September 19, 2020

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Focus on Delhi for Naga solution Ravi, NNPGs to meet today; NSCN (I-M) firm on flag, constitution

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): Amidst speculations that the Centre and Naga Political Groups were likely to ink the final agreement to decades old Naga political issue anytime soon, the focus has now shifted towards the national capital, Delhi.

Government of India’s Representative and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi is scheduled to leave for Delhi by next week.

Sources informed that a delegation of the Working Committee (WC) of the NNPGs was likely to leave for Delhi soon to meet the Central leaders.

Currently, NSCN (I-M) members led by its chairman, Q. Tuccu and general secretary Th. Muivah are camping in Delhi.

The NSCN (I-M) members led by its chief negotiator, Th. Muivah had been holding series of parleys with officials of the Intelligence Bureau headed by its director, Arvind Kumar on a daily basis. The peace

NSCN/GPRN (K) army authorities back Isak Sumi DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): NSCN/GPRN-K military authorities-- Naga Army commander-in-chief ‘lt. gen.’

Moba Konyak, deputy chief ‘’lt. gen.’ Pangging Konyak, GSO-1 ‘col.’ Chingkim and GSO-2 ‘lt col.’ Bangkhao Konyak, in a statement, condemned the “unceremonious and discriminative” expulsion of general secretary Isak Sumi by president Khango Konyak, allegedly conspiring “with less than half a dozen saboteurs, mostly defectors,” without following established constitutional procedures. Hence, the members declared that it stood in solidarity with Isak Sumi.

They explained that as per Art. 29 of the constitution, the general secretary should be removed through impeachment for violation of the line of NSCN and yehzabo and after being convicted for treason, sedition, bribery or high crimes and misdemeanour or violation of the council’s discipline

by National Socialist Council or through the people’s council by a 2/3rd majority votes. Therefore, they urged to Khango to revoke the expulsion order in the interest of the party and the government, besides keeping in mind the interest of the Nagas above all.

This is it!

“Kangana versus Rhea or is it NDA versus Opposition?

Funny, a tragedy has unfolded into comedy.”

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talks are going on to resolve contentious issues like the NSCN (I-M)’s demand for a separate flag and a separate constitution, but no decision has been taken so far, an official told the PTI. Meanwhile, a 7-member delegation led by the Naga Mothers’ Association left for Delhi on Friday. As per reports, the delegation which also includes representatives from the Naga Women’s Union Manipur, Naga women representatives from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and also women members of the NPMHR was likely to call on the Prime Minister.

It was also learnt that the newly formed Political Affairs Mission (PAM) of the NPF may head to Delhi to meet Central leaders and others. PAM members had also sought an appointment to meet Ravi ahead of their visit to Delhi.

Ravi, NNPGs to meet today: Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups and Government of India’s Representative and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi,

who is also the Governor of Nagaland, is scheduled to hold a meeting here on Saturday.

Highly placed sources said that Ravi and the NNPGs members will be meeting to deliberate on the competencies (all crucial matters discussed during negotiations).

It may be recalled that during the recent meeting held on September 10, Ravi and the Working Committee decided to reveal competencies to the people before inking the final agreement.

“Now that the process is at its final stage, the two negotiating parties feel that it is imperative that the competencies are shared with the people since they are the primary stakeholders of the Naga issue,” a source, privy to the meeting, had told Nagaland Post.

It may be mentioned that copies of what had been discussed between the Interlocutor and NNPGs were also handed over to elected members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (both ruling and opposition parties), ex-parliamentarians,

members of 14 Naga tribes of Nagaland, Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), intellectuals and individuals.

NSCN (I-M) affirms on flag, constitution: A joint council meeting of NSCN (I-M) held at Council Headquarters (CHQ) Hebron on September 18, 2020 unanimously adopted the resolution to reiterate its stand that “the Naga national flag and Yehzabo (constitution) must form a part of the Indo-Naga political solution in order to qualify the Naga deal as honourable and acceptable.”

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP said the joint council meeting deliberated on the historical and political rights of the Naga people and “how the Indo-Naga political talks has reached this far.”

Further, the house also resolved that the Government of India and NSCN must seek a final agreement based on the “historic Framework Agreement” of the August 3, 2015.

Student bodies demand rollback of COVID cess on petroleum products CNSA sets 7-day deadline to revoke decision DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) has served an ultimatum on the state government rollback cess on petroleum products on petroleum specifically petrol and high speed diesel within seven days.

In an ultimatum addressed to the state chief minister through the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, the CNSA president Himato Yeptho, vice president Akummeren Longchar and general secretary Lipemo M Tsopoe cautioned that in the event the government ignored the voice of the people, the association would be “compelled to take our own

course of action.”

CNSA stated that it had submitted representation to chief minister on May 5, 2020 requesting the state government to rollback cess on petroleum products as the additional taxes have burdened the common people during this pandemic. CNSA, however, expressed regret that the state government did not respond to its plea.

Therefore, CNSA said that its consultative meeting decided to serve ultimatum on the government. The association has appealed to all the general public to extend support and cooperation.

LSU backs CNSA: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has extended support to CNSA ultimatum served on the state government to immediately revoke Covid-19 cess on petrol and diesel. In a press release, LSU president Ashanthung

Humtsoe and general secretary Pithungo Shitio said that despite being severely affected by COVID-19 the citizens has been fighting the pandemic. Besides increase in price of commodities in the market, LSU said the cess on petroleum products was now crippling the economy.

The union has, therefore, urged the state government to understand the ramifications incurred to the livelihood of citizens by the pandemic and lift the cess.

DENSU: Dimapur Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union (DENSU) has also appealed to the state government to withdraw the cess on petrol and diesel.

DENSU through its media cell described as “completely unwarranted and unreasonable” the continued levying of such tax at this juncture when the plight of common man was at its (Cont’d on p-6) worst.

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Parl okays bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

WSH justifies need for setting up of a medical college in Dimapur

NEW DELHI, SEP 18 (PTI): Parliament on Friday passed a bill to reduce salaries of MPs by 30% per cent for one year to augment financial resources required to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, with members supporting the move but demanding restoration of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).

Rajya Sabha passed the bill on Friday, while Lok Sabha had cleared it on Tuesday. Opposition members in both the House supported the move, but pressed for restoration of MPLADS fund, which has been suspended for two years. They also said public money should not be spent under such circumstances on projects, including a new Parliament building and bullet train.

A member of Parliament draws a salary of Rs 1 lakh per month and a constituency allowance of Rs 70,000 per month, besides other allowances. The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020 will replace a similar ordinance issued in April this year.

DIMAPUR, SEp 18 (NPN): Wester n Sumi Hoho (WSH) has strongly campaigned for setting up a full-fledged medical college in Dimapur and cited various advantages at Dimapur where such a project is viable from all angles.

Stating this in a release through its media cell, WSH pointed out that the state government has obtained approval setting up of two medical colleges – in Kohima (upgradation and conversion of NHAK to 200bedded); and the second in Mon (upgradation and conversion of Mon district hospital to 200-bedded).

WSH said the conversion of district hospitals in Kohima and Mon to medical colleges was as per the Centre’s scheme (conversion of 200-bedded district hospitals to medical colleges) was laudable. WSH in particular, lauded the “Eastern Nagaland brothers” for getting a medical college.

WSH also made it clear, that it was not against other districts having medical colleges but only raising its urgent demand in favour

Schools to partially reopen from Sept 21

Govt signs MoU for Mon medical college

DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): The State government has decided to allow partial reopening of schools for students of Class 9 to 12 from September 21, on a “voluntary basis”, to seek academic guidance.

In an order issued by chief secretary Temjen Toy, schools, colleges and other educational institutions, including coaching and training institutions/centres will be allowed to reopen subject to strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the government in this regard.

The order stated that up to 50% of teaching and non-teaching staff residing outside the containment zones may be permitted in the schools at a time for online teaching/tele-counselling and related work, subject to strict adherence to the SOP. (Cont’d on p-6)

DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): Health minister S Pangnyu Phom Friday announced that the state government on September 15, 2020 had signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) for establishment of a new medical college in Mon. Announcing this on twitter, Phom expressed gratitude to the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan for his approval and sanctioning of the Institute to cater to the needs of remote and underserved areas and to promote access to quality healthcare.

“We anticipate & call upon our people to extend fullest cooperation from all ends to make this project a dream come true for our own progress & benefit,” Phom said.

Pangnyu had earlier informed that the estimated cost of the medical college was pegged at Rs 323 crore.

of a medical college in Dimapur on the basis of the district having all the basic requirements.

WSH said Dimapur already has the required infrastructure at the CIHSR (previously Referral Hospital) with 500-bedded capacity including all necessary administrative buildings, besides an existing nursing college.

Further, WSH said Dimapur is well connected by road, train and air with the rest of the country and which provides easy access to all. In addition, it said Dimapur is the most biggest city and most populated district of Nagaland and also home to a multicultural society.

It may also be mentioned that Dimapur is also the commercial capital of Nagaland and among the major cities of the north east in terms of population and infrastructure.

WSH also reiterated that its genuine concern for Dimapur has made it raise the demand for a medical college and not to misunderstand it as tribalism but in the fact that Dimapur is

the home of people from different communities and diverse ethnicity.

Renewing its stand, WSH regretted that public were questioning why some leaders were biased against Dimapur and have been depriving it of its potential by promoting all-round development that would greatly benefit the entire state.

WSH also expressed dismay that the state was splurging crores of rupees in promoting the entertainment industry while the economy was crumbling.

Instead, WSH said the state government should focus more on economic development than entertainment by providing good roads, efficient power supply and water for all.

To illustrate the point, WSH said several thousand Naga youths who were compelled to look for jobs outside, have returned due to the pandemic and have no means of livelihood. WSH said the government should emulate other states where thousands of returnees who were a liability have become assets after being provided with opportunities.

A view of the District Hospital building in Mon. (Twitter)

He said sanction was expected by November, after which the foundation stone would be laid in December and construction would begin immediately thereafter.

CM extends gratitude: State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, has expressed gratitude to Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, for sanctioning the new Medical College in Mon. “This will go a long way in fulfilling the needs of the far flung districts of the state as well as other neighbouring States like Arunachal

Pradesh and Assam,” stated a release.

The chief minister has further sought the Ministry’s assistance for putting in place a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for professional and efficient management of the project.

Rio also extended an invitation to Dr.Vardhan to lay the foundation stone of the project, while thanking him for his continued support and cooperation in implementation of the project.

Petrol, diesel Intangki issue: NSCN prices reduced India reports 96,424 cases D I M A P U R , S E P 1 8 (I-M) refutes ZB (N) claim

State COVID tally 5357; India’s tally crosses 52L COVID-19 STATUS AS ON september 18, 2020 ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 12 1 1978 14* 2750 734 11 Kiphire 0 0 10 12 2 0 0 Kohima 2 1 1304 1722 411 0 4 Longleng 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 Mokokchung 17 0 0 27 44 0 0 Mon 0 0 281 307 20 1 5 Peren 0 0 268 272 4 0 0 Phek 0 0 33 33 0 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 65 70 5 0 0 Wokha 0 0 24 25 1 0 0 Zunheboto 0 0 114 117 3 0 0 Total 14 2 4108 5357 1197 15 21 *5 deaths not due to Covid-19 *3 deaths in under investigation District

Asymptomatic

DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday registered 51 fresh COVID19 positive cases-- 23 in Kohima, 20 in Dimapur, 4 in Mokokchung, 2 in Mon and 1 each in Peren and Tuensang, taking the state’s tally to 5357 cases.

Till September 18, there

were 1213 active cases, 4108 recovered, 15 deaths* and 21 migrated. Further, out of the 5,357 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 2501 cases from the armed forces/police, 1430 returnees, 323 frontline workers and 1103 traced contacts.

PTI: India’s COVID19 tally raced past 52 lakh with 96,424 people testing positive in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 41,12,551 on Friday, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The country’s recovery rate stands at 78.86 per cent.

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 52,14,677, while the death toll climbed to 84,372 with the virus claiming 1,174 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has further dropped to 1.62 per cent.

There are 10,17,754 active cases of COVID19 in the country which comprises 19.52 per cent of

the total caseload, the data stated.

India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and it went past 50 lakh on September 16.

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 6,15,72,343 samples have been tested up to September 17 with 10,06,615 samples being tested on Thursday.

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

“Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research,” the ministry said on its website, adding that statewise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation.

(NPN): State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by 27-39 paise across the metros for the second consecutive day on Friday. According to IOCL website, the price of petrol in the national capital Delhi was revised to Rs.81.14 per litre from Rs.81.40 per litre whereas that of diesel was brought down by 35 paise to Rs.72.02 per litre After Friday’s rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur was cut to Rs.86.46 from Rs.86.72 per litre and diesel price was lowered to Rs.77.90 from Rs.78.25 per litre.

In Kohima, price of petrol was brought down to Rs.87.36 from Rs.87.61 per litre while diesel price was decreased to Rs. 78.62 from Rs. 78.96 per litre.

DIMAPUR, SEP 18 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has termed as “absolutely baseless” the recent allegation by the Zeliangrong Baudi (Nagaland) that group’s chairman Q. Tuccu claimed Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary as “No man’s Land”.

According to MIP, NSCN chairman during his consultative meeting with the tribal hohos in Dimapur had at no point in time stated that Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary is “No man’s land”. MIP said that “such allegation is misleading, unfounded and far from ground reality.”

MIP pointed out that during the Gilgal Camp (National Hoho) held from March 27 to April 2, 1996, one of the resolutions adopted was to protect all reserve forests in Naga areas and preserve from human

exploitation and encroachment. MIP said that prominently Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary was one such that attracted NSCN’s attention for the preservation of wild life. Since then, MIP said NSCN had stood by that resolution and “protected the Sanctuary from illegal encroachment in the face of many attempts made by people with vested interests.”

NSCN (I-M) slams misuse of Facebook In another statement, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has expressed its indignation at the misuse of social platform like Facebook to tarnish its image and that of Naga Army chief Ningkhan Shimray alias Anthony Shimray.

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Q: Is the 4-lane highway

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WEATHER FORECAST

september 19 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny, hot and humid

35 26

Very warm with clouds and sun 32 21

Aizawl

Guwahati Partly sunny and very warm

35 25

Partly sunny and very warm

31 21

Imphal

Itanagar Partial sunshine

32 22

Shillong

A thunderstorm in spots

26 18

Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

27 18

Dimapur A stray afternoon t-storm

Variably cloudy, a t-storm

Mkg

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

32 24 30 19 23 15

Some sun with a stray t-storm 28 21

Wokha

Namri Nchang inaugurates ICU room at CHC Jalukie

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

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Advisor water resources, Namri Nchang inaugurating the ICU Room at CHC Jalukie on September 18. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The newly constructed ICU Room at CHC Jalukie was formally inaugurated by Advisor Water Resources, Government of Nagaland, Namri Nchang on September 18 in the presence of district administration, medical department and public leaders of Peren.

According to DIPR report, the new ICU room construction work commenced on June 3 which has been constr ucted through the generous contribution from public and well wishers was dedicated by with a prayer by Executive Secretary ZBCC,

Izieteilung Tereing.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Namri Nchang congratulated every individual for their generous contribution in order to give the citizens of Peren district what mostly is in need.

He also extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to those who have come up with the idea for construction of ICU and further lauded the construction committee for looking and taking all care from the beginning till its completion.

Nchang challenged the citizens to contribute

for public good. “For the past so many years, we are lacking behind but today the denizens from the district has made us realise by setting an exemplary deeds by bringing what is in need right at our door step”, the advisor stated. Since the inception of statehood and formation of Peren district, the most needed developmental activity for the welfare of the society has been taken up by the public and for which the advisor lauded the people for bringing pride, glory and success.

Furthermore, the advisor also added, amidst this difficult and trying times where most people around the globe has been affected due to the outbreak of the novel corona disease, he immensely thanked God for the wondrous loves and mercies, where no COVID dead has been reported from Peren district.

The programme was chaired by Namnabi Hegui, short speech was delivered by NZPO president, Kevipelie and vote of thanks was proposed

by SMO CHC Jalukie, Dr. Yetovi Tuccu.

Crime: Dimapur Police arrest six person DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police arrested one John Aye (31 yrs), of Model Colony, Purana Bazar on September 17, on charges of extorting money from truck drivers in the name of NSCN-K. A demand slip of NSCN (K) was recovered from his possession and a case was registered at East PS Dimapur.

According to Police/

PRO, Dimapur Police during routine frisking at New Field Check Gate intercepted a Maruti van B/ Regd No. AS O4- 0826, transporting 16 live pigs from Assam. In this connection one Kawidingoubo, New Jalukie village, Peren was arrested and a case was registered at West PS Dimapur.

Meanwhile on Sep-

tember 12, Dimapur Police arrested four individuals; Sanpyinglo Ezung, Longsa village, Wokha, Nzanmongo Humtsoe, Longsa village, Wokha, Mhathung Ezung, Longsa village, Wokha and Chumben Ezung, Mungya village, Wokha on criminal charges of physical assault and public humiliation of a female victim at Over

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT On behalf of my family and myself, would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us in times of our grief and sorrow... physically, financially, morally and through prayer support. Although we are unable to thank personally, we pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Loving Wife, Children, Family Members & Loved Ones

Born : 1st May 1955 – Died : 17th September 2020

11th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved Tosheli Awomi 19th Sept. 2009

It's been eleven years since an angel left us for her heavenly abode. She was a soul so lovely, pure and tender who taught us to smile and live life to the fullest, yet so bold, fiery and brave. We hope she is happy where ever she is, as we continue to live our lives until we meet again.

bridge colony, Dimapur.

The criminal act was video recorded by the arrested individuals and circulated on social media. In this, a case was registered at Women PS under sections of IPC and Information Technology Act.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Akuluto SDO (E) office building inaugurated

Er. Shiludi Longkumer inaugurating the new office.

DIMAPUR: The newly constructed office building of the SDO (E) Akuluto was formally inaugurated

by Er. Shiludi Longkumer, Zunheboto at Akuluto town on September 18. The office has been functioning on a private rented house since its inception in 1986 and a new office was inaugurated after 35 years.

Addressing the formal gathering, Longkumer thanked the department head office, engineer-inchief and chief engineer (D&R) for steps taken while procuring a house for smooth functioning of the department. He also stressed on stable supply of power in the area and to improve

the collection in revenue matters. Additional deputy commissioner (ADC), Akuluto, Imsenperong Wati who attended the inaugural programme appreciated the department on various activities and urged them to work for the people and for improvement of societies in general.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by SDO (E) Akuluto, Er. Chutsusie Thowachu, invocation was pronounced by Pastor SBAA, Jasper Achumi while vote of thanks was delivered

by Er. Ongathung Ovung, Akuluto. The function was attended by heads of various departments under Akuluto sub-division.

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Yours loving, Wife, Children, Grand-Children and In-laws

We the bereaved family of LATE MRS. THUNGBENI TUNGOE, W / o M r. V E K H O Z O T H I S A (Akhozo) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all those who have rendered your services physically, morally, financially, materially and spiritually, at her sudden demise on 9th September 2020. Our special thanks to friends, neighbours of Zienuobadze Colony, Thenyizumi U n i o n Ko h i m a , T h e n y i z u m i Christian Fellowship Kohima, Nagamese Baptist Church High School Area, CBCK, staff of Kohimas Hospital, staff of Civil Secretariat, staff of SCERT department and all relatives.

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

Loving Husband, Children & Relatives.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

OF OUR BELOVED LATE SAMUEL EZUNG

IN MEMORIAM 10 DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE SOSANGMEREN TH

19-09-2010

Today completes a decade since you left us. Treasured memories of you are always fresh in our hearts. As we remember you on your 10th Death Anniversary, we pray that we will meet at God’s feet never to part again.

With fond memories Loving wife, daughter and grand daughter MKC-203

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Revelation 14: 13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(19.09.2019)

Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever Psalm 112:6

“Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered everyday...

No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you are always there” DC-533

Launching of ‘Rozgar Do’ postponed: Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) informed all DYCs and AYCs presidents, office bearers and state executives that the launching of “Rozgar Do” at Congress Bhavan Kohima on September 21 at 10:30 am has been postponed to September 26 due to unavoidable circumstances.

“…. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on....” they will rest from their labor, for their deed will follow them.”

of Late Mr. Yehoto Yepthomi

A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of a Father whose worth can never be told, There is a place in our hearts no one can fill, We miss you always.

NFHRCC meeting: A consultative meeting of NFHRCC on the proposed Motorable Foothill Road redresses in ensuing winter season has been scheduled to be held on September 19, 10 a.m., at committee based office at Kher Mahal, Dimapur. All esteemed NFHRCC members have been requested to attend the said meeting without fail.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

5th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

19.09.2015

DC Kohima notifies: DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie in an order stated that with reference to no objection certificates (NOCs) issued by village councils/councils of T. Khel, P. Khel, D. Khel, L. Khel, Phesama, Meriema, Pfuchama, Jotsoma, Thizama and Kigwema, it is informed to the public that any new developments along RoW of proposed 2-Lane Kohima-bypass road project should not be undertaken by any individual/clans/groups/organizations. This was issued for strict compliance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members of Late Rothicholü (Athine) Chawang who left us for her heavenly abode would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, financially, physically and materially during her illness and till her last breath.

We also extend our utmost thanks to:1. Liangmai Baptist Church Kohima (Bayavü Colony) 2. Liangmai Baptist Church Kohima (D Block Colony) 3. Nkou Nri/Nhang Baptist Church Manipur Died on: 11/09/2020 4. Bethel Hospital (Dr. Atou & co-workers) 5. Minister Awangbou Newmai (Govt. of Manipur) 6. Peter Rutsa & family 7. Nkou Nhang/Nri village Authority (Manipur) Words alone are not enough to express how much we are thankful to each and everyone of you, but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving husband, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren & relatives K-1462

Loving Husband, Daughter and Family.

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From loving wife and family members

Born on 17.06.1968 – Died on 15.09.2020 We the bereaved family members and relatives would like to extend our profound gratitude to all the individuals, churches and societies, who stood and supported us through prayers, materially, financially and physically during the illness and till the last breath of our beloved father Late Razousielie (Alie) Tünyi (INT, PHQ).

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister Hill's Kohima 2. Sunday School Dept. (CBCMHK) 3. Beersheba Group (CBCMHK) 4. IGP (INT) PHQ 5. South Police Station, Kohima 6. Police Union Baptist Church, New Reserve Kohima 7. Shalom CRC, Kitsubozou Kohima 8. Piphema Basa CRC 9. Modern Academy, Kohima 10. Kikrüma Association Kohima 11. Doctors and Nurses, Bethel Hospital Kohima.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

Loving sons, daughters and relatives K-1465

Age:- 83 We the family members of Lt. Mrs. Kotele Valeo would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, churches, organisations, doctors & nurses of K.P Bethesda Hospital, relatives, friends, neighbors, clans and well wishers who stood by us and comforted us physically, spiritually, morally and financially during her illness and sad demise on 6th September 2020.

We may not be able to thank you individually, but may our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

Loving Husband, Children and Relatives K-1463

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the family members of Late Shri.

T. L. Khiantsumong Tikhir, S/o Mr. T. L. Tokim of Anatongre village would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, societies, churches, families and well wishers for extended your support prayerfully, financially and physically throughout the brief illness and during our bereavement.

We would like to convey our special thanks to:T. L. Khiantsumong Tikhir 1. Anatongre Baptist Church, Born on: 03.12.1975 Counselors and BYE Died on: 15.09.2020 2. Kiuphulong-Kiukhian Prayer Committee 3. Anatongre Village Council 4. St. Mary’s Church, Anatongre 5. Tikhir Baptist Biti Atükhianti (each dept) 6. Tikhir Tribal Council 7. Tikhir Students’ Union 8. Tikhir Women Association 9. Tikhir Tribal Union Kiphire 10. Dept. of CMO Kiphire 11. Tikhir Baptist Church Kiphire, BYE And Women Dept.

12. NACP staff Nagaland 13. Ranks and files of NPF Kiphire Division & A/C 14. DAPCU staff Kiphire 15. District Hospital Staff, Kiphire 16. ARTC District Hospital Kiphire 17. Shamator Village 18. Wapher Village 19. Pokphur Village 20. Nutsu Village 21. Maihpok Village 22. DEO Kiphire staff 23. District Mission Samagra, Kiphire 24. New Life Prayer 25. Home Green Land Society 26. Tikhir Baptist Church Kohima.

Though not mentioned individually, our special thanks remain to all.

God bless all who stood by us.

Loving family.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

NE COVID round-up: Tripura has worst death rate Manipur CM inaugurates five projects,

Agartala/Aizawl/ Guwahati, Sep 18 (IANS): Tripura figures in the bottom of Covid19 death rate, while six of the eight northeastern states’ recovery rates are less than the national average of 78.86 per cent, Union Health ministry data revealed on Friday.

According to the data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Tripura topped the death ratio among the eight northeastern states in terms of Covid19 cases with 1.09 per cent, followed by Sikkim (0.97 per cent), Meghalaya (0.71), Manipur (0.60), Assam (0.35), Nagaland (0.28) and Arunachal Pradesh (0.19 per cent).

Mizoram is the only state where no people have died so far due to novel coronavirus. According to the health officials in Aizawl, Mizoram so far reported 1,534 positive cases, including 274 women, while 949 patients have recovered from Covid-19.

According to the health officials, including Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, after the Central government withdrew travel restrictions in May, over 5 lakh natives of northeastern states returned to their homes from different parts of the country, caus-

Correspondent IMPHAL, Sep 18: Tension was stroked at the undemarcated Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur sector after a shed was constructed

by Myanmar nationals close to the international border.

The shed constructed in the proximity of the Manipur sector of IndoMyanmar border was at a time when dispute over the alleged shifting of border pillar number 81 marking

Police officials charge fine to a commuter for not wearing a proper face mask in Agartala, Friday. (PTI) ing a rise in Covid-19 cases in the northeast.

As per the records of the MoHFW, in the northeastern region, Meghalaya’s recovery rate is the lowest at 53.76 per cent, followed by Mizoram (61.86 per cent), Tripura (64.72 per cent), Manipur (77.56 per cent), Nagaland (77.23 per cent) and Arunachal Pradesh (72.50 per cent).

Assam (80.89 per cent) and Sikkim (78.67 per cent) are the two northeastern states, which have recovery rates above or almost similar to the national average of 78.86 per cent.

Even though the mortality rate is much lower than the national average of 1.62 per cent, 528 people, including 18 policemen, have succumbed to Covid19 in Assam, where coronavirus cases have gone up

to 1,50,349 with 1,21,610 recoveries.

Speeding up the testing of samples, Assam till Thursday night tested 28,35,842 samples.

Responding to Tripura government’s requests, the Home Ministry has sent a three-member Central team headed by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) consultant epidemiologist Daisy Panna to study the rising Covid-19 cases in Tripura, where till Thursday night 20,700 people had tested positive while 228 people had succumbed to the infectious disease.

As many as 6,886 people are now under treatment in various hospitals and medical colleges in Tripura.

A s e n i o r Tr i p u r a Health and Family Welfare

Department official said that after visiting seven of the state’s eight districts for nine days, the Central team left the state on Friday. The team will submit its report and recommendations to the MoHFW and Tripura government after reaching Delhi.

“The Central team during its visit to the districts held meetings with the concerned officials and supervised the Covid care centres, quarantine facilities and hospitals. During informal discussions, it was revealed that people’s unawareness about the risk of the disease is the key reason behind the rise in the number of positive cases,” the official told IANS on condition of anonymity.

He said that as the Director of Tripura Health and Family Welfare Department Radha Debbarma had tested Covid-19 positive and Additional Chief Secretary in-charge of Health and Family Welfare Department Sanjay Kumar Rakesh now in home quarantine, the Central team could not hold the final meeting with them.

Another three-member Central team, led by G.K. Medhi, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine at the Shillong-based North Eastern Indira Gandhi Re-

gional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), had earlier submitted its report to the state government after studying the source and other aspects of the coronavirus pandemic in Tripura.

In view of the deteriorating Covid-19 situation, the Tripura High Court recently asked the state government to file a detailed affidavit by Friday about the entire situation and treatment facilities.

In a suo moto case, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Akil Kureshi and Justice Subhashish Talapatra asked the state government to furnish answers to eight points, including the details of fund allocation at different government hospitals treating coronavirus patients.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who also holds the health portfolio, had earlier said that the Covid-19 crisis in the Agartala Municipal Corporation areas is extremely alarming as around 5 lakh people reside there.

The Tripura government is observing a two-day “Mask Enforcement Day” on Friday and Saturday to enforce the use of face masks by the people. It has also imposed fine for violation of the government directives.

lays foundation stones for 46 projects

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IMPHAL, Sep 18: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday inaugurated five different projects apart from laying foundation stones for as many as 46 others of a total estimated cost of Rs 180 crore, at a function at chief minister’s secretariat complex Imphal.

Addressing the occasion, Singh said that the BJP-led coalition government was prioritized development of hill areas of the state while acknowledging that hill districts were less developed as compared with valley districts.

Claiming that various developmental projects were being taken up in different parts of hill districts, the chief minister hoped that people would be able to see a landscape change in hill districts once these projects are completed.

Singh informed that transit accommodations for doctors, nurses and teachers were being constructed at 19 different places in hill districts and Jiribam district.

Of these, he said, accommodations at Churachandpur, Singhat and Borobekara have been inaugurated today while works in remaining places would be completed

by December this year.

Manipur CM N Biren inaugurating five projects and laying foundation stones for 46 projects in Imphal, Friday.

“There would be no problem for accommodation for doctors, nurses and teachers posted in these areas,” he said.

To provide air connectivity to interior areas of Manipur like Thanlon (207 km), Parbung (310 km) etc. at an affordable price and to boost air tourism, heliports would be constructed at Tamenglong, Thanlon, Parbung, Moreh and Jiribam, he informed.

The CM also said it was encouraging to see fewer disturbances in taking up developmental projects in hill areas, adding that it is because of “people’s faith and support.”

State CAF & PD minister Karam Shyam, agriculture minister V Hangkhanlian, MLAs and high

ranking officials of the state government attended the function organized by the Manipur Police Housing Corporation Ltd. The projects, which were inaugurated by the chief minister were: transit accommodation for doctors and teachers at Singhat, Churachandpur headquarters and Borobekra (Jiribam), 100 SM two-storeyed barrack with toilet facility at Manipur Police Training College, Pangei and model police station at Porompat in Imphal East district.

The projects, for which foundation stones were laid, included among others construction of heliports at Jiribam, Tamenglong, Moreh, Thanlon and Parbung to be implemented by the state transport department.

Fresh tension after Myanmar nationals construct shed near border the international border at Kwatha Khunou sector in Manipur was yet to be settled.

The construction has however been halted following intervention by Indian authorities in Tengnoupal district.

The Manipur government has also notified the Union ministry of external affairs and requested it to take up the matter with the Myanmar government at the diplomatic level and take up necessary action as

deemed appropriate.

Some Myanmar nationals constructed the shed in the proximity of the undemarcated general area near international border pillar no. 76.

Noticing the construction, the chief of Helenphai village of Manipur near the international border reported the matter on August 18 last.

Subsequently, officials of Tengnoupal ADC along with additional SP of the district visited the site, an

official source said.

SP of Tamu district of Myanmar with other police officials of the country also reached the spot and the construction was jointly verified by 43 Assam Rifles and SP Tamu on the same day, it added.

After the spot verification, SP Tamu passed instructions to halt further construction till such time an official decision is received on the issue. He requested that a case be taken up by civil administration

of both the countries, the source said.

Later, adjutant for commandant of 43 Assam Rifles wrote an official letter to the DC Tamu district asking the Myanmar authority to prevent construction activity in the non-demarcated area near border pillar 76 near the Indo-Myanmar border on August 27 last.

Based on the letter from the Assam Rifles authority, Tengnoupal DC, Mayanglambam Rajkumari, on August 29, brought up the

matter in a written letter to the state home department through the deputy secretary.

The DC also provided details of the site where the Myanmar nationals constructed the shed.

Based on the report submitted by the Tengnoupal DC, special secretary (home) of the Manipur government H Gyan Prakash notified the Union external affairs ministry.

The letter was written on September 16

The letter drew the attention of the concerned authority to take up the matter with the government of Myanmar at the diplomatic level and take necessary action as deemed appropriate.

The un-demarcated areas along the Manipur sector of Indo-Myanmar border, par ticularly in Moreh sub-sector of Tengnoupal district has long been a bone of contention between the people of the two countries.

The latest controversy was the alleged shifting of the border pillar no. 81 towards the Indian in the middle of 2018.

Amid hue and cry from sections of society in Manipur to protect state land at the international order, the Centre said there was no border dispute between India and Myanmar and the demarcation of nine pillars was being worked out in a complete understanding with the neighbouring country.

State

Various programmes held under Poshan Maah

DIMAPUR: Various departments and agencies have been conducting programmes under Poshan Maah to improve nutrition of children, pregnant and lactating mothers at different towns.

Kohima: Various actives have been planned and undertaken involving line departments with a view to generate mass awareness on the importance of good nutrition for health living especially during the time of the present pandemic.

A press release from child development project officer (T) Kohima, James Ezung stated that during the month special focus was made to identify and also generate awareness about severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderately acute malnutrition (MAM) children which has given limited priority and acknowledgement and was to be treated as “everyday problem and not just a result of emergencies”.

Posters pasting and pamphlets distribution campaigns were also being undertaken on different health issues such as causes and prevention of anaemia among adolescent girls and women, identification and proper care of SAM and MAM children, accelerating health through proper nutrition during COVID-19, removal of stigma associated with COVID-19, Breast feeding during Covid-19, etc. Various community level programmes such as VHSND, mothers meeting, home visits by AWWs and ASHAS, demo of hand washing in AWCs, youth and local leaders meeting, PMMVY scheme are also being organised to generate awareness and mobilize K Y M C

community support in the fight against malnutrition.

Dimapur: PowerPoint presentations and discussion were held with village council/anganwadi board members and stakeholders attending under Dimapur (rural) ICDS block on September 16 at social welfare office, Diphupar.

According to a press release, CDPO Dimapur (rural), Bonathung Ngullie chaired the programme and delivered a presentation on guidelines to set up nutrition gardens at village and anganwadi level and asked stakeholders to promote kitchen gardens to avail its benefits and cooperate with social welfare and support anganwadi services.

Community health officer, Seithekema, Chongboi Hansing spoke on removal of stigma surrounding COVID-19, importance of nutrition and support of health services, while special invitee, NCS, SDO (C) Chumukedima, Thejavizo Nakhro encouraged stakeholders on the importance of Poshan and to promote good nutrition to children, pregnant and lactating mothers.

Earlier, area coordinator NRLM, Vilika spoke on know-how of nutri-gardens and success stories under Chumukedima block and vote of thanks was proposed by sr. supervisor Dimapur (rural), Nyusasie Katiry.

Officials from MSK, NRLM also attended the meeting.

Jalukie: Department of social welfare Jalukie block level carried out cleanliness drive on September 16 at Jalukie town under Poshan Maah. According to DIPR report, altogether 35 persons from Childline, AWW & CDPO staff

Jalukie participated in the programme. Participants cleaned the town area, nursing home and CDPO office premises.

CDPO Jalukie, Namhuheing briefed on good habits of personal cleanliness and skill developments that can save life.

Wokha: Under the initiative of ICAR-KVK and Indian farmers’ fertilizer cooperative limited, a programme on Poshan Abhiyaan and Kisan Gosthi was held at VDB hall, Wokha on September 17.

It was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Wokha on the theme “balance diet, healthy life”.

According to DIPR report, medical officer (Ayush) Dr. Zechano Ezong stated that good nutrition was one of the key components to a healthy life and emphasised on intake of daily calories that contain vitamins and minerals.

District project assistant, Poshan Abhiyaan, Wokha, Annie Lotha while highlighting on Poshan Abhiyaan, said that it was a national nutrition mission to eradicate malnutrition, stunted growth, low birth rate and anaemia by 2022, targeting the age group of 0-6 years, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

She informed that so far under Poshan Maah 2020, Wokha district reached 170 activities under five block levels and participants had crossed the mark of 7k and ranked above average among the other districts of Nagaland.

Emphasizing on the importance of kitchen garden, she said it was an essential need now as vegetables and fruits people buy from

bazaars were for mass production and has harmful chemicals and fertilizers.

Later in the technical session, TO (food technology), Thunbgchano S Ezung dwelled on the topic nutritional garden, women welfare officer, Dr. Wonchano Enny spoke on Nutri-Thali and ACTO (horticulture) highlighted on bio fortified varieties. 40 Anganwadi workers and 60 farming women took part in the programme. Varieties of nutritional garden kits were also distributed.

Longleng: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng along with allied departments observed Poshan Maah under Poshan Abhiyaan on balance diet & healthy life on September 17 at EBRC hall Longleng with SDO (C) Longleng, Trongdiba Tongpi as special guest and ACTO (A/Sc.) KVK, Longleng, Dr. Lily Ngullie as chairperson.

According to DIPR report, special guest in his address acknowledged departments and Anganwadi workers for rendering their service.

CDPO, nodal officers Longleng, Longlang in his short speech spoke on identifying MAM & FAM and the importance of kitchen gardening and appealed to all on starting up kitchen gardens at Anganwadi centres.

Earlier, DFS NSRLM, Lemjan Phom gave a presentation on nutrition garden and in the technical session, KVK, A. Namei briefed on cultivation practices of different vegetable crops, vote of thanks was delivered by Watilong Longkumer, while special guest handed over seeds to the beneficiary.

Mon: Krishi Vigyan

Kendra (KVK) Mon organised Poshan Maah programme on September 17 in its premises, Aboi.

A press release from senior scientist & head, KVK Mon, Dr. A. Zhimomi stated that special guest, extra assistant commissioner, Aboi, Lithrila Sangtam briefed anganwadi workers and progressive farm women on the importance of kitchen garden, year round production and marketing of organic produce, nutritional status of farm women, among other topics.

Resource persons were technical officer (farm), M. Murry, subject matter specialist (soil conservation), Imtinuksung, ACTO (GPB), Dr. M.S Sachan and ACTO (animal science), KVK Mon, Dr. Paihem Michui, Topics covered Poshan Maah programme, packages of practices of vegetables and horticultural crops and method demonstration of nursery raising, followed by seed distribution to the participants.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Dr. Akashe Zhimomi, vote of thanks by Dr. Paihem Michui while asst. chief technical officer (genetics & plant breeding), KVK Mon, Dr. MS. Sachan highlighted on Poshan Maah followed by release of vision 2030 policy article by special guest. Altogether 47 anganwadi workers, farm women and progressive farmers attended the programme.

Kiphire: KVK, Kiphire department of social welfare & department of horticulture jointly organised Rashtriya Poshan Maah on September 17 at Kiphire district.

According to DIPR, during the programme, chief

guest of the programme, SDO (C) Kiphire, James T. Khulu Tikhir apprised farmers on relying on kitchen garden for organic crops and encouraged the organising team to conduct collaborative programs to uplift the farming community.

CDPO Z. Tsangkhuchu Sangtam gave a brief introductory note on Rashtriya Poshan Maah where he highlighted about its importance. He spoke on MAM and SAM and how government of India has given importance to tackle these problems.

He also mentioned the provision of Rs. 5000 given by government of India for all first time pregnant mothers and in this connection he encouraged women present to avail this scheme and use the amount for various medication and vaccinations needed during.

A technical session was held comprising on models of Nutri garden by area coordinator (Longmatra block, NSRLM), Sepila Sangtam, talks on Nutri thali and bio fortified varieties on nutrition was taken up by NARI Nodal officer KVK, Kiphire), Temjenna Jamir and package of practice on cultivation of vegetables and fruits were discussed

by HEA, department of horticulture, Kiphire Seroba Sangtam.

Vegetable seeds with hand-outs on nutrient content in important vegetable crops were distributed to the farmers. Altogether 53 participates attended the programme comprising of Anganwadi workers and women farmers. The programme was chaired by KVK, Kiphire head & senior scientist (i/c) Dr. N. Khumdemo Ezung.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 285 Dimapur, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

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Land of dreams

orcible collection or imposing multiple taxes or going by an unsavoury term “extortion” is a syndrome that unfortunately, has blemished the people and their society. So much has been written on this problem which has grown by humungous proportion during the decades since the late 80s.

There is a clear distinction between contribution and taxation as much as there is vast difference between taxation and extortion. The difference reflect on how the word ‘contribution’ has undergone drastic evolutionary transformation. The corrupt and unethical practice of milking the helpless and unorganised public is like the dreaded Wuhan virus. Those who cannot withstand the demands are doomed to their fate. The people of the state continue to suffer in reality because they live in fantasy. No development or progress can be achieved in any meaningful manner, if parasitical elements continue to feed on the toil and sweat of those making honest living and who should have been lauded and rewarded instead of being harassed and hounded. The cries of the victims are no longer reflected in the media today because of fear of reprisals. The irony is that while the state continues to raise armed battalions, ranger-commandos, special task forces or QRT etc or whatever names, these have little or no bearing on the ordinary public who realise that they will have to face the problem for a long time, like coronavirus.

Unfortunately, there are no SOPs against this type virus. And like Hydra, stopping one will lead to two or more springing up. The only SOP that many have adhered to is to migrate and transfer the bulk of their business outside the state. If this reverse migration of business has set the trend since the early 90s, then what value is there about wooing or inviting investors from outside? In the same vein, much is being expected and dreamt , about eventual peace in the state. Most would tend to believe in the dream that with peace there will be gigantic progress and all-round prosperity. The problem is that when every edifice of progress and development, from the so-called system of governance to economic infrastructure to public trust has been systematically degraded or rendered infructuous, then where can that dream be built unless it is in the air or in the moon?. Extortion has become “the other livelihood” and one among the factors is want of easy money or lack of opportunities for livelihood or denial of such due to corruption, nepotism and favouritism etc.

Despite all the massive outcry, taxation or extortion is too widespread and those involved have devised ingenuous ways to sustain it. Like the reports in the media, regarding one branch- transportation charges- where those involved have either taken over or infiltrated unions to hike up charges. This is also like the syndication of the entire market where only those who pay to the ‘syndicate bosses’ are allowed to sell in the market. The poor continue to groan while those supposed to break the yoke are too busy with building their own kingdoms but still selling dreams to people to built castles in the air.

DailyDevotion His Temptation and Ours

We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. —Hebrews 4:15 Until we are born again, the only kind of temptation we understand is the kind mentioned in James 1:14, “Each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.” But through regeneration we are lifted into another realm where there are other temptations to face, namely, the kind of temptations our Lord faced. The temptations of Jesus had no appeal to us as unbelievers because they were not at home in our human nature. Our Lord’s temptations and ours are in different realms until we are born again and become His brothers. The temptations of Jesus are not those of a mere man, but the temptations of God as Man. Through regeneration, the Son of God is formed in us (see Galatians 4:19), and in our physical life He has the same setting that He had on earth. Satan does not tempt us just to make us do wrong things— he tempts us to make us lose what God has put into us through regeneration, namely, the possibility of being of value to God. He does not come to us on the premise of tempting us to sin, but on the premise of shifting our point of view, and only the Spirit of God can detect this as a temptation of the devil.

Temptation means a test of the possessions held within the inner, spiritual part of our being by a power outside us and foreign to us. This makes the temptation of our Lord explainable. After Jesus’ baptism, having accepted His mission of being the One “who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29) He “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness” (Matthew 4:1) and into the testing devices of the devil. Yet He did not become weary or exhausted.

He went through the temptation “without sin,” and He retained all the possessions of His spiritual nature completely intact.

Quotes

Everything that is made beautiful and fair and lovely is made for the eye of one who sees. ~ Rumi

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Post-mortem

NH and NMA issue legal notice to research scholar

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he Naga Hoho and Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) through its Lawyer issued a Legal Notice to Ms. Anandita Singh, Research Scholar at Centre for North East Studies, Benaras Hindu University on 27.08.2020 to comply with the notice within a period of 15 days of receipt which was delivered on 12.09.2020 at New Delhi.

That in her article on 18.08.2020 “ Naga HohoThe Babbling Brook of Nagaland “ which was widely circulated in the Nationalist View “ dated 18.08.2020, News Room dated 21.08.2020, Daily Hunt Dated 21.08.2020, Facebook dated 20.08.2020, Twitter and other means of social media”, which are false, frivolous and vexatious with an intention to cause damages, defame and tarnish the image and reputation of Naga Hoho and NMA inciting hatred

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amongst the civil societies of the Nagas and the outside world. The author has casted aspersions on the integrity of the Naga Hoho and NMA without verifying the veracity of the facts at hand by inciting the defamatory statements against the organization.

That Ms. Andandita, have portrayed the NH & NMA a picture which shows the organization in a very poor light and raises negative question marks over the organization’s integrity and principles, some of the defamatory article published are extracted and quoted as follows.

“To make their work easier and more seamless, the outfit uses some puppet organization to make their overground presence felt and marked.

Some of these organizations include Naga Hoho and Naga Mothers’ Association which have zero support from the people of

Nagaland…” “…...Naga Hoho claims to be an apex body of the Naga tribes, while in reality it is meek puppet in the hands of insurgent outfit Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) (NSCN-IM) ………” “….. They have zero credibility and zero support and it is immensely evident that these organizations are only creating chaos and hungry to stay in power, to harass and extort the people of Nagaland….”

That NH & NMA are legitimate organization working for a common platform towards reconciliation by upholding the solidarity and unity of the Naga people, to preserve and promote social, cultural, economic and political heritage, to promote fraternity and unity securing lasting peace and justice under a common order and to promote all

round growth of the Naga people. The Naga Hoho have met various authorities in mainland India from time to time with Representations and Memorandums in pursuance of early political settlement and have reached out to various International forums for protecting Naga political rights. The Naga Hoho facilitates the peace process and is devoted to Naga cause and equal to all Naga political groups in principle.

The NMA objectives are peacemakers, peacebuilders and peacekeepers.

With the slogan “Shed No More Blood”, the NMA has stood against all killings by Indian armed forces and Naga Political groups to peace and understanding as Naga Mothers. It has reached out to successive leaders in the GoI to bring a resolution on the Naga peace process and supported all peace initiatives

To sustain the Naga Saga

he Naga people as a whole have now reached a stage of anxiety, apprehension as well as hope for a lasting and respectable solution to the decades-old Indo-Naga issue thus paving the way for enduring peace and development.

Whatever views may have been regarding it as a law and order problem, insurgency, secession, even threat to overall Indian national integration and the like, even the Government of India (GoI) has officially accepted this as a political issue between two entities based on the unique Naga Rights and therefore, History.

To cut to the chase, negotiations with Naga Political Groups were set in motion in 1997 with the signing of the Cease-Fire Agreement between GoI and NSCN in Bangkok in 1997. This was followed by meetings, negotiations and eventually a Framework Agreement. Since then, a new generation of Nagas has been born and a good number have even graduated but so far what is their future?

CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT Ceasefire Agreement of 1997 was the basis of the talks and it summarily rules out “integration of Naga-inhabited areas and the demand for sovereignty and flag” as the talks were within the framework of the Constitution of India. The NSCN (I-M) had more or less accepted the Constitution of India and the political position of the North-Eastern States.

The Framework Agreement between GoI and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was signed on 3rd August, 2015 by R.N. Ravi as Representative of GoI and Isak Chishi Swu as Chairman of NSCN and Th. Muivah as General Secretary, NSCN. It is to be here noted that this NSCN led by Isak and Muivah was later designated as NSCN (I-M) when S.S. Khaplang broke away to form the NSCN (K).

GOI WIDENS SCOPE Meanwhile, on invitation of GoI the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) responded and the ground was laid to have a holistic approach to resolve the Indo-Naga Political Conflict through an inclusive dialogue and negotiations.

When GoI had entered into dialogue with the NSCN (I-M), leaders both within NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (K) realized that matters were not being taken up in the right direction. This lead to the formation of other NSCN groups and now there are six known groups of NSCN with suffixes to distinguish them and three Naga National Council groups. These constitute the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs).

AGREED POSITION Thus, on resolution of Naga political issue, GoI and NNPGs have had an Agreed Position as of November 17, Reader’s note: Articles

by the various people.

In the light of the above, false, frivolous and vexatious article with an intention to cause damage to NH & NMA by way of defaming and tarnishing the image and reputation of the organizations which has directly and indirectly effected the on-going Naga peace process, as such, Ms. Anandita shall be solely responsible if any untoward incident or stumbling block/hindrance occur due to her defamatory and vexatious article.

The aforesaid article amounts to defamation of both civil and criminal under section 499 of IPC punishable under section 500 of the code with imprisonment That the legal notice has been issued to Ms. Anandita to: a) immediately withdraw all the allegations and aspersions made against the organizations which have defamed

the hard-earned status and image. b) Immediately stop sharing, withdraw and desist from making/publishing any more false, malicious and defamatory remarks/articles against the said organizations. c) Immediately remove the above-mentioned article that have been uploaded in the website as well as similar articles published either online/or print forum whatsoever, and tender an unconditional public apology through print and electronic media with regard to the baseless allegations.

In case of failure to comply with the notice within the stipulated period of legal notice, we shall pursue legal action against Ms Anandita, civil as well as criminal in the appropriate court of law.

Abeiu Meru, President, Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA).

Hk Zhimomi, President, Naga Hoho.

Churches to the rescue

Baptist denomination. The Bap2017 through negotiation and are for us to retrospect and (From previous issue) tist Churches must start investing ow many incomplete understanding of each other’s must introspect to remedy the Church building are still more on the believers and less on negative aspects. So, criticizing factual position. waiting to be completed? church buildings. Build people The Agreed Position be- the growth of the tree is a no How many church building proj- not churches. tween the GoI and Working go. Article 371A also heralded We are certain that corona Committee (WC) of NNPGs subsequent Clauses which pro- ects are coming up? Is it not true will not be the last virus that that most of the Church construcwas signed by R.N. Ravi, Inter- vided statehoods to Manipur tion committee are out of ideas on will attack mankind. There are locutor, GoI and six members of and Meghalaya.

AS OF THE MOMENT how to collect money for the con- more coming our way. The Bible WC, namely, Kitovi Zhimomi, It is to be understood that struction of church. Most of the says in Matthew 24:7 there will Convener & Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN, plus five Co- the Agreed Position practically church buildings cost a fortune be outbreak of pestilence (infecConveners V. Nagi, General covers all aspects of the Naga because we want to build a church tious epidemic disease) as we Secretary, NNC (Parent Body), dimension and so are on the that goes way out of the churches head to end times. God as real Hozheto Z. Chophy, Ato Ki- negotiating table. What is im- budget. What is wrong with an Gentlemen has already informed lonser, NNC/NPGN, Zhopra portant and highly encouraging economic church building that is the churches of what is coming.

Vero, Kedallo, FGN, Kiumu- is that the Working Committee clean spacious and cost way less. Now it is upon the churches to kam Yimchunger, President, of the NNPGs has the support Why does it have to be iron, ce- be prepared. Failing to prepare NNC/GDRN and Y. Wang- and backing of concerned Naga ment and bricks? Why not 6 mm would be deliberately preparing tin Naga, President, NSCN/ civil society organisations. ply wood with wooden frames? to fail.

We DON’T HAVE TO start It is also a matter of con- There is no commandment in the GPRN-Reformation.

GENESIS OF ARTICLE cern and rightly pointed out by Bible which commands us that big. We can start small. Just as BanNaga Indigenous People Alli- the church has to be the most galore Baptist hospital started as a 371(A) Whatever anyone’s per- ance (NIPA) that Clause 2 of expensive and the biggest build- humble clinic. The most important sonal view may be regarding the 16-Point Agreement which ing in town or village. The Bible thing is that “WE MUST START provisions incorporated into respectively provided for the says in Isaiah 66:1 Thus says the IMMEDIATELY”. Once it starts it Article 371(A) of the Constitu- present State of Nagaland to be LORD: “Heaven is my throne, will Grow, God will bless. People tion of India, the fact remains under the aegis of the Ministry And earth is my footstool. Where would willingly donate land, that Nagaland was instituted as of External Affairs had been is the house that you will build money and medical equipments the 16th State and the only one transferred to Ministry of Home me? And the place of my rest? for such noble cause. I am willing Affairs. Clause 13 regarding Gone is the age when people build to donate too. We should not be for political reason.

We are all aware that each Integration of contiguous Naga huge mega churches and cathe- discouraged if there is no sudden and every Naga is all out for areas into one administrative drals for name and fame. It hurts 100% improvement. Remember Independence (Sovereignty) unit has been literally put out to see church investing hundreds even 1% improvement is also an and Integration of all Naga- of question. of crores of rupees in a building improvement. In fact isn’t 100% However, for the purpose churches which are closed most addition of many 1%? inhabited areas and still stand by the 1951 Plebiscite. There are of this write-up it is hereby of the year round, and investing In this recent corona situcertain sections who criticize the suggested that certain adminis- almost nothing to building health ation not only was the State then Naga People’s Convention trative and financial provisions care centers for the well being of Government not prepared but the (NPC) which initiated negotia- including other relevant details church member’s health and the churches in Nagaland were not tions with GoI that resulted in like Inner Line Permit (ILP) be community. It is not right to build prepared too. The churches are 16-Point Agreement of 1960 made for the contiguous Naga- mega expensive church buildings still not prepared. Once again which paved the way for Article inhabited areas in Manipur, when the members of the church the responsibility for the believer’s Assam and Arunachal Pradesh 371(A) and Statehood. are dying because they cannot good health is upon all the churchThe 1950s were a time without of course, affecting the effort basic medical treatment. es regardless of denomination and of hardships for the general territorial integrity of neigh- Nagaland Baptist Churches must non denomination. The Churches Naga people. The boundaries bouring States since integration resort to building decent clean must prepare for the safety and of India and then Burma (now is out of question---at least for spacious and inexpensive church. security of the believers and the Myanmar) were arbitrarily de- the time being. community. There is a price to An impartial High Pow- In doing so the saved money can pay for what we do and what we marcated between then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru ered Committee is suggested to be invested in setting up the ur- don’t do. Sometimes the price we and Burma’s Prime Minister once and for all demarcate the gently needed medical health care pay for what we don’t do is much U Nu after a disastrous visit to respective boundaries especially centers and other projects.

The believers are the real more than what we do Kohima in 1952. This unfor- with Assam at the earliest since Let’s HOPE and pray that Church.

The Greek word for tunately left some contiguous this has been pending with our Nagaland Baptist Churches Naga-inhabited areas under occasional skirmishes since Church is ecclesia. It means would come together and soon group of believers who believes Myanmar and the boundary line Nagaland’s Statehood. in Christ and are called out for start establishing medical health THE STALEMATE still cuts through the residence care centers. Health care centers By 2001 during informal Gods work. It does not refer to through which Christ love can be of the Angh of Longwa in Mon church building.

The unethical and official rounds of negotiaDistrict. demonstrated in action. After all Also, due to another over- tions with the Working Commit- use of churches money from the isn’t Nagaland for Christ? God sight, other contiguous Naga- tee (WC) of NNPGs, the GoI faithful church member to build bless Nagaland. inhabited areas were left under had never mentioned the Frame- very expensive church must be (Concluded) neighbouring States of Manipur, work Agreement with NSCN stopped. If we dont stop this I Imlisanen Phom, fear it will become a culture that Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. (I-M). So, the WC worked out Dimapur an anchor point to put across will be a thorn in the flesh of our As regards Naga areas in North Myanmar, this has international the table with GoI. Another factor is the NSCN ramifications and so has to be (I-M)’s Framework Agreement approached on another level.

When Naga Army regu- (FA) with GoI details of which larly ambushed Indian Army are yet to be made public so far. and Para Military forces, they Convener of the group’s Steerinflicted enough casualties and ing Committee Major (Retd.) disappeared into the jungles Hutovi Chishi, has stated that proving their prowess in guer- the FA and competencies being rilla warfare. As a consequence, worked out with “outside the the innocent villagers residing box solution” needs caution Dear Sir, I, a citizen of your state, request you to kindly lay the following near the ambush sites had to till its completion. The compeface the brunt of it. So much tencies include the Naga Flag few lines in your esteemed daily.

Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus many students are sufferso, that concerned and educated and Constitution. The details ing as their education is stopped for a period of time. Even though would be made in “due course leaders of the NPC through some of the student are conducting online class not all the student continuous negotiations finally of time.”

Also, its version of Pan are utilized because of poor financial problems and students need brought about Statehood short Naga Hoho which envisages like phone and laptop to take online class of Independence.

So, my humble request to you is to please inform the government This gave the Nagas a po- having overall influence in praclitical entity and practically tically all aspects of the Naga to provide devices to the students of higher classes who could not everybody has partaken of the dimension would not be accept- afford them. This will be a great boost for the pillars of tomorrow to learn and become great leaders of the nation. fruits of Nagaland’s Statehood. able to the general public.

Jack T. Chakhesang The reasons why we have not Lovili, B.A., 1st Semester, Department of Journalism and (To be concluded...) progressed as we should have Mass Communication 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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Shopian encounter: ‘prima facie’ evidence against troops S r i nag a r , S e p 1 8 (PTI): The Army has found “prima facie” evidence its troops “exceeded” powers under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act during an encounter in Kashmir’s Shopian district in which three men were killed in July this year and has initiated disciplinary proceedings, officials said on Friday.

On July 18, the Army claimed three militants were killed in Amshipura village in the higher reaches of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Committed to ethical conduct during anti-militancy operations, the Army initiated an inquiry after social media reports indicated the three men were from Rajouri district in Jammu and had gone missing at Amshipura, said Col Rajesh Kalia, the defence spokesperson in Srinagar.

The probe was completed in a record four weeks.

The families of the three men from Rajouri who worked as labourers in Shopian had also filed a police complaint. In a brief statement, the Army said the Shopian operation contravened the dos and don’ts of the Chief of Army Staff approved by the Supreme Court.

“The inquiry has brought out certain prima facie evidence indicating that during the operation, powers vested under the AFSPA

1990 were exceeded and the Do’s and Don’ts of Chief of Army Staff as approved by the Supreme Court have been contravened.

“Consequently, the competent disciplinary authority has directed to initiate disciplinary proceedings under the Army Act against those found prima-facie answerable,” the statement said. It is not immediately clear how many Army men are being proceeded against.

The evidence collected indicates the three “unidentified terrorists” killed in Amshipura were Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar who hailed from Rajouri. Their DNA report is awaited.

“Their involvement with terrorism or related activities is under investigation by the police,” the statement said. General Officer Commanding Lt Gen B S Raju had taken note of social media reports and initiated a probe into the incident. A general advertisement was published in local newspapers, asking people with any “credible information” about the case to step forward and share it with the court of inquiry instituted by the Army.

Relatives of the three youths, belonging to Dhar Sakri village in Kotranka of Rajouri area in Poonch, had lodged a written missing persons report in the local police station.

In telephonic talks, Modi, Putin resolve to strengthen ties

Sushant probe: NCB detains 4 persons

IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet flies over Ladakh amid border tension with China, in Leh, Friday. (PTI) New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS): Despite the Indian and Chinese foreign ministers agreeing to reduce tensions along the disputed border, both the countries troops are in rifle range at four locations at Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh, a senior official in the security establishment said.

Worryingly, the eyeball-to-eyeball deployment, at least in one place, is at a place where troops had disengaged previously after military-level talks. And the fresh eyeball-to-eyeball deployment comes at a time when China is yet to indicate the date for the next senior military-level talks.

“At these places, troops and materials are just a few hundred meters away,” the source said, adding they are at three locations on the southern bank of the lake and one on the northern

New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday voiced strong commitment to further strengthen the ‘special and privileged strategic partnership’ between India and Russia, during a telephonic conversation.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Modi thanked Putin for his personal commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, and said he looked forward to welcoming him in India for the next India-Russia summit at a mutually convenient date.

It was Putin who initiated the phone call.

“Both leaders reiterated their strong commitment to further strengthen the ‘special and privileged strategic partnership’ between India and Russia, and expressed appreciation for the continued momentum in bilateral interactions despite the COVID-19 pandemic,” the MEA said.

It said they also referred to the “recent pro-

bank.

On the north bank, the troops are facing each other between Finger 3 and Finger 4 where warning shots were fired in the air by both the armies. On the south bank of the lake, the troops are only a few meters apart at Spanggur Gap, Mukhpari and Rezang La. China made the first provocative military moves, after which India too deployed its troops at these locations. At these two places, both the countries’ troops have fired warning shots to intimidate each other.

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army made attempts to occupy the area between Finger 3 and 4 earlier this month which led to the firing of around 200 shots in the air. Thereafter, both the armies are now a few hundred meters apart.

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ductive” visits to Moscow

by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The two ministers travelled to Russia to attend separate meetings of eight-nation bloc Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Both Singh and Jaishankar held extensive talks with their Russian counterparts during the visits.

The MEA said Modi thanked Putin for the successful Russian chairmanship of the SCO and BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-ChinaSouth Africa) this year.

“He conveyed his eagerness to participate in the forthcoming SCO and BRICS Summit later this year, as well as the Council of SCO Heads of Government to be hosted by India,” it said.

As chair of SCO and BRICS, Russia is scheduled to hold the summit meetings of the two key groupings later this year. India is set to host the annual summit of Council of SCO heads

Air India Express ops to Dubai to resume from Saturday

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS): Air India Express operations to Dubai will be restored from September 19, the airline said late on Friday.

“All Air India Express flights from or to Dubai will operate as per original schedule w.e.f tomorrow, September 19, 2020,” the airline said. Earlier in the day, the airline said that its operations to Dubai have been temporarily suspended for 15 days starting Friday as it had received a “Notice of Suspension” from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday.

“The notice has been issued on account of erroneous acceptance of one Covid positive passenger each by the airline’s ground handling agents at Delhi and Jaipur on Air India Express flights to Dubai on August 28 and September 4, respectively,” the statement made earlier in the day said.

“As per information gathered, passengers who were seated in close proximity to the Covid positive passenger on each flight had undergone Covid test

or quarantined as determined by the Dubai health authority.” On its part, the airline had disclosed that the ground handling agencies concerned have taken appropriate punitive action against their employees who have been held accountable for the lapses at Delhi and Jaipur.

“Prior to the receipt of the Notice, the airline had submitted a letter to the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority expressing the airline’s profuse apologies and detailing the various actions taken by the airline in association with the concerned ground handling agents to guard against such lapse in the future.”

In addition, the airline said that in order to mitigate the inconvenience that may be caused to passengers booked to fly to Dubai, it has introduced additional flights to Sharjah to accommodate the affected passengers.

“The affected passengers who have booked to fly to Dubai are also being given the option to rebook to a future date,” the airline said in a statement.

into the lake are referred to as ‘Fingers’ in military parlance.

The PLA troops armed with spears and guns again tried to start a medieval-style fight similar to the June 14 clash at Galwan Valley, in which 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese soldiers died.

In the confrontation, shots were fired for the first time in 45 years along the Line of Actual Control.

It was after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi reached an agreement in Moscow that the situation has calmed down a bit at the borders.

India has asked China to completely withdraw its troops from Pangong Tso. But China has refused to budge. Both the countries are engaged in the current four-month-long standoff at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Despite several levels of dialogue, there has not been any breakthrough and the deadlock continues.

Chinese aggression started increasing along the LAC and more particularly in Galwan Valley since May 5. The Chinese side transgressed in the areas of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and the north bank of Pangong Lake on May 17 and May 18.

of government. The MEA said the Russian president conveyed his greetings on Modi’s birthday and the prime minister expressed

his warm appreciation for the gesture. A number of world leaders had wished Modi on his 70th birthday MUMBAI, SEP 18 (PTI): on Thursday.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), probing drugs angle in the actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, on Friday detained four persons Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invita- and seized 928 gm charas tion to the Bhutanese king and his family to visit India at and cash after raiding the a mutually convenient time during a telephonic conversa- residence of one of them tion with him in which both leaders underlined the unique here, an official said. ties of trust and affection that bind their countries.

The anti-drug agency An official statement said that Bhutan’s King Jigme seized nearly 500 gm of Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck spoke to the prime minister ganja from the other three on his birthday on Thursday to convey his greetings. suspects who were detained Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and separately, he said.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also called up A team of the NCB Modi to convey their warm wishes on his birthday and Mumbai unit detained one expressed their strong desire and commitment to further of the suspects from Versova strengthen the relations between the neighbouring coun- after acting on specific infortries, it added. mation provided by Ankush “They expressed appreciation for the continued Arenja, an accused arrested bilateral cooperation, including in the joint fight against by the agency earlier, on COVID pandemic... The prime minister thanked both drugs peddlers, he said. the leaders for their warm wishes and conveyed that he His name had cropped looked forward to working with them to further expand up during interrogation of cooperation between the two countries in line with India’s the 29-year-old Arenja, arNeighbourhood First policy,” it said. rested in connection with In his conversation with the Bhutanese king, Modi the drugs probe linked to conveyed his keenness to welcome his and his family in In- the Sushant death case, dia at a mutually convenient date, the statement said. The the official said. The team prime minister expressed his thanks to him for the guiding seized 928 gm charas and role that the kings of Bhutan have played in nurturing this Rs 4,36,000 in cash during special friendship between the two countries. the raid, he said.

Prez accepts Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s resignation

Harsimrat Kaur Badal NEW DELHI, SEP 18 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who had resigned in protest against three farm sector bills. The Shiromani Akali Dal leader resigned on Thursday.

“The President of India, as advised by the prime minister, has accepted the resignation of Harsimrat Kaur Badal from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement. Further, as advised by the prime minister, the president has directed that Cabinet Minister Narendra Singh Tomar be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, in addition to his existing portfolios, it said.

Tomar holds multiple portfolios including the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rural Development Ministry and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

RS passes Homoeopathy Bills New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS): The Rajya Sabha on Friday passed two Bills -the Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Replying during the discussion on the Bills, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said, “The Ordinance was necessitated as Parliament was not in session.”

The Minister said that Yoga and Naturopathy will also be promoted in due course, as demanded by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha. During the discussion, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Prasanna Acharya supported the Bill, but questioned the need for the ordinance. He said only in extraordinary situations the ordinance route should be adopted.

Speaking on the Bill, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said that new things are always opposed first, but during covid times homeopathy medicine was prescribed as an immunity booster.

Samajwadi Party (SP) member Ram Gopal Yadav asked the government not to delay the constitution of the commission as homoeopathy is a necessity for the poor as allopathy is costly and in covid times private hospitals are charging more than Rs one lakh per day.

The DMK MP T. Siva said, “The government is taking away the powers of

Harsh Vardhan the states”, and alleged that its diluting the federalism.

The Bill brought by the Centre amends the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973. After becoming an Act, the Central Council of Homoeopathy will regulate homeopathic education and practice.

The Bill replaces the Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 which was promulgated on April 24, 2020. The period for the supersession of the Central Council -- The 1973 Act -- was amended in 2018 to provide for the supersession of the Central Council of Homoeopathy. The Central Council was required to be reconstituted within one year from the date of its supersession.

This period was amended in 2019 to require the reconstitution of the Central Council in two years. The central government constituted a Board of Governors to exercise the powers of the Central Council.

Pakistan Day after RS speech, BJP MP tests Covid positive targets villages

Modi holds telephonic talks with Bhutan’s King, Lankan president, prime minister

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS): Bharatiya Janata Party’s Rajya Sabha member Vinay Sahasrabuddhe has tested positive for COVID19 after giving an elaborate speech on Maharashtra’s handling of the pandemic on Wednesday, and TMC MP Derek O Brien has raised a red flag.

“He made a 15 min speech in Parliament sitting in the Treasury benches.

He would have also spent time in RS lobby & Central Hall. I appeal to all RS colleagues who came into contact with him or were sitting near him, Please Isolate,” O’Brien remarked by taking to Twitter. Sahasrabuddhe

said that after having a headache and mild fever, he got examined following which he tested positive for Covid19. Interestingly, he tested negative before attending the monsoon session of Parliament.

On September 16, Sahasrabuddhe hit back hard at the Congress over its allegations of a ‘sudden lockdown’. He said that the Chief Ministers of the States were consulted many times during the decision-making process.

“None of the Chief Ministers in about 15 meetings with the PM and other Ministers ever said the lockdown shouldn’t be imposed,” he said while speaking in the Upper House. He added, “This double-faced behaviour of the Opposition should be avoided.”

He also made numerous references to Mumbai and Maharashtra to corner the Uddhav Thackeray government. Maharashtra has the maximum number of COVID cases in the country.

across LoC

Jammu, Sep 18 (IANS): Hours after launching unprovoked firing across the Line of Control in Gurez sector of Bandipora district on Friday, Pakistan used mortars and other weapons to target Indian positions in Balakote sector of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.

At around 4.30 p.m.

Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the Balakote sector, Colonel Devender Anand said.

This was barely four hours after they resorted to similar ceasefire violation in Gurez sector of the Valley creating panic among villagers living close to the LoC in Kanzalwan village.

“Indian army retaliates befittingly,” the defence spokesman said.

Some villagers started shifting to safer places with their families following the attacks.

Adityanath govt mulls ordinance against ‘love jihad’ LUCKNOW, SEP 18 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to formulate a strategy and bring an ordinance if required to prevent religious conversions in the name of love, an official said on Friday.

“It has been seen in the recent past that women have been made to convert in the name of love and marriage and later subjected to cruelty and even murder,” the official who did not wished to be named said.

“Taking a serious note of such incidents, the CM has directed that a concrete strategy be made to control such incidents,” he added.

“It has often been seen that this is being done in an organised manner,” he claimed. “If required, an ordinance can be brought for it,” he added.

The aim is to ensure that such crimes are checked and effective action is taken against the culprits. All this is being taken into consideration, he added.

In Kanpur, the police had recently set up a Special Investigation Team to look into reports of “love jihad”.

Last year, the Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission had submitted a report to Adityanath, suggesting a new law to check forcible religious conversions.

“The report was submitted along with a draft legislation, Uttar Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill,

2019,” law commission secretary Sapna Tripathi had said.

The report was prepared after going through pre and post-independence laws in the country and neighbouring countries like Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan be-

sides keeping in mind court judgments.

“The commission is of the view that existing legal provisions are not enough to check religious conversions and on this serious matter, a new law is needed like in some other states,” the report said.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND

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LAST & FINAL REMINDER This is last & final REMINDER to all the allottees of the Nagaland Sales Emporium Building at Kohima that all the Allotment has been cancelled and notified earlier vide letter No. NHHDC/A-101/2012/53-63 Dt. 27.01.2016 and reminder vide No. NHHDC/A-101/2012/1434 Dt. 16.03.2020. Hence all the Allottees are requested to come to Head Office and withdraw their Security Deposit within 1 (one) month from the date of issue of this Reminder.

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In pursuance of the Govt. of Nagaland, Department of Health & Welfare letter No. HFW(A)/Court-4/100/2018/153 Dated Kohima the 10th Sept 2020, and with reference to Directorate letter No. DHFW-3/Grade-IV/Mokokchung Appointment/2017-18/5712-16/ Dtd Kma the 16th Sept 2020 applications are invited from indigenous candidates of Mokokchung district for filling up the following post under Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung.

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1 (one) post of Cook at Sabangya PHC. Note: Candidates are to submit Bio-data and all related documents along with the application.

Last date of submission shall be within 10 days from the publication of this advertisement.

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Students of classes 9 to 12 may be permitted to visit their schools in areas outside the containment zones only on a voluntary basis for taking guidance from their teachers, subject to written consent of their parents/guardians and strict adherence to all the provisions in the SOP, the order stated.

Further, skill or entrepreneurship training will also be permitted in National Skill Training Institutes, Industrial Training Institutes and short-term training centres registered with National Skill Development Corporation or State Skill Development Missions or other ministries of Government of India subject to strict adherence to the SOP. National Institute for Entrepreneurship and

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(From p-1) The union stated that the situation was “even grimmer” for the middle class and lower income segment of people whose everyday sustenance has been seriously compromised owing to steep rise in prices because of cess.

DENSU said that at present the state appeared to have the costliest petroleum rate among the North Eastern states. It maintained that the state has been receiving its due share of relief fund regularly from the Centre to mitigate the state’s expenses. The union has, therefore, stated that if the cess was not lifted immediately it would put more burden on people rather than bringing normalcy in the state.

WCS U : We s t e r n Chakhesang Students’ Union (WCSU) has appealed to the state govern-

ment to lift the COVID-19 cess on fuel as increase in fuel price has resulted in rise in prices of essential commodities.

WCSU though its media cell also extended support to Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) and other bodies that had voiced their concern over cess on fuel.

Acknowledging the government efforts in tackling the pandemic, WCSU has, however, expressed urged the government listen to the voice of the common people.

Stating that the common people were already bearing the brunt of pandemic, the union maintained that impact of cess needed to be reviewed at the earliest in the interest of the people.

On the poor internet connectivity, WCSU urged the government to intervene

and direct the service providers to improve network connectivity in view of students taking online classes and appearing their online exams and tests.

D RS U : D i m a p u r Rengma Students’ Union (DRSU) has expressed displeasure over the COVID19 cess on fuel and urged the state government to revoke the cess immediately.

In a press release, DRSU president, Kvuchulo Khing and general secretary, Michael Kath expressed dismay that the state government was trying to levy on general public to recover the expenses. It also questioned as to “where all the big amounts given by the centre were spent.”

Also, extending support to the DNSU’s appeal to the state government to withdraw cess, the union has urged all right thinking citizens to speak out.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE: NAGALAND NO. PD & SJ.KPE/ Objection Notice - 1/2019-20/324 Dated KPE the 16 Sept.2020 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas GHOSHILI SEMA, wife of Late Shri. GHOSHITO SANGTAM of Seyochung village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late GHOSHITO SANGTAM, he was a regular Pensioner at Kiphire District, Nagaland, who expired on 16/08/2020.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY. 1. Pension Case.

2. Any other dues etc., from the Treasury office, Kiphire District, Nagaland.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

VICTO SEMA (NJS) Principal District & Sessions Judge Kiphire : Nagaland.

DP-3978

Regd. No. TZT/5/6/20

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 16/09/2020

I, Shri. AZO KONYAK, S/o Late WANGTUM resident of Zakho Village, Tizit, Mon, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my official and correct name is AZO KONYAK. 3. That whereas in my Aadhar Card and SBI Bank Passbook my name have been inadvertently recorded/entered as WANGZO KONYAK. 4. That the names AZO KONYAK and WANGZO KONYAK belong to the same person i.e., me.

5. That henceforth, I shall be using my official and correct name AZO KONYAK in all my official documents.

6. That this affidavit is made to declare my official and correct name and to produce it as piece of documentary evidence before any competent authority.

7. That the statement, made in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material concealed therein.

Solemnly sworn before me on this 16th day of September 2020.

Deponent Additional District Magistrate Tizit, Mon, Nagaland DP-3984

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM: NAGALAND: MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH W.P.(C).NO. 71/2020 M/S Trident Enterprise. …….. Petitioner.

-VersusThe Union of India & 8 Ors. ………Respondents.

To M/S Multi builders Regd. No. NPW/Class-I/495, Nagaland, Dimapur.

NOTICE UNDER ORDER V RULE 20 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 Take Notice that the above noted writ petition has been filed by the above named petitioner before the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, where you have been impleaded as respondent No.9. The Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench Vide Order dated: 14-09-2020 issued notice to you to appear before the Hon’ble High Court on the next listed date i.e, (05-10-2020, three weeks from the date of passing of this order) either personally or through pleader to act on your behalf and show cause, if any.

If you fail to appear on the date so referred, the matter shall be heard and decided ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and seal of this court on this day the 16th September 2020 at Kohima.

Deputy Registrar (Judl.), Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench K-1464C

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM: NAGALAND: MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH W.P.(C).NO. 94/2020 M/S Trident Enterprise. …….. Petitioner.

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To M/S ND & Co. Regd. No. NPW/Class-I/457, Nagaland, Kohima.

NOTICE UNDER ORDER V RULE 20 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 Take Notice that the above noted writ petition has been filed by the above named petitioner before the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, where you have been impleaded as respondent No.9. The Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench Vide Order dated: 14-09-2020 issued notice to you to appear before the Hon’ble High Court on the next listed date i.e, (05-10-2020, three weeks from the date of passing of this order) either personally or through pleader to act on your behalf and show cause, if any.

If you fail to appear on the date so referred, the matter shall be heard and decided ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and seal of this court on this day the 16th September 2020 at Kohima.

Deputy Registrar (Judl.), Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench K-1464B IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM: NAGALAND: MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH W.P.(C).NO. 72/2020 M/S Trident Enterprise. …….. Petitioner.

-VersusThe Union of India & 8 Ors. ………Respondents.

To M/S ND & Co. Regd. No. NPW/Class-I/457, Nagaland, Kohima.

NOTICE UNDER ORDER V RULE 20 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 Take Notice that the above noted writ petition has been filed by the above named petitioner before the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, where you have been impleaded as respondent No.9. The Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench Vide Order dated: 14-09-2020 issued notice to you to appear before the Hon’ble High Court on the next listed date i.e, (05-10-2020, three weeks from the date of passing of this order) either personally or through pleader to act on your behalf and show cause, if any.

If you fail to appear on the date so referred, the matter shall be heard and decided ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and seal of this court on this day the 16th September 2020 at Kohima.

Deputy Registrar (Judl.), Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench K-1464A

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It may be mentioned that schools across the country have been closed since March due to COVID19 pandemic.

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Nehru and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, the House saw four back-to-back adjournments. Thakur’s statement came after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla discussed the issue with the treasury benches and opposition leaders in his chamber in the wake of protests by opposition members. Birla later asked the Minister in the House to speak on his remarks so that the proceedings of the session could be regularised. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said his party was hurt

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the country, he said, adding that farmers will no longer remain in shackles and sell his produce wherever they want.

Launching a blistering attack on the Congress without naming the party, Modi said those who ruled the country for decades are “deceiving and misleading” farmers by spreading misleading and “lying” to them on the provisions of these bills, which seek to replace ordinances brought in by the Centre.

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New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS): After the Lok Sabha witnessed four adjournments on Friday due to a ruckus over his remarks pertaining to the PM National Relief Fund set up by independent India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Union Minister of State Anurag Thakur expressed regrets in the House.

The Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs expressed regret over his statement made while speaking during the introduction of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020.

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cerns of the farming community by assuring them the government procurement of their produce will continue and so will the minimum support price (MSP).

“This misinformation is now being spread that the government will not give MSP benefits to farmers.

Manufactured claims are being made the government will no longer purchase wheat, rice and other grains. This is a blatant lie aimed at deceiving farmers,” Modi said.

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anywhere they wanted and asserted that they can do so now across the country at a better price once.

Modi listed a number of measures, including hike in MSPs and direct cash transfer to farmers, taken by his government since it came to power first in 2014 to assert that no dispensation has done as much for farmers as the NDA has in its six years of rule at the Centre.

Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, which seek to promote barrier-free inter-state and intra-state trade in agricultural produce, amid protests by the ruling NDA constituent Shiromani Akali Dal and the opposition.

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Committee (APMC) Act had made similar promises in their manifesto, he said in a reference to the Congress and added that when the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government has done it, then these people are opposing it.

“These people forget as to how much aware the country’s farmers are.

Farmers can see that some people do not like the opportunities being provided to them. They can see who are standing with the middlemen who pocket a big part of their earnings,” the prime minister said.

These reforms will act as a “protection shield” for farmers from these middlemen between farmers and consumers, he added.

“These reforms will provide our food-providers (farmers) many more options to sell their produce.

These legislations have ridded our farmers of many shackles and brought them freedom,” Modi said.

He noted that everyone but farmers were allowed so far to sell their products

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New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI): In a forceful defence of the farm sector reform bills, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that they have brought “freedom” to farmers and given them a “protection shield”, as he accused the opposition of standing with middlemen and “misleading” peasants by “lying” to them.

With opposition parties dubbing the three bills, passed by Lok Sabha and now to be tabled in Rajya Sabha, as “anti-farmers” and the BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal quitting his government to protest them, Modi refuted their criticism, describing these proposed laws as “historic” and stating that they will unshackle farmers by allowing them to sell their produce anywhere at a better price.

Speaking at the virtual launch of several rail projects in Bihar, Modi chose to speak at length on these bills, which have sparked protests by farmers in states like Punjab and Haryana, and sought to assuage con-

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than 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart.

The town hall marked the first time that Biden had faced live, unscripted questions from voters since winning the nomination.

Trump participated in a town hall Tuesday in an auditorium in Philadelphia.

The appearances have been seen as tuneups before the three presidential debates, the first set for Sept. 29. Biden’s uneven debate performances during the Democratic primary contributed to his initial struggles in polls and the early primary vote, and Trump has pushed unfounded conspiracy theories about Biden taking performance-enhancing drugs and has raised questions about Biden’s mental acuity.

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M o s c o w, S e p 1 8 (Agencies): The nerve agent allegedly used to poison Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detected on an empty water bottle from his hotel room in the Siberian city of Tomsk, suggesting that he was poisoned there and not at the airport as first thought, his team said on Thursday.

Navalny fell ill on a flight in Russia last month and was airlifted to Berlin for treatment. Laboratories in Germany, France and Sweden have said he was poisoned by Novichok nerve agent, a poison developed by the Soviet military. Russia denies this and says it has seen no such evidence.

A video posted on Navalny’s Instagram account showed members of his team searching the room he

had just left in the Xander Hotel in Tomsk on August 20, an hour after they learned he had fallen sick in suspicious circumstances.

“It was decided to gather up everything that could even hypothetically be useful and hand it to the doctors in Germany,” the post said.

The video of the hotel room shows two water bottles on a desk, and another on a bedside table.

Navalny’s team members are seen placing items into plastic bags.

“Two weeks later, a German lab found traces of Novichok on the bottle of water from the Tomsk hotel room,” the post said.

Previously, Navalny’s aides had said they suspected he had been poisoned with a cup of tea he drank at Tomsk airport.

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Guterres said. “With the coronavirus pandemic, the urgency of reaching a negotiated political settlement to end the conflict has only grown,” he added.

Speaking of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN chief said that there are more than 2,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yemen. “But experts estimate that there are possibly up to 1 million affected by the virus, with a fatality rate as high as 30 percent, as war has decimated the country’s health facilities.”

On the conflict situation, Guterres noted that the conflict continues unabated, “despite initial expressions of support by the warring parties for my call for a global ceasefire and a Yemeni-specific truce.”

“In recent weeks, conflict has unfortunately escalated,” he added.

He said airstrikes and

ground clashes result in many civilian casualties, and Houthi drone and missile attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia persist.

“More civilians were killed in August than any other month of the year, with one in four civilian victims killed and injured in their own homes,” he said.

“I call again on all parties to cooperate under the facilitation of my special envoy and engage in good faith, without preconditions, in efforts to reach an agreement on the Joint Declaration, comprised of a nationwide ceasefire, economic and humanitarian confidence-building measures, and the resumption of the political process,” the UN chief said.

He also expressed deep concern over the SAFER oil tanker, moored off the western coast of Yemen. “Since 2015, it has had almost no maintenance. An oil spill, explosion or fire would have catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences for Yemen and the entire region,” he said.

Talking about the highlevel pledging conference on June 2, Guterres said all donors should fulfill the pledges made at the conference and increase their support.

Trump not to attend UNGA session in-person Washington, Sep 18 (PTI): US President Donald Trump will not attend inperson the landmark 75th annual UN General Assembly session next week, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has said.

The annual session of the UN General Assembly commenced on September 15 amid the devastating coronavirus pandemic, with world leaders set to meet virtually for the first time as they confront some of the most serious threats facing humanity. “President Trump will not be in New York City for the annual gathering of world leaders. He would not attend it in-person,” Meadows said on Thursday en route to a Trump campaign rally in Wisconsin.

Trump is scheduled to deliver his address on September 22, the first day of the general debate.

However, according to media reports, he is yet to submit his virtual address.

In July, US envoy to the UN Kelly Craft had said that President Trump was likely to travel to New York to attend the annual UNGA session, which if happened would have made him the only world leader to address this year’s virtual high-level week in-person.

signed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the two sides were supposed to resume operations of the Kaesong Industrial Complex and the Mount Kumgang tour program, “as conditions mature”, and also to explore “substantial measures” to further advance exchanges and cooperation.

There has been little progress, however, with the Korea peace process

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Nihoyi Kinny General Secretary

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With pride and immense joy, we the Tsutoho Village Students' Union (TVSU) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Bokishe V. Yeptho, S/o Lt. Vihoi Yeptho and Mrs. Ghovili Yeptho for successfully completing his Ph.D in Christian counselling on the thesis “A new therapy model for premarital counselling in the context of Sumi Nagas based on Murray Bowen’s Theory of Transgenerational models” from Seoul Christian University, Seoul, South Korea.

The Union further pray that the Almighty God lead and give you wisdom in your future endeavours.

TOLI S. CHOPHI President, TVSU

KAVITOLI AWOMI General Secretary, TVSU

Office of the Terogvünyu Chüpwe Fellowship Dimapur

FELICITATION The Terogvünyu Chüpwe Fellowship Dimapur convey our heartiest congratulations (HONNGWA) to Dr. Lilongchem Thyüg (Tsonthonga) S/o Mr Gwanyü Thyüg and Mrs. Atsala Thyüg of Terogvünyu Vi l l a g e u n d e r K o h i m a District on being conferred Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Zoology based on the thesis “Diversity of earthworms and impact on soil fertility in a subtropical forest Mokokchung District Nagaland”, under the guidance of Prof. L. N. Kakati, Nagaland University.

The Fellowship also gives him honour for being the first among the people of the village to achieve such position. We pray that the good Lord continue to shower His blessings in all his future endeavour.

Chwenlo Thyüg President, TCFD

Sinyhunle Seb Secretary, TCFD

The President pointed out that he and Kim Jongun had declared their commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula in front of 80 million Koreans and the world, Yonhap News Agency reported.

He is expected to use his video speech at the virtual session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in the hope of playing a “facilitator or mediator” role once again to help break the deadlock.

OFFICE OF THE

The Akuluto Area Union Dimapur (AAUD) convey heartiest congratulations to Shri Toniho Chophy on being promoted to Asst. Director / A.O / T.O under the Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts, Kohima, Nagaland.

The Union further wishes him the best in all his future endeavours.

Y. Khenito Chishi President

stalled since Kim’s no-deal Hanoi summit with the United States of America President Donald Trump last year.

The Moon administration is struggling to revive the momentum of dialogue.

Speaking at a meeting at the Presidential Palace here on Friday, Moon said, “If (we) don’t give up hope for meetings and dialogue, we will surely move on to the path of peace and unification.”

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With immense pride and joy, we the Atoizu Range Students' Union would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Lahoto Aye on his promotion as Assistant Director/A.O/T.O under the Department of Treasuries & Accounts, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Union is proud of your achievement and wishes you good health and success in your future endeavour.

Aketovi Assumi Kitovi Achumi President General Secretary

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to his lawyer.

The Pakistan High Commission in London has received arrest warrants sent by the government for Sharif, the Dawn newspaper reported.

The documents were received on Thursday but the mission did not make an official comment on the development, it said.

However, sources confirmed to the newspaper that the mission had received the papers to serve the arrest warrants on Sharif, who has been living in London for treatment, the report said.

The sources added

Seoul, Sep 18 (IANS): South and North Korea will on Saturday commemorate the second anniversary of their Pyongyang summit deal, amid a stalemate in bilateral ties and denuclearization talks Also due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was no major official ceremony planned to mark the September 19 Pyongyang Joint Declaration, reports Yonhap news Agency.

Under the agreement,

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the Chekiye Village Council would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to : 1. Er. Atovi Kiba, on being promoted to the post of General Manager under Nagaland State Transport.

2. Er. Khevishe Yepthomi, on being promoted to the post of Executive Engineer, Electrical, under Police Project Kohima.

The Council wishes success in all their future endeavours.

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that all legal formalities and procedures would be followed.

Earlier, the assistant registrar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the foreign secretary to ensure production of the former prime minister before the court on September 22.

The secretary has been told to “cause the production of appellant (Mr Sharif) through the High Commission of Pakistan in the United King­dom” by 11 am on September 22.

The IHC earlier this week had issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Sharif while dismissing his application seeking exemption from personal appearance in the hearing of appeals against his conviction in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield properties references.

Sharif was serving a seven-year prison sentence in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail before being allowed to go to the UK.

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With immense pride and honour, the Merangkong Employees Union would like to congratulate the following individuals for their achievements. The Union further wishes all success and contentment in their future.

1. Shri Chiden Yaden, S/o Late Watimeren on being promoted to Director, Labour and Employment Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Deptt., Govt of Nagaland.

2. Er. Shiludi, S/o Talishingang on being promoted to Executive Engineer, Power Deptt., Govt of Nagaland 3. Er. Jongpong Yanger, S/o Imtishingang on being promoted to SDO PHED, Govt of Nagaland.

4. Shri O. Imliwati, S/o Late Olemtoba on being promoted to Joint Director, Treasuries & Account Deptt., Govt of Nagaland.

5. Shri L. Repa Ao, S/o Late Rev. I Longsa on being promoted to SDEO Education Deptt., Govt of Nagaland.

6. Shri Ozungmenba, S/o Late Longasen on being promoted to Account Officer, Treasuries and Account Deptt., Govt of Nagaland.

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Islamabad, Sep 18 (PTI): The Pakistan government has sent arrest warrants through its mission in London for deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif who has been living in the UK for medical treatment, a media report said on Friday.

Sharif, 70, has been in London since November last year after the Lahore High Court granted him permission to go abroad for four weeks for treatment.

The three-time premier, his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Muhammad Safdar were convicted in the Avenfield properties case on July 6, 2018.

Sharif was also sentenced to seven years in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case in December 2018. But, he was bailed out in both cases and also allowed to go to London for medical treatment.

He was given eight weeks to return but failed to come back due to health complications, according

UN chief urges all parties in Yemen to cease hostilities

United Nations, Sep 18 (Agencies): United Nations (UN) SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres urged all parties in Yemen to cease hostilities and pledged that the UN will continue to support them in implementing agreements signed since 2018.

“I urge all parties to cease hostilities. The United Nations will continue to support them in implementing these agreements,” the UN chief told the Highlevel Meeting on Yemen on Thursday, which aims to mobilize international support for a nationwide ceasefire in Yemen as well as economic and humanitarian measures, Xinhua news agency reported.

“Since 2018, Yemeni parties have reached a series of agreements, namely the UN-brokered Stockholm Agreement and the Saudi-facilitated Riyadh Agreement, which, if implemented, would lay the groundwork for sustainable peace. We must build on these important milestones,” said the secretary-general.

“More than five years of war have devastated the lives of tens of millions of Yemenis, brought state institutions to the verge of collapse and reversed development by decades,”

Washington, Sep 18 (AP): The US will ban the use of WeChat Sunday to “safeguard the national security of the United States.”

The Chinese app TikTok will also be banned by Nov. 12, but Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said early Friday on CNBC that access to that app may be possible if certain safeguards are in place. “At the President’s direction, we have taken significant action to combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data, while promoting our national values, democratic rules-based norms, and aggressive enforcement of U.S. laws and regulations,” said Ross.

The government said its order, previously announced

by Trump in August, will “combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data.”

The government previously said that using and downloading the app to communicate won’t be a banned transaction, although messaging on the app “could be directly or indirectly impaired” by the ban, and people who use it for messaging won’t be subject to penalties.

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Lo n d o n, S e p 1 8 (Agencies): Britain’s government Friday warned it could re-impose a national lockdown across England to counter the coronavirus pandemic, noting rates of hospitalisation are doubling every eight days.

“We want to avoid a national lockdown, but we’re prepared to do it if we need to,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock told BBC television.

“We’re prepared to do what it takes both to protect lives and to protect livelihoods,” he said, warning of more local measures to come after restrictions were placed on swathes of northeast England from Friday.

Britain has been the worst-hit country in Europe by the pandemic, with the government registering nearly 42,000 deaths from Covid-19. Numbers of new cases are reaching levels not seen since April.

Biden faced a halfdozen questions about the coronavirus and a potential vaccine in the town hall from moderator Anderson Cooper and audience members. The pandemic was not just the main topic of the night — it was the cause of the unusual format of the event: a drive-in with 35 cars outside PNC Field.

The cars were parked around the stage, each with small groups of people standing outside them or leaning or sitting on the hoods to watch Cooper and Biden onstage. The network erected blue and red spotlights over the dirt and gravel parking lot to make it easier to see, and each parking space was marked off with white chalk in large rectangles to ensure that each group stayed more

Biden also weighed in on foreign policy issues, promising to reduce America’s military footprint abroad and saying that any attempt to interfere with the election by a foreign power is a “violation of our sovereignty.” He promised that if he’s elected and it becomes clear post-election that Russia interfered in the election, “they’ll pay a price for it, and it’ll be an economic price.”

Biden described Russia as an “opponent,” but declined to use the same word when asked about China. He instead called the nation a “competitor” and pledging to improve trade policy with China.

Trump signaled he’d been watching the town hall before he took the stage for a rally in Misonee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night.

“I just see he’s up there tonight getting softball questions from Anderson Cooper. They don’t ask me questions like that,” Trump told the crowd gathered at the airport.

“They’ve got cars ... it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen.” Trump’s ABC town hall was held inside a halfempty auditorium, with attendees socially distanced and wearing masks.

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Biden, meanwhile, has promised to be a “factchecker on the stage” with Trump but has said he doesn’t want to get drawn into a “brawl” with the Republican.

On Thursday, Biden said he was beginning to prepare for the upcoming debate by reviewing Trump’s remarks and preparing his own.

Biden was also pressed on his stance on the Green New Deal, the sweeping proposal from progressives in Congress that calls for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 2030.

Biden’s proposal doesn’t go as far, but it does aim to reduce emissions to zero by 2050 and has a goal of achieving an entirely carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.

Biden interrupted a questioner who suggested his climate plan embraces the Green New Deal to insist, “No, it doesn’t,” but when asked by the moderator if he supports the proposal, he said, “I don’t think it’s too much.”

Still, Biden added, “I have my own deal,” which he noted the Democratic Party has incorporated as part of its platform.

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Moosic (US), Sep 18 (AP): Joe Biden on Thursday went after President Donald Trump again and again over his handling of COVID-19, calling Trump’s downplaying of the pandemic “criminal” and his administration “totally irresponsible.”

“You’ve got to level with the American people — shoot from the shoulder.

There’s not been a time they’ve not been able to step up. The president should step down,” the Democratic presidential nominee said to applause from a CNN drive-in town hall crowd in Moosic, outside his hometown of Scranton.

Speaking about Trump’s admission that he publicly played down the impact of the virus while aware of its severity, Biden declared: “He knew it and did nothing. It’s close to criminal.”

Later, Biden decried Americans’ loss of basic “freedoms” as the U.S. has struggled to contain the pandemic, like the ability to go to a ballgame or walk around their neighbourhoods. “I never, ever thought I would see just such a thoroughly, totally irresponsible administration,” he said.

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Spurs survive Europa League scare Lo n d o n, S e p 1 8 (Agencies): Tottenham survived a Europa League scare to come from behind and beat nine-man Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-1 to progress into the third qualifying round.

Spurs were staring at an embarrassing defeat with 19 minutes remaining in Bulgaria after substitute Georgi Minchev fired plucky Plovdiv ahead.

H o w e v e r, H a r r y Kane’s 80th-minute penalty, awarded after Dinis Almeida was sent off for handball on the line, and the dismissal of Birsent Karagaren for dissent turned the game in Spurs’ favour.

Tottenham substitute Tanguy Ndombele sealed the comeback with five minutes remaining as Jose Mourinho’s side set up a third qualifying round tie against Shkendija in North Macedonia next Thursday.

Spurs could have had a much easier evening than they did, had Heung-Min

Players of Tottenham and Lokomotiv Plovdiv fight for the ball during their Europa League match.

Son dispatched Giovani Lo Celso’s through pass inside two minutes, but the outstretched leg of goalkeeper Martin Lukov prevailed.

Steven Bergwijn rattled the crossbar midway

through the half and then should have been awarded a penalty when he was upended in the box by Lucas Masoero, but the referee and linesman missed the clear foul.

Spurs were unable to

find a breakthrough before the break but created their best opening within eight minutes of the restart as Ben Davies’ cross reached Son unmarked, but the South Korean scooped over from six yards.

And things took a turn for the worse on 71 minutes when a corner was flicked to substitute Minchev at the back post and he rifled home past Hugo Lloris to give Plovdiv the lead.

But it lasted just nine minutes as Davies’ header was blocked on the line by Almeida, who was shown a straight red card, and he was quickly followed off the field by Karagaren who picked up a second yellow for his protests.

Kane stroked his first goal of the season from 12 yards and, with parity restored, Spurs used their two-man advantage as Ndombele bundled home Lucas Moura’s cross at the back post five minutes later to seal the victory.

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Southampton in the English Premier League on Saturday before travelling to North Macedonia for Thursday’s Europa League third qualifying round tie against Shkendija.

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ATP, WTA cancel Kremlin Cup in Moscow M o s c o w, S e p 1 8 (Agencies): The men’s ATP Tour and women’s WTA Tour on Thursday announced the cancellation of this year’s Kremlin Cup in Moscow due to the rising COVID-19 infection rate in the Russian capital.

The ATP 250 tournament was scheduled to run from Oct. 19-25, while the WTA Premier event was due to be held from October 26-November 1.

Russia has recorded over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 19,000 deaths. “As mandated by the Moscow City Administration, the event will no longer be permitted to go ahead in 2020,” the tours said in a joint statement.

The ATP confirmed that other European events in the same week in Antwerp and Cologne are scheduled to go ahead as normal.

The decision also does not impact hosting of ATP’s St Petersburg Open, scheduled for October 12-18.

Thiago signing won’t mean exits: Klopp Jurgen Klopp

Lo n d o n, S e p 1 8 (Agencies): Jurgen Klopp says the potential signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich will not mean he is forced to sell any of his current Liverpool stars.

Alcantara has arrived on Merseyside to complete a move which will see the Premier League champions pay £20m with the potential for £5m in add-ons.

Although it initially looked like any deal would be dependent on the future of Georginio Wijnaldum, who is also in the final year of his Anfield contract, Klopp insists it does not mean any imminent departures.

Klopp said, “If it (Thiago signing) happens it has no impact on anyone’s future in a negative way. No

one has to leave if someone comes in or anything like that. It has no impact.”

“Sometimes you buy before you sell, sometimes you sell before you buy there’s different scenarios.

Sometimes you earn it back differently but what is true for us is what we earned on football, we spend on football. That is the short summary of the club’s philosophy and one of the key points.”

“We are consistently looking at improvement and I cannot promise we will do something and I cannot say it is 100 per cent sure we don’t. It’s a developing situation - a player could come to me and say, ‘boss, I want to go’ - I don’t expect that but it can happen and then we have to react,” added Klopp.

PL urges govt to Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open NBA: Heat rally past Celtics to seize 2-0 lead stick to Oct 1 date

Players of Miami Heat and Boston Celtics in action during the Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals.

Miami, Sep 18 (Agencies): Goran Dragic scored a game-high 25 points and Bam Adebayo had 15 of his 21 during a furious thirdquarter comeback as the Miami Heat rallied from an early 17-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 106-101 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night.

Adebayo, the hero of Game 1 with his critical block in overtime, added 10 rebounds as the Heat improved to 2-0 in the bestof-seven series and 10-1 in the playoffs.

Six Miami players scored in double figures, including Duncan Robinson,

who had 18 points on six three-pointers.

“We just never gave up,” said Jimmy Butler, who had 14 points on 4-of-11 shooting.

Ke m b a Wa l k e r emerged from a slump and put up 23 points to lead the Celtics, and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 21 apiece.

After the game, multiple reporters noted screaming in the Celtics locker room, with team leader Marcus Smart said to be among the most vocal. Smart later declined to speak with media.

“Guys are emotional after a hard game, hard loss,” Boston coach Brad Stevens

said. Walker dismissed the ruckus as “nothing”.

The Heat outscored the Celtics 37-17 in the third quarter to take an 84-77 lead into the final period. Boston roared back with a 10-2 run in the middle of the fourth, knotting the score at 89 on a Brown basket with 5:37 remaining.

The Celtics maintained momentum and led 9489 after a three-pointer by Walker with 4:25 to go. But the Heat countered with a 13-1 run to seize control, Jae Crowder’s lay-up with 1:26 on the clock giving Miami a 102-95 edge.

“Just a lot of mistakes,” Walker said of the blown

leads. “We make too many minor mistakes that really hurt us. We have got to clean that up in order to beat these guys.”

Brown got Boston within 104-101 on a threepointer with 49.4 seconds remaining, but he couldn’t knot the score from deep with 15.1 ticks to go as Miami held on.

Down by 13 to begin the third, the Heat rode a 15-2 spurt to a 72-71 lead with 4:17 to go. Adebayo had 11 points during the run, giving Miami their first lead since 1:13 of the opening quarter. The Heat ended the period on a 10-1 stretch to up their lead to seven through three.

“Bam really set the tone in that second half,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “That just took some of the pressure off our offense. Bam was really assertive in the pick-and-roll, and that kind of loosened up some things for us.”

The Celtics led 31-28 after a tightly contested first quarter. Boston blew the game open in the second, grabbing its first double-digit advantage, 43-33, on backto-back three-pointers by Brad Wanamaker with 8:37 left. The margin reached 17 with 3:19 to go, but Miami cut their deficit to 60-47 at the break.

for fans return

Lo n d o n, S e p 1 8 (Agencies): The Premier League has urged the British government to stay committed to its plans for a controlled return of fans into stadiums from October 1.

The Premier League said in a statement that clubs remain committed to ensuring stadiums will be a safe environment for supporters.

The English top-flight had written to the government, saying clubs face losses of up to 700 million pounds ($906.78 million) if matches continue to be held behind closed doors.

“Clubs reaffirmed that the continued loss of matchday revenues is having a significant impact across the League as well as on the football pyramid and local and national economies,” the league said.

“Taking into account the high safety standards which will be set by the Premier League in conjunction with relevant public authorities, the League and clubs urge Government to remain committed to the October 1 date for the controlled return of fans to sporting venues.”

Paris, Sep 18 (IANS): Recently crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the upcoming French Open slated to begin from September 27.

Osaka, who last week claimed her third grand slam title in New York, is struggling with a hamstring injury. “ U n f o r t u n a t e ly, I won’t be able to play the French Open this year,” the 22-year-old on Friday said in a statement on social media.

The world number three, who wore tape on her left hamstring as she came from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the summit clash at the Flushing Meadows, said the turnaround between tournaments was too tight for her to recover fully.

“My hamstring is still sore so I won’t have time to prepare for the clay - these two tournaments came too close to each other for me this time. I wish the organisers and players all the best.”

Osaka joins world number one and reigning champion Ashleigh Barty in pulling out of competition at the Roland Garros.

Barty had confirmed that she will not participate at

Naomi Osaka

the clay court Grand Slam due to health concerns and a lack of preparation.

The French Open was originally scheduled to start in May but had to be moved back because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, the organisers have announced that a total of 11,500 spectators per day will be al-

lowed at the Grand Slam.

Roland Garros will be divided into three zones based on the three main courts, with 5,000 people each for the Philippe Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen courts.

The zone surrounding the third biggest court will host a maximum of 1,500 spectators a day.

Ex-Barca coach Setien suing club over contract

BARCELONA, Sep 18 (Agencies): Former Barcelona coach Quique Setien and three of his assistants announced they are suing the club for failing to fulfil the terms of their contracts after being sacked last month. In a joint statement with assistants Eder Sarabia, Jon Pascua and Fran Soto released on his official Twitter account, Setien said he had only received written notice of the termination of his contract on September 16, having been sacked on August 17. He said he had not received any compensation from the club a month after being sacked.

The statement added that Setien’s three assistants had not received any compensation either but had instead been offered a “future relocation” inside the club.

Setien’s complaint piled yet more pressure on president Josep Maria Bartomeu less than an hour after a group seeking his removal announced they had gathered enough signatures to force a vote of no-confidence against him.

Setien was appointed Barca coach in January after Ernesto Valverde was

Quique Setien

dismissed but he was sacked in August. “After a month of absolute silence from Barcelona’s board of directors, and after diverse demands on our behalf, we did not receive any communication from the club until receiving a letter yesterday via burofax,” said the statement.

“Said letter revealed the clear intention from the club to not comply with contracts we signed on January 14, 2020.”

The statement added, “Given everything expressed above, we have felt the need for our lawyers to find a solution to this conflict and take the corresponding legal action, in order to preserve our rights and everything we had previously agreed with Barcelona.”

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