September 5, 2020

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DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): In a boost to state medical sector, the Central government has approved setting up of the second medical college in Mon district.

In a tweet, Health minister, S. Pangnyu Phom informed that the Centre has approved setting up of a new Government Medical College by upgrading the District Hospital Mon. “This landmark decision of the Union government will boost Nagaland government’s effort to revolutionise the state health sector,” Pangnyu tweeted.

While thanking the BJP-led NDA government under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Pangnyu said the approval of a new Medical College has fulfilled the long cherished dream of the people of Nagaland and Eastern Nagas in particular.

When contacted, Pangnyu said the upcoming medical college would not only cater to the people in eastern region of the state but would also benefit people from some parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and even

CNC calls for spl prayer on Sep 6 DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) has notified all its units, battalions, brigades and regional churches to conduct a special prayer on September 6, 2020, first Sunday national fasting and prayer day.

In a statement, CNC general secretary, Ikato Chishi Swu, also appealed to all denominational churches, prayer groups, prayer warriors and every responsible citizen of Nagalim to do the same on that day as solution would be for everyone.

CNC said that the “fate and destiny of Naga nation is in the hands of the Almighty God and not in the hands of the colonizers or aggressors.”

CNC said Nagas need “God’s intervention to let India grant favor to Nagas to achieve their honourable and acceptable political solution as the political negotiation between NSCN and Government of India was inching towards inking the final settlement.”

It said that the urgent need of the hour was to pray harder more than ever, to let all the Nagas especially the leaders surrender and submit themselves to the will of God and obey His Commands so Nagas like the Israelites would also receive God’s favour.

This is it!

“The opposition wants to question us for what?

Instead we question their motive?”

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CM & H&FW minister

A view of the District Hospital Mon, to be upgraded into a Government Medical College.

the Nagas and others living along the India-Myanmar border. He also said that the state government will prepare the Memorandum of Understanding and submit it to the Centre by next week.

Pangnyu said that the PDA government under the leadership of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio and deputy CM, Y Patton was committed to developing the state in all sectors.

In a letter, Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan hoped that under Pangnyu’s “dynamic leadership” the new college would help in meeting the medical needs of residents of the region

and ensure a healthy and prosperous India. Vardhan also said that he looks forward to Pangnyu’s cooperation in early commencement of the medical college.

Meanwhile, construction works of the Nagaland Medical College at Phriebagei, Kohima, was also in progress. After his visit to the site on August 26, Pangnyu said that the work was in full swing. Due to COVID19 lockdown measures, he said that work could not progress as expected. It may be recalled that foundation stone of the medical college in Kohima was unveiled by chief minister Neiphiu Rio in March 2014.

Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) on behalf of the people of 6 tribes; Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger-extended sincere gratitude to the Centre, state chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Health minister S. Pangnyu Phom and officials of the Health & Family Welfare department for their sincere effort to upgrade the District Hospital Mon to full-fledged Government Medical College.

In a press note, ENPO president Kekongchim and general secretary Manlang Phom said that the medical college was a long felt need of the people of Eastern Nagaland in particular and the Nagas in general, that would cater to the needs of the underdeveloped and underprivileged ENPO region.

While urging the political executives, bureaucrats, technocrats and contractors for a concerted effort in order to see the light of the day, ENPO assured people’s unflinching support towards the fulfillment of this long cherished dream.

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Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has expressed serious concern over the recent spate of extortions and kidnappings particularly in Dimapur, and appealed to the state authorities to check the menace of unabated taxation, that has become unbearable for the citizens.

CNTC through its media cell cited the recent incident where an employee of SymBios Pvt. Ltd was “reportedly kidnapped by a NPG group for his alleged involvement in selling off a stolen bike with forged documents”. In this regard, CNTC has appealed to all responsible to let the law take its own course of action.

Also, expressing sympathy with SymBios Pvt. Ltd for “facing such unwarranted situation” during these difficult times, the CNTC has assured to extend its support.

On the other hand, the CNTC, while taking a cue from the particular incident, stated that employers should also “check the antecedents and backgrounds of their (Cont’d on p-5)

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Russian COVID vaccine safe, induces antibody response in small trials: Study MOSCOW, SEP 4 (PTI): Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ COVID19 vaccine, approved in the country last month, produced antibody response in all participants with no serious adverse events in small human trials, according to the first peer-reviewed results of the preventive published in The Lancet journal on Friday.

Results from earlyphase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days. Secondary outcomes from the trial suggest the vaccine also produces a T cell response within 28 days, the researchers said.

The two-part vaccine includes recombinant human adenovirus type 26 (rAd26-S) and recombinant human adenovirus type 5 (rAd5-S), which have been modified to express the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

The adenoviruses, which usually cause the common cold, are also weakened so that they cannot replicate

in human cells and cannot cause disease, according to the researchers.

These vaccines aim to stimulate both arms of the immune system -- antibody and T cell responses -- so they attack the virus when it is circulating in the body, and also attack cells infected

by SARS-CoV-2.

“When adenovir us vaccines enter people’s cells, they deliver the SARSCoV-2 spike protein genetic code, which causes cells to produce the spike protein,” said study lead author Denis Logunov, from Gamaleya National Research Centre for Epidemiology and Microbiology, Russia.

“This helps teach the immune system to recognise and attack the SARS-CoV-2 virus. To form a powerful immune response against SARS-CoV-2, it is important that a booster vaccination is provided,” Logunov said.

The trials took place in two hospitals in Russia, and were open-label and non-randomised, meaning that participants knew that they were receiving the vaccine and were not assigned by chance to different treat-

ment groups.

The trials involved healthy adults aged 18-60 years, who self-isolated as soon as they were registered, and remained in hospital for the first 28 days of the trial from when they were first vaccinated. In the phase 1 of each trial, participants received one component of the two-part vaccine -- four groups of nine participants were given the frozen or freeze-dried rAd26-S or rAd5-S component.

In the phase 2, which began no earlier than five days after the phase 1 trial began, participants received the full two-part vaccine.

There were 20 participants each in the frozen and freeze-dried vaccine groups, the Lancet study noted.

To compare post-vaccination immunity with natural immunity formed by infection with SARSCoV-2, the authors obtained convalescent plasma from 4,817 people who had recovered from mild or moderate COVID-19, they said. Both vaccine formulations were safe over the 42-day study period and well tolerated, according to the study.

NSCN (I-M), NGBF resolve to work for solution Illegal liquor unit: CVC Nagaland COVID tally 4107 questions Excise deptt COVID-19 STATUS AS ON september 4, 2020

NSCN (I-M) and NGBF delegation after the consultative meeting on Friday. (MIP)

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) and the Nagaland Gaon Buras’ Federation (NGBF) on September 4 resolved to strengthen the on-going “Indo-Naga” peace talks and seek an honourable, acceptable, early and lasting solution.

According to NSCN(I-M) through its MIP, the resolution was made after a consultative

meeting held at Niathu Resort, Dimapur. The NSCN (I-M) delegation was led by its chairman Q Tuccu and vice-chairman Tongmeth Wangnao while NGBF was led by its president Shahlem Konyak and general secretary Shikuto Zalipu.

MIP said issues pertaining to Naga political affairs and the need to coming together of all warring Naga political groups were

discussed at great length during the meeting.

The meeting also resolved that the cry for reconciliation and unity within the Naga family must be respected. Hence, the two sides stressed on effort to bring together all Naga political groups to be pursued with all seriousness in the larger political interest of Naga people and their posterity.

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Chümoukedima Village Council (CVC) has questioned the excise department in connection with the recent unearthing of an illegal spurious liquor manufacturing unit from 7th Mile Model Village by Assam Rifles and Dimapur police.

In a press release, CVC chairman Razouvotuo Chatsu said the exercise has exposed the “sheer incompetence” of the excise department of the state.

CVC said it was “baffling” that the responsible department was “oblivious of a nefarious racket of this proportion, set up and smoothly running right under their nose”. CVC said this has “only evoked presumptive questions on the credibility of the entire excise department by the public.”

Further, CVC expressed concern that a few depraved

people were willing to play with precious lives by indulging in such unethical businesses. CVC expressed the view that the racket entails a thorough enquiry since it was “evidently clear that a bigger nexus is involved in it.” CVC demanded that the state government set up an investigation team led by capable and incorruptible officers to pursue the case and bring “all those criminals involved” to book and award stringent punishment as per provisions of law.

Meanwhile, CVC has lauded the “successful operation” of 5th Assam Rifles.

It also expressed gratitude to 5th Assam Rifles for the yeomen service in keeping the society safe from antisocial elements. CVC said the busting of illegal liquor unit has saved countless lives and reposed the faith of the public in the service provided by the security forces.

District

Asymptomatic

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

320 10 307 0 9 50 2 2 20 3 7 730

ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate 4 0 1620 1956 9* 3 0 0 1 11 0 0 1 0 999 1311 0 4 0 0 4 5 0 1 0 0 19 28 0 0 1 0 235 289 1 2 0 0 266 268 0 0 0 0 31 33 0 0 0 0 48 68 0 0 0 0 21 24 0 0 0 0 107 114 0 0 6 0 3351 4107 10 10

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

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday registered 41 new COVID-19 cases from across the state-23 in Dimapur, 17 in Kohima and 1 in Phek, taking the tally to 4107 cases.

As per the severity of symptoms, 730 active cases are asymptomatic and 6 mild cases.

Out of 4,107 cases, the distribution across various

categories of people include 1740 cases are from the Armed Forces, 1289 returnees, 302 frontline workers and 776 traced contacts.

India tally crosses 40L

India’s COVID caseload hurtled past the 40-lakh mark Friday night, while the total number of recoveries too surged to 31,06,921, according to data from states.

Governor, CM, others greet on Teachers’ Day BSL-2 lab in Tuensang begins testing DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): On the eve of Teachers’ Day, Nagaland governor RN Ravi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and others have extended greetings to teachers of the State on Friday.

The state government has cancelled this year’s statelevel celebration of Teachers Day in view of seven-day state mourning announced by the centre as a mark of respect to former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on August 31, 2020.

Gov: In a message, the governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude and good wishes to all the teachers for their lifetime of dedication and commitment to the great cause of educating “our youth.” He remarked that teachers have made outstanding contributions in building the society by shaping students’ personali-

ties and making them ideal citizens of the country. He said they guide and inspire people – both young and old – and executing the responsibility of creating awareness as well as opening the mind of people by instilling good values, morals and ethics.

As a society, Ravi said “our goal” must be to create good citizens who are capable of preserving the good of the past and creating a better future, adding that in this regard the influence of teachers remained with the students for a lifetime.

Obser ving that the extraordinary pandemic situation has created an unprecedented scenario and challenges for teaching, he said the teachers who feel inhibited by technology would have to learn online teaching and class management. He pointed out how the world was adjusting to

the new normal of distant teaching and learning.

CM: In his message, chief minister Neiphiu Rio extended warm greetings to the teaching community of Nagaland on the occasion of Teachers’ Day that commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India and a distinguished philosopher, educationist and a teacher par excellence.

H e s a i d t e a c h i n g, though very challenging, is one of the noblest professions and does not merely involve the process of teaching a child from books but also of inculcating moral values and life skills. He added that the impact of a teacher on a child lasts a lifetime.

Mentioning that the relationship between a teacher and his pupil in the country has always been sacred

since ancient times, Rio said teachers have been always held in high esteem.

As the whole world struggles with COVID-19 pandemic, he observed that the role played by teachers has also undergone a paradigm shift as teachers have been compelled to use various communications tools to reach out to students and impart education.

“As teachers face these new challenges, I exhort them to keep themselves updated with the latest technologies, information and teaching techniques so as to better meet the high expectations of the students,” the message read.

The chief minister also called for acknowledging the tireless efforts and sacrifices of all teachers, whom he wished good health, joy, peace and successful.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 4 (NPN): Seven days after its inauguration on 28 August, the State’s third Bio Safety Level-2 Integrated Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory (BSL-2 lab) at Tuensang became functional from Friday as the first of the 266 samples was tested during the day.

Sources from the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department informed Nagaland Post that one mentor for BSL Lab from North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong conducted test trials, after which the report was sent to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) New Delhi for approval.

The sources said ICMR (Cont’d on p-5) had approved the function-

ing of the lab on Thursday and stated that two scientists and three technicians would conduct the tests.

The BSL laboratory at Tuensang could provide service to other farflung districts of Kiphire, Mokokchung, Zunheboto,

Longleng and Mon (Tobu).

Most of those who had tested positive for COVID19 in Tuensang district were returnees.

However, five persons from Shamator block tested positive without travel history, the sources added.

COVID patients still treated at NHAK

Meanwhile, even after the rollback of Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) from being a designated COVID-19 hospital to normal public healthcare delivery service, active COVID positive patients were still being treated at the hospital.

When this Correspondent visited the hospital, it was learnt that the active COVID patients under the care of NHAK could not be shifted due to lack of adequate logistics and infrastructure.

However, sources said pre-testing for COVID-19 would be conducted on all patients being taken to NHAK for admission for treatment of other ailments, adding that modalities were being worked out for the safety of patient and healthcare workers.

It may be mentioned that all COVID-19 sample testing triage OPD/Flu OPD have been shifted to TT Stadium, Raj Bhavan, Kohima with effect from September 3 till further notice.

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WEATHER FORECAST september 5

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A t-storm around in the a.m.

34 26

Aizawl

A p.m. t-storm in spots

29 22

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

34 25

A t-storm around in the a.m.

31 20

Imphal

Itanagar Cloudy with a t-storm or two 29 23 Shillong A thunderstorm in spots

24 18

Kohima Cloudy wtih a thunderstorm

25 17

Dimapur Cloudy with a stray t-storm

33 23

Mkg

A p.m. t-storm in spots

Tuensang Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

27 20 21 15

A t-storm around in the p.m.

26 21

Zunheboto A p.m. t-storm in spots early

25 18

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Participants of ‘tobacco control in times of COVID-19 pandemic’ Friday in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Panchayati Raj initiative on “tobacco control in times of COVID-19 pandemic” was organised by District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) Dimapur Friday at Panchayat Hall, Signal Angami Village.

A press release by DTCC Dimapur stated that resource person, district nodal officer, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Dimapur, Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo highlighted on the dangers of tobacco during the pan-

demic. She said consuming tobacco could complicate the situation both in terms of transmission and comorbidities.

Dr. Reyosalu said tobacco use in general had higher chance of transmission of COVID-19 virus by hand to mouth contact and also through spitting, which can lead to community transmission.

She pointed out that spitting in public was banned and a punishable offence.

PowerPoint presenta-

tion on “management of COVID-19 dead body” was also presented.

The gathering was informed that risk of COVID19 infection from a dead body to health worker or family was unlikely as the main source of infection was through droplets.

The programme chaired by youth president, Kezevi Natso was attended by village leaders, women leaders and student leaders of the village. Posters, pamphlets and masks were also distributed to participants.

SDO (C) Chumukedima prohibits illegal storage/parking

DIMAPUR: Sub-Divisional Officer (SDC) Civil Chumukedima, Thejavizo Nakhro has cautioned against random storage/parking of materials on National Highway-29 (Purana Bazaar to Chumukedima town).

According to DIPR

ADC Dimapur prohibits sale of meat in open areas DIMAPUR: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dimapur, V Lovitoly Sema has informed all butchers/meat traders within Dimapur district not to sell all dressed/ processed meat in open/ unauthorised road side within ten days from the issue of this order.

In an order, ADC Dimapur stated that in view of providing safe and hygienic meat to customers, all dressed/processed meat of animals should be sold in proper meat shops.

The ADC has prohibited sale of meat in open or unauthorised road side, open market stalls and highways, exposed to dust, flies and other pollutants which is unhygienic and may cause lot of health issues. The ADC also informed all respective colonies, wards and village authorities to see that the order was followed.

Further, butchers/ meat traders have also been directed to obtain trade license from their respective municipal/ town council. All have been directed to comply with the order failing which, defaulters would be penalised as per provision of the Act.

Wokha DPDB meet on Sep 8 Dimapur: Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) Wokha, Orenthung Lotha informed that the monthly DPDB meeting for the month of September will be held on September 8, 1 p.m. at the Conference Hall of DC Wokha. All members have been requested to note the change of date and attend the meeting.

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report, SDO (C) Chumukedima has enforced the prohibition under several Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The report stated that having regard to general public safety and property, SDO(C) has prohibited storage/parking of materi-

als such as stone boulders, sand bricks, construction materials, firewood, bamboo, excavated earth etc. for commercial or personal purposes causing obstruction, litter and damage of public roads, drainage and waterways.

SDO (C) has also

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prohibited heavy vehicles ferrying loose earth/construction materials without tail door (rear dallah) and thereby littering the road. The order said defaulters would be liable to be proceeded against by concerned authority as per relevant sections of law.

DC Wokha notifies on compensation along NH-61 DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha, Orenthung Lotha the assessment of the damaged properties National Highway-61 which was made “earlier” has been declared “null and void”.

According to DIPR report, DC Wokha notified that “as per Chief Engineer, PWD (NH) Nagaland, regarding the widening of the existing single/intermediate lane road to 2-lane road from KM 72.40 to KM 83.00 on NH-61 under Wokha district, the assessment of the damaged properties made earlier have been declared null and void vide DC Office orderNO.DCW/ LR-15/NH-2/2018/979-3 dated June 22, 2020”.

The DC Wokha said assessment of the damage compensation of the structures was likely to be effected along the project stretch (KM 72.40 to KM 83.00).

The DC Wokha said the assessment would be carried out by the committee constituted on September 2 as per the given schedule.

The schedule for the assessment is as follows: Niropen Gate- PWD Colony on September 14, 8 a.m.; PWD Colony- Police point on September 15, 8 a.m.; Police point- NST Colony on September 16, 68 a.m. and NST ColonyHammock Resort on Sepetmber 17, 8 a.m.

The DC Wokha has requested the concerned village council chairman, colony chairman and GBs along with the land owners to be present on the schedule date and to co-ordinate and extend cooperation to the survey team.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Namri holds meeting with village leaders

Advisor Namri Nchang addressing the consultative meeting Friday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Advisor, Water Resources, Namri Nchang visited Ahthibung subdivision and held a consultative meeting with village leaders of Ahthibung subdivision under Peren District Friday at Kuki Inpi Nagaland Hall, Ahthibung.

According to DIPP report, the advisor agreed to donate semi-automatic blood analyser to Ahthibung Primary Health Centre.

The report stated that a memorandum was also submitted by Kebai Khelma area leaders to the advisor for road construction from Ahthibung town

to Beisumpui area.

Kuki Students’ Organisation Nagaland also submitted a memorandum to re-install GDMO & LDA post at Primary Health Centre Ahthibung as well as immediate allotment of Grade IV Post(s) at Lilen and Pellhang Village Sub-centres respectively.

The meeting was chaired by ATC vice-chairman, Letgin Singson; short speeches were delivered by advisor, NamriNchang, NDPP Peren region president, Zekuidi and State Executive BJP Member, Huzantad.

Govt issues list of State teacher awardees DIMAPUR: Advisor, School Education, K.Tokugha Sukhalu on the occasion of Teachers Day celebration 2020 has released the list of teachers who are being awarded the state award.

According to DIPR report, the following are the teachers: Vimelino Kirha (GHS Jakhama, Kohima); Naonghongjemla Ongphang (GHSS Tseminyu, Kohima); T. Neiphoa Konyak (GPS Tizit village, Monlem Sector, Mon); Katitho Katiry (GMS Weziho, Phek); William Patton (GHS Longsa, Wokha); Lal Bahadur Ussuk (GHSS Thangjam, Tuensang); Okram

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..Righteous are taken away to be spared from evil!

They find rest as they lie in death.

Isaiah: 57:1-2

Sunder Singh (Public School Dzvuru, Kohima); Bikash Sonar (Little Star HSS, Dimapur); Ronojyoti Roy (Queen Mary HSS, Mokokchung); Tavinto K Sumi (Cornerstone School,

Zunheboto); Sunny K U (St, John School Kuisam, Kiphire), Sanjib Pal (Phom Lempong School, Longleng) and Bijumon Mathew (St. Paul School Noklak, Noklak).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, groups and churches who shared our grief and sorrow, supported us morally, physically, financially, and spiritually during the brief illness and sad demise of our beloved mother Late Viküsale Kweho on 15th August 2020.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Viswema Christian Revival Church LATE VIKÜSALE KWEHO Died on 15th August 2020 2. Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor Youth at the age of 94 Resources and Sports 3. Dr. Kezhaleno (Daniel Kibami) and Family 4. Dakedat Group Viswema 5. Neighbours, friends, relatives and well-wishers from far and near.

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

Loving Husband, Children, Grand Children & Great Grand Children K-1397

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Lt. K. SHIKATO ZHIMOMI

02/08/1949 – 28/08/2020 We, the bereaved family members of Late K. SHIKATO ZHIMOMI GB of Ghukhuyi Village wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all indivduals, families, neighbours and well wishers who supported us, morally, physically, materially, financially and through unconditional prayer supported during his prolonged illness till his demise.

We wish to convey our special thanks to: 1) Shri. G. Kaito Aye, Hon'ble Minister, Agriculture & Co-operative, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.

2) Satakha Tokukujo Kukami Hoho.

3) Ghukhuyi Ghami Union Dimapur.

4) Satakhami Union Dimapur.

5) Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar.

6) Ghukhuyi Union Kohima.

7) Satakha Town Baptist Church.

8) Union Baptist Church Satakha.

9) Ghukhuyi Union Satakha.

10) Ghukhuyi Union Zunheboto.

11) Ghukhuyi Baptist Church.

12) Ghukhuyi Ghami.

13) Ghukhuyi Students' Union.

14) Velashe Group Satakha.

15) Ahelimi Lejo Satakha.

16) Sumi Kiyephi.

17) B-Khel Fellowship Satakha.

18) Youth & friends from Lerie Colony Kohima.

19) Doctors & Nurses, Nightingale Hospital Guwahati.

20) Doctors & Nurses, Health City Hospital Guwahati.

21) Doctors & Nurses, CIHSR Dimapur.

22) Condolence Messages from various groups.

We deeply regret and apologize for our inability to mentioned each and every one individually. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Daughter & Family Members DP-3731

Late Rilamo Lotha ( 5th Sept 2019 )

LATE K. LUMBEMO NGULLIE (16th December 1985 – 25th August 2020) Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Late K. Lumbemo Ngullie (Hav 2 Naga Regiment) express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, organizations and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, morally and financially during his brief illness and sad demise on 25th August 2020 (6:30 AM).

We would like to thank : 1. GOC 3 Corps & all ranks 2. IGAR (N) & all ranks 3. CO & all ranks, 2 Naga (MASHKOH) 4. CO & all ranks, 164 INF BN (TA) (H & H) Naga 5. 2 Naga Regiment, Lotha Kyong Okho 6. Oking Hospital Kohima 7. SP Kohima & all ranks 8. SP Wokha & all ranks 9. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church 10. Kohima Lakhuti Baptist Khumshum 11. Kohima Ngullie humshum 12. Kohima PR Hill Yankho Khumshum 13. Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho, Seithekima ‘C’ 14. Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho, Seithekima ‘C’ Pastoral Staff 15. Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho, Seithekima ‘C’ Eloe Yangro 16. Police Baptist Church,Wokha 17. Police Baptist Church,Wokha,Women Deptt.

18. Wokha Town Lakhuti Ekhung 19. Wokha Town Ngullie Ekhung 20. Wokha District Football Association (WDFA) 21. Zila Sainik Board,Wokha 22. ABOUT US 23. Regimental School Staff 24. Chanka Yankho Council 25. Chanka Yankho Randan Khumshum 26. Rachan Colony Council 27. Rachan Colony Randan Khumshum 28. Rachan Youth Organisation/Society With all humility we regret our inability to thank everyone individually and in person, but it is our sincere prayers that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

With prayers and sincere thanks from;Loving wife, mother, father, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephew and family.

One year has passed without your presence.

Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds dear.

Fond memories lingers every day.

Remembrance keeps near.

Deeply missed and remembered.

From your loving family

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REMEMBERING ON 15TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved Mom (Lt. Qhutoli Konyak)

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Died on 5th September 2005 MOM FOR ALL THE TIME WE FORGOT TO THANK YOU, FOR ALL THE SPECIAL, LITTLE THINGS YOU DO, FOR ALL THE WORDS SOMETIMES GO UNSPOKEN, WE NEED TO SAY, WE LOVE YOU MOM…..

WE LOVE FOR THE WAY YOU STOP AND LISTEN, AND FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS FOR TEACHING US THE MEANING OF COMPASSION, AND SHARING IN OUR TRIUMPHS AND TEARS AND IF AT TIMES, WE MAY HAVE SEEMED UNGRATEFUL, WE WANT TO SAY, WE TRULY HOPE TO SEE. THAT NOTHING YOU HAVE DONE HAS BEEN FORGOTTEN AND DAY BY DAY YOU JUST MEANT MORE TO US. DP-3732

-ALWAYS YOUR LOVED ONES K Y M C

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Assam HC orders penalty for Covid protocol violations

Gauhati High Court

G U WA H AT I , S E P 4 (IANS): In view of the coronavirus spread, the Gauhati High Court has ordered the levy of penalty on those violating Covid-19 protocols, including the wearing of face masks, a court official said on Friday.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ajai Lamba and Justice Manish Choudhury on Thursday directed district civil and police authorities to impose fines on violators of

government guidelines.

The court ordered the police to be more proactive and check whether the Health and Family Welfare Department orders dated May 8 on wearing of 3-ply face masks or face cover and ensuring social distancing in public places were followed or not.

The directions came on a Public Interest Litigation filed by lawyer Tanmay Jyoti Mahanta who told the court that the number of Covid-19 cases

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in Assam had increased to a large extent as most people were not maintaining proper social distance in public places and were not wearing masks.

The department had earlier announced a fine of Rs 500 for not putting on face masks. For a repeat offence, the fine was Rs 1,000.

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the district authorities would strictly follow the High Court orders.

The coronavirus cases total 1,18,333 in Assam, including 90,697 recoveries and 330 deaths.

Expressing serious concern over the increasing corona cases in Assam, Sarma said that the state’s recovery rate was 76.65 per cent and the mortality rate 0.28 per cent.

Addressing the media, the Minister said that at least 3,000 cases are reported daily in the state.

Assam to give financial aid to 2,00,000 youths G uwahati , S ep 4 (IANS): Ahead of next year’s Assembly polls, the Assam government in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship has decided to provide Rs 50,000 each to 2,00,000 youths of the state, Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday.

The Minister while addressing the media said the Rs 50,000 to 2,00,000 youths would be given under the revamped “Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM)” Yojana, which was originally launched in 2017-18.

“Rs 1,000 crore has been earmarked for this scheme. It would continue for an indefinite period,” Sarma added. The financial assistance would be provided to the members of self-help groups or joint liability groups registered before September 1. Youths below the age of 40 years and with a minimum qualification of matriculation would be considered eligible for this Yojana.

62 test Covid positive after DJ night in Arunachal G U WA H AT I , S E P 4 (AGENCIES): It was a carefree Saturday evening by the banks of the Hipu river in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a crowd of youngsters enjoying under disco lights amid Sufi renditions at the Humgo Rigo Resort, 3.5 km from Aalo town, reports The Print.

Four days after the event, however, 13 persons who attended the party and their contacts tested positive for the novel coronavirus. On Thursday, 49 others tested positive, taking the total number of cases linked to the party to 62.

They are also nearly half of the active cases (134) in West Siang district, which as of Thursday recorded a total of 195 cases.

Section 144 in Aalo, FIR against organisers West Siang is located in central Arunachal Pradesh with Aalo as its district headquarters. The rise in Covid-19 cases after the 29 August incident has prompted authorities to

The Humgo Rigo Resort near Aalo town where the party was held Saturday. (Courtesy: The Print)

impose Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Aalo.

“There was no permission from the district administration to organise this party, and it was not within our knowledge. An FIR has been registered against the organisers, and a magisterial inquiry is under way,” said West Siang Deputy Commissioner Moki Loyi. “We have imposed Section 144 to restrict public movement so as to facilitate contact tracing for suspected cases.”

Until Thursday, 258 samples were tested in West Siang district. The positive patients have been admit-

ted to Covid care centres at the Aalo Circuit House, Inspection Bungalow, the Aalo Town Club and at two hostels of the Government Higher Secondary School, Aalo. The Humgo Rigo Resort has been declared a containment zone.

Was a get-together, not a party: Organisers One of the organisers of the event said it was a get-together at the village, and a cultural night where the seating arrangement was done following Covid19 protocols. Tickets for the event were priced at Rs 3,000 with the poster reading ‘Ladies walk-in free’.

“It was a cultural

night, a get-together and I don’t think we need permission for that. Some people were invited, but it was not a ‘DJ Night’ as projected.

We had a local singer at the party,” said Kirzom Ete, a law student and the organising secretary of the Bili Bolo Boys group.

“The seating arrangement was done with 50 chairs and maintaining social distancing. Not everyone was wearing a mask, though.”

Kirzom added, “A few of us were hoping to make some money for our admission into colleges by organising this event. Even though tickets were printed and priced at Rs 3,000 for entry, we accommodated people for Rs 500-2,000 as well.” Kirzom has now been quarantined at the resort along with 12 others.

Arunachal Pradesh has recorded a total of 4,574 Covid-19 cases as of Thursday. There are still 1,399 active cases, while 3,167 people have been discharged at a recovery rate of 69.23 per cent.

Eight people have died in the state.

ATM refill staff shot dead; Rs 1.15 cr looted in Manipur COVID-19: one more dead as 108 more positive in Meghalaya Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 4: Motorcycle-borne robbers on Friday shot dead an SBI ATM refill staff and looted Rs 1.15 crores from him when he was about to replenish money in SBI ATMs in Manipur’s Churachandpur district.

The injured SBI Churachandpur branch staff, Arambam Ranjan (28) of Zoveng Khuga Tampak village of Churachandpur district later succumbed to his bullet injuries.

The incident occurred in the broad daylight,

The victim who was shot by bike borne robbers in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Friday. (NP) around 10.30 am in the SBI branch in Churachandpur town.

Reports said that miscreants shot Ranjan when he was about to step into

his vehicle from the bank with money meant to replenish in ATM booths in the town.

The robbers pumped at least two bullets on his

abdomen and left the spot hurriedly in a motorcycle after collecting the bag containing the money.

The robbers also fired some rounds toward security guards at an ATM booth just opposite the bank branch but no injury was reported.

The wounded cash custodian was immediately rushed to Churachandpur district hospital from where he was referred to a hospital in Imphal considering his critical condition.

H e h owe ve r s u c cumbed to his injuries before reaching hospital, the

Colony residents construct slab culvert

Yonglaoja Colony residents constructing slab culvert.

DIMAPUR: Residents of Yonglaoja Colony of Wakching Town under Mon district has initiated construction of slab culvert at an “abandoned” PWD Road.

A press release by Wakching Town Students’ Union (WTSU) stated that the abandoned road run through Yonglaoja Colony from the old PWD Store to Chingdang village passing through Model Science College and Jawahar Navodaya

Vidyalaya.

The union said the culvert has been constructed without any financial assistance from the government.

It has urged the PWD (R&B) to “retain the road” as it is the lifeline of people of Wakching Town as well as Chingdang Village.

The union said WKSU president, Yonglong Chemshe along WKSU office bearers visited the construction site on September 2 and

One arrested for ‘tax collection’ DIMAPUR: Dimapur police Friday apprehended one person identified as Hokheto Zhimomi, “leacy, UT-1, NSCN (U)” while collecting “yearly tax” from GS road area, Dimapur.

A press release by Dimapur police PRO stated that cash amounting Rs.29,660, hand book (diary) containing data’s on amount collected from shops within Dimapur Town, one mobile hand set, three assignment order slips and “Gypsy (white colour)” were seized from his possession.

In this connection, PRO said a case has been registered at Sub-Urban Police Station Dimapur and investigation was on.

appreciated the colossal task shouldered by colony residents.

Yonglong also encouraged the Wakching Town citizens to emulate the good work of Yonglaoja colony residents.

Meanwhile, WSTU said it would soon draft a “strategic framework” under the nomenclature, “Wakching Hq. Vision 2029” which would project the “road map of all essential developments”.

Crime beat

Security forces seize IMFL DIMAPUR: Security Forces along with Police representative has seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from different pockets of Dimapur district.

A press release by PRO (defence) stated that the raids are being carried out as part of the ongoing crackdown by security forces to prevent illegal activities in Nagaland.

PRO said on September 1, based on specific intelligence regarding illegal activities security forces along with Police representative, launched an operation and seized assorted IMFL worth Rs. 1,15,800, two mobile phones and Rs, 2.7 lakh.

In this connection, one Bhawani Singh (28) resident of Burma Camp, Dimapur was apprehended.

In a separate operation, security forces along with police representative seized IMFL worth Rs1,05,000 along with Rs. 48,290 cash on September 2 at 4th Mile, Dimapur.

PRO said one person identified as Atoka Sumi (24) resident of 4th Mile, Dimapur was apprehended.

The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Diphupar police station for further investigation, informed PRO.

report said.

Police quoting bank officials said the miscreants looted Rs 1.15 crore which the staff collected from the bank for replenishment of ATMs. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

Three staff of the bank deputed to the same section with the deceased Ranjan were picked up and their statements were recorded.

Other staff of the bank branch were also questioned by the police, the report added.

State Meeting on ‘Poshan Maah 2020’ in Wokha DIMAPUR: District level convergence plan committee meeting on “Poshan Maah 2020” was held Friday at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha.

According to DIPR report, chairperson of the meeting, DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha asserted on the need to give more attention and efforts as the scheme focuses on bridging the gap which Angwanwadi cannot cover.

He also suggested giving more emphasis at the rural areas to make the programme more effective.

District co-coordinator poshan abhiyaan Wokha, ShanjothungNgullie highlighted the activities to be carried out though out the district during the month long programmed.

He said department of social welfare, health &family welfare local administration, NRLM, AWCs and Self Help Groups and others would be service providers.

The report stated that members who attended the meeting also suggested ways and means as to how to go about with the targeted plans so that program was successfully implemented.

Over 60k kgs areca nut seized DIMAPUR: As part of the ongoing crackdown by Security Forces to prevent illegal activities, Security Forces along with Police representative launched an operation and seized 60960 kg areca nut consignments were seized on September 2 at Oriental Colony, Dimapur.

A press release by PRO HQ IGAR (N) stated that the operation was launched based on specific information. PRO said one Jai Narayan (40) of Matiyal village under Vaishali district, Bihar was apprehended.

PRO said the apprehended individual and seized areca nuts were handed over to superintendent of anti smuggling customs prevention division, Dimapur.

Correspondent

Shillong, Sep 4: Another COVID-19 patient died in Meghalaya, taking the fatality in the State to 14, while 108 more persons tested positive. The number of active cases rose to 1252 on Friday, even as Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong hinted of a community transmission phase.

With six government employees at the main and additional state secretariats testing positive for COVID-

19, the government has decided to disinfect and sanitize the two buildings.

It urged the public, except those with important official work, not to visit the two premises for a week with effect from September 7.

“Employees from the finance, law and information and public relations departments have tested positive,” Tynsong said.

Due to COVID-19 positive cases, the Teachers’ Day function organized by

the education department to be held on Saturday has been shifted from the Secretariat to the State Convention Centre. With the spurt of positive COVID-19 cases, Tynsong said that Meghalaya seems to have entered the community transmission phase.

“After seeing the spike in COVID-19 cases, the State government discussed has came to a conclusion in its review meeting that community spread seems to be already in place,” he said.

Covid-19: SOP salient features & information

DIMAPUR: In view of COVID19 pandemic, government of Nagaland and its agencies has issued salient features of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for home isolation and information to be followed by public.

Salient features of SOP for home isolation of COVID-19 cases: According to DIPR report, the department has informed that step by step instructions for the home isolation of asymptomatic COVID-19 patient can be availed through https://nagahealth.nagaland.gov.in or by calling state health helpline-1800-345-0019 The salient features are as follows: 1. Only eligible for persons who do not have symptoms or having very mild symptoms after the medical officer certifies.

2. Not eligible for patients who are HIV+, transplant recipients, on cancer therapy etc, while elderly patients and people with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, chronic lungs/lever/kidney disease etc shall be allowed only after proper evaluation.

3. Facility of single bedroom with proper ventilation is mandatory and preferably with attached or separate bathroom. Must keep appropriate disinfectants, mask and gloves.

4. Patient must apply for approval to the District Surveillance Officer with copy to village council/town council/ municipal council, following which the medical team will examine and certify.

5. Patient should download the nCOVID-19 Nagaland-visitors app, select ‘mark yourself in quarantine’ and mandatorily enter into the app twice daily.

6. Medical team will also conduct telephonic monitoring of symptoms.

7. Home isolation will be for 14 days followed by 14 days home quarantine if no symptoms.

8. If symptoms develop, pa-

tient will be shifted to COVID hospital depending on the severity of symptoms.

9. Violator(s) of the SOP will be penalized as per the relevant section of the Disaster Management Act 2005, and the Nagaland Epidemic Disease (COVID-19) Regulations 2020.

ADC Longleng notifies: In pursuance of the order/ guidelines on unlock 4, ADC & Administrator Longleng D.Robin has issued an order that the following instructions have been issued in supersession of all previous order/circular/notification issued earlier with immediate effect. According to DIPR report, the ADC warned that any violation of the mentioned guidelines and protocols shall attract action as per legal provisions thereof.

The guidelines are: 1. All restaurant/Hotels/ other hospitality units /Baber shops/Salons/Beauty parlors and second hand clothes shops are allowed to open and function subjected to strict compliance of the guidelines.

2. Necessary guidelines on prevention measures to contain the spread of covid-19,such as compulsory wearing of face mask, strict maintenance of social distancing and provisions for hand washing/sanitization and other safety protocols should be strictly adhered to.

3. Person above the age of 65 years of Age, person with Co morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 are advised to stay home, except for essential and health purposes.

4. Spitting and smoking in public places is strictly prohibited.

5. Takeaways to be encouraged, instead of Dine-in, directly contact should be avoided with customers while handing the food packets.

6. Sitting arrangement to be made in such a way that adequate

social distancing is maintained, not more than 50% seating capacity to be permitted.

7. Only asymptomatic staff and patrons shall be allowed.

8. Used of good quality disposable paper napkins instead of cloth napkins.

9. All entrance should have mandatory hand hygiene and thermal screening provisions.

10. For Baber shops/Salons and beauty parlors, only selected services such as haircut, dyeing hair, threading, waxing etc are allowed, skin related services are not permitted. Clients are encourage to bring own gown and towels.

11. All equipments and nondisposable tools and frequently touched objects/surfaces like chair/Table clothes/door knobs/ handlers/taps/sinks and floor/ common areas must be cleaned with sodium hypochlorite solution.

12. In case of cash payment, customers should be encouraged to pay the exact amount to reduce physical contact.

13. No staff/client shall be allowed if he/she is having Covid-19 like symptoms like fever, cough, difficulty in breathing etc.

Tseminyu COVID-19 task force holds meeting: ADC Tseminyu, W. Manpai Phom, who is also the chairman COVID-19 Task Force Tseminyu sub division, held a meeting with leaders of Rengma Students Union, Rengma Youth Organisation/Rengma Selo Zi and government officials on Friday at his office chamber. According to DIPR report, the meeting deliberated on the decisions taken during sub-division task force for Covid-19 for organising mass awareness campaign on COVID-19 in Tseminyu sub-division. The meeting also discussed improvement of waste management system in Tseminyu Town. It resolved to tentatively launch the awareness campaign in the first week of October 2020.

CAWD holds coordination meeting

DIMAPUR: Civil Administrative Works Department (CAWD) held a coordination meeting on September 2 at the Conference Hall of CAWD, Kohima with Advisor CAWD, Kazheto Kinimi.

A press release by the advisor’s PRO stated that in a meeting, Kazheto encouraged the officers to be

sincere and dedicated towards the implementation and execution of government works. He also assured support towards the activities of the department.

CAWD executive engineer also highlighted the officers on the ongoing projects and proposed further action plan for the coming years.

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Vol. XXx NO. 271 Dimapur, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Gratitude of a nation

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eacher’s Day on September 5 coincides with the birthday of India’s second President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (born September 5, 1888 ; died April 17, 1975), a philosopher, writer and a distinguished intellectual. The day is celebrated throughout the nation as Teacher’s Day. Unlike in the past years, this year, Teacher’s Day will not be celebrated through public functions in view of the pandemic. Nevertheless, it does not take away the importance of acknowledging those who have been instrumental in preparing generations of leaders, pioneers and inventors not only in India but throughout the world. Without teachers, the world today would be like the dark ages; ruled by ignorance and superstition. The different qualities of teachers has been categorised by William Arthur Ward, as the following- a mediocre teacher simply tells; a good teacher explains; a superior demonstrates while a great teacher inspires. A great teacher is a gem and has impacted generations. A teacher has to be well equipped with knowledge and also ability to communicate well. The challenges that a teacher faces in contemporary society is quite immense. As students have access to any information possible, they are also less inclined to be spoon fed with knowledge that is available everywhere or be taught with the concept of “one-size fits all” content. Today, teaching has become a very different profession unlike what it was some forty to fifty years ago. The world has undergone another huge transformation after the digital revolution ushered in SMS, Facebook, Twitter, Chats etc to a totally new and dynamic era. A teacher who is not digital literate stands to be outdated in today’s fast changing paradigms. This is well illustrated during the present pandemic where schools and educational institutions have had to go online. Also the subjects today are no longer restricted to text books but also include many other extra curricular interests on issues such as global warming phenomenon, information and technology, inventions,HIV/AIDS, internet and the like. In fact, today, students know so much more than what their predecessors knew some decades back.

In a world of broken relationships, it is also important the teacher understand the value of building relationship with the students as well as parents and families.

Mentoring is an attribute of a great teacher whose influence on the child helps in development of a healthy and balanced personality. A teacher in the true sense of the term loves to teach because it is a life’s mission and like a true gardener, tends to the tender plants with love and care and gets the special joy in seeing the flowers bloom. The state government would do well to accord recognition to pioneers of the teaching profession who have been instrumental in producing the great sons and daughters of Nagaland in the past.

There are several pioneers of education in Nagaland and who have influenced society in Nagaland to a large extent and remained true to their professions such as - Mayangnokcha, Ruzukhrie, L.P.Godenho etc. As a tribute to teachers a befitting tribute may be used through the words of Sir Winston Churchill, “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.”

DailyDevotion His!

They were Yours, You gave them to Me… —John 17:6 A missionary is someone in whom the Holy Spirit has brought about this realization: “You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). To say, “I am not my own,” is to have reached a high point in my spiritual stature. The true nature of that life in actual everyday confusion is evidenced by the deliberate giving up of myself to another Person through a sovereign decision, and that Person is Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit interprets and explains the nature of Jesus to me to make me one with my Lord, not that I might simply become a trophy for His showcase. Our Lord never sent any of His disciples out on the basis of what He had done for them. It was not until after the resurrection, when the disciples had perceived through the power of the Holy Spirit who Jesus really was, that He said, “Go” (Matthew 28:19; also see Luke 24:49 and Acts 1:8).

“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26). He was not saying that this person cannot be good and upright, but that he cannot be someone over whom Jesus can write the word Mine. Any one of the relationships our Lord mentions in this verse can compete with our relationship with Him. I may prefer to belong to my mother, or to my wife, or to myself, but if that is the case, then, Jesus said, “[You] cannot be My disciple.” This does not mean that I will not be saved, but it does mean that I cannot be entirely His. Our Lord makes His disciple His very own possession, becoming responsible for him. “…you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8). The desire that comes into a disciple is not one of doinganything for Jesus, but of being a perfect delight to Him. The missionary’s secret is truly being able to say, “I am His, and He is accomplishing His work and His purposes through me.”

Be entirely His!

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I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be. ~ Douglas Adams

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

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Naga Hoho responds to Z. Lohe

here is nothing wrong with constructive criticism and from this we learn and better ourselves.

We are not expecting anyone to be sycophantic in anyway, and this is certainly not our expectations. However at the same time, we do not take constructive criticism from people who have never constructed anything. It is a universal truth that everyone is free to express his/her views and opinions in a democratic society, however some organizations and individuals who have time and again critically questioned with malevolence over the legitimacy of Naga Hoho and its role, but it is noted with all seriousness that so far none are able to come up with a clear cut solution in addressing the core issues.

The recent statements of Mr. Z. Lohe, who was once NSF President under whose leadership the Motto of NSF “For a greater Lim and glory of the Nagas” was coined and a seasoned legislator, has been on a spree of attacking Naga Hoho. Mr Lohe for reason best known to him has been painting the activities of the Naga Hoho in a very bad taste misinterpreting the activities and intentions of Naga Hoho.

Therefore the Naga Hoho

wishes to make some relevant clarifications for the citizen to hear our side of the story.

That NH at no point of time has changed its position in questioning the integrity and seriousness of Mr.R.N.Ravi who is an Interlocutor for the Indo-Naga Peace Talk representing the GoI. 1. When HK Zhimomi, President NH said “we have no connection with NSCNIM’s statement of favouring or not favouring “Ravi” as Interlocutor from our side” was only in reply to a query of a reporter who asked him “whether NH’s Representation to PM was in line with or an endorsement of the NSCN-IM’s letter to PM. 2. NH is not questioning any individuals or organisation’s expressed views, but only questioning the Interlocutor as to why he should term the Naga national workers as Underground and Armed-gang with whom he is holding peace talks for such long years.

3. NH’s intention was never to delay the Naga Political Solution but it is our solemn prayer to bring IndoNaga political settlement at the earliest possible time.

4. It is put on record that unlike Mr Z. Lohe, who

is fighting for strengthening the 16 Point Agreement within the perimeter of Indian constitution and a separate solution for the present Indian segregated Nagaland state, Naga Hoho stands for all Nagas irrespective of boundaries covering the contiguous Naga areas and inclusive political settlement once and for all.

Further, the Naga Hoho is disturbed by the Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation’s (NGBF) letter to Hon’ble PM of India seeking solution within the union of India.

What is more shocking is that GB’s failed to realise that, the Naga political struggle for the last more than seven decades is not just for the state of Nagaland but is inclusive of all Naga areas. In this, we acknowledge Mr. RN Ravi who had categorically stated that, Naga problem is not confined to Nagaland state, but it covers all Naga inhabited areas. He went on to say that, there is no reason to talk if it is all about Nagaland state. As such, there will be one agreement and one solution.

No wonder, the NGBF is a government agent and it was established to assist the district administration. The Naga people were taken by surprise, when the GB started

to claim their credibility in the Naga political negotiation. It has become obvious that, the NGBF platform was misused by some people to meet their interest. It is unfortunate that, the NGBF has chosen to be part of the problem and not part of the solution. We remonstrate that Gaon Buras are never a custodian of Naga customary laws rather they are accountable to every Village Council and the state government and punishable under the provision of law in the event of GB’s failure to abide by the directives of state government. NGBF may express their opinion but they cannot claim ownership or stakeholder towards solving Indo-Naga political problem.

Over the years, the Naga Hoho have been working persistently for unity and reconciliation in line with all compatible organizations and facilitating the Peace Process for an early IndoNaga political settlement.

Successive leadership had contributed in strengthening the Peace process; however, solution is delayed thus far due to various reasons best known to the negotiating parties. The Naga Hoho has time and again appealed for unity and reconciliation so as

to strengthen the Negotiation for an acceptable solution.

Unfortunately, Naga people are busy in framing diverse opinion with state-centric and regional interest coupled with unity and political solution.

New concept of Peaceful negotiation with GoI have emerged which questions the historical foundation of the Naga movement. We have no reason to blame others but ourselves. The Naga people must own responsibility that we have destroyed the fabric of Indo-Naga Political Talks.

It is in the interest of the adversaries that we have defeated ourselves and become enemies of our own selves.

There is no doubt that tribes from Nagaland state have been dissociated from Naga Hoho for different reasons in different times, yet then nobody can claim that there is no legality or existence of Naga Hoho just because there is no representatives from Nagaland state. It has been functioning with the majority units and representatives from Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar and even support from people of Nagaland. Every organization has different objectives and directive principles. For instance, Nagaland Tribes Council

(NTC) which claims to be the apex body of Nagaland state is as same as CNTC having only three tribes, (Ao Senden, Lotha Hoho and Sumi Hoho) affiliated to NTC. Instead, Naga Hoho have never question the legitimacy of NTC and their activities at any point of time as we have different perceptive and device on the question of solving Indo-Naga political issues. Nevertheless, it is not our interest to exhibit our differences to the outside world.

It is disheartening to note that our own Naga brethrens laugh at each other with the sign of fulfilment when the Indian agencies and reporters castigate our own political groups and civil organizations. Naga Hoho shall never be the one to indulge in petty issues and politicking against any Naga organization and we expect others to reciprocate in the same manner.

In this backdrop, Naga Hoho is constrained to clarify its role and activities in the interest of the Naga people.

Hence any misadventure in the process of lasting solution should be own moral responsibility by those who works to divide the Naga family.

Issued by, Communication Cell, Naga Hoho.

Teachers’ Day: then and now Calling all differently abled and parents

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oses, pens, beaming faces, shy faces we miss them all.

Silent competition on who receives the most, a single rose wrapped in cellophane would brighten the halls When I was young, a procession by the students was carried out all over the small town where I lived.

Placards hoardings made on cardboards hinged on wooden sticks read ‘LongLive, All The Teachers’. ‘God Bless, All the teachers ‘ Boys would call out in unison ‘long Live’ the girls equally robust would chime in ‘All the Teachers’ We came across the students of another school where they decided to go short and sweet ‘Long live Teachers Day’. They meant well and the teachers accepted with love.Holding the placards itself was considered a prestigious assignment. Thirty years gone celebrating this day changed as technology and modernity banished those simple days away.

Today we don’t have children waiting patiently for teachers, entering a noisy class as they chorus their wishes and naughty

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ones minding the class making sure no one upsets the teacher. If we are teaching the primary section, we would have received cards saying… “I love you,ma’am”.I remember an incident when teaching 3 grade, a boy came purposefully and left a shiny ring on my table and walked away shyly. It was casting rays purposefully like its benevolentgiver, on picking it up I started sweating because that was the only thing thatcould be done at thatmoment. “Momma’s favourite, so I brought it for you because you are also my favourite.” Remarked the child off-handed.On being asked, “momma has many, she won’t mind.”

After a frantic call Mother brought a rose in exchange of the ring. How precious that was! I had a diamond from an eightyear-old boy and a rose from the Mom. Patting encouragements, wiping tears of a child in despair, giving half of your lunch to the child , worrying incessantly over a drop in performance, Six months has gone no pats, no tears, nolunch

sharing but we wor r y more. Weworry for the parents,grandma,nearby vegetable vendor, pressure cooker and the pet also.

Everybody wanted to come online since the introduction of Zoom was a novelty, the whole family enjoyed the classes whereas Summer came swiftly to the teachers’ home.

We had substitutions also, often students had to go for bath and moms decided to relieve him.

English language class is for the whole family, then Ac stopped working in the language teacher’s home. for the senior classes,how we wish zoom has barber facility. “Put on your video, put on your video” is the theme of the day, which we religiously repeat with thanksgiving.We miss worrying over your lunch box, we miss poring over your notebooks searching for answers, above all we miss the noise and gay laughter.

Where have all the flowers gone?

Atula N Jamir Vice Principal (CSA) Mount Carmel School, AnandNiketan, New Delhi

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irst-ever before a new fragrant for disability has arrived i.e. the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for every person with a disability. The Government of India has announced in a bid to ensure free food to all eligible persons with disabilities (Divyang). While most states across the country are preparing to implement the PMGKAY, as a concerned person and Veteran disability activist; I would like to appeal the concern department authority agencies of all districts to take interest and compassionately look into the needs of persons with disabilities. Thereby guiding and assisting the beneficiaries of what necessities/requirements to be taken care of on their part as well, as there are limited opportunities available for a person with disabilities and the program PMGKAY will be of great help to them. Because proven fact there are around 29,631 persons with disabilities (according to 2011 disability census) and indeed it has increased more in number today. Therefore, I also request the beneficiaries or beneficiaries of concern parents/caregivers to put effort and cooperate in claiming the good opportunity provided by the central government, and to the concerned authority agencies to extend support in practical philanthropist gesture on humanitarian ground to the needy disabilities under the scheme.

Through this press release, I would like to mention some of the important Articles based on the Guaranteed Act of 2016-2017 and fundamental freedom of all persons with disabilities as a trend of Social awakening especially the concerned government agencies who are dealing with disability affairs and down to the Villages and Colony level, when performing disabilities work and amenities to deal in a holistic manner. Because the

disabled never ask what is not theirs. So, let us be empathetic and not refuse to help.

1. National support Mission and legal capacity, under section 12D subsection (1) for parents, siblings, immediate community and Local leader for assisting the person with a disability in exercising their legal capacity for Support Decision Making (SDM) 2.

Under part 111 Regulatory and Judiciary authority under section 94, National and State Disability Rights (NSDR) for promoting, Protecting, and ensuring full and equal enjoyment of all Human rights and fundamental freedom of all persons with disabilities.

3. Under part IV disabled Grievances Redressed Section 134, Authority of District Disability Tribunal Rights.

4. Under section 137 subsection (1) provides that any persons with disability aggrieved by the deprivation of its rights guaranteed, then district level disabled persons can exercise and raise a petition to the violator.

5. Under the Act of 1995, Article 32 of the constitution of India. Misuse of Disability Fun/Money is a penalty of Rs 20000/- with 2 years’ imprisonment or both.

NB: My dear fellow Parents/ caregivers/ beneficiaries unless and until all the District Parents Association comes together and Form the State Federation for Disabilities in Nagaland. Our legitimate rights of the disabilities will never crack the stumbling block of all development activities for disabilities.

Akum Ezung President Dimapur District (PA)& National Executive Council MemberPARIVAAR-NCPO(PwIDDs) Email: akumezung123@gmail.com

the emerging cultic churches

he term ‘cult’ refers to a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object.

All religions are cultic in nature, yet the object of worship is God. A diversion from this true worship leads to erroneous cult where human beings begin to take the place of God. To divert the attention of believers from worshiping the One True God, some people rise up to certain heights and claim themselves to be new gods or goddesses of this generation. While others claim themselves to have direct access to the divine world without fail. The lustrous appearances of such cult make hundreds of people to fall under their trap. Their teachings are almost heretical in nature.

Some types of (invalid) cult exist in Nagaland under the guise of Christian churches – churches which are not true in themselves, those arising out of crisis of leadership and misunderstanding. These are the new cults in Nagaland which are harmful in themselves and for others. We have numerous churches of these sorts all for the glory of God.

We have learnt well to hide under the erected Cross.

A group of people following their own versions of prayers and worship are not new to Nagaland. Although their object of worship is God, yet random emergence of churches under various names has become a type of ‘new cult’ or ‘new style’ in Nagaland.

The search of highest leadership along with some misunderstandings bears fruits in plenty in the form of new churches in Nagaland. Should we call these new churches as cultic churches? There are numerous independent churches trying their best to please people in order to get more flock under their fold.

Singing, dancing and loud prayers alone do not make a church. The Church is the body of Christ on earth. Some are trying to disfigure this body of Christ, while some are trying to present Christ in a duplicate form to appease the present generation. The young people in particular must not become prey to this type of churches. We must continue to keep our faith in God strong and healthy.

We believe in freedom of religion, but this does

not mean we can segregate ourselves from each other as we like and build our own churches for the sake of survival. New churches which emerged out of nowhere are sufficient enough to confuse ordinary Christians as to what is and what is not a church. It is not necessary that every theologian starts a new church according to their whims and fancies.

Today, we are worried about the cultic churches of China or other post-modern cultic churches which are negatively influencing the youth of Nagaland. But we are less bothered about the various churches which are fast emerging in front of our kitchen door.

There is no wrong in forming new churches to serve the spiritual needs of the people. But random rising of new churches which resulted from crisis of leadership and misunderstanding must be checked at the right time. If not, a day will come a time when every family will own their personal church. We are not far from it. These are new cults (in different forms) in Nagaland.

In my previous Article, “The Church and its virus in Nagaland”, I have men-

tioned the same sickness of the new emerging churches.

‘The time will come when there will be ANNUAL SPELLING BEE COMPETITION to name the different churches in Nagaland.

There will be God church, Jesus church, Holy Spirit church, the only true, the more true church, the better church, the best church, harvested church, not yet harvested church, white church, green church, ripen church, paddy field church, jhum church, terrace church, Jer usalem church, Bethlehem church, Israel church, soul church, body church, head church, two feet church, two hands ministry church, etc…’ (if there are churches with such name, it is only coincidental. Therefore, no offence against any church bearing such name) There are numerous temptations that come our way, but those who are rooted in Christ will never waver. Jesus brings out the contrasting example of a wise man who built his house on rock and a foolish man who built his house on sand. Both men own a house, but the house of a wise man stood against all odds, whereas the house

of a foolish man collapsed.

Listening and acting wisely is also a spiritual exercise of every good Christian.

The more we learn about real Christian faith, the farther we depart from foolish pastures.

The strength we derive from our spiritual communion with each other must be able to help us withstand all kinds of vices and evil deeds. Christian life is tough and the road we travel is narrow, but those who trust in God, everything is possible.

God’s blessings are best revealed when we learn to trust standing firmly on the solid foundation of prayer and good living. We must be on the constant lookout because a type of cult in the form of random emergence of churches is a threat to this generation. Yet the choice is yours. God bless Nagaland.

Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing Kohima Email: glkhing1982@ gmail.com

Reader’s Post Online teaching not entirely feasible Sir,

While online teaching is the only option for teacher to conduct classes right now, it is not entirely feasible for the long run. Only a teacher can fully understand the challenges he/she faces. Not receiving full salary continues to affect teachers from smaller schools and there are numerous other technical challenges. If there is a decline in COVID positive cases in the following weeks, the Nagaland state government should brain storm and devise plans to reopen schools with proper SOPs in place.

John L, 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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Non-aggression key to regional peace: Rajnath Governor, CM, others greet on Teachers’ Day

Rajnath Singh attends joint meeting of the Heads of Defence Ministers of SCO, CIS, CSTO in Moscow. (PTI) in the region after China unsuccessfully attempted to occupy Indian territory in the southern bank of Pangong lake five days back.

The Defence Minister also talked about the threat of terrorism and extremism and pitched for having the institutional capacity to deal with the challenges.

“India unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and condemns its proponents. Adoption of antiterror mechanism by SCO to counter extremist propaganda and de-radicalisation is a significant decision,” Singh said.

Rajnath Singh added that India valued the works of the SCO Regional AntiTerrorism Structure (RATS) and was committed to the evolution of global security architecture, which will

3 militant killed, 3 security injured in encounter in J&K SRINAGAR, SEP 4 (PTI): Three unidentified militants were killed and as many security personnel, including an Army officer, injured in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Yedipora in the Pattan area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on a search party of the forces, who retaliated.

In the initial exchange of fire, the Army officer suffered injuries, the official said. The injured officer was taken to the 92 Base Hospital here for treatment, he said. A defence spokesman said that three militants were killed in the operation.

KU refutes media report of taxation DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Konyak Union (KU) has refuted a media report that mentioned that a written complaint was filed by some people to Charaideo (Assam) deputy commissioner accusing KU and Tizit Area Students’ Union (TASU) of indulging in illegal taxation and imposing bandh on Assam-Nagaland border that disrupted normalcy.

Asser ting that the Konyak community had been actively supporting the Nagaland government in implementing the standard operating procedure (SOP) in fighting COVID-19 pandemic with its own resources, energy and time to ensure safety of the people, KU in a press statement said such unfounded news vilified the image of Mon district in general and hence warned that such acts would not be tolerated at any cost.

The statement demanded a clarification and public apology from those making the allegation that defamed both KU and TASU through the media to clear doubt from the minds of the common people. It cautioned that if they failed to issue a clarification against the news report, KU would have no option but to file a defamation suit against the news report.

He said the Army officer, who suffered injuries, was undergoing treatment and his condition was stable.

As the gunfight raged, two special police officers (SPOs) also suffered injuries, the police official said.

be open, transparent and anchored in international laws.

“We laud recent work of RATS in the cyber domain to prevent the spread of radicalism and extremism. The adoption of antiterror measures by the SCO Council to counter extremist propaganda and de-radicalisation is a significant decision,” he added.

In his address at the combined meeting of defence ministers of SCO, Collective Security Treaty Organisation and Commonwealth of Independent States member states, Singh said: “I reaffirm today that India is committed to the evolution of a global security architecture which will be open, transparent, inclusive, rules-based and anchored in international laws.”

We needed the institu-

tional capacity to deal with both traditional and nontraditional threats, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the SCO meet.

“There is a need for a climate of trust, nonaggression and sensitivity towards each other key for peaceful, stable and secure SCO region. Respect for international laws, cooperation and peaceful resolution of differences is the only key for peace and stability in the SCO region,” he said.

On the security situation in Afghanistan, he said it was a matter of concern.

“India will continue to support efforts of people and government of Afghanistan for Afghan-led and Afghancontrolled peace process,” Rajnath said, adding: “The SCO contact group on Afghanistan is useful for exchanging notes among SCO member states.”

He added that India was also deeply concerned about the situation in the Persian Gulf as well.

“We call upon countries in the Gulf region to resolve differences through dialogue based on mutual respect and sovereignty,” he added.

“India has vital interests and links of civilisation and culture with all States in the Gulf. We call upon countries in the region — all of which are dear and friendly to India, to resolve differ-

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ences by dialogue based on mutual respect, sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of each other,” he added.

Rajnath Singh also talked about World War II at the SCO meet.

In his address, he said the memories of World War II taught the globe the “follies of aggression” of one state upon another which brought “destruction” to all.

“This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the World War II as well as the formation of the United Nations, which underpins a peaceful world, where international laws and sovereignty of states are respected and states refrain from unilateral aggression on another,” he said.

On the coronavirus pandemic, he said the pandemic reminded us that mankind must forget differences to prevent and mitigate higher forces of nature.

Singh also thanked Russia for organising the annual anti-terror exercise ‘Peace Mission’, which he said contributed to building trust and sharing of experience among defence forces.

“We applaud Russian scientists and health workers for spearheading the Sputnik V vaccine,” he said.

today for the first time after India started celebrating Teachers’ Day, the celebration was without the presence of teachers and students amidst COVID pandemic. He said the celebration was also low key as the state joined the Nation in mourning the death of the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. Sukhalu said COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in many challenges, but maintained that “we must seek out opportunities to learn new things and adapt to new circumstances.” The pandemic, he said has changed the way “we live, think and work”, adding that those changes were “most palpable in the field of education.”

NSF: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) extended greetings to all the teachers across the Naga inhibited areas on the occasion of Teachers’ Day celebration 2020.

In a statement, NSF president Ninoto Awomi and secretary education Kegwayhun Tep expressed gratitude to the teaching fraternity for having shown exemplary resilience during this COVID-19 pandemic.

NSF appreciated the efforts and hard work put in by the teachers, despite lockdown measures and other technological constrains, to adapt with the continuous cycle of education by keeping students engaged with their academic and other educational activities. The federation also acknowledged the “invaluable contribution” of teachers to student community and towards the society.

NSF wished all the teachers success in the pursuit of all their noble endeavours.

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MOSCOW, SEP 4 (PTI): A climate of trust, non-aggression, sensitivity towards each other and peaceful resolution of differences are among key aspects to ensure regional peace and stability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday in an address at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) here.

“Peaceful stable and secure region of SCO member states — which is home to over 40 per cent of the global population — demands a climate of trust and cooperation, non-aggression, respect for international rules and norms, sensitivity to each other’s interest and peaceful resolution of differences,” Singh said.

His comments came in the midst of a fierce border row between India and China, both members of the SCO, an eight-nation regional grouping which primarily focuses on issues relating to security and defence.

Singh made the comments in the presence of Chinese Defence Minister Gen Wei Fenghe.

Both India and China are members of the SCO, an eight-nation regional grouping which primarily focuses on issues relating to security and defence.

Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a bitter standoff in multiple places in eastern Ladakh for four months. Tensions flared up

(From p-1) Dy. CM: State deputy chief minister Y Patton has extended greetings to all teachers past and present on the special occasion of Teachers’ Day. In his message, Patton said that teachers, who were responsible for shaping the future of every student, needed to be respected and honoured. Describing teaching as the noblest profession, Patton encouraged the teachers to put in their best efforts in imparting value-based quality education despite these ongoing difficult situations. Patton saluted all the teachers and wished them good health.

Imna Along: Minister higher & technical education and tribal affairs Temjen Imna Along saluted all the teachers on the auspicious occasion of Teacher’s Day’ and prayed that God Almighty bless them more for all the selfless services and sacrifices rendered towards building a better future for all. In his message, Imna Along said a society and nation thrive and flourish under the guidance of good teachers, adding that “this is the very reason why teachers are called the backbone of a Nation.” He said that the best gift that the teachers can ever give to the society and the nation was to impart quality education to the young minds.

Sukhalu: Advisor school education K Tokugha Sukhalu has extended greetings to all the teachers of Nagaland on the occasion of Teachers Day Celebration 2020 and also congratulated the state teacher awardees.

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PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME UNDER MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS This is to inform that the Ministry has opened the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) on 16th August, 2020 for applying online scholarships for 2020-21. The online implementation of Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme shall be done through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) of the Government of India, under URL www.scholarships.gov.in. The detailed guidelines and standard operation procedure of the scholarship scheme is available in the Portal.

In view of the above, the following actions have been initiated /decided by the Ministry: 1. The tentative timeline activities for the year 2020-21 for fresh and renewal:Sl.No Activities Date 1 Submission of Online applications by the students 16th August to 31st October, 2020 2 Institute verification closing date 15th November, 2020 3 District verification closing date 30th November, 2020 2. Applicants are advised to give only that bank account details which remains in active mode or compliant as per bank’s instructions so that payment of scholarship does not fail.

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from September 1-6, while NEET exams will be held on September 13.

The review matters in the apex court are usually considered ‘in-chambers’ through circulation of petition among the judges of the bench. The judges then decide ‘in-chambers’ whether there is any merit in the review petition to re-examine the case in open court hearing.

One of the review pleas was filed by ministers from West Bengal (Moloy Ghat-

ak), Jharkhand (Rameshwar Oraon), Rajasthan (Raghu Sharma), Chhattisgarh (Amarjeet Bhagat), Punjab (B S Sidhu) and Maharashtra (Uday Ravindra Sawant).

The apex court had on August 17 dismissed a plea which had sought postponement of JEE (Main) April 2020 and NEETUndergraduate examinations amid spurt in number of COVID-19 cases.

While refusing to interfere with the conduct

attend physical exams.

It had also said the August 17 order is “cryptic, non-speaking” and does not discuss various aspects and complexities involved in a matter of this magnitude.

The review plea had also said that only two reasons given by the court - life must go on and students should not lose an academic year - do not constitute an authoritative and comprehensive judicial scrutiny of the issue.

It had said that JEE Mains is slated to be conducted over 660 exam centres with 9.53 lakhs students appearing for it, roughly 1,443 students per centre.

Similarly for NEET UG, 15.97 lakhs students will appear in 3,843 centres across the country, nearly 415 students per centre, it had said.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had in August assured the top court that all safeguards would be taken while conducting the examinations.

7 killed in TN at firecracker unit blast; CM announces relief CUDDALORE (TN), SEP 4 (PTI): Seven women, including the firecracker unit licensee and her kin were killed and two workers critically injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Kattumannarkoil here on Friday, police said.

Chief Minister K Palaniswami, who expressed his condolences to the bereaved families, announced a solatium of Rs two lakh each to them.

The factory owner Gandhimathi and eight other women were allegedly involved in making country firecrackers at the unit in Kurungudi village in Kattumannarkoil when a sudden explosion ripped through the structure, killing five women, police said.

Four others who were injured were later rescued from the concrete debris by the locals and admitted to a hospital here.

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Locals gather near a private firework factory after a fire broke out in it, in Cuddalore district, Friday, Sept. 4. (PTI) While two women succumbed later, the remaining two are undergoing treatment.

“The licensee and four of her kin died in the blast while two other women died at the hospital,” Cuddalore District Superintendent

of Police M Sree Abhinav told PTI. “We are investigating the cause of the blast. There was no fire mishap. Probably some chemical substance like nitrate was stocked at the factory,” Abhinav said.

Nitrates are common components of fertilisers and explosives.

Apart from Gandhimathi, Malarkodi, Latha, Rajathi, Chitra, Rukmani and Rathinammal died in the blast.

“Hearing the news about the death of seven women in the blast is distressing. I express my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families,” Chief Minister Palaniswami said and announced a solatium of Rs two lakh each to the affected families. He said he had directed Industries Minister M C Sampath and the District Collector to ensure appropriate treatment to the injured and also visit the grieving families and console them.

DMK President and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil NaduAssembly M K Stalin and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam founder T T V Dhinakaran also expressed grief over the incident.

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of medical and engineering entrance exams, the top court had said that though there is pandemic situation, “ultimately life has to go and the career of the students cannot be put on peril for long and full academic year cannot be wasted”.

In their review plea filed through advocate Sunil Fernandes, the ministers of six states -- ruled by parties like Congress, TMC, JMM, NCP and Shiv Sena -- had claimed that the top court order failed to secure students’ “right to life” and ignored “teething logistical difficulties” to be faced in conducting the exams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The plea had said the apex court order fails to satisfy the safety and security concerns of students who have to appear for the exams.

It had said the mere fact that lakhs of students have registered for the exam is not indicative of their consent or their willingness or their desire to

force can effectively work in educating the mothers and bringing back those children. I am confident if you do that, in the initial stage itself we can prevent our children from getting into the wrong path,” Modi said. He was apparently referring to youngsters being radicalised and made to join terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Prime Minister also stressed on constabulary intelligence for effective policing. Nowadaystechnology plays an important role in crime detection, be it CCTV footage, mobile tracking...it helps you in a big way. But, the same technology is also responsible for suspension

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NEW DELHI, SEP 4 (PTI): The Supreme Court Friday dismissed the pleas, including the one filed by ministers of six opposition-ruled states, seeking review of its August 17 order which paved the way for holding NEET and JEE exams.

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, which considered the pleas inchamber, said there was “no merit” in the review petitions.

The apex court also rejected the applications seeking listing of the review petition in the open court.

“Applications seeking permission to file review petitions are allowed. We have carefully gone through the review petitions and the connected papers. We find no merit in the review petitions and the same are accordingly dismissed,” the bench said in its order.

N a t i o n a l Te s t i n g Agency (NTA) which conducts both the exams is holding JEE Main Exams

HYDERABAD, SEP 4 (PTI): Women police personnel can engage with mothers of children in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent the youngsters from taking the “wrong path”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, while lavishing praise on the people of the union territory, hit by the menace of terrorism.

Addressing the 2018 batch of IPS probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy here through video conferecing, he also cautioned them not to indulge in wrongdoings and said they would land in troubles with the latest technologies, which are also useful in better policing.

Responding to a woman probationer, Modi heaped praise on the people of Kashmir, saying they are ‘lovely’ people and having special ability to learn new things.

“I am very connected to these people. They treat you with so much love...

All of us together, we have to work towards stopping the children from taking a wrong direction.

“And this can be done by our women police officers efficiently. Our women

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE

KOHIMA : NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 163 of 2020 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Vikuto Kappo has filed by Smti Kujoli, W/o Late Vikuto Kappo, P/A Lazami Village P.O Pughoboto, Zunheboto, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/Transfer a) Family pension, b) Service benefit, C) SBI A/C No. 20189802352 at Lerie Branch Kohima, Nagaland, who expired on 20-08-2020.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of notice.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 2nd day of Sept. 2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge K-1396 Kohima: Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF WOMEN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

NO. DWRD/DEV/DBT-6/ 2018/ 319

Dated Kohima the 4th September 2020

ADDENDUM Apropos Department’s Notice No. DWRD/DEV/DBT-6/2018/318, Dated Kohima, the 2nd September 2020, this is to notify beneficiaries under ‘Financial Assistance to Destitute Women’ who are yet to open personal Bank Account, to complete all the formalities from any Commercial Bank 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.

Beneficiaries who already have existing bank accounts with any Commercial Bank may also submit photocopies of their bank passbook within the above mentioned period.

This is issued as per the direction of the Government DC-521

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA NO.ED/SCH/RIMC/EE/2017-18 Dated th Sept 2020 Entrance Examination for Admission to Class VIII in Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, for July 2021 term to be conducted on 1st (Tue) and 2nd (Wed) December 2020.

1. Only boys are eligible to apply for admission to the RIMC, Dehradun. Candidates appearing for the above exam should not be less than 11½ yrs (eleven and half) in age but should not have been attained the age of 13 yrs as on 01 July 2021 i.e. they should not be born earlier than 2nd July 2008 and not later than 1st January 2010.

2. Candidates should either be studying in class VII or Pass Class VII from any recognised school at the time of admission to the RIMC i.e. 1st January 2021.

3. The written part of the examination will consist of three papers namely English (1000 – 1200 hrs) and Mathematics (1400 – 1530hrs) (on 1st Dec 2020) and General Knowledge (1000 – 1100hrs) (on 2nd Dec 2020). The Oral interview will be held on 06th April 2021 for only those candidates who qualify in the written Exam and the candidates will be informed of result of written examination by early March 2021.

4. Application Form cum Prospectus and booklet of old Question papers can be obtained from The Rastriya Indian Military College, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Pin 248003, through online payment on RIMC website www.rimc.gov.in or speed post by forwarding self addressed slip and an account payee bank demand draft of Rs 600/- for General candidate and Rs 555/- for SC/ST candidates. The Demand Draft will be made in favour of THE COMMANDANT, RIMC DEHRADUN, DRAWEE BRANCH, STATE BANK OF INDIA, TEL BHAVAN, DEHRADUN,(BANK CODE -01576) UTTARKHAND. 5. Application on prescribed form accompanied by 2 passport size photographs, Birth certificate issued

by Municipal Corporation, ST/SC certificate should reach the Directorate of School Education on or before 30th Sept 2020.

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Try to vote twice, Trump to supporters Russia presses Germany

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Geneva, Sep 4 (Agencies): The World Health Organization does not expect widespread vaccinations against Covid-19 until the middle of next year, a spokeswoman said on Friday, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety. None of the candidate vaccines in advanced clinical trials so far has demonstrated a “clear signal” of efficacy at the level of at least 50% sought by the WHO, spokeswoman Margaret Harris said.

Russia granted regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine in August after less than two months of human testing, prompting some Western experts to question its safety and efficacy.

U.S. public health officials and Pfizer Inc said on Thursday a vaccine could be ready for distribution as soon as late October. “We are really not expecting to see widespread vaccination until the middle of next year,” said Harris.

“This phase 3 must

Sharif ‘unlikely’ to return by Sep 10 I s l a m a ba d, S e p 4 (IANS): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is unlikely to return to the country by September 10 to face cases against him as his surgery in London is said to take place this month, the media reported on Friday.

“Sharif ’s treatment in London is scheduled in a couple of weeks. How can he return home leaving his treatment in midway?

Neither the Sharif family nor the party is ready to compromise on his health and they want him to return after completion of his treatment,” an informed source told Dawn news on Thursday.

He said the Sharif family had been in consultation with its legal team and weighing options like filing an appeal against the court’s decision (directing him to return by September 10) or submitting ‘fresh medical reports and upcoming treatment schedule’ on next hearing of the case.

The source further said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwarts had also requested the former premier “get well first” before making up his mind to return home to face cases and take part in politics.

PML-N president and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has also hinted at no “immediate plan to return”.

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take longer because we need to see how truly protective the vaccine is and we also need to see how safe it is,” she added.

All data from trials must be shared and compared, Harris said. “A lot of people have been vaccinated and what we don’t know is whether the vaccine works... at this stage we do not have the clear signal of whether or not it has the level of worthwhile efficacy and safety...,” she added.

The WHO and GAVI vaccine alliance are leading a global vaccine allocation plan known as COVAX that aims to help buy and distribute shots fairly. The focus is on first vaccinating the most high-risk people in every country such as healthcare workers.

COVAX aims to procure and deliver 2 billion doses of approved vaccines by the end of 2021, but some countries that have secured their own supplies through bilateral deals, including the United States, have said they will not join.

Beijing, Sep 4 (PTI): President Xi Jinping put up a staunch defence of the ruling Communist Party, saying the country has witnessed “earth-shaking changes” under its leadership, amid strident criticism especially from the US that it pursued a totalitarian ideology.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on Thursday, Xi said Chinese people will not allow attempts by any individual or force to alienate them from the CPC. “Any attempt to distort the history of the CPC or vilify its nature and objectives, to distort or change the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, or to deny or vilify the Chinese people’s great achievements in building socialism will also be resolutely opposed by the Chinese people,” official media here quoted him as saying.

Noting that the country has witnessed “earthshaking changes” since the victory of the War of Re-

sistance Against Japanese Aggression, Xi said that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is ushering in a “bright future” as China is nearly completing its goals in poverty alleviation and building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, the state-run media reported.

Regarded as the most powerful leader heading the CPC, the military and the Presidency with prospects of lifelong tenure in power, Xi in a veiled attack on the US said anyone and any force that tries to impose their will on China through “bullying tactics” and attempts to change the development path of the country, won’t be tolerated.

Xi’s remarks come as China faces increasing political and economic pressure from the US, tension along its border with India and push-back from European countries and Southeast Asian nations over its economic and territorial ambitions.

On the back foot, countering the global criticism of its initial handling of

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Senior faculty, HoD, Sociology Department and Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW): Dr. PURCHILA JAMIR (Wife of Dr. M. Temjen Longkumer) on being conferred Ph.D on the topic “A Comparative Study of Indigenous Religious Beliefs and Baptist Christian Beliefs among the AOs in Nagaland” under the supervision of Fr. Dr. Joseph Puthenpurakal, Assam Don Bosco University, Department of Comparative Religion. The College further wishes her success, contentment and a fruitful wholesome life in the Lord.

tive actions are being carried out by our specialists, and if there is confirmation of the presence of poisonous substances in the biological material of the patient (Navalny), then of course legal consequences will follow.

We ask everyone to rely on the facts.”

Navalny is the most popular and prominent opponent of President Vladimir Putin, and the German announcement this week that he was poisoned by a nerve agent has raised the possibility of further Western sanctions against Moscow.

Separately, a Russian

court said on Friday it had rejected a complaint filed by allies of Navalny accusing a top law enforcement body of inaction over what they said was his attempted murder.

One of Navalny’s allies accused the Investigative Committee, which handles probes into major crimes, of inaction following a statement they filed to it on Aug. 20 demanding a criminal investigation be opened into Navalny’s attempted murder. The court said the Investigative Committee had passed on the statement

by Navalny’s supporters to one of its regional branches in Siberia and asked for it to be reviewed.

Kira Yarmysh, Navalny’s spokeswoman, said the court had said their statement had been treated as a “citizen’s appeal”, a legal nuance she said meant it could take up to 30 days for it be looked at.

“Anything so they don’t have to start an investigation,” she wrote on Twitter.

FELICITATION

With immense pleasure, the office of The District Education Officer & Sr. SDEO Tuensang would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following State & District Teachers Awardees.

TEACHERS AWARD (STATE) 2020 Name of Teacher Shri. Lal Bahadur Ussuk

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the coronavirus pandemic which rapidly spread to all over the world after emerging in Wuhan city, China is battling growing adversity from the US on all fronts.

The US-China ties touched the lowest point when both the countries recently closed down their consulates in Houston and Chengdu.

Trump administration turned the heat on Beijing on the South China Sea, Tibet and Hong Kong and a host of other issues.

US Secretary Mike Pompeo last month alleged that Xi is a “true believer in a bankrupt, totalitarian ideology,” and the CPC “fears the Chinese people’s honest opinions more than any foe” and the US “must also engage and empower the Chinese people.”

The US now projects the CPC as a major threat and has also announced a travel ban on some of its members entering America.

Commenting on Xi speech, Li Haidong, a pro-

Name of School GHSS Thangjam

TEACHERS AWARD (DISTRICT) 2020 Sl. No Name of Teachers Designation Name of School 1.

Shri. C. Chongsen Chang G/T GHSS Tuensang 2.

Shri. Akumba (O. Akum) PG/T GHSS Thangjam 3.

Smti. Holongsela Sangtam G/T GHSS Thangjam 4.

Shri. K Thangsoi P/T GMS Noklak Station 5.

Shri. T. Chiye P/T GMS Sanglao 6.

Smti. K. Visheli Swu G/T GHS Chaba 7.

Smti. T. Lanusangla Sangtam G/T GHS Chare 8.

Shri. Mithun Das A/Teacher St. Joseph School Tuensang_ Loyem Memorial School Tuensang 9.

Shri. Bimal Chakraborty A/Teacher The office wishes them success in their future endeavor and extends Teachers Day greetings & best wishes to all the Teachers.

HAPPY TEACHERS DAY! (SATEMKALA) District Education Officer Tuensang, Nagaland.

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CHOZUBA VILLAGE

The Chozubami Students’ Union with immense pride and joy convey our heartiest Congratulations to Er. Vechizo Nienu, on being promoted to the post of SDO (Electrical) Department of Power, Government of Nagaland.

The Union wishes him good health and more success in his future endeavours.

Mulekho Rio Nusao Rhakho President General Secretary

With immense pride and honour, we the Nienutsomi Students' Organization Chozuba, congratulate Er. Vechizo Nyenü, JE, Dimapur, on being promoted to SDO (Electrical).

The Organization wishes him the best for his future endeavours.

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paign against the CPC. “It also shows that the Chinese government is holding a very firm position with no fear of battling. During World War II, the country achieved victory because of the leadership of the CPC and the power of the people,” Li told the Global Times.

Xi Jinping

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fessor at the Institute of International Relations at the China Foreign Affairs University said it is the first time that China’s top leader made comprehensive remarks of authority in the face of a series of “groundless” accusations and attacks on China, especially the constant smear cam-

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Moscow, Sep 4 (Agencies): The Kremlin said on Friday that it wanted dialogue with Germany over the case of opposition politician Alexei Navalny and that Russian doctors who treated him initially were much more transparent than the German doctors treating him now.

Germany, where Navalny is in hospital, has said he was poisoned with a Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent and wants the perpetrators held to account.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow wanted to find out from Germany what exact substance caused Navalny to fall ill in Siberia last month.

“According to the version of our doctors it wasn’t a poisoning,” Peskov said.

“The German specialists managed to establish some kind of poisonous substance. We’re counting on a dialogue with our German colleagues.”

He added, “Investiga-

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Vebuh Nienu President

With immense pride and honour, we the Ehunnu & Yikhanu Village Employee's Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Yachulo Kath (Wathang Kath) for being promoted to the post of DSO, under Sericulture Department.

Further, the Union wishes and prays that Almighty God guide and lead him in his future assignments.

Sd/Sd/Sahailo Semy Hichulo Semy Gen. Secretary, E&YVEU President, E&YVEU

FELICITATION

With colossal pride, the Vishepu Baptist Akukuhou, would like to felicitate: 1. Dr. Sukhai Zhimomi, son of Dr. Zhekheto & Kakheli Zhimomi on being appointed as Medical Officer at PHC, Akuluto.

2. Miss Vierali Zhimomi, daughter of Dr. Zhekheto & Kakheli Zhimomi on being appointed as Councillor in the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees and posted at New Delhi.

3. Mr. Akitovi H. Zhimomi, son of Lt. H. Hokheto & Kiyeli Zhimomi for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant, Government of Nagaland.

We wish success and God's guidance to all of you in your future endeavors.

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Khevishe Zhimomi, Pastor Vishepu Baptist Akukuhou

Tsutolu Nienu G. Secretary

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upheld in November.”

Tr ump’s campaign and the White House later denied that he meant to tell people to vote twice.

“The president is not suggesting anyone do anything unlawful,” White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told Fox News Channel on Thursday.

“What he said very clearly there is make sure your vote is tabulated and if it is not, then vote.”

However, in a series of tweets on Thursday, Trump again urged his supporters

The Democratic National Committee accused Trump of encouraging voter fraud and said the president was undermining confidence in the fairness of the election.

“Let’s be clear: Voting by mail is a safe and secure way for Americans to participate in our democracy - and Trump should be working to make it easier to vote, not harder,” Reyna Walters-Morgan, the DNC’s director of voter protection, said in a statement. Many Americans vote by mail because they cannot make it to the polls.

In 2016, nearly one in four voters cast presidential ballots by mail.

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to result in a record number of mailin ballots this year as voters seek to avoid the risk of infection. Experts have cautioned the expected surge means a winner may not be clear on election night given the time it will take to count and verify all the ballots.

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and in some states, including North Carolina, it is a felony not only to vote more than once but also to induce another to do so.

State Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, wrote on Twitter that the Republican president had “outrageously encouraged” North Carolinians “to break the law in order to help him sow chaos in our election.”

Stein wrote, “Make sure you vote, but do NOT vote twice! I will do everything in my power to make sure the will of the people is

to vote early by mail and then follow up by attempting to vote in person.

“On Election Day, or Early Voting go to your Polling Place to see whether or not your Mail In Vote has been Tabulated (Counted),” Trump wrote. “If it has you will not be able to Vote & the Mail In System worked properly. If it has not been Counted, VOTE.” Twitter Inc later placed warnings over the tweets for violating its rules on civic and election integrity. Facebook Inc also placed a new label on Trump’s post, in which it said “voting by mail has a long history of trustworthiness in the US and the same is predicted this year.”

Facebook also said it would remove the video of Trump talking about voting twice, if people shared it without any captions or context, or in support of what the president said. A spokesman told Reuters on Thursday afternoon it had not yet identified or removed such versions of the video.

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Washington, Sep 4 (Agencies): U.S. President Donald Trump has urged residents in the critical political battleground of North Carolina to try to vote twice in the November 3 election, once by mail and once in person, igniting a furor for appearing to urge a potential act of voter fraud.

“Let them send it in and let them go vote,” Trump said in an interview on Wednesday with WECT-TV in Wilmington, North Carolina. “And if the system is as good as they say it is, then obviously they won’t be able to vote” in person.

Trump has repeatedly asserted, without evidence, that mail-in voting - expanded by some states because of the coronavirus pandemic - would increase fraud and disrupt the November election, although experts say voter fraud of any kind is extremely rare in the United States.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

With immense pride, joy and honour, we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. HEKAITO ASSUMI on being promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer, Department of Power and his lady wife Mrs. RONGSENLEMLA IMCHEN ASSUMI promoted to Conservator of Forest Dimapur, Department of Forest respectively.

We hope and pray that God will give them wisdom and good health as they take a new responsibility.

We further wishes them an eventful careers in the days to come.

From, Mrs. & Mr. Kamu Swu and Children Lazami Village K-1395

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Pfutsero Town Welfare Committee would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to Shri. Neiba Kronu, Hon'ble Minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, during this pandemic for his unceasing help and support materially and financially to the general public under Pfutsero subdivision. We also thank the Administration, Frontline workers, HODs, VCCs, Churches, Civil bodies, Ward Chairmen, Core Committee, general public of Pfutsero sub-division for all the support and cooperation.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our minister for bringing the mega project (2-Lane road construction) for better socio-economic advancement for the people of Phek district. May the Lord bless you all for the good deeds that had been done to the people of Pfutsero and Phek district in general. Pray that we all continue to do the same.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Serena, Azarenka advance at US Open Dr.T Ao inter-district football Azarenka was unrelenting as she set up a third-round date with Sachia Vickery or Iga Swiatek.

tourney likely to be held in Oct

Auger-Aliassime knocks out Murray

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through and try to focus on the next round,” said Williams.

“Sloane is such a good player, she plays so smooth.

She looks like she is not taking a lot of energy and then suddenly bam! Five winners.”

Meanwhile, unseeded Victoria Azarenka put fellow Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka firmly in her place with an emphatic 6-1, 6-3 victory.

The 31-year-old former world No 1 has twice

reached the final at Flushing Meadows and signalled that she will take some stopping this year in her contest with the fifth seed.

Azarenka whipped through the first set in less than half an hour as her Fed Cup team mate Sabalenka sprayed 17 unforced errors on the Louis Armstrong Stadium court.

Sabalenka offered more resistance in the second stanza but twice Australian Open champion

India will be among top 10 by 2028 Olympics, says Kiren Rijiju

La Liga respond to Messi's claims of release

own views and we do not think we should respond to those comments,” he said.

“Our job is to focus on what we want to achieve.

We have to set targets, set the bar higher and focus on what we can do. I feel the target [of being in top 10 in 2028] is achievable,” he said.

To a question, the minister said the COVID19 pandemic situation has made it difficult to say when the crowds will return to the stadiums. “I will not be able to make a call on that. I don’t know what will be the situation in the coming months,” he said.

“I wish the fans are there in the stadium as soon as possible, we are hopeful of that happening.

But health and safety of the public is also our priority,” he added.

The Home Ministry has allowed sports gatherings of up to 100 people from September 21, lifting the total ban.

Madrid, Sep 4 (Agencies): La Liga has released a statement, responding to Lionel Messi's father over the claims of the player's release clause.

Jorge claimed that Messi's €700m release clause from Barcelona is "not applicable at all" but now LaLiga has responded claiming the clause is absolutely valid.

"This one about the €700m release clause must be an error on La Liga part," said Messi's agent. " We d o n o t k n ow which contract they [Liga] have analyzed, and which are the bases on which they conclude that it would have a termination clause "applicable in the event that the player decides to urge the unilateral termination of the same."

"The 700m euro clause is absolutely valid," a statement from LaLiga read.

Messi informed the club of his desire to leave via an official note last week and did not turn up for team's pre-season training.

N e w Yo r k , S e p 4 (Agencies): Serena Williams moved into the third round of the US Open and a meeting with fellow American Sloane Stephens as she took a step closer to the magic 24.

The 38-year-old American came through against Russian world No 117 Margarita Gasparyan 6-2, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe.

Williams requires one more Grand Slam to equal Margaret Court’s singles record, but has been stuck

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS): India will be amongst the top 10 medal winning countries by the 2028 Olympic Games, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju predicted on Friday.

“By 2028 Olympics, India will be in the top 10 medal list. Without setting an ambitious target, you cannot achieve the goal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created an Olympic task force and we are making certain preparations,” he said.

Rijiju said that the Central government was leaving no stone unturned in a bid to nurture talents that could bring India laurels in the 2028 Olympic.

He was speaking at the virtual launch of ‘enJogo’ App, designed by Bhaichung Bhutia Football School to provide online training modules to footballers.

“We have now identified talented athletes for the Junior TOP Scheme and

on 23 titles since winning the 2017 Australian Open.

But with the field decimated by withdrawals coupled with the shock defeat suffered by top seed Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, Williams has an increasingly clear run to a seventh Flushing Meadows crown.

Williams will meet fellow American and former champion Sloane Stephens, who beat Olga Govortsova 6-2, 6-2, in round three.

“I’m just happy to get

Kiren Rijiju

they will be given a monthly stipend of Rs.25,000 each. These junior players will train for free and the Rs.25,000 they will get is like a salary they earn for their families,” said Rijiju.

The sports minister also acknowledged that he had received harsh comments from some sections on his ambitious projection. “I know many people wonder how it would happen, many people gave comments...not so nice.

But it is a democratic country, people will have their

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime proved too strong for former champion Andy Murray, cutting short the Briton’s Grand Slam comeback at the U.S. Open with a breezy 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the second round.

Au ge r - A l i a s s i m e, seeded 15th, has had problems with his serve and unforced errors in the past but it was almost a nearperfect outing in his debut appearance on the centre court, which had its roof closed due to rain.

He did not face a single breakpoint on his serve.

Murray had rallied from two sets down to beat Yoshihito Nishioka in four hours and 39 minutes in his opening round but did not have the strength or stamina to script another comeback and suffered four breaks of serve in the match.

In the next round, Auger-Aliassime will meet either Frenchman Corentin Moutet or Briton Daniel Evans, who was serving to stay in the third set at 6-4 3-6 5-6 when rain stopped play on the outer courts.

Er. Zale Neikha and others during the coordinate meeting in Kohima on Friday.

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Kohima, Sep 4 (NPN): Dr. T. Ao Trophy InterDistrict Football Tournament is likely to be held in October if the situation of COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t worsen, said advisor for Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Neikha on Friday.

He said that a meeting would be held in collaboration with the Nagaland Football Association to work out the modalities of the tournament. And following the SOP of the State government, the department is likely to introduce online live telecast for spectators.

Meanwhile, a coordination meeting of Department of Youth Resources and Sports was held under the initiative of its advisor Er. Zale Neikha in Kohima on Friday.

The meeting dwelt on the feasibility of holding Dr.T.Ao Trophy this year.

While studying the pros and cons, the department decided that if situation doesn’t worsen, the tournament would be held.

De par tment units like National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Army and Air wings, National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehr u Yuva Kendra (NYK), Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) and Task Force for

Music and Arts (TaFMA) attended the meeting.

The advisor said that the aim of the meeting was to understand the issues and activities in the different branches of the department.

He also said that such meetings would be held at regular intervals.

Alun Hangsing, Commissioner and Secretary, Youth Resources and Sports also exhorted the gathering and thanked the advisor for his concern for the overall growth of the department.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by the Akumla Chuba, Director of Youth Resources and Sports.

Footballer training youngsters during pandemic

Youngsters taking part in training during the coaching camp. (NP) Correspondent

Kohima, Sep 4 (NPN): In an encouraging move from a professional footballer in Nagaland, former Shillong Lajong FC goalkeeper, Neithovilie Chalieu has been training and coaching the young upcoming footballer at Tsiepama village under Dimapur district.

Since August 31, the goalkeeper has been train-

ing 27 youngsters at the coaching camp which will last for 15 days.

The 21 year old footballer Chalieu currently signed a three year contract with Ryntih Sports and Cultural Club, a club based in Shillong.

Chalieu said football is an ideal sport for children to improve their fitness level. “The pandemic has affected many people from doing their works especially

the students, so by taking advantage of the situation, I along with Rovilezo decided to organize the coaching camp to guide and motivate the youngsters in the field of football,” said the goalkeeper.

On his struggle as a professional footballer, Chalieu said only through determination and love for football took him to where he is now today.

In his message to

aspiring footballers, the goalkeeper said, “with hardwork and determination everything can be achieved.

The goalkeeper who has played at the national level also expressed concern about the State giving less importance to footballer at grassroots. He said grassroots level will help the young players mould their interest in the field of sports.

Germany held 1-1 by Spain in Nations League Mane, De Bruyne, Van Dijk in

Berlin, Sep 4 (IANS): Jose Luis Gaya’s injurytime equaliser cancelled out Timo Werner’s opener and helped Spain snatch a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Germany in Group 4 of the UEFA Nations League.

On Thursday, Germany started brightly on home soil and created the first chance of the game as Toni Kroos’ cross into the box allowed Thilo Kehrer to test Spain goalkeeper David de Gea in the 11th minute, reports Xinhua news agency.

Spain responded with a big chance at the other end of the pitch as a misplaced return pass from Emre Can to goalkeeper Kevin Trapp allowed Rodrigo Moreno to intercept the loose ball.

However, Trapp denied Moreno after blocking the shot in the nick of time in the 14th minute.

Both sides continued to exchange attacks after Leroy Sane unleashed a hammer on target to force de Gea into action once again six minutes later.

Moreno remained in the thick of things and kept

Players of Germany and Spain vie for the ball during their Nations League match.

Germany’s defense busy as the striker hit an effort on target from a promising position in the dying seconds of the first half.

After the restart, Germany got a perfect start as Werner broke the deadlock on 51 minutes after capitalising on Robin Gosens’ square pass into the penalty area.

Germany took the reins

and pressed forward whereas Spain looked shocked and unable to respond.

As the match progressed, Joachim Low’s men retreated with their narrow lead and kept all their men behind the ball.

M e a n w h i l e, S p a i n lacked in penetration and failed to pose danger in front of Germany’s goal.

Luis Enrique’s team left it late and flabbergasted the hosts when Moreno flicked on a cross before Gaya poked home with a turn shot from very close range in the closing seconds of injury-time.

“It is of course very painful if you concede a goal in the last seconds of the match but I have to say

that my team gave everything. Both sides played an interesting first half with chances at both ends of the green. I am overall satisfied with the performance,” said Germany head coach Joachim Low. With the result, Spain and Germany share the spoils and second place in Group 4. The Spaniards clash with frontrunners Ukraine while Switzerland face Germany on Sunday.

Also in the same League A group, Ukraine defeated Switzerland 2-1.

Ireland captain Shane Duffy scored in injury time for a 1-1 draw at Bulgaria, while Wales beat Finland 1-0 in League B’s Group 4.

Russia defeated Serbia 3-1 and Hungary beat Turkey 1-0 away in their group.

In League C, Moldova drew with Kosovo 1-1, and Slovenia and Greece played out a 0-0 draw.

The Faeroe Islands earned a 3-2 win over fellow minnow Malta in League D, where Latvia drew 0-0 against Andorra.

PFA Player of The Year shortlist

Sadio Mane

Kevin De Bruyne

Virgil van Dijk

London, Sep 4 (Agencies): Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all in contention for the 2020 PFA Player of the Year (POTY) award, with the Liverpool quartet joined in the six-man shortlist by Manchester City pair Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.

Premier League champions from Anfield dominate the selection of nominees, with Jurgen Klopp’s side seeing their efforts recognised in what was a record-setting campaign for the Reds.

City, though, boast the current Premier League Player of the Year, with

Belgium international midfielder De Bruyne landing that prize for 2019-20.

He will be hoping to complete a notable double, allowing him to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk – who have taken the PFA gong in the last two seasons.

Of the runners and riders from the last campaign, the PFA said, “AlexanderArnold, 21, and Van Dijk played in all 38 league games while Henderson captained the side impressively and Mane scored 22 goals in all competitions.”

Liverpool full-back Alexander-Arnold is also included among the nomi-

nees for the Young Player of the Year award. He is joined on that list by Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood, Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, his Stamford Bridge team-mate Mason Mount and Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka.

When it comes to the Women’s Player of the Year category, there is a healthy collection of Chelsea stars in contention. Beth England, Sophie Ingle, Guro Reiten and Ji So-yun are all included on the list of candidates from the Blues’ ranks, with current holder of the prize Vivianne Miedema and her Arsenal colleague Kim Little also getting the nod.

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