September 1, 2020

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Centre declares 7-day state mourning; FUNERAL TO BE HELD TODAY

NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): Former president Pranab Mukherjee, statesman, scholar and one of India’s most respected leaders across the political spectrum, died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84. He leaves behind two sons and one daughter. His wife Surva Mukherjee predeceased him five years ago.

Mukherjee, who was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital on August 10 and was operated for a removal of a clot in the brain the same day.

The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian, known for his encyclopaedic memory and insights into varied issues, had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection.

He suffered a septic shock on Sunday and died of a cardiac arrest at 4.30 pm, the hospital said.

Mukherjee was one of India’s youngest finance minister when he was appointed to the post in 1982, at the age of 47. Though Mukherjee had been part of

an elected government for several terms, it was only in 2004 that he won a Lok Sabha election for the first time-- from Jangipur in West Bengal.

When he became president in 2012, Mukherjee as minister in the UPA, headed 24 of 39 GOMs (groups of ministers). Between 20042012, he chaired 95 GOMs. While most of Mukherjee’s political life was fairly noncontroversial, his visit to the RSS headquarters in Nagpur in June 1988, a year after he demitted office, generated huge controversy. His Bharat Ratna in 2019 also became the centre of debate.

7-day state mourning: Centre announced sevenday state mourning from August 31 to September 6.

The national flag will fly at half-mast on all buildings throughout India, where it is flown regularly, and there will be no official entertainment. The funeral will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday at the Lodhi Road crematorium, his family said.

WCH emulates WSH’s ‘bold initiative’

PAM, NSCN (I-M) hold consultative meet Joint Legislators’ Forum didn’t fail in its role: CM

D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) has informed that it has decided to emulate Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) over the issue of tackling crimes committed by any member of the community.

In a statement, WCH president Diethe Rhakho and joint secretary Zasekhoyi Ringa, applauded the “bold initiative by Western Sumi Hoho brothers” under the “dynamic leadership of Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi” in requesting police to furnish names of any Sumi involved in criminal activities to its office for action as per Sumi customary law and practices .

WCH said it has also decided to take similar action against any Chakhesang involved in criminal activities should police furnish names of such persons to its office.

Fur ther, WCH has called up all tribes/communities to “come up with such spirit” in order to tackle such unwanted elements plaguing society. WCH said it was time for all to unite in order to usher in better society free from all kinds of anti-social elements that have hindered peace and progress for all these years.

This is it!

“Let’s say, with weeks of lockdown, from where can I give you fresh potatoes?”

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Late Pranab Mukherjee

who served as the country’s first citizen from 2012 to 2017, President Ram Nath Kovind described Mukherjee’s demise as the passing of an era. “A colossus in public life, he served Mother India with the spirit of a sage. The nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. Condolences to his family, friends & all citizens,” Kovind said.

PM: Expressing his condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a scholar par excellence and a towering statesman who was admired across the political spectrum. “India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab MukherAs condolences poured jee. He has left an indelible in for India’s 13th president, mark on the development

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trajectory of our nation,” Modi tweeted.

Known as a consensus builder, the West Bengal born Mukherjee spent much of his five decades in public life as a Congress worker but also inspired trust among leaders across political divides.

Dr. Singh: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Mukherjee’s colleague in the Congress said he had learnt a lot from him and depended on him a great deal for his wisdom, vast knowledge and experience of public affairs.

“In his death, our country has lost one of its greatest leaders of Independent India. He and I worked very closely in the Government of India and I depended on him a great deal for his wisdom, vast knowledge and experience of public affairs,” he said.

Sonia: Congress president Sonia Gandhi in her condolence message said: “Pranab Da had been such an integral and prominent part of national life, the Congress party and the central government for over five decades, it is hard to imagine

how we can do without his wisdom, experience, sage advice and deep understanding of so many subjects.”

Gov, CM, others condole Nagaland Governor RN Ravi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, NLA Speaker Sharingain Longkumer, deputy CM Y Patton, Leader of Opposition TR Zeliang and NPCC president K Therie condoled the demise of Pranab Mukherjee.

In a condolence message, Ravi said late Pranab Mukherjee dedicated his life to the service of the Nation.

Governor described late Mukherjee as a statesman who significantly shaped the course of modern Indian history and through his personal conduct left a legacy of value based politics. In his departure the country has lost a great son, Ravi said.

CM: In a condolence message, Rio said late Mukerjee was a towering personality of modern India and would be remembered as a stout Congressman and Parliamentarian and a much respected President of the country. (Cont’d on p-5)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 31 (NPN): Following months of lockdown and restrictions imposed to combat the COVID19 crisis, Nagaland government Monday decided to lift restrictions on economic activities across the state including lifting of restrictions on inter-state movements (through designated entry points). International border with Myanmar will continue to remain sealed.

The decision was taken, following ‘Unlock 4’ guidelines issued by the

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PAM members along with NSCN (I-M) delegation at Rhododendron Hall, NAPTC.

D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): The newly formed Political Affairs Mission (PAM) on Naga issue of the opposition NPF held its first consultative meeting with the NSCN (I-M) at Rhododendron Hall, NAPTC Chümoukedima on Monday. NPF delegation was led by opposition leader and PAM chairman TR Zeliang and NSCN (I-M) led by its chairman Q. Tuccu.

While urging NSCN (I-M) to be more accommodative with other Naga political groups, PAM assured NSCN (I-M) of continuing

to play the role of an active facilitator in the ongoing political dialogue for reaching a final settlement on the Naga political issue. PAM said that the meeting was organised as part of the party’s endeavour to facilitate in bringing about a final solution to the protracted Naga political issue.

As reconciliation in real sense of the term was a necessity, PAM stated that the NPF delegation called upon NSCN (I-M) delegation to revisit the Covenant of Reconciliation signed on June 13, 2009 and proceed with the ongoing peace process in

the true spirit of reconciliation. PAM also expressed appreciation to the Central leadership for resuming the talks between Government of India and NSCN (I-M) after some hiccup between the two parties. “We believe solution is possible only through peaceful dialogue and not otherwise,” PAM stated.

Congratulating the newly-formed PAM, NSCN (I-M) delegation on its part expressed the hope of scaling greater heights with the support of Naga people and PAM in particular.

KOHIMA, AUG 31 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF) on Naga issue has not failed in its role as facilitator in the ongoing Naga peace process.

In a brief interaction with a section of media persons at civil secretariat here, after a High Powered Committee(HPC) meeting, Rio however said that there were certain issues that could not be discussed with the media.

He claimed that JLF had deliberated on meeting with Central leaders in February, but did not have any policy on taking this forward. He said unless members were clear about what JLF was pursuing, such a meeting would have no meaning.

Rio also said though NPF blamed him for not meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and other Central leaders, the party should be understood that if a delegation from the

Centre, at a meeting of the High Powered Committee on COVID-19 chaired by chief minister Neiphiu Rio at civil secretariat here, HPC spokesperson and minister Neiba Kronu said.

Speaking to media persons, Kronu stated that apart from inter-district and intraState movements, the meeting decided to relax opening of hotels, restaurants, gyms, salons, shopping malls, games and sports activities without any spectators.

All business establishments have been advised to take note of the new consoli-

forum was to meet them then there should be a clear-cut policy but “which was not coming out”.

On NPF withdrawing from JLF and forming its own committee, Rio refused to comment on it. He however stressed that it was a time to come together since there has to be “one Naga, one issue and one solution”. He said an appeal has been made to NPF to reconsider its decision but if it wanted to work separately, then he expressed the hope that it would give top priority to interests of the Nagas.

Rio disclosed that the PDA leaders plan to meet with home minister Amit Shah after his health improved, to hear what he has to say on the Naga issue.

He exuded confidence that all responsible elected members would work together in reaching a solution as it was high time a solution was found to the vexed Naga political issue and that the ruling coalition was all for it “whether JLF is together or not.”

dated guidelines which has all the dos and don’ts.

Fur ther, Kronu informed that a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) would be issued for returnees and others by September 2.

“We cannot continue imposing the lockdown as it has affected the economy of the state... The government also continues providing facilities amid the poor economic condition,” he said.

Expressing concern over the State’s economy, Kronu said there was a need to concentrate more on agricultural production.

NDPP’s appeal to NPF to rejoin JLF

DIMAPUR, AUG 31 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Monday said it was “indeed unfortunate” and “a shocking political development for entire Naga society” after the opposition NPF withdrew from the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF).

NDPP through its media & communication committee said the NPF’s decision was “even more surprising” considering the Government of India led by the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister had taken “proactive steps to resume the Indo-Naga political dialogue in right earnest.”

It also said the resumption of the peace talks has been welcomed by all sections and there was a fervent call for unity, understanding and oneness. While endorsing the resolution of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) to NPF to reconsider its decision, NDPP said it was also a time for Naga society to come together “to strengthen not just the negotiating parties but to empower ourselves with unity.” NDPP said it was not the time to be pointing fingers at others, finding fault or “making excuses to stay away” but for leaders of all sections of the Nagas to set aside differences and rise above respective affiliations in the greater interest of Naga people. NDPP reiterated that it would “not engage in one-upmanship” and reply to the allegations made against the chief minister and PDA over the JLF issue but reiterate the appeal to NPF to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the JLF. (Cont’d on p-5)

Indian economy contracts by record 23.9 pc in Q1 Nagaland active COVID cases drop to 874 NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): India’s economy suffered its worst slump on record in April-June, with the gross domestic product (GDP) contracting by 23.9 per cent as the coronavirusrelated lockdowns weighed on the already-declining consumer demand and investment. GDP contraction in the world’s fifth-largest economy compared with 3.1 per cent growth in the preceding January-March quarter and 5.2 per cent expansion in the same period a year back, according to official data released on Monday.

This is the sharpest contraction since quarterly figures started being published in 1996 and worse than what was expected by most analysts.

While the pandemic caused historic GDP contractions in economies around the world, the situa-

tion in India has been made worse by more than 78,000 new infections a day and total cases topping 35 lakh.

Russia’s economy contracted by a lesser-than-expected 8.5 per cent in April-

June but China grew by 3.2 per cent in the quarter.

US economy shrank at a dizzying 32.9 per cent annual rate in the April-June quarter -- by far the worst quarterly plunge ever.

Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian told PTI that the first-quarter economic performance was “driven primarily due to an exogenous shock that has been felt globally.”

World Economic Outlook, he said, has highlighted countries across the globe where GDP per capita would decrease the most since 1870 -- once in oneand-a-half century event.

“Which is what we are going through,” he said.

During April-June, agriculture was the lone bright spot, growing by 3.4 per cent. Financial services shrank 5.3 per cent, while trade, hotels, transport and communication declined

47 per cent. Manufacturing shrank 39.3 per cent, construction contracted 50.3 per cent, mining output fell 23.3 per cent, and electricity and gas segment dropped 7 per cent.

Subramanian said economy is “experiencing a V-shaped recovery” after the lockdown eased.

But the RBI in its annual report last week said the economy is likely to contract even in the second quarter (July-September).

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already warned of a contraction for the full year because of the “act of God”.

India’s road to recovery appears a long and hard one, particularly after a mix of monetary and fiscal measures -- 115 basis points interest rate cuts and a Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package -- has not so far been able to prop up the economy.

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON august 31, 2020

ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 8 1 1527 1893 345 9* 3 Kiphire 0 0 1 11 10 0 0 Kohima 2 0 822 1234 407 0 3 Longleng 0 0 3 5 1 0 1 Mokokchung 0 0 19 27 8 0 0 Mon 1 0 232 275 40 0 2 Peren 0 0 265 268 3 0 0 Phek 0 0 31 32 1 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 46 67 21 0 0 Wokha 0 0 19 24 5 0 0 Zunheboto 21 0 0 93 114 0 0 Total 11 1 3058 3950 862 9 9 *1 death is Covid-19 positive but not due to Covid-19 District

Asymptomatic

D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday registered 28 new COVID-19 positive cases-14 in Dimapur, 10 in Kiphire and 4 in Kohima.

With 3950 cases registered till date, the state now has only 874 active cases as on August 31 while 3058 have recovered from the dreaded infection. As per

the severity of symptoms, 862 active cases are asymptomatic, 11 mild and 1 moderate case.

Further, out of the 3,950 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 1,692 cases from the Armed Forces, 1260 returnees, 283 frontline workers and 715 traced contacts.

India’s virus tally crosses 36 lakh mark

NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): The novel coronavirus tally in India crossed 36 lakh on Monday with 78,512 new cases, while the number of recoveries surged to 27,74,801, pushing the recovery rate to 76.62 per cent, the Health Ministry said.

The death toll climbed to 64,469 with 971 more people succumbing to the infection in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry data.

There are 7,81,975 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, while 27,74,801 people have recovered. The total coronavirus cases rose to 36,21,245, it said.

The recovery rate has increased to 76.62 per cent, while the fatality rate has declined to 1.78 per cent.

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WEATHER FORECAST September 1

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy with a thunderstorm

31 25

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

25 20

Aizawl

Guwahati A morning t-storm; cloudy Imphal

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

31 25 25 19

Itanagar A thunderstorm in the morning 31 23 Shillong

Cloudy with heavy t-storms

22 17

Kohima

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

25 17

Dimapur A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy

30 22

Cloudy with thunderstorms

27 18

Mkg

Tuensang Some rain and a thunderstorms 21 14 Wokha

Cloudy with a stray t-storm

Zunheboto A shower and t-storm around

26 21 24 16

Deputy CMO speaking at the programme as resource person along with other officials.

DIMAPUR: Sensitisation again in society. She said hand washing and social meeting-cum-anti stigma that children were the fu- distancing. He stressed that and discrimination on ture generation and en- the level of stigma associCOVID-19 was held at couraged everyone to be ated with COVID-19 was Govt. High School, Aku- responsible to take vaccine based on three main facluto, attended by admin- on time. tors, wherein it was a new istrative officials, Police, Dy. CMO, Zunhe- disease, of being afraid of GBs, STH, student union, boto, Dr. K. Akaho Sema the unknown and associatchurch leaders and town as resource person called ing that fear with others. council on August 30. for kindness, support and Hosheto Awomi, GB, A press release stated helping each other to stop chaired the meeting, pastor, that, DPO (RCH &UIP) the spread of COVID-19 SBC (Nito mount) Jasper Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir, pandemic. He said that ev- Achumi, invoked God’s spoke on the importance of eryone had a role to play in blessings and vote of thanks vaccination and elaborated protecting the physical and was delivered by convenor, that if children are not vac- mental health of self and Task Force, Akuluto, Vikacinated in this pandemic others and the only weapon vi Assumi and benediction vaccine, then preventable to fight this disease was was offered by pastor, SBC diseases will be prevalent by wearing mask, proper (Aizuto) Akheto.

Security forces apprehend arms dealer August 29.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), based on specific intelligence regarding presence of arms dealer in the area, the security forces along with Police representative launched an operation and apprehended the individual. Troops also recov-

ered three 12 bore rifles, two point 22 live rounds, eight 12 bore live rounds and arms making accessories.

The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Ahthibung Police Station, Peren for further investigations.

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FPAI and AFA on relearning HIV during COVID-19 pandemic DIMAPUR: Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), Nagaland branch organized a webinar on the topic “Relearning HIV during COVID- 19 pandemic” with ARK Foundation Association (AFA) president, KethoAngami, as the resource person on August 28.

A press release by FPAI Nagaland branch, programme officer Akangkokla Namo stated that, resource person spoke on Northeast being the epic centre of HIV in India, the states of Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram have been competitive in the race of increased cases of HIV positive. He shared his grievances by stating that the injecting drug users are been tagged as the key people infected with HIV, however, he rectified that majority of the cases have been linked to sexual root, which was recorded based on the surveys conducted in Nagaland. Today the system was hampered with the emergence of COVID19 pandemic which was affecting the services for the existing diseases, he added.

Ketho Angami opined that youths play an important role to bring positive changes in society and encouraged the youths to raise their voices on the existing policies and programmes for accountability. Furthermore, he encouraged that churches should also join hand in sensitizing about HIV to end stigma and discrimination and also provide assistance to people living with HIV along with other NGOs and departments.

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Ghaspani Battalion organized tree plantation drive at Medziphema, Kukidulong, Piphema, Zubza and Nihokhu from July 27 to August 1, with an aim to reduce impact of global warming and to maintain ecological balance. A total of 1000 saplings, to include locally available flora and fruit-bearing trees were planted.

Areas sealed in Tuensang, Kohima

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner & chairman District Task Force COVID-19, Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has stated that as per report received from the chief medical officer (CMO) Tuensang, 13 (thirteen) persons were tested positive for SARS COV-2 (COVID-19) via TrueNat and confirmed by RdRp Gene confirmation on August 29 at COVID19 Hospital Tuensang.

According to DIPR report, out of 13 positive cases, 6 are returnees who were in quarantine centre, 5 are from Shamator block who were under home quarantine, 1 frontline worker and 1 primary contact under home quarantine. All patients have been isolated and further testing and contact tracing are underway.

At present, the patients are asymptomatic and stable.

DC Tuensang therefore has issued orders for the sealing of the office of the deputy

commissioner, Tuensang, the Circuit House and the office of superintendent of Police, Tuensang for a period of 48 hours or till further order with immediate effect. During this period no public interview and hospitality service shall be entertained and all officers/ staff of the office/Circuit House are to self isolate and work from home and be available on call.

Kohima: ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa notified that in

view of the detection of a COVID-19 positive person residing at the following locations viz. Officer’s Hill Colony and Old Minister’s Hill Kohima, the areas are demarcated as sealed area in order to contain the spread of the disease/ infection and for necessary contact tracing. All movement of person/vehicles within the defined sealed area is strictly restricted/ prohibited and under active surveillance with effect from the date of sealing.

Remembering our beloved Daddy on his

1 st Death Anniversary 1st September 2019

IN REMEMBRANCE

25TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY

The apprehended along with police personnel.

DIMAPUR: In a major forces apprehended one breakthrough to prevent arms dealer near Lilen Kuki illegal activities, security village in Peren district on

LATE SEMSAMEREN AO (LONGSA)

DGC condolence for former principal DIMAPUR: Principal, vice principal, teaching faculty and all the staff of Dimapur Government College (DGC) has expressed shock at the passing away of former principal, professor N. Imsen Ao on August 30.

DGC principal, Dr. Moanochet Longchar in a condolence note stated that, late Imsen had served as the 4th principal in the college from 1976-1990, the longest term as principal so far. Late Imsen had joined the college in 1966 as a lecturer and during his time as principal, the college was taken over by the government in 1989, whereby his immense contribution towards the overall growth of the college will always be cherished and remembered, stated the message. DGC conveyed sincere condolences and share its solidarity with the bereaved family and pray that God will grant them peace and solace.

Lt. IMTINUNGBA AO Born on 01/07/1962 – Died on 24/08/2020 With sincere gratitude, we the family members of Lt. Imtinungba Ao convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us during his illness till his last breath.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God to shower His blessing upon you all.

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Loving Wife and Family Members.

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LATE KUGHALU TSUQU, (G.B) 01-09-1995

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Dear Dad, You are no more with us today physically but still we miss your presence in our hearts today and forever.

Loving Wife, Children, Grand children K-1349 & Great Grand Children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measures....

Forever in our hearts, Loving Wife, Daughter & Son

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7)

news in Brief Total lockdown in four areas of Mon district: DC Mon, Thavaseelan K has notified that total lockdown has been enforced from August 29 to September 4 at Aboi town, Ngangching and Aopao villages under Mon district with the following conditions: Movement of public and private vehicles is strictly prohibited except on medical emergencies; All business/commercial establishments and shops shall remain closed, pharmacies were exempted; Not more than 20 persons will be permitted in case of funerals; No movement will be permitted in or out of Aboi, Ngangching and Aopao villages. Public have been requested to comply and any person found violating the order will be penalised under relevant provisions of the law.

Nagaland to celebrate Rashtriya Poshan Maah: Nagaland will join the nationwide campaign on POSHAN Abhiyaan and will celebrate Rashtriya Poshan Maah from September 1 to 30. Various programmes will be organised at district/block and village level with participation from the different sections of the society. All activities will be uploaded on Jan Andolan Dashboard at poshanabhiyaan.gov.in uploaded in the different social media for creating mass movement.

Spelling bee competition cancelled: Fountain Club Kohima (FCK) has informed that annual Nagaland spelling bee competition has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be conducted as and when situation improves and FCK has asked students to continue learning the words.

TUM new team of office bearers: Tenyimia Union Mokokchung (TUM) held an installation programme for new team of office bearers and executive members at Tenyimia Building, Mokokchung on August 29. The new team for 2020-23 will be headed by president Dr. Visakho Shünyü, vice president Kupeusing Meru and general secretary Er. Shalo Keppen along with four others and six tribal representatives.

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(TALIMEREN JAMIR)

Late NGALE SEB

Late Hotoli Zhimomi 15th March 1932 – 15th August 2020.

Words are not enough to express our profound gratitude to everyone who stood by us physically, financially, morally and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Late Hotoli Zhimomi on 15th Aug. 2020.

We convey our special thanks to ; 1. Thilixu Village Baptist Church 2. Akighini Muqo, Block-1 , Thilixu 3. Thilixu, Block-1 Welfare 4. Ighanumi Kuposhukulu, Dimapur 5. Ighanumi Village Council 6. Rev. Yehmi Tilimi Foundation 7. Sümi Aphuyemi Küqhakulu, Dimapur 8. Pughoboto Town Baptist Church 9. Sümi Aphuyemi Baptist Church, Kohima 10. Women Department, SABAK 11. Neighbours, friends, relatives and well-wishers from far and near.

We remain ever indebted and regret our inability to mention every individual.

May the good Lord bless you all immensely.

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(Nov. 1945 – 18 Aug. 2020) Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, groups and churches who shared our grief and sorrow, supporting us morally, physically financially and spiritually at the demise of our beloved mother.

We also convey our special thanks to : 1. Tseminyu Village Baptist Church 2. Tseminyu Village Catholic Church 3. Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church, Khermahal 4. Rengma Bosti Baptist Church, Khatkhati 5. Rengma Baptist Church, Kohima 6. RBCK Women Dept. & Prayer Group 7. Tseminyu Fellowship Dimapur 8. Tseminyu Fellowship Kohima 9. Rengma Fellowship Burma Camp 10. Naga Colony Council, Burma Camp Dimapur 11. Jesus Seeks Ministry Dimapur 12. Sebünyü Clan Organisation 13. Dr. John Khing 14. All the prayer warriors of different Churches We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our fervent prayers that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving, Husband, Children, Grandchildren & Family Members

The family of Late Talimeren Jamir (S/o Late Er. Jibang Jamir) wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who visited our home, attended the service and burial. We acknowledge your emotional and practical support during our difficult time. We also like to say thank you to everyone who upheld us in prayers, who called, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes as well as those who made charitable donations.

We are forever grateful. The immense support we received made our loss more bearable.

A special word of thanks to: 1) Khar Union Mokokchung 2) MTBA 3) Kichutip Ward Yimten Mokokchung 4) Mokokchung District Administration 5) Well Wishers from Khar Village Dimapur 6) Khar Union Kohima 7) Khar Fellowship Kohima 8) NCF Kolkata 9) Nagaland House Team Kolkata 10) Naga Nurses (TMC Kolkata) 11) Naga IRS Officers Kolkata 12) Neighbors and Relatives As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

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Loving Wife, Children and Family Members.

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Meghalaya to seal all entry points Correspondent

Shillong, Aug 31: All entry points to Meghalaya will be closed from Monday midnight for one week every month in the next three months beginning September. The announcement was made despite the Union Home Ministry Affairs directive not to restrict inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods during the ongoing unlocking process.

However, the Meghalaya government on Monday clarified that the closure of entry points to the State was “not defying” the Union Home Ministry’s directive but only putting in reasonable restrictions in view of the spurt of COVID-19 cases in the State.

Deputy chief minister, Prestone Tynsong said the State government has placed restrictions on inter-state movement for the past few

months fearing an unrestricted movement of people from across the State would spike up cases.

“It is not a total closure but we are only regulating it because there is a spike in COVID-19 cases. We are not against MHA’s directive but the state government is responsible to ensure its citizens are safe and to control the spread of the virus,” he explained.

“Therefore, this regulation from the state government will continue but it does not mean that we restrict. There is no total closure, relaxation is there,” added the deputy chief minister.

He said the decision to close down entry points was taken to ease the frontline workers workload and also to sanitize the places.

“You have seen there are many health workers who have contracted the virus at the entry points.

Manipur extends lockdown

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 31: The Manipur government on Monday extended re-imposed COVID-19 lockdown till September 30. There will be no curfew during the day time however night curfew would be imposed from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am, stated an order issued by the state chief secretary.

The order stated that there was a need to open up and allow more activities while balancing the need to check the spread of COVID-19 infection.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e COVID-19 infection count in the state rose to 6,252 as 140 more people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours.

As per the latest report of the state health department, of the 6252 infections tally, 4,330 patients have recovered while 28 patients have died and the number of active cases stood at 1,804 on Monday.

It also informed that of the 140 new cases, 82 males and 21 females were from the general population while 37 are Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel.

Meanwhile, 91 patients were discharged in the past 24 hours after they were found COVID-19 free on RT PCR test. Of the total recovered cases, 3,500 are from the general population and 830 are Central Security Personnel, it stated.

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Therefore, we also need to disinfect the entry points,” Tynsong said The entry points are Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district, Ratacherra in East Jaintia

Hills district, Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills district, Mirjumla in South West Garo Hills district, Tikrikilla and Hallidayganj in West Garo Hills districts.

Highest one-day recovery

Meghalaya on Monday recorded the highest ever single-day recoveries of 113 COVID-19 patients, adding up the total number of recoveries up to 1196, while only 26 new cases were detected, health officials said.

Out of the 113 recoveries, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek informed 80 were reported from East Khasi Hills, 26 from West Garo Hills, three from East Jaintia Hills, besides two each from Ri-Bhoi district and North Garo Hills.

Of the 26 new cases detected, Hek said 14 were reported from East Khasi Hills district, five cases (four Armed/Paramilitary Forces and one civilian) were reported from West Garo Hills, four each from East Jaintia Hills and West Khasi Hills districts besides one each from Ri-Bhoi and South West Garo Hills districts.

Meghalaya has so far registered 2368 COVID-19 positive cases, including 1196 active cases, 1162 recoveries and ten deaths.

“Till date, 88,963 samples have been sent for testing out of which 85,924 were negative and results of 671 tests are awaited. So far 32,573 people have returned to the state from outside,” he further informed.

Ganja worth Rs 40 lakh seized

Diphu, Aug 31 (Agencies): Khatkhati police on Sunday seized a huge consignment of ganja from a 12-wheeler truck along the AssamNagaland border.

According to local police, the Khatkhati police launched a search in the cabin of a truck bearing registration number NL01 AD 7670 and recovered approximately 400 kilograms of ganja concealed under secret compartments inside the cabin.

The value of the seized contraband is estimated to be around Rs 40 lakh.

There has been a recent spike in smuggling of banned psychopathic drugs including cannabis into Assam through Karbi Anglong. Most of the drugs enter Assam through Karbi Anglong.

Recently, the Manja police intercepted a truck and recovered over 4,000 banned ‘WY’ tablets worth Rs 4 crore in the black market.

KU Borlengri condemns D ima pur , Au g 3 1 (NPN): The Konyak Union Borlengri Karbi Anglong, Assam has condemned the alleged rape of a minor girl belonging to Konyak community by one Nungsang Lemtur, a resident of Diphupar B, Dimapur on multiple occasions. The union, in a press release issued by its president W. Teyeang, expressed sympathy towards the victim and assured that it would not compromise for anything other than proper investigation and justice.

While stating that committing rape has become a major issue, the union stated the ‘investigating agency should initiate major statement’ that will help in stopping such heinous crimes from happening again in the future. The union further stated that it would stand for justice and has also requested all to take a strong stand along with them in demand for justice

BJP engineered defection of Congress MLAs: Ex-CM Ibobi Correspondent IMPHAL, Aug 31: The Manipur Congress on Monday accused defected and resigned MLAs of making a “mockery” of democracy and accused the ruling BJP of engineering defections in the state.

Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh said defections taking place in the state politics engineered

by BJP made democracy a mockery.

Hope people would teach them a befitting lesson if the contested in the upcoming by-elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly, said Ibobi.

Defection severely hit the Congress party in the state when it lost 10 of its 28 legislators in the 60-seat State Assembly.

And of the 18 effective

strength of the party in the state, one MLA (RK Imo) who is allegedly close to saffron fold has been expelled for six years from the party recently and three MLAs who escaped disqualification are still close to the BJP. Speaking at a function held at Imphal Congress Bhavan, Singh accused the former Congress legislators of leaving the party for their vested interest and personal gain. “Their acts not only mock democracy but also disrespect the five year mandate given by the people in the elections. They should be taught a befitting lesson when they come out to contest the by-election,” the former three time chief minister said.

In Manipur, by-elections are likely to hold in as many as 13 Assembly constituencies which are ly-

ing vacant after the Speaker disqualified four Congress legislators and nine (six Congress MLAs and three BJP MLAs) resigned as members of the State Assembly. The total number of seats where by-elections are to be held was yet to be confirmed as cases of some legislators were pending with the court.

However, as hinted recently by incumbent chief minister N Biren Singh, the by-elections to fill the vacant seats of the state Assembly are likely to be held along with general elections to the Bihar state Assembly due by October-November 2020.

BJP and its ruling partners in the Biren’s government are already gearing up for the by-elections and BJP is likely to send those former Congress legislators who joined the party as party candidates.

Assam to cull 10,000 pigs to curb African swine fever

Guwahati, Aug 31 (Agencies): The Assam government will cull about 10,000 pigs from the first week of September to check the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

The contagious and fatal disease has claimed nearly 18,000 pigs since it was first detected in May. Veterinary department officials said they have no option but to continue culling in the 29 identified containment zones located in 14 districts to “save the thriving piggery” sector of the state which has the highest pig population in the country.

Pig farmers will be paid between Rs 2,200 and Rs 15,000 depending on the weight of the culled pigs.

The pig population in the affected districts is around 14 lakh while the total pig population in

the 33 districts is estimated to be over 20 lakh, the officials said.

Assam had on April 25 banned trade in pigs and pork and the movement of people associated with pig rearing/farms.

A containment zone has been demarcated within a radius of 1km of the affected area but a radius of 10km from the affected area is under surveillance.

The entire culling exercise in the containment zones is expected to take a week.

“We could have carried out the operation in May but could not do so because of the floods.

We need land to bury the carcasses which was not possible because most of the affected areas were submerged.”

“Now that the floodwaters have subsided in these areas we need to go for immediate culling. An estimated 10,000 pigs

will be culled and owners will be paid as per their weight,” an official said. Culling will be followed by complete sanitisation of the affected areas. If there is no infection, pig farmers in these areas can be back in business after four months.

“There will be no rearing of pigs for three months after culling. After this, we will go for limited rearing to see if the disease has been controlled. If there is no death for two weeks we will relax the ban in the affected areas.”

“If the ASF prevalence continues, we will have to resume the entire process of disinfecting and sanitising the infected areas. If not, pig farmers can resume normal activities after four months,” an official said.

The Assam government had last month opposed the

Centre’s decision to transport pigs from Punjab and Haryana to the Northeast because such a move, officials said, was fraught with danger as it will not only fan the spread of ASF but also Covid-19 (through drivers and vehicle staff).

Punjab and Haryana do not have the market to consume the pork they produce. Therefore, these states have been supplying pigs to the Northeast where pork is a staple for many.

The piggery market of the northeastern states is worth Rs 7,500 crore annually.

ASF has affected pigs in Dhemaji, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Kamrup (metro), Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon, Majuli, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Sonitpur districts of Assam so far.

State

Farewell programme for outgoing official NTA to conduct JEE mains CAN Youth organises webinar for teachers 2020 and NEET examination

Outgoing director, Viliehu speaking at his farewell programme held on August 31. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Department of Soil & Water Conservation (S&WC) accorded farewell to its outgoing director, Viliehu Nguzhü at the directorate’s conference hall, Kohima on August 31.

According to DIPR report, AS joint director, Hovuto Zhimomi on behalf of the department acknowledged that Nguzhü was a man of integrity who was approachable by all ranks & files of the department. He further added that, his humility and sincerity were appreciable virtues to be looked upon by all.

Lauding the outgoing

director, minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining V. Kashiho Sangtam, said that Nguzhü was a man of positive attitude who has been a true leader and a good officer.

He encouraged him to continue serving society with the same zeal and enthusiasm.

Joint secretary Tsobahü Rhakho, while appreciating Nguzhü said that department has been enriched with his guidance and leadership during his directorship. Incoming director, K. Zhekheto Awomi said that Nguzhü set an exemplary and high benchmark for the depart-

ment. He said that Nguzhü had conducted himself in an impeccable manner and upheld the working ethics with much prudence.

Viliehu Nguzhü in his speech expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his service life. He also thanked the minister, commissioner & secretary and departmental staff for rendering full support and cooperation during his years of active service.

Further he exhorted that the department can shine if only concerted effort was made by every individual selflessly. Vote of thanks was proposed by joint director, L. Chubaonen.

DIMAPUR: DC, Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, has informed that the JEE mains 2020 and NEET examination to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) will be held from September 1 to 6 and September 13 respectively.

According to DIPR report, candidates on production of admit card for the said examination will be allowed entry into the state of Nagaland; After entry, the candidates may be allowed unhindered movement through all police check gates/check post following all safety protocols to their

residences and quarantine provided their residences have facilities for home quarantine. If candidates do not have the required facilities, they will be quarantined in a paid facility-hotel/ lodges; Candidates on the day of examination will directly proceed from their residence/paid facilities to the examination centres while maintaining social distancing norms; After appearing the examination, if the candidate wishes to stay back in the state, he/she will need to undergo necessary testing for COVID-19 as per the SOPs in place.

DIMAPUR: CAN Youth held its first webinar for teachers under its SPATIAL Project on August 28, with three panellists asst. professor, Anthropology, Gauhatti University, Dr. Humi Thaosen, advisor and project manager, Child Aid Network Germany, Jonas G Pfaeffinger and SDB executive director, AIDA, Dimapur, Rev Fr. Roy George.

A press release by coordinator, SPATIAL Project, CAN Youth, Lairing Dau Jigdung, stated that Dr. Humi Thaosen, spoke on the topic “Process of continuous learning to overcome depression”,

Organisations flay alleged rape of minor in Dimapur

D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s organisations have condemned the alleged rape of minor girl by Nungsang Lemtur at Diphupar ‘B’ over a period of time.

D M S T: D i m a p u r Molungkimong Senso Telongjem (DMST) in a condemnation by president T. Nungshi and general secretary, Maong expressed “utmost intolerance against such a heinous crime as rape.” It further warned against any of its member trying to bail out the accused or influence the course of investigation, so as to ensure fair and quick trial of the case by the investigating agency.

Union also requested the concerned authority to take appropriate action as per the provisions of the law against the accused if proven guilty.

ENWO: Eastern Nagaland Women’s Organization (ENWO) in a condemnation stated that, such Mass social work in all eleven wards under initiative of ward authorities was inhumane act cannot be conducted at Kiphire district on August 31, for the upcoming Sangtam Mongmong tolerated in Naga society and should be condemned festival. (DIPR)

by one and all. ENWO also urged the authority to book the perpetrator under the relevant section of the POCSO Act and take stringent action as an exemplary to all the rapists and urged for speedy justice to the victim.

K N S K D : Ko n ya k Nyupuh Sheko Khong Dimapur Unit (KNSKD) in a condemnation by president Angep and general secretary, Rachel Kaihe has appealed to competent authorities for prompt and stringent action against the perpetrator ENPUDA: Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Diphupar Area (ENPUDA) in a condemnation by vice president, Jungshi Chang and general secretary, Doki Yimchunger has asked the concern authority to take stern action as per the provision of the law and set an example to the culprit. Union also shared its solidarity with the victim and her family.

KUD: Konyak Union Dimapur (KUD) in a con-

demnation note by president Mosa Konyak stated that, the minor girl was mentally traumatized due to torture and rape. Union appealed to law enforcing agency to award the accused befitting punishment for “his extreme crime committed by him.” Union also stated that it shall pursue this case until justice was delivered.

KSUD: Konyak Students’ Union Dimapur (KSUD) in a condemnation by president Awang Konyak and secretar y, Konang Konyak stated that such act of “barbarism” cannot be tolerated in a modern society and urged all the right thinking citizens to condemn such heinous act.

Union expressed serious concern over “the life threatening episode of unacceptable activity” and urged competent agency to investigate the matter with seriousness and pronounce befitting action to the culprit as per the provision of law.

where she added depression would be a very heavy word that would lead to stress and anxiety which was more relevant and common in this present context.

Father Roy George spoke on the topic “Engaging students in homebased learning.” A power point presentation on how one can engage in self directed video was presented, while he also urged to encourage to self reflect on their progress on the topic.

Jonas G Pfaeffinger, spoke on the topic “Challenges and way forward on quality education and

child rights at COVID-19 pandemic”. According to Jonas focusing on how to actually reach out to students who were not using smart phones and make sure students who have access to the internet should be provided with high quality technique. He maintained that because of the pandemic, education was highly affected and might rise in high dropouts.

Webinar was moderated by coordinator, SPATIAL Project Lairing Dau Jigdung, while chief functionary, Can Youth, Jenpu Rongmei, delivered the opening remark.

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or some decades the commercial capital of Nagaland-Dimapur City- has undergone rapid transformation. Since the mid-80s Dimapur City experienced a boom which catapulted it to the position as among the fastest growing cities after Guwahati City. Unfortunately, the negatives have outweighed the positives. The boom was two ways- economic and criminal. It may be noted that this is not an exclusive phenomenon restricted to Dimapur; it exists in many other cities. However, policing in Dimapur is not plain and simple. The population of Dimapur is cosmopolitan in composition with various community organisations having their apex bodies. The city has also overgrown primarily due to migration of people from various districts of the state including those from outside.

With over two lakh people including scores of floating population, Dimapur has unfortunately lost the momentum of progress and today, its commercial growth is being stunted by hordes of anti-social elements. What should be a cause for deep concern for the state in general and public of Dimapur in particular, is the gradual deterioration of the environment affecting trade and commerce in the state’s premier city. There is a growing sub-culture in Dimapur city which has complicated the problem of promoting progressive economic growth to the commercial capital of the state which has today, fallen on bad times since the beginning of the 90s.

In the case with Dimapur in particular, the authority of the law has been compromised mainly due to the free run enjoyed by criminals who are patronised by various sections. This had led to a series of public consultations on community policing about a decade ago but all these were not followed up. In this regard, as one of the apex tribe organisations in Dimapur, the Western Sumi Hoho(WSH) has taken a momentous step by resolving to deal with any of its community members involved in any criminal activity that warranted arrest by police. In a letter to the Commissioner of Police Dimapur, the WSH president Dr.K.Zhimomi, has requested the former to provide name of any of its community member charged with crime to it, so that the Hoho can deal with such offenders through Sumi customary law and practices. This is a very significant and bold decision and in this regard, various tribal organisations, need to serious ponder over this issue and contemplate effective response to crimes committed by their fellow members. Naga society is tribal and if the communities resolve to crack the whip against erring members, then it would make a huge difference. Looking at the problem from a wider perspective, criminalisation of society has unfortunately destroyed peace and progress. Lawlessness has become the face of Dimapur and most tragically, its character. What should be done is apply the rule of the law without mixing it up with other issues. On the part of the government, it does not matter which party is in power. If the policing is reduced to mere tokenism then it has the potential of resulting in a failed state. The problem needs to be understood from legal, institutional, moral, cultural and religious aspects. Fighting crimes is not a one-time effort or can it be measured by success in cracking some cases; it is a continuous process that has to go on to ensure that citizens are safe and that the rule of law prevails under every circumstances.

DailyDevotion “My Joy…Your Joy” These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

—John 15:11 What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. In fact, it is an insult to Jesus Christ to use the word happiness in connection with Him. The joy of Jesus was His absolute selfsurrender and self-sacrifice to His Father— the joy of doing that which the Father sent Him to do— “… who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross…” (Hebrews 12:2). “I delight to do Your will, O my God…” (Psalm 40:8). Jesus prayed that our joy might continue fulfilling itself until it becomes the same joy as His. Have I allowed Jesus Christ to introduce His joy to me?

Living a full and overflowing life does not rest in bodily health, in circumstances, nor even in seeing God’s work succeed, but in the perfect understanding of God, and in the same fellowship and oneness with Him that Jesus Himself enjoyed. But the first thing that will hinder this joy is the subtle irritability caused by giving too much thought to our circumstances. Jesus said, “…the cares of this world,…choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful” (Mark 4:19). And before we even realize what has happened, we are caught up in our cares. All that God has done for us is merely the threshold— He wants us to come to the place where we will be His witnesses and proclaim who Jesus is.

Have the right relationship with God, finding your joy there, and out of you “will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). Be a fountain through which Jesus can pour His “living water.” Stop being hypocritical and proud, aware only of yourself, and live “your life… hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). A person who has the right relationship with God lives a life as natural as breathing wherever he goes. The lives that have been the greatest blessing to you are the lives of those people who themselves were unaware of having been a blessing.

Quotes

Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing. ~ Oscar Wilde

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ompassion is not a hobby, or something you do in a good mood, or when you are well fed, or with your friends. It is a mental state, or an orientation towards suffering that includes four things - Recognizing that there is suffering. Being emotionally moved by that suffering.

Wanting relief from that suffering. Being ready to take action to relieve that suffering.

The heart is a muscle.

It needs to be exercised for it to expand or it can deteriorate and atrophy.

All children are born with the capacity to love all beings – humans and nonhumans. By the time they are three, their parents have conditioned them to fear compassion and they stop loving. But you can recondition yourself.

In fact, there is a course for it! Based on scientific trials, there is a two month academic compassion cultivation training course that was developed by Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., and colleagues at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. If I were minister for education, I would make it compulsory.

There is also a course called Great Good in Ac-

tion, GGIA, which gives your exercises. As with most exercises, the more you do them, the quicker the heart and mind expand. Even tiny steps help -if your physical exercise goal is to take 10,000 steps a day and you only take 3,000, that’s still better for your health than taking none.

Start noticing your own actions : when do you feed spontaneously compassionate ? When you see an accident on the news and don’t have to do anything about it except watch ? When do you resist acknowledging suffering throughout the day (e.g., when passing someone on the street who is asking for money, or your attitude towards an annoying family member)? How many times a day do you judge or minimize personal suffering saying that it was deserved, or is insignificant compared to someone else, or something else going on in the world. Once you notice your own thoughts, change comes easily.

So next time you are going for work, notice how clean the steps are and who cleaned then, when you stand in line at a mall take a moment to actually see the stress of the cashier or the people stocking the shelves. A word of appreciation ? One of the times

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Rising above oneself to be kind I remember with pride, because it came naturally, was when my car stopped at a light. I opened a bottle of water to drink when I noticed a parched plant on the road divided with drooping leaves. I jumped out, put the water on the plant and waited to see it revive. At that point I didn’t think of anything, but it certainly gave me happiness.

You are on the right track when giving and doing for other forms of life gives you more happiness than getting something for yourself.

Set the intention to “practice” compassion.

What do you want for the world ? What do you want for your life ? What do you have to offer the world ? Here are some tips which sound like clichés but work: Encourage Others with praise, Respect Privacy, Open the door for someone (metaphorically !) , allocate time to do good things consciously, learn how to say

thank you, practice empathy – the art of seeing yourself in the other’s place, step mindfully (literally). Are you changing ? Have you stopped making excuses to turn away ? Is your sight improving to see the world as a place of suffering which you can make better ? Are you better towards humans and non humans ? Have you added value to your life ?

Whose life did you affect for the better ? Have your heroes changed ? How many times have you thanked a being or even the universe ? How many times did you resist the opportunity to hurt ?Did you notice how many times beings were compassionate to you ? Keep a diary if you like on your thoughts and actions.

Compassion is about alleviating suffering and ultimately it is the only thing that is meaningful in life.

It is easy to fight with your neighbours and thousands of people did that during

the lockdown. It is easy to kick a dog on the stairs who is taking shelter from the rain. It is easy to declare a wounded mother tigress as a maneater and hunt her down. It is easy to put bombs in food so that a cow has her jaw blown apart, it is easy to chop down trees.

But did that take the world forward or backwards ?

Violence is the ultimate setback for good economics and it is the direct opposite of compassion.

Princess Diana’s handshake with an AIDs patient, something done spontaneously, changed attitudes towards AIDs all over the world. Mother Teresa cradling the very sick, the lepers and homeless, brought so many people into the field of compassion. The people who have made companies to bring artificial meat to meateaters have done so out of compassion, the people who run shelter homes, with absolutely no money, for accident hit and diseased animals, the people who give blood, the people who start foundations for bone marrow transplant victims, the people who donate small amounts of money to the needy rather than offering it to a temple as forward payments for wishes to be granted, the NGOs who go into the deep

villages to help medicate or train people… the world is better for them. The Pay it Forward movement is what we need to adopt. Do three good deeds without expecting anything in return and only ask that the recipient do three good deeds too.

Many years ago, my mother and I watched a TV show by Larry King.

His guest of the evening was Jeanne Dixon, a world famous “ seer” who was famous for her predictions.

We, in India, have hundreds of people like that, so it wasn’t that part that interested me. It was something else that she said that has stayed with me as a living principle. She said that Earth was the designated “hell” of the universe. Every being that had committed violence or “crime” of some kind on any other planet was sent here and that is why everyone on the planet, rich or poor, was in a constant state of suffering.

And we would come back again and again until we changed themselves. And the only way out of it was compassion, rising above oneself to be kind. Do you want to get yourself out of here ? I do. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

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ur first generation National Workers rightly espoused the value of freedom as an elementary birthright worthy to be defended unto death and had therefore physically registered this fact against the aggression of a more powerful adversary called India. The excruciating and merciless inhuman atrocities committed by the Indian Army against the helpless populace will remain an indelible scare in the psyche of the generation who had had the misfortune of a firsthand experience.

Be that as it may...it is about time that the Nagas look at our present dispensation dispassionately and pragmatically and move on.

We, the Nagas of Nagaland, are perhaps a little wiser today than we were yesterday concerning the ongoing Indo-Naga Political issue. It however still seems apparent that we are desperately unable to focus on the same page in order to exercise a cohesive result oriented thinking process.

We have yet to realise that we have been walking in the dark recess of political intrigues woven around us by the forces that be... and blindly being dictated by emotional and tribal sentiments rather than taking a pragmatic and rational stand based on the ground realities lying before us... which makes us less able to see through the fog.

The NSCN (IM) has habitually been sharing half truths peppered with their own one-sided concocted version of how aggressively they have been negotiating with the GoI on our behalf but they have rarely shared the stand point of the GoI to enable the people to see both sides of the coin more vividly to help a balanced view to grow. The people have repeatedly been fed with an over-exaggerated ‘make believe’ notion that Nagas would have ‘shared sovereignty with India as an independent Nation with our own ‘yehzabo’ and our very own national flag. The truth they failed to put on the table was that GoI was prepared to ‘share sovereignty’ in the similar way as all the other Federated States of India where the Centre and the States share specific subjects of autonomy in the form of Central List, the State List and the Concurrent List clearly delineated in the Constitution. The GoI seem to have made it clear that the issue of a separate ‘Yehzabo’ and the ‘Flag’ was irrelevant under the given circumstances of “Shared Sovereignty” as defined by them.

NSCN (IM) seems to have not only understood their concept but had initially conceded to it in principle more or less. A person no less than Mr. Th Muivah himself had admitted in public platform that the issue of “Sovereignty” and “Integration” were subjects left to be sorted out through democratic process in due future. Having gone

this far, today, Mr. Muivah is now putting his foot down in a U-turn, wanting an independent “Sovereign Yehzabo”; “Flag”; and “Integration” as a pre-condition to the final settlement... and there is absolutely no one within the present NSCN (IM) cadre who would dare point out to their rapidly aging ‘Supremo’ that it was rather late in the day to be making this kind of a U-Turn. Now, consider this perspective: A considerable majority of the Nagas across the board still believe that integration of all the contiguous Naga inhabited areas must be brought under one administrative umbrella. The one defining reality is that whether Nagas are presently living within the State boundaries of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur or Myanmar, the Nagas are still the sole legal owners of their land. Therefore it is within their legitimate rights to join the Naga mainstream along with their legally owned landed properties, if they so desire. Fearing that the other North Eastern States will start an uprising as the reason to deprive the legitimate right of the Nagas is a flagrant injustice of the highest order. Therefore, even if GoI is unable to concede to complete sovereignty to the Nagas, the least it can do and should do is...allow all the Nagas to live together and relieve them from ignominy of being treated almost as secondary citizens within the present boundaries they presently have had no choice but to live in. Having said that, if geographical integration cannot be salvaged at the final settlement, I have repeatedly said that Mr. Th. Muivah has no place within the State of Nagaland...(he being from Manipur). The prospect of having spent his whole youthful life in pursuit of a dream and end up being the boss of only a Regional Territorial Autonomous Council in Manipur will certainly not be an appealing conclusion for a man who still espouses to rule the Nagas as a whole. But whether he likes it or not he doesn’t have much choice but to face reality one way or other....even if it is personally a very difficult choice to make. After all this has nothing to do with his personal status in the aftermath but a subject that concerns the overall wellbeing of the Naga race. Even though this is the case...it appears apparent that he would rather choose to prolong the status quo and stretch the negotiation to an endless journey rather than conclude within a given timeframe...if only to enjoy the ironclad autocratic authority that he wields today...and ride into the sunset of his afterlife without dismounting from his high horse.

What he fails to realise is that the Nagas of Nagaland, who have suffered persistent and excruciating burden of extortion (dubbed as ‘tax”) for the past half a century

or more, have reached the end of their ultimate tolerance and are no longer prepared to keep feeding the gluttonous millionaire wolves in the guise of “sovereignty”.

This brings us to the crucial issue at hand: The original copy of the Framework Agreement (FA for brevity) has at last been made available to the people by NSCN (IM) and therefore we ought to be able to conclusively deduce that this agreement is simply a broad principle guideline, a road map of sort, for reaching the final settlement. This Agreement is therefore, by no stretch of imagination, the final settlement that the people had earlier been made to believe. The Nagas of Nagaland must clearly understand that devil lies in the details called “Competency Clauses” (henceforth referred to as CC) that the NSCN (IM) has proffered to the GoI on our behalf...which has still been kept very close to their chest without disclosing it to the people they claim to represent. For once the Nagas of Nagaland must insist that the NSCN (IM) put the unabridged details of CC as it is, in the public domain before, I repeat BEFORE and not AFTER, the final nail is hammered into our destiny...if they really want to qualify as our representative.

Our immediate future and our children’s destiny cannot unilaterally be bartered away by them alone without taking the popular will of the people into confidence.

The same yardstick applies to 7NNPGs and the GoI as well. The people...the stakeholders have a right to know what is in store for them before the matter is sealed for all times.

Now try and remember few vexed issues that have already been made available to a limited audience: That: (1) NSCN (IM) claims in their CC that “the State of Nagaland will cease to exist”... because Nagaland will become a Nation. This is a sheer myth in the absence of integration or for that matter even with integration. In reality the Nagas of Manipur and Arunachal are set to have their respective Regional Autonomous Councils that is in no way connected to Nagaland. In as far as the GoI is concerned any settlement is only being envisaged within the framework of the Indian Constitution. Therefore this “Nation” notion of NSCN (IM) is but a wishful thinking unworthy of public consumption.

(2) Another damning subject pertains to the Pan Naga Hoho (PNH). The original proposal of NSCN (IM) was to create PNH as a cultural organization having a statutory status with an advisory role. According to Shri. R.N. Ravi, the Interlocutor, since PNH, as an exclusive Cultural Body, would be created through an Act of Parlia-

ment it would have a statutory status but in terms of its advisory role it would only be limited to rendering advice like any other NGOs on any given issue...on which the elected Government would have the liberty to act upon or throw it out the window.

This original goal post has since been shifted by the NSCN (M) whereby they now insist that PNH must have a mandatory authority overriding the elected Government in all matters...be it Legislative, Executive or Judiciary. This change of stance from the original starting point is totally uncalled for...especially for the Nagas of Nagaland. Without geographical integration such an arrangement of having non-indigenous Nagas from beyond our boundary dictating an elected Government of the State of Nagaland to do its bidding is not only nonsensical but repulsively unpalatable. And yet such a demand is officially being peddled by NSCN (IM) in their list of “CC”.

(3) Further, it has been confirmed by well placed authority within the NSCN (M) hierarchy in course of a discussion with one of them, that PNH would also exercise authority in matters of selecting certain percentage of members to the Upper House in a Bicameral setup which the State of Nagaland will have. This issue has never been publically exposed.

The cloak and dagger attitude of NSCN (IM) leads us to naturally suspect that there could be other such unpalatable matters capsuled within “CC”...totally unknown to the public of Nagaland.

(4) The discomfort for the Nagas of Nagaland continues in that NSCN (M) is aspiring to setup PNH within Nagaland, targeting Intanki Reserve Forest as their HQs, though we have been made to understand that Intanki has not been specifically mentioned in their “CC”. Nevertheless it is a foregone conclusion from the manner NSCN (M) has been jealously guarding this territory from encroachment. Unconfirmed information is also doing

the round that the present State Government has already ordered the Forest Department to vacate many of their Departmental quarters within Intanki Reserve Forest which are now being occupied by the NSCN (IM) cadres. The onus of confirmation or denial of such a development rests with the Government. In as far as the Nagas of Nagaland is concerned; Intanki is not a “No man’s land”. We have not lifted the merciless burden of “sovereignty” for the past 72 years so as to even loose what we already have in our possession.

It is a common sentiment of the Nagas of Nagaland that if PNH has to be created...so be it...but it should have its HQs outside the State of Nagaland and certainly not in Intanki Reserve Forest!

God only knows how many more such clauses exists within this competency clauses of the NSCN (M) that the Nagas of Nagaland would find it difficult to digest. Therefore, taking stock of the overall questionable possibilities it is mandatorily desirable that the Nagas of Nagaland be shown the unabridged list of Competency Clauses that the NSCN (IM) has been working on, before settlement is finalised. The same principle applies to the other 7 NNPGs. The 14 Tribal Hohos of Nagaland must uprightly stand together on this issue and demand that the Competency Clauses of NSCN (IM) and also the 7 NNPGs be made available so that each Tribal Hohos can initiate a public review over it with their respective communities. At the end of the day, each Tribal Hoho must also thoroughly understand their sacred moral responsibility to the people they represent at this critical juncture of our history and know without a doubt that what they do or do not do today will echo through the generation to come. God help us all not to fall short of our callings at this final hour when destiny beckons.

Khekiye K. Sema, IAS (Retd.); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur

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Sir,

Out of service constantly

The ATM booth located at DC Court Junction caters to the public residing not only in Duncan area but its peripheral localities as well. Since the last couple of days, the ATM booth has been out of service and public are facing problems. Even the nearby SBI Rangapahar branch also seems to be facing the same problem or out of cash. The ATMs are to be periodically serviced not only with cash but to ensure that all its parts are kept well oiled and functioning. Besides, the machines do really need to be upgraded for smoother service.

Chumbeno Murry, Duncan, Dimapur

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SC fines Prashant Bhushan Re 1 for contempt Activist-lawyer says will pay; reserves right to file review plea

NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI/AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Monday ordered activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan to pay a Re 1 fine by September 15 for contempt of court, failing which he will be sent to jail for three months and debarred from practising law for three years.

A three-judge Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra -- which had held Bhushan guilty of contempt of court on August 14 for scandalising the Judiciary by his tweets against CJI SA Bobde and four former CJIs -- took strong exception to the contemnor talking to the press and releasing his statement to journalists in advance.

Bhushuan brought further disrepute to the court by giving wide publicity to his statements before they were considered by the top court, said the Bench which also included Justice BR Gavai and Justice Krishna Murari.

Bhushan’s act of releasing his statement to the press before it was considered by the

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan addresses a press conference in Delhi, August 21. (PTI)

court amounted to interference in the administration of justice, said the Bench.

Addressing a press conference later, activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan said he will submit the token fine of Re 1 imposed by the Supreme Court in the contempt case for his tweets against the judiciary, but also indicated he would file a review plea against the order. Bhushan said he has the greatest respect for judiciary and the tweets were not intended to disrespect the apex court or the judiciary.

“I reserve my right to

file review, I propose to submit and pay fine as directed by the court,” Bhushan said in a press conference.

The top court had on August 25 reserved its order on sentence after hearing detailed arguments from senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing Bhushan and Attorney General KK Venugopal.

A defiant Bhushan had refused to apologise, saying an insincere apology would amount to “contempt of my conscience and of an institution that I hold in highest esteem”. Dhavan had urged

Gov, CM, others condole undoubtedly a Statesman of outstanding calibre,” Longkumer said and shared the grief of the bereaved family and the rest of the nation.

Dy. CM: State deputy chief minister, Y Patton, said that late Mukherjee was a diplomat, a veteran politician and a fine statesman, adding that his political career spanning a glorious five decades was “enviable.”

In his death, Patton said the country has lost a respected citizen of the world.

Patton, who is also BJP Nagaland legislature party leader, on behalf of the BJP legislators, conveyed his deepest condolences and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

LoP: Leader of Opposition TR Zeliang said the demise of Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee would leave behind a huge vacuum in India.

Zeliang described late Mukherjee as a fine statesman, who, through sheer intellect and wisdom,

(From p-1) Rio said Mukerjee had a close bond with the Naga people and always showed deep concern for the people of Nagaland. He last visited Nagaland in 2013 and graced Statehood Day and Hornbill Festival celebrations and the Naga people still recollect memorable experiences of his visit, Rio said.

State chief minister, on behalf of the Naga people and the Government of Nagaland, offered deepest condolences.

NLA Speaker: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer said late Mukherjee was one of the tallest leaders Independent India had produced during the past century.

NLA speaker said late Mukherjee distinguished himself in every area he chose to associate himself with and left an indelible imprint of his personality on all of them. “He was

thrived and achieved enviable accomplishments in his life.

NPCC president: Expressing shock and grief over the demise of Pranab Mukherjee, NPCC president K Therie said: “he has left us when we needed him the most.”

In a condolence message, Therie said he had high hopes of late Mukherjee reuniting the nation reeling under a religious divide and was wishing for his early recovery.

Describing late Mukherjee as a leader who could feel the passion and pain of the people, NPCC president said he always responded to the smallest issue presented before him as he considered every citizen as equal.

Therie, on behalf of the people of Nagaland and NPCC rank and files, conveyed deep and sincere condolences to his children, grandchildren and family members.

it not to make him a martyr.

“My humble and most respectful submission is don’t make Prashant Bhushan a martyr,” Dhavan had said.

If the court wanted to debar Bhushan from practising law, it will have to hear him first, he had submitted.

Venugopal had said, “My suggestion would be to give a quietus to this matter without getting into that exercise.”

Maintaining that a warning would suffice, the Attorney General had said Bhushan must express regret and withdraw his affidavit justifying his controversial tweets against CJI SA Bobde and four former CJIs. Justice Mishra – who is due to retire on September 2 – had noted during the hearing that it was quite painful to decide a contempt case just before demitting his office.

Maintaining that criticism of judiciary was welcome, Justice Mishra had said judges can’t be attributed motives. “Which judge is

Rahul accuses Modi govt of destroying informal economy, enslaving it

NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Modi government of destroying the informal sector of the country’s economy and trying to enslave it.

He alleged that the government wants to break this sector and called upon the entire country to unite and fight against it.

The BJP, however, mocked him saying he should release a video about the “G-23”, a reference to the 23 dissenters who wrote to the Congress chief seeking the party’s overhaul.

Gandhi cited demonetisation, “wrong” GST and the lockdown as three examples of the government’s attempt to destroy the informal sector, that provides 90 per cent jobs to people.

“The BJP government has attacked the informal structure. There is an attempt to turn you into a slave,” he charged.

“The BJP government has been attacking the informal sector over the past 6 years. I am giving you three massive examples right now -- Demonetisation, wrong GST and Lockdown,” he said in a new video series on the economy.

He further said, “Don’t think the lockdown was unplanned. Don’t think it was done at the last minute. The aim of these three decisions was to destroy our informal sector”. Gandhi also attacked the Prime Minister and accused him of indulging in media management and marketing.

“The PM needs the media and marketing to run Jessica Snock the government. This media sador for the UN peace management and marketing keeping force for South east is done by 15-20 people,” he alleged.

Asia. left out -- sitting or retired?...

Judges are condemned, their families humiliated… and they can’t even speak…

Who will protect them, if not the Bar?” he wondered.

“It’s about the system.

If we (Bar & Bench) are going to destroy each other, who will have faith in this institution? You have to be tolerant, see what the court is doing and why. Don’t just attack. Judges can’t go to press to defend themselves or explain,” Justice Mishra said.

In another contempt case initiated against Bhushan in 2009 for his statement that half of the 16 former CJIs were “corrupt”, the Bench agreed to refer to an appropriate Bench the question of conflict between right to free speech and suo motu contempt powers of court. It had directed that the matter be placed before the CJI for sending it to an appropriate Bench for further hearing on September 10 after Dhawan said these issues needed to be decided by a larger Bench.

Naga lady Jessica Snock appointed dy advisor of US Presidential advisory board for Asia

D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (AGENCIES): Jessica Snock from Reguri village under Phek district, who won the Mrs. United Nations 2019 has been officially appointed as the deputy advisor of the US Presidential Advisory Board for the whole of Asia.

She was appointed by the Republican National Committee, US Presidential Advisory Board member Prof Dr Philip Jadhav.

She is also the ambas-

Rahul Gandhi

Asked about Rahul Gandhi’s attack on the Modi government over the economy, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra mocked him, saying he should also release a video about the “G-23”, a reference to 23 Congress leaders who have written to their party president Sonia Gandhi seeking organisational overhaul.

“People are trying to seize his house. There are talks of election, selection, inability to have a president... He (Rahul) should worry about it. The country is very much in safe hands.

He should worry about his party,” Patra said.

Gandhi said the informal sector, which comprises the poor, farmers and small traders, has a lot of money which the government cannot touch. “They want to break this sector and extort this money from them,” he charged.

“The effects of this attack on the informal sector will be seen soon. The results will be that India won’t be able to produce jobs, because the informal sector produces 90 percent of the jobs. Once the informal sector is destroyed India won’t be able to produce jobs,” he said. “You are the ones who run this country, you take us forward and there is a conspiracy against you. You are being cheated and there

is an attempt to turn you into slaves. We have to understand this attack and the entire country has to unite to fight against this,” he further said in the 4-minute video titled ‘Let’s talk economy’.

The former Congress president said in 2008, the world was hit by an economic recession that affected the entire world, including the US, Japan and China, but not India.

He said banks in the US and Europe collapsed, corporations collapsed and companies shut down but India was unaffected by the global recession as the UPA government was in power at the time. Gandhi said he went to the then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh and asked the reason why the entire world suffered an economic crisis but India remained unaffected.

“Manmohan Singh ji replied, Rahul if you want to understand India’s economy, you will have to understand that India has two economic structures. One is the formal economy and the other is the informal economy,” Gandhi said. He said the former PM told him, “You know the big companies which constitute the formal sector. The informal sector comprises farmers, labourers, MSMEs. Till the time India’s informal sector is strong, no economic storm can touch India”.

Gandhi’s comments come ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament where the Congress party wants to corner the government over the state of the economy, besides other issues including the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chinese aggression at the border.

Weighing bridge to be operational from Sep 10

D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): In order to address the overloaded trucks plying along Dimapur-Kohima road, which leads to frequent standing and stoppage of traffic, the weighing bridge at Inter-State Truck Terminus (ISTT) 7th Mile Chumukedima, Dimapur would be made operational with effect from September 10, 2020.

In an office order, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundara(From p-1) rajan has, therefore, directed The ruling party called upon all to work together in the spirit of one Naga family leav- all upbound (Kohima route) ing no stone unturned in their collective endeavour to bring lasting peace and progress. goods-laden vehicles to unFurther, it reminded that the present and future generations would “judge us for our dergo weigh test and obtain decisions, our sacrifices and our contributions.”

Meanwhile, NDPP has also appealed to mass-based civil society groups, tribal hohos, NGOs, churches, political parties and all sections to make renewed efforts towards unity and work towards facilitation of a congenial environment for preparation of a positive landing ground that is conducive for the much expected political solution.

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weight compliance slip with effect from September 10, 2020 onwards and only on production of the same they would be allowed to go upto Kohima.

Certain categories of vehicle such as Tankers, Truck ferrying FCI goods, Trucks used for Central/ State Project Work, Trucks engaged in four-lane/National Highway Project, Railway works and Trucks engaged for local duties within Dimapur would be exempted from obtaining the weight compliance slip.

Further, DC notified that overloading would not

be allowed and the vehicle load carrying capacity would be as per the registered payload/GWV mentioned in the vehicle registration certificate. DC said the process would be strictly followed, adding that it would be the responsibility of the concerned vehicle owners to remove the access load and transport the same out of ISTT leaving no goods behind at ISTT premises.

DC also cautioned that overloading by any goods vehicle would be liable to attract punitive action under the relevant section of the MV Act.

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INFORMATION It is to inform all concern that Mr. Wapangtemjen Aier, S/o Lt. Merentemsu Aier of Süngratsü Village, Mokokchung District, Nagaland present address Kabayong Sector, Mokokchung, the said individual is reportedly taking loan from different individuals/groups and also by producing a duplicate land patta as mortgage without the knowledge of his wife and relatives.

Hence it is to inform to all concern that if anybody is involved/ engaged in such dealing/activities with Mr. Wapangtemjen Aier shall be doing so at his/her own risk. The wife and family members shall not take any responsibility/risk for such deals whatsoever.

Sd/- Nokenchuba Aier S/o Lt. Merentemsu Aier MKC-186 On behalf of family members, Süngratsü

ZION HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

ZHRC is pleased to announce a full time Consultant in Internal Medicine, Dr. Utina Kichu MD (Medicine), JJ Hospital & Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Senior Resident (GGMC, ESIC PGIMER & Model Hospital, Mumbai).

She will be available for consultation on all week days w.e.f.

01/09/2020 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.

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For any enquiries/Appointments please contact Reception  9366451969 DC-507 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC SEDEM TUENSANG : NAGALAND

Dated Sedem, the 31st August 2020

FELICITATION

In reference to the Directorate of Technical Education, Notification NO.DTE/SCTE/6/2020-21/2158, Dated, Kohima, the 24th August, 2020, it is hereby notified for the information to all concern Students that the online admission for Fresh Candidates (1st Semester) as well as Regular Candidates (3rd and 5th Semester) for the academic session July – December 2020 will Commence from 3rd September 2020, through institute website www.gpstnagaland.org.in. Students are advised to go through the instructions given in the Institute website carefully before filling up the online admission form.

Note: 1. Details of admission fee structure is given in the institute website under Admission page.

2. The last date of admission is 17th September 2020.

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NOTIFICATION

The Sutemi Union Dimapur extend our heartfelt congratulations to:1. Mrs. Alemla Chishi on her promotion to Addl.

Director, R.D, Government of Nagaland.

2. Er. Hokiye Sema on his promotion to the post of Mechanical Engineer, under PWD, Mechanical Engineering Department, Government of Nagaland.

And 3. Mrs Rebecca Changkija Sema on being awarded the Mahatma Gandhi National Award for her service, contribution, dedication and devotion towards Humanity, Peace Building and Brotherhood.

We are proud of your achievements and wish you all the very best. Our prayers are with you always that God will continue to guide and inspire you in your lives.

Hotovi Assumi Roland Chishi President, SUD Gen.Secretary, SUD

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infections soaring, India is becoming India thwarts China’s attempt to alter status quo With the new global epicentre of coronavirus

strengthen Indian positions in the area. “On the night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo,” he added.

“Indian troops preempted this PLA activity on the Southern Bank of Pangong Tso Lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground,” the Army spokesperson said. A Brigade Commander-level meeting

SC to commence physical hearing of cases in limited manner NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): The Supreme Court has issued standard operating procedure (SOP) for proposed physical hearing of the cases which will commence on an experimental basis on the request of various lawyers’ bodies.

The apex court has been holding hearings through video conferencing since March 25 due to the COVID-19-induced nationwide lockdown and even after the restrictions were relaxed; it has decided to continue with the practice.

A seven-judge committee headed by Justice N V Ramana has earlier this month after consideration of requests made by various Bar Associations has recommended to the Chief

Justice of India S A Bobde, to resume physical hearing of the cases on an experimental basis while adhering to additional safety norms.

H oweve r, n o d a t e has been mentioned in the SOPs, as from when the physical hearing of cases in limited manner will commence.

The SOP issued by secretary general Sanjeev S.

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Kalgaonkar of the top court said “On an experimental basis, and as a pilot scheme, physical hearing of matters may initially commence in three Court-rooms; eventually, number of matters or the number of Courtrooms may be increased or reduced, as the situation may warrant or permit”. It said that only such number of lawyers or parties may

be permitted to appear during physical hearing inside Courtrooms, so that the total number does not exceed the working capacity of the Court(s) as determined considering the physical distancing norms.

“If in a matter the number of parties is more, then one Advocate on Record AOR and one arguing counsel per party will be allowed entry; one registered Clerk per party, as may be chosen by the AOR, shall be allowed entry to carry paper-books/journals etc. of the Counsels upto the Court-rooms”, it said. The top court administration has said that entry into the High Security Zone through proximity cards/long term passes shall be kept suspended,

till further orders. It said that the entry of counsels/ parties or such other stakeholders to appear for such limited physical hearing will be through daily “Special hearing passes” which will be issued by the Registry, on the basis of authorization by the concerned Advocate on Record.

The two-page SOPs said that multiple sets of one chair and table are being placed inside the Court Rooms, in the areas demarcated for Advocates/ Parties-in-Person, and it shall be incumbent upon the users to maintain minimum prescribed physical distancing norms between each set, which should not be removed from their positions.

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M U M B A I , AU G 3 1 (AGENCIES): India is fast becoming the world’s new virus epicenter, setting a record for the biggest single-day rise in cases as experts predict that it’ll soon pass Brazil — and ultimately the U.S. — as the worst outbreak globally.

As many as 78,761 new cases were added Sunday, the most any country has ever reported in one day, while 971 deaths were reported on Monday, pushing the Asian country past Mexico for the thirdhighest number of deaths worldwide. At the current trajectory, India’s outbreak will eclipse Brazil’s in about a week, and the U.S. in about two months.

And unlike the U.S. and Brazil, India’s case growth is still accelerating seven months after the reporting of its first coronavirus case on Jan. 30.

The pathogen has only just penetrated the vast rural hinterland where the bulk of its 1.3 billion population lives, after racing through its dense mega-cities.

As the world’s second largest country, and one with a relatively poor public health system, it’s inevitable that India’s outbreak becomes the world’s biggest, said Naman Shah, an adjunct faculty member at the country’s National Institute of Epidemiology.

Fr o m t h e P h i l i p pines to Peru, the novel coronavirus poses a unique problem to poor countries: the densely packed slums where millions of their citizens live present ideal conditions for the virus to spread, while their

Medics collect swab sample of a man for Covid-19 testing. (PTI)

economic precariousness means that the shutdowns necessary to contain the pathogen are intolerable.

Across the developing world, economies have been forced to open up even with the virus still running rampant, quickly overwhelming underfunded hospitals. The list of worst-affected countries globally has accordingly shifted from rich to poor as the pandemic races around the world. Where once countries like Italy, Spain and the U.K. had the biggest outbreaks and highest death tolls, now the U.S is the only advanced economy in the top ten, among other developing nations like Mexico, Peru and South Africa.

Nowhere has the developing world’s plight played out more viscerally than in India, where an ambitious national lockdown imposed in March was lifted after two months as joblessness, starvation and a mass migration of workers leaving cities on foot became too much to bear.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has since counseled the population to “live with the virus”

while giving local officials freedom to impose restrictions on a state-by-state basis, which many have. With antibody studies in capital New Delhi and other cities showing that the number of people with signs of past infection is between 40 and 200 times greater than the official case count, the true size of India’s epidemic is probably far larger than its reported 3.6 million infections. And there is every reason to believe that the coronavirus is still only getting started in India. Much of the country’s coronavirus burden so far has fallen on its globally connected megacities like New Delhi and Mumbai, but the disease is now starting to shift to its rural hinterland where nearly 900 million people live, and health-care infrastructure is sparse.

A lack of testing and medical help will likely mean that scores of infections and deaths are going unreported. The Modi government has often pointed to India’s official mortality rate of around 1.8% — among the lowest in the world — as evidence that it is managing the virus’ spread, even if not containing it.

Suspension of intl flights extended till Sept 30 NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday.

“However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-tocase basis,” noted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a circular.

Scheduled international passenger services

continue to remain suspended in India since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Meanwhile, special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May and under bilateral air bubble arrangements with other countries since July.

The circular said the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.

Treat docs losing lives in Covid fight at par with martyrs of armed forces: IMA to PM

NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): The Indian Medical Association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking that all doctors who have died of COVID19 be treated at par with martyrs of the armed forces, and their dependents be provided government jobs in accordance with their qualifications.

In a letter to the prime minister, the country’s largest body of doctors said only an “inclusive national solatium” for all doctors who have lost their lives fighting the pandemic would render justice to the sacrifice of their families. The IMA cited government data and said 87,000 healthcare workers had been infected and 573 of them had lost their lives due to COVID-19. However, the Centre has not officially

released these figures.

Noting that the data has raised concerns all across the country, the IMA said its data for doctors alone has registered 307 deaths and a total 2,006 infected.

It said 188 of those died are general practitioners who are the first point of contact for people.

“Doctors suffer a higher viral load and a higher CFR (Case Fatality Rate) as a community. IMA is constrained to point out that they could have stayed back at home during the epidemic safely.

They chose to serve the nation in the best traditions of the medical profession,” said the letter dated August 30. The solatium approved by the government for their colleagues in government services in all fairness is

DECLARATION

(Relinquishment of Name & Father's name) Regd. No. 234/20 Date: 31-08-2020 I, Shri. Kholietuo Terhuja, son of Shri. Kelengulie Terhuja, permanent resident of H.No 563, Sechu Zubza, District-Kohima, Nagaland, 797005, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, hailing from the Angami Naga tribe and a present resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I am biological son of Late Surendra Singh Rawat and Smti. Petesenuo Terhuja alias Setong Singh Rawat, who demised on 16.04.2016 and 1994 respectively.

3. That after my biological parents demised I was under the care and maintenance of my Maternal uncle/Foster Father Shri. Kelengulie Terhuja.

4. That whereas in all my entire official documents and records my name has been entered and recorded as Sunny Singh Rawat, Sunny Singh, Sunny Kholietuo Terhuja, Henry Kholietuo Terhuja and Kholietuo Terhuja, son of Late Surendra Singh Rawat and Smti. Petesenuo Terhuja alias Setong Singh Rawat.

5. That however due to the love and care for me towards my foster father/ Paternal uncle as my father, without any ill or bad intention I hereby declare to change/relinquished my name and father's name and use my new name and surname as Kholietuo Terhuja, son of Kelengulie Terhuja and for which there is no-objection from any of my family members.

6. That the above mentioned name Sunny Singh Rawat or Sunny Singh or Sunny Kholietuo Terhuja or Henry Kholietuo Terhuja or Kholietuo Terhuja it refers to one and the same person i.e. me and it is indistinguishable and synonymous.

7. That now in order to avoid any further complication regarding my relationship with Shri. Kelengulie Terhuja, I do hereby declare this affidavit whereby appealing my friends, relatives and the concerned departments to be acquainted with the fact that henceforth I shall be name and called as Shri.

Kholietuo Terhuja, son of Shri. Kelengulie Terhuja.

8. That this affidavit shall stand as a piece of evidence for any clarification if any complications that may arise in future with regard to my relationship with Shri.

Kelengulie Terhuja and use of my new name as Shri. Kholietuo Terhuja, and is signed and sworn before the competent Authority and herein it shall be used for all my Service records, Banks Records, official records, academic records, future references and future correspondence.

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima: Nagaland Deponent

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“All doctors who have laid down their lives in fighting this epidemic should be treated at par with the martyrs of Indian Armed Forces and acknowledged appropriately. The surviving spouse or dependent should be provided a government job as per their qualifications,” the IMA said.

It also raised the issue that whatever solatium that is in place had failed to reach the beneficiaries due to the inadequacy of the chosen instrument and the “indifference”.

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The two sides were engaged in a confrontation on the northern bank of Pangong Tso lake but it was for the first time such an incident occured on the southern bank, they said.

It is the first major incident in the area after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed.

China also suffered casualties but it is yet to make the details public but according to an American intelligence report it was 35.

In a statement, Col Anand said the Indian Army thwarted the Chinese intentions to “unilaterally” change facts on ground and undertook measures to

about the fresh incident at Pangong Tso lake.

Asked if there was any meeting underway to resolve the issue, he said: “What I said is that the two sides through diplomatic and military channels maintain close communication.

As to specific meetings and talks, if there is anything we will release it in a timely manner.” In Delhi, people familiar with the developments said India has taken the Chinese attempt “seriously” and the Army has further increased its deployment of troops and weaponry in and around souther n and norther n banks of the Pangong Tso lake following the Chinese attempt.

They said the attempt reinforced the assessment by the Army that China has not been serious in disengaging its troops from the friction points as it was still trying to change the status of the LAC in the new area.

India and China have held several rounds of military and diplomatic talks in the last two-and-half months but no significant headway has been made for a resolution to the border row in eastern Ladakh.

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was underway at Chushul to resolve the issues, he said.

The spokesperson further said the Indian Army is committed to maintaining peace and tranquility through dialogue, but is also equally determined to protect India’s territorial integrity. Government sources said the top strategic and military brass including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs were briefed about the Chinese attempt in detail.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian claimed its border troops always strictly abide by the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and never cross the line.

“Chinese border troops always strictly abide by the LAC. They never cross the line. Border troops on the two sides have been in close communication regarding the issues on the ground,” the spokesperson said at a media briefing in Beijing in response to a question by a Japanese journalist

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NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): In a fresh confrontation in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese army carried out “provocative military movements” to “unilaterally” change the status quo on the southern bank of Pangong Tso lake on the intervening night of August 29 and 30 but the attempt was thwarted by the Indian troops, the Army said here on Monday.

Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand said troops from China’s People’s Liberation Army(PLA) “violated” the consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

Government sources said a sizeable number of Chinese troops were moving towards the southern bank of Pangong Tso lake in an attempt to occupy the area but the Indian Army quickly made significant deployment to foil the bid.

The sources said there was no physical clash between the troops of the two sides during China’s attempt to open a new front.

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First direct flight between Israel & UAE lands in Abu Dhabi

Senior US Presidential Adviser Jared Kushner and NSA Robert O’Brien with members of the Israeli-American delegation before the departure to Abu Dhabi, at Ben Gurion Airport. (Reuters)

UAE is only the third Arab country to establish diplomatic ties with the Jewish state. Israel’s neighbours, Egypt and Jordan, being the other two Arab states to recognise the Jewish state.

The development is being seen as a major breakthrough because the Israeli national carrier, El Al, flew over the Saudi airspace, which is being interpreted by analysts as acceptance of Israel by the Gulf countries in general, and a probable normalisation of ties with some of the other “friendly countries” in that region.

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Thai govt delays purchase of submarines from China BA N G KO K , AU G 3 1 (AP): Thailand’s government has decided to delay the purchase of two submarines from China, withdrawing its request to parliament to include the sum for an initial payment in the fiscal year 2021 national budget.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri announced on Monday that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who concurrently serves as defence minister, had told the navy to delay the 22.5 billion baht (USD 723 million) purchase until fiscal year 2022. The government had sought to have 3.375 billion baht (USD 108 million ) included in the 2021 budget to cover the first of seven annual installment payments.

Funding the submarines had become a hot political issue, with critics saying the purchases could not be justified while the country carried a huge economic burden from the coronavirus crisis. It also threatened to create fissures in Prayuth’s ruling coalition government, as a major partner threatened to oppose its inclusion in the budget.

Anucha said the government’s decision showed that the prime minister understood the worries of the Thai people, so the money will instead be used for other purposes, such as a relief program for those who are affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Thailand will soon start negotiations with China on the details of delaying the purchase, he said. A report on the website of the Bangkok Post newspaper said Beijing has already agreed to the delay.

Thailand expects to receive its first modern submarine in 2023 as part of the same deal with China. Its purchase was funded in the 2017 budget.

The purchase delay may serve to ease pressure on Prayuth’s government, which has been facing a well-organized student-led protest movement seeking to oust it from power.

The protesters, who say their goal is greater democracy, want new elections, amendments to the constitution and an end to intimidation of critics of the government.

off from the Ben-Gurion airport in Israel landed in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon. The delegation is visiting in the wake of the trilateral announcement and roadmap towards joint cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel.

On asked about the possible sale of F-35 stealth jets to the UAE, Kushner said, “Prime Minister Netanyahu and the president (Donald Trump) will discuss that at some point,” the official WAM news agency reported.

“Another step toward regional peace. We are all

excited and look forward to more historic flights that will take us to other capital cities in the region, advancing us all to a more prosperous future,” Tal Becker, the pilot of the plane, was quoted as saying in the report. The special plane, El Al 737-900, is equipped with a system to protect aircraft against aerial threats like ground-to-air missiles, the report said.

The Directed IR Countermeasures (DIRCM) manufactured by Elbit Systems defend aircraft by detecting, tracking and jamming incoming infrared threats like heat-seeking ground-to-air

missiles and shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, also known as man-portable air defense systems (MANPADs), it said.

According to a report in the Gulf News, the US-Israeli delegation, comprised of representatives from the investment, finance, health, civil space and aviation, foreign policy, diplomacy, tourism, and culture sectors and will meet representatives of UAE government agencies to discuss ways to develop relations in related fields.

Earlier in Israel before take off, Ben-Shabbat said Israel’s goals for the trip is to “reach a joint work plan to promote ties in a broad range of areas, including tourism, innovation, health and much more”.

The Israeli Airline Pilots Association released a tentative map of LY971’s route on Sunday evening, showing the plane slated to cross through Saudi airspace.

Many believe that the normalisation of ties with UAE could have come only with Saudi blessings but Riyadh is yet to establish formal diplomatic ties with Jerusalem but is believed to covertly cooperate closely with the Jewish state.

Air India has been flying over Saudi airspace

since its operations started in March 2018 on the Tel Aviv-Delhi route, but the kingdom did not permit Israeli airlines to fly over it.

Symbolic of direct connection between Israel and the UAE, the flight numbers have been marked LY971 on the way to Abu Dhabi and LY972 on the way back to Israel, using the telephone dialing code of the two countries.

It has also painted a peace logo in Arabic, English and Hebrew on the flight 971.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference on Sunday said the breakthrough signalled the end of a “Palestinian veto”.

Most of the Arab countries over the years have linked normalisation of ties with Israel to a peace agreement and just settlement of Israel-Palestinian conflict. Palestinian leaders have condemned UAE for agreeing to normalise relations with Israel, calling the move “despicable and a betrayal”.

The Prime Minister’s Office has said that the delegation aboard the “historic” flight is civilian in nature and defence officials would be travelling to the Gulf country a few weeks later.

BEIRUT, AUG 31 (IANS): L e b a n o n o n M o n d ay named the country’s envoy to Germany Mustapha Adib as the new Prime Minister following the resignation of the previous cabinet led by Hassan Diab amid mounting pressure over the August 4 Beirut port explosions.

Adib succeeded in securing 90 out of 128 Parliamentary votes, which will allow him to form a government, reports Xinhua news agency.

He said that this was the time for work and for all parties to cooperate for the country to heal and restore hope in Lebanon.

“Lebanese people are worried about the present and the future. We will hopefully be able to form a government with professional people to implement fast reforms to put the country on the right track for restoring prosperity,” Adib said following his meeting with President Michel Aoun at Baabda Palace.

On August 11, Diab, who was appointed Prime Minister in January after months of deadlock, announced his cabinet’s resignation after many people accused the country’s lead-

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ers of culpability through their alleged negligence and corruption.

President Michel Aoun had asked Diab’s government to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is formed.

The death toll from the nassive blasts which were caused by the detonation of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely at the port for years, stood at 190, while the number of injured people were over 6,500 and three persons still unaccounted for.

The huge blast damaged buildings in a radius of several kilometres in Beirut, leaving more than 200,000 homeless or living in homes with no windows or doors.

Abe ‘greatest’ PM in Japan’s history: Trump WASHINGTON, AUG 31 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has hailed Shinzo Abe as the “greatest” prime minister in Japan’s history during a telephonic conversation between the two leaders.

Abe, 65, on Friday announced that he intends to step down because of poor health, his long-running battle with ulcerative colitis, ending a tenure as Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.

President Trump on Sunday night telephoned Abe during which the two leaders spoke at length and reflected on the last four years.

“The two leaders remarked that their relationship is extraordinary; the President called Prime Minister Abe the greatest prime minister in Japan’s history,” the White House said in a readout of the call. This was the first phone call between the two leaders after Abe’s announcement to resign.

“The President said that Prime Minister Abe has done a fantastic job and that the relationship between the United States

and Japan is better today than it has ever been,” the White House said.

“A l t h o u g h P r i m e Minister Abe will be leaving his position soon, the President noted that he will undoubtedly keep playing a big role in the future of Japan,” it said, adding that the leaders said they look forward to continuing their wonderful friendship for years to come.

Abe, whose term ends in September 2021, is expected to stay on until a new party leader is elected and formally approved by Parliament.

On Saturday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US deeply values the enduring contributions of Abe in making the USJapan relationship the strongest it has ever been.

“He championed our alliance as a cornerstone of peace and security and he advanced a free and open Indo-Pacific by working with the United States to build a network of partnerships across the region,” Pompeo said.

In a separate statement, Senator Ted Cruz said he is saddened to hear that Abe is resigning due to health reasons.

“In the last eight years, he has countered the Chinese Communist Party’s expanding influence and has been the strongest Japanese prime minister to do so since 1946,” the Texas Senator said.

“He has called for Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations and he has also rebuilt much of the Japanese

military, which, thanks to his leadership, is now doing military exercises with our allies Australia and India. Prime Minister Abe has also met with the threat posed by North Korea with strength,” Cruz said.

Abe became Japan’s youngest prime minister in 2006, at age 52, but his first stint abruptly ended a year later because of his health. In December 2012, he returned to power. He is credited with bolstering Japan’s defence role and capability and its security alliance with the US. Abe on Monday last became Japan’s longest serving prime minister by consecutive days in office, eclipsing the record of Eisaku Sato, his great-uncle, who served 2,798 days from 1964 to 1972.

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ABU DHABI/JERUSALEM, AUG 31 (PTI): In a historic step towards peace in the Middle East, the first commercial direct flight between Israel and the UAE landed in Abu Dhabi on Monday after both countries announced normalisation of relations.

“We just completed a truly historic flight. This hopefully will be the first of many,” Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law, who is leading the US delegation along with National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, said after disembarking from the flight. He thanked leadership on both sides on the occasion. Saudi Arabia granted permission for the use of its air space.

“Peace overwhelmingly desired by the people, except by those who exploit misery to remain in power.

Future belongs to industrious people of the region,” Kushner said.

The Israeli delegation is led by National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat.

Israel and the UAE announced on August 13 that they were establishing full diplomatic relations, in a US-brokered deal that required Israel to suspend its plan to annex parts of the West Bank.

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Lyon win 7th Women’s Champions League title Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope

Lyon players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Wolfsburg in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.

season.

Lyon made light of big-name absentees like Ada Hegerberg and Nikita Parris and have not tasted defeat in competitive action since a 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the French cup final back on 21 May 2018.

England’s Lucy Bronze also finished her Lyon career in style, bowing out with three successive Euro-

pean titles - the first English player, male or female, to do so. The 28-year-old has yet to reveal her next destination, but sealed the ideal exit in San Sebastian.

Lyon dominated from the off, Europe’s outstanding talents again showing all the poise and polish required for another triumph.

Le Sommer put the defending champions ahead,

Djokovic favourite to win US Open

Havertz wants fast move to Chelsea

M a d r i d, A u g 3 1 (Agencies): Lyon have won a record-extending seventh Women’s Champions League title, beating Wolfsburg 3-1 in the final.

Eugenie Le Sommer put the French side ahead in the 25th minute before Saki Kumagai (44) added the second just before half-time - becoming the first Asian player to score in a Women’s Champions League

Washington, Aug 31 (IANS): In a major delight for tennis fans across the globe, the US Open will become the first Grand Slam of the Covid-19 era when it begins on Monday in a spectator-less bubble at the Flushing Meadows, New York.

Novak Djokovic, fresh from his recent Cincinnati Masters title, will be seeking his 18th Grand Slam in a roster that misses Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the first time since the 1999 edition of the tournament. The Serbian launches his bid for a fourth US Open crown at Arthur Ashe Stadium as he squares off with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 107thranked Damir Dzumhur.

Austrian second seed Dominic Thiem, thirdseeded 2019 US Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev of Russia, Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and German fifth seed Alexander Zverev are also in the fray.

Britain’s Andy Murray also could pose a threat as he

final - as Wolfsburg failed to have a shot on target in the opening period.

Alexandra Popp (57) netted after the break to ask some questions of Lyon, but Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir (88) - who only joined Lyon in July, making the switch from Wolfsburg secured the victory with a late third as they lifted the Champions League trophy for a fifth successive

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lurks in Thiem’s quarter of the draw.

Indian fans too have something to be excited about the tournament. India’s number one singles player Sumit Nagal could face Thiem in the next round if he clears American Bradley Klahn in his opening contest.

It will be second straight US Open singles main draw for Nagal, who came through the qualifiers last year and played a memorable match against Federer.

The tournament will also witness Indian veter-

ans Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan feature at the event. While Bopanna will partner with Denis Shapovalov, Sharan has been tagged with Nikola Cacic in the men’s doubles event.

Meanwhile, in the women’s field, Serena Williams will be eyeing a 24th Grand Slam which will equal Margaret Court’s alltime record. World No.1 Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters due to a hamstring injury which puts her out of the reckoning in the main draw.

Lo n d o n, Au g 3 1 (Agencies): Kai Havertz wants to move to Chelsea as soon as possible, with the Premier League side in talks with Bayer Leverkusen for a £90m (€100m) deal for the Germany international.

Havertz looks set to become Frank Lampard’s seventh summer addition, hoping to join international team-mate Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Xavier Mbuyamba.

The 21-year-old has spent his entire career at Leverkusen, contributing an impressive 36 goals and 25 assists in just 118 Bundesliga appearances. It would represent a big coup for Chelsea to secure the signing of Havertz, who has received interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

The midfielder reported for duty with the Germany squad on Monday morning ahead of Nations League fixtures against Spain on Thursday and Switzerland on Sunday.

Eng beat Pak by 5 wickets in 2nd T20 MANCHESTER, Aug 31 (Agencies): Captain Eoin Morgan belted a blistering half-century as England chased down a record target at Old Trafford to beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second Twenty20 international.

Pakistan posted 195 for four in their 20 overs on a flat wicket, but the home side completed their victory with five balls to spare and a take 1-0 lead in the threematch series.

Morgan blasted 66 from 33 balls to secure the win in what is the highest chase in any form of 20-over cricket at Old Trafford.

Jonny Bairstow (44 from 24 balls) and Tom Banton (20 from 16 balls) got their side off to a fast start with an opening stand of 66 in 38 deliveries, but when they fell in consecutive balls to spinner Shadab Khan (3-34), the home side appeared to wobble.

But Morgan and Dawid Malan (54 not out in 36 balls) led the counterattack and accelerated as their third-wicket partnership grew, finishing with 112 in 62 balls before the skipper was caught in the deep with the side still needing 18 runs to win.

Pakistan also got their

England’s Eoin Morgan plays a shot during the 2nd T20 match against Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester.

runs at the top of the order as opener Babar Azam smashed 56 from 44 balls in an opening stand of 72 with Fakhar Zaman (36 from 22 balls).

Number three Mohammad Hafeez carried on that momentum with a blistering assault on the home bowlers, who struggled to find the right length and too often dropped too short,

exposing the square boundaries.

Hafeez struck four sixes in his 69 from 36 balls before offering a simple catch to Morgan at cover.

The pick of the England bowlers was leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who recorded figures of 2-32 as he picked up the wickets of both openers.

The third and final

match in the series will be at the same venue on Tuesday.

The first match was abandoned due to rain.

Brief Scores: England: 199-5 (19.1 overs) Eoin Morgan 66(33), Dawid Malan 54*(36), Shadab Khan 3-34 Pakistan: 195-4 (20 0vers) Mohammad Hafeez 69(36), Babar Azam 56(44), Adil Rashid 2-32

sweeping home at the second attempt having had her first effort parried by Friederike Abt. The lively Delphine Cascarino had created the opportunity, charging down the right flank and laying on a smart cutback across the area.

Wolfsburg shook off the setback and settled into the contest, but crucially were unable to carve out any genuine chances.

Lyon punished the Germans just ahead of the break, thanks to Kumagai’s high-quality strike. The Japan midfielder drilled home from the edge of the area with a fine technical finish, to leave the French side in total control at the break.

Lyon eased into the second half and appeared entirely comfortable, only for Wolfsburg to snatch a lifeline just ahead of the hour.

Ewa Pajor delivered a smart cross in latching onto Lyon ‘keeper Sarah Bouhaddi’s fumble, and Popp reacted adroitly with the snap-header finish.

Wolfsburg’s bid for an equaliser was ultimately ended by Gunnarsdottir’s scrambled finish, following Le Sommer’s driven shot as Lyon emerged victorious once again.

TO K Y O , A u g 3 1 (Agencies): At a lowkey ceremony to mark the unveiling of the Olympic flame display on Monday, Tokyo officials reiterated that next year’s Games will be a symbol of hope for the world as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

The flame will be on show from Tuesday at the Japanese Olympic Museum, located next to the National Stadium purposebuilt for the Games which were due to take place this year but were rescheduled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The flame was last seen in Fukushima after the torch relay was cancelled following its arrival from Greece but before it could start a planned tour of Japan following the decision to postpone the Games in March.

Organisers have chosen to display the flame at the JOC museum, held in a small lantern in the corner of the lobby.

“Next year, this flame will be carried by about 10,000 torchbearers and will light the Olympic cauldron,” Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori said.

“We would like to

Japanese Olympic Committee president Yasuhiro Yamashita (R) receives the Olympic Flame.

make efforts towards this so that we can ensure a great success of the Games.”

Organisers have not announced details of the torch relay. The original 121-day plan had the torch travelling to all of Japan’s 47 prefectures.

“I suppose athletes aiming to participate in Olympics and Paralympics are training hard every day while having great anxiety (due to coronavirus),” said Japanese Olympic Com-

mittee President Yasuhiro Yamashita who received the flame from Mori.

“I am confident that this flame, which is displayed today, will be moral support for such athletes.”

To limit crowds gathering to view the flame, there will be a reservation system with a designated date and time.

The flame will be on display from September 1-November 1. The Games are due to start on July 23.

‘Messi’s decision to leave is irreversible’ M a d r i d, Au g 3 1 (Agencies): Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer and is “likely” to move to Manchester City, according to presidential candidate Toni Freixa.

There had been speculation that the Argentine, who stunned the footballing world by handing in a transfer request at the club last week, might change his mind if current president Josip Maria Bartomeu quit his role, but according to one of the men gunning to take the position, that will not be the case.

Pep Guardiola’s side are presently leading the chase for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner, who believes he has a clause in his contract eligible to allow him to leave on a free transfer, despite La Liga ruling otherwise.

Man City face competition from Paris SaintGermain and Inter for the superstar’s signature – the race for which is set to hot up in light of the Freixa’s words and the news that

Ibrahimovic agrees 1 year AC Milan deal Milan, Aug 31 (Agencies): Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a further one-year deal with AC Milan, according to Sky in Italy.

The deal is wor th around £6.2m before any bonuses are taken into consideration.

The 38-year-old joined the Serie A club for a second time on a six-month deal in January. He scored 10 goals in 18 Serie A games to help Milan to a sixth-place finish and a spot in this season’s Europa League.

Speaking to reporters at Milan’s Linate airport on his return to Italy on Saturday night, Ibrahimovic said, “Finally everything is in place and finally I can return to where I feel at home.”

He then told Milan’s website, “As I’ve always said, I’m not here to be a mascot. I’m here to bring results and to help the team, the coach and the squad return to where Milan should be.”

“We had a great last six months but we haven’t won anything. This year I’ve got the chance to be here from the start so we’ve got to continue like we were, working hard and sacrificing ourselves to reach our goals.”

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Messi did not show for training on Monday.

“As I have heard from several sides, the decision the player has come to is one that has matured over several years and is irrevocable. I don’t believe that there is any going back,” said Freixa.

Freixa explained that

the 33-year-old’s desire to leave is driven by the fact that Barcelona have fallen from their pedestal as one of Europe’s leading sides.

Furthermore, reports suggest new coach Ronald Koeman has not endeared himself to the players by freezing long-time teammate Luis Suarez out of

his plans.

“Messi is a player who strives for maximum success,” Freixa explained.

“He alone cannot achieve maximum success, he needs a team for that. He does not have one. Since the treble in 2015, Champions League success is missing. That is what concerns him. His decision is due to the negative sporting development of the team in recent years.”

It is probable that Messi winds up reuniting with former Barca coach Guardiola in England.

“I think a move to Man City is likely,” Freixa said. “With Pep, Messi experienced his most brilliant years in Barcelona.

It would only be logical if both of them worked together again. City, like almost all English clubs, also has the financial means to build a team that can win anything.”

Messi is Barca’s record goal scorer, having found the net for the club 634 times in 731 outings.

ISL: Odisha FC sign striker Mauricio Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS): Odisha FC on Monday announced the signing of striker Diego Mauricio ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League. The Brazilian has signed a one-year contract with the Bhubaneswar-based side.

The 29-year-old striker has the experience of playing at many top football leagues around the world.

He made his senior club debut for Brazil’s Flamengo in 2010 where he linked up with football legend Ronaldinho. He has played for other Brazilian teams like Sport Club do Recife, Bragantino and Centro Sportivo Alagoano.

The Rio de Janeiroborn forward was part of Brazil’s U-20 squad and played in a team that had superstars like Phillipe Coutinho, Casemiro, Oscar, Felipe Anderson, Firmino and the mercurial Neymar.

He has also travelled around the world playing in South Korea for Busan IPark and Gangwon FC, Saudi Arabia for Al Qadisiyah, Portugal for Vitoria FC, Russia for FC Spartak Vladikavkaz and China for Shijiazhuang Ever Bright

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Football Club.

Welcoming Mauricio at OFC, head coach Stuart Baxter said, “We are delighted to secure the services of Diego.”

“He is a player who can both combine with his teammates and also create chances on his own. When he gets to know the squad he will be a major asset for us.”

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