June 18, 2020

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Jolt to BJP-led govt in Manipur

9 MLAS (3 BJP, 4 NPP, 2 OTHERS) WITHDRAW SUPPORT; COALITION REDUCED TO MINORITY

(L) O. Ibobi with three BJP legislators who had resigned and joined the Congress party. (NP)

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IMPHAL, JUN 17: In a big jolt to the three-year old N. Biren Singh-led BJP coalition government in Manipur, nine legislators withdrew support and reduced the BJP-led coalition to minority in a house with an effective strength of 49.

The nine legislators– three BJP who joined Congress, four National People’s Party (NPP), an independent and Trinamool Congress expressed their desire to support a Congress-led government in the state.

Though the three BJP legislators- Subhashchandra Singh, TT Haokip and Samuel Jendai- had tendered their resignation, the speaker was yet to accept on the matter.

The Congress in Manipur will meet Manipur Governor Najma Heptullah to demand convening of a special session of assembly for a trust vote. However, BJP minister Th Biswajit Singh said there was no threat to the government.

Of the four NPP legislators, three were in the cabinet- deputy chief minister Y

Review direct State gets `31.25 regularisation of cr RLB basic grant MOs, says NIDA Spl. Correspondent DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): Nagaland In-service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) has appealed to the state government to immediately review the direct regularisation of the Medical Officers (MOs) so as to quell the deep resentment amongst the fraternity and resolve the present imbroglio at the earliest.

In a representation addressed to the commissioner & secretary H&FW, the NIDA president Dr. Ritu Thurr and secretary, Dr. Ahu Sekhose pointed out that the direct regularization of newly appointed MOs happened to be in contravention to Nagaland Health Service Rules (Amendment 2017).

Meanwhile, NIDA has expressed gratitude to the state government for the “prompt consideration” of its representation dated June 3, 2020 in addressing the huge shortfall of manpower in the Department.

Clarification

DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): Apropos the news item “Keep cab decision in abeyance: NPCC”, it is clarified that NPCC in its June 13 statement had supported the government’s decision of creating more doctors posts and not on appointment of doctors.

This is it!

“Look, masks and sanitisers for a year. This time you can’t say I’m a foolish shopper.”

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NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (NPN): Centre on Wednesday released Rs. 15,187.50 crore to the state governments as first instalment of rural local bodies (RLB) basic grant (united). Nagaland state has been granted Rs. 31.25 crore.

The office of the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said “Based on the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, @FinMinIndia today released Rs 15,187.50 crore to 28 States as the 1st instalment of Rural Local Bodies Basic (Untied) Grants for 2020-21.” It said that the amount would enable the rural local bodies to fight the pandemic and restart economic activities.

The basic grants can be used by the local bodies for location-specific felt needs, except for salary or other establishment expenditure, the department added.

Joykumar, Health & Family Welfare minister L Jayentakumar, Agriculture minister Letpao Haokip and Fisheries minister N Kayisü. All of them tendered their resignations to the Governor Najma Heptulla announcing their formal withdrawal from the coalition government.

Addressing media persons at the residence of a Congress leader in the evening, NPP legislator and former deputy CM, Y. Joykumar said: “From today, we withdraw our support to the government.”

It may be recalled that after the 2017 assembly polls, Congress emerged the single largest party with 28 MLAs and the BJP second with 21 MLAs. The BJP however managed to form the government enlisting the support of all non-Congress MLAsBJP (21), Naga Peoples Front (4), National People’s Party (4), TMC (1), LJP (1) and 1 Independent. Later, Congress’ Shyamkumar Singh defected to BJP and seven more Congress MLAs joined the saffron party, taking the strength of the

BJP-led government to 40 members in the House.

However, the situation changed dramatically after the Supreme Court’s verdict in the case of T Shyamkumar. Subsequently, on March 28, 2020, the Assembly Speaker disqualified him as an MLA taking the strength of house to 59.

Later, the Manipur High Court had also directed the Speaker Yumnam Khemchand to “restrain” seven Congress MLAs, who had “defected” to the BJP, from entering the House until further orders.

Te c h n i c a l l y, t h e strength of the 60-member house now stands reduced to 49 as seven Congress MLAs, who had supported the BJP led coalition government are facing disqualification cases, have been recently barred from entering the assembly while 3 BJP have resigned on Wednesday.

Recently, the BJP-led government in Manipur expanded the council of ministers by inducting Manipur Naga People Front (NPF) president Awangbow Newmai. (Cont’d on p-8)

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COVID: India records highest-ever spike of 2003 deaths

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): India recorded the highest ever spike of 2,003 coronavirus deaths after Maharashtra and Delhi added earlier fatalities not attributed to the disease.

The COVID-19 death toll stood at 11,903 while the number of cases jumped by over 10,000 for the sixth day to cross another grim milestone of over 3.5 lakh cases, according to Union Health ministry data. The COVID-19 caseload climbed to 3,54,065 with 10,974 new infections being reported in the last 24 hours.

According to a PTI tally based on reports from the states, the number of cases jumped by 15,082 to total 3,56,044 with 1,92,571 recoveries. The death toll stood at 12,183.

Of the 2,003 new deaths, Maharashtra accounted for the highest 1,409 fatalities taking its COVID-19 death tally to 5,537, while the death toll in Delhi stood at 1,837 after 437 more people died of the disease, according to the data updated at 8 am. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Delhi are the three worst affected states.

Peace first, but ready to reply: PM NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (AGENCIES): In his first remarks on the violent face-off between the troops of India and China in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India wants peace but is capable of giving befitting reply if instigated, and asserted that the sacrifice of “our Army men will not go in vain.”

In his opening remarks on day two of the virtual conference with chief ministers on the coronavirus crisis, Modi said India would not “compromise with its integrity and sovereignty” and will firmly defend its self-respect and every inch of land.

Modi’s remarks came two days after the fierce clash between the troops of India and China in which at least 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday.

“India is culturally a peaceloving country…We have always worked closely with our neighbours in a cooperative and friendly manner.

We never provoke anyone, but we also do not compromise with the integrity and sovereignty of our country.

Whenever the time has come, we have demonstrated our power, proving our

China claims sovereignty over Galwan

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capabilities in protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the country,” he said. Expressing condolences to the families of those killed, Modi said the brave sons of the country have made the supreme sacrifice while protecting our motherland in Galwan Valley.

“Today the whole country is with you. This sacrifice of our martyrs will not go in vain. Whatever be the situation, India will firmly defend the country’s self-respect, every inch of land,” he said. The Prime Minister also asked those participating the virtual interaction to observe two minute silence as a mark of respect for the slain soldiers. Modi noted that India has always tried not to allow differences to become disputes, but said,” India’s integrity and sovereignty is supreme for us, and no one can stop us from protecting it. Nobody should have any confusion or doubt about this.” The Prime Minister has also convened an all-party meet on June 19 to discuss the India-China border situation.

PM’s call for meeting comes against the backdrop of demands by opposition parties that the government should come out with the details of violent face off.

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Nagaland COVID tally nears 200 mark NAGALAND COVID-19 STATUS AS ON JUNE 17, 2020 COVID HOSPITAL

Total Cases

Dimapur DH AR Hospital Dimapur Kiphire DH Kohima NHAK Kohima Chedema Longleng DH Mokokchung IMDH Mon DH Peren CHC Jalukie Phek DH Tuensang DH Wokha DH Zunheboto DH State Total

120 7 0 18 13 0 0 21 8 0 6 0 0 193

Active Cases RecovAsympered tomatic cases 36 84 3 4 0 0 16 2 5 8 0 0 0 0 21 0 8 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 90 103

Symptomatic cases Critical Mild Moderate Severe ICU (without ICU (with ICU (OnOxygen) Oxygen) Ventilator) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B. DISTRIBUTION OF CASES BY DOMICILE DISTRICT0 Kohima 8

Dimapur 29

Mokokchung 0

Phek 1

90 active and 103 recovered cases DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): With 14 fresh COVID-19 positives cases registered in Nagaland on Wednesday, the state’s tally is set to touch the 200 mark.

According to the Health department’s data, out of 14 positive cases, 12 were reported from Mon quarantine centre and one each from Dimapur and Tu-

NPF legislator Azo bats for delimitation DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): The proposed delimitation exercise continues to elicit mixed responses in the State. After 11 tribe bodies petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against carrying out the delimitation in Nagaland prior to solution of Indo-Naga political issue, NPF legislator from 19 Phek Assembly constituency Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu has come out strongly in favour of the exercise.

Earlier, Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) Nagaland too welcomed the delimitation move and even recommended delimiting Peren district into three Assembly constituencies – Jalukie, Tening and Peren. In a statement, Nienu asserted that delimitation of constituencies was required to undo the injustice done to districts like Wokha, Phek, Peren and Longleng, besides Rengma areas by the 1971 delimita(Cont’d on p-8) tion.

Zunheboto 1

Tuensang 11

Mon 45

Wokha Kiphire 8 4

ensang quarantine centres.

All positive cases have been shifted to the designated COVID-19 hospitals for treatment.

Further, it also stated that three more patients from Dimapur had recovered from the deadly virus.

They have shifted to the COVID care centre for observation.

The state’s tally as on June 17 stood at 193-- 90 active and 103 recovered cases.

As per the distribution of the 193 positive cases by

Longleng 0

Peren 84

Others 2

Total 193

age, there are 4 cases between 0-17 years, 182 cases between 18-44 years, 5 cases between 45-64 years and 2 cases between 65-74 years.

As per the distribution of gender, there are 124 males and 69 females.

Results of 1028 awaited: Out of 7202 samples (cumulative) sent for testing, 6174 were received and the results of 1028 samples were awaited.

Out of the 7202 samples, BSL-3 lab received 4569 samples out of which 3910 were tested.

Health workers fear congestion in hospitals by following SOP Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 17 (NPN): As the process of discharging recovered COVID-19 patients under the standard operating procedures (SOP) takes about a week, health workers at COVID hospitals fear that this could congest the hospitals, especially if the number of positive cases increased in the coming days. One health worker explained to Nagaland Post that to release a recovered patient, district hospitals have to send necessary documents for approval to the deputy commissioner (DC), who then send these to chief secretary (CS) and once the approval was received, the same cycle was repeated, all of which took at least four to five days, if not more.

And during such time, if more COVID positive patients arrived, the recovered patients did not agree to stay along with the newly tested positive cases, he added. He said recovered patients frequently expressed their fears of getting infected by staying to-

gether with the new patients and demanded that they be released.

Many health workers suggested that the State government should come up with a policy to segregate the recovered patients and fresh cases so that more space could be created for the new cases and accommodate them, while ensuring that the recovered patients did no face delay in discharge.

According to an insider, district hospitals are following the June 7 addendum SOP where it has been mentioned that any returnee from institutional quarantine, who is to be released for home quarantine, will be first given clearances by the medical team at the quarantine centre as per protocol.

Thereafter, the district task force lead by the DC will consider the case and then send recommendations to the CS for obtaining the latter’s concurrence. Only after receiving the CS’ concurrence, the DC will issue the approval letter for releasing the returnee for undergoing home quarantine.

13,483 returnees arrive Nagaland till date SSB should not have interview system: ACAUT Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , J U N. 1 7 (NPN): Nagaland has received a total of 13,483 returnees till date, as per the data provided by the Empowered Group COVID-10 Dimapur.

The data shows that Dimapur has so far received 6,800 residents of Nagaland from different parts of the country via special trains, 3,491 by normal trains, 904 by flights, 2,138 by buses and 510 by hired and paid vehicles.

Addressing media persons at commissioner’s guest house here, the agriculture production commissioner (APC) Y Kikheto Sema, who is also overall in-charge for COVID-19 activities in Dimapur, Wednesday maintained that Nagaland should be considered as the best State in India in

tackling the pandemic. He said that Nagaland should be regarded as the best State in terms of management, logistics, arrangement of special trains, receiving of returnees, treatment of returnees at quarantine centres etc.

Even though positive cases were on the rise, Sema said he was hopeful that they would soon recover.

Referring to public criticisms and complaints, Sema remarked “When there was no positive case in Nagaland, there were no complaints. And when positive cases started to emerge, complaints started to appear. And now when there were recovery cases, there are still complains. It’s not easy to serve the Nagas.”

From the data analy-

DATE OF ENTRY

NO. PERSON

NO. OF DAYS COMPLETED

1

MAY 18,2020

1

30 DAYS

2

MAY 19,2020

1

29 DAYS

3

MAY 20,2020

4

28 DAYS

4

MAY 21,2020

1

27 DAYS

5

MAY 22,2020

64

26 DAYS

6

MAY 23,2020

4

25 DAYS

7

MAY 24,2020

2

24 DAYS

8

MAY 25,2020

169

23 DAYS

9

MAY 26,2020

6

22 DAYS

10

MAY 27,2020

26

21 DAYS

11

MAY 28,2020

17

20 DAYS

12

MAY 29,2020

146

19 DAYS

13

MAY 30,2020

18

18 DAYS

14

MAY 31,2020

37

17 DAYS

15

JUNE 01,2020

300

16 DAYS

16

JUNE 02,2020

41

15 DAYS

TOTAL

837

sis shared with the media, it was found that there were several returnees being quarantined even after completion of the required number of days as per the standard operating procedure (SOP).

(Cont’d on p-8)

DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): Following the announcement of setting up the Staff Selection Board (SSB) in the state within one month, the ACAUT Nagaland Wednesday suggested that SSB should have no interview system, but should only conduct written examination for the purpose of selection of candidates.

In a press release, ACAUT chair man Tia Longchar and co-chairman Simon Kelio asserted that if SSB carried interview marks, it would “definitely go the NPSC way”, which they claimed continued to be plagued by allegations of favouritism and corruption.

They maintained that “this radical step of having no interview” was in line with the decision of Prime Minister Modi government, which had done away with interview for Group D, C and Group B non-gazetted

posts in the central government since January 1, 2016.

Asserting that it been “a long fought battle”, the signatories, however, said that “finally wisdom prevailed” and gave credit to Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and the state chief minister Neiphiu Rio for clinching the SSB deal.

They said that the “saga of this historic watershed” goes back to 2015 when ACAUT had first raised the issue with the TR Zeliang government. “It was during the height of the backdoor appointment agitation led

by ACAUT that it was realised that unless there is a SSB to oversee the selection of all the non-gazetted posts in the state, Nagaland faced a herculean tasks to combat backdoor appointments,” the signatories said. They said that ACAUT on June 26, 2015 first submitted a memorandum to the then

chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar, for setting up of a SSB to conduct exams for those posts that fell below NPSC pay-band criteria. “Since then there has been no looking back,” they added.

Along the way, the signatories said civil aspirant body under the name PSAN also took up the issue with the government in 2016.

Thereafter, they said ACAUT and PSAN under the banner of PCC jointly staged a hunger strike in front of the Secretariat, Kohima, on three major issues—setting up of Lokayukta, SSB and the reduction of NPSC interview marks. They said the Zeliang cabinet at its meeting with ACAUT and PSAN representatives on November 17, 2017 accepted the formation of the Lokayukta and reduction of NPSC interview marks from 75 to (Cont’d on p-8) 55.

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traders initiate sanitation drive in Dimapur Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): Traders of New Market initiated sanitisation drive in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Dimapur on Wednesday.

During the drive, DMC sanitary workers were engaged in disinfecting the area and also cleared the clogged drainages. The traders also cleaned up their shops which had been kept locked for DMC sanitary workers clearing clogged drainages more than 80 days. during the sanitation drive on Wednesday. (NP) New Market Ward-19

GB, Khekishe Aye, who was inspecting the sanitation drive, also distributed face masks and gloves to the traders. He mentioned that the traders have been anticipating order from the higher authorities to open the shops as per the SOP guidelines.

The traders also assured that once the shops were allowed to open they would ensure maintaining social distancing and strictly follow all the guidelines issued by the state government.

LSU appeals government to expedite delimitation process

DIMAPUR: Lotha Students Union (LSU) has appealed to the government for immediately implementing the process of delimitation for Nagaland. A press release from LSU president Ashanthung Humtsoe and general secretary, Pithungo Shitio stated that, history has given a second chance, “to undo past mistakes with absolute fairness and equity which will allow people to look towards a new Nagaland”, where there will be

equitable distribution of resources and equal access to opportunity for every Naga.

While citing that youths of Nagaland were restless and would do whatever was necessary to fight for creating a united, progressive, developed and prosperous state, the LSU also believe that such an exercise would empower younger generation to progress, prosper, work and contribute towards the greater interest of

Naga people and the state.

LSU also stated that, this was not just for Lothas or the marginalized communities affected by irrational distribution of constituency seats but for all Nagas, particularly the upcoming generation.

It therefore appealed the public and decision makers to stand in truth by considering the facts, logic and rationality to determine the outcome of the delimitation exercise.

NSF and ANPSA joint meeting held in Kohima DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) joint meeting was held at Northfield School Kohima on June 15, wherein issues regarding school fees were deliberated.

A press release from

NSF general secretary Liremo R. Kikon and secretary education, Kegwhayhun Tep stated that, NSF requested the ANPSA officials to consider selective fee waiver for students whose parents falls within the lower strata of the economic set-up particularly those of daily wage earners

and employees of private establishments as their means of livelihood are deeply affected by the lockdown. In this, the ANPSA officials assured the NSF that they would consider the fee waiver on a case-to-case basis and encouraged the parents facing difficulties in clearing

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1952 – 13 /06 /2020

The bereaved family members of Late Vekupra Venyo, who left for his heavenly abode on 13/06/2020, would like to convey and express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you, who stood with us in our time of grief and sorrow with your physical presence, sacrificing your precious time and energy, your help towards our family with cash and kinds, moral and prayer supports will be ever cherished. We are overwhelmed by the love and affection bestowed upon our family. Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness.

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Christian Revival Church, Diphupar.

Diphupar Village Council.

VDB Diphupar Village.

Diphupar Naga Youth Organization.

Chakhesang Community, Diphupar.

Angami Youth Organization, Diphupar.

Tangkhul Youth Organization, Diphupar.

Chakhesang Baptist Church, Diphupar.

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N.C.R.C. Gariphe Basa.

Thuvopisumi Welfare Union, Dimapur.

Gorkha Baptist Church, Diphupar.

Thuvopisumipuh Krotho, Dimapur.

Chakhesang Youth Organization, Diphupar.

Thuvopisumi Youth, Dimapur.

Chakhesang Pensioners Union, Diphupar.

G.P. School, Diphupar, Chakhesang.

their ward’s school fees to come forward along with the students and avail the same.

NSF officials also raised the issue of the teachers serving in various private schools and were facing hardships due to nonpayment of salaries by the school authorities.

NSF further appealed those parents who can well afford to pay the school fees to come forward and pay the fees on time in order for schools to carry forth its duty of imparting education in a judicious manner.

news in Brief AND&DGDU informs: All Nagaland Directorate & District Government Drivers’ Union (AND&DGDU) has informed all executive members, vehicle inspectors and head drivers to collect and submit their membership fee to the finance secretary or treasurer on or before July 10 along with two copies of the members name list. AND&DGGU also informed members and ANGDA (CC) that the membership fee of Rs. 100 plus Rs. 100 – 200 per head will be collected for the year 2019 and 2020. An audit will be held on third week of July. For more details, one may contact at 9402489532/9436208460.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) Sangtam region holds meeting: NPGN/NNC (N/A), Sangtam region held an emergency meeting of the national United Sangtam Region (USR) on June 15. During the meeting, national USR accepted and assured support under the leadership of Mhathung Tsopoe as acting president and Kiyelho Wokhami as general secretary. A press release from chairman, T. Lentsoth stated that the region would continue to “stand firmly and support towards the framework agreement signed on August 3 2015 between GOI and NSCN/GPRN (IM)”.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion” Psalms 73 : 26 LATE MR. ZAREMO FRANCIS LOTHA Born: 19.02.1981 Died: 14.06.2020 Through this column, we the bereaved family members and relatives of Late Zaremo Francis Lotha express and most sincere gratitude and appreciation to each individual, friends, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, morally, materially and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved brother who left us for his heavenly abode on 14th June 2020.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Poterlane Panchayat 2. Poterlane Youth & Women Society 3. Poterlane Sector ‘C’ 4. Mrs & Mr C. Peter Yanthan 5. Mrs & Mr T. Mhabemo Yanthan 6. Sunglup Khumshum, Kohima 7. Sunglup Eloe Kumshum, Kohima 8. Namjong Bühü Pangthai Kohima 9. St. Mary’s Cathedral Church Kohima 10. South Police Station Kohima We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, yet it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020

Odd-even system for autorickshaws

DIMAPUR: As per the notice of the district administration and police, Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has informed that autorickshaws will start playing in “Odd-Even system”.

In a press release, DDADU, president, Tito Yepthomi has informed that the system will be effective from June 17, 2020.

Autos with registration numbers ending with 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are to ply on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while registration

number with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 0 are to ply on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

DDADU has also issued the following guidelines: autos are to ply from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; only two passengers will be allowed per auto; sanitizers, face mask and a partition between the driver and the passengers and social distancing to be maintained.

Further, DDADU has warned of strict action against defaulting drivers.

It has asked all drivers to cooperate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With our heartfelt gratitude, we the family members of Late HOVILI extend our sincere appreciation to all the churches, neighbours, friends, families and individuals for your selfless and loving support physically, financially, materially and spiritually, throughout her illness and at the sad demise on the 21st of May 2020.

We are highly indebted as words are inadequate to acknowledge your invaluable presence and prayers. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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-Loving Husband, Children and Relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born: 07.04.2000 Died: 10.03.2020 We express our sincere gratitude to every individual and organizations, friends and all the well wishers who had supported us through various means during the time of our grief at the unfortunate demise of our beloved Late Phujevi Futhena. It is our prayer that Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to: 1) Principal and Unions of Kohima College, Kohima 2) Kohimas Hospital, Nagabazar 3) Nagabazar Panchayat / Youth 4) Rev. Kevimese, Nagabazar Baptist Church 5) Mr. Kezhazher Angami, Kohima Village 6) Sumi Students Union Kohima 7) Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqakulu 8) Mishilimi Kiphimi Kuqakulu 9) Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church Kohima / Main Town Fellowship 10) Lazami Social Welfare Organisation Kohima 11) Ghokimi Union Kohima 12) Nagabazar Sumi Community 13) Lazami Village council 14) Lazami Village Baptist Church Dad & Family of Lt. Phujevi Futhena K-1099

Inability to mention each and every individual is deeply regretted. May God Almighty bless each and every one of you immensely in the days to come, that is our humble prayer.

Loved Ones

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. R. Likokmong Sangtam

18th of June, 2019 Hard working hands and a golden heart laid at rest; You did the best for us.

But it broke our hearts to see you go.

Yet we believe that you are near, Smiling down and watching us.

They say memories are golden, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you!

We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain; Forever without an end.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020

Preventive measures to combat COVID-19 pandemic stepped up

DIMAPUR: State government has been taking measures to ensure that COVID-19 pandemic does not spread out to community by stringently monitoring the returnees at quarantine centres. TrueNat machines are being installed in various districts which would help in getting samples tested easier and reducing cost of transporting samples elsewhere for testing. Churches and civil organisations have been manning the quarantine kitchens to provide food to returnees, frontline workers and caretakers of quarantine centres. Awareness to public about the seriousness of the virus is undertaken by various departments through sensitisation programmes. District administrations are segregating the returnees to various quarantine centres and monitoring the positive cases, mainly from Chennai and Gurugram returnees. Various organisations have also been augmenting the kitchen expenses of quarantine centres by providing organic vegetables for the inmates. Meanwhile, public have been advised to follow the essential preventive measures as per government guidelines for safety of all.

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Mon District

Mon DTF working on new SOP after 21 tested COVID positive

Executive secretary of PBCA Tialemba Phom dedicating Principal secretary M.K. Mero at the review meeting with Volunteers from UST, Kohima arranging water bottles to be the TrueNat machine. (DIPR) others on June 17. transported to quarantine centres on June 17. (DIPR)

TrueNat machine Launched in Longleng PHED holds review meeting of JJM in Kohima TrueNat machine was finally launched at District COVID-19 Hospital, Longleng and dedicated by executive secretary of Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) Tialemba Phom on June 17.

According to DIPR report, the launching programme was held in the presence of government officials, NGOs and civil societies led by the deputy commissioner, M. Shayung Phom, superintendent of Police Yanithung Ezung and president of Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC).

In his launching speech, DC expressed his gratitude to the chief minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio, the Health Minister S. Pangnyu Phom, officers and all ranks and files of the department of Health & Family Welfare for providing the TrueNat machine and posting of an anaesthetist. He asserted that with the launching of TrueNat machine the travel expenditure, time constrain and problem of manpower would be minimized and expedite result on time. DC further appealed to the medical fraternity to utilize the machine sincerely with utmost care and cater best service to the people.

He also acknowledged the consolidated effort and tireless service rendered by the frontline workers, medical fraternity, DTF, administration, police, government officials, PPC, PBCA, Phomla Hoichem, PSC, churches and individuals for their cooperation and support besides contribution in kind and cash.

Shayung maintained that the good teamwork can be felt when the district is peaceful without complains and untoward incidents reported from any quarter, and asserted that so far no such unpleasant incidents have taken place in the district during the combat against COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier, in his keynote address Dr. Lhouzovituo Belho MS District Hospital Longleng informed that TrueNat double channel machine was received along with 200 cartridges of test kits and said testing for quarantine centres would start after the launch programme.

Dr. Belho asserted that launching of TrueNat machine has relieved the burden of the department and assured that the hospital was confident enough to combat with the virus. He also explained the provisions and advantage of the machines for other diseases besides coronavirus.

In his short speech, president Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) also lauded the government and the department for the TrueNat machine and informed that the PPC was planning to procure a TrueNat machine which will be delivered to the hospital shortly. He also assured to provide fullest cooperation and support to the frontline workers to overcome the COVID19 pandemic. Programme nagalandpost.com Poll was chaired by Dr. AdemQ.: Is govt expenditure of la senior medical officer, Rs.27 cr for COVID too Longleng and benediction high? was proposed by Tialemba Phom ES, PBCA. 100% ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Guwahati Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.

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Itanagar A morning t-storm in spots

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Shillong Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.

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Dimapur Cloudy with a thunderstorm

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Noklak Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board deliberates on dismal HSLC results The monthly meeting of Noklak Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board (SDPDB) for the month of June was held at the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) hall on June 17, chaired by the additional deputy commissioner, and vice-chairman SDPDB Noklak M. Chaitanya Prasad.

According to DIPR report, the house discussed HSLC & HSSLC result 2020 conducted by NBSE, as reported by the principal, GHSS Noklak, Y. Khongkhao Lushing.

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Report on COVID-19 lockdown

The daily report on law and order and facilitation of essential goods and services informed that 3 violations of the lockdown were reported and as remedial steps, 3 persons were bound down as on June 17. According to DIPR report joint secretary, Hiazu Meru added that no law and order incident has been reported in the state. According to the report, shops for essential goods including milk remain opened in all the districts except Mokokchung. The report also maintained that no shortage of essential commodities have been reported in any part of the state. It added that no movement restriction was imposed for the distribution of essential commodities and on e-commerce agents. The report also informed that suitable arrangements have been made for providing food and shelter to migrant workers affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. In this regard, there is 1 (one) active relief/shelter camp and 1 (one) food camp.

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Bethel Kitchen, the common kitchen set up by the District Task Force, Kohima at Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), convention hall has been providing meal to the inmates, officials and workers at quarantine centres in Kohima since June 3.

According to DIPR report, the food committee, DTF, Kohima is overseeing the functioning of the kitchen and inspite of the criticisms being faced, the committee has been working tirelessly to ensure that quality food are being provided.

Churches, organisations and individuals in Kohima have been volunteering daily in preparing, packaging and delivering food to the quarantine centres. Volunteers from Ungma Senso Telongjem (UST), Kohima, on June 17 sponsored and prepared meals for around 1,520 inmates at K. Badze and Meriema quarantine centres.

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STH president and other members during a brief prayer at the quarantine centre on June 17. (DIPR)

Sumi Totimi Hoho visits female inmates at quarantine centre

Sumi Totimi Hoho delivered dignity packages for all the female internees housed at the cultural hall, quarantine centre, Zunheboto on June 17. According to DIPR report, STH president, Kheholi Assumi briefly spoke to the inmates while maintaining a safe distance, she gave some advice and shared good wishes for their health and well being from every Sumi mother. The package contained essential toiletries and a Bible. She asked them to think of the hamper as a small gift from their mother.

The team prayed for the inmates before handing out the packages which carried a small message saying “We care and love you, stay safe!”.

ated at length regarding the dismal performance of the HSLC results whereas performance at the HSSLC level has been commendable, for which the house congratulated the school authority for producing subject topper and over all satisfactory result. However, the consecutive dismal HSLC results of the same school called for certain corrective measures, for which the house recommended the concerned school authority for strict attendance, conduct of parent -teachers meeting etc.

The house was briefed

on the over-all scenario of COVID-19 in the state and the district by the vicechairman following which, the senior medical officer, CHC Noklak suggested the need to acquire TrueNat machine taking into consideration the vulnerability due to remoteness and porous international border of the sub-division.

The matter is slated to be discussed in the next COVID-19 Noklak Task Force meeting. Coy Commander, 3rd NAP Noklak stated that some ward/ sectors have resorted to erecting of barricades in

ADC Noklak, M. Chaitanya Prasad chairing the Noklak SDPDB meeting held at KTC hall on June 17. (DIPR)

the entrance of the respective colonies in view of the COVD-19 scare, the house identified the need

for proper sensitisation to dispel rumours, misconceptions in order to discourage people resort-

ing to unwanted activities.

Medical department has been entrusted to conduct community awareness programme at the earliest. The LADP proposals for the year 2020-21 as submitted to the house by the advisors of 56 and 57 assembly constituencies were introduced for approval of the house.

As per the laid down government guidelines, the proposals were discussed and passed by the house. In view of the onset of monsoon, the house decided to conduct mass social work in their respective office premise on June 20.

Peren District

Peren District Task Force holds review meeting Peren District COVID19 Task Force review meeting was held at customary court, ADC office Jalukie on June 17, under the chairmanship of ADC Jalukie, Dr.Tinojongshi Chang and was also attended by Joint Action Committee (JAC) on COVID-19 members.

According to DIPR report, since 28 days institutional quarantine period for returnees from Chennai was about to be completed after a day or

two, the board members after a lengthy deliberation resolved to re-collect returnees samples selectively from quarantine centres and further run testing in TrueNat machine. The members also decided to direct village/ward councils to keep Chennai returnees in respective community quarantine for 14 days more after they were released from their institutional quarantine centres arranged by district

administration.

During the meeting, discussion was also held in regard to 9 females & 5 male returnees who were considered as under exempted categories, wherein the DTF and JAC resolved to ascertain proper address before transporting them to their respective subdivision.

Returnees from Delhi arrive at Jalukie

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18 returnees arrive at Kiphire

Eighteen persons arrived at Kiphire town by two NST buses early morning on June 17. According to DIPR report, the total number of persons were eighteen including 16 males and two females. DTF members led by deputy commissioner Kiphire Sarita Yadav recieved them. Returnees were also handed food packs. All the returnees at the arrival were thoroughly screened and conveyed to institutional quarantine established at Loyola Higher Secondary School Kiphire. At present, 201 (two hundred and one) persons are being accommodated in the government institutional quarantine under Kiphire district i.e. 199 persons in Kiphire town and 2 persons at Sitimi.

Returnees from Delhi arrived in 5 buses from Dimapur to Jalukie GHSS ground on June 16. (DIPR)

Peren district received a total of 99 Delhi returnees from Dimapur on June 16 at GHSS ground, Jalukie.

According to DIPR report, out of 99 returnees, 56 were males and 43 were females. On arrival the returnees were screened by the medical team, afterwhich they were segregated and later sent off to their respective quarantine centres arranged by the district administration. Food packets and beddings were also provided by the district administration.

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A review meeting for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was held in the office of the chief engineer, Public Health Engineering department at Kohima on June 17.

A press release from JJM nodal officer PHED Seyievizo stated that, the meeting was held in the presence of minister of PHED Jacob Zhimomi and principal secretary, PHED M. K. Mero and attended by the senior officers of the department.

In his exhortation to the officers of the department, the minister mentioned that providing Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to all the households in the country under JJM was a priority of the government of India.

Therefore, he called upon the officers of the department to implement work on war footing to meet the targets on Vilie Self Help Group of T. Khel Kohima village prepares dinner time which was previously disrupted by the lockdown due for COVID patients, front line workers of Chedema isolation centre and CMO drivers on June 17. (NP) to COVID-19.

Amidst the increase of COVID-19 positive cases in Mon district with 21 cases as of June 17, the Mon District Task Force (DTF) has begun to work on new standard operating procedure (SPO).

All the positive patients were of Chennai returnees who had first tested negative during their institutional quarantine in Dimapur.

Upon their return to Mon headquarter they were kept in quarantine centres for another 14 days as per the district Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) and on the fifth day of their return, six persons tested COVID positive, out of seven samples tested.

Since then, the number was on the increasing side and till today 111 samples have been tested, out of which 21 was tested positive. Another 31 has been tested through TrueNat machine and reports are awaited.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, DC Mon Thaveseelan K informed that seven persons amongst Chennai returnees will be reaching Mon tomorrow and likewise they will be quarantined for seven days since they were returning after completing 26 days in institutional quarantine centre in Dimapur.

He added that next week, the 210 returnees from Bangalore will be tested followed by 83 returnees from Gujarat and Maharashtra.

DC informed that there were about 1200 persons in quarantine centres in Mon and around 250 returnees were released on completion of 28 days and after testing negative and currently they were under home quarantine. He said all the returnees will be released only after their samples were tested.

State nodal officer Dr. Nyan informed that altogether there were 1274 Chennai returnees and all of them were under district/ community quarantine centres and some of them were under home quarantine under active surveillance. He said till today Chennai returnees has the highest COVID positive followed by Gurgaon, Delhi.

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minister renders labour PIL against drilling inside Dibru- Saikhowa forMizoram construction of house for widower

File photo of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.

Restaurants, parlours, salons to open in M’laya

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Shillong, June 17: Meghalaya government on Wednesday announced reopening of barber shops, beauty parlours, salons, restaurants, cafes, food outlets, barring those along national highways from June 22 next.

Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said the decision was taken in a review meeting chaired by chief minister Conrad Sangma held on Wednesday afternoon, adding that the Health and Family Welfare Department is working out protocols, and accordingly in a few days time, necessary guidelines and SOPs would be issued.

However, operation of restaurants/cafes/food outlets located along the national highways are subject to compliance with the SOP issued by the Meghalaya Tourism Department.

Prestone Tynsong

Operation of barber shops, beauty parlours are also allowed subject to compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) being issued by the Meghalaya Health and Family Welfare Department.

“As far as hotels, guest houses are concerned, the deputy commissioners have been directed to have detailed consultations with stakeholders and submit reports following which the government will take a call,” he told journalists.

Tynsong said the dep-

uty commissioners have been directed to regulate the schedule and timing of operations and number of shops to be opened may be restricted depending on the “local situation” and to meet the social distancing norms.

The State government also announced re-opening of markets along the interstate borders from June 29 in line with safety protocols.

Chief Secretary M.S. Rao said the deputy commissioners shall regulate the schedule and timings of the operations and also restrict the activities and number of shops to be opened as well as the locations depending on the “local situation” and to meet social distancing norms.

However, the border haats (markets) along the India-Bangladesh border will continue to remain closed, Rao said.

Park, evoking sharp reactions on social media regarding protection of the forest.

The next day, the company had informed through an official statement that in order to tap the hydrocarbon resources underneath the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, it had approached statutory bodies for obtaining necessary permissions in 2016.

The company had claimed it would drill the seven wells inside the National Park from about 1.5 km distance outside the boundary of the forest with the help of advanced technology.

“This is a state of the art technology, where drill-

Shillong, Jun 17: The Meghalaya Labour Department has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for employers with the intent of engaging skilled and highly skilled labourers from outside the state, an official said on Wednesday.

Principal Secretary, Labour Department, Donald Philips Wahlang, stated that the aim of the SOPs was to provide general guidance and information to employers in order to enable workers to return to work safely while keeping the risk of contamination as low as possible. “Employers will have to obtain permission from respective Deputy Commissioners prior to bringing in workers from outside the State and provide complete details of the workers including their permanent address, current location and contact details,” a notification issued “After permission is obtained, employers shall register such workers with the Deputy Labour Commissioner of the respective Districts providing complete details of the workers including their permanent address, current location, and contact details,” the notification read.

“Upon arrival, all workers will be screened and

tested for COVID-19 and shall be transported by the employer to the paid quarantine facilities where they shall undergo quarantine till the test results are known.

Payment for the quarantine facilities will be made by the employers. Anyone tested positive, shall follow the protocols issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya,” it said.

“Persons who are tested negative may be transported

to the quarantine facility to be arranged by the employer and placed in quarantine for 14 days,” the notification further added.

Post-quarantine, employers are to ensure workers stay within the premises.

The employers will also be responsible ensuring that all social distancing norms are strictly followed and workers wear masks at all times. After completion of the quarantine period, employers will have to ensure

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IMPHAL, Jun 17: Manipur’s youngest person to clear the class 10 board exam at the age of just over 12-years-old was felicitated by state chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday.

Isaac Paulallungmuan Vaiphei from Churachandpur district cleared the Class 10 examination in the recently announced results of the class 10 exam conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) with flying colours.

He scored 432 marks out of 600 with 91 marks in MIL (Vaiphei), 86 in English, 73 in mathematics, 61 in social science, 53 in science and 68 marks in home science(additional subject).

Felicitating the youngest person who created history in Manipur education,

the workers stay within the premises and follow all social distancing and safety norms.

“Employers shall put in place a plan for systematic cleaning and disinfection of tools as well as stocking up on cleaning supplies and any protective equipment that may be needed,” the notification stated.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh felicitating Isaac Paulallungmuan Vaiphei on Wednesday. (NP)

the chief minister wished him the very best in his future endeavours.

"Delighted to meet and felicitate Isaac Paulallungmuan Vaiphei of Kangvai village, Churachandpur District, who has become the youngest to crack Manipur HSLC (Class X) Examination

2020 at the age of 12 with 72 % marks. I wish him the very best in his future endeavours," Singh said in a facebook post.

The 12-year-old boy from Kangvai village of Churachandpur district was given approval for appearing in the Class 10 final exam conducted by

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA NGULLIE KHUMSHUM FELICITATION

The Kohima Ngullie Khumshum (KNK) would like to extend heartiest congratulations to Dr. Nzanthung Ngullie, son of Shri.

Renphamo Ngullie for being conferred the Ph.D degree from Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, with the topic “Assessing interrelationship among critical success factors for urban infrastructure project under PPP mode in India”. Dr. Nzanthung Ngullie is presently serving as the Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT, Dimapur.

The KNK would also like to extend heartiest congratulations to all the students’ who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020.

Further, the KNK wishes and prays that our Almighty God grant them all good health and brighter future.

SD/- Ngangshithung Ngullie SD/- Tsenbemo Ngullie President, KNK Secretary, KNK OFFICE OF THE

NAHARBARI VILLAGE COUNCIL East Dimapur - 797116, Nagaland

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Happy Birthday Master Aarav Jain (Babu) Someone’s turning eight today, And so this note just comes to say, We hope in every single way You’ll have a wonderful birthday!

Lotz of Blessing from, Dad,Mom,Gudu,Tia &All. To our dearest Onyu (O Atila Phom) “On this wonderful day, We wish you the best that life has to offer! Happy birthday!”

With lots of love from Husband,children and Grandchildren Dear John Achumi, May all the happiness of today be with you forever.

May this day give you a lot of smiles and moments to remember.

Happy birthday to you !

From Sanjit, Biplab, Titu & Nanti

where volunteers of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and local council members were constructing a house for a widower with the help of donation by a generous person.

Chite Veng falls under Aizawl East-II Assembly constituency from where Royte was elected in the last assembly elections in 2018.

The minister said he did not do it for fame, but his adherence to ‘Tlawmngaina’ compelled him to take part in the community work.

“Social work or manual labour is a part of good physical exercise. I will join the house construction with my personal security officers again,” he said.

Royte was once a

sportsperson and he still regularly exercises.

In the past, he hit headlines on several occasions for his philanthropic and community services, from constructing a house for a widow to cooking food during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Chite local council chairman F Vanlalsawma told PTI that Royte came for the community work and did whatever he could like lifting boulders, stone chips and sand from the road to the construction site to help the widower.

The minister has not only taken par t in the community work, but also donated Rs 10,000 to the widower and masks to the local-level COVID-19 task force, he said.

Manipur CM felicitates state’s youngest class 10 candidate

Meghalaya issue SOPs for labourers from outside

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Aizawl, Jun 17 (PTI): He shed his VIP status to join community service, carrying heavy boulders on his shoulders for the construction of a house for a widower in a locality in the Mizoram capital.

The man rendering manual service is Mizoram minister Robert Romawia Royte, a person who strongly believes in ‘Tlawmngaina’, a Mizo ethical practice of selfless service.

Royte holds three portfolios -- sports, tourism and information and communication technology -- in Chief Minister Zoramthanga’s cabinet.

The 53-year-old minister offered labour with others for two days on June 13 and 15 at Chite Veng in the eastern part of Aizawl,

All glory to our Almighty God and our heartfelt congratulations to all the PASSED-OUT students of Naharbari Village in the recently declared Examination results of HSLC and HSSLC, 2020 under NBSE. Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to students of GHS Naharbari for giving out 100% passed result in the HSLC (Class-X) Examination result 2020, NBSE, with a student getting distinction in one subject.

In fact, the School has only been recently upgraded to GHS in the year 2018 and this is our very first batch of students who have appeared for the Class X (HSLC) Examination and have broken all records and brought pride and laurels not only to the school but also to the village communities, by being the only Government school in Dimapur District to give out 100% pass result.

Our utmost appreciation and gratitude to Smti. ERALI CHISHI, Headmistress of GHS Naharbari and all the magnificent teachers of GHS Naharban for resolutely doing your job and working to the best of your abilities in moulding up the students in accomplishing this historical feat in just a short span of time. YOUR dedications have been proven manifold. We also appreciate and applaud the School Management and Development Committee (SMDC) for your wisdom in managing the School with utmost dedication and deep concern for the welfare of the school and the students.

We salute you all for your YEOMAN’s service to the students, communities and society as a whole. You have set up the bar and a new trend that would echo as an encouragement and inspiration for generations to come.

Special thanks to the Smti. TOKHELI KIKON, Chairperson NVC and colleagues for being the forerunner in putting up the proposal for up-gradation of GMS Naharbari to GHS Naharbari to the Education Department and Honb’le Shri. TOKHEHO YEPTHOMI, MP (LOK SABHA) in whose wisdom in his short term as Minister (Education) GON, our long cherished dream could only be achieved in the year 2018. Sir, ‘you trusted us and we delivered’.

Last but not the least, the NVC and all the public of the Naharbari village pray to our Almighty that, all persons involved in contributing their invaluable services to the Naharbari Village and society as a whole, be blessed abundantly and may their invaluable contribution be ever told again and again as we usher into a new beginning.

TOKHELI KIKON LANUYANGER Chairperson Secretary Naharbari Village Council Naharbari Village Council

the BOSEM by allowing him to register his name with his actual date of birth for the examination in 2019.

Isaac, a student of M o u n t O l ive S c h o o l , Kangvai turned 12 in November 2019. The BOSEM declared on June 15 last.

The boy was the first candidate under 15 years approved by the BOSEM authority to appear the class 10 exams.

As per the rules, a student shall complete 15 years of age on April 1 of the year in which a candidate intends to appear for the class 10 exams conduct by the BOSEM. Officials had said that the board has given the approval on the recom-

mendation of the administrative board members that conducted psychological tests on the boy and after analysing the results of his clinical psychological test.

The department of Clinical Psychology RIMS Imphal, in its report, stated that the boy's mental age was 17 years, five months and his basal age was 14 years and terminal age was 22 years.

His IQ is 141 which can be considered as superior in intellect and development functioning, as per the result.

While giving its recommendation, the administrative members termed it a “special case” considering the boy’s mental age and superior IQ.

IN THE COURT OF SHRI INALO ZHIMOMI, DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

MON : NAGALAND SUCCESSION CASE NO. 01/2020 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Smti. Wanying, wife of Late Shahpong, resident of Longkei Village, Mon District has applied for issuance of Succession Certificate for operation of Bank Account maintained with the State Bank of India in respect of her deceased husband Late Shri Shahpong who expired on 15.04.2020.

Notice is hereby issued inviting claims and/or objection, if any, from any person for issuance of the certificate to the applicant within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice.

Sd/- District Sessions Judge Mon : Nagaland K-1098 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGAL AND S/C No. 190/20

NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Thongkhomang has been applied

by Smti Lhingneineng W/o Lt. Thongkhomang R/o H.No. 40, Vongkithem Village, Jalukie, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits, G.P.F, G.I.S, Leave Encashment and other allowances etc.

2. SBI A/C No. 11596928823 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 17th July 2020 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 17th June 2020.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-2799

OFFICE OF THE

KIDIMA GAZETTED OFFICERS' KROTHO KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense joy and pride, the KGOF conveys its heartiest congratulations to the following members on being promoted to the higher post and bringing laurels to our community: 1. Mr. Solesül Tholre, promoted to Joint Director, Urban Development Department.

2. Mr. Süvil Ltu, promoted to Deputy Conservator of Forest, Forest Department.

3. Mr. Savio Visa, promoted to Deputy Director, Employment & Skill Development Department.

4. Dr. Keduzol Ltu, promoted to Deputy Director, Department of Veterinary Services & Animal Husbandry.

5. Mr. Keduhol Pucho, promoted to Assistant Superintendent, Commissioner's Office.

The Forum prays that God Almighty continue to bless them with wisdom and good health as they begin a new assignment at higher level and also wishes more success and happiness in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Dr. Kedise Pucho Keneilel Rote President KGOF Secretary KGOF

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ting the Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, in Tinsukia district of Assam has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 22 days and it caught fire on June 9, killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site.

The blaze at the well is so massive that it can be seen from a distance of more than 30 kms with thick black smoke going up several metres high, endangering the local biodiversity in the National Park following the blowout on May 27.

On May 19, the PSU major OIL had published an advertisement in a leading English newspaper about the company receiving permission to drill inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National

Robert Romawia Royte carrying a boulder.

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the Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, which is very rich in biodiversity.

It also pointed out that if the company is allowed to go ahead with the drilling, then situations like Baghjan’s gas well tragedy can take place there also, thereby threatening the entire Park.

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) had accorded environmental clearance for extension drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at seven locations under Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, north west of Baghjan in Tinsukia district.

An OIL gas well at Baghjan, which is abut-

ing will take place around at an average more than 1.5 kilometres outside the demarcated area of the national park where OIL already is carrying out hydrocarbon exploration since last 15 years (Baghjan area),” OIL had said.

The company would be able to accomplish this task of exploring hydrocarbon reserves under the DibruSaikhowa National Park by use of the Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology, it had added.

“ERD techniques are extensively used to intersect hydrocarbon targets far from the surface or areas of the reservoir which otherwise are difficult to access. By using this technology, wells can be drilled up to a depth of approximately four km from the existing well plinth without entering the protected area.

“Through ERD technology, OIL will reach the target depth of around 3.5 km beneath the surface of the National Park without carrying out any drilling activity inside the National Park,” the statement had said.

OIL had asserted that no disturbance to the environment and DibruSaikhowa National Park is envisaged due to use of ERD technology.

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Guwahati, Jun 17 (PTI): A public interest litigation has been registered at the Gauhati High Court against the Centre’s nod to Oil India for drilling seven wells inside Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, which is adjacent to Baghjan well tragedy site.

The PIL no. 35/2020 was filed jointly by advocate Mrinmoy Khataniar and mountaineer Amar Jyoti Deka on Monday and it was registered on Tuesday, the E-Courts services of the Gauhati High Court mentioned.

The petitioners have made 14 respondents in the case -- Government of India (GoI), Secretary to GoI, Assam government, Principal Secretary, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife).

The National Board of Wildlife, State Board of Wildlife, Oil India Ltd (OIL), General Manager, The Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner and Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Board have also been made parties in the case.

The PIL has been filed against the Central government’s approval to OIL for drilling seven wells inside

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020

Sonia asks PM how Chinese occupied Indian territory

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to come forward and tell the country how Chinese troops occupied Indian territory and why 20 soldiers were killed.

In a video message, she assured the country of her party’s full support to the Indian Army and government and said, “I am confident that in these challenging times, the entire nation will unite to face the enemy.”

“I urge the prime minister to come before the country and reassure it on the basis of truth and facts in this hour of crisis,” she added. Gandhi asked whether some Indian Army personnel were still missing and how many were still seriously injured. She said the government should explain its thinking and strategy to deal with the situation on the border in Ladakh.

“Today, when there is so much anger in the country over Chinese intru-

Rahul Gandhi asks PM to tell the truth

Sonia Gandhi addresses on Indian Army face-off with Chinese troops at Galwan valley via video link. (video grab/PTI)

sion into Indian border, the prime minister should come out and tell the truth on how the Chinese occupied the Indian territory, why brave soldiers were martyred and what is the current situation along the LAC,” she said.

Gandhi assured the country of Congress party’s complete solidarity with the Army and government and said, “In this time of crisis, Congress stands with the Indian Army, the soldiers, their families and the government.” She asked the prime minister to detail as to what portions of the

Indian territory were under Chinese occupation.

“Which portions of the Indian territory have the Chinese occupied? What is their location? What is the government’s thinking and strategy to deal with this situation?” she asked.

The Congress president saluted the slain soldiers and said, “The sacrifice of 20 Indian soldiers on the LAC has shaken the very soul of India. I salute them and pay my tributes from the depths of my heart. I also pray that god grants their families the strength to brave this loss.”

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come out of “hiding” and share the truth of the India-China face-off, saying the entire country is standing behind him.

Questioning the prime minister’s silence on the fierce clash between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, he said the country needs to know what has happened and why Modi is silent.

“Why is the Prime Minister silent. Where are you hiding? You should come out, the whole country is standing behind you together. Come out and tell the truth to the country, don’t be afraid,” Gandhi told the prime minister in a video message.

The former Congress chief, in his message shared on his Twitter account, also saluted the brave martyrs of the country.

Rahul Gandhi (Video grab)

He said that two days ago, 20 Indian soldiers were martyred and snatched away from their families and China has snatched India’s land and usurped it.

“Why is the PM silent? Why is he hiding?

Enough is enough. We need to know what has happened,” Gandhi earlier said on Twitter.

“How dare China kill our soldiers? How dare they take our land?” he said. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi

Vadra also asked Prime Minister Modi to show up, saying it is time to stand up to China as it is threatening India’s sovereignty.

“Our land, our sovereignty is being threatened, our soldiers and officers have been martyred, are we just going to remain silent?

“India deserves the truth. It deserves a leadership that is willing to do anything before allowing its land to be taken. Show up Narender Modi ji, it’s time to stand up to China,” she said in a tweet.

Government sources said the Chinese side too suffered “proportionate casualties” but chose not to speculate on the number.

It is the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers, while over 300 Chinese army personnel were killed in the confrontation.

5 India will be indebted to soldiers for their supreme sacrifice: Shah NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said India will always remain indebted to its soldiers who lost their lives in Ladakh’s Galwan protecting the country’s territory, and their bravery reflects the country’s commitment towards the motherland.

In a series of tweets, Shah said the pain of losing the brave soldiers at Ladakh’s Galwan cannot be put in words.

“India will always remain indebted for their supreme sacrifice. Entire nation and Modi government stands firmly with their families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he said.

The home minister said the nation salutes the immortal heroes who sacrificed their lives to keep Indian territory safe and secure.

“Their bravery reflects India’s commitment to-

wards her land,” he said, adding, “I bow to the families who have blessed Indian Army with such great heroes”.

Twenty Indian soldiers, including a colonel, were killed on Monday evening in a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan Valley.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the sacrifice of the Indian soldiers will not go in vain.

He also said that India wants peace but is capable of giving a befitting reply, if instigated.

For us, the unity and sovereignty of the country is most important, Modi said in his opening remarks on day two of the virtual conference with chief ministers on coronavirus.

The opposition had been questioning the government’s “silence” on the biggest ever military confrontation between the two armies in over five decades.

Galwan Valley incident will have serious Ladakh face-off: PM convenes Delhi Police detain Army veterans impact on bilateral ties: India to China all-party meeting on Friday protesting outside Chinese Embassy resulting violence and casualties,” the MEA said giving details of the conversation.

Jaishankar conveyed that it reflected an intent to change the facts on ground in violation of all the agreements to not change the status quo.

“The External Affairs Minister underlined that this unprecedented development will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship. The need of the hour was for the Chinese side to reassess its actions and take corrective steps,” the MEA said.

“The two sides should scrupulously and sincerely implement the understanding that was reached by the senior commanders on June 6,” it said.

“Troops of both sides should also abide by the bilateral agreements and protocols. They should strictly respect and observe the Line of Actual Control and should not take any unilateral action to alter it,” the MEA said.

In the talks, it was agreed that the overall situation would be handled in a responsible manner, and both sides would implement the disengagement understanding of June 6 sincerely, the MEA said.

Narendra Modi (File)

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened an all-party virtual meet on Friday to discuss the situation along the India-China border, his office said on Wednesday.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of demands by the opposition seeking details of the violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh which left 20 Indian Army personnel dead.

“In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi has called for an all-party meeting at 5 PM on 19th June. Presidents of various political parties would take part in this virtual meeting,” the PMO tweeted.

Twenty Indian soldiers

including a colonel, were killed on Monday evening in a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh Galwan valley.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked the prime minister to share the truth of the IndiaChina face-off, saying the entire country is standing behind him.

Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Indian soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.

“The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers ...We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts,” he wrote on Twitter.

Don’t shoot the messenger: SC on harassment of docs

Delhi Health Min and AAP MLA test COVID positive

S Jaishankar (File)

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): In a strong message, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the unprecedented incident in Galwan Valley will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship and asked China to take corrective steps.

Jaishankar and Wang held a telephonic conversation in the wake of Monday night’s violent clash between the two armies in Galwan Valley in which 20 Indian Army personnel including a Colonel were killed.

“The external affairs minister conveyed the protest of the government of India in the strongest terms on the violent face-off in

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government over suspension of healthcare workers for exposing facts related to the condition in hospitals while saying that doctors and nurses were “corona warriors” and needed to be protected.

The remarks were made by a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul, and MR Shah while hearing a suo motu cognisance

Galwan Valley on June 15,” the Ministry of External Affairs said.

It said Jaishankar referred to a meeting between senior military commanders of the two sides on June 6 where an agreement was reached on de-escalation and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Jaishankar conveyed to Wang that while there was some progress on the situation, the Chinese side sought to erect a structure in Galwan valley on the Indian side of the LAC. “While this became a source of dispute, the Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the

matter related to the treatment of Covid-19 patients and dignified handling of bodies in government hospitals.

“Stop harassing doctors and registering FIRs. You can’t suppress the truth. Why did you suspend a doctor who made a video of the pathetic conditions of one of your hospitals?” the Supreme Court said and asked the Delhi government to file an affidavit in the case. The bench posted the hearing for Friday.

The Delhi government told the SC that it was committed to taking care of patients, managing of bodies and raising the number of Covid-19 tests.

“Don’t shoot the messenger, don’t threaten doctors and health workers, support them,” the Supreme Court said.

T h e d e ve l o p m e n t comes after the bench described the situation in the national capital as “deplorable and pathetic” in the last hearing on Friday.

The court also had issued notice to LNJP hospital, the largest hospital run by the Delhi government, and one of the dedicated Covid-19 treatment facilities in the national capital.

Chief Justice of India S A Bobde taken suo motu cognizance of media reports on “horrific scenes” at the hospital, apathy in treatment, and the handling of dead bodies.

“We are concerned with the living too… Please see the deplorable conditions of people in hospitals.

Dead bodies are lying in the ward,” Justice Kaul said.

The bench was informed by the Delhi government counsel that after the recent visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to LNJP Hospital, things were being improved.

In another hearing earlier in the day, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to issue directions to states for payment of salaries and providing necessary quarantine facilities to doctors and healthcare workers engaged in treating Covid19 patients.

Coronavirus deaths in Delhi was up by 437, taking its toll to 1,837 on Wednesday with 44,688 cases, according to the Health Ministry data.

Satyendar Jain

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after he was admitted to a hospital here following high fever, a senior official said.

The 55-year-old minister was brought to the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (RGSSH) in the early hours of Tuesday and was administered a test for the novel coronavirus infection that morning, for which he tested negative.

AAP MLA and national spokesperson Atishi has also tested positive for Covid-19, her party colleagues said on Wednesday.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to wish her speedy recovery.

She is presently under home quarantine.

Police personnel detain an ex-armyman during a stir against the killing of 20 Indian soldiers by Chinese troop at Galwan valley near Chinese embassy in New Delhi. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (IANS): The Delhi Police on Wednesday detained Army veterans and Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) members, who were protesting outside the Chinese Embassy here against the killing of 20 Indian Army soldiers in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night by the Chinese People’’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops.

The protest outside the Chinese Embassy was supposed to be a represen-

tation by the Martyrs Welfare Foundation. However, members of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch also joined in later.

SJM members initially protested at the Teen Murti Police station and then moved towards the embassy to protest. The members could be seen holding posters with a black cross on ‘’Made in China’’ written on them.

Earlier on Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath

Singh extended his condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers who laid down their lives for the country in the violent faceoff that broke out on Monday night.

“The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army,” Singh tweeted.

Killing of Indian soldiers in Galwan deeply disturbing, painful: Rajnath

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): The loss of soldiers in Galwan Valley is deeply disturbing and painful, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, paying glowing tributes to the Army personnel who were killed in a violent clash with the Chinese Army.

The Indian Army on Tuesday said 20 Army personnel, including a Colonel, were killed in the clash on Monday night, in the biggest ever military confrontation between the two armies in over five decades. In a series of tweets, Singh said Indian soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.

“The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour.

We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts,” he said.

Monday’s clash was the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers while over 300 Chinese Army

personnel were killed in the confrontation.

The EAM on Tuesday said the violent face-off between armies of India and China in eastern Ladakh was the result of an attempt by the Chinese side to unilaterally change the status quo in the region. The ministry said both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had the agreement

arrived earlier at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side.

Indian and Chinese armies are engaged in standoff in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh. A sizeable number of Chinese Army personnel even transgressed into the Indian side of the de-facto border in several areas.

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Deter the dragon

wo of the world’s most populous Asian nations- China and India-who together make up 36% of the world’s population and 8.3 % of the world’s landmass are on the brink of war , if current tensions escalate further. Tensions between India and China are not new. The two countries—which share the world’s longest unmarked border—fought a full-fledged war in 1962 and have since engaged in several small skirmishes. Both India and China have been seen as trying to normalise relations after the 1962 Chinese aggression which was kept on a perpetual state of frostiness. However the ‘X’ factor in the Indo-China relationship has always been the border issues. China continues to claim large tracts of Indian territories stretching from Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The two went to war over Aksai Chin. The area of Aksai Chin under Ladakh, was neglected for a long time due to barren, isolated and mostly uninhabitable region. In the 1950s the Chinese built a military road through this region in order to connect Tibet with Xinjiang and virtually grabbed Aksai Chin. India objected this new development which led to border clashes between the two countries in 1962. In the June 15 and 16 physical clashes, at least 20 Indian soldiers including a commanding officer of a battalion died in clashes between Indian and Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops along the disputed Himalayan border running along the Ladakh area of Kashmir. Indian army sources also claimed that around 40 PLA soldiers including a CO were also killed during the fight. It is the first fatal clash since 1975 and the most serious since 1967.

Hundreds of troops from both sides were called in and fought with rocks and clubs. Several fell to their deaths. Beijing has refused to confirm any deaths on its side, but accused India of crossing the border twice and “provoking and attacking Chinese personnel”.

Both sides have substantial—and growing—military deployments along a mostly disputed border. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been testing India’s military readiness and political resolve along several strategic areas. Peace can no longer be taken for granted. Tensions have been escalating since late April, when China sent thousands of troops into the disputed territory along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), bringing artillery and vehicles. Analysts say the Chinese government, which has been more assertive in building infrastructure in the area, is bent on frustrating any effort by India to upgrade its own military installations. That itself, forms the main Chinese policy towards India. It talks of peace and friendship and economic cooperation but when it comes to its land grab interests, China will even push the Asian continent to brinkmanship. The Galwan valley clashes between Indian and PLA forces serve as reminder that China’s expansionism will brook no opposition. Majority of the Indian media, owned by profit corporate houses, have been creating a false macho image of the Modi government with regard to its neighbours. India cannot teach China a lesson, at least militarily so it must accept reality that it cannot change its neighbour.

However, India can counter China with forging military alliances with the US and to some extent, cooperation with Russia in order to keep the red dragon in check without going to war.

DailyDevotion Beware of Criticizing Others

Judge not, that you be not judged. —Matthew 7:1

Jesus’ instructions with regard to judging others is very simply put; He says, “Don’t.” The average Christian is the most piercingly critical individual known. Criticism is one of the ordinary activities of people, but in the spiritual realm nothing is accomplished by it. The effect of criticism is the dividing up of the strengths of the one being criticized. The Holy Spirit is the only one in the proper position to criticize, and He alone is able to show what is wrong without hurting and wounding. It is impossible to enter into fellowship with God when you are in a critical mood. Criticism serves to make you harsh, vindictive, and cruel, and leaves you with the soothing and flattering idea that you are somehow superior to others. Jesus says that as His disciple you should cultivate a temperament that is never critical. This will not happen quickly but must be developed over a span of time. You must constantly beware of anything that causes you to think of yourself as a superior person. There is no escaping the penetrating search of my life by Jesus.

If I see the little speck in your eye, it means that I have a plank of timber in my own (see Matthew 7:3-5). Every wrong thing that I see in you, God finds in me. Every time I judge, I condemn myself (see Romans 2:17-24). Stop having a measuring stick for other people. There is always at least one more fact, which we know nothing about, in every person’s situation. The first thing God does is to give us a thorough spiritual cleaning. After that, there is no possibility of pride remaining in us. I have never met a person I could despair of, or lose all hope for, after discerning what lies in me apart from the grace of God.

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Man - a being in search of meaning. ~ Plato

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Post-mortem

The delimitation exercise and its likely impact on the Nagas

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he Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the true reality of the present state of affairs in Nagaland. Contrary to the claims of the government when faced with this challenge, the essential infrastructural inadequacies not only in health sector but also in other areas have been exposed with its unpreparedness coupled with mishandling of the situation, creating avoidable tensions, mistrust, and controversies, which still persists. The intolerant reaction and unforgiving attitude of the people had also magnified the problem.

Added to this, is the disappointing exposure that, efforts made so far for the social and emotional assimilation of all the Nagas (tribes) as one people, one community has not borne the desired result so far. The feeling of divide in the line of tribes, districts and ultimately village remain intense in our conscious and sub-conscious mind which is sadly the main impediment against growth.

In the midst of this chaotic atmosphere, another exercise having potentially more serious disuniting element is the order of the Election Commission for the Delimitation Exercise in Nagaland along with few other states where the earlier delimitation process

was postponed. Unless this is carefully and objectively handled the exercise will further accentuate the tribal-district divide and mental distancing among the Nagas, is a disturbing prospect.

Since I was the Ex-officio member of the earlier Delimitation Commission (2003-07) representing Nagaland state then, I would like to share some of my experiences and observations for clearer understanding of certain aspect of the process for those who might be interested in.

The present Delimitation Exercise was notified by the Election Commission in continuation of the earlier exercise as per the provision of Sec 3 of the DL Act 2002. The notification has come into effect from the 6th March 2020, which clearly states that the exercise will be based on 2001 Census figure and not on the latest census of 2011. The letter addressed to all the DCs in the State from the State Election Office (Vide –NO ELE/DELI2/2020) dated 4th June 2020 has clearly confirmed this directive of the Election Commission. The general formula for determining the size of the population and readjusting the territorial boundary of each constituency in each state is provided under Art 170 of the constitution. It specifies that the

division of territorial constituencies within each state will be in the manner that the ratio between the population of each constituency shall be uniform throughout the state so far as practicable on the basis of the last census. (2001census for the present purpose) Accordingly readjustment of territorial boundary of each constituency will be worked out.

Prima facie, the formula appears to be simple and clear but for a tribal State like Nagaland, its application and interpretation of the directives become very difficult for many reasons, mainly due to narrow minded-selfish outlook and over indulgence in manipulative political upmanship at the cost of equity for all the fellow Nagas.

And of course, for some genuine reasons as well.

The earlier exercise for the entire country was carried out during 2003-07, except in J&K state, which was exempted due to Special Constitutional provision under Art.370 then, which is now withdrawn. The other 4(four) states from North Eastern Region, namely, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland were stayed after the intensive exercise were completed. The present exercise is resumption of that postponed exercise. J&K is now added as 2 Union Territories under

the State reorganization Act. The Demand for keeping Nagaland out of the purview of the Delimitation Commission:The Delimitation Exercise was vehemently opposed by the State Government of Nagaland and the people then (2003-2007). The Exemption was demanded on the grounds:(a) The Nagaland State was created out of a political agreement and is being governed through a Special Constitutional provision under Article 371(A). Therefore, as a tribal state govern by tribal customs and law, thus, the state should be kept outside the purview of the Delimitation Act. (b) At this stage, the solution to the long standing Naga political settlement issue should take precedent over the delimitation exercise which will disturb and distract the mind of the people, the main stakeholders.

If the Exemption was unacceptable, then any exercise for inter-district transfer of Assembly seats at this stage be prevented which has the potential for creating disharmony disturbing the inter-tribal equation. Other justifying reasons put forward for exemption/or maintaining the status quo of the existing seats in different districts were1. The inter-district bound-

aries were drawn up along the traditional tribal territorial boundaries as existed prior to the statehood and the demarcation of territorial Assembly constituencies has normally followed such traditional boundaries. Any lateral interdistrict transfer of assembly seat(s) will disturb the tribal harmony and peaceful atmosphere. The set tribal equation on the basis of the present constituency territorial arrangement need to be maintained which is socio-politically sensitive matters for the Nagas and is better to leave that undisturbed.

2. All the districts of Nagaland barring Dimapur (which is more cosmopolitan) are linguistic districts each inhabited by one or more tribes having a common dialect. Hence any inter-district readjustment of even one Assembly seat is a very sensitive issue and will create vitiating ill feeling of deprivation. It will upset the equilibrium in the society and may create serious law and order situations. Even within the tribes, there is still a strong sentimental feeling among different area which is not tenable (justifiable) in the eye of law but indispensible for maintenance of peace and understanding of their equation in the tribal society.

(To be concluded) T. N. Mannen IAS (Rtd)

Who failed: Government schools or their students?

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he past High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exam resultsreveal a grave learning crisis in our state in the fact that not even half of the total number of government school students enrolled for HSLC exams manage to qualify every year. In the recent 2020 HSLC results, out of 5,144 students enrolled, only 2,140 qualified and 629 dropped out even before appearing. This means that the bulk of the students from our government schools fail to complete secondary education every year.

Data also tells us that from 2013–2020, the contribution of government schools towards the total number of qualifying students in the HSLC exams have been marginal – a mere 12.5%. In absolute terms, only 14,718 out of 1,17,616 have managed to clear the HSLC exams from our government schools in eight long years. Another greatly disconcerting fact is that government schools seem unfazed drawing a blank in the HSLC exams.

If we look at the data since 2015, we have had, on average, about 29 schools recording 0 pass percentage every year. This means that students spend year after year in these government schools learning next to nothing.

A history of exhibiting persistently low pass percentages over the years have subsequently diminished the appeal of government school, pushing parents to private schools. Not surprisingly, enrolment in private schools is about three times that of government schools as per the 2020 HSLC results.

The dismal outcomes are despite the introduction of ground-breaking interventions in the school education space such as the Right to Education (RTE) Act, enacted by the Parliament of India in 2009, to ensure free and compulsory schooling for all children aged 6–14 years and several other flagship schemes such as the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) aimed at improving accessibility, equity and quality of education.

Given the low learning outcomes, it is ironical that the government school education system in Nagaland has one of the lowest pupil-

teacher ratios (PTR) in the country. As per 2018-19 Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE) data, Nagaland has a total of 19,886 government school teachers (all categories) and 1,38,085 government school students. This roughly translates to about 1 teacher for every 6.9 students and yet, many schools report the shortage of teachers, which begs to question the manner in which resources are distributed across the state.

Besides the teaching staff, we ought to take into account the State Directorate of School Education (DoSE), the District and Sub-divisional offices that function under it. After all, why do these institutions exist if not to improve the performance and quality of government school education? As per the latest available proactive RTI disclosure (under Section 4(1) (B) of the RTI Act, 2005) for FY 2017-18, there were about 24,690 employees including teaching staff that are deputed by the Government of India (GoI) under the Directorate of School Education, RMSA and SSA. To put things in perspective, the Government deputes about one official for every 5 students and yet, not a single student from government schools has made it to the top 20 HSLC achievers.

Considering the above, the question is – how did we get to a point this low that we have lost faith in government schools? We can garner some of the answers to this question through the 2018 report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the Nagaland Government’s School Education Department. As we will see, a lot of it has to do with the lack of quality teachers, inequitable resource distribution, weak workforce management, improper planning, gaps in implementation of schemes and overall, poor governance.

Despite the low pupilteacher ratio, quality of education imparted is bound to be compromised when teachers with questionable qualifications are hired.

Bringing to light the callous attitude of authorities in charge, the 2018 CAG report revealed that out of the 812 teachers appointed by the DoSE during the period 2013–2018 for secondary school education against

vacancies under RMSA, 549 teachers did not possess the minimum qualification of graduation with B.Ed. The report also found that 175 unqualified teachers, after joining service, were allowed to proceed for B.Ed with full pay (amounting to ₹8.80 crore) in violation of the government guidelines which stipulates only graduates with B.Ed. to qualify as teachers and that the Government will not depute serving teachers for professional courses.

This is a double whammy! The unqualified teachers go for acquiring the minimum required qualification at huge public expense, the proxy teachers of still poorer standards deprive the students of their right to quality education. The rampant proxy teacher arrangements also reflect poorly on the local authorities such as the Village Education Councils which are responsible for the management of elementary education under the Nagaland Communitisation of Public Institutions and Services Act, 2002.

Quality of education also suffers when we fail to a create a safe and enabling environment where basic needs such as functional classrooms, hygienic and separate toilets for girls and boys, safe drinking water are taken care of and students have good access to learning resources. Even with the enactment of the RTE Act and introduction of RMSA and SSA to address the quality aspects, enrolment rates in Nagaland’s government schools remain terribly low and only 57% of the government schools have electricity connection, 23% have a library, 56% have drinking water facilities and 22% have functional computers as per UDISE 2018-19 data.

Further, many of the government school buildings that we visited as a part of the Governor’s Young Fellowship Program across the state early this year were in shambles.

These schemes have failed to create any lasting impact in our state due to improper planning, misuse of funds and non-adherence to government guidelines.

For instance, the CAG report found that 168 schools were approved for upgradation/strengthening in the state with a total outlay of ₹102.61 crores under RMSA during the years

2009–2014. Out of the 168, only 137 were taken up for upgradation and 113 were reported to be completed.

On inspection of 47 schools in 3 sample districts out of the 113 completed, all 47 were found to be incomplete.

Further, it was found that 58 schools were upgraded to Secondary and Higher Secondary schools between2013–2018 without adhering to the RMSA norms. These schools were upgraded despite having a Secondary/Higher Secondary within a distance of 5 kilometers of the habitations. Out of the 58, 14 had zero enrolment in classes IX and X (2017-18) and 7 schools were downgraded due to zero enrolment in classes IX and X for three continuous years.

Perhaps, this is one reason why we see overcrowding of government schools with negligible enrolment rates in some areas while depriving students in other areas without access to secondary and higher secondary schools. The CAG report also revealed that in some cases, government schools were occupied by private individuals and utilized asprivate hostels. These instances have emerged as a result of improper planning, lack of consultation with authorities at the school levels, misappropriation of funds, and absence of stringent

monitoring practices to check private profits using government resources.

The CAG 2018 report also sheds light on some of the reasons why government schools do not have the facilities that are intended for them. Between 2006–2013, the GoI released ₹54.42 crore to the state under the scheme ‘ICT@Schools’to equip all government secondary and higher secondary schools with computer labs. However, the DoSE violated the norms by including 403 private schools out of 691 schools due to which the GoI stopped further release of funds under the scheme.

Private schools benefitting from government funds does not appear to be the only reason why government schools are being deprived.

In 98 schools that were inspected under the RMSA framework, the CAG report found that science labs and library rooms were not utilized for their intended purpose. In 36 schools, lab equipment were found stacked in the cupboards unused and library books not made accessible to students.

Basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities such as clean, functional toilets were not available in 85 schools. It is no wonder then that in the absence of quality teachers, poor infrastructure, lack of basic amenities and access to learning resources,

our government schools are in perpetual decline.

Investing crores of public funds, year after year, to improve the government school education system have clearly failed to reap adequate returns. Lack of concern for government school education and absence of accountability on the part of the concerned authorities have become apparent. As a result, students who are the intended beneficiaries bear the brunt as their future is compromised and they are unable to reach their full potential.

As these students leave school with sub-standard education, they are met with fewer life prospects, higher risk of unemployment and lower earnings. They are less able to contribute positively and participate fully in the democratic aspects of modern societies. We need to be reminded that educational failure levies high costs on the society.

It can limit our economy’s capacity to grow and innovate. Educational failure also harms social cohesion, which imposes added costs on public budgets to deal with the consequences. For these reasons, it is pertinent that we focus on salvaging our government school education system and raising the quality of education at all levels.

Diepeu Mero, Governor’s Young Fellow, Kohima

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Wisdom of decision makers

In the present context of the scenario in our State, the COVID- 19 pandemic hampered the developmental activities of the entire state economically, socially, mentally and psychologically and greatly affected the educational institutions of our state at the highest peak.

I express my profound gratitude to the Government of Nagaland, Department of School Education for their tireless efforts amidst this pandemic situation by launching the online education system which resulted to be successful, beneficial and is very much essential for the students at this hour. The Department of School Education also achieved remarkable success by completing online evaluation which is first of its kind in the whole country.

Secondly, the Department of School Education has launched the online admission process for the welfare of the students paving the way to ease transportation problems especially for the students residing in far flung areas and interior districts of our state.

Thirdly, on 11th June 2020, the School Education Department has notified Uniform Fee Structure for all Govt. schools functioning within the state with immediate effect which will benefit each and every student in the state during this critical time of crisis. As all of us are aware of the fact that “Students are the backbone of a country” I appreciate the wisdom of the decision makers for formulating such guidelines and approach with a vision to promote and benefit the students at a very large scale. I hope the measures taken by the department of school education will witness positive response and eventually benefit interest of the students of our state.

Tiaakum, Signal Angami

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Make full use of testing capacity: PM

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Noting that the spread of COVID-19 is more in a few big states and cities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked chief ministers to make full use of their state’s existing testing capacity and also work to augment health infrastructure.

Speaking to chief ministers and representatives of 14 states and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Modi said big crowds, lack of physical-distancing, daily movement of large number of people and small houses in some cities have made the battle against the coronavirus “more challenging”.

This was the second day of Modi’s sixth round of consultations with chief ministers on fighting COVID-19 pandemic.

Saving lives should be the top priority, he said, and called for expanding health infrastructure, according to a statement.

People’s discipline during the nationwide lockdown has stopped the virus’ exponential growth, the prime minister said, adding that India is now better placed than earlier vis-à-

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vis treating patients, health infrastructure and trained manpower.

Citing the details of the boost in capacity to deal with the virus, he asked states to continue to put emphasis on “health Infrastructure, information systems, emotional support and public participation”.

Referring to the rise in number of infections, Modi underscored the need for testing, tracking, tracing and isolating COVID-19 patients to deal with the pandemic.

There has been criticism that some states and cities, including Delhi, are not doing enough testing.

The prime minister, however, stated that the number of recovered patients has also been rising, and added that it is a mat-

ter of relief that very few patients needed ICU and ventilator care. Praising efforts of states and local administration, he said the country now has more than 900 COVID-19 testing labs, lakhs of special beds, thousands of isolation and quarantine centres, adequate stocks of testing kits, with over one crore PPEs and almost same numbers of N-95 masks supplied to states.

Despite a rise in coronavirus cases in a few places, people’s patience, administration’s work and dedication of corona warriors have ensured that things did not go out of control, he said.

Stressing on the importance of providing timely information, the prime minister said it should be ensured that helplines are not “help-

less” but helpful for people.

He called for building teams of senior doctors and young volunteers to guide patients through telemedicine and run helplines, respectively.

Modi also called for fighting the stigma associated with the disease, saying people should be assured that there is no need to panic if somebody has been infected as the number of those cured is huge.

He highlighted the need to keep reminding people of the benefits of sanitisation, wearing masks and social distancing to fight the virus. He asked states to share their best practices with each other.

Continuing with his consultations with state governments on ways to check the spread of coronavirus during ‘unlock 1.0’, Modi held consultation with the CMs for the second consecutive day.

Chief ministers of Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were among those who attended the meeting on Wednesday.

It assumed importance as some of these states account for a majority of the cases in the country.

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Heat wave in Punjab, Rajasthan in next few days NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (AGENCIES): The IMD has predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over West Rajasthan and heat-wave conditions over East Rajasthan and Punjab over the next two to three days.

Meanwhile, “isolated to fairly widespread” rainfall with a thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds are also expected over the Western Himalayan Region and plains of Northwest India between June 19 and June 21, according to the weather office. Widespread rains are also very likely along the West Coast with isolated heavy to very heavy falls over Coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa, Northeast, East and adjoining Central India during the next five days.

Boosted by two lowpressure systems, one over southeast Arabian which later turned into ‘severe cyclone’ Nisarga and another system over the Bay of Bengal, the Northern Limit of Monsoon is passing through Kandla, Ahmedabad, Indore, Raisen, Khajuraho, Fatehpur and Bahraich.

SC says Centre should direct states to pay salaries to doctors

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to issue directions to states for payment of salaries and providing necessary quarantine facilities to doctors and healthcare workers engaged in treating COVID-19 patients.

The government told the court it would issue the necessary directions.

A bench of justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah said that doctors and healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients should not be denied quarantine facilities.

The top court asked the Centre to file a compliance report within four weeks on payment of salaries and quarantine facilities to doctors and healthcare workers and warned that non-compliance would be viewed seriously.

The bench was hearing a plea filed by a private doctor raising questions on the Centre’s May 15 decision that 14-day quarantine was not mandatory for doctors.

Doctor Arushi Jain, in her petition filed through advocates Mithu Jain and

Arjun Syal, had alleged that front line healthcare workers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 are not being paid salaries or their wages are being cut or delayed.

During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre said that government would issue the directions to states and union territories within 24 hours to ensure timely payment of salaries to doctors and health care workers.

He said that the May 15 circular on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will also be modified and do away the clause for nonmandatory quarantine for healthcare workers engaged in COVID duty.

Mehta also gave the assurance that a new order would be issued for providing suitable alternate accommodation for doctors and healthcare workers engaged in COVID duty to avoid risk to their family members.

He said that Centre is also thinking to make nonpayment of salaries by hospitals to health care workers a criminal offence under the National Disaster Manage-

ment Act. The bench said that necessary directions be issued by union health secretary and chief secretaries of the State.

On June 12, the top court had observed, “In war, you do not make soldiers unhappy. Travel extra mile and channel some extra money to address their grievances”.

It had said that the courts should not be involved in the issue of nonpayment of salary to health care workers and government should settle the issue.

Senior advocate K V Viswanathan, appearing for the petitioner, had said that if doctors on COVID duty are not provided accommodation near hospitals their family/friends are exposed to higher risk of infection.

He had said that doctors and other healthcare workers, who are engaged in COVID duty, run a great risk of exposure of infection without proper PPE kits and without proper accommodation, their family members are also at higher risk of infection.

Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level 503 isolation coaches in Delhi, total 960 in 5 states

Ocean Region where Chinese Navy has been making regular forays.

The decision to raise the alert level of the three forces were taken at a highlevel meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs, sources said.

The Army has already rushed in additional troops to all its key front-line bases and formations along

the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, they said.

The Indian Air Force has already raised the alert level in all its front-line bases tasked to keep an eye on the LAC, the de-facto border.

The sources said the Navy is increasing its deployment in the Indian Ocean Region to send across a strong message to the Chinese Navy.

coronavirus deaths, with a tally of 44,688 infections and 1,837 fatalities.

Amid the alarming rise in cases, Shah had on Sunday announced a slew of measures, including providing 500 railway coaches, which will be equipped with all facilities for treatment of

the COVID-19 patients.

A total of 960 isolation coaches have been deployed so far -- 503 in Delhi, 372 in Uttar Pradesh, 60 in Telangana, 20 in Andhra Pradesh and five in Madhya Pradesh, the officials said.

Twenty coaches each have been deployed in Se-

cunderabad, Kacheguda and Adilabad in Telangana, and Vijayawada stations in Andhra Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has got five such coaches in Gwalior.

Uttar Pradesh, which had raised a demand for 243 coaches, got 372 according to data provided by the officials.

The railway workshop at Jhansi station has received 52 isolation coaches, while Lucknow got 37, and Mau and Bhatni have been allocated 24 each. Kanpur has been allotted 22 coaches, Agra 20 and Jhansi 15.

Twelve coaches each have been placed at Varanasi city, Bareilly, Farrukhabad, Kasganj, Gonda, Nakha Jungle, Nautanwa, Bahraich and Manduadih.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday said it has approved a USD 750 million (around Rs 5,714 crore) loan to India to help the government strengthen its battle against the adverse impact of Covid-19 on poor and vulnerable households.

“Cofinanced with the Asian Development Bank, the budgetary support will go toward bolstering economic aid for businesses, including for the informal sector, expanding social safety nets for the needy, and strengthening the country’s health care systems,” the multilateral agency said in a statement.

India is extremely vulnerable to the pandemic given that around 270 million people continue to live below the national poverty line and around 81 million live in densely populated informal settlements with limited access to health

services, according to the World Bank, it added.

Meanwhile, India registered the highest ever spike of 2,003 Covid-19 fatalities pushing the death toll to 11,903 on Wednesday, while the caseload rose to 3,54,065 with 10,974 new coronavirus infections, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

“The disruption in economic activities threatens to impact poor households disproportionately, especially women, many of whom are employed in

the informal sector,” said AIIB. According to AIIB Vice President, Investment Operations, D J Pandian, “many of the world’s low and middle-income countries are still in the early stages of the health crisis but are already feeling the impact of the pandemic.

This poses an enormous risk for millions across India who have only recently emerged from poverty”.

The support to India also aims to ensure economic resilience to prevent

long-term damage to the productive capacity, including human capital, of the country’s economy, Pandian added. AIIB’s total sovereign loans to India that have already been approved amount to USD 3.06 billion, including a recent USD 500 million Covid-19 mergency response.

The current loan will be the second for India under AIIB’s Covid-19 Crisis Recovery Facility (CRF).

While AIIB does not have a regular instrument for policy-based financing, the Bank is extending such financing on an exceptional basis under the CRF to support its members through projects cofinanced with the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank.

As per the statement, AIIB is currently reviewing projects from its members.

AIIB began operations in January 2016 and has 102 approved members worldwide.

Yes Bank mulls raising $1bn from share sale to public

Gold rises by Rs 18, silver up by Rs 380

the bank plans to raise Rs 15,000 crore to boost its strength.

In its post results presentation, Yes Bank said the management and board of directors have made an assessment of its ability to continue as a going concern, based on the projected financial statements for the next 3 years and are satisfied that the proposed capital infusion and the Bank’s strong customer base and branch network will enable the Bank to continue its business for the foreseeable future, so as to be able to re-

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (PTI): Gold prices rose marginally by Rs 18 to Rs 48,220 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the yellow metal had closed at Rs 48,202 per 10 gram.

“Spot gold for 24 carat gold in Delhi was trading marginally up by Rs 18 on steady international gold prices and geopolitical tensions between India and China,” HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.

Silver prices also gained Rs 380 to Rs 49,250 per kg from Rs 48,870 per kg on Tuesday.

In the international market, gold was trading flat at US dollar 1,725 per ounce and silver at US dollar 17.45 per ounce.

New Delhi, June17 (IANS): Yes Bank Ltd is exploring to raise around $1 billion through a public offer of shares to boost its capital, according to reports.

The bank is expected to commence its capital raise soon, which could help Yes Bank raise its Tier-1 core capital ratio to around 10 per cent, from 6.3 per cent as of March, it said.

The Yes Bank stock has rebounded by 73 per cent, since the Reserve Bank of India launched a rescue plan after putting it under smoratorium.

Yes Bank, which received Rs 10,000 crore of capital infusion from eight banks including the SBI, can issue instruments including shares or convertible bonds.

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alise its assets and discharge its liabilities in its normal course of business.

While further reduction in deposits lost post moratorium may cast material uncertainty, particularly in the current Covid scenario, the Bank under the leadership of new management and reconstituted board is confident that it can tide over the current issues successfully. This belief is reinforced by the pedigree of new investors of the Bank (led by State Bank of India and other financial institutions).

NPF legislator Azo bats for delimitation

(From p-1) Pointing out that Wokha and Phek districts were major losers of the 1971 delimitation, he stated that the discrepancies that had taken place then could never be forgotten though forgiven as some tribes had enjoyed all the fruits at the cost of those tribes who had suffered.

As delimitation was inevitable, the legislator demanded equal and proportionate distribution of Assembly seats, while emphasising that the exercise should be taken up in all fairness without any bias, favouritism, nepotism or tribalism. He hoped that no sensible Naga brother would disagree with him on this.

He said the process of delimitation needed to be given a logical conclusion as rest of the country had already completed the process in 2008 as per the recommendation of Election Commission of India

in 2002.

Admitting that there would be challenges and opposition from many quarters, Nienu however pointed out delaying it would not solve the problem as “sooner or later we must find a solution to this problem we are all entangled in”.

As honest Christians, the Nagas must ensure that justice prevailed this time around in order to bring about rationality and equality among all the 60 Assembly constituencies, the statement demanded.

But since the State government had already rejected the 2001 census through a cabinet decision as the data was found to be grossly manipulated after it showed a 64.41% decadal population growth in the State, Nienu said there was no other option but to take the 2011 census into account for the proposed delimitation process.

SSB should not have interview system: ACAUT

(Fromp-1) “Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ACAUT and PSAN, the state assembly elections in early 2018 put a dampener on the next phase of agitation for the formation of SSB,” the signatories said.

However, they sad that the new NSF team led by federation president Ninoto Awomi “single-mindedly pursued the SSB agenda” and it has finally borne fruit after five long years.

Meanwhile, ACAUT sought to put on record that the credit for the formation of Lokayukta and the SSB, goes to the former chief minister TR Zeliang and the incumbent chief minister Neiphiu Rio respectively.

13,483 returnees arrive Nagaland till date

(Fromp-1) Of the 837 returnees quarantined for more than the required number of days, 300 of them are in quarantine for 16 days, 146 for 19 days, 169 for 23 days, 64 for 26 days and one person even completed 30 days of quarantine till Wednesday.

When this was pointed out, the APC explained that the government decided to release the returnees from quarantine only after swap tests were performed on them.

He appealed to all the returnees quarantined for more than the required number of days to cooperate with the government as it was for their own benefit only.

Sema claimed that there were some States that did not even have the capacity to quarantine returnees for more than seven days.

Currently, there are 3,443 returnees from different parts of the country at the quarantine centres, of which 518 are in paid quarantine. And Ganeshnagar quarantine centre here holds the highest number of 611 returnees.

Ban China firms from Jolt to BJP-led govt in Manipur tendering process: SJM

NEW DELHI, JUN 17 (IANS): A day after the India Army said 20 of its officers and soldiers were killed in a violent face-off with the Chinese troops in Ladakh, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Wednesday demanded that Chinese companies be banned from participation in the tendering process in the country.

The Manch -- an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh that deals with economic issues -- also demanded the cancellation of the lowest bid made

by China’s Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd for the construction of an underground stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System project.

Appealing to the Indians to boycott Chinese products, the Manch demanded a ban on the import of Chinese goods and levy of cess on China-made products sold in India.

Manch co-convener Ashwani Mahajan told IANS that he is appealing to the Indian actors, sportspersons and other celebrities not to promote Chinese products which, he said, would be a true tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Mahajan also demanded that an agreement inked recently between the Maharashtra government and a Chinese auto company be cancelled.

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Thus, in the eventuality of a floor test taking place, 11 MLAs (7 MLAs have been restrained by the High Court besides 3 BJP MLAs have resigned and former minister and Congress defector Th. Shyamkumar Singh disqualified) will not be able to participate in the voting process. In such a scenario, the BJP-led coalition can secure only 22 votes (excluding the Speaker) as compared to the Congress alliance’s 26 (Cong-20, NPP-4, TMC-1 and Ind-1) votes in a 49-member house. The BJP-led coalition has been reduced to 23 MLAs (BJP-18, NPF-4 and LJP-1). This implies that the BJP government in Manipur faces a tough test of survival.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 11th day DIMAPUR, JUN 17 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Wednesday hiked petrol price by 55 paise per litre and diesel by 60 paise a litre, marking the 11th consecutive day of increase in rates.

In 11 hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 6.02 per litre and diesel by Rs 6.4 a litre.

After, today’s rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur rose to Rs.82.62 per litre while diesel price was increased to Rs.73.87 per litre. In the state capital Kohima, petrol price stood at Rs.83.47 per litre and diesel price was hiked to Rs.74.55 per litre. Rates have been increased across the country and vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT.

Rupee recovers 4 paise to close at 76.16 as border tension keeps investors on edge MUMBAI, JUN 17 (PTI): The rupee pared early losses to settle 4 paise higher at 76.16 against the US dollar on Wednesday tracking gains in domestic equities and a weakening US dollar.

According to forex traders, border tension with China, foreign fund outflows and concerns over rising COVID-19 cases are weighing on investor sentiment.

The rupee opened weak at 76.21 at the interbank forex market, but recouped losses and closed at 76.16 against US dollar, higher by 4 paise over its last close.

It had settled at 76.20 against the US dollar on Tuesday.

“The geopolitical tension between India and China has brought back the risk-off mood in investors.

We don’t expect the dispute to escalate and both the sides will contain it, till then the market will remain skittish,” Rahul Gupta, Head of Research- Currency, Emkay Global Financial Services.

Gupta further said that “any escalation or uncertainty will lead to a sharp bull-run in USD/INR spot.

Until 76 level doesn’t break in USD/INR spot, it will continue to remain afloat.

The immediate support lies around 75.75, and resistance around 76.50.”

Domestic stocks closed lower after a see-saw session. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 97.30 points, or 0.29 per cent, at 33,507.92. The broader NSE Nifty settled 32.85 points, or 0.33 per cent, down at 9,881.15.

Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market as they sold shares worth Rs 1,478.52 crore on Tuesday, according to provisional exchange data.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.68 per cent to USD 41.24 per barrel.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.02 per cent to 96.93.

“Indian rupee traded in a small range while investors await any update on the skirmish that happened on India-China border,” said Devarsh Vakil, Deputy Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities.

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“Uncertainty on the India-China border kept most market participants on the edge,” said Gaurang Somaiyaa, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

A total of 20 Indian Army personnel were killed during a violent clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan Valley on Monday night, escalating the already volatile border standoff between the two sides.

Somaiyaa further said that the focus will be on US housing numbers and Fed Chairman’s testimony which could provide further trigger to the dollar.

Meanwhile, the Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/ dollar at 75.8410 and for rupee/euro at 85.9602. The reference rate for rupee/ British pound was fixed at 96.0445 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 70.54.

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China claims sovereignty over Galwan Refuses to comment on Chinese casualties

BEIJING, JUN 17 (PTI): C h i n a o n We d n e s d ay claimed that the sovereignty over the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh “always belonged to it” but underlined that Beijing does not wish to see “more clashes,” after the militaries of the two countries were engaged in the biggest confrontation in over five decades. India’s External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said the violent confrontation between armies of India and China in eastern Ladakh was the result of an attempt by the Chinese side to unilaterally change the status quo in the region. The ministry said both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had the agreement arrived earlier at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side.

At a briefing at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Spokesman Zhao Lijian said the “sovereignty of the Galwan Valley area has always belonged to China,” echoing a statement of the Chinese military on Tuesday, opening up another dispute.

When asked since Galwan is regarded as settled border and why China is claiming sovereignty over the area now, Zhao said,

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“regarding the mater of the Galwan area we are having communication through military and diplomatic channels. Right and wrong of this is very clear. This happened at the Chinese side of the border and China is not to be blamed for it.”

He also refused to comment on reports of 43 casualties on the Chinese side during the face-off with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley on Monday night. “The border troops are dealing with relevant matter,” he said.

When pointed out that the India has released the number of casualties and why Beijing was not providing the number for Chinese side, he said, “Ihave stated that Chinese and Indian border troops are now jointly dealing with the relevant

matter on the ground. I have nothing to add at the moment.” “On the situation at the China-India border both sides are having close communication with each other to resolve this through diplomatic and military channels, Zhao said. “The over all border situation is stable and controllable,” he told correspondents to a volley of questions.

Responding to a question whether whether further clashes could be averted, the spokesman said, “from the Chinese side we do not wish to see more clashes.”

“I belive you have noticed that China and India have both said that we are committed to resolve the differences through dialogue safeguarding peace and tranquillity in the border area.

“As the world’s two biggest countries and emerging economies, the shared interest of China and India are far larger than the differences. “Both sides should earnestly follow important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and ensure that the bilateral relationship can move forward in the right direction and that serves our peoples interests and expectations.

We hope India can work

with China to this end,” Zhao said.

Twenty Indian Army personnel, including a Colonel, were killed in the clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff between the two countries.

A large number of Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in Galwan Valley and certain other areas of eastern Ladakh for the last five weeks, including in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh.

Monday’s face-off was the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers while over 300 Chinese army personnel were killed in the face-off. The Indian Army has been fiercely objecting to the transgressions, and demanded their immediate withdrawal for restoration of peace and tranquillity in the area. Both sides held a series of talks in the last few days to resolve the row.

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Kabul, Jun 17 (IANS): At least 17 soldiers were killed and 11 others wounded after Taliban militants attacked military camps in two Afghan northern provinces early Wednesday, sources said.

In northern Kunduz province, five Afghan army soldiers were killed and six others wounded when clashes occurred in Talawka, a locality, 15 km north of the provincial capital Kunduz city along a road linking the city to bordering town of Shir Khan, Xinhua news agency reported.

“The Taliban insurgents were forced back from the site after nearly two hours of fighting. Four militants were also killed,” Abdul Qadir from army’s 217 Pamir Corps told Xinhua. In northern Jawzjan province, 12 army soldiers and five militants were killed and five army personnel and 10 militants wounded after Taliban stormed an army camp in Bala Hisar, a strategic locality in Aqcha district, a provincial government spokesman confirmed. The latest clashes came as militancy and counter-militancy traditionally gets momentum in spring and summer commonly known as fighting season in Afghanistan.

Washington, Jun 17 (AP): Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of black men and women.

Trump met privately with the families of several black Americans killed in interactions with police before his Rose Garden signing ceremony and said he grieved for the lives lost and families devastated.

But then he quickly shifted his tone and devoted most of his public remarks to a need to respect and support “the brave men and women in blue who police our streets and keep us safe.”

He characterized the officers who have used excessive force as a “tiny” number of outliers among “trustworthy” police ranks.

“Reducing crime and raising standards are not opposite goals,” he said before signing the order Tuesday, flanked by police officials.

Tr ump and Republicans in Congress have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations

Law enforcement officials applaud after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on police reform, in the White House, Tuesday, Washington. (AP Photo)

against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks across the country in response to the deaths of Floyd and other black Americans.

At the signing event, he railed against those who committed violence during the largely peaceful protests while hailing the vast majority of officers as selfless public servants.

Trump’s executive order would establish a database that tracks police officers with excessive useof-force complaints in their records. Many officers who wind up involved in fatal incidents have long complaint histories, including Derek Chauvin, the white Minne-

apolis police officer who has been charged with murder in the death of Floyd.

Those records are often not made public, making it difficult to know if an officer has such a history.

The order would also give police departments a financial incentive to adopt best practices and encourage co-responder programs, in which social workers join police when they respond to nonviolent calls involving mental health, addiction and homeless issues.

Trump said that, as part of the order, the use of chokeholds, which have become a symbol of police brutality, would be banned “except if an officer’s life is at risk.”

Guterres ‘concerned’ about deaths Military to monitor NZ quarantine after two cases detected in blunder along LAC in Ladakh, urges restraint

Sd/Allon Kinimi Secretary LKD

WORDS OF GRATITUDE th On 17 June 2020, the Ungma Senso Telongjem Kohima has taken initiative in providing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner to the entire Quarantine Centres within Kohima as “Service To Humanity” at this time of Covid-19 pandemic.

Therefore, the Ungma Senso Telongjem Kohima would like to acknowledge the immense contribution made through Cash, Kind by individuals and service rendered by the Ungmatsur Telongjem Kohima, Ungma Senso Fellowship Kohima and Suyim Shisaluyimer Telongjem Kohima.

Secretary USTK

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The Nokpu Longchar Kidong Telongjem, with immense pride and honour; extends heartiest congratulations to Dr. Sentichuba Longchar, S/o Walter Longchar & A l e m l a Wa l l i n g , f o r successfully completing MD in Anaesthesiology from Regional Institute to Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal.

The Telongjem wishes him the best, and prays that Almighty God bestow His abundant blessings in all his future endeavours.

Sd/President

(M. Jungshi Longchar) Secretary OFFICE OF THE

KICHILIMI KIPHIMI KUQHAKULU

SATAKHAMI UNION DIMAPUR

With immense pride and Joy, we the Kichilimi Students Union would like to congratulate Miss Vinatoli Wokha Swu, D/o Mughavi Wokha Swu for securing the subject topper in "Sumi" in the HSSLC Exam 2020.

We would also like to extend our congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2020, from our village.

We wishes you all very best in your future endeavours.

President Statistical Secretary Kahoshe Wotsa Kihito Assumi

The Satakhami Union Dimapur with profound gratefulness to Almighty God express our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed members who have been promoted and appointed to the following posts:1. Er. Atovi K Sema of Ghukiye Village; Assigned General Manager, Nagaland State Transport.

2. Dr. Sukhai Zhimomi, S/o Mr & Mrs Zhekheto Zhimomi of Vishepu Village, Appointed as Medical Officer, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland.

3. Miss Alo A Aye, D/o Er & Mrs Akavi Aye of Ghukhui Village, Appointed as Medical Officer, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland.

4. Dr. Shetoli Zhimomi, W/o Mr. Bokato Zhimomi of Shoixe Village, Appointed as Medical Officer, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Union prays that God almighty guide and protect them through the journey of their service. The Union also convey our congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSSLC and HSLC. HEVITO ZHIMOMI MUGHATO K SWU President General Secretary Satakhami Union Dimapur Satakhami Union Dimapur

MOTTO : EVER TOGETHER AND UPWARD

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"The fruit derived from labour is the sweetest of pleasures."

-Luc de Clapiers With immense pride and joy, the Kuda Kewhimia Youth Organisation (KKYO) take this opportunity to convey our heartiest congratulations to all our Members who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examinations, 2020.

A special congratulatory note to Mr Rokovotuo Kire, S/o Mr Vitsothie Kire and Mrs Neichünuo Kire for bringing laurels to the KKYO by securing the top 20th Position (HSLC) in the state.

The Organisation further prays and wishes all its successful Members a very bright future and success in all their future endeavours.

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pension of compassionate exemptions will continue “until such time as we can guarantee a disciplined and rigorous system at the border that ministers have confidence in.” The two new infections have broken the 24-day streak of zero coronavirus cases in the country, which overall has recorded 1,156 confirmed cases and 22 deaths due to the virus.

N ew Z e a l a n d i m posed one of the strictest quarantines in the world in March when it had only 50 COVID-19 cases and gradually relaxed its restrictions until returning to normal on June 9.

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The Sitimi Village Students Union with immense joy, pride and honour and convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr Ameka I Sumi, S/o Shri. Isak Sumi of Sitimi Village, for being appointed as Medical Officer at District Hospital Kiphire, under Health and Family Welfare department.

The Union further wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless him throughout his career.

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The Philimi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu convey our heartiest congratulations to all the successful students of the HSLC & HSSLC examination 2020.

HSLC 1. Suboka Yeptho S/o Honito Yeptho Distinction in 3 Subject 2. Linatoli Shohe, 1st Div. D/o Shikato Shohe 3. Kaboto Swu, 2nd Div. S/o Mughaho Swu 4. Ithika Swu, 2nd Div. S/o Kughato Swu

HSSLC 1. Jakob Khulu, 1st Div. S/o Kihozhe Khulu 2. Piyeka Kiho, 1st Div. S/o Vikashe Kiho 3. Atoki Chophy, 2nd Div. Khuwoto Chopi 4. Vitoi Assumi, 2nd Div. S/o Lhozushe Assumi 5. Boloka Assumi, 2nd Div. S/o Kahot 5. Kimyeto Shohe, 3rd Div. Assumi S/o Lt. Ghoshito Shohe 6. Nipitoli K. Chophy, 2nd Div. D/o Khuwoto Chophy 7. Hinatoli Assumi, 2nd Div. D/o Nikhevi Assumi 8. Vitolu Shohe, 3rd Div. S/o Lt. Ghoshito Shohe 9. Lovino Shohe, 3rd Div. D/o Humato Shohe 10. Vinikali Assumi, 3rd Div. D/o Kahoto Assumi G.B 11. Niukali Assumi, 3rd Div, D/o Kahoto Assumi G.B The Union further wishes them success in all their future endeavors.

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With immense pride and honour, the Sumi Community Sitimi Village take this privilege to convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr Ameka I Sumi, S/o Shri. Isak Sumi of Sitimi village, for being appointed as Medical Officer at District Hospital Kiphire, under Health and Family Welfare department.

The Community further wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless him in his endeavours.

(PUKHATO CHISHI) CHAIRMAN SCSV

Commodore Digby Webb to oversee all government quarantine and isolation facilities and undertake an audit of the existing processes to ensure they are being fully implemented.

“A i r C o m m o d o r e Webb will regularly report to ministers. As the assistant chief of defense he can also seek access to our military logistics operational expertise, and if needed personnel to assist in the running of the facility,” she said.

The PM added that Webb will make any changes needed to further strengthen border defences. She also announced that the sus-

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warned that the situation is “extremely severe”.

After Beijing’s COVID19 infections increased, it seems that the capital has now become a “no-go zone” for other parts of China, as many places have raised alert on travels to Beijing and strengthened health check on arrivals from Beijing, state-run Global Times reported. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) said on Wednesday that 55 new confirmed COVID19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Tuesday, of which 11 were asymptomatic cases.

Of the domestically transmitted cases, 31 cases were reported in Beijing, one in Hebei Province, and one in Zhejiang Province, the NHC said in its daily report said. Beijing on Monday reported 106 cases.

Also on Tuesday, 11 new asymptomatic cases, including four from overseas, were reported on the mainland. Six cases were re-categorised as confirmed cases. The NHC said 106 asymptomatic cases, including 62 from overseas, were still under medical observation.

No deaths related to the disease were reported on Tuesday, according to the commission.

As of Tuesday, the overall confirmed cases in China had reached 83,265, including 252 patients who were still being treated, with seven in severe condition.

Altogether, 78,379 people have been discharged after recovery and 4,634 people had died of the disease, the NHC said.

Lumami Kuposhukulu Dimapur (LKD) would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to all the successful candidates in the recently declared NBSE Examination result. Meanwhile, the union also congratulates Shri Atovi Kinimi on being promoted to Dy. Director under the Department of School Education.

The union further expresses its profound happiness and appreciation for bringing fame and prays to grant more success in their future endeavours.

people in quarantine and isolation facilities were required to be tested for the virus on Day 3 and Day 12 of their stay. “That should have happened in the cases we learned about yesterday.

It did not and there are no excuses,” she said.

“Our borders and our controls at the borders must be rigorous,” the leader stressed. “They must be disciplined and they must have the confidence of ministers and all of you, New Zealanders, who got us here (to zero cases previously).”

Ardern then announced that she was appointing Assistant Chief of Defence Air

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Beijing, Jun 17 (PTI): Beijing moved on a war footing on Wednesday, cancelling hundreds of domestic flights and trains while ramping up the mass testing of 90,000 people to stem the spread of the coronavirus, as the city reported 31 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 137.

Two airports in Beijing have cancelled 1,255 domestic flights, nearly 70 per cent of the scheduled trips, the official media reported. Beijing currently does not operate international flights.

The national railway operator will allow passengers, who had booked train tickets in and out of Beijing as of Tuesday, to refund tickets without any extra charges. Starting Wednesday, Beijing halts return to campus, and resumes online courses for middle and primary school students, as well as suspends college students’ return to campus, the reports said.

Beijing has asked libraries, museums, parks to limit visitors up to 30 per cent of full flow and halted cross-province group tours, the reports said.

The flight and train cancellations came after Beijing became a “no-gozone” on Tuesday as many provincial cities raised alerts on travel to the Chinese capital. Beijing on Tuesday upgraded its emergency response to COVID-19 from level III to II starting.

The city is also testing 90,000 people who had visited Xinfadi wholesale market in the last six days and a senior city official

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to Wellington without completing the mandatory 14day quarantine or undergoing COVID-19 testing, Efe news reported.

The women, who were allowed on compassionate grounds to travel six days after their arrival in New Zealand, later tested positive for COVID-19, following which New Zealand authorities have contacted the 320 close contacts of the pair to ask them to be tested for the virus. “This case represents an unacceptable failure of the system. It should never have happened and it cannot be repeated,” Ardern said.

Ardern reiterated that

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that the two countries are engaged in deescalating the situation.” The clashes on Monday, during which no firearms were reportedly not used, was probably the worst confrontation since the 1962 war between the neighbours.

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personnel were killed in the clash along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night. However, the Indian Army later disclosed that 20 personnel had been killed.

Unlike India, China has not officially said if there it had suffered casualties.

But Hu Xijn, editor of the Global Times, tweeted that there were Chinese casualties but the government did not want to publish the numbers because they do not “want people of the two countries to compare the casualties number so to avoid stoking public mood. This is goodwill from Beijing.”

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United Nations, Jun 16 (IANS): UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and asked the two nations to exercise restraint, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

Guterres’s Associate Spokesperson Eri Kaneko said: “We are concerned about reports of violence and deaths along the Line of Actual Control between India and China.” She added: “We urge both sides to exercise maximum restraint. We take positive note of reports

Wellington, Jun 17 (IANS): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday ordered a top defence official to monitor COVID-19 isolation facilities and borders after a “failure of the system” in which two overseas arrivals were able to leave managed quarantine and later tested positive for the virus.

Ardern, whose government has been praised for its early, strict and effective response to the pandemic, adopted the measure after reports emerged that two women, who had arrived in New Zealand from the United Kingdom on June 7, travelled some 650 kms (404 miles) from Auckland

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Salman, KJo, others accused of abetting suicide of Sushant

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criminal complaint was filed in a court here on Wednesday, accusing Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, Aditya Chopra and Sanjay Leela Bhansali of abetting the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

The complaint was filed

by Sudhir Kumar Ojha, an advocate based here, before the court of

Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar.

Sources said it may come up for hearing in due course.

A couple of other filmmakers have also been named as co-accused in the case.

Rajput’s father K K Singh and actress Kangana Ranaut, who came out with an angry statement after his death blaming his suicide on rampant nepotism and favouritism in the film industry, have been named as witnesses.

Ojha, a serial litigant who remains in news for filing complaints against film personalities, politicians and foreign heads of state, few of which go beyond the admission stage, has invoked IPC sections 306, 109, 504 and 506.

The death of Patna-born Rajput, at a young age of 34, has triggered a wave of sorrow across Bihar.

Youngsters who found inspiration in Rajput’s brilliant academic career followed by success in TV and films, have also been shattered. A 17-year-old girl ended her life in Rajendra Nagar locality of Patna on Tuesday.

According to SHO of Kadamkuan police station, Nishikant Nishi, the girl hung herself from the ceiling of her home. In her statement before the police, the bereaved mother has said that the deceased had been depressed after doing badly in her board exams and after hearing about Rajput, who was her favourite actor.

She kept watching the news incessantly and took the extreme step while she was alone at home, the mother told the police.

(PTI)

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F Don’t know cause of his depression: Sushant Singh’s father to police Father of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found hanging at his apartment here on June 14, told police that he and other family members didn’t know the cause behind the actor’s depression, a police official said on Wednesday. Police have so far recorded statements of nine people, including the 34-year-old actor’s father KK Singh and his two daughters.

Their statements were recorded on Tuesday before they flew to Delhi after performing last rites of the actor in Mumbai, the official said.

In his statement, K K Singh told police that family members were unaware about the cause of the actor’s depression, the official said.

“So far we have recorded statements of nine persons, including the actor’s cook, a caretaker and managers,” a senior officer said.

Police are also looking into whether Sushant was depressed due to any professional rivalry. Meanwhile, the police official said that investigators are still clueless about the trigger behind the actor taking the extreme step.

ilmmaker Abhinav Kashyap says he is being trolled for accusing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan of sabotaging his career.

“Looks like Salman Khan’s troll armies from Pakistan and Bangladesh is back on my facebook wall. The muck and filth being thrown at me for speaking the truth just goes to show the class of people that patronize the Khans. The Government should seize the properties of the Khans and deport them to Pakistan, Bangladesh. Their trashy ancestors probably didn’t have enough money to move during partition... #BoycottSalmanKhan #Metoo #Investigate #Introspect,” Abhinav Kashyap posted on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon.

In a separate post, the filmmaker has complained of an attempt to hack his email id. “Someone just attempted to log into my email account. Now this is getting interesting... Why

are the Khans getting so rattled...?? What are they hiding..?? Why are they desperate to shut me up..?? # B oyc o t t S a l m a n K h a n #Metoo #Investigate #Interrogate,” he wrote on Facebook.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan has reacted to the allegations levelled by Kashyap against his family.

“Ji haan, humne hi sab kharab kiya hai na.

Aap pehle jaake unki filmey dekhiye phir hum baat karte hai. Unhone mera naam daala hai na unki statement mein.

Unhe shayad mere pitaji ka naam nahi pata. Unka naam hai Rashid Khan.

Unhe hamaare dadaon

aur pardadaon ke naam bhi daalne dijiye (Yes, we ruined everything, isn’t it.

Go watch his films first and then we will talk. He has mentioned my name in his statement, perhaps he doesn’t know my father’s name. His name was Rashid Khan. Let him mention my ancestors’ names in his statement). Let him do whatever he wants, I am not going to waste time in reacting to what he says,” Salim Khan told Bombay Times in an interview.

The controversy was sparked off when, in a recent Facebook post, Kashyap alleged that Salman Khan and his family sabotaged all his projects.

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Bryce Dallas Howard happy to TV viewers seek out ‘13th’ and other stories about race amid protests go back on ‘Jurassic World’ sets

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ctress Bryce Dallas Howard feels safe to return to the sets or “Jurassic World: Dominion” in the post COVID-19 era, and says she is grateful that she has a job.

“Jurassic World: Dominion” is set to resume filming next month in the UK. Bryce said that she is looking forward to getting back to work and feels things are being handled with precaution. She opened about getting back to sets in SiriusXM’s “EW Live”, reports dailymail. co.uk.

“There’s been a lot of communication. They are going above and beyond.

We would never be going back to work if we didn’t feel safe. And, you know, we’re taking it one day

at a time and I’m very grateful to have a job,” Bryce said.

In the film franchise, Bryce is seen as Claire Dearing, who she portrayed in 2015’s “Jurassic World” and then again in sequel “Fallen Kingdom” three years later.

“Jurassic World: Dominion”, also featuring Chris Pratt, will be the first large studio production to start filming in England following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sixth film in the Jurassic Park franchise began shooting in Canada earlier this year, but production had to be suspended following the virus crisis.

The film also stars Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern.

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e l ev i s i o n s e r i e s, movies and documentaries about the experience of black people in the United States have seen a surge in viewership as public demonstrations have focused new attention on racial discrimination, according to industry data.

The audience for filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary “13th,” about mass incarceration that disproportionately affects black people, jumped more than 47 times higher over the past three weeks, streaming service Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) said on Tuesday. Millions of people watched, the company said, though it did not give a specific figure.

DuVernay welcomed the sudden spike in attention for “13th” and other movies, books and TV shows about race from

people trying to better understand the reasons behind inequality.

“It’s rare. It’s a oncein-a-generation mood that we’re in,” DuVernay said in an interview with Reuters Television. “I hope that people that might be engaging with this material now will look to work like this outside of these very tense cultural moments (and) just let it be a very steady stream of learning and enlightenment.”

Streaming networks have highlighted programming by black creators in recent weeks as protests swelled over the killing of African American George Floyd in U.S. police custody. AT&T Inc’s (T.N) HBO Max featured a slate of shows and movies under Producer Ava DuVernay with her two Emmy Awards she won for “13th” backstage at the the heading “Celebrating 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Sept 9, 2017. (Reuters) Black Voices,” while Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N) Hulu Stories.” a Netflix comedy about students, enjoyed a 331% included a link to “Black “Dear White People,” black Ivy League college boost in demand in the

United States over the past 30 days, according to Parrot Analytics, which measures downloads, social-media mentions and other data.

DuVernay’s Netflix series “When They See Us,” about five men wrongly accused of raping a jogger in Central Park in 1989, saw demand jump 83% in that time.

On the Apple TV app (AAPL.O), which featured sections called “Confronting Systemic Racism” and “Black in America,” 2014 Oscar-winning drama “12 Years a Slave” climbed to No. 8 among top independent films for the week ending June 14.

That was just behind documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” and “Loving,” about an interracial couple who prompted a landmark anti-discrimination ruling in 1967.

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Jimmy Kimmel to host 2020 Emmy Awards

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elevision host Jimmy Kimmel will host and produce the Emmy award ceremony this year.

This marks the third time Kimmel will be hosting the Emmys, following the 64th event in 2012 and 68th in 2016. Other details about the 72nd Emmy Awards are awaited, reports variety.com.

“I don’t know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it,” said Kimmel, who will also serve as executive producer.

The Primetime Emmy telecast is still scheduled to be held on September 20, but information about the telecast’s producer,

or how the show will look in the time of pandemic is yet to be revealed.

According to sources, many scenarios are being explored for an Emmys broadcast, which include a fully virtual version and an in-person event, which incorporates some virtual and other “non-traditional” elements. The final decision will be made based on the version that ensures the health and safety of anyone involved in the show.

Lately, Kimmel has been hosting remote editions of “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, which airs in India on Star World. He has been shooting at home since late March.

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Paris Jackson’s band The Soundflowers announce debut EP

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aris Jackson has announced that she’ll team up with boyfriend Gabriel Glenn to release their debut EP as The Soundflowers.

The five-track effort will arrive next week, featuring the tracks ‘Your Look (Glorious)’, ‘Geronimo’ and ‘Notes On A Ghost’.

Paris, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, formed the group with Gabriel after the pair met at Los Angeles’ Rainbow Bar and Grill where he was gigging with his band TrashDogs.

“I star ted writing around 13 when I bought myself a guitar but I didn’t really start sharing or recording it until I met Gabriel,” Paris said.

“We showed each other songs and even wrote a few on the spot. Everything fit together so naturally, from our voices to our songwriting style. I had never met someone who fit so K Y M C

perfectly with my sound.”

The duo also plan to release a merch line, with proceeds from sales going towards the Black Women Lead organisation and the Black Voters Matter Fund.

Posting on Instagram, Paris wrote: “So insanely excited to share the news that my bands EP that we’ve been talking about for the last two years is finally ready to be released next week on june 23rd. We’re so eternally grateful for every one of you and all of the support and

love you’ve shared with us. i really hope you guys enjoy it (sic),” the 22-year-old wrote.”

Earlier this year, it was revealed that Jackson has signed on to play Jesus in the upcoming independent drama Habit.

The film follows “a street-smart party girl with a Jesus fetish who gets mixed up in a violent drug deal and finds a possible way out by masquerading as a nun,” according to Screen Daily.

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US Open to be held behind closed doors New York governor Andrew Cuomo gives go-ahead

NEW YORK, JUN 17 (AGENCIES): The US Open will be held without fans from 31 August to 13 September but suggested restrictions on players’ travelling teams will not be enforced, reports BBC Sports .

The Grand Slam will be held at Flushing Meadows, despite some players voicing concerns about travelling to New York.

But there will be no qualifying and no mixed doubles under plans approved by the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo.

“We can showcase tennis as the ideal social distancing sport,” said US Tennis Association chief Mike Dowse.

There have been no professional tennis events since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Among the details in the US Open’s health and safety plan, which has been widely shared on social media, were: Players travelling to New York will be entitled to two rooms in an official hotel outside Manhattan.

No more than two people will be allowed to a room, but competitors will also

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US open will be taking place as per the scheduled dates i.e., from August 31 to September 13, 2020. have the option of renting a private house outside Manhattan at their own expense.

Players will not need to quarantine on entering the United States, but will be tested before they begin their journey to New York.

Tests will then be carried out once or twice a week during their stay, along with daily temperature checks.

Everyone at the venue will be expected to wear a face mask, unless playing, practising or working out.

The draw for the men’s and women’s doubles will

be half the usual size (32 instead of 64).

The United States has the highest number of coronavirus cases and the highest death toll in the world and New York is the hardest-hit state, with more than 30,000 deaths.

Cuomo wrote that “extraordinary precautions” would be in place to protect players, including extra locker room space.

“We recognise the tremendous responsibility of hosting one of the first global sporting events in these challenging times,” a US Tennis Association (USTA) statement read.

“We will do so in the safest manner possible, mitigating all potential risks.”

Australian player Nick Kyrgios called tournament organisers “selfish” for pushing ahead with the event, while defending men’s champion Rafael Nadal has previously said he “had little desire” to play the event.

World number one Novak Djokovic had called the originally proposed protocols “extreme” and said it would be “impossible” if he was only able to bring one member of his team to the site.

However, under the plans revealed on Tuesday the USTA says it is yet to determine how many will be able to accompany a player to Flushing Meadows.

Another of the changes is that the Western and Southern Open, which usually takes place in Cincinnati just before the US Open, has been moved to New York and will also be staged at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre from 22-28 August.

The USTA is putting up $60m (£48m), the majority of which will be on offer as prize money for the two tournaments.

But $6.6m will be set aside for the ATP and WTA tours, to allow them to compensate players being denied the chance to compete by the restriction in numbers.

Ranking points will also be on offer - something which is sure to further upset players who are not able to take part.

However, both the ATP and the WTA Tours could resume before the two tournaments in New York, with a more detailed summer and autumn calendar expected imminently.

Clubs refuse to play as Brazil suffers record increase in coronavirus cases Rio de Janeiro, jun 17 ( agencies): Doing so would allow any currently infected players to recover from coronavirus, with reports in Brazil claiming that five of Botafogo’s squad have been training separately due to testing positive for Covid19, reports BBC Sports .

Fluminense, meanwhile, have fixtures scheduled on June 22 and June 24, but club chairman Mario Bittencourt said in his own statement that his players simply are not ready to take to the pitch and doing so would present huge risks to the squad.

He said: “The dates set for our games are unacceptable from the point of view of the health of our players and we won’t be taking the field, and we will look to take action in the sporting court to do what is right.”

Clubs refuse to play as Brazil suffers record increase in coronavirus cases Over 45,000 people have lost their lives in the South American nation and clubs are far from happy after being told that football should resume Two of Brazil’s biggest clubs have said that

they will refuse to return to competitive action this week after Rio de Janeiro’s state football federation called for football to resume on June 18 pending government approval.

Botafogo and Fluminense, two of Rio’s ‘big four’, had been slated to take part in the Campeonato Carioca as the South American nation seeks to follow in the footsteps of other countries around the world that have taken to the pitch once again during the coronavirus pandemic.

B r a z i l ’s C ov i d - 1 9 death toll continues to rise, however, with reports stating that Tuesday saw a record increase in fatalities – 1,282 – taking the country’s overall total to over 45,000.

In that respect, Brazil is the second-worst hit country in the world behind only the United States.

Following Rio’s state federation’s ruling, Botafogo president Nelson Mufarrej said the decision was “disconnected from reality” and that legal action will be taken on the grounds of health and safety.

“Unfortunately, the majority of clubs understand that this is the time to play games again, in spite of the chaotic scenes

were living through right now,” Mufarrej said in a statement. “We’re against it.”

The club later said that they would begin training ahead of a potential restart in July. Indeed, director Carlos Montenegro told Radio Transamerica that the earliest Botafogo would consider playing their outstanding games would be on July 1 and 4.

Doing so would allow any currently infected players to recover from coronavirus, with reports in Brazil claiming that five of Botafogo’s squad have been training separately due to testing positive for Covid-19.

Fluminense, meanwhile, have fixtures scheduled on June 22 and June 24, but club chairman Mario Bittencourt said in his own statement that his players simply are not ready to take to the pitch and doing so would present huge risks to the squad.

He said: “The dates set for our games are unacceptable from the point of view of the health of our players and we won’t be taking the field, and we will look to take action in the sporting court to do what is right.”

AIFF recommends IM Vijayan for Padma Shri Golf bodies rally behind Kohli, Sharma, Bhutia pay tribute to New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended legendary former skipper IM Vijayan for Padma Shri, the country’s fourth highest civilian award.

The 51-year-old former India striker, who scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India since making his debut in early 90s, was bestowed the Arjuna award in 2003.

He was also awarded the Indian ‘Player of the Year’ in 1993, 1997 and 1999.

“Yes, we have sent Vijayan’s name to the Ministry of Home Affairs for Padma Shri,” AIFF general secretary Kushal Das told PTI. Six Indian footballers -- Sailen Manna (1971), Chuni Goswami (1983), P K Banerjee (1990), Bhaichung Bhutia (2008), Sunil Chhetri (2019) and Bembem Devi (2020) -- have earlier won the Padma Shri.

“I am happy that I have been recommended for the Padma Shri and I thank the AIFF for that. I will be happier if I get the

IM Vijayan award,” Vijayan said from his home in Kerala.

“I have served Indian football to the best of my abilities and I have no regrets,” he added.

Vijayan, who led the Indian team from 2000 to 2003, used to form a formidable pair with fellow striker Bhaichung Bhutia.

At the club level, he had memorable stints with Mohun Bagan, Kerala Police, the now defunct FC Cochin and JCT Mills Phagwara.

He is credited to have scored one of the fastest international goals, managing to find the back of the net in just 12 seconds in a

match against Bhutan in the 1999 SAF Games.

He had scored four goals to emerge as the top scorer in the Afro-Asian Games held in India in 2003. It was his last appearance for the country as he retired after the tournament.

Asked about his debut match for national senior team, he said, “I played in the 1991 Nehru Cup in Trivandrum.”

Most of the participating countries in that tournament had sent under-strength teams and it’s uncertain whether the matches were considered full international games.

Romania ‘B’ team won that tournament.

Vijayan, who used to sell soda during football games in his home town Thrissur’s Corporation stadium early in his life, began his career as a striker with the Kerala Police Football Club at the age of 17.

After hanging up his boots, Vijayan set up a football academy to train young players in his home town.

‘Champions for a Cause’

New Delhi, Jun 17 (IANS): The ‘Champions for a Cause- Charity Golf Match, Indias first live sport event post the Covid-19 induced nationwide lockdown and also the first domestic sports event for Covid-19 relief, received a huge boost on Wednesday when top golfing bodies of the country rallied in its support.

The Professional Golfers Tour of India (PGTI) -- the body that not only runs India’s premiere professional golf tour but also co-sanctions the $1.75mn Hero Indian Open, the Golf Industry Association (GIA) -- India’s largest representative body of companies in the golfing equipment and infrastructure space, as well as the Golf Course Superintendents and Managers Association of India (GCSMAI), have all pledged their support to the event.

India’s top professional golfers, nine-time Asian Tour winner Gaganjeet Bhullar and 2018 Asian Tour No. 1 Shubhankar Sharma, will be teaming up with

legendary cricketer Kapil Dev and former India spinner Murali Kartik respectively, at the hallowed and renovated Delhi Golf Club (DGC) course over 18-holes, in an exhibition match on July 11.

Chennai based industrialist and veteran golf administrator Dilip Thomas, is the lead donor and inspiration behind the effort, which is aiming to raise an amount of Rs 1 crore in aid of renowned charity Magic Bus’ ongoing Covid-19 relief efforts.

The ‘Champions for a Cause- Charity Golf Match’ has also found support from Golf Digest India (GDI), the Indian edition of the biggest global golf media brand and now owned and licensed

by Discovery Networks in USA, thereby enhancing the event’s brand power.

Rishi Narain Sports Marketing (RNSM) are the event organizers and divulged that the day will also feature a set of fun-filled on-course challenges to raise additional charitable funds.

Indian soldiers killed in Galwan clash

Virat Kohli,

Rohit Sharma

Baichung Bhutia

New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI): India’s leading sportspersons, including cricket captain Virat Kohli and former football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia, have paid tributes to the 20 Army personnel killed during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

The clash at the Galwan valley was the biggest Indo-China military confrontation in over five decades and escalated the volatile border standoff in the region.

“Salute and deepest respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect

our country in the Galwan Valley. NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier.

Sincere condolences to the families. I hope they find peace through our prayers at this difficult time,” Kohli wrote on his twitter page.

His white ball deputy Rohit Sharma also mourned the death of the soldiers.

“Salute to our REAL HEROES who laid their lives protecting and honouring our border. May god give their families utmost strength,” Rohit tweeted.

Bhutia, who has also dabbled in politics, termed the attack a “planned one”.

“China had asked all its citizens to leave India few weeks back. The killing of our soldiers in LAC was a I think a planned one.

“We completely condemn this cowardly act of China. Indian Govt should take strong necessary action and not bow down to Chinese aggression,” Bhutia wrote on the micro-blogging site.

Olympic bronze medal winning duo of wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and shuttler Saina Nehwal and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan were also among the notable athletes to pay tributes.

CSK suspends team doctor Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ intl tours Guardiola bemoans ‘lack of for tweet on Galwan clash preparation’ ahead of PL return New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI): Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday suspended its team doctor Madhu Thottappillil for a social media post on the death of 20 Indian Army personnel during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh which was deemed to be in “bad taste” by the IPL franchise.

CSK, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni who holds the rank of an honorary lieutenant in Territorial Army, announced the suspension on its official Twitter page. The team is owned by former BCCI President N Srinivasan’s India Cements.

“The Chennai Super Kings Management was not aware of the personal tweet of Dr. Madhu Thottappillil. He has been suspended from his position as the Team Doctor,” the statement read.

“Chennai Super Kings regrets his tweet which was without the knowledge of the Management and in bad taste,” it added.

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Madhu Thottappillil specialist in sports medicine. On Tuesday, after reports came in of Indian casualties during the violent face-off in Galwan Valley, Thottappillil had posted a tweet mocking the government. He later deleted the tweet and protected his account.

A colonel was among the 20 Army personnel killed in the face-off on Monday night, the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La. At that time, India lost around 80 soldiers, while over 300 Chinese army personnel were killed in the confrontation.

Melbourne, Jun 17 (PTI): Cricket Australia on Wednesday said it will cut bonuses of its senior management, remove 40 more staffers and “pause” international tours for the country’s A teams in a cost reduction effort to deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Led by interim chief executive Nick Hockley, who replaced Kevin Roberts after his resignation on Tuesday, Cricket Australia came out with a program that it believes will ensure “long-term sustainability and growth of the game.”

“The amended FY21 plan presented to staff today identifies cost reductions of approximately $40 million a year to partly mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on revenue and other factors such as biosecurity costs and match attendances,” the governing body said in a release on Wednesday.

“Regrettably, the plan includes a reduction of 40 roles. The positive impact of the Job Keeper program and an increasingly improved outlook for the season ahead have been recent factors considered in arriving at this final number.

Nick Hockley Hockley said he hopes to see Australian cricket “emerge stronger from the crisis”.

“This is a difficult day for cricket,” he acknowledged.

In April, Cricket Australia, under Roberts, had decided to furlough about 80 per cent of staff at head office at 20 per cent salary amid the COVID-19 crisis.

CA Chairman Earl Eddings said it is a tough time for employees but the decisions have been taken for the sustainability of the game during this pandemic.

“We recognise that this is a difficult time for Cricket Australia employees, particularly for those

staff members affected by these redundancies and their families,” he said.

“However, our responsibility is clear: to navigate a path for cricket through this period of uncertainty and disruption to ensure we come out the other side sustainable in the short term and prosperous in the long term.”

Among other key components for the new financial year, Cricket Australia decided to continue “the Marsh Sheffield Shield, WNCL and Marsh Cup in their current formats for the FY20-21 season and maintaining the current number of games for rebel WBBL and KFC BBL.”

The apex body also decided to pause “international tours for Australia A teams, as well as CA XI fixtures, the Fox Cricket National Premier Cricket T20 and Toyota Second XI competitions for FY21.”

“Reducing budgets in areas including administration, travel and marketing and advertising” and “cutting all bonuses for senior management and implementing ongoing executive pay reductions” were also part of the operational changes announced by the body. Hockley said the changes to Cricket Australia’s cost base would help cope with the short-term impact of COVID-19 and create a more “sustainable financial position to manage four-year cycles that can involve annual revenue swings of 100 million dollars depending on the cricket schedule.”

“We are excited about the prospect of cricket returning this summer but are prepared for fewer crowds and higher associated costs of biosecurity measures in addition to the likelihood of incurring borrowing costs rather than investment returns.

Pep Guardiola Lon d on , J un 1 7 (IANS): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his concerns regarding plied-up Premier League fixtures when topflight football finally returns in England.

Following a two-month long hiatus due to coronavirus pandemic, football is set to for its much-anticipated return but the prospect of playing four matches in 11 days remains a cause of concern for the Spaniard.

“We are ready to play one game but not another one three days later and then (another) four days after that,” Guardiola was quoted as saying by Daily Mail.

“Not just Man City, all the teams. We were two months of holidays, lying on the sofa, and that’s why

I think the players are not fully fit.

“But we have to finish the season because the economic damage to the clubs must be as little as possible.

We have to adapt, pray a little bit and be lucky.

“We were worried with these three weeks, the incredible lack of preparation.

It’s not like in Spain or Germany, where they worked for five or six weeks,” he added.

Defending champions City are on the verge of relinquishing their crown as they find themselves 25 points behind league leaders Liverpool. They will be playing their first match of the revamped calendar against Arsenal, who currently occupy the ninth place on the table.

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Bayern Munich wins 8th Bundesliga title Tripura U-19 cricketer found dead

B E R L I N, J U N 1 7 ( AGENCIES): Bayer n Munich celebrated in a near-empty stadium after securing an outstanding eighth successive title, reports BBC Sports .

Robert Lewandowski chested down Jerome Boateng’s chipped pass to net the winner against Werder Bremen - and seal the league with two games to spare.

Bayern’s 11th straight Bundesliga win put them 10 points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who have three games left.

Bayern finished the match with 10 men after Alphonso Davies was sent off for two yellow-card offences.

Poland striker Lewandowski has scored 31 league goals this season, a tally that equals the singleseason scoring record by a foreign player in the league.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, now at Arsenal, scored 31 Bundesliga goals for Borussia Dortmund in 2016-17.

Bayern were far from their best against a Werder Bremen side fighting for survival at the other end of the table.

With the game goalless, Bremen’s Maximilian Eggestein went close from

12 positive COVID19 cases at EFL clubs in past week BRENTFORD, JUN 17 (AGENCIES): Twelve individuals from English Football League clubs have tested positive for coronavirus in the past week.

The EFL said eight cases came from six Championship clubs, with Brentford publicly confirming one case. The other four positive tests came at two League One clubs, from which only the four playoff entrants were involved in the testing process.

There were no positive results from the tests at four League Two clubs.

More than 2,600 players and staff from EFL clubs were tested during the past week, including 2,213 connected to Championship teams.

Championship side Bristol City said on Tuesday that one person from their club had tested positive for coronavirus, while League One Oxford United confirmed on 12 June that two people had tested positive from their club. Those who returned positive results must self-isolate away from their respective clubs, as per EFL guidelines.

Bayern Munich are the second team in one of Europe’s top five leagues to win eight consecutive domestic top-flight titles, after Juventus in Serie A from 2011-12 to 2018-19.

distance before Lewandowski’s quality winner after Kingsley Coman had earlier headed narrowly wide.

Coman again went close before teenager Davies was sent off with 11 minutes remaining, while Werder Bremen had a late appeal for a penalty for handball turned down.

Seven points clear of nearest rivals Borussia Dortmund with three games to go before kick-off, Bayern needed one win from their remaining three games to wrap up another title.

Hansi Flick’s side did

just that - but they got over the line in unusual circumstances.

When Bayern won the title on the final day of last season, they did so after an emphatic 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in front of 75,000 fans at the Allianz Arena.

On Tuesday, there were no supporters present inside Werder Bremen’s 42,000-capacity Weserstadion as they wrapped up the title in pouring rain.

The full-time whistle was greeted with shouts of delight from Bayern’s players which echoed around the empty stadium, but it

was a far cry from previous title celebrations before the coronavirus pandemic.

“It is sensational the kind of football we have played in the past few months,” said Flick, a fourtime Bundesliga winner with Bayern as a player.

“You could feel the passion, the joy for the game and the team spirit.”

With matches at home to Freiburg and away to Wolfsburg still to come, Bayern’s latest domestic triumph looks relatively straightforward but it required a managerial change to kick-start their season after a poor opening.

After an embarrassing 5-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt on 2 November, Bayern were fourth in the table, four points behind early-season leaders Borussia Monchengladbach.

That result spelt the end of Niko Kovac’s 16month reign, Flick appointed interim boss before signing a new contract until 2023 in April.

A n d B aye r n h ave flourished under the 55year-old former Germany assistant.

This result means they have taken 58 points from a possible 66, yet their season is far from over.

While Bayern have progressed to the final of the German Cup, where they will meet Bayer Leverkusen on 4 July in Berlin, the fivetime champions of Europe are still in the Champions League and are well placed to reach the quarter-finals after establishing a 3-0 lead over Chelsea in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

“We have now taken the first step and reached our big goal,” added Flick.

“But we also have the cup in our sights and then obviously the Champions League games are something you cannot plan for and we still need to survive the Chelsea game.”

Ayanti Reang Ko lkata , J un 1 7 (IANS): A Tripura U-19 women’s cricketer, Ayanti Reang, was found dead at her residence on Tuesday, Tripura Cricket Association secretary Timir Chanda has confirmed.

“It is really unfortunate. I am still in shock.

We don’t know the reason for her death but she was perfectly fine till last season.

She was very promising,” Chanda told IANS from Agartala.

“See we cannot say if she had any family issues or not. We had online classes too and we did not find anything wrong,” he added.

Ayanti was the youngest of four siblings. For the past one year, she has been part of Tripura’s Under-19 team and also took part in

a T20 tournament for the state in U-23 age group.

She hailed from the Reang tribe from Tainani village under Udaipur sub division, which is outside the state capital of Agartala. Recently Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14. He was found hanging at his residence in Mumbai.

Rajput played the character of M.S. Dhoni in his biopic among his best roles on celluloid. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson recently took to Twitter to share how he was amazed by Rajput’s acting in the 2016 movie.

Taking to Twitter, Watson wrote: “I can’t stop thinking about #sushantsinghrajput. It is just so tragic!!! In The Untold Story, at times you forgot whether it was Sushant or MSD. Amazing portrayal and now the world is much poorer with him not here in it. #gonetoosoon.”

US sprinter suspended for missing doping tests Düsseldorf (Germany), Jun 17 (AP): American sprinter Christian Coleman was suspended Wednesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing doping tests.

The AIU updated its list of athletes on provisional suspension to include the 100-meter world champion hours after he revealed details of the case.

Coleman has been temporarily banned from competition until a final decision at a hearing conducted under World Athletics Anti-Doping rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.

Coleman had a previous whereabouts charge dropped last year ahead of the world championships and was a favorite for Olympic gold in the 100 meters ahead of the Tokyo Games. Those games have been postponed to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Coleman wrote on Twitter that drug testers were unable to find him Dec. 9 while he was shopping at a nearby mall for Christmas presents.

That was his third infraction in a 12-month period.

Coleman asked why

Christian Coleman he didn’t receive a phone call when the testers were unable to find him, saying he had received calls “every other time” he was tested.

“I think the attempt on December 9th was a purposeful attempt to get me to miss a test,” he wrote.

The AIU said a phone call wasn’t a requirement and that it usually asks employees not to call athletes because that could undermine the testing program.

“Any advanced notice of testing, in the form of a phone call or otherwise, provides an opportunity for athletes to engage in tampering or evasion or other improper conduct which can limit the efficacy of testing,” the AIU said in an e-mailed statement.

The AIU added that

under World Anti-Doping Agency rules “proof that a telephone call was made is not a requisite element of a missed test and the lack of any telephone call does not give the athlete a defense to the assertion of a missed test.”

Some of Coleman’s earlier missed tests were not with the AIU but with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, whose own handbook for athletes says phone calls are usually reserved only for the last five minutes of a time slot and “to confirm the unavailability of the athlete, not to locate an athlete for testing.”

Athletes are required to list their whereabouts for an hour each day when they must be available to be tested. A violation means an athlete either did not fill out forms telling authorities where they could be found, or that they weren’t where they said they would be when testers arrived.

Coleman said in his post he has been appealing the latest missed test for six months with the AIU, which runs the anti-doping program for World Athletics. He explained there was

no record of anyone coming to his home and that if he had been called he was only five minutes away.

It’s the second time Coleman has faced a potential ban for a whereabouts violation.

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ISL: Mandatory Asian footballer, developmental players Kolkata, Jun 17 (IANS): The Indian Super League (ISL) has made it mandatory for its participating clubs to have one Asian player in their squad from the upcoming 2020-21 season.

As per the ISL player guidelines provided to all the clubs by organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), accessed by IANS, each club is also mandated to have two developmental players born in or after 2000 in the squad of 18 for each match.

The ISL, which is now the country’s top league, will still have five foreigners on the pitch but from next season there will also be one Asian player in the squad.

Further, each club will have a minimum squad of 25 and a maximum of 35 from next season. Till last term, the squad size was maximum of 25 players, but with an eye on helping more youngsters get an opportunity, it has been increased.

A minimum of five and maximum of seven international players can be signed by a club including the Asian recruit. Each club can have a minimum of 18 and maximum of 30 domestic players.

“It’s a very positive step to have

two developmental players in the squad of 18. Even though let’s assume they will be on the bench mostly, but being part of the match day sheet and a possibility of getting an opportunity as a substitute will be very promising for these youngsters. Another welcoming step I would say is an increase in the overall squad size to 35 and I would hope to see ISL clubs bring more domestic lads into the roster,” a top source privy to the development told IANS. The salary cap for each club is Rs 16.5 crore for the 2020-21 season.

Player loans and transfer fee will not

be included in the salary cap.

Like last season, the marquee player shall be considered one of the international recruits but his salary will not be included in the club salary cap.

The technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had recommended that the ISL and I-League should follow the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) guidelines and adhere to the 3+1 foreigner’s rule from the upcoming season.

The decision was ratified by the AIFF executive committee, with I-League agreeing to implement the change from the upcoming season itself while ISL was given an exemption for the 2020-21 season.

During the meeting, ISL organisers had principally agreed to the suggestion but sought time of about a month to discuss the issue internally before confirming.

The ISL is expected to start in the third week of November, keeping in mind how the health situation is in the country following the coronavirus crisis. The final of the last season was played behind closed doors between ATK and Chennaiyin FC with the former winning the summit clash 3-1 to bag their record third ISL title.

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