September 3, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 269

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No ‘Q’ Hour in Parl monsoon session

Oppn says Covid19 excuse to murder democracy

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (AGENCIES): Following backlash from Opposition leaders over the decision to scrap Question Hour from the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, starting September 14, the government has said it would allow “unstarred questions” -- meaning written questions that will receive written responses. The modification came shortly after the government’s claim that Question Hour was dropped only after discussions with opposition leaders.

As per the notification, in the wake of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the government said that there will be no Question Hour and Private Members’ business during the Monsoon Session. However, Zero Hour and other proceedings will be held as per schedule, it added.

All questions for Question Hour— the first hour of business every day when Parliament is in session--

A session of the Lok Sabha in progress. (PTI File Photo)

have to be tabled 15 days before the session, but Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told news agency ANI that the government had requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu to allow MPs to table their unstarred questions.

The government, however, said it is not running away from any debate and provisions are being made for allowing written answers for the questions put up by MPs. While several opposition parties criticised the move, sources said that provisions are being made to

facilitate written answers to questions from the members of both the houses.

Opposition leaders accused the government of trying to “murder the democracy” in the name of the COVID-19 pandemic and reducing “Parliament to a notice board”.

BJP also took a swipe at the Congress over its criticism of the Union government for not having the Question Hour, saying it is amusing to see that those who “don’t have power” to question their own party president are creating a “fake narrative” on this issue.

In separate notifications, the two secretariats said there will be no breaks

as well during the session to be held from September 14 to October 1, and both Houses will function on Saturdays and Sundays as well. In view of the COVID19 pandemic, the session will be held in two shifts -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Except for the first day, the Rajya Sabha will sit in the morning shift and the Lok Sabha will sit in the evening, according to the notifications.

Further, Joshi also said he has requested the heads of the two Houses to keep the duration of Zero Hour to 30 minutes. Unlike Question Hour, members can raise any current issue related to any ministry for discussion during the Zero Hour. But the minister concerned is not bound to respond.

“They will take the final decision. The government is ready to have a discussion on every issue,” Joshi said. Underlining that the monsoon session is being held in unprecedented circumstances in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joshi said officers from ministries would have to come to Parliament if the Question Hour is held and that can make the place crowded.

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DCCI alleges Regulated opening of markets in Dmu spike in taxation and footpath vendors will per normal business hours. not be allowed to open till Private vehicles, buses, New Market, Hazi demands in Dmu further notice. No vehicles commercial passenger veDIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has alleged that with the resumption of normal business activities, there has been rampant increase in taxation and monetary demands.

Pointing put that the business community had undergone immense hardships since the past six months, DCCI president Akashe K Zhimomi urged organisations and groups not to harass and burden the businessmen and traders at the present juncture when they are just trying to start everything from the scratch. He also reiterated the trade body’s strong opposition to the cess on petrol and diesel levied by the State government.

Maintaining that the business community has so far not hiked prices of goods and essential commodities despite the cess, DCCI warned that the traders would be forced to hike prices as transportation charges have become a heavy burden, if the cess was not lifted.

(Cont’d on p-6)

Park, Purana Bazaar markets to follow Odd-Even system

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): District Task Force chairman and DC Dimapur, R. Soundararajan issued an order Wednesday to allow opening of shops in New Market and Hazi park (Hongkong ) market and others in a regulated manner-- Odd & Even days, from September 4, in compliance with the latest SOP issued by the state government.

New Market: All shops located within the market complex will open on alternate days following odd-even system i.e. Odd number-- Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Even number-- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Fish market to be opened daily, however one way entry/exit shall be maintained. Dry fish, mutton, chicken stalls will open daily in compliance with all COVID-19 safety protocols.

All shops outside the New Market complex are allowed to open daily in compliance with all the safety protocols. Vegetable stalls

will be allowed inside the New Market complex.

Hazi Park (Hongkong Market): Shops located at Hazi Park ‘B line’ allowed to open on Monday, Wednesday & Friday and C line on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Shops which are outside the complex/market or along the roadside are allowed to open daily.

Purana Bazaar: Vegetable market in Purana Bazaar will be allowed to open on alternate days Odd number-- Monday, Wednesday & Friday and Even number-- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.

Super Market: Vegetable vendors will be allowed to sell vegetables in Supermarket aera, but hawkers/ vendors along supermarket footpath are prohibited.

All other weekly bazaars to remain closed. Further, vegetable vendors are allowed to sell in the colonies/villages only and not in the daily markets.

Millennium market will be allowed to open.

All shops dealing in essential and non-essential commodities will be open from Monday to Saturday as

hicles, taxis and autorickshaws will be allowed to ply with strict adherence to guidelines as per SOP. Safety nor ms: Besides following all safety norms like disinfecting the premises, proprietors of all shops and establishments have been directed to make arrangements for keeping hand sanitizer, provide facilities for hand washing with soap and water for the public as well staff.

Shops and establishments have also been asked to not allow entry of anyone without wearing mask.

The decision was made after the DTF meeting attended by commissioner of police and other members.

Meanwhile, DTF has advised public to refrain from overcrowding in the markets as enough stock of all essential/non-essential commodities were available. At the meeting, chief medical officer Dimapur Dr Mereninla Senlem informed that COVID cases in Dimapur was on a downward trend with good recovery rate. However, CMO urged all to be more cautions specially during September.

118 mobile apps Nagaland COVID tally 4017 State BJP unit reaffirms commitment to Illegal liquor unit busted including PUBG COVID-19 STATUS AS ON september 2, 2020 early resolution of Naga political issue lite & map banned DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): the peace process thus far. follow the pragmatic vision NEW DELHI, SEp 2 (AGENCIES): Nearly two months after banning 59 apps with Chinese links, the Ministry of Information & Technology on Wednesday banned 118 more mobile applications including the popular gaming app PUBG. In an official statement, the ministry said apps have been banned as they are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. The latest ban order comprises apps like PUBG Mobile Nordic Map, Livik, PUBG Mobile Lite, WeChat Work, Baidu, Tencent Weiyun among others.

“The ministry has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorised manner to severs which have locations outside India,” it said.

“Compilation of these data, its mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India is a matter of deep and immediate concern requiring immediate measures,” the statement further noted.

This is it!

“Everybody’s out on the streets. If you can’t fight the virus, then join it.”

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

285 10 377 1 9 50 2 1 20 4 20 779

ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate 4 0 1608 1909 9* 3 0 0 1 11 0 0 1 0 888 1270 0 4 0 0 3 5 0 1 0 0 19 28 0 0 1 0 235 288 0 2 0 0 266 268 0 0 0 0 31 32 0 0 0 0 48 68 0 0 0 0 20 24 0 0 0 0 94 114 0 0 6 0 3213 4017 9 10

*1 death is Covid-19 positive but not due to Covid-19

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday reported 14 new COVID cases-- 7 in Dimapur 5 in Kohima and 1 each in Mokokchung and Tuensang, taking the tally to 4017 cases.

As on September 2, the state has 785 active cases-779 asymptomatic and 6 mild cases, 9 deaths, 10 migrated and 3213 recovered.

Further, out of the 4017 positive cases, the distribution across various

categories of people include 1708 from the Armed Forces, 1272 returnees, 291 frontline workers and 746 traced contacts.

India’s tally over 37 lakh

India’s COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 37 lakh Wednesday with 78,357 new cases reported in a day, while the number of recoveries crossed 29 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 76.98%, the Health ministry stated.

BJP Nagaland unit has reaffirmed its stand towards realising an early political solution to the Naga political issue.

In a resolution adopted in this regard at the first executive virtual meeting held on August 29 at The Heritage Kohima for the tenure 2020-23, the party asserted that it stood for an early solution to the Naga political issue that was inclusive, acceptable and honourable, keeping in mind the history and political rights of the people.

Observing that the talks have made tremendous strides in recent years, the party appreciated all groups involved– the Government of India (GoI), NSCN (I-M) and Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs) – for their sincerity in having brought

Claiming that the PDA government, of which BJP is an integral partner, was playing the role of an active facilitator in the ongoing political negotiations, the party acknowledged the negotiating parties in their quest for lasting peace and all-round development of Naga people.

It also reaffirmed its earlier declared stand under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP’s national president Jagat Prakash Nadda.

Resolving to continue fighting COVID-19 pandemic in the State and across the country in every possible way, the sate BJP stated that till date its legislators and karyakartas have been working tirelessly to fight the pandemic.

The party declared that it would continue to

of Modi for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) by actively promoting local manufacturing of various essential products for selfreliance while fighting the pandemic.

Conveying its gratitude to Modi and the BJPled NDA government for having brought the country thus far when it can produce two lakh PPE kits and N95 masks per day now as against zero production when the pandemic began, the party’s State unit declared to continue working tirelessly for the people of the State and the country.

The party further resolved to stand with the commitment made during the pre-poll alliance for PDA with NDPP under the leadership and blessing of Modi, then national BJP president Amit Shah and Nadda. (Cont’d on p-6)

Inside the illegal liquor unit raided by security forces.

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Security forces along with Dimapur police Wednesday busted an illegal liquor unit in 7th Mile area and seized several items including the arrest of one person.

In a press note, PRO (Defence) Lt. Col. Sumit K. Sharma said that based on specific inputs, security forces apprehended one Electo Sumi (36), resident of 6th Mile, during the operation.

PRO said a bottling plant of IMFL MC Rum at

7th Mile Model village was busted. 107 cases of rum and other materials were also seized along with 98 Nos of Burma Teak. It was also reported that Hydrochloric Acid (HCI) were being used in the illegal liquor unit.

The accused along with the recovered items was handed over to Chümoukedima police station and Superintendent of Anti Smuggling Customs Prevention Division, Dimapur, for further investigation.

Organisations serve ultimatums on state govt Banned delicacy resurfaces in Kma market NSF, ENSF on SSA & RMSA teachers issue NCD over Dhansiri bridge work NEAN over pending salary DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) Wednesday served a 30-day ultimatum on the state government to mainstream SSA & RMSA teachers of 2010 & 2013 batches as per the decision taken at the cabinet meeting on October 3, 2018 and Office memorandum issued on October 5, 2018.

In the ultimatum addressed to the state chief secretary, NSF president, Ninoto Awomi and ENSF president Sepili L Sangtam cautioned that failure to address the issue would compel the two federations to take up “democratic measures against the inaction of the state government.”

NSF and ENSF stated that in the agreement, which was signed between the school education department and Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA), NSF & ENSF on June 12, 2018, the Point No.3 stated that the department would rectify the nature of appointment of SSA teachers of 2010 & 2013 batches.

Subsequently, they said that the Cabinet meeting on October 3, 2018 decided in principle to bring the all 2010 & 2013 batches of SSA & RMSA teachers into the mainstream of School Education cadre and the OM vide No. CAB-2/2013 (Pt), was issued on October 5, 2018. However, they lamented that despite their several reminders and appeals, the agreement/ decision has not been implemented till date.

Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has issued an ultimatum on the Urban Development department (UDD) to complete the RCC T-Beam bridge near Urban Haat Super Market Dimapur over river Dhansiri

by December 2020 otherwise it will resort to its own course of action. Stating this, NCD president Ghokehto Chophy and general secretary Thsanpongkyu Sangtam in release, expressed anguish over the inordinate delay in completing the project.

NCD said as per RTI, the work order was awarded to M/s Aien Meren Enterprises CL-I/360 NPW Dimapur, Nagaland vide work order dated Kohima February 10, 2010. It said that as per work order terms and condition SL.No.2, all the works of the project was to be completed within 24 months. Further, NCD pointed out that as per SL.No.3 if the project was not completed within 24months, then penalty would be imposed as per agreement.

However, NCD said that even after 10 years, the bridge was still incomplete and causing immense hardship to commuters.

NCD has asked the UDD as to why it was taking so long to construct the bridge of only a few meters?

National Health Mission Employees Association Nagaland (NEAN) has served an ultimatum on the state government to release two months pending salary on or before September 10, 2020.

In a press release, NEAN president Dr. Shasinlo Magh and general secretary Kewetso Kenye cautioned that the government’s failure to release the pending salary would force the association to take the next course of action as deemed fit.

NEAN stated that since the outbreak of COVID-19, the NHM employees, both technical and non-technical, have been working ceaselessly till date and attendance made more stricter.

In addition, the NEAN has also appealed to the government to expedite the release of the pending arrears for the current financial year from April 2020 onwards, which was yet to be released.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 2 (NPN): Nearly two months after the state government banned commercial import and trading of dogs, it was business as usual when dog meat was on sale in the state capital Kohima near at Old MLA junction Wednesday.

When asked the reason for violating the ban, the local vendor claimed that she was selling dog meat in order to sustain her family. The meat weighing about 1kg was sold for Rs.500. The vendor said she believed that the lifting of the lockdown meant that dog meat could be sold in the market again.

The vendor confided that she used to sell dog meat pre-lockdown period, but had to stop sale of dog meat after COVID-19 lockdown.

This Correspondent made attempts to obtain comments from KMC administrator but was unsuccessful.

It may be mentioned that on July 3, the state government issued the ban order and warned that any person found violating the order would be liable to be punished under

The vendor selling the meat item along the foot path in Kohima. (NP)

Section 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and/or any such other provisions of law as may be applicable.

The state government also directed the district administration, police, municipal administration and veterinary clinic, the animal husbandry department to enforce the order.

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DMC ‘Cleanest Colony Competition 2020’

DIMAPUR: Panel of judges for the Dimapur Municipal Council’s “cleanest colony competition 2020” had been touring various colonies under DMC jurisdiction from the month of August to select the winner for the third quarter (JulySeptember) competition.

A press release by convenor, Khiuzan Kaurinta and secretary, Sentimeren Pongen stated that, judging is based on criteria like garbage management, drainage management, foliage clearance, sanitation and tobacco control. The release also stated that, there would be separate winners for both the categories of big and small colonies. Winner for the quarterly competition will get a cash prize of Rs.

(Left to Right) DUCCF president Tsenthungo Nyamo, NWHD vice president Vimeno, EAC Dimapur Khiuzan Kaurinta and DNSU vice president, Sentimeren Pongen.

10,000, while the winner for the overall year will get a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000.

There will also be a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 and Rs.

20,000 for first and second runners up respectively in the annual category. Points for the annual competition will be calculated on the ba-

sis of the cumulative points accumulated over the year.

It may also be mentioned here that the competition for the first quarter

(January-March) and second quarter (April- June) this year could not be conducted owing to the pandemic and lockdown measures.

Judges are Khiuzan Kaurinta EAC, Sentimeren Pongen, vice-president DNSU, K. Ghokheto Chophy, president NCD, Tsenthungo Nyamo, president (DUCCF, Vimeno, vice-president NWHD, Onen Jamir, general secretary GBUD. Colony members have been further encouraged to keep their respective colonies clean not only for the prize but for a better, cleaner Dimapur, while the recently formed colony sanitation committees are also expected to take active role in this initiative.

DJTR condolence DIMAPUR: Dimapur Japukong Teintet Rogo (DJTR) expressed grief over the demise of late professor N. Imsen.

A condolence note by DJTR secretary, S Wai Imchen stated that, late Imsen, whose career began as a lecturer and headed Dimapur College as principal till the college was taken over by the state government left an infectious impression on many Nagas. DTJR said that he was considerate of the situation of students rather than their merit which helped many pursue further education. Further, while stating his stature both physically and in social discourse would be missed immensely, DTJR conveyed its condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed his soul rest in peace.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3rd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

of our beloved Lt.Tinutemjen Longchar God called you out on this day, the 3rd September 2017. No words, left us quietly for your eternal resting place with the Lord.

The same calling we will get someday and be together again with the Lord.

We always miss you a lot.

DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan launched Alpine Concern’s “message on wheel” initiative at the office premise of DC on September 1. Alpine Concern’s message on wheels is a billboard trailer pulled by a bicycle and is environment friendly and specially designed to carry messages to provide information and also to create awareness among citizens. (DIPR)

DBS pays homage

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) offered its homage to former president, Pranab Mukherjee. DBS president, KK Paul stated that, late Mukherjee was a mobile encyclopaedia, an expert on constitutional matters and a sincere follower of rules and regulations of the parliament. DBS further said that the vacuum he had left would be difficult to fill.

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is it likely that COVID cases will spike up after unlock 4:0 in the state?

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Miss you Asu..

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Lt. Mr. KEVILEZO MERE Died on 3rd September, 2018 “Our minds hold the memories: Our hearts keep the love; Our faith lets us know we will meet again”

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So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” (Romans 14: 8)

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WEATHER FORECAST august 3

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Agartala A morning shower in spots

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A stray afternoon t-storm

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

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Some brightening

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

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Shillong Cloudy with a thunderstorm

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Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

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Dimapur Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

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A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots Wokha

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Loving father, mother, brother and family members

It’s been two years since you left to be at rest with our Creator, but your love and memories remain afresh. We miss you deeply, Apuo.

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We the bereaved family members of Late Medemsen (Mopungchuket) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually throughout his short illness and untimely demise.

We regret that we are unable to thank each and everyone in person, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty good Lord bless everyone of you abundantly.

2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Q: Does China have a plan

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Born on Dec 3, 1988 – Died on Aug 29, 2020 We the family members of Late Xuvitoli Chishi would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends, relatives, neighbors, churches and all the well wishers who stood by us at the sad demise of our beloved mother Xuvitoli Chishi on 29/08/2020. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but we pray that the good God bless you all.

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DIMAPUR: Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) organised an installation ceremony of its new team for the tenure September 2020 to 2025 on Wednesday. The new team of Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat is led by president Neibulie Kiewhuo, vice president Beizo Solo, general secretary Thejao Sekhose along with 5 others, one legal advisor and 3 advisory board members.

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We the bereaved family of Late Nzeo Patton would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during his illness and demise on 10th August, 2020.

We may not be able to thank you all individually, but we pray that our Almighty Lord bless each one of you abundantly.

Special thanks to : Lio-Longidang Baptist Church, Civil Staff 3 Corp OMC Dimapur, OMC Lotha Fund Dimapur.

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It is saddening to realize that Lt. Prof. N. Imsen is no more with us; words cannot express his valuable contribution to the society around him. His gigantic stature both physically and in social discourse will be missed immensely. His career began as a lecturer and subsequently had headed Dimapur College as Principal till the college was taken over by the State Government.

It is an undeniable fact that because of him as Principal in Dimapur College, many Naga lives had been affected greatly. He gave admission to the student considering the students situation rather than merit because of which many student could pursue further education and transformed into respectable individuals.

As told by him some years back, some of the alumni of the college even came to him personally to thank him for his humanistic deed.

May the Almighty give solace to the bereaved family and rest his soul in peace with the Creator himself.

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LATE MRS. CHIKROSALÜ TINYI 15th April 1940 – 25th August 2020 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servant" (Psalm 116:15) We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the friends, well-wishers and relatives, Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur and Eden Hospital Dimapur in particular, who stood by us during the sickness and demise of our beloved mother Late Mrs. Chikrosalü Tinyi on 25th August 2020. Your warm and selfless support through prayers, physical presence and material kinds has immensely blessed us. Though we may not be able to thank each one of you personally, we sincerely pray that the favor and blessings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be upon you all.

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07.09.1962 – 03.09.2019 We, the bereaved family members and relatives acknowledge the sympathy and kind gestures shown to us during illness and sad demise of our beloved Late Rev B.Amos Kaushal. We extend and profound gratitude to all neighbours, friends and well-wishers who stood by us physically, morally, financially, materially and spiritually.

We express our special gratitude to: Pastor Shan Rai, Elder Paul Biswa, Pastor Shanta Gajmere, Rev Robert Singh 1. Bhutanese-Nepalese Churches of America (BNCA) USA 2. Himalayan International Mission (HIM) members 3. Jiwan Marga Church 4. UNB-B Burma Camp, Jasokie Colony (Councils, Youth Organizations, Chairman, GB and Neighbours) 5. Martha Simmon School (Lahorijan, Assam) 6. Hindi, Nagamese Baptist Church 7. Nepali Baptist Church (Lahorijan, Kohima) 8. Deborah Ministry 9. Dimapur Town Nepali Baptist Church 10. Calvary Baptist Church 11. National Christian Council Nagaland 12. Gorkha Baptist Church (Xukiye, Thehekhu, Niuland, Khehukhu Vill., Diphupar) 13. Association of Gorkha Baptist Church (Pastor Fellowship, Nagaland) 14. Salvation Baptist Church 15. Bihari Baptist Church 16. Baptist Worship Center 17. Networking Prayer Team 18. Chekiye Village Baptist Church 19. Sympathie Prayer Center (Medziphema) 20. Grace Salvation Nagamese Church (Half Nagarjan) 21. Calvary Bible Institute North East 22. Aghra Khanchi Jana Kalyan Sangha Kohima Shivir Nagaland 23. All co-ordinating team from USA and Dimapur We regret our inability to thank each and every one individually but it’s our prayer that our Heavenly Father continue to bless you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

more dead; 77 more Manipur ex-CM’s quarter sealed after ‘Baghjan gas well fire likely to testOnecovid positive in M’laya 11 of his escort test COVID positive continue for two more months’ Correspondent

A casing valve used during the operation ruptured causing gas to flow again.

Guwahati, Sep 2 (PTI): Assam government Wednesday said two more months are likely to be taken by the experts to douse the flame at Oil India’s damaged gas well at Baghjan, where the gas is flowing uncontrollably for the past 99 days.

Responding to a Zero Hour notice by Congress MLA Durga Bhumij, Commerce and Industry minister CM Patowary said that a team of experts from Canada is on the way to Baghjan in Tinsukia district to “kill”

the well through snubbing technology. “The experts are on their way to Assam from Canada with all advanced equipment. They will kill the well through snubbing technology. After carrying out preparatory works, the exercise may take 6-8 weeks to complete,” Patowary said.

Snubbing is a type of heavy well intervention performed on oil and gas wells.

In the meantime, the Oil India Ltd (OIL) is working on to control the well temporarily by shifting the

flowing gas through a diverter and then producing the gas in two parallel lines, he added.

The well no. 5 at Baghjan in Tinsukia district has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 99 days since May 27, and it caught fire on June 9 killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site. The minister said that a total of 3,000 families have been shifted to relief camps and the OIL along with the government are taking care of them.

“The 12 houses that were completely burnt are being offered Rs 24 lakh each. In addition to that 1,484 families living nearby the well have been offered one-time relief of Rs 30,000, while 1,197 families staying little far were given Rs 25,000 each,” he added.

Besides, 57 families affected by the blaze will be provided Rs 10 lakh each and 561 more families with partial impact will be given Rs 2.5 lakh each as per the suggestions of the district administration, Patowary informed the House.

Shillong, Sep 2: Another COVID-19 patient died in Meghalaya on Wednesday, taking the fatality tally to 13, even as 77 more persons tested positive for COVID-19, taking the number of active cases up to 1186.

Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War informed that a 72year-old man Dil Bahadur Biswa from Shillong died of COVID-19 on Wednesday morning at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) hospital.

He was admitted at NEIGRIHMS hospital on September 1 and was suffering from chronic obstructive airway disease.

“The immediate cause of death was Type II respiratory failure, the antecedent cause was COVID-19 pneumonia,” War said.

Updating on details of the 77 new COVID-19 positive cases, the top medical official informed that East Khasi Hills detected 41 cases, 6 from West Garo Hills,

2 from East Garo Hills, 16 from Ri-Bhoi, 3 from South Garo Hills and 9 from East Jaintia Hills district.

With 813 active cases, East Khasi Hills is the most affected district in the state, followed by West Garo Hills with 118, East Garo Hills83, Ri-Bhoi-71, West Khasi Hills-45, East Jaintia Hills23, South Garo Hills-19, North Garo Hills- 9, South West Garo Hills- 3 and 2 cases in West Jaintia Hills.

War further informed that 92453 samples have been sent for testing so far, of which 89162 were negative while the results of 774 were awaited.

On the other hand, the state also registered the highest number of recoveries on a single day today at 83, taking the total number of recovered patients to 1318 as of now. War said that 68 persons recovered in the East Khasi Hills, 5 in Ri-Bhoi, six in West Garo Hills and 4 in East Jaintia Hills.

The total number of detected Covid-19 cases in Meghalaya stands at 2517 till date with 1318 recoveries, 1186 active cases and 13 deceased.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 2: Former Manipur chief minister and opposition Congress leader O Ibobi Singh and his family members were on Wednesday subjected to COVID-19 test after 11 of his personal escort cum house guards tested positive for COVID-19.

Singh and his family members tested negative for the virus, official sources said.

However, O Ibobi Singh’s premise in Imphal’s Babupara has been sealed in view of the impending threat of COVID19 pandemic in the area, an official source said.

Escorts cum house guards who were symptomatic were admitted at a Covid care centre in Imphal while those asymptomatic were kept isolated from others, the source said.

It may be mentioned that senior Congress leader attended a function held at Imphal Congress Bhavan on August 31.

Subsequently, the

state health department has taken up steps to collect swab samples of the state Congress leaders and workers who attended the function for testing.

The Imphal Congress Bhavan was also sanitized, the source said.

Meanwhile, with 125 new cases reported on Wednesday, the COVID19 infection toll in Manipur rose to 6507.

The death toll stood at 29 as there was no report of fatality from any part of the state in the last 24 hours.

Out of these total infections, 1871 were active cases.

Recovered cases increased to 4607 with the discharge of 157 patients including 63 Central security force personnel on Wednesday.

The recovery rate of the state stood at 70.80%, according to a report of the state health department.

The report showed that only two of the 125 new cases detected in the last 24 hours (till 5 pm of

September 2) were Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel.

All 123 new cases from the general populace have no significant travel history in the recent past.

Among them 40 were from Imphal West district, 18 from Imphal East, 14 from Thoubal, 17 from Bishnupur, 28 from Churachandpur, five from Kakching and one from Chandel district.

Giving a detailed account of the status of the pandemic in the state, a report of the COVID-19 Common Control Room said that 1602 of the total infections of 6507 were CAPF personnel and the rest 4905 were from the general population of the state.

Of the total 1602 infected CAPF personnel, 947 have recovered while the remaining 653 were currently treated at various COVID care centres.

Of the 4905 total infections among the general population, 3660 have been recovered and 1218 are active cases.

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Will give best efforts to facilitate early resolution of Naga issue: NPF Gov, CM Dy.CM extend Mongmong greetings DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): NPF has asserted to work and give best efforts in facilitating an early and acceptable resolution of the Indo-Naga political issue despite its legislative wing having withdrawn from the Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF).

In a communiqué, NPF further declared that with the formation of Political Affairs Mission (PAM), it would walk the extra mile to assist in any possible manner any ap-

proach for peaceful resolution of the Indo-Naga political issue.

Being a responsible political party, NPF said it had played an active facilitator’s role since its inception for resolution of the Naga political issue and that it would continue to work with the same spirit so as to fulfil the aspirations of the Naga people.

The party reiterated its endorsement to its legislative wing’s decision to withdraw from JLF as

the platform has allegedly failed to make any tangible progress towards the cause of the Naga political Issue with the PDA government paying less heed without any proper roadmap.

With the formation of JLF, NPF said it was expecting that the forum would play an active role as a facilitator in the ongoing peace process. However, it alleged that the State government did not have confidence on its legislators.

Agri deptt: State level orientation programme on 0.1, RAD and SMAF

Director of Agriculture, M. Ben Yanthan addressing at the orientation programme on September 2.

DIMAPUR: State level orientation programme on Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (0.1) and Rainfed Area development (RAD), Sub Mission on Agro Forestry (SMAF) under National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture was held at directorate of

Agriculture conference hall Kohima on September 2.

A press release from the directorate of Agriculture stated that, director M. Ben Yanthan in his brief spoke on the background of the scheme and programmes. He also encouraged all the DAOs and

SDAOs in the districts to include and give assistance to the women folks and youths in implementing of agriculture activities.

Ben also informed all the agriculture officers to have accountability and transparency in record keeping and also in implementing all the activities programmes.

Joint director, N. Jacob also presented powerpoint on various activities of the schemes on PMKSY (0.1) RAD and SMAF under the NMSA. Jacob also encouraged the agriculture officers that their participation as teamwork will bring achievement in implementing of the various programmes. All the joint directors of CSS programme also highlighted their various activities programmes in the programme chaired by S. Kivikhu Achumi ADA.

“And when there is huge trust deficit in JLF, the party has no point to remain in the forum but work on its own for the betterment of Naga people,” the communiqué stated.

Mentioning that its decision to pull out from JLF could be a shocking political development for the PDA, NPF explained that being a responsible party with the Naga political issue as one of its topmost, it had genuine reasons to withdraw from

the forum and work on its own as the forum under the current dispensation has no concrete plan on the Naga political issue.

Since the formation of JLF, the party claimed to have eagerly volunteered to be its part with the hope of rendering best service towards the Naga cause, but, regretted that the PDA government had miserably failed to discharge its responsibility and taken the opposition party for a ride.

DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Nagaland governor RN Ravi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y Patton have extended Mongmong greetings to the people of Nagaland especially to the members of Sangtam community.

In his message, Ravi said Mongmong was celebrated as a festival of togetherness and forgiveness.

He also said that love, unity, forgiveness and care were the “wonderful” es-

OSTD flays Aug 26 kidnapping incident DIMAPUR: Ongpangkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur (OSTD) has vehemently condemned the alleged kidnapping of an employee of Symbios creation Pvt. Ltd on August 26.

A condemnation note by OSTD president Temsupok Jamir and general secretary Imnatoshi Lkr has called upon every right thinking citizens

to condemn such barbaric action by any group or organization.

Meanwhile, the union has lauded the swift action taken by the law enforcing agency and endorses its full support to the state investigative agency to bring the case to its logical conclusion as per the law of the land.

News in BRIEF

DEO Mokokchung informs: District education officer (DEO) Mokokchung has informed all head of institutions that only district education office and sub-divisional education office will observe Teacher’s Day 2020 on September 5 at their respective offices with strict SOP adherence. No teacher’s day token will be distributed this year. Announcement of the names of the teacher awardees is to be made in respective offices and department shall announce the state teacher awardees in the function at state headquater. Certificate & cash award for the state awardees and certificates for the district awardees shall be handed out to them at a later date.

GPRN/ NSCN informs: GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has informed that as per directive from ministry of Keeya (defence) affairs, a strict notification has been issued to all cadres of Naga army, GPRN/NSCN other than those on official assignments to report and be stationed in their respective designated camps within five days time with effect from day of publication of this order. Directive would be strictly monitored.

sence of Mongmong festival.

On the occasion, governor prayed that God’s blessings be upon each one of them and they all have a bountiful harvest and good health.

CM: Extending greetings to the Sangtam community on the happy occasion of Mongmong, the chief minister Neiphiu Rio prayed that the Almighty bless them with a bountiful harvest, good health, happiness and peace. He also expressed hope that

the festival fosters amongst them a spirit of togetherness and unity.

Dy. CM: Conveying greetings to the Sangtam community on Mongmong festival, state deputy chief minister Y Patton said that the Sangtams were a group of hardworking and courageous people.

Patton, on behalf of the state BJP legislators, wished the community members a very happy Mongmong as they celebrate the festival in the true sense of “togetherness forever”.

Organisations condemn rape of minor DIMAPUR: Various organisations have condemned the alleged rape of a minor girl by Nungsang Lemtur, alias Nungsangoba on August 23.

KUC: Konyak Union Chumukedima (KUC) in a condemnation note by president W Lemwang Konyak and general secretary T Lampang Konyak has urged upon all right thinking citizens to come forward and condemn this kind of heinous crime. Union also urged upon the law enforcing authority to take appropriate action as per the provision of law. Union strongly stands against any bail for the accused.

KNSKC: Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong Chumukedima unit (KNSKC) president L Ngiplem Konyak and general secretary Ngapjao Konyak in a condemnation has expressed serious concern on the safety of women and girl child which “is put to threat when such primitive instinct overrules the minds of the people.” KNSKC requested the concerned authority to investigate the matter with utmost seriousness and award befitting action to the culprit as per the law and not bail out under any circumstances.

KSUC: Konyak Students Union Chumukedima (KSUC) in a condemnation by president Nathan

Konyak and general secretary Methung Konyak urged upon authority to award befitting punishment for such heinous crime “which is an utmost intolerance and unacceptable in the present day society.” Union also pleaded for justice to the victim and her family and also urged the concerned authority to take stern action as per the provision of law against such heinous crime.

TASU: Tizit Area Students' (TASU) in a condemnation note

by TASU president, James Konyak stated that, “no individual has the power and right to sexually harassed and rape even to his own domestic maid” and such act is a barbaric act which is not acceptable in any parts of the society. Union also appealed that the case should be taken up “in fastrack court and must be given severest punishment under non bailable as per the law of the land” and further warned that no advocate, organizations or any individual must come in support of the culprit. TASU also cautioned that it would expose openly if any foul play is found in the course of investigation. Union appealed to all the citizens and organizations in Nagaland to condemn such kind of “soulless act.”

TAJCF for early political solution District administrations notify on movement of vehicles, new SOPs

DIMAPUR: In its meeting held on August 31, the Tuli Area Joint Council Forum (TAJCF) seriously viewed the present Indo-Naga political talk going on between the GoI and NSCN (I-M) led by collective leadership and co-ordinated by seven political factions.

A press release by TAJCF president L. Lepzuk Lemtur and secretary, M. Mar Lemtur regretted that, even after the lapse of 23 years since the signing of ceasefire agreement and another 5 years after the signing of Framework Agreement, nothing has been fulfilled till now.

Recalling that in 2005 all Nagas and organizations of Naga homeland made a solemn declaration supporting honourable and acceptable solution to the Indo-Naga political issue, the TAJCF said that this declaration

clearly conveyed the wishes that Nagas needed political solution at the earliest.

Pointing out that time was ripe for Naga solution, the TAJCF appealed all Naga political groups and Naga civil societies to “come together under one banner, leaving aside all other differences to achieve final solution, honourable and acceptable to all, under the dynamic collective leadership.”

While Framework Agreement was brought out based on the uniqueness of Naga history, the TAJCF is of the view that solution without Naga national flag and constitution was totally baseless, meaningless and incomplete.

In this regard, the TAJCF appealed all Nagas to keep alert so that “future generation would not blame us.”

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha has informed all passenger vehicles plying towards Kohima/Mokokchung/Dimapur from Wokha are herby permitted movement of vehicles within the district/state with effect from September 1.

According to DIPR report, movement of vehicles are allowed with following conditions: Drivers and attendant of commercial taxi and passengers should compulsorily wear masks at all times; Drivers/attendant should make mandatory provision for hand sanitizers for use by the passengers; Only passengers wearing masks must be allowed to travel; Non locals travelling to Wokha without proper ILP/government official ID card should not be allowed

to board the vehicle or pass any of the check gates; Rates of commercial taxi bound for Wokha to Kohima Rs.500 per person, Wokha to Mokokchung Rs.500 per person and Wokha to Dimapur Rs.1000 per person; The number of passengers for all vehicles should be as per the norms of social distancing, Sumo 5 passengers, Alto/van 3 passengers.

The above provisions for all commercial passenger vehicles shall be monitored and enforced by a joint team comprising of district administration, Police and DTO. DC Noklak on new SOPs: Deputy commissioner Noklak, Reny Wilfred has informed that all provision as mentioned in the new consolidated guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) shall be strictly followed in the district

uniformly till September 30.

Further, the District Task Force on COVID-19 meeting will be held to re-assess the COVID-19 situation in the district.

DC Mon lifts total lockdown, informs on new SOPs: Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Thavaseelan K informed that the total lockdown which was imposed under Aboi town, Ngangching and Aopao villages has been lifted on September 1. DC also informed that activities are allowed in Mon district with immediate effect, outside the containment zones, subject to strict compliance of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): All shopping malls are allowed to open and function subject to strict adherence to the SOP; All restaurants are allowed to open and function to strict ad-

herence to the SOP; All hotels and other hospitality units are allowed to open and operate subject to strict adherence to the SOP; All gymnasium and yoga institutes are allowed to open and operate subject to strict adherence to the SOP; In addition to the above, the barber shops, salons, beauty parlors are also allowed to open and function subject to strict compliance of the guidelines.

ADC Kohima notifies on sealed areas: Additional Deputy commissioner, Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa has notified that in view of the detection of a COVID-19 positive person residing at the following locations viz. Oking Hospital, Mission Compound, Sepfuzou, Bayavü, C.M. Residential Complex, Phesama Village, Middle AG, Old Minister's

Hill, Lerie and Paramedical Colony Kohima, the areas are demarcated as sealed area in order to contain the spread of the disease/infection and for necessary contact tracing. All movement of person/vehicles within the defined sealed area is strictly restricted/prohibited and under active surveillance with effect from the date of sealing.

ADC Pughoboto on check gates: ADC Pughoboto, Thungchanbemo Tungoe issued an order that the following check gates under Pughoboto sub-division which were set up to monitor the movement of people and vehicles during the pandemic has been lifted with immediate effect from the date of the issue of this order: Lazami check gate; Asukiqa check gate; Ghathashi check gate.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 269 Dimapur, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

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Govt’s milch cow

t was bad news when the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, disclosed that India’s GDP has contracted by 23.9% in April-June this year. The worst hit were construction which contracted at 50.3% while trade, hotel, transport, communication contracted at 47%.Added to pandemic the crisis has been deepened by the ever increasing price of fuel that has the potential of pushing up inflation and hitting the low income and daily wage earners hardest.

The government has been raising excise duty, VAT etc for the umpteenth time since 2014. In May 2012, when petrol prices were hiked by steepest at Rs 7.54 a litre, Narendra Modi had called it a failure of UPA government. Today, petrol is the costliest in India in all of South Asia. The increase in petrol prices by UPA was done following a 14.5 per cent rise in crude oil prices and a 3.2 per cent devaluation of the rupee.

The price of the Indian basket of crude oil crashed from USD 113 per barrel in May 2014 during UPA-II to USD 50 by January in 2015 prompting PM Narendra Modi to thank his “luck” for reducing prices. His run of good luck continued till middle of 2017. At one point in January 2016, crude oil price fell to USD 29 per barrel. Today, notwithstanding the consistent fall of crude oil prices, both petrol and diesel have only become dearer for consumers in India, with the government trying to cash in on lower prices by hiking the excise duty of the fuels. The cash-strapped Central government has been consistent in hiking the excise duties on the fuels. In 2014, the excise duty on per litre of petrol and diesel were Rs 9.48 and Rs 3.56 respectively. This has risen to Rs 32 per litre for petrol and Rs 31.83 for diesel (a hike of around 137 per cent). In 2014 a litre of petrol in Delhi was Rs.71.51 and diesel was Rs.57.28. In 2020 a litre of petrol cost Rs.82.08 and a litre of diesel costs Rs.73.56. In spite of the government slashing excise duty on petrol according to the Budget 2018, yet there seems to be no downward curve when the price of petrol is taken into consideration. This is due to the introduction of Rs. 8 per litre as Road Cess. An increase in transportation costs and shortages in supply of some key perishable items such as vegetables and onions probably has pushed food prices higher. If input costs rise, so should the cost of end products. For example, if the price of oil rises, then cost of products will also increase and create inflation. Economists said inflation edged up to a sixth-month high in August, driven by higher food prices and as the battered rupee made key imports such as fuel costlier. This is part of a pattern of excessive taxation of fuel - which governments tend to use as a cash cow. In Delhi, for example, two-thirds of what a person pays at the petrol pump consists of Central excise and state value added tax. India has, as a result, the highest tax rates on fuel compared to any other country in the world. It is time to bring petrol, diesel and petroleum products under GST to take away the whimsical power of oil companies and the government to hike fuel prices. This way, prices of fuel will be stabilised.

DailyDevotion A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

He who believes in Me…out of his heart will flow… —John 7:38 Jesus did not say, “He who believes in Me will realize all the blessings of the fullness of God,” but, in essence, “He who believes in Me will have everything he receives escape out of him.” Our Lord’s teaching was always anti-self-realization. His purpose is not the development of a person— His purpose is to make a person exactly like Himself, and the Son of God is characterized by self-expenditure. If we believe in Jesus, it is not what we gain but what He pours through us that really counts. God’s purpose is not simply to make us beautiful, plump grapes, but to make us grapes so that He may squeeze the sweetness out of us. Our spiritual life cannot be measured by success as the world measures it, but only by what God pours through us— and we cannot measure that at all.

When Mary of Bethany “broke the flask…of very costly oil…and poured it on [Jesus’] head,” it was an act for which no one else saw any special occasion; in fact, “…there were some who…said, ‘Why was this fragrant oil wasted?’ ” (Mark 14:3-4). But Jesus commended Mary for her extravagant act of devotion, and said, “…wherever this gospel is preached…what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her” (Mark 14:9). Our Lord is filled with overflowing joy whenever He sees any of us doing what Mary did— not being bound by a particular set of rules, but being totally surrendered to Him. God poured out the life of His Son “that the world through Him might be saved” (John 3:17). Are we prepared to pour out our lives for Him? “He who believes in Me…out of his heart will flow rivers of living water”— and hundreds of other lives will be continually refreshed. Now is the time for us to break “the flask” of our lives, to stop seeking our own satisfaction, and to pour out our lives before Him. Our Lord is asking who of us will do it for Him?

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Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out. ~ Iris Murdoch

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Post-mortem

COVID-19: Dawn of a new age of reason

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ight months passed-by, coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its rampage without any pause. Its momentum is on the ascent as it kills and infects millions of people across the world. For instance, in India as of today 3.31 million total number of cases have been infected whereas those died of the deadly pandemic are 60, 472. The curve is predicted to surge in the coming days and weeks. Experts are desperately trying their level best to flatten the curve of COVID-19 by developing a vaccine. How long would it take? Answer to this question looms at large.

The scenario we live is so fluid and highly ambiguous. Everything seem to be vague and indefinite. Fearing the deadly coronavirus hundreds and thousands of people have gone to distant places for livelihood and education have fled to their native places travelling hundreds of kilometers facing numerous hurdles. Stories and testimonies are so moving and captivating.

The unprecedented invisible coronavirus has brought before us many powerful images and imprints revealing and conveyingmultiple meanings that are going on inside them.

The deadly pandemic has infused such pains creating anxiety and hopelessness in our midst pushing people togo for medicationsavailable in the forms of syrups, capsules and other combi-

nations in allopathy, homeopathy and ayurvedic pharmaceutical systems.During the pandemonium most the countries and those in the business capitalized the situation to their advantage promoting all kinds—brands all in the name of ‘corona nationalism’ having no authenticity and validity. In times of pandemic there are people who tend to exploit.

Developing a vaccine for COVID-19 is in the processwhich would take some more time.

Scientist and researchers are involved in developing a vaccine to combat the emergent virus.

We live in difficult times as it is spreading its tentacles across the world inflicting massive damages to the life and livelihood of millions of people. All sorts of theories, prescriptions and political narratives surface intersecting with each other, but nothing seem to be working. Nonetheless, people want a clear message that rips open the invisibility of COVID-19.

Human tendency during catastrophes waver andthus sways to extremes desperately in order to hold on to something that offers them solace or healing or extends a handle to come out of the crisis or problem be it supernatural, medical or whatever. Now the context we are into is dictated by a global pandemic. In such uncertain and fluid times there are also people to exploit the situation by invoking holy scriptures or God

or pointing to something such as persons, countries, God’s wrath, punishment or prophesizing and many other storiessuch as we are living in end times wooing people so that desperateness tends to buy such things Coronavirus, however, has totally changed the existing format and rubric and in the processdecimated some of the dominant assumptions, perceptions and belief-systems that used to be believed and followed during preCOVID-19 times. It has brought the belief systems to unprecedented levels that prompts us to ponder over. People at large are going through harrowing times as the current pandemic is posing multiple strikes. In such a setting, we need to consider and live through the difficult times that lie ahead. People of faith look to God for divine intervention and others in pure sciences look for scientific reasons.

Perhaps we are pushed to another new age of enlightenment as the ways with which COVID-19 is challenging. Even during that period, the great thinkers of the age were forced to answer and respond to with the scientific and rational questions of their times—Locke, Rousseau, Adam Smith, Utilitarians, Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant and many others. Enlightenment gave us liberal values and cardinal principles to look into democracy, rule of law, gover-

nance, justice, freedom, equality, dignity, equity, parity, peace, love and many others.

As we moved on higher and higher in our progress and development for which science and technology played vital roles which gave way to strict disciplinary narrowness as science became more technical and super-specialized, and technocrats started to become the driving force and thus started to sit on drivers’ seat. Science and technology needscareful scrutiny based on candid values that addresses the larger humanity, the eco-space and the cosmos that we live and leave for the present and future generations. Science per se has higher purpose insulated with solid enlivening values.

Similarly, COVID-19 has exposed the organized religion that centered itself on creeds, traditions, doctrines, liturgy and many others leading to pseudospirituality and pseudo-faith. It has triggered awareness amongst the faith communities to turn to the Scriptures and to God. Adherents of faith now trying to retrieve the very meaning of ecclesia. In theological and religious circles, the axis of discussions and debates now should gear around to the notion of reasons and revelation—postCOVID-19 formulations.

We are in a state where we cannot dichotomize—Tertullian once said, “I believe because

it’s absurd”, while on the other, Hume, Kant, Kierkegaard emphasized that reason must be kept aside in order to allow faith.

Coronavirus has brought these two vis-à-vis faith and reason, science and religion to a state of animated suspension. It has brought these two entities to a level that allows each other to complement one another without which the existence of one depends on the other—loses its relevanceand thus suffer and certainly gets affected.

COVID-19 has triggered us to see the co-relation and connections between faith and reason. Both have their purposes and so we are pushed to see the intricate fusion as reason can provide the knowledge of God based on the nature of the universe and human moral experience which could perhaps be termed as ‘revelation’. Therefore, reason and faith have relational functionalities which could be viewed as they are entwined with each other.

To d ay, C OV I D - 1 9 h a s pushed us see a bigger picture from which we are guided by universal and integrated rationality with a collective humanity and even spirituality. If we do not see the connectivity and integrity of these two, we would be pushed to a difficult future and to pull out from that by them would be too late.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Why not negotiate only for Naga country-Nagalim?

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hrough reading some authoritative books and articles I have compiled this write-up and also take liberty to reproduce some very well said or well-pointed out facts of some relevant matters concerning Nagas past, present and future.

I use to wonder what is truly meant by Political Science. I heard once our Veteran Politician S.C Jamir said “Politic is an art of compromising”. By this “well –said word” I use as the “measuring root” assess the individual politician as well as the party.

I may say that only after I read the write-up Articles of Mr K. Puro and Mr Salikyu Sangtam which were published in Nagaland Post on 18.8.20 and August 20, 2020 respectively, I came to realise what is meant by Political Science. Mr K. Puro has rightly pointed out the truth that, It is certain that much anticipated settlement is without Sovereignty.... it is obvious that the Agreement is not for all the Nagas. It is nowhere near the Nine Points Agreement 1947 certainly short of the 16 points Agreement 1960, Definitely below the status of Article 37, A. may be worse than that of infamous shilling Accord 1975.... Imagine, the seven decade long struggle with flood and tears to be bartered with only a few Assembly and Parliamentary seats.... after sacrificing tens of thousands of precious lives from both sides, the Sol may not find any difficulty to sign the “final settlement within the constitution of India, provided that the Nagas are United ?....The Blood and Tears of the Nagas should not be exchange with “ Peaceful Solution” alone. Because final settlement will come only after the inherent rights of Nagas i.e Sovereignty and Integration are being attained.

In the write-up of Mr Salikyu Sangtam he also rightly pointed out that the term NAGALIM generally refer to the entire Naga inhabited regions (including its ancestral domain) in Myanmar and across the four North-Eastern states...

The key legal term pointed in the Framework Agreement is not Nagalim but Nagaland, which is the legally recognized entity/state with defined boundaries and territory under the sovereignty of the Indian Constitution.

To be very clear and specific,

it simply means the issues of Naga Integration and Sovereignty are off the table and with it the issue of flag and constitution.

“Another significant point, Mr. S. Sangtam writes, is that the title does not mention NSCM (I.M) or (K) or (U) or (R) etc....

Ravi can go and sign with as many splintered groups as there are in Nagaland......after settlement, if any groups continue to struggle for settled issues, they will be officially dealt per criminal law (ie armed gangs etc) and treated as law and order issues (which it already has). In other words, once the agreement is signed, even the NNPGs unrealistic claims about further pursuing for Naga Integration, Sovereignty etc through democratic process will be seen by Government of India and state Government as criminal activities carried out by “armed gangs” Hence the NNGPs must also make its stand clear and specific on this issue or rather remaining quite....

Mr Salikyu in conclusion writes” I urge readers to prudently examine where we are heading and the kind of Society we want to leave behind for the coming generation.....”

I would also reproduce here once again the Question Mr Gwanphum Gangmei in his article in Nagaland Post has posed on 21.8.2020, “CAN NAGAS RIGHTS BE BARTERED OR NEGOTIATED? He writes “Nagas Rights are non-Negotiable or can not be bartered for any amount of material gain.”

Mr Thepfulhouvi Solo writes in his article Nagaland First (refer to Nagaland Post dated Nov 22, 2019) Nagaland has almost Sovereign freedom in its cultural domain. The constitution of India Article 371 A has 1. Not withstanding anything in this constitution. A) No Act of parliament in respect of i) religions or social practices of Nagas. ii) Naga customary law and procedure. Iii) Administration of civil and criminal justice, involving decisions according to Naga customary law. iv) Ownership and transfer of land and its resources shall apply to the state of Nagaland unless the legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides. Today we all know that we can’t expect

any Prime Minister of India to favour Nagas by extending the recognition of the Sovereignty having a separate flag and constitution Furthermore, though the 9 points Akbar Hydari Agreement as well as the 16 points Agreement had stated that the contiguous Naga areas would be brought under one administration unit. It seems now a foregone conclusion that this commitment or these aspirations of Nagas could not be materialised by the GOI. The whole gamut of finalization of the Indo Naga political talk has now narrowed down to only the settlement of the Naga of the three States of Arunachal, Assam and Manipur in Autonomous council in their own respective states and 20 more MLA and 2 more M.P for Nagaland.

Do not belittle our beloved Grand Pa Dev Gowda’s sayings who had said on 18th Aug. 2020 (Nagaland Post). “A peace Accord must be reached at the earliest. Distrust apparently has crept in, the progress made in the last 23 years in 5 successive government must not be forsaken now. There is constitution and also the 2015 framework agreement, which should help its move towards a solution”.

Gowda said he sincerely hope that distrust is put aside, talks continue and a peace accord is reached at the earliest. He added the people of the North-East deserve to live in harmony and witness economic progress.

Indeed, Ravi’s attempt of converting a political issue into a law and order problem and adapting a stratagem that resulted in the killing and arrest of its members is indeed an insult to GoI and to the Nagas Nation.

Let us ask ourselves again what do Nagas really want? We know that Nagas want (what is in their inherent nature for millennia) to assert our right to live in peaceful co-existence with our neighbours (and India or any other nation) as a free nation-people (not being subjugated or controlled by other nation) just as we had live with Britishers with Peace Accord at Mezoma led by Pelhou on 2nd March 1880 even without written Treaty) having our own selfrule or as self-administered county with our Flag, with our own Constitution and as under 37 A&16 points

agreement and nine points Agreement with Hydari in 1947 June. For example in the Hydari Agreement, the Nowgong District forest which belonged to our Naga ancestors’ domain (see the map drawn by European in 1764 and the boundaries clearly stated by Briteshers vide was agreed to be returned to Nagas .

We Nagas always had our own defence force and systems in every village.

Today, we have our Naga Army, (not armed gangs or miscreants or terrorists system) and we need to maintain a central Naga Army not to make wars with any but to defend and maintain peace, law and order-society as we had been doing throughout our generations. Indeed, we don’t ask Indian Government to grant us Sovereignty Independence or Constitution or flag. Because we have already all these things which India had accepted that our Naga issue is political and has become a nation as recognised by UNO. Mr Kewezu Mero, Joint Secretary and Caretaker, Naga Club Building Kohima in his book “The Story of NAGA CLUB”.

He writes that the UNO resolution of 23rd July 2008 had officially declared that the Nagas are recognized as one of the unrepresented Indigenous peoples of the world.

Therefore, the Nagas have the full rights to be a separate nation under UNO. This is a reaffirmation about the status of Nagas in the complete excluded Area.

This complete excluded Area has the status of political Sovereignty. Naga Sovereignty emerged from the Memorandum which was submitted to the Simon Commission by the Naga Club. Therefore nobody can deny this truth that this is the property of the whole Nagas. Therefore, let all the Nagas reaffirm our stands on this truth of Naga sovereignty which foundation was laid by our forefathers through the Naga Club. On dedicating ourselves to this foundation, the Nagas shall reap the fruit of Peace, Love and Unity and glorify our almighty God. But today what Nagas want is that if India desire to be our Benefactor, sponsoring us with Fund, Creating Upper House and PAN Naga Welfare Fund in the like manner of NEC

and Lower House as state Governments or as Autonomous Regions with special grant of 20 more MLAs & 2 MPs more to the existing Nagaland State Government. Indeed, we wanted to have a dual citizenship and I think it is already in operation-Naga indigenous citizenship and Indian citizenship for travel abroad.

Dr Along Longkumer, a very senior and first grade Journalist, the founding Editor of Dimapur based Morung Express in his book, A Way Forward – the idea of a peace Accord between India and Nagas, has reproduced many important words of crucially important persons related to Indo-Naga Peace Accord.

A very senior political figure, P. Chidambaram during his tenure as the Union Home Minister of UPA (previous Congress) said...

“Creation of Nagaland State could not solve the Naga problem. There is something quite significant.... Also, since under Article 371 (A) Nagaland already enjoys considerable autonomy, it is expected that any solution will have to go beyond autonomy (in centre-state relation) to the next higher status of political Self Rule from India. What this will therefore mean is that firstly, a political settlement has to be agreed upon and reached between India and the Nagas. Secondly, Nagas will have to be given a status higher than the present arrangement of autonomy and statehood.

Dr. Along Longkumer writes “K. Padmanabhaiah former Home Union Secretary who was the longest serving Interlocutor ( 19992009) should be credited for laying the ground works for the proposed Naga Peace Accord- the offer from the Government of India was“ the creation of a Naga Re-

gional Council-comprising representative from all major Naga tribes in the NorthEast.

Dr. Along Longkumer writes, “Even the Naga National Council (NNC) under Phizo had taken the position that on broader issues, Nagas can be connected to India. The NNC while acknowledging the many connections that existed with India had called for unification and freedom of all tribes and as a distinctive community we must develop according to our genius, taste.......we shall enjoy home rule in our country but on broader issue be connected with India....For the present, the way possible (as explained in a previous chapter) self –rule for the Nagas and on broader issues to be associated with India.

A meeting of minds and consensus among the Naga Political Groups should be explored on these points”. (p107).

Let us not be guided by the counsels of dirty minded people of Tribalism people or council or the leading of the ignorant people of political science but only harping for “peaceful solution”.

Let us make the right choice by reading Ezekiel 17:1-6 and 7-10 and meditate the vrs 14 and 15 Let us be very cautious not to bring about repeat history as God words written in Zechariah 13;8.

In very recent month, an elderly man (Naga villager) spoke in T.V in Naga Cable or MM Cable what God revealed to him. He said “If India swallows Nagas, India will be also swallowed”. And Nagas must abide in the policy or principles of NNC original which are now maintained under Adino NNC President Adino Phizo.

Dr. N. Kezienou, Kohima

Reader’s Post Sir,

Unstable services

Many ATMs in the city seem to run dry within few hours, forcing people to make a beeline for banks and I too have experienced error while drawing out money.

It is hard for people who live in areas where there are no ATMs because most of us go to the main town or the nearest booth which is two or three neighbourhoods away, only to find out that there is an error or the ATM has no money. There seems to be unstable services and this issue needs to be looked into as soon as possible.

Imlinochet, Duncan, Dimapur

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

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Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan Centre issues SOP for conducting exams appears before Parliamentary panel ‘Students, staff from containment zones barred at exam centres; no use of saliva to turn pages’

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): Students are prohibited from using saliva for turning pages or separating answer sheets, while staff and examinees from containment zones will not be allowed physically at the exam centres, as per the Union Health Ministry's latest guidelines on conducting examinations amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The guidelines stated that for staff and examinees from containment zones there will be alternative arrangements. Such students shall be given an opportunity to take the exam through other means or educational institutions shall arrange their papers at a later date.

MoHFW gave out SOPs to be followed while conducting examinations amid the pandemic.

The guidelines come days after the SC stated on August 28 that states and universities cannot promote students without holding final-year exams by Sep 30.

These guidelines include maintaining physical distancing of at least 6 feet as far as feasible, mandatory use of face covers/masks, frequent hand-washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) and use of alcohol-

Students approaching an exam centre.

based hand sanitisers (for at least 20 seconds) wherever feasible.

The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of Covid-19. These measures need to be observed by all (staff, students and parents) in these places at all times.

Guidelines: Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.

Use of face covers/ masks to be made mandatory.

Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.

Respiratory etiquette to

‘Imbroglio’ between NDPP, NPF pains JD (U) state unit Suggests calling for an all-party meet on Naga peace process DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): Janata Dal (U) Nagaland state unit has expressed pain over the “imbroglio” between the ruling NDPP and NPF at a time when the “Indo-Naga” political issue has “entered into a very crucial stage.”

JD(U) Nagaland through its publicity wing said that for the greatest cause of the Nagas, nothing should come in a way that was to be seen as a stumbling block.

It stated that if all the political parties contesting election in Nagaland could prioritise the solution to the protracted “IndoNaga” political problem as a pre-poll promise, then there should be no room for misunderstanding towards pursuing for the same goal.

Being the two major political parties of Na-

galand, JD(U) state unit said the confrontation on the issue “creates further confusion in the minds of the people and makes the hopes of common men murkier.”

JDU has urged and suggested the ruling dispensation to call for an allparty meet on the ongoing Naga peace process. It also suggested organising joint delegation to Delhi to meet the top leaders of both the ruling government and opposition leaders and further stage a dharna “to make our united voice heard.”

JDU has appealed to all the political parties especially, the three major parties, i.e., NDPP, NPF and the BJP “to walk the talk not only within the state of Nagaland but outside also.”

“At least for an issue such as the Naga political problem, let us be all united on equal ground and show our commitment enshrined in the manifestos of each political parties,” JDU stated.

be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one's mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.

Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest.

Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.

Use of spit/saliva for counting/distributing sheets shall not be allowed.

Sharing of personal belongings/stationery shall not be allowed.

Installation & use of Aarogya Setu app shall be advised to all, as far as feasible.

Universities/ Educational Institutions/ Examination Conducting Authorities/ Examination centres may plan out the examina-

tion schedule in a staggered manner so as to avoid overcrowding at any examination centre. Appropriate arrangements for personal protection gears like face covers/masks, and other logistic like hand sanitisers, soap, sodium hypochlorite solution etc shall be made available by Universities/ Educational Institutions/ Examination Conducting Authorities/Examination centres to the staff as well as students as per requirements.

The examination centre should have a designated isolation room for isolating any person who is found symptomatic at the time of screening or during examination, till such time medical advice may be sought.

A clear policy on allowing symptomatic candidates to undertake examinations shall be delineated by the Examination Conducting Authorities in advance.

Transportation to and from the examination centre - If any transportation is arranged by educational institutions conducting examinations, proper sanitisation of buses/other transport vehicles shall be ensured.

Entrances to have mandatory hand hygiene and

thermal screening provisions - If any examination functionary/examinee fails to meet the self-declaration criteria, they shall not be allowed entry.

Only asymptomatic staff and students shall be allowed inside the examination hall.

All staff and students to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. The face cover/mask has to be worn at all times inside the examination centre by all.

In regular course, a symptomatic candidate should be referred to the nearest health centre and given an opportunity to undertake the examination through other means or the Universities/Educational Institution shall arrange for taking exam at a later date when the student is declared physically fit.

However, if a student is found to be symptomatic and insists on giving the examination, he may be allowed to take examination by shifting the candidate to a separate isolation room.

The permission in such cases shall be granted as per the policy already enunciated on the issue by the examination conducting authorities.

NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Mission Kar mayogi, a scheme for bringing postrecruitment reforms in civil services.

Announcing the decision at a media briefing, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said officers and government employees will get an opportunity to improve their performance under the mission.

A council, headed by the prime minister and having chief ministers as mem-

bers, will approve the civil services capacity building plans under the scheme, he said. “Today the Union Cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to bring this very big, postrecruitment reform, where an opportunity will be given to officers and employees to improve their own performance,” he said.

Javadekar said this is the biggest human resource development programme in the government. He said during its last meeting, the Cabinet had approved the

setting up of a National Recruitment Agency which was a pre-recruitment reform. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said the scheme has been brought about with the intervention of the Prime Minister. This will help end subjective evaluation, and ensure scientifically-devised, objective and real-time assessment of employees.

“Mission Karmayogi is an endeavour to reincarnate a government servant into an ideal karmayogi to serve the nation by enabling him

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Dated Kohima the 2nd September 2020

NOTICE

This is to notify beneficiaries under ‘Financial Assistance to Destitute Women’ who are yet to open personal bank account at Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd, to complete all the formalities and submit the photocopy of the same to the Office on or before 30th September 2020, to enable transfer of the pension amount directly to their respective bank accounts.

Those who already have saving accounts with the State Bank of India (SBI), may submit their photocopies of their Account details within the above mentioned period.

Defaulting beneficiaries shall be summarily dropped after the deadline.

Further, Partner NGOs of the Department are requested to aid the elderly beneficiaries/ beneficiaries with disabilities in opening bank accounts in their respective Districts.

This is issued as per the direction of the Government during the meeting held on 23rd July, 2020 in the Office Chamber of the Commissioner Secretary, Women Resource Development.

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the same issue, while a few others including some digital media activists also deposed before the panel.

An official said 18 members of the panel including the chairman were present.

Tharoor's announcement that the panel would like to hear from Facebook about a report published in the Wall Street Journal claiming that the social media platform ignored applying its hate-speech rules to some BJP politicians had evoked a strong reaction from the ruling party members in the panel.

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subject of safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space".

The panel had also called representatives of the

Par panel 'discussion' with FB to continue: Tharoor A Parliamentary panel looking into alleged misuse of social media platforms has decided to continue its "discussion" with representatives of global giant Facebook, after a meeting that lasted for almost three and half hours on Wednesday, its chairman and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said. Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan appeared before the panel amid a political slugfest with both BJP and Congress accusing each other of colluding with the social media giant to influence opinion.

Besides Mohan, whose deposition lasted for more than two hours, some government officials and a few experts also deposed before the panel, sources said.

While details of Mohan's deposition and other deliberations could not be ascertained immediately, Tharoor tweeted after the meeting that the panel decided to resume the discussion, including with representatives of Facebook.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (PTI): Amid a raging row over Facebook's alleged political "bias", India head of the social media platform Ajit Mohan was on Wednesday questioned for nearly two hours by a parliamentary panel, which is discussing alleged misuse of social media platforms.

While details of what transpired during the closeddoor hearing were not immediately known, senior Congress leader and panel chief Shashi Tharoor tweeted "in response to overwhelming media interest in the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology....this is all I can say: We met for some three and a half hours and unanimously agreed to resume the discussion later, including with representatives of Facebook."

Sources said as discussions could not be concluded with the Facebook representatives, there was a view to call the meeting again on September 10, but consensus could not be achieved with some members objecting to it on the grounds that the committee is to be reconstituted.

The panel had called representatives of Facebook to hear their views "on the

to be creative, to be constructive, to be pro-active and technically empowered,” he told reporters.

“The endeavour is also to end the culture of working in silos and to overcome the multiplicity of training curriculum which we have because of the institutions spread all over the country, with the introduction of a common platform for uniform realisation of nation’s vision and of our shared aspiration and our shared

future goals,” he said.

This way, Singh said, it will provide a mechanism for continuous capacity building, a constant updating of the talent pool and also provide an equal opportunity of professional as well as personal growth and a stream of self training for value addition at all levels.

Department of Personnel and Training secretary C Chandramouli said Mission Karmayogi is constituted to build future-ready

civil servants with right attitude, skills and knowledge, aligned to the vision of a “New India”. It focuses on competency-led capacity building, he said, adding that it seeks to create a new architecture for civil services capacity building. He said it looks at a new national architecture for civil services capacity building and focuses not only on individual capacity building but on institutional capacity building and also on process.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 2 (NPN): State deputy chief minister Y Patton has expressed shock and grief over the demise of Motsuthung Lotha, NCS (Retd), commissioner & secretary, who passed away in Dimapur September 2, 2020.

In a condolence message, Patton described late Motsuthung Lotha as a “simple, kind hearted and cheerful human being” and said that his untimely demise was not only a loss for the family, but also for the Lotha community in particular and Nagas in general.

The deputy chief minister said that late Motsuthung Lotha was not only a dedicated (Retd.) officer but also had a huge concern for the welfare of the people.

“He was sincere and hardworking senior government officer and above

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all a faithful person,” Patton said, adding that the void created by his demise would be impossible to fill.

Patton conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members during this time of deep sorrow and grief.

RALH: Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of late Motsuthung Lotha and said that in his demise “we have lost an able and efficient officer which will be felt by not only the Lotha community but the Nagas as whole.”

In a condolence message, RALH chairman CS Ovung offered condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant them solace in this moment of grief and sorrow.

PM-CARES got Rs. 3,076 cr in 5 days; PC says name donors NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (AGENCIES): The PMCARES fund for Covid received Rs. 3,076 crore in five days, according to an audit statement made public by the government. The statement, for the financial year 2020, only records donations between March 27 (when the fund was set up) and March 31.

Of this Rs. 3,076 crore, Rs. 3,075.85 crore came from domestic voluntary contribution and Rs. 39.67 lakh was foreign contribution. The statement says PM-CARES had an initial corpus of Rs. 2.25 lakh and

the fund has also received an interest of around Rs. 35 lakh.

The audit statement has been uploaded on the PMCARES fund website but the “accompanying notes 1 to 6” in the statement have not been made public.

Which means, details of the domestic and foreign contributors or donors have also not been disclosed by the government.

Former Finance Minister Chidambaram questioned in tweets why the names of “these generous donors” were not revealed.

“Why? Every other NGO or

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Trust is obliged to reveal the names of donors contributing more than a threshold amount. Why is the PM CARES FUND exempt from this obligation,” he asked.

The senior Congress leader also tweeted: “The donee is known. The trustees of the donee are known.

Why are the trustees afraid to reveal the names of the donors?”

Last month, the Supreme Court had said that the money collected under the PM-CARES Fund for the coronavirus pandemic need not be transferred to the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). It said that the funds collected by the PM-CARES Fund are those of charitable trusts and “entirely different”.

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(From p-1) The trade body also expressed gratitude to the Dimapur district administration for giving green signal to reopening of Hong Kong Market, New Market, Hazi Park Market and Millennium Building Market. It asked the welfare committees of these markets to ensure strict enforcement of the guidelines. Meanwhile, with the nationwide Unlock 4.0 in process, DCCI reminded safety guidelines to shopkeepers/ business houses, customers and public alike.

The trade body said all shops must ensure social distancing, insist on wearing masks (both customers and shopkeepers) and provide hand sanitizers in their respective shops. It also directed all shops not to entertain any customer without a mask.

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strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on the ground," the Indian Army said.

However, China on Monday said its troops never crossed the Line of Actual Control.

At Pangong Tso, China had already strengthened its positions between Fingers 5 and 8. The PLA had refused to pull back

love were given away to families through full-time workers after observing one-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls.

The second session was addressed by BJP’s national general secretary and Northeast in-charge R a m M a d h av d u r i n g which he remarked that the party’s Nagaland unit had come a long way from being branded as “nonNaga”, “anti-Christian party”, “Hindu party”, etc, to becoming a partner in the ruling coalition with 12 MLAs at present with a strong network across the State.

Madhav said it was the courage and toil of the karyakartas in the past that brought the BJP to its present situation in Nagaland.

The third session saw the adoption of party resolution led by State vicepresident Kevidezo Peter Rutsa and its subsequent adoption and approval by the House. Organisational report as well as future programme of the party was presented by the party’s State general secretary Khevishe Serna.

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PLA troops had violated the previous consensus agreed in military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

"Indian troops preempted this PLA activity on the southern bank of Pangong lake, and undertook measures to

he congratulated the new team of office bearers and expressed his happiness at the successful virtual meeting of the State BJP’s first executive meeting.

Speaking on the Naga political issue, Muralidharan highlighted some landmark achievements and progress made under the leadership of Modi like the historic signing of the Frame Work Agreement on August 3, 2015 between GoI and NSCN (I-M) and the agreement signed with WC, NNPGs on November 17, 2017.

He observed that the Naga political issue was at a very crucial juncture and claimed that the NDA government led by Modi, who is ably supported by Nadda and Shah, was very keen to bring the decades-old Naga issue to a logical conclusion.

He appreciated Along for leading from the front in the battle against COVID-19 and efficiently dealing with the pandemic in Nagaland along with all the BJP karyakartas.

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is about 2.5 to 3 kilometres from Rezang La on the LAC on the Indian side, to push back Chinese troops.

On August 31, Chinese troops had indulged in provocative actions after Indian soldiers had earlier occupied the heights there to thwart a PLA land-grabbing bid over the weekend.

On the intervening night of August 29 and 30,

(From p-1) The State unit declared to continue standing faithfully committed to uphold the party principles and ideologies and bring all-round development, peace and prosperity to the people of Nagaland by restructuring its stand and vision for a self reliant Nagaland under the dynamic leadership of Modi and Nadda.

Earlier, in his presidential address, State BJP president Temjen Imna Along welcomed all central leaders and thanked them for their constant support in guiding him all along. He asserted the State BJP has come a long way since the time it did not have a single elected member in the Legislative Assembly to having 12 MLAs now. He appreciated party’s former State president Visazolie Lhoungu for his presence and his great leadership in bringing the State unit thus far despite all difficulties.

The first session of the rally was addressed

by Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muralidharan, wherein

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Army trucks move along the Manali-Leh highway, amid border tension between India and China, in Kullu district, Wednesday, Sept. 2. (PTI)

eastwards from the 8-km stretch it occupied from Finger 4 to Finger 8 by building scores of new fortifications there since early May. India has asked China to completely withdraw its troops from Pangong Tso. But China has refused to budge.

The mountain spurs jutting into the lake are referred to as 'Fingers' in military parlance.

Both countries are engaged in the current four-month-long standoff at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

Despite several levels of dialogue, there has not been any breakthrough and the deadlock continues.

On June 15, as many as 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops were killed in a violent clash in the Galwan Valley.

Chinese aggression started increasing along the Line of Actual Control and more particularly in Galwan Valley since May 5.

The Chinese side transgressed in the areas of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong lake on May 17 and May 18.

NAGA PEOPLES FRONT (NPF) OFFICE BEARERS OF LONGLENG DISTRICT AND 50 A/C LLG. RESIGN AND JOINT INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (INC) We the undersigned Naga Peoples Front (NPF) Party members under Longleng District, served the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) Party with hopes of creating a political power that will serve the needs of the people and also envisioned that the people would be having a good life in the region. Unfortunately this was not the case and have totally lost trust and hopes in the Area Leadership. And as such we resolved to resign as both primary and active members from Naga Peoples Front (NPF) party and joint the Indian National Congress (INC) party so as to support and strengthen the dynamic leadership of Shri. K. Therie Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) President in general and Shri. Y. Phuyam Phom District Congress Committee (DCC) President Longleng in particular.

Therefore the following members holding different post in different capacities are resigning from the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) party under Longleng District. The members are as follows:Sl. No

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NEW DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): Military talks between India and China on Wednesday remained inconclusive over Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops' fresh incursion attempts into India territory. The dialogue between both countries' militaries will continue, sources said.

Both the countries were engaged in talks for the last three days after China made provocative military movements in an attempt to change the status quo at Pangong Tso (lake) in eastern Ladakh.

"Brigade commander-level officers from both the countries met at Chushul to resolve the issues," said a senior government officer.

The agenda of the deliberation was the fresh developments at three contentious areas at the south bank of Pangong lake.

India has raised concerns about increased Chinese deployment in areas near Black Top and Helmet Top. India also asked China to completely withdraw its troop deployment close to Thakung base in Indian territory.

Indian troops had got hold of Rechin La, which

State BJP unit reaffirms commitment to early resolution of Naga political issue

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tives evolve,” the Pentagon said in the report.

China has probably already made overtures to Namibia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands, it said, adding the known focus areas of PLA planning are along the Seal Lines of Communication from China to the Strait of Hormuz, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Similarly, the Pentagon said, Beijing uses the One Belt One Road (OBOR) intitiative to support its strategy of national rejuvenation by seeking to expand global transportation and trade linkages to support its development and deepen its economic integration with nations along its periphery and beyond.

“OBOR projects associated with pipelines and port construction in Pakistan intend to decrease China’s reliance on transporting energy resources through strategic chokepoints, such as the Strait of Malacca,” it said.

China leverages the OBOR to invest in projects along China’s western and southern periphery to improve stability and diminish threats along its borders, the report said.

First announced in 2013, China’s OBOR initiative is a signature foreign and economic policy advanced

by President Xi Jinping.

According to the Pentagon, a global PLA military logistics network could both

Saudi Arabia says flights to, from UAE can fly over kingdom

DUBAI, SEP 2 (AP): Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday that flights to and from the United Arab Emirates “from all countries” will now be able to use its airspace — a statement apparently allowing flyovers by Israel following a deal to normalise UAEIsrael relations.

The vaguely worded statement avoided naming Israel directly. However, the announcement came just days after the kingdom allowed the first direct Israeli commercial passenger flight to use its airspace to reach the UAE. Any direct flight between the two nations would need to use Saudi airspace to be commercially viable.

The statement makes

no mention of the kingdom’s rival, Iran, nor Qatar, which Saudi Arabia is currently boycotting.

Flights to and from those countries to the Emirates would, in theory, not need to use the kingdom’s airspace.

The Saudi Press Agency said the move comes in response to a “request by the UAE” for flights to and from the country.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan wrote on Twitter that the kingdom’s “firm and established position toward the Palestinian cause will not change.”

However, even he did not directly name Israel in his tweet.

Israeli Prime Minis-

ter Benjamin Netanyahu praised the announcement in an online video, signaling it directly involved his country.

“For years, I have been working to open the skies between Israel and the East,” he said. “Now there is another tremendous breakthrough — Israeli planes and those from all countries will be able to fly directly from Israel to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and back.

Flights will be cheaper and shorter, and it will lead to robust tourism and develop our economy.”

Earlier this week, Jared Kushner, the US president’s son-in-law and senior adviser, flew with a high-level Israeli delegation to the UAE on the first direct commercial passenger flight between the two countries, a Star of David emblazoned on the jet’s tail.

The flight traversed Saudi airspace, signaling at least acquiescence for a breakthrough US-brokered deal by the United Arab Emirates to normalise relations with Israel.

interfere with the US military operations and support offensive operations against the United States as the Chinese global military objectives evolve.

“Host nations can perform an essential role in regulating the PRC’s military operations as Chinese officials very likely recognise that a stable long-term relationship with the host nation is critical to the success of their military logistics facilities,” it said.

Chinese military academics assert that bases abroad can enable forward deployment of its forces and support military conflict, diplomatic signalling, political change, bilateral and multilateral cooperation,

Thailand scraps social distancing on rail network B A N G KO K , S E P 2 (IANS): Thailand’s Transpor t Ministr y said on Wednesday that there is no necessity for practicing social distancing on the rail transport systems as the country had already crossed three months of zero local Covid-19 transmission.

The Ministry’s Department of Rail Transport has decided to ease social distancing measures when travelling on trains by allowing the occupancy of all seats, but passengers must wear face masks and refrain from talking to each other during the journey, said an announcement by the Ministry.

The statement said that railway service operators should check the temperature of all passengers before boarding and ensure carriages are not too packed, Xinhua news agency reported.

All passengers have been advised to wash their hands with sanitizer before boarding and after disembarking and to use the Covid-19 tracking application, the statement added.

Denmark summons Russian envoy over airspace violation

Russian Su-27 fighter planes flying in Denmark airspace.

COPENHAGEN, SEP 2 (IANS): Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod summoned Russian Ambassador Vladimir Barbin amid escalated tensions following the alleged incursion into the country’s airspace by a Russian Su-27 fighter in the Baltic while in purK Y M C

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According to NATO, the incursion on August 28 was the first of its kind in several years, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Completely unacceptable violation of Denmark’s airspace by Russian

Su-27 fighter. (I) will raise issue with Russian authorities to avoid repetition,” Kofod tweeted on Tuesday, adding: “DK (Denmark) will always defend our airspace, insist on international law.”

The Russian action prompted the immediate

launch of the Danish Quick Reaction Alert aircraft to counter the violation, near the island of Bornholm, resulting in the lone Russian fighter to turn back before the interception. Earlier Tuesday, Minister of Defence Trine Bramsen called it an “unacceptable violation of Danish airspace”.

The Russian Defence Ministry has however denied that the fighter jet violated the Danish airspace.

“On August 28, 2020, a Su-27 fighter from the air defence duty of the Baltic Fleet was raised to identify and prevent a US Air Force B-52H strategic bomber from violating the Russian state border,” the Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

“The flight of the Russian Su-27 fighter, accompanied by an American bomber, was carried out over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea in strict accordance with international rules..., without violating the borders of other states.”

WASHINGTON, SEP 2 (PTI): The entire world is beginning to unite against China’s unfair practices and countries like India, Australia, Japan and South Korea are going to partner with the US to push back Beijing on every front, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

The US is intensifying pressure on China, piling on visa bans, sanctions and other restrictions that are battering the already unsettled ties between the world’s two largest economies.

In an interview to Fox News on Tuesday, Pompeo said, “I think you’re seeing the entire world begin to unite around the central understanding that the Chinese Communist Party simply is going to refuse to compete in a fair, reciprocal and transparent way.”

“So, whether it’s our friends in India, our friends in Australia, friends in Japan or South Korea, I think they have all come to see the risk to their own people, to their own countries, and you’ll see them partner with the US to push back (China) on every front that we’ve talked about this evening,” he said, responding to a question posed by the host, Lou Dobbs, on India reportedly sending

Mike Pompeo a warship into the South China Sea. Dobbs said India’s act was in response against the clashes on the border with China, and also it appears with some affinity with the US Navy that is in the South China Sea. Dobbs wanted to know the importance of the US relationship with India in meeting the threat from China.

“It’s central that we have friends and allies in this battle. We’ve worked for two years now to build that out. We’ve made real progress. You’ve seen lots of countries turn away from Huawei. You’ve seen them acknowledge the threat.

They slept on this threat the same way America did for two decades,” Pompeo said.

Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea as its sovereign territory. China

has been building military bases on artificial islands in the region also claimed

by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.

India has been maintaining that the South China Sea is a “part of global commons” and it firmly stands for the freedom of navigation and overflight in these international waterways.

The US had also categorically rejected the territorial claims made by Beijing in the South China Sea, asserting that the “Chinese predatory world view” has no place in the 21st century.

During the interview, Pompeo said America slept while China grew.

“You talked about their missile systems, their military, all the things that have grown...the trade issues, all the economic issues that you’ve talked about on your show for months and months and months now.

“President (Donald) Trump is taking each of these on in a serious way, and I think you see the rhetoric from the Chinese Communist Party ratcheting up because they are feeling the pressure that’s being put on them by this administration,” he said.

Japan’s ruling party to choose Afghan airstrikes kill 37 militants Abe’s successor on Sep 14 TOKYO, SEP 2 (IANS): Japan’s r uling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Wednesday announced that it will choose outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s successor during a vote on September 14 The race for the party’s top position will officially start on September 8, reports Xinhua news agency.

The newly-elected Prime Minister will serve the remainder of Abe’s term as the LDP President through September 2021.

The winner of the election will be anointed the country’s new prime minister at an extraordinary parliamentary session, most likely to be convened on September 16, according to local media reports.

Yoshihide Suga, 71, who has been Chief Cabinet Secretary for nearly eight years and considered as a continuity candidate, is scheduled to formally declare his candidacy at a press conference on Wednesday evening.

Two other contenders former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and former

Shinzo Abe Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who announced their candidacies on Tuesday.

On August 28, Abe, Japan’s longest serving Prime Minister, abruptly announced his intent to resign citing his chronic illness, but said he would remain in power until a successor was chosen.

In his announcement, the premier said that he needed to be treated for a flare-up of his intestinal disease that led his first one-year stint to end abruptly in 2007.

After stepping down in 2007 over a medical issue, he returned to the top job in 2012 after a landslide election win in the Lower House, NHK reported.

KABUL, SEP 2 (IANS): At least 37 militants were killed in airstrikes that targeted Taliban gatherings in Afghanistan’s Faryab province on Wednesday, an army spokesman said. “Acting on a tip-off, the fighter planes struck the gatherings in the restive Qaysar and Khawja Sabzposh districts early Wednesday morning, killing 37 including notorious commanders Mullah Sadiq, Mullah Basir and Faizullah on the spot,” the spokesman told Xinhua. More than a dozen others sustained injuries in the air raids, he added. Describing the strikes as “pre-emptive action”, the spokesman contended that the Taliban fighters had gathered for chalking out plans to stormed security checkpoints in the districts. Taliban militants who are operational in parts of Faryab province with Maimana as its capital 425 km northwest of Kabul, are yet to comment.

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A NOTE OF GRATITUDE

The Empowered Committee, Covid-19, Mon District express heartfelt gratitude to the following Individuals, establishments and organizations who have contributed in kind services and financially towards the management of Quarantine Facilities for the 1583 inter-state returnees of Mon District. : 1. High Powered Committee, Covid –19, Nagaland, led by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri. Neiphiu Rio 2. Shri. Paiwang Konyak, Hon’ble Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation & Railways and Minister in-charge, Covid19, Mon District 3. All the Nine Honorable Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Mon District.

4. Administrative Officers, DEF and Medical Department of Mon District.

5. Nagaland State Transport Department.

6. All Departmental Officers, Officers’ Club Mon & Staff of Mon District.

7. Konyak Civil Societies led by Konyak Union, KNSK, KSU, KGOU, KVCU & KBBB 8. All the Churches and other faith based organizations of Mon District.

9. The Sub-Divisional Task Forces, village councils, village organizations and NSRLM SHGs 10. All the Frontlines Workers 11. The Educational Institutions and other establishments for providing the Infrastructures 12. Well-Wishers and Donors, who we could not mention and thank individually It is because of your selfless sacrifices and contributions that all the Returnees have reached their homes safely and are united back with their families. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly and keep you all Safe.

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NK Keny (Love Care Home Darogapathar) on being awarded the Indian Inspirational Women award 2020 for her relentless contribution towards social service.

DYO wishes you the very best and pray that God will continue to bless you.

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and training.

They also suggest that a military logistic network could enable intelligence monitoring of the US military.

In August 2017, China officially opened its first military base in Djibouti, on the horn of Africa.

Chinese Navy Marines are stationed at the base with wheeled armoured vehicles and artillery but are currently dependent on nearby commercial ports due to the lack of a pier on base, the report said.

Chinese personnel at the facility have interfered with US flights by lasing pilots and flying drones, and China has sought to restrict Djiboutian sovereign airspace over the base, the report said.

Beyond its base in Djibouti, China is very likely already considering and planning for additional military logistics facilities to support naval, air, and ground forces projection, the Pentagon report said.

The PLA’s approach likely includes consideration of many different sites and outreach to many countries, but only some will advance to negotiations for an infrastructure agreement, status of forces or visiting forces agreement, and/or basing agreement, the report added.

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The Satoi Range Public Union Dimapur (SRPUD) on behalf of the citizens of Satoi would like to convey our heartiest congratulations: 1. Er. Kakiye Rotokha, on his promotion to Sub-Divisional Officer, Dept of Power.

2. Dr. S. Kanitoli Chishi, wife of Mr. Vinoto Zhimomi on completion of her PhD from SASARD, Medziphema on the topic "Impact of Integrated Water Management Programme on Rural Economy of Nagaland" 3. Dr. Bokishe V. Sema, Assistant Professor, Anyang Theological University, South Korea on Completion of his PhD from Seoul Christian University, Seoul, South Korea on the topic "A New Therapy Model for Premarital Counceling in the context of Sumi Naga based on Murray Bowen's Theory of transgenerational Model" The Union wishes the best for their future endeavor.

(BOKISHE AWOMI) General Secretary, SRPUD

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WASHINGTON, SEP 2 (PTI): China is seeking to set up more robust logistics facilities in about a dozen countries, including three in India’s neighbourhood, to allow the PLA to project and sustain military power at greater distances, according to a Pentagon report.

In addition to the three neighbours of India -- Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar -- the other countries where China is considering to base its military logistics and infrastructure facilities are Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania, Angola and Tajikistan, the report said on Tuesday.

In its annual report “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PRC) 2020” that was submitted to the US Congress, the Pentagon said these potential Chinese military logistics facilities are in addition to the Chinese military base in Djibouti, which is aimed at supporting naval, air and ground forces projection.

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Hafeez shines as Pak seal narrow Messi ‘agrees Man City deal worth £623 mn’ win to level series against England

LONDON, SEP 2 (AGENCIES): Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed a record £623million deal to join Manchester City, reports The Sun. The 33-year-old is on a mission to force his way out of Barcelona after he handed in a transfer request.

According to Record Sport, Messi has agreed financial terms on a fiveyear contract worth a total of €700m (£623m).

The incredible deal would make the Argentine the highest-paid individual in the history of the sport.

It equates to £14,200 an hour, £341,000 per day, £2.4m every week and a whopping £10.4m per month.

Messi is set to spend three seasons at the Etihad before joining City Football Group’s (CFG) Major League Soccer side New York City FC for two years.

It is also reported that Messi could be offered an equity stake in CFG as part of his package.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has been at

Here’s how much Lionel Messi will earn from the new deal. loggerheads with Barcelona since he handed in his transfer request to leave on a free.

New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has decided that if Messi does not want to stay at the Spanish giants it would be better to get him out as soon as possible.

And Barca presidential hopeful Victor Font

insists current president Josep Maria Bartomeu must honour his pledge to allow the Argentine superstar “to leave whenever he wants.”

Messi’s father and representative, Jorge Messi, yesterday flew by private jet from his home in Rosario, Argentina, to Spain for showdown talks with Barcelona chiefs today.

And Font declared:

US Open: Murray wins 5-set epic on Grand Slam comeback N E W YO R K / N E W DELHI, SEP 2 (IANS): Andy Murray made a spectacular return to the grand slam singles stage with a gruelling five-set victory in the first round of the US Open.

He secured a brilliant 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 come-from-behind victory in a 4 hour and 39 min encounter against 49th-ranked Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, in his first singles Grand Slam match in 18 months following an injury and the coronavirus pandemic.

The Scot will now play 15th seed Canadian Felix Auger-Allassime in the second round. His comeback appeared to be heading for disaster when he went 1-3 down in the third set, appearing all-but-certain to be heading for an embarrassing straight-sets exit.

However, showing the grit and determination that led him to three Grand Slam wins during his peak, Murray hauled himself into a 5-4 lead before taking the set on a tie-break. By

Sumit Nagal storms into US Open 2nd round

Andy Murray then, Murray was playing more aggressively, forcing Nishioka on back foot and to err of his own.

The first four games of set four went to serve until a Murray double fault put him a break down. Murray immediately broke back though, a delicate backhanded lob from deep making the score 3-3, before breaking again for game, set, match.

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal scripted history by becoming the first Indian since 2013 to enter the second round of the US Open.

Nagal stormed into the second round of the Grand Slam by defeating US’ Bradley Klahn 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Tuesday. With this the 23-year-old became the first Indian to win a singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the last seven years.

Nagal maintained a win percentage of 80 per cent on his first serves in the first set during which the experienced American made 15 unforced errors. The Indian continued to dominate and clinched the second set 6-3 but was broken at a crucial juncture in the 3rd set after which Klahn held his serve and forced a 4th set. Nagal gathered his focus back and clinched an early break.

There was no looking back from thereon as the Indian youngster wrapped the firstround match in 2 hours and 12 minutes.

“A couple of months ago the president said players have earned the right to leave and retire whenever they want.

“Now, because of these very exceptional circumstances, he has to honour that commitment.”

When asked whether Messi had been betrayed by the club, Font added: “There is an inconsistency,

Have to be vigilant: Williamson on IPL Covid cases New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS): New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has acknowledged feeling apprehensive about Covid-19 as he prepares to join Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates.

Last week, 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings, including two players, tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving in the UAE and had to be sent into isolation.

“Obviously that’s bad news,” Williamson was quoted as saying by Radio New Zealand. “You don’t want to hear anybody (has) Covid. I hear they are predominantly asymptomatic, so hopefully through another lockdown period, they can come through and we’ll be okay.

“There’s a little bit of apprehension, certainly as you get nearer to the time...

You start thinking you do have to be extremely vigilant and disciplined,” said Williamson, who is due to leave on Thursday to link up with the Sunrisers.

You might see me back in CSK camp: Suresh Raina New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI): Suresh Raina has broken his silence over his unexpected pullout from the IPL, saying he returned to India for his family and he might even fly back to Dubai to rejoin the Chennai Super Kings for the tournament beginning September 19.

Raina, who announced his international retirement alongside M S Dhoni on August 15, also rubbished reports claiming a rift between him and his longtime franchise. The contingent recorded 13 COVID-19 cases, including two players, and Raina’s pullout was attributed to that.

“It was a personal decision and I had to come back for my family. There was something that needed to be addressed immediately on the home front. CSK is my family too and Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) is very important to me and this was a tough decision,” Raina told ‘Cricbuzz’. “There is no issue between CSK and me.

Nobody will just turn their back on Rs 12.5 crore and walk away without a solid reason. I might have retired from international cricket but I’m still young and I am looking forward to playing for them in the IPL for the next 4-5 years,” he said.

Suresh Raina He also dropped a hint on rejoining the team in Dubai when asked about his future with CSK. “I’ve been training even while quarantining here. You never know you might see me in the camp there again,” said the southpaw. When CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan was asked about Raina’s long-term future with the franchise, he said the team backs all its players. “He has said he is not available for the season.

We always support the player. He said he has got some personal issues going on. So he can come back whenever he is fit and ready. That is what we want.

“We have never been against the player. There is no problem for next season as we have always backed our players,” the CEO told PTI.

Father figure to Raina but I don’t own players: N Srinivasan

Team owner N Srinivasan was also not happy when he first got to know about Raina’s withdrawal from the tournament. The batsman said the former BCCI president is like a “father figure” to him and has every right to snap at him. “...he’s always stood by me and is close to my heart. He treats me like his younger son and am sure a lot of what he said was taken out of context. Ek baap apne bacche ko daant sakta hai(A father can scold his son).

“He didn’t know the real reasons for me leaving when he gave those comments. Now he’s been informed about them and

he even sent me a message thereafter. We’ve chatted about it and both CSK and I just want to get over with it,” said Raina. Responding to reports that he was not comfortable in the strict biosecure environment created for the IPL, Raina added: “I have a young family back home and I was concerned about the fact that if something happened to me, unka kya hoga? (what’ll happen to them?).

“My family is most important to me and I am really concerned for them during these times. I haven’t seen my kids for more than 20 days, even after coming back, since I am in quarantine.” The violent attack on his aunt’s family in Pathankot also affected his mental state, said Raina. He lost his uncle and a cousin in the alleged case of robbery.

“The Pathankot incident was horrible and has really been very disturbing for everyone in our family.

“And it was my responsibility to come back and take care of them. But since I’ve returned, I’ve been in quarantine here. So, I still have to go meet my parents and my bua, who are all in great distress.” He has demanded a thorough probe into the incident.

probably due to mismanagement by the current board, trying to hide behind these wrongdoings.

“That’s why it’s extremely important for the history of the club that we do what it takes.”

Barcelona claim Messi, 33, is on STRIKE after failing to report for a Covid test and pre-season training.

But the superstar no longer considers himself a part of Koeman’s squad following a bitter row over his contract.

In a Sky Sports interview Font added: “I’m sure what Messi has decided has not been a last-minute decision, it’ll be something well thought out.

“I really hope the decision can be changed, but it doesn’t seem likely and if that’s the case the focus should be on getting the transition that Messi deserves.

“We need to ensure the legal battle between the club and Messi stops.

We sit down, we talk. Let’s make sure we don’t get into an even worse situation.”

Manchester, Sep 2 (IANS): Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez hit a scintillating unbeaten 86 as the visitors beat England by five runs in the third and final Twenty20 International at Old Trafford to tie the series 1-1.

Batting first, Pakistan posted 190 for four in their 20 overs as Hafeez and debutant Haider Ali (54) shared a hundred runs partnership for the third wicket on Tuesday. England could only manage to reach 185 for eight despite a superb 61 from Moeen Ali. In his brilliant inning, Hafeez smashed six sixes in his 52-ball 86. Haider also became the first Pakistan player to score a Twenty20 half-century on debut when he brought up his milestone from 28 deliveries and his century stand with Hafeez came off 10 overs.

Chasing a tough total, England were in early trouble when opener Jonny Bairstow was bowled by Shaheen Afridi (2-28) for a duck. Captain Eoin Morgan was run out for 10 as

Hafeez (86) and debutant Haider Ali (54) shared a hundred runs partnership for the third wicket. partner Tom Banton refused a run, and when the latter was leg before wicket to Haris Rauf for 46 from 31 deliveries, England were teetering at 69 for four.

Moeen and Sam Billings (26) put on 57 for the fifth wicket, and the former kept his side in the game with some power hitting, leaving them needing 20

from the last two overs. But a brilliant penultimate over from seamer Wahab Riaz (2-26) went for just three runs, including the wicket of Moeen, who scored 61 off 33 balls.

The hosts will now prepare for a three-match Twenty20 series against Australia that starts in Southampton on Friday.

Primoz Roglic wins Tour de France Stage 4 Sisteron (France), Sep 2 (IANS): Primoz Roglic underlined his yellow jersey credentials with victory in Stage 4 at OrcieresMerlette as a tiring Julian Alaphilippe saw his race lead slashed on the first summit finish of the Tour de France.

Roglic led home a Slovenian one-two ahead of compatriot Tadej Pogacar (UAE-Team Emirates) after an ominous performance of collective dominance from his Jumbo-Visma team at the end of the 160.5km stage into the Alps.

Giullaume Mar tin (Cofidis) zipped past fellow Frenchman Alaphilippe in the closing metres to deny the Deceuninck-QuickStep rider third place and the final bonus seconds, with Colombia’s Nairo Quintana (Arkea-Samsic) also edging out the yellow jersey to take fourth.

Alaphilippe, the Stage 2 winner, retains his foursecond lead over Britain’s Adam Yates (MitcheltonScott) but the in-form Roglic moves up into third place just seven seconds back after securing the 10

Team Jumbo-Visma rider Primoz Roglic of Slovenia wins the stage ahead of UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia. bonus seconds on the line.

In what was essentially an uphill drag race on the final 7.1km climb, Jumbo-Visma showed their strength in depth as Wout van Aert and Sepp Kuss both put in huge stints on the front to reduce the main field before Roglic reacted to Martin’s acceleration to win the third Tour stage in his career.

Colombians Miguel Angel Lopez (Astana) and Egan Bernal (Ineos Grena-

diers) took sixth and seventh ahead of Frenchman Thibaut Pinot (GroupamaFDJ) and Spaniard Mikel Landa (Bahrain-McLaren), with Yates completing the top 10.

The fast finish on the otherwise gentle gradient saw many GC contenders lose precious seconds to the main group, most notably Emanuel Buchmann (Bora-Hansgrohe), Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers), Alejandro Valverde

(Movistar) and EF Pro Cycling duo Dani Martinez and Sergio Higuita.

Earlier in the day, a six-man move animated proceedings until Tiesj Benoot (Team Sunweb) acrobatically crashed over a barrier, while Slovakia’s Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) retained the green jersey by the skin of his teeth after Ireland’s Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-QuickStep) piled on the pressure in the intermediate sprint.

ISL: Odisha FC sign Brazilian forward Marcelo

P V Sindhu withdraws from Uber Cup; doubtful for Denmark Open

Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS): Odisha FC on Wednesday announced that the club had secured the services of experienced Brazilian footballer Marcelo Leite Pereira ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

The 33-year-old forward signed a one-year contract with the Bhubaneswarbased team on Wednesday.

With an ability to play as a striker or in the wings or as an attacking midfielder, Marcelinho has a vast experience of playing in various leagues around the world, including the ISL. He was the Golden Boot winner in the 2016 season when he scored scoring 10 goals in 15 appearances for Delhi Dynamos and guided the team into the play-offs.

Marcelinho then played for FC Pune City/Hyderabad FC for three consecutive seasons and scored 31 goals and made 18 assists in 63 ISL matches. After starting his professional career with Atletico Madrid B, the Rio de Janeiro-born playmaker has played club football for various other teams in the UAE, Greece, Spain, Italy, and his home country Brazil.

New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI): World champion P V Sindhu has pulled out of next month’s Thomas and Uber Cup Finals due to “personal reasons” and could also miss the subsequent Super 750 tournaments in Denmark.

The Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, scheduled to be held from October 3 to 11 in Aarhus, Denmark is the first tournament in the revised calender, which was launched by the sport’s governing body BWF last week.

“Sindhu will not be able to participate in the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals due to some personal reasons,” the Olympic silver-medallist’s father P V Ramana told PTI. “She has some personal work, so unfortunately she will have to skip the event. We have informed the Badminton Association of India about her decision,” he added.

The Thomas and Uber Cup Finals will be followed by the Denmark Open I (October 13-18) and Denmark Masters (October 20-25).

An Olympic hopeful, Sindhu, who has

P V Sindhu been training at the national badminton camp in Hyderabad, had been planning to participate in the prestigious tournament.

Asked if she would be participating in the two 750 events in Denmark, Ramana said: “Actually that is also (in doubt) ... I mean the entries have been sent for both the events, but it depends on her personal work if she would be able to play both or not.

“She may have to skip one tournament in Denmark. If she can complete her personal work then she will play one.”

Sindhu had resumed training last month under the supervision of Korean coach Park Tae-Sang after

the Sports Authority of India (SAI) allowed the national camp for eight Olympic hopefuls following approval from the Telangana government on August 1.

Besides Sindhu, world championship bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth, former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and women’s doubles player N Sikki Reddy are the only ones currently training at the SAI-Pullela Gopichand Academy.

Satwiksairaj Ranki Reddy, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, is at his home in Amalapuram in Andhra Pradesh, while his men’s doubles partner Chirag Shetty is lodged in Mumbai.

Ashwini Ponnappa has preferred to stay in Bangalore and train at the Padukone-Dravid Centre of Sports Excellence.

London Olympics bronze medallist and former world no. 1 Saina Nehwal has still not joined the national camp and is training at a separate facility with husband Parupalli Kashyap and a few others, who are not part of the camp.

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