be run simultaneously with the rest of the country. Whereas, in our case, the benevolent decision of the commission can greatly benefit all the aspiring candidates as a whole.

Every candidate, if eligible and applied for, has the right to appear the exam. We, therefor submit with humble supplication the above points for your benign consideration.

Some concerned aspiring candidates (Wapang, Aien, Imli, Temsu, Akum, Atu & Lima)

Reader’s Post

Enforcing night curfew in toto Despite the state government laying down guidelines and standard operating procedures on COVID-19, many people still continue not wearing masks or maintaining distance. On top of this, people are seen roaming about freely in the night and some even stay up late partying. Such complacent and irresponsible attitude would not only get them into trouble but is also putting the lives in the community at stake, especially the elders and the little kids. The district administration and the police department must depute police personnel in all important junctions.

They should be on duty to prevent gathering of people for any social activity.

I can only imagine how the city markets would hustle and bustle and there would be increased footfall after the night curfew is lifted, which is why it should not be lifted even after this wave has died down. Many people are also found violating curfew norms as they are usually seen roaming outside the streets without any work. Therefore in the interest of all, the concerned authority should enforce the night curfew in toto.

Vitoka Jimo, Dimapur reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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PM Modi slams Oppn for stalling Parliament 2 dead, 7 injured in MP rain mayhem

LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Opposition is trying to score self-goals, accusing it of stalling Parliament while the country was keen to march ahead.

These parties are trying to stop the transaction of business in Parliament, he said in a no-holds-barred attack on the Opposition for stalling parliamentary proceedings over the Pegasus spyware controversy and other issues. “On one hand, our country is scoring goal after goal of victory, on the other, some people, due to political self-interests, are doing such things which make it seem that they are scoring ‘self-goals’,” the prime minister said.

Modi was interacting with beneficiaries of the Centre’s food security scheme in Uttar Pradesh

through video-conferencing as the state observed the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Day. “They are not concerned about what the country wants, what it is achieving or how it is changing.

These people are hurting both the spirit and the time of the country for their selfish reasons. They are continuously insulting Parliament of India for their self interests,” he added.

While very citizen of the country is working hard to get out of the biggest crisis humanity has ever faced, opposition parties are competing to stop the work of the country’s interests, Modi said.

Targeting the Opposition, the prime minister said, “The great people of this country cannot become hostage to such selfish and antinational politics. No matter how much these people try

ings have witnessed dis- CM says not seen such ruptions due to protests devastation in 70 yrs by opposition parties. The session is likely to conclude BHOPAL, AUG 5 (PTI): next week.

With heavy rains ravaging the Gwalior-Chambal region in Madhya Pradesh, leaving two people dead and damaging bridges and other Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day infrastructure, Chief Minison Thursday amid continuous disruption by Opposition ter Shivraj Singh Chouhan members over the Pegasus spying issue and three farm laws. on Thursday said the state After repeated adjournments when the House met at has “not seen such devasta5 pm, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to intro- tion in the last 70 years”. duce the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

According to the state Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan government, it has so far Chowdhary said bills were being passed in the House recorded two rain-related without a debate at an average time of seven minutes a bill. deaths -- one each in ShivHe claimed that bringing a supplementary list of busi- puri and Sheopur districts.

Besides, seven people ness at the last minute was not correct.

RSP member N K Premchandran supported Chow- have been injured - four in Guna, two in Shivpuri and dhary.

Later, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, one in Morena, state revwas introduced by a voice vote amid slogan shouting by enue secretary Gyaneshwar Opposition members. The bill seeks to amend the Income B Patil told PTI, adding that they share death figures only Tax Act of 1961 and the Finance Act of 2021.

Rama Devi, who was in in the Chair, then adjourned after confirmation from district collectors. the proceedings for the day.

The heavy showers in Earlier, a bill to set up a central university in the union the Gwalior-Chambal reterritory of Ladakh was also introduced. achievements of his government on various fronts.

Since the start of the Monsoon session on July 19, parliamentary proceed-

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; two bills introduced

Narendra Modi

to stop the development of the country, this country is not going to stop. They are engaged in stopping the proceedings of Parliament but 130 crore people are engaged in not allowing them to stop the country.”

The sole intention of the opposition parties is to create roadblocks on the path of development, he said, terming their action “anti national”.

“Bharat chall padha hain (India is on the move),” the PM said as he listed the

Vehicles wade through a flooded area near the banks of the Ganga river, in Prayagraj, August 4. (PTI)

gion damaged bridges near the Ratangarh temple (Datia) and Sankua because of which many people were stuck there, Chouhan said.

In the morning, Chouhan spoke to commissioners and Inspector Generals of Gwalior and Chambal divisions (comprising Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Datia, Sheopur, Morena and Bhind districts) to take stock of the flood situation and rescue operations, an official from the state administration

in Bhopal said. The chief minister also informed that an air operation was started to rescue people in the floodhit Bhind district and Karera in Shivpuri district.

“The state has not seen such devastation in the last 70 years that the rain-ravaged Gwalior-Chambal region is facing. Bridges near the Ratangarh Mata Temple and Sankua in the area were damaged and many people got stranded in those areas,” the official said quoting Chouhan.

Covid situation might turn grim if vaccine ‘Mission UP’ in mind, Akhilesh Yadav embarks on cycle yatra supply not augmented: Mamata tells PM The state would require around 14 crore doses of Covid vaccines to cover all the eligible people, she said.

“Presently, we are administering four lakh doses per day and are capable of administer 11 lakh doses per day. Yet, we are getting much lower number of doses despite having a very high population density and a higher rate of urbanisation,” Banerjee wrote in the letter.

She also alleged that several letters sent to the PM

on the same matter earlier have “not received due attention” at the Centre. “I am sorry to say the central government is providing a larger number of vaccine doses to other states. I have no problem if any other state receives higher number of vaccine doses, but I cannot remain a mute spectator to see Bengal deprived,” she said. The CM said the positivity rate of Covid has come down to 1.57 per cent due to the state’s sustained efforts.

months away. Before pedalling down the streets of the state capital, Yadav told mediapersons at the party headquarters that his party will win 400 seats in the next assembly elections.

“I was saying that we will win 350 seats. But seeing the anger of people, I can say we can now win 400 seats,” the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said.

Uttar Pradesh has 403 assembly seats.

Flaying the BJP government in the state over management of the pandemic, he said, “I condole

death of all those who died during the second wave of Covid. The government did not help those who lost their family members. It could not arrange oxygen and medicines and left people to die”.

Attacking the BJP for allegedly inducting criminals, Yadav said that as elections are nearing, the saffron party has put its ideology on the back-burner.

“Party has not read its election manifesto (of 2017). Now it is concentrating on ‘money-festo’. The BJP has no work culture

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KOLKATA, AUG 5 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing apprehension that the Covid situation might turn grim if the vaccine supply in the state is not augmented.

She also alleged that the state is getting a “much lower number of doses” of vaccines despite having a very high population density, and urged him to ramp up the supply of vials.

LUCKNOW, AUG 5 (PTI): With an eye on the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday embarked on a ‘cycle yatra’ here to raise issues like price rise, unemployment, farm laws and crime rate.

Though the “cycle yatra” at the tehsil-level in all districts marks the birth anniversary of veteran socialist leader Janeshwar Mishra, the purpose, political observers say, is to galvanise the SP ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections, barely few

and could do nothing in the past over four years except renaming projects of previous SP regime,” he charged.

The BJP has made Uttar Pradesh the number one state in terms of number of malnourished children, custodial deaths and disposing bodies in River Ganga, he charged. Taking a swipe at Yogi Adityanath, he said

that as the chief minister did not know how to operate a laptop, he did not distribute it to children.

“He (CM) must not be knowing about DNA and its full form. You (media) persons can go and ask him,” he said when asked about laying the foundation of a forensic science institute in the state capital.

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The Union wishes all of them best of luck and success in their future endeavours.

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NLA adopts 3-point resolution on border issue Finance Ministry releases Rs 685.80 cr grant for ULBs

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL dISTRICT & SESSIONS JUdGE LONGLENG : NAGALANd NOTICE S/C No. 13/2021 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/ObJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNdER PART-1OF INdIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession act 1925 for grant of Succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late P. NYamPHE PHOm has been applied by Shri/Smti. Y. bELONG cHINGmEI PHOm, H/o Late P. NYamPHE PHOm, R/o H. No. 33 auching Village, Longleng, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. GRaTUITY 4. LEaVE ENcaSHmENT 5. PENSION ETc. 6. 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 appear in this court on or before the said day of 01/08/21.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 02/07/21.

Principal district & Sessions Judge Db-97 Longleng : Nagaland.

Contact : 8729817125 9774247039

IN THE COURT OF

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CorreCtion

The advertisement published in Nagaland Post dated 5 th Aug’2, Page 11, the nomenclature should be read as “Office of the NDPP Women Mokokchung Region” and not as published.

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LOST NOTICE I, temsulila Pongen am applying for duplicate copy of HSSLC Marksheet as I have lost it.

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The grants are meant to ensure provision of additional funds to urban local bodies over and above the funds allocated by the Centre and the state for sanitation and drinking water under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

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Out of the 15th Finance Commission recommended grants for Non-Million Plus cities, 50 per cent is basic (untied) and the remaining 50 per cent as tied grant.

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Air passenger traffic recovery continued in July: ICRA

NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (IANS): Domestic air passenger traffic sequentially grew by 56-57 per cent at around 48-49 lakh in July, ratings agency ICRA said.

These grants are intended for smaller (NonMillion Plus) cities including cantonment boards.

The 15th Finance Commission has divided the urban local bodies into two categories: MillionPlus urban agglomerations/ cities (excluding Delhi and Srinagar), and all other cities and towns with less than one million population

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NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (IANS): The Union Finance Ministry has released an amount of Rs 685.80 crore to four states for providing grants to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Out of this, an amount of Rs 494 crore has been released to Uttar Pradesh, Rs 110.20 crore to Gujarat, Rs 74.80 crore to Jharkhand a n d R s. 6 . 8 0 c r o r e t o Mizoram.

Grants for ULBs have been released, as per the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, for improving basic civic services including fulfilling location specific felt needs.

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States and settle inter-state border disputes, Yanthan however said despite scientific tools, physical boundary demarcation can only be done on the ground after mutual agreement between the disputing parties.

Those who also spoke included NPF member, YM. Yollow Konyak who suggested to the state government on having a proper land holding system in order to protect the interest of the people living in the border area.

He also opined that Foothill road should be completed as that will help protect Nagaland and also enable Nagas to take up business and agricultural activities along the foothill road. Yollow suggested that the Government should have consultations with tribal Hohos and bring out a policy to settle the issue.

Minister, higher education and tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along said that the Nagaland-Assam border issue remained unsettled ever since Nagaland became the 16th State of India.

He suggested upgradation of border magistrate to the level of DC and also insisted that the 13 IRB be deployed to area where recent incident had taken place. Along also welcomed establishing of village guards (VGs) to ensure security along the borders.

NPF MLA, Moatoshi Longkumer said ever y interim agreement has been disadvantageous to Nagaland as Assam government never honored or implemented them but took advantage of state government’s silence or inaction.

NPF legislator Amenba Yaden also shared his concern and suggested to appoint a border magistrate at the rank of DC and also suggested that neutral forces like BSF should be posted and not CRPF which can be manipulated.

Advisor IT&C, Science & Technology and NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon said Border disputes between Nagaland and Assam have been going for a long time . He lauded the matured step of the state government in signing agreement between the two states. He also suggested engaging the union home ministry positively, aggressively and effectively on the issue.

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at the recent talks in Chümoukedmia between the chief secretaries of Assam and Nagaland, there were several pre-conditions set up Assam such as setting up watch tower under the pretext of protection of forest at Dessoi valley before withdrawal of police forces from the border.

Rio said he raised the issue with Assam chief minister who then asked the Assam chief secretary to sign the withdrawal agreement on July 31,2021.

On Nagaland Trans Highway (Foothill Road) Rio said the matter was taken up with the prime minister to declare it as a National highway.

Rio said he also met MORTH minister who assured to take it up under Bharatmala Pariyojana though it was yet to be materialised.

Rio however said whether funds are received from Bharatmala or not, the state will try to pool funds under SPA and turn the dream road into reality.

Advisor border affairs and horticulture Mhathung Yanthan said claims of Nagas over lands now within Assa, was based on historical and traditional boundary . He gave a gist of the history and the sequence of events and the present status of Assam-Nagaland border issue.

Yanthan said Assam claimed that the boundary with Nagaland is based on the 1925 Boundary Line Notification by terming it as “Constitutional Boundary”.

He said Nagaland however reiterated its rightful claim over reserved forests (22 Reserved Forests) and Tea gardens (41 TEs) covering an approximate area of 13,000 Sq. Km .

He said out of the 22 RFs, only 10 RFs are located along Assam-Nagaland boundary falls under Disputed Area Belt (DAB) covering an approx area of 1,484 Sq. Km, which constitute about 11% of the claimed area (from 13,000 sq. km).

He said since formation of Nagaland, there has been frequent border disputes with Assam and that Assam has blatantly violated all Interim Agreements over the years.

On the recent decision of the government of India, to engage NESAC Shillong for satellite imaging to demarcate boundaries of the NE

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(From p-1) Zeliang stated that the imbroglio has to be resolved amicably outside the Court as total dependence on Supreme Court alone may not bring the matter to its logical conclusion. He also suggested that a Parliamentary Panel be constituted to study the border dispute issue and to submit its report within a stipulated time period.

Leader of the house and chief minister Neiphiu Rio while responding to members over the issue, supported the stand taken by Zeliang and also reminded that as per past agreements with Assam, all neutral forces deployed along the AssamNagaland border were placed under the operational command of IGP Assam and therefore, Nagaland has to tread cautiously on the matter.

Rio also recalled the controversial notification issued in 1925 by which huge tracts of lands were transferred to districts in Assam by the British without the consent of the Naga land owners. He said Assam took the case with the Supreme Court (in 1988) to legalise the notification which transferred 22 reserved forests and 41 tea estates to Assam.

Rio also said the maps made without the knowledge of the Nagas, in the notification clearly stated at the footnote “ It was yet to be verified on the ground”.

He also said the Union of India also held the view that it was not appropriate to demarcate the border based on the map prepared then by the Surveyor General of India in 1925.

Rio also informed the house that as per agreements signed with Assam in 1972 (4 agreements), 1979 (two agreements) and 1985 (one) agreement; Nagaland had withdrawn 12 police post after 1972 agreement.

However, he said Assam did not comply instead , has increased their police posts and in DAB and as per last assessment, Assam has 53 police stations identified at its border.

Rio also mentioned that the Assam government during recent years has taken unilateral decisions against the status quo by giving Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) to ONGC and that exploration was going on in 27 disputed sites.

The chief minister disclosed that

ZUNHEbOTO : NAGALANd NO.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/88 Dated Zbto the 20th Nov 2020

Notice Calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Smti Lhosheli U/S 372 of the Indian Succession act, resident of Laghilato Colony, Zunheboto for Succession of Pension benefits, P.P.O No-1119166884 from SbI A/c No 31474384939, debts & securities of Late Howoto Sema.

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

Sd/- Principal district & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland Db-98

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT dimaPur : NaGalaNd

NO.M-314/21/2442

Notice

Dt. Dimapur the 03/08/2021

Notice is hereby given that Shri. imtinungla Walling Vrs Shri t. kato Zhimomi, resident of Pherima Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

Schedule oF laNd aNd BouNdarY Name of Patta Holder : Shri Imtinungla Walling, Village/Block No. : 11 (Eleven), Patta No. : 1447, Dag No. : 181/1628, Area : 00B-01K-08Ls North : Chamalanglong, South : Khevili Sumi East : Chuba Ao, West : Approach Road Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-3757 IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND LOA 30/2021 NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. T. Limanochet Jamir, S/o Late Temsuwati Ao @ Temsu Ao @ T. Wati and brother of Late Aochuba R/o H.No. 10, 'A' Khel Diphupar Village, Dimapur Nagaland, for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed properties of his father Late Temsuwati Ao @ Temsu Ao @ T. Wati and his brother Late Aochuba covered by :1. Patta No. 499, Dag No. 589, 1053 & 1054, Block No. 9, Mouza No. 2, measuring an area of 02B-04K-12Ls standing in the name of his father Late Temsuwati Ao @ Temsu Ao @ T. Wati 2. Patta No. 318, Dag No. 445, 446 & 447, Mouza No. 3, Ekaranipathar Village measuring an area of 09B-04K-01Ls standing in the name of his brother Late Aochuba Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 4th Sept, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 4th August, 2021.

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Delta variant reported in 135 countries: WHO SAYS GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS CASES COULD EXCEED 200 MILLION BY NEXT WEEK

U N I T E D NAT I O N S, AUG 5 (AGENCIES): The highly-transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 has now been reported in 135 countries, according to the World Health Organization which said the cumulative number of coronavirus cases reported globally could exceed 200 million by next week.

The COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update dated August 3, released

by WHO, said globally 132 countries have reported cases of the Beta variant and 81 countries of the Gamma variant. It said the cases of Alpha variant have been reported in 182 countries, territories or areas, while 135 countries have reported cases of the Delta variant, which was first identified in India.

The global number of new cases has been increasing for more than a month, with over 4 million cases reported in the past week - July 26 to August 1, the

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

update said.

“This increasing trend is largely attributed to substantial increases in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Western Pacific Regions which reported 37 per cent and 33 per cent increases respectively as compared to the previous week, while the South-East Asia Region reported a 9 per cent increase,” it said.

Overall, the number of deaths reported this week decreased by 8 per cent as compared to the previ-

ous week, with over 64,000 deaths reported.

However, the Western Pacific and Eastern Mediterranean Regions showed a sharp increase in new deaths as compared to the previous week, reporting 48 per cent and 31 per cent increases, respectively.

The cumulative number of cases reported globally is now nearly 197 million and the number of cumulative deaths is 4.2 million. “If these trends continue, the cumulative number of cases

reported globally could exceed 200 million by next week,” the update said.

At the country level, the highest numbers of new cases in the past week were reported by the United States (543,420 new cases; 9 per cent increase), India (283,923 new cases; 7 per cent increase), Indonesia (273,891 new cases; 5 per cent decrease), Brazil (247,830 new cases; 24 per cent decrease), and Iran (206,722 new cases; 27 per cent increase).

The South-East Asia region reported a 9 per cent increase in new cases as compared to the previous week (over 841,000 cases), while the number of weekly deaths remained similar to the previous week (22,000 deaths).

The highest numbers of new cases in the region were reported from India (283,923 new cases; 20.6 new cases per 100,000; 7 per cent increase), Indonesia (273,891 new cases; 100.1

new cases per 100,000; 5 per cent decrease), and Thailand (118,012 new cases; 169.1 new cases per 100,000; 26 per cent increase).

Cases from India, Indonesia and Thailand accounted for 80 per cent of new cases being reported from the region.

The highest numbers of new deaths were reported from Indonesia (12,444 new deaths; 4.5 new deaths per 100,000; 28 per cent increase), India (3,800 new deaths; less than one new death per 100,000; 45 per cent decrease), and Myanmar (2620 new deaths; 4.8 new deaths per 100,000; 24 per cent increase).

Amid the g rowing cases of Delta variant and vaccine inequity, WHO called for a “moratorium” on booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine until at least the end of September, noting with concern the disparity in vaccination levels in low and high-income countries.

Israeli def minister threatens Iran with military action

TEL AVIV, AUG 5 (AP): Israel’s defense minister war ned Thursday that his country is prepared to strike Iran, issuing the threat against the Islamic Republic after a fatal drone strike on a oil tanker at sea that his nation blamed on Tehran.

The comments by Benny Gantz come as Israel meanwhile lobbies countries for action at the United Nations over last week’s attack on the oil tanker Mercer Street that killed two people. The tanker, struck off Oman in the Arabian Sea, is managed by a firm owned by an Israeli billionaire.

The US and the United Kingdom similarly blamed Iran for the attack, but no country has offered evidence or intelligence to support their claims. Iran, which along with its regional militia allies has launched similar drone attacks, has

2 soldiers, 36 militants killed in Afghanistan KABUL, AUG 5 (IANS): Two Afghan soldiers and at least 36 Taliban militants were killed after the government forces repelled an attack on Thursday in the country’s eastern province of Nangarhar, a local official confirmed.

The atatck erupted as hundreds of Taliban militants armed with guns and heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, attacked Sherzad district while trying to capture the suburban district in the southeast of Nangarhar, provincial gover nment spokesman Attahullah Khogiani told Xinhua news agency.

Four Afghan soldiers and 52 militants were also wounded during the fighting that had lasted for hours, he said.

In neighbouring Laghman province, the militrary retook control of Badpakh district early on Thursday after the Afghan Special Forces launched a cleanup operation late Wednesday night, evicting the militants from the district, according to Fawad Aman, deputy spokesperson of the Defence Ministry.

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denied being involved.

Speaking to the news website Ynet, Gantz responded to whether Israel was prepared to attack Iran with a blunt “yes.”

“We are at a point where we need to take military action against Iran,” Gantz said.

“The world needs to take action against Iran now.”

Iran did not immediately respond to Gantz’s comments. However, in a letter Wednesday to the UN Security Council, its chargé d’affaires in New York described Israel as “the main source of instability and insecurity in the Middle East and beyond for more than seven decades.”

“This regime has a long dark record in attacking commercial navigation and civilian ships,” Zahra Ershadi wrote.

“In less than two years, this regime has attacked over 10 commercial vessels carrying oil and humanitarian goods destined to Syria.”

Ershadi’s comments refer to an ongoing shadow war being waged on Mideast waterways since 2019 that has seen both Iranian and Western-linked ships attacked.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA NO.ED/HT/PHY-VER/2021-22

District Vector Borne Disease (DVBD) Consultant

Dt. Kohima, the 5th August, 2021

Requisite Qualification PhD in Medical/Public Health Entomology.

M.Sc in Medical/Public Health Entomology.

M.Sc (Zoology) with Entomology as one of the subjects.

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Candidates having experience in health program monitoring, training shall be given preference.

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“Pakistan has much to gain and will continue to have a critical role, and be well-positioned to have a role in supporting the outcome” in Afghanistan, said US State Department

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“We’ll continue to work and to communicate closely with our Pakistani partners on this,” he added.

But The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that Yusuf complained about President Biden’s failure to contact Prime Minister Khan as Washington sought help to stop the Taliban taking over Afghanistan.

“The cold shoulder from Washington comes as the Taliban has captured swaths of territory across Afghanistan in a ruthless offensive emboldened by the US pullout,” the report added.

The British newspaper said that while Yusuf did not elaborate on his options, “Pakistan has cultivated deep ties with its ‘iron brother’ China, which has invested billions in infrastructure projects as part of its Belt and Road Initiative.”

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“The president of the United States hasn’t spoken to the prime minister of such an important country who the US itself says is make-or-break in some cases, in some ways, in Afghanistan - we struggle to understand the signal, right?” Yusuf said in an interview with The Financial Times of London, according to the Dawn newspaper here.

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Rahul shines but Anderson swings it back for Eng US defeat Australia 4-3 to

India’s KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma run between the wickets to score during the second day of first test cricket match between England and India in Nottingham. (AP/PTI)

longed bad patch. He could have also been Anderson’s third victim but was dropped in the slips, his only batting glitch on the day.

The nine fours, mostly drives, were majestic and the control over his own mind while selecting the bad balls under overcast conditions was exemplary.

But Anderson did take

the cake on the day the pacer with the highest number of Test matches under his belt (163rd game) equalled Anil Kumble’s record of 619 scalps. He matched Kumble’s record after fooling the Indian captain once again in the corridor of uncertainty.

It was a fuller delivery that Kohli played for the inswinger but it held its line

to take a healthy edge into Jos Buttler’s gloves. Both Kohli and Anderson would have a sense of deja vu thinking about what happened in 2014.

A ball before, the artist was at work as he got Pujara forward with one that was shaping into him in the air but deviated away when he pressed forward for Buttler

to take a low catch. The manner of dismissal is sure to increase the cobwebs in Pujara’s mind as this series is certainly going to have a bearing on his international future.

The deliver y could have got any batter out but Pujara’s 16-ball, 17-minute brief stay did indicate that he is under tremendous pressure. He could have been dismissed earlier by Ollie Robinson (15-5-32-1) when he shouldered arms to a straight delivery but the height factor came to his rescue. However, Indian team had one of its best opening stands in recent tours of England before Rohit Sharma’s (36 off 107 balls) now familiar propensity to pull brought about his downfall at the stroke of lunch.

The opening duo did well enough to keep the four-pronged home team attack at bay but Rohit’s attempt to dispatch Robinson’s short ball behind the square leg boundary didn’t quite work out as he threw it away after doing all the hard work.

Race walk: Sandeep finishes 23rd; Irfan, Rahul 47th, 51st

S A P P O RO ( JA PA N ) , AUG 5 (PTI): National record holder Sandeep Kumar was going strong at second position till near the halfway mark but he faded later on to finish 23rd with a below-par timing in the men’s 20km race walk event in the Olympics here on Thursday.

The 35-year-old Kumar crossed the finish line in 1 hour 25 minute and 7 seconds, well outside his national record time of 1:20:16 which he had clocked in February to qualify for the Olympics during the National Open Race Walk Championships in Ranchi.

His two other compatriots, Rahul Rohilla (1:32:06) and K T Irfan (1:34:41) brought up the rear at 47th and 51st with disappointing performances under hot and humid conditions.

Fifty seven athletes started in the competition

Sandeep Kumar of India and Wang Kaihua of China in action.

and 52 finished their races.

Five were either disqualified or DNF (Did Not Finish). Italian Massimo Stano won gold in 1:21:05, while the Japanese pair of Ikeda Koki (1:21:28) and Yamanishi Toshikazu (1:21:46) took the silver and bronze respectively.

Kumar, who shifted from 50km race walk to 20km event as it will no longer be an Olympic event from the next edition, was

hot on the heels of 2018 Asian Games gold medallist Kaihua Wang of China till the 8km mark as the duo took initial lead.

But slowly Kumar dropped back to be with the chasing pack. He also got his second warning around that time.

Kumar had taken part in 50km race walk in 2016 Olympics -- where he finished 35th -- but the event will no longer feature in

Olympics: US shot putter Ryan Crouser wins men’s gold

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2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER

LATE LIMASANGLA PONGENER 06/08/2019 to 06/08/2021

On your 2 Death A n n i v e r s a r y t o d a y, w e remember you with the fondest memories and the beautiful moments that we shared. You are deeply missed.

"From sunrise to sunset, every moment would have been more wonderful if you were with us today. Your memories will never be forgotten." OJA. nd

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TOKYO, AUG 5 (IANS): World record holder Ryan Crouser of the United States claimed the men’s shot-put title at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.

Crouser took the lead all the way, and threw 23.30 metres in his sixth attempt, refreshing the Olympic record.

Ryan Crouser Crouser’s compatriot Joe Kovacs bagged the Holloway took silver silver with 22.65m, while with 13.09 and Ronald Tomas Walsh of New Levy of Jamaica won Zealand took bronze with bronze with 13.10.

22.47 metres.

Pedro Pichardo of Portugal took an outright victory in men’s triple jump while China took a historical silver on Thursday.

Pichardo only succeeded in his first three attempts -- 17.61 metres in the first two and 17.98 in the third attempt -- but it was enough to secure the gold medal.

China improved from the bronze medal in Rio 2016 as Zhu Yaming took silver with a personal best of 17.57 metres, the best result for China at the Olympic Games.

Hugues Fabrice Zango won bronze, the firstever Olympic medal for Burkina Faso.

Ja m a i c a n h u r d l e r Hansle Parchment took a surprising victory in the men’s 110m hurdles final on Thursday.

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the Games as it is tough for women to compete in it and gender parity has become the norm in global competitions.

For the 31-year-old Irfan, it has been a downward journey in the last few years. He also competed in the 2012 London Olympics where he finished a creditable 10th with a time of 1:20:21 (then national record).

He was the first track and field athlete to qualify for the Olympics way back in March 2019 but he was one of the two athletes on the verge of being left out of the Tokyo Olympics team on account of dip in form.

His performance during a fitness trial on July 9 was below par but the AFI cleared him, along with long jumper M Sreeshankar, on the ground that it was not a performance trial.

His last competition

before Thursday’s event was during the National Race Walking Championships in March, where he did not finish the race. He had contracted COVID-19 in May and has recovered since then.

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US Megan Rapinoe celebrates scoring her side’s 2nd goal against Australia in the women’s bronze medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Aug. 5, in Kashima. (AP)

TOKYO, AUG 5 (AGENCIES): The United States women’s team won the Olympics bronze medal with Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd scoring two goals each in a 4-3 win over Australia in Kashima on Thursday.

The Americans, World Cup winners in 2019, had gone into the Tokyo Games as heavy favourites for gold but after some underwhelming displays were beaten by Canada in the semi-finals.

For spells against the Australians, seeking their first medal in the sport, the old swagger of the U.S. team

was back with two of their veterans, in what could well be their final appearance in a major tournament, offering a reminder of their quality.

Rapinoe fired the U.S. ahead in the eighth minute direct from a corner which Aussie keeper Teagan Micah flapped at.

Sam Kerr levelled for Australia in the 17th minute, her 48th goal for the Matildas making her their all-time top scorer. Rapinoe restored the Americans’ advantage with a fine volley after a woeful attempted clearance from Alanna Kennedy looped across the box

to the grateful forward. The 39-year-old Lloyd produced a clinical finish to make it 3-1 just before the break, collecting a pass from Lindsey Horan and burying it, first time, into the far corner.

Another defensive error from Kennedy, this time a weak head back towards her keeper, gifted Lloyd her second which she slipped between Micah’s legs to make it 4-1 in the 51st minute. 3 minutes later though, a Caitlin Foord header from a Kyah Simon cross brought Australia back into the match and Kerr then hit the post with a fine, glancing header.

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23/07/1931 – 25/07/2021 We, the family members of Late A. Shaünyü Phom of Yongshei Village under Longleng District would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, churches, prayer groups, relatives, neighbors, friends and well wishers. We remember each and everyone who came and contributed physically, emotionally, financially and through prayer support at the sudden demise of our beloved father.

We regret our inability to mention and thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless one and all abundantly.

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A special ‘Thank You’ to the Sungkomen Baptist Church, Mokokchung Town for all the times sacrificed to visit and upholding our need to the Lord relentlessly in church and individually. Merangkong Senso Union Mokokchung and Anentzubo Sector Union for your uncompromising aid and helping hand leaving no place for the inconvenience during our very challenging time.

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BORN ON: 26th Jan. 1962 – DIED ON : 23rd July 2021 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Watitula Longkumtsür would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to all who stood by us during her prolonged illness and sad demise on 23-07-2021.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one in person who have helped us physically, materially, financially and unceasing prayers during our difficult times of deepest sorrow. May the Good Lord bless you all in return.

We wish to express our deepest gratitude to :1. Hon’ble Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Shri. Sharingain Longkumer 2. Dimapur Ungma Senso Telongjem 3. Ungma Baptist Arogo 4. Ungma Senso Fellowship, Kohima 5. Ungma Tsür Telongjem, Dimapur 6. Padumpukhuri Council 7. Padumpukhuri Ao Union 8. Padumpukhuri Ao Baptist Church 9. Medziphema Ao Baptist Church 10. Padumpukhuri Rengma Baptist Church 11. ATMA Office 12. Dr. Amit Agarwal BLK, New Delhi 13. Dr. Imtiakum, BLK, New Delhi 14. Dr. Nepuni Athikho, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 15. Staff & nurses of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 16. Friends, neighbours & well wishers. dp-3763

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We, the family members of Lt. Narotula would like to express our immense gratitude to every individual who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at her untimely demise of our beloved mother.

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NOTTINGHAM, AUG 4 (PTI): The wily old James Anderson once again got his “bunny” Virat Kohli in a mesmerising spell that undid India’s solid opening stand to leave them tottering at 125 for four against England on a rain-curtailed day two of the opening Test.

The 39-year-old Anderson (13.4-7-15-2) swung it in England’s favour with successive precision deliveries that got CheteshwarPujara (4) and Virat Kohli (0) as India from 97 for no loss slumped to 112 for four in a space of less than six overs.

The in-from KL Rahul (57 batting off 151 balls) is still standing tall amid ruins alongside Rishabh Pant (7 batting) but the advantage that India got in the opening session was neutralised

by Anderson’s spell and the pressure also led to an unfortunate run-out of Ajinkya Rahane (5). Rahul’s classy Test match batting would surely be a relief for the Indian team management after the talented Karnataka batsman lost his place in the longest formats due to a pro-

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Men’s hockey: India win bronze medal after 41 years

TOKYO, AUG 5 (IANS): India fought back brilliantly from a two-goal deficit to beat Germany 5-4 in a high-intensity goal-fest to win bronze, the country’s first medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics after a gap of 41 years.

It was a dream come true for billions of hockey fans as India came back from 1-3 down to score an impressive 5-4 win that reminded its fans of the glory days when the Indians were a force to reckon with in world hockey.

Simranjeet Singh (17th, 34th) scored a brace of goals while Hardik Singh (27th min), Harmanpreet Singh (29th min) and Rupinderpal Singh (31st min) scored a goal apiece for India while for Germany Timur Cruz (2nd min), Niklas Wellen (24th min), Benedict Furk (25th min) and Lukas Windfeder (48th min) were on target.

India unleashed a four-goal blitz in four minutes as they came roaring

The India field hockey team with their bronze medal after taking third place in the men’s field hockey event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, August 5. (AP/PTI)

back after being pinned down 1-3 by the Germans who started aggressively and created good pressure by going full press from the start itself.

But the Indians took control of the midfield, capitalised on the gaps created by the hard-pressing Germans, and counterattacked brilliantly, cutting the German defence to shreds in that four-minute

period that left the opponents shocked.

Till that time, it looked like Tobias Hauke’s side had taken control of the match as they opened the scoring in the second minute of their first attack and then scored twice within a minute as they took control of the proceedings with a 3-1 lead.

But the Indians were not done yet, they scored

two goals of their own in the 27th and 29th minute through Hardik and Harmanpreet Singh, the latter powering a brilliant drag-flick into the German goal, capitalising on swift counter-attacks. The score was 3-3 at half-time and both teams had a lot to play for.

The Indians continued with the momentum in the third quarter and a

minute after the restart, earned a penalty stroke when Mandeep Singh was brought down by Oruz in the shooting circle. Rupinderpal Singh’s push had too much power for German goalkeeper Alexander Stadler, who guessed the direction but could not get down fast enough to stop it.

And India made things more difficult for Germany when Simranjeet Singh was on target again in the 34th minute after he was set up by Gurjant Singh, who made a good run to the goal-line and sent a minus ball inside the circle.

Earlier, India made a slow start and were down a goal within two minutes as Germany went ahead when Timur Oruz shot home an opportunistic field goal. Florian Fusch made a run on the left flank and sent a ball into the shooting circle for Oruz to deflect it through Sreejesh’s legs to make it 1-0.

India responded immediately and made it 1-1

when Simranjeet Singh, who came in after Lalit Upadhyay was left out of the 16-man squad by coach Graham Reid, capitalised on some great work by Hardik Singh who stole the ball. Hardik gave it to Nilakanta Sharma, who set up Simranjeet with a superb long pass down the centre of the shooting circle.

But Germany scored two goals in quick succession, capitalising on defensive errors by the Indians to make it 3-1. They struck twice within two minutes, Wellen made it 2-1 when Hardik lost the ball near the shooting circle and a minute later Furk was on target when Indian defender Surinder Kumar delayed in clearing the ball and was dispossessed by a German forward (3-1 for Germany).

But the lead was shortlived as India responded immediately and launched a blitzkrieg of attacks that sealed the victory eventually.

Wrestling: Silver for Ravi, heartbreak for Punia, Vinesh China’s 14-yr-old diver Quan CHIBA (JAPAN), AUG 5 (PTI): Ravi Dahiya on Thursday became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympic Games but Vinesh Phogat’s redemption dream came crashing down after a shock quarterfinal exit and Deepak Punia let slip a bronze in the last 10 seconds of his play-off bout here on Thursday.

There were huge expectations from Dahiya for a gold medal after his phenomenal semifinal victory but the reigning world champion Zavur Uguev of Russian Olympic Committee dashed those hopes with a comfortable 7-4 win the men’s freestyle 57kg title clash.

Dahiya had lost to Uguev at the 2019 World Championship also.

Sushil Kumar, who is now in jail on charges of a murder, is the only other Indian wrestler to have made the final at Olympics.

Dahiya tried every possible trick in his bag but Uguev defended extremely well and kept consolidating his lead with his timely point-scoring moves.

Looking at a bigger

Silver medalist India’s Kumar Ravi celebrates on the podium for the men’s 57kg Freestyle wrestling. (AP/PTI)

picture, Dahiya’s silver medal will further inspire the young generation but star Indian wrestler Vinesh was left to endure a second consecutive heart-breaking quarterfinal exit from the Olympic Games after a massive upset defeat at the hands of Belarus’ Vanesa Kaladzinskaya.

Vinesh had no answer to the supreme defence of Vanesa, who got her revenge from the Indian at the biggest stage after suf-

fering a similar embarrassing defeat ‘by fall’ earlier this year in Ukraine.

Later, Vanesa lost her semi-final to China’s Qinyu Pang on criteria after scores were tied 2-2, a result that brought curtains on Vinesh’s campaign at the Tokyo Games.

The top-seeded Vinesh, who was a hot favourite for a medal, needed Vanesa to beat the Chinese to rejoin the 53kg competition through the repe-

chage round and push for a bronze. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Vinesh had suffered a quarterfinal defeat against China’s Sun Yanan after enduring a leg injury and was stretchered out of the mat.

In the men’s freestyle 86kg category, Deepak Punia came agonisingly close to winning a bronze medal on his Olympic debut but conceded a take-down in last 10 seconds of the playoff against San Marino’s Myles Nazem Amine to miss out on achieving the feat.

Deepak’s defence was superb throughout the bout but the San Marino wrestler grabbed the decisive two-pointer after getting hold of the Indian’s right leg and converted it into a take-down in dying moments of the bout.

The 22-year-old Indian, son of a milk peddler in a Haryana village, was leading 2-1 before that take-down but it was not meant to be his day.

Deepak made good use of a favourable draw to reach the semifinals but lost to the formidable American David Morris Taylor.

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China’s 14-year-old Quan Hongchan with her goal medal in 10m diving at the Tokyo Olympics.

TOKYO, AUG 5 (AGENCIES): China’s 14-year-old Quan Hongchan got the better of her 15-year-old teammate Chen Yuxi with a new world record for Olympic gold in diving’s 10m platform.

Chen came into the event as the world champion but Quan dominated once she took the lead in the second round.

She finished on 466.20, well ahead of Chen’s 425.40 while Australia’s Melissa Wu, 29, was third on 371.40.

On her Olympic debut, Britain’s Andrea SpendoliniSirieix was seventh with Lois Toulson ninth.

Quan’s gold means China have now won all four women’s diving events at the Tokyo Games.

Quan and Chen had identical scores after the first round of dives but Quan went ahead in round two after she was awarded a perfect-10 score from all seven judges.

She got a second set of 10s in round four and in the final round, six judges gave her 10 and one 9.5.

It is Wu’s first individual medal after she won synchro gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 when Quan was just 18 months old.

Belgium claim first hockey gold after shootout win

Belgium’s Victor Nicky B Wegnez cries during the playing of their national anthem after winning the men’s hockey.

TOKYO, AUG 5 (AGENCIES): Belgium won their first Olympic men’s hockey title, beating Australia 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the final finished in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.

The sides were locked in a close fight through much of the match, with Belgium forward Florent van Aubel giving the Red Lions the lead two minutes into the second half.

Australia equalised thanks to a goal by Tom Wickham, sending the match to the shootout, in which Belgian goalie Vincent Vanasch saved three attempts from the Kookaburras, including a

retake from Jake Whetton following a video referral.

But Vanasch saved Whetton’s second try, winning Belgium the title.

“We were really focused and then I did the job at the end,” Vanasch told reporters.

“I’m really happy. I think all of the Belgian people are proud today of the Belgium national team.”

Australia, who won the silver medal, claimed their last Olympic title in 2004.

“It’s a tough way to lose the gold medal,” Australia’s goalie Andrew Charter said.

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