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State spent `139 cr for COVID activities: CM

Oppn boycott marks NLA session

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KOHIMA, AUG 13 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister and leader of House, Neiphiu Rio said altogether Rs 139 crore has been spent so far for both medical and non medical interventions vis-àvis COVID-19, of which the State government’s share was about Rs 112 crore, including Rs 3.35 crore spent approximately from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). Making a statement on COVID at the 6th session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) here on Thursday, Rio said the Nagaland was a revenuedeficit State and did not have enough resources. However, he said that had not stopped his government from doing whatever could be done for taking all possible steps to combat COVID-19 to keep the people safe. For improving medical infrastructure and putting in place systems, equipment and manpower for winning the battle against the pandemic, he claimed that the government had spent more than Rs 62 crore and out of this the assistance received from Government of India and other sources was about

The 6th session of the 13th NLA underway on August 13. (DIPR)

Rs 10 crore. He added that the remaining Rs 52 crore was spent by the State from its own resources. Rio informed the House that getting resources was tough given the overall constraints and reduction in the revenues due to the pandemic and lockdown, which forced the government to take several measures to mobilise additional revenue. He said it had cut down non-essential expenditure by 15% and also mobilised additional revenue by levying COVID cess @ Rs 5 and Rs 6 on per litre of diesel and petrol respectively in the best interest of the people. He said Rs 74 crore was spent on non-medical interventions like relief to stranded people, distribu-

tion of food and dry rations to migrants, needy people, preparation of quarantine centres and entire quarantine arrangements, transport arrangements for bringing people back, IEC (information, education & communication) activities, etc, of which the Central assistance was only about 14 crore. Observing that the pandemic had sweeping across the world, including India, in the past six months and infecting millions of people and causing thousands of deaths, Rio remarked that Nagaland too was affected. But by the grace of God, he said the State remained relatively free from the virus in the initial phase, giving time for preparation.

The one-day sixth session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) was held here on Thursday amidst total boycott by the opposition NPF legislators. While 22 members from the treasury bench attended the session, 18 legislators, including from the opposition bench, sought leave. On, Thursday 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. Zeliang claimed that the opposition had proposed to discuss Naga political issue, which was rejected. Also NPF legislature party spokesperson Imkong Imchen said 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 for discussion on matters related to COVID was a mere 35 minutes, which he said was insufficient. Reminding the speaker of the dignity of NLA, Imchen 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”.

NLA session adjourned sine die: After completing all the list of business, the sixth session of the 13th Assembly session was adjourned sine die by the Speaker Sharingain Longkumer. Earlier, the speaker informed the House that amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the session was called as it was mandated by the constitution. He said the Assembly authority had conducted a comprehensive COVID test before the session in order to minimise the risk of exposure among the members and (Cont’d on p-3) others attending the session.

Oppn boycotting Health minister updates Assembly on COVID armed forces, 1115 cases in the process of scaling NLA session Correspondent from returnees, 319 cases down. AUG 13 (NPN): from traced contacts and The minister informed unfortunate: Kronu KOHIMA, State Health minister, S. 203 cases are front line that from zero capacity to D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): Minister Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue, Parliamentary Affairs and HPC spokesperson for COVID-19 activities, Neiba Kronu, has termed as “unprecedented, unfortunate and not appropriate” the opposition suddenly issuing boycott notice of the assembly session on Wednesday night. In a press release, Kronu said that the assembly session was scheduled to be held on July 30, 2020, but due to emergencies that had arisen out of detection of COVID positive cases amongst staff of the NLA and even legislators and their staff, it became inevitable to reschedule session for August 13, 2020. Despite significant challenges faced out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the minister said the assembly the secretariat and the state government undertook steps and measures to ensure that the session was held without any hindrances. He said the speaker had even allowed members to stay away from the session if any member was keen to avoid the session on precautionary or on health grounds. (Cont’d on p-6)

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Pangnyu Phom Thursday provided an update on the COVID-19 status of the state, referring to the August 11 data, during the one-day session of the Assembly session on August 13. Reading out a lengthy statement, Pangnyu citing the August 11 COVID update, said that there were 3,031 confirmed cases in Nagaland out of which 2,032 were active cases, 985 recovered, 7 COVID-19 deaths, 1 death due to nonCOVID-19 and 6 migrated. He said a total of 1385 confirmed cases were among Armed Forces, 1,096 are returnees, 200 are frontline workers, 296 are traced contacts and 52 others (cases related to NLA, Raj Bhawan and others). However, as on August 12, COVID positive cases rose to 3118 out of which 1427 cases were from the

workers. Further highlighting the house about the COVID19 activities, Pangnyu said that since January 20, the department started screening and monitoring of Air passengers with history of travel to China and affected countries. He said that so far a total of 4,08,812 travellers have been screened. To prevent the spread of the virus, Phom said 261 quarantine facilities were put in place and a total of 21617 returnees were placed put in quarantine centres and 23,221 persons were kept under Home Quarantine. Currently, the minister said 2,099 persons including 115 frontline workers were in quarantine centres while 3,243 persons were under Home Quarantine. He added that with decrease in number of returnees, the quarantine facilities were

test COVID-19 in the State, Nagaland was able to set up and make functional 2 Biosafety laboratories: BSL-3 lab in NHAK and BSL-2 lab in CIHSR, Dimapur while another BSL-2 laboratory set up at District Hospital Tuensang was expected to be commissioned by the end of August. He mentioned that state has a total of 29 TrueNat machines and said now state have the capacity to test over 1200 samples per day. Additionally, he said Rapid Antigen Detection Tests were also now made available for COVID-19 testing. To meet the demand of unfolding challenges, he said private hospitals and laboratories have been permitted for COVID-19 testing by Truenat as well as by Rapid Antigen Detection Test. (Cont’d on p-3)

All weekly bazaars. Vendors prohibited along the Super Market footpaths.

Wholesale markets - 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. Pharmacies will remain open with no restrictions.

Salons, parlours, barbershops and dine-in restaurants.

Vegetable vendors would be allowed to sell only in the colonies/villages and not in the daily markets.

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D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): Approving the gradual reopening of shops under Dimapur district as recommended by subcommittee headed by Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Albert Ezung, the District Task Force (DTF) Dimapur has agreed to allow opening of all categories of shops from August 17. (See more on graphic)

According to DIPR report, DTF members at an emergency meeting convened by deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, on August 13, however, decided to close all shops every Wednesday. DMC administrator told the members that the subcommittee after thorough deliberations considered the suggestion from various

Food delivery and delivery of essential goods are allowed.

quarters and drew a plan so as to avoid overcrowding in the markets. At the meeting, CMO Dimapur, Dr. Mereninla Senlem, emphasised on the need for sensitising the village bodies on the issue of keeping asymptomatic COVID cases at home so the COVID Care Centres could be reserved for serious COVID cases.

Nagaland COVID-19 tally 3168 DIMAPUR, AUG 13 (PN): Nagaland on Thursday registered 50 fresh COVID-19 case, taking the tally to 3168 cases-- 2015 active, 1139 recovered, 8 deaths and 6 migrated. In a tweet, Health minister S. Pangnyu said out for the 50 cases that were detected, 40 were reported in Kohima, 5 in Zunheboto, 4 in Mon and 1 in Dimapur. As per the severity of symptoms, 2,011 cases are asymptomatic 2 mild and 2 moderate. Further, out of the 3,168 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are 1,447 cases of Armed Forces, 1,117 cases of Returnees, 203 cases of Frontline Workers, 347 cases of Traced Contacts and 54 cases of Others. Further, a total of 30,183 samples were sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 28,550 received. According to Health department’s data (cases by domicile district), Dimapur topped the list with 1557 cases, followed by Kohima- 673, Peren- 343, Mon- 283, Zunheboto- 78, Tuensang- 52, Phek- 32, Wokha- 27, Mokokchung18, Longleng- 5, Kiphire- 4 and others- 46.

DIMAPUR, AUG 13 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) Thursday affirmed that it “fully endorses” the stand of the 14 tribes of Nagaland, Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) and Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) in opposing demands for changing Interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi at the present crucial juncture. CNTC through its media cell described the demand for change of Interlocutor at the present time, was “nothing short of a ploy of playing delaying tactics and a nefarious scheme”. CNTC pointed out that the Naga civil society groups, churches and the people have also invested a lot of their time, energy, resources together with all their prayers for fruitful conclusion of the talks. Therefore, it reiterated that no group should try to thwart or sabotage “this hard earned peace process”. In this regard, CNTC has appealed to all the negotiating groups to come together for a lasting peace in the land in the spirit of unity and oneness.

New Market, Hongkong market, Hazi Park, Millenium market and Purana Bazaar vegetable market.

All shops dealing in non-essential commodities - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat)

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COVID-19 STATUS AS ON august 13, 2020 District

Asymptomatic

Dimapur 1235 Kiphire 0 Kohima 562 Longleng 0 Mokokchung 6 Mon 115 Peren 15 Phek 3 Tuensang 2 Wokha 8 Zunheboto 65 Total 2011

ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate 1 2 412 1660 8* 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 221 785 0 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 12 18 0 0 0 0 145 262 0 2 0 0 249 264 0 0 0 0 28 31 0 0 0 0 45 47 0 0 1 0 8 17 0 0 0 0 16 81 0 0 2 2 1139 3168 8 6

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

details of COVID-19 cases detected on Aug 13, 2020

Returnees Traced Frontline Inbound Others* Total contacts workers travelers Kohima 11 2 27 0 0 40 Zunheboto 5 0 0 0 0 5 Mon 4 0 0 0 0 4 Dimapur 0 0 1 0 0 1 Total (Today) 20 2 28 0 0 50 Total (Cumulative) 1447 1117 347 203 54 3168 Percentage 45.7% 35.3% 11% 6.4% 1.7% 100% *Others include cases related to NLA, Raj Bhavan, patients excluding returnees District

Armed Forces

India COVID tally nears 24 lakh-mark

PTI Adds: With a record single-day increase of 66,999 cases, India’s COVID-19 tally mounted to 23,96,637 on Thursday. The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 47,033 with 942 people suc-

cumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, health ministry said. The case fatality rate in the country declined to 1.96%. There are 6,53,622 active COVID cases presently, which account for 27.27% of its total caseload.

CNTC against change of Interlocutor Lokayukta grants prosecution

All shops to open in Dimapur from August 17 All shops dealing in essential commodities - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

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CMO Dimapur also informed that non COVID centre would be activated within a day or two for treating non COVID patients. M S D i m a p u r, D r. Kuveduyi Theyo, also informed that one OT for Covid positive patients and another OT designated for non COVID patients would be activated within a couple of days.

CNTC also expressed appreciation of all the negotiating parties for their sacrifices, wisdom and endurance for the Naga people. It said the Naga people, who have had enough of bloodshed, were now “waiting eagerly for a peaceful lasting solution to be arrived at.” It may be noted that those who had also expressed opposition against replacing Ravi as Interlocutor included– Working Committee of NNPGs, 14 Apex Tribal Hohos of Nagaland, Nagaland GB Federation, Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) and Lotha Hoho. Meanwhile, CNTC has supported the demand of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) to make public all the agreed points between the negotiating parties. CNTC maintained that Naga public deserved to know what was in store for them in the final agreement. It therefore demanded that it was time to disclose the details of the long awaited solution, which was “finally about to come to a conclusion.”

State submits proposal to MoRTH for Foothill Road Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 13 (NPN): The State government has submitted a proposal to the Union Ministry of Road Transpor t & Highways (MoRTH) for taking up the much-anticipated Foothill Road under National Highways. Replying to a starred question by NPF legislator, YM Yollow Konyak on the expected time of completion of the foothill road during the one-day Assembly session, deputy chief minister and minister in-charge of Roads & Bridges, Y Patton said as the decision was still pending, the completion of the road would depend on funding. He said work on the road was discontinued after funding under Special Plan Assistance had stopped.

sanction against retd officers

DIMAPUR, AUG 13 (NPN): Lokayukta Nagaland on August 4, granted prosecution sanction as per Sec. 26 of the Nagaland Lokayukta Act against the two retired IAS officers-- former agriculture production commissioner (APC) and chairman of the Small Farmer’s AgriBusiness Consortium (SFAC) Nagaland and former managing director SFAC Nagaland. IGP and director of Nagaland Lokayukta Police I Meyionen said the chargesheet was submitted to the District & Session Judge & Special Judge, Nagaland Lokayukta on August 13, to proceed with the formal trial. Based on the charges established against the officials and the contractor, the chargesheet was submitted for grant of prosecution sanction against the duo. It said that a case was registered on October 6, 2018 against the then secretary, horticulture department and MD of SFAC Nagaland, who had issued the work order for the Project “Post Harvest Management of Horticulture crops in Dimapur, Peren, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Phek and Wokha” to the contractor without technical approval. The total amount of the project was Rs. 717.90 lakh and an amount of Rs. 24130 lakh was released as first instalment. Payment was released to the contractor within four days after the work order was issued when there was no urgency or justification to do so. The project was implemented in private lands instead of the department’s land.

NGBF president refutes NSCN (I-M) KR claims D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) president Shahlem Konyak has refuted NSCN (I-M) Konyak region claims, which was published in local dailies on August 12, 2020, and asserted that he was “very disheartened by the false statements published to tarnish my image”. In a press release, NGBF president Shahlem Konyak said it was a deliberate attempt to “assassinate my character, my entire life earned reputation.” Konyak said his “simplicity and honest approaches” have been taken undue advantage. “Nobody should stoop so low that to take advantage and to politicize even on cordial conversations that took placed between Naga brothers, he said and “strongly condemned” the “disquiet”

press release that was issued with the intention to create division and hatred among Naga family. Konyak clarified that on August 5, 2020, two gentlemen, who had introduced themselves as NSCN (I-M) officials had come to his residence and they had a cordial talk about Naga political issues. While having discussion, Konyak claimed that the NSCN (I-M) officials asked him “why NGBF is always seeking an early Naga political solution?” To which, Konyak said he replied that NSCN (I-M) was also demanding for an early solution. Further, on their query as to why NGBF was supporting RN Ravi, Konyak said he told them that it was not a question of supporting (Cont’d on p-3) K Y M C

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(L-R) Y. Patton, Rev. T. W. Yamlap Konyak, Neiphiu Rio and Sharingain Longkumer. (Assembly Secretariat)

Correspondent KO H I M A , AU G 1 3 (NPN): Chief minister Neiphiu Rio released “The Naga Assembly Chronicles” bi-annual journal of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly before the start of the sixth session of the 13th NLA on Thursday. During the release of the journal Rio congratulated the speaker, officers and staff of state legislative assembly for bringing out the first of its kind journal. He further extended

best wishes for the journal as it begins a pioneering journey. Chief editor of the journal, commissioner & secretary NLA, Dr. P. J Antony in his editorial note stated that the Naga Assembly Chronicles is a biannual journal of the state legislative assembly which hopes to be a useful tool in disseminating parliamentary knowledge, providing link between the state’s elected assembly and its various stakeholders. The publication, he said, will

also serve as a chronicle of events associated with the legislative assembly and its secretariat. The first issue will contain brief write ups on the origin of NLA and profile of first assembly. It will also highlight comprehensive account of the activities of the present assembly session and other major events and activities associated with it. The journal was released after the members conducted prayer led by state chaplain Rev. T. W. Yamlap Konyak.

DIMAPUR: Taking note of grievances expressed by the students and parents to adopt online classes in the absence of teachers, the Chakhesang Students' Union (CSU) has reminded all the teachers under its jurisdiction to present themselves or on roster basis as per demand of students. In a press release, CSU president Vetho Vadeo and general secretary, Avezo Kevin Kapu stated that, since lockdown most of the teachers had left the station with no remedial assistance to clarify doubts of students “on not only academic matters but also on how to use modern technologies to access online classes.” While it is pertinent to supplement the recent show cause notice served by Thuvopisii village SMB with regards to the zero attendance of teaching faculty in schools, the CSU also requested respective units to be vigilant and report to Union in case of inconvenience in teaching learning process. Union also apprised the Education department that merely “giving notes and conducting online classes without checking teachers attendance and knowing

the ground reality of the students problem is a mockery to itself.” CSU also stated that many students are deprived of online classes because of poor network connectivity, whereby it requested the cellular communication operator to deliver quality service in all areas and not to ignore the remote areas. While CSU appreciated the department’s decision to provide free pen drive containing notes and lecture videos to students studying in government schools, it however pointed out that majority of the students do not posses smartphones, PC/laptop. In this regard, the Union has beseeched the department to provide hard copy notes for students who do not have such facilities. CSU further urged educational institutions to be more cautious and follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in conducting offline exams (exception to those areas where there's no online facilities) and while distributing study materials to the students. It also thanked some schools and colleges for waiving off some amounts in admission and monthly fees.

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lakhs excluding transportation charges. To query on the firm that had supplied the materials, the minister said two firms supplied the materails-- Thermo Fisher Scientific India pvt. Limited Mumbai and Dritu Enterprise Guwahati. The minister also said that the department had purchased 20 Truenat Quattro machines at the rate of Rs. 14,50,000 per unit amounting to Rs. 290 lakhs and 20,000 nos of screening cartridges at the rate of 1340 per unit amounting to Rs. 268 lakhs as on date. He added that the machines were purchased through M/S Nature-O-Tech, 136 M.L Nehru Road, Pan Bazar Guwahati. The minister also informed that the department purchased 64,950 nos of PPEs as on date. The details (see table) Rate (inclusive Quantity of GST @ 12 %) 3000 2950 3200 10000 1250 10000 2950 1000 820 1000 2500

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Total 64950 tics and marketing for the livelihood of returnees and other unemployed youths. Rs. 193.40 cr sanctioned under NSDMA for 2019-2020: Leader of the House and chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio stated that the total amount sanctioned under NSDMA for the year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 was Rs. 142.07 crore and 193.40 crore respectively. He was replying to a starred question raised by opposition member Kuzholuzo Nienu Replying on the nature of works that was undertaken in all 11 districts under NSDMA during 2019-2020, Rio informed that NSDMA carried out only immediate and emergency restorative works caused by natural calamity to infrastructure. To query, Rio said NDSMA home department does not allocate funds district wise or constituency wise and that funds are released to the DDMAs based on occurrences of disaster events and reports received from the district. Construction of NH 702 A: Deputy chief minister incharge R&B department, Y. Patton informed that the final alignment for construction of 2 lane of NH- 702 A from Zunheboto to Mokokchung will be finalized only

after the feasibility study report was submitted by the consultant and approved by Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways. He was replying to a starred question raised by opposition member Er. Picto on the steps taken by the government for NH road from Zunheboto to Mokokchung via Khisakita KPA Akuluto. Patton also explained that currently PWD (NH) was maintaining the existing NH roads (single lane) from Zunheboto to Mokokchung (53 kms) via eastern alignment Akuluto-Aizuto-Awotsakili-Kitsakita in view of the shorter distance. He also said that out of 53 kms, works for 19 km

stretch was on-going under periodical repair and letter of acceptance for strengthening of 10.46 km was issued on

24/7/2020 and periodical repair of 23.46 km was done in 2018 and defect liability was completed. (Correspondent)

1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Wangshikala Aier (14 th August 2019)

DC Zunheboto informs: Deputy commissioner of Zunheboto has notified that in order to facilitate the preparations for the upcoming 74th Independence Day, 2020 the total lockdown on Friday, August 14 will be relaxed. All the provisions under the order of the office of the DC dated August 1, 2020 shall continue to remain in force on all other days. DC also informed that rate rechargeable for food at the quarantine centres has been fixed at the rate of Rs 400 per day per internee. There shall be separate charges for bottled water, 1 litre at Rs 20, an extra charge of Rs 50 per meal will be applicable for chicken/fish/pork/beef/egg curry, subject to availability. Internees shall have to inform in advance the requirement for packaged water bottles or any extra curry. All payments will have to be made in advance at the time of registering into the quarantine facility. F&CS Kohima informs: Department of Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) Kohima, assistant director Ipetdaung Lungaland has informed to all the FPS/village councils of Kohima centre that the PMGKAY food-grains will be released from August 17 onwards between 10.30 a.m to 4 p.m. The concerned FPS/village councils have been directed to collect their respective quota within the stipulated date: Kezo Circle and Phesama village on August 17; Jakha Circle August 18; Kohima Sadar, Meriema, Tsiese Basa Bawe, Thizama and Rusoma August 19; Sechü Circle August 20; Kohima town Ward 1 to 7, August 21; Kohima town Ward 8 to 13, August 24; Kohima town Ward 14 to 19, August 25. The concerned FPS/village councils are directed to note the scheduled dates and collect their respective quota accordingly.

3 RD DEATH ANNIVERSARY NUNGSANGPOKLA YADEN

(Merangkong Village) Dear Mom,

It has been three years, since the day you left us, Not knowing how time has passed, Feels like yesterday, Your good deeds and the ways that you have shown us, Will always be in our hearts and treasured forever, Love you always. Loving husband, children & grand children

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Rs. 688.17 lakhs released QCs, Pangnhyu replied that to district hospitals and CMOs: a total of Rs. 88.65 lakhs Health & Family Welfare S. and Rs. 2101.403 lakhs from Pangnyu Phom said that a H&FW department and total of Rs. 688.17 lakhs was NSDMA home department released to various district respectively was sanctioned hospitals and chief medi- to various task forces against cal officers which included QCs. CHCs and PHCs to manage He added that as the COVID 19 pandemic. funds were released to variThe minister was re- ous DTFs and CMOs, the plying to a starred question QC wise details will be availraised by opposition mem- able only after reconciliation ber Y. Vikheho Swu on how of the accounts. much money was extended Rs. 1455.59 lakhs spend to CMO, DHs, CHC and for BSL- 3 and BSL 2: Health PHC to manage COVID & Family Welfare minister, pandemic. S. Pangnyu Phom in a repy To query on the num- to a starred question raise ber of quarantine centres, by NPF legislator Khriehu the minister replied that Liezsietsu, said the total cost a total of 261 Quarantine of BSL-3 and BSL-2 includCentres comprising 206 ing GST was Rs. 1455.59. institutional and 55 paid Phom said for BSL-3 quarantine centres with a at NHAk the cost was Rs. total bed capacity of 15,842 856.15 lakhs while BSL-2 was set up in Nagaland. at CIHSR was Rs. 299.72 To queries on the lakhs. He also said that the amount of financial as- BSL-2 at District Hospital sistance extended to each Tuensang costs Rs. 229.72 Sl. Name of the Firm No. 1. M/S N. A Drugs distributors Dimapur 2. Kinetic marketing Agencies G.S road Dimapur 3. Interlinks Overseas Pvt. Ltd New Delhi 4. Kinetic Marketing Agencies G.S Road Dimapur 5. Nilachal healthcare Industries, Maligoan Guwahati 6. M/s Global infrastructure & construction 1st floor Kikon Place, DC Court Dimapur 7. M/s Aries Enterprise Traders, road near Razhu Point Kohima 50-50 system for recruit- trative building, construction ment of staff nurse: Respons- of guest house, construction ing to a starred question of marketing shed, internal raised by opposition mem- main and approach road ber Imkong L. Imchen on and plot development and whether the creation of construction of guard house 78 posts of staff nurses for which was incomplete. PHCs was approved by the He said the reason for cabinet and whether the de- non release of the pending partment began the proces bill was due to non complefor recrutiment, health and tion of the building of guard family welfare minister S. house and internal approach Pangnyu Phom asserted that road/plot development by a policy was adopted for the the concerned contractor. recruitment of nurses for the Out of 22411 returnees, recently approved posts. 15004 are professionals and He also informed that 2563 students: State Health the policy adopted for the re- minister S. Pangnyu Phom cruitment was on the basis of informed that as on July 23, the cabinet decision for filling a total of 22411 persons had up 50% of the newly created returned to state through post from queue system of various means fo transport. batchwise seniority. He said Replying to a starred questhe remaining 50 % will be tion raised by opposition through direct recruitment member Imkong L Imchen and open competition. on the status of number Rs. 75.73 lakhs released of returnees, Pangnyu said for construction of Avakhung figures, based on the data-ITC: Leader of the Hosue “Iamstranded portal”, out and chief minister Neiphiu of 22411 returnees, 15004 Rio informed that an amount were professionals, 2563 are of Rs. 75,73,000 lakhs was students and 688 others. released for construction To a quer y whethof Anakhug ITC out of the er state government had total cost of the project of any contingency/plan for Rs. 94,73,000 lakhs. He was those employeed returnees, replying to a starred question OPangnyu said that state raised by opposition MLA government was committed Yitachu. to address them by way of Rio also informed that imparting training/orientathe works were carried ouf tion in various trades and for construction of adminis- skills as well as in agri logis-

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A year has passed since you left for your Heavenly abode to be with God but your love, prayers and simple way of living endures and still inspires. With fond memories,

Sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

4th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED LATE KAHOI SWU (15.03.1949 – 14.08.2016)

Four years have passed since you’ve left for heavenly abode but every single day you are never gone from our hearts. Remembering you is easy but missing you is the heartache that never goes away. Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. DP-3424

LT. VESAKU SWÜRO 09.07.1987 - 10.08.2020 Through this column, we would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to the Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima and all ranks and files of D.E.F. Kohima, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo M.L.A, A.D.C. Chozuba, churches, neighbours, civil organizations, individuals and well wishers for your act of kindness, condolences, support and comfort that we have received at the sudden demise of our beloved LT. VESAKU SWÜRO, who breathed his last on 10th August 2020. Your acts of benevolence has been a great source of comfort and hope during this difficult time. We regret our inability to mention the names of each and every one of you individually, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all upon your good deeds abundantly. Loving parents, wife, daughter and relatives. K-1305

Remembering our beloved APO On his 6th Death Anniversary (14th Aug 2020)

LATE C. O EZONG

Loving Wife and Children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

03.05.1983 – 27.07.2020 Through this column, we the family members of Late AHIENO CHAYA would like to express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us and shared our grief and sorrow and supported us in every possible ways at her sudden and untimely demise. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Panchayat, Youth & Women Society, Agri- Farm 9. Jo Foundation School Colony and adjoining Colony Youths. 10. Er. Zale Neikha, MLA & Advisor, Youth Resources & 2. Viswema Baptist Church Sports 3. Pavomi Union, Kohima 11. Dr. Elivil Pusa 4. Upper PWD Youth Organization, Kohima 12. Mr. Kevingulie Solo & family 5. Doctors & nurses, K.P. Bethesda Hospital 13. Mr. Vilethe Keditsu & family 6. PWD Central Division (H) E.E & Staff 14. Mr. Zhotoho Kiso & family 7. Pavomi Baptist Pfüko 15. Mr. Sabul Rhetso & family 8. Kewhira Keba Thenüpfüko Krotho We deeply regret our inability to mention every individual names. Our words of gratitude cannot suffice for all the selfless sacrifices & services rendered; we remain indebted to you all. We humbly pray that God Almighty bless you all for your good deeds. ‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord’ JOB 1: 21 Loving husband, children & family members K-1306

GOD HAS YOU IN HIS ARMS, WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

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FONDLY REMEMBERED Loving Wife, Children, In-Laws & Grand Children. K Y M C

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northeast/state

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

Naga talks won’t affect Mnp’s interest: Biren Zubeen Garg ‘manhandled’ in Guwahati

Manipur CM N Biren Singh paying floral tributes to war heroes of Last War of Manipur’s independence on Partiots’ Day in Imphal on Thursday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, AUG 13: Manipur’s territorial integrity will not be affected in any way because of the IndoNaga peace talks, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday. “Manipur will not be disintegrated and will not be able disintegrate by any force so long as we remain united.There were assurances from the Centre that stakeholders of Manipur will be consulted if any agenda affecting interest of Manipur is included in the peace talks.”

On the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur, Singh who spoke to the media on the sideline of observance of Patriots’ Day said, “There is no need for panic about the territorial integrity of Manipur. The Centre had assured that the opinions of the people of Manipur will be heard before inking the final agreement between Government of India and NSCN (IM).The Naga peace talks won’t affect the integrity of the state. ” He reminded the latest assurance given by Central leaders including

Union home minister Amit Shah during a talk with state leaders, including him, and CSO leaders. Manipur on Thursday observed Patriots’ Day in memory of heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Anglo-Manipur War, 1891, the last war of Manipur’s independence. On the occasion, the chief minister led in paying floral tributes at Hicham Yaichampat, Moirangkhom, where Bir Tikendrajit was cremated, Thangal General Temple Complex, Palace Compound, Kangla Uttra and Bir Tikendrajit

Health minister updates Assembly on... (From p-1) Phom informed that state has tested 38,634 persons so far. He said that the testing per million population was 21,170 per million which was higher testing rate than the national average of 18,770 per million. “The total no of samples tested positive is 3031 and the test positivity rate is at 6.55 % which is lower than the national average of 8.97%, indicating that, the infection rate in the State is comparatively lower than other States”, Phom said. The minister maintained that there has been spike in number of positive cases in the recent days particularly in Kohima and Dimapur and majority of the confirmed case were among Armed Forces personnel. He claimed that vigorous contact tracing was carried out. He said that in all positive cases the source of infection has been traced. Since history of contacts was established in all cases, he said there was no community transmission in the State. Phom also informed that COVID Hospitals was setup in all districts for management of severe COVID-19 cases and COVID Care Centres for asymptomatic and mild cases and today isolation beds was increased from 66 to 624 (including isolation beds and 57 ICU beds) with 51 ventilators which was further expanded. Till date, he said a total of 258 suspected cases

were admitted in isolation wards of COVID Hospitals, out of which 29 were tested positive and 227 have been discharged. Further, he said that 1090 confirmed cases were admitted in COVID Care Centres out of which 782 have been discharged. A total of 1296 confirmed cases were admitted to various COVID Hospitals, out of which 507 were transferred to COVID Care centres and 168 were discharged, Phom added. In addition to Rs. 50 lakh ex-gratia payment under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, he said state government also accorded ex-gratia amount of Rs. 10 lakh to frontline health worker including working journalists and non government functionaries drafted for COVID-19 duty in case of any unfortunate casualty due to COVID-19. Fur ther, he mentioned that state government has created a total of 390 new posts under the department of H&FW to strengthen its human resource in the fight against COVID and to reduce the shortage of technical manpower in the health sector. He said the new posts include 120 Allopathic doctors, 3 junior dental surgeons, 11 AYUSH medical officers, 221 staff nurses, 6 research scientists for BSL Lab, 6 lab technicians for BSL Lab, 10 ECG technicians and 13 OT technicians. He said the recruitment for the newly created posts are under

process. The minister also informed that about 542 doctors, 2065 nurses and various supporting staff manpower under the department were involved in the fight against COVID19 pandemic. He said delivery of essential health services covering 13 COVID-19 hospitals, 17 Covid Care Centre, 264 Quarantine Centre, 21 CHCs, 127 PHC, 396 SCs, 1 mental health hospital, 2 TB&CD Hospitals. He informed that state has a total of 75,501 PPEs and a total of 1,31,050 N95 masks have been made available till date. State government has also procured 2,16,650 triple layer masks and various other items like body bags, goggles, sodium hypochlorite, gloves, thermal scanners, hand sanitizers etc, he added. Further, he said state government has procured 90 ventilators while Tata Trusts donated 50 and Government of India issued 45, thereby enhancing the capacity ventilators to 185 since the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic. Phom also informed that sufficient quantity of essential medicines worth Rs. 8.35 crore have been procured and distributed. He said that a total of 75,000 tablets of Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg, and 10,000 tablets of Azithromycin 500 mg were received from Centre while state government has procured 10 new ambulances and distributed. He said the State has a total of 108 department ambulances.

Park. A contingent of Manipur Rifles sounded the last post and offered gun salutes to the martyrs. State deputy chief m i n i s t e r Y Joy k u m a r Singh, cabinet ministers, MLAs, chief secretary, DGP, top civil and police officials and others attended the observance held strictly adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. Singh said, “This day reminds us of the supreme sacrifice made by our forefathers for freedom and sovereignty of our motherland and this sense of patriotism should not be forgotten by the present generation.” On the occasion, the Manipur government also announced a list of 20 personnel and officers of the state police department who will be awarded the Chief Minister’s Police Medal for Gallantry and Manipur Chief Minister for Outstanding Devotion to Duty. The list includes 13 personnel of different ranks who will be awarded the Chief Minister’s Police Medal for gallantry and seven for ‘Manipur Chief Minister for outstanding Devotion to Duty.’ Manipur has been August 13 every year as Patri-

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Responding to their allegations and claimed, Konyak said that since he is the NGBF president whatever official documentations including all the press releases were “officially executing through my knowledge and consent.” Therefore, he said the Konyak region’s claim that “some people taking the name of the whole organization” was a wild allegation and should be “treated as an insult to the ageold GBs institution.” Further, asserting that he was the president of the entire GBs of Nagaland, irrespective of tribes or regions, Konyak therefore said that branding him as an ignorant leader and been manipulated was an insult to his leadership. “Why on earth should I apologize to anybody? Speaking for the welfare of the

Guwahati, Aug 13 (PTI): Singer Zubeen Garg was allegedly abused and threatened by some drunk men in the early hours of Thursday in Guwahati, police said. A case has been filed in connection with the incident that happened near the Ganesh Mandir area, just 50 metres away from the assembly building, around 12.40 am, they said, adding that officials will also look into whether the artiste was violating the night curfew by travelling at that time. Police Commissioner Munna Prasad Gupta said that an FIR has been registered at the Dispur police station under relevant sections of the IPC, and a hunt is on to nab those behind the incident. “Garg has stated in his complaint that six persons came in a car and abused, insulted and threatened him after blocking his vehicle. We have launched an operation to arrest the six persons and they will be punished as per the law,” Gupta said. The six persons were in an inebriated condition and they also “manhandled” Garg with beer bottles, he added. As per the complaint filed with the police, Garg was returning from a studio at Zoo Road to his home in Kahilipara when the

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incident took place. When asked if the singer violated COVID-19 protocol by travelling during the curfew hours, Gupta told PTI: “We will look into that also. We will see if he had any permission to travel during curfew hours.” Curfew from 6 pm to 6 am is imposed across Assam along with full lockdown on Saturday and Sunday to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. Commenting on the incident, minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “We condemned the attack. We have instructed the police commissioner to take necessary action.” Garg, who was at the forefront of the artiste community during the intense protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act last year, has been facing severe criticism after he and his wife met Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on

July 25. On August 8, the singer even met Agriculture Minister Atul Bora and agreed to become the brand ambassador of the agriculture and allied sectors of the state. Garg had travelled extensively across the length-and- breadth of the state earlier this year, participating in anti-CAA demonstrations and tried to motivate people by singing his famous number ‘Politics Nokoriba Bondhu’ (Don’t do politics, friend). He had even said the government was trying to divide the artiste community by offering various grants, but this would not help in controlling the movement and people would continue to oppose the law. “Congress, AGP and BJP all betrayed us. We have to think of something new. If necessary, we will have our own party and contest,” he had said.

State spent `139 cr for COVID activities: CM `7.42 cr received for COIVD: Rio (From p-1) He said the State’s COVID positive tally till August 12 stood at 3,118 cases, out of which 1,427 are from the armed forces, 1,115 are returnees, 319 from contacts and 203 are frontline workers. As there had been no instance where the source of a case could not be traced, he said the health department was of the view that there was no community transmission in Nagaland so far. Though preventive and preparatory measures were started from January onwards, the chief minister said the State went into a full disaster management mode from March 18 when provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005 were invoked. Since then, he claimed that the frontline workers, doctors and nurses, district administration and police, National State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), municipal authorities and other essential services departments were working 24x7 to deal with multiple challenges brought on by the pandemic. He added that they are working in close coordination with tribal hohos, mass-based civil society organisations, church bodies and countless volunteers, all of whom are giving their invaluable services to handle the crisis. Lauding their involvement, Rio observed that the robust response to the challenge by the people once again proved the effectiveness of Naga community’s spirit and strength, giving

NGBF president refutes NSCN (I-M) KR claims (From p-1) Ravi, but “we Nagas are seeking for an early solution and the solution should come under his initiative as Interlocutor.” NGBF president claimed that they also asked him to issue a press release as per their directive, but he denied. Konyak said above mentioned were the only two valid points that they discussed besides that “no such discussions claimed by NSCN (IM) KR took place.” NGPF president said he had neither met any officials of NSCN (I-M) Konyak region nor had any telephonic conversation with them.” He, therefore, stated that whatever was published was “based on hearsays of their colleagues.”

ot Day in remembrance of heroes of Anglo-Manipur war of 1891, the last war of independence fought between the warriors of the then kingdom of Manipur and the invading mighty British soldiers. Apart from state level function, the government also organized district level functions at district levels to mark the occasion. Many civil organizations and schools observed the day by paying floral tributes to known and unknown patriots who sacrificed their lives in safeguarding the freedom of the then kingdom. The functions were however held on a low scale while adhering to COVID-19 protocols enforced in the state amidst increasing COVID cases. Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla, who also spoke on the occasion stated, “The day also reminds us that we only succeed when we work together as starkly evident from British ‘divide and rule’ which they used effectively for their benefit.” She called upon people to pledge to stand as one against all challenges to freedom and integrity of our country and rising above caste, creed or religion.

Nagas is not a crime that needs to be apologized. The roles of Gaunburas in the villages need not be explained to seek attention,” Konyak said. He also took exception to a part of the statement that said he was “illiterate and failed to understand the purpose of signing the papers for press release during the meeting”. Asserting that NGBF stood for early Naga political solution, but GBs were not negotiating groups, Konyak said that the demands, therefore, were to be made by the Naga political groups (NPGs). NGBF president said the federation had been appreciating to all NPGs for successful break-through “whether it was framework-Agreement or Signing of Preamble.”

hope that no challenge was big enough when the people resolve to act with unity of purpose. He said the focus was on improving and upgrading health infrastructure, besides setting up and running quarantine centres, COVID hospitals and COVID care centres. Further, he claimed that the State government had not only created sufficient testing capacities within Nagaland in record time, but had also substantially augmented the number of doctors, nurses and other medical personnel, besides roping in private hospitals to complement the government efforts in dealing with the crisis. Asserting that the government had taken all possible measures to deal with this unprecedented health crisis in living memory, he claimed that the response had been much better than many other more resourceful States, adding many initiatives had become a model for other States to emulate. Barring a few unfortunate incidents, he maintained that the State had succeeded to a great extent in its endeavour and exuded confidence that with the support of the people, Team Nagaland would overcome the crisis. He appealed the people not to panic or stigmatise those who might unfortunately get infected like the frontline workers who are selflessly working day and night to keep everyone safe from the disease. Earlier, the house observed obituary reference for

five former legislators that included Khakheho Sukhalu, Noklem Konyak, Dr T.M. Lotha, Rev Lhousuohie Mhasi and Er Sualemba with a two-minute silence in respect for the departed souls. Other highlights of the NLA session include laying of the Annual Administrative reports of Justice & Law department and Soil & Water Conservation department for 2019-2020 by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and V. Kashiho Sangtam respectively. Rio also introduced and moved ‘The Nagaland Goods and Service Tax (amendment) bill 2020 which was considered and passed during the assembly session. The chief minister also minister in charge of NSDMA laid the reports/ rules of State Disaster Management plan, incidents response system, state disaster management rules and minimum standards of relief. A total of 27 starred and unstarred questions were placed of which most were related to COVID -19 and Health & Family Welfare department related matters. Assembly committee reports were presented by K. Tokugha Sukhalu chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, N. Bongkhao Konyak member of the committee of Public Undertakings and Toshi Wungtung member of the Estimate Committee. Committee of Subordinate Legislation and Committee on Government Assurance could not present their reports, a DIPR report stated.

Correspondent KOHIMA, AUG 13 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the State government had received Rs 7.42 crore from the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for combating COVID-19. Responding to an unstarred question by Chotisuh Sazo on the total fund received for the pandemic. Rio, who holds the finance portfolio, informed the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) here on Thursday that Rs 3 crore was also received from North Eastern Council, which had been directly credited to the health & family welfare department’s account. Further, he said Rs 45.56 crore was sanctioned by the Centre under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for 2020-21 to Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), out of which 35% and amounting to Rs 15.94 crore could be used for COVID-19. The first instalment of Rs 22.78 crore was received, out of which an amount of Rs.15.94 crore (which is 35% of the total sanctioned amount for 2020-21) had been spent on COVID-19 pandemic-related activities, he added. On queries about fund received from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), Rio said Rs 130.73 crore was received for the year 2018-19, while Rs 176.52 crore was received from NDRF for 201920. Rs 6.89 crore collected through COVID cess The leader of the House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that Rs 6.89 crore was collected till July 2020 through COVID cess, adding

that the admitted cess for the month of July 2020 shall be payable by August 21, 2020. Responding to another unstarred question by Chotisuh Sazo on the total amount drawn against COVID-19 cess till July, Rio said the cess collected would be deposited into the Consolidated Fund of the State and the amount would defray the expenditure on COVID-19, which was not budgeted for. He said the total additional fund spent for fighting the pandemic in 2020-21 was Rs 53.41 crore till date, adding the additional funds provided were under civil supplies – Rs 359.52 lakh released for procurement and distribution of rice for June 2020 to tide over allocation of 3872.72 MT to utilise during the pandemic. Under the civil secretariat, a total amount of Rs 1,000 lakh was spent for operational cost of quarantine centres and payment of stranded citizens outside State, while an additional Rs 2,812.00 lakh was spent for COVID-19 related activities like financial assistance, quarantine centres, etc. Under medical, public health & family welfare, Rs 878 lakh was released for purchase of 20 Truelab testing machines and setting up of BSL-2 Labs at Tuensang and Dimapur. Another Rs 278 lakh was released for purchase of 20 Truenat testing machines and Truenat beta COV chips. Under civil police, Rs 13.31 was released for COVID-19-related expenditure for hiring private vehicles and petroleum, oil and lubricants from April 6, 2020 to May18, 2020, whose total amount stood at 5340.83 lakh, he added.

3-day-old baby dies after COVID sample collection AGARTALA, AUG 13 (PTI): A three-dayold boy died shortly after a swab was inserted into his nostril for a COVID-19 test at a staterun hospital here and he started bleeding, prompting the Tripura government to order an enquiry into the incident on Thursday. The baby was born to a coronavirus positive woman in Agartala Government Medical College Hospital and doctors decided to test him for COVID-19. Director of Tripura Health Services, Subhashish Debbarma, said, “A departmental enquiry was ordered. A three- member team formed to probe the matter was asked to submit its report within three days.” The deceased’s mother Papiya Pal Saha said that her son was healthy till swab samples were collected from his nose on Wednesday and he died shortly after that. “I told the doctors that he was bleeding profusely. They assured me that he would be alright but my child died before my eyes,” she said. K Y M C

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 249 Dimapur, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

Battle with viruses

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hile the world is grappling with the rampaging COVID-19 which emerged in Wuhan, China, another shocking discovery of a new virus, also first reported in China, is spreading alarm among medical authorities. The outbreak of the new virus was reported by the Chinese daily ‘Global Times’. Fever, coughing, a decline in leucocyte are the common symptoms of this virus, known as Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Bunyavirus (SFTS). The virus is not new as China isolated the pathogen of the virus in 2011 which belongs to the Bunyavirus category. The report stated that, the new type of virus was likely to be passed through tick-bites, is emerging in China. The unheard of virus has already killed at least seven people and more than 60 people have been infected in early August,this year. A study on the virus was conducted by the US health body, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) which is of Chinese origin. The initial findings of NCBI stated that since the past ten years, there has been marked increase of severe fever and thrombocytopenia syndrome in East Asia. This tick-borne hemorrhagic fever presents along with clinical signs including high fever and leukopenia. The newly discovered virus was also detected with shared genetic homology in farm animals including goats, cattle, horses, and pigs. The virus is also believed to be carried by migratory wild birds that are involved with transmitting infectious diseases including influenza, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus. According to NCBI, the virus, is reported to have high mortality rate of 6% and higher than 30% in immunocompromised patients. Earlier, the world experienced the 1998 outbreak of Nipah, a henipavirus with a 40–75% fatality rate. The virus was spread by flying foxes, which are among the largest bats in the world. The foxes moved close to industrial pig farms in Thailand, set in fruit orchards, when they were deprived of their usual food. The pigs that consumed the bats’ half-eaten, disease-ridden fruit showed few symptoms but passed the virus on to humans. Millions of pigs were destroyed, over 200 people died, and the disease travelled to Bangladesh and India. Another virus, H1N1 causing ‘swine flu’ led to the 2009-10 pandemic which swept around the world, killing an estimated 1,51,000–5,75,000 people in a single year. Such occurrences also indicate that the world is moving to a slow-motion pandemic caused by different and deadly viruses. Veterinarians and epidemiologists argue that an important way to reduce the risk of future pandemics is to farm more sustainably. Deadly diseases are also increasingly likely to spread from animals to humans in fast-growing cities where animals and humans are crowded together. Urbanization is likely to lead to greater populations of urban wildlife like rats, foxes, skunks and possums. MERS and COVID-19 are but two of many “zoonotic” diseases - diseases that can cross from nonhuman animals to humans - that have emerged in the past 50-odd years. And experts say it’s just a portent of what’s to come. If there is a lesson that needs to be learnt from the current COVID19 pandemic; it is to invest more for creating better and stronger health care system which would make the difference on the lives of people.

DailyDevotion “Do Not Quench the Spirit”

Do not quench the Spirit. —1 Thessalonians 5:19 The voice of the Spirit of God is as gentle as a summer breeze— so gentle that unless you are living in complete fellowship and oneness with God, you will never hear it. The sense of warning and restraint that the Spirit gives comes to us in the most amazingly gentle ways. And if you are not sensitive enough to detect His voice, you will quench it, and your spiritual life will be impaired. This sense of restraint will always come as a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12), so faint that no one except a saint of God will notice it. Beware if in sharing your personal testimony you continually have to look back, saying, “Once, a number of years ago, I was saved.” If you have put your “hand to the plow” and are walking in the light, there is no “looking back”— the past is instilled into the present wonder of fellowship and oneness with God (Luke 9:62 ; also see 1 John 1:6-7). If you get out of the light, you become a sentimental Christian, and live only on your memories, and your testimony will have a hard metallic ring to it. Beware of trying to cover up your present refusal to “walk in the light” by recalling your past experiences when you did “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7). When-ever the Spirit gives you that sense of restraint, call a halt and make things right, or else you will go on quenching and grieving Him without even knowing it. Suppose God brings you to a crisis and you almost endure it, but not completely. He will engineer the crisis again, but this time some of the intensity will be lost. You will have less discernment and more humiliation at having disobeyed. If you continue to grieve His Spirit, there will come a time when that crisis cannot be repeated, because you have totally quenched Him. But if you will go on through the crisis, your life will become a hymn of praise to God. Never become attached to anything that continues to hurt God. For you to be free of it, God must be allowed to hurt whatever it may be.

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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

~ Dalai Lama

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

Post-mortem

74th Naga Independence Day speeches

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Brig. (Retd) S. Singnya, Kedahge, Federal Government of Nagaland

y dear Countrymen, It is a great privilege and a big honour to address you as the Kedahge of the NNC/FGN on this historic day, the 14th of August 2020. I greet you on behalf of all the ranks and file of the NNC/FGN. On this day in 1947, our pioneers proclaimed our historical and political rights and took the giant step to declare our freedom and independence to the world. Today, we are grateful to our Almighty God for the guidance, protection and sustenance throughout our struggle. Our ancestors lived with pride and in full freedom knowing that they are free, free as a people and as a nation. In its memorandum submitted to the British Simon Commission in 1929, the Naga Club, the first Naga organization stated its request “…to leave us alone to determine ourselves as in ancient times.” When the status of the Crown colony was offered to the Nagas, the Nagas expressed the desire to remain free but since the British Government remained silent on the Nagas’ right to self-determination at the time of its departure from the Indian sub-continent, Nagas, under the banner of Naga National Council (NNC), declared our Independence on 14th August 1947, a day ahead of India’s declaration of independence which was also made known to the UN. To augment this decision, the NNC organized the Plebiscite in 1951 wherein 99.9% voted for Naga independence. In keeping with this general will to be free, Nagas refused to take part in the first and second general elections of free India which were held respectively in 1952 and 1957. Human arguments and wisdom can never alter the fact that Nagas never wished at any point of time to be part of India. Our ancestors were honourable people and their words used to be their law. It is shameful and disgraceful to dishonour their words. The British recognized this custom and treated the Nagas as honourable people. Despite several conflicts and agreements between the two, no written document was necessitated. And so we respected each other for what each was. But when the Indian leaders made the first agreement with the Nagas, they neither honoured our customs nor their promises. We had to make a written agreement, the 9 Point Agreement (Hydari Agreement) in 1947. But even after getting written assurance

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from the representatives of the GoI, a letter signed by Bordoloi and Hydari themselves, the agreement never saw the light of day. After exhausting all options and with death threat, the NNC had no option but to go underground following the boycott of Nehru and U Nu at Kohima in 1953. Nagas did not choose the path of violence but having not other options took up arms to defend the honour and rights of the Nation. A nation is a Dream. Without a dream, a nation has no soul. Everybody dreams but only the brave and the courageous dare to pursue their dreams. There is no sacrifice greater or nobler than to selflessly give ones live in believing in a dream. We are Nagas, not by choice but by birth and destiny and Naga Nationalism in essence are a movement for restoration of our political and historical rights and not a secessionist movement as termed by our detractors. Three popular slogans inspired and instilled the spirit of Naga Nationalism. Firstly, Tax or March. There is no middle path to escape the call of the nation without becoming a traitor. It means participation in terms of either providing support or be recruited in the national service. Secondly, Ten for One, meaning ten households should support one national worker. They do not only provide cash and kinds but also do the cultivation and other related agricultural works for the one who represents the households or clan. Thirdly, Our Land is ours, the foundation of Naga nationalism. We do not covet the land of others but we would keep what is rightfully ours at all cost. Today, we have reached a very crucial juncture where our decisions and actions can either make or break our history. The making of history needs wisdom and concerted effort and should not be ruled by emotion. We cannot afford to make any mistakes. We should not be dictated by what people think is good for us but we need wisdom from God to be able to formulate what will be best for us. Our past and present must lead us to a future that is secure, prestigious and honourable. If we fail to do so, “we will all perish as fools”. The sacrifices made by those who had given their lives for what they believe to be true and honourable should also not go in vain. We must conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. After many rounds of deliberation, consultation and much

thought, the NNC/FGN decided and an entity of the NNPGs has been participating in the political dialogues with GoI since 2017, in order arrive at a political solution which is honourable and mutually acceptable. We took the decision because we believed that violence should end and that we should pave the way for peace to prevail in our beautiful homeland which though not of our making or design, has experienced so much violence and bloodshed. With the passage of time the NNC/FGN hopes that GoI is sincere in its desire and commitment to resolve the more than seven decades old political conflict, though we have not forgotten the bitter experiences with India in the past. To cite few instances, India never honoured the Hydari Agreement of 1947; India betrayed the Ceasefire Agreement of 1964; India divided the Nagas even after her promise to bring the Nagas under one political umbrella; India is not even serious about her commitments to the 16 point agreement in all important matters. Moreover, successive Indian leaders fail to uphold even the promises made to the Nagas by their most venerated leaders like Gandhi and Rajagopalachari. It is most unfortunate that even today, even after ceasefires and holding dialogues with various Naga Political Groups, harsh and unjust laws like the Disturbed Area Act and the AFSPA of 1958 continue to be extended and imposed in the Naga inhabited areas; and under the protection of these Draconian laws unlawful raids, atrocities and killing of civilians and Naga National workers continue to be perpetrated by the Indian Army. However, the Naga experiences of betrayal and treachery by the Indian leaders are educative. And as empowered as India is today, with the desire to share responsibility along with the world powers, we hope that India has become a self-respecting, trustworthy and honourable country. As we celebrate the 74th Naga Independence Day, we also celebrate with pride and fondly remember the contributions and sacrifices of the patriots who selflessly gave their lives for the Nation. I extend my appreciations to all the Naga National Workers for standing true and committed to the National Call. I warmly congratulate all the recipients of the awards and special commendations for their dedication and commitment. God bless you all and KUKNALIM. Federal Government of Nagaland

Kiumukam Yimchunger, President, NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) y fellow Nagas,

Gen (Retd) Thinoselie M Keyho, President NNC

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y Dear Fellow Nagas, This is Oking calling! On this auspicious occasion of attaining 73 stupendous years of official Naga Independence, I offer unqualified gratitude to God, JehovahNissi, the One who fights for us. I also most solemnly salute all the patriots of this righteous struggle, both the living and more so the martyrs and related deaths. All of 73 matured years ago; on 14 August, 1947, one day ahead of India, the Nagas under the farsighted able leadership of the NNC,officially declared our eternal Independent status for all the World to know, note and reckon with, most overtly evident. Dear fellow Nagas, I most earnestly entreat you to lend me your undivided attention yet again at this sacred moment. That there absolutely is no logic whatsoever, to be asking for “independence” from India whom we had overtaken in the race by officially declaring ours ahead by one full day of 24 hours, not to speak of those nanoseconds in such hotly contested races. The biological (read political) fact of “birthing” can never be denied then, now or any other time under heaven; here, there or anywhere else for that matter. Why, then the protracted confrontation with India, armed and otherwise? Well, RECOGNITION is the crux of the matter. We had all these times been ceaselessly striving to prevail upon India to please lucidly acknowledge the inalienable rights of the Nagas and live peacefully as respectable neighbours. But instead, she chose to most atrociously do her demoniac best in opposing our God-given rights to the evil intent of nullifying them altogether. So the bitter confrontation continues well into the enlightened (?) World of the 21st century; what a crying shame. To refresh everybody’s memory: From 1946 – 1956 the Nagas pursued the righteous “non-violence, noncooperation; democratic and peaceful” path in putting across the Naga Rights to her. But since India had (has!) absolutely no rights and grounds to argue and negotiate with us; she most maliciously resorted to the barbaric policy of ‘might is right’; deploying and employing her brute bestial armed might on us with the sinister aim to savagely bully us into submission; furthering her nefarious intent all the more by actualisingthe most draconianact of invasion. Being thus irrevocably compelled, the Nagas were necessitated to set up, on March 22, 1956, the Federal Republic Government of Nagaland (FGN) and started and never stopped to confront her till date, 2020. Who in his right senses would have even imagined, much less believed that such an insignificant Nation, even more negligible than “a statistical error”(cfNation of Israel); would be able to prevail in battle against the giant of a Nation, India, mighty both in power and number, for all of these many years?! God Almighty alone in His great love, en-

abled us to cling on most perilously yet tenaciously from surrendering our profound eternal rights to the monstrous nation of India; for the magnificent deed of which I bestow all glory and honour to the miracle working Omnipotent God of History. Yours faithfully, the NNC President also extend my most sincere gratitude to all the numberless children of the Soil who have had given their very best to and for this Cause: both the death as well as the living. We have triumphedover India most convincingly in the peaceful chapter and even more so in the physical warfare arena. This is our greatest achievement. Unleashing her exceedingly great might and power, India is apparently most effective in rendering us not being able to move on nor able to raise our voices; giving the false outward impression of being madehaplesslyhelpless, fast-fettered and soundly silenced. But belying all such delusional speculations, Nagas have had actually won the moral and ethical victories in all their totality. There is no telling as to how much longer the stalemate would drag on. If it is to be much more delayed, the Nagas would continue to suffer indignation and deprivation that much longer. But her political stand and credibility would improve and increase exponentially; whereas India’s fate would continue to weaken and deteriorate at alarming rates, actual downward spiral; mark my word. Nagas have become an obstinate stumbling block, a yawning pitfall and a fatal snare for India both in the proverbial as well as in actual physical setting, in all likelihood. Until, but more so, unless India acknowledges and admits the truth, the conflict would never be amicably resolved. What then is that truth? That Nagas are not Indians and could never become so, God forbid. Nagas are different and she would most surely continue to be an Independent, Sovereign Nation – that’s the gospel truth divine. The sooner India concedes to this truth the more bearable her fate. Would she set the Nagas free and save her Nation or continue in her parochial arrogance and reap the inevitable ignominious loss for her Nation? Look at the weird moss-covered ball in her court!! One profound truth for fellow Nagas: The Eternal God Jehovah in ages past had once pronounced unto His confidant Zerubbabel, “Not by might , nor by power, but by my spirit”, saith the Lord of hosts (Zechariah 4:6); this same axiom is being repeated to the Nagas of today. Therefore my beloved brethren, let us truthfully confess our sins and shortcomings to God the Merciful; repent from our wicked ways and turn to Him, seeking His Face for grace without delay. Nagas shall most certainly emerge victorious eventually. Let ustherefore not lose heart but instead be most eagerly awaiting the blessed Day – oh dawn on us even as we pray! Thank you all. KUKNALIM

As we commemo- rooted in self-dependen- (N-A) under the banner rate this day to honour cy, self-sufficiency and of the WC, NNPGs is a I g i v e and remember the sac- honesty. The spirit of party to the successfully thanks to our Almighty rifices of our first na- self-dependency inherent concluded political neGod for this opportunity tionalist leaders, let us in our people forms the gotiations with the Govt. and the promises He has also remind ourselves crux of our movement of India and awaits the made to the Nagas. Our of the responsibility to for self-determination formal signing of the fifuture is in His hands acquaint with the life and and we are committed to nal agreement. We must and it will be fulfilled work of our forefathers; carry on the task to our therefore, not relax this in accordance with his their spirit of patriotism, best possible extent; and effort, rather, all Nagas plan, for His words are enthusiasm and energy, God willing, till the de- must join hands in amity to facilitate the logical both faithful and trust- their buoyant youth, sired goal is achieved. worthy. their honesty, talent and The course of Na- conclusion of the Naga I pay homage to all workmanship, their self- gas’ struggle against our Peace Talks. I am confident that freedom lovers who have reliance, their unwaver- mighty neighbour and laid down their lives for ing desire for peace and her occupational forces the final outcome of the the sake of our home- co-operation with all is a history written with Agreement will not only land. Their names will peace-loving people, and the blood of thousands ensure the peaceful coforever be etched in the most of all their hospital- of martyrs and tears of existence of the two annals of Nagas’ struggle ity and cordiality, all of the bereaved. Endless entities, but also usher against the occupational these qualities are the sin- conflict without victory in a new dawn of endurforces. We salute and cere expressions of our on either side for de- ing peace, progress and honour them today and unique identity which cades proved to be a futile security in the region always will. we must try to emulate exercise. When Mega- which our people have It was on this his- at all costs. tons can be converted to persevered and longed toric day, the 14th of We must keep renew- Megawatts, rationality for, against all adversiAugust, 1947, that our ing the spirit of national- demands that confronta- ties. At this juncture, I pioneering patriots cap- ism and have complete tion should be the least tured the best moment to faith that we will achieve preferred recourse for beseech our Naga people make known to the world our goal as a free Nation the Nagas and Indians across the world for your that British connection in the comity of nations. if we are to co-exist as continuous prayer sup- Sir, port, that, permanent with Naga people did not Nation building lies in good neighbours. Coronavirus was present in the world for a long involve with the British our own diligence. Each There is no conflict peace and tranquility time. COVID-19 is the new peril. Whatever the theories Raj in India and Burma one of us in our own in the world that is be- prevail in our homeland; are, what stays constant is the unbeatable force of nature. (Myanmar). And thus personal and sovereign yond redemption if two where finally we would Man is battling with an enemy he can’t even see with it became a red letter rights should work and opposing sides concur to be proud to announce naked eyes. The absolute power in the world is nature, day in the history of contribute towards prog- sit across the table for that we have, … beaten and every time that power is challenged or endangered, our swords into plow- it will find a way to get back in control. Have you ever our Naga Nation. The ress and welfare of our deliberations. day is observed every nationhood. It is possible To d ay, w i t h t h e shares….. as foretold by heard of a battle between two species of animals causyear since 1947, though for us because we are mandate of the Nagas the Prophets in the Bible. ing pollution in nature? No. But the disastrous weapons used by humans led to major ecological downfall. in continued search for the descendants of those and as desired by our Kuknalim. Alemla Kichu, Kohima peace. people who were deeply people, NNC/GDRN NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) 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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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

Highlights of the one-day session of 13th NLA

Rs. 3, 39, 529 vehicles Swu, said that department registered in Nagaland was unable to allot ambulance to PHC Ighanumi due Correspondent to resource constraints. On posting of medical officer KOHIMA, AUG 14 (NPN): at Kilomi PHC, the minisMinister of Transport, Civil ter replied that Dr. Shetoli Aviation and Railway P. Zhimomi has been posted as Paiwang Konyak, said Rs. MO PHC Kilomi against the 3, 39, 529 vehicles were resignation vacancy created registered in Nagaland as on by Dr. Ronithung Ovung. July 1, 2020 in response to Rs. 42 lakhs released for an unstarred question raised maintenance of water supply by NPF MLA Dr. Chotisuh in Kohima Sazo. While 91 buses are Minister of PHED Japlying in Nagaland which cob Zhimomi said the deincludes inter-state, inter partment has released a fund district and intra district, the of Rs. 42 lakhs for the year breakup for NST buses for 2019-20 for material and civeach district; Dimapur (27 il works under non-plan to bus services), Kohima (21 Kohima urban division for bus services), Kiphire (3 bus repair, operation & mainservices) Longleng (4 bus tenance of water supply services), Mokochung (9 bus infrastructure for Kohima services), Mon (4 bus ser- town. He was responding to vices and 1 city bus service), an unstarred question raised Peren (2 bus services), Phek by NPF MLA Keniezhakho (9 bus services) Tuensang (5 Nakhro. Minister clarified bus services), Wokha (6 bus the department did not alservices), Zunheboto (10 bus locate funds specifically for services). maintenance of Dzüna waNo ambulance allotted to ter source and reservoir tank PHC Ighanumi at Jotsoma village during the Minister of Health & last 5 years. Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu However, the departPhom in response to an ment has released funds unstarred question raised under non-plan to the Koby NPF MLA, Y. Vikheho hima Urban Division. For

2015-16, Rs 24.67 lakh was released, 2016-17 (Rs. 84.72 lakh), 2017-18 (Rs. 21.97 lakh) 2018-19 (Rs. 37.00 lakh) and 2019-20 (Rs. 42.00 lakh). He further stated that no specific fund was allotted for Dzüna water source & reservoir tank. Other works includes improvement of approach road from Sazolie college junction to Dziina source, extension of main line 250 mm dia (length 150m), construction of retaining wall and supporting pillars affected by landslide, repair and replacements of 300mm 1 dia mainline. Wokha two lane affected owners under assessment by district administration Deputy chief minister Y. Patton responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Chumben Murry on list of land/property owners affected by two land construction at NH-2 and the amount to be compensated, Y Patton said the list of land/ property damage owners within Wokha district to be affected by the sanctioned/on-going two lane construction was under re-assessment by district

administration because of various factors. He informed that DPR was prepared for two-lane of 12m ROW including built up area but cost of land/property damage was 53.84% of the project cost, for which the ministry (MoRT&H) has reduced ROW from 12m to 8.5m in built up area to curtail the cost of compensation. Rs. 2313 complaints filed in Police stations Deputy CM, Y Patton who is also charge of Home said 2313 complaints have been filed in all the police stations from March 31, 2019 till date responding to unstarred questions raised by NPF MLA Yitachu on complaints filed in all the Police Stations in the state. Dimapur district registered the highest complaint of 1163 cases, followed by Kohima (270) and Mon (259), while Kiphire registered the lowest complaint with 21 cases. While cases related to SCPS/N&P/ Cyber crime PS, PHQ registered 57 cases. Out of which 2222 complaints have been registered and taken up for investigation, while 91 complaints were not taken up

H&FW felicitates M/s Ramietech Solutions, Kohima

(L-R) Dr. Kevichusa, M.D, NHM, Kanchimong, Manager Ramietech & Dr. Khriezotuo, Jt. Director, DH&FW.

and offer call based services for the benefit of citizens in Nagaland during COVID19 times. The felicitation was held at the office chamber of the mission director, DH&FW in the presence of Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino, joint director DH&FW and M/s Ramietech Solutions was represented by Kanchimong, manager of the firm. Mission director, NHM, Nagaland, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhrü, felicitated the firm for their valuable contribution in the form of IT equipments, telecom equipments, softwares and manpower services. This gesture has helped immensely in mitigating the situation that has arisen during this pandemic. The firm has also assured the department of all possible help in the days to come.

Er. Narisen Jami, SDO PHE-Niuland Dimapur planting a tree sapling at Muhumi village on August 12.

DIMAPUR: PHED (rural) division, Dimapur has been carrying out various Swachhata activities in villages across Dimapur, as part of the ongoing “Gandagi Mukt Bharat” from August 8 to 15, a weeklong campaign for Swachhata in the run up to Independence Day. A press release by PHED (rural) division, Dimapur, stated that tree plantation drive was carried out across Dimapur villages along with the rest of the country on August 12.

directorate. A press release by National Health Mission (NHM) Kohima stated that, this was done from their part, keeping in mind the urgent requirement of the department for setting up of a dedicated helpline to address citizen queries

Y. Patton, Noke Wangnao condolences

MTGBU appeals government officials

DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister and BLP leader, Y. Patton has expressed grief over the demise of late Thomas Ngullie, Niroyo village on August 13, at Wokha town. Y. Patton in a condolence note stated that, late Ngullie was one of the senior most registered 1st class contractors among the Lotha community and was a “sincere, seasoned and experienced contractor” who committed his full time and energy for the upliftment of the society. Patton shared that his demise was not only a loss for the family but for Lotha community in particular and Nagas in general, and that it will be difficult to fill the vacuum created in the society. Further, Dy. CM along with state BJP legislators conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. Noke Wangnao: Advisor of Social Welfare, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Noke Wangnao expressed sorrow at the demise of late Chingkie Konyak, Home Guard personnel on August 9 at Mon. In a condolence note, Noke paid tribute to the sacrifices made so far by all the frontline workers leading the fight from the front putting their own lives at risk for the sake of saving lives. Noke conveyed deepest condolence to the family of the deceased and that the departed soul rest in peace.

Neingusie Meyase and secretary, Kecalhouto Kuotsu stated that many government employees currently working in various departments under Medziphema do not reside in Medziphema but ply to and from different parts of Dimapur district. In this, the union expressed concern about the

2020-2021 when there has, in fact been a decline of 612 employees. An enquiry has also been set up in the department to ascertain how such gross anomaly had occurred and to ensure that such mis- reporting doesn’t happen in future. In view of the response above, the increase of 2741 employees from 2019-20 to 2020-21 doesn’t arise. Education department has appointed 41 employees between March 2020 till July 2020 on the total appointment. Rs.176.52 crore released under NDRF Neiphiu Rio who is also in charge of NSDMA said Rs. 176.52 Cr was released by the GoI under NDRF during March 2020 against the damage caused by the monsoon 2019. However, he said under NDRF there was no fund earmarked for COVID-19. Responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Y.M. Yollow Konyak, Rio added 17 deaths and 2 injured were reported during the wake of natural calamity in the wake of monsoon 2019. In response to the casualties to human lives due to natural

calamities, NSDMA, Home department has given exgratia to the nearest kith and kin of the casualties. On queries about payment rate, Rio said as per the norms of assistance prescribed by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, India, ex-gratia were given Rs. 4,00,000/- per life lost, Rs 2,00,000/- per person for disability due to injury of more than 60%, Rs.59,100/for disability between 40%60%, Rs.12,700/- for injury requiring hospitalization for more than a week, and Rs.4,300/- for injury requiring hospitalization for less than a week. Rio informed the central government released money only during the month of March 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Rs. 2672.26 lakh alloted for PWD (R&B) South division Kohima Y Patton who is also in charge for R&B department said Rs 2673.26 lakhs have been approved under PWD (R&B) South division Kohima till date, in response to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Keneizhakho

Nakhro on total fund sanctioned for South Division Kohima for financial year 2020-21. Total amount allotted for block wise, Kohima block, Rs, 555.86 lakh, Chiephobozou block Rs. 410.63, Sechu-Zubza Block Rs 1706.77. Wakching Model College by 2021-22 Minister of Higher & Technical Education Temjen Imna Along said the commencement of admissions for Wakching Model College was tentatively targeted from the 2021-2022 academic session, responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Y. M Yollow Konyak on the status of Wakching Model College. On the status of post creation, the minister said the requirement of basic posts of faculty and nonteaching staff has been drafted and was under process for sanction. Total amount released till date for the college was Rs. 12. 00 crores and pending amount was Rs. 1.98 crores. He informed the building was scheduled to be handed over by the contractor during the end of financial year 2019-2020.

PHED organises ANHTU Mon unit urges for release of pending salary ‘Gandaki Mukt Bharat’

DIMAPUR: Health & Family Welfare, Kohima felicitated M/s Ramietech Solutions, Kohima on August 13, for their valuable contribution towards setting up of Nagaland COVID-19 Toll Free Helpline Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system at the

DIMAPUR: Medziphema Town GB Union (MTGBU) has urged upon all Head of Departments (HODs) and government employees to make necessary arrangements to stay in Medziphema so as to avoid plying regularly thereby containing the spread of COVID-19. In a release, president,

citing various reasons which includes FIR withdrawn by complaint, cases withdrawn as compromised etc. Error committed by Edu. dept on NFRBM Act 2005 Leader of the House and minister in-charge of School Education, Neiphiu Rio stated an error was committed by the department whilst reporting the number of employees and consequent indication in the explanatory memorandum to the budget for the year 20202021. He was replying to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Y. Vikheho Swu on details of appointment under Nagaland Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management Act 2005. On queries about the increase of 2741 employees from 20192020 to 2020-2021 under the act, Rio stated that as per the aforementioned document, the total number of employees has been indicated as 26,713; whereas, there were 23,360 employees (NonPlan 18611 & CSS 4749) at the time of reporting. It is regretted that the oversight resulted in the abnormal inflation of 2,741 employees between 2019-2020 and

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Hundreds of tree saplings were distributed to the volunteers during the plantation drive. Cleanliness drives, wall paintings, plastic waste collection and segregation were also carried out.

DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to the grievances of CSS Hindi teachers, the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) Mon unit has appealed the state government and concerned department to release the pending salaries for the month of June and July 2020 within this month. In a appeal letter ANHTU Mon unit president, S. Topha Konyak and general secretary, Nokzei Konyak urged for prioritising the long issues of the Hindi teachers appointed in the year 2012-2013. It stated that inspite of several memorandums served by the union, the issue has not

been solved to any extend. Pointing out that with the irregularity of salary the teachers were facing untold hardships coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ANHTU Mon unit stated that teachers problems have

doubled as there are no more credits to be found. Union further urged the state government and the concerned Education department to ensure regular salary payment like other government employees of the state.

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increase in COVID-19 positive cases and keeping in view, the safety and welfare of people residing under its jurisdiction issued the request. Further, it appreciated government agencies, particularly frontline workers who have been working tirelessly for the past couple of months.

Organisations condemn August 6 incident DIMAPUR: Kuozhüzou Kewhimiapfu Krotho (KKK) and Leirie Chazou Women Organisation (LCWO) have condemned the barbaric act committed by a father on his underage daughter at Kohima on August 6. KKK: Kuozhüzou Kewhimiapfu Krotho (KKK) in a condemnation by president, Tsenuo Suoho and secretary Satuonuo stated that there was no place for such heinous and inhumane behaviour in a civilised society. It urged law enforcing agencies to award befitting and exemplary punishment

on the perpetrator and that under no circumstances the accused should be granted bail. KKK prayed that the Almighty grant comfort and strength to the family at this moment of difficult time. LCWO: Leirie Chazou Women Organisation (LCWO) in a condemnation stated that the heinous crime of such nature would not be tolerated at any cost. LCWO also further appealed to the concern authority to serve the guilty with fitted punishment at the earliest.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/1/2018-19(Pt)/: This is for general information that Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur have allotted 13 seats to Nagaland for study of various Agri. & Allied/ Engg. Under-graduate degree courses for the session 2020-21: The following courses are given below. Sl. No. of Branch Eligibility College/ Institute No. seats B. Tech. Passed 10+2 with PCM/ PCMB 40% College of Agri. Engg. & Post 1 02 (Food Technology) marks for SC/ST/PC candidates Harvest Tech. Gangtok, Sikkim. B. Tech. 2 05 -do-do(Agricultural Engg.) College of Food Tech., Imphal, 3 -do02 -doManipur B. Sc. (Hons) Passed 10+2 with PCB/ PCBM/ PCM College of Home Sc. Tura, 4 01 Food Nutrition & Dietetics 40% marks for SC/ST/PC candidates Meghalaya 5 B. Sc. Community Science 03 -do-doInterested candidates may apply through application in plain paper and submit to the office of the under-signed during office hour or through email: dtenagaland@gmail.com. Last date for submission of application along with all supported necessary documents is 18th August, 2020. Sd/(ER. ARJUN SINGH) Issued by DIPR DC-474

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 national/state Police team PM unveils ‘fearless’ tax scrutiny attacked by mob faceless appeals to start from Sept 25 in UP district BJP to move no-confidence motion against Cong govt today

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Bhanwar Lal Sharma and Vishvendra. The two were suspended from the primary membership of the party for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to topple the Gehlot government. The party has maintained that the crisis was a “closed chapter” and all legislators supporting its government will work towards strengthening the state government and fighting COVID-19 and economic calamities. On Wednesday, Gehlot while speaking to reporters said that the return of the rebel MLAs was a “win of

NEW DELHI, AUG 13 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a platform to provide faceless assessment and appeal in income tax cases, which he said was part of the process to overhaul colonial-era tax laws. “The previous system, instead of expanding the taxpayer base, was harassing honest businessmen, workers and those providing employment,’’ observed the PM while also launching the taxpayers’ charter, first announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech. The Prime Minister said after Independence, the coercive and colonial system of tax collection was only tinkered with. “But largely the system and the character remained the same. As a result, the taxpayer, who is a strong pillar of national development, was put in the dock.” “Soch and approach

Bengaluru riots: Role of SDPI has come to light, says K’taka govt BENGALURU, AUG 13 (PTI/AGENCIES): Two days after violence spilled out on the streets of Bengaluru, Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai today said the role of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has come to light in the investigations so far. Bommai said the investigation will go deep into the connection between SDPI and the riots that broke out on Tuesday night in the city. The Minister said, four people associated with SDPI have been arrested in this regard and investigation is under way. “KG Halli and DJ Halli are peaceful since yesterday and there have been no untoward incidents...as the investigation is progressing new information is coming out. I cannot share with you everything, but in the days to

RAF personnel carry out a flag march in the riot-hit area after a mob went on a rampage on Tuesday over a social media post in Bengaluru, Aug. 13. (PTI)

come I will share before the media,” Basavaraj Bommai said. The home minister said as per the information gathered so far and video footage, most importantly the role of SDPI is coming

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to light. “We are collecting more information regarding it, we are investigating deeply in this regard. Already, several SDPI officebearers have been arrested.

Muzammil Pasha, the SDPI district secretary is the main (person), also Firoz, Afraz Pasha and Shaik Adil, all of them are from SDPI. Their role is being investigated and they have been arrested,” he

added. Three people were killed after police opened fire to quell a mob that went on a rampage in Bengaluru on Tuesday night over an inflammatory social media post allegedly put out by a Congress MLA’s relative. 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 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 smashed into pieces. After the arson and violence, the entire DJ Halli resembled a war zone. Nearly 140 people have been

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arrested so far, in connection with the incident. Elaborating on the findings of the investigations, Home Minister Bommai said, through some video footage it has come to light that SDPI workers had come from neighbouring areas of KG Halli and DJ Halli, and it is being investigated. “The investigation will look into who all are behind the incident, its links with other such incidents in the past. We will go deep into it and will not rest until we break through this conspiracy,” he said. Meanwhile, officials are also gathering details on cases against the SDPI in Mysuru, Mangaluru and other places, Bommai said, adding that all angles at the local level are also being looked into like rivalry between and within political parties.

dono badal gayi (Both the thinking and approach have changed). Reforms should be policy-based, holistic and one reform should form the basis for further reforms,’’ the PM observed while pointing out that earlier regimes would label changes made under pressure as reforms and they would become an end to themselves. “We not done just one reform. There have been constant efforts over the last few years,’” said the PM while pointing to the junking of 1,500 outdated laws, a huge improvement in the ease of doing business and major changes in laws and

Oppn boycotting NLA session unfortunate: Kronu (From p-1) Accordingly, Kronu said 18 members of the house including nine members of the opposition had requested for leave of absence which was consented by the speaker. Minister said a few other states had also reduced the session to one day session because of the pandemic. Even though it was a one day session, Kronu said the proceedings include starred and unstarred questions, gover nment bills, rules and discussion on matters of public importance pertaining to COVID-19 Pandemic situation. He said the ruling bench had invited to have JLF meeting right after the

session, but the opposition had turned down the proposal. Even in the last government under the leadership of TR Zeliang, the minister said the session sometimes adjourned early after a few minutes of discussion to fulfil the constitutional obligations. At the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting, he said it was jointly decided the business to be transacted for one day session in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The minister has, therefore, said that “we should not play blame game as both ruling and opposition have equal role to play” at times like this.

Power deptt to carry out disconnection drive D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): State power department has informed that extensive disconnection exercise of payment defaulters (consumers/localities/ villages) assisted by the police and administration would be carried out from September/October 2020 without further information. In a press release, engineer in chief department of power, Er. Shikato Sema informed that all electricity consumers in the state that with the imposition of Covid-19 lockdown measures/restrictions since March 24, 2020, the department has been striving to provide adequate/stable power supply across the state as an essential service. However, the department said that it was facing huge challenges in view of various lockdown restrictions in towns and in villages for its staff to carry out routine monthly revenue activity of meter reading, billing, bill delivery and collection. It said that the restrictions have adversely affected revenue collections resulting into huge drainage of the state’s exchequer resources to purchase adequate/required power. If the present trend continued, the department STOLEN Bike near Little Star School, Midland, Dimapur on 10/08/2020. Regd. No : NL07M8975 Model : Apache 160 Rtr Colour : Ap Red Chassis No : MD634KE42F2L27174 Engine No : OE4LF2862844 Owner's Name : Aftar Hussain, S/O Md Kutib Uddin Finder will be awarded Rs. 10 thousand cash. Contact No : 6909621546/ 9862158089/ 9774252182 DP-3445

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rules. “Seeing this commitment the trust of foreign investors has increased leading to record inflow of foreign direct investment even during the Corona period,” he underlined. The PM said the changes were due to four reasons: policy-driven governance, narrowing of grey areas of discretion, limiting human interface by use of technology, and awarding efficiency in bureaucracy. The earlier system enabled the flourishing of ‘black and white’ because it was complex. The new GST slab system has removed the need for unnecessarily providing several documents; schemes like ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ have helped resolve three lakh cases out of court and the IT system is being made seamless, painless and faceless. The PM said the taxpayer charter will balance between the responsibilities and duties of a taxpayer and also fix the responsibilities of the government.

said it would not be in a position to supply adequate/ required power supply and there could be long hauls of power cuts/outages, which was not desirable during this pandemic. Sensing the urgency of the matter, the government at the highest level held a meeting on August 11, 2020 and directed the department of power to execute the follow up the action plan for immediate compliance. The state government has directed the department to ensure dissemination of billing information and enable online viewing and payment of bills in towns/ areas covered under IT billing and online payment facility. The department stated that any consumers not receiving bills from must provide their consumer ID/No. along with LAND FOR SALE 1. Near Full Nagarjan, Rs. 240 per sq.ft. 2. Kushiabill, Rs. 300 per sq.ft. Area/plots available as per budget 3. Aoyimti, 6500 sq.ft. approx Contact No. : 9862954673 / 9436865033

mobile contact number including the location to the responsible billing office of the department or to the contact head office Kohima— a) EE (Rev) office of the E-n-C Kohima - 9436602054, (b) EE (MIS) Dimapur —8257925964, (c) SDO (Rev) - 9774566578, (d) JE (Rev) - 8974695047 (e) Email — cepower1@ gmail.com, eemisdmr@ gmail.com In colonies/wards/ villages wherever covid-19 lockdown restrictions are in place, the department officers and staff would coordinate with the respective colonies/wards/ villages councils to facilitate meter reading and bill delivery. It said the activities would be completed within August 2020.

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over allegations of conspiring to topple the government, with BJP but the government failed in this. We will mention all these issues in the proposal,” Kataria was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. He also said even though the political crisis in the Congress has been resolved, all is still not good in that party as “one is going to east and the other to west”. The Rajasthan Assembly’s special session begins Friday. The Congress party also revoked the suspension of MLAs

KAUSHAMBHI, AUG 13 (IANS): A mob attacked a police team in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambhi district that had gone to arrest a person accused of theft. Sub-inspector K.R. Singh and constable Dilip Singh were seriously injured in the attack in Kachua village on Wednesday night and both have been admitted to the district hospital. The attackers snatched the sub-inspector’s service revolver. According to reports, as soon as the team caught the accused Raju, the mob of local residents, led by women, tried to stop the police team. They started pelting stones at the police team and attacked them with rods and sticks in which the police personnel were injured. SP Abhinandan said that matter was under investigation and those who had attacked the police would be severely punished. The SP has also ordered the arrest of the accused and recovery of the missing revolver.

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citizens”. “This win, in reality, this is the win of citizens of the state. All the citizens of the state boosted the confidence of our MLAs by calling them (and telling them) ‘no worries, don’t worry if it takes a month or two, the government should win, the government should be stable, and then you come to our homes.’ So this is the win of passion of citizens of the state,” Gehlot had said. He also said that more than 100 MLAs living together for a month “is a big thing in itself and this has never happened in India’s history,” adding that it was time to “forget and forgive” and move on in the interest of the nation. Meanwhile, the BJP’s national leadership is learnt to have cautioned the state leaders to stay united and asked former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who has maintained a distance from the activities in Jaipur, to ensure that the party’s MLAs remain together.

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NEW DELHI/JAIPUR, AUG 13 (AGENCIES/ PTI): Congress leader Sachin Pilot Thursday met Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at the latter’s residence in Jaipur ahead of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting. The meeting comes after nearly a month-long political crisis in Rajasthan that witnessed Pilot openly rebelling against Chief Minister Gehlot along with 18 other party MLAs. Meanwhile, the BJP on Friday will move a no-confidence motion against the Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan, said Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria. The decision was taken at a BJP legislature party meeting held in Jaipur Thursday. “Coronavirus cases are on the rise and the law and order situation is badly deteriorating. Attempts were made to link those, who were arrested by the SOG (Special Operations Group)

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Kamala Harris is a proven fighter: Biden

WASHINGTON, AUG 13 (PTI): Democratic party presidential nominee Joe Biden has said his pick for the party’s vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris is smart, tough and a proven fighter for the country’s middle class. Biden, 77, made his maiden public appearance with his running mate Harris on Wednesday and said that both of them are ready to get to work in rebuilding America and a better future for its people. “Kamala, as you all know is smart. She’s tough. She’s experienced. She’s a proven fighter for the backbone of this country, the middle class, for all those who are struggling to get into the middle class. Kamala knows how to govern,” Biden said. “She knows how to make the hard calls. She’s ready to do this job on day one. And we’re both ready to get to work rebuilding this nation and building a better,” he said making a joint appearance with Harris in Wilmington. Biden on Tuesday named 55-year-old Harris as his vice presidential run-

file photo of Joe Biden and then-candidate Sen. Kamala Harris after a Democratic presidential primary debate. (PTI)

ning mate, making history by selecting the first black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket. The announcement resulted in enthusiasm among the party’s base. “Yesterday we had our best grassroots funds raising day of the campaign, more than double our previous record. And in doing so, we set a single day record for online political fundraising, and I think I know why,” he said. Biden raised USD 26 million for his presidential campaign in the 24 hours that followed his

announcement on picking Harris to be his running mate. “This morning, all across the nation little girls woke up, especially the black and brown girls who so often feel overlooked and undervalued in their communities, but today just maybe they’re seeing themselves for the first time in a new way, as the stuff of a president and vice presidents,” Biden said. In her campaign and the primary, according to Biden, Harris often talked about what she referred to as the 3:00 am agenda, about moms and dads

New Zealand reports 14 new COVID-19 cases amid 2nd wave

Cars queue at a COVID-19 test centre in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Wellington, Aug 13 (IANS): New Zealand reported 14 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, amid a second wave of the virus resurgence in the country. A positive case in managed isolation was a woman in her 30s who arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines on August 8, reports Xinhua news agency. She has been in managed isolation at the Distinction Hotel and tested positive around day 3 of her stay, Director-General of

Health Ashley Bloomfield told a press conference. The 13 other cases were reported in Auckland and were all linked to the four people from the same family in the city previously reported, Bloomfield said. The 14 cases have brought the total number of active cases in New Zealand to 36, 17 of which are linked to the recent outbreak, he said. The country’s total number of confirmed cases reached 1,238. Auckland resumed

COVID-19 Alert Level 3 at noon on Wednesday for three days, with the rest of the country going to Level 2, after 102 days without community transmission in the country. The government will make decisions and inform people in advance of a lockdown ending on Friday midnight, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. New Zealand reported new cases this week after 102 days without a new infection.

awake late at night in their kitchens, worried, scared, uncertain about how they were going to take care of their families, about how they’re going to pay the bills, about how they were going to make it, simply make it. “Growing up in Scranton and Claymont, Delaware, I saw that struggle with my family as well. Kamala saw it with hers as well. And millions of Americans are living that struggle as we speak, especially in this moment of crisis, especially with so many jobs lost,” he said. As the child of immigrants, Biden said, Harris knows personally how immigrant families enrich the country, as well as the challenges of what it means to grow up black and Indian American in the United States of America. “Her story is America’s story, different from mine in many particulars, but also not so different in the essentials. She has worked hard. She’s never backed down from a challenge, and she has earned each and every of the accolades and achievements

School set ablaze in Afghanistan Kabul, Aug 13 (IANS): Unknown armed men set a school ablaze in Taluqan city, the capital of Afghanistan’s Takhar province, on Thursday, a local official said. Provincial police spokesman Abdul Khalil Asir confirmed the incident to Xinhua news agency, saying: “The second floor of Abu Osman Taluqani school was completely burned due to unknown reason at around 3.30 a.m. today.” Asir also said that investigation had been initiated to determine the reason for the incident. Three other schools were set on fire in Takhar province over the past couple of years. The locals and officials have blamed Taliban militants for the incidents. But the militant group, which outlawed schools for girls and modern education for boys during its six-year reign, has denied its involvement.

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comprising a permanent resident and four work pass holders. There were also six imported cases who had been placed on stay-home notices upon arrival in Singapore. On Wednesday, 800 foreign workers were quarantined after health authorities discovered a case among them in a dormitory that had been cleared of the virus. They are among about 22,800 workers who are still serving out their quarantine period. These workers will be tested when their quarantine ends, and it expects the new infection case counts to remain high in the coming days before tapering off, said MOH. The 11 imported patients reported on Wednesday comprised two Singaporeans, three work pass holders, one work permit holder, four dependant’s pass holders and one special pass holder. These patients had returned from Indonesia, India and the Philippines. Among them is a Filipino seaman holding a special pass who arrived from India on August 8 on a vessel.

three hours, Xinhua news agency reported citing InciWeb, an interstate incident information system, as syaing. There was zero per cent containment of the fire and several structures were threatened. Yury Trutnev CBS News reported that the huge smoke column M os c ow, A ug 1 3 of the fire could be seen (IANS): Russian Deputy from the Los Angeles inter- Prime Minister Yury Trutnational airport, about 100 nev has tested positive for COVID-19. Trutnev’s trip km south away. The Los Angels Fire to the Far East as part of Department said 10 strike the visit of Russian Prime teams were sent to the Minister Mikhail Mishustin has been postponed so far, scene. Meanwhile, several fire Xinhua news agency. “Before the trip, Yury officials, including Angeles Trutnev was tested for coroNational Forest crews, were navirus. He showed a posiworking with the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Depart- tive result,” he said. Russia registered 5,102 ment to evacuate residents new COVID-19 cases in the north of the fire. A helicopter drops water on the Lake Hughes fire in The cause of the Lake past 24 hours, taking its total Angeles National Forest on Thursday. (AP/PTI) Fire has not yet been de- to 902,701, the country’s Los Angeles, Aug residence. termined, and no injuries COVID-19 response centre. The death toll stood at 13 (IANS): A fast growThe blaze, dubbed or damage have been re15,231. ing wildfire in California’s ‘Lake Fire’, was first report- ported. Angeles National Forest, ed on Wednesday afternoon, prompting evacuation or- and spread from about 50 ders for over 500 nearby acres to 10,000 acres within IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND

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global pandemic,” he said. As of last week, more than 250 people here had volunteered for the trials of the vaccine but only around 100 were selected. The trial, which is being administered by the SingHealth Investigational Medicine Unit, is expected to last until October this year. The vaccine was originally slated to begin trials in September, but had been approved ahead of time due to pre-clinical trials “exceeding expectations”. Luna r- C ov 19 c on tains genetic material called mRNA, which encodes part of the virus. Injected into a person, it causes the body’s cells to begin manufacturing a protein similar to that of the virus, allowing the body to recognise and learn to fight it. Meanwhile, Singapore on Thursday reported 102 new coronavirus cases, taking the national tally to 55,497. Migrant workers living in dormitories made up the majority of the cases, said Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily update. The new cases included five community cases

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SINGAPORE, AUG 13 (PTI): The first batch of volunteers aged between 21 and 55 in Singapore have received a dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine being developed in the country. Called Lunar-Cov19, the vaccine is developed by Duke-NUS Medical School and American pharmaceutical company Arcturus Therapeutics. Arcturus in a statement on Tuesday said that this first phase of the trial involved volunteers aged between 21 and 55, who were injected with a single shot of the vaccine. Data from this phase of the early-stage trial would be used to select the dosage regimens of the next phase, which will involve those aged 56 to 80, as well as younger adults. Arctur us president and chief executive Joseph Payne said that based on pre-clinical trials, its vaccine may only need to be administered once, and at a very low dose. “These favourable attributes could greatly facilitate mass vaccination campaigns necessary to control this

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that she has gained, many of them often in the face of obstacles that others put in her way, but never quit,” he said. As attorney general of the largest state in the country, Harris took on the big banks over mortgage fraud and won, later also took on big oil when it wanted to pollute without consequences, he said. “She was a pioneer in marriage equality and tackled the gun lobby. You know, we’ve all watched her in the United States Senate go toe to toe with Trump officials trying to hide the truth, asking the tough questions that needed to be asked and not stopping until she got an answer. And when none was forthcoming, it was obvious what the answer was,” Biden said. “As a member of the Intelligence Committee and the Judiciary Committee, she’s been the center--in the middle of the most critical national security challenges our country faces, well aware, well aware of all the threats to this nation and ready to respond to them,” said the Democratic party’s presidential nominee.

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PSG through to Champions League semis Gauff through to Lexington qtrs

PSG’s Kylian Mbappe in action during their Champions League quarter-final match against Atalanta.

L i s b o n, Au g 1 3 (Agencies): Paris St Germain scored two late goals, including a stoppage-time winner from substitute Eric ChoupoMoting, to beat outsiders Atalanta 2-1 and end the Serie A side’s Champions League dream in their quarter-final on Wednesday. Atalanta, in their first Champions League campaign, went ahead with a curling effort from Mario Pasalic in the 27th minute and held out until the 90th when Brazilian defender

Marquinhos equalised for the French champions. With Atalanta wilting, Choupo-Moting turned the ball home in the third minute of added time to end Qatari-backed PSG’s embarrassing run of recent quarter-final and round of 16 exits and send them into the last four for the first time since 1995. The Ligue 1 side will face either Atletico Madrid or RB Leipzig, who meet on Thursday, in their semi-final. “When I came on, I thought to myself, ‘We

can’t lose, we can’t go home like that.’ I was confident in myself, confident in the team and then the rest is the history of Paris,” said Cameroon international Choupo-Moting. “It was a crazy game, a tough game and opponents.” The first half was all about Neymar who had four good chances but squandered them all. The Brazilian burst clear of the Atalanta defence in the third minute but sidefooted wide with only goalkeeper Marco

IPL: NADA, UAE to carry out dope testing New Delhi, Aug 13 (Agencies): The Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 13 is going to be different from quite a few aspects. While it would be the first time that a full season will be played in the UAE, the players will also be subjected to random dope tests during the course of the season. The National AntiDoping Agency (NADA) a n d UA E ’s N a t i o n a l Anti-Doping Committee (NADO) have joined hands to conduct dope tests of players in the T20 league this season. The Standard Operating Procedures that will be followed in UAE during IPL will be of NADO’s, with both in out-of-competition testing to be done, as reported by the Times of India. With these being COVID19 times, the testing will be no-contact and the local authorities will be educated about the same. NADA is set to send some of its Dope Control

Officers (DCOs) to the UAE and they too will be quarantined upon arrival in the region before the testing process can begin. There are suggestions that they could be made to stay in the BCCI’s bio-secure bubble but alternatively, UAE’s NADO could also make separate arrangements for them. Whatever the case may be, it will be NADA who would bear the entire cost of these DCOs. The cost of testing each sample in Doha laboratory has been reported to be USD 350 which is an issue for NADA. The anti-doping watchdog of India, hence, might look to conduct only a limited number of tests. It would be the first time that NADA will be

doing dope testing of IPL players. Previously, it was a Sweden-based International Dope Test and Management (IDTM) that did the testing for cricketers involved in the T20 league. “We will be conducting the dope testing at the IPL like any other BCCI event, following the health and safety protocols. We will be organising the DCOs trip, either from India or the UAE or both to the match venues. NADA has discussed the issue with the UAE NADO and some amount of understanding has already been reached. We are waiting for the IPL governing council to finalise the tournament fixtures to plan accordingly,” NADA director general, Navin Agarwal, told TOI.

Sportiello to beat. He also got caught in two minds between shooting and passing to Mauro Icardi, shot wide after another mazy run which included a nutmeg and made a complete hash of another chance gifted to him by Hans Hateboer’s wayward back-pass. Despite boasting only a fraction of PSG’s spending power, Atalanta were more than equal on the pitch and went ahead when an exchange of passes ended with the ball falling to Pasalic who met it first

Sanchez doubtful for Europa League semi-final match

Milan, Aug 13 (IANS): Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez’s participation in Inter Milan’s Europa League semi-final clash against Shakhtar Donetsk to be played on August 18 is in doubt after the Serie A side confirmed he has a hamstring strain. Sanchez picked up the injury in the 2-1 quarterfinal win over Bayer Leverkusen earlier this week. “Alexis Sanchez underwent medical tests this morning in Duisburg after suffering an injury during our match against Leverkusen,” the club said in a statement. “The tests confirmed that he has suffered a strain in his right hamstring. His condition will continue to be reassessed over the next few days,” it added. The Chilean forward has contributed four goals and 11 assists in 31 appearances for Inter this season.

time to curl his shot past Keylor Navas. Berat Djimsiti should have increased Atalanta’s lead after the break but sliced the ball wide and the game turned when PSG introduced their France striker Kylian Mbappe, who had not started because of an ankle injury. Mbappe and Neymar were both denied by Sportiello but, as PSG ramped up the pressure, Atalanta finally cracked. Cameroon forward Choupo-Moting’s cross found Neymar and he touched the ball to Marquinhos for his fellow Brazilian to fire home from close range. Minutes later, Neymar sent Mbappe down the left and his low cross was turned in by ChoupoMoting. Atalanta had a chance to equalise but Luis Muriel, after breaking clear, ran the ball out of play and his team mates slumped to the ground in despair as the final whistle went. Atalanta, a rare case of a team from outside the elite group of European clubs making the last eight of the competition, are based in Bergamo which was at the epicentre of the new coronavirus pandemic in Italy earlier this year.

Lexington, Aug 13 (Agencies): American teenager Coco Gauff overcame some shaky serving Wednesday to beat No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4 and reach the Top Seed Open quarterfinals with her third career victory over a top-15 opponent. The 16-year-old Gauff hit 10 double-faults and was broken seven times. “I guess,” she said afterward, “everything was an ‘A’ but the serving.” She was able to hang in there with steady baseline play against the hardhitting Sabalenka, who had 14 double-faults, including four in one game. It was a topsy-turvy match that lasted nearly three hours and featured a bit of confusion when Gauff and her father, Cori, got into a discussion with the chair umpire about what sort of coaching is allowed under adjusted rules the WTA put in place recently. Of more concern to Gauff was the way she was starting off points in her service games. At one point, she implored herself, “I’ve got to make the first serves. Come on.” “Just to stay calm and composed,” she said in an on-court TV interview af-

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terward, “and making her play balls.” Sabalenka is ranked 11th, behind only No. 9 Serena Williams among the women entered in the hard-court tournament that is the first professional tennis event in the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Gauff is No. 53 but should now return inside the top 50. Next up for her is a match Friday against No. 8 seed Ons Jabeur, who produced 10 aces

while eliminating Olga Govortsova 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. Govortsova had been seeking her first WTA quarterfinal since 2014. The other quarterfinal on that side of the draw will be Marie Bouzkova against Jennifer Brady, who beat No. 6 seed Magda Linette 6-2, 6-3 in Wednesday’s last match. Bouzkova followed up her upset of No. 3 Johanna Konta in the first round by defeating Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.

I’ll decide when I go, says Mesut Ozil Lo n d o n, Au g 1 3 (Agencies): Mesut Ozil insists he is the only person who will decide when he leaves Arsenal after the German star was frozen out by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Ozil has not played for Arsenal since the coronavirus hiatus amid reports the club are keen to get his huge salary off the wage bill. The 31-year-old earns a reported USD 458,000 per-week but has rarely provided good value since his 2013 move from Real Madrid. Ozil was absent as Arsenal beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final on August 1, but he will not allow the club to force him out before his contract expires in June 2021. Holding out hope of winning back his place next season, Ozil told the Athletic, “Things have been difficult but I love Arsenal. I’ll decide when I go, not other people. I’ll give everything I have for this club. Situations like these will never break me, they only make me

stronger.” “I showed in the past that I can come back into the team and I will show it again.” Ozil fell out of favour with Arteta’s predecessor Unai Emery, but started all 10 of Arsenal’s Premier League games after the former Gunners midfielder took charge in December. However, he has not featured in their past 13 matches in all competitions, with Arteta saying his exile was down to “football reasons”. Ozil believes he deserves another chance and he said: “You don’t play 10 games in a row if you’re unfit, not good enough or don’t behave well.” Arteta and many Arsenal players accepted a 12.5 percent pay cut in April as a result of the financial fallout from the coronavirus. But Ozil did not vote for the cut and he is concerned that “possibly the decision affected my chances

Mesut Ozil

on the pitch. “As players, we all wanted to contribute. But we needed more information and many questions were unanswered.” Ozil fears there is now an agenda against him that will make the rest of his time at Arsenal uncomfortable.

“I guess that’s because it is me and people have been trying for two years to destroy me, to make me unhappy, to push an agenda they hope will turn the supporters against me and pain a picture that is not true,” he said.

NBA: Clippers clinch No 2 seed in Western Conference Bouchard into Prague Open quarters O r la n d o, Au g 1 3 (Agencies): Paul George scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up the second seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-111 victory over the third-seeded Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The Clippers will face seventh-seeded Dallas when the playoffs get going next week. The Clippers took control with 13 straight points midway through the third quarter and barely let the Nuggets get back in it. George and Leonard were big reasons why. George made two 3-pointers midway through the period, and Leonard sprinted to midcourt on a defense possession, picked off a pass at mid-court and glided in for a basket. Los Angeles took the lead for good with 10 minutes left on Lou Williams’ jumper and steadily built the advantage to double digits on the way to its second straight win over the Northwest Division champions. Williams was the third Clipper with 20-plus points, finishing with 23. Jerami Grant led the Nuggets with 25 points. It was the third time in the

Players of Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets during their NBA match.

past four games Grant, who came in averaging less than 12 points a game, went for 20 or more points. Nikola Jokic finished with 17 points and 13 assists, but sat much of the fourth quarter as coach Mike Malone chose to rest many of his top line players down the stretch. Indiana Pacers 108 – 104 Houston Rockets: Doug McDermott scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and Indiana held off a late rampage by

James Harden — and an injury to T.J. Warren — to beat Houston. By virtue of a win in its second-to-last regular-season game, Indiana clinched at least the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and a first-round playoff matchup with the fourth-seeded Miami Heat. The Pacers rested Warren, whom Pacers head coach Nate McMillan said is dealing with plantar fasciitis. According to reports, the injury isn’t expected to keep

Warren from playing in the postseason. Toronto Raptors 125 – 121 Philadelphia 76ers: The 76ers welcomed back Joel Embiid for a first-half cameo, then blew a late seven-point lead and watched as the Raptor’s Stanley Johnson hit a tie-breaking follow shot with 5.9 seconds remaining to clinch a fourpoint victory. Embiid, who injured his left ankle on Sunday against Portland and sat out Tuesday’s game with

Phoenix, played 14 first-half minutes and had five points and nine rebounds. Tobias Harris had a game-high 22 points and Furkan Korkmaz 21 for Philadelphia, which is locked into sixth place in the East and a first-round playoff matchup with Boston. Chris Boucher and Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 19 apiece. Norman Powell added 17 points and Pascal Siakam had 15 for Toronto, which has clinched second place in the East. Miami Heat 116 – 115 Oklahoma City Thunder: Darius Bazley scored 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Mike Muscala hit two 3-pointers in the final minute to lift Oklahoma City to a come-from-behind win over Miami that featured reserve players in the second half. The Thunder trailed by as many as 22 points in the fourth period but outscored the Heat 34-15 in the quarter. The first tied it with 34.8 seconds to play. After Miami regained the lead on a Solomon Hill layup, Muscala hit another 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds remaining. An attempted 3-pointer by Tyler Herro (career-high 30 points) hit off the front of the rim at the buzzer to seal Oklahoma City’s win.

Eugenie Bouchard

P r ag u e , Au g 1 3 (Agencies): Eugenie Bouchard juggernaut has reached the quarterfinals of the Prague Open after the Canadian beat Tamara Zidansek 7-6, 6-7, 6-2 in a three-hour-long thriller. It’s another great victory for Bouchard as she beat Zidansek who is ranked 71st, 259 places above Bouchard. From the starting of the match, Bouchard looked strong. Bouchard constantly attacked Zidansek especially her second serve. Both the players were hitting strong baseline strokes. Bouchard’s last match lasted over an hour, but this

match was around three hours long. A hard gritty win for the Canadian. Bouchard will face third seed Elise Mertens in the Quarterfinals. A very topsy turvy first set, with both the players breaking each other’s serve multiple times. And so the set went into the tiebreaker. Here Bouchard showed resilience and clinched the tiebreaker comfortably at 7-2 and the set 7-6. Taking momentum from the first set Bouchard looked set for a victory. And she even broke Zidansek’s serve first. But gave away the break later. Zidansek made

a quick recovery and looked strong on her serve. And once again a tiebreaker was needed to separate the two. Zidansek attacked Bouchard from the first point itself and won the tiebreaker 7-2 and the set 7-6. Thus leveling the match. In the 3rd set, Bouchard broke Zidansek in the very first game itself. But Zidansek wasn’t making life easy for the Canadian. Bouchard kept pushing. The Canadian in the first two sets gave away the break advantage. But in the third, she got her second break at 4-1, effectively asserting her claim over the match.

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