August 13, 2020

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‘Ravi issue’ in Naga political dialogue

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NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, Aug12 (NPN): In the pursuit of a permanent peace through an agreement to be signed between the Government of India with various Naga political groups such as-- NSCN (I-M) and the Working Committee of Naga Nationalist Political Groups (NNPGs- comprising of seven groups); there is wide speculation that the final agreement was on the offing.

Negotiations have officially ended on October 31, 2019 with all groups and for which the Government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks R.N. Ravi was to effect fine tuning of a broad based agreement.

R.N. Ravi, who was also appointed as Governor of Nagaland, has been tasked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to effect an agreement.

However, inking of the final agreement has been temporarily put on hold over the issue of inclusion of Naga flag and Naga constitution (Yehzabo) as demanded by NSCN (I-M) but to which the government of India has not agreed. The

Will not implement new SOP in Mkg, says Ao Senden

NSCN (I-M) said Naga national flag and constitution represent their “national identity” and recognition of the same is a matter of right of the Nagas for an honourable political solution.

The NSCN (I-M) has accused Ravi of not adhering to the spirit of the Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015 and in a recent statement, even implied that he is to blame for the current imbroglio.

Ravi has been meeting with various tribal hohos and NGOs. He had met the WC of NNPGs on July 14, 2020. However, the scheduled meeting with NSCN (I-M) in Dimapur could not take place as the group’s chief negotiator Th. Muivah flew to Delhi with his entourage reportedly for health check up. The NSCN (I-M) led by Muivah held a meeting with senior Intelligence Bureau officials in New Delhi on August 10.

In recent developments, NSCN (I-M) through a press statement, has implied that it does not see any resolution of the issue if Ravi continues as Interlocutor.

NSCN (I-M) has accused Ravi of misinterpreting the

Framework Agreement, the same charge that he made against the group last year.

NH, NMA criticise Ravi: Ravi has been strongly criticised by Naga Hoho and Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) in separate representations addressed to the Prime Minister.

Naga Hoho accused Ravi of “breaking the hardearned trust and faith of the people and rendering the 23 years of negotiation meaningless” and smearing “Naga history” and political groups with whom the government was negotiating.

NH also cited the self-declaration under instruction of the Governor, on employees having any family members in Naga political groups.

NMA in its letter to the Prime Minister had listed out various matters involving Ravi. It pointed out that Ravi had used the words “armed gangs” to describe Naga political groups when political talks are held with them.

NMA also said profiling Nagas (through selfdeclaration form) of government employees was objectionable. NMA also demanded cease fire without territorial limits.

WC, ATHN/LH laud Ravi: On the other hand, WC of NNPGs has said continuance of Ravi was imperative since he had played a crucial role in achieving the desired progress for eventual signing of an agreement.

Further, 14 Apex Tribal Hohos of Nagaland as well as Lotha Hoho, in separate statements, had come out in opposing any move to replace Ravi as Interlocutor.

The Naga tribal hohos said Ravi has been dealing with the issue for many years and has since, gained much insight into the minds of Nagas and also understood their desire for permanent peace.

The Naga tribes have therefore urged upon the prime minister to not replace Ravi at such a crucial juncture when a final agreement is expected otherwise, it would mean putting back the clock by 23 years.

14 tribal hohos slam NH: 14 Tribal Hohos of Nagaland through its Press & Media Cell on August12, has hit out at Naga Hoho (NH) for holding a meeting with representative of Government of India in New Delhi. The hohos said NH

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does not represent Nagas of Nagaland since not a single tribe of Nagas from Nagaland is affiliated with it. Therefore, Naga Hoho does not have the mandate of Nagas of Nagaland, the hohos said.

Further, the hohos said that any matter involving concerns of Nagas of Nagaland “should be through the 14 tribes of Nagas of Nagaland” otherwise, the 14 tribes will not be held accountable for decisions taken on their behalf “by any other organisation or Naga Hoho” in respect of Nagaland.

The 14 tribal hohos have warned they will take a united course of action against any individual or organisation if unprecedented threat is meted to any of the tribal leaders in this regard.

Meanwhile Assam finance, health and education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded union home minister Amit Shah’s keen desire for bringing peace in the north east.

In a tweet Sarma said “ The home minister is keen during his tenure Naga issue must be resolved and if possible ULFA issue must be resolved”.

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Nagaland COVID-19 tally 3118 COVID-19 STATUS AS ON august 12, 2020 ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 1234 1 2 412 1659 8* 2 Kiphire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kohima 0 0 195 745 548 0 2 Longleng 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 Mokokchung 0 0 12 18 6 0 0 Mon 0 0 145 258 111 0 2 Peren 0 0 249 264 15 0 0 Phek 0 0 28 31 3 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 45 47 2 0 0 Wokha 1 0 8 17 8 0 0 Zunheboto 60 0 0 16 76 0 0 Total 2 2 1113 3118 1987 8 6 *1 death is Covid-19 positive but not due to Covid-19 District

Asymptomatic

details of COVID-19 cases detected on Aug 12, 2020 District

Armed Forces

Returnees Traced Frontline Inbound Others* contacts workers travelers 17 12 2 0 1 11 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total

Dimapur 17 48 Kohima 22 35 Wokha 0 1 Zunheboto 3 3 Total 42 19 23 3 0 87 (10th August) Total (Cumulative) 1427 1115 319 203 54 3118 Percentage 45.8% 35.8% 10.2% 6.5% 1.7% 100% *Others include cases related to NLA, Raj Bhavan, patients excluding returnees

India’s COVID tally crosses 23 lakh-mark NEW DELHI, AUG 12 (PTI): India’s COVID-19 tally went past 23 lakh Wednesday with a single-day increase of 60,963 infections, while 834 new fatalities, reported in a span of 24 hours, pushed the death toll to 46,091, data updated at 8 am showed.

The recovery rate soared past 70% on Wednesday with 16,39,599 people having recuperated from the disease so far in the country, while active cases comprise 27.64% of the total caseload, the Union Health Ministry said.

NPF to boycott one-day NLA session Make public all agreed points: NH team in Delhi D I M A P U R , AU G 1 2 (NPN): Miffed at its suggestion for holding the upcoming session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) for three days being rejected by speaker Sharingain Longkumer, NPF Legislative Party (NPFLP) has announced boycotting of the one-day Assembly session scheduled on Thursday.

Informing this in a letter to the speaker, NPFLP spokesperson Imkong L Imchen recalled that in his letter to governor RN Ravi on August 6, Longkumer had mentioned that the daylong session had been convened following a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting held at the Assembly secretariat in Kohima on July 20.

H o w e ve r, I m c h e n pointed out to the speaker that he had failed to mention in his letter that two NPF MLAs – Dr Chotisuh Sazo and Amenba Yaden – had requested him to hold a

DIMAPUR, AUG 12 (NPN): Ao Senden has affirmed that the state government’s SOP for those entering Nagaland and SOP for home isolation would not be implemented in Mokokchung district.

Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar and assistant general secretary Arentemjen Jamir have, however, stated that earlier notification would be followed. The Senden stated that institutional quarantine should be for 14 days and not seven days as notified. It also said that asymptomatic cases should also be kept at COVID hospital and not to be treated at home.

Further, the Senden stated that opening of Tsutapela and Watiyongpang (Nagaland gates) for entry of returnees from other states would not be allowed. Entry into the district will be allowed only via Kohima).

Meanwhile, the Senden has acknowledged the government’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19 till date. It also expressed gratitude to various government agencies and civil services that have been tirelessly NEW DELHI, AUG 12 working.

(IANS): The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 met for the first time on Wednesday to deliberate on logistics, procurement and administration of the coronavirus vaccine.

Three vaccine candidates are in different stages of human clinical trials in India-- the Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed by University of Oxford by Punebased Serum Institute of India, the inactivated virus vaccine by Bharat Biotech and the DNA vaccine by “What to do? If I don’t Zydus Cadila. In the meetshield myself inside this sheet I’ll have to take ing chaired by Niti Aayog COVID test every week.” Member, Dr. V K Paul, with Health Secretary Rajesh

three-day session to allocate one day each to discuss the Naga political issue, COVID-19 and SARFAESI Act, 2002. As the request was turned down, the two NPF MLAs issued a communiqué the same evening terming the decision arrived at the BAC meeting as “discriminatory, unfair and unacceptable.”

I m c h e n ex p l a i n e d that the two legislators had

brought the matter to public domain to show how the current government had once again made “a mockery” of democratic practices in the State.

“Hence, under such circumstances, portraying the two NPF MLAs as being a party to the decision to hold a one-day session as per your letter to the governor is onesided and lacks precision,” he added. (Cont’d on p-6)

Attending session for obituary references, passing bills makes no sense: TR Zeliang Correspondent Adds: Leader of Opposition, T.R. Zeliang said that attending the session for obituary reference and passing of government Bills did not make any sense when the State was confronted with numerous issues.

Talking to Nagaland Post, Zeliang claimed that the opposition had proposed to discuss Naga political issue, which was rejected.

Expressing concern

over the decline of the State’s economy, he said the only way to rescue people was through bank loans, due to which he said the opposition members wanted to discuss SARFAESI Act. But it was turned down.

Zeliang alleged that even the time given to opposition legislators for discussing COVID 19 was only 35 minutes, which he said would not be sufficient to cover the (Cont’d on p-6) topic.

ENPO urges negotiating parties meets Dr. Jitendra

DIMAPUR, AUG 12 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) has appealed to the negotiating parties to place all agreed points in the public domain before signing any final settlement.

ENPO thought media cell also appealed to the negotiators from government of India and different Naga political groups (NPGs) to have the “final agreement acceptable to all the groups and in the best possible interest of the Naga people.”

Stating that Nagas desired unity, peace and amicable settlement, ENPO expressed hope that the ongoing political talks between Centre and different NPGs would usher in a long lasting and peaceful solution at the earliest.

It said that Nagas can no longer live with uncertainty with no clear future for younger generation. Further, ENPO appealed for an overall political consensus amongst the “unfortunate fragmented Naga political groups of the Naga people for an acceptable and lasting unified political solution”. For achieving lasting solution, ENPO said “we must also learn from our past mistakes and should be kept in mind of not having to repeat the unpleasant past”. It said that the expectation of the Naga people from a solution was enduring peace in the entire Naga areas.

Meanwhile, ENPO has appreciated the seriousness of the government of India and all negotiating NPGs to bring about a logical conclusion to the protracted Naga political issue.

NEW DELHI, AUG 12 (PTI): A delegation of the Naga Hoho (NH) Wednesday urged the Centre for an early conclusion of the ongoing peace process with the NSCN (I-M) and find a solution to the decades-old Naga issue, sources said.

A nine-member team of the Hoho met minister of state (MoS) for Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Jitendra Singh and apprised him about the slow progress of the peace negotiations between NSCN (I-M) and the Centre’s. NH conveyed to Singh that all principles and framework agreed upon must be respected and not changed unilaterally, sources said.

The delegation told Singh, also the Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, the 2015 ‘Framework Agreement’ was signed between the government of India and the NSCN-IM, but no tangible solution is emerging nor there is any progress in the political talk, they said. The Nagas desire the earliest clarification on the progress and position of this framework agreement from the government of India, the team is learnt to have told the minister.

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States urged not to chart separate vaccine procurement pathways

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Bhushan as co-chair, the group deliberated on conceptualisation and implementation mechanisms for creation of a digital infrastructure for inventory management and delivery mechanism of the vaccine, including tracking of vaccination process with particular focus on last mile delivery.

The committee has advised all the states not to chart separate pathways of procurement. The group also deliberated on the procurement mechanisms for

Covid-19 vaccine, including both indigenous and international manufacturing along with guiding principles for prioritisation of population groups for vaccination.

They discussed broad parameters guiding the selection of the Covid-19 vaccine candidates for the country and sought inputs from the Standing Technical SubCommittee of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

Besides this, it also discussed the financial resourc-

es required for procurement of the Covid-19 vaccine and various options of financing the same. Available options in terms of delivery platforms, cold chain and associated infrastructure for roll out of Covid-19 vaccination were also taken up.

Further, strategy and follow-up action on all possible scenarios to ensure equitable and transparent delivery of vaccine was deliberated upon. Issues related to vaccine safety and surveillance were taken up and strategy for community involvement through transparent information and awareness creation were discussed. The group discussed how India would leverage domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity and will also engage with all international players for early delivery of vaccines not only in India, but also in low- and middleincome countries.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 2 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 87 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the state’s tally to 3118 cases-- 1991 active, 1113, 8 deaths (one not COVID related) and 6 migrated.

According to Health minister, S. Pangnyu Phom, the 48 new cases were detected in Dimapur, 35 in Kohima, 3 in Zunheboto and 1 in Wokha. Further, out of the 3,118 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 1,427 cases from the Armed Forces, 1,115 cases of Returnees, 319 traced contacts, 203 cases of Frontline Workers and 54 Others.

According to Health department’s data (cases by domicile district), Dimapur topped the list with 1557 cases, followed by Kohima673, Peren- 343, Mon- 283, Zunheboto- 78, Tuensang52, Phek- 32, Wokha- 27, Mokokchung- 18, Longleng5, Kiphire- 4 and others- 46.

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D I M A P U R , AU G 1 2 (NPN): Department of School Education (DoSE) has issued a clarification in relation to its earlier notification on providing class-wise video lessons broadcasted through Doordarshan, YouTube and Facebook from May 1 to July 30 in pen drives at certain rates.

The department stated that all video lessons have been made available for free access in its YouTube Channel and Facebook Page since May 1, 2020, adding that the same was also made available for free access through Jio TV with effect from August 10, 2020.

The department said it had in its notification clearly stated that the pen drives would be issued to all government schools “free of cost” and no amount was

collected from them.

The department stated that only those interested individuals/private schools wish to have the pen drives loaded with video lessons other than free of cost access methods could buy the pen drives through the portal ‘https://dosenl.in’ wherein they would be paying only for the hardware and copying cost of the videos and no profit was made out. The department further reiterated it was not compulsory for any individual/private school to buy the same. It said that duration of the video lessons ranged from 6 hours to 35 hours per class and the capacity of pen drives were 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. Accordingly, the cost was fixed at Rs.350, Rs.480 and Rs.850 respectively.

(Cont’d on p-6)

Govt sanctions `326.41 crore to Nagaland D I M A P U R , AU G 1 2 (NPN): Central government has released Rs. 32641.66 lakhs (Rs. 326.41 cr) to Nagaland as the fifth equated monthly instalment of the post-devolution revenue deficit grant for the period 2020-21.

This was part of total amount of Rs. 6,195.08 crore released to 14 states, including Nagaland, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.

In a tweet Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said: “The government on August 11, 2020 released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the fifth equated monthly installment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.

This would provide them additional resources during the Corona crisis.”

Tsg incident: Khango apologizes to CKS D I M A P U R , AU G 1 2 (NPN): Khango-led NSCN (K) has tendered apology to the Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), the Apex body of Chang community, for the “unfortunate” incident that arose due to “internal conflict” within the group at Tuensang town on August 4, 2020. In an apology letter, “Lt.Gen.(Retd)” Khango assured that the group would initiate “benefiting action” against the accused as per the Azha.

On August 5, 2020, the CKS, which held an emergency meeting over the killing of late Mulong Chang of Chendang village on August 4, 2020 at Tuensang town, resolved to dissolve the Chang Region of NSCN/GPRN (Khango) faction within the Chang soil with immediate effect.

CKS had also informed all the “cadres and officers” of the Khango faction to withdraw their membership.

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WEATHER FORECAST august 13

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

33 26

A shower or t-storm in spots

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Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots Imphal

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Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

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Mainly cloudy with a t-storm

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Tuensang Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

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A t-storm around in the p.m.

25 21

Zunheboto Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

22 18

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CPO cautions on intradistrict travels DIMAPUR: Expressing concern at the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic surging everyday with positive cases, the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) said that extra care was required for intra-district travels by the public and urged district administration to strictly enforce and implement as per the directive issued by chief secretary.

A press release by CPO president Mikha Kenye and publicity and information secretary, Vipani Krome also noted the absence of some HoDs/officers who remain out of station and come only to attend some urgent work. CPO stated that it was expected of the officers to discharge their duties with sincerity instead of inviting public wrath at this crucial time.

While appreciating the Thuvopisumi village School Management Board for issuing show cause notice to the absentee teachers, the CPO also appealed to all the VECs and SMBs under its jurisdictions to take strict actions against the absentees.

CPO also lauded the frontline workers, doctors and nurses under whose care and love, two elderly couple had recovered from Coronavirus.

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RMLCF aid centre dedicated in Kma RALH refutes allegations made by ATTSA

KO H I M A : Re v. M o a Longchari Cancer Foundation (RMLCF) aid centre was dedicated by Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa, who is also the vice president of RMLCF at Peracizie Colony, Kohima on Wednesday.

A release by RMLCF stated that the aid centre will function as contact office and outlet to raise funds for the foundation of which the proceeds will go towards funding treatment for cancer patients.

RMLCF was launched on October 26, 2019 which was dedicated by Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Zelhou Keyho in memory of Lt. Rev. Moa Longchari to honour his testimony in God’s service and towards humanity.

RMLCF stated that its mission was to provide

DIMAPUR: Refuting to the allegations made by Adivasi Tea Tribe Student Association (ATTSA) that, “they were often forced to pay taxes to the Naga militant faction”, the Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) has urged the concerned authority not to allow any organisation or individual to propagate such unfounded allegation that may disturb the peaceful co-existence of the people residing in the border area.

In a letter to SDO (C) Ralan-cumborder magistrate Uriamghat, Wokha, the RALH chairman C. S. Ovung and secretary, L.L.M. Kikon stated that, the Adivasi Tea Tribe Student Association (ATTSA) had organised a massive protest rally at Sarupathar on August 10 where unfounded allegations were made against the Lotha Nagas, “which is absolutely baseless and mere propaganda to create unwanted situation.”

Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa and others during the dedication of RMLCF aid centre in While it was also alleged that 43 Kohima on August 12.

best possible treatment for reducing cancer mortality rate in Nagaland by providing medical financial assistance and counselling for the underprivileged and

NEISSR conducts webinar on human life

medically underserved communities.

It also added that its mission involved awareness, prevention and early-detection, counselling for patients

through their recovery, collaboration with oncologists, hospitals and volunteers to maximize the effectiveness DIMAPUR: North East of spreading awareness and Institute of Social Sciences treatment for patients. and Research (NEISSR), in collaboration with Peace Channel (PC) Dimapur, hosted a webinar on August 9, with prof. Subhabrata Dutta and Dr. Aditi Nath the deputy commissioner and district from Silchar University Aseducation officer Zunheboto. sam, as the speakers.

ESSU further warned the ADC, A press release by PRO, Samagra Shiksha Zunheboto not to NEISSR, Susan Kulnu, misuse the office while desperately Prof. Dutta spoke about attempting to mislead the district and “COVID-19 affected comstate officials as facts cannot be dis- munities: Scope of improvetorted. ment and Social Work interWhile reposing full faith on the ventions”. Focusing on the state authorities to meet the demands Covid-19 situation in the ruof the ESSU as “in this kind of prima ral areas, Dutta highlighted facie case it would be easy to act to take the predicament of migrants right decision” therefore, the ESSU returning homes without stated that defaulters should not be realizing that they were also offered “undue opportunity to bite off bringing back the virus. more than they can chew.”

Dr. Aditi Nath spoke

ESSU rejoinder to ADC, SSA Zunheboto DIMAPUR: Clarifying to the statement of assistant district coordinator (ADC), Samagra Shiksha Zunheboto, Ahito. P published on August 10, the Eastern Sumi Students’ Union (ESSU) said that it was waiting for the response to its August 6 ultimatum from the state authority that ends on August 20.

A press rejoinder by ESSU president Hokato V. Yepthomi stated that the incumbent ADC, Samagra Shiksha Zunheboto, Ahito. P as project assistant in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was the in-charge of school building projects under Aghunato

sub-division. ESSU further stated that the incumbent ADC, Samagra Shiksha Zunheboto assisted by some SSA officials undertook the construction of all the school building projects under Aghunato sub-division and not the Village Education Committees/SMCs as claimed in the press release.

When the school building projects were left incomplete and abandoned and bank passbooks/cheque books of Village Education Committees/SMCs were kept in the custody of DPO, SSA without authorization, the ESSU stated that several village authorities and ESSU approached

LATE MEHAIPFŸ KEZSEB

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1917 – 2nd August 2020 He left behind his Wife, 7 Children, 32 Grandchildren, 28 Great grandchildren We the family members of Late Mehaipfü Kezseb would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all individuals, Organizations, Churches, Village Communities, Relatives, Friends, Neighbors, and Well Wishers who stood by us physically, financially, spiritually at the demise of our beloved father on 2nd August 2020.

We would like to thank: 1. Kandinu Baptist Church.

14. Rengma Baptist Church Kohima 2. Kandinu Village Council.

(RBCK).

3. Kandinu Youth Organisation.

15. Re n g m a B a p t i s t C h u r c h 4. Kandinu Women Organisation.

Kohima Women Department 5. Kandi Public Union (KPU).

(RBCKWD).

6. Sishunu Baptist Church.

16. Rengma Sebunyu Clan.

7. K.Station Baptist Church.

17. Relatives and Friends from far 8. Tsonsa Baptist Church. and near: 9. Ehunnu Baptist Church.

Nsünyu Village, Chunlikha 10. Yikhanu AG Church.

Village, Tesophenyu Village, 11. Kandinu Prayer Center.

Tseminyu Old Town, Tseminyu 12. Ehunnu Prayer Center.

N e w To w n , K o h i m a a n d 13. Nepali Fellowship, Tsonsa.

Dimapur.

Loving Wife, Children, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren K-1301

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“ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you” (Philippians 1:3)

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Loving Children and Relatives.

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1932 – 2020

Through this column, we the family members of our beloved father Late Kikheje Chishi express our immense heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, organizations, churches and believers who stood by us spiritually, physically, materially and financially during his illness and sad demise on the 9th of August, 2020.

Though we can give you nothing in return, but it is our sincere prayer that our Lord which is ever just and merciful bless you all abundant.

30th November - 3rd August 2020 We the bereaved family of Late Mrs Zosenle Swu would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all the neighbours, church members, friends and well wishers who supported us physically, materially and in prayers during the illness and demise of our dear mother. Though we are unable to thank each one of you individually your love and kindness will always be remembered and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We convey Special thanks to: 1. Tseminyu Old Town Baptist Church 2. Women Department TOTBC 3. Medical Colony Tseminyu Old Town 4. Tseminyu South Village 5. Women VDB Tseminyu South Village 6. Asukiqa Baptist Church 7. Asukiqa Village Council 8. Kitami Baptist Church 9. Kitami Village Council 10. Asukiqa Area Joint Council 11. Sumi Baptist Church, Tseminyu Town 12. Phenshunyu Nyulunyu Tseminyu Lojvu 13. Phenshunyu Lojvu Kengu Kehun, Tseminyu Unit.

With eternal gratitude Loving Husband, Children & Grandchildren K-1303

Always loved, never forgotten, forever missed

Late Kikheje Chishi

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mark, drew a brief sketch of COVID-19 situations in Nagaland, issues related to stigma, discrimination and rejection faced by COVID19 positive patients and frontline workers as against the much projected recovery rates and success stories in mainstream media. He further added that fear and apprehensions about the pandemic were apparently doing more harm than how things actually were. He hoped that religious institutions and social organizations can assuage fears in people by demonstrative works.

LATE ZOSENLE SWU

Luke 23:43 – And He said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

LATE IMLINUNGBA

about a research that she had carried out recently on “Mental health of students amid COVID-19 pandemic”. Issues upsetting students and effects of such issues were the objective of the study, leading to academic, job prospect, role of media and citizens behaviour, aspects of physical health, social well being- effective communication with others, supportive and well functioning family, supportive network of friends.

Principal, NEISSR and director, PC, Dr. Fr. C P Anto, in his opening re-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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BORN : 14-06-1972 – DIED : 21-07-2020 The family of Late Imlinungba, Asst. Commandant 13 NAP (IR) BN would like to thank each and everyone for your kind thoughts, sympathy and charitable actions at this very sad time. Heartfelt gratitude to those who have been there with love and support. Special thanks to Rongpangmen Baptist Arogo for your incessant prayer and efficient funeral arrangements. A sincere thanks to 13 NAP (IR) BN for the deep expression of honour and special tribute you paid.

God gives us the comfort in the form of good friends. May His peace be with you. Our love never ends.

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families under L. Chekayan (Chainpur) were not allowed to cultivate 600 bighas of land by the Nagas, the RALH clarified that, in the aftermath of 2014 (landownertenant) issue/incident, it was decided by the competent authority that area or plot of land where landowner and tenant could not reach an understanding would remain seized till amicable solution was reached between the two parties. In this regard, the RALH stated that question of not allowing them to cultivate does not arise when they (tenants) were not willing to pay the rightful tax to the land owner/landlord.

While publishing false news in the media has greatly affected the atmosphere in the DAB and created the mistrust between the two states, the RALH also pointed out that such massive gathering should have been restricted in the first place during covid-19 pandemic which seriously violates the current COVID-19 SOP.

Mrs. Thungtsulo Ezung 10.05.1933 – 04.08.2020

The bereaved family of Lt. Mrs. Thungtsulo, W/o Lt. Tumkao Ezung, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one who stood by us during the illness and at the time of loss of our beloved apvu/aji.

Words are not enough to express our appreciation to each and every individual. Yet, we humbly pray to God Almighty to bless you all abundantly.

With prayer and sincere thanks from the Family of Lt. Mrs. Thungtsulo Ezung

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We the bereaved family members of Lt. Pithungo Odyuo would like to express our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, friends, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us and comforted us physically, spiritually, morally and financially at the sad demise of our beloved on 02/08/2020.

We would like to convey our special thanks to :1. Wokha Town Baptist Church.

2. Vankhosung Baptist Church.

3. Rev. Dr. Akheto Sema, GS CBCNEI Guwahati.

4. Pastor Peter Thong, NCF Guwahati.

5. Health City Hospital Guwahati 6. Shri. Orenthung Lotha, DC Wokha 7. Shri. Mhathung Tsanglao, ADC Wokha 8. DC Guwahati 9. Molonsu Yankho Ekhum Wokha 10. Molonsu Yankho Ekhung Wokha 11. Molonsu Council Members Wokha 12. Molonsu Yankho Eloe Ekhung Wokha 13. Molonsu Youth Fellowship 14. Molonsu Youth League and League Exeutives 15. Wokha Town Akuk Hoho 16. Wokha Town Akuk Eloe Hoho 17. Dr. W. Tungoe CMO, Wokha 18. Dr. Mhonchan Kithan, Wokha 19. District Task Force Wokha 20. Blood Donors 21. Dr. Rilanthung Odyuo, CMC Wokha 22. Mrs. Chumbeni Odyuo, CMC Wokha 23. Mr. Yanbanthung Odyuo 24. Mr. Nzanthung Ezung and Mr. Thungchibemo Kithan Guwahati 25. Miss. Yanchobeni Tungoe, Nurse HCH Guwahati.

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Manipur govt issues gag order on teachers of govt colleges Correspondents

I M P H A L , Au g 1 2 : Teachers of government colleges in Manipur have been restricted from expressing their opinions against government policies and programmess.

An office memorandum issued by director Khumanthem Diana Devi of university and higher education of government of Manipur on Tuesday (August 10) imposed a restriction on government college teachers writing or expressing their views on government policies and programmes in the media.

Staffs working in the university and higher education department are also included in the restriction imposed under section 9 of CCC (CCA) Rules, 1965.

The memorandum observed that, on several instances, some government teachers have been writing or expressing their views on the government policies and programmes in the media.

It said that it is likely to promote defiance of authority or amounts to adverse criticism of the government of the government policies or programmes.

The memorandum informed government college teachers and other staff working under the

department that due approval from the competent authority should be taken before publishing or making statements regarding any government policies or programmes in the media.

It warned that appropriate disciplinary action may be initiated against them as per the relevant provisions of CCC (CCA) Rules, 1965 in case they failed to comply.

The directorate reproduced section 9 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 in the memorandum.

The rule states, “No government servant shall in (any radio broadcast, telecast through any electronic media) or any documents published in his own or anonymously, pseudonymously or in the name of any other person or in any communication to the press or in any public utterance, make any statement of fact or opinion: (i) Which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current policy or action of the Central government or a state government; provided that in the case of any government servant included in any category of government servant specified in the second provision to sub-rule (3) of Rule 1, nothing contained in this

Manipur rebels announce total shutdown on August 15

Correspondent

IMPHAL, AUG 12: The Coordination Committee (CorCom) of six rebel groups in Manipur has called for an 18 and a half hours “total shutdown” in the entire state on August 15 as part of its boycott of the Independence Day celebrations .

The shutdown will commence at 1 am till 6.30 pm on August 15, as per a statement emailed to media houses by CorCom on Wednesday. The statement informed that essential services like medical, electricity, water supply, fire service, emergency measures, media and religious activities will be exempted from the purview of the total shutdown.

Like any other rebel groups in the region, the CorCom, an umbrella body of major rebel groups of the state resorting to armed struggle “to regain Manipur’s lost

freedom” for which it has been boycotting India’s Independence Day which is being celebrated on August 15 every year.

The rebel groups, in the statement, stated that the day India celebrates its independence from British was a dark day for Manipur (Kangleipak) as it reminds the people the history of the erstwhile independent Kingdom. India’s independence has nothing to do with the people of the region who are living under the colonial rule of India for the last 71 years, it stated.

It reminded that Manipur was forcibly merged to Indian Union on October 15, 1947. The statement further appealed to all the people in the region to “avoid the celebration and any activity in connection with it and show display with solidarity the struggle for freedom.”

clause shall apply to bona fide expression of views by him as an office-bearer of a trade union or association of government servants for the purpose of safeguarding the condition of service of such government servants or for securing an improvement thereof; or (ii) Which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central government and the government of any state; or (iii) Which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central government and the government of any foreign state; provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to any statements made or views expressed by a government servant in his official capacity or in the due performance of the duties assigned to him;” Live discussion on government policies and programmes on local cable TV channels is a very popular programme in the state. In most of the programmes, teachers of government colleges and professors of university take part as experts.

Above all, many college teachers write articles on government policies and programmes in the local print media and in most of the cases, they pointed out flaws in policies and programmes.

896 security men COVID positive in Mnp Correspondent IMPHAL, AUG 12: Of the total 3982 COVID-19 caes in Manipur, 896 are Central security forces personnel posted in the state. A total of 41 new cases including seven personnel of the Central security forces were detected in the past 24 hours (till 5 pm of Wednesday), an official report in the state health department said Of the 34 new cases detected among the local populace, 27 were locals without any significant travel history.

Including the new cases, the COVID-19 positive tally in Manipur rose to 3982 on Wednesday. Of these, 1739 including 724 security personnel were active cases as the recovered cases rose to 2231 after 76 persons were discharged after they recovered. The recovery rate of the state stood at 56.02%, the report said.

Woman member of poor family will get Rs 830 each month under Orunodoi scheme: Sarma

Guwahati, Aug 12 (PTI): The Assam government on Wednesday announced that a minimum sum of Rs 830 per month would be deposited in the bank account of a woman member of a poor family under its ‘Orunodoi’ scheme.

Addressing a press conference here Finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government aims to reach out to nearly 17 lakh families through this Direct Benefit Grant (DBG).

The state budget had already earmarked Rs 2,800 crore for ‘Orunodoi’ and it plans to spend Rs 210 crore each month under this scheme.

“There are many schemes for poor families but for availing these, people have to go to different government offices and so we decided that there should be one scheme and in the next five years, all government schemes will be implemented under the Orunodoi”, he said.

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the occasion of festivals, admissions, price rise, etc and will decided by the government on a monthly basis, Sarma said.

The amount will be deposited in the bank account of a female member and the family will decide among themselves on who will receive the amount.

Initially, the focus will be on women-run households and those having disabled members in the family. The government will not go by the Below Poverty Line list as the last survey was done on 2011 and this may not reflect the

correct picture as many may have improved economic conditions since then or for some the situation may have deteriorated, he said.

The beneficiaries will be decided by the District Level Committees which will start functioning from August 17 and initially 15,000 families in constituencies less than two lakh voters and 17,000 beneficiaries in less three lakh voters will be reached, the minister said. ‘Orunodoi Sahayikas’ will be appointed to help the beneficiaries to avail the benefits.

Assam flood: 3 districts remain submerged

Altogether 81 villages are under water and most of them are in the Dhemaji district.

Guwahati, Aug 12 (PTI): Dhemaji, Baksa and Morigaon districts of Assam continued to remain submerged on Wednesday, even as floodwaters receded from most parts of the state, according to an official bulletin.

At present, 14,205 people are suffering due to the deluge in these three districts while 7,009 hectares cropland is affected, according to the daily flood bulletin of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

Dhemaji is the worsthit district with 12,908 people affected, followed by Baksa where 1,000 people are suffering, and Morigaon with 297 people hit by the calamity.

On Tuesday, 13,800 persons were reported to be affected across the three districts.

The total number of

people losing their lives in this year’s flood and landslide stands at 136 across the state. Of them, 110 persons were killed in floodrelated incidents and 26 died in landslides.

Altogether 81 villages are under water and most of them are in the Dhemaji district, the ASDMA said.

The mighty Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Neamatighat in Jorhat district, while its tributary Jia Bharali is flowing above the red mark at NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur.

Embankments, roads, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure were damaged in Bongaigaon and Baksa districts, the bulletin said.

One of the ten forest camps is submerged in rhino habitat Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, it added.

Passenger trains to remain suspended MALIGAON: In continuation of measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, Northeast Frontier Railways has informed that all regular passenger train services on Indian Railways including Premium trains, Mail/Express trains, Passenger trains services, Narrow gauge trains etc will remain cancelled until further advice. Accordingly, all regular passenger carrying trains originating from and coming towards N.F. Railway will also remain cancelled.

A press release by NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Subhanan Chanda stated that Shramik Special trains which started w.e.f. May 1 , Rajdhani Special trains which started May 12 and other passenger special trains which started w.e.f. June 1 for movement of the

18 BSF personnel test COVID positive in M’laya

Shillong, Aug 12 (PTI): Twenty-three more people, including 18 BSF personnel, tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, raising the state’s tally to 1,165, an official said on Wednesday.

Of the fresh cases, 11 were reported from East Khasi Hills, 10 from West Garo and one each from North and South Garo hills districts, he said.

“Eighteen Border Security Force personnel - eight from East Khasi Hills and 10 from West Garo Hills - are among the new patients. An employee of the Indian Air Force also tested positive for the disease,” Health Services Director Aman War said.

Meghalaya now has 642 active cases, while 517 people have recovered from the disease and six died of it.

East Khasi Hills district, of which state capital Shillong is a part, has the maximum number of active cases at 433, followed by Ri Bhoi at 92 and West Garo Hills at 82, he said.

“Of the 433 active COVID-19 patients in East Khasi, 166 are security personnel,” War said.

stranded and other people will however continue to ply. The release stated that the occupancy of special trains is being monitored on regular basis and additional special trains may be run based on the requirement. Also, to ensure uninterrupted supplies of the essential commodities both for common people and various industries throughout the country, movement of freight, parcel and POL carrying trains will continue, the release further stated.

It may be mentioned here that in NFR area 2 Rajdhani Special trains and 6(six) other passenger special trains presently under operation connecting cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Amritsar and Kolkata to cater to the requirement of people with urgent travel requirements.

Tripura has 47 elephants: Official AGARTALA, AUG 12 (PTI): The number of elephants in Tripura has gone up from 38 to 47 as per the latest census report, a senior Forest official said on Wednesday.

Elephants are mostly found in Khowai and Gomati districts of the state, Chief Wildlife Warden Dr D K Sharma said.

In 2002 Tripura had 38 elephants but the lastest survey this year found 47 elephants, he said.

“In the latest survey this year it was found ... that the number in elephants in Khowai district is 22 while it is 25 in Gomati district. Elephants are mostly found in these two districts”, Sharma said.

The Chief Wildlife Warden said the erection of barbed wire fencing along the 856-km long long border with Bangladesh has stopped the migration of elephants to the neighbouring country.

A forest department official said some 40 to 50 years ago, elephants were even seen on the streets of Agartala but their numbers started declining with the cutting down of forests for construction of a hydel power project on river Gomati.

There was a time, according to British surveyor John Hunter’s report, when elephants outnumbered humans in the state during the British rule.

With the loss of their

61 security men test COVID positive in Arunachal ITANAGAR, AUG 12 (PTI): Ninety-six more people, including 61 security personnel, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the northeastern state’s caseload to 2,327 on Wednesday, a senior health official said.

Anjaw district reported the highest number of fresh infections at 27, followed by Capital Complex (19), West Siang (16), Lohit (12), Papumpare (eight), East Siang (six), Changlang (four) and East Kameng and Lower Dibang Valley (two each), the official said.

“Sixty-one paramilitary personnel, including 27 in Anjaw district, 14 in West Siang, seven in Papumpare, six in Lohit, five in East Siang and two in Changlang, are among the new patients,” State Surveillance Officer Dr L Jampa said.

In 2002 Tripura had 38 elephants but the latest survey this year found 47 elephants.

habitat, the elephants started migrating to Bangladesh where forests were abundant, Sharma said, adding that a number of elephants had migrated to the Chittagong hill tracts in Bangladesh from the Gomati Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sharma said the human-animal conflict is comparatively less in Tripura compared to other states.

The forest department has decided to radio-collar the wild elephants to keep track of their movement.

The device will provide the updates of the realtime locations of the herds and help the forest department officials to track their movement and take measures accordingly, he said.

“We have called an NGO for the work and they will start the work once the materials are imported. By winter this year the radio collaring will be done.

We have decided to first

cover the Khowai district,” Sharma said.

“The forest department has also decided to install beekeeping devices in the agricultural field to keep elephants away from the field. The elephants fear bees, so it keeps them away from the inhabitants. We have also suggested to the people to start beekeeping for generating livelihood and keeping the herds away at the same time”, the chief wildlife warden said.

Apart from that, the forest department has also made arrangements of adequate fodder reserves in the jungles to meet the thirst and hunger of wild elephants. Bamboo, banana plantations were made by the officials in the forest along with check dams constructed within the forest.

On the occasion of World Elephant Day, the state forest department has started an online awareness campaign, he added.

Will oppose any territorial changes: AAPSU on Naga talks Itanagar, Aug 12 (PTI): The AAPSU appealed to the Centre on Wednesday to keep Arunachal Pradesh away from any kind of “territorial changes” while finding a solution to the decades-old Naga political problem.

The All Ar unachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) stated that the talks should not affect the state and its people in any way. We welcome the initiative taken by the successive governments in resolving the Naga issue. However, we would also like to make it clear that the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh will strongly oppose any attempts made to change the territorial jurisdiction of the state or any kind of administrative, political or other interventions while reaching a final solution to the decades-old insurgency problem in Nagaland, it

said in a statement. The apex students’ body said the Centre should also stand by the assurances given by its interlocutor and present Nagaland Governor R N Ravi in 2015. Ravi, during his meeting with the AAPSU in 2015, had promised that Arunachals interest would not be compromised during the time of executing the final draft of the Naga Peace Accord.

The union called upon all the legislators of the state, the MPs, and the political parties to strongly oppose any possible attempts to alter the states territorial jurisdiction and administration for the proposed accord.

We are very much aware of the NSCN-IM’s vision of Nagalim or Greater Nagaland but there are no Nagas in Arunachal Pradesh.

We have always, on record, objected to their vested interest designs,” it said.

Preparation on to cap damaged OIL well spewing gas Dibrugarh, Aug 12 (PTI): Preparations are on to cap the damaged OIL well at Baghjan in Assam, which has been spewing gas uncontrollably for 78 days, the PSU said. Two attempts to cap the well, which is situated in Tinsukia district, made in a fortnight have failed.

A release by the oil exploration major said enlargement of the flange bolt hole of the 11 inch spacer spool has been completed overnight at its central workshop and it has been transferred to the well site early Wednesday morning, said a release of the oil exploration major.

Connection of this new spacer spool with the capping blow out preventer (BOP) stack is in progress.

Following this the BOP stack shall be pressure tested again, the company said.

A BOP is a very heavy metal cover weighing several tonnes that is placed at the mouth of any gas or oil well to stop leakage of the fuel from under ground.

Rigging up of the repaired bull lines with the Athey wagon, the equipment for fighting oil-field fires, is also in progress at the site. The Athey wagon

will be load tested. Stating that all safety precautions are being maintained and are in place, the release said all efforts are being taken to control the well at the earliest.

It said a total of 2756 families have been surveyed till August 11 in Doomdooma and Tinsukia Circle for assessment of damage for compensation.

The company also said that oil and gas production

still continues to be affected due to forceful closure of few oil and gas wells connected to Baghjan EPS. Drilling and workover operation also continue to be affected at few of the locations due to forceful closure of operation.

About impact on oil and gas production due to protests, blockades and bandhs staged in and around Baghjan area since May 27 due to the blowout, the

release said 26280 metric tonnes of crude oil and 63.04 million metric st. cubic meter of natural gas have been lost. Meanwhile, the environmental impact assessment study on various parameters are being carried out by TERI, ERM, CSIR-NEIST, IIT-Guwahati apart from OILs in-house monitoring of air quality, noise level, gas presence.

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Rajasthan crisis ebbs

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lmost a month after the Congress party government in Rajasthan nearly went the Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh way, somehow the arithmetic didn’t work for BJP to launch its ‘Operation ‘Kamala(Lotus)’. The Rajasthan Congress government was tottering with chief minister Ashok Gehlot fighting to keep his flocks after deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot rebelled. Gehlot, the old political warhorse went all out against his former deputy who had the tacit support of BJP. Gehlot had to face hurdles from the state Governor on one hand and court intervention against disqualifying the rebel MLAs on the other. In the end and after much heat in the media and in the court, Pilot finally decided to call a truce through the good offices of the Gandhis. The factors that led to Rajasthan crisis was the same that had led to downfall of Congress governments in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. In Karnataka, former Congress chief minister Siddaramaiah openly criticised the party’s coalition chief minister H.D.Kumaraswamy to such, that the latter openly wept in front of media that he wasn’t being allowed to function. Ego clashes within Congress members vying for ministerial berths was another cause. In Madhya Pradesh, the open rivalry between old Congress warhorse and chief minister Kamal Nath and emerging young leader Jyotiraditya Scindia effected ‘Operation Kamala’. The Congress government had 114 MLAs but after 22 Scindia loyalists resigned its numbers went down to 92 giving the BJP with 107, a majority. During the face off in Rajasthan between Gehlot and Pilot, there was much badmouthing going on, especially from Gehlot. The flashpoint came when Pilot received a notice from the special operations group (SOG) of the state police to record his statement regarding the alleged attempts to topple the Congress government in the state. Pilot was rightly incensed and after more than one and half year of being sidelined and often humiliated by Gehlot, he had no other way but to go towards the exit door.

Unfortunately, when things were brewing, none of the Gandhis did anything to ensure that the old warhorse did no further damage. Now that Pilot has agreed to return back on the strength of assurances from Priyanka and Rahul, back in Rajasthan Gehlot won’t be too pleased with the homecoming. He has been bad-mouthing Pilot without naming him earlier during the height of the crisis, when he said: “being fluent in English or having a handsome personality doesn’t mean everything. What matters is one’s conviction, dedication and commitment to ideals and country.” On his part, Pilot has never responded in kind by attacking Gehlot. Ashok Gehlot is not naïve or timid; he is a veteran in the art of survival in facing his adversities.

He has the Gandhi siblings under his spell and like a skilled conductor, has managed to have them on his side at decisive moments. This had unfortunately made Gehlot arrogant, uncompromising and arbitrary in his dealings. It is unlikely the Rajasthan crisis will end so soon given the fact that Gehlot has already fired his salvoes and would not think twice to cut to size an emerging and popular young leader. And that is a constant problem for the Congress in Rajasthan and next, perhaps Chhattisgarh.

DailyDevotion The Theology of Resting in God

Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?

—Matthew 8:26

When we are afraid, the least we can do is pray to God. But our Lord has a right to expect that those who name His name have an underlying confidence in Him. God expects His children to be so confident in Him that in any crisis they are the ones who are reliable. Yet our trust is only in God up to a certain point, then we turn back to the elementary panic-stricken prayers of those people who do not even know God. We come to our wits’ end, showing that we don’t have even the slightest amount of confidence in Him or in His sovereign control of the world. To us He seems to be asleep, and we can see nothing but giant, breaking waves on the sea ahead of us. “…O you of little faith!” What a stinging pain must have shot through the disciples as they surely thought to themselves, “We missed the mark again!” And what a sharp pain will go through us when we suddenly realize that we could have produced complete and utter joy in the heart of Jesus by remaining absolutely confident in Him, in spite of what we were facing.

There are times when there is no storm or crisis in our lives, and we do all that is humanly possible. But it is when a crisis arises that we instantly reveal upon whom we rely. If we have been learning to worship God and to place our trust in Him, the crisis will reveal that we can go to the point of breaking, yet without breaking our confidence in Him. We have been talking quite a lot about sanctification, but what will be the result in our lives? It will be expressed in our lives as a peaceful resting in God, which means a total oneness with Him. And this oneness will make us not only blameless in His sight, but also a profound joy to Him.

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oklak the 12th District of Nagaland was established on 21 Dec 2017 and eventually became a reality on 06 Aug 20 - a red letter day for the district, when the newly appointed DC and SP took charge of their duties and an elusive dream of the populace of a remote and an underdeveloped area became a reality. The Khiamniungan Tribe are the natives of most of the Villages in Noklak District whereas the Chang Tribe dwells in the villages located in the Chingmei Range to the North.

The District Headquarters located at Noklak Town can be approached from Tuensang via Chendang Saddle on NH 202in approximately 3 hours. The Patkai Mountain Range lies to the East and the watershed forms the demarcated Indo-Myanmar Boundary.

The villages that are strung along the Indo-Myanmar Border are Noklak, Pangsha, Wenshoi,Nokyan, Nokhu, Panso, Chuklangan, Wui and Thonoknyu.

Pangsha Village (barely 2 Kms from the International Border) is located 13 Kms from Noklak Town and has great historic relevance. In 1957 before formation of the Nagaland State when the region was part of erstwhile NEFA, the village was attacked by Myanmar based rebels. The fearless Khiamniungans villagers armed with a few weapons

were able to repulse the attack and defend the villagers successfully. This incident became the turning point in Village Defence and the birth place of the Village Guards. Also due to its easy accessibility it was the venue of numerous meetings between the representatives of Government of India and the Myanmar based Naga rebels as a prelude to the signing of the Shillong Accord in 1975.

The Shillong Accord was signed in 1975 but a faction had reneged as such the deployment of the Security Forces continued in Nagaland. As a young officer, I was fortunate to be deployed at a Combined Army & Assam Rifles Post at Chuklangan Village. The road from Chendang Saddle to Noklak was not metaled and non-skid chains were fixed on wheels to prevent vehicles from getting bogged down during monsoons.

Noklak was the Road head and only foot tracks emanated to the various villages, except Pangsha which had a connecting fair weather track for light vehicles till just short of the Village.

The approach to Chuklangan was via Nokhu Village and it took over six hours trek through forested hilly track covered with dense bamboo and cane vegetation. Chuklangan was a unique village as it was located in a Valley whereas most Naga Villages

are on Hill tops. As such the water source was nearby.

The name if we break-up into Chok (Deer) and La (Taken away by the River) The folklore says probably a deer was swept away in the river and village named after the incident. From the village two Tracks led to the International Boundary; one to the North East through Bamboo Forests was a shorter route and took two hours to the Boundary Pillar, whereas the other to the South East was a longer one and took three hours to the Boundary Pillar. Due to provisions of Free Movement Regime (FMR) trans-border movement of villagers was permitted. Khiamniungan Nagas of Myanmar used to bring Fowl in wicker baskets slung on their backs for barter trade and return after few days after collecting their requirement of Tea, Salt and Iron(for making dahs or implements) in exchange. Comparatively the movement was lesser to Myanmar of Villagers residing in India. The documentation regarding their arrival/departure was done at the Office of EAC Office Noklak.

The Chuklangan Post was air maintained by Dakotas from Jorhat but due to its peculiar location in a bowl surrounded by hill, the Dropping Zone was at Wui Village to the South about 5 Kms away. Casual Porters were authorized to be em-

ployed to ferry the Rations from Wui to Chuklangan.

Our interaction with the villagers was limited due to use of sign language as we could converse only through the Dobashi, the Pastor or the School Teacher as the Villagers could not converse in Nagamese. The Gaon Burra (Village Headman) was Mr. Palu and who was also the Commander of the Village Guards armed with .303 Rifles. There was another villager Mr Yamda who also acted as an Interpreter. Whenever there was a VIP visit the Village Guards presented a Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitaries at the Helipad along with the school children who would render the National Anthem despite not studying the Hindi Language. The Khiamniungan villagers are gifted artisans and wove magical bamboo products. Naga Cross bows of Chokla, Spears made at Pangsha and Dahs made at Wui were very popular crafts choices as mementoes for visitors.

During the day time we conducted regular Patrolling to keep the area safe while the Villagers worked in their fields. At times we stopped to listen to the mesmerizing and melodious farming group songs and admired the community spirit of the Nagas. On Sundays I would invariably participate in the Morning Church Service and after

customary request of Pastor also deliver talk to the Villagers about need for maintenance of hygiene and sanitation, importance of education for children, dangers of forest fires from ‘jhooming’ and conservation of wildlife. At night the Ambush Parties were deployed on approaches towards the International Boundary to deter movement of undergrounds from Myanmar. The silence of the night was disturbed only by the sounds made by wild animals like Hyenas, Wild Boars, Barking Deer and the stray Mithuns that used to jump over the perimeter bamboo fence of the Post.

The Area between Chuklanjan and Wui towards the Watershed was covered with dense primary forest and were rich in spices in the wild like Cinnamon, Cardamom, Basal Leaves and Ginger.

Our Battalion with Headquarters at Shamator and posts in Khiamniungan Villages of Pangsha, Wenshoi Nokhu and Wui remained deployed for a year.

Due to our alertness and rapport with the villagers we were successful in ensuring peace and tranquillity in our Area of Responsibility, though violent incidents did occur in contiguous areas to the North and South.

I am reminded of an incident at Chuklangan when I had sprained my ankle and could hardly walk

and there was an impending VIP Visit. With No doctor available at the Post the School Teacherreferred me to the Village Witch Doctor.

After the School Teacher had explained to her the ailment she examined my ankle and pulled and pressed it at various places which was quite painful after that she explained to the School Teacher about the follow up treatment. A paste of the herb was wrapped around the ankle and to my relief I was perfectly alright in two days ready to receive the VIP. Later from the smell of the paste I discovered that the Herb was nothing else but Ginger, which was available in abundance at Chuklangan. Such was the magical powers of the Witch Doctor !

25 years later I again got an opportunity to serve at Tuensang and my visit to Noklak ignited my reminiscences of my days at Chuklangan Village. As Noklak basks and rejoices in its new status I wish the denizens Peace and Prosperity to make the Nascent district as First Among Equals. “…but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” Colonel Prakash Bhatt (Retd), Ex Addl DIG Assam Rifles

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Speech on74th Naga Independence Day Naga Hoho and the need of the hour T. Ovung, President, NPGN/NNC (N/A)

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y dear Naga brothers and sisters, I am very much delighted to convey my best greeting to everyone of you on74th Anniversary of our Naga’s Independence day and I thanked our almighty God for permitting me to stand before you on this Red Letter Day for the Nagas.

And let me tell you some facts about our Nagas in the past. Prior to the advent of the British the Nagas have neither king nor governing body to rule over them, yet all villages have their own Sovereign Republic that no superior village or superior community rules over small village and small community. The Naga Nation although small and people were illiterate, it might have being protected

by God and thus no Nation conquered nor rule over the Nagas in human history.

When the Ahom king came to Assam from Myanmar (Burma) in the 13th century A.D through Naga country, Nagas fought against Ahom king and defended their territory. The Nagas relentlessly fought against intermittent warfare against the British from 1832 to 1879 and peace were concluded with them in march 1880 but the Nagas refused to enter any written Agreement or treaty which might tantamount to surrender their sovereignty.

In 1918 the Naga Club was formed and through which a memorandum was submitted to the British statutory Simon Commission on 10th January 1929 stating to leave the Nagas alone to determine for themselves as in Ancient time. In 1946’ when the imminent withdrawal of the British Government from South East Asia colonial Countries, the Naga National Council(NNC) was formed on 2nd February 1946 to voice for the future of the Naga peace.

Soon as its formation, the NNC submitted Memorandum to the British cabinet commission ( camp New Delhi) on 9th April 1946 stated that” the future of the Nagas would not be bound by any arbitrary decision

of the British Government” and no recommendation would be accepted without consultation. Again on 29th march 1947 the NNC submitted another memorandum to the Prime- minister of British Mr. Clement Atlee (who was a member of Simon Commission 1929) stating “The Nagas could not be thrown into the sea of Indian Politics”. A copy of the 1929 memorandum was also enclosed with. In May1947, Indian National Congress( INC) delegation came to Kohima and offered an autonomous state to the Nagas and asked to join the Indian Union.

The Nagas rejected the offer saying the Nagas were Sovereign Independent before India became Independent. To make the India leaders on the Naga National stand, the NNC sent its delegation to New Delhi, the delegation met the Indian National leader Mahatma Gandhi on 19th July 1947 and told him the Nagas are not Indians and the Nagas territory does not belong to India and as a main point the delegation told him that the Nagas will declare Nagaland Independence on 14th August 1947 to which Mahatma Gandhi said, the Naga have every right to become Independent outside India. We do not want the British and they are going, if you said, you are not Indians and your country does not belong to India, then the matters ends there. Nobody will force you to join the Indian Union, you can even declare your Independence today.

Therefore, the Naga National Council declares Naga Independence on 14th August 1947 to the outside world. And also on 24th January 1950, the NNC declared the Nagas didnot accept the Indian constitution .The Indian constitution became law only on 26th January 1950.

Moreover, the NNC conducted the Naga National voluntary Plebiscite on May16,1951 in which 99.9% of Naga people voted to remain Independent as in

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s a concerned Naga senior citizen I’m impelled to take this moment to acknowledge the Naga Hoho for their indefatigable support on the impending Indo-Naga political issue.

The reason I put down this brief opinion about Naga Hoho is because of the indispensable responsibility and role to be played by the Naga Hoho at the outcome of the much awaited Indo-Naga political settlement. Which will take place in one form or another depending on how far the Government of India is prepared to build a new relationship with the Naga people?

As we all know that, the present peace talks has to deliver political solution that will cover all the contiguous Naga territory under India’s forceful occupation.

Naga Hoho being the only Apex Naga civil body that represent all the Nagas irrespective of artificial boundaries needs our encouragement and not otherwise.

The expedition of Naga Hoho as I observed since its inception and till today has come a long way despite of the never ending hiccups due to tribalism, groupism and regionalism inherent in the Naga society. Something every Naga citizens has contributed consciously and unconsciously and therefore, on this part we all have fallen short of being dignified as a “noble citizen” of Nagaland.

In our greed to accommodate personal agenda and the never satiating thirst to control everything under the sun we have manipulated with vested interest into that of a “Naga problem” undermining the whole purposes, objectives and interest of Naga Hoho. We are in a situation where the ethics of listening and reasoning together is replaced with the chaotic race to overthrow one another drunk with self righteousness. This is such a shame which should be immediately self corrected and

eradicated at the earliest.

Naga Hoho carries the burden of purposes, spirit and sentiments of all the Naga people and it will be devilish and an act of self betrayal to compromised or deviate from that cause.

The movement for Naga integration and to live together all the Nagas under the same administration is the noblest objective of the Naga Hoho. We should be thankful to all the leaders who have served Naga Hoho in different capacities for their resoluteness and time tested political integrity in taking forward the interest of all the Nagas thus far. Despite of the never ending attempts to dislodge and destroy the very foundation of the Hoho by those elements averse to the success story of Naga hoho painstaking effort, the consistent activism for Naga unity and lasting political solution is paying off.

The challenges ahead as Naga Hoho lead the Naga people to enter the new political dispensation will require unadulterated blessings and, an all out effort of every Naga political leaders, Churches, Naga intellectuals, Students, men and women and every countrymen of this God gifted Nagaland. Let us not be carried away by our transitory personal ambitions, but rather dwell together to the common good, interest and objectives that will strengthen the brotherhood of our people and towards resolving the long Indo-Naga political negotiation in the best way. Let us keep aside the efficiency in creating reactionary bodies but, let us nurture what we already have in the name of Naga hoho. Time has come for the Naga people to show the world our unity in one body. Kuknalim!

Sulanthung Lotha (Concerned Naga Senior Citizen)

ancient times. This was a solemn pledge and final verdict of the Naga people for the future of Nagaland.

When the first general election of India was attempted to conduct in Nagaland in January 1952, the Nagas did not participate in the Indian election because the Nagas were sovereign Independent Nation outside India.

The policy of the NNC was non-violent but Indian Prime-Minister Shri Jawaharlal Nehru sent the Armed Forces of India to Nagaland in 1954 and started war against the Nagas thinking he could force the Nagas to join Indian Union at gun point. Again the Nagas firmly decided not to surrender their sovereignty at any cost and took counter violent for self-defense measure. During that time the Nagas have suffered a lot in the hands of Armed Forces of India, some had lost their precious lives for the sake of our Naga Nation.

But unlike in the past days, now Naga People want to live in Peace. Accordingly on behalf of Naga People NSCN(IM) headed by its General Secretary Th. Muivah Negotiated with Indian Government for Naga Political Solution and their mission was fruitful” The Framework Agreement was signed on 3rd August 2015 between NSCN( IM) and GOI which was lasting, honourable and acceptable to all Nagas. And Once Interlocutor from Indian Government side Mr. R. N. Ravi said that there will be only one Sir, Agreement and one SoluThe recent announcement of the Hon’ble Minister Shri Temjen Imna Along (Higher tion for Nagas. Therefore, & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs) wherein it was stated that a grant of Rupees according to my opinion 5 lakhs would be awarded to a group from each district as part of the Atmarnirbhar the Framework Agreement Nagaland initiative is truly appreciable and noble. In these times of pandemic and which was already signed uncertainty where the whole world has been turned upside down and Nagaland is also between NSCN (IM) and very much affected, the Hon’ble Minister’s noble initiative is a positive encouragement.

GOI was final. So, that For the first time in a long time, we have a leader who has reached out to the people at Agreement should not be large. We hope that this will provide a platform for Nagas to display their innovation, ended in smoke. I, therefore creativity and skills, which would go a long way in helping realize the objective of a appeal to all Nagas to for- self-reliant and self-sufficient Nagaland. I’m sure there must probably be thousands of give and forget all enmity, applicants. Safe to say, the public of Nagaland are also excited to see who the winners misunderstanding, differ- are and what their innovations and objectives are for a self-reliant and self-sufficient ence and reconcile among Nagaland. For those that don’t make the cut, don’t be disappointed and keep going. us and raise one voice sup- Nagaland needs entrepreneurs and innovative people, more than ever. Once again, porting early Naga Political much gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister for his noble initiative. More power to you, Solution. KUKNALIM. sir. God bless Nagaland I Longkumer NPGN/NNC (N/A) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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refund exceeds earning in Q1, Forget and forgive, Gehlot tells upset MLAs Rlys’ but freight holds ground, RTI finds Loyalists shift to Jaipur hotel

JAISALMER/JAIPUR, AUG 12 (PTI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said resentment among the Congress MLAs is “natural” after the return of dissident legislators to the party-fold but asked them to forgive, forget and move on.

But with just two days to go before the assembly session, the party is taking no chances, deciding to keep them together at a resort in the state capital.

The MLAs in the Gehlot camp were on Wednesday flown back to Jaipur from Jaisalmer, where they were together at another hotel. They were taken straight from the airport to the Fairmont hotel on the outskirts of the city, where they had stayed before being moved to Jaisalmer. The MLAs – mostly from the Congress and some allies – are expected to remain there till the assembly meets on August

Ashok Gehlot celebrates Raskha Bandhan with his elder sister Vimla Devi during his visit to Jodhpur, Aug. 12. (PTI)

14. The Congress crisis in Rajasthan appears to have ended with the intervention of the top leadership of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who met rebel leader Sachin Pilot earlier this week Pilot had openly rebelled against Gehlot last month along with 18 other Congress MLAs. He was then sacked as deputy chief minister and the party's Rajasthan chief. Meeting reporters in Jaisalmer, Gehlot said he had urged the MLAs to bear with the develoipement, while acknowledging

that it was “natural” for them to be upset. “Forget and forgive and move on in the interest of the country, the state, the people of the state and democracy. Democracy in under threat. This was a fight to save democracy, in which our MLAS gave their support,” he said. At earlier Congress Legislature Party meetings, the loyalist MLAs had called for disciplinary action against the dissidents who defied party whips while demanding a change in the leadership in the state.

Gehlot had himself

called the now sacked PCC president “useless”, using the derogatory Hindi word “nikamma” for Sachin Pilot.

"It is natural for them to be upset. The way this episode happened, they had to stay in hotels,” he said Wednesday, in an apparent reference to the previous evening's Congress Legislature Party meeting in Jaisalmer.

“I have exhorted them that in the interest of the country, state, people of the state and for saving democracy, sometimes we have to bear this,” he said.

He said that more than 100 MLAs stayed together for such a long time, which is a big thing in itself and had never happened in the history of the country.

The chief minister said all MLAs, including those who have “returned” now, will work together to fulfil the commitments made to the people of the state.

In Jaipur, as the loyalist MLAs headed to the Fairmont hotel, Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas confirmed that they are not happy with

the turn of events. “Yes, several MLAs said they are upset and saying this is their right,” he said, while reminding that a decision has already been taken by the party high command.

AICC general secretary Avinash Pande, who too came to Jaipur from Jaisalmer, said the MLAs remained united.

The Gehlot government will complete its fiveyear term, he said. “We will also win the next assembly elections in 2023.”

Inde pendent MLA Sanyam Lodha said the dissident MLAs have returned unconditionally. Congress deputy chief whip Mahendra Chaudhary called the events a victory of the Congress and the BJP's defeat.

The party had alleged that the BJP was trying to topple the Gehlot government by trying to lure away Congress MLAs. The MLAs in the Ashok Gehlot camp had moved into the Fairmont hotel in Jaipur on July 13 and were shifted to Jaisalmer's Suryagarh hotel on August 31.

NEW DELHI, AUG 12 (PTI): Perhaps for the first time in its 167-year-long history, the Railways has refunded more than it has earned from ticket bookings, registering a negative passenger segment revenue of Rs 1,066 crore in the COVID-19-hit first quarter of 2020-21, an RTI query has found.

The freight earnings, however, during the period managed to hold ground, according to the RTI reply provided by the Railways to Chandra Shekhar Gaur, a Madhya Pradesh-based activist.

The first three months of this financial year, when the Railways had to suspend all its regular passenger services due to the coronavirus travel restrictions, the national transporter’s revenue was in the negative -- Rs 531.12 crore in April, Rs 145.24 crore in May and Rs 390.6 in June (all in negative), the RTI reply said.

“The minus figures are being shown due to the fact

that the value of refunds is more than the value of tickets booked,” said Railway spokesperson DJ Narain.

An official explained that due to the suspension of services, tickets booked for travel in April, May and June were offered refunds, while fewer tickets were booked during these three months due to the restrictions.

The Railways has cancelled all regular passenger services indefinitely.

In the first quarter of the 2019-20 fiscal, the Railways had earned Rs 4,345 crore in April, Rs 4,463 crore in May and Rs 4,589 crore in June.

The Railways has said that due to the pandemic, it is envisaging a loss of around Rs 40,000 crore this financial year.

“Passenger revenues of Railways are naturally expected to be low this year due to suspension of most of the services due to COVID19 pandemic,” Narain said.

However, freight traf-

fic seems to have recovered somewhat since the Railways has been the preferred mode of transportation for ferrying essential during these months.

In April 2020, the freight earning was Rs 5,744 crore, in May it was 7,289 crore and in June the number stood at Rs 8,706 crore.

In the first quarter of last fiscal year, it earned Rs 9,331 crore in April, Rs 10,032 crore in May and Rs 9,702 crore in June.

Narain said the Railways’ freight operations during the last two weeks are higher than the last year’s corresponding figures for the same period.

“This is a very encouraging and positive sign for the things to come,” he said.

A concerted effort by railway officials and better management practices will ensure that revenue lost in passenger segment is significantly offset by an outstanding freight performance, Narain said.

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AR apprehend NSCN (K-YA), NSCN (R) cadres

Organisations condemn molestation incident

DIMAPUR: New Ministers Hill Panchayat (NMHP), women and youth organisations of New Ministers Hill Kohima and Chakhesang Women Society Kohima (CWSK) have strongly condemned the barbaric act committed by a father to his underage daughter.

NHMP, women and youth organi-

sations: In a condemnation note by chairman, NHMP, Ward 16, Neibo O Kire, stated that such kind of act was viewed very seriously and should be condemned by one and all. NMHP urged upon law enforcing agency to punish the culprit as per law.

CWSK: Chakhesang Women Society Kohima (CWSK) in a condem-

nation note by president Neikhwepeu Khalo and general secretary, Meneno V. Rhakho stated that, such a person with a depraved mind does not belong in society. It appealed to the concerned authorities to thoroughly investigate and award the accused with befitting punishment, which would act as a deterrent for the future.

NEWS in brief Apprehended individual at Diphupar Police Station.

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles apprehended one active cadre of NSCN (K-YA) from general area Selouphe (RB 1602) on August 10.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), based on specific intelligence regarding presence of a UG cadre in general area Selouphe, troops of Assam Rifles along with Police representative launched an operation and appre-

hended “self styled leacy” Kashito Sema of NSCN (K-YA), age 50 years, r/o Mukalime vill, distt Zunheboto. Recoveries included one point 32mm pistol with mag and one 12 bore rifle with thirteen 12 bore cartridges. The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Diphupar Police Station for further investigation.

The apprehended individual in police custody.

Assam Rifles during its ongoing operation also apprehended one active cadre of NSCN (R) from general area Chekiye on August 9. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), troops of Assam Rifles along with Police representative launched an operation and apprehended “self

Tree plantation drive at Mopungchuket

styled raja peyu” Kamal Sangma of NSCN (R), age 29 years, r/o Durbagaon, distt Dimapur. Recoveries included a point 32mm pistol with mag. The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Diphupar Police Station for further investigation.

Quarantine mess sealed at Blue Hill Colony, Wokha: Deputy commissioner & chairman District Task Force (DTF) for COVID19, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha in the interest of public health and safety and taking into consideration about the detection of COVID cases has ordered the sealing of the quarantine mess and house no.118 and the mess in-charge house at Blue Hill Colony, Wokha. The sealing is for a period of

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND. NO. PD & SJ.KPE.OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2019-20/313

Dated Kiphire the 11th Aug.2020.

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Lesangla, wife of Late Shri. Y. Resangmew of Pungro Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late Y. Resangmew serving as Primary Teacher under the establishment of (SDEO) office Kiphire, Nagaland, who expired on 11.07.2020.

Public are hereby asked to file objections/claim if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(VICTO SEMA) NJS Principal District and Sessions Judge Kiphire: Nagaland

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DIMAPUR: Public Health Engineering department (PHED) Mokokchung as part of the Gandagi Mukt Bharat campaign initiated a tree plantation drive at Mopungchuket village in partnership with The

GPRN/NSCN discharges 1

DIMAPUR: GPRN/ NSCN has informed that Pte Qhiveto, A/No. 20358 S/o Zhukiye Sumi of H. Khehoyi village, Union Territory has been discharged from active ser vice of Naga army on ground of health ailment.

A press release by GPRN/NSCN through its MIP, stated that Qhiveto was discharged as per office order of GSO-I (Adm), GHQ, Naga Army, GPRN/NSCN. GPRN/NSCN stated that service rendered during his stint in the national service was praiseworthy and acknowledged and wishes him a healthy and prosperous future.

Greensight Project on August 12. A press release

by PHED Mokokchung stated that, volunteers planted indigenous fruit bearing trees to mark the day. Gandagi Mukt Bharat is a week-long behavior

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change campaign of the government of India, Ministry of Jal Shakti, department of Drinking Water and Sanitation that was launched on August 8 by Prime Minister and will culminate on August 15.

Book titled ‘The Destiny’ released in Kohima

DIMAPUR: eBook titled “the destiny” written by senior journalist Oken Jeet Sandham was released by Nagaland Press Association (NPA) president, H Chishi at the Tibet Kitchen on August 12.

According to a press release by organisers, Sandham said that he wrote the book on his wife Aneile Kenye who was discharged from the ICU, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) on March 30, 2020, after staying there for more than 10 years. While sharing about his wife’s stay at the hospital, Sandham said that the outbreak of COVID-19 changed the course of their life and that her discharge from the ICU, NHAK on

March 30, 2020 brought her the destiny to unite himself with his children.

He further added that this turn of event influenced him to write a book on her.

Appreciating the author for writing on his wife, Chishi recalled his association with the author for more than two decades and said that the author’s patience and perseverance while his wife was in the ICU for more than a decade exhibited in many ways.

Meanwhile, KPC advisor Kopelo (Kops) Krome, joint secretary, Alem Jamir were among others who attended the book launch.

The book is available on Amazon at Rs 250 and the paperback is at Rs. 300.

NOTICE

S/C. NO. 281/20

DTF meeting: DC, Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has convened an emergency meeting of Dimapur District Task Force (DTF) for discussing matters relating to

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension of Late Duwa Rai has been applied by Smti Bodumai Rai, W/o Late Duwa Rai, R/o H.o. 165, Signal Angami Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C No. - 10810609298 3. LPG Customer No. - 11305 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 10th September 2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 10th August 2020.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR::NAGALAND DP-3435

OFFICE OF THE

RALAN RANGE UNION DIMAPUR DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO.: ED/DELED-2/2017

(Mhonyamo Ngullie) Chairman RRUD

(Renpen Tungoe) Gen. Secy.

RRUD

Dated, the 11th August 2020

NOTIFICATION

It is hereby notified for the information of all NIOS D.El.Ed trainees whose results are withheld (NC) due to not possessing of the required % of marks at HSSLC Examination that NIOS has given a last chance to clear their results on production the required documents. Therefore, all such candidates are here by directed to send copies of HSSLC Mark Sheets and NIOS ID Card attested by the Head of Institution where they worked at the time of taking admission to the Regional Director, NIOS Regional Centre, Guwahati through email to ‘niosdeledguwahati@gmail.com’ with CC to ‘sno.nios.nagaland@gmail.com’ on or before 17th August 2020. Name & Enrolment Number should be clearly indicated in the email and hard copies of the documents should be sent to the Regional Director through Speed Post.

Further, all Centre Coordinators & Trainees having unresolved grievances (reported earlier) may forward/resend the email sent earlier to ‘sno.nios.nagaland@gmail.com’ on or before 17th August 2020. No new requests in this regard will be entertained.

(WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) Director

Issued by DIPR

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No.RCN/KVK-K/Biotech Kisan Hub/17/19

WALK- IN -INTERVIEW

Dated 12th August, 2020

Eligible candidates are invited to attend Walk-in-Interview for recruitment of 02 Young Professional-II on contractual basis under DBT Biotech Kisan Hub Project, Kiphire on 3rd September, 2020 at 11.00 A.M in the office of the Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, Nagaland.

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With immense pride and honor, Ralan Range Union Dimapur extends a heartiest congratulations to Mr Richard Yanthan, S/o Late Chenithung James Yanthan & Mrs Shilomenla (Longchari) Yanthan for his success in the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019 (IAS) securing 113 All India Ranking. Through your Devotion, Dedication and Determination has manifested and fulfilled the wise saying of “Attained with hardship are longer retained”.

Your hard work and success had drawn a motivation and inspiration to the upcoming young Naga aspirants.

The Union wishes him more success, May God’s grace and mercy shall continue to follow you and lead you as you joined the elite group for the service of the nation.

COVID-19 pandemic on August 13, 1 p.m at DC’s conference hall Dimapur.

All the concerned members of DTF have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925

DP-3438

Participants at the tree plantation drive on August 12.

96 (ninety six) hours for necessary contact tracing and active surveillance with effect from August 10.

This order will come into immediate effect.

DC Dimapur convenes

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Pay Rs. 25,000/(Fixed)

Essential qualification

Age Limit

M.V.Sc./B.V.Sc./Masters in 21-45 years Agriculture/ Life Science

Place of Posting Kiphire, Nagaland

Terms and conditions: 1. The offer is purely contractual and co-terminus with the end of the project with no provision of regularization.

2. The candidate should bring all relevant certificates, mark sheets, experience certificate etc. in original for verification.

3. Candidates should also bring an application with full biodata addressed to the Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema with attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets from Matriculation onwards. A recent passport size photograph should also be affixed on the top of the application.

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Sd/Asstt. Admn. Officer

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SC seeks commission for inquiry B’luru violence: 3 killed as police open fire Pleaintoinmismanagement of pandemic

Police and residents walk past charred remains of vehicles vandalised by a mob in Bengaluru, Wednesday. (PTI)

city. These are traitors,” Revenue Minister Ashoka told reporters after meeting Congress MLA in his office at Vidhana Soudha.

The Minister said the MLA’s house was completely damaged, belongings including Sarees and jewels were looted and rest was set on fire including vehicles.

“It is clear from the intensity of vandalism that the intention was to attack and

finish off Srinivasa Murthy.

It has to be investigated whether any corporator or anti-social elements from within the state and outside were involved,” Ashoka said. Tourism minister C T Ravi said:”It is clear and evident that yesterday’s violent attack was carried out by a Muslim mob in a preplanned manner.”

The state government on Wednesday announced

Attending session for obituary...

(From p-1) Further, he said the NPF MLAs had submitted a list of 29 questions, of which only 12 questions were admitted for the session.

Therefore, without admitting any of the important issues, Zeliang said there was no point in attending the session and hence the opposition party have decided to boycott the session.

He alleged that the intention of the current government was just to fulfil the constitutional requirement and not to discuss issues of public importance in the Assembly, hence he said even the adjournment motion move made by Imkong L Imchen was rejected.

On the speaker’s clarification to discuss SARFAESI Act some other time, Zeliang recalled that the topic was included in the list during the last session, but was postponed by the speaker at the last minute stating that this would be discussed in the next session.

“And even this time it was not included, which only shows that the government was not willing to discuss issues of public importance,” he added.

On his letter to the governor seeking intervention to conduct session for three days, Zeliang said though NLA’s secretary in his letter had said the “governor indicated the session on August 13”, yet it was clear from the gov-

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ernor’s letter to the chief minister that it was the latter who had proposed the session and not the other way round.

He said the governor asked the chief minster to comply with the request of the opposition by giving sufficient time for deliberation on issues of public importance. However he regretted that the speaker had even turned down even governor’s request.

Zeliang pointed out that August 13 was proposed because by the next day all ministers and advisers would go to their respective headquarters for flag hoisting on August 15, which only showed that the government was determined to conduct the session for one day only.

that a district magistrate would conduct an inquiry into the violence.

The government also decided to recover losses caused to public property during the violence from the rioters. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said the “attack on the residence of the MLA, the police station and rioting are condemnable.

“Already given directions to initiate stringent

action against the criminals (and) the government has initiated all the measures to contain violence,” he said.

The attack on police, media persons and common citizens was unpardonable.

The government will not tolerate such instigation and mischief, he added.

The rioters also torched many police and private vehicles, badly damaged the house and looted the belongings of MLA Murthy and those of his sister. An ATM was also smashed into pieces. After the arson and violence, the entire DJ Halli resembled a war zone.

To disperse the unruly mob, police resorted to lathi charge, lobbed tear gas shells and later opened fire, killing three people.

One of the victims has been identified as Yasin Pasha, whose father Afzal told reporters that his son was ‘innocent.’ “My son operated a meat shop in the area and had gone for dinner when the police opened fire and he died. He is innocent and was not involved in any arson,” he said.

Meanwhile, curfew has been imposed in the affected areas in and around DJ Halli and KG Halli.

NEW DELHI, AUG 12 (PTI): The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a plea which has sought a direction to the Centre to appoint a commission, headed by a retired apex court judge, for inquiry into the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The petition has alleged that the Centre failed to undertake timely and effective measures for containing transmission of the virus and an independent inquiry by a commission, appointed under the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1952, was essential to inquire into the “lapses”.

As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court

website, the plea, filed by six petitioners is scheduled to come up for hearing on August 14 before a bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao. The petition, filed through advocate Prashant Bhushan, has claimed that the Centre’s response to the pandemic and its “deleterious impact” on the lives and livelihoods of the citizens is a “definite matter of public importance and warrants appointment of a commission” under section 3 of the Act. The plea has claimed that the nationwide lockdown, which had commenced from March 25, and the manner in which it was implemented has had

a “devastating impact” on jobs, livelihood and the overall economy. It alleged that the nationwide lockdown, which was announced on March 24, was “arbitrary, irrational and without due consultation with experts or state governments”.

It alleged that the authority has also failed in drawing up national plan and issuing guidelines for providing minimum standards of relief to vulnerable sections of the society under the Disaster Management Act 2005.

The plea alleged that there was delay in ensuring adequate supplies of personal protective equipment for safety of healthcare workers during the pandemic.

DoSE clarifies on providing ...

(From p-1) The department stated that the decision to make the video lessons available in pen drives was taken after it received requests from various quarters about their inability to access the videos through internet due to connectivity issues, whereas PCs/ Laptops were available in many villages/wards with schools, churches or student bodies which could be used to access the videos for the benefit of students.

The department said it “clearly understands” that all students would not own smart phones/ PCs/laptops and it was a collective responsibility of everyone to help the students.

The department said that the entire transaction was made in a complete transparent manner and public were free to know about the details at any time.

HAL Light Combat Helicopters deployed for operations at Leh B E N G A LU RU, AU G 12 (PTI): The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said on Wednesday two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) produced by it have been deployed for operations at high altitude (Leh sector) at short notice to support IAF missions, “in the light of the prevailing situation on the border.”

“It is the lightest attack helicopter in the world designed and developed by HAL to meet the specific and unique requirements of Indian Armed Forces reflecting the crucial role ofHAL in’Atma Nirbhar Bharat’,”HAL’s CMD, R Madhavan, said.

The Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Harjit

Representational image.

Singh Arora took part in one such operation along with HAL test pilot, Wg Cdr (Retd), Subash P John recently by taking-off from high altitude location to a forward area for a simulated attack on a high altitude target, the Bengaluru- head-

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quartered company said in a statement.

“This was followed by a landing at one of the most treacherous helipads in the region.

The LCH successfully demonstrated its quick deployment prowess to for-

ward locations in extreme temperatures,” it said.

LCH is a potent weapon platform because of its state-of-the-art systems and highly accurate weapons that are capable of hitting any type of target by day or night, according to HAL. The other features of LCH include its ability to operate in the complete Area of Responsibility (AOR) and altitudes.

It has capability to carry adequate weapon load at high altitudes under varied conditions.

All these characteristics make it most suitable for hot and high altitude operations, the statement added.

The IAF and the Indian

NPF to boycott one-day NLA session (From p-1) Thereafter, leader of opposition TR Zeliang had on July 25 proposed to the speaker extension of the session “by a few more days wherein the second day of the session can commence in the month of August as deemed convenient post recess.” However, when this suggestion too was not accepted, Zeliang wrote to the governor seeking extension of the business session to three days on August 1.

The leader of opposition gave three options – i) convene the session from August 11 to 13 for a period of three days or, ii) defer commencement date of the session by a day after August 15 or advance it in order to accommodate at least three days or iii) commence the session on August 13 as scheduled and adjourn the House without sine die and resume for another two days after August 15 (post recess).

And in response to Zeliang’s letter, Ravi wrote to chief minister Neiphiu Rio on August 3, copies of which were shared with the speaker and the leader of opposition.

Despite clear indication by governor that the NLA session should “be of adequate duration to enable it to deliberate over the pressing issues of Nagaland”, Imchen regretted that the speaker failed to consider the same. Instead, Longkumer replied to the governor, copies of which were given to Zeliang and additional CS to the chief minister, reaffirming the decision of holding a oneday Session.

The NPFLP spokes-

person said as per Rule-58 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in NLA, notice of an Adjournment Motion should be given at least one hour before the commencement of the sitting, whereas he had served notice in this regard two weeks prior to the scheduled date of Assembly session. He added that it was most unfortunate that this went unattended.

F u r t h e r, I m c h e n claimed that opposition MLAs had filed 29 questions to be answered during the session but only 12 questions were accepted by the Assembly secretariat, while the time allotted to the Opposition Bench for discussion on matters related to COVID-19 was a mere 35 minutes, which he said was insufficient.

Reminding the speaker of the dignity of NLA, the NPFLP spokesperson alleged that its democratic principles had been repeatedly abused on the pretext of implementing COVID-19 measures.

Thus, in order to protect democratic practices and maintain the sanctity of the Assembly, Imchen said the NPF would boycott the one-day session, which had been convened for “mere fulfilment of constitutional obligation”.

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Army together need around 160 LCHs, HAL said.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had approved the proposal for initial batch of 15 LCHs, the statement said.

The IAF issued Request for Proposal (RFP) for 15 Limited Series Production (LSP) helicopter (10 for IAF and 5 for Army) and HAL had submitted its response, it said, adding, technical evaluation and the price negotiations have been concluded and the order is expected shortly.

“However, as a proactive measure, HAL has launched production of LSPs in anticipation of orders at its Bengaluru facility,” the statement said.

Pranab Mukherjee continues to be critical: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee

NEW DELHI, AUG 12 (PTI): The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be critical and he remains on ventilator support, the Army's Research and Referral hospital said on Wednesday.

He was admitted to the hospital in Delhi cantonment on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain.

"Shri. Pranab Mukherjee's health condition continues to remain critical.

Presently he is haemodynamically stable and on a ventilator," a statement from the hospital said.

The condition of the former president had worsened on Tuesday and he had not shown signs of improvement, the doctors attending on him said. The 84-yearold had also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery on Monday.

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BENGALURU, AUG 12 (PTI): Three people were killed after police opened fire to quell a mob that went on a rampage in a city locality irked over a social media post allegedly put out by a Congress legislator’s relative, with the Government terming the violence as a “well-planned act.”

“Three people have died (in police firing),” Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant told PTI. Further, 110 people have been arrested in connection with the rioting at Pulakeshi Nagar here.

Scores, including around 50 policemen, were injured in the violence that erupted on Tuesday night and continued till the wee hours of Wednesday, apparently triggered by the online post.

Pulakeshi Nagar MLA Akhanda Srinivasa Murthys residence and a police station at D J Halli were among those targeted by the angry mob. The house of the MLA, who was not at home at the time, was allegedly set on fire. “The manner in which the riots were perpetrated shows that it was a well planned act and was intended to spread to other parts of the

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Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as running mate

WASHINGTON, AUG 12 (PTI): Joe Biden has picked Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, recognising the crucial role Black voters and IndianAmericans could play in his bid to defeat Donald Trump in the US presidential election in November.

By naming the 55-yearold lawyer and moderate Democratic politician from California as his vice presidential candidate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket.

Harris, whose father is from Jamaica and mother an Indian, is currently the Senator from California and has been described as a trailblazer by Barack Obama, the first Black-American president.

Biden, 77, made the announcement in a text message to his supporters on Tuesday, ending days of suspense. It came about a week ahead of his virtual Democratic National Convention that would formally nominate Biden as the party’s candidate for the November 3 presidential election, challenging incumbent President Trump, a Republican.

“Joe Biden here. I’ve chosen Kamala Harris as

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. (File) my running mate. Together, with you, we’re going to beat Trump. Add your name to welcome her to the team,” Biden said in his message.

Biden said Harris will be the best partner for him to finally get the country back on track. He described her as “a fearless fighter” and “one of the country’s finest public servants”.

Harris later tweeted that Biden “can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our ideals.”

“I’m honoured to join him as our party’s nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief.”

Biden pledged in March

to name a woman as his running mate. He had faced mounting pressure to pick a Black woman as the country was hit by massive social unrest over police brutality against African-Americans, a key voting bloc to the Democrats.

Leading Indian-American groups across the US have lauded the selection of Harris, saying it was a moment of pride and celebration for the entire community in America.

An estimated 1.3 million Indian-Americans are expected to vote in the election, including nearly 200,000 in Pennsylvania and 125,000 in Michigan, both must-win battleground states.

In 2016, some 77 per

cent of Indian-Americans voted for the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, according to figures released

by CRW Strategy, a research firm. Reacting to the nomination of Harris, President Trump said he was “a little surprised that he picked her.”

“She was very disrespectful to Joe Biden and it’s hard to pick somebody that’s that disrespectful,” he said.

Vice president Mike Pence, the running mate of Trump, during a speech in Arizona acknowledged Harris.

“I don’t know if you all heard the news, but on the way here I heard Joe Biden just named his running mate — California Senator Kamala Harris,” Pence said. “So let me take this opportunity to welcome her to the race.”

The Trump campaign said the choice of running mate was proof that Biden is “an empty shell being filled with the extreme agenda of the radicals on the left”.

If elected, she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and AfricanAmerican vice president.

Only two other women have been nominated as

vice-presidential candidates - Sarah Palin by the Republicans in 2008 and Geraldine Ferraro by the Democrats in 1984. Neither made it to the White House.

A first term Democratic Senator from California, Harris had launched her presidential campaign in January 2019.

After initial few months, her campaign could not take off and by the end of the year, she withdrew from the race.

Early this year, she endorsed Biden for presidency.

But during the primaries and pre-primary season, she did not have a good relationship with him. Biden started appreciating her skills. Harris raised millions of dollars for the his campaign.

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco — the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

She was also the first female African-American and Indian-origin to become California’s attorney general. Harris became the first Indian-origin and second African-American woman to join the Senate.

Harris held the first event of her 2020 presiden-

tial campaign in Washington from the campus of Howard University, from which Harris earned an undergraduate degree in 1986.

While she supports broader immigration overhaul legislation, she also contends that the deferred action for immigration enforcement against some immigrants could be substantially expanded even without congressional action.

Harris batted for H-4 work visas which mainly impacted Indian spouses.

During her presidential bid, she advocated for a proposal to direct the Department of Homeland Security to provide retroactive work authorisation for immigrants who came to the US as children often referred to as Dreamers.

Harris was born in Oakland and grew up in Berkeley. After her parents divorced, she spent her high school years living in French-speaking Canada — her mother was teaching at McGill University in Montreal.

In 2010, Harris became the first Black woman to be elected as California’s Attorney General, overseeing the country’s second largest Justice Department, only behind the US Department of Justice.

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Russia says medics to get anti-COVID shots in two weeks

M O S C OW, A U G 1 2 (AGENCIES): Russia said on Wednesday the first batch of its Covid-19 vaccine would be ready for some medics within two weeks and rejected as “groundless” safety concerns aired by some experts over Moscow’s rapid approval of the drug.

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had become the first country to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine, after less than two months of human testing.

The vaccine has not yet completed its final trials.

Only about 10% of clinical trials are successful and some scientists fear Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety. “It seems our foreign colleagues are sensing the specific competitive advantages of the Russian drug and are trying to express opinions that in our opinion are completely

groundless,” Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Wednesday. He said the vaccine developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute would be administered to people, including doctors, on a voluntary basis, and would be ready soon.

“The first packages of the medical vaccine against the coronavirus infection will be received within the next two weeks, primarily for doctors,” he said. Alexander Gintsburg, director of the Gamaleya Institute, said clinical trials would be published once they have been assessed by Russia’s own experts. He said Russia plans to be able to produce 5 million doses a month by December-January.

Kazakhstan plans to send government officials to Moscow later this month to discuss possible deliveries of the vaccine, its presidential office said.

Iran’s president, FM lash out at Rajapaksa family dominates Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet new US push on arms embargo

Hassan Rouhani veloping nuclear weapons.

Tehran has repeatedly insisted it does not seek to produce a nuclear bomb.

The nuclear deal, endorsed by the Security Council, includes a provision lifting the arms embargo on Iran on October 18.

Rouhani lambasted the revised draft, saying its “initiators will be responsible for the consequences” if the Security Council adopts the new resolution. He did not elaborate on what steps Iran could take.

Zarif said the US draft was a “very illegal resolution, and in fact it uses the Security Council mechanisms to destroy the Security Council. “ “I’m confident that this resolution will be rejected too,” Zarif said.

The United Nations banned Iran from buying major foreign weapon systems in 2010 amid tensions

over its nuclear program.

That blocked Iran from replacing its aging military equipment, much of which had been purchased by the shah before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. An earlier embargo targeted Iranian arms exports.

In a separate development Wednesday, Iranian hard-liners in parliament voted against Rouhani’s nominee for trade minister in the first showdown between the rival camps since the house resumed work in May despite the struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Lawmakers rejected Hossein Modares Khiabani’s nomination for minister of trade and industries.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the vote was 140104 against the nominee.

There were 254 lawmakers at the session and 10 abstained. The parliament has 290 seats.

The vote marked the first serious confrontation between the newly elected house, dominated by conservatives and the bloc of supporters of the relatively moderate Rouhani. Under the law, Rouhani must introduce new nominees to his Cabinet in the next three months.

being the state minister of internal security. His son, Shasheendra Rajapaksa has also been given a state ministry.

One of the main features in the Cabinet is that while the veteran politician Dinesh Gunawardena has been re-named the foreign minister, a new state ministry of regional cooperation affiliated to the foreign ministry has been created.

Significantly, former president Maithripala Sirisena has been overlooked for a Cabinet ministry despite his overwhelming win in the elections from his north central home base.

President Gotabaya also appointed his lawyer as justice minister. Ali Sabry appeared for Gotabaya when he faced court cases related to corruption as a top defence bureaucrat when Mahinda earlier served as president.

Sabri is the only new face in the Cabinet from the new MPs elected.

The Rajapaksa led Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP) won a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections held last week that allowed the influential family to consolidate power for the next five years.

The SLPP won a record 145 seats in the 225member parliament.

Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa. (File) The parliament is to meet on August 20 for its first session.

Sri Lanka was one of the very few Asian countries apart from Singapore to hold general elections in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Rajapaksa family -- including SLPP founder and its National Organiser 69-year-old Basil Rajapaksa, who is the younger brother of Gotabaya, 71, and 74-year-old Mahinda -has dominated Sri Lankan politics for two decades.

President Gotabaya had won the November presidential election on the SLPP ticket. He dissolved Parliament in March and called for early snap elections.

In the parliamentary

to hold run3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland offIranparliamentary

LONDON, AUG 12 (AP): British Transport Police say three people died and six were taken to hospital after a passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland amid stormy weather.

The train’s driver was among the dead in Wednesday’s incident, which occurred after heavy rain.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the derailment as a “major’’ incident and said she would be convening an emergency response meeting.

Police, several ambulances, an air ambulance and fire engines were at the scene.

The British Transport Police force said officers were called at 9:43 a.m.

(0843GMT) to the railway line near Stonehaven, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northeast of Edinburgh.

Local lawmaker Andrew Bowie said Aberdeen Royal Infirmary had deK Y M C

Emergency services attend the scene of a derailed train in Stonehaven, Scotland, Wednesday Aug. 12. (PTI/AP) clared a major incident.

Bowie had been in Stonehaven surveying flood damage earlier Wednesday.

“The situation was really bad this morning. The

River Carron, the main river which flows through it, had burst its banks, and the heavy rain had caused flooding in the center of Stonehaven and lots of the

side streets leading off it,’’ he said.

Bowie added that the water had receded and it was unclear if flooding was connected to the de-

railment.

“I don’t think speculation is helpful at this stage,’’ he said. “We obviously don’t know why the derailment took place, but obviously we have suffered terrible weather here.”

Stonehaven is on the line for passenger trains linking Aberdeen with the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The hilly area was hit by storms and flash flooding overnight.

Serious train accidents are rare in the U.K. The country’s last fatal derailment was in 2007.

The head of Network Rail cut short a family holiday in return to the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “I am saddened to learn of the very serious incident in Aberdeenshire and my thoughts are with all of those affected. My thanks to the emergency services at the scene.”

election, he was seeking 150 seats needed to execute constitutional changes, including to repeal the 19th Amendment introduced in 2015 that curtailed the powers of the President and strengthened the role of Parliament.

Activists, already alarmed by the diminishing space for dissent and criticism in the island nation, fear such a move could lead to authoritarianism.

The United National Party (UNP) of former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe suffered a humiliating defeat during the election. It just won a single seat, that too since the party secured more than 2.5 per cent of the votes cast under a proportional representation system of

voting.

UNP leader and four-time prime minister Wikremesinghe was unseated for the first time since he entered Parliament in 1977.

Mahinda earlier served as the country’s executive president from 2005-2015, a period which was mired by allegations of human rights abuses, especially against the minority Tamils.

He enjoys cult status among the 77 per cent Sinhala majority community for his action to end the brutal nearly three-decadelong civil war in the island nation with the defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009.

The LTTE led by its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran had waged a violent campaign to carve out a separate Tamil homeland in the north and east of the island nation.

The new government will face challenges, especially on the economic front. Following the COVID-19 crisis, exports have slumped. Thousands of Sri Lankan expatriate workers, who have lost their jobs, have returned home. The tourism industry, a major forex earner, faces a tough time ahead due to the pandemic.

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polls on Sept 11

T E H R A N, AU G 1 2 (IANS): The Iranian government’s spokesman said on Tuesday that the runoff parliamentary elections will be held on September 11, Tasnim news agency reported.

This final round of voting will be preceded by a week-long campaign without public gatherings to comply with health protocols, said Ali Rabiee, Xinhua news agency reported.

In the capital Tehran and two other cities, representatives in Parliament will be elected next year along with the nationwide presidential and city council elections, the spokesman added. The first round of the parliamentary elections was held on February 21, and the runoff should have been held on April 17 but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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With joy in our hearts, we the Dimapur Lakhuti Eloe Ekhung take great pleasure in congratulating Mr. Richard Yanthan, S/o Lt Mr. Chenithung James Yanthan and Mrs. Shilomenla Longchari of Lakhuti Village of Wokha District for achieving the AIR 133 and becoming the first Naga in 13 years to crack the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019 (IAS). We take this opportunity to express our immense gratitude to Mr. Richard Yanthan on this wonderful recognition of his merit. May the Lord bless him good health and wisdom in his service to the people.

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TEHRAN, AUG 12 (AP): Iran’s president and foreign minister lashed out on Wednesday at a revised proposal by the US that would extend a UN arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, the latest in the Trump administration’s maximum pressure policy against Iran.

The US on Tuesday circulated the revised draft at the UN, seeking to gain more support in the 15member Security Council where veto-wielding Russia and China have voiced strong opposition.

The revised draft, which eliminated some provisions from the earlier version that diplomats said went beyond the extension of the arms embargo, may be put to a vote as early as Friday.

Still, with Russia and China sharply critical of the US effort to indefinitely extend the arms embargo, the two will likely use their veto powers even if the draft got the minimum nine “yes” votes in the council, which appears unlikely.

The US push to make the arms embargo permanent follows President Donald Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal between major world powers and Tehran, aimed at preventing Iran from de-

COLOMBO, AUG 12 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet, including four members of the powerful Rajapaksa family, took oath on Wednesday with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa retaining the key defence ministry while the finance portfolio went to newly-elected Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa after their party won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections last week.

President Gotabaya administered the oath of office to the 28-member Cabinet which is two less than the 30 allowed by the Constitution. He also appointed 40 state ministers.

The swearing-in ceremony was held in the central town of Kandy.

President Gotabaya retained the ministry of defence while his elder brother Prime Minister Mahinda has been assigned finance, urban development and Buddhist affairs ministries.

Mahinda’s elder son, Namal Rajapaksa has been named the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports a first time Cabinet position since he entered parliament in 2010.

The eldest brother of the president, Chamal Rajapaksa was named irrigation minister in addition to

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Europa League

Shakhtar Donetsk beat Basel FC 4-1

G E L S E N K I RC H E N ( GERMANY), AUG 12: Basel were outclassed in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as Shakhtar Donetsk advanced to take on Inter.

Shakhtar Donetsk eased past Basel 4-1 on Tuesday to book an intriguing Europa League semifinal against Inter.

The 2008-09 UEFA Cup winners made light work of their Swiss opponents in Gelsenkirchen after scoring early through Moraes.

Taison doubled Shakhtar’s lead and further goals could and perhaps should have followed long before Alan Patrick’s penalty made it three as Basel were dominated in the onelegged last-eight tie.

Shakhtar, who got a late fourth through Dodo, will surely now back themselves to at least cause Antonio Conte’s Inter problems next week, although this routine victory did little to test their readiness.

Luis Castro’s side led after just 100 seconds with the aid of some generous goalkeeping from stand-in Djordje Nikolic.

Marlos delivered a corner from the right and Nikolic, playing due to Jo-

Shakhtar’s Taison, center, celebrates after scoring a goal against FC Basel during their Europa League quarter-final match. nas Omlin’s injury, lunged hopelessly towards the ball, granting Moraes an open goal when he got there first with the header.

Afimico Pululu shot agonisingly across the face of goal at the other end, but Shakhtar remained in control and the second soon followed.

A speedy break from halfway resulted in Marlos controlling on the right corner of the box, taking his time to pick out Taison,

while making few of their own. Inter should prove a different proposition.

Shakhtar’s best work was channelled through Marlos, who excelled from set-pieces and so often picked the right pass in open play – as evidenced by his assists.

The second goal in particular came courtesy of the winger’s calm in the final third. With Shakhtar players bombing forward, Marlos steadied himself and, when he might have rushed a shot, teed up Taison.

Shakhtar were clear favourites coming into this clash, but Basel did not need to look far for inspiration. Quarter-final underdogs Copenhagen had taken Manchester United to extratime on Monday.

But where Copenhagen kept things tight and relied on a standout performance from their goalkeeper, Basel’s Nikolic quickly erred. The inexperienced 23-year-old was foolishly tempted from his line with less than two minutes on the clock and gave his side a mountain to climb.

Shakhtar might find next opponents Inter a little less accommodating when they meet in Dusseldorf next Monday.

Sevilla beat Wolves 1-0

Lucas Ocampos has scored his 17th goal of the season in all competitions.

DUISBURG ( GERMANY), AUG 12: Wolves were left to rue a missed penalty from Raul Jimenez as they were knocked out of the Europa League by Sevilla, who landed a late knockout blow in a 1-0 win, reports skysports.com.

In Wolves’ first European quarter-final since 1972, they had the perfect opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot after a quite scintillating run from Adama Traore on 12 minutes but Raul Jimenez was denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

Replays showed that the goalkeeper was slightly off his line when the kick

was taken and a Sevilla defender was encroaching - but VAR didn’t order a retake.

From that moment Sevilla took over and bossed possession - forcing Wolves to defend for the majority of the game - and the breakthrough came with just two minutes to play when Lucas Ocampos headed home following a superb cross from Ever Banega.

It ends an exciting season for Wolves on a deflating note with their late loss of form resulting in a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League which wasn’t enough for European qualification.

whose wayward attempt was deflected high into the net by Fabian Frei.

Nikolic saved smartly from Moraes and was alert again as Marlos rifled an effort goalwards from 20 yards, before Marcos Antonio swept a stunning strike against the crossbar.

Basel belatedly enjoyed a better spell just after the hour mark, but a VAR review did not provide Pululu with a penalty and then Arthur Cabral squandered

a big opportunity, lifting his finish wide of goal with Andriy Pyatov stranded.

There would be no fightback as Taison went over in the area and a spotkick did this time follow, allowing Alan Patrick to calmly beat a scrambling Nikolic.

There was still time for Dodo to thump in number four following Mateus Tete’s well-timed pass on the counter, with Ricky van Wolfswinkel’s stoppage-

time tap-in from Kemal Ademi’s centre the scantest of consolations.

This Shakhtar side are experienced campaigners in continental competition and made the most of the absence of a couple of key men in the Basel XI, with Nikolic and centre-back Jasper van der Werff each struggling.

The Ukrainians showed their nous throughout a comfortable triumph, pouncing on Basel’s errors

Rescheduled Paris Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis

FC Barcelona player tests +ve for COVID-19

Women’s int’l cricket returns after 5 months

This year’s Boston, Berlin, New York and Chicago marathons have already been cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic.

Paris, Aug 12 (IANS): The 2020 edition of the Paris Marathon, which was re-scheduled to take place on November 15, on Wednesday, has been cancelled due to implications put forward by coronavirus pandemic.

The marathon was initially scheduled to take place on April 5 but was postponed to November due to COVID-19 crisis in the city.

The organisers have now confirmed that this

year’s marathon have been entirely scrapped and will now take place next year.

“There will be great disappointment among those who have sacrificed time training for what had become an autumn marathon,” organisers said in a statement as per BBC Sport.

“We will be working side by side with the city of Paris to put on a 2021 edition that brings together the

most passionate runners on the most beautiful streets in the world.”

T h i s d eve l o p m e n t comes just days after it was announced that 2020 edition of the London marathon will take place on October 3 but it will be only an elite race.

This year’s Boston, Berlin, New York and Chicago marathons have already been cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic.

Barcelona, Aug 12 (IANS): An FC Barcelona player has tested positive for coronavirus after reporting back for pre-season training, the LaLiga side said in a statement on Wednesday.

The Catalan club, without revealing the identity of the player, said that he was isolating in his home and was asymptomatic. They also said that he had not been in contact with any of the players who are to travel to Lisbon for the Champions League tournament. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski recently emphasised that he is fully focused on the clash against Barcelona after the German champions thrashed Chelsea 4-1 last Saturday to advance into the Champions League quarterfinals. Lewandowski needed just 10 minutes to break the deadlock against Chelsea as he converted a penalty, while in the closing stages he made it 4-1 through a stunning header after receiving a cross from Alvaro Odriozola’ from the right wing.

Dubai, Aug 12 (IANS): Womens inter national cricket returned on Wednesday for the first time since the final of the T20 World Cup as Austria host Germany in the first of five T20Is. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, all women’s T20I cricket had been postponed, but on Wednesday, it returned after seven months when Australia defeated India in front of 86,174 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground(MCG) on March 8.

Germany – known as the Golden Eagles and ranked 27th in the ICC T20I Rankings - will be looking to gain points as they face 50th placed Austria in the battle to move up the rankings.

The Golden Eagles last played a T20I against Oman in February as part of a 4-0 series clean sweep.

Austria will be playing for the first time since their quadrangular series a year ago which included France, Jersey and Norway.

With just under 10,000 women and girls participat-

England replace Stokes with Asia’s FIFA 2022 Hardik Pandya shares uncapped Robinson for 2nd Test WC qualifiers workout video ahead of IPL 13 postponed

L O N D O N, AU G 1 2 (IANS): England have called up uncapped fast bowler Ollie Robinson as replacement for all-rounder Ben Stokes in the 14-man squad for their upcoming second Test against Pakistan. The match starts on Thursday with England leading the three-match series 1-0.

“Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson is added to the squad for the first time replacing Durham allrounder Ben Stokes, who left the biosecure bubble after the first Test for family reasons,” the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in its statement on Wednesday.

The ECB however did not reveal who will be vicecaptain of the team in place of Stokes. Additionally, the rest of the squad remains unchanged from the first Test.

Stokes will fly out to New Zealand and will therefore miss England’s final two Tests against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl

Ollie Robinson starting August 13 and August 21. England had earlier dramatically won the first Test on Saturday to go 1-0 up in the threematch series.

“England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the #raisethebat Test series against Pakistan for family reasons,” the ECB statement said.

“Stokes will leave the UK later this week and travel to New Zealand. He will miss England’s two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl starting August 13 and August 21.

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 12 (IANS): Asia’s upcoming qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup have been postponed to next year because of the COVID19 pandemic which has wreaked havoc across the entire world.

“In light of the current COVID-19 situation in many countries, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have jointly decided that the upcoming qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, originally scheduled to take place during the international match windows in October and November 2020, will be rescheduled to 2021,” AFC said in a statement on Wednesday. “With the aim of protecting the health and safety of all participants, FIFA and the AFC will continue to work together to closely monitor the situation in the region and to identify new dates for the respective qualifying matches,” it added.

Photo of Hardik Pandya’s gym session.

M umbai , Aug 1 2 (IANS): With the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to kick start in the UAE from September 19, fit-again India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is raring to take the field for Mumbai Indians and he is leaving no stones unturned

in his preparation.

Hardik, who last played for India in a T20I match at Bengaluru in September against South Africa, on Wednesday shared a video on his Instagram handle where he is seen sweating it out.

“Inch by inch, rep by rep! Making every bit count!” he captioned the post.

Recently, the Indian cricketer and Natasa Stankovic were blessed with their first child. He had made the announcement via social media post which read: “We are blessed with our baby boy.”

The all-rounder broke into the Mumbai Indians team in 2015 after catching the eyes of the franchise in a domestic match and was bought for his base price of Rs 10 lakh in the auction.

Hardik has so far played 66 matches for Mumbai Indians in which he has scored 1,068 runs at a strike rate of over 150.

He has also picked up 42 wickets.

Credit- Twitter. GoldenEagles_DE. ing in cricket in Germany in 2019 the women’s game is growing with overall female participation increasing 155 per cent since 2016, as per an ICC media release.

Anuradha Doddaballapur, Germany captain said: “First up I’d like to thank everyone at Austria cricket for hosting us despite the current circumstances. We are excited to

take the field again after a seemingly long break.”

“The girls have worked hard in the last few months to stay fit and to up their skills, so I am confident we will put on a good show. We look forward to some exciting games against Austria whom we haven’t faced in T20 cricket in a long time.”

Andrea Mae Zepeda, Austria captain, said: “The team is really excited, and

we are looking forward to some competitive cricket in Europe after months of lockdown due to COVID19.”

“Some teams could not take part in this tournament due to travel restrictions, but we are happy those restrictions have been eased between Austria and Germany and we are able to get some international cricket this year.”

ISL: Brazilian Eli Sabia signs Chennaiyin FC contract extension C hennai , Aug 1 2 (IANS): Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday announced that Brazilian defender Eli Sabia has signed a contract extension that will see the 31-year-old feature in the 2020-21 campaign for the two-time Indian Super League champions.

Experienced centerback Eli started in 19 of Chennaiyin’s 21 games last season as they put together a stunning run to the final.

An eight-game unbeaten run to qualify for the semis required CFC to be resolute at the back, and Eli played an instrumental role in ensuring that with his calming and reliable presence. He also contributed at the other end with a goal and assist, the former an important strike in the 4-1 semi-final first leg win over FC Goa. “I am delighted beyond words to continue my time at Chennaiyin FC. The love that my family and I have received from the club, fans, and the city of Chennai is unmatched. We have unfin-

Eli Sabia ished business from last season after we fell just short in the final. We go again in the new season with renewed hope and determination to bring a third ISL title to Chennai,” Sabia said from his Santa Catarina residence in Brazil.

“Eli (Sabia) is the embodiment of hard work, determination and consistency at Chennaiyin. Along with being technically sound, Eli is a leader both on and off the pitch and the younger Indian players stand to gain a lot from him for their development. We are glad he has extended his stay with us and we look forward to

him continuing to excel in Chennaiyin blue,” said CFC co-owner Vita Dani. With 59 CFC appearances in all competitions to his name already, Sabia is preparing for a fourth season with the Marina Arena club by focusing heavily on his fitness, currently back home in Brazil. His first stint in Indian football was in the 2016 ISL season with Chennaiyin. Soon after, he returned to Brazil for a short spell at Sertaozinho FC before switching to Al Raed in Saudi Arabia. He then re-joined CFC ahead of the 2018-19 season and has been a mainstay in defence over the last two campaigns.

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