20 july

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXXI No. 224

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Indian athletes start training ahead of Olympics

FOLLOW US ON

nagalandpostofficial

Watch us on YouTube

@Nagaland_Post

SPORTS, PAGE 12

PDA-NPF move towards all-party govt.

NDPP calls for urging negotiating BJP TO CONSULT CENTRAL LEADERS OVER THE PROPOSED PERMUTATION parties to deliver final solution Correspondent cal Affairs Mission (PAM) KOHIMA, JUL 19 (NPN): In a major political development, the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF) have agreed to work together as an all-party government supposedly for the Naga political issue in pursuance of the objective of ‘one solution, one agreement.’ The coming together was facilitated after formation of the Core Committee for Naga Political Issue on June 16, 2021. According to sources, NDPP invited NPF to be part of an all-party government after which NPF legislators met at Dimapur on Monday. After a marathon meeting, 18 NPF legislators decided to accept the offer without pre-conditions in the interest of Naga political solution. Interestingly, it was learnt that the BJP, a constituent of the PDA coalition was yet to make its stand known. The sources said BJP legislators will consult central BJP leaders before taking any decision. State BJP president

State records 62 fresh cases, 2 Covid deaths DIMAPUR, JUL 19 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday reported 62 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while two more succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, 22 were from Kohima, Longleng-17, nine in Dimapur, six in Mokokchung, three each in Mon and Tuensang and two in Wokha, taking the total caseload to 26,744. With two more fatalities-one each in Dimapur and Kohima, the death toll surged to 530 (including 14 non-Covid deaths but with positivity). PTI: India saw a single day rise of 38,164 new coronavirus infections, while the death toll climbed to 4,14,108 with 499 fresh fatalities, the lowest in over three months, according to the Union Health Ministry. The Covid-19 case tally has climbed to 3,11,44,229. The active cases have declined to 4,21,665 and comprise 1.35 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.32 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

This is it!

“These rates were fixed two days ago. Rates increase everyday due to fuel prices.” K Y M C

(L-R) State chief minister Neiphiu Rio and leader of opposition T.R. Zeliang. (File)

and minister Temjen Imna Along could not be reached for his comments. If the latest arrangement of an all-party government takes place, it will be for the second time in Nagaland. The first all-party government was formed during DAN-III in 2015 when all eight Congress MLAs joined the government and subsequently merged with the NPF. Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Therie has been critical of the formation of the stand of the Core Committee on Naga political issue especially for claiming that its goal was to facilitate early solution to the “ongoing talks”. Therie asked what was the need of such committees when the Interlocutor

had said in 2019 that all negotiations concluded on October 31, 2019? He said such committees were a waste of time and a drain on the exchequer. He had also said legislators have no direct role in the process so the entire purpose of creating forums and committees but was only to cause confusion and delay to an early political solution. It may be recalled that Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) comprising of all elected members of the state assembly was formed in 2009 under the assembly speaker, to act as facilitator for the Naga peace talks. In August 2020, NPF parted ways with JLF due to loss of confidence in the leaders of the ruling party. NPF then formed its Politi-

with the same objective. It may be mentioned that government of India’s Interlocutor to Naga Peace Talks R.N. Ravi, who is also governor of Nagaland, declared that official negotiations with all stakeholders concluded on October 31,2019. However, agreement appears to be in limbo over the issue of flag and constitution which were rejected by the Modi government. Ravi said flag and constitution were not mentioned in the Framework Agreement. The NSCN (I-M) maintained that the Framework Agreement, which spoke of the unique history of Naga people and their sovereign independent identity, embraced separate Naga flag and constitution and therefore, there was no scope provided to have separate talks for flag and constitution. On October 15, 2020 both ruling and opposition legislators including tribal hohos, NGOs etc resolved to work together for the “peace process and strengthen the negotiations” at the consultative meeting at Chief Minister’s Banquet Hall.

Need to reorient education system in Nagaland, says Rio DIMAPUR, JUL 19 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has called upon the Education department to reorient the education system to equip students to face the world with confidence and help them realise their full potential. Speaking at a virtual felicitation programme for 50 meritorious students who were awarded Chief Minister’s Meritorious Students’ Fellowship (CMMSF) on Monday for securing top ranks in the High School Leaving Certificate, 2020 conducted by Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), Rio observed that the world was changing at a rapid pace, especially in science and technology. He said the State has introduced various skill/ vocational subjects at secondary and higher secondary levels in 35 government schools and at three private schools keeping in mind the importance of practical life skills. Congratulating the achievers, Rio remarked that their success was a

result of their hard work and determination, and expressed the hope that they would bring more laurels to the State in future. He expressed happiness that, in spite of the hard times faced due to Covid-19 pandemic, result of the last NBSE exam showed improvement in pass percentage.

Speaking at the programme, adviser school education KT Sukhalu commended the awardees for their achievement and urged them to be torch bearers for all students who would be following their footsteps. Pointing out that there was so much ahead of them, he advised the students not to get distracted. NBSE chairman Asano Sekhose spoke about CMMSF and the eligibility criteria. She explained that the board granted fellowship to top 50 students as per the HSLC exam result. Available for indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland, she said the fellowship provided financial assistance to selected students for further studies and was valid for five years, depending on their performance that would be continuously monitored. Awardees Azizi Phesao from Model Hr Secondary School and Ngamjong Jn Yanlem from St John Hr Secondary Residential School, Dimapur also spoke on behalf of the recipients

HSLC 2020 toppers get CM’s Meritorious fellowship award He urged the student community to be committed, stay focused and not allow the pandemic to stand in the way of their studies or their future careers. Rio encouraged the students to select their line of study carefully, keeping in mind their talents and subjects of interest, and advised them not to limit their arena to a government job in the State. Expressing concern at few Naga youth qualifying for IAS and other Central services, he advised the students who are academically gifted to prepare for various competitive examinations under UPSC.

DIMAPUR, JUL 19 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has appealed to everyone to impress upon Government of India (GoI) and all negotiating parties to bring about a final solution to Naga political issue by brining the peace talks to a logical conclusion at the earliest. Asserting that the leaders were working tirelessly towards realising “our” dream of wanting a final and honourable settlement that would be acceptable to the people, NDPP in a press communiqué also appealed to the people of the State to stand in solidarity and support the leaders and continue to uphold them along with members of the negotiating parties, including GoI, in their prayers. “Just as how our leaders have come together, standing united for our common cause, we as stakeholders must also stand together towards achieving our goal of a final settlement acceptable to all of us,” it stressed. Appreciating the resolution passed by the newlyconstituted Parliamentary Core Committee on Naga Political Issue on July 9, the party said (Cont’d on p-8)

Foreign missions call for Taliban ceasefire INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

Pegasus spyware issue rocks Parl as Oppn corners Centre NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (AGENCIES): The Monsoon Session of Parliament kicked off on Monday amid a storm over the Pegasus spyware issue as several Opposition leaders targeted the Centre over the reports that the spyware was used to hack the phones of several prominent journalists and politicians in India. The Congress on Monday demanded an independent probe into the issue involving alleged phone tapping of prominent personalities including journalists in India using Israeli Pegasus spyware. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was also among the potential targets of the Pegasus software, took a swipe at the prime minister on the matter using the hashtag “Pegasus”. “We know what he’s been reading- everything on your phone”, he said on Twitter.

Illegal surveillance not possible, says IT minister

I

nformation Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dismissed reports about the use of Pegasus hacking software to spy on journalists, activists and Opposition leaders, saying that with checks and balances in place, illegal surveillance was not possible in India. As the revelations led to protests from the Opposition during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the IT Ashwini Vaishnaw minister said similar claims were made about the use of the Pegasus spyware through WhatsApp. “I’m wondering what you guys are reading these days,” Gandhi had said two days ago in a tweet. An international media consortium reported on Sunday that more than 300 verified mobile phone numbers, including of two serving ministers, over 40 journalists, three opposition leaders and one sitting judge besides scores of business persons and activists in India could have been

targeted for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to government agencies. CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam had given a suspension of business notice under Rule 267 over the revelations of the scale of use of the Pegasus spyware in India. Similarly, AAP MP Sanjay Singh has also demanded a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Pegasus spying case under Rule 267.

Congress wants Shah sacked, Modi probed

Congress on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of ‘treason’ and compromising national security reports of Pegasus software being used to spy on people and demanded the dismissal of Home Minister Amit Shah and an inquiry into the role of the Prime Minister. Following reports that Rahul Gandhi could have been a potential target of illegal hacking, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Correspondent Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and KO H I M A , J U LY 1 9 chief spokesperson Randeep (NPN): The recently formed Surjewala addressed a joint Core Committee on Naga press conference. Political Issue, comprising all elected members, is scheduled hold crucial meetings with the Working Committee of the NNPGs and the NSCN (I-M). When contacted, core committee member secretary and minister, Neiba D I M A P U R , J U L 1 9 (NPN): State PWD (M&H) Kronu confirmed to Nagaminister Tongpang Ozukum land Post that the meeting Monday said that Nagaland with the NNPGs is sched- ranked highest in Covid uled to be held at Niathu death rate and second-lowResort on July 20. est in testing and vaccinaWC, NNPG leaders tion among the North Eastled by its convenor N. Kitovi ern states. Speaking at the Zhimomi are expected to sensitization programme on attend the meeting. COVID-19 testing and vacThis would be the first cination organized by the meeting of the commit- Kohima District Task Force tee with the Naga political (DTF) at Kohima Village groups after its formation. council hall, Tongpang, who He also informed that is also the minister in charge the core committee will be of Kohima district, pointed meeting with NSCN (I-M) out that late hospitalization on July 21. The meeting and self-treatment at home which is likely to be held at was one of the factors for the Chümoukedima police com- rise in mortality rate. plex, will also be attended He therefore appealed by NSCN (I-M) general to the villagers to come forward honestly for testing secretary Th. Muivah.

Naga issue panel to meet NNPGs, NSCN (I-M) leaders

Terming IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s statement in the Lok Sabha as ambiguous and rounadabout, party’s parliamentary leaders said they will demanded a debate on the floor and jointly formulate strategy with other parties. “The person responsible for deployment of this illegal spyware Pegasus is no less than the Home Minister, who must be sacked,” Surjewala said, adding, :Our first demand is the immediate sacking of Minister of Home and Internal security Amit Shah and a probe into the role of PM in the matter”. Targeting Shah, Kharge said, “If you can’t run the of-

fice you hold as per the rule of law, then you shouldn’t be occupying such an office”. Chowdhur y said “Modiji promotes Digital India, but what we are seeing is Surveillance India”. Congress posed a set of questions to the Prime Minister including who-- whether the PM or the HM-- ordered the purchase of Pegasus and how much money has been spent. “Is spying on India’s security forces, judiciary, Cabinet Ministers, Opposition leaders, journalists and other activists through a foreign entity’s spyware not ‘treason’ and an inexcusable breach of national security?” Surjewala asked.

Nagaland tops in Covid-19 death rate in NE: Tongpang

‘‘

Delayed hospital admission reason for higher mortality and treatment if symptoms appear so that it would help in containing the virus from spreading further. “If we are safe, we can save our family and the community. We must not fall victim to rumours and hearsay about the vaccines and maintain the SOP’s religiously at all times as directed by the government”, he said. Tongpang hoped that with the continued support of the frontal apex organisations under Kohima district,

the district administration will be more prepared to combat the imminent threat of the third wave, saying government alone cannot fight this pandemic. “This is the time for Kohima to lead by example. And as the intellectual hub and the district belonging to the most progressive people amongst the Nagas, we must show the way forward to others, be it in vaccination and maintaining government rules regarding Covid-19”, he said. He thanked the Northern Angami Public Organisation for relaying their mature decision to cooperate with the government and district administration towards the fight against the pandemic. (Read more on p-2)

PDMGDVA’s serves 30-day ultimatum on state govt ZCCI petitions DC against DIMAPUR, JUL 19 (NPN): Phek District Maytas-Gayatri Damaged Victims’ Association (PDMGDVA) has served a 30-day ultimatum on the State government to file reply before Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench where a case was pending on the issue of paying compensation to victims of the JV. In a memorandum to the chief secretary through Phek deputy commissioner, association’s general secretary Kuvesa Medeo and convener Pushovoyi Nyekha also demanded the government to

give assurance through a notification within 30 days from the date of submission of this memorandum, that it would own responsibility and release entire amount of compensation to all victims of Phek district within six months. They warned that if the State government failed to respond positively to the two demands, the association would resort to indefinite blockade on ChakhabamaZunheboto two-lane road in Phek district and PfutseroPhek two-lane road with

immediate effect till justice was delivered. Mentioning that a PIL for claiming compensation for damage was filed at Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench by Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) on behalf of Maytas-Gayatri joint venture (JV) victims of Phek District on December 13, 2019, PDMGDVA regretted that despite the matter coming up before the court 12 times between January 2020 and May 2021, the government failed to file its reply even once on flimsy

grounds. And despite several court orders, it alleged that the government failed to comply with them to date. The memo stated that the State government took cognizance of the huge damaged caused to thousands of individuals during construction of Chakhabama-Zunheboto and Pfutsero-Phek two-lane roads by MaytasGayatri JV and notified respective district administrations to assess the damaged properties. Accordingly, the district administrations along

with allied departments and village authorities conducted physical verification of the affected areas and subsequently fixed the damage at Rs 55,12,66,695 for Chakhabama-Zunheboto section in Phek district and Rs 5,81,69,989 crore for Pfutsero-Phek section. Surprisingly, PDMGDVA recalled that NHIDCL objected inclusion of Maytas-Gayatri victims in the order and the compensation released in 2018 excluded the latter completely.

poor mobile connectivity

DIMAPUR, JUL 19 (NPN): Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ZCCI) has urged Zunheboto deputy commissioner (DC) to take steps to improve mobile network connectivity in the town. In a representation to the DC, ZCCI president Kikheto Muru and general secretary Inahoto G Assumi stated that telecom services were deteriorating and the people were looking for a (Cont’d on p-8) solution, with appeals being

made by different organisations. They said even though subscribers were persistently enduring the hardship with the hope that things would improve, the problem was worsening, adversely affecting the general public and business and student communities in particular. ZCCI also conveyed to the DC their unhappiness at the alleged insincere effort and weak authority of the district (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

2

STATE

Random testing, vax drives, sensitisation continue

Random testing being conducted in Wokha on July 19. (DIPR) the doubts and confusion would be dispelled and every responsible citizen would come forward and avail the facility provided by the government. During the programme, NAPO, NASU, NAYO, NAWO, AYO and three representatives from village council, village task force and women representatives from villages attended the programme. Vaccination drive at Zunheboto: DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo, Dr. K. Akaho Sema, deputy CMO Dr. Aron, DTO cum DPO (RCH & UIP) and district store manager Hekato Chishi, monitored all the eleven COVID-19 vaccination session site on July 18 at Zunheboto town. 33775 eligible beneficiaries vaccinated with first dose and 6284 eligible beneficiaries vaccinated with second dose in Zunheboto district. Random testing conducted in Wokha: Wokha DTF in collaboration with the medical department conducted Random Antigen Test (RAT) at six locations within Wokha town area.

The random testing was conducted for business establishments, vegetables vendors and shop keepers. Altogether 450 samples were collected for testing and one was tested positive. Testing were done at NST colony, Chukitong Taxi stand, Co-operative Bank, PWD junction, daily bazaar and police point area. Wokha district chambers of commerce & industries (WDCCI) led by its president, Renpithung Kikon also assisted the testing team in mobilising and encouraging the business community to come forward for the testing. The RAT would continue till July 23 at urban areas after which the same would be conducted in phase manner covering the entire district. The RAT would also be conducted at Vankhosung Mission Centre and APMC, Wokha Village on July 22 and Longsa village on July 23. Further, the DTF requested all colonies council chairman and village coun-

cils to assist the medical department/ testing team during the testing exercise. The public have also been urged to comply with the existing SOPs with regard to COVID-19 during the exercise. The testing would begin from 8 a.m. onwards. Peren DTF on COVID-19 & vaccination committee holds meeting: Peren DTF on COVID-19 and vaccination committee meeting was held on July 19 at DC’s conference hall, Peren under the chairmanship of DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier who is also the DTF chairman. Deputy CMO Peren, Dr. Lanuakum highlighted on the positivity rate of COVID & testing report in the district where he informed that so far, positive cases in the district is 741, currently active cases is 18 and positivity rate of the district is 8.1%. Highlighting on the vaccination status, Dr. Kiholi of the district informed that as on July 18

report, a total of 19,843 doses (inclusive of both doses) have been administered in the district and overall coverage stands at 26%. In the meeting, the DTF & vaccination committee members deliberated on the review of Unlock-III guidelines, ramping up of testing or vaccination exercise in the district and improper functioning of ambulance services in the district. Representative from Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) expressed their concerns regarding the posting of doctors at PHC Ahthibung where the DTF chairman assured to take up the matter urgently. Earlier, the medical department requested the DTF to issue separate order informing the SDTF and village councils to provide cooperation with the Medical Department during testing, contact tracing and vaccination drives in order to fulfill the required target.

Late Kishelho Achumi

NNC/FGN joint meeting: NNC/FGN has informed that a joint meeting would be held on July 26, 10 a.m., in transit peace camp, Kohima. All the concerned central authorities, concerned regional authorities of NNC/FGN and eligible “Naga Army” officers, FGN have been requested to attend the meeting. SRSU informs: Satoi Range Students Union (SRSU) has informed all its former leaders that a former SRSU senior’s meet would be held on July 24, 2:30 p.m., at Tourist Lodge. All former leaders have been requested to be a part of this seniors meet. ADC Tening convenes meeting: Additional deputy commissioner Tening, Rosietho Nguori has convened a coordination meeting of all the heads offices under Tening sub-division on July 21 at Tening town hall. All the concerned heads of offices have been requested to attend the meeting.

LT. NEINGUNUO MERE

Today marks the anniversary of the day you gained your angel wings. God has you in His arms, we have you in our hearts. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Loving Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Family Members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

BENDANGSENLA CHANG

05/03/1993 – 23/06/2021

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Bendangsenla Chang would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all individuals, families, friends, neighbours, churches and well-wishers who reached out to us during her prolonged illness and demise and comforted us with their presence and prayers, as well as those who stood by us morally, physically, financially, materially and attendance at the funeral that made her departure bearable. We are empty handed to repay you back but it is our prayer that Almighty God bless each and every one of you. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you. "IT IS NOT 'GOODBYE', IT IS JUST 'TILL WE MEET AGAIN' " We convey our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Manong and staff of various dept. of Zion Hospital, Dimapur 2. Dialysis Unit technicians & staff, Zion Hospital Dimapur 3. Dialysis Unit technicians & staff, Eden Hospital, Dimapur 4. District Hospital, Tuensang 5. Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima 6. Lenjem Hospital, Mokokchung 7. Jujam Baptist Church, Tuensang 8. Noksen Baptist Church, Noksen village, Tuensang 9. Friends, family and well-wishers Loving Parents, Brothers, Relatives & Friends dp-3335

Meeting of HoDs held at Medziphema

DIMAPUR: Coordination meeting of all the heads of de par tments under Medziphema sub-division was held at ADC’s office, Medziphema under the chairmanship of ADC Imsongmeren, on July 16. According to a DIPR report, ADC reminded the members to render and support each other as a team in delivering their duties sincerely. He also emphasised on coordination from all the departments for the upcoming Independence Day. S DAO Ro s e m a r y, highlighted on the farmers’ plight, current situation faced by the farmers and

ADC, Imsongmeren speaking during the coordination meeting on July 16. (DIPR) how the department is intervening in project areas in various villages. SDO, PHED, Medziphema, Ichirang Zeliang briefed on the Jal Jeevan mission for urban sector. Medical Officer, CHC

Medziphema, Dr Temsu highlighted on the Covid situation and importance of Covid care. SDO, PWD (R&B), Kihozhe, briefed on the roads and bridges condition in the sub-division.

OBITUARY

(29/11/1960 to 20/07/2020)

A year has gone since you left us for heavenly abode, yet never a day has gone by when we din’t miss you. We miss you dearly with deep love and fond memories. You will be remembered and cherished always in our hearts till we meet again. k-1209

(Revelation 14:13)

ing order and “randomly allotting work order without inviting open tender”. Cautioning all the departments not to indulge in any form of table tender, the union demanded that the departments, which had issued work orders through table tender, “immediately cancel it and float fresh open tender”. The union further stated that it would be “compelled to file PIL” against erring departments and seek justice through court of law.

of our beloved mother

(26/02/1924 – 20/07/2020) Blessed are those who die in the Lord for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU) head office has appealed to the government departments to ensure all civil works were done through an open tender as per the laid down norms. In a press release, NCSU president Pele Khezhie and general secretary John Kath stated that despite NCSU appealing government departments to do away with all forms of table tenders for any contractual works. It alleged that most of the departments were violating the government stand-

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY In Loving Memory

db-14

BJP mahila Ntl president to arrive state: National president BJP Mahila Morcha and MLA Coimbatore South Vanathi Srinivasan is reported to arrive in the state for the BJP mahila morcha meeting. According to BJP sources, Srinivasan would attend the state BJP mahila morcha executive meeting, Nagaland unit tentatively scheduled on July 23. (Correspondent) Power shutdown in Kohima: Power department has informed that a total shutdown of power supply was scheduled on July 20, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m for emergency maintenance of power transformer at 132/33/11 kV sub-station at Kohima. The department has informed that the affected areas of the power supply were Kohima Town and its surrounding areas. Public in the affected areas have been requested to bear with the inconvenience during the shutdown.

Open tender: NCSU appeals deptts to follow norms

1 st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

K Y M C

NEWS IN BRIEF

Loving daughter, grandchildren and family members

LT. NZANPENI ODYUO (ADOü) Born on 01/03/1946 – Died on 10/07/2021 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

Psalms 23:6

We, the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially and through prayers at the sudden demise of our beloved. dp-3326

acKnowLedgement

ngangShiKaLa

03.09.1917 – 21.06.2021 She was our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Our Counsellor and guiding light, the fountain of Harmony for the families, the epitome of peace, and the embodiment of joy to those who knew her. When she left us at the ripe age of 104, our hearts were filled with sorrow and grief, but the support through prayers, material and physical help, kind words, empathy and condolences from individuals, churches, organisations, friends and relatives helped lighten our grief. We are grateful, and thank each and every one of you. Your kind gesture will be cherished. We are thankful to God, and it is our prayer that He will continue to bless us all. Though we are unable to name every individual, we would like to give a special mention to the following: 1. Dr. Kibang, Mokokchung 5. Mekuli Baptist Church 2. Medical Sub-Centre Staff, Khensa 6. Khensa Students’ Union 3. Khensa Senso Mungdang 7. Amenyong Sector, Khensa 4. Khensa Baptist Church 8. Thisem Clan, Khensa Loving Sons, Daughter, In-Laws, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Relatives. mkc-218

Loving Children, Grand children, Great grandchildren & relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Shanchothung Jami (July 11, 2021) matthew 5:8; “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The family of Late Shanchothung Jami would like to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness prior to and following our sad loss. We are especially grateful to the following organizations and groups for the immense help and support. 1. Doctors and staff of CIHSR Dimapur and Panacea Nursing Home, Wokha. 2. Council, Eloe Ekhung & Youth, Airfield Colony Wokha. 3. Assemblies of God Church Wokha. 4. Blood Donors. 5. Dr. Nongothung Humtsoe and family. 6. Jami Ekhung, Wokha Town. 7. Morakjo Wokha Union. 8. Wokha Town Morakjo Eloe Khumshum. 9. Daily Market Union, Wokha. 10. G.H.S. Sanis, Wokha. 11. Humtsoe Eloe Hapoe Yanpia Eyi Okho. 12. Friends, relatives and well wishers. To those who have helped in any way, your support has made our loss less painful. As it is impossible to name everyone, we offer this as a sign of our deepest gratitude. Loving Wife, Children, Brothers, In-laws and Relatives

k-1226

DIMAPUR: Kohima District Task Force (DTF) on COVID-19 organised a sensitisation programme on COVID testing and vaccination for villages of Kohima Village, Chedema, Chedema Model, Tsabazou, Kijümetouma, Kijümetou Basa, Rüsoma and Dihoma at Kohima village council hall on July 19. According to a DIPR report, while addressing the gathering, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire asked the people to contemplate on how diligently one has been following the covid appropriate behaviors and requested the gathering to come out from the fear of stigmatisation and to disclose self-test reports for early treatment and safety of people. Advisor for technical education & election, Medo Yhokha requested the village leaders, apex organisation and others to extend cooperation and support in implementing covid protocols in respective areas. Meanwhile, DC & chairman DTF Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie reiterated on the role of every responsible individual to act on their part and emphasised on the provision of law laid down under the Epidemic Disease Act 1897 and relevant IPC Section 188. CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo said that although the vaccination was ongoing, active participation was required from all corners. She therefore urged the gathering to spread the awareness and to encourage the unvaccinated group to avail the opportunity. NAPO president, Zeneituo Yano appreciated Kohima DTF for organising the awareness programme and hoped that through the programme,

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

K Y M C

nagalandpost.com Poll Q . : Has the state govt prepared itself to face the 3rd wave?

Villagers carry out repair works on Mon-Namtola road

Further, the two said that accusation with “an overnight cooked story” of their involvement with the Indian agencies was “a blasphemy and has no ground at all.” They queried that why no proper reason/evidence given or action taken had the “government” been doubting “our integrity”? They further asked why the “government” remained silent and “instigated us only until we joined GPRN/NSCN?” The duo asserted that the reasons behind the contempt of summon order served on them “in a fictitious manners”, if introspected properly, would also “certainly shed some light to any sceptical/doubtful members. “Until so, amid the fallacies and unfounded allegations, we have faith that there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel,” the duo stated. They said that the decision to leave NSCN (I-M) did not mean they were leaving the national service. Therefore, the duo said that the “question (threat) of surrendering whatever properties in our possession” should not arise as they would be rendered for the service of the Naga people until they retired to civilian life. “Therefore, in light of the many untold injustice and rhetoric culture practised in the government’s system, we, with prayers have chosen what would be the best for the Naga people and decided to part ways from NSCNIM,” the duo said.

ATMAs conduct various training programmes across the state

MCC bans sell of alcohol, drugs

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

B

Yes. No. Can’t Say.

C

8% 81% 11%

NEXT POLL Q: Is is safe to resume

offline classes?

 Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST JULY 20

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A stray afternoon t-storm

32 26

A drenching afternoon shower 25 21

Guwahati Cloudy, a couple of t-storms

34 26

A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy

29 22

Imphal

Itanagar A few showers in the morning 31 24 Shillong Cloudy with thunderstorms

23 19

Cloudy with thunderstorms

26 19

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

31 24

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

27 20

Tuensang A shower and thunderstorm

22 17

Kohima Mkg Wokha

A p.m. t-storm in spots

Zunheboto Cloudy with thunderstorms

27 22 24 18

Lampong Sheanghah villagers repairing Mon-Namtola road.

MON: After taking note of the deplorable road condition, the Lampong Sheanghah villagers undertook road repair works along Mon-Namtola road with the contribution from the villagers. In a press release, Lampong Sheanghah Students’ Union (LSSU) president, Yuwang Wanghum informed that the district administration also provided one JCB for undertaking the repair works. Wanghum said that major potholes were re-

paired by villagers with the help of the district administration. LSSU president said that the villagers decided to repair the road by themselves because the road became unpliable for vehicles, especially light vehicles and public goods carriers. He said the villagers collected Rs.1000 each from four-wheeler owners and Rs.500 each from twowheeler owners. Besides, he said that the villagers also contrib-

Kohima DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted various training and sensitisation programmes across Nagaland for the welfare of farmers. Kohima: ATMA Kohima conducted a training programme on capacity building on dairy farm management & practices for farmers at Nagaland State Dairy Farm Kohima on July 16 with farm manager, SCBF, Lerie, Dr. Ketholelie Mere as the resource person. According to a DIPR report, the programme started with a technical session where the resource person talked about the dairy farm complex and dairy farm practices. General practices such as maintenance of identification, bedding, and exercising, dehorning, castration, grooming, weighing, deworming and deticking were introduced. These practices are maintained at the dairy farm on a regular basis and also these practices help in the growth of dairy farms. Different methods of identification

uted in cash and kind. The union said they bought stones and other materials Further, the union said that they did not want to depend only on the government and wanted to contribute towards the public welfare. He expressed that the voluntary works of the villagers would set an example for others to follow. The union also expressed gratitude to all the individuals who had voluntarily contributed towards the cause.

Mangkolemba were also demonstrated which included branding, tagging, photography, electronic tags. The resource person informed that for provision of comfortable environment during all seasons, bedding material to the animals should be provided and dehorning of animals are to be done to get rid of useless horns. Dr. Ketholelie Mere said that practices such as grooming helped in removing of waste products like loose hairs, skin parasites from hair, reduce stress levels of animals; weighing is necessary to know the feed intake and drug dosage of animals; deworming is done to remove the internal gastro parasites and deticking is performed to get rid of external parasites like ticks, mites, lice from animal bodies. The technical session concluded with an interactive session from trainees. Later, the trainees were given a tour to the dairy farm for practical demonstration by Pedenuo Shuya, Wonchibeni Ezung, Lejao Konyak & Khrietseimenuo

Chadi. During the training, 30 progressive farmers from Kohima district and ATMA staff participated. The programme was chaired by deputy PD ATMA Kohima, Rokoshuno Angela. Mangkolemba: ATMA Mangkolemba block under Mokokchung district inaugurated a piggery farm school at Mangkolemba town & training programme on July 17. BTM Limawapangla Lkr highlighted on the concept of farm school with Sashimongba as farm teacher along with 17 other progressive farmers as farm students. Resource person for the programme was VFA, veterinary department, Mokokchung, Akumyanger. He highlighted on pig feeds formulation and care, vaccination against African Swine Fever (ASF), incorporating minerals and vitamins to boost their immune system was also encouraged. Another Demonstration was conducted at Athupumi village on scien-

Thsinger village tific piggery management and care. Resource person Akumtemjen trained the farmers on African Swine Fever (ASF) and to vaccinate against the same. Altogether 14 farmers attended the demonstration programme along with ATMA functionaries. Kiphire: ATMA Sitimi block under Kiphire district launched a food security group (FSG) on Chilli at Thsinger village on July 17. In a press release, ATMA Sitimi block informed that the purpose of FSG was to encourage women farmers to take up the chili cultivation more seriously and on a larger scale as the quality, flavor of the chilly grown in the village is notable. With a group of 15 women, the FSG was encouraged to be self-sustained and to secure food security for themselves and their families. ATMA Sitimi Block assistant technology manager ATM, Lipokjungla Ozukum explained about the importance of forming the group where they

AHoDs, HoDs discuss attendance of employees

DIMAPUR: A meeting of administrative heads of departments/ heads (AHoDs/HoDs) of departments was held at the secretariat conference hall on July 19. According to a DIPR report, the meeting deliberated on the attendance of heads of offices and staff in the districts, directorates and secretariat and also decided that special vaccination camps would be organised as requested by various departments to the directorate of health & family welfare. In view of the ensuing Nagaland legislative assembly (NLA) session scheduled to begin on August 3, 2021, the NLA secreK Y M C

tariat requested the members of the legislative assembly to submit the questions, latest by July 23. The MLAs were also asked to be prepared for the committee meetings. While discussing on the Nagaland Rules of Executive Business 2020, all the AHoDs/HoDs were asked to be thorough with it. Many departments and directorates have appointed legal advisors/legal consultants on full time basis or on various terms and conditions. In this regard, the department of justice & law was asked to examine the engagements of the legal consultants/ issue the guidelines regarding

(CIH), DAC & FW, ministry of agriculture, India, Medziphema, Nagaland conducted a two-day virtual training on July 15 and 16. In a press release, CIH Nagaland informed that the objective of the training programme was to impart technology on cultivation of exotic vegetables under protected structures and hydroponics and to promote cultivation of potential crops such as avocado and rambutan in the North East region. On the first day, the training focused on cultivation of exotic vegetables where expert on exotic vegetables & hydroponics, Dr. Praveen Singh discussed on cultivation of high value exotic vegetables (capsicum, zucchini, asparagus, and brussels sprouts) under protected cultivation while, Proprietor Urban_Grower from Wokha, Thunglamo Humtsoe delivered a lecture on cultivation of kale, lettuce and swiss chard under hydroponics. Apart from online training, interaction between participants and resource persons were also conducted after each technical session. The participants comprised of scholars, rural youth, upcoming entrepreneurs, state officials and ATMA functionaries of the region. Altogether 67 participants joined the virtual training programme. On the second day of training, principal scientist from ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Dr. G. Karunakaran delivered a presentation on production technologies of potential fruit crops such as avocado and rambutan. A total of 50 participants comprising of horticulture officers, scientists, KVK field functionaries from Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh actively participated and interacted with the subject expert. Meanwhile, additional commissioner & director in-charge CIH, Dr. N.K. Patle also interacted with the participants during the programme and encouraged them to be practical with the technical knowledge.

such appointments and to submit a report within 15 days. Meanwhile, the meeting also raised concern over department websites which had not been updated for a long time or have not been updated on time. In this regard, the state chief secretary J. Alam said that major developments should be updated in the respective department website. The nodal officers’ in-charge of every department website were asked to ensure that such updates were carried out by the August 2 with necessary assistance from the information technology & communication department.

can pool in knowledge and resources by sharing a common interest while goal sharing the resulting benefits. The FSG was also encouraged to develop self-help approaches, share production and marketing ideas by creating an environment for discussions, training and information sharing. Responsibilities of the group such as bookkeeping, record maintenance, electing group leader and assigning responsibilities we also discussed. The members were also advised to open a bank account and maintain a register with their transaction information and records related with their activities. Seed money of Rs. 10000 was provided for their initial start-up. Phek: ATMA Kikruma block under Phek district conducted farmers’ exposure tour on July 15 to KVK Porba with an aim to inculcate more scientific knowledge to farmers of the block. A press release by ATMA Kikruma block

DIMAPUR: Model Colony Council (MCC), Purana Bazar along with the GBs have unanimously resolved to “stringently curb” the selling of alcohol and drugs or any illegal activities under its jurisdiction. In a press release, MCC secretary press and public relations, Kahoshe Zhimomi cautioned that action would be taken against any defaulters, house owners, tenants, failing to adhere to the notice without further warning.

informed that the team was led by staff of ATMA Kikruma block. During the visit, senior scientist, Dr. Esther L o n g k u m e r d e l ive r e d brief introduction and conducted trainings on the importance of improved agricultural activities, after which agricultural implements and models of agricultural practices and building structures were exhibited. The team visited vermicomposting units, cabbage nursery, king chilli farm, persimmon farm, kiwi farm etc. Meanwhile, integrated farming system was also explained to the farmers. Altogether 13 participants attended the tour programme.

DMC directs shopkeepers, traders DIMAPUR: Dimapur municipal council (DMC) has directed all the traders and shopkeepers to maintain dustbins and throw the waste garbage between 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. In a press release, DMC administrator, Albert Ezung informed that the timing was fixed during sanitation branch DMC on July 16, 2021. The administrator stated that most of the shopkeepers and traders were found throwing garbages on the road causing inconvenience to the public and health hazard. Further, DMC warned that appropriate action leading to imposition of heavy penalty and closure of shop would be imposed on shopkeepers and traders who failed to comply with the directive.

dc-598

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

A

Aizawl

CIH trg on promotion of exotic Vaison Vemai, Jonah Vemai fruits and vegetables react to NSCN (I-M) charges DIMAPUR: Central Institute of Horticulture DIMAPUR: Two former executive members of NSCN (I-M) steering committee, Vaison Vemai and VS Jonah Vemai, who joined the GPRN/NSCN at Designated Camp, Khehoi on July 13 last, have termed the NSCN (I-M) statement as “defamatory and misleading” and the allegations on their character as “beyond facts”. In a press release, Vaison Vemai and VS Jonah Vemai stated that there were many reasons behind the step taken to leave their former organisation. The two described as “uncalled for” the “insensible half-baked statements of allegations and falsely labelling us for the sake of political gimmicks”. The duo claimed that NSCN (I-M) with no other choice left had “frivolously terminated” them only after they “officially” joined GPRN/NSCN. “Why are they so alarmed and apprehensive of us deserting them?” the two said. However, the duo maintained that one cannot be “subjugated to be perpetually confined to a faction/ group if he or she feels and foresee a lost cause within it.” The two said that after passionately working and sacrificing for more than three decades, holding on to the ideals and vision past leaders and patriotic elders, they felt “hurt, violated and taken for granted more and more and senses hollowness” with their (NSCNIM) “ever pacing rhetoric working culture”, especially in the course of the last five years.

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

A B C

3

STATE

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

K Y M C

4

NORTHEAST

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

activist, held for FB post, Mizoram, Assam spar over encroachment Manipuri freed after Supreme Court order

Representational image. is encroachment,” he said. “There is a Constitutional boundary demarcated for each state and they (Mizoram) have encroached into Assam. They have to work on that,” Singh added. In the letter, Lalthlangliana said a road was constructed on July 10 from Assam to Buarchep without any prior notice and officials of the neighbouring state backed by police destroyed crops belonging to people of the Mizo tribe. The tribal people who gathered to protest were forcefully driven off by armed police personnel from Assam, he alleged. Also, two loud ex-

plosions were heard on July 11 around 2.40 am by Mizoram police forces guarding the border at Saihapui ‘V’ village and Buarchep on the border with Assam, he said. A criminal case under the Explosive Substances Act was also registered at the Vairengte police station in Mizoram. Rejecting the allegation, a senior Assam Police officer said the tension on July 10 started when around 25-30 people from Mizoram came up to 25 metres ahead of Khulicherra CRPF camp and tried to encroach the land inside Assam, attempting to stop the forest track clearing work and prevent

PWD officials from constructing a road. “On receiving the information, the police rushed to the spot and observed that Mizo people, including women, obstructed the route at Khulicherra leading towards Upper Painom LP school which is around 6.5 km inside Assam,” the officer said. “The crowd swelled up to 50-60 civilians. Around the same time, one Additional SP rank officer of the Mizoram Police arrived at the spot and he was asked to remove the illegal encroachment by Mizo people. However, the obstruction was not removed,” he said. Assam Police person-

nel then announced over loudspeakers that their congregation inside Assam territory was illegal and they should disperse peacefully, but they continued their “aggressive and abusive behaviour” towards government officials on duty and kept threatening them with sharp weapons, he alleged. “They had also erected wooden barricades, preventing legitimate movement. After the persuasion attempts were not responded positively, Assam Police personnel moved ahead to clear the encroached land using minimum force,” the officer said. “As a result, the encroachment up to the first bridge over Dholakhal Khulicherra stream was cleared and a temporary camp has been set up to prevent further incursions,” the officer said. A grenade was also hurled on the team of Assam government officials by suspected miscreants from Mizoram but no one was injured in the blast, he claimed. The next day, July 11, two back-to-back explosions took place along the inter-state border on Mizoram side, another Assam Police officer said.

Assam CM to discuss inter-state Mnp’s Covid tally BRO to probe into Kimin boundary dispute with M’laya CM crosses 85k mark controversy: Arunachal HM with 774 new cases

Correspondent

SHILLONG JUL 19: Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma will meet his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma here on Friday to discuss the vexed inter-state boundary dispute between the two neighbouring states. Sarma has agreed to be in Shillong, a day ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the State to chair a meeting with Chief Ministers of the North Eastern States. The Meghalaya Chief Minister met his Assam counterpart on July 17 in Guwahati and discussed the need to trash out an “amicable solution” to the decades old boundary dispute between the two States. After this discussion, another meeting will take place in Guwahati on the boundary issue where a team of officials from both the states will be present. “We want to find acceptable solution and end this long pending problem and we will move forward to find amicable solution,”

Sangma said. In the past, Meghalaya has submitted documents and maps on its claim to the 12 sectors/areas of Upper Tarabari, Gizang Reserve Forest, Hahim, Langpih, Borduar, Boklapara, Nongwah-Matamur, KhanaparaPillangkata, Deshdemoreah, Block I and Block II, Khanduli-Psiar and Ratacherra. The BJP-led NDA government has expressed the desire to see that inter–state issues for all states should be resolved before 75th year of India’s Independence. To a query if Meghalaya would stick to the 12 areas of difference where documents have been also submitted to Assam few years back, Sangma said that the state is sticking to the 12 areas of difference. He said there might be field visits and joint visits also in some areas by the officials of both the states. Assam has boundary disputes not only with Nagaland, but with other neighbouring states of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh stretching over decades.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUL 19: Manipur on Monday breached the grim milestone of 85,000 coronavirus cases with a daily spike of 774 fresh infections, pushing the tally to 85,596. The death toll climbed to 1,392 with 16 fatalities over the past 24 hours, the state health department said in its daily COVID-19 situation update report. The number of those discharged on Monday after recovery was 741, taking the recoveries to 74,511 or 87.04 per cent, the health department bulletin said. The state’s active cases surged to 9,693. Continuing with the aggressive testing, a total of 4,339 samples were tested in the past 24 hours, pushing the aggregate to 10,06,738. The positivity rate was 17.84 per cent. Meanwhile, the State Level Covid-19 Deaths Audit Committee reported 16 deaths due to corona virus complications over the past 24 hours, pushing the deaths tally to 1392.

Manipur: Massive landslide kills three workers engaged in Rly box culvert work Correspondent IMPHAL, JUL 19: Three workers engaged in the construction of a box culvert of the railway line in Manipur’s Noney district died on Monday after they were buried by the debris of a sudden massive landslide at the worksite. Official reports said that the massive landslide occurred at the construction site of a box culvert near bridge No. 65 of Jiribam-Tupul Railway project near Thingou village, 14 km south-west of Nungba police station of Noney district today, around 2.50 pm. The deceased workers were identified as Kartik Mondal (46) son of Bonbihari Mondal of Nabonari Tala of West Bengal’s Howrah district, Munu Rabha (21) son of Chandrakanta Rabha of Uttar Barbil of Assam’s Nagaon district and Deep Rabha (19) son of Ghana Kant Rabha of Uttar Barbil of Assam’s Nagaon district. They were the workers of SC Construction Company engaged in the construction of the box culvert.

Construction workers trying to retrieve the body.

Some workers were also injured in the landslide, reportedly triggered by heavy rainfall since the previous night in the area. The details regarding the number of workers injured could not be confirmed till the time of filing this report. The massive landslide occurred when they were engaged in the construction and they were buried by

the debris of the landslide. The lifeless bodies of the workers were retrieved from the debris by the police and security forces from nearby posts who rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. The dead bodies of the workers were yet to be evacuated from the spot due to the bad weather in the area, the report said.

ITANAGAR, JUL 19 (PTI): The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will initiate an inquiry into the Kimin controversy and transfer officials from its office there to ensure a fair investigation, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Bamang Felix said here on Monday. Kimin, an area in Papumpare district of the state, was passed off as Bilgarh in Assam and signboards were partially whitewashed to eliminate the mention of Ar unachal Pradesh on them during a BRO programme attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh there last month. Several organisations of Arunachal Pradesh have protested against the incident. Addressing a press conference at Civil Secretariat here, Felix said that he held a meeting with BRO Director General Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhary during the day on the matter and the officer expressed regret over the issue.

M’laya Cabinet nod to PPP policy SHILLONG, JUL 19: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the Meghalaya Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy, 2021. Meghalaya is one of three states in the country which does not have a PPP policy. Addressing media persons after the meeting, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the policy is absolutely necessary to facilitate more private investment in the state. Stating there is one unique aspect to the state policy, Sangma said that, as the PPP policy mostly deals with large infrastructural projects, the government has introduced a new concept of Community Public Private Partnership (CPPP) policy. “The idea is very simple that even at the community level, if the community feels that they want to work with private parties to have investment be it in tourism, agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, then they can go for those projects,” Sangma added. Further, the Chief Minister said the aspect of the Land Transfer Act will also be applicable to the PPP policy.

“The BRO will initiate an inquiry into the fiasco and it will be completed at the earliest. Based on the findings of the inquiry, appropriate action will be taken,” the home minister said. In order to ensure a fair probe, BRO officers posted at Kimin would be transferred to other locations and three of them have already been shifted, he said. During the meeting, state Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar briefed the BRO DG on the findings of a High-Level Committee headed by the Home Minister and a Fact-Finding Committee of Arunachal Indigenous Tribe Forum on the issue, sources said. Both the panels in their findings held the BRO officials responsible for the fiasco. The incident occurred on June 17 when the defence minister inaugurated 12 strategic roads developed by the BRO and 10 of them are in Arunachal Pradesh.

IMPHAL/NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (IANS): Authorities in Manipur on Monday released activist Erendro Leichombam on the Supreme Court’s orders, two months after he was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for his Facebook post criticising BJP leaders for advocating cow dung and cow urine as cure for Covid-19. Officials in Imphal said that Leichombam, 40, was released from the Central Jail on Monday afternoon as a division bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah earlier on Monday ordered his release on or before 5 p.m. Ruling that a person cannot be kept in jail even for a day for such an act, Justice Chandrachud said: “He cannot be kept in jail even for a day. We will order his release today.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for his part, requested the bench to list the matter for Tuesday. However, the bench did not budge and said the court will grant interim relief now itself. The bench said: “We are of the view that continued detention of the petitioner would be a violation

Erendro Leichombam of right to life and personal liberty under Article 21. We accordingly direct that the petitioner shall be released forthwith subject to interim directions of this court and subject to further orders.” The court directed its Registrar (Judicial) to communicate the order to Manipur Central Jail for release of the activist before 5 p.m. on Monday. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that he would press for compensation at the next hearing. The Supreme Court order came as it heard a petition filed by Leichombam’s father, L. Raghumani Singh, stating that the detention of the activist is a reprisal for his criticism against BJP leaders. “Erendro, a Manipuri political activist, has been preventively detained solely

to punish him for his criticism of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for advocating cow dung and cow urine as cures for Covid,” said the petition. Leichombam and Wangkhem Wangthpi, 41, (alias Kishorchandra) were initially arrested by the police on May 13 for their Facebook post on the complaint of BJP leaders. On May 17, the day duo were granted bail by the Imphal Chief Judicial Magistrate, the Imphal West District Magistrate Th. Kirankumar, detained them under the stringent NSA. The plea in the Supreme Court also said that Leichombam has already spent 45 days in custody for an “innocuous piece of speech”. A complaint was filed against Leichombam by Manipur state BJP Vice President Usham Deban and General Secretary P. Premananda Meetei, accusing him and Wangthpi of posting “offensive comments” referring to the death of state BJP President Saikhom Tikendra Singh, who succumbed to Covid-19 at a hospital in Imphal on May 13.

Kambhampati Hari Babu sworn in as 22nd governor of Mizoram

Kambhampati Hari Babu swearing in as the governor of Mizoram.

AIZAWL, JUL 19 (PTI): Former Lok Sabha MP Kambhampati Hari Babu was on Monday swor n in as the 22nd governor of Mizoram, succeeding PS Sreedharan Pillai who moved to Goa. Gauhati High Court judge Justice Michael Zothankhuma administered the oath of office and secrecy to Babu. Chief Minister Zoramthanga and his cabinet colleagues, and top officials of the state administration were present at the function. COVID-19 protocols were observed in the oath-taking ceremony held in the Raj Bhavan, an official said.

Happy birthday Elo (Ajano) F. Tsopoe. May your birthday brings Happiness and joy . Making friendship is a great previlege for I learned from you a lot. You are My best friend ever. Love you always from your Elo (Ilika)V AYE Dearest Dad, If greatness had a face, it would defimitely be you. You are a perennial source of insperation for us. May God grant you with good health and long life. happy 70th birthday to the finest man we know. With lots of love, Wife, Children’s and grandchildrens (Apong, Amen, Ato) Dear Imti, Having a Son in our lives is like having the Sun shine down on Us Every Day.Here’s to Holding on to the Memories and never Letting Go,No Matter how much you Grow. Happy Birthday. Lots of love, Mom and Dad Dear Imti, H a p py B i r t h d ay t o my F u n Brother!Hoping that all your Birthday wishes come true this year.You are a wonderful brother and I wish the best for you always. Once again Happy Birthday. Lots of love, Sis Aren

The 68-year-old was a former member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He became the president of Andhra Pradesh state BJP in 2014 and was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Vishakhapatnam in the same year. Prior to his appointment as the governor of

Mizoram, he held an important position in the party as BJP national executive member. Babu completed B.Tech in electronics and communication engineering from Andhra University and obtained a master degree and doctorate in electrical and control systems from the same institute.

Office Of the

hUMtSOthUNG eKhUNG H.Q WokHa : 797111, NagalaNd

feLicitAtiON

With immense joy and honour, Humtsothung Ekhung extends heartiest congratulations to Dr. Robin Humtsoe, S/o Zizao Humtsoe of Old Akuk Village on being conferred Doctorate of Ministry on the thesis “Preparation of an efficient ministerial strategy to help the specially talented persons” from the Hindustan Bible College and Institute, Chennai under Asian Theological Association. The Ekhung prays that may the Almighty God continue to use him for the extension of his kingdom. Sd/Sd/Solanthung Humtsoe Khamongo Humtsoe Chairman General Secretary Humtsothung Ekhung Humtsothung Ekhung

db-16

AIZAWL/GUWAHATI/ SILCHAR, JUL 19 (PTI): Mizoram accused Assam of human rights violations, a charge denied by Guwahati which said on Monday that encroachment of its land was the crux of the border dispute between the two Northeastern states. Mizoram’s Kolasib district Deputy Commissioner H Lalthlangliana shot a letter to Assam’s Cachar district administration, alleging human rights violation and atrocities on tribal people by Assam government officials and police during a border stand-off on July 10, an official in Aizawl said. Copies of the letter were also sent to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), he said. Reacting to it, Special Director-General of Assam Police GP Singh told PTI that whenever views are sought from the state by the NHRC and NCST, the response shall be provided accordingly. “The basic issue remains that encroachment of Assam land by Mizoram has happened. Subsequent to that, other issues are there. But the basic issue

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE NO.REV-1/90-D/

Dated Dimapur the 17th July' 2021

Notice is hereby given that Shri. Sanjay Pandey Chetri, resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No 1214, Dag No 1423, measuring an area of 00B-02K-08Ls located at Block No/ Village 04, Mouza No 02 which has been mortgaged in the SBI, Dimapur Bank/Society. Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 7 (Seven) days from the date of publication in local newspaper. dp-3338

Regd. No. 471/2021

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

DECLARATION

Date 15/07/2021

I, Shri N. Meren Yaden, S/o Lt. Kumsanglemzung, Permanent Resident of Merangkong village, Mokokchung, Nagaland & presently residing at H.No. 92, Ekranipathar village, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That, I am the natural father of Shri N. CHUBA YADEN. 3. That from the date of executing this declaration whoever deal with my son in any kind of financial transaction in regards to borrowing, credit, security, surety or any other financial related matters shall be doing so at their own risk. 4. That the family members of Shri N. CHUBA YADEN shall not be held responsible for any liability arising out of it. 5. That this declaration is made to absolve the family members from the obligation to repay any financial/monetary transaction made by my son N. CHUBA YADEN. 6. That, the statements made on paras 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this Declaration on this the 15th day of July 2021. DEPONENT (Shri N. MEREN YADEN) Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the Deponent on this the 15 day of July 2021 at Dimapur, Nagaland. NOTARY PUBLIC dp-3329

5

NATIONAL

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Hospitals have become like ‘My journey has just begun’: Punjab PCC chief Sidhu Pledges to work every member huge real estate industries: SC withof Cong family

will have to withdraw the notification, saying it appears to be in the teeth of its last year’s order and sought explanation on issuance of the notification within a week. It said that once a direction has been issued by the top court, “it cannot be overridden by an executive order and now you (Gujarat government) have issued a carte blanche saying the hospitals don’t have to adhere to rectifying the violations till July, 2022”, and people will continue dying and getting burnt till then. It also took exception to the report filed in a sealed cover by a commission on the issue of fire safety in hospitals saying that “it is not a nuclear secret but just a report. Why in a sealed cover”. It asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to look into the issue of notification and take it up with the Gujarat authorities and asked the state to file a comprehensive statement explaining the notification and details of fire safety audits which were

conducted pursuant to the top court’s order of last year. The top court listed the suo motu case on proper treatment of COVID patients after two weeks. On December 18 last year, the top court had directed all the states to constitute a committee in each district to conduct fire audit of COVID-19 hospitals at least once a month, inform the management of medical establishments about any deficiency and report to the government for taking follow up action. It had said that COVID-19 hospitals, which have not obtained no objection certificate from the concerned fire department, should be asked to immediately apply for NOC and after carrying necessary inspection, a decision shall be taken in this regard.

CHANDIGARH, JUL 19 (PTI): Declaring that his journey has “just begun”, Punjab Congress’ new president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday pledged to work with every “member of the Cong family” to fulfil the “Jittega Punjab’ mission, a day after being appointed to the key post after months of a bitter, polarising spat between him and Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. The 57-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, who had a busy day calling on leaders and ministers,

Navjot Singh Sidhu at his residence, in Patiala, Monday. (PTI)

thanked the Congress leadership for appointing him head of the Punjab unit, asserted he would strengthen the party’s organisation in the state. Assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state are due next year. “Today,

Lavasa placed on snoop list as EC Govt approves new rules N E W DELHI, JUL 19 (IANS): Ashok L ava s a , the only Ashok Lavasa member of the 3-person Election Commission to rule that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had violated the Model Code of Conduct while campaigning for the 2019 general election, was selected as a potential candidate for surveillance just

weeks after his dissent, according to leaked records of phone numbers that The Wire has seen. The leak, which was first accessed by Francebased journalism non-profit Forbidden Stories and then shared with 16 other media partners including The Wire, is a list of more than 50,000 phone numbers that, the reporting consortium believes, have been marked as potential targets of surveillance by clients of the NSO Group

since 2016. The phone number used by Lavasa during 2019 is a part of this list, The Wire can confirm. When The Wire approached the former EC member, he refused to comment. The records show that Lavasa was selected for potential surveillance weeks after he had dissented matters of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by then BJP President Amit Shah and Prime Minister Modi.

to monetize army land

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (AGENCIES): In a major defence land reform, the Narendra Modi government has approved new rules that would allow equal value infrastructure (EVI) development for armed forces in return for the land procured from them for public projects or other non-military activities. Earlier, in the British era the policy of using defence land in India for any

purpose other than the military was prohibited since the British set up the first cantonment in Bengal’s Barrackpore in 1765, a report in Moneycontrol said. Later in April 1801, the East India Company’s Governor General-in-Council ordered, “No bungalows and Quarters at any of the Cantonments shall be allowed to be sold or occupied by any person who does not belong to the Army”.

Affiliated to Nagaland University Nerhe Phezha, kohima: Nagaland Visit us at http://catkohima.in Email: catkohima@gmail.com, mvcckohima@gmail.com ADMISSION NOTICE FREE ADMISSION (1st, 3rd & 5th Semester) For Both College & Hostel Courses Offered Honours & General English, Sociology, Economics, Education, History & Pol. Science. • Hostel available for Both Boys & Girls. • Bus Service Available. • Online Admission at http://catkohima.in • Vocational Courses Offered: Basic Music & Computer Course. • FIRST COME FIRST BASIS. For Details Contact Us: 7005631524, 7005225121 WhatsApp : 8256923734, 8794581575 k-1230

VACANCY Applications are invited for the position of faculty in the following departments: 1. History of Christianity 2. Theology.

HONILI MEMORIAL HR. SEC. SCHOOL Lhomithi Village : Dimapur

ADMISSION OPEN FOR SESSION (2021-22)

 FORMS & PROSPECTUS for Admission is available from the School Office between 8:00 am to 01:00 pm.  Admission starts from 21/07/2021 after declaration of HSLC result.  50% Concession in school admission for students in Commerce stream. (Any percentage)  50% Concession for Honili Memorial Hr. Sec. School students (Any stream)  Students who score 80% and above, will be given 70% Concession in school admission. (Both in Arts & Commerce) # Contact : 7005363326 / 9089152659

dc-597

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

dp-3336

Qualifications : M.Th with B+ from the Senate of Serampore or ATA.

dp-3339

Interested candidates may submit their resume along with relevant educational documents to the Principal on or before 25th July, 2021. For details, kindly contact Phone No: 7005141644 Living Bible College, Vihokhu, Dimapur. Email: lbcayinato@yahoo.com

to work further for the same dream and strengthen the invincible fort of the Congress in Punjab. I am grateful to Hon’ble Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for bestowing their faith in

to give power of the people back to the people through the Punjab model and the high command’s 18-point agenda ... My journey has just begun,” Sidhu said in another tweet. He also shared a picture of his father with India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. “To share prosperity, privilege and freedom not just among a few but among all, My father a Congress worker left a royal household and joined the freedom struggle, was sentenced to death for his patriotic work reprieved by the King’s Amnesty became DCC President, MLA, MLC and advocate general,” Sidhu added in a Twitter post.

dp-3311

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court Monday said hospitals have become like huge real estate industries instead of serving humanity in the face of COVID-19 tragedy while directing that ‘nursing homes’ running from 2-3 room flats in residential colonies which pay little attention to fire and building safety norms should be closed. The apex court also pulled up the Gujarat government for extending the deadline till July next year for hospitals to rectify the building by-laws violations, and said the “carte blanche” notification was in teeth of its order of December 18 last year and people will continue to die in fire incidents. “These hospitals have become like a huge real estate industry instead of serving the cause of humanity in the face of human tragedy. “You (Gujarat government) have been extending the deadline, which cannot be done in view of our December 18, last year order. Hospitals are meant to provide succour to the patients in distress but instead they become money minting machines,” said a bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah. Hospitals have become huge industries at the time of this tragedy and “these kinds of nursing homes, running from twothree room flats in a residential colony, should not be allowed to work”, it added. “It is better that these hospitals are closed and the state should provide necessary infrastructure. We cannot allow these hospitals and nursing homes to continue working. This is a human tragedy which is taking place,” the bench said while referring to a fire incident in Nashik, Maharashtra, where some nurses and patients were killed last year. The top court indicated that the Gujarat government

me and giving me this pivotal responsibility,” he said on Twitter. Sidhu arrived in Chandigarh Monday mor ning and met several party leaders, including former chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhathal, ministers Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Charanjit Singh, Razia Sultana and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. Sidhu who replaced Sunil Jakhar as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief, was elevated to the position despite Amarinder Singh’s strong reservations. “Will work along every member of Congress family in Punjab to fulfil the mission of ‘JittegaPunjab’ as a humble Congress worker

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE & HR. SEC. SCHOOL CHUMUKEDIMA : NAGALAND

dp-3292(B)

ADMISSION NOTICE Class XI Science, Commerce & Arts BA Eng., Pol. Sc., His., Socio., Edu., Eco. B.Com. Accountancy & Management B.Sc. (CBZ) Chemistry, Botany & Zoology) B.Ed. www.admission.nagalanduniversity.ac.in Special Offer: (Only for Hr. Sec. & Degree students) • Free Education for students who lost their parents due to Covid-19. • Free Education for students under BPL securing 60% & above in HSLC. • Free Education for students under BPL securing 65% & above in HSSLC. • Free Admission for PwD students and students securing 75% & above o 10 seats each under Science, Commerce & Arts streams Vocational (Optional): Music Video/Film Making, Audio Recording & Mixing, Coding, Stock Market Investing, Counseling Psychology and many more. For prospectus & other details visit www.mountmarycollege.org or call 8729880618 Sd/Managing Director dp-3261

6

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

VOL. XXXI NO. 224 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Cow politics

A

ssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has re-emphasised an already existing cow protection bill 1950 but with far reaching changes. Himanta tabled the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, which besides primarily seeks to ban interstate transport of cows through Assam in order to control their smuggling to neighbouring Bangladesh. For the reverential love of the cow, the protection bill 2021 is also far reaching as, unlike the 1950 bill, it seeks to ban consumption of beef. What has also raised concerns among other north eastern states over the cow protection bill 2021 is its aim to stop the transport of cattle from any place within Assam to places outside the state “where slaughter of cattle is not regulated by law”. As of today, only Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram have no laws prohibiting cow slaughter. West Bengal allows it in case of old or unfit cows after the acquisition of “fit for slaughter” certificate. Assam is the main gateway to the northeast region and apart from cattle all other goods coming from other parts of the country enter through the state. The cow protection Bill is likely to affect supply in several states in the region where beef is consumed. While Nagaland and Mizoram have not reacted yet to Assam’s legislation, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said that it will take up the issue with Centre if the new law affects supply of beef to the state. Under the veil of cow protection, the bill acts collaterally on tribals in the north east including Buddhists even though it is primarily aimed against Bangladesh. The genesis of the problem lies in the paranoia created around cow slaughter by India’s ruling party and its supporters. Incidentally, even Lakshadweep with a predominant Muslim population has prepared the draft Lakshadweep Animal Preservation Regulation, 2021, that imposes a minimum punishment of seven years in jail for selling or buying beef products. It may be mentioned that even though Mahatma Gandhi was a devout Hindu, he did not support majoritarianism. In 1947, Mahatma Gandhi wrote in the Harijan :”… an emotional wave is sweeping the country, in order to secure legislation prohibiting the slaughter of cows within the Union. Let us at the outset realise that cow worship in the religious sense is largely confined to Gujarat, Marwar, the United Provinces and Bihar. It is obviously wrong legally to enforce one’s religious practice on those who do not share that religion...” The anti-cow slaughter issue has been raised to high levels after 2014. It has even led to deaths of many people, mostly innocent, suspected of transporting cows or even eating beef. Also, after 2014 the number of stray cattle in India is around 60 lakhs.Cattle are used for ploughing field and milking and when they cross a certain age, they become useless. Earlier, farmers sold such old cows and used the money to buy new ones. However after the ban and enforcement by cow vigilantes, cows are left abandoned. Thousands of cows die of starvation and disease while those who revere the cow don’t even bother. So much for the love of a cow.

DailyDevotion

The Submission of the Believer

You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. —John 13:13 Our Lord never insists on having authority over us. He never says, “You will submit to me.” No, He leaves us perfectly free to choose— so free, in fact, that we can spit in His face or we can put Him to death, as others have done; and yet He will never say a word. But once His life has been created in me through His redemption, I instantly recognize His right to absolute authority over me. It is a complete and effective domination, in which I acknowledge that “You are worthy, O Lord…” (Revelation 4:11). It is simply the unworthiness within me that refuses to bow down or to submit to one who is worthy. When I meet someone who is more holy than myself, and I don’t recognize his worthiness, nor obey his instructions for me, it is a sign of my own unworthiness being revealed. God teaches us by using these people who are a little better than we are; not better intellectually, but more holy. And He continues to do so until we willingly submit. Then the whole attitude of our life is one of obedience to Him. If our Lord insisted on our obedience, He would simply become a taskmaster and cease to have any real authority. He never insists on obedience, but when we truly see Him we will instantly obey Him. Then He is easily Lord of our life, and we live in adoration of Him from morning till night. The level of my growth in grace is revealed by the way I look at obedience. We should have a much higher view of the word obedience, rescuing it from the mire of the world. Obedience is only possible between people who are equals in their relationship to each other; like the relationship between father and son, not that between master and servant. Jesus showed this relationship by saying, “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30). “…though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered” (Hebrews 5:8). The Son was obedient as our Redeemer, because He was the Son, not in order to become God’s Son.

Quotes

Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world. ~ George Bernard Shaw

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

F

Coexistence, a unifying factor for Indians

or most political parties, sociologists and psephologists what a common Indian on the street thinks matters most. It is an insight into a common man’s psyche, which allows them to strategies and formulate new plans and narratives. Though the political parties are able to set the narrative for their own narrow agendas yet they are unable to control the common perceptions and thinking among the populace. Studies like a recent one by the US-based Pew Research Centre’s Survey of Religion across India, helps not just the narrative formulators but also offers a peep into the common man’s psyche. The recent Pew study based on nearly 30,000 face-to-face interviews of adults conducted in 17 languages between late 2019 and early 2020 (pre-COVID-19), finds that Indians of all religious backgrounds overwhelmingly say they are very free to practice their faiths. Religious Tolerance Indians see religious tolerance as a central part of who they are as a nation. Across the major religious groups, most people say it is very important to respect all religions to be “truly Indian.” And tolerance is a religious as well as a civic value: Indians are united in the view that respecting other religions is a very important part of what it means to be

D

a member of their own religious community. Yet, despite sharing certain values and religious beliefs – as well as living in the same country, under the same constitution – members of India’s major religious communities often don’t feel they have much in common with one another. The majority of Hindus see themselves as very different from Muslims (66%), and most Muslims return the sentiment, saying they are very different from Hindus (64%). Tolerance Indians, then, simultaneously express enthusiasm for religious tolerance and a consistent preference for keeping their religious communities in segregated spheres meaning they live together yet separately. These two sentiments may seem paradoxical, but for many Indians they are not. Indeed, many take both positions, saying it is important to be tolerant of others and expressing a desire to limit personal connections across religious lines. Indians who favour a religiously segregated society also overwhelmingly emphasise religious tolerance as a core value. In other words, Indians’ concept of religious tolerance does not necessarily involve the mixing of religious communities. While people in some countries may aspire to create a “melting pot” of different religious identities, many Indians seem

evelopments in Afghanistan marking a steady rise of Taliban’s hold on that country -- this resulted in the evacuation of staff from the Indian Consulate at Kandahar -- confirms many readings on how the Pak-Afghan belt would shape up in the aftermath of the withdrawal of American troops from the messy theatre, the scene of an unending ‘war on terror’ launched by the US in Afghanistan way back in the wake of 9/11. The date of withdrawal finally announced by President Biden had taken into account the fact of Taliban refusing to abide by its own part of the Doha agreement about eschewing violence during the run-up to the intra-Afghan dialogue that was meant to evolve the future set-up of the country. The US excessively relied on Pakistan as ‘a friend in need’ facilitating the interaction between the Taliban and the American Envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, and evidently ignored the deep-seated vested interest that Pakistan had in helping the Taliban to regain its stranglehold in Afghanistan. The US was also not bothered with the implications of the Sino-Pak military alliance providing a great advantage to Xi Jinping’s China in a country that had always been a vital fulcrum of international politics in the historical past. That Afghanistan could throw up a global problem for the US in future may still be a distant story but for India the likely dominance of the Taliban there creates a challenge in South Asia nearer home where developments could help Pakistan to emerge as a stronger adversary. The US President primarily focused on the rise of China as a potential superpower representing the ideological rivalry between a democratic system and a one-party dictatorship, may not quite understand the reality of the Indian subcontinent -- of how a communally based partition accompanying the Independence of India had continued to poison the politics of South Asia enabling Pakistan to play the Muslim card against India in the region on both external and internal issues. President Biden has gone by the ‘comfort of distance’ that the Doha Peace

A recent survey throws contradictory and unbelievable findings, yet it also underlines how an Indian really feels.

to prefer a country more like a patchwork fabric, with clear lines between groups. This is what I ascribe to the syncretic Indian values, which you’ll not be able to see in any western society. The Indians in spite of all differences and antagonisms try to view themselves as colours of a rainbow, which India is and this is what makes India, united. Dimensions of Hindu nationalism in India The survey reports that Hindus tend to see their religious identity and Indian national identity as closely intertwined: Nearly two-thirds of Hindus (64%) say it is very important to be Hindu to be “truly” Indian. Most Hindus (59%) also link Indian identity with being able to speak Hindi. And these two dimensions of national identity – being able to speak Hindi and being a Hindu – are closely connected. Among Hindus who say it is very important to be Hindu to be truly Indian, almost 80% also say it is very important to speak Hindi to be truly Indian. Overall, among those who voted in the 2019 elections, three-in-ten Hindus take all three positions: saying it is very important to be Hindu to be truly Indian; saying

the same about speaking Hindi; and casting their ballot for the BJP. Indian Muslims Vast majority of India’s Muslims say Indian culture is superior. Today, India’s Muslims almost unanimously say they are very proud to be Indian (95%), and they express great enthusiasm for Indian culture: 85% agree with the statement that “Indian people are not perfect, but Indian culture is superior to others”. Overall, one-in-five Muslims say they have personally faced religious discrimination recently, but views vary by region. Relatively few Muslims say their community faces “a lot” of discrimination in India (24%). In fact, the share is similar to the share of Hindus who say Hindus face widespread religious discrimination in India (21%). In addition, most Muslims across the country (65%), along with an identical share of Hindus (65%), see communal violence as a very big national problem. Muslims’ desire for religious segregation does not preclude tolerance of other groups – again similar to the pattern seen among Hindus. Indeed, a majority of Muslims who favour separate religious courts for their commu-

nity say religious diversity benefits India. South v/s North The survey consistently found that people in the South (the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the union territory of Puducherry) differ from Indians elsewhere in the country in their views on religion, politics and identity. For example, by a variety of measures, people in the South are somewhat less religious than those in other regions – 69% say religion is very important in their lives, versus 92% in the Central part of the country. Hindu nationalist sentiments also appear to have less of a foothold in the South. Among Hindus, those in the South (42%) are far less likely than those in Central states (83%) or the North (69%) to say being Hindu is very important to be truly Indian. And in the 2019 parliamentary elections, the BJP’s lowest vote share came from the South. In the survey, just 19% of Hindus in the region say they voted for the BJP, compared with roughly two-thirds in the Northern (68%) and Central (65%) parts of the country who say they voted for the ruling party. Other contentious issues Most Indian Muslims opposed triple talaq. 56% said Muslim men should not be allowed to

South Asia in India’s focus

Agreement offered to the US against the terrorist threat from Islamic radicals -- India does not share any of it and has to plan for an enhanced danger of exposure to Pak-instigated militancy rooted in Islam. A combination of three factors seemed to be helping Pakistan to have its way in Afghanistan -- willingness of the US President to end the American military involvement in Afghanistan on the basis of a half-baked ‘peace agreement’ with the Taliban, implicit endorsement by the Imran regime of Afghan Taliban that derived strength from the bases it had in Khyber Pakhtunwa (KP), the historical birthplace of this anti-US radical force, and the geopolitical advantage that Pakistan had gained from the Sino-Pak military alliance. Correspondingly, India’s presence and role in assisting Afghanistan has become less tenable because of growing instability in that country. The process of consultation between the major stake holders including US, Russia, Iran, India and the regional forces represented by the neighbouring countries did not catch up strongly enough to secure a place for India at the Afghan round table. As a consequence, the threat of faith-based terror emanating from the Pak-Afghan belt seemed to be deepening for India. India has to remain proactive about mobilising international opinion in favour of a democratic Afghanistan, prepared against a possible escalation of the threat of cross-border terrorism in Kashmir and elsewhere from an emboldened Pakistan and engaged in constantly building its capabilities of countering any aggressiveness of the two hostile neighbours on the borders. This is the time for India to assert its role as the predominant power in South Asia and work for the security of the region by consolidating its relationship with Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and the ASEAN on the one hand and actively supporting QUAD for the broad security of the Indian Ocean against any Chinese moves, on the other. Indo-US relations have to be put on a solid strategic footing since the two democracies had the same global commons. The

Biden Administration’s emphasis on rebuilding the bonds with NATO in pursuing the policy of countering any threats ‘jointly with its allies’ suits India because among other things many European nations face the ire of Islamic radicals, like India does in this part of the world. These countries have denounced Pakistan in no uncertain terms for harbouring Islamic extremists and terrorists and their friendship is valuable for India for this alone, the shared values of democracy providing a basic link in addition. The Indian economy has been hit hard because of the pandemic -- this has been a global phenomenon -- but its ‘revival from below’ backed by Prime Minister Modi’s perceptive policy of ‘vocal for local’ suits the genius of India and has already produced a visible impact. If even President Biden’s Jobs Plan aims at executing a ‘blue collar blueprint for building America’ then India’s emphasis on restoring the strength of ‘the middle class’ made a lot of sense. India had the advantage of having many leaders in business who had a global reach -- this would keep the top of India’s economic pyramid strong while the local effort went into reviving its base. A steady shift of the global scene towards bipolarity between the US with its allies leading the democratic world on the one hand and China with its one-party dictatorship heading, on the other, the residual Communist empire left at the end of the Cold War, affects all geographies but the play of Pakistan in this equation makes South Asia the region of prime concern for India. The strategic alliance between China and Pakistan representing the axis of a Communist dictatorship with a regime wedded to Islamic fundamentalism, adds to the security concerns of India that have to be meted out with a well-considered framework of strategic response. First is the challenge in Jammu and Kashmir, more so in Ladakh, on account of the Chinese grip on Pakistan that had become progressively strong because of the ambitious CPEC project built by China in POK on land ceded by Pakistan for that purpose. The threat of Sino-Pak

combine has to be countered in Ladakh particularly after the build-up of PLA there and it is only natural for India to seek to make its military presence there strong enough with the help of aerial power, to provide a deterrent against the adversaries. China wants an opening into the Arabian Sea but it would be aware also of the vulnerability of its economic corridor to India’s prowess. The second concern for India arises from the likely domination of Taliban in a future set-up in Afghanistan -- it could even be the restoration of the Afghan Emirate that Pakistan had installed at Kabul in 1996. Chinese support to Pakistan in Afghanistan would at least partly be in lieu of the Pak silence on the mistreatment of Muslim minorities in China. China’s foreign ministry has in a fresh statement found fault with the US for forcing a rule of its ideological choice in Afghanistan in the name of ‘freedom and democracy’. India can clearly see that Imran Khan’s Pakistan had become recalcitrant towards US and beyond posturing as a friend of America helping the peace dialogue between the US and Taliban in Afghanistan, it had no intention of drawing down on its ‘all weather friendship’ with China. India had to fight another battle with Pakistan, in Afghanistan. The pullout of American troops from there, in a somewhat messy situation, leaves India only with the diplomatic turf to work on and nearer home

divorce this way. Still, 37% of Indian Muslims say they support triple talaq, with Muslim men (42%) more likely than Muslim women (32%) to take this position. A majority of Muslim women (61%) opposed triple talaq. Similarly many Indians, across a range of religious groups, say it is very important to stop people in their community from marrying into other religious groups. Roughly two-thirds of Hindus in India want to prevent interreligious marriages of Hindu women (67%) or Hindu men (65%). Even larger shares of Muslims feel similarly: 80% say it is very important to stop Muslim women from marrying outside their religion, and 76% say it is very important to stop Muslim men from doing so. The survey throws up many findings which may sound contradictory and unbelievable, yet they represent the true feelings of Indians, however convoluted they may be. And this contradictory yet assimilating feeling is what makes India what it is. Asad Mirza is a political commentator based in New Delhi. He was also associated with BBC Urdu Service and Khaleej Times of Dubai. He writes on Muslims, educational, international affairs, interfaith and current affairs. @asad-mirza. blogspot.com

with the only option of stepping up its effort to thwart an increased threat of Mujahideen violence in the Kashmir valley. And finally, India has to deal with the operational capability both Pakistan and China have of fishing in the troubled waters of India’s domestic scene -- from Punjab to the North-East and even down South. Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy has largely rested on bilateral relations and some multilateral associations designed to serve the economic and security interests of all sides. This has served India well by taking national security out of the ideological packaging of the past and letting go of the baggage of the Cold War. India needs to have relations with Israel, Iran and the Gulf states and keep up its defence dealings with Russia to maintain the sovereignty of its own security without hurting its other strategic partners. Our diplomacy has been able to achieve this equilibrium and must be complimented for the same. Our national security doctrine has proved to be very effective, upfront and convincing -- the response of the international community to our stand on security-related issues like Kashmir, has confirmed it. These are the times requiring close monitoring of the external threats and an equally close attention to various facets of our internal security. D.C. Pathak is a former Director Intelligence Bureau (IANS)

Reader’s Post

Why are we all hellbent about English?

Sir,

In India, everyone is bent upon learning English as it guarantees a decent job in the country or even abroad. Many people who are able to speak English fluently love to ridicule people who cannot communicate in the language well. Sadly in India, English is not just a language but a silently accepted indicator of a person’s socioeconomic status. What we fail to know is that our capability is what’s inside, not our hold on the English language. Ethics, dependability, trust, empathy, courageousness, etc., are far more important in life. As I once read in an article, “Your English may not be good but you can still be a Federer” Susan Imchen, Mokokchung

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.

7

NATIONAL

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Day-1 of Parl: RS sees repeated adjournments Incessant rains pound Southeast Delhi

Monsoon session of the Parliament begins

Parliamentarians pay tribute in the Rajya Sabha, on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday. (RSTV/PTI)

MPs in the morning, was adjourned several times as slogan-shouting MPs from Opposition parties kept insisting that their issues should be taken up first. Several of them had also trooped into the Well of the House holding placards. The House was adjourned for the day at around 3.30 pm, much ahead of its scheduled time. As the prime minister started introduction of the

new ministers, the Opposition upped its sloganeering. Anguished over the Opposition’s conduct, Modi said it seems Opposition members were not happy on induction of such a large number of women, dalit and scheduled tribe ministers in the union council. It was for the first time that such a negative mindset was on display in the House, Modi said, and laid

3 dead in Gurgaon building collapse

NDRF, Civil defence and Police personnel during a rescue operation at Khawaspur Village, in Gurugram, Sunday. (PTI)

CHANDIGARH, JUL 19 (PTI): Three people died and one person was injured in the three-storey building collapse incident in Khawaspur in Haryana’s Gurgaon district, police said on Monday after an around 20-hour operation, amid heavy rains, to rescue those stuck under its debris. The building collapsed on Sunday night and initially, it was feared that five to six people were trapped under the rubble, a senior police officer said. But after verification,

it turned out that there were four people, he said, adding that one body was pulled out from the debris on Sunday night and two more on Monday. The building was located on the Pataudi road in Farrukhnagar in Gurgaon, and according to Manesar Deputy Commissioner of Police Varun Singla, a warehouse company had built it to house labourers. The rescue operation was launched around 8 pm on Sunday, and the injured person was rescued on that

day, police said. “While one was rescued, three persons unfortunately died in the incident. The rescue operation is over now,” Farrukhnagar police station in-charge Sandeep told PTI over phone. Two of the deceased were from Bhiwani in Haryana and one was from Uttar Pradesh. The injured person was also from Uttar Pradesh, police said. The age of those who died in the incident has been stated to be between 28 to 35 years, they said. The police inspector said that a FIR has been registered against the building owner, and one more person under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 288 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings). Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner (DC) Yash Garg has ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed Sub Divisional Magistrate, Pataudi, to conduct a probe.

the list of new ministers on the table of the House. N e w ly a p p o i n t e d Leader of the House and Union minister Piyush Goyal too condemned the Opposition behaviour, saying introduction of new ministers to the House was a practice being followed since the times of the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Such conduct would undermine the Indian dem-

AstraZeneca vax protection may last a lifetime: Study NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (IANS): The Oxford-AstraZeneca jab, which is used as Covishield in India, gives powerful protection that may last a whole lifetime, a new study has found. Apart from generating virus-busting antibodies, the vaccine also creates “training camps” in the body for search-and-destroy T-cells which can kill even the new variants, The Sun, UK, reported. It means the body can continue making these vital cells long after the antibodies have waned, as possibly for the rest of your life, it said. Scientists from Oxford, the UK, and Switzerland, writing in the journal ‘Nature’, said that T-cell protection is a “key feature” of adenovirus vaccines like the Oxford and J&J jabs. As per the report, researcher Burkhard Ludewig from Cantonal Hospital in Switzerland said: “The T-

DAINTY BUDS

Asst. Teacher

Hindi

2

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JUL 19 (PTI): Two more people have tested positive for Zika virus in the state taking the total reported cases of the infection to 37, of which 7 are active, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Monday. A 41-year-old woman from Kattaikonam, Thiruvananthapuram and a doctor (31) from Kumarapuram were diagnosed with the virus, she said in a release. The virus was confirmed in tests con-

• Send your CV/ resume to this following : E-mail or whatsapp no : SchoolHBSCV@gmail.com / 8414089407 on or before 26th July. • For further information, contact : 6009492089

DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. Salesian College of Hr. Education, invites application for the post of Asst. Professor in English Subject. Minimum Qualification is 55% in M.A. with NET. A Ph.D holder is preferred. Interested candidates may submit your application through email to prinscoladim@gmail.com latest by 27th July 2021.

DIRECTORATE OF TOURISM NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION Dated Kohima, the 17th July 2021 NO.TOUR (T & S)-3/2011-12 // Interested Candidates are invited for admission at Institute of Hotel Management, Guwahati and Shillong for the following courses. last date of Sl. Course Institute Eligibility submission no on or before 10+2 or equivalent B.Sc in Hospitality and IHM examination from On or before 1 Hotel Administrative Guwahati CBSE, ISE & 26th July 2021 (3 years degree course) and Shillong other state board examination 2 Short term course Craftsmanship course a) in Food Production & Passed 10th Class Patisserie (1½ yr) Post Graduate Diploma On or before Accommodation 10th August Guwahati Graduate in any b) in Operation & stream 2021 Management (1 ½ yr) in c) Diploma Class 12th Pass Housekeeping (1 ½ yr.) N.B 1. For 3 Years Degree course applications supported by all necessary documents may be submitted in the Department’s Email id: nagalandtourism2014@gmail.com 2. For admission to short term course forms may be downloaded from www.ihmctanghy.org.in (AJANUO BELHO) Director of Tourism Issued by DIPR DC-601

B.A. 1st SEM. HONOURS (English, History, Political Science, Sociology & Philosophy) & Pass Course (English, History, Political Science, Sociology & Philosophy) FOR ONLINE ADMISSION AND FORMS, LOGIN TO COLLEGE WEBSITE : https://scdimapur.org

email-daintybuds@gmail.com

PROSPECTUS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE (MONDAY TO SATURDAY) FROM 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM. Admission will commence after declaration of NBSE result

Kohima Science College Road, Jotsoma, Kohima - 797002

Help Desk: +91 7005877217 / +91 8876049967

ADMISSION IN PROGRESS CLASS 11 (SCIENCE)  Physically distanced classrooms, Well-equipped laboratories, Qualified & Inspiring teachers, Hostel & transportation facility  Free education for toppers and 50% concession for those securing 80% and above  Direct admission for those securing 50% and above in Maths & Science in the HSLC – 2021  For Online admission : https://forms.gle/pvtkkVerkxohcUdm9

NEAR SEWAK MAIN GATE, MIDLAND, DIMAPUR www.mgmctedimapur.org. Phone number: 248419/9856001335

COURSES OFFERED BA (General & Honours):

 English (Honours)  Education (Honours)  Political Science (Honours)  Sociology (Honours)  History (Honours)  Economics (Honours) B. Com (General & Honours): i) Accounting (Honours) ii) Management (Honours)

For Admission and Enquiries, Contact : Mrs. T. Poongodi M.Sc., M.Phil (Maths), B.Ed., (Ph.D pursuing), Principal 9612713782 / 9862585494 / 8825794556

HOLY FAMILY HR. SEC. SCHOOL Lower A.G. Road, Kohima

ADMISSION NOTICE

Special Features

CLASS XI (ARTS)

 Admission Forms are available at the fee counter during Office hour. Forms may also be downloaded from the school website www.holyfamilykohima.com.in  Admissions will start immediately after the declaration of HSLC result.  Classes will start from 2nd August 2021 . Subjects offered 1. English 2. History 3. Political Science 4. Economics/Education 5. Sociology 6. Alt. English k-1232

Principal Contact No: 9612380450

DP-3348(A)

M.G.M. COLLEGE

k-1224

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Contact : +91 9346431785/ +91 7005674854

2021 ADMISSION

C. D. KING HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

DP-3337

ducted at the Virology Lab of the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, the minister said and added that the health of all the infected persons was satisfactory presently. On July 16, a meeting was held by state Revenue Minister K Rajan and George on working together, along with the Local Self Government department, for preventing spread of communicable diseases and to strengthen the sanitation committees at the ward level.

Kuda A, Block 9, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur – 797112, Nagaland

Registration forms can be downloaded from the School website www.daintybuds.co.in + 91 8132027681

said the vehicular movement on the Pul Prahladpur stretch in southeast Delhi had to be shut due to waterlogging in the underpass. “Waterlogging reported at Pul Prahladpur under railway bridge. Traffic is diverted from MB (MehrauliBadarpur) Road towards Mathura Road,” Delhi Traffic Police said in a tweet. A portion of a road caved-in in Dwarka’s Sector-18 due to heavy rains following which a police constable’s car submerged into it. Chief Minister Arvind Kerjiwal announced that a “world class drainage system” will be developed across the city, adding that drainage systems like the one at Minto Road here will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly.

STAFF REQUIRED IN SALESIAN COLLEGE OF HR. EDUCATION

Registration Forms for Class - 11 (Arts) 2021 is available at the School Office. (9:00 AM to 1: 30 PM)

Contact:

1

India Meteorological Department said on Monday. A 27-year-old man drowned while allegedly clicking selfies and filming a waterlogged railway underpass in southeast Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur area on Monday, police said. He has been identified as Ravi Chautala of Jaitpur, they said. The police said local people told them that the victim had gone in the waterlogged underpass to click selfies and make videos. “Information was received about the drowning of a person below railway underpass Pul Prahladpur. Fire brigade and divers were called in to rescue him but later his body was recovered and he was identified as Ravi Chautala,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) R P Meena said. Traffic police officials

2 more test positive for Zika in Kerala

Co-Ed with Hostel facility

No. of Post 1

Commuters wade through a waterlogged street after heavy rains, near Medicity Hospital in Gurugram, Monday. (PTI)

SALESIAN COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, DIMAPUR

OLD MINISTERS’ HILL, KOHIMA : NAGALAND

For reputed school Qualification B.Tech Montessori Trained / B.A Hindi Graduate

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (PTI): A man drowned in a flooded underpass in southeast Delhi on Monday, a day of heavy rain that caused waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city. As weary Delhiites resigned themselves to another rained out day, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held out the promise of a better tomorrow with a “world class drainage system” soon. People took to social media to upload videos of waterlogged streets, markets and colonies. In some of the videos, people were seen wading through knee-deep water in Najafgarh and Narela markets. Waterlogging was also reported on many road stretches, including ITO, Ring Road and Mathura Road, Pul Prahladpur underpass, Ring Road, areas near Pragati Maidan, Palam, Kirari, Rohtak Road and Dhaula Kuan. The city woke up to incessant overnight rains on Monday morning having received 70 mm rain till 8.30 am that caused waterlogging in several parts of the city. The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the

DP-3348(B)

TEACHERS WANTED Post Subject Asst. Teacher FIT/Comp Asst. Teacher Primary

cells that come from these cellular training camps appear to have a very high level of ‘fitness’. “Adenoviruses have co-evolved with humans over a very long time, and learned a lot about the human immune system in the process. “Viruses are always the best teachers, and here they have taught us an important lesson about how best to boost killer Tcell responses. “Hopefully we can put this to good use in designing new vaccines targeting other diseases like TB, HIV, hepatitis C and cancer.” The researchers found that adenoviruses are able to get into long-lived tissue cells, known as fibroblastic reticular cells, which act as “training grounds” for Tcells. Previous studies have shown that the Oxford jab is more effective in generating T-cells than mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.

CAUSE WATERLOGGING, TRAFFIC SNARLS; MAN DROWNS IN UNDERPASS

k-1215

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (PTI): Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments on Day One of the Monsoon session amidst uproar over various issues by MPs from Opposition parties who did not even allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce newly inducted Union ministers to the Upper House. Opposition also sought to raise the issue of the nationality of a newly inducted Union Minister of State alleging he was a Bangladeshi national, but the government dismissed the charge as “baseless” and slammed them for casting such aspersions on a leader from a tribal community. The House, which paid tributes to the departed sitting and former

ocratic traditions, he said. Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu made several attempts to pacify the protesting MPs so that the House could conduct listed business, but in vain. He also rejected 17 notices by different Opposition party members for suspension of the listed business to take up issues raised by them. The first adjournment due to disruptions took place at around 12.45 PM till 2 PM, and one more till 3 PM. But the Opposition’s sloganeering continued leading to adjournment for day at around 3.30 PM. Amidst uproar, the government introduced the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021, which was passed by Lok Sabha in March. Opposition members led by TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge asked the government to clear its stand over the nationality of a minister.

Free education for toppers Admission fee can be paid in installments Bishop Mar Theodosius scholarship for toppers K.V. Ponnan meritorious scholarship for semester Late Priyanka Ganta memorial scholarship for second semester topper  Students whose parents died from COVID are admitted for free  50% concession for MGMHSS students. Admission forms are available from office (9:00 am - 1:00 pm).     

Admission will start from 21/7/2021

You may download forms from www.mgmctedimapur.org, fill them out, and bring your documents with you for spot admission. DC-599

BUSINESS/STATE

(From p-1) This generated hue and cry with Maytas-Gayatri victims insisting that unless onetime compensation was paid to the already-affected (about 70%) individuals and to-be-affected (about 30%), they would not allow their respective village authorities to issue NOC, nor would they allow the two-lane road construction to resume. Following this, the district administration could not proceed further on releasing compensation to

the to-be-affected victims, nor acquire NOC from respective village authorities, which stalled the road project from mid 2018 to early 2019. In the midst of such an uncertainty, PDMGDVA said former chief secretary late Temjen Toy personally got CPO involved and assured the victims that their pending case would be pursued by CPO in any competent court of law till justice was delivered. And on the basis of CPO’s commitment, the as-

sociation said the aggrieved victims withdrew their protest and allowed release of compensation to a section of affected individuals, issue NOC by respective affected village authorities and resumption of road construction. Unfortunately, PDMGDVA lamented that the government, which otherwise had initiated and justified claim of compensation for Maytas-Gayatri victims, was questionably refusing to stand by its own record before the court.

OMCs pause petrol, diesel price hike for 2nd consecutive day NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (IANS): Oil marketing companies (OMC) hit the pause button on the incessant rise in petrol and diesel prices for the second consecutive day on Monday. Accordingly, in the national capital, petrol continues to be sold for Rs 101.84 per litre and diesel at the unchanged price of Rs 89.87 a litre. On Saturday, petrol price was increased by 30 paise, while diesel was kept unchanged. On Sunday, oil marketing

Crossword

Su doku

KAKURO

had kept the price of the two auto fuels unchanged. In the city of Mumbai, where petrol prices crossed Rs 100-mark for the first time ever on May 29, the fuel price is at Rs 107.83 per litre. Diesel price in the city is also at Rs 97.45, the highest among metros. Petrol price in all metros have now crossed Rs 100 per litre-mark and OMC officials said that if international oil prices continue to firm up, rates may rise further.

Rupee tumbles 31 paise to 74.88 per USD

MUMBAI, JUL 19 (PTI): The rupee tumbled 31 paise to end at 74.88 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its second straight session of loss amid a negative trend in domestic equities and strengthening of the greenback overseas. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened on the backfoot at 74.73 per dollar as against its previous close of 74.57. It hovered in the range of 74.71 to 74.92 during the day, before ending at 74.88. The domestic currency has lost 34 paise in the two trading sessions to Monday. “The Indian rupee depreciated after last week of consolidation amid riskaverse sentiments globally. The impact of inflows and lower crude oil prices have been priced in by the market while surging delta virus cases globally raised concerns for recovery,” said

Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities. The near-term focus will remain on risk sentiments with strength in dollar index, and spot USD-INR could break the psychological level of 75 in coming days while 74.50 becomes near term support, Parmar added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.27 per cent to 92.93. On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 586.66 points or 1.10 per cent lower at 52,553.40, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 171 points or 1.07 per cent to close at 15,752.40. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 2.24 per cent to USD 71.94 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market on Friday as they offloaded

No. 9982 Yesterday’s solution No. 9981

No. 4602 Yesterday’s solution No. 4601

No. 3626 Yesterday’s solution No. 3625

ACROSS 9. Of the brain (8) 10. Pale (3) 11. Rubber (6) 12. Stationary (6) 13. Insurance payment (7) 14. Courage, informally (4) 15. Skilful (10) 17. Operate (8) 18. Cure-all (7) 19. Box, in training (4) 21. Hurry (6) 24. Grave (5,7,5) 2 7 . G e r m a n P OW camp (6) 29. Woodwind instrument (4) 30. Copy (7) 33. Attributed (8) 35. Frequently encountered (10) 36. Pavement edge (4) 37. Stupid (7) 38. Underpass (6) 40. Furniture item (6) 41. That woman (3) 42. Burn feebly (8) DOWN 1. Spouse, informally (6,4) 2. English county (4) 3. Vehicle (8) 4. Fast sailing ship (7) 5. Apathetic (11) 6. Nautical skill (10) 7. Fly larva (6) 8. Form of glucose (8) 10. Cereal grain (5) 16. Washing cloth (7) 20. Paved area (5) 22. Shade of red (7) 23. Clair voyance (6,5) 25. Doleful (10) 26. Heartened (10) 28. Inoffensive (8) 31. Type of paint (8) 32. Debate (7) 34. Hydrophobia (6) 35. Speak (5) 39. Invoice (4)

shares worth Rs 466.30 crore, as per exchange data. “The Indian rupee depreciated against the US dollar on Monday tracking the strength of the greenback as investors flee to the safety of the dollar amid rise in COVID cases and weak risk appetitive,” said Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities. Most Asian and other riskier currencies were weak against the US dollar on Monday as investors expressed renewed scepti-

cism over the potential for a strong economic rebound from the pandemic. Technically, the USDINR spot pair could see a positive momentum above 74.80 levels up to 75.0075.20 levels. Support is at 74.75-74.55 levels. The USD-INR spot could trade in a range of 74.70-75.10, he added. According to Anindya Banerjee, DVP, Currency Derivatives & Interest Rate Derivatives at Kotak Securities, “the resurgence of COVID cases in Europe and parts of Asia, due to the new delta variant is leading to fresh social restrictions and that is weighing on sentiments.” The dollar rose in Monday afternoon trade in Asia maintaining its recent strong tone as rising COVID-19 cases threaten to derail the global economic recovery, prompting a flight to safety, according to traders.

Gold tumbles by Rs 126

Force Traveller

18 seater. Model - 2016 29000 Km Driven Price : Rs. 5,00,000/Contact : 6009390368

(From p-1) that this spoke volumes of the efforts and sincerity of elected representatives towards bringing about a final settlement to the Naga issue. NDPP congratulated chief minister Neiphiu Rio for once again successfully bringing all members of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly together in the greater interest of Naga people, besides acknowledging leader of opposition TR Zeliang and all opposition legislators for heeding to the call for unity, leaving aside politics and rising above party lines by joining the Parliamentary Core Committee. According to the ruling party, such understanding and unity of all legislators for a common goal will definitely bring positive results in the collective efforts to bring about a final solution to the Naga political issue and proves that as leaders, they are definitely leading by example.

Tea exports fall to 203.8 million kg in 2020-21

KOLKATA, JUL 19 (PTI): Tea exports dipped to 203.8 million kg during the 202021 fiscal compared to 241.31 million kg in the corresponding period a year ago, official data showed. T h e va l u e o f e x ports fell marginally to Rs 5,311.53 crore in 2020-21 as against Rs 5,457.10 crore in the year-ago period, according to data available with the Tea Board. However, unit price realisation was higher at Rs 260.64 per kg in the reporting year compared to Rs 226.11 per kg in 2019-20. During the last fiscal, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries remained the largest importer at 49.08 million kg, which was lower from 59.52 million kg a year ago, the data showed. DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

DIsTANCE EDUCATIoN

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Monday dipped Rs 126 to Rs 46,967 per 10 gram in line with a fall in international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 47,093 per 10 grams. Silver also went lower by Rs 97 to Rs 66,856 per kilogram from Rs 66,953 per kilogram in the previous trade. In the global market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,805 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 25.39 per ounce.

FOR SALE

NDPP calls for urging negotiating parties to deliver...

THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY

SALE

BEAUTY PARLOUR Near Imli Ghas Duncan Bosti, Dimapur.

2.4 lacs (negotiable) Interested person kindly contact at 8732810239.

dp-3351

PDMGDVA’s serves 30 day ultimatum on state govt

NIOS/BBOSE 10th & 12th, BA/B.Sc./B.Com/ Fine Arts/ MA/M.Lib./B.Ed./M.Ed… many more Special Offer: Hurry, one sitting exam available for this session only. For further detail visit www.thevirtualacademy.in or call 9366014407 Sd/- Director dp-2870b

LOCKDOWN OFFER 1st Class Brick Stock available Satym Co. Ltd. hurry up Rate Rs. 8.80 paise per piece at Padumpukhuri Monday Bazar near Pine Mount School, Dimapur Contact No. : 9612958620 9615263355 dp-3304

LAND FOR SALE at Purana Bazar

Measuring 36000 Sq. Ft. @ Rs. 450/- Per Sq. Ft.

LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE

Available according to budget Contact No : 8729817125 9774247039 dp-3344(b)

Four Lane touched 43,200 sq. ft. Per sq. ft. Rs. 370/Near four lane 5 Puras Per sq. ft. Rs. 90/Mobile No. : 9856603713 9612242850 dp-3174

Measuring 5400 Sq. Ft. @ Rs. 350/- Per Sq. Ft.

LAND FOR SALE

Contact No : 8729817125 9774247039

LAND WITH BUILDING RIVER BELT COLONY

LAND FOR SALE

PH. NO. : 8787826923 7005646325 dp-3197

Old Showuba Area

LAND FOR SALE Location : Vidima Village, 4 Kms from New DC Office, 5 Kms from ARTC Sukhovi Choose plot size according to your budget. All plots are JCB leveled and Agri link road touched Price : Rs. 90/ sq. ft. No Brokers please Contact : KEVI'S REAL ESTATE 8974509536

at Purana Bazar

dp-3344(a)

At Old Showuba Village, Lane 32, approach road touched, measuring 56,400 sq. ft. Plots of different sizes available @Rs. 230/- per sq. ft. (Slightly Negotiable). Contact Nos. 7005431345 / 9972697405.

db-10

Only four Sensex constituents closed in the green -- NTPC, Nestle India, Dr Reddy’s and Sun Pharma, rising up to 1.89 per cent. World stocks buckled under selling pressure as rising COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant cast fresh doubts over the global economic recovery. “Domestic equites

that school dropouts increased at Zunheboto following the switch to online teaching due Covid-19 pandemic, adding that the “obvious reason” for this was poor network connectivity. It claimed that no school or college could conduct online class successfully through Google Meet, Skype, Zoom, etc. Though school education department and private schools have come up with many new innovative technologies, the chamber stressed that good network was indispensable for accessing these online platforms. The representation stated that the deplorable network was having an unfavourable impact on students preparing for various competitive exams, on official works, financial transactions and many other activities. ZCCI warned of charting its own course of action if the district administration failed to initiate proper measures to address the issue of abysmal network connectivity.

FOR SALE Urgent Residential Plot with Building for sale @ PWD Colony, Dimapur For Details, Please Call : 7005517587 LOST NOTICE I, Abhijeet Roy am applying for duplicate copy of B.Com 1st Semester Marksheet as I have lost it. Name : Abhijeet Roy F/Name : Arun Roy Roll No. : CH17280002 Regd. No. : 17280516, Year : 2017 College : Unity College, Dimapur Contact : 8794244317 dp-3330

LAND FOR SALE Purana Bazaar - B Block V 50x50; Price : Rs. 9 Lac 3 Km away from Zion Hospital Contact No. : 9089311141 No Broker dp-3347

LAND FOR SALE dp-3266

cent, after the country’s largest private sector lender on Saturday posted a 14 per cent rise in Q1 net profit but also reported reverses on the asset quality front. IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Axis Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Finance and Kotak Bank were among the other major laggards, dropping up to 2.78 per cent.

dp-3331

MUMBAI, JUL 19 (PTI): Domestic equity benchmarks posted their biggest drop in more than two months on Monday as a selloff in global markets and lacklustre corporate results sapped risk appetite. A plunging r upee, which slumped 31 paise against the US dollar, also weighed on sentiment, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 586.66 points or 1.10 per cent to close at 52,553.40. This was its biggest fall since April 30 this year. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty slumped 171 points or 1.07 per cent to 15,752.40. HDFC Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, skidding 3.34 per

in current year, triggering global selloff.” Sectorally, BSE finance, bankex, metal, auto and consumer durables indices shed up to 1.80 per cent, while realty, healthcare, utilities and FMCG managed to close higher. Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices slipped up to 0.58 per cent. On the global front, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended with heavy losses. Equities in Europe were also in the red in midsession deals. Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude declined 2.28 per cent to USD 71.91 per barrel. The Indian rupee tumbled 31 paise to end at 74.88 against the US currency on Monday, marking its second straight session of loss amid a lacklustre trend in domestic equities and strengthening of the greenback overseas.

(From p-1) administration in directing telecom service providers (TSPs) to improve their services. Mentioning that there was a paradigm shift in the way trade was conducted with the advent of telecommunication, with millions carrying out trade from home, the chamber claimed that the situation was desperate at Zunheboto town with people struggling even in making phone calls, leave aside internet and online video calls except barring some few pockets of the town. When financial transactions in businesses were going digital in other places, ZCCI regretted that people of the town were running to ATMs and banks as cash trading was the only means for trading. It warned that growth of trade and commerce would continue to be adversely affected unless the authority concerned understood the situation and took an active role in addressing it. The chamber alleged

dp-3205

HDFC Bank top drag post Q1 show

fell sharply today on weak global cues as concerns over recent rise in fresh COVID-19 cases in various parts of the world including US weighed on sentiments. “Financials have witnessed steeper correction today as sub-par performance delivered by HDFC Bank in 1Q FY22 and visible deterioration in asset quality created apprehension among investors about banks and NBFCs having exposure in retail and SME,” said Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at Reliance Securities. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said: “Banks led the domestic downtrend as initial quarterly results pointed to cautious asset quality due to the impact of the second wave. Slackening economic growth in the US led to reports of likely downgrade in growth forecast

ZCCI petitions DC against poor mobile...

LOST NOTICE

Location : Near Zion Hospital Area : 4500 sq. ft. Rate : Rs. 230 per sq. ft. Interested person may Contact : 8957651907 9862917557 dp-3332 LAND FOR SALE

I, Chumei N. Konyak am applying for duplicate copy of B.A. 6th Semester Marksheet & Admit Card as I have lost them. Name : Chumei N. Konyak F/Name : Nokyei Konyak Roll No. : AH18010502 Regd. No. : 18010130, Year : 2018 College : St. Joseph College, Jakhama Contact : 6009910878

1) PADUMPUKHURI Rs. 390/- Per Sq. Ft. 2) KUSHIABILL Rs. 220/- Per Sq. Ft. 3) PADUMPUKHURI Opp. NRL Petrol Pump Rs. 650/- Per Sq. Ft. 4. NeAR NeW SHOWUBA Rs. 60/- Per Sq. Ft. 5. NAgARJAN near Ao Church Rs. 570/- Per Sq. Ft. Contact : 9862086218 8794493450/ 8974932144

dp-3333

Sensex sinks 587 pts amid global selloff

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

dp-3340

8

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Foreign missions call for Taliban ceasefire

Afghan policeman keeps watch at the check post on the outskirts of Kabul.

KABUL, JUL 19 (AGENCIES): Fifteen diplomatic missions and the NATO representative in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Monday to halt their military offensives just hours after the rival Afghan sides failed to agree on a ceasefire at a peace meeting in Doha. A delegation of Afghan leaders met the Taliban’s political leadership in the Qatari capital over the weekend but the Taliban, in a said in a statement late on Sunday, made no mention

of a halt to Afghanistan’s escalating violence. “This Eid al-Adha, the Taliban should lay down their weapons for good and show the world their commitment to the peace process,” the 15 missions and the NATO representative said, referring to Tuesday’s Muslim holiday in Afghanistan. The statement was supported by Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the European Union delegation, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,

Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Britain and the United States and NATO’s senior civilian representative. Over recent Eid holidays, the Taliban have called short ceasefires, saying they wanted to let Afghans spend them in peace. This time there has been no such announcement as the Taliban make swift territorial gains in near-unprecedented levels of fighting nationwide as U.S.-led foreign forces complete their withdrawal after 20 years of fighting. Monday’s statement also condemned rights violations, such as efforts to shut schools and media outlets in areas recently captured by the Taliban. The militants have previously denied such actions. The Taliban said on Monday they had captured the Dehrawood district in Uruzgan province, southwest of Kabul, after heavy clashes with government forces the previous night. Provincial officials confirmed the Taliban advance.

9

INTERNATIONAL Graft trial resumes for SA’s jailed ex-president JOHANNESBURG, JUL 19 (AP): The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma resumed Monday, more than a week after his imprisonment for contempt of court in a separate case set off rioting in parts of the country. Zuma is accused of receiving bribes from the French arms manufacturer Thales related to the country’s controversial 1999 arms procurement contracts. The trial is taking place virtually, but Zuma’s lawyers may seek to postpone the proceedings so he can appear physically in court. The former president’s imprisonment earlier this month triggered protests that escalated into widespread unrest in KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma’s home province, and in Gauteng, the province that includes Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city. Zuma’s supporters forced the closure of strategic highways and rioters ransacked malls and shopping centers in poor areas.

Dangerous conditions complicate wildfire fight in US

BLY (US), JUL 19 (AP): Erratic winds and dry lightning added to the dangers for crews in parched Oregon forests battling the nation’s largest wildfire, just one of dozens burning across several Western states. The destructive Bootleg Fire, one of the largest in modern Oregon history, has already burned more than 1,210 square kilometers, an area about the size of Los Angeles. The blaze just north of the California state line was 25 per cent contained. Meteorologists predicted critically dangerous fire weather through at least Monday with lightning possible in both California and southern Oregon. “With the very dry fuels, any thunderstorm has the potential to ignite new fire starts,” the National Weather Service in Sacramento, California, said on Twitter. Thousands have been ordered to evacuate, including some 2,000 people who live in rugged terrain among lakes and wildlife refuges near the fire, which has burned at least 67 homes and 100 out-

Flames lick at a roadside as the Tamarack Fire burns in the Markleeville community of Alpine County, California.

buildings while threatening many more. Climate change has m a d e t h e We s t mu c h warmer and drier in the past 30 years and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. Firefighters said these conditions in July are more typical of late summer or fall. Pyrocumulus clouds — literally translated as “fire clouds” — complicated containment efforts Sunday for the Dixie Fire in northern California, where flames spread in remote areas with steep terrain crews can’t easily reach, officials said. New evacu-

ation orders were issued in rural communities near the Feather River Canyon. The Dixie Fire remained 15% contained and covered 29 square miles (74 square kilometers). The fire is northeast of the town of Paradise, California, and survivors of that horrific fire that killed 85 people watched warily as the blaze burned. A growing wildfire south of Lake Tahoe jumped a highway, prompting more evacuation orders, the closure of the Pacific Crest Trail and the cancellation of an extreme bike ride through the Sierra Nevada. The Tamarack Fire,

which was sparked by lightning on July 4, had charred about 28.5 square miles (74 square kilometers) of dry brush and timber as of Sunday night. The blaze was threatening Markleeville, a small town close to the California-Nevada state line. It has destroyed at least two structures, authorities said. A notice posted Saturday on the 103-mile (165-kilometer) Death Ride’s website said several communities in the area had been evacuated and ordered all bike riders to clear the area. The fire left thousands of bikers and spectators stranded in the small town and racing to get out. Kelli Pennington and her family were camping near the town Friday so her husband could participate in his ninth ride when they were told to leave. They had been watching smoke develop over the course of the day, but were caught off guard by the fire’s quick spread. “It happened so fast,” Pennington said. “We left our tents, hammock and some foods, but we got most of our things, shoved our two kids in the car and left.”

Johnson urges caution as COVID Jews visit contested holy site in Jerusalem Anger as French protesters lockdown lends in England compare vaccines to Nazi horrors PARIS, JUL 19 (AP): A French Holocaust survivor has denounced anti-vaccination protesters comparing themselves to Jews who were persecuted by Nazi Germany during World War II. French officials and anti-racism groups joined the 94-year-old in expressing indignation. As more than 100,000 people marched around France against government vaccine rules on Saturday, some demonstrators wore yellow stars recalling the ones the Nazis forced Jews to wear. Other demonstrators carried signs evoking the Auschwitz death camp or South Africa’s apartheid regime, claiming the French government was unfairly

mistreating them with its anti-pandemic measures. “You can’t imagine how much that upset me. This comparison is hateful. We must all rise up against this ignominy,” Holocaust survivor Joseph Szwarc said Sunday during a ceremony commemorating victims of antisemitic and racist acts by the French state, which collaborated with Adolf Hitler’s regime. “I wore the star, I know what that is, I still have it in my flesh,” Szwarc, who was deported from France by the Nazis, said with tears in his eyes. “It is everyone’s duty to not allow this outrageous, antisemitic, racist wave to pass over us.” France’s secretary of

state for military affairs, who also attended the ceremony, called the protesters’ actions “intolerable and a disgrace for our republic.” The International League against Racism and Anti-Semitism said the protesters were “mocking victims of the Holocaust” and minimising crimes against humanity committed during World War II. Saturday’s protests involved a mix of people angry at the government for various reasons, and notably supporters of the far right. Prominent French far-right figures have been convicted in the past of antisemitism, racism and denying the Holocaust.

LONDON, JUL 19 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday urged caution as the legal lockdown restrictions come to an end in England on so-called “Freedom Day”, even as he remains in self-isolation after coming in contact with UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid who has tested positive for COVID-19. Johnson warned of the “extreme contagiousness” of the Delta variant of coronavirus, which continues to keep the infection rate in the country at very high levels. Under Step Four of

the government’s four-step roadmap to end lockdown, COVID restrictions have now been replaced with guidance emphasising personal judgement and responsibility on face masks in indoor settings and caution in large gatherings. “We’re doing a big opening up, and that’s quite right. If we don’t do it now we’ll be opening up in the autumn and winter months when the virus has the advantage of the cold weather. We’ll lose the precious firebreak we get with the school holidays,” said Johnson in a video posted on Twitter.

11-day war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Jews revere the site as the Temple Mount, where the biblical Temples once stood. It is the holiest site in Judaism. Today, it is home to the Al Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam. Tensions at the compound have frequently spilled over into violence over the years. The Jews were visiting to mark Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning and repentance

when Jews reflect on the destruction of the First and Second Temples, key events in Jewish history. The Islamic Waqf, which administers the site, said that some 1,500 Jews entered the compound -- a number much higher than on typical days. It accused Israeli police of using heavyhanded tactics and said some visitors violated a long-standing status quo agreement barring Jews from praying at the site.

VISITING CONSULTANT Dr. Sankar Debroy, Radiation Oncology, will be available for consultation at Eden Medical Centre from 21st July to 26th July 2021.

VACANCY

For further details and appointments, kindly call the Reception at 03862-248288 / 296600 DP-3342

k-1222

1. Cutting & Tailoring Instructor 2. Computer Instructor: Qualification MCA/B. Tech/PGDCA In Kohima: Contact 9862650069/9077485339

JERUSALEM, JUL 19 (AGENCIES): Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims visited a contested Jerusalem holy site under heavy police guard on Sunday, shortly after Muslim worshippers briefly clashed with Israeli security forces at the flashpoint shrine. No injuries were reported, but the incident again raised tensions at the hilltop compound revered by Jews and Muslims. Heavy clashes at the site earlier this year helped spark an

KOhImA LAW COLLEgE k-1231

Raj Bhavan Road, Kohima- 797001

Admission in Progress Eligibility criteria: bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university as approved by UGC, with a minimum percentage of 45% and 40% for ST & SC in degree examination. Government of India

Admission on first come first basis

DImApur, NAgALAND

FELICITATION

Sd/Y. THANGSOI President

Sd/L. BUKHEI Secretary

Db-13

The Kudongshe Paopong Hoi Kam with immense pride and honour, conveys our heartiest congratulations to Er. L. LEYANG on his promotions to the post of Superintending Engineer, PHED, Govt. of Nagaland. The Union wishes and prays that the Almighty God bless and guide him in his future endeavors to a greater heights.

OFFICE OF THE

TIZIT AREA UNION CHUMUKEDIMA P.O. Chumukedima - 797103 Dimapur : Nagaland Motto : "We are one people"

APPRECIATION

DP-3334

Tizit Area Union Chumoukedima conveys its sincere appreciation to our Hon'ble Minister Shri. P. Paiwang Konyak, Transport, Civil Aviation & Railways, Land Resources, Government of Nagaland for graciously donated sufficient food grains to the citizen of Tizit residing in Chumoukedima during this pandemic on 16-07-2021. The Union will always cherish the helping hand to the public. The Union wishes him all the very best in the future endeavors. (Keawang Konyak) President, TAUC # 8413003552

(Isaac Wangnao) Gen. Secretary, TAUC # 8732002882

Item No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Particulars of Store Hand Shearing Machine Bench Drilling Machine Power Hacksaw Machine Wood Thickness Planner Double Ended Electric Grinder Arc Welding Machine Wood Turning Lathe Machine Knife Grinding Machine HMT Lathe Machine Super Heavy Duty Shaping Machine

Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Location of Stores

MSME Development Institute Old Industrial Estate, Dimapur -797112 Nagaland Ph : 03862-248552 DC-xxx

Kudongshe PaoPong hoiKam

Sealed Tenders are invited from interested parties on behalf of the Joint Director, MSME-DI, Dimapur for the old machines listed below “on the basis of whereas AUCTION condition”.

Last date of receipt of Registration form for participation : 31.07.2021 Opening of Tender : 03.08.2021 Tenders can see the condition of the machinery at MSME-DI, Dimapur on any working day (10.00 AM to 5:30P M) from 20.07.2021 to 31.07.2021 Terms & Conditions: The Joint Director, MSME-DI, Dimapur reserves all rights to reject any in-complete Tender/Tender without any reason. Taliwati Longchar (Joint Director & HoO) DP-3343

FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE TUOPHEMA VILLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

We, the Dimapur TUNGU, ENNIO, KINGHEN Ekhung express our heartiest congratulations to D r. T. E ko n t h u n g Tu n g o e , S/o Mr. Tontongo Tungoe of LioWokha Village for achieving successfully his study of D.Min (Doctor of Ministry) from HBI & College Chennai on 10th July 2021. We express our joy with him and hope that his achievement would serve as an encouragement to the people. We wish him grand success in his future endeavours. SACHEO KINGHEN Chairman

T. NSEMO ENNY Secy.

The Tuophema Village Students’ Union with immense pride and honour extend our hea rt iest c on g ra t u l a t i on s to Shri. Kevisa Kense, Director, of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland for bringing laurels to the Village on his deserving induction to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Cadres by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union wishes him good health and wisdom for his future endeavours. Seyiekuolie Sanchu Medongunuo Seyie President, TVSU Gen. Secy., TVSU

k-1235

OFFICE OF ThE

MSME-Development Institute, Industrial Estate, Dimapur- 797113, Nagaland PUBLIC AUCTION OF STORE ITEM

DP-3328

Contact: 9378062710/8794835272 (9 am to 2 pm) e-mail : kohimalawcollege15@gmail.com

k-1225

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

OFFICE OF THE

TSOSINYU & GWACHONLO YOUTH ORGANIZATION TSEMINYU, NAGALAND

puBLIC NOTICE The Tsosinyu Village Council, Gwachonlo Village Council, Tsosinyu & Gwachonlo Youth Organization and Tsosinyu Group Students’ Union in its meeting held on 1st June 2021 reiterated its resolution dated 20th January 2018 banning the sale of land within the jurisdiction of the village which was made known and published in the print media in the form of PUbLIC NOTICE dated 23rd January 2018 in Nagaland Post. Any person/party purchasing the plot/field within the village jurisdiction shall be doing so at his/her own risk. Zakievi Khing, GB Tsosinyu village Loshubu Khing, GB Gwachonlo village Kisheto Kent Rengma, Advisor, TGSU Gwahilo Khing, President, TGYO k-1227

INFOTAINMENT

10

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Music festival in the Netherlands Iron Maiden releasing new linked to 1,000 new COVID-19 cases album Senjutsu on September 3 M

I

ron Maiden are to release their 17th studio album ‘Senjutsu’ on September 3. The ‘Run to the Hills’ rockers – who consist of Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain and Janick Gers – have recorded their first LP in six years in Paris with longstanding producer Kevin Shirley, with Harris serving as a co-producer. The band released an acclaimed animated video for the first single ‘The Writing On The Wall’ last week, made by BlinkInk based on a concept from Dickinson with two former Pixar Executives. It followed a monthlong teaser campaign where fans were given global ‘treasure hunt’ clues about the track title and concept. ‘Senjutsu’ – which is loosely translated as ‘tactics & strategy’ – features Samurai-themed cover artwork from Mark Wilkinson, based on an idea by Harris. The record has a run-

ning time of just 82 minutes and will be a double CD/ Triple vinyl album, just like previous album ‘The Book Of Souls’. Steve said: “We chose to record at Guillaume Tell Studio in France again as the place has such a relaxed vibe. The setup there is perfect for our needs; the building used to be a cinema and has a really high ceiling so there’s a great acoustic sound. “We recorded this album in the same way we did ‘The Book Of Souls’ in that we’d write a song, rehearse it and then put it down to-

gether straight away while it was all fresh in our minds. “There’s some very complex songs on this album which took a lot of hard work to get them exactly as we wanted them to sound, so the process was at times very challenging, but Kevin is great at capturing the essence of the band and I think it was worth the effort! I’m very proud of the result and can’t wait for fans to hear it.” Lead singer Bruce added: “We’re all really excited about this album. We recorded it back in early 2019 during a break in the Legacy

tour so we could maximise our touring yet still have a long set up period before release to prepare great album art and something special as a video. “Of course the pandemic delayed things more – so much for the best laid plans – or should that be ‘strategies’!? “The songs are very varied, and some of them are quite long. There’s also one or two songs which sound pretty different to our usual style, and I think Maiden fans will be surprised – in a good way, I hope!” Tracklisting for Senjutsu: 1. Senjutsu 2. Stratego 3. The Writing On The Wall 4. Lost In A Lost World 5. Days Of Future Past 6. The Time Machine 7. Darkest Hour 8. Death Of The Celts 9. The Parchment 10. Hell On Earth (Contactmusic)

ore than 1,000 attendees of an outdoor music festival in the Netherlands have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since the event took place. Verknipt Festival in Utrecht boasted more than 20,000 attendees and was described as a Covid-secure return for dance music, preventing entry to anybody without full vaccination or proof of a negative test. However, CNBC reports that the event is at the centre of a mass Covid outbreak, as confirmed by Utrecht’s regional heath board. “We cannot say that all these people were infected at the festival itself,” said Lennart van Trigt, a spokesman for the Utrecht health board, per Pitchfork. “It could also be possible that they’ve been infected while travelling to the festival or in the evening before going to the festival or having an after-party.” Van Trigt added that festival-goers were permitted to take tests up to 40

hours before the event, which he described as “too long” a window. It has since been reduced to 24 hours. “In 40 hours people can do a lot of things like visiting friends and going to bars and clubs,” van Trigt added. The Dutch prime minister and health minister have apologised for lifting restrictions too early while Utrecht mayor Sharon Dijksma, who is said to have taken a selfie at the festival, apologised for the “error of judgment” in going ahead with the event. The outbreak comes as gig-goers in England prepare to return to watch live

music on ‘freedom day’. As part of the government’s unlocking plan, nightlife has today (July 19) returned in England without social distancing or capacity limits as the country enters the fourth and final stage of its route out of lockdown.

A large number of nightclubs held special opening parties last night, opening their doors as the restrictions were lifted at midnight. The Music Venue Trust has since encouraged attendees to take a lateral flow test before attending. (NME)

FELICITATION

It’s been a true honour to film Vidyut Jammwal Big B to shoot poetic title Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson to star in debut sequence for ‘Chehre’

A

and described it as the “toughest grind” of his career. Dwayne added: “This has been one for the ages and easily the hardest labor and toughest grind mentally and physically of my entire career. Worth. Every. Second.” The ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ actor previously revealed that he has been working on ‘Black Adam’ for over a decade. ‘ T h e Ro c k ’ s a i d : “Black Adam has been

with me for over ten years now. That gives you an idea of passionate I am about this project. How passionate our Seven Bucks (Johnson’s production company) is about this project. Warner Bros., New Line Cinemas, DC, they have been so incredibly supportive over the years. 2008 was when we first started talking about this. So it has required patience by all of us as partners.” (Contactmusic)

ctor Vidyut Jammwal will star in his maiden production “IB 71”. The film marks his banners first collaboration with Reliance Entertainment. Vidyut made the announcement on Instagram on Monday. He wrote: “I’m happy to announce my first feature titled ‘IB 71’ as producer at Action Hero Films. Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the upcoming film is the banner’s first collaboration with the creative giant Reliance Entertainment. I write this with the utmost gratitude and sincerity to convey my love to you for your blessings and support. “’IB 17’ is a step towards fulfilling the promise of quality filmmaking. This project is a result of team work and belief. I seek your support for it forever. Thank you for being a part of my journey. Wishing you the forward move you’ve hoped for.” (IANS)

A

mitabh Bachchan, who has lent his baritone to the poetry of Sahir Ludhianvi and Javed Akhtar in classics like “Kabhi Kabhie” and “Silsila”, will recite a poem written by director Rumi Jaffery for his upcoming film “Chehre”. The actor will shoot for it on Monday. “Shekhar Ravjiani has composed the tune beauti-

fully. And now Amit ji will lend his matchless voice and add another dimension altogether to the track. He is a perfectionist and everything he does, be it a small movement before the camera, an action sequence, a close-up, a song he has to hum, or just be silent, he gives the moment his all,” said producer Anand Pandit. (IANS)

Dr. Jonathan Vilasier Iralu Honoured by New Mexico : Governor of the State of New Mexico has proclaimed July 19, 2021 as “Dr. Jonathan Vilasier Iralu Day”. The Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland, extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Vilasier Iralu, Son of Lt. Dr. Vichazelhu Iralu on his achievement of earning state recognition and honour for his meritorious service. May the Lord bless him and his family to continue with greater heights in the service of humanity. Nisavi Hieme Asilie Rürhia President, KRN Secretary, KRN

k-1223

production ‘IB 71’

D

wayne Johnson says it has been a “true honour” working on ‘Black Adam’ after the movie wrapped production. The 49-year-old actor took to social media to confirm that filming was complete on the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) project, which is slated for release in July 2022. ‘The Rock’ wrote on Instagram: “I knew many years ago, the opportunity for me to make ‘BLACK ADAM’ would be a ONCE IN A CAREER EVENT. “It has been my true honor to go shoulder to shoulder with over 1,000 brilliant and hungry crew of filmmakers and storytellers to bring the antihero known as BLACK ADAM to life.” The former WWE star plays the titular villain in the new flick, which is a spin-off to the superhero movie ‘Shazam!’ and also stars Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan,

Steel Panther part ways with bassist Lexxi Foxx

K Y M C

dp-3350

k-1221

L

exxi Foxx has quit Steel Panther. The 35-year-old bassist whose real name is Travis Haley - has parted ways with the comical glam rockers after 21 years. In a tongue-incheek statement, the rest of the band - comprising Ralph ‘Michael Starr’ Saenz, Russ ‘Satchel’ Parrish, and Darren ‘Stix’ Zadinia Leader - announced: “The great pandemic of 2020 – 2037 has affected all of us. For some, though, it has opened doors of opportunity and been a catalyst to seek out one’s true calling in life. This is Lexxi’s story. He started his side business, ‘Sexy Lexxi’s Prettiest Pets’, to bring in money for Botox during the lockdown. But something miraculous happened. He realised that his love for making pets pretty was greater than his love for being pretty himself. Lexxi discovered a greater love. Possibly, the greatest love of all. (Contactmusic)

K Y M C

SPORTS

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

English FA launches probe into trouble at Euro final

LO N D O N, J U L 1 9 (AP): The English Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n has commissioned an independent review to investigate the “disgraceful scenes” which marred the national team’s shootout loss to Italy in the European Championship final at Wembley. The FA announced Monday that it had informed the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of the review and vowed to identify those responsible for the trouble that occurred before and during the match. “We are determined to fully understand what happened outside and then inside Wembley Stadium at the UEFA Euro 2020 final on Sunday 11 July,” the FA said in a statement. “We informed DCMS at the weekend that an independent review led by Baroness Casey of Blackstock has been commissioned to report on the facts and cir-

Supporters trample on barricades outside Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021, during the Euro 2020 championship final match between England and Italy.

cumstances involved. “It will speak to all parties concerned and include external experts. A key emphasis of the find-

ings will be to ensure that lessons are learned and such disgraceful scenes are never able to be repeated.” Troubled flared be-

fore the final as dozens of fans without tickets forced their way into the stadium, while there were ugly scenes in the stands

during the game too. Police have released CCTV images of those they want to question. “We continue to work with the relevant authorities in support of their efforts to identify those responsible and hold them to account,” the FA statement said. England lost 3-2 on penalties after extra time had failed to separate the sides, with Leonardo Bonucci having cancelled out Luke Shaw’s early opener for the home team. England trio Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, who had missed from the spot, were later racially abused on social media platforms. The behavior of those who forced their way into Wembley, and the online trolls, has been widely condemned and cast a pall over hopes for the success of a proposed joint bid by the United Kingdom and Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup finals.

11

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Batsman Iyer ruled out of one-day tourney in England

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (IANS): Batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the Royal London OneDay Cup, where he was supposed to represent Lancashire. “Following discussions between the Club and the BCCI, as well as the players’ representatives, it was agreed that Iyer would remain in India ahead of his return to cricket in due course,” said a statement from Lancashire county. The Mumbai and India team batsman is recovering following surgery on his shoulder. “We are obviously very disappointed, as we were thoroughly looking forward to welcoming Shreyas to Emirates Old Trafford,” said Paul Allott, Lancashire’s director of cricket. “Ultimately Shreyas’ long-term fitness is of paramount importance and Lancashire Cricket fully respects the decision,” he added.

LATE TEMJEN AIER

Born: 20.06.1944 – Died: 11.07.2021 We, the family members of Lt. Temjen Aier (Mopungchuket) would like to express our immense gratitude to all the well wishers, neighbours, churches, friends, relatives and everyone who supported us physically, financially and through prayers from the day of his sickness till his last breathe. Words are inadequate to describe how indebted we are to those who have contributed in various ways. May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, in-laws and grand children. db-12

Not all foreign coaches are tactically very strong: Bhutia

NEW DELHI, JUL 19 (IANS): Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia feels that not all foreign coaches are tactically very strong and that even Indians could make for good tacticians provided they have the necessary skills to guide the team. While not delving into the argument whether the current Indian coach, Croatia’s Igor Stimac, was the ideal tactician for the senior

side, Bhutia told IANS that, “All foreign coaches are not bad and at the same time all foreign coaches are not great. The same is the case with Indian coaches. “It depends upon under which coach (and) at what time you play. I was lucky to play under one or two foreign coaches who were extremely good like Bob Houghton. Similarly, I have played under some foreign coaches who were not good enough.

Same is the case with Indian coaches. So, you cannot really differentiate,” he added. “So let me finish it this way that, I have played under some foreign coaches who were not so great and also played under some who were wonderful.” The former striker felt that though Indian coaches knows the players, climate and culture of the country better, it’s the technical expertise that keeps foreign coaches ahead.

dp-3341

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OFFICE OF THE

LAZAMI VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUGHOBOTO SUB-DIVISION, DIST. ZUNHEBOTO PO. Box-581, Kohima, Nagaland

T

Acknowledgement

db-15

Late Mrs. Kikaremla (Meküli) We, the family members of Late Mrs. Kikaremla (Meküli), wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy, prayers and gestures of kindness shown to us during her time of sickness till she breathed her last on July 14, 2021. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the many friends, neighbours, relatives and well-wishers who stood by us through this difficult time. Special word of thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Metro Hospital Dimapur for their care and respect shown at all times. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May the good Lord bless you all dp-3345

dc-600

he Lazami Village Council with immense gratification would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Honourable Chief Minister, Government of Nagaland and the Tuophema Village Council for constructing a momentous long craved roadway between Tuophema and Lazami village. This connecting road between the two village has fulfilled a long cherished dream and aspirations of the people which has long been felt and perceived by the inhabitants of Lazami village. The viable and feasible connectivity of road between the two neighbouring villages will render an effective mechanism in bridging a distance and lessen overwhelming challenges faced by the Lazami people. It will provide a substantial amount of help in leveraging a tremendous benefit from various field. This will not only serve as a linkage but will also significantly enhance better ties and foster greater cooperation and co-ordination between the two neighbors. The Lazami Village Council shall ever remain indebted to Shri. Neiphiu Rio, in dispensing out a financial support and catering to the fundamental needs. Our sincere and deepest sense of gratitude goes to Tuophema Village Council for their tireless effort in supervising and maneuvering the entire process for completion of the task. It is our hope and belief that an age-old ties and relationship shared by the two villages will further culminate in reaching new height and gain greater momentum even in the days to come. P. Saluvi Swu, Ex-Chairman Lazami Village Council k-1228

K Y M C

K Y M C

12

SPORTS

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Barbora Krejcikova triumphs in Indian athletes start training ahead of Olympics all-Czech final to win Prague title TOKYO, JUL 19 (PTI): Indian athletes hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training a day after landing here, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games. The first batch of Indian athletes arrived on Sunday morning and checked in to the Games village after fulfilling the COVID-19 related protocol requirements. The likes of archers Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, table tennis players G Sathiyan and A Sharath Kamal, ace shuttlers PV Sindhu and B Sai Praneeth and lone Indian gymnast in fray, Pranati Nayak, started their training on Monday. While archery couple Atanu and Deepika started sharpening their skills at the Yumenoshima Park this morning, paddlers Sathiyan and Sharath Kamal too began their preparations in Indian Archery mixed team Atanu and Deepika while their search of an elusive Olym- practice session ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020. (PTI) pic medal in the sport. G y m n a s t s P r a n a t i Nayak also started her train-

NAC inducts new members

NAC senior members with the new inductees.

sion of chief national coach Ismail Baig at the Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo Bay here on Sunday. The 15-strong group of Indian shooters also to hit the range on Monday. As per the protocols laid down by the Organising committee, athletes arriving from India were required to undergo three-day mandatory quarantine upon reaching Tokyo which was later lifted, much to the relief of the country’s athletes. On reaching the Games Village after clearing their COVID tests at the airprot and receiving their PVC cards, the Indian athletes were allowed to use the common areas, including gymnasium and dinning hall. After one year’s delay, the Tokyo Olympics will finally be held under emergency conditions with no spectators because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

3 from Nagaland get medals in E-Kata National C’ship DIMAPUR: Three members from All Nagaland Karate Do Association (ANKA), Tiakumba Jamir, Tiabenla Ao and Tiabenla Ao have won the medals during the E-Kata National Championship which was announced on July 18. All Nagaland Karate Do Association (ANKA) Karatekas, Tiakumba Jamir won (Silver), Tiabenla Ao (Bronze) and Thsadang Sangtam (Bronze) during the E-Kata National Championship. No entry fee was charged from any state, team or individual for participation. The first position will be presented a Gi Suit. All the winners will receive medals according to their achievements.

KOHIMA, JUL 19 (NPN): With a view to enhance its working capacity and involve a larger participation, Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) has inducted new members into its fold. NAC has been instrumental in organising various

motor sports and car rallies in Nagaland for some years now. After its formation in the year 2010, this was the first time NAC has added new members. Realising the need for women and their capability to forge new ideas for welfare of the club, five ladies from different walks of life

Organisers warn participants against eating out

Arsenal sign Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on long-term contract

Correspondent

were inducted along with other male members. NAC was formed with 8 members which has now grown up to 26. NAC expressed confidence that with the support from its well-wishers, it would be able to come up with exciting events as it has done in the past.

ing this morning under the supervision of coach Laxman Manohar Sharma. While shuttler Sindhu and Praneeth trained with singles coach Park Tae Sang, the men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy hit the courts along with their coach Mathias Boe. The sailors, including V Sarvanan, the first to reach Tokyo, had already started their training on Sunday. Besides Saravanan (men’s laser class), Nethra Kumanan, KC Ganapathy, and Varun Thakker, all of whom reached here last week, will be representing the country in the sailing event at the Tokyo Games. Rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, who will compete in men’s lightweight double scull and arrived in the Japanese capital on Saturday morning, underwent their first training session under the supervi-

LO N D O N, J U L 1 9 (AGENCIES): Arsenal have completed the signing of Anderlecht and Belgium youth midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term contract. T h e f e e, a l though undisclosed, is believed to be around £17.2m. Having joined Anderlecht at 15, Lokonga made his first-team debut in December 2017, and has gone on to make 78 appearances, scoring three goals. “Albert is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity,” said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. “He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht. I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact

TOKYO, JUL 19 (AGENCIES): Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have warned accredited par ticipants against visiting restaurants that open after 8 p.m. or serve alcohol, citing a “grave reputational risk”, according to the note they sent out. Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through its hosting of the Olympics. Public concern has grown that staging an event with tens of thousands of overseas athletes, officials and journalists could accelerate infection rates in Japan’s capital and introduce variants that are more infectious or deadlier. Japanese media reported cases where those accredited for the Games were seen drinking in Tokyo’s downtown areas or violating quarantines. Spectators have been barred from almost all events and infections have hit a number of teams arriving in Japan.

PRAGUE, JUL 19 (IANS): This year’s French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova fired 26 winners in 14 games to win an all-Czech final at the Prague Open over Tereza Martincova, beating her compatriot 6-2, 6-0 in just 65 minutes. It was the 25-yearold Barbora’s third title of the year, and first on hard courts. Barbora has now won 20 of her past 21 matches. Her only loss since May came in the fourth round of Wimbledon to world No.1 and eventual champion Ashleigh Barty. T h e Fr e n c h O p e n champion did not drop a set in a title run that culminated in the third all-Czech final in the tournament’s history. Barbora had encountered a tough second round where she beat Ysaline Bonaventure of Belgium 6(2), 6-4, after which she spoke

Barbora Krejcikova

about the pressure she felt playing as a Grand Slam titlist. “During every single tournament you have one match where things don’t go your way, and that was the match with Ysaline,” she said. “I couldn’t find myself, it was really up and down, and she’s a really tricky player. I was struggling. But the most important thing is just to get through somehow,

just to fight and win, and I was able to do that. I actually felt that every single day after that I was playing better and better,” Barbora told wtatennis.com on Sunday evening. “I felt I really have to come here and play my best every single day, just so they can see me and see that I’m real. Barbora said the home crowd made winning the title a lot easier.

Pogacar claims vintage Tour de France title PARIS, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): Tadej Pogacar became the youngest rider to win back-to-back Tour de France titles on Sunday after some vintage racing drew comparisons with cycling’s greatest. The 22-year-old Slovenian, who won the Tour on his debut last year, hammered his rivals in the Alps with a long-range attack on stage eight, reminiscent of the event in the 1980s, and stayed in control for the rest of the race. He beat Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard by a massive five minutes 20 seconds as Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz took third place, 7:03 off the pace as

Tadej Pogacar

his Ineos Grenadiers team failed to spark once again. “I’m gonna speak from the heart,” said Pogacar on the final podium. “Thank you to everybody who came along during the three weeks. It was

amazing to be riding along the route.” Pogacar finished Sunday’s 21st and final stage safe in the bunch as Belgian Wout van Aert prevailed in the sprint to beat compatriot Jasper Philipsen and

Briton Mark Cavendish who were second and third, respectively. Po g a c a r wa t c h e d from the inside of the bunch, raising his arms as he crossed the line. “I see him as the new Cannibal,” said five-time Tour champion Eddy Merckx, who earned that nickname due to his insatiable appetite for victory and won his first Tour in 1969 at the age of 23. “ H e i s ex t r e m e ly strong. I see him winning several editions of the Tour in the years to come. If nothing happens to him, he can certainly win the Tour de France more than five times.”

he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons. “We’re confident Albert’s ready for the next stage in his development and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member to our squad with his quality and presence.” Arsenal technical director Edu added: “There was a lot of interest in Albert and he was a big target for us. “He will bring us strength in depth in the centre of midfield.” The midfielder, who will wear the number 23 and have Sambi on his shirt, has played seven times for Belgium Under-21’s, scoring two goals. Lokonga will join his new team-mates after he has completed the current isolation regulations for international arrivals into the UK. Arsenal are also closing in on the transfer of Brighton and England defender Ben White, for £50m, having already taken 21-year-old left-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica for £8m this summer.

Hamilton subjected to racist abuse online after GP win SILVERSTONE, JUL 19 (AGENCIES): Lewis Hamilton was subjected to racist abuse online after winning the British Grand Prix, with social media firm Facebook saying on Monday that it had removed a number of comments on Instagram. The seven-times world champion celebrated a record eighth British Grand Prix victory on Sunday at Silverstone after fighting back from a 10-second penalty for a firstlap collision that ended up with title rival Max Verstappen in hospital. Hamilton, 36, was targeted online hours after the victory, with racist messages including monkey emojis sent as replies to a post by his Mercedes team on Ins-

Lewis Hamilton

tagram. “The racist abuse directed at Hamilton during and after the British Grand Prix is unacceptable and we’ve removed a number of comments from Instagram,” a spokesperson for Facebook, which owns Instagram, said in a statement. “In addition to our work

to remove comments and accounts that repeatedly break our rules, there are safety features available, including comment filters and message controls, which can mean no one has to see this type of abuse. “No single thing will fix this challenge overnight but we’re committed to the work to keep our community safe from abuse.” In a joint statement, Mercedes, Formula One and motor sports governing body FIA condemned the abuse of Hamilton and sought punishment for those guilty. “These people have no place in our sport and we urge that those responsible should be held accountable for their actions,” the statement read.

“Formula One, the FIA, the drivers and teams are working to build a more diverse and inclusive sport and such unacceptable instances of online abuse must be highlighted and eliminated.” Hamilton has been a vocal advocate for social justice and among the supporters of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. He said before the race that he was inspired by the reaction of England soccer players to racist abuse after their penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the European Championship final. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met social media firms last week to ask them step up the fight against online abuse.

Printed, Published and Edited by Geoffrey Yaden at G.M. Printers, Circular Rd. Dimapur-797112. Ph: Desk 248489, Fax: 225366, e-mail-npdesk@gmail.com. Adm.& Advertisement  :248267 Fax: 248500 e-mail-npostadvt@gmail.com Kohima: 2290567, R.N. 40978/90 RN/NE 707 K Y M C

K Y M C