August 9, 2020

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Fighting the elusive virus

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D I M A P U R , AU G 8 (NPN): A number of new COVID-19 cases in the state, especially Dimapur and Kohima indicate that the virus is no longer confined to quarantine centres and was now out in public domain.

According to a medical practitioner, there are a many patients who are asymptomatic (mostly young people who don’t show any symptoms or who have extremely mild symptoms) but who transmit the virus to others.

Cases have been reported, especially in Dimapur, where contact tracing was done on those who may have been exposed to COVID-19 and following them up daily for 14 days from the last point of exposure.

In several instances, those who were infected reported that they may have contracted the virus at work place or while shopping or in market place but from unknown source. This happened in Guwahati City where several hundreds of COVID-19 patients did not have travel history nor came

Guidelines on rational use of COVID testing DIMAPUR, AUG 8 (NPN): State Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department, considering the unfolding challenges, has issued guidelines on rational use of COVID-19 testing for strict adherence and compliance by all stakeholders with immediate effect.

The guidelines stated that testing criteria would be in conformity with ICMR and state SOP and would not be modified under any circumstances unless with the approval of competent authority.

It stated that the priority for testing would be given to high risk contacts (primary and direct) or symptomatic cases. All other cases including low risk contacts, the guidelines said would apply for slot for sampling and testing to the district health authority through Phone/ WhatsApp/Email in order to avoid overcrowding at the sampling site.

Further, it stated that type of testing to be done would be decided by the attending health personnel, adding that no person would demand the type of testing.

As per the guidelines, the test result would be provided depending on the case load of the testing lab.

into contact with COVID19 patients.

There is a general sense of alarm among public over the daily report of COVID19 cases as there has been no cent percent success in tracking and tracing all those who may have been exposed to the virus.

Either of those who have been missed by contact tracing and who may be carrying the virus, would in turn, transmit it to multiple number of other persons.

As per protocol once a person is tested positive for COVID-19 medical authorities begin contact tracing within 24 hours of those who may have been exposed to COVID-19 and following them up daily for 14 days from the last point of exposure.

Contact tracing is simplest and most effective when two conditions are met: (a) all cases are symptomatic, and (b) the presence of symptoms is perfectly correlated with the risk of transmitting to others.

Many people will be getting infected from unknown cases and a large proportion of the population would need to be isolat-

ed. Testing and tracing soon becomes an unmanageable strategy.

Contact tracing also requires significant resources and it would also need thousands of people to interview patients, identify everyone they may have come into contact with since being infected, and track down these contacts.

While some medical practitioners are clear that local community transmission is taking place, the state health and family welfare department has dismissed it. The state health & family welfare department maintained that COVID-19 transmission in Nagaland was still through local transmission (Stage 2: when those infected have a travel history or spread the virus to close friends or family.

At this stage, every person who came in contact with the infected can be traced and isolated.)

Some health officials have admitted that undertaking contact tracing of locally- transmitted cases was difficult since it was impossible to pinpoint the source of infection in many cases. This was also a problem even in Kerala, a state

that has been the model for containing COVID-19 pandemic. Kerala’s proven track, trace and treat strategy is under deep stress due to this, according to the state’s health officials.

Even in Karnataka, which is currently witnessing sharp spikes of COVID19 cases, these were initially attributed to people travelling from other states.

However, in recent days, the positive cases are being reported from people who have no travel history.

Contact tracing will also become unmanageable because transmissions quadruple by geometric proportions that require thousands of health workers.

Health specialists have advised that the real focus should be on protecting the elderly(above 60 and those under 10 years) including those suffering from serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart, respiratory, kidney or liver diseases.

World Health Organization (WHO) has also warned that people will have to still face worse days of COVID-19 while many countries like China are bracing for more waves of transmissions.

Nagaland COVID-19 tally 2688 COVID-19 STATUS AS ON august 8, 2020 ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 1118 1 2 306 1436 7* 2 Kiphire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kohima 0 0 165 576 410 0 1 Longleng 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 Mokokchung 0 0 13 18 5 0 0 Mon 0 0 74 238 164 0 0 Peren 0 0 249 252 3 0 0 Phek 0 0 22 31 9 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 45 46 1 0 0 Wokha 0 0 2 16 14 0 0 Zunheboto 0 0 14 72 58 0 0 Total 1 2 893 2688 1782 7 3 *1 death is Covid-19 positive but not due to Covid-19 District

Asymptomatic

details of COVID-19 cases detected on Aug 8, 2020 District

Armed Forces

Dimapur Kohima Wokha Zunheboto Total

3 2 0 6 11

Returnees Traced Frontline Inbound conOthers workers travelers tacts 1 2 4 0 1 8 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 10 4 1

Total 10 12 3 6 31

* Others include cases related to NLA, Raj Bhavan, patients excluding returnees

D I M A P U R , AU G 8 from four districts on Sat(NPN): Nagaland recorded urday taking the total tally 31 fresh COVID-19 cases to 2688 cases-- 1785 active,

893 recovered, 7 deaths and 3 migrated.

Out of 670 samples that were tested, 12 cases were detected in Kohima, 10 in Dimapur, 6 in Zunheboto and 3 in Wokha.

As per the severity of symptoms, 1782 active cases were asymptomatic, 1 with mild symptom, and 2 moderate cases.

Further, out of the 2688 cases, the distribution across various categories of people include-- 1,184 cases from paramilitary/military, 1056 cases from returnees, 189 cases from frontline workers, 205 traced contacts and 54 others.

Till date, a total of 28,145 samples were sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 26,274 samples received. In addition, a total of 18,421 samples were also sent for testing on TrueNat. Meanwhile, a total of 2,028 persons are currently under facility quarantine.

This is it!

District Task Force Phek official along with the elderly couple before leaving for their home.

Correspondent

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India’s COVID19 tally crosses 20 lakh-mark

COVID: Centre asks states to test grocery shop workers, vendors

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): With India registering 61,537 more cases, the coronavirus tally reached 20,88,611 on Saturday, while 14,27,005 people have so far recuperated from COVID19 pushing the recovery rate to 68.32 per cent, the Union health ministry said.

The death toll due to the disease rose to 42,518 with 933 fresh fatalities being reported in a day, data updated at 8 am showed.

There are 6,19,088 active cases of COVID-19, comprising 29.64 per cent of the caseload. The case fatality rate has further dropped to 2.04 per cent. This was the 10th day in a row that the COVID-19 tally increased by more than 50,000.

A total of 5,98,778 samples were tested on Friday, taking the total to 2,33,87,171 so far, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The Union health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities. “Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research,” the ministry said.

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DC warns against obstruction to health workers DIMAPUR, AUG 8 (NPN): The deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur has warned of penal action against those obstructing the entry and exit of health workers and frontline workers from their wards/colonies for performing duties.

In an order, DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan warned that any individual/ organization issuing unwarranted directives/statement, which infringed on individual rights and in violation of government orders, would be liable to be punishable under Sec 3 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and Section 188 of the IPC. DC has requested responsible village/colony authorities to take cognizance of the same and intervene if such situation arises. DC also sought support and cooperation from all in the fight against COVID-19.

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (NPN): Expressing concern that grocery shops, vegetable and other vendors can be potential spreaders of coronavirus infection to a large number of people, the Union Health Ministry has asked states and UTs to take up testing of such people to ensure early detection of cases which can lead to reduction in mortality rate.

In a letter to states and UTs, Health secretary, Rajesh Bhushan, also stressed on the need for operationalising ambulance transport system with oxygen facility and quick response mechanism. He underlined that the refusal rate of ambulances must be monitored at a daily basis and brought down to zero.

With the COVID-19 pandemic now spreading to newer areas in the country, Bhushan said there are likely to be scattered cases, cluster of cases or large outbreaks in districts and that the primary aim is to control outbreaks, especially in new locations.

“The focus at the same time should be to save lives at all

A file photo of vegetable vendors selling vegetables in Dimapur.

cost,” he said. He stressed on enhanced surveillance for influenza like illness (ILI)/ severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) as their symptoms are mostly the same as COVID. Once a positive case is identified, a prompt contact-tracing should be undertaken and at least 80 per cent of the contacts must be identified and quarantined within 72 hours, he said.

He also asked states and UTs to undertake weekly death audits to assess the determinants of death such as age differentials, comorbidities, late reporting to hospital and clinical protocols that were followed.

He further said that a regular house-to-house search must be done periodi-

COVID-19: NBCC calls for ‘family prayer time’ D I M A P U R , AU G 8 (NPN): Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has called upon all the Baptist Churches to join in a special ‘Family Prayer Time’ from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during August 9-16, 2020.

In a press release, NBCC general secretary Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho has urged the members to pray for strength and wellbeing of COVID-19 frontline workers of Nagaland, pray for the containment of COVID-19 disease, pray for the healing of COVID-19 positive people and pray for God’s wisdom upon “our political leaders and the future of our people.”

Appeals not to harass healthcare workers: NBCC has expressed pain over the reports that some members of the medical fraternity being harassed and even evicted from their colonies

and homes or restriction placed on their mobility etc.

With such hardships meted out to them, NBCC said some medical personnel have reportedly resorted extreme steps by resigning from duty.

At this crucial juncture, NBCC said “we need a whole-of-society resolve that we will not let our frontline soldiers to be harassed or become patients themselves.”

It urged all responsible to do everything to support health workers, who, despite their own well-founded fears, were stepping directly into COVID-19’s path to take care of the patients and help stop the spread of virus.

In this regard, NBCC requited the church and the colony leadership to educate their members and be helpful to frontline workers.

cally to identify those who are at high-risk like the elderly, people with comorbidities and pregnant women etc.

Alongside this exercise, containment and buffer zones should be set up and the perimeter of the containment zone must be properly secured. Buffer zone should also be identified properly so that any diffusion of infection outside the containment zone is monitored, he pointed out. Availability of COVID beds in all healthcare facilities (government and private) must be proactively put in the public domain, he said, adding that responsible administrative officers should coordinate transparent allocation of beds and timely admission.

Nyemlang-led NSCN (K) declines WC, NNPGs offer D I M A P U R , AU G 8 (NPN): Appreciating the invitation from the NNPGs “to follow suit in their peace process and agreements”, the Nyemlang-led NSCN (K) has, however, expressed hope that NNPGs would respect its decision to “humbly decline the offer.”

Nyemlang-led NSCN (K) through its MIP incharge Nikato Pilot Sumi said it did not doubt the NNPGs’ sincerity in inviting them. However, the group said that it cannot come to the negotiating table at this juncture due to the “differences in our objectives.”

“The objectives that NSCN/GPRN and NNPGs have chosen for emancipation of Nagas are divergent,” MIP added.Further, the group affirmed that it stood for all Naga inhabited areas “in defence of our sovereign Political Rights.”

93-yr-old man, septuagenarian wife recover from COVID State records 25% monsoon

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“I must say, online sermons have made him more relaxed, dressed as he is.”

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KOHIMA, AUG 8 (NPN): The recovery of an elderly couple (93 year old man and his wife 79), from Lasumi village under Phek district from COVID-19, in the face of high mortality rate in the older population globally due to the infection, has brought a ray of hope to other patients.

The couple, who were admitted to Phek district

hospital after testing positive, were released on Saturday after their re-test result returned negative on August 7. It may be mentioned the couple, along with two sons-one of them a healthcare worker, had tested positive for COVID-19 on July 28.

Speaking to Nagaland Post over phone, one of the children expressed joy that despite his parents being in the high risk group, they could recover from

the dreaded virus. He also expressed apprehension about the post-recovery scenario where the family may still face the social stigma.

While acknowledging that the successful recovery was a collective effort of the doctors and nurses, he said that his parents’ positive attitude contributed to the course of recovery. He said that soon after a frontline worker (his brother) from the family had tested positive, contact trac-

ing was carried out. Though three of his family members were also detected to have been infected during the contact tracing, he clarified that there was no connection with that particular frontline worker, as none of them had any contact.

He said that his brother never returned home after leaving on July 6 for duty.

After the completion of his duty, he was quarantined at Pfutsero along with others.

However, after completing the quarantine period, he was the only person that tested positive among his colleagues, he added. Since then, he said his brother did not come home. He was of the view that there may be have been a silent COVID-19 carrier/source, without any symptoms which needed to be traced.

Also speaking to Nagaland Post, Medical Su-

perintendent of COVID Hospital Phek, Dr. Tiala Longkumer said the couple along with one of their sons had tested positive on July 24 on TrueNat while RTPCR confirmatory results from BSL-3 laboratory, returned positive on July 28.

When asked about how the family may have got infected with Covid-19, Dr. Tiala said they cannot ascertain the main source, but was of the view that it probably would have been the son (a healthcare worker) who was detected with Covid-19.

Health & Family Welfare principal director Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie said that despite the increasing rate of positive cases in the state, it was heartening and encouraging to witness the recovery.

He also acknowledged the efforts put in by all medical personnel across the state to battle the pandemic.

rains deficient, says NSDMA

D I M A P U R , AU G 8 (NPN): Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has informed that monsoon rains have been deficient for the state by about 25% this season as only mild activity occurred during the last ten days.

In a press release, NSDMA secretary, Lhouchalie Viya, however, informed that moderate rain with thunderstorm was expected during late evening and night and frequent spells of intermittent rain lasting till early morning could occur from August 8-16, 2020.

NSDMA stated that the weather activity in the first half would be more than the latter one.

Further, it predicted that thundershowers and lighting accompanied with heavy rains was expected in the districts of Peren, Ko-

hima, Phek, Wokha, Zunheboto, Kiphire, Mokokchung and Tuensang from August 8-11, 2020.

NSDMA said the second half, including Independence Day, would have better weather conditions.

One or two spell of rain or thunderstorms of short duration were likely to occur during night. During this period, the days generally would be cloudy. Maximum and minimum temperatures would be around 25°C and 18 °C at most locations except Dimapur where maximum temperature could rise up to 35 °C. Any adverse weather causing disruption to the routine activities not expected, but spike in weather activity with frequent rainy spells was expected from August 17 onwards.

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WEATHER FORECAST august 9

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy with a stray t-storm

33 26

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

28 21

Aizawl

Guwahati Cloudy with a t-storm Imphal

A morning t-storm; cloudy

Itanagar Cooler with a stray t-storm

32 26 26 22 26 23

Shillong

Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

24 18

Kohima

A shower and t-storm around

22 19

Dimapur An afternoon t-storm or two

28 24

Mkg

A t-storm or two; not as warm 23 20

Tuensang Not as warm with a t-storm

19 16

Cooler; a stray p.m. t-storm

23 21

Wokha

Returnees to be charged for food at QCs

Zunheboto A shower and t-storm around

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DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan addressing DTF Dimapur at conference Hall, DC Dimapur (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan convened and chaired the 1st District Task Force (DTF), Dimapur meeting on August 7 after taking over the office as DC Dimapur.

According to DIPR report, DC highlighted on latest SOPs issued by the state government on August 4 and 5. He advised members to avoid panic and take all required precautions and to sensitise people so that issues of stigma and discrimination are avoided. Soundararajan maintained that calibrated reopening would be chalked out as per suggestions of the members and directed DMC administrator to form a sub-committee under his convenorship and chalk out a plan best suited at local context.

The sub-committee will then put up a proposal of calibrated reopening of

the markets and put it up to DTF. CMO Dimapur, Dr. Mereninla Senlem expressed the need for more manpower, for surveillance and contact tracing and informed that anyone from non-medical background can help.

Clarifying on apprehension of some CSO members, deputy CMO, Dr. Antoly informed that although initially COVID positive cases of para military forces were housed in COVID Hospital Dimapur, presently there were no security personnel in DHD since past one month as they had been shifted to their centres.

Director CISHR, Dr. Sedevi opined that dead bodies need not be tested for COVID status as it was wastage of time. He also suggested on providing TrueNat to all private hospitals, through PPP

mode by signing an MOU. DC Dimapur stated that he would discuss with the medical department and put it up to the government. MS Dimapur, Dr. Kuveduyi Theyo and commissioner police Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo also spoke at the meeting.

Food at QCs will be charged from August 10 DC also informed that food provided at respective quarantine centres (QCs) will be charged from August 10. DC notified that Dimapur, DTF has fixed Rs.350 per person per day at institutional quarantine which includes Rs. 40 for breakfast, Rs.130 for lunch, Rs.130 for dinner, Rs.20 for water and Rs.30 for logistic expenses (packing, fuel, delivery cost, etc).

Meanwhile, he informed that payment to caterers will be done on daily basis and official in-

charge/managers of quarantine centres will collect the amount from quarantinees and deposit the amount to caterers.

Quarantinees may opt to arrange own food from outside for which the food should be packed in a single use disposable containers, preferably of bio-degradable material.

DC also informed caterers and others delivering food will not be allowed to enter QCs and food packets must be dropped off at designated points outside QCs only. Quarantinees will get released slips from the QC only after clearance of food bill.

Kohima DTF notifies Kohima District Task Force (DTF) on COVID-19 held an emergency meeting on August 7. According to DIPR report, the house resolved the following points for necessary adherence for all returnees to the district from August 10; All returnees to the district will be charged for food at Rs 300 per day for lunch and dinner; Other basic requirements will be made available on payment to all the returnees and charges incurred by returnees at QCs should be cleared before discharge/release.

The medical officer of the quarantine centre is/are entrusted to collect charges/amount incurred by returnees at the QC itself.

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news in Brief DoSE informs: Directorate of School Education (DoSE) has notified all concerned that the video lessons telecasted by DoSE, Nagaland from the month of May 2020 through Doordarshan, YouTube and Facebook will be available at Jio TV under the Channel Name “School Education Nagaland” from August 10. Interested teachers and parents are advised to encourage students to make use of the telecast so as to enhance their learning experiences during the period of closure of schools caused due to COVID-19 lockdown.

DC Dimapur orders unsealing of NST office Dimapur: In view of the office of the general manager, Nagaland State Transport (NST) being sanitized, and all precautionary measures taken as per government guidelines and all staff have been tested and result found to be negative for everyone, DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has ordered unsealing of general manager, Nagaland State Transport Office Dimapur with immediate effect.

ID meeting at Tening: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rhosietho Nguori has called for a meeting for Independence Day (ID) 2020 celebration on August 11, 11 a.m at town hall, Tening. All heads of offices under its sub-division have been asked to attend the meeting to chalk out the August 15 celebration.

PAPO appeals for better network connectivity

DIMAPUR: Expressing concern over the poor 4G service and inconsistency of Airtel Network connectivity in Phokhungri Area, especially Phokhungri village, under Meluri sub-division, Phek, the Phokhungri Area Public Organisation (PAPO) appealed the network in-charge of Bharti Airtel Nagaland state, to resolve it at the earliest for better connectivity.

A press release by PAPO president Krutu Thurr and general secretary Sihalu, stated that at unprecedented times like this pandemic, people from different walks of life, particularly student community depended on internet network for their lessons/

1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Of Our Beloved LATE Y. THSANKIU

9th of August, 2019 “Days have passed, Months came, Years are on their way but fond memories of you still lingers in our hearts.

They say time heals all our pain but your absence has left a deep void in our hearts”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late K. Ezamo Kikon

(Born on 12-04-1953 – Died on 25-07-2020) Our gratitude and thanks are due to everyone who stood by us and shared our pain and grief over the demise of our beloved who breathed his last on 25th July 2020 at KOHIMAS Hospital, Kohima.

We are so much touched and encouraged by incredibly immeasurable love and support extended to us morally, physically, financially as well as through prayer etc which cannot be humanly repaid.

We would like to convey our special thanks to:1. Doctors, nurses & Staff of NHAK 2. Doctors, nurses & Staff of KOHIMAS Hospital, Kohima 3. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church 4. Lotha Baptist Church, Lerie Sector Khumshum 5. Sumi Baptist Church, Lerie Fellowship 6. Lerie Colony Panchayat 7. Lerie Youth Organisation 8. Kohima Lakhuti Ekhung 9. Kohima Kikon Ekhung 10. Wokha Town Baptist Church 11. Wokha Town Lakhuti Ekhung 12. PWD Colony Wokha Town 13. Yikhum Yanpoe Yanpia Eyi Okho We regret our inability to make a mention of each and every individual and in person, but we sincerely pray that God's abundant blessing be upon everyone in return of your good deeds.

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online exams.

It however noted that power transformer was yet to be installed for the lone Airtel tower at Phokhungri village, functioning only with a GB generator, where its fuels runs out every now and then, affecting its consistency of five nearby towers, which takes its connections from the Phokhungri tower.

It further maintained that Phokhungri was located at the Indo-Myanmar border, where people use Airtel network for its means of communication.

PAPO also informed Airtel network that 4G network services in some villages was not functional or at grim condition.

Loving Mom, Wife, Children, in-laws & Grand children

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED

LT. METONGLA LONGKUMER

12th January 1946 – 1st August 2020 “Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it”. Ecclesiastes 12:7 We the bereaved family of Lt. Y. RENBONSALI JAMI would like to convey our sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, families, organizations and well wishers who comforted and stood by us physically, morally, spiritually, financially and materially throughout her course of illness till her last journey on 1st August 2020.

We would like to mention our profound gratitude to: 1. Doctors, nurses & staff of NHAK, CIHSR 7. Wokha Town Pangti Ekhung.

Dimapur, CHC Medziphema & Civil 8. Hungjantaren Wokha Hospital Wokha.

9. ATMA staff Wokha 2. Lotha Baptist Church Medziphema 10. Baptist Church Pangti 3. Ao Baptist Church Medziphema 11. Pangti Village Council 4. Dimapur Pangti Ekhung.

12. B Khell Khumshum Pangti 5. Kohima Pangti Ekhung 13. United Brothers Pangti 6. Yentsso Von Kohima 14. YYA Pangti It is with deep regret that we are unable to reach out our ‘Thank You’ from our hearts to each one of you personally, but it is our humble and sincere prayers that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for every little supports we received from you all.

Loving wife, children, in-laws and family members

Loving Family

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DIED ON 09/08/2019

A year has passed since you left us all but memories of your kind and cheerful heart and your unceasing prayers are still fresh that lingers in our hearts. We rejoice in the spirit that you are with the Lord in heaven where there is no pain and sorrow, yet we deeply miss you each passing day in silent tears.

Your life was a blessing for us which we will cherish forever.

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Loving children and family members

1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY LT. MRS. VISAHONO ZAPHU CHASIE 09/08/2019

KEDI NAGI 24-05-1957 05-08-2020

We the bereaved family members of Lt. KEDI NAGI, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, organizations, churches, friends and well-wishers who stood by us and rendered their support physically, financially and spiritually during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father on 5th August 2020.

We are especially grateful to: 1. Kuda Village Baptist Church.

2. Dr. Manong Chohwanglim, Dr. Sashi Walling, Zion Hospital.

3. Dr. K.Hesso, Dr. Z.Mozhui and Nursing staff, MH Hospital.

4. Dialysis Unit of Zion Hospital and Nikos Hospital 5. Jotsoma Farmers’ Co-operative Society, Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel.

6. Chakhro Jotsoma Nuolhou Krotho.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual by name but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty Lord blesses you all abundantly.

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Loving, Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Relatives.

A. KIUKHUM YIMCHUNGER (August 14, 1958 – June 19, 2020)

‘He, will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away’.

Revelation: 21:04 The family of the Lt. A. Kiukhum Yimchunger, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to all friends, neighbors and well wishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distance, sent floral tributes, cards and message of condolences, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful. Your contributions made our loss more bearable.

We regret our inability to thank everyone personally. May Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren & In-Laws.

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Philippians 1:23 “I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.”

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Four seasons have gone by A painful year without you A lifetime ahead to miss you…

Yet you live in our hearts You will never be gone.

In fond remembrance, Loving Husband and all family members K Y M C

Pakyong airport: another risky airport G A NG TO K , AUG 8 (PTI): The gruesome plane crash at Kozikhode, in which at least 18 people were killed, has brought into focus the danger of operating flights at airports having tabletop runway like the one in Sikkim that came into existence two years back.

Spread over 201 acres, Pakyong airport is located in Pakyong town about 31 km from Gangtok.

Located at a height of 4646 ft, Pakyong airport is one of the five highest airports in India.

The first greenfield airport constructed in the Northeast, Pakyong airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 24, 2018.

Constructed by the Airport Authority of India at an estimated cost of Rs 605 crore, it is an “engineering marvel” for its soil reinforcement and slope stabilisation techniques keeping in view the altitude it was built at.

It’s the 100th operational airport in India, and the only airport in the himalayan state of Sikkim.

Pakyang airport is among the select tabletop runways in India that include Mangalore in Karna-

Pakyong airport in Sikkim.

taka, Kozikhode in Kerala, Lengpui in Mizoram besides Shimla and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh.

A tabletop runway is located on top of a hill or a plateau with one or both the ends overlooking a gorge.

The air por t has a 1.75 km runway with a width of 30 metre. It has a 116-metre-long taxiway connecting it to an apron measuring 106 metre by 76 metre that can simultaneously accommodate two ATR-72 aircraft.

The airport has 3,000 sq metre terminal building and has a capacity to handle 50 in-bound and

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as many out-bound passengers.The Sikkim police has been entrusted with the security of the Pakyong airport.

Integrated structures comprising an ATC towercum-fire station, one terminal building for passengers, high-intensity runway lights, parking for over 50 vehicles are some of the features of the airport.

The reinforcement wall of the project is 80-metre-high, one of the tallest in the world. Commercial flight operations started on October 4, 2018.

However, commercial flight operations have been hampered by low visibility

due to poor weather conditions, being originally planned and designed as a Visual flight rule (VFR) Airport.

Due to these visibility issues along with agitation from the local villagers, strip area issues and inaction by local administration, the airport’s only commercial passenger airline SpiceJet stopped flight operations to the airport from June 1, 2019.

“A resumption of flight operations has not yet been finalised by SpiceJet,” a senior official of the Sikkim Tourism department said while refusing to be quoted.

The officer further said that technical aspects have also been hampering flight operations at the first and only airport with tabletop runway in the state.

“Private airline authorities have been facing a number of issues, which means flight operations will be halted indefinitely,” the officer added.

The issues include a lack of Instrumental Landing System (ILS), radar and adequate runway area.

Currently, the runway is only two-kilometres long and 80m wide as against the minimum mandated 150 metre. Presently, aircraft land and take off as per visual flight rules. If an ILS is installed, aircraft can land within a distance of 50m, say experts.

Fluctuating weather is a major challenge because of which the flight operations were cancelled for nearly 20 days in a month.

Due to repeated cancellations, private carrier SpiceJet has found it tough to continue operations, states the officer.

The minimum visibility required to be five kilometres, sometimes drops to a mere 1,200m, sources in the airport said.

Preparations made for capping blowout in Baghjan: OIL

DIBRUGARH, AUG 8 (PTI): PSU major OIL Saturday said preparations have been made for capping the blowout in its well at Baghjan in Assam which is spewing gas uncontrollably for 75 days.

The well head and its plinth have been made ready for the fire control cperation, a release by Oil India Limited said.

The rig up load testing of the complete wagon is planned for Saturday and treatment of well killing fluid is under way, it said..

Well number five at Baghjan has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 66 days since May 27 and it caught fire on June 9, killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site, besides injuring three foreign experts.

“Capping blow out preventer (BOP) stack with kill lines have been tested successfully. Assembling of Athey Wagon has been completed (an equipment for fighting oil field fires) with newly fabricated axle, modified Boom sections and with other accessories”, the PSU said.

The water deluge system has been readied for

OIL has begun the final preparations for beginning the well capping operation at the Baghjan well blowout site.

supporting all operations and safety systems are also in place, the release said.

OIL said “Oil and gas production continues to be affected due to forceful closure of few wells connected to Baghjan EPS. Drilling and workover operation also continue to be affected at few of the locations due to forceful closure of operation.”

As a result of protests, blockades and bandhs by locals since May 27 due to the blowout, the company’s cumulative loss of crude oil and natural gas has been 24068 MT and 57.16 MMSCM, respectively, the

release said.

OIL said it has surveyed 2739 families till August 7 in Doomdooma and Tinsukia circles for providing relief and rehabilitation.

Environmental Impact Assessment study on various parameters are being carried out by various agencies such as TERI, CSIRNEIST and IIT-Guwahati apart from OILs in-house monitoring of air quality, noise level and gas presence, the release said.

Bio remediation activities at affected areas are also in progress, the release added.

Rhino carcass found in Kaziranga ACCI threatens to go on COVID death toll rises to 11 in Mnp riddled with bullets & horn removed 72-hr shutter down strike Correspondent

during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There are 40,000 trade license holders in the state including 12,000 in Itanagar Capital Region who, not only generates employment but enrich the states coffer. The business community suffered a loss of around Rs 4,000 crore since ACCI volunteered to join the state government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic,” Tatung said.

The traders body, while attending a meeting convened by the state government on forming strategies to tackle Covid19, had not only assured to act but went extra miles even by conducting rapid antigen test of traders in collaboration with District Medical Officer (DMO) of the capital region to check the spread of the virus, Tatung said.

He said the ACCI had submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Pema Khandu on April 27.

IMPHAL, Aug 8: Manipur recorded one more death due to Covid-19 on Saturday taking the toll to 11 amid surging new infections among the general population.

Official sources in the state health department informed that a 63-yearold man from Imphal East district died of COVID-19 late Friday night.

The man was admitted at JNIMS hospital on August 2 for treatment of his illness but tested positive while receiving treatment at the hospital and died at around 9.30 pm.

A report of the COVID-19 Common Control Room said that he had a comorbid health condition.

Meanwhile, the state recorded 169 new COVID19 cases taking the total of people infected to 3635, including 1697 active cases.

The state also recorded recovery of 1927 persons including one that

Alert sounded in Siang river basin in Arunachal Pradesh

Infant murdered in Assam; 3 held

The female rhino that was killed by poachers.

Jorhat, Aug 8 (PTI): The bullet-riddled cacass of an adult female rhino with its horn removed by poachers was found inside the Kaziranga National Park, a forest official said on Saturday.

The carcass was spot-

ITANAGAR, AUG 8 (PTI): An alert has been sounded all along the Siang river basin in Arunachal Pradesh after the Union Home Ministry in a report informed about the formation of an artificial lake on Yigong Tso river in Tibet, an official said.

Arunachal Pradesh Disaster Management director Atul Tayeng in a letter to deputy commissioners of Siang, Upper Siang, East Siang and West Siang recently asked them to remain alert and be prepared in case of an unlikely scenario of flood situation due to breach of the lake.

Tayeng issued the letter after the Union Home Ministry in a report informed that the lake formed is more than 200 kilometres away from the Indian border and said that in case of a breach, the computed peak flood of 823 m3/ sec is very less compared to the flood discharge in the Brahmaputra when it enters India.

“However, it is to be noted that the conclusion was derived based on the hydrological simulation study by assuming the depth and using empirical formulas and hence cannot be used for real K Y M C

ted by the patrolling staff in Meteka beel area under Gabrai Anti-poaching Camp on Friday, he said.

Six rounds of empty cartridges were also recovered from the area, the official said.

The patrolling staff

traced footprints of the poachers and found the carcass, he said.

One person has been detained in this connection by the Biswanath Wildlife Division and further investigation is underway, the official added.

Itanagar, Aug 8 (PTI): The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has threatened to go on a 72hour shutter down strike from Monday over its demand for automatic renewal of trade licences and gap funding of traders through bank loans, officials said.

ACCI president Tarh Nachung and general secretary Toko Tatung on Friday told reporters that they had submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Pema Khandu on April 27 and to chief secretary Naresh Kumar on July 31 about their demands.

The demands of the traders body include automatic renewal of trading licenses, gap funding of traders through bank loans and authorizing Naharlagun extra Assistant Commissioner for smooth issue of inner line permits to the traders so that business is not affected in the state

Siang river

time operation and flood management,” the report added.

Tayeng in his letter had stated, “Considering statistics from previous years the threat of flood is minimal. However, as there is a possibility of increasing lake water, you are requested to be on alert and be prepared in case of an unlikely flood scenario due to the breach of the lake.

Meanwhile, BJP Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal East Parliamentary Con-

stituency Tapir Gao, said that he has spoken to all deputy commissioners concerned and asked them not to allow the people venture near the most unpredictable river basin until clearance is received from the Union Home Ministry.

Siang Deputy Commissioner Rajiv Takuk, when contacted, said that gaon burahs (village headman) have been sent to low lying areas to ask local inhabitants not to panic but to remain alert.

Gao said that a meet-

ing was held on Thursday to discuss the issue and possible remedial measures.

“Sudden flow of higher volume of water would be risky now as water level is already high now due to rainy season,” he said.

East Siang Deputy Commissioner Dr Kinny Singh also said that alert has been sounded up to the grassroots level for one and all to remain cautious though the possibility of threat of flood is minimal.”

But, it is better to remain vigilant as mighty Siang

River is unpredictable, she added.

Meanwhile, Congress Pasighat West MLA Niong Ering in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged him to ask his Chinese counterpart to share the latest information on the status of Siang river, known as Brahmaputra in Assam and Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, which was not shared in the past two years.

Ering said that the Siang river has once again become a threat for the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam after a landslide in the NienChing-Tang-Ku-La Shan East mountain range.

The legislator said the landslide which occurred due to earthquakes in the area has created a natural dam in Yigong Tsangpo, one of the major tributaries of Yarlung Tsangpo or Siang River in southern Tibet.

Ering, a former Lok Sabha MP said automatic weather stations must be established at all border points from where the rivers flow into the country.

The Central Water Commission needs to collect and disseminate the flow rate data in advance, he said.

S i l c h ar , A u g 8 (IANS): A five-monthold baby was kidnapped for ransom and later murdered, following which three persons have been arrested, police said on Saturday.

Po l i c e s a i d t h a t Dhrubajyoti, whose father Debojyoti Nath is a motor mechanic, was abducted from their house at Kazidahar in southern Assam’s Cachar district late Tuesday night while he was asleep beside his parents.

The infant was constantly crying in the custody of the kidnappers, who then strangulated him and buried the body under a bridge at Amjurghat, about 7 km from Kazidahar, the police said.

The kidnappers contacted the parents on Wednesday and demanded Rs 10 lakh for handing back the child but reduced the demand to Rs 1.5 lakh after negotiations.

“When a woman relative of the family went to a tea garden on Friday to hand over the money, police personnel in disguise arrested the culprits, who admitted to their crime,” a police official said.

was discharged on Saturday after he tested negative on the RT PCR test. Only one patient was discharged on Saturday.

Of the 169 new cases detected in the past 24 hours, 75 (33 males and 42 females) were from the general population, while 94 were personnel of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) posted in the state, the control room said in its latest report.

The new cases were detected during testing of 1,982 samples in the past 24 hours. The state has so far tested 98,819 persons.

Of the cumulative 3635 positive cases in the state till Saturday, 2840 were from the general population including healthcare workers and state police and security personnel, while the 795 were CAPF personnel.

Out of 1927 persons discharged after recovering from the disease, 1834 were from the general population and the rest 93 CAPF personnel, the

control room added.

The state has 765 confirmed cases of locally transmitted or non-returnee COVID-19 positive cases, the report added.

After four doctors and a nurse also tested positive for COVID-19, a primary health centre (PHC) in Manipur’s Bishnupur district was sealed on Saturday.

The four doctors and a nurse were posted at PHC at Leimapokpam under Nambol sub-division of Bishnupur district, said chief medical officer Dr L Gojendra Singh.

The CMO fur ther asked patients who visited the health centre from August 2 to 7 to contact concerned health officials of the district to undergo tests while also instructing them to remain under strict home quarantine.

Following the development, district administration has sealed the PHC and its surrounding after declaring the PHC premises a containment zone.

M’laya Cab approves licenses for home delivery of liquor Correspondent Shillong, Aug 8: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved issuing licenses to wine shops for home delivery of liquor.

Meghalaya Information and Public Relations Minister, James K Sangma said that the government has decided to introduce a new rule under the Meghalaya Excise Rules for issuing licenses to wine shops owners for home delivery of liquor.

The home delivery shall not exceed 3 litres of foreign liquors or wine and 4 litres of beer per customer per order. He informed that the licensee shall submit the list of delivery details showing names, residential proofs and others to the deputy commissioner.

The minister said the customer must declare that he/she is 20 years and above supported by documents issued by the competent authority. Any wrong declaration of age will attract penal action as per law.

The state Cabinet also approved the revised guidelines for utilization of the Meghalaya Environment Protection and Restoration Fund (MEPRF)

James K Sangma

which have been approved by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) committee.

Around Rs 445.16 crore was collected under the MEPRF. The minister also informed that state Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Meghalaya Transport Corporation Rules, 1976 to borrow money for raising its working capital on any expenditure for undertaking commercial projects.

Sangma informed that the government has also approved the amendment of the Meghalaya Minerals Cess Rules to provide online payment of cess. The state Cabinet has also approved the appointment of 13 Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) on contractual basis of the state social welfare department.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 244 Dimapur, SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020

Millstone on economy

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yper nationalism in India driven by muscular religion-centric politics has spawned concepts that seek to justify decisions based on the misplaced sentiments that India is a world powereconomically and militarily- thus, it can choose what it wants. True, every nation seeks to pursue decisions that are favourable. But the decisions have to be based on the practical reality and not fantasy. The narrative of hyper nationalism has dominated various media and as a consequence, the recent India-China border skirmishes have pushed the anti-China sentiment to the fore. This has become the mainstay for the mistaken belief among many Indians, who think that boycotting Chinese goods will not only put pressure on China to desist from expansionism on the border but also teach the communist giant a lesson that India of 2020 is not India of 1962. However, many economists see such a situation as an illusion. Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava and Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj have said in no uncertain terms that a boycott of China will not benefit the Indian consumer or the industry. If anything, it could turn out to be counterproductive. The ban on Chinese goods is certainly not going to affect China more than it affects India. This will only harm India as it is dependent on Chinese imports. According to official statistics, India’s trade deficit with China rose to $46.56 billion in 2019.

China’s exports to India totalled $58.33 billion, registering a meagre increase of 0.2% compared to $58.25 billion in 2015. India’s exports to China dropped 12% from 2015 to $11.76 billion. India exports less to China (mainly raw materials) and imports more (mainly electronics and other manufactured goods which are in high demand). India’s pharma sector has critical dependence on Chinese imports used in drugs manufacturing. China’s exports to India account for only 2 per cent of its total exports. So even if Indians boycott all the goods imported form China, it will not make as big an impact on China as to bring it to its knees before India. These indicate that almost every vital component of items manufactured or assembled in India(Make In India) are dependent on cheap Chinese goods. The other option of levying higher tariff on imported Chinese items or goods also does not appear to be rational. The added cost on imported Chinese items or components for Indian manufacturers will make these finished products more expensive, not only for the Indian customers but for Indian exporters.

Either way, a ban or imposing stiff import tariff does not benefit India. The path to economic liberalisation in India was initiated in 1991 by Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and his then-Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The economic policy made the Indian economy more market- and service-oriented, and expanding the role of private and foreign investment. However, what was attempted in the first four decades of India’s existence missed the path. Instead mantras like “self-reliance”, “import-substitution” and “protecting infant domestic industries” work- became keywords. India can do with more research on technological innovations, advanced agricultural practises, improving infrastructures, reshaping concepts for direct foreign investments, totally freeing the economy from government policies that seem to change with every whim and fancy of those in power and to ensure that wrong actions do not pursue right visions.

DailyDevotion Prayer in the Father’s Honor

…that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. —Luke 1:35 If the Son of God has been born into my human flesh, then am I allowing His holy innocence, simplicity, and oneness with the Father the opportunity to exhibit itself in me? What was true of the Virgin Mary in the history of the Son of God’s birth on earth is true of every saint. God’s Son is born into me through the direct act of God; then I as His child must exercise the right of a child— the right of always being face to face with my Father through prayer. Do I find myself continually saying in amazement to the commonsense part of my life, “Why did you want me to turn here or to go over there? ‘Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?’ ” (Luke 2:49). Whatever our circumstances may be, that holy, innocent, and eternal Child must be in contact with His Father.

Am I simple enough to identify myself with my Lord in this way? Is He having His wonderful way with me? Is God’s will being fulfilled in that His Son has been formed in me (see Galatians 4:19), or have I carefully pushed Him to one side? Oh, the noisy outcry of today! Why does everyone seem to be crying out so loudly? People today are crying out for the Son of God to be put to death. There is no room here for God’s Son right now— no room for quiet, holy fellowship and oneness with the Father.

Is the Son of God praying in me, bringing honor to the Father, or am I dictating my demands to Him? Is He ministering in me as He did in the time of His manhood here on earth? Is God’s Son in me going through His passion, suffering so that His own purposes might be fulfilled? The more a person knows of the inner life of God’s most mature saints, the more he sees what God’s purpose really is: to “…fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ…” (Colossians 1:24). And when we think of what it takes to “fill up,” there is always something yet to be done.

Quotes

All wealth is the product of labor. ~ John Locke

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020

Post-mortem

NMA memorandum to PM Narendra Modi

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he Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) convey our greetings to you and seek your immediate attention and intervention on the following: That, as mothers and women who have borne the brunt of militarization and armed conflict for decades, we have firmly stood on the slogan “Shed No More Blood”, because our future generation deserves the right to live in peace and a world free from war. Naga women have worked hard as peace makers and peacekeepers and supported the long drawn Peace Process in the hope that we can all live in peace.

However, the recent letter of the Hon’ble Governor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland brought to the public domain, has created a deep trust deficit in the peace process. As the Peace Interlocutor of the Naga Peace Talks, it is unbecoming at such a critical period to refer to the Naga Political Groups as mere “armed gangs”, when a political negotiation for peace is ongoing.

It mustbe reiterated that both the Chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group and the Governor, live in the capital Kohima and should have coordinated and addressed such issues of extortions with the State agencies, which

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has not been done. Further, it is most unfortunate that till date, despite the appeals and wishes of the People, the Interlocutor has been unable to bring the Naga Political Groups together for an official Peace dialogue in resolving the Naga Issue, for reasons best known to him.

In various Peace meetings with Leaders of the Naga Political Groups, the NMA has been very firm, on the need to sit down together in the interest of the Nagas and chart out our road to a peaceful settlement together. The fragility of the peace process we are facing now, is therefore, due to the inability to do the same in the interest of Peace, by the Interlocutor.

The profiling of Nagas working as state government employees and their relationship with cadres of the Naga Political Groups, under the direct orders of the Governor, who is also the Peace Interlocutor, is highly objectionable. This move indicates the total lack of understanding of Naga political history and the movement for Self Determination, which began decades ago, with the full participation of almost every Naga family. This practice continues till today in many Naga areas.

To question the credibility and profile their relations with cadres has brought state government employ-

ees under scrutiny, which does not bode well for the peace process, because their contribution to the state Government is crucial and state government employees have been giving the best of their service for the development and growth of the state.

Sir, as you are well aware, the Naga Mothers’ Association has worked tirelessly over the decades, for bringing Peace and an end to armed conflict, without any bias. But now, we are confronted with a situation, where the Interlocutor, who is also the Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, is bent on threats and hounding the same Naga Political Groups, with whom he is supposed to negotiate and conclude the Peace Talks. His disrespect for the Naga People and Women, in the midst of such crucial dialogue is also obvious in the fact that the Governor has turned down the official request of the Naga Mothers’ Association for an appointment on two occasions, which is highly questionable. Till date, since his arrival in the state, he does not seem to have the time or inclination to listen to voices of women Peace makers and Peacekeepers, which is most unfortunate. These are serious indications that the Hon’ble Governor of the State and Interlocutor for Peace, has not under-

National education policy

he new National Education atleast one skill which will help him/her Policy announcement is a very to get a job. Rote learning is discarded significant step for strengthening in this new policy by encouraging actual our education system. The announce- learning. Compulsory education up to ment is historic as the new policy has the age of 18 years has been another come out after almost 34 years. There important initiative announced in the have been revolutionary changes in this new policy document as against 14 New Education Policy as compared to years in the earlier policies. The target the earlier ones. Most of the changes of spending 6% of GDP in education brought in this New Education Policy is a welcome move.

The change in the higher education mainly focus on 21st Century oriented skill based India’s education system. system in the country was overdue. AcThe earlier education policies were cordingly, the new National Education inclined towards a system based on Policy paves the way for much wanted the philosophy advocated by the Brit- change. The graduate level of education ish rule in India. The emphasis on will be of annual system for four years. three language system of education There will be multiple points of entry and education in mother tongue up and exit for the student at graduate to class 5 and preferred up to class 8 level. A student can discontinue his/ indicates the effort in this direction. If her studies for a pre-decided length of we closely look at the national educa- time at this level. For example, a student tion policy document, it is quite clear can leave a gap after first or second year that the new education system will now and can continue with past credit acintegrate India’s ancient wisdom and crued. This initiative will benefit many modern science which is done through students who cannot continue studies main streaming of Art and Culture due to economic or other difficulties and Health and Physical Education but can join back the course after a in the new policy. Now onwards, Art gap as and when condition becomes and Culture and Health and Physical favourable. However, on the compleEducation will no longer remain as co- tion of first year, if a student leaves curricular activities. These will become he/she will get a certificate while after main subject like any other subjects in two years he/she will get a diploma while after three years he/she will get a school education.

The shift from age old tradition of Bachelor’s Degree and after completion 10+2 system of education to 5+3+3+4 of four years he/she will get Bachelor system of education is a major policy Research Degree.

The policy to pursue Ph.D prochange. Probably this is done keeping in mind the capacities and competen- gramme just after the completion of cies requirement of a child at different Master’s Degree is a welcome decision. stages of school life. Childhood school Abolishing M.Phil Degree is a realistic education will now start at the age of move because the course work needed three. The first five years of school for pursuing Ph.D programme can education is the foundation level with substitute it. Nagaland University like three years pre schooling and then class many other universities can now think 1 and 2. Class 3 to 5 will be preparatory for starting an integrated programme level focussing on playing discovery offering Master’s with Ph.D degree.

The intent in the new policy docuand activity based classroom learning, class 6 to 8 will be middle stage and ment is very clear and acceptable. But will focus on experiential learning and the real challenge lies in its implementaclass 9 to 12 will be secondary stage tions. The lack of infrastructures and which will focus on multi-disciplinary shortage of teachers is a real problem. studies with flexibility in the choice of The able and trained teachers will be subjects. For instance, a student admit- of high demand. Since education is in ting to Humanities can keep a paper of the concurrent list, respective State Govscience in his/her curriculum and vice ernment does have a role for making versa. The importance of board exam available adequate infrastructure and at this stage has been reduced. Course trained teachers particularly for school contents for each level of the four stages education. If we look at Nagaland in of school education will appropriately the absence of any state language of be developed. Class 9 to class 12 will its own, the national education policy be on semester system and the student implementation will be a severe chalwill have the option to choose his/her lenge. So many languages are spoken stream of education from class 9 on- in Nagaland, developing textbooks, wards. Another salient feature of this study materials and other literature in new education policy is the introduction each mother tongue is not an easy task. of internship for vocational training jobs NCERT has to play its pivotal role in from class 6 onwards like carpentry, this direction for smooth implementawielding, driving and electrician etc. tion of the new education policy parThe main aim of this education policy ticularly at the school level. is to ensure that a student coming out of Dr Gautam Patikar, Professor, Nagaland University, Kohima the school education system will have Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do

stood the role and contribution of Naga Mothers and Women for bringing peace thus far and stopping the shed of blood in our land. Experiences of Peace Settlements the world over, has been sustained with the active participation of women, both at the negotiating table and in the Peace process. From the side of the Government of India, despite representations on the same, we have not seen this commitment in inclusion of gender concerns and perspectives for peace.

The NMA strongly protests against the Extension of the Disturbed Area Act and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state. It is most unfortunate that in the midst of ongoing peace talks, the Government of India has extended the DAA and the AFSPA much against our wishes. The heavy movement of Security Forces into the state in the midst of the pandemic, has brought another threat, the large scale spread of COVID 19 from the camps of these Armed Forces.

Till the 5thAugust, the number of Armed forces testing positive has come to 1078, in the state.

We demand that there should be no more reinforcements brought into the state for the safety of the citizens. We reiterate our demand placed be-

fore your Esteemed Office earlier, for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, to usher in an era of peace.

That, in the interest of a Peaceful Settlement and Sustainable Peace, we appeal for peace along our border villages and our Naga villages beyond the border. We draw your attention to the killing of six Naga youth in Arunachal Pradesh by the Armed Forces in the recent fake encounter, the ITC Dan, Pangsha ambush by Armed Forces and killing of unarmed cadres and civilians including a woman and maiming other two women for life and the killing of two of our Children in the Wuzu Firing Incident which are yet to see justice.

The petition against the Pangsha killings was placed, with photographic evidence, before the then Union Home Minister, Mr. Rajnath Singh by the Naga Mothers. The NMA petition on the Wuzu Firing Incident and killing of our two innocent children too has also not seen any action till date from the Government of India. Therefore, the NMA demands an Inquiry into these incidents of extra judicial killings to deter further shedding of blood and impunity of the actions of the Indian Armed Forces.

That, the Ceasefire Agreement without territorial limit, be put in letter and spirit for the sake of bringing a peaceful settlement. The high militarization and harassment of poor villagers, in bordering areas of Nagaland and Myanmar continue, in the midst of poverty and the pandemic crises and Iockdowns of COVID 19.

Such armed activities and militarization must stop and give our Naga villagers, their right to peace and security in these trying times of the pandemic and an unresolved Political Peace negotiation. We urge your Esteemed Office to ensure that such mental trauma and insecurity suffered particularly by women and children in these rural areas be taken into cognizance and all efforts be made, to mitigate their suffering.

As Mothers, we urge your Esteemed Authority to ensure that the Naga Peace Negotiations conclude with recognition of our Naga Historical Rights in mutual respect and understanding for Peace, Dignity and Justice.

We are confident that the yearning for Peace by all section will be respected in the truest sense, by the sagacious Political Leadership of India.

Abeiu Meru President and Lochumbeni Humtsoe Secretary NMA

International Day of World Indigenous People

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t the very outset, I on behalf of Nagaland Indigenous People’s Forurn (NIPF) and on my behalf extend greetings to every indigenous people of the world and specially to the “Indigenous people of the North Eastern States of India” on this International day of World Indigenous people’s which we celebrate on 9th August every calendar year throughout the World. NIPF as a member of NEIPF could not organize any function this year due to the pandemic and hence these brief highlights about the celebration of the event of world Indigenous people on this occasion.

On the 23rd December 1994 the United Nation General Assembly by resolution 49/214 decided that the International Day of World Indigenous people shall be observed on 9th August every year. Since then this day is celebrated on August every year to honour the past, present and future of the native people throughout the world.

It is not a mere commemoration of the day but in order to live up to the tradition of the indigenous people, the day is celebrated by exhibiting various rich cultures of different indigenous people from different parts of the world by organizing various functions and exhibition of the history of the indigenous people which is shown to the masses for awareness of the young generation to maintain and practice the culture and tradition of the ancestral. There are nearly 500

million indigenous people living in all regions of the world by occupying around 22% of the land with diversified culture and with about 700 languages. Indigenous refers to the ethnic culture that has originated from its homeland and does not include settler population from different lands. Indigenous communities are the people and nations who have historical community of pre-invasion on their territory by outsiders. Indigenous people resides distinct from other sections and society in their land.

The settlers of the North Eastern States of India are predominantly indigenous people who have their own ethnic culture, tradition and language with variety of colourful traditional attires. The indigenous people continue to use implements which were used by the forefathers and some continue to construct their homes in their own traditional style which are admirable till date. The ethnic group continues to exemplify simplicity, honesty, hospitable nature and bravery which are traditional instincts.

However, in certain parts of North Eastern States the Indigenous people have been out numbered and swayed by new settlers from other places taking advantage of their hospitality thereby marginalizing the Indigenous people which need to be pondered over if we want un interrupted peaceful existence in the region. This needs the joint concerted effort of all

the NEIPF members.

The World Indigenous people day is celebrated on 9th of August in all North Eastern States every year by exchanging of cultures of different indigenous people of the region which is very encouraging. However this year due to the pandemic which is presently faced by the world, the celebration could not be held like other years except those held in some places in low scale. Apart from mere celebration of the occasion, I would appeal to the various indigenous people of different states to introspect the needs of the diminishing group of the indigenous people as to how protection and safeguard can be extended to enhance the peaceful livelihood of the indigenous people of the North East from being swayed by outsiders. In order to achieve the goal there should be a high power committee body representing all the states to study and implement a policy to check atrocities and challenges faced by the indigenous people who are facing racism, genocide, serial rape, torture and threat of extinction from their own birthright place. The committee’s report should be submitted to the Government of India for protection of our land, our culture, and reservation in govt. jobs since we lack behind other common people and to bring about development to the region.

P. Pius Lotha, President Nagaland Indigenous People’s Forum

Reader’s Post Sir,

Indian news channels during pandemic

When I switched on the TV, the news channels were busy with putting up exclusive news of ministers turning positive. Some announced the release of Amitabh Bachan, other channels were busy with festivities associated with laying of the foundation stone of Ram Mandir, while some were busy with conspiracy theories from the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.

According to WHO, during a pandemic, “Trust is the key principle of outbreak communication is to communicate in ways that build, maintain or restore trust between the public and outbreak managers. Without this trust, the public will not believe, or act on, the health information that is communicated by health authorities during an outbreak.” This has largely gone amiss in the news programs.

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Kma DTF & ward representatives meet

DIMAPUR: Kohima DTF on COVID-19 held an interactive meeting with leaders and representatives of all 19 wards under Kohima municipality on August 8 at Kohima local ground.

The meeting was organised to improve co-ordination and understanding between Kohima DTF and com-

munity leaders to contain the spread and handle the overall situation smoothly and effectively.

According to DIPR report, advisor of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs and legislature incharge Kohima, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire addressed the need to practice social dis-

tancing, promote healthier lifestyle and maintain personal hygiene. He called upon everyone to contribute in every way possible to the fight.

DC Kohima and chairman Kohima DTF, Gregory Thejawelie supplemented on the points mentioned by the legislature in-charge and

Mon town divided into three COVID-19 scenario zones for public movement in Peren district DIMAPUR: In view of the increase in COVID-19 positive cases and to break the chain of possible community transmission in Mon town, DC Mon Thavaseelan K has informed that Mon town has been divided into three zones.

According to DIPR report, public movement will be permitted in accordance to the days assigned for each zone from August 10; Zone 1 Tammong, Tampang, Shantham an Jajhon, green permit, assigned on Monday and Thursday; Zone 2 Thamnan, Chingai, Walo and Techahan, yellow permit assigned on Tuesday and Friday; Zone 3 Tanlao, Wagien, Zaklon and Shamnyu, blue permit, assigned on Wednesday and Saturday.

Term & conditions DC informed that different colour code, public movement permits will be issued for each household under Mon town and households lying in a particular zone will be allowed to

come out only on the days assigned to them. The ward task forces will distribute public movement permits in their respective wards and ensured that the order is strictly implemented. Only one person from a household will be permitted to go out for purchase of essential commodities, medicines and visit banks/ATMs only on the production of this permit in original.

Shops in all the zones will be open on all days from 9 a.m to 2 p.m and shopkeepers have been directed to sell essential commodities to customers only on production of the permit in original. DC informed that in case any shop was found violating, the shop would be closed for three days and penalty will be imposed and any one found without the permit on that day not to assign to his/her zone. This permit will not be issued to home quarantine households until completions of the quarantine period.

DIMAPUR: Expressing disappointment over COVID-19 scenario in the district, the NPF, Charity Mission Committee COVID-19 (NPFCMC-C19), Peren division stated that Peren being one of the worst affected districts, the sensible welfare government on moral ground is called upon “to ease this risky pandemic burden of the public.”

A press release by NPFCMC-C19 member secretary, Kacham stated that, when the committee contacted district surveillance officer (DSO) Dr. Hedungkiebe, he was positive “to contend the situation in the district so long there is public cooperation following SOP guidelines”. He also cited shortage of vehicles for emergency duty, manpower and TrueNat testing kid/cartridge exhausted, as urgent requirements.

The committee also stated that as people were bound to go a long way with the pandemic, the government was expected to come up with recovery remedies and extend equal importance for the state, taking people onboard to safety.

Meanwhile, it maintained that the situation was improving because of efforts of leader of opposition (LoP) TR Zeliang, legislator in-charge of district, DTF, health workers, frontline workers, NGOs, JAC, churches, village councils etc.

Further, the committee expressed gratitude to TR Zeliang for providing medical kits and equipment, livestock for quarantine centres, campaign for fair practice in PDS to substantiate public necessity and initiating improvement of internet mobile facility.

DoSE informs on online education portal

DIMAPUR: Principal director School Education Shanavas C has informed district education officers, sr. sub divisional educational officers, sub divisional educational officers and head of institutions of all government schools (GPS/GMS/ GHS/GHSS) functioning in the state of Nagaland for strict compliance of the following directives with immediate effect.

According to DIPR report, head of institutions of all government schools shall visit the online education portal of the department of School Education ‘https:// dosenl.in’ and Register at the link “school login”; After completion of registration, school heads shall login into their school accounts and enter details asked under the “school data” section and submit. Care should be taken to provide accurate information. Submitted data can be edited only with the approval of the department; With effect from August 13, all school heads shall login into their school accounts every day and submit the details asked under the “daily report” section before 3 p.m; All DEOs/Sr. SDEOs/ SDEOs will be provided user IDs and passwords to view the daily reports being submitted by schools under

their jurisdiction. They shall share the same with the respective jurisdictional field officers and ensure that the “daily reports” submitted by schools are monitored and appropriate follow up actions initiated on daily basis; Accountability will be fixed at each level and negligence/non- adherence to the above directives will be viewed seriously and appropriate disciplinary action shall be initiated against the erring officials. For assistance related to technical issues, nodal officer, DoSE online education can be contacted through WhatsApp @ 9862925660.

Also, in view of the establishment of Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) at New Delhi by department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), ministry of Jal Shakti, a hi-tech edutainment format was inaugurated to chronicle India’s Swachhata journey on August 8.

According to DIPR report, principal director, School Education, Shanavas C has notified that DDWS has launched Gandagi Mukt Bharat (GMB) campaign from August 8 to 15. In this regard, schools in the state have been directed to undertake suggestive participatory activities during the period

of August 8 to 15.

The web cast link for the inauguration event of RSK pmindiawebcast.nic. in may be circulated to all teachers and students and log on to watch the event on August 8, 4:45 p.m. Online painting competition for classes 6 to 8 and essay competition for classes 9 to l2 on the theme of' “Gandagi Mukt Mera Gaon” may be organised on August 13.

Schools shall select best two entries from each category and forward the same to respective district education officers. Name of student, class, school name & UDISE Number should be mentioned in the entries forwarded to the DEOs. Best three entries from the state will be forwarded to national level competition and winners both the categories will be felicitated on October 2.

Further, schools have been requested to submit details of students participated in each event to respective district education officers in MS excel file before August 14, 2 p.m. District education officers shall select best three entries from each category and forward the particulars in the above format as MS excel file with the entries to spdnagaland@yahoo.com before August 15, 2 p.m.

Organisations condemn August 4 incident

DIMAPUR: Zeme Youth Organisation Nagaland (ZYON) in a condemnation note by president, R Jhon Zeliang and joint secretary, Keyi Sephe expressed shock over the barbaric act of miscreants who gunned down late Dichungbe Newme on August 4. ZYON appealed law enforcing agency to probe investigation so that perpetrators are booked at the earliest. Maintaining that it would not be at rest till justice was served, ZYON hoped that befitting punishment will be awarded as per the law and restore peace in the society.

CRF Peren: Civil Rights Forum (CRF), Peren in a condemnation from its media cell stated that the killing of late Dichungbe Newme at New Beisumpui village was a “direct challenge and a threat not only to the family and villagers but every citizen in the land and society”.

CRF urged the government to commission a special investigation team at the district level to probe into the matter till the culprits are detected and booked under relevant section of law.

Further, the forum conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and pray that God would console them with greater blessings.

Dimapur Bongs observe 5th foundation day

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Bongs observed its 5th foundation day under the motto, “To help the helpless” on August 7, by following lockdown guidelines with selected members only.

A press release by Dimapur Bongs president stated that, to mark the day the members visited the CMO office and paid tribute to the frontline workers.

Earlier, the members visited the outgoing DC of Dimapur, Anoop Khinchi and expressed gratitude towards his dedication and services towards the district during the COVID-19 situation.

Members also inaugurated the new office of Dimapur Bongs which has

Members of Dimapur Bongs with outgoing DC of Dimapur Anoop Khinchi.

been shifted behind the marked with cake cutting DMC office. The day was ceremony.

Noklak district prepares for Independence Day celebration DIMAPUR: Meeting for preparation of Independence Day celebration 2020 was held on August 8 at KTC Hall, DC office complex Noklak which was chaired by DC, Noklak, Reny Wilfred.

According to a DIPR report, work allocations were discussed for the successful conduct of the celebrations including security and co-ordination with regards to Independence Day and general law and order situation in the newly created Noklak district.

Meanwhile, meeting of DTF Noklak on COVID-19 was also held where it was decided to initiate steps to be at par with other districts and to effectively manage the green zones status of the district.

Earlier, the meeting was attended by superintendent of police, Assam Rifles, SMO, head of departments, presidents of Khiamniungan Tribal Council, Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam, Khiamniungan Students’ Union and Noklak Town Sector Union.

ATMA Chuchu block conducts training and demo and AO. He highlighted on the advantages, sources, and types of biofertilizers and biopesticides, as well as the application on various crops.

Resource person also demonstrated on cultivation of French beans (local var.) on farmer’s field and briefed farmers on the importance of maintaining quality seeds and nutrient management.

Further, he highlighted on the important pest and diseases of French bean and their control

measures.

T h e r e a f t e r, f a r m ers group “sungdipen” was mobilized with eight members by resource person Aolemla Kichu, BTM, after the farmers were apprised on the purpose and role of group mobilization.

Earlier during the programme, seed money was distributed to the group to encourage and support them. Altogether, 18 farmers attended the programme. Seeds and tools were also distributed to the farmers.

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Farmers group at Chakpa village during the training programme held by ATMA.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Chuchuyimlang block conducted training and demonstration programme and capacity building on July 2 at Chakpa village.

A press release by ATMA, Chuchu block stated that the training on “application of biofertilizers and biopesticides” was presented by resource person, T Mayang Longkumer, BTT convener

SAH on resolving Naga issue at the earliest

DIMAPUR: Appealing to the Indian authorities to urgently resolve the Naga issue which has been lingering for too long, the Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho (SAH) said that when the Naga issue is resolved, “the beneficiaries will be only other Indian states but when the Naga issue is prolong the peaceful atmosphere of others too will be affected.”

In a press release, the SAH president Inavi Swu, general secretary Ghuzui Shohe and information and publicity secretary K. A. Jacob stated that Nagas were not bargaining for what was alien to them but only demanding its birth right which every citizen in the world has. SAH therefore stated that, Indian leaderships should accept and acknowledge it at the earliest for peaceful co-existence as good neighbor.

SAH also expressed

gratitude to the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) for extending its solidarity and upholding the inalienable rights of the Nagas and supporting Naga cause in international platform at the recently concluded XV General Assembly (GA) of UNPO held in Washington DC from July 31 to August 2, 2020. It was resolved at the GA to “Support a peaceful resolution of the Indo-Naga issue which is just, long lasting, honorable and acceptable to both the sides” and called on “the international community to appeal to India to fulfil its commitments in the Framework Agreement on the Indio-Naga issues, and urges India to repeal acts such as the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts and the Disturbed Area Act which overly militarize the situation facing the Naga People.”

Y. Patton condolence

DIMAPUR: Deputy CM and BLP leader, Y. Patton has expressed pain at the sudden death of Lipokmongba Ao, BJP state executive member at Dimapur on August 8. Dy. CM in a condolence note described late Lipok not only as an active party worker but also a dynamic and enthusiastic leader who had worked for the interest of the people, especially the downtrodden. Stating that his demise was a big loss for the party and the state, Patton on behalf of the state BJP legislators conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray for the departed to rest in peace.

With immense joy and honor, the Yimchunger Students Union Tuensang Town with profound delight extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Hopong Kius for being inducted as the Vice President of YIMCHUNGER AKHERÜ ARIHAKO for the tenure of 2020-2023 from Tuensang Unit.

We sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless all the newly elected YAA officials lead by President Achung Jangleh with sound health, wisdom and longevity and wish them good luck in all their future endeavors.

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Dr. Neikiesalie Kire addressing the gathering during interactive meeting between Kohima DTF and Kohima ward representatives.(DIPR)

said that there was a need for behavioural change and acceptance of a new normal in order to survive during the pandemic.

Representing medical fraternity, Dr. Joyce Angami and Dr. P Ngully talked on topics related to COVID-19 and highlighted on the need to educate the public and to stop the stigmatization and discrimination of infected persons and rather treat them as assets to society.

Dr. P Ngully also spoke on the importance of mental health during such a crisis and encouraged everyone to have a positive approach to life at such trying times.

Meanwhile, president AKMWP, Neibulie Kiewhuo, spoke on behalf of all the wards and Angami Youth Organization (AYO) president, Kekhrie Pfukha addressed the gathering and highlighted the need for sensitization among public regarding stigma and discrimination. He informed that AYO would carry out a sensitization campaign throughout Kohima municipality with regards to the issue.

Earlier, an interactive session was held between DTF and community leaders wherein issues and doubts were cleared regarding lockdown measures and SOPs.

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NEDFi Announces New Interest Rate Structure to Mark its Silver Jubilee Celebration North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi), a premier financial institution in the North-Eastern Region with its head office at Dispur, Guwahati and branch offices all across North-Eastern Region celebrates its Silver Jubilee (25th Incorporation Day) today, i.e. on 9th August 2020. NEDFi has completed an eventful twenty-five years since its establishment in 1995. Over the years, the Corporation has provided loans to over 6800 projects and taken up several development initiatives through its CSR activities in eight states of North-East. Thorough its varied activities and active engagement with thousands of entrepreneurs in the region, NEDFi has become a household name in the region.

Since its inception NEDFi has followed Prime Lending Based (PLR) based interest rate structure, with review of rates and its spread from time to time in the past depending on the prevailing interest rate in the market.

In view of the recent downward revision in the interest rates of most of the banks in the country and adoption of external benchmark linked interest rates by banks, NEDFi has revised its interest rate structure with an external benchmark wherein the floor rate shall be pegged with 1–year MCLR of State Bank of India.

The new Interest Rate Structure will be called External Benchmark Rate (EBR) and henceforth, all new loans above Rs.100 lakh sanctioned by the Corporation will be linked to EBR. Presently the EBR, linked with SBI’s 1-year MCLR is 7% and a spread of 0 to 6% shall be charged over and above the EBR depending on the credit rating as well as other viability parameters of the project. The EBR shall be revised every month and the same will be notified on the website of NEDFi on the last date of the month for the following month.

It is to be mentioned that the Corporation has several schemes for small loans of size up to Rs.100 lakh and microfinance loan to MFIs where concessional interest rates are being charged to the customers and as such the EBR structure are not applicable on these loans which shall be governed as per the prevailing schemes.

On its 25th Incorporation Day to mark its Silver Jubilee Celebration, Shri B.P. Muktieh, CMD, NEDFi, launched the new interest rate structure (EBR) of the Corporation on August 9, 2020.

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*LMRPO CONGRATULATES MR. RICHARD YANTHAN* Lotha Middle Range Public Organization (LMRPO) congratulates Mr. Richard Yanthan for his accomplishment in the recent UPSC civil service 2019 exam securing a seat in the final list ranking 133.

LMRPO through its President Mr. Ntonsi Yanthan and General Secretary Mr. Abemo Lapon has stated that, Mr. Richard Yanthan, S/o James Yanthan from Lakhuti village under Wokha district, through hard work, talent and perserverance helped him to achieve such a great landmark. It is a brilliant success indeed, Further the LMRPO send hearty congratulations to Mr. Richard Yanthan while wishing him an exciting and satisfying career of public service as he join the elite group of Panjandrum in the service of the people and the nation.

Sd/ Mr. Abemo Lapon General Secretary Lotha Middle Range Public Organization

S/d Mr. Ntonsi Yanthan President Lotha Middle Range Public Organization.

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plane’s cockpit and along with DFDR that has a record of flight data such as airspeed, altitude and fuel flow can help in finding out the cause of the crash, the official said.

The aircraft’s pilot Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe, 58, and co-pilot Captain Akhilesh Kumar, 32, were among the dead.

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"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 As much as we are hurt and anguished by the sudden demise of our beloved son Lt. KIKRUSELIE RAME (Timo), Son of MEDONGULIE RAME. We the bereaved family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and immense appreciation to all the individuals, families, friends, groups and unions who selflessly and cedingly stood by us prayerfully, physically, materially, and financially during our grief while sharing our pain and sorrow at the same time. We regretfully apologise for our inability to thank everyone personally, yet this is our fervent and sincere prayer that God bless you all in abundance to oblivion.

Special thanks to1. Phevima Baptist Church.

2. Phevima Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho (PBKK) 3. Phevima Baptist Thenuko Krotho (PBTK) 4. Phevima Baptist Nhicuko Krotho (PBNK) 5. Kacharigaon ( Phevima) Village Council.

6. Kacharigaon Phevima Youth Organisation (KPYO) 7. Kacharigaon Phevima Students' Union.

8. Kudawhi Union Dimapur (KUD) 9. Kuda Kewhimiapfü Mechü Krotho.

10. Dimapur Waromung Senso Telongjem.

11. New Industrial Colony (kids) 12. Nagaland Empowerment of People through Energy Development (NEPeD) 13. Pfuchatsumia Krotho, Dimapur

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NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Talks between senior army commanders of India and China were underway on Saturday to take forward the disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at a number of friction points including in Daulat Beg Oldi and Depsang in eastern Ladakh, people familiar with the developments said.

The Major Generallevel talks are being held at a border personnel meeting point in Daulat Beg Oldi(DBO) area on the Chinese side of the LAC, they said. The meeting comes a week after the two armies held the fifth round of Corps commander-level(Lt Gen) discussions in an effort to expedite the disengagement process.

At the military talks, the Indian side has been insisting on complete disengagement of Chinese troops at the earliest, and immediate restoration of status quo ante in all areas of eastern Ladakh prior to May 5 when the standoff began following a clash

between the two armies in Pangong Tso. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army(PLA) has pulled back from Galwan Valley and certain other friction points but the withdrawal of its troops has not moved forward from the Finger areas in Pangong Tso, Gogra and Depsang as demanded by India, according to sources.

India has been insisting that China must withdraw its forces from areas between Finger Four and Eight. The mountain spurs in the area are referred to as Fingers.

The formal process of disengagement of troops began on July 6, a day after a nearly two-hour telephonic conversation between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to bring down tensions in the area. Both sides held several rounds of Major General-level talks in May and June before the level of negotiations was upgraded to the level of Corps commanders.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): For mer Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu was sworn in on Saturday as the Comptroller and Auditor General, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Murmu made and subscribed to the oath of office before President Ram Nath Kovind, it said in a statement. At a ceremony held in the Ashoka Hall, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Murmu was sworn in as the Comptroller and AuditorGeneral of India, it said.

Murmu, a 1985-batch IAS officer (retired) of Gujarat cadre, will have a tenure up to November 20, 2024, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

As a constitutional functionary, the CAG is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of auditing the accounts of the central and state governments.

that Sathe, a former Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF), was one of the most experienced commanders with more than 10,000 flying hours and had landed aircraft 27 times at the Karipur airport including this year. Kumar had a total flying experience of 1,723 hours.

All the four cabin crew on board are safe, an official said. The flight was part of

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LATE ATHIKHO ANGAMI Born on: 01/07/1964 – Died on: 04/08/2020 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" Phil 1:21 We, the bereaved family members of Late Athikho Angami, convey our heartfelt gratitude to all the neighbors, friends, relatives and well wishers who supported us through physically, morally, financially, materially and spiritually during his prolonged illness and till his last breath at this very hour of pandemic. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually, but it's our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ing investigations,” Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

An official of aviation regulator DGCA said the DFDR and the CVR will be taken to Delhi for further investigations by the AAIB. The CVR keeps a recording of all the conversations that takes place in a

(From p-1) All person from whom sample were collected would remain in self isolation till their result was made available, it added.

The guidelines also stated that no person would insist on retest, if the test result was ‘truly positive’

by Rapid Antigen Test or ‘truly negative’ by Truenat.

Retests would only be done on grounds of high clinical suspicion and correlation by the attending health personnel, the guidelines stated.

The department stated that in order to sustain the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, it was pertinent to utilize the resources optimally, effectively and rationally.

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Mangled remains of an Air India Express flight at Karippur in Kozhikode. (PTI)

the Centre’s ‘Vande Bharat’ Mission to bring back Indians stranded abroad in the coronavirus pandemic.

As investigators carried out the probe, an AAI spokesperson said runway 28 was in use and in the first landing attempt the pilot could not sight the runway and requested for runway 10.

The pilot then steered the plane to runway 10 and came from the other side, according to an AAI official.

Citing information from the Air Traffic Controller (ATC), the spokesperson said the aircraft touched down near taxiway ‘C’, which is approximately 1,000 metres from the beginning of runway 10. The total length of the runway is 2,700 metres.

The spokesperson also said that it was raining over the airfield and reported visibility at the time of landing was 2,000 metres.

Aviation safety expert Captain Ranganathan, who had earlier flagged concerns about Kozhikode airport runway, said the DGCA should not allow landing of flights during monsoon on runway 10 at the aerodrome.

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KOZHIKODE, AUG 8 (PTI): Investigators on Saturday recovered the Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder, also called the black box, from the ill-fated Boeing 737 that could provide vital clues in the crash of the Air India Express flight in heavy rain here as the toll rose to 18 with a passenger succumbing to injuries.

The AIE flight (IX1344) from Dubai with 190 people on board including a 6-member crew overshot the table-top runway on Friday night while landing at the international airport in Karipur, about 30 km from here, in neighbouring Malappuram district and fell into a valley 35 feet below and broke into two portions.

Of the 149 people who are injured and are in various hospitals, 23 of them are in critical condition while another 23 have been discharged after initial medical assistance, an official said.

“Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conduct-

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Born : 1937, Died : 3.08.2020 We the bereaved family of Lt. K.YEVITO AYE A/Saghemi Village, would like to express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us through prayers, physical and financial assistance throughout his prolonged illness till his demise on 3 August 2020. We are unable to mention each and every individual who stood by us but we shall pray that our Almighty God bless each and every one abundantly in return.

His brief Bio-Data: 1. 1951, 1 March, was Baptised by Rev. Lhovixhe of Tichipami Village.

2. Deacon SBCZ (Nito Mount), 1989-92, 1994-96.

3. Convenor Prayer Fellowship, Project Colony (ZBTO) 2003.

4. Member Mission Board SBCZ 2014-16.

5. Member Working Committee URF, ZBTO, 1998-2010.

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“The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.” ISAIAH 57:1-2

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(23/04/1952 to 08/07/2020) With heartfelt gratitude, we the bereaved family of Late Dzüzieviü (Neinuo) Solo would like to convey our deepest thanks to each one of you who stood and shared our grieve on the 8th of July 2020 – The day our beloved mother left for her eternal abode.

We stand eternally grateful to everyone of you for the moral, material, financial and unceasing prayer support rendered time & again. May God bless all of you abundantly!

Special mention to the Baptist Revival Church Kohima, Doctors & Team of NHAK for the constant support till her last breath.

Dear Apfo !

Everyday you fought and struggled with your illness so that we could have one more day with you until God saw you getting tired; then He put His arms around you and whispered, ‘ Come to me.’ God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. We know Daddy & all loved ones who had gone before must be happy knowing you are now home with them.

Apfo! Years may pass before we see your face again; till then the faith you taught us & the prayers you prayed will one day lead us to Heaven’s door where we will unite forever.

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Beirut explosion: warnings flashed for years

People walk by damaged buildings at a neighborhood near the scene of Tuesday's explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday. (AP/PTI)

So far, at least 16 port employees have been detained and others questioned. On Friday, investigators questioned and then ordered the detention of the head of the port, Hassan Koraytem, the country’s customs chief, Badri Daher, and Daher’s predecessor.

But many Lebanese say the rot permeates the political system and extends to the country’s top leadership.

The explosion of the ammonium nitrate, after apparently being set off by a fire, was the biggest explosion in Lebanon’s history. The known death toll reached 154, including bodies recovered from the rubble Friday; more than 5,000 people were wounded. Billions of dollars in damage was caused across the city, where many are too impoverished by Lebanon’s financial crisis to rebuild.

Aoun’s comments were the most senior confirmation that top politicians had been aware of the stockpile.

“The material had been there for seven years, since 2013. It has been there, and they said it is dangerous and I am not responsible. I don’t know where it was placed. I don’t even know the level of danger. I have no authority to deal directly with the port,” he told a press conference.

He said that when he was told of the stockpile on July 20, he immediately ordered military and security officials “to do what is needed.” “There are ranks that should know their duties, and they were all informed. ... When you refer a document and say, ‘Do what is needed,’ isn’t that an order?” he added.

He said the explosion may have been caused by negligence, but the investigation would also look at

the possibility that it could have been caused by a bomb or other “external intervention.” He said he had asked France for satellite images from the time of the blast to see if they showed any planes or missiles.

The ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in fertilizers and explosives, originated from a cargo ship called MV Rhosus that had been traveling from the country of Georgia to Mozambique in 2013. It made an unscheduled detour to Beirut as the Russian shipowner was struggling with debts and hoped to earn some extra cash in Lebanon. Unable to pay port fees and reportedly leaking, it was impounded.

The first known document about it came on Feb. 21, 2014, three months after its arrival. Col. Joseph Skaff, a senior customs official, wrote to the customs authority’s anti-smuggling department warning that

UK records hottest day in August in 17 years L o n d o n , A ug 8 (IANS): The UK recorded its hottest day in August after 17 years, as temperatures reached 36.4 degrees Celsius in south-east England, the Met Office said.

As of 3 p.m. on Friday, the mercury reached 36.4 degrees Celsius at London’s Heathrow Airport, making it the hottest August day since 2003, BBC Weather said.

It comes just one week after the UK recorded a yearly high of 37.8C at Heathrow.

Earlier, a high of 26.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Wales, 23.5 degrees Celsius in Scotland, and 20.9 degrees Celsius in Northern Ireland.

Due to the war m weather, thousands of people flocked to the British coast on Friday, reports

People enjoy the hot weather on the beach at Boscombe, England, Saturday Aug. 8, 2020. Many parts of the UK are experiencing a spell of extreme warm weather. (AP/PTI)

Xinhua news agency.

By midday, the British coastguard said it had responded to dozens of calls and has urged the public to

stay safe on the beach.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s beach check app showed 19 of its 24 beaches

under red alert, warning people to avoid the areas as safe social distancing is not possible.

The remaining beaches were under amber, meaning they were congested and beachgoers should “stay alert”.

The warm weather is expected to last well into Friday night with temperatures staying above 20 degrees Celsius until Sunday, media reports said.

Last week, the Met Office warned that climate change driven by industrial society is having an increasing impact on the UK’s weather.

Its annual UK report confirmed that 2019 was the 12th warmest year in a series from 1884, and described the year as remarkable for high temperature records in the UK.

the material — still on board the ship docked at port — was “extremely dangerous and endangers public safety.” Col. Skaff died in March 2017 in unclear circumstances. He was found near his house in Beirut after allegedly falling from a height.

Medical reports at the time gave different explanations, one saying it was an accident, the other saying there was unusual bruising on his face.

On June 27, 2014, Jad Maalouf, a judge for urgent matters, wrote to the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, warning the ship was carrying dangerous material and could sink.

He said the ministry should deal with the ship, remove the ammonium nitrate and “place it in a suitable place that it (the ministry) chooses, and it (the material) should be under its protection.” Soon after that, the shipment was moved into Warehouse 12 at the port, where it remained until it exploded.

It is unclear if it was officially under the ministry’s control.

Lebanon’s LBC TV station reported that in October 2015, the army intervened after learning of delays in dealing with the shipment. Military intelligence sent an expert who tested the material and found that the nitrogen levels were 34.7%, considered a highly explosive level, LBC said.

The army reported to the customs department that the material should be quickly removed, suggesting it be exported. The customs referred the report to back to the judge of urgent matters, LBC said.

Hong Kong, Aug 8 (IANS): China's top representative in Hong Kong has mockingly offered to send US President Donald Trump $100 as "assets" for the latter to freeze in response to the American government's move to impose sanctions due to the national security law imposed in the city by Beijing, the media reported on Saturday.

"Being put on the US sanctions list just means that I have done what I should do for the nation and Hong Kong," the South China Morning Post newspaper quoted Luo Huining, director of the central government's liaison office in Hong Kong, as saying.

"Isn't such a 'sanction' in vain as I don't have any assets abroad? Of course, I can also send $100 to Trump for freezing."

While Luo ridiculed the sanctions, his office issued a separate statement, denouncing the US move as interference in Hong Kong affairs.

It added that the national security law enacted on June 30 was needed to maintain Hong Kong security and order, and China was determined to protect its sovereignty.

The Trump administration on Friday imposed economic sanctions on 11 current and former Chinese officials, including Luo and Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam. The US Treasury Department singled out Lam for "implementing Beijing's policies of suppression of freedom and democratic processes," citing her role last year in attempting to pass an extradition law and, more recently, her involvement in "developing, adopting or implementing".

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Washington, Aug 8 (IANS): A top US intelligence official has warned that China, Russia and Iran were trying to influence the upcoming American presidential election scheduled to be held on November 3, according to an official statement.

Foreign countries are trying to sway voter preferences, change US policies, “increase discord” in the country “and undermine the American people’s confidence in our democratic process”, the BBC quoted William Evanina, head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), as saying in the statement released on Friday.

The counter-intelligence chief however added that it would be “difficult for our adversaries to interfere with or manipulate voting results at scale”.

Many countries “have a preference for who wins the election”, he said, adding they were however “primarily concerned” about China, Russia and Iran: According to Evanina, China “prefers that President (Donald) Trump, whom Beijing sees as unpredictable, does not win re-election”, and has been “expanding its influence efforts” ahead of the vote Regarding Russia, the intelligence official said in the statement that Moscow was seeking to “denigrate” presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s candidacy and other members

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of a perceived “anti-Russia ‘establishment’”.

Evanina added that some other actors linked to Russia “are also seeking to boost President Trump’s candidacy on social media and Russian television” M e a n w h i l e, I r a n is trying to “undermine US democratic institutions”,Trump, and “divide the country” ahead of the vote by spreading disinformation and “antiUS content” online.

T h e d eve l o p m e n t comes amid claims by Trump about the dangers of mail-in or postal ballots.

He has suggested that the vote be delayed to prevent “the most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history”, prompting a backlash even among members of his own Republican Party, reports the BBC. It also follows complaints by Democratic lawmakers that US intelligence agencies are not releasing information to the public about foreign interference in this year’s vote.

TSÜTOHO GHAMI KÜQHAKULU DIMAPUR Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland

Felicitation With joy and honour, the Ts ü t o h o G h a m i K ü q h a k u l u Dimapur (TGKD) extends heartiest congratulations to Dr. Bokishe V. Sema, (son of Late Vihoi & Mrs. Ghovili Yeputhomi) Prof. Anyang Theological University, Anyang City, South Korea on completing his Ph.D in Christian Counselling on the thesis "A New Family Therapy Model for Premarital Counselling in the context of Sumi Nagas based on Murray Bowen's Theory of Trans-generational Models" The TGKD is immensely proud of your achievement.

We pray that Almighty God bless and guide you to greater heights.

Sd/Sd/(Kahoshe Tuccu) (Shikiho Yeptho) General Secretary President

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BEIRUT, AUG 8 (AP): At least 10 times over the past six years, authorities from Lebanon’s customs, military, security agencies and judiciary raised alarm that a massive stockpile of explosive chemicals was being kept with almost no safeguard at the port in the heart of Beirut, newly surfaced documents show.

Yet in a circle of negligence, nothing was done — and on Tuesday, the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate blew up, obliterating the city’s main commercial hub and spreading death and wreckage for miles around.

President Michel Aoun, in office since 2016, said Friday he was first told of the dangerous stockpile nearly three weeks ago and immediately ordered military and security agencies to do “what was needed.”

But he suggested his responsibility ended there, saying he had no authority over the port and that previous governments had been told of its presence.

“Do you know how many problems have been accumulating?” Aoun replied when a reporter pressed whether he should have followed up on his order.

The documents surfacing in social media since the blast underscore the corruption, negligence and incompetence of Lebanon’s long-ruling political oligarchy, and its failure to provide its people with basic needs, including security.

Investigators probing the blast have focused on personnel at the Port of Beirut — Lebanon’s main port, so well known for corruption its common nickname is Ali Baba’s Cave.

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Having learnt the excellent achievement in UPSC by securing 133rd Rank in AIR, the DIMAPUR NKONJAN YANTHANPVUI KHUMSHUM proudly extend our most excited and heartly congratulations to our beloved Mr. RICHARD YANTHAN, son of Lt. CHENITHUNG JAMES YANTHAN and Mrs. SHILOMENLA LONGCHAR on his Historic Achievements. Indeed, it is a proud moment for everyone of us and we thank God for the wonderful blessing. May the Dear Lord Bless him good health and beautiful future.

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rorists are exploiting the significant disruption and economic hardships caused

by COVID-19 to spread fear, hate, and division and radicalise and recruit new followers,” Voronkov said.

“The increase in Internet usage and cyber-crime during the pandemic further compounds the problem.”

The weeklong meeting was attended by representatives from 134 countries, 88 civil society and private sector organisations, 47 international and regional organisations and 40 United Nations bodies, he said.

Undersecretary-General Voronkov said the discussions showed a shared understanding and concern that “terrorists are generating funds from illicit trafficking in drugs, goods, natural resources, and antiquities, as well as kidnapping for ransom, extorting and committing other heinous crimes.”

With happiness and humility in our hearts, we congratulate Dr. Alino Sumi, daughter of Mr. Bijo Awomi and Mrs. Khezheli B Awomi of Litta village, on being conferred with the prestigious award of Doctor of Philosophy, with her thesis titled, “Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Sumi Tribe of Nagaland in Weather Prediction for Agriculture”, under the supervision of Dr. Subhasish Das Gupta, from Martin Luther Christian University, Meghalaya.

We pray for your future endeavours.

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UNITED NATIONS, AUG 8 (AP): A 350 percent increase in phishing websites was reported in the first quarter of the year, many targeting hospitals and health care systems and hindering their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN counterterrorism chief said Thursday.

Vladimir Voronkov told the UN Security Council that the upsurge in phishing sites was part of “a significant rise in cybercrime in recent months” reported by speakers at last month's first Virtual Counterterrorism Week at the United Nations.

He said the UN and global experts don't yet fully understand “the impact and consequences of the pandemic on global peace and security, and more specifically on organised crime and terrorism.”

“We know that ter-

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 Lyon beat Juventus 1-0 UEFA Champions League

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne jumps for a header with Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez during the Champions League, round of 16 (AP/PTI)

MANCHESTER, AUG 8 ( AGENCIES): Manchester City finished off the job they started back in February by deservedly overcoming Real Madrid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Pep Guardiola’s side will now face Lyon in the one-game knockout format in Lisbon after inflicting Zinedine Zidane’s first elimination from the Champions League, the French manager having won it three times in his three previous seasons in

charge. It was a victory City fully merited as their intense pressing game forced Real into numerous mistakes, with France World Cupwinning defender Raphael Varane in particular unable to cope with the pressing of Gabriel Jesus.

He robbed Varane to set up Raheem Sterling to score in the ninth minute but Karim Benzema’s towering header before halftime set up the possibility of a tense second period.

City, though, created the better opportunities in

an excellent performance - whereas Real missed the leadership and nous of central defender Sergio Ramos, who was suspended after being sent off in the first leg.

Without Ramos alongside him, the uncomfortable Varane made another error when his headed back-pass fell short of Thibaut Courtois to allow the lurking Jesus to pounce in the game’s decisive moment after 68 minutes. City’s superiority over Real was actually more emphatic than the

Team India kit sponsorship: Puma buys bid document, Adidas too could enter fray

New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): German sports apparel and footwear major Puma could be the frontrunner in bagging the Indian cricket team’s kit sponsorship rights while rival Adidas could also enter the fray.

However, it couldn’t be confirmed whether Nike would re-bid after refusing BCCI’s scaled down bid offer from their Rs 370 crore (plus 30 crore royalty), which they paid from 2016 to 2020. “I can confirm you that Puma has bought the ITT (Invitation to Tender) document worth Rs 1 lakh.

While buying bid docu-

ment doesn’t mean one is bidding, Puma has shown genuine interest in submitting a bid,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

It is learnt that Adidas too has shown interest but whether it will be bidding for the sponsorship rights is still not known. Even though some feel that the German giant could independently bid for merchandise products, which will be a separate tender.

Selling of exclusive merchandise products depends on how many exclusive stores a company has along with the point of

sales (shops that sells your company’s products).

While Puma has over 350 exclusive stores, Adidas has more than 450 outlets which makes these two companies the most sought after.

A senior industry insider explained the whole sponsorship issue in these turbulent economic times.

“Don’t be surprised if the new rights holder pays something around 200 crore for a five-year deal which will be significantly less than what Nike paid during previous term,” the industry veteran explained.

“Look BCCI offered Nike the first right of refusal and that too a scaled down offer which they declined. This could mean two things. Either they are not interested or may submit a bid which is even more scaled down than what BCCI offered,” he said.

scoreline suggests.

From the opening seconds, with Phil Foden in an advanced role and the Spanish champions unsettled by the mobility of Sterling and Jesus, City’s relentless pressing and intensity gave them control.

It was e pitomised

by Jesus - who hounded Varane into submission but City had stars all over the pitch, with Kevin de Bruyne producing some brilliant passes and Kyle Walker positive in defence and attack.

Goalkeeper Ederson was faultless when called upon and there were few signs of the defensive frailties that have undermined them in the Premier League this season.

If City perform like this against Lyon they will be difficult to stop, but the French side must not be taken lightly after disposing of Juventus.

The Champions League has always eluded City and has been out of Guardiola’s reach since his glory days at Barcelona - but if this quality and discipline can be maintained, this could be the season that all changes.

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We are here to try and win: Guardiola Manchester, Aug 8 (IANS): Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has set his sights on winning the Champions League after his team made the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over 13-time winners Real on Friday, going through 4-2 on aggregate.

“We are here to try and win the Champions League. It is one step, if we think that is enough we will show how small we are. If you want to win you have to beat the big clubs,” Guardiola told BT Sport.

“It is important, we beat [Real] twice. Zinedine Zidane never lost knockout games. You see the calm and personality they play with, they are good.”

On the game, Guardiola added: “We created a lot of chances and scored two goals with mistakes from them. We tried to convince them to go, go and attack but it is not easy against this team.”

Ramos was a noisy presence from his seat behind the technical area as he encouraged his team-mates on the pitch - but Zidane would have given anything to have him out there alongside them.

The 34-year-old remains a magnificent defender with real presence and at the Etihad Real paid a heavy price for his red card in the first leg of this quarter-final, played at the Bernabeu six months ago.

His organisation and composure was badly missed with his usual central defensive partner Varane - upon whom the burden of responsibility fell in Ramos’ absence - suffering a personal nightmare.

Jesus was Varane’s tormentor in chief, robbing him of possession to set up Sterling’s opener - his 100th goal for the club - then chasing down his weak attempt at a headed backpass to score City’s crucial second.

Real have the quality of Benzema as a constant threat in attack but Ramos is still the glue that holds this team together and they came badly unstuck in the face of City’s desire and energy.

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS): The five hockey players who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) centre in Bengaluru are being attended to by the centre’s in-house doctor in addition to a doctor from the state government, SAI said on Saturday. Additionally, SAI said that it has “got on board expert doctors from Manipal Hospital.”

SAI had earlier announced that five players from the men’s hockey team, including captain Manpreet Singh, had tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the centre for the hockey national camp. SAI had said that the men’s and women’s

M um b ai , A ug 8 (IANS): Annaroy Soibam, who captained the Unique Model Academy, Imphal to the title in the Sub-Junior (U-14) Boys category at the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) National Championships for 2019-20, has earned a callup to join the youth squad of ISL club Odisha FC. Soibam, who won the Golden Boot at the championships for scoring 11 goals in five matches, and the Golden Ball for being the best player in the tournament, impressed scouts from the club who were at hand in Mumbai during the tournament to identify upcoming talent.

Sandeep Alhan, head coach of the Odisha FC U-18 team, who will now have Soibam directly under his supervision, described the RFYS tournament as a “very good and competitive” platform that provides an opportunity for players such as Soibam to be scout-

A bicycle flying overhead in a major collision on the final stretch of the opening stage of the Tour de Pologne race in Katowice, Poland, on August 5.

Warsaw, A ug 8 (IANS): Cyclist Dylan Groenewegen, who was involved in a horror crash on the Tour of Poland which left his Dutch compatriot Fabio Jakobsen in a coma, has been suspended by his team.

“Dylan is devastated about what has happened and the, unintentional, severe consequences for others involved in the crash.

He feels very sorry,” said the Jumbo-Visma team in a statement on Friday.

“Dylan acknowledges that he made an incorrect

move by deviating from his line and that he has been correctly disqualified.

“We have decided that Dylan will not start in a race until the judgment of the disciplinary committee to which the UCI (International Cycling Union) has handed over the incident,” the statement added.

The first stage of Tour de Pologne on Wednesday in Katowice, Poland was disrupted by a high-speed crash just before the finish line. Jakobsen had hit into the barriers after he clashed elbow-to-elbow with Bel-

MANCHESTER, AUG 8 (AGENCIES): Cristiano Ronaldo did everything in his power to create another Champions League miracle on Friday night.

Juventus had their backs against the wall during the second leg of their round of 16 tie against Lyon, going 1-0 down thanks to Memphis Depay having lost the first game by the same scoreline.

However, the ears of every football fan around the world pricked up when news of Ronaldo scoring an equaliser filtered through, seemingly giving everyone the same sense of deja vu.

Ronaldo’s heroics vs Lyon Besides, not only is

Ronaldo the greatest player in Champions League history, but he also has an uncanny knack of rescuing his team from 2-0 down in the knockout stages.

The Por tuguese achieved that very feat against Atletico Madrid in the same round last season and also against Wolfsburg during his Real Madrid days, bagging a hat-trick on both occasions.

And the anticipation only grew further when Ronaldo notched his second of the game after the break, this time in the form of a spectacular long-range effort with his weaker foot.

And then, well, that was it. Juventus were able to win 2-1 on the night

Manipur lad Annaroy joins Odisha FC youth set up

COVID-19 positive hockey Cyclist Groenewegen suspended players doing fine: Reid after crash leaves Jakobsen in coma teams were to assemble at the centre for the camp on August 4.

“The vitals of the players like temperature, oxygen levels have been monitored and all five players have been found to be mild symptomatic cases,” Dr. Avinash HR, who has been deputed by the state government and diagnosed the players on Saturday, said in a SAI statement.

“Except for one the other four players did not have fever. They are doing fine and we have put them on immunity boosters and other support medicines.”

SAI has also deputed two officers to exclusively monitor the athletes and cater to their requirements and to ensure that the five athletes have 24-hour access to the SAI authorities.

“I am constantly in touch with all five of them and they are doing fine.

SAI has made every arrangement to give them the best care. The chefs are making special dishes for them as per their choice, beyond the mess menu, and the athletes are very happy about it,” team coach Graham Reid said.

Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Champions League round of 16 second leg (AP/PTI)

thanks to Ronaldo’s heroic, but it wasn’t enough for them to prevent Lyon progressing to the quarterfinals on away goals.

Was it because of Ronaldo? Look, of course not, you can’t expect the man to produce a miracle every time it’s required and frankly, bagging a brace was heroic enough in the circumstances. That, and the fact it does nothing but fit the narrative that Ronaldo has been papering over some of the cracks at Juventus this season.

Some are even arguing that Ronaldo scoring over 30 goals in 2019/20 should be considered one of the most impressive achievements of his career, such are the deficiencies of this Juve side. In terms of taking the Lyon game in isolation, it’s important not to read too much into things and Ronaldo missed a handful of chances just like Gonzalo Higuain and Federico Bernardeschi.

But you just don’t get the impression that certain members of the Juve squad are capable of raising their game, relative to their own ability, to the degree that Ronaldo does.

gium’s Groenewegen. The barriers flew across the road which contributed to the crash of several other cyclists.

Groenewegen crossed the finish line first but he was disqualified as he caused the collision and the organisers announced that Jakobsen is the winner of the first stage. The Dutchman was transported to the hospital in a critical condition after over half an hour of resuscitation.

According to Polish media, the rider was put into a pharmacological coma.

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ed by professional clubs.

“He has a good attacking sense,” Alhan said describing Soibam’s attributes as a footballer. “We can use him in all attacking positions, as a winger on either side or as a forward. He has good shooting qualities and is a good finisher.”

“I am very excited to be a part of Odisha FC,” said Soibam. “It is a great opportunity for me at this stage of my career and I will try to do my best for the team.”

“I was very happy to participate in a competition

as professional as RFYS. It gave young players like me a chance to showcase my talent and play against the very best players from across the country.”

“We are a very pleased that Annaroy is getting the chance so early in his journey to be part of an excellent professional setup such as Odisha FC,” an RFYS spokesperson said. “Annaroy was one of the standout performers at the National championships and we hope that in the upcoming years many more such talented players are discovered at the tournament, who can go on to enrich Indian football.”

Having lost his father as a child, Soibam was encouraged to chase his footballing dreams by a doting uncle while his mother and sister have also been pillars of support.

He knows there is a long way to go before he is the finished product, but the attacking style of play

that Soibam prefers has already pitchforked him into a professional set-up, a door he says has only opened because of the opportunity he got at the RFYS National Championships. He urges other aspiring athletes to take learnings from his experience.

“I would just like to tell them to perform at the best level and take advantage of such a great opportunity,” says Soibam. “It could really change your career and give it the much needed boost required.”

“At the Odisha club youth set up, we will provide all facilities and a professional pathway,” assures Alhan. “The recruits can train with us in all footballing aspects, like technical, tactical, psychological and physical activities. After this training they can aspire to reach a higher level such as joining our senior team and play for the country.”

Yuzvendra Chahal announces engagement to Dhanashree Verma New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS): India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Saturday announced his engagement with choreographer and YouTube personality Dhanashree Verma. The latter also announced the news on social media.

“We said “Yes” along with our families #rokaceremony,” said Chahal in his caption to a picture of the couple from the ceremony on his social media handles.

His Indian teammate KL Rahul was one of the first to congratulate him. “Congratulations to both of you,” said Rahul in the comments section of Chahal’s Instagram post.

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings also congratulated the wrist spinner on the occasion with a cheeky message.

“Congratulations guys! Personal advise to Yuzi from the Kings: Surrender to the Queen, otherwise checkmate only!” 30-year-old Chahal last played for the Indian team in an ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. He was set to feature in India’s home ODI series against South Africa but it was called off mid-way due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Yuzvendra Chahal with Dhanashree Verma.

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