September 20, 2020

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crisis: Khango, Isak agree Lokayukta dismisses plea against HM NSCN(K) to reconcile; to sign agreement today

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Nagaland Lokayukta justice Uma Nath Singh while dismissing the petition filed against Y. Patton, deputy chief minister in-charge home by one Vicca S. Aye reportedly a vice president of NDPP youth wing has also made significant observations and recommendations to the Governor with respect to the Nagaland Lokayukta Act 2017 and framing of rules, state police in relation with the Special Responsibility of the Governor over law and order under Art.371A(1) (b) and also the incumbent Advocate General (AG) of Nagaland.

The observations and recommendations assume significance in the light of the petition filed with the Supreme Court by the state government against the Lokayukta for curtailment of power and removal. While dismissing the petition against Patton through his order dated September 18, the Lokayukta said the complaints were found to be devoid of substance in the absence of any prima facie evidence to connect him with such allegations and to engage the attention of the Lokayukta. The order further said that the complaint was submitted in haste with deficient facts.

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It said the Lokayukta was not supposed to “ indulge in roving enquiry with a view to fish out materials and evidence to prove non-specific, bald and omnibus allegations made in the complaint” therefore it deserved to be rejected and is accordingly dismissed.

The order was contained in 31 pages which also mentioned about assigning the preliminary inquiry to the chief minister and the lack of response to hold preliminary inquiry on the petition.

The Lokayukta explained that since the chief minister (CM) and the complainant (Vicca) belonged to one party namely the NDPP and the Dy CM, a senior member of the BJP, a prominent constituent of the Nagaland coalition government; the CM should strike a balance and without being influenced by the either, provide a correct picture as to why his own party man has submitted the complaint against his senior most cabinet colleague in his coalition government. Observing that since the CM was one of the highest state constitutional functionaries, the Lokayukta in the order stated that his (CM) report should carry the credibility much higher than that of a police officer particularly in

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Lokayukta Police, as a police organisation, is not free from the influence of the state Home department particularly in respect of policy matters connected with the state police which is under the control of the deputy CM who is also the Home Minister.

Further, it was observed that the Lokayukta Police Organisation is not being headed by an IPS officer who, like in other states ought not to be below the rank of DGP and who can resist any external influence or pressure.

Lokayukta stated that the

KOHIMA, SEP 19 (NPN): Despite government’s directive to teachers to remain in their respective place of posting amidst the lockdown, the Department of School Education (DoSE) has said that attendance of teachers was not satisfactory.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, principal director school education, Shanavas C, pointed out that teachers have to be more sincere and be present at their place of posting to help the students in continuous learning.

As the state government has decided partial reopening of schools for higher section, he said that teachers should go back to their schools as there were no issues concerning interdistrict movement.

Shanavas informed

chief minister was appointed to conduct this enquiry in the special facts and circumstances of the case. But, the Lokayukta said that the chief minister had “disappointingly” “failed” to assist the Lokayukta “for the reasons best known to him”.

By ignoring to conduct the preliminary inquiry with all the means at his command and all the records under his control, the Lokayukta stated that the chief minister had “left a wrong impression that he keeps a veiled contempt for the Rule of Law.” (Cont’d on p-6)

Lokayutka puts role of AG Nagaland under scanner The Lokayukta also raised the issue of the conduct of the Advocate General of Nagaland, who was referred to take up the matter by the chief minister.

The Lokayukta said that the AG was supposed to come to Kohima in connection with the matter, but due to the present pandemic/ COVID-19 and also, the restriction of movement, he could not come from Delhi.

It pointed out that when the Governor and Chief Minister could travel frequently to Delhi, “then why not the Advocate General who may

be much younger to them.”

Lokayukta said that there was a “general complaint that if the state government wants to delay any matter, it simply refers the case to the AG in Delhi who sits over such files for months and in some cases over a year.

May be, the file of the Deputy Chief Minister was also referred with such motive to the A.G.” Citing Article 165 of the Constitution, which governs the appointment and duties of the Advocate General for the State, the Lokayukta said that the AG was duty bound

Attendance of teachers not satisfactory: School Edn dept

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Correspondent NPCC president K. Therie said as by elections to 14 southern Angami-I and 60 Pungro-Kiphire constituencies are expected by OctoberNovember, it was still not clear whether the bypolls would take place against the backdrop of expected political solution within September and dismissal of the PDA coalition and replace it with a “neutral government” to implement the agreement.

Therie reiterated that all indications point that relations between the state government and the Governor were not well even as law and order has collapsed in Nagaland ever since regional political parties adopted a policy “to support and facilitate the peace process” by which they “freed factions” to impose their writ over citizens. He illustrated this by stating that the writ of the state government has diminished and various crimes against society and all government departments subjected to extortion including 24% tax on salary of every government employee.

He said as per the party assessment, “Modi will be removed” since people have seen how his government has destroyed the nation’s economy. (Cont’d on p-6)

the peculiar circumstances of this case and that is also well within the scope of Section 11(2) of the Lokayukta Act. “That it is alleged by the complainant that the deputy CM can influence and dictate the course of investigation; that in the absence of Nagaland Lokayukta Rules, the conditions of service of the Nagaland Lokayukta Police are controlled by the department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms presently under the charge of the chief minister.” Justice Singh also observed that the Nagaland

that higher secondary students were faring better, because higher secondary schools were located in subdivisions. However, he said that the primary level mostly located in rural areas was facing many issues.

The principal director said that teachers have to be in their place of posting to help the students besides ensuring that there was no break and students were able to cope up when the schools reopen.

Urging teachers to reach out to students, Shanavas informed that the department would be launching a teacher’s application to monitor teachers on a day to day basis because they have to be monitored and be present in the station.

On partial reopening of schools for students of

Class 9 to 12 from September 21 on voluntary basis, Shanavas said that many parents were still concerned and apprehensive to send their children to school.

The principal director, therefore, said that it was up to the parents to decide whether to send their children to school or not.

Without written consent of the parents, he said that the schools would be held responsible if something happens.

Underling the challenges of online learning especially in rural areas, Shanavas said that the pinch due to lack of connectivity was felt when remote learning was the only way to educate students.

Therefore, he said that convergent efforts should be made to improve connectivity in the state.

(i) to give advice to the state government upon such legal matters; (ii) to perform such other duties of a legal character; (iii) as may from time to time be referred or assigned to him by the Governor.

Ironically, the Lokayukta said that seat of Nagaland government which is to receive the legal advice is in Kohima, and the Governor who is to refer and assign the legal works from time to time (in case of urgency with special responsibility with respect to law and order under Article 371A(l)(b) at any time) is in Kohima. (Cont’d on p-6)

Diesel price cut, petrol unchanged DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) decreased diesel prices in the range of 19-21 paise across the four metropolitan cities on Saturday, but prices of petrol remained unchanged.According to IOCL website, the price of diesel in the national capital Delhi was revised to Rs. 71.82 per litre from Rs. 72.02 per litre while petrol price remained unchanged at Rs.81.14 per litre.

After Saturday’s rate revision, diesel price in Dimapur was lowered to Rs.77.70 from Rs.77.90 per litre while in Kohima diesel price was decreased to Rs.78.42 from Rs. 78.62 per litre. A litre of petrol in Dimapur and Kohima stood at Rs.86.46 and Rs.87.36 respectively.

State-run OMCs currently review the petrol and diesel prices on a daily basis, and implement any revisions at fuel stations with effect from 6 a.m.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Nearly a week after Khango-led NSCN/GPRN unceremoniously “expelled” its general secretary, Isak Sumi, the two senior leaders of the group have reconciled, in principle, and will be signing an “agreement” to this effect on Sunday.

Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that Khango Konyak and Isak Sumi have agreed to keep aside their differences for the sake of the impending solution to decades long Naga political issue.

Sources said Government of India Representative and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi also held a closed door meeting with only the top leaders of the seven Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Saturday at Police Complex Chumukedima, Dimapur.

Sources privy to the meeting informed Nagaland Post that the Interlocutor stressed on the importance of maintaining unity among WC, NNPGs. Ravi, who is also Governor of Nagaland, told NSCN (K) leaders to sort out their differences, informed the source.

WC NNPGs leaders who attended Saturday meeting are: GPRN/NSCN president, M.B Neokpao Konyak and ato kilonser, N Kitovi Zhimomi, who is also the convenor of WC, NNPGs; NNC/FGN kedhaghe, S. Singnya and kedallo, Zhopra Vero; NNC/NPGN president, Showba and ato kilonser, Z

Hozheto Chophy; NNC/GDRN president, Kiumukam Yimchunger and ato kilonser, Shehoto I Yesca; NNC (Parent Body) president, Z Royim Yimchunger and general secretary, Toshi Walling; NSCN (R) president, Wangtin Naga and general secretary, P Tikhak; NSCN (K) president, Khango Konyak and general secretary, Isak Sumi.

After the closed door meeting with the Ravi, sources said WC leaders sat for a meeting during which Khango and Isak agreed to reconcile. The WC NNPGs leaders would sit for another round of meeting on Sunday and work out the modalities for reconciliation.

Sources informed that Khango and Isak were to sign an “agreement” in the presence of WC, NNPGs leaders, Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), Nagaland Tribe Council (NTC), Central Naga Tribal Council (CNTC) and “peace mediation”.

Sources also said that after Isak was unceremoniously “expelled” by Khango Konyak on September 12, six groups of WC, NNPGs intervened for reconciliation between the two leaders.

It was learnt that WC NNPGs asserted that NSCN (K) must not split at this crucial juncture when it was at the threshold of signing the final agreement with Government of India.

It was also learnt that the NGBF, NTC and CNTC had also played a crucial role in bringing the two leaders together and ensuring that on-going peace process was not hampered due to misunderstanding between the leaders.

Another NH-29 rockslide; all COVID cess on movements restricted today fuel: DNSU serves

ultimatum on govt

The ill-fated car damaged by the rockslide, Saturday.

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): The recent rockslides along the NH-29 has not only affected the ongoing 4-lane road project but also poses danger to commuters.

According to reports, one vehicle was completely damaged on Saturday morning. Three, occupants of the vehicle narrowly escaped death. Vehicular movement was halted for a brief period after which single-lane traffic was opened. Most roadside sites are at risk for rock slides and unless safety measures are put in place, it continues to pose grave danger to commuters.

As a safety measure and in view of the road restoration work to be carried out along NH-29, deputy commissioner Dimapur, R. Soundararajan imposed total restriction of all movements from Chathe River bridge (Patkai bridge) to Kukidolong on September 20 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Alternative route for those travelling (light vehicles) from Dimapur to Kohima vice versa, will be via 7th Mile-New DC office-Shokhuvi-RazaphePimla-Mhainamtsi-Jhornapani/Medziphema and vice versa.

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) Saturday served an ultimatum on the state government to revoke the COVID-19 cess on petroleum products within four days.

In an ultimatum submitted to the chief minister thorough DC Dimapur, the union said it had already raised the issue twice, but the government failed to revoke its decision till date.

Therefore, the DNSU said that its 3rd Union Assembly meeting held along with all constituent units discussed the issue and affirmed to serve four-day ultimatum.

Failure to address the demand, the union cautioned that it would along with its constituent units close down all the petroleum outlets within its jurisdiction besides block supply from every entry indefinitely.

State COVID tally 5392; H&FW says +ve rate increasing NSCN (I-M) flays report on China link COVID-19 STATUS AS ON september 19, 2020 ACTIVE CASES RecovTotal Symptomatic Death Migrated ered Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 12 1 1988 2773 747 14* 11 Kiphire 0 0 10 12 2 0 0 Kohima 2 1 1332 1732 393 0 4 Longleng 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 Mokokchung 0 0 27 44 17 0 0 Mon 0 0 283 307 18 1 5 Peren 0 0 268 272 4 0 0 Phek 0 0 33 33 0 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 67 70 3 0 0 Wokha 0 0 24 25 1 0 0 Zunheboto 0 0 114 119 5 0 0 Total 14 2 4150 5392 1190 15 21 *5 deaths not due to Covid-19 *3 deaths in under investigation District

Asymptomatic

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Nagaland on Saturday reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 positive cases-- 23 in Dimapur, 10 in Kohima and 2 in Zunheboto, taking the tally to 5,392. Further, out of the 5392 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 2513 cases from the armed forces/police, 1434 returnees, 324 frontline work-

ers and 1121 traced contacts.

According to Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department’s weekly bulletin, the highest number of positive cases among traced contacts were in the age group of 21-30 years (32%) and 31-40 years (35%).

The department said that these groups were very mobile/active and largely asymptomatic, who could be unaware of their

CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIVE TRACED CONTACTS DISTRIBUTION BY OCCUPATION Self-employed 13 Unemployed 3

DISTRIBUTION BY AGE GROUP 30

Govt. employees 32

Students 17

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15 Household contacts 35

Govt. employees Students Unemployed

Household contacts self-employed

status and spread the virus. It said that 17% of the positive traced contacts were students.

The percentage of positive traced contacts had also shot up to 21% in the third week of September.

While complacency appeared to have set in after the ‘Unlock 4’ with non-adherence to standard safety measures, the department

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cautioned that positivity rate has continuously increased in the last 4 weeks reaching 12% in the past week.

India’s tally crosses 53 lakh: India’s single-day recovery outstripped the number of new infections as nearly 96,000 people recuperated from the virus, even as the total caseload went past 53 lakh.

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has condemned the Indian intelligence agencies for allegedly connecting its general secretary and chief negotiator Th. Muivah to “Chinese factor” in an attempt to question his integrity.

In a statement, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP rejected “such manipulative manner of media report targeting Th. Muivah to question his sincerity and commitment.”

MIP stated that even as the “Indo-Naga” political talks gained momentum and at the threshold of signing the final deal there was “wild media speculation with vested interests involved.”

NSCN (I-M) also termed as “unfortunate” that certain elements were at work to sow seeds of suspicion and undo the hard earned achievement.

“We believe this is the handiwork of suspicious mindset emanating from panic analysis of Indo-Naga political talks led by NSCN talk team with general secretary Th. Muivah as the chief negotiator,” MIP said.

For building a lasting peace,

MIP said the Government of India and NSCN needed complete faith on each other without giving any room for doubt and “other unfounded Intelligence agencies wild analysis and baseless calculations.”

It maintained that “no sacrifice comes too big for the Naga people to pave the way for the final settlement” that was honourable and acceptable.

However, for all purpose, MIP said that now was not the right time to “throw in unhealthy opinions with the ulterior motive to fracture the hard earned peace process when the propitious moment is round the corner.”

For accommodation convenience, MIP said all members of NSCN involved in the peace talk cannot be made to stay in one location in Delhi.

MIP said it was, however, wrong on the part of the media to “build ridiculous conjecture that NSCN members are not of one mind.”

NSCN (I-M) said it condemned “such a baseless allegation which is intended to send confusing signal to the outside world.”

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WEATHER FORECAST

september 20 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Increasing clouds and hot

36 26

Aizawl

Some sun, then turning cloudy 30 22

Guwahati Partly sunny; very hot, humid 38 25 Imphal

A strong afternoon t-storm

Itanagar Sunshine and very warm

32 21 34 24

Shillong

A t-storm around in the p.m.

28 18

Kohima

Partly sunny

28 19

Dimapur A stray afternoon t-storm

33 24

Partly sunny and nice

Mkg

29 19

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

21 15

Mostly sunny and beautiful

29 23

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

27 18

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Integrated farm settlement for farmers’ benefit

APC, Y. Kikheto addressing the press conference held on Saturday at Mokokchung. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, SEPT 19 (NPN): Government is encouraging the people on “integrated farm settlement”, where agri & allied departments can converge for the common benefits of the farmers, said agriculture production commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema on Saturday.

Kikheto said this while addressing a press conference at the Mokokchung Commissioner’s Rest House.

His team is currently touring the 3 districts of Zunheboto, Longleng and Mokokchung to oversee the NEC projects.

Kikheto expressed satisfaction at the progress of the projects and said that COVID-19 has been a bless-

ing in disguise, so far as agriculture was concerned.

He said that the pandemic has shifted the focus of the people towards the need for agri & allied self-sufficiency.

The commissioner stated that proper marketing sheds with basic amenities should be set up for the farmers to sale their produces. He further encouraged the farmers to go for winter cropping and to harness water harvesting. Further, he advised the farmers to plant “what the market demands” and that each district headquarters would be provided with soil testing laboratory for the purpose of efficient farming.

Remarking that more than 1.90 lakh farmers in Nagaland were registered under PM Kisan scheme with an amount of 2.70 crores,

deposited in their accounts, Kikheto also mentioned that “bogus farmers beneficiaries”, would be vetted out.

Earlier on September 16, Y. Kikheto Sema visited Food Processing Centre at

Mokokchung. According to DIPR report, the APC informed that NSAMB was coming up with an organic air conditioned market with 500 MT cold storage, 5 MT reefers vans and trucks, a first of its kind in Northeast. He mentioned that the objective of AC market was to bridge the gap between farmers and market by creating stable marketing channels throughout the year.

Executive officer, NSSMB, Benri Mozhui added that at present, APMC Kohima in association with Kohima municipal co-operation has set up daily organic market near TCP gate where fresh organic produce from all neighbouring villages are sold and that, APMC

Baghty was doing the same on a weekly basis.

The team also arrived at Mangkolemba on September 16 and visited the regional & state requirements of Fire & Emergency Service at Merepkiyong Mokokchung, construction of Government Higher Secondary and hostel building at Sungratsu village, construction of Khumbani stadium at Mangkolemba and the coffee plantation at Khar village.

APC was accompanied by chief engineer Water Resources, Er. Hotovi Ayemi, SE PWD (R&B), Er. Hozheto, assistant development commissioner, Neigutole Zhasa and executive officer NSAMB, Benri Mozhui.

WATILA WOTSA (10 YEARS DEATH ANNIVERSARY)

Iza/Mom, The years have been long since we last listened your lullaby song, you have always kept the family tied with love and prayer. We have lost a praying mother but we have not lost her prayers. Now we know why you always told us to be strong because you know that one day we would need the strength to bear your loss. Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

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During the programme, pledge taking on “Primum non nocre - First do not harm” was also carried out by health workers.

Programme was observed in all the health units under Phek district.

S r. P a e d e t r i c i a n , Dr.Wethselo also emphasised on the safety measures of COVID-19 pandemic.

DIED ON : 14.09.2020 A beautiful soul went to his heavenly abode leaving a huge vacuum in our hearts, difficult to fill for a long time. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, friends, relatives, well wishers, churches and organizations who stood by us at such a difficult time.

May the all knowing Almighty God bless you in abundance.

‘Wise and Humble you were, Prayers and Blessings you gave.

You live in our hearts forever’ -Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and in-laws.

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5th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Lipoktemsu Jamir

Seems like yesterday that you left us, but your benevolence and guidance helps us go forth the journey of life.

Man is mortal, but your deeds are immortal.

Missing you always.

Loving family and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITH PROFOUND GRATITUDE We the family members of Late Libeni Yanthan would like to thank everyone who supported us through physically, financially, materially and prayer during her prolonged illness till last breath.

We regret our inability to thank individually, however we pray that Almighty God bless and protect you all. Amen.

Loving Husband, Children and Relatives

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Born on : 20.01.1979 Died on : 14.09.2020

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

of our beloved Late Pikuto Shohe, G.B (20-09-2019)

OBITUARY INOLI. SHIHOLI. Y. AWOMI Born on : 5th January 1939 Died on : 14th September 2020

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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of Nagaland.”

Pointing out that, two years have lapsed since agreement signed between the GoN, NSF, ENSF and NSSATA (2010-130, the KU along with aggrieved teachers appealed for solving the long pending demand.

CCSU: Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) also expressed dismay over state government in its failure to respond to the pleas. A press release

by CCSU vice president, C. Pongsu stated that state government must give the judgement at the earliest and reiterated its support to ENSF and NSF until the demands were met.

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Hospital conference hall, Phek with Dr. Limanukshi, junior specialist DH Phek as the resource person. He highlighted on the importance of correct identification of patients and on the challenges faced by healthcare workers, stress which have increased manifold due to overtime work, increased infection rate, violence, illness & death etc.

DIMPAUR: Extending support to the demand made

by ENSF, NSF on SSA, RMSA 2010-13 batch teachers’ issue, the Konyak Union (KU) and Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) have respectively appealed the state government to solve the long pending demand without further delay.

Konyak Union: A press release by president, KU Aboi, Pangao Konyak and general secretary, Phongnyei Changkhu stated that “the cadres sacrificing irregular salary, requirement under SSA and RMSA have rendered their services fully for the welfare of the schools

(20/09/15)

‘World Patient Safety Day’ observed in Phek DIMAPUR: Along with rest of the world, Phek district has observed “World P a t i e n t S a f e t y D ay ” (WPSD) under the theme “Health worker safety: A priority for patient safety” on September 17.

A press release by NHM Phek district media officer, Kutolu Nakro stated that, the programme was observed at District

KU, CCSU extend support to ENSF & NSF ultimatum

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

We could not even realise how one year has passed by. It seem like it was just a few days ago. Our hearts can’t still accept that you are not with us anymore. You were our strength, our protector, our superhero. In this one year, there’s not a single day that we didn't think of you.

It’s not easy for us to move on from this pain. We dreamt of living a long life together but the dreams had been shattered. Everyone says that time heals everything but even after one year we still can’t stop our tears. Although it’s difficult to see beyond the sorrow, but we are thankful for all the memories we shared together. And that we’re lucky to have you and also happy to know that you’re at peace. You may not be with us anymore but our love for you will never die.

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Deeply remembered.

Loving Wife, Sons & Daughter

05/12/1943 – 04/09/2020 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.

Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil.

Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Romans 12: 16 - 18.

The family of Late Mr. Jongpongchiba Aier, whom the Lord took away to rest in Eternal Peace, would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to all kind souls and organizations who offered their love and support to him and his family. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual and organization but it’s our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Wife, Children, Grand Children, In-Laws & Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Late Kühünesa Tunyi Born: 1st May, 1955 – Died: 17th September, 2020 We on behalf of the family, express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us in times of our grief and sorrow and supported us throughout his prolonged illness till his last breath... Physically, financially and through prayers.

Although we could not be able to thank all individually, we remember you all in our prayers and may Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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“God grant her eternal space in the Celestial abode” Through this column, we express our explicit thanks to: Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto (SBCZ), Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC), Sumi Baptist Church Kushiabill, Nagamese Baptist Church (S. Hukavi Zhimomi Colony), South Point (West) Prayer Fellowship and Doctors & Nurses of Rochill Hospital, Zunheboto for unflinching prayer support and humanitarian services rendered at the sudden demise of Late Smti. Shiholi Y. Awomi, wife of Mr. Yevuto Awomi.

So also, words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to all those individuals who stood by us and extended their ceaseless physical, material and prayer support during the grim hours of grief and deepest loss. May the gracious Lord bless each of you abundantly.

Beloved, Husband, Sons, Daughters & Grand Children K Y M C

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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Vol. XXx NO. 286 Dimapur, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Post-pandemic normal

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here is no doubt that the Wuhan virus or coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) has generated an unprecedented impact in most countries of the world. The virus has left no country on earth (213 in total), unaffected spreading and infecting more than 3 crore people, and causing around 10 lakh deaths. This virus is spreading exponentially region wise. Countries are banning gatherings of people to the spread and break the exponential curve. Many countries are locking their population and enforcing strict quarantine to control the spread of the havoc of this highly communicable disease. COVID-19 has rapidly affected people’s day to day life (health, social and economy), businesses, disrupted the world trade and movements. This virus creates significant knockon effects on the daily life of citizens as well as about the global economy. The virus has forced lockdowns across the globe and unexpectedly given respite to nature to heal itself. Climate has benefitted on a short term basis with air pollution and greenhouse effects falling since early 2020. Global lockdowns, sharply curtailing economic activity, has led to shortterm impacts on emissions with a steep fall in levels of carbon dioxide emissions. A recent study noted that as compared to 2019 levels, the carbon emission saw a sharp decline of up to 17%. However, experts are quick to point out that these reductions does not mean the world in on the right track. As per the UN Environment Programme, emissions must drop 7.6 per cent per year from 2020 to 2030 for the 1.5°C goal and 2.7 per cent per year for the 2°C goal.

The pandemic has also affected education to such that today, online classes have become the normal.

Academic education has been seriously affected as schoolroom classes are being replaced with online classes and institutional education being replaced by home education. With most offices closed and the people encouraged to work from home, every working person has become a mobile office. India is soon expected to surpass the USA in COVID cases. Currently as on September 19, India has recorded a total of nearly 54 lakh COVID-19 cases while the USA has around 67 lakh COVID-19 cases. According to virologists, epidemiologists and other health scientists India is projected to have around 2 crore COVID cases by beginning of 2021. This projection is made on the basis of rate of infection and higher possibility that many cases were not reported. The fear of the virus is gradually ebbing away after Unlock 4:0. People across Nagaland are back to daily chores. However, the ‘new normal’ demands that people should accept that they will remain vulnerable at all times and have to adhere to SOPs. Social life has been affected and most are having to adjust to being forced to stay indoors. However , church services in Nagaland have been most severely affected due the advisory on elderly citizens over 60 years and children below 10 years of age. These age groups are said to be most vulnerable to co-morbidity of the COVID-19 so have been advised to not attend public gatherings even including crowded market places. With some churches still unsure about reopening while some having already started services, the church leaders have to also accept that the new normal challenges them to think out of the box.

DailyDevotion Are You Going on With Jesus?

You are those who have continued with Me in My trials. —Luke 22:28 It is true that Jesus Christ is with us through our temptations, but are we going on with Him through His temptations? Many of us turn back from going on with Jesus from the very moment we have an experience of what He can do. Watch when God changes your circumstances to see whether you are going on with Jesus, or siding with the world, the flesh, and the devil. We wear His name, but are we going on with Him? “From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more” (John 6:66).

The temptations of Jesus continued throughout His earthly life, and they will continue throughout the life of the Son of God in us. Are we going on with Jesus in the life we are living right now?

We have the idea that we ought to shield ourselves from some of the things God brings around us. May it never be! It is God who engineers our circumstances, and whatever they may be we must see that we face them while continually abiding with Him in His temptations. They are Histemptations, not temptations to us, but temptations to the life of the Son of God in us. Jesus Christ’s honor is at stake in our bodily lives. Are we remaining faithful to the Son of God in everything that attacks His life in us?

Are you going on with Jesus? The way goes through Gethsemane, through the city gate, and on “outside the camp” (Hebrews 13:13). The way is lonely and goes on until there is no longer even a trace of a footprint to follow— but only the voice saying, “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19).

Quotes

I am a part of everything that I have read. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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Delimitation, by Tribal Integrity?

n 28th February, 2020, Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued an Order to ‘readjust the division’ of State Assembly and Lok Sabha boundaries in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland— with 2001 Census as the base year—although the cacophonic resistance everywhere is for 2011 Census.

A week later, the same Ministry announced the formation of a Delimitation Commission—with Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai chairing the threemember commission, for a period of one year.

Then came Coronavirus.

At the fag-end of Lockdown 4.0—May 2020—the Delimitation Commissioner orders all Chief Electoral Officers to start preparing maps and statistical data.

Delimitation formula is

simply the ratio of seats and population. Mandated by Constitution (Article 82)— delimitation with incremental seats takes place every decade—in consonance with decadal publication of Census figures. But, so far, only three regular-calendar exercises have taken place.

Delimitation with seat mutationtook place last with 1971 Census.

In 1976, the 42nd Amendment Act put a complete ban on increasing Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly seats for a moratorium period of 24 years. In 2001, the due year, when Provisional Census was published, the Parliament further extended the freeze on seat mutation till the first Census after 2026—through the 84th Amendment Act. Increasing electoral seats for Indian Parliament and State Legislatures now awaits 2031 Census. By then, a study estimates, three states—Bihar,

West Bengal and UP—will populate 33% of the total Lok Sabha seats. Representing the present 1.2 billion India is a huge task. A 1000 Lok Sabha seats—up from the present 543—is what Pranab Mukherjee, former President, called for, last December, while delivering the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture.

The current delimitation exercise is presentlylimited to redrawing of existing constituency boundaries—Lok Sabha and State Legislature. Necessitated by the need to redistribute the electorates evenly, territories will now change hands. Political & power equations, too, will change.

The image is brutal—but the idea is justice: proportional representation.

In the fiefdom of political landlords, colossal electorate is bad news. In the life of political parties, more is however good. Some districts in Nagaland will

now lose some Assembly seats.

Why was delimitation deferred in some select areas—when a nation-wide exercise was completed between July 2002 to May 2008? Why is there a new urgency, when preparations for 2021 Census is already underway? Or, when a solution is at the threshold?

The February 2020 notified zones are no ordinary places. They are the most heavily militarized areas in India. Fearing social repercussions and security situations, the government had earlier excluded these regions. The sudden announcement quotes an improvement in law & order— and reduction in insurgency incidents. Yet, on 30th June, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs reextended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in Nagaland, for another six months—a martial law engaged only when threat is at its highest risk.

Fe a r a s p o l i t i c s indeed has multiple perceptions!Timing is a normal suspect—for any ruling government—for the earlier excuse of not holding delimitation is clearly not a security issue. It never was.

Fifteen years ago, the Lotus was nowhere visible in these parts of the country. Today, it is blooming everywhere! What better times—if not now?

In August 2019, an Act of Parliament morphed the State of J&K into a Union Territory—abrogating Article 370 and subtracting Ladakh region. Anything ‘special’ was shredded— now administered by a Lieutenant-Governor. Recall March 2015—BJP’s first-ever government in J&K, formed with PDP partners. The alliance collapsed in June 2018—which was followed by President’s Rule and dissolution of Assembly in November. The

current delimitation aspires to increase the political clout of majority-Hindu Jammu region—long held by Muslim-dominated Kashmir.

Surely, BJP as a party, stands to profit.

Likewise, BJP’s ascendency in Assam in May 2016 is sheer blitzkrieg. It not only formed the government for the first time— but convincingly won with absolute majority. In Manipur, a BJP Chief Minister now heads a coalition government—since February 2017 assembly elections.

Arunachal Pradesh—on a cold evening in December 2016, the government was repainted saffron soon after Pema Khandu dramatically switched parties to BJP to become Chief Minister.

Kekhrie Yhome (Kekhrie Yhome is a professor, politician, and philosopher. Views ventilated here do not mirror the outlook of any political party).

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Appeal to Delimitation Commission on proposed delimitation exercise in Nagaland

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he Govt of India by an order;a) Notification dt. 11th Jan, 2008, the delimitation exercise basing on 2001 census in 4 NE states was postponed by the govt due to prevailing Law and Order problems in the region. b) Superseding the above order of dt.11th Jan 2008, a fresh notification was issued on dt 28th Feb’ 2020, to resume the delimitation exercise in 4 NE states stating that law and order in the region is returning to normal and peaceful and the present delimitation commission under the

chairmanship of Ranjana Prakash Desai a former Supreme Court Judge was setup to complete the delimitation exercise in the region including Nagaland which was left un-finished by previous commission. c) However, recently Union Home Ministry has issued a notification dt. 1st July 2020, declaring the situation in Nagaland as dangerous and un-safe, and ordered for extension of “The Arm Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) for another 6(six) months wef, 30th June 2020 till December 2020, and declared the entire Nagaland State a

disturbed area.

In this connection it is pertinent to mention that the Notification issued on dt 28th Feb’ 2020 was overruled by Home Ministry, vide order dt 1st July’ 2020 on the pretext of deteriorating law and order situation in Nagaland. The Home Ministry order is very clear; it stated that Law and Order situation in the State of Nagaland is dangerous and unsafe. Hence the proposed delimitation exercise in the State of Nagaland should be kept in abeyance till the situation in the State is back to normal, or rectify the Ministry order and withdraw

the imposition of AFSP Act from Nagaland before the proposed delimitation exercise begins in Nagaland.

Law and order situation in the state should not be interpreted and used according to the convenience of the govt.

If at all govt so desires to impost delimitation exercise in the State of Nagaland, than under no circumstances the Rural Assembly seats where cent percent of population represent indigenous people of the state should be sacrificed at the cost those illegal and temporary migrant in the cities and urban town-

To sustain the Naga Saga (From previous issue) ever changing political situs regards Nagaland, ation the world over. the Joint LegislaIn this connection, tors Forum (JLF) both NSCN (I-M) and and the Legislative Assem- NNPGs which have unbly had earlier resolved to ceasingly struggled for the facilitate for an early solu- Naga cause should also tion. As it is, the Opposi- come to terms with each tion Naga People’s Front other in the overall interest (NPF) has very recently of the Naga people. The withdrawn from the JLF. Appeal of Kilo Kilonser Nevertheless, it insists that of GPRN David Mero: it is committed as a facilita- “Today, I pray for all Nagas tor and through its Political to collectively work to heal Affairs Mission has met the badly wounded nation. with concerned civil society We need to shed our perorganisations. sonal differences and come The NSCN (I-M)’s together.” demand for exclusive rights We need not follow over Intangki reserved for- any other model in other est compounded by the parts of the world except Nagaland Government’s our very own. Better to give inaction in dealing with and take as well as accept this is subject to debate and something without loss of unacceptable to majority face. Other relevant issues of the Nagas particularly may be kept in abeyance the Zeliangrongs. It can for the time being till it is establish its HQ elsewhere harvest time, hopefully, in as suggested by Khekiye the not too distant future.

Sema (Retd IAS).

Both the ruling PDA M o r e ove r, N S C N Government and Opposi(I-M) needs to sort out its tion should also come todifferences with the Meiteis, gether and jointly put forth Kukis and Zeliangrongs in their stand because they are Manipur and Assam. These the elected Legislators and need to be ironed out by the so have to contribute a vital powers that be for positive role in the Naga dimension. outcome. Both the States To facilitate in the ongoing are ruled in alliance as in negotiations is one thing the Centre and are there- but the Legislators must fore, in a strong position to also ensure a smooth transiconvince the NSCN (I-M) tion to the new but expected to extend and also receive dispensation. the olive branch from the Thus, NSCN (I-M), three communities. For that NNPGs, ruling PDA Govmatter, Nagaland’s ruling ernment and Opposition PDA Government is also NPF together in unity an allied one. would be the formidable IMPERATIVE voice of the Naga people.

It is high time that This is most imperative all Nagas of whichever since there should be only political ideology MUST one solution and GoI “will avoid being rigid and come not wait for anyone anytogether as one united body more.” We can hope that and one voice for whatever the good times are coming political settlement GoI provided we ensure they is willing to dispense and don’t take their own good which is acceptable to the time in coming. majority of Naga people.

LA S T BU T N OT While not compromising THE LEAST on our ultimate objectives, All things considered, we need also to realize the since the final solution will ground realities and the have to be within the amReader’s note: Articles or letters published

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bit of the Constitution of India, the concept of a status higher than the special one which culminated in Nagaland’s Statehood should be on the cards and included in the final solution.

Right now, India is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and economic slowdown along with the expansionist designs of Communist China vis-à-vis the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and Dokhlam on the trijunction of Bhutan, Sikkim and Tibet, as well as terrorist activities perpetrated from Pakistan. Even Nepal has claimed parts of Uttarakhand. GoI is resolute in dealing with them.

The North-East Region is the scenic gateway to trade, commerce and cultural ties in South-East Asia and beyond through Nagaland and Manipur. It is also rich in tea, oil, forest, minerals and other natural resources and hence vital for India’s geo-political strategy and commercial development including tourism. Hence there is emphasis on “Look East” policy.

It is to be fervently hoped that GoI headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose 70th birthday on September 17 coincided with Vishwakarma Puja, is poised on the threshold of international history, will be blessed with Solomonlike wisdom complemented by relevant maxims in the treatise on statecraft Arthasastra by Kautilya (aka Chanakya). Thus GoI can at last resolve the decades-old Naga issue.

Then only, we can fully devote our energies and talents for peace, development and progress.

And thus sustain the Naga Saga.

(Concluded) Jack T. Chakhesang in any of the columns do

ships in the guise of equal representation, rather the geographical areas should be given more important.

Development is needed more in rural areas than that of urban areas as everyone is aware of. There the commission should apply deferent yardstick while assisting the population for rural and urban assembly seats in the state of Nagaland too as other states in India. For instance, the neighbouring state of Assam, under Jorhat town Municipal Corporation (urban) the total population is 10.91lakh, with 5 (five) assembly seats, the average

population per constituency comes to 2,18,200 (lakh), whereas under Sonari Municipal Council (rural), total population is 19,810 (nineteen thousand eight hundred ten) only with 1 (one) Assembly seat.

May I therefore request you to apply your wisdom and give Judgement in the interest of public service.

Hope and pray that you being a Judge by profession and also as Chairman Delimitation Commission, do the needful as desired by public without compromise.

L N Konyak, Senior Citizen, NUV, Dimapur

Nagas’ tradition and customs versus Socialism

(The Naga Peace Accord and the Preamble to be pondered seriously by the Nagas before preliminary inking.)

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part from few community village reserve forest, more than 95 percent of Nagas’ land is private owned. In short, Nagas have been practising capitalist economy which are hereditary and strictly fasten to the tradition and customary laws till date.

The Yezabo of undivided NSCN has clearly mentioned about the political set up, which shall be of one party system (dictatorship) and economy of socialist pattern i.e Nationalisation of private land and resources. And if the socialist pattern is to be implemented in toto, the economic tradition and customary laws of the Nagas which is in practise shall be uprooted. Will the Nagas give up our economic tradition and customary laws to the socialist pattern ? And even if so, will it be okay if a dictator dictates the entire economy of the Nagas ?

The IDEALS of Sovereign Nagaland and the CAUSE of the Freedom Struggle, was and is to PROTECT our LAND, IDENTITY and FREEDOM. And our IDENTITY is our TRADITION and CUSTOMS which had been in practise since time immemorial. If our land, identity and freedom is to be uprooted by socialist pattern of post independent/solution, than what is the use of our freedom struggle for so long? Instead of freedom, Nagas will be under the socialist dictator without freedom. Chaos and civil war shall follow

up in line with solution.

If the assets of some socialist leaders of the world are to be accounted, it’s worst and dangerous than capitalist leaders. And also, under the patronage of totalitarian (socialist communism) most of the elite leaderships concentrated absolute power and heftily individualize the national assets and economy , only few personalities like Vladimir Lenin have successfully implemented socialist in letter and spirit.

The philosophers who invented socialist communism is to protect and liberate the proletariats’ rights in every sphere from capitalist, but today in contrary, the working class(citizens) are deprived of their rights in the socialist nations and set-ups , and any citizen/s voicing justice are either silenced through imprisonment of execution.

And therefore, to live a fair society, preserve the Nagas’ tradition and customs and to visualise the citizens’ freedom post sovereignty/solution, socialist pattern of governance in the Naga Peace Accord and Preamble should be omitted before tabling in the Indian Parliament. And the content must be made known to the stake holders.

The solution should be based on, Principle of democratic continuation with the Indian Government. For better Nagaland.

God Bless.

Akavi Sumi

Reader’s Post Sir,

Skyrocketing prices

I wish to draw the concentration of concerned authority towards the rising prices of essential commodities. The skyrocketing price of essential commodities is making the life of the common people very hard. The steep rise in prices has severely hit the poor and middle class people. The government has made some efforts but it still lacks.

The government must realize that price line is the life line.

Big businessmen store things in their go downs and create artificial shortages in the market, leading to an increase in prices. More fair price depots should be set up.

Shopkeepers and traders must be ordered to put price list of essential commodities.

Black markets and hoarders must be dealt with sternly. The government should immediately do whatever necessary, and take proper steps to blacklist the black marketers and adopt the price control measures.

Thashai Shiu, Kohima not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

‘Tripura govt has failed in Covid control’ holding as many as 28 departments, including Health and Family Welfare Department.

“Frustrated over the government’s mismanagement, Additional Chief Secretary in-charge of Health and Family Welfare Department Sanjay Kumar Rakesh, Health Director Radha Debbarma and many other senior officials have either applied for voluntary retirement or have already left their jobs. Despite huge shortages of doctors and health staff, the BJP government did not recruit any health workers including nurses during the past twoand-a-half years,” Das told the media.

Das, who is also the member of the CPI-M central committee, said that the state government did not even share the correct and updated Covid information with the High Court, which has recently, took a suo-mo-

Three ministers, two MLAs test COVID-19 positive in Sikkim Gan g to k , S ep 1 9 (PTI): Three ministers of the Prem Singh Tamang government and two BJP MLAs have tested positive for COVID-19, an official said on Saturday.

All legislators and staff of the state legislative assembly were tested for COVID-19 on Friday as a precautionary measure ahead of the proposed one-day assembly session on Monday.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has tested negative for COVID-19, the official said.

Information and Public Relations (IPR) minister Lok Nath Sharma, Forest and Environment minister Karma Loday Bhutia and Power minister Mingma Norbu Sherpa have tested COVID-19 positive, the official said.

Two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs Farwanti Tamang and T T Bhutia have also tested positive, he said The COVID-19 positive ministers and MLAs have been advised home isolation, the official added.

to case and raised 13 points to the government.

“After thousands of people returned to Tripura from different parts of the country in May and June, Tripura government tested their sample 5 : 1 ratio - one sample tested out of five returnees -- causing huge spread of the dreaded virus.

With 1.12 per cent fatality, Tripura is in the worst position among the 8 northeastern states in Covid-19 death ratio while its recovery rate of 67.50 per cent also very low,” the Left leader said.

Former Tripura state Congress chief and ex-minister Birajit Sinha alleged that the BJP government had not only totally failed in Covid management but the Chief Minister and the ruling party leaders were arrogant.

Congress leader Tapas Dey said that Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb himself attended religious, personal,

governmental and party programmes violating the social distancing norms and other government guidelines.

BJP spokesman Nabendu Bhattacharjee said that the people rejected Left parties in Tripura in 2018 assembly polls and both the CPI-M and the Congress made false charges. “After the BJP government came to power, many new departments were set up in Tripura hospitals and many specialists were recruited on numerous diseases. When lakhs of people are dying due to Covid-19 in China and other developed countries, these two parties remain silent,” he told the media.

Bhattacharjee said putting their lives at risk, BJP’s Lok Sabha member Pratima Bhowmik and many of the party functionaries were providing services to needy people and many BJP workers had died after owing to coronavirus.

DIMAPUR: A 2-day national webinar on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 titled ‘Institutional Excellence in Higher Education in North East and National Education Policy, 2020,’ will be organized

by IFCAI Tripura in collaboration with All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER) on September 19 and 20.

A press release by ICFAI University Faculty of Science & Technology, Dr. Priyangshu Rana Borthakur informed that Minister for Higher Education of Tripura Ratan Lal Nath will be the chief guest for the inaugural session of the webinar, while the chief patron of the webinar is the Chancellor of ICFAI University Tripura and former Chairman of UGC professor Dr. V N Rajshekharan Pillai and the patron of the webinar is pro-vice chancellor of the University professor Biplab Halder.

Manipur govt forms state Covid-19 treatment team

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IMPHAL, Sep 19: The state government in Manipur has formed a state COVID treatment team as a sub-committee consisting of 11 officials chaired by state health director.

The team was formed for inspection, supervision and guidance of hospitals dedicated to COVID-19, an official source said on Saturday.

The sub-committee will supervise centres on the use of state trusted prescription protocols on COVID-19 and give feedback and suggestions for improvement of patients care services to decrease morbidity and mortality, the source added.

M e a n w h i l e, t h r e e deaths pushed Manipur’s COVID-19 related fatality toll to 55 on Saturday even

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IMPHAL, Sep 19: The Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (Appointment, Salary and Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Repealing Act, 2018 which the BJP-led coalition government in Manipur enacted to appoint parliamentary secretaries was declared invalid and unconstitutional by the High Court of Manipur.

It may be recalled that after the N Biren Singh-led BJP’s coalition government was formed in the state , the Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (Appointment, Salary And Allowances and

Miscellaneous Provisions) Repealing Act, 2018 was enacted to enable appointment of 12 MLAs as parliamentary secretaries.

The Act was an amended form of Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (Appointment, Salary and Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2012 which the then O Ibobi Singh led Congress government had enacted.

Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (Appointment, Salary and Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2012 is unconstitutional as the state legislature did not have the legislative com-

petence to pass the Act. As a corollary, it does not have the competence to pass the Repealing Act, 2018. When it has no competence to pass an Act, it does not have the authority to repeal it, as well.

Both the Acts have no legal force and have to be ignored and disregarded, stated a ruling of the chief justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh of the High Court of Manipur. The bench declared that that the Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (Appointment, Salary and Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act,

State SNWW, NSCN (I-M) condolence DIMAPUR: Sumi National Workers’ Welfare (SNWW), National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) has expressed grief over the demise of ‘col.’(posthumous) Tokivi Achumi, MSM, Naga Army, who had passed away on September 15.

A condolence message by SNWW secretary, Qhetoyi Swu, stated that late ‘col.’ Tokivi Achumi stood his ground at all times of uncertainty and never wavered for his national principles and commitment.

His tireless efforts and sacrifices contributed for Naga cause would be remembered, stated the release. Further, SNWW prayed that the Lord grant solace to the bereaved families as the departed soul rest in peace.

2012 is unconstitutional.

It further declared that the Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (appointment, salary and allowances and miscellaneous provisions) Repealing Act, 2018 is also invalid and unconstitutional.

The ruling of the court was after hearing as many as four writ petitions filed against the appointment of 12 parliamentary secretaries by the N Biren Singh government in the state after the Repeal Act, 2018 was enacted.

Two Congress MLAsSurjakumar Okram (son of former chief minister O Ibobi Singh) and DD

Director SAMETI & principal IETC i/c, Dr. Watimongla Jamir with SAMETI officials.

Topics covered during the online training were introduction, principles and its different component / tools of IPM, integrated pest of horticultural crops and its management, use of chemical pesticides in IPM: biological control and modules of IPM in different field crops with reference to Nagaland.

Meanwhile, feedbacks were received from participants and e-certificates were issued. Altogether, 22 ATMA functionaries from 11 districts attended the online training programme.

DIMAPUR: With the aim to promote local entrepreneurs and their products, “Made in DABA-V”, an initiative under Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo has gone online to reach out to a larger section.

According to DIPR report, the initiative of DABA began on August 10, 2016 with the focus on the holistic development of its members.

Around 70 young entrepreneurs took part in the event and 258 parcels were delivered for free within the Dimapur town area on September 19, 2020.

Various locally made

CNSA consultative meeting: Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) has convened consultative meeting on September 23, 11 a.m at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

All the executives of Central Nagaland Students’ Association, advisors, former leaders, co-opted members of Central Nagaland Students’ Association, units president and gen. secy of AKM, LSU and SKK have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Houses sealed in Tuensang: Deputy commissioner, Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has issued orders for sealing of following houses till further order; H/No 222, Tanzil shop (license no- 43), 42, 185, general shop (licence no. 88), 223,229 all of them from Hakushang ward and house no 8 from Laiket ward. No unauthorised entry/exit to/from sealed houses shall be allowed during the sealed period, occupants of sealed houses are to abide by health safety measures issued by government from time to time and essential goods/ needs for occupants of sealed houses will be arranged by ward/sector/colony concerned.

Any violation of the above shall invite legal actions as per provisions of the law.

Noklak administration informs: SDO (C) &

office of profit as parliamentary secretaries within the meaning of Article 191(1) of the Constitution of India.

While the case was pending with the High Court of Manipur, the opposition Congress had demanded disqualification of the 12 MLAs under article 192 of the Constitution.

One of the writ petitions also stated that all the 12 MLAs are liable to be disqualified by the Governor of Manipur under Article 192 as they enjoyed office of profit in terms of the provisions of the Act while discharging their duties as parliamentary secretaries.

DIMAPUR: Seeking clarification as to why HoDs of schools are “threatened and warned by the department for not releasing the incumbents who are transferring with post/without a reliever”, the Aboi Area Students’ Union (AASU) has resolved to fight “tooth and nail against the transfer with post or without a reliever of staff.”

In a press release, AASU media cell has appealed the prin-

cipal director of School Education, Nagaland that no transfer should be made with post from one establishment to another. AASU further mentioned that it was not the first time such transfers were being made “from our place considering as the backward area” and expressed “discontentment for such step motherly treat-

ment meted out to us.”

It also stated that concerned individual/authority will be solely held responsible if such incumbents are released until and unless their relievers were made.

ASSU called upon the authority to genuinely look into the quality education of students’ community in the state.

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Young entrepreneurs at the programme held under initiative of DABA on September 19. (DIPR)

products like handicrafts, organic tea leaves, clothing and accessories, face mask, potteries, food items, musical instruments, paintings,

News in Brief INTCWS scholarship for students: India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS) has informed that it will provide cash scholarship to aspiring and deserving students, based on class 12 marks. Forms will be issued from September 17, 10 a.m to 3 p.m at its office, Libra Consultancy, Notun Bosti, Dimapur. For further details, one may contact at 8974655409.

LH joint meeting: Lotha Hoho (LH) has convened a joint meeting with all the Lotha frontal organisations on September 23, 11 a.m at WDVCA hall, Wokha town, on Naga political issue. All the LH office bearers, executive members, advisors, Lotha Hohos of Kohima, Dimapur, Bhandari town, LLRPO, RALH and all Lotha frontal organisations have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

AIEF formed: All India Education Forum (AIEF) has been formed on September 12 under the convenor, professor SCERT Nagaland, Dr. Zavise Rume, to provide a common platform for the educationists. New forum is headed by Dr. Zavise Rume as national chairman, national deputy chairman Rajendra Prasad and Dr. Harshvardhan Kumar.

Thaisii – were among the petitioners. They filed a joint petition challenging the constitutional validity of enacting the two Acts related with the appointment of parliamentary secretaries.

At the initial stage, the BJP-led coalition government passed the Repealing Act, 2018 so as to appoint 12 MLAs who missed ministerial berths as parliamentary secretaries.

However, seven of them later resigned from their posts after the appointment became a heated debate on legal as well as constitutional ground. However, five of them continue to hold the

AASU seeks clarification on transfer with post

Made in DABA-V goes online

ment (IPM) and stated that the training schedule covered important topics which were relevant and applicable at farmers’ level. She encouraged trainees to play the role of extension agents effectively so as to contribute in improving the farming system in the state.

Resource persons were senior technical assistant, of entomology, J. Akato Chishi, assistant professor, of entomology, Dr. Pankaj Neog and assistant professor, of entomology, N.U. SASRD, Medziphema, Dr. Waluniba.

Aizawl, Sep 19 (PTI): At least 14 people, including six security personnel, have tested positive for novel coronavirus in Mizoram in the last 24 hours, taking the state’s tally to 1,548, an official said on Saturday.

Of the 14 new cases, eight were reported from Aizawl district, five from Lunglei and one from Serchhip district, the official said.

While six patients have no travel history and were diagnosed with COVID-19 during contact tracing, the remaining eight patients have returned from outside the state, he said. Of the six security personnel testing positive for COVID-19, five are of Assam Rifles and one BSF jawan, according to the official. There are 575 active COVID-19 cases in the state while a total of 973 people have already recovered from the virus.

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SAMETI online training for commercial crops

DIMAPUR: State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organised a two-day online training programme on “promotion of IPM in commercial agricultural and horticultural crops” for Agri & allied & ATMA functionaries at SAMETI, Medziphema on September 17 and 18.

A press release by SAMETI stated that, in her inaugural speech, director SAMETI & principal IETC i/c, Dr. Watimongla Jamir reiterated on the importance of integrated pest manage-

as the infection count also rose to 8,724.

Of the tally of 8,724 cases, 1946 were active cases while recovered cases rose to 6723 upon discharge of 94 persons in the past 24 hours. The recovery rate of the state was 77.06%.

As per the report, three males; 80, 57 and 65 years expired in the last 24 hours. Two of them died at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital, Imphal, while one at JNIMS hospital, Imphal.

Of the 117 new cases confirmed, only one was from the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and 116 were from the general populace from 2,115 samples tested. The state has so far tested 2,06,986 samples including 55,941

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administrator Noklak town council, Noklak, C. Phuniang notified all concerned that unregulated disposal of used safety kits like mask, hand sanitiser container, hand gloves/ PPE kits need to be disposed in a safe place strictly ensuring that it is not littered around or thrown in stream, river and drainages. Defaulters shall invite necessary action as per relevant provision of law.

Houses sealed in Kohima: Additional deputy commissioner, Kohima Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa has notified that in view of the detection of a COVID-19 positive person, the residence/ houses mentioned are demarcated as sealed area in order to contain the spread of the disease infection and for necessary contact tracing. The sealed residences/houses are H/No. 14 Midlane Colony, Kohima; Dzukou Guest House (1st and 2nd floor from ground level) High School Colony, Kohima; One residence at T-Khel, near Ziekie Junction, Kohima village, Kohima; H/No. 296 (C), 297 (C), 279(C) and 288 (C), Lerie Chazou Colony, Kohima; H/No. 212 (C), Poterlane Colony, Kohima.

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.

SBI Infra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. invites offers on behalf of SBI Tamlu branch for Commercial use having built up area of approx. 186 sqm (2000 Sqft), located in Tamlu at Longleng district near the market area. The format for technical and price bids can be obtained from the office of “The Regional Manager, Regional Business Office, SBI, Mokokchung” or also can be downloaded from website www.sbi.co.in > SBI in the News>Procurement News.

The last date for submission is 03.10.2020.

SBIIMS/SBI reserves the right to cancel or postpone or modify the tenders at any time without assigning any reason.

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gift items etc. were made available for orders on the DABA Youth Ministry Instagram and Facebook accounts.

USSC appeal for roll back on COVID cess DIMAPUR: While appreciating the state government’s endeavour in fighting against the COVID-19, the United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has appealed the government to roll back the COVID-19 cess on petrol and diesel hike.

In a press release, USSC vice president Sethrongba Y. Yingbithongrü general secretary, Selicho T. Sangtam stated that additional taxes have burdened the common people during this crucial point of time.

It further urged the state government to be more responsible as the state government was receiving enough funds from the central government to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, whereby it was “not necessary at any longer to rely upon the public hard earned money to meet the state financial exigencies in any manner.”

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Agartala, Sep 19 (IANS): Opposition CPI-M and Congress on Saturday strongly criticised the BJP government in Tripura for its “total failure in Covid-19 management putting the state in a worst situation in the northeastern region”.

The Congress has called for a 12-hour strike in Tripura on Monday to protest the governmenta¿s negligence to check the deaths due to the coronavirus and spread of the infectious disease.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, however, rejected the opposition’s accusation and blamed them for not following the government’s Covid norms.

Communist Party of India-Marxist Tripura state secretary Gautam Das said that Tripura is the only state in India where there is no full-fledged health minister and the Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has been

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 national/state No record of MSMEs Lokayutka puts role of AG Nagaland under...

(From p-1) March 14, 2018 when he was not even shut down amid However, it said that AG who is appointed as the Advocate General on ture for making home-made under duty to give the advice on legal that date and the Notification was ispandemic: Govt explosive devices, have been matters and perform other duties of sued in the name of Governor.

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asked Sukhbir and Harsimrat, “Did either of you even once call the ordinances ‘anti-farmer’ till they were presented in the Lok Sabha?” “Was Harsimrat not part of the Union Cabinet when the ordinances were introduced without consulting any of the stakeholders, considering that one of the reasons cited by her for her resignation was that the Centre failed to address her demand for discussions with these stakeholders?”

“Did Harsimrat even once, till her resignation, tell the farmers that she was trying to persuade the central government to address their concerns -- something she is now claiming?”

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truly concerned about the destructive impact of the new laws on them? Does this mean she herself still believes those atrocious legislations to be pro-farmer, contrary to what she is trying to falsely project to the farmers?”

“Why is SAD still part of the NDA given that, by Harsimrat’s own admission, the BJP-led NDA government failed to address the farmers’ concerns she put before them?” “Can you cite even one pro-farmer initiative you have persuaded the BJP-led government at the Centre to take over the past six years?”

“Did Sukhbir not state clearly and unambiguously at the all-party meeting convened by me on the issue that the ordinances were not anti-farmer and would actu-

ally benefit the farmers?”

“Were either of you present in any of the meetings of the high-powered committee, on which you are making baseless claims of my government’s stand and responses?’

“Why have you and your party chosen to deliberately and maliciously ignore the key portions relating to agriculture in the Congress party’s Lok Sabha manifesto of 2019 and the Punjab Congress manifesto of 2017?”

“Do you really believe that by repeating your lies often enough you will be able to make them sound like truth and befool the farmers, whose lives your party was directly responsible for destroying through 10 years of your misrule in Punjab?”

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said he was sure that the Akalis and the Badals could offer no reasonable explanation or rational answer to any of these questions, which only touch the tip of the iceberg, as far as their sins are concerned.

The people of Punjab, especially the farmers, will not forgive them, he added.

“The ordinances, which you had been shamefacedly supporting all through till you decided to back off under political compulsions out of fear of losing your farmer votebank, were never discussed or even mentioned at the high-powered meetings -- a fact on which your coalition partners either deliberately kept you in the dark or which you chose consciously to ignore in your own petty interest,” Amarinder told the Badals.

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Lokayukta dismisses plea against HM (From p-1) In his complaint to the Lokayukta (copy attached with the order), Vicca had alleged that Patton, in a public platform, claimed that he could manipulate the examination conducted by the Nagaland Public Service Commission, which is a Constitutional body.

He also alleged that Patton in his speech, had proposed and offered to the candidate who can qualify the written exams to approach him for help at the interview stage.

Vicca further alleged that Patton in his speech on January 28, 2020 said that “there is a practice of give and take practiced by and among other politicians in the state to give Government jobs.”

Patton in his reply to

the allegations pointed out that the affidavit (of the complainant) in support was shown as registered prior in point of time in relation to the complaint it purports to support.

Patton said that the complaint filed against him

by Vicca S. Aye contained allegations which were “baseless and false”. “The said complaint is ex-facie motivated and malafide,” he added.

He went on to point out that Aye was appointed as a Primary Teacher

by Order No. ED/EL/ NL/APPT/2006-07 dated 09.09.07. He said that the said order showed that Aye was not appointed on the basis of a selection process.

“In this regard, the

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records of the erstwhile Vigilance Commission, in relation to the appointment of bogus teachers may be called for and referred to.

The records also show that he submitted his resignation in the year 2017 and the same was accepted

by Order No. ED/EL/ NL/APPT/2/2013 dated 20.11.17. Pertinently, another person has been appointed in his place,” Patton stated in his reply.

In addition, Patton also pointed out that the complainant was “a person of interest/accused in relation to the 5th March 2015 lynching incident at Dimapur” and was also being investigated for false statements/allegations published by him in the social media.

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CHANDIGARH, SEP 19 (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday asked opposition Akali Dal leaders - the Badal couple - 10 pointed and pertinent questions to nail the “lies” they have been allegedly perpetuating in the last few days to save face on the agriculture Bills.

Responding to the noholds barred attack launched by both Sukhbir Badal and his wife Harsimrat Badal since the ordinances were ready for introduction in Parliament, the Chief Minister said the duo had been fabricating lies on the whole issue just to cover up their “muddied faces”, which had been completely exposed.

Pinning them down on every single “lie” mouthed by them over the past few days, the Chief Minister

(From p-1) He claimed that the nation has gone backwards. In this scenario, There said “nation needs Congress now more than ever” and that the party can bring change in reviving the economy and creating more jobs. He said Congress is a collection of “experts in sociology, law and economics,” adding “we have all the experts.” Therie attacked BJP on CAA and for its Hindutva ideology while reaffirming that “NPCC is the only party standing for Nagas of Nagaland.”

He said none of ruling members in the state opposed CAA and Hindutva and neither had they opposed hike in prices of fuel nor opposed multi-taxation, corruption. Instead, he said all want to join corrupted team that will destroy the identity, religion and future of the people. Therie said while intending candidates for the bypolls would seek tickets as NDPP or BJP as ruling party candidates, the Congress on the other hand has candidates and soldiers who are ideologically prepared to for duty. However, Therie said the party will first assess the mood of the people and take decision at an appropriate time.

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“Should it be called a manipulation or a reckless and casual way off functioning in state government’s offices?”the Lokayukta questioned. It said that there were some Naga Advocates on the government side as Sr. Additional AG/Addl AG in Kohima, who can be rated fairly good.

However, in case the state government does not have confidence in their professional competence for appointment as the AG, then there are very competent Advocates in Gauhati, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya Bars in the North East, the Lokayukta said.

Even the Calcutta Bar is not that far and not as expensive as maintaining the Advocate General in Delhi, it added.

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Pakistan-based al-Qaeda terrorists on social media platforms and were motivated to launch attacks at multiple locations, including in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The module was actively involved in fundraising and some of its members were planning to travel to New Delhi to procure arms and ammunition, the official said, adding that the arrests have prevented possible terrorist attacks in various parts of the country.

Incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, jihadi literature, sharp weapons, country-made firearms, a locally-fabricated body armour, articles and litera-

legal character was based in Delhi.

The Lokayukta also pointed out that there was a general complaint that visits to Delhi on the pretext of seeking Advocate General’s legal opinion by government servants and in particular by the officers of state Law department at the cost of public exchequer have become a regular feature. “Though the Lokayukta has to keep the source of information absolutely secret under Section 20 of the Lokayukta Act but he also has to keep his eyes and ears open,” the order stated.

Strangely enough, the Lokayukta said that the state government had also accorded the Advocate General a cabinet status with Headquarters at Delhi, retrospectively with effect from

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gan on September 11 when the premier investigating agency registered a case to probe the al-Qaeda module.

According to the official, crackers were being attempted to be converted into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and the NIA recovered switches and batteries from Abu Sufiyan’s house during the raids.

The group was also planning to go to Kashmir for weapons delivery as it intended to launch terror attacks on vital installations in the country with an aim to kill innocent people, the official said.

A preliminary probe revealed that the arrested men were radicalised by

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS): After claiming that the government has no data on the deaths of migrant labourers amid the nationwide lockdown as well as doctors who lost their lives due to Covid-19, the Centre on Saturday said that it has no record of MSMEs that have faced closure in the wake of the pandemic.

Interestingly, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Pratap Chandra Sarangi also said that there is no data on the number of MSMEs closed down from FY 2014-15 to FY 2019-20.

On a question on the number of small and medium businesses closed from March to August 2020 due to the economic distress, the Minister said: “No such record is available.”

He, however, enumerated the steps taken by the government to support the MSMEs to revive, including the Rs 20,000 crore subordinate debt for MSMEs, Rs 3 lakh crore collateralfree automatic loans for business, including MSMEs, and Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion through ‘MSME Fund of Funds’.

The Minister also mentioned the revised criteria for classification of MSMEs and new registration of MSMEs through ‘Udyam Registration’ for ease-of-doing business, among other initiatives.

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seized from the possession of the arrested terrorists, the official said.

They will be produced before the courts concerned in Kerala and West Bengal for custody and further investigation, he added.

According to the officials investigating the case, the arrested men are highly radicalised and were getting instructions from foreign handlers, including Pakistan-based al-Qaeda operatives, in cyberspace.

The module was planning to target vital installations in India as well as targeted killings.

It was in the advanced stage of procuring arms (including automatic rifles and pistols), ammunition and explosives to carry out attacks. Some of its members were trying to develop expertise in IED-making too. Besides, the module was trying to establish a well organised al-Qaeda network in different parts of the country, including the northeast and Jammu and Kashmir, on the instructions of the Pakistan-based handlers, the official said.

NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. TIMIKHA KOZA, son of Lt. M. KOZA resident of House No. 025 at 7th Mile Village, Dimapur District, Nagaland has sold his plot of land with the standing houses measuring an area of 120’ x 60’ Sq. feet bearing village land permit/patta No.149 Regd.

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NEW DELHI/KOLKATA, SEP 19 (PTI): Foiling an attempt by internationally banned terror group al-Qaeda to set up a base in India, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) swooped on its cadres in West Bengal and Kerala and arrested nine of them, an official spokesperson said on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off provided by central intelligence agencies, the NIA, with the help of the state police forces, carried out raids in the intervening night of September 18 and 19 at Ernakulam in Kerala and Murshidabad in West Bengal and arrested the nine men -- Murshid Hasan, Iyakub Biswas, Mosaraf Hossen from Ernakulam and Najmus Sakib, Abu Sufiyan, Mainul Mondal, Leu Yean Ahmed, Al Mamun Kamal and Atitur Rehman from Murshidabad.

Hasan is the leader of the gang and those arrested from Kerala are also originally residents of West Bengal, the NIA spokesperson said.

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China protests US ban on apps

Beijing, Sep 19 (PTI): China on Saturday said it was resolutely opposed to the US’ move of blocking downloads of WeChat and TikTok apps and warned counter measures to protect the interest of Chinese companies.

The US on Friday issued orders to ban popular Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat from Sunday to safeguard national security, weeks after India banned them, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

Last month, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban TikTok and WeChat by September 15 unless the ownership of the two Chinese companies changed to American.

Reacting to orders issued by the Trump administration to ban TikTok and WeChat from Sunday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said it was resolutely opposed to the US’ move to block downloads of these apps.

In the absence of any

evidence, the US has repeatedly used state power to suppress the two enterprises for unwarranted reasons, which seriously disrupted their normal business activities, undermined the confidence of international investors in the US investment environment and damaged the normal global economic and trade order, the MOC said in a statement.

It said Washington should immediately stop bullying and safeguard international rules and order.

“If the US is bent on having its own way, China will take necessary measures to resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese com-

panies,” the ministry said, without giving details.

Though the ministry did not specify any retaliatory action, it issued rules for a widely anticipated unreliable entity list mechanism on Saturday that could severely punish foreign entities and individuals who undermine China’s national interests.

The move is believed to counter the US’ relentless crackdown campaign against Chinese businesses, state-run Global Times said.

The list would include foreign entities or individuals who undermine China’s sovereignty, security and development interests and those who violate market principles by cutting off

normal transactions with Chinese firms, organizations or individuals, the MOC said.

The Ministry did not release specific foreign entities or individuals that will be put on the list.

TikTok and WeChat were first banned by India on June 29 along with 59 Chinese apps, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

The ban was expanded to 224 Chinese apps later. The ban was imposed in the backdrop of a tense stand-off along the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh with Chinese troops.

President Trump had also cited India’s action against the Chinese apps while announcing his plan to ban them last month.

The latest US move followed intensified moves

by Trump administration to crack down on high tech Chinese firms starting with telecom giant Huawei whose products are banned in the US.

‘Russia ready to work with new US Prez’

Moscow, Sep 19 (IANS): Russia is ready to work with the winner of the forthcoming US presidential election, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said here.

“We will work with any government that takes office in any country, including the US. But we will talk with Washington on all issues of interest solely on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, and the search for a balance of interests,” Xinhua news agency quoted Lavrov as saying in an interview to Sputnik on Friday.

“Talking to us with ultimatums is pointless and useless. If someone has not yet understood this, then these are worthless politicians,” he added.

He recalled that under former President Barack Obama, Russia was first accused of interference in the internal affairs of the United States, which was used as a pretext for imposing sanctions, including a “raider seizure of Russian property in the US, the expulsion of dozens of our diplomats with their families and much more”.

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US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies Washington, Sep 19 (IANS): US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an iconic champion of women's rights, has died of cancer at the age of 87, the court said.

Ginsburg, the oldest justice and the second ever woman to sit on the Supreme Court, where she served for 27 years, was a legal pioneer advocating gender equality, reports Xinhua news agency.

She was appointed in 1993 by then President Bill Clinton and has over the years become the most senior member of the court's liberal wing.

"Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature," Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement on Friday night.

"We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her -- a tireless and resolute champion of justice."

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justice nominee during his presidency -- that may swing the bench further to the conservative side.

H o w e v e r, S e n a t e Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said shortly after the announcement of Ginsburg's death that the Senate should wait until the next president assumes office to fill the seat left by the late justice.

"The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new President," Schumer said in a tweet.

Trump reacted to Ginsburg's death after an election rally in Minnesota on Friday night, saying: "I didn't know that. She led an amazing life,

what else can you say?"

Ginsburg has a long history of health problems, having been battling various cancers since 1999, when she was diagnosed with colon cancer.

She underwent a surgery for pancreatic cancer in 2009, had two cancerous nodules removed from her left lung in December 2018, and received additional treatment for the pancreatic tumor in August 2019.

Ginsburg told US media in early January that she was "cancer free", but in July she was treated for liver cancer.

Over an illustrious legal career spanning six decades, Ginsburg attained unparalleled celebrity status for a jurist in the US, revered by liberals and conservatives alike, the BBC said in a report.

Born to Jewish immigrant parents in Brooklyn, New York City, in 1933, Ginsburg studied at Harvard Law School, where she was one of only nine women in a class of about 500 men.

In 1972, Ginsburg co-founded the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union.

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port a political process,” he said.

Security Council Resolution 2254 was unanimously adopted on December 18, 2015, calling for a ceasefire and political settlement in Syria.

Pedersen also called on Russia and the US to advance their dialogue toward a political settlement in Syria. “I encourage Russia and the United States to

Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif mulling political comeback Islamabad, Sep 19 (PTI): Pakistan’s deposed premier Nawaz Sharif is set to make a comeback in active politics following a year-long absence after PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari invited him to virtually attend the Oppositionled multiparty conference aimed at launching a protest movement against the Imran Khan-led government on Sunday.

Sharif, 70, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, has been living in London since November last year after the Lahore High Court granted him permission to go abroad for four weeks for treatment.

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

Sharif, who was deposed in 2017, was also sentenced to seven years in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case in December 2018.

But, he was bailed out in both cases and also allowed to go to London for medical treatment.

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

On Friday, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Zardari talked to Sharif over phone and invited him to virtually attend the Opposition-led All Parties Conference (APC) scheduled to be held on Sunday.

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Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which, they said, has failed to address issues like price hike and poverty.

Quoting sources, The Express Tribune reported that the meeting will decide to go for a street movement.

He said that every party wanted to send the government led by Prime Minister Khan packing, adding that approaches might be different but this is exactly what all parties are attending the APC for -- to agree on a unified approach.

“Just spoke to Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif.

Enquired about his health.

Also invited him to virtually attend opposition APC, hosted by PPP, on 20th September,” Bilawal said in a tweet.

Mar yam, who is Sharif ’s political heir, tweeted back to thank the PPP leader.

However, the PML-N has not officially confirmed his participation but party Senator Musadik Malik told Samaa TV that Sharif would attend virtually and also address the APC. Maryam Nawaz will also attend, he said.

Dawn newspaper also reported that the former prime minister would attend the conference.

advance their dialogue and for them and other key players, including the Astana Guarantors (Russia, Turkey and Iran) and those who meet in the Small Group (the Foreign Ministers of the Small Group on Syria), and the members of this Council, to work with me toward our common goal in Syria: a political settlement in line with Resolution 2254,” he added.

Russia, however, urged the West to move to halt Israeli strikes on Syria.

“We also see Israeli strikes in Syria. In this regard, we are calling on our Western colleagues to exert their influence on those who really continue to wage war in Syria,” Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said.

Copenhagen, Sep 19 (Agencies): Much of Europe braced for new curbs against Covid-19 after the World Health Organization warned of “alarming rates of transmission” in the continent, even as global infections topped 30 million.

Britain is limiting gatherings and France is set to roll out new curbs for major cities as governments across the region are battling fresh spikes of the disease. The Madrid region of Spain, witnessing an explosion of cases, said on Friday it was placing a partial lockdown on roughly 13% of the population.

More than 947,000 people have now died from Covid-19, with Europe accounting for more than 200,000. WHO’s Europe director Hans Kluge said

national lockdown was not being ruled out, as the number of new cases accelerated in recent days.

New curbs, called “circuit break” are likely next week targeting restaurants, pubs and hospitality areas, which could be shut or asked to close early for some weeks.

Parts of north England have People wearing face masks to prevent the spread of already been placed under coronavirus walk in downtown Madrid on Friday. new curbs. a surge seen this month “should serve as a wake-up call” after the continent recorded 54,000 infections in a single day last week.

French authorities are preparing tighter restric-

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He took active participation in the formation of Konyak Shuppu Council in 1952 and was also the General Secretary of Konyak Students’ Conference in 1953. He took a leading role in forming Mission Centre, Konyak Literature Board, establishment of Wangkhao College, etc. During his lifetime, he contributed his time towards upliftment of the community through various social and religious reforms and achieved distinguished awards and honour. His demise has left a deep vacuum, but the legacy and exemplarily deeds he left behind will be well cherished by the future generations and encourage that his footprints will be greatly honored, followed and remembered by one and all.

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tions in several cities to curtail a resurgence that has seen nearly 10,000 new cases per day in the past week.

UK health secretary Matt Hancock said another

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United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS): UN special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has called for a nationwide ceasefire in the war-torn country, on the basis of relative calm situation on the ground.

“While Syria is calmer than before, worrying incidents continue that could destabilize that calm,” Xinhua news agency reported citing Pedersen as saying at the Security Council on Friday.

“I appeal to all relevant actors to contain these violent and destabilizing incidents, build on the relative calm that exists and, as Resolution 2254 calls for, establish a nationwide ceasefire to protect civilians, maintain international peace and security, and sup-

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“This is a big moment for the country. We are seeing an acceleration in the number of cases,” Hancock told BBC radio.

Asked if he was considering a new national lockdown, he said, “I have learned over the last nine months not ever to rule anything out. However, it is not the proposal that’s on the table.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Construction Committee on behalf of the people of Peren District would like to acknowledge the generous contribution by individuals and various organisations towards the construction of ICU Room at CHC, Jalukie.

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CSK beat MI by five wickets in IPL opener Everton beat 10-man West Brom

Abu Dhabi, Sep 19 (PTI): Mahendra Singh Dhoni hasn’t lost an ounce of his leadership acumen even after a 437-day hiatus as his battle-hardened Chennai Super Kings, in the manner so typical of them, trumped Mumbai Indians in the IPL opener on Saturday.

Ambati Rayudu (71 off 48 balls) blazed his way and Faf du Plessis (55 not out off 44 balls) more than made up for Suresh Raina’s absence at No. 3, helping CSK chase down a tricky 163-run target in 19.2 overs overs and with five wickets to spare.

It wasn’t a jam-packed Wankhede rooting for the Mumbai Indians nor was it the passionate Chepauk stands with its Yellow Army in full fervour. It was a near empty Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Arabian desert where Bryan Adams’ Summer of 69 or Rocky’s theme music Eye of a Tiger blared from the sound systems along with artificial crowd cheers.

In this eerie set-up, Captain Cool’s brain kept ticking as his new recruits -leg-spinner Piyush Chawla (1/21 in 4 overs) and leftarm seamer Sam Curran (1/28 in 4 overs) -- made fantastic first impressions while the new ball pair of Lungi Ngidi (3/38 in 4 overs) and Deepak Chahar (2/32 in 4 overs) came

CSK players celebrate after taking the wicket of Quinton de Kock during the first IPL match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday. (PTI)

back brilliantly at the death overs.

The skipper also sent match-fit Sam Curran at No. 6 and his 18 off 6 balls ended any anti-climax that Rohit Sharma’s men would have anticipated.

Giving less than 80 runs in the back-10 was the turning point and then the manner in which Rayudu and Du Plessis chased it after a scratchy start as MI maintained their record of not winning an IPL opening game since 2013.

Trent Boult, with an in-dipper and James Pattin-

son, with a slightly dodgy decision going his way, removed Shane Watson and Murali Vijay respectively, making it 6 for 2 before Rayudu, in the company of du Plessis, launched a furious counter attack.

One of the major aspects was how clueless Jasprit Bumrah (1/43 in 4 overs) looked during the day and it cost his team dearly.

MI’s sloppy ground fielding only helped their opponents, but Rayudu was in a murderous mood as he punished Rahul Cha-

Halep through to semis in Rome ROME, Sep 19 (Agencies): Top-seeded Simona Halep became the first semifinalist at the Italian Open when Kazakh opponent Yulia Putintseva retired midway through their match due to a lower back injury Saturday.

Halep was ahead 6-2, 2-0 when Putintseva decided she was in too much pain to continue -- having already taken an off-court medical timeout between sets.

The 30th-ranked Putintseva was coming off two long three-set matches, having upset eighth-seeded Petra Martic and 10thseeded Elena Rybakina.

Entering the match, she had been on court for 7 hours, 22 minutes -- far more than Halep, who had a bye in the opening round and won her next two matches in straight sets.

Putintseva also reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals in

Simona Halep

her previous tournament, while Halep decided to skip the event in New York due to coronavirus travel concerns.

Halep improved to 8-0 since the tennis restart and 12-0 overall stretching back to February.

Halep, who lost two straight finals in Rome to Elina Svitolina in 2017 and 2018, will need to beat two-

time Grand Slam winner Garbiñe Muguruza or U.S. Open runner-up Victoria Azarenka to return to the final.

The tournament, rescheduled from May due to the pandemic, has so far been played without fans.

But Italy’s sports minister said Friday that 1,000 spectators will be allowed in for the semifinals and finals.

har and Bumrah alike, with shots all around the wicket.

The MI bowlers, suddenly after the powerplay overs, lost their length and either bowled too short or too full during the duo’s 115-r un stand, which clinched the deal.

When Mumbai Indians started, Quinton de Kock (33 off 20 balls, 5x4) and Saurabh Tiwary (42 off 31 balls, 3x4, 1x6) played well but couldn’t convert their starts as the defending champions got only 76 runs in their back-10.

Suarez in Uruguay squad for WC qualifiers Montevideo, Sep 19 (IANS): Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is among the 26 players named in Uruguay’s squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Ecuador slated to be played next month.

The squad also includes Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and Inter Milan defender Diego Godin.

But there was no place for striker Edinson Cavani, who is yet to find a new club after parting ways with PSG in June. The 33-year-old has not played since March.

Celeste head coach Oscar Tabarez named six uncapped players in the squad: Ronald Araujo, Mauro Arambarri, Nicolas De La Cruz, Diego Rossi, Damian Suarez and Rodrigo Munoz.

De Kock started in a blazing fashion and launched straight into Chahar and Ngidi as 45 came off the first four overs.

The shrewd Dhoni then introduced Chawla into the attack and he right away dismissed Rohit Sharma (12) who always have had a problem with wrist spinners. It was a straight delivery that Rohit tried to hit inside out but couldn’t get past Curran at the mid-off circle.

The seamer was back in action as he got rid of de Kock with a well disguised off-cutter, which he hit straight to Shane Watson at mid-wicket.

Suryakumar Yadav (17) and Tiwary added 44 runs to steady the ship but some good outfielding in the back-10 by the likes of Curran and Faf du Plessis had MI struggling at 124 for 5 from 92 for two.

Ngidi and Chahar then came back for their final spells to make matters worse by not only taking wickets but also putting a check on the scoreboard.

Brief scores: Mumbai Indians: 162 for 9 in 20 overs (Saurabh Tiwary 42; Lungi Ngidi 3/38, Ravindra Jadeja 2/42).

Chennai Super Kings: 166 in 19.2 overs (Ambati Rayudu 71; Faf du Plessis 58; Trent Boult 1/23).

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action during their match against West Brom.

Lo n d o n, S e p 1 9 (Agencies): The Toffees beat the Baggies 5-2 as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a hat trick, plus James Rodriguez and Michael Keane each bagged a goal.

Superb goals from Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira gave West Brom hope but they were reduced to 10 men before half time and had manager Slaven Bilic sent off in the aftermath for remonstrating with referee Mike Dean.

Everton should have taken the lead early on as James Rodriguez whipped in a superb cor ner but Calvert-Lewin could only head wide.

West Brom took the lead after Diangana was given the freedom of Goodison to run towards goal and he then drilled home a low shot into the bottom corner,

past a slow-moving Jordan Pickford and in.

Everton responded well to going behind with Calvert-Lewin and Allan having chances, but then Jake Livermore did superbly to control and get a shot off but he hit the post.

Before the break Everton were level as Richarlison caused havoc after a cross and Calvert-Lewin flicked home. The equalizer was initially ruled out for offside but VAR checked the decision and it was overturned to make it 1-1.

James Rodriguez then made it 2-1 with a lovely strike from outside the box for his first Everton goal, then a few moments later Kieran Gibbs raised his hands to the face of James and was shown a straight red card.

At half time West Brom boss Slaven Bilic was

also sent off for remonstrating with referee Mike Dean as the Baggies imploded.

Within a few minutes of the restart 10-man West Brom were level as Matheus Pereira curled home a stunning free kick into the top corner from distance.

But it wasn’t 2-2 for long as Richarlison’s header was saved but Michael Keane was on hand to tap home the rebound to put the Toffees 3-2 up.

Soon it was 4-2 as James brilliantly found Richarlison who teed up Calvert-Lewin to tap home. And CalvertLewin completed his hat trick as the ball bounced off the back of his head and in to make it 5-2.

Lucas Digne hit the bar with a free kick and Richarlison had a goal disallowed for offside as Everton eased to a second-straight victory to start the season in style.

FIFA chief concerned at delays to WC qualifiers BERN, Sep 19 (Agencies): The successive postponements to 2022 World Cup qualifiers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming a real problem and a shortening of the format could be a possibility in some cases, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday.

The South American qualifiers, due to start in March, will not get underway until next month, while the start of the CONC AC A F t o u r n a m e n t , which should have been this month, has been put back until March.

Meanwhile, six match days have been postponed in the marathon Asian qualifying competition.

“I am concerned and it’s obviously a real problem, especially if the pandemic doesn’t stop or let up, or we don’t start playing in a normal way,” Infantino

Gianni Infantino

told reporters following the FIFA Congress. “We are in the hands of the health authorities.”

Infantino said that soccer’s world governing body had opened a extra window for international matches in January 2022 and would look at finding room for more, something

which could upset European clubs who would have to release their players.

An alternative could be to play three matches instead of two during an international window, or stage qualifiers in a single venue instead of home or away.

He added that the No-

vember/December slot for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at least gave FIFA some breathing space.

Infantino also made a veiled criticism of Italy’s Serie A, where Juventus have won the title for the last nine seasons, as he suggested that playoff systems could be an alternative to the conventional home-and-away format for national leagues.

“Somebody told me these things sound like the NBA and are not so good for football,” he said.

“But I ask you... do we really think the Italian league has been very exciting in the last nine years?

What kind of competition is it where 90% of teams want to finish second? It’s not for the FIFA president to say how football should be played... but it’s legitimate to think there are other ways to play competitions.”

Lakers cruise to victory over Nuggets in Game 1 Liverpool sign Thiago from Bayern foul call on Murray capped a 17-1 Lakers run in the opening five minutes of the second quarter for a 53-39 advantage with 6:59 left.

The Denver Nuggets also were forced to play much of the quarter without Jokic, who picked up his third foul with 7:22 remaining. Murray picked up his third with 3:53 left in the second.

Denver coach Michael Malone said of the second period: “I’ll have to go back and watch the film, but I know that they only shot 42 per cent in that quarter but they went to the foul line 24 times in one quarter,

which is an extremely high number. We were called for 16 personal fouls in that quarter.”

Still, the Nuggets stayed within striking distance, trailing the Lakers 70-59 at the break despite being outscored 34-21 in the second quarter.

Los Angeles made 22 of 32 foul shots in the first half compared to 13 of 16 for Denver. Overall, the Lakers took sank 27 of 37 free throws to 23 of 28 for the Nuggets.

The Lakers connected on 53 percent of their fieldgoal attempts to 49.4 percent for the Nuggets.

Lo n d o n, S e p 1 9 (IANS): Liverpool FC have completed a deal for the permanent transfer of mid-fielder Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.

The Spain international has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Reds and becomes the club’s second signing of the transfer window, following Kostas Tsimikas in August, the club said in a statement.

“I think it’s an amazing feeling. I was waiting for this moment for a long time and I am very, very happy to be here,” Thiago told the official Liverpool

FC website.

“When the years are passing, you are trying to win as much as you can - and when you win, you want to win more. I think this club describes what I am as well; I want to achieve all of the goals, win as many trophies as possible,” he added.

Alcantara moves to Anfield fresh from helping

Bayern clinch a treble as they won the Bundesliga, German cup and Champions League in 2019-20, during which he featured 40 times.

The 29-year-old, who also has 39 caps for Spain, spent seven seasons at the Allianz Arena having transferred to Germany from Barcelona, where he began his career.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (L) tries to block a pass by Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Los Angeles, Sep 19 (Agencies): Anthony Davis had 37 points and 10 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Friday.

Davis, who converted 12 of 21 shots from the floor, scored 20 points in the second half.

Kentavious CaldwellPope scored 18 points on six of 10 shooting, includ-

ing three of five on threepointers, while LeBron James added 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds for the Lakers. Dwight Howard had 13 points off the bench and effectively defended Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

Jamal Murray and Jokic each scored 21 points for Denver. Michael Porter Jr. had 14 points, but no other Denver players reached double figures.

The Lakers bolted to

a double-digit lead in the second quarter and stayed in control for the rest of the contest.

Los Angeles increased an 11-point half-time edge to 21 in the third quarter after a jumper by Davis gave them a 92-71 lead with 2:43 left. By the end of the quarter, the Lakers led 103-79.

Los Angeles outscored Denver 33-20 in the third.

A free throw by Danny Green after a technical-

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