June 25, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 199

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Nagaland COVID tally now 347 Nagaland COVID-19 STATUS as ON June 24, 2020 (Cummulative Data) District

Asymptomatic cases

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang Wokha Zunheboto Total

38 0 48 0 0 23 83 1 3 0 3 199

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic cases Critical ICU Mild Moderate Severe Without With On-VentiOxygen Oxygen lator 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

Recovered

Total Cases

118 0 23 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 148

156 0 71 0 0 23 85 1 8 0 3 347

between 45-64 years and 2 cases between 65-74 years.

As per the distribution of gender, there are 242 males and105 females.

12 army personnel test positive: Twelve Army personnel of 24 Punjab Regiment, at Jakhama military station tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Army sources at the garrison confirmed to Nagaland Post that the 12 personnel, who tested positive for COVID-19, had recently returned from leave.

The sources also informed that the personnel had travelled by train and also quarantined at several

places (in transit) before being placed at the quarantine centre in the garrison.

They were then subjected to COVID-19 tests which later were confirmed as positive.

All 12 tested positive for COVID-19 have been shifted to 154 General Hospital, Jakhama military station for further treatment, sources informed.

When contacted, an official of the Health & Family Welfare department confirmed to Nagaland Post about the cases.

The official said that the department activated contact tracing but none of the personnel had any contact with the general populace.

The official acknowledged the cooperation from the army and said it could take some time to get the facts about the travel and track the source of the infection.

The official also said that the department was in touch with the army authorities at Jakhama.

It was also informed that all the 12 patients were asymptomatic as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

(Correspondent)

China stresses on border peace

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ZPOK clarifies on memo to PM on delimitation issue

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India records highest single-day spike of 15,413 COVID-19 cases

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Zeliang People’s Organisation Kohima (ZPOK) has clarified that it was not a signatory to the representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by 11 tribes seeking deferment of the proposed delimitation exercise in Nagaland.

Referring to media reports that the representation was submitted to Raj Bhavan secretariat following a resolution adopted in this regard at a meeting of 14 Naga tribes held at Kohima on June 16, ZPOK president Visa Meru and general secretary Joshua Newmai in a statement said they had attended the meeting, but clearly stated that Zeliang people supported delimitation as solution of Naga political issue and delimitation were totally of different subjects.

The duo claimed they had even stated during the meeting that the agenda for stalling delimitation was not required to be deliberated or taken beyond the floor of the house.

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): As India recorded the highest single-day jump of nearly 16,000 COVID19 cases, Delhi surpassed Mumbai on Wednesday while the lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal was extended till July 31 and a fresh ‘test, track and treat’ strategy put in place by the Centre to curb the spread of the infection.

Use of combination of various tests and making testing widely available to all symptomatic individuals across the country were at the heart of the government’s revised strategy to fight the pandemic that has claimed over 14,000 lives.

Delhi, which already is the second worst hit state in terms of coronavirus caseload and fatalities, overtook Mumbai after the number of cases soared by 3,788 to touch 70,390. Mumbai has so far recorded 69,625 cases, according to official figures.

As daily testing of samples of blood and throat and nose swabs crossed two lakh for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, over 14,000 new coronavirus (Cont’d on p-8) cases were registered in the

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, JUN 24 (NPN): Nagaland’s COVID-19 tally rose to 347 after 17 fresh cases were reported, including 12 army personnel from Jakhama military station on Wednesday.

According to Health & Family Welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom, the positive cases were detected from 448 samples that were tested. He said 15 patients were from Kohima quarantine centres and two from Zunheboto quarantine centre.

All positive cases have been sent to the respective COVID-19 hospitals for treatment.

Further, Pangnyu informed that 7 more patients recovered from COVID-19.

He said that 5 were from Dimapur and 2 from Kohima.

The recovered patients have been shifted to the COVID care centre.

With this, the state now has 199 active cases while 148 have recovered, taking the state’s total tally to 347.

As per the severity of symptoms, all 199 active cases are asymptomatic.

As per the distribution of the 347 cases by age, there are 4 cases between 0-17 years, 330 cases between 18-44 years, 11 cases

BSL-2 lab opening preponed to June 27

Nagaland bags 2nd best small state under Fine imposed on those not Peaceful protest rally at Jalukie national TB elimination programme 2019 wearing masks in Dimapur

KOHIMA, JUN 24 (NPN): The inaugural of the much awaited Bio Safety Level-2 (BSL-2) laboratory in Dimapur has been preponed to June 27. Earlier, the inaugural programme was scheduled to be inaugurated on June 29, however, due to some official engagement, the date has been preponed to June 27, personal secretary to H&FW minister Pangnyu Phom informed Wednesday. It may be mentioned that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has already approved the lab which will be functional with six research scientists and six laboratory technicians. (Correspondent)

Contact numbers of Dimapur police

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Commissioner of Police (CP) Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo, has provided contact numbers in the event of any public complaint or information of any illegal activity/demand within the Dimapur district. In a press note, CP said that the identity of the individual giving the information would be kept confidential. The general transporters requiring security have also been informed to contact control room for necessary assistance. (Contact nos. on p-8)

This is it!

“Supply of all Chinese goods have stopped.

These are the only ones left and they too are Chinese goods.”

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NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (NPN): Nagaland was among the few states awarded for their performance under National TB elimination programme 2019. This was declared on Wednesday during the release of the annual TB Report 2020 by Union Health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

In the categories of larger states with more than 50 lakh population that won the award-- Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh were awarded as best performing States.

In the categor y of smaller states with less than 50 lakh population, Tripura and Nagaland were awarded. In the category of Union Territory, Dadara and Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu were chosen as the best performers. Releasing the Annual TB Report via video

conferencing, Dr Vardhan commended the collective efforts of all who were involved in this task.

“The Government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to achieving the SDG goal of eliminating TB in the country by 2025, five years ahead of the Global Target.

To align with the ambitious goal, the programme has been renamed from Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program to National Tuberculosis Elimination Program”, he stated.

The minister also released a Joint Monitoring Mission (JMM) report, a manual on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to TB patients under NIKSHAY system, a Training Module, and the quarterly newsletter NIKSHAY Patrika. The report highlighted the reduction in the number of

missing cases to 2.9 lakh cases as against more than 10 lakhs in 2017. Additionally, the TB notification in the private sector increased by 35 per cent with 6.78 lakh TB patients notified.

Dr Vardhan, said that the government was committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of eliminating TB in the country by 2025, five years ahead of the global Target.

Rio congratulates: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio took to twitter to congratulate the Mission Director, State Program Officer & staff of State National Health Mission for bagging the “2nd for Best Performing Small State under National TB Elimination Program in the year 2019.”

“I laud their commendable work towards TB diagnosis and treatment in the state,” he said.

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): In a crackdown on those flouting COVID-19 guidelines, the Dimapur district administration has imposed a fine of Rs.100 on anyone not wearing masks in public places. The amount collected during two days as fines totalled Rs. 13,500.

According to DIPR, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Anoop Kinchi, informed that the amount is to be deposited in the government treasury .

The crackdown against violators of the COVID-19 guidelines comes after the district administration and IPR department had since April, undertaken mass awareness campaign through public address system to inform public to wear masks.

It was reported that though more than 90% of the people wore masks, there were however, many such as the highly educated and shopkeepers who continued to flout the guidelines which pose threat to themselves as well as society at large.

The DC Dimapur has cautioned that those who flout the guidelines would be fined Rs.100 and have their names and addresses recorded so that stern action can be initiated against them as per Disaster Management Act. Further, the DC reminded people to maintain social distancing and ensure proper hand hygiene.

country for the fifth day in a row to take the total count to 4,56,183, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The fatalities also rose by a record 465 and the death toll stood at 14,476. At the same time the recovery rate was steadily improving to reach 56.71%, the data showed.

The country has witnessed a surge of 2,65,648 infections from June 1 till June 24 with Maharash-

People gathered in the street during the rally in Jalukie town, Wednesday.

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) and Kuki Students’ Union, Nagaland (KSUN) along with the civil society organisations (CSOs) of Jalukie Wednesday staged a peaceful protest rally at Jalukie town.

In a press release, ZSUN president Dithuibo Newmai and general secretary Adona Herie said the protest was organized to put pressure on the state government to fulfill the charter of demands.

The signatories cautioned that government’s failure would force the union to take stringent action

Nagaland gets 45 new ventilators from Centre NAYO warns against DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Union Health ministry issued 45 new ventilators to combat COVID-19 in the state. The machines are part of the ‘Made in India’ ventilators that were issued to various state governments and union territories19. The central government has allocated Rs 2,000 crore for this from the PM-CARES fund.

In a tweet, state Health minister, S. Pangnyu Phom thanked Health ministry (@MoHFW_INDIA) “for allotment of 45 new ventilators to combat the COVID19 pandemic.”

“The facility will be distributed according to need basis, covering the entire districts of the State.

Our effort to avail all basic medical requirements will continue to usher best service,” Pangnyu tweeted.

Only 6% ventilators under PM-CARES manufactured so far: With only 6

Ventilator issued by Health ministry to Nagaland. (Twitter)

per cent of the total 50,000 ‘Made in India’ ventilators under PM-CARES fund manufactured so far, the race to secure the machines for the country’s Covid19 response has exposed a handicap in the component production ecosystem for medical equipment, The Indian Express report stated.

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra and DRDO Chairman Dr Satheesh Reddy acknowledged this challenge in India at a government-industry interaction, which was also attended by Principal Scientific Advisor D Vijayaraghavan, on June 11,

according to sources. The e-conference, organised under the chairmanship of Kant, also saw participation from senior officials, representatives of ventilator and component manufacturers, and start-ups.

Bottlenecks in domestic manufacturing of ventilators were highlighted during the conference, sources said.

Top officials acknowledged that the delay in delivery of ventilators was due to non-availability of critical components, according to minutes of the e-conference, accessed by TIE. Meanwhile, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday stated that of the total 50,000 ‘Made in India’ ventilators under PM-CARES fund, 2,923 have been manufactured so far, “of which 1,340 ventilators have already been delivered to the States/ (Cont’d on p-8) UTs”.

tra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh remaining the top five contributors to the rising tally.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said a total of 73,52,911 samples were tested up to June 23 with 2,15,195 samples being analysed on Tuesday and there were over 1,000 COVID-19 testing laboratories but acknowledged more needs to be done.

‘anti-social activities’

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO) has expressed shock and concern over the “anti-social activities” within its jurisdiction while condemning the “sudden, erratic and non sensible irrational judgmental attitude of anti-social individuals”.

NAYO president Roko Angami and press secretary Neilie Zumu, warned that “anti-social activities” were not tolerable within its jurisdiction and warned that such activities would be dealt with severely. With partial relaxation of lockdown, NAYO said business community was trying hard “to earn their daily bread as well as cater to the daily essential needs of the people.”

However, NAYO said the “peaceful aura” was shattered by actions of “some vested selfish individuals to extort and create more tension”.

Further, NAYO lauded all frontline workers for handling the pandemic in a professional manner. It also lauded the men in uniform for their “never ending spirit and sheer determination to maintain peace and protection of citizens.”

in the coming days.

ZSUN affirmed that it was determined and would carry out the action plan in due course if the state government did not respond immediately. The union stated that the attitude of the state government has “enraged the public and cannot be compromised anymore.”

Around 500 people attended the rally and leaders of various organisations spoke at the programme.

Meanwhile, the union has expressed gratitude to the civil society organizations for their immense support.

Khango-led NSCN (K) clarifies DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Khango-led NSCN (K) has clarified that an individual gunned down by Kohima Police in an alleged extortion case and his arrested accomplice near Old MLA Hostel junction Kohima on Tuesday had at no point in time enrolled or involved with the group in any capacity.

Khango-led NSCN (K) through its MIP also termed as “completely erroneous” the AIR broadcast “citing SP Kohima as source of information and crediting the victims as belonging to NSCN/GPRN (Khango).”

Meanwhile, MIP has stated that the state government on its part “must also seriously contemplate and review the illegal activities including extortions and unofficial collections by state police personnel in various entry-exit gates, traffic points and highways on almost every commercial vehicles and underhand dealings with shady businesses in the state instead of putting onus only on the Naga political groups which in itself is quite hypocritical.”

Stating that it does not condone extortion activities, the Khango-led NSCN (K), however, stated that in order to sustain the ongoing Naga political struggle “nominal taxes, contributions and reasonable fund mobilisations are imperative until an amicable political solution is achieved and to this end the NSCN/GPRN is sincerely pursuing the course.”

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DTF meeting held in Kiphire

PSUN & JSUN on strict compliance of SOP BS&G Wokha inducts new district secretary

DIMAPUR: Peren Students’ Union Nagaland (PSUN) and Jalukie Students’ Union Nagaland (JSUN) have expressed concern at the public rally held in Peren and Jalukie towns on June 23 and 24 respectively, where all norms and directives of government laid down Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were violated.

A press release by JSUN president Imzui Hingleu and vice president Agumbe Nring along with PSUN assembly secretaries Joseph Ndang and Ketaleuluing Sephe stated that, the welfare and safety of the

highlighted on alternative arrangement in managing the food for quarantine centres and understanding the need, DC directed the food committee to deliberate on the same.

DC also thanked all the members in food committee for their cooperation. DC Kiphire Sarita lauded the good team work

extended by everyone and encouraged all to keep it up. She cautioned on proper home quarantine and to contact the concerned authority when needed.

Prior to the meeting, BJP Kiphire district donated one fogging machine and 100 litres of hypochlorite to DTF Kiphire, at the DC office complex.

NLA notifies: In partial notification issued by Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on June 17, commissioner & secretary Dr. P.J Anthony, has taken over the charge of the administrative head of department (AHOD) in the NLA secretariat with effect from June 1, 2020. Henceforth, all official correspondence/letters & mails may be addressed to, Dr. P. J Anthony, commissioner & secretary Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Kohima. Contact no. 03702271507(O)/0370-2271512(fax)/9871482080(M) and Email:-nagalandassembly2008@yahoo.com

NDWM-CRM Nagaland region commemorates WDCL

Children holding up placards during the programme held at ACID auditorium on June 22.

DIMAPUR: World Day against Child Labour (WDCL) was commemorated by NDWM-Child Right Movement Nagaland region in collaboration with Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) on June 22 at Assisi auditorium.

A press release from ACID stated that, coordinator of NDWM–Nagaland region Sr. Pramila Lobo highlighted on the theme “Protect children from child labour, now more than ever”. She said that due to COVID-19 the resulting economic and

labours have a huge impact on the lives of the people and the livelihood, where children suffer most. She pointed out that the crisis can push more children into child labour, where children have to quit school and continue to work either in the garage or as domestic workers.

Resource person Sr. Mary Dukru, the NDWMCRM member along with Sr. Felicita, superior of Assisi community enlightened the participants on both the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phone used for online classes since

Govt constitutes screening committee

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED

DIMAPUR: State government has constituted the screening committee on antiprofiteering under GST for the state of Nagaland on 4th June 4, in partial modification of notification of even number dated October 23, 2017. As per DIPR report, committee members are ADC/JC, CGST, Dimapur and additional commissioner of state Taxes-1, Dimapur Nagaland.

14 returnees received at Tening

DIMAPUR: Additional deputy commissioner, Rhosietho Nguori informed that 14 returnees from different parts of the country were received by Tening sub-division on June 24.

According to DIPR report, the returnees were sent for home quarantine to their respective villages which included one in Old Tesen, three in New Tesen, two in Upper Sinjol, two in Tening town, two in Tepun, one at Old Nzau, two at Ntu and one in Nzauna.

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brief speech, O. Orhyumomo Lotha assured to co-operate and extend his support for the growth of BS&G movement in the district.

The release also stated that as per decision taken

by Wokha District BS&G Association on June 22, district education officer, Wo k h a S. M h o n c h a n Lotha, who was earlier

inducted as district office bearer has been officially elevated to the post of district chief commissioner, BS&G Wokha.

The induction ceremony was performed by DOC (G) H. Orenpomo Ngullie and DOC (S) BS&G Bichano Lotha.

Other participants included BS&G officials and senior SDEO staff.

OBITUARY Executive Engineer (Retd) PWD Ex-MLA (22 Arkakong A/C)

The family of the Lt. Hav. I. Medemsoba Amri, died on 21st June 2020, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the friends, neighbours and well wishers who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time as your contributions made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Wife, Family Members and Relatives.

Late N. Sualemba Ao was born on 20th August 1932. He led a life dedicated to public service. He served under the PWD Department, Government of Nagaland and retired as Executive Engineer. Post his retirement he joined politics and was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 22 Arkakong A/C. He has left us to be with Almighty God on 14th June 2020 at the age of 87.

Our most deepest appreciation and profound gratitude to all the condolences we have received from far and near. Your esteemed presence and generosity in material and in word and spirit while the world is reeling under the pandemic has been an honour and highly acknowledged.

From the masters of the Government to the family, friends and well wishers from all over, it is our most sincere prayer that the Lord Almighty God bless and be bountiful unto you and your kin.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT On 18 June, 2020, five boys had gone to their farm at Pimla Village for catching fish from the fishery pond. While returning back at around 7.30 p.m via Disagphu rivulet between Shuxovi and Pimla village, their vehicle (M. Gypsy) got stuck in the river and suddenly a flash flood occurred, which panicked the boys to jump out of the vehicle to save themselves. Two of the boys were able to reach the river bank near the incomplete Bridge, ARTC & S, Shoxuvi but the other three boys, two of them brothers were pulled downstream around one k.m away. They could somehow manage to come out and reach the river bank and called out for help as they did not know how to reach the main road. This alerted the Pimla villagers to come down near the river and help the boys to safety and handed them over to ARTC personnel.

However, one of the boys could not be found and was washed away downstream.

The next day i.e., 19/06/2020, all the neighbouring villages as well as friends and relatives along with the ARTC & S, Shoxuvi jointly tried their best to retrieve the dead body and finally on 20/06/2020 at around 2.30 p.m, a young non-local girl found the dead body just below her house near Razhaphe Village.

We, the family members of Late TIONGLEMBA SANGTAM, (Tsarü Village) son of Shri. S. Meren Sangtam would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, organizations, churches, villages and well-wishers for your financial help, physically helping us to retrieve the dead body and prayer with unfailing love, we could retrieve our beloved son & brother.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. ARTC & S, SHOXUVI. 2. DISAGPHU VILLAGE. 3. STATE DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE (SDRF) 4. PIMLA VILLAGE COUNCIL, WOMEN & YOUTH ORGANIZATION. 5. ZUTOVI VILLAGE COUNCIL, WOMEN & YOUTH ORGANIZATION. 6. RAZHAPHE VILLAGE COUNCIL, WOMEN & YOUTH ORGANIZATION. 7. SHOXUVI VILLAGE COUNCIL & YOUTH ORGANIZATION. 8. URRA AREA VILLAGE UNION CHAIRMAN AND HIS COLLEAGUES & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. 9. MHAIKHAM VILLAGE COUNCIL, WOMEN & YOUTH ORGANIZATION. 10. SANGTAMTILLA VILLAGE. 11. Mr. DOHOI, HEAD G.B, PIMLA VILLAGE. 12. Mr. VICTO ACHUMI, Head G.B, ZUTOVI VILLAGE. (For providing Excavator (JCB) free of cost) 13. Mr. ATOKA, DEACON BOARD CHAIRMAN, PIMLA VILLAGE. 14. Mr. NEITHO, RAZHAPHE VILLAGE. 15. WOMEN GROUP (SHG), PIMLA VILLAGE. 16. CHANG BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP, MHAIKHAM VILLAGE. 17. K KUOTSU, HEAD G.B CHUMOÜKEDIMA TOWN. 18. Mr & Mrs MÜTHINGNYUBA SANGTAM (Hon’ble MLA, 52th AC Longkhim/Chare) 19. RAZHAPHE BAPTIST CHURCH. 20. USLP. 21. SANGTAM PEOPLE DIMAPUR DISTRICT FORUM (SPDDF) 22. SANGTAM UNION, DIMAPUR. 23. KIPHIRE AREA SANGTAM UNION, DIMAPUR. 24. SANGTAM BAPTIST CHURCH, DIMAPUR. 25. SANGTAM BAPTIST CHURCH, DIPHUPAR. 26. SANGTAM UNION CHUMOÜKEDIMA. 27. SANGTAM BAPTIST CHURCH, CHUMOÜKEDIMA. 28. PIMLA GHAMI BAPTIST CHURCH. 29. TSARÜ SÜRO ASHIMUKHONG. 30. TSARÜ UNION, DIMAPUR. 31. Mr & Mrs R. TSAPIKIU, PUBLIC LEADER. 32. Mr & Mrs TSALITO, P.D, DRDA, TUENSANG 33. CHUMOÜKEDIMA POLICE STATION. 34. Mr. LIRISE SANGTAM, A.S.I, CHUMOÜKEDIMA P.S & Team.

35. OFFICERS & STAFFS OF DRDA, TUENSANG. Also we the family members would like to request any individual or group to refrain from sharing any comments or posts in social media, (Facebook and WatsApp etc) in future without knowing the facts and also we deeply regret about the propaganda spreading through social media about the tragic incident. We also regret our inability to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual personally but we pray to our Almighty God to shower His immense blessing to each and every one.

Loving, Sons, daughter, parents, brothers, sisters & relatives.

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“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way” 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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D I M A P U R : Wo k h a District Bharat Scouts & Guides Association (WDBS&GA) in a short programme inducted senior SDEO Wokha, O. Orhumomo Lotha as the new district secretary on June 24 at Wokha.

A press release by BS&G Wokha media secretar y, Thunglamo Odyuo stated that, in a

LATE N. SUALEMBA AO

04/02/1971 – 05/05/2020

17.05.1986 – 25.06.2019 One year has passed since you left us but the pain of losing you never fades away and we miss you in silent tears.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain.

Until we meet again.

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BS&G Wokha officials along with the newly inducted district secretary and district chief commissioner on June 24 at Wokha.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LATE YIMTIAKUM LONGCHAR

PD T&A appointed as nodal officer

DIMAPUR: Exercising the powers conferred by the Indian Stamp Rules, 2019, the state government has appointed the principal director, directorate of Treasuries & Accounts (T&A) as the nodal officer for the purpose of collection of stamp duty on behalf of the government of Nagaland, as per DIPR report.

the lockdown. Sr. Mary cautioned the children that use of mobile was for the purpose of studying and communication.

Toka enlightened the children on the Corona pandemic and also on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. 53 children attended the programme and held up placards which read “Child labour isn’t fair, they need love and care”, “Child is meant to learn, not to earn.” Earlier, invocation was given by Amakla and welcome address by Sr. Geetalakra.

whole community must be the top priority and utmost concern of any matured and responsible NGOs/CSOs and not jeopardizing it.

In this regard, the two student bodies have earnestly appealed to all the public, CSOs to observe and sincerely follow SOP for the well-being of everyone and requested the concerned government authority to strictly implement the SOP. It also asked that relevant action be taken under section of law upon any violators of the SOP in order to safeguard the vulnerable populace from the deadly pandemic.

news in Brief

DC Kiphire, Sarita Yadav addressing at the DTF meeting held on June 23. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Members of the District Task Force (DTF) organised a meeting chaired by DC Kiphire, Sarita Yadav at the DPDB hall on June 23.

According to DIPR report, the meeting resolved to keep the numbers of institutional quarantine without reducing till July 15. Church organisations

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

The family of Late Akokla Jamir, whom the Lord took away to rest in Eternal Peace on the 5th of May 2020, would like to offer our Gratitude to all kind souls who offered their love and support to her and her families’ throughout her prolonged illness and till her Eternal Rest.

Amongst a host of well wishers we would like to mention a few organisations without which our gratitude is felt incomplete.

1. Nagaland Baptist Church Council and all Church Associations 2. Nagaland Missions Movement and all Missionary in the Mission Fields 3. Pastors and Members of all the Naga Christian Fellowship 4. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo 5. Aoyimkum Baptist Arogo 6. City Church, Kohima 7. Community of Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) 8. All Blood Donors 9. Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata 10. Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 11. 1988 Batch of Little Flower School, Kohima 12. Samagra Shiksha & erstwhile SSA, Department of School Education 13. All Mapelites, Maple Tree School Dimapur 14. Aoyimkum Village Council 15. Mongsenyimti Senso Telongjem Dimapur 16. Waromung Senso Telongjem Dimapur 17. Waromung Senso Telongjem Kohima 18. Yimsem Ao Senso Telongjem (DEE) DP-2890

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WEATHER FORECAST June 25

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A thunderstorm in spots

33 27

Aizawl

Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

Guwahati Rain and a thunderstorm Imphal

28 21 28 25

Some rain and a thunderstorm 27 22

Itanagar A strong morning thunderstorm 26 23 Shillong

Occasional rain and a t-storm 20 19

Kohima

Some rain and a thunderstorm 22 18

Dimapur A morning t-storm in the area

28 24

Cooler; a strong a.m. t-storm

23 20

Tuensang Not as warm with a t-storm

19 16

Cooler; a strong a.m. t-storm

23 21

Mkg Wokha

Zunheboto Thunderstorms in the morning 21 18

Beneficiaries along with members of TSUD and E Build company on June 24. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUN. 24 (NPN): Project “Connect”, a project offering exclusive opportunity for students and teachers to avail customised desktops at affordable rates, disbursed its first batch on June 24, here at Tenyimi Complex, Dimapur.

Briefing media persons at the programme, president, Tenyimi Students Union Dimapur (TSUD), Rukewezo Wet-

sah, said that the union in partnership with E Build, decided to help the students and teachers, who had to rely on e-learning. He informed that the project aims to reduce plight of students and teachers who were now solely dependent on e-learning due to the circumstances created by the ongoing pandemic.

He maintained that the desktops were being sold only to teachers and students with valid ID cards, at the rate of Rs.

7000 per PC. He also mentioned that the PCs were available for all districts of the state, however, districts outside Diamapur would have to pay an additional amount as courier charges.

Further, proprietor, E Build, Erewate Lasuh, in a brief introduction, stated that the customised desktop included branded 15.6 inch LCD/LED monitor, with CPU configuration of 2GB RAM/160HDD/ Intel/AMD processor,

mouse, keyboard and required cables, and with 1 year warranty.

He also said that if there were issues related to the functioning of the PCs, the company would re-issue a new one if the old one was not repairable. It was later informed that as of now, they had received an order of 200 sets of PCs from all over the state. Wetsah however regretted that they might be able to distribute only about 1000 PCs.

NPCC accuses govt of diverting MGNREGA fund, indulging in corruption

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has accused the state government of waiting for release of fund by the Centre to disburse, convert and divert MGNREGA fund and indulge in corruption.

In a release, NPCC president K Therie alleged that instead of paying 100 days’ wages, the government paid only for a few days and sometimes even below 10 days in a year, while the remaining amount disappeared.

He alleged that even the fund released by Union Tribal Affairs Ministry under Article 275(1) also mysteriously disappeared

with CAG report unable to verify the projects.

He said loans for development were taken and shared like the high court complex at Kohima and indoor stadium at Dimapur. Due to 17 years of misrule, he said educated unemployed youth had to venture outside while many joined NNPG factions to collect taxes.

Pointing out that children born in 1997 when the ceasefire agreement was signed were now graduates and post-graduates and that talks with all factions had concluded on October 30t, 2019, Therie accused the State government of playing delaying tactics by

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demanding “inclusive solution” of all factions instead of demanding implementation of solution.

Demanding implementation of solution without any further delay, he said in such a situation the unemployed youth could not harbour hope from the government. Delay in implementation of solution was a major reason for lack investment and creation of jobs in Nagaland, he stressed.

The NPCC chief said the government had sealed the opportunity of obtaining loans through mortgage of property by denying application of SARFAESI Act, even as it had no plan

to facilitate funding of private production lines.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced Rs 20-lakh crore economic package to boost the country’s economy, while Nagaland would hardly require Rs 1,000 crore. He said banks and other financial institutions were perhaps ready and awaiting applications for collateral-free loans.

Noting that there was serious trust deficit among lenders due to nonrepayment of loans, Therie urged the new loanees to remove that trust deficit by paying dues in time.

He observed that beneficiaries of PMRY loans

250 returnees arrive by flight at Dimapur

selected by political leaders had mostly failed to make their projects take off and also failed to repay.

He suggested that villages and communities could decide to stand as guarantors for agricultural loans and micro entrepreneurs in their areas by mortgaging land of loanees.

“Come forward with open hearts and support loans by way of providing land and other logistics support for all micro, small and medium enterprises,” he appealed.

Agriculture being the mainstay for Nagaland, he stressed on its improved production.

NEILIT conducts FDP on e-Learning at Kohima DIMAPUR: NIELIT Kohima conducted faculty development programme (FDP) on e-Learning content development and delivery system for faculties of Nagaland University Kohima from June 17 to 23 in collaboration with Nagaland University (NU).

A press release from NIELIT director L. Lanuwabang stated that, pro vice chancellor NU, Kohima campus, Meriema, professor M. Aleminla Ao was the guest of honour during the inaugural programme.

She expressed hope that the five-day training would impart the much needed technological skills to the faculty.

She also exhorted the participants to sincerely avail the opportunity since the current pandemic has taught people to accept the reality and keep up with the changes and challenges that come along.

She further said that this programme was the need of the hour and thanked director and officials of NIELIT for facilitating the same.

During his keynote address, director of

Pro VC of NU, professor M Aleminla and director NIELIT Kohima Lanuwabang at the training programme.

NIELIT L. Lanuwabang said such training would empower the teaching faculty with the much needed technological skills and help them to overcome the challenges faced by the institution.

He added that with this sudden shift away from the classroom, adoption of technology in learning has become crucial, whereby E-learning was to create an augmented learning environment where technology is used to deliver a combined range of teaching and learning techniques.

Varied topics were covered such as tools and technique for e-content preparation, audio-visual e-content preparation

for self-paced learning and instructor led online classes, online delivery of lecture and content using cloud based classroom and through learning management system.

Trainees were also s h ow n h ow t o c r e a t e course/subjects/topics, creating quiz, assignments, grading and keeping track of student activities etc.

They also registered in the LMS and uploaded their e-Content prepared during the training period.

NIELIT is planning to conduct more such trainings in near future and interested may contact NIELIT Kohima for further information.

One dead in mishap

DIMAPUR: One person was killed after the bike, which he was riding, collided with a truck on Wednesday near Chümoukedima area.

The body of the youth was found few

meters away from the road. The deceased is a 20-year old male and the accident happened at around 4 p.m. No further details could be ascertained till the time of filing this report.

Two sentenced to 10 years RI

DIMAPUR: The court of district & sessions judge Advisor of Power, Tovihoto Aye on June 24 handed over brand new Maruti Ertiga Zunheboto, Khesheli Chi- to Anthony Ruangmei Mandal president BJP 1 Dimapur-I on behalf of BJP party for shi has convicted accused official purpose. (BJP 1 Dimapur-I) Puloka Awomi and Pikato Shohe to undergo 10 years rigorous imprisonment under section 365/304 part 1 IPC for death of deceased victim Lunkholal Singson.

A press release from court of district & sessions Zunheboto public prosecutor J. Khetoholi Yeputhomi reported that an amount of Rs. 2,00,000/- (two lakh) only has been awarded to the wife of victim under the Victim Compensation Scheme U/S 357 A of Cr.P.C. JudgReturnees from AI and Indigo flights at the Dimapur Airport on arrival. (DIPR) ment was pronounced on DIMAPUR: Air India Indigo flight Kolkata on Dimapur airport. all the retur nees were May 20, 2020. flight transported 102 June 24.

After the medical transported by buses to from Kolkata, 7 from According to DIPR screening and manda- their respective quaranGuwahati and 141 from report, total of 250 reached tory procedures were done tine centres.

One drowned in ring well

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Dimapur, Nagaland represented

by Athem Hangsing (right), development assistant hand over solar lightings to KOHIMA, JUN 24 (NPN): Swadhar Greh (a home for women in distress), Prodigals’ Home, Dimapur under its In yet another unfortu- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative on June 24. (SIDBI Dimapur)

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nate incident, one person drowned while working inside a ring well at Chedema Model Village under Kohima district, Wednesday.

Po l i c e s o u r c e s i n formed Nagaland Post that the deceased was identified as Raju, 24 years from Karbi Anglong. It was informed that the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m and the boy drowned while working inside the 50 feet well.

NDRF, SDRF, police and district administration swung into action and several attempts were made to rescue but could retrieve the body only around 6 p.m.

After necessary formalities are conducted, the deceased BJP legislators of Nagaland held a get together-cum-meeting at the official residence of Dy. CM & BLP leader Y.Patton will be handed over to the relatives. on June 24, to discuss various issues concerning the party and the affairs of the state. (Dy. CMO media cell) K Y M C

Nagaland Minerals & Mines, CSR branch Nagaland provided 16 (sixteen) pulse oximeter to the office of the chief medical officer (CMO), Mokokchung on June 24 for facility quarantine centres and COVID-19 Hospital of Mokokchung district. (DPMU, NRHM Mokokchung) K Y M C

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‘BJP-led coalition in Mnp will complete term’

Correspondent IMPHAL/new Delhi, Jun 24: Amid hectic efforts to patch up strained ties between BJP and NPP, BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Wednesday said that the coalition government will last till the end of its five years term.

The BJP national general secretary arrived in Imphal airport on Wednesday on his two-day visit in the state by a special flight around 11.15 am.

Madhav, who accompanied adviser to Manipur chief minister Rajat Sethi, was received at the airport by state BJP leaders and MLAs led by chief minister N Biren Singh.

On his arrival, Madhav told reporters that he came to celebrate BJP’s newly elected Rajya Sabha MP winning of the recently contested RS election, adding that it was a grand victory for the party and people of Manipur. “We are felicitating the new MP (Leishamba Sanajaoba) at Raj Bhavan today,” he said.

On the stability of the BJP-led coalition government, he said that it has been stable and will be stable till the end of its term in 2022.

“You people are asking about the stability of the coalition government for the last around one year. It has

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav speaking to reporters on his arrival at Imphal Airport. (NP)

four NPP MLAs who had resigned from being cabinet ministers in the BJP-led coalition government after withdrawing their support.

Highly reliable sources said that the four MLAs were taken to Delhi to hold talks with party national leaders including Union home minister Amit Shah.

They are likely to return to Imphal tomorrow if they arrive at a consensus during the talks. The chief minister said that the crisis with the ruling coalition partners and within the government was not a new one and that such a crisis has been witnessed in political history.

He said there were various instances the government being shaky due to differences not only in the incumbent BJP-led coalition government but also in the previous Congress govern-

ment. All were solved from time to time, he added.

Did no wrong, welcome investigation: Ex-CM Ibobi Singh after CBI questioning

Mnp COVID-19 cases touch 970

seven-eight years. He said he took up the post “after being requested by the then chief secretary”.

“As per the rules of the MDS, there is no role of the chairman. Any type of transaction, sanction and signing of cheques are done by the project director.

Hence, the chairman is not aware of it,” Singh said.

“I didn’t open any bank account in connection with MDS, never signed a single cheque,” he said, adding that he was never a joint signatory as the chairman.

The three-time former chief minister along with four other former chairmen of the MDS is facing allegation of embezzling funds amounting to Rs 332 crore.

Singh said that he welcomes the investigation and is ex-

IMPHAL, Jun 24: With the discharge of 70 COVID19 patients on Wednesday, the recovery rate of the pandemic in Manipur increased to 33.81 percent. An official source in the state health department said that a total of 70 patients – 32 from Bishnupur district hospital, 17 from UNNACO Covid care facility and 10 from JNIMS hospital were discharged on Wednesday after they were found COVID-19 negative on RT PCR test.

On the other hand, 49 fresh cases were detected during the last 24 hours.

Including the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally rose to 970 with 642 active cases. The 49 fresh cases were detected out of 2,648 samples tested during the last 24 hours of June 24.

Imphal, Jun 24 (PTI): Former Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, who was quizzed by the CBI over alleged financial irregularities in the Manipur Development Society (MDS) during his tenure as its chairman, said he held the post only for a year and did not have any power to authorise transactions.

Speaking to reporters after being quizzed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for nearly three hours at his residence at Babupara here, the Congress leader denied any wrongdoing.

Singh said he was the chairman of the MDS from July 2013 to August 2014, and “during that short tenure” he only chaired one annual general body meeting, denying reports that he held the post for

been stabled. It is winning elections. We will be stable until 2022,” Madhav said with a smile. Later, the BJP general secretary convened a meeting with BJP ministers and MLAs at Hotel Classic Grande, Imphal which was also attended by chief minister N Biren Singh.

Though none of the participants of the meeting were ready to disclose the outcome of the meeting, the chief minister termed the prevailing crisis as an internal matter.

Claiming that the internal crisis in the BJP was almost resolved, Singh said that the problem concerning the NPP will also be resolved in the next two or three days. It may be mentioned here that in their efforts to patch up the broken ties, national leaders of BJP and NPP had taken away the

Assam flood situation grim; 1 more dead, 38,000 affected

A boy walks with his cycle on a flooded road at the bank of Brahmaputra River, flowing above the danger mark, in Guwahati. (PTI)

Guwahati, Jun 24 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday, with the deluge killing one more person and affecting 38,000 people in five districts of the state.

The fresh death was reported in Sivasagar district, taking the death toll in this year’s floods in the state to 12, as per the daily flood report issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

Around 38,000 people have been affected due to the floods in Dhemaji, Jorhat, Majuli, Sivasagar and Dibrugarh districts, it said.

Dhemaji has been the worst-hit with 15,000 affected people, followed by Dibrugarh with 11,000 and Sivasagar with 10,000 people suffering due to the deluge. The number of affected people was 37,000 in four districts on Tuesday. Majuli was added to the list of affected districts. The floods have inundated 102 villages

and damaged crops on 5,031 hectares, the ASDMA said.

The administration is running 27 relief camps and distribution centres in two districts, where 1,081 people have taken shelter, it said.

A total of 119.3 quintals of rice, pulses and salt have been distributed among the affected people, the report said.

The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Nimatighat in Jorhat and also in Dhubri town. Its tributaries are also flowing above the danger level -Dikhow at Sivasagar town, Disang at Nanglamuraghat in Sivasagar, Dhansiri at Numaligarh in Golaghat and Jia Bharali at NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur, the ASDMA said. Roads and several other infrastructures have been damaged at various places in Dhemaji district. Massive erosion has been witnessed in different places in Golaghat district, it added.

tending all cooperation.

“If anyone is found guilty, the court after due examination of the allegations and counter-allegations may give the necessary punishment,” he said.

He said the the CBI officials “politely” asked him about his family’s finances.

The Congress alleged that the interrogation was a desperate bid to save the BJP-led government in Manipur, which recently faced the rebellion of nine MLAs including four ministers of ally NPP. “Unlikely to save an unpopular leadership. This (is) nothing but an effort to buy time for a sinking ship.

People will lose their faith in the CBI,” Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi had tweeted after the agency had summoned Ibobi Singh.

BJP, NPP to work together: Himanta

National People’s Party president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday as the saffron party worked to win back the regional party’s support to stabilise its government in Manipur.

The Manipur government headed by Chief Minister N Biren Singh was plunged into crisis recently after four NPP and three BJP MLAs withdrew their support from it.

Himanta Sarma, BJP’s trouble-shooter and convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance which comprises of the BJP and

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its allies in the Northeastern states, took an NPP delegation for a meeting with Shah.

“NPP delegation led

by Sangma Conrad and Dy Chief Minister of Manipur Y Joy Kumar Singh met Home minister Amit Shah today in New Delhi. Both BJP and NPP will continue to work together for the development of Manipur,” Sarma tweeted after the meeting.

The NPP and other dissident MLAs have been demanding removal of Biren Singh. BJP general secretary Ram Madhav, who handles the party’s North East affairs, asserted in Imphal that the state government will remain stable.

“Take it from me.

We will be stable till 2022 (when next Assembly election will be held),” Ram Madhav told reporters at Imphal Airport.

Biren Singh also sought to downplay the trouble that has besieged his ministry saying it’s a “family issue”, and exuded confidence that the political problem will be resolved soon.

After the 2017 Assembly polls, the BJP had formed a coalition government with the help of the regional outfit NPP and others. (PTI)

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COVID-19 active cases down to 3 in Meghalaya Correspondent Shillong, Jun 23: The number of COVID-19 active positive cases in Meghalaya has steadily reduced with another patient recovering on Wednesday taking the recovered cases to 42 as of now. Health and Family Welfare Minister, A. L. Hek informed that with the latest recovery, the State now has three active cases.

The State has so far recorded 46 positive cases, including the death of one person due to the virus on April 15 last. Hek informed that the person who recovered from viral infection on Wednesday was from West Garo Hills district. Of the three active cases, two are in the South West Garo Hills district and one is an Army man under treatment in the Military Hospital, Shillong.

Director of Health Services, Dr Aman War said contact tracing of the person working in the State Bank of India, Khanapara Branch, who tested positive for the virus is being carried out by both the authorities in Assam and the Ri-Bhoi district administration. Though the bank is in Meghalaya, the person was found positive in Assam, hence it was not recorded in the list of cases in the State.

Shillong, Jun 24: With the surge in COVID19 cases across the country and neighbouring Assam, the Meghalaya government on Wednesday urged people from other states to refrain from attempting to come into the state till inter-state movement is restored and the situation improves.

The government has decided to further strengthen its vigilance at all entry and exit points to and from the state.

“In comparison to the rest of the country, Meghalaya is doing well in dealing with COVID-19 situation and the numbers of active cases have dropped to three in the State,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said.

Following this, many from other States are trying to take shelter in Meghalaya, he said. “Given the

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Act and also for implementation of the Inner Line Permit system.

Kharlukhi, who feels that the Prime Minister of the country should also be from Eastern India, asked, “Why Prime Minister only be from North India?”

Stating that new ideas were emerging with the ongoing pandemic, he said that as a historian, he had been going back to studying the Spanish Flu in America to be able to relate to the present pandemic He also feels that the State should be self-sufficient in the food sector, even as he pointed out that instead of buying fish from Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya should be able to farm enough for its own consumption.

Kharlukhi also feels that despite the ‘Look East Policy’ of the Government of India, “we reached nowhere and with the ‘Act

Agartala, Jun 24 (IANS): The opposition CPI-M on Wednesday demanded a judicial inquiry into the four custodial deaths in Tripura which happened over a period of the last eight months.

Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar in a letter to the Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that in violation of the basic human rights since October last year, two youths died in the police stations and another two in jails.

Demanding judicial probe into the four deaths, Sarkar, requested the Chief Minister to provide government job to one family member of each victim and cautioned the police and jail authorities to prevent recurrence of such “unnatural deaths”.

Sarkar, Chief Minister for 20 years (1998-2018), led a four-member delega-

tion of the CPI-M MLAs and visited residence of Sajaio Mog, who died in Amarpur jail (in southern Tripura) on June 17, at the Kamalachhari village in Gomati district.

“Sajaio Mog’s mother while crying over her young son’s custodial death said that he (Sajaio) was the main bread earner of her family. How the family now would survive? Villagers of Kamalachhari have also demanded a high level inquiry into the death and severe punishment to the guilty,” Sarkar told Deb, who also holds the home portfolio.

While reviewing the programmes and actions of the law and parliamentary affairs departments on Monday, the Chief Minister asked the police and jail authorities to be more cautious about the deaths in jails and police custody.

Sikkim’s reports 4 new COVID cases Gangtok Jun 24 (PTI): Four more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sikkim, taking the Himalayan state’s tally to 83, a top Health department official said on Wednesday.

Director General (DG)-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pema T Bhutia said that four persons, all from South District, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday night.

Their contact tracing is being carried out, he said.

Bhutia said that 29 patients have so far recovered from COVID-19 in Sikkim and 54 cases are active at present.

Meghalaya asks outsiders to postpone visit

Prestone Tynsong

prevailing situation, the message is very clear since the inter-state movement is not allowed, all concerned should kindly avoid coming to Meghalaya unless emergency,” Tynsong said.

He informed that at least 17,000 migrants have also moved out of Meghalaya with the ease in lockdown even as 18020 resident of the State have returned from other parts of the country till date.

Referring to the spike in COVID-19 cases in neigh-

NE MPs need to unite: Meghalaya RS member

Shillong, Jun 24: Newly elected Rajya Sabha member from Meghalaya, Dr. Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi on Wednesday underscored the need of MPs of the North Eastern to unite so that the voice of people will be heard in Parliament.

“We are very much in the north east and yet to reach mainland India.

We need to strengthen our base in the north-east if we want to be a strong force.

At least 25 MPS should be united with other regional parties and only then will be a force to be reckoned with,” he said on the sidelines of a function to felicitate him by NPP Meghalaya State.

Kharlukhi, an academician-turned-politician was the consensus candidate of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) and State president of the NPP, defeated his Congress rival, Kennedy Khyriem.

“My first agenda is political. We have to have a strong political force so that our voice can be heard,” he stated Kharlukhi said that he would try to raise issues of the state, including the resolutions passed by the Meghalaya Assembly urging the Centre to keep the state out of the purview of the Citizenship Amendment

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East Policy’, we are not acting”.

“It seems that South East Asia and Nepal have been captured by the Chinese. We have to be very practical - Chinese are building naval bases. My thinking about China, they are trying to be big bully. I fully agree

with Donald Trump who said why call it COVID-19 and why not Chinese virus as it originated from China,” he observed.

He said that in Parliament, as a first timer, he would seek more time to register his points.

On whether he would continue as state NPP president, he said, “We are going to have a general conference.

I have exceeded my time and it should have been November last year but CM asked me to continue. It is up to the party”.

Asked about ‘one man one post,’ he said, “Not only I believe in that but I believe in retirement too. I never thought that I would become an MP, but the situation in politics... I believe that younger people should be given opportunity”.

bouring Assam, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “In order to avoid infection from spreading into Meghalaya, the government has decided to ask people to refrain from coming to the state till inter-state movement is allowed.”

“It's not that we are not welcoming the visitors to our state but not at this time when COVID cases are rising day by day. As of now, the government cannot allow people to visit Meghalaya, and the Dorbar

Shnongs and citizens of the state have all expressed their concerns,” he said. “ M a n y mu s t h ave wanted to visit Meghalaya perhaps because the state has less positive COVID-19 cases, but we appeal to all to avoid coming in as tourists, relatives, and friends at this point in time,” he iterated.

Further, Tynsong also informed that during a review meeting today, the Chief Secretary M.S.Rao was instructed to further strengthen all entry exit points and put in more restrictions.

State health secretary also held meeting with various paramilitary forces and sought their cooperation in ensuring that their relatives do not come to the state at this point, but co-operate with the government in the fight against COVID-19, he informed.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this day the 24.06.2020 to Mr. K.O. Nyukkhaishiv, Entrepreneur’s Support Service of India — ESSI, P.R. Hill Branch, Registration No. 225, that, whereas you were in occupation of a Flat in the third floor of K.K. Building, P.R. Hill, Kohima, as the Office of Entrepreneur’s Support Service of India — ESSI, P.R. Hill Branch through rental agreement executed on 1st October, 2018 for a period of one year.

And whereas you have not been in physical occupation since February 2020, and whereas the period of agreement for tenancy has expired which you have not renewed.

Now therefore, Notice is hereby given to you to renew your tenancy and occupation within 30 days from the date of this Notice.

Take Notice that in case of your failure, the tenancy agreement will be terminated and the security deposit forfeited and dues will be claimed.

Sd/- (DISANI NEWMAI) Owner of H/No. 206 K.K Building P.R Hill, Kohima: Nagaland K-1135 Regd. No. 175/2020

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Dated : 17/3/2020

I, Mr. Huvika M Ayemi aged about 19 years, son of Mr. Mughaho Ayemi resident of H/No-983, Padumpukhuri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That, my actual and correct name is Huvika M Ayemi however in all my educational and official documents my name is inadvertently entered/recorded as Huvika M Awomi.

3. That, this affidavit is sworn solely for the purpose of declaring that my actual and correct name is Huvika M Ayemi however in all my educational and official documents my name is inadvertently entered/ recorded as Huvika M Awomi.

4. That, the contents from Para 1-3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT Sworn before me.

Notary Public DP-2903 IN THE COURT OF

Dear Temjen Aso “Birthdays come around every year, but friends like you only come once in a lifetime. I’m so glad you came into my life.

Best wishes on your special day.”

Always Atele Dear Ambo, May this BIRTHDAY bring you the happiness That you have been searching for all your life. Happy birthday to you Ambo. Enjoy this day to the fullest.

From your loving Parents, Bro and Sis

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C. NO. 203/20

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late D. Niheto Sema has been applied by Smti. Khuholi Sumi, W/o Lt. D. Niheto Sema, R/o H.No. Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of; 1. Pension Benefits, G.P.F, G.I.S, Gratuity, Leave Encashment and other Benefits.

2. SBI A/C No - 20249221938.

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 24-07-2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 24-06-2020.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-2899

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Army chief visits forward areas in Ladakh

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): Army Chief Gen M M Naravane on Wednesday visited various forward areas in eastern Ladakh and awarded ‘Commendation Cards’ to a number of soldiers for displaying exemplary grit and courage in dealing with recent face-offs with Chinese army, official sources said.

On the second day of his visit to Ladakh, Gen Naravane took stock of the Army’s combat preparedness in four forward areas and interacted with soldiers deployed there besides holding detailed deliberations with ground commanders.

The Indian and Chinese armies were involved in a violent clash in Galwan Valley on June 15 in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed and around 76 others were injured. China has not yet revealed about casualties suffered by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

The Army Chief ’s visit to the region came in the midst of China rapidly increasing number of troops and weaponry along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh region including in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley and Gogra Hot Spring.

The sources said Gen Naravane awarded ‘Commendation Cards’ to five

Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane interacts with the troops while reviewing operational situations on the ground during his visit, in Eastern Ladakh, June 24. (PTI)

Army personnel who fought valiantly during the recent face-offs with Chinese army in the region.

The Army Chief reviewed the overall security situation in the region with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Yogesh Kumar Joshi, commander

of the 14 Corps Lt Gen Harinder Singh and other senior Army officials on both Tuesday and Wednesday, they said.

“General M M Naravane #COAS visited forward areas in Eastern #Ladakh and reviewed operational situation on the ground.

#COAS commended the troops for their high morale and exhorted them to continue working with zeal and enthusiasm,” the Army said in a tweet.

Soon after arriving in Leh on Tuesday, Gen Naravane visited an Army hospital where 18 soldiers

India, China holding diplomatic talks to ease tension India and China are holding diplomatic talks through video conference on Wednesday to explore ways to ease tension along the Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region, officials said.

The talks are scheduled to be held between Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the Ministry of External Affairs Naveen

Srivastava and Director General in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wu Jianghao, they said. The two sides held their first diplomatic talks in June.

The talks are being held two days after Chinese and Indian armies arrived at a “mutual consensus” to “disengage” from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh.

Chemists not to sell Remdesivir, only direct supply to hospitals

TMC MLA Tamonash dies after testing COVID positive

his representative in a prescribed form are mandatory before initiating treatment,” DCGI VG Somani said in an order today.

Informed consent form requires patients to sign up for: “I have been informed of the possible benefits and well as risks (including side effects) from the usage of the drug by my physician after which I have made an informed choice to take it.”

In a major development, the government has restricted the stability period for Favipiravir tablets to four months from June to September which means its use will be reviewed after four months.

KOLKATA, JUN 24 (PTI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Tamonash Ghosh, who had tested positive for COVID-19 in May, died at a hospital here on Wednesday, party sources said. He was 60.

The three-time MLA from the Falta assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district was admitted to a hospital after he tested positive for the disease, they said.

He had several complications related to the heart and the kidney, the sources said.

“Very, very sad. Tamonash Ghosh, 3-time MLA from Falta & party treasurer since 1998 had to leave us today. Been with us for over 35 years, he was dedicated to the cause of the people & party. He contributed much through his social work,” West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (AGENCIES): After permitting restricted emergency use of antivirals Remdesivir and Favipiravir in COVID19 patients, the government on Wednesday issued guidance on the manner of supply of drugs to ensure their proper use.

The apex drug regulator said Remdesivir injectable formulations allowed for use in severe COVID-19 patients can’t be sold off chemist counters and will only be supplied for use directly to hospitals and institutions.

Favipiravir tablets, approved by Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for use in mild to moderate COVID-19 cases, will, however, be available at chemist shops.

“Both drugs will be sold only on medical prescription by the treating doctor and in both cases, informed consent of the patient or

Don’t visit Puri, darshan of deities not allowed: Odisha DGP

DGP Abhay

BHUBANESWAR, JUN 24 (IANS): The Odisha Police on Wednesday appealed to people not to visit the pilgrimage town of Puri as ‘darshan’ of the deities was still not allowed.

DGP Abhay said that even though the Puri district administration is witdrawing the curfew-like shutdown from Wednesday afternoon, it has put some restrictions on a few areas in Puri town.

“In view of the curfew in some parts of Puri, all devotees are requested to avoid going to Puri today. It is again reiterated that the ‘darshan’ of the deities by devotees is NOT allowed,” the DGP said in a tweet.

The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings was held on Tuesday as the deities began their nine-day annual sojourn to Gundi-

cha Temple, nearly 3 km away from the Jagannath Temple.

Presently, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra are seated on their respective chariots and they will be carried inside Gundicha Temple in the evening.

Following the Supreme Court order, the district administration had imposed a curfew from 9 pm on June 22 to 2 pm on June 24 to stop the entry of people into the district during the Rath Yatra.

Notably, the Rath Yatra was a smooth afair on Tuesday in the absence of thousands of devotees as the three giant chariots were pulled by the temple servitors.

“In absence of general devotees, the world famous Shree Gundicha Jatra in Puri was successfully performed by the extraordinary ‘seba’ of the ‘sreemandir sevaks’, the efficient arrangements made by the state government and the temple administration within a very short time and the cooperation of all devotees, especially in Puri town. My sincere felicitations to one and all who made this unique event a success,” said Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb.

“The idea is to collect efficacy data on the drug which has been approved for COVID use for the first time in India. The current shelf life of FabiFlu which Glenmark will market is only four months. If the efficacy data is satisfactory the expiry date can be extended.

If not, drug use can be modified,” a source said.

While Remdesivir injectable formulations are expected to be available within 48 hours in hospitals, Favipiravir has already been stocked by chemists.

DCGI has allowed Cipla and Hetero Drugs to manufacture and market the generic version of Remdesivir, originally developed by the US-based Gilead Sciences; while Glenmark Pharmaceuticals have been permitted to make Favipiravir, the first oral therapy for COVID-19. Favipiravir has shown rapid reductions in viral load in limited trials.

injured in the clash in Galwan Valley are undergoing treatment.

When asked about awarding of “Commendation Cards” by Gen Naravane to a number of soldiers, an Army source said “whenever the Chief of the Army Staff visits formations or units, it is a norm to award Commendation Cards to personnel who exhibit exceptional devotion to duty.”

“In the instant case also, personnel have been awarded for devotion to duty,” the source said. It is learnt that soldiers who have been awarded the “Commendation Cards” fought valiantly in the Galwan Valley clash.

The Leh-based 14 Corps is tasked with taking care of security situation along the LAC in the Ladakh region. On Monday, Lt Gen Singh held a nearly 11-hour meeting with Commander of the Tibet Military District Maj Gen Liu Lin. In the meeting, the two sides arrived at a “mutual consensus” to “disengage” from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh.

The first round of the Lt Gen talks were held on June 6 during which both sides finalised an agreement to disengage gradually from all the standoff points beginning with Galwan Valley.

MUZAFFARPUR/DEHRADUN, JUN 24 (PTI): A criminal complaint has been filed in a Bihar court against yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna, alleging that they have misled and put at risk the lives of lakhs of people by claiming to have developed a medicine to treat COVID-19.

The complaint seeking registration of an FIR on cheating, criminal conspiracy and other charges was filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar here on Tuesday

by Tamanna Hashmi, who identifies himself as a social worker and is often in news for his numerous court complaints against politicians over various issues.

The court posted the matter for hearing on June 30. The complainant has named Ramdev, the convenor of the Patanjali Research Institute, and his aide Balkrishna, the organisation’s chairman, as accused.

ITBP teams including medical and administration deployed at Radha Soami Beas COVID-19 care centre with 10,000 beds in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 24. (PTI)

Amit Shah had on Tuesday said the centre has been entrusted to the ITBP. On Tuesday, the Union Home Ministry nominated ITBP as the nodal agency to provide the doctors and team of other professionals to this centre as requested by the Delhi government.

An ITBP official said, a 2,000 bed facility will be operational at the centre from June 26. He said that the total bed capacity may go up to 10,200 and it will be the largest single Covid-19 care centre in the national capital and the country.

He said more than 1,000 doctors of the ITBP and other CAPFs (Central

Chinese Structures, Soldiers Spotted In Galwan Valley In New Satellite Images NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (AGENCIES): A day after India and China agreed to start the process of disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, high resolution satellite images appear to show the presence of Chinese structures on both sides of the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan river valley, reports NDTV. In clashes there on June 15, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action. Senior officers in the Indian Army believe the Chinese suffered approximately 45 casualties, including a Colonel who was killed in the fighting.

T h e i m a ge s h ow n here is near Patrol Point 14, where the clashes on June 15 are reported to have taken place. Earlier satellite images of May 22 showed the presence of a single tent at this spot. The new images, however, appear to show possible defensive Chinese positions at the site. The new images also show shelters or accommodation having been constructed along the rock-face leading up the LAC. These were absent earlier. ‘’There are clear signs of an incursion around Patrol Point 14. These appear to be defensive formations

Massive Chinese build-up seen in the Galwan region in new satellite images.

by the Chinese on our side of the Line of Actual Control,’’ says Major General Ramesh Padhi (retd.), one of India’s foremost cartographers who retired as Additional Surveyor General of India. “The images show a clear movement of heavy vehicles which indicates that they have an intention to stay deployed in the area.”

NDTV has reached out to the Army and the Ministry of External Affairs for comment. This report will be updated should they choose to respond. “We are looking into it,” government sources said.

The images in Galwan, obtained by NDTV from Maxar, which provide the highest resolution of the situation in Ladakh so far, also show, for the first time, culverts constructed over

the Galwan river less than a kilometre from the LAC with parts of the Chinese track appearing to be blacktopped. The location of the culvert appears near the spot where bulldozers appeared to have stopped the flow of the waters of the Galwan river, as shown in the imagery of June 16. The new images of June 22 show a resumption in the flow of the waters of the Galwan under the culvert which has been constructed.

The road leading up to the LAC has also been widened substantially with heavy earth moving equipment clearly visible along the banks of the rivers.

There does not appear to be any comparable Indian road construction activity opposite the Chinese positions in Galwan.

FIR against Ramdev over COVID-19 medicine claim

ITBP takes over largest COVID-19 care centre in Delhi

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (IANS): A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will look after the Delhi’s largest COVID-19 care centre, the paramilitary force on Wednesday took over the 10,000 bed capacity centre in Delhi, officials said.

A team of the ITBP troopers visited the Radha Soami Beas centre in south Delhi’s Chattarpur and held discussion with the Delhi government officials and other stakeholders who are partnering to run the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) care centre.

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Armed Paramilitary Forces) and 2,000 more paramedical, assistant and security staff will be deployed at the facility to operate. South Delhi District Administration will provide administrative support to the Centre.

The ITBP was the first to create 1,000 bed COVID-19 care centre in the country.

The national capital has been witnessing a spike of corona cases on a daily basis. On Tuesday, Delhi witnessed a surge of 3,947 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of positive patients in Delhi surged to 66,602 cases with 2,301 fatalities.

Hashmi submitted that Ramdev and Balkrishna claimed to have prepared “Coronil tablet” to cure COVID-19, which is nothing but misleading.

The complainant submitted that the Ayush Ministry has asked Patanjali Ayurved to stop advertising and publicising its claims about the medicine.

The Ayush Ministry said they have not been provided any information with regard to the details of the composition of the ayurvedic medicine, Hashmi said. The complainant has sought registration of a case under IPC sections 420 (cheating and dishonesty inducing delivery of property), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), among others.

Ramdev’s herbal medicine company Patanjali Ayurved has launched ‘Coronil tablet and Swasari vati’ medicines claiming they can

Yoga guru Ramdev

cure the highly contagious disease within 7 days. It has also claimed that the 2 Ayurveda-based medicines have shown 100% favourable results during clinical trials on COVID infected patients except those on a life support system. However, the AYUSH ministry said the facts of the claim and details of the stated scientific study are not known to it.

Patanjali didn’t have permission for COVID drug : Uttarakhand official

The Uttarakhand government is issuing a notice to yoga guru Ramdev’s Patanjali for launching a drug claiming to be a cure for Covid when it had only applied for an immunity booster against cough and fever, an official said on June 24. State Ayurved department’s licence officer Y S Rawat said the notice is being issued to the firm to explain from where it got the permission to launch a “corona kit” as a cure

from the virus. “Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd had the licence only for manufacturing an immunity booster on cough and fever. There was nothing in their application related to the treatment of Covid,” he said. “We did receive an application from Patanjali on June 10.

The application was approved after examination by a panel on June 12 but the firm had the permission for only 2-3 drugs and not for Covid”, he added.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 199 Dimapur, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

Some things don’t change

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t is now over a decade after the spate of hue and cry over the issue of forcible collection, illegal collection or simply extortion, which continues to plague Dimapur, especially the business community. The saying that some things never change ; perhaps holds true with regard to the illegal collection syndrome.

Recently the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) had revealed that some NNPGs and elements, despite the lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic were imposing rampant and forcible collection of ‘item-wise tax’ from the traders and business community. The statement evoked outrage expressed by the Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur and the ACAUT Nagaland. Taxation on almost all items and on all and sundry has indeed made Dimapur, the commercial capital of Nagaland as the den of unauthorised or illegal taxation and which has practically destroyed the economy of the state. In the present situation, while the entire state machinery including churches and NGOs are currently engaged with efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and while business has been crippled due to the lockdown which has brought normal life and business activities to a grinding halt; the demand for unauthorised tax by some NNPGs and elements has compounded the woes of public. Imposition of amount as transport tax is not only arbitrary but unreasonable but worse, the amount is multiplied when it is to be paid to not less then half a dozen groups. In addition to imposition of item-wise tax at check gates, the traders are also made to pay godown tax and also compelled to pay hefty transportation charges to transporters. It should also be noted, that collection of tax are not the sole preserve of NNPGs or outlaw elements but where even some government departments themselves are involved. The ordinary public ultimately pays for these additional taxations. That is why prices of commodities have been skyrocketing. The market has also been fragmented into a mafia-type syndicate system with the objective of exerting total monopoly.

This is not a new development as it may be recalled that the PAC had last year gone on week-long vigil at various check gates to prevent illegal collections.

Earlier to that, in 2012-13 ACAUT organised a spate of public protests against unabated taxation. In response, the government took the route of constituting a three-member High Powered Committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge. However even after the report was submitted to the government on June 10,2015 nothing has been heard about it. The government is probably still studying the matter very minutely and researching in depth, on every word in the report.

The government’s lack of political will to tackle the tax menace has led the PAC to assume that if the government is not aware of these activities, then it reveals its incapability, complacency or complicity. The PAC also had castigated the central government and its agencies for insincerity in implementing the cease fire ground rules for which the Naga public are left to face situation at their own peril. PAC opined that an early solution to the Naga political issue was the only way to remove impediments faced by law enforcement in effectively dealing with the menace. However, the ball still remains in the state government’s court.

DailyDevotion Reconciling Yourself to the Fact of Sin

This is your hour, and the power of darkness.

—Luke 22:53 Not being reconciled to the fact of sin— not recognizing it and refusing to deal with it— produces all the disasters in life. You may talk about the lofty virtues of human nature, but there is something in human nature that will mockingly laugh in the face of every principle you have. If you refuse to agree with the fact that there is wickedness and selfishness, something downright hateful and wrong, in human beings, when it attacks your life, instead of reconciling yourself to it, you will compromise with it and say that it is of no use to battle against it. Have you taken this “hour, and the power of darkness” into account, or do you have a view of yourself which includes no recognition of sin whatsoever? In your human relationships and friendships, have you reconciled yourself to the fact of sin? If not, just around the next corner you will find yourself trapped and you will compromise with it. But if you will reconcile yourself to the fact of sin, you will realize the danger immediately and say, “Yes, I see what this sin would mean.”

The recognition of sin does not destroy the basis of friendship— it simply establishes a mutual respect for the fact that the basis of sinful life is disastrous.

Always beware of any assessment of life which does not recognize the fact that there is sin.

Jesus Christ never trusted human nature, yet He was never cynical nor suspicious, because He had absolute trust in what He could do for human nature.

The pure man or woman is the one who is shielded from harm, not the innocent person. The so-called innocent man or woman is never safe. Men and women have no business trying to be innocent; God demands that they be pure and virtuous. Innocence is the characteristic of a child. Any person is deserving of blame if he is unwilling to reconcile himself to the fact of sin.

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Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. ~ Thomas A. Edison

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

Post-mortem

Where do we go after COVID-19 quarantine O f the 18,000 odd Nagas stranded outside and registered on the State Government (I am stranded) portal wanting to return to their homes, it has been reported that13,483 returnees have already arrived home as on 17th June, 2020 according to the dailies. They are undergoing the mandatory institutional and home quarantine as per COVID19 protocols. What we are not sure yetis the number of remaining Nagas who have chosen to stay back.

As reported in the papers, it appears that the number of registrations on the portal took a leap when the Government announced a one-time assistance of Rs 10,000 each to those stranded Nagas in other states if they choose not to return at the moment due to insufficient quarantine facilities and COVID-19 testing centres in the state (between 23rd-26th May, 2020). Many would have changed their minds toreturnconsidering the uncertainty prevailing over the emergent situation. I am sure they too will be returning home in the next few weeks or months.

Back home, while the Government of Nagaland along with frontline COVID-19 warriors, local bodies and Churches etc are putting all out efforts to contain the spread of thevirus, an issue that is becoming very apparent is theincreasing numberof unemployed youths in Nagaland. Whereor what will they go and do after the institutional and home quarantine?While all of us wish, hope and

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pray that normal times return soon, the point of concern is whether there are avenues and spaces enough to accommodate this huge unemployment?

Imagine the plight of the state and communitythat has to now accommodate the thousands of unemployed youths…no job, noemployment, no source of earning and hence no productivity. This simply implies zero or non-utilization of available labour resources for economic development. In determining the productivity scale of our Naga economy, it is not sufficient to take into account only those who are already employed or selfemployedwhile leaving out the headcount of the many unemployed youths who cannot be engaged in any gainful employment. This as a huge productivity loss for the Naga economy.

If normalcy does (not) return, what will they be doing over the next few days, weeksormonths?

During the early part of nation lock down, we also saw on social media, someyouths camping in the jungles hunting wild life, catching fishes and plucking wild vegetables etc.

Even in normal times we can speak about people cutting down timber, boulders, sand etc. There is nothing that money cannot buy these days. It appears that the easiest way to sustain a living is to pluck out the feathers of Mother Nature.

However, nature’s gift of resources may not last very long for the Nagas if this rampant destruction for personal gain goes on unabated.

Among all the material resources, unquestionably, the greatest resource is LAND which we Nagas hold on to very dearly.

In a book Topsoil and civilization by Dale and Vernom Gill Carter, 1955,I quote, “…Civilised man was nearly always able to become master of his environment temporarily.

His chief troubles came from his delusions that his temporary mastership was permanent. He thought of himself as ‘master of the world’, while failing to understand fully the laws of nature.

Man, whether civilized or savage, is a child of nature-he is not the master of nature. He must conform his actions to certain natural laws if he is to maintain his dominance over his environment. When he tries to circumvent the laws of nature, he usually destroys the natural environment that sustains him.

And when his environment deteriorates rapidly, his civilization declines….”.

In short, land carries the topsoil, and the topsoil carries an immense variety of living beings including man! We should not leave a desert in our footprints…” unquote This, to me is a disturbing factor which could be the symptomof a larger social crisis looming in the near future if not addressed with urgency - the ‘novel COVID-19 upheaval of Naga Society’. It has exposed and revealed to us where exactly we stand as individuals, family andas a society at large. Let us take this with a pinch of salt. In general, the returnees can

broadly becategorized into two groups. The first group can be the organized Naga community living outside Nagaland (students, academicians, service holders, patients, travelers and professionally employed etc.) for whom they are of less worry. However, the secondgroupof returnees comprising of the (rather) unorganized Naga community- employed in skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled job is a cause of concern.

Many of them are engaged as waiters, salespersons, security etc. in city malls, beauty parlors, restaurants, hotels, factories etc. Until now, nobody really took notice of this huge number nor did they really matter because as long as they could earn a living in whatever way, it was good because they could lighten the burden of the prevailing largescale unemployment.

However, COVID-19 pandemic has really opened our eyes. We now know them even through the watchful eyes of social media. This will make agood case study for anyone to research on ‘urban rural divide’ in Nagaland.

Now after going through all the lockdown ordeal and hardship, I fear if anybody in his right sense will decide to go back to the metros and cities once the system normalizes.In such a scenario, how long can the Government keep on feeding so many lives without giving them any gainful employment? Let us realize that economic activities can only lead to economic development.

In layman’s parlance, economic development

is primarily about getting more work done which comes if the following four essential conditions prevail: • First, there must be motivation i.e. self-drive to acquire skills and build capabilities in order to make a living and sustain his life. By the sweat of his brow and not dependent on others.

• Second, there must be know-how i.e. acquiring and upgrading skills and knowledge for application.

• Thirdly, there must be capital to work on such as equipment, plants, factories, industries whether micro, small, medium or large scale enterprises … of creating avenues for employment.

• Fourth, there must be an outlet whereby finished products come out for the customers.

Nagas are blessed to be Christians. In almost all cases, every single Nagabelongs to and is a member of a Church. I feel the Church can take more initiatives to develop skills and enhance capabilities of its members to be self-sufficient and responsible citizens.

The Church can play a vital role in supporting the Government towards economic development (as is being demonstrated in the fight against the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic).

Activities that lead to employment generation and self-employment etc.

I feel this is an opportune time for the concerned authorities to frame up long term strategies to address the issue of unemployment in our al-

ready starved economy.

It is high time we begin looking at economic activities that will engage local unemployed youths gainfully. Our independence will be the day when we are economically liberated from the bondage of unemployment. By and large, in the context of Nagaland, given its distinctive history and forms of social life; perhaps what will be most relevant for Nagaland is an ‘endogenous development strategy’ that can adapt to local conceptualizations of well-being. A strategy for development that acknowledges, empower and utilizes the indigenous skills, knowledge and resources which will also strengthen the valuation of our unique history, traditions and culture. The end result of such economic activity (in the form of indigenous products) can meet the requirements of largerindustries, companies and establishments in the region. This in turn can provide both direct and indirect employment and promote entrepreneurship.

Such an endeavor will also fulfill the State’s obligation to its citizens as stated in Article (43) of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

In conclusion, as we now step into a challenging ‘new normal’, let us take this opportunity to also blaze a trail towards acceleratingeconomic activities for development.

Until then, stay safe. Stay healthy, stay gainfully employed.

Meyabi A. Niphi, Dy. Gen Manager (AdminFrontier Basin), Oil India Limited Duliajan, Assam

delimitation is a matter of justice

he desire and aspira- tation of constituencies the assembly are the by confuse the innocent people tion of the people is being under the Union list, product of the 2001 and and mislead the public and expressed through the state has to follow the 2011 census. There are vari- government to delay or canelected representatives in centre’s directive in matters ous factors that determine cel the democratic process of a democratic parliamentary of conducting election and the state funding by the cen- delimitation. The myth thesystem of Government. delimitation exercise. After tral government. Popula- ory is very dangerous. The The democratic principle a lapse of three decades the tion is one major factor that Nazi Germany propounded of The Rule of Law has Delimitation Commission determines the allocation of the racial myth theory just given each individual the 2002 directed the state to funds to the state. Govern- to confuse the mind of the right to exercise his/her carry out delimitation based ment of India as well as the mass and to create enmities adult franchise in national/ on 2001 National Popula- state government depends between the Jews and the state elections for choosing tion Census. The directive on comprehensive census Germans. This racial myth representatives of the peo- of the Central Government documents for the purpose theory of Nazi Germany ple to national/state law on delimitation exercise was of all developmental activi- had caused untold miseries making body. India being put on hold due to objec- ties and welfare schemes in all over the world and about a democratic republic has tions raised by some groups the country.

6 million Jews perished durits own constitution which of individuals alleging that The fact of the matter ing the WWII. provides an independent the Census 2001 was irregu- is that the Government of The allegations of cenElection Commission for lar. The state Government India has accepted and sus irregularities seem to be impartial supervision of was also not in favour of recognised the National created to engender doubts national/state election. implementing the exercise Population Census of 2001 and fear about the 2001 In order to carry out the based on 2001 census due and 2011 as genuine. So far census. But in reality there election process smooth- to apprehensions of law and no Court of Law has ever is no evidence to prove the ly, Representative of the order and on-going Naga set aside the census of 2001 allegations. Nor does any People Act 1950-51 was political dialogue. as null and void. Nor any court of Law reject the passed by Parliament and In view of objections government servants were census reports. It is time for Delimitation Commission raised by some of the north found guilty of committing Nagas to discern out what Act as well which enables eastern states including census irregularities in the fact is and what fiction is authority of the Election Nagaland and the then state. No government em- and move forward for the Commission of India to Jammu and Kashmir state ployees of the state have betterment of our society. conduct elections in the and the Honourable Court’s ever been punished on the The Government of country. directive to restrain the basis of irregularities com- the day is a functioning The state of Nagaland constituencies’ delimita- mitted during the state cen- government who is responcame into being on 31-12- tion, the Government of sus of 2001 and 2011. sible for the well being of 1963 on the basis of politi- India deferred the delimitaIn the absence of any the state and is supposed cal agreement between the tion exercise. The election/ strong evidence to sup- to be impartial while makGovernment of India and formation/delimitation of port the allegations of ir- ing decisions concerning Naga People Convention. constituencies is a normal regularities of the census of the rights and privileges With the formation of a democratic process and 2001 and the normal state of the citizens of the state. full-fledged statehood of therefore the entire country development and welfare The state government’s Nagaland, the state as- had implemented the de- scheme activities in the reluctance to implement sembly seats were created limitation of constituencies state, perhaps the opinion delimitation is based on and eventually 60 assembly based on Census 2001ex- of the Government of India law and order situation and constituencies were formed. cept some NE states and the is that there is no point of the ongoing Naga political The people of Nagaland union territory of J&K. The indefinitely putting on hold dialogue. No doubt law and for the first time exercised entire country conducted the delimitation exercise order is a state subject and universal adult franchise in both Parliament and state based on the Census and having concerns for law and February 1964 and elected elections based on census lift the ban and direct the order of the state is highly their choice of MLA to the 2001 several times since states including Nagaland appreciated. But in the inState Assembly.

2001. Nagaland state is no to implement the delimita- stant delimitation exercise The formation and de- exception in terms of elec- tion exercise. there is no apprehension of limitation of constituencies tion. Since the 2001 census, This time again objec- law and order in the event is based on the national pop- Nagaland state had 4 con- tions are being raised and of delimitation exercise. ulation census. The state of secutive elections in 2003, the response of the State When seats are disNagaland had, for the first 2008, 2013 and 2018 based Government in this regard tributed to the districts by time, exercised delimitation on 2001 and 2011 national is vague citing the same Delimitation Commission in 1971. The delimitation population census. reasons of law and order the leader of the districts exercise passed on peaceThe irony is that the situation and Naga politi- and the local leaders can fully without any objection state government and the cal dialogue. Perhaps the peacefully re-arrange and from any tribal society. In people who raised objec- allegations of census 2001 manage the delimitation this delimitation exercise the tions enjoyed the benefits of are based assumptions to ad- exercise as was done earlier districts of Phek and Wokha the 2001 and 2011 census. vance some vested interest. while forming constituenlost one seat each. The elec- The last 4 elections in which This myth theory of fraud cies in 1963 and 1971. The tion/formation and delimi- 60 MLAs were elected to census was thus created to people of the state look Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

upon the state government to do justice and hear the voice of the voiceless and the marginalised section of the state. Regarding Naga political dialogue, it is quite a different issue. We need not mix-up with the Naga political dialogue which has been a futuristic aspiration of the people for a long time. The struggle is going on for the last 70 plus years and the political negotiation, for the last 23 years.

The people of Nagaland are not aware of the kind of arrangement made between the Government of India and Naga political parties.

There is no much expectations from the dialogue for early political solutions since all Naga political parties are not united in the dialogue process. Let the dialogue take its own

time and settle the political turmoil of the state once and for all. If the settlement comes with new arrangements, better than the existing arrangement, it will be much welcomed and appreciated. However the new arrangement might come with its own problems.

The political institution in the state is evolving in nature. The Naga Hills of Assam and the Tuensang division of NEFA merged together into one administrative unit called NHTA 1957. The 3 districts Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang district under NHTA came into being as Nagaland, a state of the Indian union.

(To be concluded) L. Thechamo Lotha Senior Citizen, Chümoukedima.

Clarification from former president UNC: Apropos the article “Former UNC presidents’ response to Z. Lohe” published on June 21, page 6, the UNC former president, L. Adani has clarified that the name Tunggam (Kosiimai) as figuring in the 6th line of the 5th para was a typo error and should be read as Saranamai (Kosiimai) and not as rendered. He has regretted the inconvenience caused.

Reader’s Post

Breakdown of Airtel in Jalukie

Sir,

Since New Year 2020, Airtel network connectivity has gone down completely. Airtel subscribers have constantly requested the concerned officials to look into the matter as 4G data connectivity comes and vanished with no stability. But all complaints were installed to deft ears without any improvement.

Airtel, a reputed company in the country has miserably failed to serve the need of people of Peren district, particularly the students’ community when classes are going online due to Covid-19 pandemic. I am a physically challenged youth and a retailer of Airtel company residing near ITMS School, who entirely depends on phones and internet for living. The network “comes and goes” leaving all important official works incommunicable and pending. Officials of concerned department are requested to look into the matter with utmost seriousness and solve public grievances at the earliest possible.

Keringau, Near ITMS School, Jalukie Town newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

Sisodia asks Shah to scrap new COVID rules

conducting mass level testing. On the other, they are taking all people who test positive to a COVID care centre for a clinical assessment,” Sisodia said.

Baijal last week issued an order making it mandatory for every new COVID-19 patient to visit a care centre for clinical assessment to ascertain whether he or she requires hospitalisation or home isolation.

It is the responsibility of the country’’s home minister to intervene in the matter and ask the lieutenant governor to scrap the new system and get back to the previous system of administration officials visiting patients at their homes, Sisodia said.

Around 4,000 people tested positive on Tuesday. It is not feasible for all of them to visit COVID care centre for clinical assessment, the deputy chief minister said.

On Tuesday, Delhi’’s COVID-19 count crossed the 66,000-mark with the biggest single-day jump of 3,947 fresh infections, while the death toll rose to 2,301.

Cop arrested for assaulting bank employee in Guj SURAT, JUN 24 (PTI): A police constable was suspended and arrested for allegedly thrashing a bank employee in Surat district after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought timely action in the matter.

Bank officials said police constable Ghanshyam Shyora entered the Canara Bank’s Saroli branch on Monday and asked the woman clerk to print his passbook. When told the printer wasn’t working, he lost lost temper, abused her and started slapping and pushing her. The video of the attack went viral on social media.

“My office is being informed that the Commissioner of Police visited @canarabanks Saroli branch and assured staff of full cooperation; the accused police constable is placed under suspension,” Sitharaman tweeted on Wednesday.

The minister said her office had spoken to the Surat Commissioner of Police R B Brahmbhatt who assured that the accused constable shall be suspended immediately.

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Ladakh includes Aksai Chin, claims Ram Madhav

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (IANS): In a significant statement, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav reiterated India’s claim to Aksai Chin as its own, amid rising India-China tensions.

He said on Wednesday that India must show the same assertiveness on the Line of Actual Control with China as it has shown on the Line of Control with Pakistan, simply to protect its “self respect” and defend its land “till the last inch”.

Madhav said the solution to the present standoff is actively engaging with China both diplomatically and militarily. The BJP leader was speaking at an event on the India-China border issue organised by RSS mouthpiece ‘Organiser’.

“Our claim is not just the LAC. Our claim goes beyond that. When it comes to J&K, it includes PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) and when it comes to the UT of Ladakh, it includes Gilgit-Baltistan and Aksai Chin,” asserted Ram Madhav, who is often seen as the BJP’s face when it comes to foreign relations.

However, Madhav stressed India does not want to wage a war with China. But India’s asser-

country who seem to be playing into the hands of China. They are destroying the morale of our forces,” he alleged, without naming the Congress.

This strong assertion comes in the wake of 20 Indian Army men, including an officer, being killed on Monday night during a violent face-off with Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops at Galwan valley in eastern Ladakh region.

These are the first casualties faced by the Indian Army in a clash with the Chinese PLA since 1975 when an Indian patrol was ambushed by Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh.

Following this, Prime Minister Modi sent out a clear signal to China, saying that India won’t tolerate misadventures when it comes to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Articulating India’s clear stand, the Prime Minister, in virtual presence of a host of chief ministers, said: “I would like to assure the nation that the sacrifice of our jawans will not be in vain. For us, the unity and sovereignty of the country are important. India wants peace but when instigated, India is capable of giving a befitting reply.”

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said he has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to request him with “folded hands” to scrap the new system requiring every COVID-19 patient to visit a government-run centre for clinical assessment.

Arguing that the new system puts pressure on the government’s facilities with the rising number of cases, Sisodia said there would be chaos in the city in the next few days if it was not scrapped.

He told reporters there are two models in Delhi --- Shah’s model which requires every COVID-19 patient to visit a COVID care centre and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s model under which medical teams of district administrations go to the homes of infected persons to check on them.

This is not a fight between Shah’s model and Kejriwal’s model, he said, adding that there should be a system in which people don’t face problems.

He said the Union home minister himself is overseeing measures being taken to deal with the COVID-19 situation.

“I request the Union home minister with folded hands to scrap the new system as people have been facing a lot of problems,” Sisodia said at the online media briefing.

Sisodia had written to Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday on the same issue but said the AAP government is yet to get a response.

He said COVID-19 patients are being taken in buses to the care centres for their clinical assessment.

“On the one hand, they (district administration) are

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‘Custodial death’ of father-son duo Cong attacks govt on Chinese incursions in Arunachal sparks outrage in TN; HC seeks report

TUTICORIN (TN), JUN 24 (PTI): The death of a father-son duo allegedly in police custody in this district has caused a furore with the Madras High Court seeking a report on the matter.

Shops in the district remained closed on Wednesday to protest the alleged custodial death of the two traders in Sathankulam police station, even as a judicial probe has been ordered into the matter.

The Madurai bench of the High Court directed the police to submit a report on July 26 over the death of the duo. The relatives of P Jayaraj and his son J Fennix, alleged that the two, earlier picked up for questioning for keeping their mobile accessories shop open during the lockdown, were thrashed by the police personnel while

in custody.

Fennix was bleeding when he was brought to the prison, jail authorities said.

Tuticorin Collector Sandeep Nanduri said the duo had been earlier arrested and lodged in the Kovilpatti sub-jail.

While Fennix fell ill and died at the Kovilpatti General Hospital on Monday, his father died on Tuesday morning, he said.

“There were complaints that they were killed in police assault..a judicial probe has been ordered,” he said.

On Wednesday, Justices P N Prakash and B Pugalendi of the division bench directed the Tuticorin Superintendent of Police to submit a report on the deaths by July 26.

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Rajeswaran, IG South zone and Tuticorin SP Arun Balagopal were present when the case came up for hearing, although the court had directed state police chief J K Tripathy to appear, but he could not do so since he was in a meeting in Chennai.

Meanwhile, the family of the deceased demanded that a murder case be registered against two subinspectors, since transferred, alleging they were responsible for the death of their father and brother.

They said they had lost both the male members of their family.

The relatives said they would not accept the bodies till their demand was heeded to, even as the post mortem was held at the Tirunelveli Government Hospital.

on previous examinations, can be given a chance to improvise their scores by taking examinations later when the pandemic subsides,” a senior official said.

“Similarly, the commencement of the new academic session, which was earlier planned for already enrolled students from August and freshers from September, is also likely to be deferred to October. The deliberations are on and final guidelines in this regard will be announced soon.

However, any guidelines framed will be subject to review depending upon the COVID-19 situation,” the official added.

Universities and schools across the country have been closed since March 16 when the central government announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as one of the measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

A nationwide lockdown was announced on March 24, which came into effect the next day. While the government has eased several restrictions, schools and colleges continue to remain closed. UGC had in April formed two committees to deliberate on issues arising due to the lockdown to avoid academic loss and take appropriate measures for the future of students.

One of the committees, led by Haryana University Vice-Chancellor R C Kuhad, was tasked with looking into ways of conducting exams in universities amid

the lockdown and work on an alternate academic calendar.

The second committee, formed to suggest measures to improve online education, was led by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Vice-Chancellor Nageshwar Rao. Based on the recommendations of the two panels, the HRD Ministry had on April 29 announced the guidelines recommending the exams for final semester students be conducted in July.

The commission had said that the universities may decide whether to conduct exams online or offline keeping in view the support system available with them and ensuring a fair opportunity to all students.

UGC had recommended that intermediate semester students may either be evaluated on the basis of internal assessment or in states where the COVID-19 situation has normalised, exams be conducted in July only. The commission had also said the new academic session for freshers may begin in universities from September and for already enrolled students in August while the admission process may begin in universities from August 1.

However, due to spike in coronavirus cases, various states recommended cancellation of final year exams. A few states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh have already announced their plans in this regard.

it Rajiv Gandhi in 1988, Narasimha Rao in 1993 or Deve Gowda or UPA government, “all tried to make peace with China only to be betrayed by the dragon.”

The senior BJP leader said the solution is to engage with China diplomatically while being militarily assertive to defend India’s land. “India will take a firm position on ground.

We will fight for our self respect,” he remarked.

Madhav also took potshots at the Congress party to suggest it has been undoing efforts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi vis-a-vis China.

RSS’s Ram Lal, who made an introductor y speech, made an even more serious political charge.

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Tapir Gao has made these revelations,” said Tewari.

The Congress played a clip of the Arunachal East MP while he was speaking in Lok Sabha that Chinese have come upto Majha which has been an Indian military base in the past.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi cautioned the government to be more vigilant in the northeast and borders. “We demand that the Government of India does not look at what’s

happening in Arunachal Pradesh or Ladakh as isolated incidents. These are grand designs and this needs to be responded strongly ,”said Gogoi who is MP from Assam.

Tewari alleged that

ever since reports about Chinese aggression into Indian territory emerged, the NDA-BJP government has been walking the extra mile to downplay those reports and try and “obfuscate the facts” on the ground.

Congress leaders said that they know something is not right with regard to Galwan valley, Pangong Tso lake, hot springs area in western sector and with regard to Chinese intrusion in Naku La in central sector.

“Facts continue to remain opaque on the eastern sector which is perhaps most disputed,” said Tewari.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): Exams for final year students in universities and higher education institutions which were to be held in July are likely to be cancelled in view of the spike in COVID-19 cases, and the commencement of the new session is likely to be deferred to October, according to officials.

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has asked the University Grants Commission (UGC) to revisit the guidelines issued earlier for intermediate and terminal semester examination, and the academic calendar.

According to officials, a panel, set up by UGC and headed by Haryana University vice-chancellor R C Kuhad, has been asked to revisit the guidelines and come up with alternative options. The revised guidelines are expected to be announced by the higher education regulator within a week’s time.

“The ministr y has made it clear that the foundation for revisited guidelines shall be the health and safety of students, teachers staff. The expert committee is of the view that the examinations due in July in most universities as per the revised academic calendar be cancelled and marks for final examination be awarded based on the past performance of each student.

“Students who are not happy with the final marks being given to them based

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (IANS): Amid tension at the LAC in eastern Ladakh with China, the Congress has raised the issue of Chinese incursions in Arunachal Pradesh, taking a cue from BJP MP in the state Tapir Gao. Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Manish Tewari quoted Tapir Gao as saying said that “People’s Liberation Army, on both sides of the Subansiri river in the upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, have occupied territory on the Indian side of the McMahon Line.”

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ANFPSA through its information cell said that such “uncivilized behaviour” of targeting sincere and dedicated officer was uncalled for and had no place in a civilised society.

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date, the F&CS department had been tirelessly working day in and day out serving the general populace. It said the department staff had also been risking their lives in distribution of food grains.

The association has, however, express pain that “such cowardice activities” were committed by “national worker”.

The association has, therefore, appealed to the state government and police department to apprehend those perpetrators and award befitting punishment as per the law. ANFPSA affirmed to stand with the F&CS department and said it was committed to serve the people.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): The Competition Commission on Wednesday said it has cleared Facebook’s proposed acquisition of 9.99 per cent stake in Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries.

The USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) deal -- the single largest FDI in the technology sector in India -- was announced in April.

The US social-networking major had set up a separate entity -- Jaadhu Holdings LLC -- for making the investment. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved “acquisition of 9.99 per cent stake in Jio Platforms by Jaadhu Holdings LLC”, according to a tweet.

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MUMBAI, JUN 24 (PTI): The rupee pared its early gains to settle down by 6 paise at 75.72 against the US currency due to concerns over fresh trade tensions between the EU and the US and rising COVID-19 cases.

Forex traders said factors like weak domestic equities and India-China border tension also weighed on investor sentiment.

The rupee opened at 75.61 against the US dollar, but lost ground and closed at 75.72, registering a fall of 6 paise over its previous close. It had settled at 75.66 against the greenback on Tuesday.

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relaxed and manufacturers are now required to test the samples for specified requirements in labs of BIS licensees who have in-house testing facilities, or in BIS recognised or empanelled private or government labs, it added.

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The norms have been relaxed for filter half masks, surgical face masks and eye protectors by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Earlier, license to manufacture these products was given to those having inhouse testing facilities.

This norm has been

es, the DRDO Chairman pointed out specific parts which are highly importdependent. He reiterated the need to create a component ecosystem in the country, sources said.

Ventilator manufacturers mentioned problems in domestic manufacturing. Indian firms, including those which have got orders for supplying ventilators under PM-CARES fund, expressed disappointment over the quality of components being supplied by a top component manufacturer.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): The government has relaxed norms of having in-house testing for three kinds of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) to promote the supply of quality gears during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official order.

enable more manufacturers to be brought in the ambit of BIS product certification scheme, which will in turn result in greater quantity of BIS certified PPEs being made available to the users,” the BIS said.

BIS is a national standards body that functions under the Consumer Affairs Ministry. It has framed more than 25,000 quality standards for different products/ services.

Based on the data obtained from 81 mask manufacturers, BIS said it has been found that their current installed annual 2ply/3 ply surgical masks production capacities are 295 crore.

Currently, masks and hand sanitizers have been declared as essential items till June. Its prices are fixed by the government.

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certain financial irregularities and misreporting of loans given to real estate developer HDIL. Earlier this month, the RBI had put restrictions withdrawals from People’s Co-operative Bank, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had introduced ‘The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020’ in Lok Sabha on March 3, 2020, which is pending approval. The proposed law sought to enforce banking regulation guidelines of the RBI on cooperative banks.

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58 multi-state cooperative banks having about 8.6 crore depositors with total savings deposit of about Rs 4.85 lakh crore.

The decision assumes significance in the wake of a scam in the Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank and some other cooperative banks affecting lakhs of customers who are facing difficulty in withdrawing their money due to restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India.

The RBI had placed regulatory curbs on the PMC Bank on September 23, 2019, after finding out

During the meeting on June 11, Mohapatra told participants, “After a demand assessment, the government had placed orders for 60,000 ventilators with four Indian ventilator manufacturers. However, the delivery of these orders was getting delayed due to non-availability of critical components on which India is import dependent.”

DPIIT officials also highlighted the problems faced by Indian ventilator

manufacturers in procuring specific components such as AC/DC converter, miniature general-purpose filter, thermo electric device, pressure pumps, sensors, optical encoders, oxygen sensors, flow sensors and substance valves, sources said.

Kant said several parts are not manufactured in India and being imported, causing severe delay in the production and supply of ventilators, according to the minutes of the e-conference.

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Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar speaking at a virtual press conference on Wednesday. (PTI)

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NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (AGENCIES): The government on Wednesday said that all urban cooperative banks and multi-state cooperative banks will come under the supervision of the Reserve Bank of India, a development aimed at providing comfort to depositors and prevent repeat of PMC Bank like scams.

The President of India will promulgate an ordinance to this effect, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters after the meeting of the Union Cabinet.

Terming it a landmark decision, the minister said 1,540 urban cooperative banks and multi-state cooperative banks will be brought under the RBI supervisory process as is applicable in case of scheduled commercial banks. “...depositors (of cooperative banks) will get protection and benefit from this decision,” Javadekar said.There are 1,482 urban cooperative banks and

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (PTI): Gold prices rose by Rs 423 to Rs 49,352 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday following rally in global prices and pause in rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

On Tuesday, the yellow metal had closed at Rs 48,929 per 10 gram.

The rupee on Wednesday erased its initial gains and provisionally settled 6 paise lower at 75.72 against the US dollar, tracking volatile domestic equities amid strong US dollar.

Silver also gained Rs 174 to Rs 49,840 per kg from Rs 49,666 per kg in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was quoting with gains at US Dollar 1,770 per ounce, while silver was trading flat at US Dollar 17.87 per ounce.

Gold prices continued the upside trend amid rising virus cases worldwide, HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.

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he said.

Noting that China and India are important neighbours to each other, Wu said that maintaining peace and tranquility in the border area is in the common interests of both parties and requires the joint efforts of both parties.

“We hope that India and China will meet each other, effectively implement the important consensus between the leaders of the two countries, strictly abide by the agreement reached by the two parties, and continue to properly resolve relevant issues through dialogue and negotiation at all levels.

We will make joint efforts to ease the situation in the border areas and maintain peace and stability in the border areas,” he added.

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Roadside bombing kills six civilians in northern Afghanistan Kabul, Jun 24 (AP): A roadside bombing killed at least six Afghan civilians travelling in a rickshaw in a northern province, an official said on Wednesday.

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

According to the interior ministry spokesman, Tariq Arian, the bombing in Jawzjan province took place the previous evening when the rickshaw struck the roadside bomb in Mardyan district. One civilian was also wounded in the explosion.

Arian blamed Taliban insurgents for the attack.

Afghanistan has seen a re-

cent spike in violence, with most attacks claimed by the local affiliate of the Islamic State group.

I n e a r ly Ju n e, I S claimed responsibility for a bombing at a mosque in Kabul that killed two people, including the prayer leader.

Eight worshippers were wounded in that attack.

A week later, another prayer leader and three worshipers were killed in a bomb blast inside another mosque in Kabul. Eight other worshippers were wounded. The Taliban condemned the mosque attacks.

said the foreign ministers of the two sides during their telephone talk on June 17 agreed to deal with this serious matter in a just way.

“The two sides will stick to the Commander level meeting consensus and cool down the situations soon as possible. The two sides will also maintain peace and tranquility of the border areas, in accordance with the agreement reached so far,” he said.

Zhao also said that a second round of Commander level meeting was held on June 22 and 23 during which the “two sides agreed to take measures to de-escalate the situation and jointly promote peace and tranquility.”

The talks were held in the midst of escalating tension between the two countries following the

Indian military participate in Victory Day Parade in Russia; makes Rajnath proud

Pyongyang, Jun 24 (IANS): A military meeting in North Korea has decided to suspend the military action plans against South Korea, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday.

The KCNA reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over the preliminary meeting for the fifth meeting of the Seventh Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) through a video conference on Tuesday and made the decision.

“At the preliminary meeting, the WPK Central Military Commission took stock of the prevailing situation and suspended the military action plans against the sSouth brought for the fifth meeting of the Seventh Central Military Commission by the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army,” Xinhua reported citing the KCNA report.

“The meeting examined agenda items of major military policy to be laid before the fifth meeting of the Seventh WPK Central Military Commission, and made a study of a report and decisions, which will be submitted to the fifth meeting, and some documents carrying the state measures for further bolstering the war deterrent of the country,” it said. A week ago, the army announced a detailed military action plans in protest against the South Korean authorities for failing to stop “defectors” from sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the North.

Day and congratulated the “friendly” people of Russia, specially the veterans, who have contributed to the common security of India and Russia, the statement said on Tuesday. The parade was reviewed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, war veterans and guests, including Defence Minister Singh.

This year, 14,000 troops and several hundred military machines took part in the parade, including 30 historic T-34 tanks. Modern vehicles also participated, including AFV Terminator, T-72, and T-14 Armata tanks, 9K720 Iskander missile systems, and many other cutting-edge military hardware, Sputnik International reported.

Planes and helicopters also participated in an air parade, with Su-25s colouring the sky in white, blue, and red - the colours of the Russian flag, the report added. President Putin congratulated the military and guests, saying this victory determined the future of the planet. Russia postponed its military parade traditionally held on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 for a later date due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On May 26, President Putin announced that the Victory Parade would be held on Moscow’s Red Square on June 24. He explained that this was chosen because on June 24, 1945 the legendary historic parade of victors took place, when soldiers, who fought for Moscow and defended Leningrad, who stood their ground for Stalingrad, liberated Europe and stormed Berlin, march held on Red Square.

Rajnath Singh at Victory Day Parade | (Photo Credits: Twitter/RajnathSingh)

Moscow, Jun 24 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was extremely proud that a 75-member Tri-service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces participated in the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day Parade at the iconic Red Square here on Wednesday.

Singh arrived here on a three-day visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defence to attend the celebrations.

“Attending the Victory Day Parade at Red Square in Moscow today to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory of the Soviet People in the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945,” Singh tweeted. “I am proud that a Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces is also participating in this parade,” he tweeted. “Impressive turnout of the Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow is indeed an extremely proud and happy moment for me,” Singh said in another tweet.

The Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprised 75 all ranks and marched along

Statue at French parl defaced amid anti-racism push

Paris police said one person was detained after “state negrophobia” was scrawled in red paint.

Paris, Jun 24 (AP): A statue in front of the French parliament building was covered in graffiti amid a global push by anti-racism activists to take down monuments to historical figures tied to slavery or colonialism.

Human error caused Pak plane crash: Report

The statue honours Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a 17th century royal minister who wrote rules governing slaves in France’s overseas colonies. It stands in front of the National Assembly, a prominent landmark overlooking the Seine River

in Paris.

Paris police said one person was detained after “state negrophobia” was scrawled in red paint on the statue’s pedestal on Tuesday and pink paint splattered on Colbert’s likeness.

A group called the Anti-Negrophobia Brigade posted photos online of the graffiti and one of its activists in a police van at the site. The group has called for a national debate about such monuments and what it calls institutionalised anti-Black racism in France.

It is the most prominent monument in France targeted since George Floyd’s death in the US galvanised action in many countries against racial in-

justice and police violence.

The statue was put under police protection earlier this month amid growing calls to rethink such historical figures.

Colbert, a prominent minister under King Louis XVI in the 1600s, is celebrated in France for an economic doctrine known as “colbertism”, which relies on the idea that state intervention is needed to serve the country’s economy and wealth.

Colbert also drafted the Code Noir (“Black Code”), promulgated two years after his death, which regulated the life, death, purchase, religion and treatment of slaves by their masters.

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‘pilots were ‘discussing coronavirus’

ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (PTI): The pilots of the Pakistan Inter national Airlines (PIA) plane that crashed last month were not focused and they were discussing coronavirus during the flight, the country’s aviation minister told Parliament on Wednesday as he pointed out their “overconfidence and lack of concentration” as some of the reasons for the tragedy that killed 97 people on board.

The domestic flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed in a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on May 22.

The Airbus A320 aircraft of the national carrier had 91 passengers and a crew of eight when it crashed into the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir on Friday, minutes before its landing. One girl died on the ground after suffering burn injuries.

Two passengers miraculously survived the crash. Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan presented the interim investigation report on the PIA plane crash in the National Assembly, say-

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ing that the pilots were not focused and their lack of concentration had caused the crash.

Human error by the pilots and air traffic control caused the crash of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane, he said.

The minister said that the pilots had ignored the instructions of the air traffic control on the height of the aircraft.

“The pilots and the ATC both did not follow the protocol,” he said.

“The pilot ignored the instructions of the air traffic controllers and the ATC, on the other hand, did not inform the pilot about the engine colliding.

“The pilots were discussing corona throughout the flight. They were not focussed. They talked about corona [...] their families were affected. When the control tower asked

him to increase the plane’s height, the pilot said ‘I’ll manage’. There was overconfidence,” he said.

Sarwar said that the cabin crew and ATC were also responsible for the tragedy.

“Those who are responsible will be held accountable,” he said, promising that the complete investigation report will be presented in one year’s time. The minister said that 40 per cent of pilots of the national flag bearer were flying aircraft with fake licenses. He said that these pilots had not given the exams themselves nor did they have the proper flying experience, he added.

“Pilots are also appointed on a political basis, unfortunately,” he said.

“Whilst appointing pilots, merit is ignored,” he added, disclosing that degrees of four PIA pilots had been found out to be fake.

Sarwar said that the government will take action against PIA pilots who were found guilty of the above offenses. He said that the government will ‘restructure’ the PIA and will take it back to its days of glory.

with contingents of Russian Armed Forces and 17 other countries, according to an official statement.

The British Indian Armed Forces during World War-II were one of the largest Allied Forces contingents which took part in the North and East African Campaign, Western Desert Campaign and the European Theatre against the Axis powers.

This campaign witnessed sacrifice by over 87,000 Indian servicemen beside 34,354 being wounded, the statement said. The Indian Military not only fought on all fronts, but also ensured delivery of goods along the Southern, Trans-Iranian Lend-Lease route, along which weapons, ammunitions, spare parts for equipment and food went to the Soviet Union, Iran and Iraq, it said. On Tuesday, Singh called on Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov and the two leaders held discussions on the bilateral relationship, regional issues, and reviewed the India-Russia defence cooperation.

Singh also conveyed his greetings for the solemn ceremonies of the 75th Victory

FELICITATION

We the Longtsung Students’ Union extends our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Phyobeni Mozhui, D/o. Lt. Nchumbemo Mozhui & Mrs. Thungchano Mozhui of Longtsung Village for successfully clearing the Combine Technical Service Examination 2018, securing the post of Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Agriculture Department conducted

by NPSC. We are immensely proud of your achievement and it is our prayer that you will continue to excel in all your future pursuit.

Nyanbemo Mozhui President Longtsung Students’ Union

Tsenyani Mozhui Gen. Secretary Longtsung Students’ Union

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We the Longtsung Eloe Yanpoe Yanpia Eyi Ekhung Dimapur takes immense pleasure in congratulating Er. Nribemo Mozhui on being promoted to Chief Engineer (T&G) Deptt. of Power, Nagaland.

The LEYYEE Dimapur further exalts his recognition and prays that our Almighty God continue to guide him with his wisdom of justice and truth in the service of humanity.

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Through your esteem daily, I would like to clarify to all the esteemed readers that news item/article published in your daily (on the 13th of March 2020) with news caption 'CHILDREN OF GOD PUPPETS FOR SELF INTEREST' by one Khumlamo Patton, Akuk Village was published by an imposter using my name, title and village.

I strongly condemn the writer/imposter for the theft of my identity and urge the law enforcing agency to take appropriate action against the imposter.

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FELICITATION The All Dimasa Women Welfare Society, Dimapur, Nagaland distributed some food items on 23/06/2020 to the frontline workers at the COVID-19 Hospital, Dimapur, Nagaland. They teamed up voluntarily with packaged foods and handed out to the health care workers of the COVID-19 Hospital, Dimapur, who are working selflessly to treat the patients fighting against the novel corona virus.

The Society also handed some food packets to the traffic personnel on guard.

The Society also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the health workers, sanitary workers and pray for all the frontline workers who are risking their own lives staying away from home and family fighting against the Novel Corona Virus.

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Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem extends our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed citizen who have been promoted to the following posts. The Union further wishes them more success in their future endeavors.

1. Shri. Tiatemsu Changkiri (S/o. Late Lima Changkiri) Promoted to DSP 8th NAP Bn. 2. Shri. Aodangti Amri (S/o Imkonglemba Amri) Promoted to DSP 10th (IR) Bn. 3. Shri. Daniel Amri (S/o Late Imtiningsang Amri) Promoted to Inspector, 14th NAP (IR) Bn. 4. Shri. Imchalemba Amri (S/o Late Nokcha Amri) Promoted to Inspector, DEF, Mokokchung (Talimongba) President, DCST

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Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the foreign ministers of the two sides during their telephone talk on June 17 agreed to deal with this serious matter in a just way.

violent clashes in Galwan Valley on June 15 that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead, significantly escalating the already volatile situation in the region.

Zhao again accused India of “provoking” a border clash, saying “the onus is not on China’s part.”

“This risky behaviour by the Indian side greatly violated the agreement between the two countries and the basic norms guiding international relations.

It’s very serious, with very severe consequences,” he said.

Asked why after a positive meeting between the Commanders of the two armed forces, he is repeating the allegations, Zhao said, “what I have just said is meant to clarify the whole situation, tell the truth to everyone. We made this statement because the MEA in India and also Indian media have made some false reports.”

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

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China stresses on border peace

Beijing, Jun 24 (PTI): Asserting that China and India are “important neighbours to each other”, Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said maintaining peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border is in the common interests of both the parties and requires joint efforts.

In separate statements, the Chinese foreign and the defence ministries, however, repeated Beijing’s stand that India was responsible for the June 15 violent faceoff in eastern Ladakh.

Defence Ministry Spokesman Col Wu Qian said the two defence ministers are negotiating on the phone. “The two sides held a second military-level meeting on June 22 to exchange in-depth views on controlling tensions and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas,”

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Black artists call on H’wood to prove Black Lives Matter Choreographer Saroj Khan hospitalised V

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ore than 300 Black actors and filmmakers, including Idris Elba, Queen Latifah and Billy Porter, on Tuesday asked Hollywood to divest in the police and invest in anti-racist content.

An open letter addressed to “Our Allies in Hollywood” attacked what it called the industry’s “legacy of white supremacy” and said Hollywood “encourages the epidemic of police violence and culture of anti-Blackness.”

Queen Latifah

The letter, organized by the group Hollywood 4 Black Lives, was written in the midst of a cultural and political reckoning in the United States about systemic racism and mass protests about the killing of Black people by police.

Specific demands included abolishing the employment of police officers on sets and putting pressure on Los Angeles city authorities to reduce budgets for policing.

It called on the movie

and television industry to “end the intentional glorification of police brutality and corruption in our storytelling” and for studios to employ more Black people with executive, budget and green lighting powers.

Long-running police TV shows “Live PD” and “Cops” were canceled earlier this month. Multiple celebrities, including talk show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, and “30 Rock” creator Tina Fey have issued pub-

Billy Porter

lic apologies for wearing black face or depicting white characters made up as Black people.

“It is time for Hollywood to acknowledge its role and take on the responsibility of repairing the damage and being a proactive part of the change,” Tuesday’s letter said.

According to a report on diversity in Hollywood published in February by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), people of color took 27.6% of lead roles in top films

for 2019, almost triple the percentage in 2011.

Heads of movie studios were 91% white and 82% male, according to the UCLA report.

Signatories to Tuesd ay ’s l e t t e r i n c l u d e d campaign groups Black Lives Matter and Color of Change, as well as actors Viola Davis, Tiffany Haddish, Janelle Monae, Mahershala Ali, Laverne Cox, Cynthia Erivo and “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman.

(Reuters)

eteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan, who was hospitalised due to breathlessness, is doing better now, filmmaker Kunal Kohli confirmed on Wednesday.

Saroj was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday after she developed difficulty in breathing. The 71-year-old National Award-winner has tested negative for coronavirus, a family member on condition of anonymity told indianexpress.com.

“She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra East for breathing issues. She is doing well now and will be discharged in a day or two. She doesn’t have COVID-19 symptoms. Her report has come out negative,” the relative said.

Kunal Kohli shared the update on Saroj Khan’s health on Twitter after speaking with her son. He tweeted, “Spoke to #RajuKhan just now. Son of #SarojKhan, He said Masterji is doing better & is recuperating. She was taken to the hospital as she felt breathless. No covid. She’s better now. He thanks everyone for their prayers &

wishes. We hope & pray our beloved Masterji is home soon.”

Saroj Khan, one of the most celebrated choreographers in India, has to her credit dance numbers like “Ek Do Teen”, “Hum Ko Aaj Kal Hai Intezaar”, “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga”, “Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai”,

“Nimbooda” and “Dola Re Dola”.

Her last film outing was Karan Johar’s 2019 period drama Kalank. Khan choreographed the song “Tabaah Ho Gaye”, featuring Madhuri Dixit, with whom she has had a longstanding partnership.

(IndianExpress)

Paris Jackson shares unseen footage Linkin Park have unreleased songs featuring Bennington of father Michael, debuts new music L

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aris Jackson has shared unseen footage of her father Michael, as well as debuting her own music for the first time.

The new footage comes as part of a trailer for Jackson’s new reality series Unfiltered: Paris Jackson And Gabriel Glenn, which is set to debut via Facebook Watch next week (June 30).

The footage shows Jackson as a child at home with her father, as she

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explains: “You see a kid grow up in the public eye, you forget that I am a human. I was against letting the world in because it wasn’t a choice. I wasn’t ready then. I feel like I’m ready now.”

Alongside the trailer, Jackson has debuted new music as part of The Soundflowers, a duo with her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn.

“When I met Gabe, I immediately just vibed and started making music,” she

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says of the collaboration.

“I feel like we’re the same level of damaged. Gabe understands the pain I’ve gone through in my life and he’s helped me realise this is what I was born to do.”

A synopsis for the new show, which focuses on the process of creating the new EP, says it will “pull back the curtain with honest conversation surrounding topics that are central to their lives like spirituality, sexuality, music, family and more.”

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

Elsewhere, last month a $9.4 million legal ruling won by Quincy Jones in his battle with Michael Jackson’s estate over remixes of the late star’s music was overturned over three years after the initial victory.

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inkin Park’s Mike Shinoda has revealed Linkin Park have unreleased songs featuring late frontman Chester Bennington.

The ‘In The End’ hitmaker - who tragically took his own life in summer 2017, aged 41 - had laid down his vocals on a couple of tracks which didn’t make their last album, 2017’s ‘One More Light’. One of those is a song called ‘Friendly Fire’, however, Mike - who released his debut solo LP, ‘Post Traumatic,’ in 2018 - has insisted fans will have a long time to wait to hear it.

Speaking during a Twitch live-stream, he said: ‘’There was a song, a ‘One More Light’ song. ‘ ’ We m i x e d m o r e [songs] than [are on] the finished album and we mixed a couple [of] other songs just to see if one of them would make the cut or whatever.

[Or] if we could use it for a B-side and it was ‘Friendly Fire’. ‘’I still love that song.

Is that out somewhere? Did

we put ‘Friendly Fire’ out at some point? We didn’t, did we?’’

Asked by fans whether the song will be officially released, he responded: ‘’You literally are going to have to wait years to hear that song FYI.’’ The rock band have been on hiatus since Chester’s passing, but before the

coronavirus lockdown, they had been working together writing new music and they continue to check in with one another on Zoom.

Bassist Dave Farrell teased recently: ‘’For us, with the band, we’ve been kinda writing and doing that before this all started. ‘’So casually at this point, we’re doing Zoom

meetings to eat lunch together and say, ‘Hi’. ‘’But we’re not able to get together and write or do that whole bit. ‘’So [we’re] working at home a little bit, working up ideas.’’

He added: ‘’I’ve been playing a lot of drums, just to do something new - I’ve been doing that for the last

year, year and a half, and purposely making as much noise as possible to create my own space in the house.’’

Meanwhile, Chester’s old band Grey Daze are set to release the LP, ‘Amends’, this week, which features the posthumous vocals of the late rock legend.

(Contactmusic)

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inemas across England will be allowed to open from July 4 in keeping with the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures. News on Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland remains unconfirmed.

A staggered film schedule will allow for fewer crowds in lobbies, while rearranged seating options will allow families and individuals to remain socially distanced during screenings.

Ahead of today’s (June 23) announcement from Boris Johnson confirming the July 4 date, Cineworld had said it would be reopening all of its venues (including Picturehouse branches) nationwide from July 10.

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Nolan’s new film Tenet.

While a number of summer blockbusters, including Wonder Woman 1984 and Pixar’s Soul, have been pushed back to later in the year, Tenet was only delayed by two weeks, from July 17 to July 31.

However, last month a survey carried out by the Independent Cinema Office revealed over 200 independent film venues felt unable to reopen with social distancing measures in place, saying September would be more realistic.

Following today’s news, Phil Clapp, chief executive of the UK Cinema Association said in a statement: “Today’s announcement is hugely welcome not just to cinema operators in England, but also we know to the many regular cinemagoers who can’t wait to get back to enjoying the big screen experience.

(NME)

017 comedy caper “Golmaal Again” will be the first Bollywood film to get a re-release in New Zealand, as the country opens up to normalcy after controlling the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.

The film’s director Rohit Shetty shared the news on his Instagram profile on Wednesday morning.

“New Zealand decides to re-release ‘Golmaal Again’ in theatres making it the First Hindi Film to get a relaunch post covid. New Zealand is now covid free and is opening its theatres on 25th June with Golmaal Again. As it is rightly said - ‘THE SHOW MUST GO ON...’,” Shetty wrote.

The filmmaker also shared a poster for the rerelease, which states “Let’s do it again” -- signally reopening of cinema theatres, which were shut due to the pandemic.

Shetty came out with “Golmaal: Fun Unlimited”, starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor and Paresh Rawal, on July 14, 2006. It revolved around the lives of a group of friends, and was full of comedy, action, drama and fun.

The universe of “Golmaal” expanded with “Golmaal Returns”, “Golmaal

3” and “Golmaal Again” (2017). Names like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amrita Arora, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade, Tabu and Parineeti Chopra hve been associated with the franchise.

“Golmaal Again” features an ensemble cast including Ajay, Parineeti, Arshad, Tusshar, Shreyas, Kunal and Tabu. The film is positioned as a spoof of the classic ghost movie.

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Kyrgios hits out at Djokovic for partying ganisers and I did the past month, we did with a pure heart and sincere intentions,” Djokovic said in a statement on his official Twitter handle.

“We believed the tournament met all health protocols and the health of

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Sydney/ Belgrade, Jun 24 (IANS): Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios once again hit out at World No.1 Novak Djokovic and other tennis stars who participated at the Adria Open recently.

Apart from Djokovic, three other players -- Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Victor Troicki -- have so far tested positive for COVID19 after attending the Belgrade leg of the exhibition event recently.

Kyrgios has been very vocal about the entire chain of events on social media and he recently shared the video of Djokovic and Co partying at a club without following any social distancing protocols.

Kyrgios, who himself has been part of many-acontroversies in the past, stated that nothing he has done in his career is as irresponsible as what these players did recently.

His Twitter post read:

“Prayers up to all the players that have contracted Covid-19. Don’t @ me for anything I’ve done that has been ‘irresponsible’ or classified as ‘stupidity’ - this takes the cake.”

This is not the first time Kyrgios has hit out at the decision to host the event as earlier, after it was announced that Dimitrov and Coric had tested positive for the deadly virus, Kyrgios had blasted the organisers.

He wrote on Twitter: “Boneheaded decision to go ahead with the ‘exhibition’ speedy recovery fellas, but that’s what happens when you disregard all protocols. This IS NOT A JOKE.” Following the news that Djokovic and his wife have contracted the virus, the remainder of the tournament was cancelled.

“I am so deeply sorry our tournament has caused harm. Everything the or-

our region seemed in good condition to finally unite people for philanthropic reasons. We were wrong and it was too soon.

“I can’t express enough how sorry I am for this and every case of infection,” he added.

NBA star Jokic tests COVID-19 positive after attending Djokovic’s event: report

Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic has been reportedly diagnosed with COVID-19 which has put on hold his return to the USA from Serbia. Serbian Jokic tested positive for the deadly virus last week and has been asymptomatic.

According to the ESPN report, Jokic had spent time with World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic at the Adria Tour earlier this month.

Djokovic, on Tuesday, had announced that he and his wife had contracted the virus following the exhibition event in Belgrade.

This news came after three other players -- Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki who participated in the event -- had been diagnosed with COVID19.

“I am so deeply sorry our tournament has caused harm. Everything the organisers and I did the past month, we did with a pure heart and sincere intentions,” Djokovic said in a statement on his official Twitter handle.

“We believed the tournament met all health protocols and the health of our region seemed in good condition to finally unite people for philanthropic reasons.

We were wrong and it was too soon.

“I can’t express enough how sorry I am for this and every case of infection,” he added.

Following the news that Djokovic and his wife have contracted the virus, the remainder of the tournament was cancelled.

“If you attended the Adria Tour or were around any attendees please get tested and practice social distancing. For those in Belgrade and Zadar, we will be sharing health resources in the immediate future.

B’desh’s tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19 Dubai, Jun 24 (PTI): The Bangladesh cricket team’s tour of Sri Lanka next month was on Wednesday postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on international sports schedules worldwide.

B a n g l a d e s h wa s scheduled to tour Sri Lanka next month for a three-Test series.

“Bangladesh’s tour to Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place next month, has been postponed,” the ICC posted on its twitter handle.

Later, Sri Lanka Cricket issued a statement to say that Bangladesh pulled out due to its players’ “lack of preparation” due to the pandemic. “...the Bangladesh Cricket Board has informed SLC that a conducive environment has still not arrived for their players to take part in an international cricket series, purely due to the lack of preparation for its players, caused by the COVID–19 pandemic,” the statement read. “...BCB and Sri Lanka Cricket have agreed that Bangladesh National Team’s tour of Sri Lanka which was scheduled to be held during July 2020 will not take place and will be deferred to a mutually planned later date,” it added.

Lyon rates India-Oz series at par with Ashes; keen to avenge 2018-19 loss Melbourne, Jun 24 (PTI): Star Australia offspinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday said that a Test series against India is equivalent to the Ashes and come December, their team will be come out all guns blazing to avenge the series defeat of 2018-19.

India beat Australia 2-1 during the last series in 2018-19, which was first time that the visitors won a series in 71 years.

“You definitely don’t like losing games or series while playing for Australia. Obviously, India, a couple of years ago, they outplayed us. So we are looking to have those guys come out here,” Lyon told reporters in a video on Cricket Australia’s Facebook page.

“It’s getting up there to the pinnacle series alongside Ashes. Obviously, they have got a side full of superstars and it’’s going to be an amazing challenge this summer when they get out here.”

Lyon was part of the Australian Test side that lost 1-2 to India in the 2018-19 home series. It was incidentally the first time India had won a Test series in Australian soil.

India are scheduled to tour Australia later this year for a four-Test series starting December 3 in

Nathan Lyon Brisbane. Lyon, 32, has been Australia’s premier spinner for the last 10 years but it was first time that he got a pre-season break, courtesy the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I haven’t had a preseason. This is basically my first winter in 10 years.

It’s exciting to be home and just to be around all the boys here and all the rookies as well trying to pass on a little bit of knowledge,” he said.

“Have I started bowling? I’ve been doing a bit of bowling-coaching with young Ben Manenti from the Sydney Sixers, so I’ve been bowling with him a fair bit over the last three to four weeks.”

A refreshed Lyon is expected to pose a serious threat to India later this summer, but the bowler himself is not certain

about the resumption of cricket disrupted by the pandemic.

“Well we know that something will come eventually. We’re getting some really good preparation under the belt and can enjoy spending some time at home,” he said.

Lyon said he will closely following the England-West Indies series beginning next month in a “bio-secure” environment.

“I’ll put Kayo on make sure the game’s on the TV there. I’ll try and watch different players and see how they go about their business,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing some cricket being played, I’m starting to get the itch back now, it’s pretty exciting.”

With the ICC banning usage of saliva to shine the red cherry, Lyon joked that he can foresee spinners opening the bowling in Test cricket once cricket resumes post the pandemic.

“Well you’re not allowed to put saliva on the ball so I think spinners might open the bowling,” he quipped.

“That would be a little bit interesting. Hopefully, it will go back to normal situation after COVID hopefully has passed.”

Regret casual attitude that led Explore holding Nationals online, Chess Players Forum urges AICF to my ban, says Shakib Al Hasan New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI): Star Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan deeply regrets his “silly mistake” of not reporting a corrupt approach by an Indian bookie to the ICC, leading to his one year suspension fro the game.

Shakib was banned for two years, one year of it suspended, for failing to report corrupt approaches during an IPL edition by an alleged Indian bookie named Deepak Aggarwal.

“I took the approaches too casually When I met the anti-corruption guy and told them and they knew everything. Gave them all the evidence and they knew everything that happened,” Shakib told Harsha Bhogle on ‘Cricbuzz in Conversation’.

“To be honest, that’s the only reason I was banned for a year, otherwise I’d have been banned for five or 10

Shakib Al Hasan years,” he added on the ICC’s investigation.

The 33-year-old, who was in brilliant form before the ban, amassing 606 runs in the 2019 World Cup in the UK, said he regrets how he went about the situation.

“But I think that was a silly mistake I made. Because with my experience and the amount of international matches I’ve played and the amount of ICC’s anticorruption code of conduct classes I took, I shouldn’t

have made that decision, to be honest.”

Lesson learnt, Shakib’s advice to all young criceters is to never take any such message lightly.

“I regret that. No one should take such messages or calls (from bookies) lightly or leave it away. We must inform the ICC ACSU guy to be on the safe side and that’s the lesson I learnt, and I think I learnt a big lesson,” he added.

The all-rounder, whose ban ends on October 29, said he became a bit arrogant and never felt he was doing anything wrong by not reporting the bookie’s approach immediately.

“Because you do most things right in your life, you tend to get arrogant with some decisions. You may not realise but you’re doing wrong by the books. It never came to my mind that I am doing something wrong

C h e nna i , J u n 2 4 (IANS): The newly formed Chess Players Forum (CPF) has urged the All India Chess Federation (AICF) to explore the possibility of holding the National Championships and rated tournaments online with players at their designated centres.

In a letter to AICF President P.R. Venketrama Raja and Secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan, the CPF President and International Master (IM) Varugeese Koshy has requested the formation of a task force and chalking out a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for holding such tournaments.

Koshy said the task force could comprise players, arbiters, organisers and officials from the AICF and the state chess bodies so that the National Championships and other chess activities could restart in India.

The major problem

with conducting online chess tournaments is the possibility of cheating with unscrupulous players using chess engines to make their moves.

“We will be happy to be a part of such a task force, if required, for the benefit of the players and all the stakeholders,” Koshy wrote.

Koshy also cited a recent webinar where former World Champion and Grandmaster (GM) Viswanathan Anand advocated for online chess.

“Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky, Director General, FIDE, suggested even the Chess Olympiad may be organised online with participants placed in designated centres in their own countries respectively in the presence of arbiters,” Koshy said.

According to Koshy, it was also said at the webinar to explore the possibilities of organising the Nationals in the same fashion after

identifying such centers across the country.

Pointing out the several examination centres where various tests are held, Chauhan said at the webinar that online state/national championships could be held with players coming to such test centres located in their cities to play where arbiters would be present to prevent cheating.

Speaking to IANS, an Indian chess GM said preferring anonymity: “Pure online chess right now is playing from home without

any monitoring. Hence online chess is having the biggest problem, i.e., cheating and players getting logged off. That is why FIDE hasn’t allowed any rated online tournament.”

He said if the players play under observation of an arbiter, which happens in traditional tournaments, then rated tournaments could be held even when Covid-19 pandemic is not there, resulting in cost savings for the organisers which may in turn increase the prize kitty.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a stop to traditional/physical chess tournaments and paved way for online chess tournaments, but only in the blitz or speed chess category.

“Physical tournaments may not be held for nearly one year owing to Covid19. And for holding rated online championships, lots of caution has to be taken like whether the designated centres have decent facilities and who should provide the laptops/desktops,” Koshy told IANS. Queried about addressing the letter to Raja as AICF President and Chauhan as AICF Secretary when there is a power struggle going on between them with each one not recognising the other, Koshy said: “As far as the players are concerned, they continue to hold office.

The Central government continue to recognise them as the AICF President and Secretary. We do not take sides with anybody.”

David Luiz: Arsenal defender signs Vaughan slams Boris for not Shooter Jung spreading awareness new one-year contract with club resuming recreational cricket about COVID after beating it at home

David Luiz won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2016-17.

AR S E N AL , J U N 2 4 ( AGENCIES): Arsenal defender David Luiz has agreed a new one-year contract with the club. Defenders Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares will also join the Gunners permanently at the end of their loan deals, from Flamengo and Southampton respectively, reports BBC Sports.

Meanwhile, midfielder Dani Ceballos has extended his loan deal from Real Madrid until the end of this season.

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“I am really happy that we will have these players in our squad for the future,” said the Premier League club’s technical director Edu. “They have been part of the long-term technical plan [manager] Mikel [Arteta] and I have developed.

They bring the right balance to our squad.”

Brazil centre-back Luiz, 33, joined the club from Chelsea last year but was sent off during Arsenal’s return to Premier League action, a 3-0 defeat

at Manchester City, last week. “David is a really important player for us. He has played most of our matches this season and has been important for the team,” added Edu. “His passing, his communication with the team on and off the pitch - he helps everyone.”

Spanish centre-back Mari, 26, and Portugal rightback Soares, 28, will complete their moves when the transfer window opens next month.

L o nd o n , J u n 2 4 (IANS): Former England captain Michael Vaughan has hit out at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his decision to uphold the ban on recreational cricket.

Johnson had said that the cricket ball is a “natural vector of disease” and hence recreational cricket cannot be allowed to resume.

“Hand sanitiser in every players pocket ... Use every time you touch the ball ... SIMPLE ... Recreational Cricket should just play from July 4th ... utter nonsense it’s not being allowed back,” Vaughan tweeted. Johnson’s comments on Tuesday came in response to a question from Member of Parliament Greg Clarke in the House of Commons, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Clark, the Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells, asked the PM to clarify whether “the ban on cricket has come to an end”.

“Cricket is perhaps our most socially-distanced team sport,” he said. “We’ve lost half the summer but there is another half left to be enjoyed by players and

Michael Vaughan spectators alike.” On Saturday, he had tweeted that it was “absurd that no cricket can be played this midsummer weekend”.

Johnson responded: “The problem with cricket as everybody understands (is) that the ball is a natural vector of disease, potentially at any rate. We’ve been round it many times with our scientific friends.

“At the moment, we’re still working on ways to make cricket more Covidsecure but we can’t change the guidance yet.”

His comments, however, won’t have any effect on England’s upcoming series against West Indies or the resumption of County cricket as they will be governed by guidance for elite sports.

New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI): Champion shooter Samaresh Jung’s fairly big house became his mini-hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19 along with five of his family members.

Pistols and all other accessories related to shooting were tucked away in one corner and in came strips of paracetamol, an oxygen monitoring machine and concentrator (a device which is used to deliver oxygen to patients with breathing related disorders).

And now, from sharing shooting tips, Jung has got down to spreading awareness about COVID-19, having beaten the dreaded disease with the same positive approach and determination that had helped him become a pistol ace and earned him the nickname ‘Goldfinger’.

“Some dos and don’ts, you know, about whatever I know about the disease, and to whoever I know, I pass on my message,” Jung told PTI during an interview.

A big house coupled with a good number of rooms and multiple toilets worked well for the champion shooter when he tested positive for COVID-19

along with five of his family members.

They underwent selfisolation at home till the concerned authorities gave them the clearance certificate on June 22.

The last few weeks have been tough for the 50year-old pistol ace, who won a whopping seven medals, including two gold, at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, a feat that earned him the best athlete award of that edition.

He is accustomed to facing challenges.

“But this was very different,” Jung said.

“I would say don’t panic to those diagnosed with COVID but, at the same time, we can’t take it lightly. The feeling that we will not get the infection should not be there at all.

You have to be extremely careful,” he added.

Jung, now a coach of the national pistol team, said his aim was to stay away from negativity after he was told that he tested positive for COVID-19 on June 5, two days after giving his samples.

“So I decided to stay away from all these what-

sapp messages and television. Though there were some tough days, I was determined to be positive all along,” he said.

Employed with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the son of a retired army officer said his initial symptoms were fever and cough, but he was a bit surprised as he would rarely venture out of his north Delhi residence, which housed 13 members at the time.

While four of the infected family members isolated themselves at home, two of them checked into a specific COVID facility.

“We had quite a few rooms and toilets which we could be used individually, with couple of them being used by those members who were not down with the virus.

“We were following the standard protocol and as part of it, there was also a COVID-19 poster pasted outside our house. Now that we are all clear I am waiting for the authorities to remove it.”

“It wasn’t easy but we had a few friends living nearby who would deliver us the medicines and groceries.

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IOA chief disappointed with members Says little response on resuming sports

New Delhi, Jun 24 (IANS): Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra has said that he has been left disappointed with the lack of feedback from the IOA members for safe resumption of sporting activities in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May 5, the IOA had invited suggestions from National Spor ts Federations (NSF), State Olympic Associations (SOA) and other stakeholders for the preparation of a white paper, detailing steps to resume sports in the country amid the pandemic which has so far claimed more than 15,000 lives in the country.

The white paper titled “Safe Resumption of Sport in India” has now been prepared by IOA and its aim was to ask all stakeholders for their feedback for safely resuming sport.

However, Batra has said that members of IOA, including National Sports Federations, did not give much contribution to the study.

“I am disappointed

Narinder Batra that most members of the Indian Olympic Association, be the National Sports Federations or State Olympic Committees, have not contributed to the study in any way, not even indirectly by sharing the survey with their constituents, especially the contemporary and erstwhile athletes,” Batra said.

“In fact, I gathered from a number of athletes that their respective National Sports Federations did not share the survey with them at all,” he added.

The IOA chief further said that this survey was a perfect opportunity for all the stakeholders in the

Olympic Movement to contribute to the decision making process.

“We could have been heard as one voice, representing the entire sports community. Instead, many National Sports Federations chose to not embrace the opportunity.”

The Indian Olympic Association revealed that it received 450 responses, a major portion of which (178) was from the athletes. 145 responses were received from match officials and 74 from high performance support staff.

NSFs/SS/SOA contributed with 79 responses while the rest came from media, fans and government representatives.

The association said that more than 75 per cent of the respondents have said that it would be appropriate to resume training as soon as lockdown ends, but with restriction on social distancing, personal hygiene etc.

“Some have suggested that training should resume in August or later, with a negligible percentage suggesting that India

Harry Kane: ‘I want to reach 200 Premier League goals’

Harry Kane TOTTENHAM, JUN 24 ( AGENCIES): Tottenham striker Harry Kane is aiming to become only the third player to reach 200 Premier League goals after scoring in Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over West Ham, reports BBC Sports.

The England captain netted his 137th league goal for Spurs in his 200th appearance for the club.

Only Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney have reached 200 Premier League goals.

“I’m still only 26 so hopefully I can get to that 200 mark sooner rather than later and go from there,” said Kane.

“Scoring is the best feeling in the world,” he told Sky Sports.

“Two hundred games... it goes so quick.

The years fly by and you have to make the most of it.”

Kane on target as Spurs win to leave West Ham in trouble Kane had last scored in December, before picking up a thigh injury that ruled him out for six months, and he now has 12 goals for the season.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho added: “I am happy for him [Kane], he worked a lot and now there will be better head-

lines and a better feeling for him.”

How does Kane’s goalscoring record compare?

O n ly M a n c h e s t e r City’s Sergio Aguero - and only just, with 138 - scored more goals in his first 200 Premier League appearances for a single club than Kane has done for Tottenham (137).

In fact, Kane has been scoring at a better rate than Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who scored 131 in his first 200 league games for the Gunners.

Kane also became just the 11th outfield player to reach 200 Premier League appearances for Spurs. Five others scored in their milestone match - Sol Campbell, Teddy Sheringham, Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe and Christian Eriksen.

The goal was also Kane’s ninth against West Ham, meaning he is the fourth player to score at least 30 Premier League goals in London derbies (Thierry Henry, Teddy Sheringham and Frank Lampard complete the list).

And if Kane does reach 200 goals, he would become just the third player in Premier League history to do so, following in the footsteps of Alan Shearer (260) and Wayne Rooney (208).

must wait till a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available.

“It should be possible to resume some form of sports and physical activity in designated Green Zones, but only while observing the strict COVID19 social distancing and hygiene requirements. In Orange and Red Zones, physical activity outside of homes should be limited until their status is changed to Green Zone,” informed the Indian Olympic Association.

On Tuesday, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju had a virtual meeting with representatives of the IOA and 15 National Federations to discuss the way forward for the 15 sporting disciplines in terms of training of athletes, participation in national and international competitions and organising sporting events in India.

During the meeting, Rijiju urged all federations to speak to league managers and propose a few events that can be organised in each sport, in the coming months.

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Lionel Messi turns 33, wishes pour in on social media

Indian Super League: Odisha FC rope in Isak Vanlalruatfela, Paul Ramfangzauva

Barcelona, Jun 24 (IANS): Social media was flooded with birthday wishes as Barcelona forward Lionel Messi turned 33 on Wednesday. The Argentine, who is widely regarded as one of greatest players to have ever played the game, was born on this day in 1987.

In his astonishing career so far, Messi has won numerous team and individual trophies and continues to remain the force behind Barcelona’s surge both in domestic and European competitions.

FC Barcelona wished Messi on his birthday by uploading a video of him celebrating his goals and their Twitter post read: “Today we are swapping for ‘GOAL OF THE DAY’ for an even better video because the best in the world deserves the best celebrations. Happy Birthday Leo #Messi.” Former England great and pundit Gary Linekar wrote on Twitter: “Happy 33rd Birthday to Lionel Messi. He is reaching the twilight of his astonishing career. 722 games and 699 goals for a player that is creative and unselfish for others as he is prolific and deadly in his finishing.”

Bhubaneswar, Jun 24 (IANS): Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signings of Indian youngsters Isak Vanlalruatfela and Paul Ramfangzauva ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Both Isak and Paul played for I-League side Aizawl FC in the previous season.

21-year-old midfielder Paul hails from Mizoram and played for Aizawl FC under 18 team before making it to the senior team in 2018-19 season. He has now signed with the Bhubaneshwar-based club for three years.

On the other hand, 19year-old winger Isak was a part of Bengaluru FC U-18 team before starting his professional career with AFC and has now joined OFC on a four-year deal.

Speaking on the new signings, club President Rohan Sharma said: “Today I’m very excited to welcome two very special players, Isak and Paul to our club.

Isak is an extremely skillful young winger who has oodles of potential. He’s

Tokyo 2020 not planning to restart Olympic flame display Tokyo, Jun 24 (IANS): The organisers of the Tokyo Olympic Games have no plans to restart the Olympic flame display or other mass participation events.

Tokyo 2020 spokesman Masa Takaya told a press conference on Wednesday, “We have no particular timing to start our events gathering a certain number of people,” reports Xinhua news agency.

The Olympic flame has been kept in a secure location in Tokyo after the public display in Fukushima was suspended in March.

According to a roadmap approved by the IOC two weeks ago, the postponed test events will be restarted in March 2021 and the Olympic torch relay held from March to July.

Takaya said he was very much “encouraged” to see that Japan’s professional baseball league has started, and the country’s J-League football competitions will also resume this weekend.

“We will have to carefully monitor the situation,” he said, adding that Tokyo 2020 does not have any “concrete” plans.

Japan lifted its state of emergency on May 25 but Tokyo has still seen new cases every day since then.

Japanese broadcaster NHK said that a total of 55 new cases were confirmed on Wednesday in the Japanese capital.

It’s the first time since May 5 that the daily figure topped 50. The figure is also the largest since May 25.

Isak Vanlalruatfela

Paul Ramfangzauva

very intelligent and could become the next big winger of India. We have had a good history in developing wingers and I’m sure Isak will be the next winger in our club that makes an impact on the big stage.

“Paul to me is one of the most unheralded midfielders who played in the I-league. I love how he plays and distributes the ball with confidence. He’s going to be a big part of our club next season and he’s going to create a good midfield room with Vinit and Thoiba.”

After joining Odisha FC, Paul said: “I am really happy that Odisha FC showed interest in me. The club management are investing a lot in youngsters

which is very good for me and my career. I am looking forward to play for them in the ISL and I am sure that it will be a great opportunity for me to grow further.”

Isak added: “I have always aspired to play in the Indian Super League and I am very thankful to the Odisha FC management for giving me this opportunity and putting their trust in me making me a part of the team. I am going to give my best and do everything to achieve the club’s goals as I know it is going to help me improve my game and take it to the next level. I can’t wait to join my teammates at Odisha FC and play in front of thousands of fans.”

Dravid beats Tendulkar in Wisden India’s poll New Delhi, Jun 24 (IANS): Indian batting great Rahul Dravid narrowly beat his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar in Wisden India’s poll for the greatest Indian Test batsman of all time.

The poll was taken on Facebook and Dravid got 52 percent of the 11,400 votes that came in from Rahul Dravid fans. It started with a pool of 16 Indian batsmen and of Dravid against Sunil came down to a final four Gavaskar and Tendulkar

against Virat Kohli.

Gavaskar managed to later beat Kohli in a closely contested third place playoff. “Dravid ended with 52 per cent of the total votes – as many as 11,400 fans took part in the poll for the final – despite trailing at 42 per cent on Tuesday morning. Much like Dravid batted during his playing career, he dug in and fought back in the poll, eventually crossing the line

with a decent lead at the very end,” said Wisden India in its report.

Both Dravid and Tendulkar are regarded as two of the greatest batsmen of all time. They both have over 10,000 runs in Tests and ODIs. Both had different approaches to batting in Tests with Dravid famous for his ability to grind the opposition bowling to dust and Tendulkar being more of a stroke maker.

World Karate Federation provisionally de-recognises KAI New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI): The World Karate Federation (WKF) has provisionally de-recognised the Karate Association of India with immediate effect for infighting and violating the world body’s statutes during its elections last year.

WKF said the decision was taken after an inquiry. “...further to the investigations and inquiry led by the commissioned members to review the status of the Karate Association of India (KAI), the WKF Executive Committee has decided to provisionally withdraw the recognition of KAI, of which you are the President, as of 22nd June with immediate effect in accordance with the WKF Statutes,” WKF chief Antonio Espinos wrote in a letter to KAI president Hariprasad Pattanayak.

WKF made it clear that it was unhappy with the infighting within the KAI, which resulted in a “flawed” election process in January last year.

“The current management of KAI has lost its integrity and credibility.

The current management is now paralysed with part of the management led by Mr Likha Tara claiming that the office-bearers are illegally elected, part of the management claiming control, and part of the management proposing to reinstate Mr Bharat Sharma, as Vice President.

“As a consequence, it does not seem possible for KAI to resolve amicably the differences and issues in the foreseeable future.

“Instead, the Commission is convinced that the internal struggle will

escalate, and the involvement of external bodies is imminent, with potential interferences in the autonomy of the National Federation,” the letter dated June 22 further stated.

The WKF, however, said KAI has the option of appealing against the de-recognition within 21 days.

“An appeal can be presented before the Disciplinary and Legal Commission within 21 days following the notification of the provisional affiliation or disaffiliation decision by the Executive Committee and/ or the final affiliation or disaffiliation decision by the Congress,” it said.

The KAI’s provisional disaffiliation will be submitted for ratification before its Congress at its next meeting.

“On that occasion, the KAI will be granted the opportunity to express its view with regard to its disaffiliation of WKF, if it so wishes. “...your federation will, as of today, no longer be entitled to the rights reserved only to WKF members, including but not limited to participate in WKF events, use the WKF logo and name and represent the WKF in India,” the world body said.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) disaffiliated KAI in January this year for violating its constitution and guidelines.

The issue relates to the KAI elections in January 2019 that had no presence of an observer from the IOA and there have been allegations that the process was not valid.

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