October 06 2020

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Vol XXX No. 302

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Th. Muivah demands PM-level talks 1 in 10 may be COVID infected worldwide outside India, without pre-conditions

GENEVA, OCT 5 (AP): The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization said Monday its “best estimates” indicate that roughly 1 in 10 people worldwide may have been infected by the coronavirus — more than 20 times the number of confirmed cases — and warned of a difficult period ahead.

Dr Michael Ryan, speaking to a special session of the WHO’s 34-member executive board focusing on COVID-19, said the figures vary from urban to rural, and between different groups, but that ultimately it means “the vast majority of the world remains at risk.”

He said the pandemic would continue to evolve, but that tools exist to suppress transmission and save lives.

“Many deaths have been averted and many more lives can be protected,” Ryan said. He was flanked by his boss, WHO DirectorGeneral Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who minutes earlier led a moment of silence to honor victims as well as round of applause for the health workers who have strived to save them. Ryan said southeast Asia faced a surge in cases, Europe and

Truckers to get police escort DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): Dimapur police has informed that all transport vehicles bound for Dimapur town or in transit through Dimapur district towards Kohima from New Field/ Dellai check gate will be provided armed escort at staggered timing.

According to PRO Dimapur police, the timings from Dellai check gate to DC court Jn. and Newfield check gate to Tragopan Jn. will be-- 6 p.m. & 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. & 7.30 a.m.

Dellai check gate/ Newfield check gate to Bamboo Hut (Chapru)-- 6.30 p.m. and 4.30 a.m. For any emergency, Dimapur Police may be contacted at-- 7085055050.

Govt guidelines for reopening of schools

New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI): The Education ministry released guidelines on Monday for the reopening of schools, including for a thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises, flexibility in attendance, no assessment for up to three weeks and ensuring a smooth transition from home-based schooling during the coronavirus-induced lockdown to formal schooling.

Mammals could be susceptible to Covid

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (center) along with Michael Ryan (left) and Maria van Kerkhove. (AP)

the eastern Mediterranean were seeing an increase in deaths, while the situations in Africa and the Western Pacific were “rather more positive.”

“Our current best estimates tell us that about 10 percent of the global population may have been infected by this virus,” Ryan told attendees from member governments who make up the executive board and provide much of its funding.

The estimate — which would amount to more than 760 million people based on a current world population of about 7.6 billion — far outstrips the number of confirmed cases

as tallied by both WHO and Johns Hopkins University, now more than 35 million worldwide.

Experts have long said that the number of confirmed cases greatly underestimates the true figure.

The comments came during a special session of the executive board to consider the follow-up to its previous meeting, in May, that passed a resolution to look into the world’s — and WHO’s — response to the pandemic. Ryan warned that the world was “now heading into a difficult period. The disease continues to spread. It is on the rise in many parts of the world.”

Nagaland COVID tally 6594 COVID-19 STATUS AS ON october 5, 2020 District Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang Wokha Zunheboto Total

ACTIVE CASES AsSymptomatic ymptomMod- Se- Critical-ICU atic Mild erate vere On Ventilator 700 28 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 280 68 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1108 34 6 1 0

Death ReMiunder Total cov- Death gratInvestiCases ered ed gation 2685 12 1800 4 44 301 272 33 77 25 118 5371

14* 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 17

6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

30 0 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 3 51

3467 12 2096 11 52 392 272 35 108 26 123 6594

*5 deaths not due to Covid-19 *5 deaths in under investigation

DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday reported 42 fresh COVID-19 positive cases-- 30 in Dimapur, 8 in Mon and 4 in Kohima, taking the tally to 6594 cases.

As per the severity of symptoms, 1108 active cases were asymptomatic, 34 mild, 6 moderate and 1 severe.

Further, out of 6594 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 3118 cases from the armed forces/police, 1525 returnees, 1597 traced contacts

and 354 frontline workers.

India’s COVID cases breach 66L mark

PTI: India’s COVID-19 caseload went past 66 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 55,86,703, Health Ministry stated on Monday.

The total cases mounted to 66,23,815 with 74,442 people testing positive for the infection in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,02,685.

About 26 animals that come in regular contact with people may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, says a study. The researchers found that most birds, fish, and reptiles do not appear to be at risk of infection, but the majority of the mammals they reviewed could potentially be infected. They predict possible infection in domestic cats, dogs, mink, lions, and tigers, all of which have had reported cases, as well as ferrets and macaques, which have been infected in laboratory studies, according to the study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

“We wanted to look beyond just the animals that had been studied experimentally, to see which animals might be at risk of infection..,” said lead author Christine Orengo, Professor at University College London. “The animals we identified may be at risk of outbreaks that could threaten endangered species or harm the livelihoods of farmers. The animals might also act as reservoirs of the virus, with the potential to re-infect humans later on, as has been documented on

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DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): In a major relief to sand buyers in Dimapur, ban on sand in Assam was lifted with effect from Monday. This was informed to Nagaland Post by Sand Stockists and Suppliers’ Union Dimapur general secretary Vikugha Chophi.

Along with Sand Stockists and Suppliers’ Union Chumoukedima, he said SSSUD held a meeting with Sand Mahaldar and Suppliers’ Association, Karbi Anglong and Sand Stone Mahaldars’ Welfare Association, Karbi Anglong during the day during which SMSA decided to lift the ban on sand and also fixed the price of sand to Rs. 42 per cubic foot. Chophi said during the meeting the unions and associations resolved to work hand in hand in letter and spirit for smooth operation of the sand business.

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Harvey Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles Rice shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

greatly improving global health,” the committee said.

“Their discovery also allowed the rapid development of antiviral drugs directed at hepatitis C,” it added. “For the first time in history, the disease can now be cured, raising hopes of eradicating hepatitis C virus from the world population.” The World Health Organisation estimates there are over 70

DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): Against the backdrop of deadlock in signing a final agreement with the government of India , NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muivah and chief negotiator has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that in order to “save the political dialogue, the talks should resume at the Highest, i.e. Prime Minister Level; Without Pre-Condition; and Outside India in a Third Country”. Further, Muivah said if “our stay in India is no more welcome, all necessary arrangement must be made for us to leave India and the political talks be resumed in a third country”.

Muivah’s letter dated February 25,2020 assumes significance in the light of roadblock over the issue of Naga flag and constitution, which NSCN (I-M) insisted, should be part of the agreement.

The NSCN (I-M) leader also reminded that he and then chairman of NSCN (I-M) Isak Chishi Swu had come to India at the official invitation of the government of India in December 2002.

Muivah also reminded that the MoU signed between

Ban on sand NSF, ENSF to bar movement supply lifted of govt vehicles from Oct 12 DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): As part of their phase-I agitation against the state government’s inaction on the demand for mainstreaming of SSA & RMSA Teachers 2010 & 2013 batch, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) Monday announced that state-wide bandh of vehicular movement would be imposed on government registered vehicles (NL 10 and NL 11) starting October 12, 2020.

In a joint statement, NSF president Ninoto Awomi and ENSF president Sepili L Sangtam have, however, informed that vehicles on duty for medical services, administration & police, fire & emergency services would be exempted from the purview of the agitation.

In this regard, the two federations have directed their federating units and sub-ordinate bodies to “initiate necessary ground level preparation in their respective jurisdiction.”

Further, NSF and ENSF have appealed to all responsible to cooperate with the agitation and warned that “any unwanted consequences upon its dereliction will be the sole responsibility of the violators.”

NSF and ENSF at the joint meeting on October 2, 2020 at NSF office, Kohima had unanimously resolved to call for a democratic agitation after lapse of 30-day joint ultimatum served on the State Government on September 2, 2020.

3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering HCV

STOCKHOLM, OCT 5 (AP): Americans Harvey J Alter and Charles M Rice and British-born scientist Michael Houghton won the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday for their discovery (More detials on p-7) of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), a major source of liver disease that affects millions worldwide. Announcing the prize in Stockholm, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio’s work identified a major source of blood-borne hepatitis that couldn’t be explained by the previously discovered hepatitis A and B viruses.

Their work, dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, has helped saved millions of lives, the committee said.

“Thanks to their discovery, highly sensitive blood tests for the virus are “I accept-duty is duty. But now available and these after all that hard work and have essentially eliminated training, we are reduced to post-transfusion hepatitis escorting trucks.” in many parts of the world,

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mink farms.” For the study, the researchers investigated how the spike protein from SARS-CoV-2 could interact with the main cellular receptor for the virus in humans called angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE2).

The focus of the investigation was whether mutations in ACE2 protein in 215 different animals, that make it different from the human version, would reduce the stability of the binding complex between the virus protein and host protein. Binding to the protein enables the virus to gain entry into host cells. While it is possible the virus might be able to infect animals via another pathway, it is unlikely based on current evidence that the virus could infect an animal if it cannot form a stable binding complex with ACE2.

The researchers found that for some animals, such as sheep and great apes (chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, and bonobo, many of which are endangered in the wild), the proteins would be able to bind together just as strongly as they do when the virus infects people.

million cases of hepatitis C worldwide and 400,000 deaths from it each year.

The disease is chronic and a major cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis requiring liver transplants.

The medicine prize carried particular significance this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has highlighted the importance that medical research has

for societies and economies around the world.

Will Irving, a virologist at the University of Nottingham, said that identifying hepatitis C had been the “holy grail” in medicine.

“After hepatitis A and B were discovered in the 1970s, it was clear there was still at least one other virus or more that were causing liver damage,” he said. “We knew there was a virus in the blood supply, because when people had blood transfusion they would get liver damage,” Irving said.

“It was recognised as a risk but there was nothing we could do. We didn’t know what the virus was and we couldn’t test for it.”

Nobel Committee member Patrik Ernfors drew a parallel between this year’s prize and the current rush by millions of scientists around the world to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

the two sides also included conscious decision of the government of India “ to discontinue the ban on the NSCN under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.” Muivah said NSCN (I-M) agreed to hold political negotiations with the government of India only after the latter recognized Naga issue as political and not “India’s internal law and order issue.” He also pointed out that when cease fire was signed on August 1,1997 both sides agreed that political dialogue “shall be at the highest i.e. Prime Minister level; without precondition and outside India, in a third country.”

However, Muivah said 22 years of negotiations have hit the roadblock over Naga flag and constitution despite signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3,2015 between the two sides. He also stated that in pursuit of lasting and acceptable and honourable political settlement “as per the principle of the FA, we had mentioned in our proposal that, “Nagaland shall use its national flag, anthem, emblem and insignia”. He con-

cluded that “our proposal is not a demand, neither does it in any way deviate from the officially agreed FA.” In his letter, Muivah accused the Representative of the government of India (R.N. Ravi) of “polarizing Naga society instead of unity the Nagas for an honorable political solution”. He said the Ravi was “segregating the Naga civil society” by leaving out “the main stakeholders including Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers Association and Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights including Naga Students Federation.

Further he said Ravi has been “hobnobbing with the so-called NNPGs to make an agreement.”

Expressing concern serious concern with the activities of agencies of the MHA and the government of India’s Representative for the Naga peace talks, Muivah cautioned that if “pragmatic political decisions are not taken” over the matter, then there was no doubt that the above mentioned “are already jeopardizing the political peace process between the Gol and the NSCN.” (Full text on p-6)

Rhino horn case: Disclose identity of culprit, says Ex-PAN DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): Reacting to a report about a piece of Rhino horn being allegedly sold to a former MLA from Nagaland by a certain smuggler from Assam, Ex-Parliamentarian’s Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) said nondisclosure of the identity of the ex-MLA or the culprit has implicated the entire community of the former legislators in the State.

Reacting to the Times of India (Jorhat based) news item, which was also published in local media October 2, Ex-PAN asserted that neither the concerned administrative authorities nor the news portal responsible for publication of the news item had the right to tarnish the image of former legislators.

In a rejoinder, the association president Joshua Sumi said as the news portal did not divulge the name of the buyer of the prohibited item, the report about the illegal trade between the smuggler and the alleged ex-MLA from Nagaland could be correct or false.

Asking the media and the

NSCN (K), ULFA-I, PLA claim responsibility for attack on AR men DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): Myanmar based NSCN (K) led by Yung Aung, ULFA (I) and RPF/PLA claimed responsibility for carrying out the ambush on Assam Rifles personnel near Tenmo village, of Changlang district under Arunachal Pradesh.

An emailed statement

by NSCN (K) MIP said that it was a joint military offensive launch against the occupational forces, killing two on the spot and injuring many others. “The Western South East Asian (WESEA) revolution will endure and move forward as long as India illegally occupies and dominates our region,” it added. The group further warned that “the more India oppresses and refuse to recognize our genuine struggle we will continue to defend the legitimate rights at all cost.”

responsible officers in Assam to clear the suspense by disclosing the name of the former MLA or the culprit without hesitation or delay, Ex-PAN warned that nondivulgence of the identity of the culprit in Nagaland would compel Ex-PAN to construe that those responsible for the news item had an ulterior motive against the former legislators.

Ex-PAN president asserted that the association stood for the preservation of flora and fauna and an ardent supporter of those who guard and protect the national wealth and urged the authorities concerned to book the culprits without delay.

According to October 1 news report of the Jorhat bureau of Times of India, “a businessman from Karbi Anglong district, who was arrested for his involvement in rhino horn smuggling on September 28, told Kaziranga National Park authorities that he had sold a broken piece of horn to a former MLA in Nagaland in August.”

GNF appeals NPGs to uphold ‘non-negotiable’ political rights DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): Global Forum of Nagas (GNF) in an appeal letter addressed to the yaruiwo of NCSCN (I-M) and convener of WC of NNPGs, impressed upon the leaders and the Naga political groups, to reconcile for “unity in a common purpose” through dialogue, mutual respect, trust and accommodative spirit in order to create a “harmonious future collectively” to avoid return of violence while seeking political solution.

In a letter signed by 45 Nagas from across India and abroad, GNF emphasised upon the leaders representing various NPGs, that unity was not the same as uniformity. GNF stated that uniformity is imposing one’s will on others and not giving space for negotiation and compromise. Further, assert-

ing that flag and constitution formed the heart and soul of Naga identity, their unique history and situation as duly acknowledged by GoI, GNF said that the matter required deft handling and tenacity in approach so as to arrive at an acceptable position between the two negotiating parties.

They also said that acknowledgement of the distinct identity of Nagas by Centre must be “translated into action and protected by a separate Naga passport and visa regime”. Without this, they reasoned that “our distinct identity” would be but a lip service. GNF said that if any agreement was signed short of sovereignty, there must be a clear clause keeping the path open for the Nagas to decide their future course of action to enter into a new deal.

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Study on local garlic at Yisemyong

DIMAPUR: State Agriculture Research Station (SARS) Yisemyong, department of Agriculture has been conducting the study, “effect of different manures and fertilizers on growth and yield of local garlic”, since 2018 every rabi season.

A press release by joint director, Agriculture, SARS, Temsuinla Jamir stated that the study was conducted with an objective to promote integrated plant nutrient management system in garlic in order to maintain soil health, enhancing soil fertility and productivity.

Manures/fertilizers used in the study were nitrogen: phosphorus: potassium (NPK), wood ash & vermicompost, wood ash & annapurna (organic fert.), wood ash & pig manure, wood ash & vermiwash and 1 litre of vermiwash mixed

SARS Yisemyong conducted study on local garlic growth during rabi season.

with 5 litres of water for foliar spray. The release stated that wood ash contains potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and micronutrients which improve plant health, growth and yield, while application of vermicompost in garlic showed remarkable result in growth and health.

Annapurna, which has millions of beneficial NP

and zinc mobilizing bacteria also contains pseudomonas and Trichoderma which act as bio-control agent to prevent diseases.

It also informed that pig manures, known as black gold aerates the soil, allow roots to penetrate easily, help retain moisture and add nutrients to plants, vermi wash has enzymes which stimulates the

growth and yield of crops, promotes root growth and nutrient absorption, while NPK: nitrogen improves vegetative development of plants, phosphorous promotes root growth and increase disease resistance and potassium enables plants to resist diseases and other adverse conditions.

Meanwhile, from the studies conducted during rabi seasons at SARS Yisemyong for three consecutive years, all results showed significant effect on growth and yield of garlic.

However, application of vermicompost recorded highest yield followed by application of pig manure and vermiwash with all treatment having wood ash incorporated. In this, application of wood ash and vermicompost was recommended to farmers interested in organic cultivation of local garlic.

State government constitutes SLMC, DLMC

NPGN/NNC/NA (MK), Yimchunger region supports FA DIMAPUR: NPGN/ NNC/NA (MK) Yimchunger region affirmed that “Naga solution” must include Naga flag and yehzabo without which it cannot be honourable and not acceptable to the Nagas. In a press release by NPGN (NNC) N-A chairman Sunonglen and secretary, Lerehmew extended “unflinching support” to the ongoing “Indo-Naga” political talks based on the historic Framework Agreement (FA) of August 3, 2015. It also stated that this was resolved at an emergency meeting held on October 5.

bankers committee.

The SLMC will implement the NIMC guidelines at the state level and provide feedback to NIMC; guide and steer the implementation of the scheme in the state; examine and approve the selected list of beneficiaries/projects for inclusion in the scheme in consultation with District Level Monitoring Committee; set the

target as per OOMF format and review the progress regularly.

DLMC comprise of DC as chairman, chief executive officer of district panchayat/CDO/municipal/town committee as vice chairman with members district agriculture officer, district horticulture officer, assistant registrar of Cooperative Societies, lead

district manager of district level bankers committee and district manager NABARD. DLMC function will be the first line of implementation and monitoring system within the overall framework and identify the beneficiaries to ensure viability of the project and prepare viable project reports to support the beneficiaries in collaboration with PMU.

news in Brief CoGA on-the-spot verification: Chairman of Committee on Government Assurances (CoGA) has fixed on-the-spot verification of the status of road improvement works in Dimapur and Kohima cities under NH-39 on October 6 and 7 respectively. All members of CoGA have been requested to join the visit.

Evidence meeting at assembly secretariat: Commissioner & secretary (C&S), Dr. PJ Antony has informed that an evidence meeting with departmental representatives of Tourism and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources department will be held on October 14, 11 a.m, committee room of assembly secretariat. All members of the estimates committee have been requested to attend the meeting.

Chief secretary delegates: Chief secretary Nagaland has delegated to the deputy commissioner & district election officer, Kohima and Kiphire to act on behalf of the state government for requisitioning of vehicles, premises, etc for the conduct of by-election to 14-Southern Angami-I (ST) and 60-Pungro, Kiphire (ST) A/Cs, 2020. Any vehicle, premises etc belonging to private person or institution/organisation shall be entitled for compensation under Sec. 161 of the R.P. Act 1951.

CEO informs on MCC: Chief electoral officer, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha has informed that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force in entire Kohima district except for the areas under Kohima Municipal Council other than Ward No. 5, Kitsubozou (Chotobosti), and in the entire Kiphire district, which will be in force till the completion of the election process. Regarding this, release of funds under the MPs’/ MLAs’ local area development scheme will be subject to restrictions as per the ECI order. MCC is in force for holding by-election to fill the casual vacancies in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 14- Southern Angami- I (ST) A/C and 60- Pungro- Kiphire (ST) A/C. DC Wokha informs: Deputy commissioner & vice-president chairman Wokha has informed that monthly district planning & development board (DPDB) meeting will be held on October 9, 10 a.m. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Transport department informs: Secretary, Transport department, Nagaland, A. Robin Lotha has informed that with the central government making mandatory the fitment of FASTag on all motor vehicles under category M and

We the bereaved family of Late Lipoktemsü Jamir whom the Lord has taken for eternal rest on 2 nd October 2020, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who physically, spiritually, morally and financially stood and supported us during our grief.

We deeply regret for not able to thank all individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Family Members.

of our beloved Late JEPITO CHISHI

Born on : 22/11/1988 – Died on : 6/10/2019 "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord" 2 Cor 5:8 Dear Ajepi, It's been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode, but not a single day passed by without thinking of you.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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Late Dokhuvi Sumi

26/03/1985 – 02/10/2020

Born on: 01/10/1973 – Died on: 02/10/2020 We the bereaved family of Late Dokhuvi Sumi wishes to acknowledge the immeasurable expression of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 02 October 2020.

We would like to convey our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who shared our sorrows during our hour of grief.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. 1st N.A.P Battalion Chumukedima 2. Lumami kupushokulu Dimapur 3. Lumami atosa 4. Sumi Baptist Church Chumukedima 5. Water Supply Colony Chumukedima Though we are unable to thank each and every one of you individually, it is our heartfelt and earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly.

The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away (Job1:21 KJV) Loving family members and relatives.

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Lt. V. Hoshepu Zhimomi

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Son, In-Laws, Family Members & Relatives

Died on 30-9- 2020 We the bereaved family members of Late Neingulie-ü Ciesotsu (Neiyieü) would like to convey our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each individual, relatives, neighbours, churches, well wishers, doctors, nurses and staff of Oking Hospital, Kohima, who (despite the pandemic) stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and through unconditional prayers during the prolonged illness till the demise of our beloved mother on 30th of September 2020.

We are deeply honoured and blessed for the comfort and support rendered during the hour of grief and pain.

We regret our inability to thank every individual personally. The Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 As we grieve the sudden demise of our beloved Late H. TONIHO ACHUMI. We the bereaved family members would like to express our sincere and deepest gratitude to each and every individual, churches, neighbours, organizations, well-wishers and friends from near and far who stood by us physically, emotionally, materially, financially, spiritually and upholding us through prayers at his untimely demise. It has meant so much to our family.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Ghokimi Baptist Church, Woman & Youth Department. 24. CMO Office Staff & NLEP Staff CMO, Zunheboto 2. Ghokimi Village Council & Ghokimi Students’ Union 25. Shri. Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA & Advisor, Power Dept.

3. Ghokimi Service Union & Ghokimi Achumi Lagha 26. Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Rtd. Principal Director 4. Ghokimi Kuqhakulu Dimapur & Ghokimi Kuqhakulu 27. Dr. Victo Wotsa, Nikos Hospital Dimapur Kohima 28. Shri. P. Zuvito Wotsa, Managing Director NIDC 5. Ghokimi Inalimi Kuposhukulu Dimapur.

29. Dr. Khehokhu Chishi, Rtd. CMO Zunheboto 6. Ghokimi Phuyekito Saa & VLO Ghokimi 30. Smti. Liboni Humtsoe, Additional Director RD 7. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church Kohima (SABCK) 31. Shri. K. Kikheto Wotsa, Rtd. Forest Ranger 8. Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho & Sumi Hoho Kohima 32. Shri. Qhutovi Tenna, President SAKH 9. Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu(SAKK) 33. Shri. Obed Achumi, BDO Ghathashi 10. Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu Kohima (ASKK) 34. Shri. Kuputo (Atobo) Shohe, Contractor 11. Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu Dimapur (SAKD) 35. Shri. Ghunakha Swu, Rtd. Addl. Secy. NLA 12. Lhomithi Baptist Church, Woman, Youth and Children 36. Rev. Phushito Chishi, WSBAK Dept.

37. Smti. Rosemary Vitoli, DPM, Zunheboto 13. Akighini Muqo Lhomithi & Asu Lhomithi Lagha 38. Shri. Hutoshe Kits, President SKK 14. Asukiqa Tokukujo Khristomi Lhothemi Kuposhukulu 39. Shri. Sedevilie Angami, President DNSU (ATKLK) 40. Shri. G. Shikato Shohe, President SAKD 15. Puneboqa Baptist Church & Assembly of God Church 41. Shri. Khuluvi Assumi, Chairman GKD 16. Khushiabill Sumi Baptist Church & Asukiqa Baptist 42. Shri. Hevito K. Swu, President DDTMOA Church 43. Shri. Tohovi Swu & Shri. Kakiye Swu CMO, Zbto 17. Sumi Drivers and Bodyguard Grade IV Kohima 44. Shri. Hetoi G. Shohe, Viola Colony 18. Sukusho Kighini Kohima & New Life Ministry, Viola Colony 45. Shri. Isak Wotsa, Kohima 19. Dimapur Naga Students' Union (DNSU) 46. Shri. Jevito Achumi, Contractor 20. Western Sumi Students' Union (WSSU) & Dimapur 47. Shri. Shikaho P. Yeptho, AGM, NST Sumi Students' Union (DSSU) 48. Shri. Kikumsungba G.B, Viola Colony 21. Kitami Union Dimapur & Tsaphimi Union Dimapur 49. Shri. Yehekhu David Wotsa & Shri. Samuel Shohe 22. Khuphuvi SHG Dimapur & Yepuvu Group Lhomithi 50. Shri. Lovito Zhimo, G.B, Y. Zhimo Colony Village (SHG) 51. Shri. Kakheho (Dennis), Thahekhu Village 23. Amukishiu Apu, Aza eno Chelimiqo & Shri. Lashito Shohe

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N, sold on or after December 1, 2017, the FASTag details will be captured while registering new vehicles or issuing fitness certificates to transport vehicles plying under national permit henceforth.

Motor vehicle of “Category M” – a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers and “Category N” – a motor vehicle with at least four vehicles used for carrying goods which may also carry persons in addition to the goods. Transport department also informed that the temporary suspension of services pertaining to registration of vehicles and driving licenses is lifted.

The Motor Vehicles department shall resume with immediate effect its function of registration of vehicles and issue of driving licenses. Transport department further notified that validity of fitness certificate, permit (all types), driving license, registration on any other concerned documents whose extension of validity could not or not likely be granted due to lock-down and which had expired since February 1, 2020 or would expire by December 31, 2020, the same will be treated as valid till December 31, 2020. Enforcement authorities are to treat such documents as valid till December 31, 2020 with no late fee/fine imposed during the said period.

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DIMAPUR: Government of Nagaland has constituted the State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) and the District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) to facilitate the implementation of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. According to DIPR report, the SLMC comprise of chief secretary as chairman, member secretary state nodal officer, secretary Agriculture along with members Agriculture production commissioner, commissioners & secretaries of Cooperation, Horticulture, Rural Development, registrar Cooperative Societies, regional director NCDC, Guwahati, general manager, NABARD, regional office, Dimapur; and convenor state level

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Born on 09/04/1982 – Died on 26/09/2020

S/o Lt. Visheto Zhimomi & Mrs. Khesheli Zhimomi Hoshepu Village 07-09-1964 to 30-09-2020 We the bereaved family wish to extend our thanks to all who helped and supported us at the demise of our beloved Lt. Hoshepu Zhimomi.

1. NCRC Sumi, Purana Bazar.

2. NCRC, Ayinato Prayer & Healing Centre.

3. Hoshepu Range Union, Dimapur.

4. Vihokhu Village.

5. Nagamese Baptist Church Burma Camp.

6. Doctors & nurses, Metro Hospital, Dimapur.

7. Doctors & nurses, Downtown Hospital, Guwahati.

8. Ms. Y.C. Famna Konyak, Hospital Ministry, Guwahati.

9. Pastor Peter Thong, Naga Christian fellowship, Guwahati.

10. Mr. Arfak Chaudhary, Guwahati 11. Relatives, well-wishers, friends & neighbours.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually, but it is our prayer that our Heavenly Father enrich you with His abundance of blessings.

Loving Mother, Wife, Children & Family DP-4270

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WEATHER FORECAST October 6

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala An afternoon t-storm or two

30 25

Aizawl

A couple of p.m. t-showers

25 21

Guwahati An afternoon t-storm or two

28 24

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

25 21

Imphal

Itanagar A stray t-storm, not as warm

24 22

Shillong

Couple of thunderstorms

22 18

Kohima

Cloudy with thunderstorms

22 18

Dimapur A stray afternoon t-storm Mkg

Cloudy, a t-storm; cooler

28 23 23 19

Tuensang Cooler with a t-storm or two

18 15

Cooler, a stray p.m. t-storm

23 20

Zunheboto Cloudy, a drenching t-storm

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Dr. Arun Kumar Sangwan along with other officials during the launching programme.

DIMAPUR: Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) Peren, organised launching programme of foot and mouth disease vaccination under National Animal Diseases Control Programme (NADCP) on October 5 at Samziuram village.

Dean, college of veterinary sciences and animal husbandry, Jalukie, Dr. Arun Kumar Sangwan delivered the keynote address and launched the vaccination campaign.

Dr. A. Sangwan explained about NADCP for foot and mouth disease.

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The aim of NADCP is to control FMD by 2025 with vaccination and its eventual eradication by 2030. He sought cooperation and help of all villagers for the programme.

Earlier, the programme was launched by vaccinating a cow with tFMD vaccine at the Samzuiram Village Council hall, chief veterinary officer, Peren, Dr. H. Toluvi Ayemi chaired the programme and deputy chief veterinary officer, Dr. Namsui Thou proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Eyekhweshe Kepfoh, Dr. Asalie, Dr Yovino Mekro, Dr. Suilube and

other staff members of the department and villagers were also present.

Meanwhile, Nagaland along with the rest of the states has launched the foot & mouth disease – Mukt Bharat under National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) which was approved by the union cabinet on May 31, 2019 as a new central sector scheme aimed to fully eradicate foot & mouth disease by 2025.

According to DIPR report, programme is the vision of prime minister, Narendra Modi to declare India freedom from foot

& mouth disease so that livestock are made more remunerative in terms of milk and its by products.

Under this programme, vaccination on FMD is to be carried out in mission mode in all susceptible animals followed by traceability through ear tagging using Unique Identification Number (UID) and subsequent uploading in the NADCP portal.

Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services under the aegis of the Nagaland Livestock Development Board (NLDB), Lerie, Kohima along with the rest of the districts officially launched the programme by director, AH & Veterinary Services, Dr. Budhi Lama on October 5 by tagging, vaccination, serum collection & successfully uploading in the portal.

This activity shall continue in the state for another 45 days as a part of synchronised vaccination with sister states of NER. Department of AH & Veterinary Services has appealed to all the villages/towns/wards etc to cooperate in the process of vaccination for the success of the programme in the state.

Nodal officers for by-election in Kohima

DIMAPUR: DC and district election officer Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed the concerned officers that in connection with the forthcoming by-election to the 14 Southern Angami- I A/C, the following officers have been appointed as nodal officers.

According to DIPR report, for manpower/ personnel and training management Daniel Angami SDO (C) Kohima; Control room and

complaint management Neibou Angami superintendent DC office; Transport management Shaying Sheu SDO (C) Sadar, assisted by DTO (Transport) and DPO (LR); EVM Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa ADC HQ and VineikhoTetso EAC Kezocha; MCC Kelevituo Nisa, RO Kohima; Postal ballot/ETPBMS Tiayanger SDO (C) Sechü-Zubza; Dispatch/ receiving of polling parties Daniel Angami SDO (C) Kohima; Dashboard/

poll day SMS monitoringTemsunaro Addl. DIO NIC Kohima; Election expenditure monitoring Kevi Hibo asst. manager State Co-Operative Bank; Counting Toshimeren Aier, AEO Kohima, assisted by CAWD; IT applications J.G Lorin DIO (NIC); Polling material R. Toshimeren Aier, AEO Kohima; Observers VineikhoTetso EAC Kezocha and medical Dr. VzokholuTheyo CMO Kohima.

Mokokchung Youth Congress, under the presidentship of Obendangba, observed the “Rozgar Do”, a call by the National Youth Congress, Monday, at the District Congress Committee (DCC), Mokokchung, supported by members of Mokokchung District Congress Committee, led by president, Watimongba Aier, demanding for the promises of employment of youth by the NDA (BJP led government) in India, which the Congress youths, claimed to have failed miserably. (NP)

Webinars and virtual competitions conducted on various issues in Nagaland

DIMAPUR: Webinars and online competitions on various issues were conducted by colleges, schools, student bodies and administration.

DGC: State level webinar under the topic “Mother tongue as a medium of instruction: Implementation and Implications vis-à-vis National Education Policy 2020” was organised by department of English, Dimapur Government College (DGC), on October 3, with associate professor & head of Tenyidie, NU, Dr. Mimi Kevichusa Ezung, and principal, C-Edge College, Dimapur, Dr. Chubatola Aier, as the resource persons.

A press release by DGC publicity and media cell, stated that in the first session, Dr. Ezung presented on the topic, “Multilingualism in Nagaland: Meeting the challenges vis-à-vis the NEP 2020”. Highlighting the recommendation in the new education policy for “home language/mother tongue/local language” to be medium of instruction till grade 8 and even beyond, the speaker outlined the gargantuan task ahead for Nagaland with more than 90 indigenous languages.

She also deliberated on the orthography and

literature and development status of languages, and outlined where native languages of Nagaland stood in process of standardisation and development.

In the second session Dr. Aier presented on the topic mentioning that due to its multi-ethnic and multilingual composition, India had adopted the three-language formula in 1966 which remained the model on which language policies were based, therefore the NEP 2020 recommendation would not have radical dimensions. She however maintained that while it may not pose major problem to monolingual or homogeneous population, state like Nagaland with so many languages will face multiplicity of issues.

Re-iterating that there was cause for concern regarding position of mother tongue in current language trend, she deliberated on the essential areas in language learning and language teaching studies, and highlighted the need for a clear-cut language policy to be put in places.

Paper presentations were followed by queries from attendees and concluded with vote of thanks delivered by Temjeninla Imsong of 6th Semester, English Honours, DGC. Programme was moderated by assistant

professor, English, Dr. Maongkala Longchar, while associate professor and HoD, English, Mithu Longkumer, delivered the welcome address.

NSUB: Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) hosted an online literary competition (essay competition) on the topic “Covid19: The consequences on politics, economy, health and public relation”, under the theme “Igniting self responsibility.”

A press release by general secretary, NSUB, Paul N Rengma, stated that judges for the competition were associate professor, UTC, Dr Kaholi Zhimomi, associate editor, Eastern Mirror, Raymond Ronamai, and technology implementation lead, Sunep Imsong.

Vice president, NSUB, Zakietuo Noudi, stated that the union understanding the current pandemic situation, decided not to host any social gathering event this year, however, in order to keep members active and to stay connected with the union, it decided to host online competitions. Lamyile Meru, Veithriene Pao, K Manenei were awarded as winners of the competition. NSUB will be organising an online talent show from last week of October.

Phek: Phek district administration & DLCWMSK Phek in collaboration with Phek Town Chakhesang Students Union (PTCSU) organised online essay competition on “significance of girl child education in Nagaland” on October 2 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

According to DIPR report, the competition was conducted with an aim to spread the message of BBBP, “save the girl child: educate her” in all the five sub-divisions of Phek.

BBBP logo campaign was disseminated through WhatsApp social medium and results were declared in two categories; class 8-12 where first prize went to Nuthokapu, class 12, Baptist High Higher School, Kohima, Chevietso- o Koza, class 11, Ministers hills Baptist Higher Secondary School Kohima in second place and third prize went to Chothalu Khamo Class-11, Government Higher Secondary School Phek.

Consolation prizes for the category went to Wewo-o Dieno, class-12, Fernwood Hr. Sec school, Kohima, Setolu Thisa, class-9, St. Andrew High School, Thenyizumi and Setsuno Vero, Christian Mission Higher Secondary School, Phek

Meanwhile under category 2 (BA & MA), first prize went to Kuvolu Khesoh, BEd SCTE Kohima, Sunatalu, MA 4th Sem, NU Kohima secured second position while Nukholulohe, BA 3rd Sem, St. Joseph College Jakhama received third prize.

Consolation prizes for category went to Venulutetseo, BA 1 Sem, Phek Government College, Vechilu Vero, BSC 1st Sem, Phek Government College and Weko-o Dieno, 5th Sem Civil Engineering, Kaziranga University. Altogether 40 participants took part in the competition.

Kohima: Press information bureau (PIB), Kohima, and field outreach bureau (FOB), Kohima held a webinar under the topic “Impact of new education policy on Nagaland” (NEPN) on September 28, with principal director, Nagaland School Education department (NSED), Shanavas C and director, PIB, Imphal, Abhishek Dayal as the speakers.

A press release by assistant director, PIB Kohima, K. Sonikumar Singh, stated that Shanavas C, stated that under NEP, there would be integration of Anganwadis, with early learning and extension of mid-day meal to higher classes. A child is now going to start formal system

of education from the age of 3 and this would help rural children, who used to start proper education at much later age, he pointed out.

He maintained that the first challenge was to integrate Anganwadis with school education and substantially enhance teaching skills at ground level.

He further added that state government would also take the help of NGOs in augmenting teaching quality through teachers’ training and developing teaching literature in local languages. Nagaland has 16 dialects and the idea of teaching in mother language till class 5 will have to go hand in hand with learning in English, he added.

Abhishek Dayal, in his address, said that new education policy would greatly empower and benefit students of entire North East region and particularly of Nagaland, because of national standardization, shift from rote learning to true understanding of subjects, creating better infrastructure and greater stress on building the capacity of teachers. According to him, the competition for youth was not regional but global, and the very fact that national education system strives for uniformity in standardization helps

the erstwhile backward regions catch up faster.

Earlier, assistant director, PIB Kohima, K. Sonikumar Singh, welcomed the participants and stated that PIB was hosting series of webinars on NEP with views to help media and common people understand the policy better. Webinar was attended by over 25 officials of the North East Zone, ministry of Information and Broadcasting, members of media, teaching profession and officials of the state government.

Press Infor mation Bureau (PIB) Kohima and Field Outreach Bureau (FOB), Kohima also organised a webinar on “Gandhi and self-reliant India” on September 17.

A press release by assistant director, PIB Kohima, K. Sonikumar Singh stated that while speaking at the occasion, director, Centre for Gandhian Studies and Research, Nagaland University, Dr Temjensosang said that the entire life of Gandhiji was dedicated for the elevation of the poor.

He said it was disheartening to note that a significant part of rural population still lived below poverty line and this year with the pandemic, the condition did not look any better.

Given the reality of social and economic struc-

ture of the country, he said it was important that Atmanirbhar Bharat mission (which was the thrust of deliberations) became a mass movement so that villages are freed from economic deprivation. Revival of village industries and rural development is key for progress of the nation, he said.

In his address, director, PIB Imphal, Abhishek Dayal said that many recent major policy decisions, not only various aspects of Atmanirbhar Bharat and national education policy, had a deep connect with basic tenets of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings.

He added that people must not forget that his central message was to work for the poor in the country and strive for a just and happy society. He called upon the media to use their platforms to hold wider debates and discussions and engage people on Gandhian philosophies and ideas.

Earlier, assistant director, PIB Kohima welcomed the participants and FEO, FOB, Kohima, P. Sophie delivered vote of thanks.

The webinar was attended by over 30 officials of seven states of Northeast zone, ministry of information and broadcasting, members of media and Gandhian experts.

KSCDL roadside plantations & beautification along NH-2 Incessant rain cause landslide, damage properties in Kohima

informed that Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL) that these plantations were public property and thus to treat them with due diligence.

CEO of KSC also stated that there have been instances in the recent past of certain elements indulging in destroying, stealing and marring similar plantations within the city.

The most recent incident occurred opposite SKV petrol pump on the night of October 4, where matured plants were uprooted and taken away.

CEO therefore appealed and reminded all to desist from such activities for the general benefit of all.

The plantations will (Left) Plants before being uprooted and (Right) after stealing of plants by certain elements. not only beautify, spruce and facelift the city but DIMAPUR: As part of opment-Phase, the Ko- along the NH-2 road- Checkgate. the roadside plantation hima Smart City (KSC) sides from Naga HospiA press release by will also absorb dust polunder Green Belt Devel- is undertaking plantations tal Colony till Phesama KSC CEO, Kovi Meyase lutants.

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Landslide damaged around 10 houses on Sunday night. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, OCT 5 (NPN): Incessant rain for the past few days in Kohima caused landslide and damaged 10 houses at Lower PWD at around 9:30 pm on Sunday.

Speaking to Nagaland

Post on Monday, Lower PWD Youth Organization president, Kevi Mere informed that around 30 youths volunteered to help the aggrieved families affected by the landslide. He said that the area was prone to landslide but the major disaster occurred last night

damaging properties.

He also informed that the incident was reported to the deputy commissioner Kohima and the District Disaster Management Authority, however no official has visited the site to take stock of the situation.

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Police personnel clashing with the villagers during the demarcation of land for NSU. (NP) Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 5: An Additional Superintendent of Police and a deputy SP were among 10 policemen injured in violent clashes with a group of villagers who reportedly obstructed the demarcation of land allotted for setting up of the National Sport University (NSU) in Manipur on Monday.

Despite firing tear gas shell, police suffered heavily as the villagers took the advantage of being on the

hill side in launching the attack with catapults and stones.

As many as 10 police personnel including Imphal west additional SP Th Shankerdevan and deputy SP Y Kishorechand of commando unit of the state police were injured and rushed to RIMS hospital, Imphal.

According to reports, some villagers were also injured during the clash.

However, the number of those injured could not be ascertained.

The issue er upted over the jurisdiction of the land allotted for the NSU campus, as tribal villages nearby have been claiming that a large portion of the allotted land lies within Kangpokpi district.

The Manipur government allotted the land for construction of permanent NSU campus at Koutruk in Imphal West bordering Kangpokpi district following which ground works for the campus was underway.

To c o m p l e t e t h e

pending demarcation of the land allotted to the NSU, a joint team of state settlement department and Imphal West district administration began the land demarcation work since Saturday.

According to reports, nearby villages tried to obstruct the land demarcation process claiming that no official of Kangpokpi district administration was included in the exercise.

To register their protest, various Kangpokpi based civil society organi-

sations have demanded proper demarcation of the disputed site of the NSU in the presence of officials of Kangpokpi district administration, and leaders of the CSOs. H o w e v e r, w h e n the joint team went to Haraothel village for further demarcation on Monday, around 9 am, the villagers who were already in the spot prior to arrival of the demarcation team raised their strong objection in carrying out the demarcation.

The villagers were infuriated as the officials reportedly tried to carry out the demarcation exercise without paying heed to their demand.

This led to a violent clash between the villagers and the police personnel.

As the villagers continued to shower sling shots and stones, additional police force was rushed to the spot as reinforcement and pushed the villages from the area.

It was learnt that the CSOs imposed a total bandh along NH-2 from 1 p.m. Monday till October 10 midnight as a part of pressuring the state government to address their demands.

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Assam flood situation improves marginally G U WA H AT I , O C T 5 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam improved marginally as the number of affected people came down by over 30,000 on Monday, though that of the district remained three, a government bulletin said.

The number of people reeling under the deluge now is 1,04,625 while it was 1,35,074 on Sunday, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in a bulletin.

Altogether 312 villages in the districts of Dhemaji, Morigaon and Nagaon are under water now while 19,737 hectare of crop area is affected. Flood waters receded from Goalpara district and entered Dhemaji since Sunday, it said.

The total number of people who lost their lives in flood-related incidents this year remained 122.

The bulletin said that Morigaon is the worst-hit district with 74,993 people affected, followed by Nagaon (25,123) and Dhemaji (4,500).

Meanwhile, the Jia Bharali and the Kopili rivers are flowing above the danger level at NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur and Dharamtul in Nagaon respectively.

Arunachal CM supports newly passed agri laws in parliament ITANAGAR, OCT 5 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday came out in support of the newly passed farm laws, saying the legislations will help farmers get better price for their produce.

The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill have become Acts after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent.

According to the Agriculture and Horticulture secretary, it will have zero impact in the northeastern state as it does away with mandis, where farmers sell their produce through middlemen, as mandi system is non-existent in the state.

The Act aims to permit the sale of agricultural produce outside the mandis, regulated by the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMC) constituted by different state legislations. The secretary said that earlier the APMC used to collect two per cent cess from farmers for transporting their produce.

Pema Khandu The chief minister also assured farmers of successful implementation of all centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) in the state.

Taking stock of the implementation status of the Centre’s welfare programmes for cultivators, Khandu said that the state will provide financial support for the schemes, whenever required.

A delay in releasing state’s share of funds should be avoided as agri and allied sectors are seasonal in nature, an official communiqu said. After being informed by officials that the state’s share was yet to be released, Khandu asked Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to convene a meeting of the departments concerned with the finance and planning department so that all pending cases are resolved at one go.

Improving border infra to further Forest officials arrested in Bypolls to 3 assembly seats in Mnp on Nov 7: EC fortify ties with Bengladesh: Envoy Assam while taking bribe AG A RTA L A , O C T 5 (IANS): India is developing several projects and improving the border infrastructures to further strengthen its ties with Bangladesh, India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami said here before leaving for Dhaka by road on Monday.

“We are building infrastructure to connect India and Bangladesh and to come more close. We have developed this relationship with Bangladesh as it is the most important neighbour of India,” he told the media.

“This close relationship has great value for India and Bangladesh. If our connectivity, travel, trade and people to people ties develop, it would be beneficial for both the neighbours,” he added.

Doraiswami, who succeeds Riva Ganguly Das as the Indian envoy in Bangladesh, said the northeast region is central to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of stronger, resilient and modern India.

On his three-day visit to Tripura, Doraiswami

Vikram Doraiswami met Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and discussed various issues involving Bangladesh.

He also visited the under construction 12.23 km India-Bangladesh railway project and inspected several upcoming border projects, including a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Integrated Check Posts facilities in Belonia and the India-Bangladesh waterway project in Sonamura in western Tripura.

“In Tripura, met Governor, Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Tripura-Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce. Saw Nischintipur site of Akhaura-Agartala rail link, Srimantpur ICP

‘Steps taken to strengthen relationship with ASEAN’ Correspondent S H I L LO N G, O C T 5 : Union Minister of State, External Affairs, V Muraleedharan on Monday said steps are being taken to strengthen the relationship with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

“India has always had a historic relationship with the ASEAN countries. India sees a great synergy between ASEAN Outlook on IndoPacific and India Board of Investment,” Muraleedharan said in a webinar organized by the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) that the ASEAN centrality is an important pillar of Indo-Pacific.

“All want a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

All nations must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, and any dispute must be peacefully resolved and avoid use of threat and force. Adherence of international rules is a must,” he added. The Minister of State informed that India stands for a “free, open and

V Muraleedharan inclusive multilateralism Indo-Pacific region” with respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of all Nations in the region.

“There are efforts to increase the trade between India and the ASEAN nations to 200 US billion by 2022 from the current 18 US billion. There are also steps being taken to increase the ASEAN’s investment from the current 18 per cent,” Muraleedharan said.

Stating that India is taking steps to improve connectivity be it land, water or air, Muraleedharan said, “There are also efforts to have better digital and cyber connectivity between India and the ASEAN countries.”

and Sonamura, Belonia border and ICP, Feni River Maitri bridge and SEZ sites.

Act-East from Northeast,” the diplomat tweeted late on Sunday night.

D o r a i swa m i , w h o joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992, left for Dhaka on Monday to take charge as the new Indian High Commissioner.

He until recently served as Additional Secretary incharge of International Organisations and Summits in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das left Dhaka for Delhi on Friday after serving one-and-a-half years as the Indian envoy in Dhaka. She will join as Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs.

To boost trades with Bangladesh, the Indian government has already set up two ICPs in Tripura, in Agartala and Sonamura, two Border Haats (markets) in western and southern Tripura and proposed to set up several such markets along the borders with other northeastern states.

LAKHIMPUR, OCT 5 (PTI): Two senior forest officials have been arrested

by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting bribe in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on Monday, police said.

An office assistant was also arrested.

Lakhimpur Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Jadav Chandra Nath, Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Jasimuddin Ahmed and office assistant Pranab Dutta of Harmoti Forest range were nabbed when they were accept-

Gold bars worth Rs 1.2cr seized from train in Assam, 4 held

GUWAHATI, OCT 5 (PTI): Gold bars worth Rs 1.12 crore were seized and four persons apprehended from a train in Assam, officials said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a raid on the down Avadh Assam Express between Guwahati and Barpeta, apprehending four persons from a coach on Friday, railway spokesperson Subhanan Chanda said. During the search, the RPF team seized 13 gold bars weighing 2.15 kg, concealed in shoes, bags and waistbands.

Three of those arrested are from West Bengal, while the other person is from Jharkhand, the spokesperson said.

They have been identified as Padma Saha from Bolpur, Sandhya Das from Nadia and Prabir Sarkar from North 24 Parganas, and Md Ansarul Alom from Dhanbad.

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PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C. NO. 418/2020

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 Achangthung Lotha has been applied by Smti R. Nsungbeni Jungipvui W/o Late Achanthung Lotha R/o H.No. 08, Rainbow Colony, Khatkhati Road, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C No. 33708721797 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 28th Oct, 2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 28th Sept, 2020.

DP-4263

Regd. No. 3824/2020

ing money from a person whose timber-laden tractor was seized during lockdown.

The forest officials had initially demanded Rs 1.05 lakh from the truck owner Md Zamiruddin, but later increased it to Rs 1.85 lakh for the release of the seized vehicle, police said.

The owner informed the anti-corruption agency and a trap was laid to nab the three persons when they were accepting an advance of Rs 50,000 at the range office, police said.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

AFFIDAVIT

Dated 24/09/2020

I, Miss Liviholi Achumi, @Poukikwale @Paukikwale Ndang, daughter of Late Daniel Achumi, resident of Ward No. 5, Chumukedima, Dimapur: Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am bonafide citizen of India by birth and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I am biological and legitimate daughter of Smti Chingrei Achumi and Late Daniel Achumi.

3. That however, my name has been recorded as Miss Poukikwale @ Paukikwale Ndang instead of Miss Liviholi Achumi due to ignorance and been illiterate on the part of my parents.

4. That Miss Liviholi Achumi @Poukikwale @Paukikwale Ndang as refers, are one and same person.

5. That henceforth I shall used my correct and proper legal name i.e.

Miss Liviholi Achumi only for my academic and any other future official purposes.

6. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of rectifying the above averments in the officials' usages of my names and to enable me to approach appropriate authority for clarification/rectification of the same and to put the record straight for all purposes and intends.

VERIFICATION I, Miss Liviholi Achumi @Poukikwale @Paukikwale Ndang, do hereby verify that the content of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of knowledge and nothing has been concealed hereof whatsoever.

DEPONENT K. TUNGOE DP-4258 NOTARY PUBLIC

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): Bypolls to three assembly seats in Manipur would be held on November 7, the Election Commission announced on Monday. On September 29, the commission had announced bypolls to two assembly seats in Manipur. With these fresh announcements, the total number of seats going for by-election in the state

goes up to five. All the bypolls in Manipur would be held on November 7 and counting will take place on November 10 along with that of the Bihar Assembly polls being held in three phases and 54 other assembly bypolls taking place on November 3. Bypoll to the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha seat in Bihar is also taking place on November 7.

Ecological disaster imminent in Karbi Anglong Correspondent DIPHU OCT 5: Quoting its own source, a local daily has alleged that timber smuggling is intensifying in Bokajan subdivision of Karbi Anglong district amid interstate border conflict with Nagaland.

The report has stated that smuggling is escalating particularly in Bokajan and Silonijan Forest Range areas. According to locals of these three areas, several trucks loaded with timbers are visibly howling timber round the clock, and under all probability, the logging trucks are smuggling timber to Nagaland through Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland. The report has expressed concerned about the environmental impact due to massive deforestation in those areas. The report has squarely blamed the concerned department function-

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

S/C No.143/2020

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late M. Ngangshi Longkumer has been applied by Smti Merenkokla Ozukum, w/o Late M. Ngangshi Longkumer R/o H.No.135, Salangtem Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in the court on or before 12.11.2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 29.09.2020.

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ing under the administrative control of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and the Assam Police for their failure in curbing the illegality. The report has also pointed out that “disappearing of forest cover also means shrinking of habitats of different wild animals and would only lead to mananimal conflict in which, the poor and helpless villagers would be the victims”.

Lacklustre attitude of

the forest department and its protection mechanism is directly influenced by the uninspiring governance of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, which is amply reflected in the “laxity in patrolling and check by the concerned officials of forest department coupled with lack of KAAC’s direction and seriousness, is leading to the degradation of forest and environment in the hill districts” the report claimed.

Dear Shancho Eric Ezung, Wishing you all the best as you celebrate your birthday party today. Praying to God for His endless blessings upon you.

With love, Nzanti

BEFORE THE MARRIAGE OFFICER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Marriage Regd. No 51/20

Dated Dimapur, the 5/10/2020

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE

I, Marriage Officer, Dimapur, Nagaland hereby give notice Under Section 15 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, that a petition for registration of marriage has been filed by Mr. Akavi Murumi aged about 34 years, S/o Shri Tohevi Murumi, resident of H/No. 188, Burma Camp, Dimapur AND Miss Ikali aged about 22 years, D/o Shri Akato, resident of H/No. 188, Burma Camp, Dimapur before me on 5th day of October 2020 and whereas 6th Nov. 2020 has been fixed for registering their Marriage. Objections, if any are to be furnished on or before the aforementioned fixed date.

ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CUM MARRIAGE OFFICER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-4268

PUBLIC APOLOGY

PUBLIC APOLOGY

I, Ms. Mengusieü Sogotsu (Mengunuo), d/o Late Zha-o Sogotsu of Chiechama Village, along with Mr. Keduoneizo (Toto) Kire, D. Khel Kohima Village had been committing highly condemnable crimes against Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie, d/o Dr Kelhoulezo Kesiezie, Lhisemia Khel, Kohima Village by means of impersonating and defaming her.

The nature of the crimes I committed to her is by means of opening fake Facebook accounts using aliases such as 'Keneikhrienuo keni', 'Kenei', 'Kevize', 'Keneime Baca Bucci', 'Kenei Kenz', 'Keneime Soley' etc, but using the real profile photos of Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie throughout and chatting with various people both married and unmarried men, using highly indecent words and obscene pictures. My criminal actions included WhatsApp chats and voice calls using female voice using these numbers: 9774074790, 8723960797, 7005238 ---.

I further admit that I, along with my male accomplice, namely Mr. Keduoneizo (Toto) Kire, had been committing these fraudulent actions since 2013 till the time I was caught in September 2020, by the Cyber Crime Unit of Police Headquarter Kohima.

I do hereby admit that I had done irreparable damage to Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie and her family members all these years by outraging her modesty, reputation and putting her academic and future career at risk. Moreover my actions have caused grave mental stress to her. My despicable actions have also caused conflicts between husbands and wives.

I do hereby unconditionally apologize for all the aforementioned crimes I have committed against Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie and her family members and hereby undertake that I shall never repeat these detestable actions to her or to anyone else in future. I also undertake that I shall take all the responsibilities in case any other problems arise in relation to this case because of incomplete disclosure presently.

MENGUSIEU SOGOTSU (MENGUNUO) Chiechama Village.

Dated Kohima, 4 October 2020 K-1557

I, Mr. Keduoneizo (Toto) Kire, S/o Late Neitho-u Kire of Dapfutsumia Khel, Kohima Village, hereby admit that for the last many years, starting from 2013, had been committing highly condemnable crimes against Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie, d/o Dr. Kelhoulezo Kesiezie, Lhisemia Khel, Kohima Village by means of impersonating and defaming her.

The nature of the crimes I committed to her is by means of opening fake Facebook accounts using aliases such as 'Keneikhrienuo', 'keni', 'Kenei', 'Kevize', 'Keneime Baca Bucci', 'Kenei Kenz', 'Keneime Soley' etc, but using the real profile photos of Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie throughout and chatting with various people both married and unmarried men, using highly indecent words and obscene pictures. My criminal actions included WhatsApp chats and voice calls using female voices using these numbers: 9774074790, 8723960797, 7005238---.

I further admit that I, along with my female accomplice, namely Ms. Mengusieü Sogotsu (alias Mengunuo) of Chiechama Village had been committing these fraudulent actions since 2013 till the time I was caught in September 2020, by the Cyber Crime Unit of Police Headquarter Kohima.

I do hereby admit that I had done irreparable damage to Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie and her family members all these years by outraging her modesty, reputation and putting her academic and future career at risk. Moreover my actions have caused grave mental stress to her. My despicable actions have also caused conflicts between husbands and wives.

I do hereby unconditionally apologize for all the aforementioned crimes I have committed against Dr. Neikhrietsonuo Kesiezie and her family members and hereby undertake that I shall never repeat these detestable actions to her or to anyone else in future. I also undertake that I shall take all the responsibilities in case any other problems arise in relation to this case because of incomplete disclosure presently.

Dated Kohima, 4 October 2020 KEDUONEIZO KIRE (TOTO) D. Khel, Kohima Village K-1557

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China can’t get better of us: IAF Chief

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Monday said Chinese air power can’t get the better of the capabilities of his force in any conflict scenario in eastern Ladakh, asserting India is “very well positioned” to meet any threat from China.

Stressing that the country’s sovereignty and interests will be fiercely protected under all circumstances, Bhadauria also said the Indian Air Force(IAF) is fully prepared to deal with any two-front war.

He said the IAF has made “very strong” deployments in all relevant areas in view of the five-monthlong border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, and it is in a firm position to handle any contingency along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The Chief of Air Staff, addressing a press conference here on the eve of the Air Force Day, said China has its areas of strength and the IAF has evolved plans and strategies to deal with all scenarios.

“Of course we are,” he said replying to a question on whether the IAF was fully ready to deal with any challenge from China.

“There is no question of not taking on the threat there (eastern Ladakh). We are very well positioned and there is no question that in any conflict scenario there,

IAF chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Oct. 5. (PTI)

China can get the better of us,” Bhadauria said.

He said “swift and rapid” deployments were made along the LAC in view of the ground situation, adding Ladakh was one of the areas where IAF’s assets were stationed.“It is not only Ladakh. Ladakh is a small area. We have some airfields there where we have deployed our assets.

That is a very small part of our deployment. We have deployed across all relevant operational locations that are required to access this area (Ladakh),” he added.

“Details cannot be divulged. But be rest assured that we have deployed strongly and are firmly in a position to handle any contingency.”

Bhadauria said there was no question of underestimating the adversary and mentioned China’s air-launched long-distance weapons, surface-to-air

weapons systems and J-20 fifth-generation fighter fleet with advanced sensors and weapons.

“There is no question of underestimating our adversary. They have their strengths undoubtedly, The amount of investment they have made in technologies and systems is huge,” he said. “They have areas of strength. All that we cater to in our security matrix and we are sure that we are in a position to not only take on their strong points but also see that our offensive strength is deployed accordingly.”

Asked how he sees the situation in eastern Ladakh in the next three months, Bhadauria said it will largely depend on the ongoing talks. India and China have been holding diplomatic and military talks to defuse the border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

“We hope it (talks) will

progress along the expected lines. Our course of action will depend on ground reality,” he said, adding no significant stepping up of deployment of air assets by China has been witnessed in the last few weeks.

To a question, the Chief of Air Staff said the IAF is fully prepared to deal with any conflict including a twofront war. “Our focus has been to build our operational capabilities considering the current threat scenario.

We are fully prepared to deal with any situation.”

Asked if China could use Pakistan air bases, the IAF chief said it would mean a collusive threat and the force was ready to deal with such a scenario.

He also rejected suggestions that India was late in responding to the Chinese offensive in eastern Ladakh.

“We realised what China was doing in May and we acted swiftly. They do exercises in this period and it was not expected that they will utilise this period and do this at the LAC. The moment it was realised the Army responded very strongly, we responded immediately and tackled the situation,” he said.

On India’s combat readiness in the region, he said, it was not an “usual deployment”, adding the requirement of the Army and other forces in terms of rapid mobilisation of their equipment and troops was

fully met by the IAF. “Our immediate offensive deployment of combat ready units in response to the stand-off along the LAC in the North is indicative of our operational state today,” he said.

“We are determined to handle any contingency - undoubtedly our capability and intent would deter.

Our airlift capability was also brought into focus as we supported the Indian Army in rapid mobilisation of troops and equipment to operational areas at a pace which our adversary didn’t expect.” He also said the integration of Rafale fight jets has given the IAF an operational and technological edge.

“Combined with upgraded op capabilities of our current fighter fleet, it(Rafale) gives us the ability to shoot first and strike deep and hard, even in contested airspace,” he said.

The Chief of Air Staff said the matrix of threat facing India is complex as it ranges from aspirational adversaries with huge investments in military arsenal, to those collusively fronted by non-state actors, apart from sub-conventional threats emanating from terrorism and cyber space.

He said the disruptive technologies and low cost options like drones is making the threat picture even more complex, particularly in the sub-conventional domain.

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Modi ‘finishing’ farmers and labourers with new farms laws: Rahul Gandhi SANGRUR (PUNJAB), OCT 5 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was finishing “farmers and labourers” with the three farms laws just as he had “destroyed” small shopkeepers with demonetisation and GST. Addressing a gathering in this Punjab town, Gandhi also asked the BJP-led Centre why it was in a hurry to bring the laws when there was a pandemic on.

“Like he (Modi) finished small shopkeepers and small medium businesses with GST (Goods and Services Tax) and demonetisation, he is finishing farmers and labourers the same way and slashing your throats with these three laws,” he said.

Gandhi underscored the need for improving the food procurement and Public Distribution System and acknowledged that they had shortcomings.

“There is a need to strengthen this system.

More mandis need to be set up. There is need to guarantee MSP (minimum support price). There is need to give infrastructure to farmers. there is need to set up silos,” he said.

“Narendra Modi is not doing this. Modi is not strengthening the system...

If Modi gives better PDS

Rahul Gandhi

and guarantees MSP and gives more mandis, then Ambani and Adani cannot make money,” the Congress leader alleged.

Gandhi, who is holding a series of tractor rallies named ‘Kheti Bachao Yatra’ across the state to protest the Centre’s new farm laws, accused the prime minister of “destroying” the system.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also addressed the gathering and hit out at the Centre over the new farm laws.

Terming them “black laws”, Singh said his government would take the fight forward and take every step to safeguard the interest of the farming community.

“It is total injustice with farmers,” said Singh while referring to the three

laws.

AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab Harish Rawat, Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, ministers Balbir Sidhu, Vijay Inder Singla, Rana Gurmit Sodhi and Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda were among the leaders present on the occasion.

However, MLA and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu was not there.

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill; Farmers’ (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill; and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, which were passed by the Parliament last month.

BRICS virtual summit on Nov 17: ‘Secret’ extradition proceedings going on to bring Mallya: Centre Modi, Xi set to come face-to-face half of the world’s population. The BRICS countries have a combined GDP of USD 16.6 trillion.

“The theme of the meeting of the leaders of BRICS countries is ‘BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth’,” the Russian government said in a statement. Both PM Modi and President Xi have attended all summit meetings of the BRICS in the last few years.Modi and Xi are attending the virtual summit, said a diplomat, involved in the arrangements for the multilateral event.

Last year, the BRICS summit had taken place in Brazilia, the capital city of

Plea in SC seeks President’s rule in UP, cites rising crimes

Brazil. Modi and Xi also held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit.

India and China are locked in a bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh since early May that has significantly strained the bilateral ties. Both sides have held a series of diplomatic and military talks to resolve the row. However, no breakthrough has been achieved to end the standoff.

The Russian statement also said, “this year the five countries have continued close strategic partnership on all the three major pillars: peace and security, economy and finance, cultural and people-to-people exchanges.”

People of Bihar don’t want Nitish back as CM: Chirag Paswan Says state needs BJP-led government

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (IANS): A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking imposition of President’s rule in Uttar Pradesh in the backdrop of the alleged rape of a 19-year-old Dalit woman by upper caste men in Hathras, who succumbed to her injuries last week in Safdarjung hospital in Delhi.

The plea filed by advocate C R Jaya Sukin said Uttar Pradesh ranks as the most unsafe state for women in the country and cited a string of incidents establishing gross violation of human rights in the state.

The PIL, citing the annual report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released on January 2020, said a case of rape is registered with the UP police every two hours while crime against a child is reported every 90 minutes in the state. “That report claims that 4,322 cases of rape were reported in 2018, with almost 12 taking place daily and state also recorded 59,445 crimes against women with 162 being reported every day, which indicates a

surge of 7% in 2017, when 56,011 crimes - 153 crimes per day - were registered”, contended the PIL. The petitioner also cited the Kafeel Khan case, saying he was thrown into jail for months after pointing out the lack of oxygen cylinders because of which many children died in a Gorakhpur hospital. “Police used ‘stun grenades’ against the ‘peacefully’ protesting students at Aligarh Muslim University, nearly 100 students were injured, 20 of them critically, during the state police’s crackdown at protesting students at the University in Aligarh, UP, on Dec 15”, said the plea.

Citing the Hathras case, the petitioner said: “The victim, who belonged to the Dalit community, was raped by four men on September 14. The woman’s family told local media that they found her naked, bleeding and paralyzed with a split tongue and a broken spine in a field outside their home.

She died two weeks later, on Tuesday, after battling serious injuries in a hospital in New Delhi.”

extradition has been rejected”.

The bench also directed Mallya’s lawyers to apprise it by November 2 when can the fugitive businessman appear before the court and when the “secret” proceedings are going to end.

Advocate Rajat Nair, appearing for the Centre, told the court that extradition request has been made as per the direction of the court.

“Some secret extradition proceedings are going on to which we are not a party. “Extradition proceedings have been upheld by the highest court of UK but it has not been happening as of now,” he said.

The apex court had earlier directed Mallya to

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): Anti-incumbency against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s 15-year-old rule in Bihar is stronger than what Lalu Prasad Yadavled RJD regime faced in 2005, LJP president Chirag Paswan said on Monday, asserting that he walked out of the ruling alliance in the state so as not to have any “guilt” of playing a role in continuation of the current dispensation.

He also said people of Bihar have decided they do not want to see Kumar to return as chief minister and alleged that the JD(U) leader’s sole focus was continuing at the helm, rather than working for the state’s welfare.

In a hard-hitting attack, Paswan said Kumar’s long rule has delivered “nothing” and Bihar will get an actual “double-engine” government, which Prime Minister Naendra Modi has often spoken about, when a BJPled dispensation comes to power after the assembly polls. In an interview to PTI, Paswan also refuted suggestions about his own chief ministerial ambitions and asserted that his party wants the BJP to lead the government after the polls,

which are scheduled to start from October 28.

He heaped praise on the prime minister and noted that he had in 2013 an option of choosing between him and Kumar, who had then quit the NDA against Modi’s projection as its prime ministerial candidate, and he had chosen the BJP leader over the chief minister. “I have been consistent in my support, belief and admiration for the prime minister since I fought my first election in 2014. It is Nitish Kumar who has been fluctuating in his stand. He joined hands with Lalu Prasad and then joined the NDA in 2017. He keeps thinking as how he can continue to be chief minister rather than working for the state’s development,” he said. Paswan said he never had any belief in Kumar’s leadership.

Kumar has been Bihar’s chief minister since 2005, except for a brief period after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls when he installed Jitan Ram Manjhi at the helm after the JD(U) was routed in the general elections. Before Kumar, RJD had ruled the state for 15 years.

The Lok Janshakti Party had on Sunday announced its decision to leave the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar, saying it cannot accept Kumar’s leadership. The BJP, the principal member of the NDA, has already projected

the JD(U) president as the alliance’s chief ministerial candidate for the polls, scheduled to be held in three phases on October 28, November 3 and November 7.

The results are expected on November 10.

The LJP chief asserted that his party’s likely share of seats if it had continued in the NDA had no role in this decision which, he said, was solely driven the fact that his “Bihar first, Bihari first” vision document was not incorporated by Kumar in his future governance agenda. Kumar’s “saat nischay” (seven resolves) agenda was drafted when the JD(U) was in alliance wiht the RJD and the Congress in 2015, and now he has announced that he will work on similar lines if the ruling alliance is voted to power again, Paswan said.

“I wanted my agenda should also be part of the government’s functioning.

His decision left no space for my party... I was very clear then that I do not want to see him as chief minister again,” he said.

Speaking of his several meetings with BJP leaders, including its president J P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah, he said he had been asking them to “free me and allow me to contest against Nitish Kumar because I do not want to go with his agenda of governance.”

Vijay Mallya

appear before it on October 5 while dismissing his plea seeking review of the 2017 verdict which held him guilty of contempt for transferring USD 40 million to his children in violations of court orders.

Mallya, an accused in bank loan default case of

over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, is in the United Kingdom. The apex court had in June directed its registry to explain as to why Mallya’s review petition had not been listed before the concerned court for the last three years.

It had directed the registry to furnish all the details including names of officials who had dealt with the file concerning the review petition in the last three years.

The apex court’s 2017 order had come on a plea by consortium of banks led by the State Bank of India (SBI), which had said that Mallya had allegedly transferred USD 40 million received from British firm Diageo, to his children in

“flagrant violation” of various judicial orders.

It was dealing with pleas of lending banks seeking contempt action and a direction to Mallya to deposit USD 40 million received from offshore firm Diageo respectively.

The banks had then alleged that Mallya concealed the facts and diverted the money to his son Siddharth Mallya and daughters Leanna Mallya and Tanya Mallya in “flagrant violation” of the orders passed by the Karnataka High Court.

Mallya had in May lost his application seeking leave to appeal his extradition to India in the UK Supreme Court, setting a 28-day clock on his removal from the UK.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): For the first time since the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to come face-to-face virtually at the BRICS annual summit to be held on November 17.

Russia, the chair of the fivenation BRICS, announced on Monday that the annual summit of the bloc will be held on November 17 via video conference.

The BRICS (BrazilRussia-India-China-South Africa) is known as an influential bloc that represents over 3.6 billion people, or

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that “secret” extradition process was going on to bring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to the country but it was not aware about its status.

The Centre also told the top court that it was not a party to the proceedings.

A bench of Justices U U Lalit and Ashok Bhushan asked Mallya’s lawyer to inform the court what kind of “secret” proceedings are going on to extradite him.

Advocate Ankur Saigal, appearing for Mallya, told the apex court that he was not aware what kind of proceedings are going on.

He said, “I have knowledge that my request against

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NAGALAND STATE COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

Children with various physical and mental disabilities and especially mental health disorders are very vulnerable during this pandemic. Levels of stress, anxiety, fear will be exponentially higher among children who are isolated due to being diagnosed as COVID positive, and are in isolation /quarantine , in hospitals and children who have lost their parents/family members, and whose parents/siblings, family members are in quarantine centers or hospitals, being COVID positive.

In this regards , the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights with India Co-Win Action Network (I-CAN) has created a network of qualified and trained Counselors/Psychologist/ Experts for providing psychological first-aid and emotional support through its toll free telecounseling (1800-121-2830) from Monday to Saturday 10-1.00pm and 3pm to 8 pm , to children who are affected during COVID-19 pandemic and are willing to talk or need counseling. Technical support in terms of training of counselors has been provided by National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS).

Therefore, this Commission would like to inform and request the general public, especially children to avail the Toll Free Tele Counseling –SAMVEDNA (Sensitizing Action on – Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance).

Sd/- AWAN KONYAK Chairperson Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Nagaland: Kohima DC-599

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 302 Dimapur, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020

Facts crucial to life

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hen lockdown was imposed on March 25,2020 it was hoped that this would stop the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic or at least greatly slow down its spread. The decision to lockdown was not unwise but a right step that was successful in greatly containing the spread.

It was a matter of health of people. Despite the consequences on the wealth of the people and the nation, the lockdown continued. After around six months of lockdown, the nation’s wealth continued to worsen. This would have brought a calamitous consequences to both health and wealth. A nation’s health is also linked with its ability to sustain its people and this is through economy. If at all, the lockdown failed was mainly because the central health authorities notably the ICMR, knowingly or not, did not project the correct facts and figures. As per the ICMR Sero Survey, the number of COVID19 cases as on May 15 was recorded at around 85,000. Later, while citing results of its serological survey, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on September 11 said 64 lakh Indians had been already infected by COVID-19 by May. On a damage control, against the backdrop of contradictory figures projected by eminent scientists, the ICMR explained later that these cases were undiagnosed and the patients had developed antibodies against the novel coronavirus. The ICMR was forced to accept that its COVID-19 figures were way off target as on May 15 and instead of 85,000 cases it should have been 60 lakh cases or more. Since February 2020 when it(Wuhan virus) was made known, the virus has traversed winter, spring, summer, monsoon and now creating havoc in autumn has proving to be an all-season virus which is currently spreading rapidly in India.

According to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangeluru, India will have 90 lakh Covid-19 cases and 1.4 lakh deaths by January 1, 2021. The projections by Prof Sashikumar G, Prof Deepak S and their team give estimations for two more scenarios - the current trend, and a worse-than-current case scenario. The projections by IISc has proved accurate in the past and there is little reason why its Indian COVID projection for 2021 cannot be acceptable. The IISc had projected that in a worse-case scenario by September 1,2020 there would be 35 lakh cases. This projection made during July 2020 was bang on target. Under a better-than-current projection, IISc said that cases would increase only marginally to 90.1 lakh and deaths to 1.43 lakh by March 24, 2021 - if people behaved responsibly and followed all precautionary measures. IISc also projected that going by the current trend, India could have 1.3 crore cases by January 2021 while in a worst case scenario, the case load was projected at 3.2 crore coronavirus cases. The report also projects a peak of 17.2 lakh active cases by mid-October 2020 as per current trend but which could taper down to 46,000 by March-end 2021.

According to Prof. Sashikumar G one of the eminent scientists with IISC, in a scenario better than the present trend, active cases will see a peak of 13.1 lakh by the last week of September and will drop drastically to around 5000 active cases by the end of March 2021. The ICMR has to disengage itself from the government by focussing on health mission instead of wealth mission.

DailyDevotion The Nature of Degeneration

Just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned… —Romans 5:12 The Bible does not say that God punished the human race for one man’s sin, but that the nature of sin, namely, my claim to my right to myself, entered into the human race through one man. But it also says that another Man took upon Himself the sin of the human race and put it away— an infinitely more profound revelation (see Hebrews 9:26). The nature of sin is not immorality and wrongdoing, but the nature of self-realization which leads us to say, “I am my own god.” This nature may exhibit itself in proper morality or in improper immorality, but it always has a common basis— my claim to my right to myself. When our Lord faced either people with all the forces of evil in them, or people who were cleanliving, moral, and upright, He paid no attention to the moral degradation of one, nor any attention to the moral attainment of the other. He looked at something we do not see, namely, the nature of man (see John 2:25).

Sin is something I am born with and cannot touch— only God touches sin through redemption. It is through the Cross of Christ that God redeemed the entire human race from the possibility of damnation through the heredity of sin. God nowhere holds a person responsible for having the heredity of sin, and does not condemn anyone because of it. Condemnation comes when I realize that Jesus Christ came to deliver me from this heredity of sin, and yet I refuse to let Him do so. From that moment I begin to get the seal of damnation. “This is the condemnation [and the critical moment], that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light…” (John 3:19).

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If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. ~ Milton Berle

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020

Post-mortem

Letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (22nd February, 2020)

Hon’ble Prime Minister,

Warm greetings to you and the people of India from the Naga people. At the very outset, we are writing this letter to you because after 22 years of political dialogue between the Gol and the NSCN, a serious deadlock has emerged on the issue of the Naga National Flag and Constitution.

The NSCN agreed to start political negotiation with the Government of India (Gol) only after it recognized the Naga issue as political and stopped terming it as India’s “Internal Law and Order Issue”. Hence, the Gol declared that military way of solution against the Nagas was not possible. It was on account of the change in the policy of the Gol that the NSCN agreed to sit across the negotiating table. Cease-fire was officially declared on August 1, 1997 and it was agreed that the political dialogue shall be at the Highest, i.e. Prime Minister Level; Without PreCondition; and Outside India in a Third Country. Several rounds of talks have been held in different countries, outside India including Paris France, New York USA, The Hague Netherlands, Bangkok and Chiangmai Thailand, Zurich, Geneva, Osaka Japan, KualaLumpur Malaysia, Vienna Austria, Milan Italy, New Delhi in India and Dimapur in Nagaland.

Negotiations have taken place with various Prime Ministers of India including PV. Narashimha Rao (1995 Paris), Deve Gowda (1997 Zurich and Geneva Switzerland), AB Vajpayee (1998 Paris and 2001 Osaka) and Dr. Man Mohan Singh (2010 New Delhi). In 2005, a Group of Ministers was appointed for the Indo-Naga political dialogue including Mr. Shivraj Patil, Union Home Minister, Mr. Oscar Fernandes, Minister of State, Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, MoS (PMO), Mr. S. Regupathy, MoS (Home).

Special Emissaries and Representatives of the Gol have also been appointed from Mr. Swaraj Kaushal, Mr.K. Padmanabhaiah, Mr.R.S. Pandey, Mr. Ajit Lal to Mr. RN. Ravi.

With the signing of the Amsterdam Joint Communique of July 11, 2002, the Gol officially recognized the “Unique history and situation of the Nagas”. This official recognition of the unique history and situation of the Nagas was the first realistic step forward in the political negotiation. The Gol renewed its official invitation to the NSCN Leadership Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and the General Secretary and Naga Chief Negotiator Th. Muivah to come to Delhi India in December,

2002 through the Amsterdam joint Communique of July 11, 2002 and the subsequent MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Dated: 18 November 2002, Milan, Italy.

The MoU was in addition to a conscious decision of the Gol to discontinue the ban on the NSCN under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. In the year 2010 during the interlocutor ship of RS. Pandey, the Gol submitted its first comprehensive official response to the NSCN in New Delhi, wherein, it proposed that the political dialogue should move forward on the principle of “Shared Sovereignty”. The subsequent outcome was the official signing of the Framework Agreement of 3rd August, 2015 in New Delhi, India during your Prime Minister ship. Our late Chairman Isak Chishi Swu with your understanding had the historic opportunity to sign the Framework agreement (FA) from his sickbed at the Fortis hospital in New Delhi.

We appreciated your statesmanship and your testimonial statement that, everything is possible through negotiation and mutual respect. We also have faith that the good Lord will bless your leadership and give you the wisdom to fulfill the divine task entrusted to you to usher in permanent peace in the region through the conclusion of an acceptable and honourable political solution between India and the Naga people.

As you are well aware, the FA reaffirmed that the Indo-Naga issue is political and upheld the recognized “Unique history and situation” of the Nagas. The FA also acknowledged the intricacies of the Indian system and in consonance with contemporary realities both the parties acknowledged that violent confrontation must end to usher in peace and progress.

Both the parties are cognizant of the universal principle that in democracy sovereignty lies with the people and lastly, an enduring inclusive peaceful co-existence of the two entities (Nations) can be achieved only through the sharing of sovereign power/shared sovereignty as defined in the competencies.

In view of concluding a lasting and acceptable and honorable political agreement as per the principle of the FA, we had mentioned in our proposal that, “Nagaland shall use its National Flag, Anthem, Emblem and Insignia”. We also have proposed that, “This Agreement shall constitute a constitution which shall be called Yehzabo, covering the areas of its own competencies”. Our proposal is not a demand, neither does it in any way deviate from officially agreed FA. Without any

CHq Hebron, the 5th October, 2020 Seven (7) months back the Hon’ble Ato Kilonser Mr. Th. Muivah dispatched a letter to the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi. We deliberately withheld the letter from releasing to the media for public consumption as we waited with all confidence that the Prime Minister of India will respond positively.

Today, NSCN being accountable to the Naga people hereby released the letter to inform of the delay and the lack of response from the office of the Indian Prime Minister to our people.

(MIP, NSCN/GPRN) ambiguity, it mentions that as per the universal democratic principle “sovereignty lies with the people” and the peaceful co-existence of the two entities shall be through the sharing of sovereign power. An acceptable political solution can be achieved only through respect for a people’s history and their national identity. Nagas are not lost people and if India respects our history, we will respect India ten times more.

The mutually agreed competencies and the recognition of the two core issues are based on the FA, therefore, it does not undermine the security or integrity of India.

It is, therefore, imperative that the principle of FA must be taken to its logical conclusion through the recognition of the Naga National Flag and Constitution.

Hon’ble Prime Minister, we believe that the PMO Representative of the Gol, RN. Ravi must be briefing you on the progress of the political negotiation with the NSCN. That through this representation, we wish to inform you that most of the important issues or competencies are already resolved and as mentioned the only remaining issue is Naga Flag and Constitution.

Today, we also bring to your notice some matters of serious concern regarding the activities of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and its Agencies including NIA and Assam Rifles. As you are well aware, 22 years of political negotiation had started at the Highest, i.e. Prime Minister Level; Without Pre-Condition; and Outside India in a Third Country. And we had come to India on the invitation of the Gol. However, we are totally shocked and surprised that even after more than two decades of political negotiation, the MHA and its Agencies have become obnoxious. It has come as a total shock and surprise that the Gol has started branding and accusing the members of the NSCN who are in political negotiation as “terrorist” and with impunity they are arresting the members of the organization. The activities of the MHA are deliberate and calculated policies of the Gol to down grade the political negotiation to “India’s internal law and order issue”. The

Nagas are observing a repeat of the militarization and a consciously carried out state terrorism in the Naga areas and against the Naga people through a show of force, arrest and allegation against NSCN members for “terror funding”, imposing check gates, frequent raids, using jet fighters and tanks. The design and intent of the MHA and its Agencies are unjustifiable and a serious provocation that goes against the principle and spirit of the political negotiation and the FA. The activities of the PMO Representative of the Gol after his appointment as the Governor of Nagaland has become a matter of great concern as he is consciously functioning within the law and order purview of the Constitution of India. It is a deliberate deviation from his appointment as the Representative of the Gol for the Indo-Naga peace talks. The activities of the Representative of the Gal is polarizing the Naga society instead of uniting the Nagas for an honourable political solution. This can be observed from the activities of the Representative of the Gol who is segregating the Naga civil society and meeting only a certain section of the Naga society who are not committed to genuine political solution and who do not represent the genuine aspiration of the Naga people.

The Representative of the Gol has left out the main stakeholders including the Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers, Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and Naga Student’s Federation (NSF). It has come to our knowledge that the Representative of the Gol has been hobnobbing with the so called NNPG’s to make an agreement. In this regard, it is important to remember the commitment of the former Prime Minister of India, PV. Narashimha Rao when we told him to clarify the position of the Gol on the other Naga faction, he stated, “Why should I talk with them? The issue is not with them. The issue is with you. The people are with you. You have proved yourself therefore if I talk with you, solution can be worked out. I will not talk with them, they have not proved themselves,

I know who they are, they are in my hand”. The act of the Representative of the Gal undermines the sanctity of the FA, the signing of which was witnessed by the important leaders of India including the Prime Minister. We need not remind the Gol that such action of the Representative of the Gol will certainly be another Himalayan blunder while dealing with the IndoNaga issue.

The NSCN also had exercised much restraint against the systematic ultimatum issued by the Representative of the Gol since July, 2019, which was repeated again during the talks on 31st October, 2019.

The Representative of the Gol has acted very irresponsible and disrespectful to the Naga talk team during the talks on 30th January, 2020 in Dimapur, Nagaland referring to the NSCN proposal submitted on 18th January, 2020 as, “stupid and contaminated. I will not take cognizance of this draft proposal. I think you have submitted this document by mistake.” After the political talks of 30th January, 2020, the Representative of the Gol has again given an ultimatum to the NSCN through an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer stating, “The next date of meeting will be fixed after NSCN submits its draft proposal as was told to them in the meeting dated 30th January, 2020”. This calls for an official clarification from the Gol as to whether it is the individual action of the Representative of the Gol or it has been done under the directive of the Gol. The behavior of the Representative of the Gol towards the Nagas is totally unacceptable. History has shown that Nagas have not taken lightly with any insults hit on them which have led to the decade’s old Indo-Naga conflict that is yet to be resolved. The “politics of fear” against the Naga people which the Gol and MHA have sanctioned on the Nagas is having a serious ramification that is undermining the ongoing political dialogue.

The latest episode of the MHA which has through a missive to the Nagaland Government questioned our presence in Dimapur, Nagaland (MHA Letter No. 9/1/2007-T dated February 11, 2020) has become a matter of serious concern to the NSCN and the Nagas. We have come to India on the invitation of the Gol and we are in Nagaland to meet our own Naga people vis-a-vis the peace process. If the MHA is trying to stop us from meeting our own people, then, their negative intent against the peace process has become very clear. We are seriously concerned with this state of affairs created by the MHA

and its Agencies and the Representative of the Gol for the lndo-Naga peace talk. If pragmatic political decisions are not taken by the Gol, then, we have no doubt that the serious concerns mentioned above are already jeopardizing the political peace process between the Gol and the NSCN. God has a plan and a place for all nations including India and the Nagas. We do not demand anything from India, but the Naga people should have our God given share here on earth. The Gol and the NSCN have negotiated for 22 years and it is within the plan and will of the Lord God Almighty that there should be an acceptable and honorable political solution of the two entities. We, the NSCN and the Nagas, are prepared for an honorable solution. However, if India or the BJP led NDA government is not prepared and be ready to let the Nagas have their share of an honorable and acceptable political solution, then, let the Lord God Almighty judge between India and the Nagas.

Hon’ble Prime Minister, the NSCN and the Naga people sincerely pray that the Lord God Almighty will stir your heart and give you sufficient political and spiritual insight and wisdom to understand the significance of ending the decades old political conflict between India and the Nagas and comprehend the value of bequeathing an honorable political solution and acceptable legacy not only for the Naga people but for the people of India and the world in general.

On the official invitation of the Gol, we first arrived in India in 2002 and after our subsequent visits, we have since 2010 patiently stayed in India to conclude an acceptable and honourable political settlement. As mentioned, several rounds of talks with the Prime Ministers of India and the Representatives of the Gol have already been completed and the unique outcome was the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015. However, in the given circumstances and in order to save the political dialogue, the talks should resume at the Highest, i.e.

Prime Minister Level; Without Pre-Condition; and Outside India in a Third Country.

And if our stay in India is no more welcome, all necessary arrangement must be made for us to leave India and the political talks be resumed in a third country. May the good Lord God Almighty bless your leadership and give you wisdom for the task entrusted to you.

Th. Muivah, Ato Kilonser NSCN/GPRN and Naga Chief Negotiator

Appeal to the Naga political negotiators for an honorable political solution

Dear respected convener, working committee, 7 NNPGs, The Global Naga Forum (GNF) brings warm greetings and blessings for good health, long life and most of all our prayer for God’s wisdom, grace and favour for you and your colleagues to lead the Naga nation to its rightful place.

The GNF is a common platform of the patriotic Nagas from different walks of life with members drawn from across the world. It is a nonpartisan body bonded and driven solely by our common aspiration and desire to work for what is just, right and appropriate for the common destiny of Naga nation. Towards this end, the Forum endeavours to amplify the voice and story of our struggle through various media and connect the Nagas across tribes and borders and to the world through our story. The Forum also aspires to act as a clearing house for ideas and churn out engaging and cogent Naga narratives to empower ourselves in our quest for common historical rights, inclusive political solution and common good in all spheres by embracing each other as a family.

We express our deepest sense of admiration, gratitude and appreciation for the selfless sacrifices and the com-

mitment that your organization has rendered under your dynamic leadership towards the cause of the Naga nation.

While acknowledging the supreme sacrifices made by your organization and other Naga political groups, we also would like to respectfully recognize the need to acknowledge that countless ordinary patriotic Naga men and women have paid a heavy price in one way or the other in the struggle for our common aspiration towards self-determination.

We believe that there are well-meaning patriotic Naga public, professionals and intellectuals whose goodwill and voices should be recognized, accepted and tapped as resources for the progressive realization of the common aspiration. The GNF endeavours to serve as a common platform to garner and amplify such good will and sensible voices of the Nagas.

Fortunately, today there is an unmistakable fact that the Nagas are united in their genuine desire for peace through an inclusive, honorable and acceptable solution. We are living in a historic moment with a golden opportunity to either create a harmonious future collectively or regress into chaos, utter confusion and internecine conflicts of mutual destruction of self and others. To avoid the return of violence by finding peaceful

political solution through the present political dialogues, we sincerely beseech all the different Naga political groups to reconcile with each other for unity in common purpose through dialogue, mutual respect, trust and accommodative spirit. It is disingenuous to think that unity is the same as uniformity. While uniformity demands that everyone agrees to an imposition of one’s will and preferences on others without space for negotiation and compromise; unity accepts differences necessitating the need for democratic dialogue, open-mindedness and mutual respects to work towards the recognition of common goal and the greater good of all as the fundamental basis for unity. Our plea for the Naga Political groups is to settle their differences through dialogue within the Naga family and be unified in purpose by agreeing to converge at a non-negotiable position in the interest of all the Nagas for self-determination. The Naga struggle as a ‘social contract’ is binding on all of us as mutual stakeholders and we truly believe that this common cause is sacrosanct and it should be honoured as bigger and above all the Naga organizations and their leaders.

The GNF would like to express our apprehension and concerns about the hovering air of uncertainty, confu-

sion and differences within the Naga political groups. It seems some unseen hands of hawkish elements are working with a systematic design of divide and destroy policy of deliberate and willful splitting of the ranks and files of the Naga political groups, pitching groups against each other by constructing and implanting divisive narratives so as to exploit the confusion, ethnic fault lines and fear for manufacturing consent to force the most deceptive piecemeal packages as solutions to the Nagas’ aspiration to live as a people with peace and dignity. The usage of the words such as contemporary realities is but a ploy to be used as a pretext to negate and override the factual matrices of the recognition of our unique political history, situations of the Nagas and our identity.

On behalf of Global Naga Forum: Dr. Z K Pahrii Pou Nagaland/Manipur; Eli. Vilanou Angela Yhome Nagaland; Rev. Apostle Luoliehu Yimsung Australia/ Nagaland; Rev. Azahto Naga Nagaland; Rev. Robert Kikon Nagaland; Dr. Visier Sanyü Australia/Nagaland; Prof. Rosemary Dzuvichu Nagaland; Aga Rengma Assam; Dr. Lanu Longkumer Nagaland; Atina Pamei Norway; O Wati Jamir Nagaland;

Soreingam Kashung Delhi/ Manipur; P. Chuba Ozukum Nagaland; Imchatoba Imchen Nagaland; R B Thohe Pou Manipur; Cheobii Seb Assam; Kenneth Kath Nagaland; Timothy Tajonang Gonmei Delhi/Manipur; Siilunii Defendson Rapaobamai Nagalanc/Manipur; Shatilo Rengma Nagaland; Moa Imchen Nagaland; Markson V Luikham Delhi/Manipur; Prof. Paul Pimomo America; K Elu Ndang Nagaland; Gawang Hakhun Arunachal Pradesh; Abeiu Meru Nagaland; Miriam Rengma Assam; Neikesanuo Sorhie Delhi/Nagaland; Thaiba Siipunii Guwahati/Manipur;

Wilson Gangmei Kolkata/ Manipur; Rev. Dr. Daisok Panmei America; Rev. Issac Jojo Eastern Naga/Myanmar; Thongtsühmiu Jongs Eastern Naga/Myanmar; Solomon Theibung Eastern Naga/Myanmar; Naogang Gamsa Eastern Naga/Myanmar; Yutan Sanya Arunachal Pradesh; Tenyebinlo Himb Nagaland; Adahe Neli Nagaland/Manipur; Rukewezo Wetsah Nagaland; Dr. Joseph Riamei Guwahati/Manipur; Dr. Pou Kh Delhi/Manipur; Mani Charenamei Manipur; Prof. Sangyu Yaden Nagaland; Ningreichon Tungshang Delhi/Manipur.

(To be concluded)

Reader’s Post

COVID-19 out of Nagaland

Sir,

It is with great pain and fear that I write this. It is as though the Novel Corona Virus has vanished from Nagaland.

People are roaming around as if nothing had happened. Many people are seen without face masks in public areas, while social distancing has turned into a social gathering in almost areas.

Even though the government has relaxed the lock down, we all should be aware that the virus is still existing and is still as dangerous as it was before. Remember it has already taken more than a million’s live, and that more another million affected. Let’s not help it spread more.

Talimoa, Duncan Basti, Dimapur

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

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2 CRPF killed in J&K militant attack

BJP leader shot dead in Bengal

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to nab the attackers. Senior officials also rushed to the spot.

Speaking to reporters, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the attack was carried out by two LeT militants who have been identified.

“Two militants from Lashkar-e-Toiba came on a motorbike and fired indiscriminately on the CRFP Road Opening Party using AK-47. The forces retaliated and there was heavy crossfiring. The militants were successful in escaping, but we have identified them and

will soon neutralise them,” the IGP said. He said one of the militants has been identified as Saifullah, a Pakistani militant, and the other is a local. “Saifullah was involved in an attack on CRPF in Chadoora in which an ASI was martyred.

He was also involved in firing in Nowgam. This is his third attack and we will neutralise him soon,” Kumar said. He said that militants find it easy to target security forces on the highway.

“The national highway is a target and a vulnerable place but because many civilian vehicles pass every day, our forces face difficulty in retaliating. If we retaliate and fire indiscriminately too, there will be civilian causalities. So we have to take preventive measures,” the IGP said.

Kumar said the militants were using guerrilla warfare tactics to attack the security forces. “Militants do not announce that they are coming for an attack, they come by concealing their weapons, come close and then fire. They attack like guerrilla warfare, but we have a solution to this and we will soon neutralise them in an encounter,” he said.

Kolkata, Oct 5 (PTI) A local BJP leader in West Bengal was shot dead on Sunday by two bike-borne assailants near Titagarh in North 24 Parganas district, police said. The duo opened fire at Manish Sukla, a local councillor, on B T Road in the evening, following which he was taken to a private hospital, where he was declared brought dead, they said. The BJP leadership blamed the TMC for the incident, but the ruling party has rubbished the accusation. “It is shameful that the TMC has now started politics of annihilation of political opponents. We don’t have any faith in local police as this happened in front of the police station.

We want a CBI inquiry,” BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said. BJP MP Arjun Singh also held the TMC responsible for Shukla’s “killing” and claimed that shots were fired at him from a carbine.

Shukla, who switched over to the saffron party last year, was considered to be close to Singh. Senior TMC leader Nirmal Ghosh said the incident was a result of infighting within the BJP and allegations against his party were baseless.

India, S Africa move WTO; want Covid-19 drugs, vaccines freed of IPR, patent rules

Mumbai: 18 hours on, fire fighting still underway

MoE announces guidelines for reopening of schools

that delays their procurement.

Under the joint submission, India has sought removal, or waiver, of Sections 1, 4, 5, and 7 of Part II of the TRIPS Agreement that pertain to copyright, industrial designs, patents and protection of undisclosed information or trade secrets, for drugs and vaccines aimed at Covid-19.

India and South Africa have also said that the proposed waiver should continue till such time that Covid-19 medicines and vaccines are available “easily and in the mass market”.

WTO nor ms state that a proposal can only be accepted if all 164 member-countries give their approval.

“This is not going to be an easy task. But it has to be done quickly and cannot be dragged on for months and years because we are talking of a pandemic here and it needs immediate redressal. That is what India is going to pitch for in the upcoming meeting of the TRIPS Council,” said a senior official, who refused to be named.

MUMBAI, OCT 5 (PTI): A day after a fire broke out at a commercial building in a cutlery market in south Mumbai, fire fighting operations were still on even after 18 hours, officials said on Monday.

A fire brigade personnel was injured during the operation, they said.

The blaze er upted around 4.30 pm on Sunday in the ground-plus-three-storey structure, located near Juma mosque in Masjid Bunder area.

It was initially tagged as a ‘level-3’ (major) fire, but later escalated to ‘level-4’, the officials said.

Sixteen fire vehicles, as many jumbo water tankers along with three turn-table ladders and an ambulance were rushed to the spot.

Firefighters are on the spot and efforts are still underway to douse the flames, a fire official said, adding that there was thick smoke in the area due to the blaze.

During the operation, a 40-year-old firefighter received injuries and was rushed to the governmentrun J J Hospital located nearby. He was later discharged, the official said.

The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, he said.

Security forces inspect the spot of a militant attack at Srinagar-Jammu National highway at Pampore, in Pulwama District of South Kashmir, Monday, Oct. 5. (PTI)

A file image of WTO building in Geneva, Switzerland.

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (AGENCIES): India and South Africa have presented an ambitious proposal to the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO) that seeks relaxations for intellectual property, patents and other such provisions for coronavirus medicines and vaccines, ThePrint has learnt.

These provisions are laid out under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, also known as TRIPS Agreement, that came into effect in January 1995. It is a multilateral agreement on intellectual property.

The proposal was presented jointly by India and South Africa at the WTO, an intergovernmental body

overseeing international trade, on 2 October.

The matter is expected to be taken up for discussion at a meeting of the TRIPS Council, which administers the agreement, on 15-16 October.

The decision to make the joint submission last week was taken with the objective of making Covid drugs and vaccines “affordable as well as accessible” for developing and least-developed countries or LDCs, as they are referred to in trade parlance, t o p - l eve l g ove r n m e n t sources said.

The idea, they added, is to ensure that Covid drugs and vaccines, once available in the market, should not come under “unnecessary” regulation

JEE-Advanced results announced; Pune boy tops exam

functions and events should be avoided.

There should be staggered entry and exit timings, points of schools and time table.

All students and staff should arrive at school wearing a face cover or mask and continue wearing it all through, especially when in class, or doing any activity in groups, such as eating in the mess, working in the laboratories or reading in the libraries.

“Schools should plan for academic calendar changes for all classes, particularly in relation to breaks and exams. Ensure all students have access to prescribed textbooks before school reopens.

Ensure availability in school or at contactable distance full-time trained healthcare attendant, nurse, doctor and counsellor to take care of physical and mental health of the students. Regular health check-up of students and teachers may be organised,” the guidelines said.

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The Ralan Area Village Council Chairman Union & Ralan Area VDB Association congratulate Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon, 40/AC Bhandari, Advisor IT, Science & Technology, New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of Nagaland for appointing him as a National Level Spokesperson (BJP).

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educational institutions can reopen outside the COVID-19 containment zones after October 15.

The decision on reopening the institutions has been left with the states and Union territories.

“Schools should ensure smooth transition of students from home-based schooling during lockdown to formal schooling.

Schools can implement re-adjusted school calendar and redesigned Annual Curriculum Plan (ACP), remedial classes or conduct back-to-school campaign among other steps,” the guidelines said.

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down range ships monitored all the events.

It is a missile-assisted release of lightweight anti-submarine torpedo system for anti-submarine warfare operations far beyond torpedo range. This launch and demonstration is significant in establishing anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

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couldn’t get their desired rank. Students should remember that an exam cannot define them,” the minister said.

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tices, posters, messages, communication to parents in this regard are prominently displayed and disseminated,” it said.

The ministry recommended that the schools adopt flexible attendance and sick leave policies.

“Flexible attendance and sick leave policies may be developed and implemented to encourage students and staff to stay at home when sick. Students may attend schools only with the written consent of parents. Students may opt for online classes rather than physically attend school.

“There shall be no assessment up to 2-3 weeks of school reopening and use of ICT and online learning shall continue to be encouraged,” it said.

Universities and schools across the country were ordered shut on March 16 to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

On March 25, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

While several restrictions have been eased gradually in different phases of the “unlock” since June 8, educational institutions continue to remain closed.

However, according to the latest unlock guidelines, schools, colleges and other

altitude, separation of the nose cone, release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM) have been met perfectly,” DRDO said in a statement.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): Pune boy Chirag Falor has bagged the top rank in the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Advanced, results of which was announced by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday, according to officials.

IIT-Delhi was responsible for conducting the exam this year.

In total, 1.6 lakh students had registered for the exam and 1.5 lakh appeared for it. Over 43,000 candidates, including 6,707 girls, have cleared the exam.

While Falor has scored 352 out of 396 marks, Vijaywada’s Gangula Bhuvan Reddy and Bihar’s Vaibhav Raj bagged the second and third rank respectively.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ took to Twitter to congratulate the candidates who cleared the exam.

“I congratulate all students of #JEEAdvanced who got their desired rank and request them to work for #AtmaNirbharBharat in the near future. Plenty of opportunities are available for students who

New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI): The ministry of education released guidelines on Monday for the reopening of schools, including for a thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises, flexibility in attendance, no assessment for up to three weeks and ensuring a smooth transition from home-based schooling during the coronavirus-induced lockdown to formal schooling.

It also asked the states and Union territories to frame their own standard operating procedures (SOPs) for health and safety precautions, based on their local requirements.

“Schools must arrange and implement for thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all areas, furniture, equipment, stationery, storage places, water tanks, kitchens, canteens, washrooms, laboratories, libraries on school campuses and ensure air flow in an indoor space,” the ministry said in a set of guidelines for a gradual reopening of schools from October 15.

“Schools may be encouraged to make their own SOPs based on the guidelines issued by states and UTs, keeping in view the safety and physical or social-distancing norms, and ensuring that the no-

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were injured in the firing.

The injured personnel were taken to the Army’s 92 base hospital, where the doctors declared two of them -Constables Shalinder Pratap Singh and Devndra Kumar Tripathi -- brought dead, the official said.

He said the other three personnel -- ASI Gorakh Nath, Constable Kirgain and Constable James -- are undergoing treatment and their condition is stated to be stable. The militants fled the spot after the attack.

Soon after the incident, the area was cordoned off and a manhunt was launched

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SRINAGAR, OCT 5 (PTI): Two motorcycle-bor ne Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants opened indiscriminate fire on a security forces party in Nowgam area of the city here on Monday, killing two CRPF personnel and injuring three others, police said. The injured include an assistant sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), they said.

Militants fired upon a security forces par ty near Kandizal Bridge in Nowgam, Srinagar this afternoon, a police official said. He said five CRPF personnel, including an ASI,

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (IANS): India successfully tested an anti-submarine weapon system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday, in a boost to its naval warfare capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO scientists for the feat. He said, “The DRDO has successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile assisted release of Torpedo, SMART. This will be a major technology breakthrough for stand-off capability in anti-submarine warfare. I congratulate DRDO and other stakeholders for this significant achievement.”

DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy said that SMART is a game changer technology demonstration in Anti-Submarine Warfare.

The DRDO said that “supersonic missile-assisted release of torpedo (SMART) has been successfully flight tested at 11:45 hrs from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. “All the mission objectives including missile flight up to the range and

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Rs 20k cr cess to be disbursed to states: FM

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (AGENCIES): Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that Rs 20,000 crore compensation cess will be disbursed to the states.

Compensation cess is given by the Centre to states for revenue losses.

The finance minister while addressing the media after the 42nd GST Council meet stated that this year’s cess amount will be disbursed tonight.

The government will further extend a surcharge on taxes on luxury goods including cars and tobacco products beyond 2022, under plans to help states repay loans raised to meet revenue shortfalls in the current fiscal year, Sitharaman said.

“The GST Council has approved to extend the cess (surcharge) beyond five years,” Sitharaman added.

The surcharge on luxury goods such as cars and tobacco products, which varies from 12 per cent to 200 per cent, is part of the national goods and services tax (GST) introduced in 2017, and was due to expire

Nirmala Sitharaman hairs the 42nd GST Council meeting via video conferencing in New Delhi, Monday, Oct 5. (PTI )

in 2022.

Finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that from January 1, taxpayers

whose annual turnover is less than Rs 5 crore will not be required to file monthly returns (GSTR-3B and

GSTR-1). They will only file quarterly returns, he added.

The finance secretary stated that the council’s decision to make small taxpayers pay returns on a quarterly basis rather than monthly will be a major relief. Number of returns comes down from 24 monthly returns to just 8 from next year, he further mentioned.

The finance secretary also said that the council has decided to exempt satellite launch services by ISRO and Antrix.

The next meet will be held on October 12 to further deliberate on compensating states for GST cess shortfall, finance minister Sitharaman concluded.

Earlier today, the GST panel had increased borrowing limit of Rs 1.1 lakh crore instead of Rs 97,000 crore in the first borrowing limit to states. The council has approved extension of the GST compensation cess levy beyond 2022.

Thematics of Impasse: In September, the Centre had given the states two options- either borrow Rs 97,000 crore from a special

window facilitated by the Reserve Bank of India or Rs 2.35 lakh crore from the market. Opposition ruled states are yet to accept either of the two options and are vehemently pushing for a third option, while maintaining that the onus is on the centre to make up for the shortfall in revenue collection.

Dispute redressal mechanism: Terming the two options as a “Threat” whereby, they (opposition states) might not be compensated if they do not choose either of the two options.

The states are batting for a dispute redressal mechanism within the council and for a Vice Chairman to be added to the council.

Centre’s estimates: Government’s estimates have pegged the GST compensation requirement at around Rs 3 lakh crore this year, while the cess collection is expected to be around Rs 65,000 crore — an estimated compensation shortfall of Rs 2.35 lakh crore (assuming a 10 per cent revenue growth over last year).

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020

Must protect world against weaponisation of AI: PM Modi NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on responsible use of artificial intelligence and protecting the world against weaponisation of AI by non-state actors.

Speaking at the Raise 2020 conference, he said AI has a big role to play in sectors like agriculture, creating next generation urban infrastructure and making disaster management systems stronger.

“It remains our collective responsibility to ensure trust in how AI is used. Algorithm transparency is key to establishing this trust.

Equally important is accountability. We must protect the world against weaponisation of AI by non-state actors,” he said.

Modi said India has experienced that technology has improved transparency and service delivery.

“The teamwork of AI with humans can do wonders for our planet.”

“We want India to be-

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come a global hub for AI. Many Indians are already working on this. I hope many more do so in the times to come,” he said.

The Prime Minister said India has recently adopted the National Education Policy 2020 which focuses on technology-based learning and skilling as a major part of education.

E-courses will also be developed in various regional languages and dialects, he said.

A National Educational Technology Forum is being formed to create an e-education unit to boost

the digital infrastructure, digital content and capacity, he said.

“We launched ‘Responsible AI for Youth’ program this year in April.

Under this programme, more than 11,000 students from schools completed the basic course. They are now building their AI projects,” he said.

“While we discuss AI, let also have no doubts that human creativity and human emotions continue to be our greatest strength.

They are our unique advantage over machines,” Modi added.

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rallying 7.30 per cent. In the process, the IT giant became the second Indian firm after Reliance Industries to cross the Rs 10 lakh crore market valuation mark.

Other prominent gainers included Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, HUL, Kotak Bank and HDFC Bank, spurting up to 4.71 per cent.

On the other hand, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto, PowerGrid and ITC were among the major laggards, shedding as much as 2.70

per cent. With the global markets’ focus turning to US President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 treatment, reports of an improvement in his health boosted investor sentiment, analysts said.

Asian shares rose following Trump’s health update, while European markets too opened on a firm footing.

“Indian indices had a very positive start taking cues from the global market and in anticipation of the Supreme Court verdict of the compounding of loans during the moratorium period. Gains came off when the decision was deferred to next week, this delay is unlikely to change the framework for small borrowers and the banking sector as the government and RBI is expected to maintain the buoyancy of the matter.

“In the near-term, the market is expected to maintain its optimism based on Trump’s recovery, development of stimulus in US and India, upcoming Q2 FY21 results in India and Supreme Court final verdict,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

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of more investment flows in the coming sessions capped gains in the currency this Monday, Iyer added.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.17 per cent to 93.68.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE benchmark Sensex settled higher by 276.65 points or 0.71 per cent at 38,973.70.

The broader NSE Nifty rose 86.40 points or 0.76 per cent to close at 11,503.35.

Foreign institutional investors were net buyers in the capital market as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,632.25 crore on a net basis MUMBAI, OCT 5 (PTI): on Thursday, according to Equity benchmark Sensex provisional exchange data. darted up for the third consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by robust gains in Across IT and banking stocks amid 3. Fold in clothing a broad upmove in global (5) markets.

TCS soared over 7 8. Boy’s name (5) per cent after the IT major 10. Turret (5) said it will consider a share 11. Snake (3) buyback proposal later this 12. Bingo (5) week.

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worth Rs 4,500 crore and filed two prosecution complaints with the designated Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA) court.

“Out of Rs 17,520 crore raised by Rose Valley, which has been in in operation since 1999, around Rs 10,500 crore has already been returned to investors,” the ED official said.

MUMBAI, OCT 5 (PTI): The rupee depreciated by 16 paise to close at 73.29 against the US dollar on Monday due to dollar buying by banks. The Indian currency opened at 73.16 at the interbank forex market and touched an intra-day high of 73.08 and a low of 73.41 against the greenback.

It finally settled at 73.29, down 16 paise over its last close of 73.13 a dollar. “Weak US dollar, strong Asian currencies supported by improved risk appetite lent support initially,” Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities said. The Reserve Bank of India’s presence amid expectations

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KOLKATA, OCT 5 (PTI): Rose Valley, which is under the concurrent probe of the CBI and ED for allegedly defrauding investors, has already returned around Rs 10,500 crore out of Rs 17,520 crore raised from them, an official said on Monday.

He said the ED had also attached properties

The probe into the Rose Valley scam started six years ago. The official said the second prosecution complaint is against all those who have been accused, including the owner of Rose Valley, who is still in jail.

“The designated court has given a date in November for hearing on the complaint, which had been filed

by SEBI,” he said, adding, the court would also frame charges against the accused on the day of hearing.

The official said there have been instances of forging of documents and cheating by “some unscrupulous elements who are trying to derail the session trial”.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020

Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes resume

Destroyed buildings in a residential area in Ganja, Azerbaijan, near the border with Armenia on Sunday. (AP/PTI)

Karabakh.

The fighting erupted September 27 and has killed dozens, marking the biggest escalation in the decadesold conflict over the region.

Both sides have accused each other of expanding the hostilities beyond the conflict zone in NagornoKarabakh.

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With utmost joy and pride, we the Dimapur Surumi Community express our heartiest congratulations to Er. Inaho P Awomi on being promoted and posted to Joint Director, Directorate of New and Renewable Energy. The Community takes immense pride in your achievement and wishes the best in your endeavor.

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nounced drive-past.

Trump, a Republican is seeking another term in the White House. He is being challenged by former Vice President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party in the November 3 election.

Trump and the First Lady Melania tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday night.

Trump was shifted to the military hospital on Friday, which his doctors and White House said was taken out of abundance of caution.

On Sunday, before going out to wave at his supporters, Trump in a video posted on his Twitter handle said he will give “a little surprise to some of the great patriots, who have been on the streets, and they have been out there for a long time.”

“They love our country. I am not telling anybody but you, I am about to make a little surprise visit,” Trump said.

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WASHINGTON, OCT 5 (PTI): US President Donald Trump made a surprise drive-past to greet his supporters outside a military hospital where he has been admitted since Friday for the treatment of the deadly coronavirus, drawing criticism from Democrats and a leading medical expert.

The brief drive through Rockville Pike in Bethesda, a Maryland suburb of Washington DC, that separates the National Institute of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, brought cheers to his supporters who have been praying for the 74year-old president’s health ahead of the presidential election next month.

“I really appreciate all of the fans and supporters outside of the hospital. The fact is, they really love our Country and are seeing how we are MAKING IT GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!” Trump said in a tweet soon after his unan-

The Yimchunger Union Kohima (YUK) take pride and honour to extend our heartiest congretulations to Smti. W. SOTSULA NCS, on her new posting as Director, Department of Under Developed Areas (DUDA), Govt. of Nagaland.

The Union pray that God Almighty grant her guidance and wisdom as she continues to render her service to the Government in particular and to our Naga people in general.

Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavour.

(B. JOHN) (JOHN TOCHIMONG) ASST.GEN SECY (YUK) PRESIDENT (YUK) OFFICE OF THE

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Al Azizia case - has been targeting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan as well as many state institutions, including the judiciary and

the military.

He served as Pakistan’s prime minister three times, first removed by a president in 1993, then by military ruler Pervez Musharraf in 1999. A court in 2017 ousted him from power over corruption allegations. Imran Khan, a former cricketer, came to power in 2018.

The case was registered under sections 10 (cyber-terrorism), 120-A (definition of criminal conspiracy), 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 121-A (conspiracy to wage war against Pakistan), 123-A

(condemning the creation of the country and advocating the abolishment of its sovereignty), 124-A (sedition) and 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups) of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (2016) and the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

In his speeches, 70year-old Sharif alleged that the Pakistan Army had rigged the 2018 vote that brought Khan to power.

The powerful Army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded consider-

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The Kohima Shitio-rü Ekhung (KSRE), with great pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations to Maj (Retd) R.M Lotha, Co-Convenor of NPAC, GPRN/NSCN, on being elevated and inducted as Advisor to Collective Leadership (ACL), GPRN/NSCN. We acknowledge that the attainment of this respectable position is a blessing, which comes from your sacrificial services rendered for the Naga cause.

The Ekhung also express our heartfelt gratitude to the Collective Leadership of GPRN/NSCN for reposing their trust upon Maj (Retd) R.M. Lotha, through his induction as Advisor.

(C. NGANGSHITHUNG SHITIO) (T.S. LOTHA) Chairman, KSRE Secretary, KSRE

Ezomontsurui Ekhung Kohima is very happy to learn about the recent induction of Major (Retd) R.M Lotha, Co-Convener of NPAC as Advisor to the Collective Leadership (ACL) GPRN/ NSCN. While congratulating you on your new assignment we wish you good health and wisdom as you embark in your responsibilities for the service of the Nation.

We also thank the collective leadership of the GPRN/NSCN for delegating him with this enormous responsibility while the Nagas are at the crossroad to find a permanent solution to the prolonged Naga struggle for Self determination.

Sd/Sd/(Chumthungo Mozhui) (Renben Ngullie) Chairman General Secretary

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The Nungying Village Students’ Union (NVSU) with immense pride and honour, would like to congratulate Shri.

R. Mhathung Ngullie, S/o. Late Rhanbemo Ngullie. He is a bonafide member and former president of Nungying Village Students’ Union on being elevated from the post of Assistant Chief Electoral Officer to Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Government of Nagaland.

The Union further wishes him sounds and robust health while serving the Naga public in general to his newly assigned duties. May our Almighty God lead you and your family forever.

Lithungbeni Shitiri T. Shanchobeni Lotha President, NVSU Vice President, NVSU

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NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT 60 A/C Pungro

Kiphire, Nagaland

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October 3. 2020 Apropos of the Press Note from the office of Mr. S. Kiusumew, the intending candidate in the forthcoming By-Election from 60 A/C Pungro-Kiphire Assembly of publishing certain names of the Naga People's Front (NPF) joining his camp on 3 October 2020's issue of Nagaland Post. In this regard, we have checked with the persons concerned and ascertained that the names were published without consultation of the persons concerned. This may be done with an intention to woo the BJP leaders to his favour for the Party ticket which he has applied for. Till today, the office of the NPF 60-Assembly Constituency has not received till now. Any candidate for that matter, every candidate has every right to woo the voters to their side through their ideologies, programmes and policies. However, it is unwise on the part of any intending candidate to publish wrong information just for sheer political mileage.

The people, therefore, are cautioned for such ill-motive information through Press and any social media doing the round, (TONGPISE SANGTAM) President NAGA PEOPLE'S FRONT, K-1551 60-Pungro-Kiphire Assembly Constituency.

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The Aoli Imsongunger Kidong is immensely happy to congratulate Dr. M. CHUBA AO on being appointed as the BJP National Vice President. We convey our thankfulness to the Central leadership Shri. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and Shri. Jagat Prakash Nadda, National BJP President and all ranks and files of BJP Party men for reposing faith upon one of our clan’s member. Indeed loyalty and sincerity in all your life endeavor has never been drain in vain. We hope your contribution in the new assignment would bring positive impact to the society and convey our good wishes and prayer to have good health to service the people of this country.

Yours sincerely, Sd/Sd/Pangjung Imsong Imtinungsang Imsong President, IKT Asst. Gen. Secretary, IKT

able power in the matters of security and foreign policy.

Sharif attacked the Army for its alleged involvement in politics, conspiring against elected governments and using the judiciary for its designs.

He alleged that there was “a state above the state in the country and the Opposition’s struggle was not against Prime Minister Khan but against those who had imposed such an incapable and mindless person upon the nation through a manipulated electoral process.”

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President Trump drives past supporters gathered outside Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Sunday (AP/PTI)

al Assembly, Erdogan also took a dig at the Arab countries saying, “It should not be forgotten that the countries in question did not exist yesterday, and probably will not exist tomorrow; however, we will continue to keep our flag flying in this region forever, with the permission of Allah.” In the meantime, Israel’s defence minister blasted Turkey on Sunday for working against its peacemaking efforts.

Media reports said that Defence Minister Benny Gantz, while talking to Gulf Arab media, described Turkey and Iran as “denying promotion of peace and supporting regional aggression”.

Gantz pointed out Turkey’s disruptive actions in northern Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean, intervention in Libya and links to Hamas terror group.

“All of this pushes away from stability,” he said adding, “Definitely the question of Turkey is a very complicated one, because Turkey is part of NATO,” Gantz told a virtual conference organised by The Arab Council for Regional Integration, a group that encourages Israeli-Arab outreach.

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countability Bureau and probed for months before being released in December on medical grounds.

Zardari has maintained the allegations against him are a vilification campaign by Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

Commenting on the accountability cases filed against him, Zardari said that he had previously suffered under the same circumstances when cases were filed slapped on him.

“When we are in Opposition, such cases are filed against us,” he said. “We have been going through these cases [in the past as well].”

LAHORE, OCT 5 (PTI): Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam and other top leaders of the Opposition PML-N party were charged with sedition and other serious cases for allegedly conspiring against the institutions of the army and judiciary, and inciting people against them.

The Lahore police registered a FIR on the complaint of a person on Monday, citing Sharif ’s two recent speeches made through a video link from London in which the Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz supremo made blistering remarks targeting the powerful Pakistan Army.

Sharif - who left for London late last year after securing bail for medical treatment in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case and the

With immense bright and honour, the LTMT would like to express our profound appreciation and heartfelt congratulations to the following persons: 1. Smti. Pangjungla Aier, W/o Rev. Ponen Longchar on being promoted to Asst. Director/ AO/TO in the Department of Treasuries & Accounts, Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Miss Yutichila Maken (Teacher, GMS Arkong, Mokokchung) D/o Mrs & Lt. Gen. A. Maken for achieving Certificate of Appreciation “SHIKSHA SAMMAN 2020” confered by Rotary Club, Mokokchung.

3. Mr. Imchatoshi (Teacher, GPS Pongensalang, Longkhum village) S/o Mrs & Lt. Moachemba Imchen) on achieving certificate of Appreciation “SHIKSHA SAMMAN 2020” conferred by Rotary Club, Mokokchung.

The Longkhumtsür Telongjem Mokokchung Town further wishes them Good health & wisdom in their future endeavors.

Sd/Sd/Imtimongla Imchen Shilukala President Gen. Secretary

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Talpur in a mega money laundering case on September 28.

In the Park Lane case, Zardari and his son Bilawal Ali Zardari are accused of purchasing 307 acres of prime property in Islamabad at very low rates using frontmen.

In the Thatta water supply case, a private contractor was illegally awarded project contracts. In the money laundering case, it is alleged fake accounts were used by the former president and the other accused to park and launder ill-gotten wealth.

The court has rejected Zardari’s plea seeking acquittal in all three cases.

He was arrested last year by the National Ac-

NEW DELHI/TEL AVIV, OCT 5 (IANS): Saudi Arabia has asked its citizens to boycott everything Turkish after Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Arab countries of destabilising the region. Israel, which generally avoids public criticism of Turkey, lashed out at Istanbul for disrupting peace efforts and asked NATO members to rein it in.

Saudi Arabia’s Chamber of Commerce head Ajlan Al Ajlan on Saturday tweeted,”The boycott of everything Turkish, whether on the level of import, investment or tourism, is the responsibility of every Saudi - trader and consumer - in response to the continued hostility of the Turkish government against our leadership, our country and our citizens.”

Erdogan had recently blamed the Arab countries for instability in the Middle East.

Though Turkey has had diplomatic relations with Israel for decades, Erdogan condemned the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain’s decision to normalise ties with Israel.

During his recent address to the Turkish Gener-

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 5 (PTI): An anti-corruption court on Monday charged former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari in two graft cases, a week after he was indicted in a major money laundering case.

Zardari, 63, the cochair man of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and husband of the country’s first woman prime minister Benazir Bhutto, was present in the Islamabadbased court and pleaded not guilty.

During the hearing, the accountability court indicted 19 others accused in the Park Lane case and 15 others in the Thatta water supply case.

The court charged Zardari, his sister Faryal

KABUL, OCT 5 (AP): A suicide car bomber targeted the convoy of a provincial governor in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least eight people, including four civilians, government officials said.

The governor, Rahmatullah Yarmal, was unharmed in the attack in Laghman province, according to his spokesman, Asadullah Dawlatzai.

Fo u r o f Ya r m a l ’s bodyguards were killed, the spokesman said, adding that about 38 people — both military and civilians — were wounded in the attack, which took place in Mihterlam, the provincial capital.

Dawlatzai said 36 civilians were among the wounded, including children, as well as two other bodyguards of the governor.

The explosion also left several badly damaged vehicles at the site of the attack.

The wounded, including small children, were taken to the city’s main hospitals. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but both the Islamic State group and the Taliban are active in the area.

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Nagorno-Karabakh officials have said nearly 200 servicemen on their side have died in the clashes so far. Eighteen civilians have been killed and more than 90 others wounded.

Azerbaijani authorities haven’t given details about their military casualties, but said 24 civilians were

killed and 121 others were wounded.

Nagorno-Karabakh was a designated autonomous region within Azerbaijan during the Soviet era.

It claimed independence from Azerbaijan in 1991, about three months before the Soviet Union’s collapse.

A full-scale war that broke out in 1992 killed an estimated 30,000 people.

By the time the war ended in 1994, Armenian forces not only held Nagorno-Karabakh itself but substantial areas outside the territory’s formal borders.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly said that Armenia’s withdrawal from NagornoKarabakh is the sole condition to end the fighting.

Armenian officials allege that Turkey is involved in the conflict on the side of Azerbaijan and is sending fighters from Syria to the region. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian said that “a cease-fire can be established only if Turkey is removed from the South Caucasus.”

Turkey’s government has denied sending arms or foreign fighters, while publicly siding with Azerbaijan in the dispute.

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waged by Azerbaijan.

Vahram Poghosyan, spokesman for NagornoKarabakh’s leader, on Monday warned in a Facebook post that the territory’s forces would target military facilities in Azerbaijani cities in response to strikes on Stepanakert and Shushi, a town in Nagorno-

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Armenian military officials on Monday reported missile strikes hitting Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh. The region lies in Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since the end of a separatist war in 1994.

Firefights of varying intensity “continue to rage” in the conflict zone, Armenian Defence Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanian said on Facebook.

The Azerbaijani Defence Ministry, in turn, accused Armenian forces of shelling the towns of Tartar, Barda and Beylagan. Ganja, Azerbaijan’s second-largest city far outside of the conflict zone, is also “under fire,” officials said. Armenia’s Foreign Ministry in a statement dismissed allegations of the attacks being launched from the Armenia’s territory as a “disinformation campaign”

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he Bombay High Court on Monday closed all arguments and reserved its verdict on the petition filed by actor Kangana Ranaut against the demolition of a part of her bungalow in Mumbai by the city civic body.

A bench of Justices SJ Kathawalla and RI Chagla conducted hearings on the plea last week before closing it for orders on Monday.

Ranaut approached the high court on September 9 after the demolition of a part of her bungalow in Pali Hill area here by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

She had sought that the demolition be declared illegal and the court direct BMC to pay her Rs 2 crore as damages.

Ranaut, through her counsel Birendra Saraf, had alleged that the BMC carried out the demolition out of malice following a comment she made against the

Mumbai police that irked the Shiv Sena-led government in Maharashtra.

She also cited an alleged threat given to her by Shiv Sena’s chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut in an interview.

Saraf told the HC during previous hearings that the demolition was carried out on September 9, the same day as the interview.

The BMC’s counsel, Anil Sakhre, Joel Carlos and Aspi Chinoy, had, however, denied the actor’s allegations.

They said the BMC had simply been performing its statutory duty in demol-

ishing such portions of the bungalow that Ranaut had altered illegally.

In an affidavit filed through Carlos, the civic body alleged that despite making illegal structural changes, Ranaut had approached court for relief.

This was an abuse of the process of law, the BMC said and urged the HC to dismiss her plea and impose a cost on her. Raut also told the court through his counsel Pradeep Thorat that the BMC’s action had nothing to do with his interview or any other comments made on Ranaut.

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hearings, the bench questioned the BMC’s swiftness in demolishing Ranaut’s property. It also stayed the demolition through an interim order and noted that had the BMC shown similar swiftness in all cases of illegal construction, Mumbai would have been a very different city.

The court had also asked Raut if it befitted a parliamentarian to use ungraceful language against a citizen.

“Don’t you have any grace?” the HC asked after viewing a clip of the interview where Raut asked “what is law”, responding to a question on if he would take legal action against Ranaut for having compared Mumbai to PoK in a tweet.

The HC on Monday also accepted written submissions from Saraf and the BMC summing up their arguments before closing the matter for orders.

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With immense joy and heartfelt gratitude the Ralan Area BJP Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Mmhonlumo Kikon, Hon'ble Advisor, IT Science and Technology, New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of Nagaland on being appointed as a National Level Spokesperson BJP. The Union further wishes him good health, wisdom and success of his future endeavour.

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ushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti says that Dr Sudhir Gupta shall explain the u-turn he has allegedly taken by submitting a report ruling out the murder theory while earlier, he agreed that the autopsy done by Cooper Hospital was suspicious.

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput‘s sister Shweta Singh Kirti took to social media on Monday and questioned the alleged change in Dr Sudhir Gupta’s stand after the AIIMS report rules out the murder theory in the SSR death case. The lawyer representing SSR’s family in the case, Vikas Singh, also expressed concerns over the medical report shared

by AIIMS and also the selective sharing of a part of the medical report where it’s said that Sushant died by suicide. Vikas tweeted to say “Highly perturbed with AIIMS report. Going to request CBI Director to constitute a fresh Forensic

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C/DC will release “Shot In The Dark”, the first single from the band’s long-awaited comeback album, on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:00 a.m. EDT / 9:00 p.m.

PDT (Tuesday night). The follow-up to 2014’s “Rock Or Bust”, “PWR/UP” features AC/DC’s 2020 lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar).

A brand new teaser for “Shot In The Dark” is available below. Last month, images seemingly taken from a new video shoot were apparently posted on the band’s official web site before being swiftly removed.

The photos, which were obtained by a Brazilian fan site, appeared to show Johnson joined by Rudd, Williams and Angus and Stevie Young. The pictures were the first of Phil and Stevie sharing a stage, adding weight to the rumor of Rudd’s return.

Earlier in the year, prior to the coronavirus outbreak, it was rumored that AC/ DC was about to announce a world stadium tour. The trek will apparently include

Johnson, who was forced to leave the band mid-tour four years ago due to a dangerous level of hearing loss.

He was eventually replaced on the road by GUNS N’ ROSES vocalist Axl Rose.

More than two years ago, Brian and Phil, along with Angus and Stevie, were photographed outside Vancouver’s Warehouse Studios.

Based on the pictures, the assumption was that AC/ DC was in the midst of making — or at least planning — another album, with Rudd and Johnson both back in the lineup.

Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album “Rock Or Bust” four years ago — a turbulent trek that weathered the forced retirement and eventual death of co-founder Malcolm Young, plus the departures of Johnson, Rudd and Williams — fans have wondered whether sole remaining founding member Angus Young would keep the band going or decide it was time for AC/DC to pack it in.

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Rudd, who has appeared on all but three of AC/DC’s 18 studio albums, toured in support of his 2014 solo debut, “Head Job”. It was the release of that album that led indirectly to Rudd’s arrest, with the drummer allegedly so angry at a personal assistant over the way the record was promoted that he threatened to have the man and his daughter killed.

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We the Signal Nkonjan Lotha Ekhung with immense pride, would like to congratulate Dr. Chibenthung Yanthan, son of Mr. L. Rabenthung Yanthan, for being awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) on "Soft Power as a factor in Russian foreign policy, 2000-2015" from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

The Signal Nkonjan Lotha Ekhung wishes and pray that the Almighty God continues to bless him with good health and success in his future endeavours.

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UNSTINTED SUPPORT BY THE ASSAM RIFLES

(06-10-1970 to 06-10-2020) Dearest Apo and Ayo, You both are an inspiration to us. You have Taught us that love must be taken care of with Respect, care and forgiveness.

Thank you for filling our Sweet home with lots of love.

With love from Children, Grand Children and Family Members

HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY V. KHUYIVI ACHUMI

The Lotha Students' Union Diphupar with immense pride and honour convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. R.M. Lotha, Co-Convener, NPAC, GPRN/NSCN for inducting as Advisor to Collective Leadership (ACL). His elevation to the respectable position is in recognition of his firm determination and overpasses various challenges with a spirit of patriotism and faith in the future generation of the Nagas.

The Lotha Students' Union Diphupar also extends our profound gratitude to the visionary collective leadership of the GPRN NSCN for recognizing the contribution of Shri R.M Lotha and elevating him as an Advisor to the Collective Leadership (ACL).

The LSUD while congratulating on his accomplishment expresses high hopes for Shri. R.M. Lotha to keep upholding the value and continue to serve with commitment and greater wisdom in the service of the Naga people.

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comeback album.

A September 2018 report from JAM! magazine cited a “reliable source inside the AC/DC camp” as indicating that the band was recording a new LP which would utilize previously unreleased guitar tracks from Malcolm Young on all the songs.

Rudd was ousted from AC/DC when he was sentenced to eight months of home detention by a New Zealand court in 2015 after pleading guilty to charges of

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We the Dimapur Area Chuchuyimlang Merang Semchir Kidong Telongjem, with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. I. Sentinuklu Jamir (S/o O. Imesosang) on being promoted to Director under Directorate of Evaluation, Kohima, Nagaland.

The DACMSKT prays to our Almighty God for your good health and long life with his abundant guidance and grand success in your future endeavours.

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needs investigation.” (sic) Earlier last week, the AIIMS report, submitted by the team of six doctors, mentioned ‘hanging’ as the prime cause of death in the case. The report added that no injury marks except for the hanging mark were found on the late actor’s dead body. The report also ruled out the presence of poison in the late actor’s body though it mentioned that clarity could not be given over what SSR ate in his last meal. The team also observed that the time of death was not mentioned in the original autopsy report submitted by the Cooper hospital.

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team . How could AIIMS team give a conclusive report in the absence of the body,that too on such shoddy post mortem done

by Cooper hospital wherein time of death also not mentioned.” (sic) Ishkaran Bhandari, who has been vocal with legal support to SSR’s family, joined them in claiming that Dr Sudhir Gupta has taken a complete u-turn over his initial observations in the case. He said, “Not Surprised at what Repuplic showed. Dr Sudhir Gupta had talked to me also & had many suspicions on Mumbai autopsy. Why did he change & did opposite,

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The Central Colony Council, Walford, Dimapur would like to appreciate and acknowledge Shri H. Tovihoto Ayemi (Member of Legislative Assembly Dimapur) for providing the colony with ten Solar Street Lights. This development has brought a great benefit for the inhabitants of the colony as well as general public. We are blessed to have a leader like him. We pray that our Almighty God will bless him abundantly for his kindness.

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ctor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who had featured in many films by director Spike Lee, died of gunshot wounds here this weekend. He was 70. Byrd died on Saturday “from multiple gunshot wounds to the back”, a spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department said in a statement to eonline. com. Officers responded to a “person injured call” around 1.45 am on Saturday and, upon arrival, the authorities said they found “a male lying unresponsive at the location”.

Byrd’s death is currently under investigation, the police said. Spike Lee took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late actor, who appeared in his projects such as “Chi-Raq”, “Clockers”, “Red Hook Summer” and “He Got Game”.

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Asked if he felt he was different at school, Ed replied: “Well yeah because I was ginger so I was instantly ripped into from the day I started school.

“Ginger, had a stutter, wore huge glasses, just a bit odd, but then as I got older I kind of loved it.

“I have always looked a little bit quirky and I never had much luck with girls it was always like I looked a bit weird and then when I started playing music every time I would do a gig everyone was like , ‘Oh it’s the ginger guy with the small guitar’ and you get remembered for that.

“And then suddenly you start gaining a bit of attraction because you are memorable. The thing I always say to kids now is it’s great to be weird.”

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Lyra into the world, but The 29-year-old singer Stuart revealed that not may be known for his ginger only will Ed be back in a locks, but his first manage- year with a new album, he’s ment company suggested already planning ahead for he’d have a better image the future. if he coloured his tresses Speaking on the black, and also told him to ‘Straight Up’ podcast, he overhaul his music by ditch- said: ““We’ve started reing his trademark loop pedal cording now. We’ll probably and dropping raps from his put a record out this time songs. next year.

Manager Stuart Camp, “I’m looking at a piece who guided Ed’s rise to fame of paper that actually has the after taking over from his tracklisting for the album previous team in 2011, said: after the next one on it.

“The other management “He’s always one or ac­tually resigned from him two albums ahead.” because they said he wasn’t Ed has previously adgoing anywhere. mitted he was bullied over “He had to drop the his ginger hair but eventulooping pedal, dye his hair ally embraced his “quirky” black and give up the rap- appearance and realised his ping.” The ‘Shape of You’ tresses were what helped hitmaker is currently taking him stand out in a crowd.

hen it comes to physical distancing, mask wearing, and maintaining hygiene, women are more likely than are men to follow guidelines outlined by medical experts to prevent the spread of Covid-19, says new research.

Previous research before the pandemic showed that women had been visiting doctors more frequently in their daily lives and following their recommendations more so than men.

“They also pay more attention to the health-related needs of others. So it’s not surprising that these tendencies would translate into greater efforts on behalf of women to prevent the spread of the pandemic,” said Irmak Olcaysoy Okten from New York University and the paper’s lead author.

In an article published in Behavioral Science & Policy, New York University and Yale University researchers reported that women were also more likely to listen to experts and exhibit alarm and anxiety in response to Covid-19. The researchers’ conclusions are based on three studies that employed various methodologies -- a survey, on-the-street observations in different sites, and a countylevel analysis of movement through GPS data from approximately 15 million smartphone coordinates.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020

Happy 75th Birthday to an absolutely wonderful and loving father.

Dear father, this very lovely occasion gives us another opportunity to sincerely appreciate you for all the innumerable priceless love you have given to us in this life. May the divine favour of the Lord be richly present in your world.

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The Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC), would like to express the deepest gratitude to Assam Rifles Battalion posted at Kiphire by placing on record their continued support in alleviating the problems faced by our community in the remote border villages of Pungro Region. The routine problems faced by our community got severe with the imposition of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic with people facing problems in access to medical support and health care. The Assam Rifles with its profound outreach into the remotest border areas extended novel humanitarian support by organizing numerous health care camps during the peak of COVID pandemic in the month of July, 2020 and provided medical checkup and free medicine to over 600 patients from the remote villages of Mimi, Longkhimong, Tsurevong, Khongsa, Salomi, Penkim and Pokphur under Pungro Sub-Division of Kiphire District.

The Assam Rifles had also assisted our community by extending free transport support for carriage of disaster Relief CGI Sheets to Salomi Village as well as rations to Hakkumute, the relief logistic support rendered by Assam Rifles fulfilled the pressing needs of the border villages of our community when transport services was handicapped by nation wide Lockdown imposed by the Govt.due to COVID-19 Pandemic situations in period of June-July.2020.

YTC also extends acknowledgement to Assam Rifles for their unstinted support by providing our people with various civil action project in Pungro Sub-Division aptly address the emergent needs and aspiration of the community. With the support from Assam Rifles, the community got Vocational & Skill Development Training Centre at Pungro. Agro Farming shed at Pungro Village, recurring clearance of Road blockages, pre recruitment training & guidance/support for Sainik School Entrances for youth and students as well as extensive Tree plantations drive .

The Kiphire Assam Rifles under the aegis of their higher head quarter has been extending humanitarian support to the border villages and we, the YTC on behalf of Yimchunger community once again extend deepest gratitude and look forward for more support from Assam Rifles in near future. We also pray and wish the Assam Rifles Battalion posted at Kiphire all the very best in all its endeavors, "GOD BLESS' (SHELIMTHONG) Executive Chairmari, YTC

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The top-seeded Djokovic faced his toughest challenge yet this year at Roland Garros but still won rather easily against No. 15 seed Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 at Court Philippe Chatrier, taking the last four games.

The stadium’s new $55 million retractable roof was shut because of a

heavy downpour.

Djokovic has won all 12 sets he’s played in Paris this year and dropped a total of only 25 games so far.

He lost five games in each of his first three matches.

This victor y puts Djokovic in his 47th Grand Slam quarterfinal, second only to Roger Federer’s 57.

Djokovic is seeking a second French Open championship and 18th major trophy overall.

Among men, only Federer, with 20, and Rafael Nadal, with 19, have more.

Djokovic will face No. 17 seed Pablo Carreno Busta or qualifier Daniel Altmaier next. The rain prevented their fourthround match from starting when it was supposed to at open-air Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Unseeded Laura Siegemund came through a tense opening set before cruising past Spaniard Paula Badosa 7-5 6-2 to reach her maiden Grand Slam quarter-final at Roland Garros on Monday.

Both players struggled on serve in the first set of their see-sawing fourth-round clash on Court Simonne Mathieu, with Siegemund down 5-3 before switching gears to draw level.

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nounced that Costa, who played for Bayern from 2015 until 2017, netting 14 goals in 77 matches, is returning to Munich, where he won Bundesliga titles in 2015/16 and the following season.

“I’m very happy to be playing for Bayern again, I had a wonderful time in Munich, with lots of successes and I’m sure we’ll win titles again,” said Costa, who has made 31 appearances for Brazil.

According to reports, Bayern also want to sign right-back Bouna Sarr from Marseille before the transfer window closes in Germany at 1600 GMT. The Bavarian giants are said to have tried again to sign Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 19, but the German media reports that the two clubs could not agree a fee.

Bayern coach Hansi Flick has made no secret that he needs new signings after losing Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Perisic and Thiago Alcantara from the squad which won the Champions League title last August.

NEW DELHI, OCT 5 (IANS): Competitive tennis will make a return after an eight-month Covid-19 hiatus as the All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Monday announced the resumption of the domestic circuit from November 16.

The tournaments will initially begin in the age categories of U-12, U-14 and U-16 only. The duration of the tournaments would remain restricted to three days, with a maximum draw of 32 allowed.

“During the AITA’s Management Committee meeting, a decision was taken to communicate to the secretaries of all the affiliates of AITA to make all efforts to restart tennis tournaments by 16th November 2020 by keeping in mind all the safety precautions that may be required as per the existing government guidelines,” said AITA in a media release.

The federation further stated that independent entities would not be allowed to conduct private tournaments outside the official AITA circuit without the prior permission of AITA or its affiliates.

PARIS, OCT 5 (AGENCIES): Petra Kvitova returned to the French Open quarter-finals for the first time in eight years today while top seed Novak Djokovic passed his first real test at this year’s French Open with flying colours.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova is through to the last eight at Roland Garros for just the second time. Her best run in Paris came when she reached the semi-finals in 2012.

Seventh seed Kvitova, who missed last year’s tournament due to an arm injury, defeated China’s Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-4 and will next play German veteran Laura Siegemund.

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 11th consecutive year, extending his own Open-era record at the tournament.

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BERLIN, OCT 5 (AGENCIES): Bayern Munich confirmed Monday the transfer of former Paris Saint Germain forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and the return of Brazil winger Douglas Costa on loan from Juventus, with both players signing for a year.

Having already completed the transfer of Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca on Sunday on a fiveyear contract, Bayern also added Choupo-Moting on a one-year deal as back-up to Robert Lewandowski.

Costa, 30, will compete with Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sane for a place on the

flanks.

Choupo-Moting, 31, was out of contract after his PSG deal expired and returns to the Bundesliga following stints with Hamburg, Nuremberg, Mainz and Schalke.

“It’s a great feeling to come back to the Bundesliga -- and then to the biggest club in Germany,” said Cameroon international Choupo-Moting in a statement.

“Who wouldn’t want to play for FC Bayern?

“It’s an honour. The aim at Bayern is always to win everything, and I am highly motivated to achieve these goals.”

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Amit Mishra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar out of IPL DUBAI, OCT 5 (PTI): Senior leg-spinner Amit Mishra was ruled out of the ongoing IPL along with pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who could also miss the tour of Australia at year-end, after the duo sustained different injuries while competing for Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.

While DC’s Mishra fractured his ring finger while bowling against Kolkata Knight Riders on October 3, Bhuvneshwar picked up the thigh muscle injury on October 2 when SRH took on Chennai Super Kings. He is likely to be out of reckoning for the muchawaited trip Down Under.

The 37-year-old Mishra had three wickets from three games this season while Bhuvneshwar also had equal number of scalps albeit after playing a match more.

“Amit has fractured his ring finger and is out of IPL tournament. Obviously, it is a very disappointing news considering he was integral to DC’s plans,” a source from Mishra’s management team confirmed the development to PTI. Delhi Capitals’ later issued a press release, stating that the bowler will consult a specialist on his return to India for recovery and reha-

Liverpool stunned 7-2 by Aston Villa brace after the break in the most unthinkable result of this crazy Prem campaign yet. The Reds might have known it wouldn’t be their day when Watkins punished an error by backup Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian, who was filling in in nets after first-choice backstop Alisson Becker suffered an injury in training ahead of the contest.

Watkins would score again before Mohamed

PSG sign Moise Kean from Everton on loan

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PARIS, OCT 5 (IANS): Paris Saint-Germain have signed Moise Kean from Everton. The 20-year-old Italian striker is on loan to the capital club until June 30 next year. The loan does not come with option to buy.

“I am really proud and happy to become a Paris Saint-German player. It is one of the best clubs in the world as shown by their Champions League campaign last season where they reached the final, said Moise Kean on signing his contract as per the official PSG website.

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“I am delighted to join such an ambitious club with such a strong reputation in my country. I look forward to playing alongside some of the best players in the world,” he added.

Raised in Vercelli in Northern Italy, Moise came through the ranks at Torino FC and then Juventus FC where he turned professional in 2017. In the Bianconero jersey the ItalianIvorian striker won two Italian championships (2017 and 2019) and made four appearances in the Champions League.

In 2019, he moved to Everton in England, going on to play 31 Premier League matches and scoring two goals. At international level, Moise Kean has already scored two goals in five appearances for Italy.

Salah got the visitors on the board. But John McGinn restored Villa’s two-goal advantage shortly thereafter, and Watkins bagged his third to make it 4-1 before half was out.

Salah clawed another one back for Liverpool on the hour mark, but Grealish — who was excellent in Villa’s midfield all game — hit the target twice in a nine-minute span after that, completing the scor-

ASU Senior FC representative receiving NSF Martyrs’ Memorial special edition trophy at IG stadium Kohima.

ended in 1-1. Meanwhile, ASU claimed the third position ahead of AYO by 4-2 during the match.

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“Mishra will now consult with a specialist over the next few days to determine the most appropriate course of management for this unfortunate injury. Everyone at Delhi Capitals wishes him a speedy recovery,” the statement read.

As far as Bhuvneshwar is concerned, the extent of his injury is still not clear but it could take a good 6 to 8 weeks for the 30-year-old to completely recover from the setback.

“Bhuvneshwar Kumar is out of IPL with a thigh muscle injury. It is probably a grade 2 or 3 injury, which could mean that he would be out for at least 6 to 8 weeks. It might effectively rule him out of India’s tour of Australia,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity. What

will hurt the franchises is the fact that both bowlers were integral to the team’s plans.

Mishra, as a wrist-spinner, was very important strategically for Capitals on bigger grounds as he showed his skills against Chennai Super Kings with brilliant figures of 4-0-23-0. He returned 1/14 in 2 overs, including the wicket of Shubman Gill, against KKR. It was while trying to get hold of a return catch offered by Nitish Rana that Mishra fractured his finger which forced him to leave the ground.

While Capitals do have a wrist spinner in Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane, it is expected that Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin will be handling the spin department primarily. In case of Bhuvneshwar, the injury was sustained while bowling the 19th over of

Seniors FC as best defender.

The highest scorers to Vizokho Zashümo, Zekuseto Natso and Ketouletuo Kuotsu with two goals each.

NSF president Ninoto Awomi graced the exhibition game as the event guest.

CSK’s innings during their clash here.

There was heavy strapping on his thigh but he was in so much pain that he hobbled out of the ground after sending down just one ball as Abdul Samad finished his over.

His injury will be a massive blow to SRH skipper David Warner as he struggles for quality death bowlers in his side which is short on experience.

In case of Bhuvneshwar, he might stay back in the UAE as the Indian team’s physio Nitin Patel is also there as part of the BCCI’s medical team.

Being a centrally-contracted player, Bhuvneshwar’s rehabilitation will be entirely looked after by the BCCI. However, for the past one year Bhuvneshwar has been mostly out, due to side strain and hamstring injuries and only recently, made a comeback during the IPL. he had missed the New Zealand tour earlier this year.

With this current injury, his readiness to return to competitive cricket after breaking down every three months during the last one year could raise eyebrows about the injury management process.

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ing with a quarter-hour still to go, mainly because of some more horrendous Reds defending. Seriously, where was the resistance on this sequence?

L ive r p o o l ’s l o s s came just hours after 10man Manchester United dropped a 6-1 decision to Tottenham Hotspur. Historically, Liverpool and Man United are the two most successful clubs in the English game.

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LO N D O N, O C T 5 (AGENCIES): Liverpool, reigning champions of England, conceded seven goals in a match for the first time in Premier League history in Sunday’s stunning 7-2 loss to Aston Villa, which narrowly avoided relegation to the second tier last season.

Ollie Watkins bagged a first-half hat trick for the Villains, while Jack Grealish capped the rout with a

KOHIMA, OCT 5 (NPN): Owing to COVID-19 pandemic, NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy edition has been suspended this year.

However, NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy special edition was organised by Angami Students’ Union (ASU) under the theme ‘Beyond Covid’ at IG Stadium, Kohima on Saturday.

Exhibition matches were played marking the occasion in memory of Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshü and Lt. Kekuojalie Sachü.

Four teams namely Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), Angami Students’ Union (ASU), Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) and Angami Students’ Union (ASU) Seniors FC took part in the exhibition matches to vie for the coveted trophy.

ASU Seniors FC won NSF MMT special edition trophy after defeating NSF 4-1 via penalty shoot-out after ending the final match

Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame an eye problem to become the first Greek man to reach the last eight of the French Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 win over Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. The 22-year-old will now take on Andrey Rublev in a repeat of the recent Hamburg final which was won by the Russian.

Fifth seed Tsitsipas has won 12 successive sets at the tournament having been two sets down to Jaume Munar in the opening round.

Rublev, the 13th seed, also advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time after battling past Marton Fucsovics of Hungary 6-7 (4/7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3).

In a match which featured 12 breaks of serve, the 22-year-old Rublev had been a break down in the second and third sets. He also had to save three set points in the fourth.

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the rest, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of NEICHÜRAÜ L. SUOKHRIE

Late MERICHONGBO ZELIANG

06-10-2019 Time flies fast.

Life goes on at its own pace.

But dear Mother, your memories can never be forgotten or erased from the mind of your dearest one's.

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Born on 20/10/1974 - Died on 18/09/2020 We the bereaved family of Lt. B. Thungbeno would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, neighbours, churches, organisations, fellowships, friends and well wishers who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially and materially during the prolonged illness till the demise of our beloved mother.

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

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(12.04.1952 – 20.09.2020) We the family members of Lt MERICHONGBO ZELIANG would like to express our profound gratitude to every individual, churches, organizations, friends, wellwishers and relatives who stood by us through prayers, financially and physically at the demise of our father who breathed his last on 20th September 2020. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless all of you according to His riches in glory.

Our special thanks to: 1. Mrs & Mrs T.R Zeliang, 2. Dimapur Police Zone II, 3. Ntulun & 4. Lungwiram Baptist Church.

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Delhi Capitals outclass RCB by 59 runs, reclaim top spot

DUBAI, OCT 5 (PTI): Delhi Capitals dished out a clinical performance to outclass Royal Challengers Bangalore by 59 runs and reclaim the pole position in the Indian Premier League here on Monday.

Asked to bat first, blistering knocks by Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis (53) and Prithvi Shaw (42) powered Delhi Capitals to 196 for four. Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada then led a fine bowling display to end with excellent figures of 4/24, including picking the big wicket of Virat Kohli.

With 43 off 39 balls, skipper Kohli, who became became the first Indian batsman and the seventh in the world to surpass 9000 T20 runs, was the top scorer for his side. But the chase master could do little as his team was stopped at 137 for nine.

With the win, Delhi reclaimed their position at the top, having lost only one

game in the tournament cident involving Finch as so far. Stoinis, who was he was caught well outside dropped on 30 by Yuzventhe crease at the non-strikdra Chahal, made RCB pay er’s end, earning himself a for the mistake as he raced warning from off-spinner to his 53 in just 26 balls, hitRavichandran Ashwin. ting two towering sixes and However, the right-handed six fours at the Dubai Interbatsman couldn’t capitalise national Cricket Stadium. on his chances. With RCB Shaw, however, missed reeling at 43 for three, skipwhat would have been a per Kohli was joined in the well-deserved half-century. middle by Moeen Ali (11).

Chasing a stiff total, The duo added 32-runs RCB were never in the game before Axar broke the stand after losing the wickets of by getting rid of the England the in-form opener Devdutt all-rounder.

Padikkal (4), Aaron Finch Earlier, Shaw provided (13) and AB de Villiers (9) a blazing start, hitting three in the Powerplay to Delhi fours off pacer Isuru Udana spinners Ashwin (1/26) and in the game’s very first over.

Axar Patel (2/18) and pacer His innings was laced with Anrich Nortje (2/22). five boundaries and two Finch (13) got three maximums. The opening reprieves. First, Rabada put duo of Shikhar Dhawan down an easy caught and (32 off 28-balls) and Shaw bowled chance when the put up a 68-run stand and Australian ODI and T20 looked to go the distance beskipper was on zero. He fore the RCB bowlers made was again dropped on six by a splendid comeback.

Dhawan off Nortje.

Mohammed Siraj proDC batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw during the IPL 2020 cricket match against RCB at Dubai There was another in- International Cricket Stadium, Monday (PTI) vided the first breakthrough

for his team by removing the dangerous looking Shaw.

After Udana accounted for Dhawan, young Devdutt Padikkal pulled off an excellent catch at the boundary to dismiss DC’s in-form skipper Shreyas Iyer (11).

Stoinis and Rishabh Pant (37) immediately got into the recovery act. The duo stitched an 89-run partnership. Shimron Hetmyer also played a short cameo, the Guyanese hitting a six in the last over. Siraj (2/34 in 4 overs) was the most impressive bowler for RCB as he picked the key wickets off Shaw and Pant.

After an expensive first over, Chahal pulled things back but couldn’t provide a breakthrough for his team.

Playing in place of Adam Zampa, Moeen Ali (1/21) and Udana (1/40) claimed a wicket each, while Washington Sundar (0/20 in four overs) was the most economical.

Kohli inadvertently applies saliva on ball Arsenal fires mascot as part of cost-cutting; fans outraged

DUBAI, OCT 5 (PTI): Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli inadvertently applied saliva on the ball after stopping a cracking drive during an Indian Premier League match here on Monday, violating the ICC’s COVID19 protocol.

Fielding at short cover during his team’s game against Delhi Capitals, Kohli did not let the ball, which was headed in his direction at a great speed, go past him.

While the Indian captain did not show any discomfort, he ended up applying saliva on the ball at the Dubai International Stadium.

This happened after DC opener Prithvi Shaw launched into a booming drive against pacer Navdeep Saini in the third ball of the third over after Kohli elected to field.

The skipper, though, realised his mistake immediately, smiled and also acknowledged the slip-up by raising his hands.

Amazed at Shaw’s powerful shot and Kohli’s

Kohli reacts as he stops himself from applying saliva on ball.

brilliant fielding, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar promptly put out a tweet in appreciation.

“What an incredible shot by @PrithviShaw there! A million dollar reaction by @imVkohli after almost applying saliva on the ball. Sometimes instincts take over!” Tendulkar tweeted.

Last week, Rajasthan Royals batsman Robin Uthappa was seen applying saliva on the ball while fielding against Kolkata Knight Riders.

The International Cricket Council had banned the use of saliva to shine the ball due to the COVID-19 pandemic in June this year.

“If a player does apply saliva to the ball, the umpires will manage the situation with some leniency during an initial period of adjustment for the players, but subsequent instances will result in the team receiving a warning,” the ICC had stated in its Standard Operating Procedure.

“A team can be issued up to two warnings per innings but repeated use of saliva on the ball will result in a 5-run penalty to the batting side. Whenever saliva is applied to the ball, the umpires will be instructed to clean the ball before play recommenced,” the ICC notification read.

Dimapur FC partners with Thailand club Kasetsart FC

Dimapur FC representative signed the partnership with Kasetsart FC president Suthep Wongruen.

KOHIMA, OCT 5 (NPN): Dimapur Football Club erstwhile known as Tribal Hustlers Football Club announced their partnership with Kasetsart Football Club, a football club based in Bangkok, Thailand.

According to the club, Dimapur FC representative Stephen Moalung Sanglir signed the partnership alongside Suthep Wongruen, President of Kasetsart FC This partnership would be the first step in opening up football in Nagaland to

the global football community, beginning with neighbouring Southeast Asia.

The club stated that in partnering with Kasetsart FC, Dimapur FC would broaden the scale and scope of football development project in the state in order to train and promote talented local players.

“With the collaboration and consultation from this experienced Thai club and its partners, along with an exchange program for promising Nagas, we aim to finally provide a founda-

tion for Naga footballers to reach their potential,” stated the club. Founded in 1988, Kastersart FC currently competes in Thai League 2 and goes by the nickname “The Emerald Nagas.”

While Dimapur FC was formed in 2019 and were also the runners up of the second edition of Dimapur Football League. The club registered under the Dimapur District Football Association in June this year as Dimapur Football Club with their aim go develop footballer in Nagaland.

LO N D O N, O C T 5 (AGENCIES): The last remaining “Invincible” is gone. Arsenal’s dinosaur mascot Gunnersaurus was fired by the Premier League team on Monday in a costcutting move that outraged Gunners fans — and for good reason.

Gunnersaurus, played since he was introduced in 1993 by Jerry Quy, was also the last member of Arsenal’s squad that won the Prem by going undefeated in the 2003-04 season still employed by the London club, which is owned by notoriously cheap American billionaire Stan Kroenke.

The news came the same day that the Gunners were reportedly on the verge of dropping nearly $60 million to bring Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey to Emirates Stadium.

A r s e n a l ’s p l aye r s agreed to take a pay cut in June, but the club’s brass still laid off almost 60 other staffers in August. In addition to his mascot gig, Quy

Longtime Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus was let go by the Premier League club on Monday.

apparently also lost his other role as a fan liaison — a job that won’t come back even when health officials declare the Emirates safe for supporters to return to the Emirates, according to multiple local reports.

Club legend Ian Wright, the club’s second all-time leading scorer after Thierry Henry, tweeted a pair pictures of himself with Gunnersaurus along with a caption: “Terrible news. Love you Jerry.”

Gary Lineker, a former star striker with Arsenal’s North London blood rival Tottenham Hotspur, called the move “sad.”

As it turns out, Gunnersaurus’ departure might not be permanent. Multiple outlets stated that Quy could potentially don his furry green outfit again whenever fans are allowed back into Premier League matches. “Hope so,” Wright wrote in a subsequent tweet.

Lanning’s ton guides Aus to 20th consecutive ODI win BRISBANE, OCT 5 (IANS): Skipper Meg Lanning on Monday scored her 14th century as Australia defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series being played at the Allan Border Field.

Despite being faced with their most daunting target at any point in their winning sequence, Australia’s batters didn’t find themselves in any trouble as they chased down the 253-run target with 29 balls and four wickets to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead to retain the Rose Bowl trophy, something which has been with them since February 2000.

Lanning (101* off 96) anchored proceedings and with the in-form Rachael Haynes (82 from 89), she stitched a 117-run second-wicket to help Australia women register their 20th consecutive ODI win. If the hosts complete a clean sweep on Wednesday, they will see them equal Ricky Ponting’s 2003 Australian men’s team’s record for most consecutive ODI wins.

Earlier, the White Ferns came out with an improved batting performance as captain Sophie Divine (79) and Amy Satterthwaite (69) helped them put 252/9 in their allotted 50 overs.

Jess Jonassen was the pick of the bowlers for Australia as she returned with brilliant figures of 4/36 from her four overs.

Brief scores: New Zealand 252/9 (Sophie Divine 79; Jess Jonassen 4/36) lost to Australia 255/6 (Meg Lanning 101*, Amelia Kerr 3/47) by four wickets.

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