August 15, 2020

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Pres Kovind praises COVID warriors appreciates ‘super-human efforts’ in containing coronavirus pandemic NEW DELHI, AUG 14 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appreciated the “super-human efforts” in containing the magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic in the country and said these are “worth emulating” by the wider world.

In his address to the nation on the eve of the 74th Independence Day, the president complimented the COVID warriors and said the nation is indebted to doctors, nurses and other health workers who have been continuously on the forefront of the country’s fight against this virus. “All corona warriors deserve high praise,” Kovind said in his televised address.

He said it is very reassuring to note that the central government, while anticipating the tremendous challenge, responded effectively and well in time.

“For a countr y so vast and diverse with high population density, meeting this challenge requires super-human efforts,” the president said. He lauded all state governments for tak-

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ing measures in accordance with local circumstances.

“People also supported whole-heartedly. With our committed efforts, we have succeeded in containing the magnitude of the pandemic and saving a large number of lives.

This is worth emulating by the wider world,” he said. The nation is indebted to doctors, nurses and other health workers who have been continuously on the forefront of our fight against this virus, he said.

“Unfortunately, many of them have lost their lives battling the pandemic. They are our national heroes. All corona warriors deserve high praise. They go much

beyond their call of duty to save lives and ensure essential services,” Kovind said.

These doctors, health workers, members of disaster management teams, police personnel, sanitation workers, delivery staff, transportation, railway and aviation personnel, providers of various services, government employees, social service organisations and generous citizens have been scripting inspiring stories of courage and selfless service, he said.

“When cities and towns go quiet and roads are deserted, they work tirelessly to ensure that people are not deprived of health care and relief, water and electricity, transport and communication facilities, milk and vegetables, food and groceries, medicine and other essentials. They risk their own lives to save our life and livelihood,” Kovind said. Kovind said the pandemic, like climate change, has awakened the global community to our shared destiny.

He said compassion and mutual help have been

DIMAPUR, AUG 14 (NPN): National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), directorate of Health & Family Welfare has informed that vector density (number of mosquito population) was increasing over the months in various localities of Dimapur.

In a press note, joint director & SPO (NVBDCP) Dr. I. Talitemsula Jamir this was found during a routine entomological study by NVBDCP on Malaria, Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vector density in various localities in Dimapur.

Stating that mosquitoes thrive in areas with standing water, Dr. I. Talitemsula Jamir said that the current monsoon rains were adding to the growing population. NVBDCP has appealed to the community/ public all over the state to remove

Half-day shop closure for I-Day

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 4 (NPN): Various Naga Political Groups (NPGs) observed the 74th Naga Independence Day on August 14 through functions at various places in Nagaland.

Speeches from the heads of various political groups commemorating the day was also released to the media.

Not asking for flag or constitution, we already have them: Muivah-NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser.

Th. Muivah in his ‘74th Naga Independence day’ speech asserted that Nagas were not asking for Naga national flag and constitution from the government of India, saying whether government of India recognizes it or not “we have our own flag and constitution.”

In his speech, which was read out by kilo kilonser (Home Minister) of GPRN, David Mero at CHQ Hebron, Muivah asserted that flag and constitution were ingredients of “our recognised sovereign entity and symbols of Naga nationhood”, stressing that the

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 4 (NPN): In view of the 74th Independence Day Celebration to be held at DDSC Stadium Dimapur, deputy commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, has directed all shops to remain closed till 12 noon for smooth conduct of the programme.

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I-Day celebration in Nagaland to be low-key affair KOHIMA, AUG 14 (PTI): The 74th Independence Day celebration on Saturday will be a low-key affair in Nagaland without customary march-past and only a handful of dignitaries have been invited for the function in view of raging Covid-19 situation in the state, official sources said on Friday.

In order to maintain minimum gathering, there would be no more than 100 attendees at the main function. The measures have been taken in consonance with the central government’s directives to avoid large congregation. The state government has notified that only very senior bureaucrats and a few heads of departments will attend the programme at the main venue, director I&PR department Limawati Ao said. The government has directed AHoDs to hoist the national flag in government offices and institutions at 6 a.m. keeping in mind COVID guidelines.

While chief minister Neiphiu Rio will be present at the main celebration at the Secretariat Plaza, deputy CM Y Patton will unfurl the tricolour in Dimapur.

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Nagaland COVID-19 tally 3322 COVID-19 STATUS AS ON august 14, 2020 District

Asymptomatic

Dimapur 1255 Kiphire 0 Kohima 632 Longleng 0 Mokokchung 3 Mon 116 Peren 14 Phek 2 Tuensang 2 Wokha 7 Zunheboto 75 Total 2106

ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate 0 3 450 1718 8* 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 235 869 0 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 15 18 0 0 0 0 145 263 0 2 0 0 250 264 0 0 0 0 29 31 0 0 0 0 45 47 0 0 1 0 10 18 0 0 0 0 16 91 0 0 1 3 1198 3322 8 6

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

details of COVID-19 cases detected on Aug 14, 2020 District

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Kohima Dimapur Zunheboto Mon Wokha Total (Today) Total (Till date) Percentage

1 19 0 0 1 21 1468 44%

Returnees Traced Frontline Inbound Others* Total contacts workers travelers 26 57 0 0 84 14 18 7 0 58 0 10 0 0 10 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 40 86 7 0 154 1157 433 210 54 3322 35% 13% 6% 2% 100

* Others include cases related to NLA, Raj Bhavan, patients excluding returnees

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 4 (NPN): With 154 fresh COVID-19 cases being reported from across the state, the tally as on August 14 stood at 3322 cases-- 2110 active, 1198 recovered, 8 deaths and 6 migrated.

According to Health

minister, S. Pangnyu Phom 84 fresh cases were detected in Kohima, 58 in Dimapur, 10 in Zunheboto, 1 each in Mon and Wokha.

As per the severity of symptoms, 2106 cases are asymptomatic 2 mild and 3 moderate.

According to Health department’s data (cases by domicile district), Dimapur district recorded 1616 cases, followed by Kohima- 797, Peren- 343, Mon- 288, Zunheboto- 93, Tuensang- 52, Phek- 32, Wokha- 28, Mokokchung18, Longleng- 5, Kiphire- 4 and others- 46.

India’s COVID-19 cases cross 24L NEW DELHI, AUG 14 (PTI): India’s COVID-19 caseload surpassed 24 lakh on Friday after 64,553 more people tested positive and the recoveries rose to over 17 lakh, the Health Ministry said.

With 17,51,555 people defeating the disease, the recovery rate has surged to 71.17 per cent. The caseload increased to 24,61,190, while the death toll climbed to 48,040 with 1,007 people succumbing to the disease in 24 hours, the ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

The fatality rate has declined to 1.95 per cent.

There are more than 6.60 lakh active cases, which is 26.88 per cent of the total.

India had crossed the 20 lakh mark on August 7.

NVBDCP issues alert on rise in Odd-Even system to CIHSR to reopen all services from Aug 17 mosquito density in Dimapur continue in Dimapur

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 4 (NPN): NPF Legislative Party (NPFLP) spokesperson Imkong L Imchen has clarified that the proposal

by Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkümer for holding Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF) meeting was never turned down. Reacting to a statement by planning minister Neiba Kronu in this regard, Imchen remarked that the former’s interpretation of the matter was ambiguous, one-sided and not in sync with the reality.

According to Imchen, the speaker had written a letter (AS/HS/124/2020) to leader of opposition TR Zeliang on July 23, 2020 proposing a JLF meeting “in the afternoon of July 30, 2020 after the scheduled business of the Assembly is finalised.”

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adopted as basic values by the people in India.

“We need to further strengthen this virtue in our conduct. Only then can we create a better future for all of us,” he said. The third lesson is about augmenting health infrastructure, the president said.

“Public hospitals and laboratories have been leading the fight against COVID-19. Public health services have helped the poor cope with the pandemic. In view of this, public health infrastructure needs to be expanded and strengthened,” he said. He said in the fight against COVID-19, life and livelihood, both are essential.

“We have looked at the current crisis as an opportunity to initiate reforms to revitalise the economy for the benefit of all, especially farmers and small entrepreneurs. Landmark reforms have been introduced in the agriculture sector. Now, farmers can have barrier-free trade and get the best price for their produce anywhere in the country,” Kovind said.

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stagnant water from all containers around the house like flower pot bases, empty vessels, coolers, tyres, buckets etc. once a week as mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and the eggs would hatch in a week.

It also advisesd keeping all water filled vessels and tanks tightly covered and throw out any rubbish lying around like plastic cups, old containers, tyres, coconut shells etc. and to check around the compound every week. NVBDCP discouraged rearing pigs near human dwellings as JE virus gets multiplied and amplified in pigs, which could be transmitted to humans. Further, NVBDCP advised all to ensure sleeping under the mosquito net during day and night time especially pregnant women and children and to immediately consult a doctor in case of high fever.

DIMAPUR, AUG 14 (NPN): Dimapur police issued new traffic regulations for nonessential vehicular movement within Dimapur town and NH-29 till Chumukedima town with effect from August 17-31 and appealed to all citizens to extend cooperation.

In an order, Commissioner of Police (CP) Dimapur, Rothihu Tetso, informed that the Odd-Even system for vehicles in Dimapur will continue but restriction would not be enforced on Sundays. It also stated that the category under essential services as notified earlier would be exempted.

Further, government servants on bona fide duties and vehicles involved in providing essential services/involved in COVID-19 related duties would be exempted on production of relevant documents and valid ID proof. Two-wheeler would also be exempted from the new traffic regulations. All heavy vehicles, except those engaged in four-lane construction works with valid permit, would be restricted from plying within the town area and highway area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DIMAPUR, AUG 14 (NPN): Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR) 4th Mile, Dimapur has announced the reopening of all its services starting August 17, 2020.

CIHSR director Dr. Sedevi Angami in a public notice informed that all the areas, which were affected by the COVID-19 virus, have been sanitized and ready to be re-opened.

Dr. Sedevi said that all the staff, who were infected by COVID 19 and have recovered, would be allowed to work again at patient areas. Only non-infected or staff recovered would manage patient interface sections of the hospital, he said.

Dr. Sedevi also informed that all precautionary measures were in place to prevent further transmission within the hospital.

NPGs observe ‘74th Naga Independence Day’ Nagas must keep their flag and constitution.

He claimed that the interlocutor for peace talks, RN Ravi had on October 31, 2019 stated, “We respect and honour your flag and constitution. We do not say Government of India has rejected them, but let us finalise them at the earliest time”. He said NSCN (I-M) had reiterated its stand stating that it saw no honourable solution without a flag and constitution.

Muivah also said that the Nagas would co-exist with India sharing sovereign powers as agreed in the Framework Agreement and defined in the competencies but would not merge with India. (Full speech on p-4) WC, NNPGs ready to sign agreement anytime: Kitovi-- In an important announcement, ato kilonser of GPRN/NSCN N Kitovi Zhimomi has declared that the Working Committee (WC) of Naga Nationalist Political Groups (NNPGs) was ready to sign the IndoNaga agreement any day and time.

In his message on the occasion of 74th Naga Independence Day, Zhimomi said after more than 50 rounds in three years, negotiations had concluded with unresolved matters to be pursued and settled through democratic political process.

He claimed, “We have touched, negotiated, sorted out and documented all negotiated points for posterity.”

Recalling that the Government of India (GoI) and WC, NNPGs, of which GPRN/NSCN is an integral part, had on November 17, 2017 signed the “Agreed Position” that reinforced the political and historical rights of the Nagas to selfdetermine their future in consonance with their distinct identity, the ato kilonser said all apex Naga tribal bodies, GBs, legislators and intellectual groups were on board and proved to be a constant source of strength.

Mentioning that the status paper was with the apex Naga civil societies and would exist for a

thousand years, Zhimomi asserted that the WC, NNPGs had the courage to listen to the people and pursue practical approach to resolve the Indo-Naga issue. (Full speech on p-4) Live up to the legacy of martyred patriots: Metha-- Federal Government of Nagaland Kedahge, ‘gen’ (retd) Viyalie Metha called upon the Nagas to remember and live up to the legacy of the martyred patriots and continue to live, thrive, succeed and pursue happiness in freedom.

He asserted that God’s given inalienable historical National rights made Nagas richer by the blood, sweat and tears of the patriots, and upon which Naga nation was built.

Addressing at the 74th Naga Independence Day celebration at Kohima Friday, Metha said Nagas were eternally indebted to the thousands of brave Naga soldiers and tens of thousands of men and women and even children who laid down their lives for the (Cont’d on p-6) cause.

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Organisations observe ‘74th Naga Independence Day’

office bearers of NSF during the 74th Naga Independence Day.

RSU members after the Naga Independence Day celebration.

DIMAPUR: Various Naga political groups (NPGs) and student bodies celebrated the “74th Naga Independence Day” at their respective headquarters on August 14, 2020.

Dimapur: GPRN/ NSCN observed the 74th Naga I-Day at council headquarter Khehoyi designated camp with strict compliance to health guidelines and advisories.

A release from its MIP stated that the symbolic day was celebrated with Jack Jimomi, kilo (home) kilonser as chief guest, who hoisted the Naga national flag and a military salutation with singing of the Naga national anthem.

An obituary moment was also observed with

Government of Nagaland (FGN) was first hoisted.

A release from president RSU, Heiko Kent and general secretary, Kegwalo Magh stated that while speaking at the occasion, Kenneth Kath, president Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) reiterated that Rengmas remained steadfast in the political history of Nagas and would continue to press forward until aspiration of Nagas is realised.

Kegwayhun Tep, secretary, education while remembering those who had died, hoped that the younger generation would continue to remain indebted to sacrifices made by men and women who gave up their lives for the identity and sovereignty of

silent prayers for the departed national workers.

Azheto Chophi, advisor to collective leadership while extending his greeting also spoke and briefed the gathering about various historical accounts and prevailing issue of the Naga national movement.

The programme concluded with a mass prayer for the Naga nation.

NSF: Naga Students’ Federation hoisted the Naga national flag at Oking NSF, Kohima.

According to a press release, NSF while extending Independence Day greetings to all the Nagas living in different parts of the world stated that the celebration was in furtherance of the Naga people’s

legitimate rights based on historical facts.

The federation shared that as Nagalim celebrated its 74th year of its length and breath, “free from any occupational and imperialistic forces”, joined Nagas in taking their legacy forward.

Further, NSF reiterated that its earlier appeal to the Nagas, i.e., “to love one another unconditionally, accept each other’s weaknesses, respect each other’s differences and together with Christ, strive towards our ultimate goal”.

RSU: Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) celebrated Independence Day at Parashen, Tseminyu where Naga national flag of the then formed Federal

news in Brief DC & DEO Kiphire informs: Deputy commissioner (DC) and district election officer (DEO) Kiphire, Abhinav Shivam has announced special summary revision of photo electoral rolls with reference to January 1 2021, as the qualifying date. Special summary revision of photo rolls has been scheduled as; publication of integrated draft electoral rolls on November 16; period for filing claims and objections from November 16 to December 15; special campaign dates for two Saturdays and Sundays, within claims and objection periods, to be prescribed by CEO; disposal of claims and objections by January 5, 2021, while checking health parameters and obtaining commissions permission for final publication and updating database and printing of supplements by January 14, 2021; and final publication of electoral roll on January 15.

DC Dimapur unseals ASL: DC, Rajesh Soundararajan, has informed that since Agarwal scan lab had been sanitized and all precautionary measures have been taken as per government guidelines, unsealing of Agarwal Scan Lab, Dimapur has been ordered with immediate effect.

F&CS informs: Assistant director, food and civil supplies (F&CS), S. Kavito Aomi has requested all fair price shop dealers to identify differently disabled persons covered under NFSA (PHH and AAY scheme) separately under one’s FPS as directed by Govt. W T message No.DS/PDS/NFSA/DISABLED/2020, on or before August 19 and submit the details along with contact number to the undersigned for onward submission to the ministry.

Nagas. He further added that the occasion called for everyone to reflect on past leaders and martyrs on whose sacrifices they now stand today, while also extending solidarity to nationalists at present “who have dedicated their lives in pursuing the aspirations of the Naga people”.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Heiko Kent, president RSU, Bible passage reading and prayer followed by unfurling of flag.

Word of gratitude was delivered by Kegwalo Math, general secretary RSU. The programme was attended by officials from NSF, RSU, RSZ, students and well-wishers from Rengma community.

Office bearers of Naga Students’ Union Bangalore celebrates 74th Naga Independence Day.

Wokha: Lotha Regional Council (NNC) parent body observed Naga Independence Day at Oking Wokha.

In a release from Lotha region, NNC (PB), on the occasion, Ekhyimthung Patton, president, LRC expressed gratefulness to God for His gracefulness to the people till today as they salute and pray homage to comrades, both death and alive, who declared the historic day as Naga Independence Day. He appealed to the citizens and factions to remain united and work out the Naga political problem on the principle of 1929 memorandum of Naga Hills and 1951 plebiscite (a political referendum) for

permanent solution.

He stated that “any political dialogue for final settlement should be based on the terms of the international ceasefire between the government of India and Nagas on September 6, 1964”.

Fur ther, he maintained that under the leadership of Yillow Humtsoe, acting president and V. Nagi, general secretary, it resolved to reject any other agreement or accord of Article 371 (A) of 16th point agreement or any agreement below the historical and political rights of the sacrificial blood and tears of Nagas.

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LPO endorses NH, NMA statements on Interlocutor

DIMAPUR: Lotha Public Organization (LPO) has vigorously endorsed the Naga Hoho and Naga Mother Association criticising R.N. Ravi, the Interlocutor of Naga peace talk for erecting trust deficit in the Naga peace process, even after 23 years of Indo-Naga political talk have passed through six successive Prime Ministers of India.

In a press release, LPO through its media cell stated that India being the “largest democracy” on earth and having “great culture”, the

entire world look at India with great respect. “Therefore, polarising a small Naga nation and subjugating their rights to self determination will only develop a mockery before the globe”, LPO added. It asserted that the prevailing Indo-Naga ceasefire signed between the GOI and NSCN on July 25, 1997 is the standing evidence of Nagas goodwill towards India to live in peaceful coexistence.

LPO stated that R.N. Ravi even after 5 years of signing the Framework

Agreement seems to still have bureaucratic mind to resolve the political problem of the Nagas. The irony is when R.N. Ravi created apprehension and showed his evil design at this crucial time to refer the Naga political groups as mere “armed gangs” when a political negotiation for peace is ongoing. LPO maintained that political problem needs political intervention and Ravi himself has demonstrated

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1 DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Nikheli Chishi

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Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Someone we loved and can never be replaced. Love you dad.

Loving wife, children, granddaughter & relatives

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15.8.2019 One year has passed that you have gone from our sight but never from our memories. From sunrise to sun set, every moment would have been more wonderful if you were with us today. Your memories will never be forgotten.

Missing you mom.

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We the bereaved family wish to acknowledge the many expression of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us on our loss. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends, neighbours and well wishers who provided emotional and supported physically and morally for us during this crucial times as your contribution made our loss bearable.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

DOB : 30/06/1969 – DOD : 19/07/2020 The hardest thing we ever had to do was to let you go.

We, the bereaved family members of Late Mr. Nondilo Magh, son of Nthangmo Magh would like to express our sincere appreciation to each and every individuals and families for comforting and upholding us in your prayers and also for all the physical, materials, financial, emotional and loving support during his prolonged illness till his demise on 19th of July 2020.

We also convey special thanks to: 1. Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church.

2. Nsunyu Baptist Church.

3. D.H.D Fellowship.

4. Doctors, nurses and all the Staff under D.H.D. 5. Aotsur Nurses Telongjem Dimapur.

6. Tenyimia Nurses Union D.H.D. 7. Medical Colony Council and Members.

8. Nsunyu Village Council, Chunlikha Village Council and Likhwenchu Village Council.

9. Mopungchuket Citizens.

10. Kithagha Citizens Kohima, Dimapur, Chumukedima and Tseminyu.

11. Nsunyu Baptist Church Prayer Cell and Ebenezer Prayer and Healing Center.

12. Rengma Baptist Church Padum Pukuri.

13. Dr. Shankar, Eden Medical Centre Dimapur.

14. Mr. Lipok Chaplin CMC Vellore.

15. CMC Vellore.

16. Kithagha Welfare Society.

17. All Family Members, In-laws and Relatives.

18. Friends and Well Wishers Though we are unable to mention all of you by name yet it is our sincere prayer that our Gracious Lord shower His blessings upon you all God bless.

Loving Family Members and Relatives

From loving Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings and In-laws.

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Guwahati Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 31 25 Imphal

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Itanagar A stray t-storm; not as warm 27 23 Shillong

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 23 19

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Tuensang A morning t-storm in spots

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time and again his Achilles heel in dealing with the political problem. It stated that he should be replaced by someone who possesses political will and enjoys confidence and trust of PM Narendra Modi.

LPO fur ther urged upon the Nagas to unite and remain steadfast with prayerful attitude as the negotiating parties are underway to push for its long awaited final settlement.

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DEO informs: District education officer (DEO) Dimapur, R. Amongla Jamir has informed that Army public school, Rangapahar, Dimapur, school code 13060500702 and Queen mary school, Chekiye village 3rd mile, school code 13060200407 are yet to submit the data capture format of unified-district information system for education (UDISE+). Therefore, the defaulting schools have been directed to submit on or before August 17, 2 p.m. without fail. Further, DEO informed that it would be the last and final information and the office would not hold responsibilities for any consequences.

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NNC (N/A) Lotha region celebrated Independence Day at Hono Hanku village, Wokha. A release from NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region chairman, Yizamo Lotha stated that the celebration was held under the leadership of NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region president, T. Ovung. The ceremony was chaired by NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region chairman Yizamo Lotha, invocation prayer by Tsenyimo Lotha and speech of president by R. Nchumbemo, kilonser law and justice, while benediction was pronounced by Adeno Lotha.

Altogether, around 150 national workers attended the ceremony.

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Manipur Speaker accepts resignation of 6th Cong MLA

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IMPHAL, Aug 14: Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Y Khemchand on Friday accepted resignation tendered by Congress legislator Paonam Brojen as member of the state Assembly On acceptance of the Congress legislator’s resignation, the 60-seat Manipur legislative Assembly now has 13 vacant seats, which has led to the reduction of effective strength of the Assembly to 47.

Brojen was among the six Congress legislators who tendered resignation as members of the state Assembly on August 10 last after the one-day monsoon session of the state Assembly.

A day after the six Congress MLAs tendered their resignation, the Speaker accepted the resignations of five of them while putting on hold the resignation of Paonam Brojen stating that a disqualification against him was pending

with the Speaker’s tribunal.

The Speaker’s tribunal, after a hearing on the disqualification case filed against Brojen today, dismissed the disqualification petition stating that there was “no evidence” to prove that he (Brojen) joined the BJP. The state Congress filed a disqualification petition against Brojen after he allegedly joined the BJP even though he was elected to Congress ticket in the election.

Even though he was not disqualified from being a member of the state Assembly, the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly accepted his resignation of a Congress legislator.

Speaking to reporters after Friday’s tribunal proceeding, Speaker Y Khemchand said that the disqualification case against Brojen was pending after an order of the High Court of Manipur stayed the pronouncement of the final judgment of the case.

The stay period of the High Court has ended, hence

he pronounced the judgment, Khemchand said.

The Speaker added that with the acceptance of the resignation of Brojen, the effective strength of the 60-member state Assembly has reduced to 47 as 13 seats now lay vacant.

On August 11, the Speaker had accepted resignation of five Congress legislators; Okram Henry Singh, Oinam Lukhoi Singh, Md Abdul Nasir, Ngamthang Haokip and Ginsuanhau.

Earlier, the Speaker had disqualified the five Congress legislators including Th Shyamkumar who had joined the BJP even before administering oath as member of the state Assembly after general elections to the state Assembly in 2017 to become a cabinet minister.

Three legislators of the ruling BJP had also resigned as members of the state Assembly ahead of the election for the lone Rajya Sabha election from Manipur in June this year.

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Northeast Human skulls, bones found in Mizoram

AIZAWL, AUG 14 (PTI): Several human skulls and bones, believed to be more than a century old, were on Friday found while clearing the debris of a landslide from a road in Mizoram’s Mamit district, police said.

Skulls and bones of 12 adults came down the hill during the landslide that blocked the TuidamKawrte Road near the Tripura border, deputy inspector general (northern range) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte told PTI. The skulls and skeletal remains were found inside earthen pots, and believed to be from the late 1800s, he said.

Khiangte said these are believed to be of Mizo chiefs from that period, during which the practice of burying earthen pots containing skulls and bones after cremation was followed. He said that a sub-divisional police officer from Kawrtha was sent to the spot.

“I have instructed the SDPO to collect the skulls and skeletons and bring them to the Kawrtha police station,” he said.

Naga Independence Day celebrated in Tamenglong Correspondence IMPHAL, Aug 14: The 74th Naga Independence Day was widely celebrated at various places in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Friday.

At the district headquarter, the day was observed at Model Baptist Church Tamenglong under the aegis of GPRN/ NSCN Zeilad Region.

Ta m e n g l o n g a n d Longmai district Revenue Supervisor Kilonser Longchaibi Gonmei attended the function as chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Kilonser Longchaibi Gonmei said that that Framework Agreement was like an architecture designed for construction of buildings.

He said that based on the Framework Agreement that was signed on 3rd August 2015, Naga and government of India will sign the final ink and urged all national workers, Naga armies, civil organisations leaders not to fall into temptation that may arise but proceed straight to see the final destination of Naga aspiration.

Naga Independence Day celebration in Tamenglong district on Friday. (NP) He also said that now is time to prepare the stage for Nagas, particularly Tamenglong to place the Framework Agreement.

He informed the Nagas that he would remove whatever disturbance to meet the final destination.

A speech of Ato Kilonser, Th Muivah was read out by GPRN Zeilad Region Secretary Tr Aron.

Zeilad Region central administrative officer George Golmei, representative from four tribes councils also spoke on the occasion.

Pastors, civil organisations leaders, village, ward chairmen, women organisa-

tions leaders, rank and files of GPRN/NSCN posted in Tamenglong, leaders from four tribes councils attended the program. One minute silent prayer was observed for the martyrs and their families led by Emmanuel Baptist Church Tamenglong Assistant Pastor Tasinang.

A special prayer thanking God for the signing of Indo-Naga Framework agreement and an early and honourable Naga solution was administration of Zeilad Region Town Centre Church Tamenglong Pastor Dr Guiphanang. A programme was also held at Oinamlong village by Rongmei Naga Council Jiri

zone but it was held on a low scale due to the ongoing pandemic.s In Noney district under Zeilad Region, the 74th Naga Independence Day was celebrated at Khumji (Lukhambi) village jointly organised by Longmai Area Villages Council (LAVC) and Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM).

At Nungba district headquarters, the day was celebrated at a market complex and organized by civil organisations.

Meghalaya sets up COVID-19 Management Unit Covaxin trial likely in Assam: Himanta

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Shillong, Aug 14: Thirty-five, including 23 Border Security Force (BSF) troopers, tested positive for COVID-19 while 34 patients recovered from COVID-19 in Meghalaya on Friday, taking active cases up to 641 and recoveries to 581 so far in the State.

Wi t h t h e s p u r t o f COVID-19 active cases, the Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday approved setting up of COVID-19 Management

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Unit headed by Mission Director of National Health Mission for management and surveillance of COVID19 in the state.

“This Unit would place its efforts on identifying preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection.

It would consist of a state management unit, district management unit, dedicated team at the four major entry points for sampling, registration of civilians entering the state and also dedicated teams to manage the selected

quarantine and Corona Care Centres,” Meghalaya government spokesperson, James Sangma told reporters. He said the cabinet approved the budgetary requirement of Rs. 5.5 crore for the COVID19 Management Unit.

Meanwhile, Director of Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said 14 cases comprising of seven BSF troopers and seven civilians which included a returnee from Haryana, staff nurse of Civil hospital Shillong, three high risk contacts from

North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHM) and two from Rilbong and Mawbah were detected in East Khasi Hills district. Twenty more cases were detected in West Garo Hills district, including three person who tested positive for the viral infection during a random testing at Community Health Centre in Phulbari, one worker of Corona Care Centre at Walbakgre and 16 BSF troopers, Dr. War said.

GUWAHATI, AUG 14 (PTI): The Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) is likely to be selected as one of the centres for Phase-II trial of ‘Covaxin’, the country’s first indigenous vaccine, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.

Hyd e r a ba d - ba se d Bharat Biotech has “successfully completed” Phase-I human clinical trials of the vaccine and Phase-II will start soon,

Sarma said at a plasma donation camp organised by the BJP here.

On June 29, Bharat Biotech had announced that it had successfully developed ‘Covaxin’ in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Virology (NIV).

“They (Bharat Biotech) have started the process to have GMCH as one of the centres for Phase-II testing of the vaccine.

“It is almost 99 per

cent sure that GMCH will participate (in Phase-II trials),” Sarma said.

At present, paper work is going on between Bharat Biotech and Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), he added.

The Drugs Controller General of India granted permission to Bharat Biotech for Phase-I and II human clinical trials after it had submitted results generated from pre- clinical studies, demonstrating safety and immune response.

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ations across the world have used every strategy to combat the rampaging COVID-19 virus through lockdowns, imposing certain restrictions on travel, shopping only to accept that the rampaging COVID-19 virus is unstoppable. India went into a national lockdown from March 25,2020 which was extended through four phases till May 31,2020.

From June 1,2020, the nation went into Unlock mode and currently, the country is in Unlock 3.0 till August 31,2020. Lockdown was imposed on the premise that it will afford the government in achieving three key objectives. First, to break the chain of the spread of the virus to prevent it from multiplying. Second, to buy time to allow the country’s health system to prepare itself for the oncoming onslaught of infected people and not be overwhelmed by the disease. Third, to re-engineer human behaviour and prepare people to wash their hands regularly, wear masks, and maintain social distance at all times. However, the lockdown hasn’t quite broken the transmission chain of COVID-19 as cases have shot up exponentially from 564 cases on March 24 to over 24 lakhs down the line five months as on August 14,2020. Thus while cases have gone up, the economy, employment and development have come down. It is not to mean that lockdown has been an abject failure. What has compounded the problem in tackling the virus has been the bureaucratisation of the entire focus and strategy.

This is also evident in Nagaland where efforts to contain COVID-19 has focussed more on material preparedness and less on health care for the sick and getting people more involved in taking individual responsibilities. The number of COVID-19 cases in Nagaland which began with three cases in April has in four months of lockdown in various phases, shot up to 3322 as on August 24,2020. Despite the best of efforts to contain COVID-19 through quarantines and contact tracing, the numbers have not decreased and presently there are more cases where those infected had no travel history and no known source of contact.

However, it is not a debate on whether there is local transmission or community transmission of COVID19 or somewhere between the two. As commented earlier in this column, since April, the government took up the strategy and planning based largely on central guidelines. This was reflected in the formation of at least three or four COVID-19 committees with the most recent being the High Power Committee(HPC) headed by the chief minister as convener, deputy chief minister as co-convener and others such as - minister of health & family welfare, state chief secretary as member-secretary along with two legislators as spokespersons. It has been suggested in earlier reports in this newspaper, that a core COVID-19 panel should have been in place involving virologists, epidemiologists or immunologists to provide guidance to the state government for planning and implementing its strategy. What is seen today is that the government, in particular, the department of health & family welfare is needs sufficient medical doctors and staff. However, experience is also a key factor and in this, there is a need for partnership between the government and the private hospitals, institutions and private practitioners at least in Dimapur and perhaps Kohima. Hopefully the state government will consider this as COVID-19 cases rise and more people fall sick.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of the Lord

My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him. —Hebrews 12:5 It is very easy to grieve the Spirit of God; we do it by despising the discipline of the Lord, or by becoming discouraged when He rebukes us. If our experience of being set apart from sin and being made holy through the process of sanctification is still very shallow, we tend to mistake the reality of God for something else. And when the Spirit of God gives us a sense of warning or restraint, we are apt to say mistakenly, “Oh, that must be from the devil.”

“Do not quench the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19), and do not despise Him when He says to you, in effect, “Don’t be blind on this point anymore— you are not as far along spiritually as you thought you were. Until now I have not been able to reveal this to you, but I’m revealing it to you right now.” When the Lord disciplines you like that, let Him have His way with you. Allow Him to put you into a right-standing relationship before God. “…nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him.” We begin to pout, become irritated with God, and then say, “Oh well, I can’t help it. I prayed and things didn’t turn out right anyway. So I’m simply going to give up on everything.” Just think what would happen if we acted like this in any other area of our lives!

Am I fully prepared to allow God to grip me by His power and do a work in me that is truly worthy of Himself? Sanctification is not my idea of what I want God to do for me— sanctification is God’s idea of what He wants to do for me. But He has to get me into the state of mind and spirit where I will allow Him to sanctify me completely, whatever the cost (see 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).

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The greatest remedy for anger is delay. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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Post-mortem

74th Naga Independence Day speeches

Th. Muivah, Ato Kilonser, Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim Dear countrymen, On this historic national Independence Day, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

As mandated, a negotiating team led by me had series of talks with the representatives of the Government of India from the position of our unique history. It took a long time for us to make the Indian leaders understand and admit what the unique history of the Nagas is. The Indian negotiators acknowledged that the Nagas have the history of sovereign independence.

They are also well informed of the historical fact that the Nagas have neither been a party to the Union of India nor to that of Burma.

Our forefathers fought back all invaders with total patriotic commitment in defense of our sovereign country – our people, land, history, identity, culture, politics and religion. They fought back the British imperialist forces with available arms for decades and finally declared our independence on August 14, 1947 on the eve of lapse of the British power.

In 1950, the Constituent Assemble of India invited the Nagas to join the Union of India, but it was rejected by the Naga people.

They had also rejected the offer of joining the Union of Burma. This historical fact was reaffirmed by subsequent conduct of plebiscite in 1951, where 99.9 % of the Naga people voted in favor of sovereign independent Nagalim, which is still fresh in the memory of many older people today.

Thereafter, the Government of India under the leadership of the then Prime Minister of India, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru sent thousands of Indian armed forces equipped with the diabolic law called the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) to subjugate the Nagas with brute force where they committed the horrible crimes of human rights violations – mass tortures, mass rapes, summary executions, massacres,

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mass detention in concentration camps, destruction of houses, Churches, schools, villages and forests. But the Nagas survived from the onslaught of the Indian aggressors.

Applying ‘the carrot and stick policy’, the Government of India tried to hook the Naga issue through the deception of an autonomous Nagaland state within the Indian constitution carving out of Naga ancestral domains. But it was rejected by the Naga people knowing that it was nothing but a political bait.

Realizing the futility of subduing the Nagas with military might, the post Jawaharlal Nehru leadership sent feeler to the Naga leaders for political dialogue. Accordingly, the first ceasefire agreement was signed on 6th September, 1964. Talks were held at the Prime Ministerial level in Delhi, but it ended in a failure in 1967 on account of rigid stands taken by both sides. There was no meeting point, and no party worked out for it. Meanwhile, Mr. Suisa Rungsung, a Member of Tatar Hoho, worked out a personal proposal for a kind of solution which was transitional to final goal, but it was turned down to be regretted later. Consequently, confrontations between the two forces resumed.

The Government of India, under its scorchedearth policy tried to suppress the Naga national resistance movement and ultimately imposed the infamous Shillong Accord in 1975. However, reaffirming the national decision, the Naga national assembly condemned the Shillong Accord and thus saved the national issue.

The Indian colonialism did not stop there. The Government of India through its intelligent agencies engineered Khaplang’s abortive political coup in 1988 where hundreds of Naga patriots were butchered. But by His grace, the Nagas survived again from the barbarous offensive campaigns of the collusion forces of India,

Burma, Khaplang and other collaborators launched against them for a period of two decades.

After thirty years of armed confrontations, the Indian military generals and political leaders stated, “Military solution is not possible, it is not law and order problem of India, the Naga problem is political which calls for a political solution”. The Congressled government under the leadership of the then Prime Minister Mr. PV Narasimha Rao officially invited us for a political talk in Paris, France. He said, “We have invited you for political talks because the people are with you, the issue is with you and you have proved yourselves”.

In the heart-to-heart discussion, it was mutually agreed that talks will be held on three terms – ‘talk without condition, at the Prime Minister level and in third countries’. In order to create a conducive atmosphere for talks a ceasefire agreement became imperative.

Therefore, the second ceasefire agreement was agreed upon and signed on 25th July, 1997 and it was announced in the Indian Parliament by Mr. IK Gujral, the Prime Minister of India that Ceasefire between the Government of India and NSCN (National Socialist Council of Nagalim) would come into effect from 1st August, 1997 whereas Mr. Isak Chishi Swu, the Chairman of NSCN announced it in the General Assembly of UNPO (Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization) at The Haque, Netherlands. The Prime Minister of India also said, “NSCN is not a terrorist Organization”. The Milan agreement of November 18, 2002 says, “NSCN is not a banned Organization”.

On the issue of ‘Ceasefire without territorial limit’ that was protested by a mob in Imphal, Manipur state, Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reaffirming the Bangkok agreement dated 14th June, 2001, clarified it in unequivocal term at the Osaka meeting stating, “Wherever there

is fighting, there is ceasefire.

Ceasefire is everywhere”.

Mr. Swaraj Kaushal, the former emissary of GoI stated, “Ceasefire is not only in Nagaland, it is also in Delhi, even in Paris”.

After a long and intensive discussions the unique history of the Nagas was finally recognized by the BJP-led NDA government on July 11, 2002 during the tenure of the former Prime Minister of India late Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Late Mr. Isak Chishi Swu and I came to India on official invitations consecutively for three times in 2002, 2005 and 2010 by Government of India for expediting the negotiations with more seriousness in frequent consultation with the Prime Minister of India.

In the talks, we have clearly spelled out the political stand of the Nagas. Nagas are not asking for sovereign Independent Nagalim from India. Nagas have been a free and sovereign independent people from time immemorial. Ours is a case of aggression on Nagalim

by India and Myanmar. It is the Naga national resistance movement against aggressors where all Nagas of all ages, genders and status except a few traitors are involved. The Naga people have neither accepted the Union of India nor her constitution at any point of time. History will ever speak of that fact. We will not accept them today and even in days to come.

We have also told them that Nagas and Indians are two poles apart in terms of history, race, identity, culture, language, geography, political concept and faith.

Except for the common security and common commercial interests we have nothing in common. Nevertheless, we said we must work out a common ground for a meeting point so that we may co-exist together as two entities. No doubt, all the Indian interlocutors understood this reality and acknowledged the position of the Nagas.

In 2010, during the tenure of Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan

Singh’s Congress-led UPA government, the Government of India through its interlocutor, Mr. RS Pandey proposed a ‘Non-paper’.

The non-paper says, “Coexistence of the two entities and shared-sovereignty of the two entities”.

After series of intensive discussions basing on the principle of the proposed ‘co-existence and sharedsovereignty’, the Framework Agreement was arrived at and officially signed on the 3rd August, 2015. The Government of India through the Framework Agreement recognizes the sovereignty of the Nagas. The agreement also says, “Inclusive peaceful co-existence of the two entities sharing sovereign power”. By ‘inclusive’ it means all Naga in different administrative units and political camps are to be included in the agreement.

Co-existence of the two entities is self-explanatory. It means the two peoples and nations will co-exist. Political and legal experts admit the terms ‘co-existence’ and ‘shared-sovereignty’ apply to two entities, not one entity. The Nagas will co-exist with India sharing sovereign powers as agreed in the Framework Agreement and defined in the competencies. But they will not merge with India.

We are not asking for Naga national flag and constitution from the Government of India. Recognize them or not, we have our own flag and constitution.

Flag and constitution are ingredients of our recognized sovereign entity and the symbols of Naga nationhood. The Nagas must keep their flag and constitution.

On 31st October, 2019 talk, Mr. RN Ravi said, “We respect and honor your flag and constitution. We do not say Government of India has rejected them, but let us finalize them at the earliest time”. We reiterated our stand stating we see no honorable solution without flag and constitution.

We must know where our salvation line is. Our political salvation lies in clinging to our national

principle and saying no to the dictation of the enemies.

Clinging to our principle, our people said no to the Union of India. They also said no to the 16-point agreement and the Shillong Accord that have made the issue alive thus far. And they will say no to any agreement that betrays the national principle, and that imposition of Indian will upon the Nagas will never be acceptable to the Naga people.

Nonetheless, taking the sovereign right of the Nagas and the security and commercial interests of India into account, we have condensed our discussions to the mutually agreed Framework Agreement and worked out competencies to be finalized. Indeed, the Nagas are for a political solution.

Finally, I salute all the martyrs and revolutionary patriots in the field. I take this opportunity to give thanks to all the Naga people, civil societies, namely, the Naga Hoho (NH), the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO), Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA), the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), the Churches in Nagalim, the United Naga Council (UNC), Women’s organizations in Manipur state and others for their unflinching support for the cause and unceasing prayers during this crucial time.

I give my congratulations to the UNPO for the recent successful conclusion of the first virtual General Assembly held from July 31 – August 2, 2020. Nagalim too was a part of this historic endeavor and it will continue to do so in the future. The resolutions adopted at the Assembly is highly appreciated and it should be honored by the world communities too. I wish to reiterate that the Naga people stands in solidarity with the struggling unrepresented nations and peoples around the world.

I wish you all a happy Independence Day! KUKNALIM!!

N Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser Gprn/Nscn

he majestic mountains and hills, sandwiched between India and Myanmar, the home of indigenous Nagas for thousandsof years is purposefully created by Almighty God and given to Nagas. No power on earth can usurp or deprive the Nagapeople of the historical and political right over their ancestral Land. There is no ambiguity in this truth!

On 14th of August, 1947, We Nagas under the political roof of NNC declared our Independence from the British, a day ahead ofIndia. This was a political necessity because despite rendering great service with utmost loyalty to Great Britain in both the first and the second World Wars, Nagas realised that the Britishers were leaving occupied Nagas homeland at the mercy of chaoticIndian subcontinent which was struggling to stand on its own feet; that Great Britain left the occupied Naga areas to fendfor themselves with no political future or structure was unacceptable and unthinkable to the politically conscious Nagas.

The nationalists under the leadership of NNC merged both British occupied areas and free Naga areas to become onepolitical entity.

Thus, the spirit and essence of Naga nationhood was complete.On this auspicious day, I remember the thou-

sands of Naga freedom fighters, the pioneering visionary leaders andfollowers over the decades, many of whom are buried in unmarked graves in foreign lands. I salute them all. We willrecommit ourselves to the task of fulfilling their vision.

Today, ever y Naga knows who we are and how our people sacrificed and suffered in the bitter past for more than sevendecades. Past must help the Nagas move forward not drag the Nagas into abyss.

It is time to collectively plan a better future for our younger generation. Let us be practical and lay the first bricks for future Nagas.

Nagagenerations must be given a space to grow and compete with the best in the world. We cannot burden our young men andwomen with monotonous fairytale stories that satisfies one’s ego only. We must equip them with practical lessons to helpthem shape their own future with appropriate political structure in place.

Honourable and acceptable Indo-Naga politicalsolution is the only answer.

On the 17thof Nov. 2017, the WC, NNPGs and GOI, to which the GPRN/NSCN is an integral partner, signed the ‘Agreed Position’which entrenched the political and historical rights of the Nagas to self determine their future in consonance with theirdis-

tinct identity. It was agreed that the Nagas and Indians would work out the details of a relationship based on inclusive,enduring peaceful co-existence with due regard to contemporary political realities. Based on this “Agreed principle” all contentious issues have been negotiated and resolved in principle. WC, NNPGs and GOI talks was never kept inside a cold storage at any point of time. With utmost confidence and trust, all apex Naga tribal bodies, GBs, Legislators, intellectual groups were on board and proved to be a constant source of strength. The status paper is with our apex Naga civil societies and it will exist for a thousand years. WC had the courage to listen to the people and pursue practical approach to resolve the Indo-Naga issue.

The solidarity and people’s participation in the entire process allowed the WC to focus on every fiber and thread of Indo- Naga issue.

We have touched, negotiated, sorted out and documented all negotiated points for posterity. With great humility and gratefulness to our merciful Almighty God, we are confident and prepared to sign the IndoNaga Agreement anyday and anytime. Our people’s solidarity is deeply felt.

I acknowledge the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister of India

Mr. NarendraModi, who showed genuinecommitment and urgency to resolve the protracted political conflict and entrusted GOI interlocutor in the Indo-Nagapolitical talks, Mr. R.N Ravi to sign the historic ‘Agreed Position’ with WC, NNPGs, representing the Nagas on 17th Nov.2017. After more than fifty rounds in three years, negotiations have concluded with unresolved matters to be pursued andsettled through democratic political process. With this clear positive direction taking place, the Naga people look forwardto entering a new era of enduring peaceful co-existence.

In His supreme wisdom, just like the tribes of Israel, Almighty Jehovah planted each Naga tribe in a well definedlandscape to call its own, to nurture, dwell upon, progress and strengthen the fabric of Naga brotherhood. This helped theNagas to pursue our common political aspiration, understanding and respecting the dynamics of each tribe’s culture,tradition and ownership of lands among brothers.Nagas were divided through political instruments into different states in Burma and India, this is a historical fact. EachNaga tribe has a demarcated territory; this is also a historical truth. To forego and deviate from these simple yet complexunwritten rules will

be disturbing the traditional and customary equilibrium amongst us. As we defend our land fromoccupational forces, the same principle is applicable in respect of each other’s inheritance within the Naga family. This isour unique history.

I thank the leadership of all Naga Tribal Hohos, Gaon Buras, Churches and Naga public at large, for the unwaveringsolidarity towards the common cause.

I also congratulate the decisive leadership of Naga po-

litical groups namely,NSCN (Reformation), NNC/FGN, NNC (Parent Body), NNC/ N P G N, N N C / G D R N, NSCN/GPRN (Khango/ Isak), and the Co-convenors of WC for upholding the covenant of the Naga people through co-operation and comradeship. I am confidentthat Almighty God will take us all through the perilous journey. We will not fail the Naga people this time.

If God is for us, who can be against us?

God Bless Nagaland!

Reader’s Post

‘Indo-Naga’ peace process Sir,

The Indo-Naga peace process has successfully navigated the churning of Indian politics through the decades and seen continuity of several Prime Ministers and governments. This broad and sustained support towards the Naga peace process should not be undermined at this crucial juncture.

At this critical time, the Naga Political Groups must exhibit political astuteness by coming together for the common good and sit across the table to work on the convergences because we believe our aspiration towards a shared belonging as one people will begin from there. The possibilities are endless if all Nagas unite to build on it.

Our ability to stand together today would create room for us to take peaceful and democratic resolutions of all pending issues in their own time. If we can do this together, it will help us set a political roadmap and a vision for the future. This is the best guarantee for our land, the people, and for our identity as Nagas.

The Naga Rising

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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riots at breakneck speed, VVIP list trimmed; no school kids on I-Day B’luru within 3 hours of FB post: Police

Tri-Service contingents during the full dress rehearsals for the 74th Independence Day celebrations, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, at Red Fort. (PTI) would be from different parts of the country.

In Delhi at least 350 police personnel who will be part of the guard of honour at the Red Fort have been quarantined ahead of the ceremony at the Police Colony in Delhi Cantonment.

Also, the Delhi Police has advised people who have Covid-19 symptoms to avoid attending the event.

“In the case of any invitee experiencing or having a history of any symptoms of Covid-19 within 2 weeks of the Independence Day 2020, who is

yet untested or confirmed positive for Covid-19, the invitee may consider refraining from attending the event,” said a senior police officer.

However, there would be extra vigil on the ground and in the sky during the celebrations and multi-layered security would guard the Red Fort and other strategic locations around it. Delhi Police said that necessary coordination has been made with other agencies like NSG, SPG and ITBP. “All the agencies will work in close coordination with each other to

Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS): The recent Bengaluru riots occurred at breakneck speed, erupting in less than three hours of the derogatory message being put up on social media, a police official said on Friday.

“Naveen posted the derogatory message around 6 p.m. and by 9 p.m. the riots erupted,” Central Crime Branch (CCB) Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kuldeep Jain told IANS. The government machinery was already strained with battling the Coronavirus pandemic, and the riots caught them unawares.

On Tuesday night, hundreds of people ran amok after Pulikeshinagar’s Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy’s nephew P. Naveen posted a derogatory message on social media.

The mob pelted stones, injuring 60 policemen, and committed acts of vandalism and arson in DJ Halli, KG Halli, Pulikeshinagar and Kaval Byrasandra areas.

“As soon as the news reached the police, cops from nearby police stations rushed to the spot,” said Jain.

Police Commissioner Kamal Pant himself rushed to the riot-affected areas to monitor the situation and so did other senior police officials and personnel.

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7-member Diphupar B Village COVID Task Committee. various churches in the village-- Chakhesang Church, Ao Church, Sema Church, Yimchunger and Lotha Church have come forward and offered their church facilities to be utilized as quarantine centres.

At present, he said five quarantine centres were fully functional. He said around 121 returnees have registered and listed to be lodged in these QCs till December 2020, while 85 returnees have already re-

turned home after completing their stay at the village run QCs. He said that four persons were still under community quarantine homes, while 16 households were placed under home quarantine.

Nuh said that the members from Naga Women Welfare Society Diphupar B Village has taken the responsibility to provide nutritious balance diet to all the returnees, while the Naga Youth Organization members were working round the clock, keeping strict vigil to ensure that security, safety and wellbeing of every citizen in the village.

He said that movement of labourers were strictly monitored and have been advised to follow all safety measures.

DCs inform on COVID-19 related issues DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Tuensang, Kiphire and Kohima have issued notifications with regard to COVID-19 related issues.

DC Tuensang informs: DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has issued an order that in view of the increase in number of COVID-19 cases in the neighbouring district of Mon and as measures to check inflow of unregulated traffic, entry into Tuensang via Taithung nula is hereby allowed only for procurement of essential goods and for medical emergencies under the following conditions: Entry for procurement of essential goods and commodities shall be allowed only on Monday to Thursday between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. All such entries shall be permitted only on the production of valid travel permits issued by competent authority; For medical emergencies entry shall be allowed any day / time of the week. However, all such entries shall be allowed only on the production of valid travel permits issued by competent authority and necessary medical papers; all travellers are to maintain social distancing, wearing mask and comply to after health safety measures /precautions issued by the Government from time to time in view of COVID-19 pandemic.

These precautionary measures shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of issue of this order.

DC Kiphire on food charges at QCs: In pursuance to the state government August 4 SOP, the DTF Kiphire has decided the following guidelines in all the quarantine centers in the district with effect from August 18.

All quarantinees shall pay for their mess expenses/fees which have been fixed at Rs.370/- per head per day. The mess shall be inclusive of lunch, afternoon refreshment and dinner; all advance payment for seven days shall be made to the control room (DC office) by parents/guardians at the time of depositing the bedding/toiletries for the quarantines; any returnees/ patient discharged from the quarantine centres / COVID care centres/COVID-19 Hospital for the home quarantine shall arrange their own transportation to go home.

DC Kohima on sealed areas: In view of the detection of COVID-19 cases, DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie, has demarcated several locations as “Sealed Area” in Kohima Village (P-Khel), Lower Kenuozou, Merhulietsa (Para Medical), Officer’s Hill and Upper Agri Colony, in order to contain the spread of the disease/infection and for necessary contact tracing.

All movement of person/vehicles within the defined “Sealed Area” is strictly restricted/prohibited with immediate effect.

SKH opposes change of Interlocutor

DIMAPUR: Sumi Kukami Hoho (SKH) has strongly supported the press statement issued

by Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), 14 Tribal Hohos, Naga Tribal Council (NTC) and Central Naga Tribal Council (CNTC) in connection with the early solution and not the change of the interlocutor RN Ravi and stand with early solution. A press release from SKH president, Kashito Yepthomi and general secretary, Vikato Yeptho has expressed its resentment and anguish over August 12 press statement by NSCN (I-M) KR in which its NGBF president was targeted and tried to manipulate its honest and committed leader.

While condemning such attempt, SKH stated it was an attempt to create misunderstanding to divide the house of unified Gaunburas. SKH said that it would render its full support to August 14 NGBF President Shahlem Konyak’s clarification.

ALL WARD UNION, CHANGTONGYA TOWN

The village council has been supporting the needy families by providing ration and distribution of clean drinking water etc. donated by good Samaritans of the village, he added.

While there have been instances of frontline workers across the state being harassed by their house owners, Nuh said that Diphupar B Village has gone out of their way to protect and assist the frontline

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workers in every possible ways by supporting and assisting them both within and even outside the village jurisdiction.

The ‘COVID 19 Task Committee’ is headed by Anito N Shohe, VCM as convenor. It may be mentioned that the committee had also organized an awareness program on COVID 19 in the village, with Dr. Randemo as resource person.

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The under mentioned schools are yet to submit the Data Capture Format of Unified-District Information system for Education (UDISE+). Therefore, the defaulting schools are directed to submit on or before 17th August 2020, 2:00 PM without fail. This is the last and final information and this office will not held any responsibilities for any consequences.

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bombs, machetes, sticks and rods.

As the vandals managed to burn upto 300 vehicles, including a police bus, cops are probing as to what material they used to set them ablaze. The mobsters also damaged a DCP’s vehicle parked in front of the DJ Halli police station.

On Wednesday, following the Tuesday night riots, police focused on ensuring a peaceful burial to the three people who died in firing.

Seven police teams lead by Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime, Sandeep Patil are probing the riots as 206 suspects have already been arrested.

The senior police officer said most of the people who went on a rampage were young men, including some middle-aged ones.

He added the police wasn’t given an opportunity to deal with the derogatory post.

“That is what makes us wonder what is the bigger conspiracy? There could have been a little patience.

Police should have been given an opportunity to do their work,” he said.

Though Naveen initially claimed that his Facebook account was hacked, he later admitted that he posted the derogatory message. Within 40 minutes of posting the message, he deleted his FB account.

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Diphupar B village forms COVID-19 Task Committee

DIMAPUR: Diphupar B village has formed its own COVID-19 Task Committee to oversee and monitor all COVID related activities under the village jurisdiction.

Diphupar B Village, led by its council chairman Kahuto N. Chishi, village council members, Naga Women Welfare Society, Naga Youth Organization, Diphupar B Village and various tribal bodies have come together to form a 7-member ‘COVID 19 Task Committee’.

According to the K. Nuh VCM and member of the task committee, the objective was to assist returnees and monitor the situation 24x7 within the vicinity of the village.

Nuh also said that

The police was initially overwhelmed with the rioters outnumbering them.

“By that time whatever preventive things we could do, we tried it out. All that did not calm down the mob,” he said.

It was only after the police fired in the air and later at the rioters, leading to the death of three people, did the situation come under control. Jain said batons and announcements proved futile in calming down the mob.

Moreover, police were apprehensive that the riots could spread to other parts of the city if the situation was not brought under control.

“Had there been no firing, it would have continued for whatever time and the damage could have been more. And we were afraid that they would have spread across Bengaluru,” he said.

The riot-affected places are not very far from Bengaluru’s central business district, and thickly populated residential areas.

Meanwhile, no weapons have been found by the police yet as some people are suspecting and as alleged by one of the victims, Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy.

Murthy said upto 4,000 people had attacked and set his 50-year-old ancestral home on fire using petrol

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APPRECIATION The All Ward Union Changtongya Town on behalf of the entire public would like to appreciate the Department of Transport (NST) for being providing a new Deluxe Bus for Changtongya to Dimapur NST service. We are thankful to our leader Shri.

IMNATIBA JAMIR, MLA & Advisor, Government of Nagaland, it is only through his tireless initiative that this work was materialized. His public service is always notable.

We pray that may God bless our leader's family and happy life.

Sd/(MERENYANGER) Secretary All Ward Union Changtongya Town

Sd/Shri. T. Meyi Longkumer Chairman All Ward Union Changtongya Town

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A l s o, t h e i nv i t e d VVIPs would not be able to sit at the ramparts from where the Prime Minister delivers his Independence Day speech.

Earlier close to 1,000 VVIPs used to sit on the upper level on both sides. But this time, they will have to sit at the lower level, with approximately a 100 allowed. This is strictly as per social distancing norms.

As many as 1,500 people who have recovered from coronavirus, will also attend the function. Among them, 500 would be from the local police while the other 1,000

cater to all kinds of threat inputs. SWAT teams and Parakram vans have been strategically stationed,” police said.

Plainclothes policemen would also be deployed at strategic locations across the capital, particularly in and around the Red Fort.

Also, over 45,000 security personnel will be guarding every nook and corner of the city on Independence Day besides over 2,000 snipers deputed at specific locations on highrise buildings in a 5 km periphery of the Red Fort.

“We have also set up a Facial Recognition System at vantage points for suspect identification. This would help the security forces to screen suspects around the celebration area,” the officer said.

Apart from securing the main venue at the Red Fort, adequate security arrangements for the ‘At Home’ function at Rashtrapati Bhawan have also been made, and a city-wide alert is being exercised by all District DCPs. Flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms like paragliders, paramotors, hang-gliders, UAVs, microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, and hot air balloons is also prohibited over the jurisdiction of the National Capital Territory of Delhi up to August 15.

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NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 134 of 2020 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Nchumbeni Kikon has filed by Dr. S. Rongsen Longkumer @ Dr. S.Rongsen @ Rongsen, R/O Kruoliezou Colony, Kma, Nagaland to draw/operate/Close :- GPF, GIS/Leave encashment and other Service benefits, pensions, etc, A/C No. 10530559222 SBI Bank Main Branch Kma, SBI Insurance Policy No. IK038570402, Vijaya Bank Naga Bazar Branch Kma, A/C No. 810101010013489, Axis Bank Kma A/C 385010100033187, HDFC Bank Kma Secretariat A/C No. 20151000012537, Central Bank of India A/C No. 4004764702 & A/C No. 1720625223, who expired on 23-06-2020.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 13th Sept. 2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 13th day of Aug. 2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland.

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RAZEBA PUBLIC ORGANIZATION PHEK : NAGALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Razeba Public Organization (RPO) would like to express profound gratitude and acknowledge the humane and priceless services of the under mentioned people towards all the returnees of both inter-State and inter-District, especially returnees of RPO members in various Institutional Quarantine Centre’s. The Organization is so indebted towards the concerns for their selfless services rendered to its members by providing them with food, shelter, medical care, moral and prayer supports. “May Almighty God continue to bless and protect you and your families in return” 1. Neiba Kronu, Minister, Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, GON. 2. Chakhesang Mothers’ Association 3. Chakhesang Women Welfare Society 4. Pastors Fellowship Pfutsero Town and its Churches 5. Administration, Pfutsero 6. Medical Staff under CHC, Pfutsero 7. Pfutsero Town Mothers’ Association 8. CBCC & Nazareth School, Pfutsero, JNV, Lowoza 9. Block Level Task Force COVID-19, Pfutsero 10. Khezha/Kuzha Public Organization & Churches 11. Village Councils and Churches underADC Pfutsero 12. Zuketsa Area Public Organization 13. Eleven Wards of Pfutsero Town 14. Core Committee for Covid-19 Pfutsero 15. Self Help Groups, Pfutsero 16. Individuals who contributed cash/kind and physically.

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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS): The Covid-19 pandemic has cast its shadow over the 74th Independence Day celebrations across the country. Keeping in mind the required precautions, this year many crucial changes have also been made at the venue at Red Fort in Delhi for Saturdays event.

The event will be limited to presentation of the Guard of Honour to the Prime Minister by the armed forces and the Delhi Police, unfurling of the national flag, accompanied by playing of the national anthem, and firing of a 21-gun salute, a speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and release of tricoloured balloons at the end.

“No presence of schoolchildren would be there this year, only the cadets of the National Cadet Corps would attend the celebrations at the Red Fort,” said a senior police officer.

Because of the Covid19 guidelines and extended precautions this year, only 20 per cent of VVIPs and other participants will be able to witness the speech of Prime Minister Modi live compared to previous years. Till last year, close to 10,000 people used to attend the function to witness the address by the Prime Minister.

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Gehlot govt wins trust vote in Rajasthan Assembly

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot (R), Congress leaders Sachin Pilot (L) and KC Venugopal in Jaipur. (PTI) Jaipur, Aug 14 (IANS): The Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan won the motion of confidence by voice vote during the special Assembly session convened on Friday.

The special session was adjourned for two hours when it got underway on Friday. As soon as it started at 1 p.m., Rajasthan Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal moved a motion of confidence, which was accepted by Speaker C.P. Joshi who allotted a threehour slot for debate.

After a lengthy debate, the Gehlot government won the confident motion by voice vote. The state Assembly has now been adjourned till August 21. The Gehlot government is now safe for

at least six months, as the Opposition can’t move a noconfidence motion within the next six months.

It may be mentioned here that on Thursday, BJP’s Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria had said that his party will move a noconfidence motion against the state government in the special Assembly session.

However, the saffron party dropped the idea as soon as the Congress moved the motion of confidence on Friday. The Assembly session came a few days after the patch up between Gehlot and rebel party leader Sachin Pilot, marking a happy ending to the over a monthlong political uncertainty in the state. Pilot was provided a new seating arrangement

in the Assembly, where his seat was shifted to the second row from the first row earlier. During the debate, when Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Singh Rathore was repeatedly taking his name, former Deputy CM Pilot stood up and told the Speaker, “I was wondering that my seat has been shifted. This looks like a border, with the ruling government one side and the opposition on the other. Those being sent to the borders are the strongest. There may be bombardment at this border, but we will be the armour and keep everything safe.”

He also said, “We had raised our concerns with a ‘doctor’. Now all of us stand here unitedly after receiving ‘treatment’.”

Pilot said that many facts will come to the fore in the coming days. “Whatever had to be said has already been said. Now when we are in the House, we will have to leave many things behind,” he said. Earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dhariwal said that Amit Shah could not succeed in Rajasthan. Rajendra Singh Rathore immediately objected to the reference to Union Minister Shah.

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SC holds lawyer Bhushan guilty of contempt against judiciary

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday held activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for his two derogatory tweets against the judiciary.

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said it would hear on August 20 the arguments on quantum of sentence to be awarded to Bhushan in the matter.

A contemnor can be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend up to six months or with a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or with both.

The apex court had on August 5 reserved its verdict in the matter after Bhushan had defended his tweets, saying they were against the judges regarding their conduct in their personal capacity and they did not obstruct administration of justice.

On July 22, the top court had issued a show cause notice to Bhushan after initiating the criminal contempt against him after taking note of a petition.

While referring to the tweets by Bhushan, the apex court had earlier said these statements are prima facie capable of “undermining the dignity and authority” of the institution of the Supreme Court in general and the office of Chief Justice

of India in particular, in the eyes of the public at large Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for Bhushan in the matter, had said, “The two tweets were not against the institution”.

Bhushan has made immense contribution to the development of jurisprudence and there are “at least 50 judgments to his credit”, Dave had said, adding that the court has appreciated his contributions in cases like 2G scam, coal block allocation and in mining matters.

Referring to the ADM Jabalpur case on suspension of fundamental rights during the Emergency, the senior advocate had said that even “extremely uncharitable” remarks against the judges were made and no contempt proceedings were made out.

In a 142-page reply affidavit filed in the matter, Bhushan had stood by his two tweets and had said the expression of opinion, “however outspoken, disagreeable or unpalatable to some”, cannot constitute contempt of court.

Bhushan, in the affidavit, has referred to several apex court judgements, speeches of former and serving judges on contempt of court and the “stifling of dissent” in a democracy and his views on judicial actions in some cases.

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Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator support New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains critical but has not worsened, his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee said on Friday.

Doctors attending on the 84-year-old former president at the hospital said his condition remained unchanged on Friday morning.

Mukherjee was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi cantonment on Monday and was operated for the removal of a clot in the brain.

He had also tested positive for COVID-19.

“The condition of Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukher jee remains unchanged this morning (14 August 2020). He is under intensive care and continues to be on ventilatory support.

His vital parameters are presently stable,” the hospital said in a statement.

The former President’s daughter took to Twitter after the medical bulletin, saying his condition has not worsened. “Without getting into medical jargons, whatever I could understand from the last two days is that though my dads’ condition continues to remain very critical, it hasn’t worsened.

There’s little improvement in his eyes’ reaction to light,” she said.

500 BJP offices constructed, 300 more coming up: Nadda

JP Nadda welcomed by DV Sadananda Gowda during the inauguration of Karnataka BJP district offices. (PTI) New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS): The BJP has constructed 500 party offices across the country whereas the construction work on 300 others was in progress, party’s national President JP Nadda said on Friday.

He was speaking after laying the foundation stones of nine party offices in Karnataka through videoconference from Delhi.

Addressing the party workers on the occasion, he said that after coming to power at the Centre in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had stressed on setting up BJP offices in each and every district of the country.

Nadda said that the party

offices led to creation of an ideological attachment among the workers, apart from developing their political thinking.

The new party offices will have conference halls, libraries, research sections, information technology cells, apart from seating arrangements for BJP cadres and supporters.

He lauded the Karnataka BJP workers for distributing 1.54 crore food packets and 50 lakh ration kits to the needy, medicines to 1.40 lakh patients, and 64.5 lakh sanitisers, adding that they did a good job in spreading public awareness on the coronavirus epidemic.

Never turned down speaker’s proposal for JLF meet: Imchen NPGs observe ‘74th Naga Independence Day’

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ning minister ought to be aware of the matter in question since the matter had been intimated to chief minister Neiphiu Rio in whose council of ministers he is a member, Imchen said the opposition party had made its opinion clear at the BAC meeting on July 20, 2020 and before the speaker on July 25, 2020 and before governor RN Ravi on August 1, 2020.

In all these cases, he said proposition for extension of duration of the sixth session of 13th NLA was made.

However, going through the press statement, Imchen said either the minister was either ignorant of the ongoing affairs in the State or has a “concealed intention” that might not be in good taste.

(From p-1) He recalled that many suffered indescribable pain and humiliation at the hands of the enemy yet they never gave in and said “They are our heroes; they are our inspiration”.

While paying homage to the brave Naga soldiers, Metha said their spirit will continue to live in guiding and inspiring and vowed that Nagas shall not let their priceless sacrifice go in vain but continue to build and strife towards an “honest and God fearing Nation”.

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ing on the occasion, NNC president Adinno Phizo in her message said Nagas had suffered much for years due to the invasion of India. “It is unthinkable that India should suppress the Nagas for this long for the very fact that India herself was under the British rule for several centuries and experienced what foreign domination means,” she said.

Therefore she said if India was wise enough she should understand the position of the Nagas by setting a good example to the world.

The programme was chaired by NNC vice president B. Pashen while bible reading and prayer was pronounced by Homaki Kilonser FGN Akho Meru.

NSCN (I-M) affirms stand on Naga flag: Asserting that the “Rainbow flag is a God given political identity of the Naga people”, the NSCN (I-M) has said that without the Naga flag given its due status there can be no solution that was honourable and acceptable for the Nagas.

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that passion

ran high among the Naga people as they “hoisted the Rainbow flags all over Nagalim including Eastern Nagalim in Myanmar” as they commemorated the “declaration of Naga Independence on this day the 14th August, 1947.”

Further, stating that the flag was a Covenant between God and Naga people, the NSCN (I-M) said that it was, therefore, “unthinkable for the Nagas to sideline the Naga flag in the Naga solution that both the NSCN and Government of India is trying to find a way out.”

Shah says he has tested negative for COVID

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was undergoing treatment for coronavirus, on Friday said he has tested negative.

Shah, 55, also said that on the advice of the doctors, he will be in home isolation for the next few days.

“Today, my corona test report has come and it is negative. I thank God and also express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who wished for my recovery and

gave strength to my family. I will be in home isolation for a few more days on the advice of doctors,” he tweeted in Hindi.

He also thanked the doctors and paramedical staff of Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, where he was admitted, for giving him treatment and in helping him fight the coronavirus infection.

On August 2, Shah himself said on Twitter that he had tested positive.

ITBP recommends gallantry medals for its 21 Galwan heroes New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS): Paramilitary force ITBP has recommended names of 21 of its men for gallantry medals for showing exemplary courage during the face-offs between the troops of India and China in May-June this year in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh.

These men from the mountaineering specialist force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), have won the laurels for bravery exhibited during the Chinese aggression in the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) which began on May 5 this year.

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

“The ITBP troops not only effectively used shields to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to the advancing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops and brought the situation under control,” the ITBP said. With professional skills of the highest order, ITBP men fought shoulder

to shoulder along with their Indian Army personnel and also brought the injured soldiers to the rear, it said.

“Even when the ITBP troops fought the whole night, they suffered the minimum casualties while giving befitting replies to the stone-pelters of the PLA. At places, they ensured a determined stand-off for 17 to 20 hours throughout the intervening nights.”

Due to their highaltitude training and manoeuvre experience during deployment across the Himalayas, the ITBP said, its troops kept the PLA troops at bay. “Due to the all- out and befitting response of ITBP jawans at almost all fronts, many places were safeguarded in the hyper-

sensitive areas.”

Also, the names of 318 ITBP personnel and 40 other CAPFs personnel have been recommended for the award of the Union Home Minister Special Operation Medals for their dedicated services in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The ITBP has been in the forefront of the Covid19 battle since January 2020, when it had established the biggest quarantine facility in west Delhi’s Chhawla Camp for Wuhan and Italy evacuees.

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himself on the prevailing state of affairs before going to the Media with half-baked stories, adding that someone of the stature of a planning minister could not afford to be imprudent on such crucial matter pertaining to the State.

Further, Imchen clarified that in his letter to the speaker on August 12, 2020 he had shared in detail about the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting held on July 20, 2020 and its subsequent decision to convene a one-day NLA session.

He said he had also underlined what transpired thereafter and how the NPFLP was compelled to boycott the one-day session that was scheduled for August 13, 2020.

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Imchen claimed that the leader of opposition in his letter had suggested that the JLF meeting “may be convened on a different date as deemed convenient”, which was accepted and accordingly the speaker sent a reply thanking Zeliang for the “prompt reply”.

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Donald Trump accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman (L) and Trump's White House senior adviser Jared Kushner (R) speaks in the Oval Office.

travel ban that I instituted very early and the Europe travel ban that I instituted quite early. If I listened to his advice, hundreds of thousands more people would have died. This is according to many people,” the president said.

Trump alleged Biden wants to fling open American borders, allowing the pandemic to infiltrate every American community.

“He wants to have ridiculous open borders. I’ve been saying from the first day I started campaigning for this great office that if you have open borders, you don’t have a country. You

don’t have a country, with open borders. So he wants open borders. The Democrats want open borders,” he said.

While Biden will allow rioters, looters and millions of illegal aliens to roam free in our country, he also wants the federal government to issue a sweeping new mandate to law-abiding citizens, Trump alleged.

“He wants the President of the United States, with the mere stroke of a pen, to order over 300 million American citizens to wear a mask for a minimum of three straight months. He thinks it’s good politics. Dif-

ferent states are different, both in terms of the atmosphere and also in terms of the coronavirus problem,” he said.

“If the President has the unilateral power to order every single citizen to cover their face in nearly all instances, what other powers does he have,” Trump asked.

The president alleged that Biden rejects the scientific approach in favour of locking all Americans in their basements for months on end.

“We’ve been dealing pretty strongly over the last number of weeks. But

Pakistan ‘defeated’ terrorism despite ‘heavy odds’, says Arif Alvi

Nearly 40 missing in Nepal landslides

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Islamabad, Aug 14 (PTI): Pakistan on Friday said that it has “defeated” terrorism and has “come a long way” despite battling “heavy odds” both at “external as well as internal fronts”, as the country celebrated its 74th Independence Day. Addressing the flag hoisting ceremony at the President House in Islamabad, President Arif Alvi urged the people to stay united in order to meet the challenges that are being faced by the country.

He called upon the nation to “stand firm and work for progress and prosperity” of the country.

The President said Pakistan has “defeated the

terrorism despite heavy odds. We have overcome the menaces of terrorism and extremism.”

He also mentioned the Kashmir issue in his speech.

Alvi expressed “solidarity” with Kashmiris and reaffirmed “Pakistan’s support for them in their cause.”

Pakistan has been unsuccessfully trying to drum up international support against India for withdrawing Jammu & Kashmir’s special status and bifurcating it into two union territories.

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its inter-

nal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his message to mark the Independence Day, said Pakistan has come a long way to battling against odds both at “external as well as internal fronts”.

“Today, we reiterate our pledge to remain steadfast and embrace every challenge holding the torch of ‘unity, faith and discipline’,” he said.

Claiming that Pakistan has controlled the coronavirus pandemic, the President said it was a result of the government’s effective smart lockdown strategy.

Pakistan is celebrating its 74th Independence Day with a pledge to make the country a “true welfare state”.

The day began with the traditional 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals.

Special prayers were offered for the security and progress of Pakistan and the well-being of the people.

Kathmandu, Aug 14 (PTI): Nearly 40 people were missing after powerful landslides buried dozens of houses in central Nepal’s Sindhupalchok district on Friday, according to media reports.

The landslips descended from uphill Lama Tole at 6.00 am, The Himalayan Times reported.

Security personnel were carrying out rescue operations. Speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota had reached the spot and was inspecting the damages and rescue works, the newspaper said.

Sapkota’s press coordinator Shreedhar Neupane said over 30 houses were buried and 37 people were missing. The number of missing may increase after a final count.

Neupane said one of the survivors had suffered broken legs and arms. Ten of the rescued were airlifted to district hospitals in Chautara.

Casualties, if any, and property loss was yet to be ascertained, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Kafle.

he wants them in the basement for months on end,” he said.

“If we did what Biden wanted to do, it would shut down our healthcare system and lead to a massive increase in mortality, including suicide, overdose, heart disease, and countless other physical and mental harms.

It is very, very bad on the other side of the equation, when you do something like that. Those shutdowns are very punitive. Very punitive,” he said.

Alleging that Biden’s approach is regressive, Trump said that it is antiscientific and it’s very defeatist.

“It would be very bad for our country. While Joe Biden has been playing politics from the sidelines -he has no clue -- we’ve been solving problems and delivering tremendous results.

“The most advanced and robust testing system on the planet; the number one producer of ventilators in the world by far; unprecedented industrial mobilisation -- biggest since World War Two, Operation Warp Speed to delivering lifesaving treatments and, very soon a vaccine,” he said.

Trump’s comments follow Biden and his vice presidential running mate Kamala Harris’ maiden joint public appearance on Wednesday.

EU to intensify efforts with US to resolve aircraft dispute Brussels, Aug 14 (IANS): The European Union (EU) will intensify its efforts with the US to put an end to the aircraft dispute, the bloc’s Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said.

“The EU will intensify efforts with the US to find a negotiated solution to ongoing trade irritants. I will continue my engagement with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. A resolution of the aircraft dispute should be our focus,” Xinhua news agency reported citing Hogan as saying in a tweet on Thursday.

He reacted to Washington’s decision to retain tariffs on aircraft manufacturer Airbus and European products over what the US claimed to be non-compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) decisions.

The US government announced on Wednesday that it has decided to maintain its 15 per cent tariffs on Airbus aircraft and 25 per cent tariffs on other European goods, despite moves by the EU to resolve a long-standing dispute over aircraft subsidies.

The decision came after the EU said in July that Airbus had agreed with France and Spain to remove contentious ben-

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(USC) in the US. With this new information, Kuhn said doctors can determine what steps to take to care for patients, and prevent their condition from worsening.

The researchers believe identifying patients earlier may reduce hospitalisation time since there are better approaches to treatments now for COVID-19 than during the beginning of the pandemic.

In the current study, the scientists predicted the order of symptoms from data on the rates of symptom incidence of more than 55,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in China, all of which were collected from February 16 to 24 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

They also studied a dataset of nearly 1,100 cases collected from December 11, 2019 through January 29, 2020, by the

China Medical Treatment Expert Group via the National Health Commission of China.

To compare the order of COVID-19 symptoms to that of influenza, the scientists examined flu data from 2,470 cases in North America, Europe and the Souther n Hemisphere, which were reported to health authorities from 1994 to 1998.

“The order of the symptoms matter. Knowing that each illness progresses differently means that doctors can identify sooner whether someone likely has COVID-19, or another illness, which can help them make better treatment decisions,” said Joseph Larsen, study lead author from USC While fever and cough are frequently associated

when the latter accused France, Spain and Germany, also known as the “Airbus member states”, of providing illegal subsidies and grants to support the production of a range of Airbus products.

Following prolonged legal proceedings, the WTO allowed the US to take countermeasures against European exports worth up to $7.5 billion in October 2019.

The basis for this was a 2018 decision that found that the EU and the “Airbus member states” had not fully complied with previous WTO rulings with regard to Repayable Launch Investment for the A350 and A380 programs.

India-Aus friendship based on Bharosa: Morrison Melbourne, Aug 14 (PTI): Describing India as a "longstanding friend" of Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday sent a special message of trust, respect and friendship to Indians across the world ahead of the country's 74th Independence Day. Morrison said the "deep friendship" between Australia and India was about more than trade and diplomacy.

"Founded on Bharosa (trust) and Samman (respect) – it is a friendship with depth, and marked by democracy, defence cooperation, diaspora and Dosti (friendship), '' the prime minister said.

"Australia joins wholeheartedly in its celebration of independence and extends our warm congratulations to the people of India," he said.

Referring to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the prime minister said that while this year's celebrations will look different and many of the traditional gatherings would not take place, the two sides can draw strength from their shared values.

"As I said during the visit to Australia of President Kovind: Our cultures might be different, but we

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believe in similar things.

We believe in the supremacy of the ballot-box in our national life; in the rule of law; in institutions that safeguard rights; and the responsibility of free people to build a better world," Morrison said in a statement.

"It is because of our shared values, interests, and objectives that Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and I announced the historic elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in June this year," he said.

The prime minister said the bilateral partnership is geared for the common good of the region and the global community, asserting that this will be critical as the two countries work to overcome the health, social and econom-

Scientists decode likely order of COVID-19 symptoms

Los Angeles, Aug 14 (PTI): Scientists have found the likely order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear, an advance that may help clinicians rule out other diseases, and help patients seek care promptly or decide sooner to selfisolate.

According to the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, the likely order of symptoms in patients with COVID-19 is fever, followed by cough, muscle pain, and then nausea, and/or vomiting, and diarrhea.

“This order is especially important to know when we have overlapping cycles of illnesses like the flu that coincide with infections of COVID-19,” explained study co-author Peter Kuhn, a professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at the University of Southern California

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efits granted to the aircraft manufacturer.

The EU had said that this addressed the last remaining measures condemned by the WTO and thus removed any grounds for the US to maintain its countermeasures on EU exports.

But Washington did not agree, with Lighthizer saying that the EU had not taken actions necessary to come into compliance with WTO decisions.

He also hinted that Washington would initiate a new process to try to reach a long-term solution.

The long-standing issue between the EU and the US began in 2004,

with a variety of respiratory illnesses, including Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) which caused the 2002-03 pandemic, they said the timing and symptoms in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract set COVID-19 apart.

“The first two symptoms of COVID-19, SARS, and MERS are fever and

cough. However, the upper GI tract (nausea/vomiting) seems to be affected before the lower GI tract (diarrhea) in COVID-19, which is the opposite from MERS and SARS,” the scientists wrote in the study.

According to the research, a very small fraction of patients experienced diarrhea as an initial symptom.

“This report suggests that diarrhea as an early symptom indicates a more aggressive disease, because each patient in this dataset that initially experienced diarrhea had pneumonia or respiratory failure eventually,” the scientists wrote.

“The highest reported symptom is fever, followed by cough or dyspnea, and then finally, a small percent of patients reported diarrhea. This order confirms the most likely paths that we have determined,” they noted.

ic impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.

"We know people are the living bridge between our countries: as students; skilled workers; or joining family, people of Indian heritage have enriched this country. India is now our biggest source of migrants and their presence has contributed to Australia becoming the most successful multicultural nation on earth," he said.

Apart from Morrison, other leaders who sent warm wishes to Indians were New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian and Opposition Labour Party leader Anthony Albanese.

"I am delighted to send my best wishes to all Indian-Australians in NSW who are celebrating Indian Independence Day. This important day marks

the founding of India as a sovereign state. Indians everywhere can be proud that India is now a respected global player and the world's largest democracy," Berejiklian said.

She said that many Indians were living in New South Wales and the State was richer and all the more vibrant for their presence.

"Indian-Australians are also appreciated for being responsible fellow citizens, and the NSW Government commends them for so diligently supporting the measures that are countering the spread of COVID-19," she said, adding that, "I especially thank the Indian community organisations for reaching out to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic."

Albanese said that while the celebrations this year were different than traditional ones, sentiments were the same.

"Seventy-three years later, India still stands tall as the world's biggest democracy and as a remarkable, vibrant and diverse country," he said while referring to the famous first speech 'Tryst with Destiny' by the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

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With immense pride and honour, the Bharatiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh, Nagaland Region (BKNKS), Food Corporation of India, Nagaland Region extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Kishore Sutradhar who is currently working in FCI Divisional Office Dimapur for clearing UPSC Civil Services Exam-2019 securing Rank-784 and bringing laurels to the union.

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

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Washington, Aug 14 (PTI): President Donald Trump has said that the US would collapse and become the world’s laughing stock if the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee Joe Biden wins the November 3 presidential elections.

Trump said Biden’s proposed policies were not good for the country.

“Today, we saw Joe Biden continue to politicise a pandemic and to show his appalling lack of respect for the American people.

That’s what it is. At every turn, Biden has been wrong about the virus, ignoring the scientific evidence and putting left-wing politics before facts and evidence,” Trump told reporters on Thursday at the White House.

“The world will be laughing and taking full advantage of the United States if Joe Biden ever became President. Our Country would COLLAPSE!” Trump said in a tweet.

Trump’s tweet included a Fox News video clipping in which its news anchor was critical of IndianAmerican Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for praising Biden.

The Fox News anchor described Jayapal as socialist and a genuine radical.

“Sleepy Joe opposed both the China and the Europe travel bans. You know that. He opposed the China

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Leipzig stun Atletico to reach CL last 4

RB Leipzig players celebrate after scoring a goal during their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

LISBON, Aug 14 (Agencies): RB Leipzig stunned Atletico Madrid, with a 2-1 victory in their Champions League quarter-final on Thursday, to reach the competition’s last four for the first time in their club’s short history.

With two minutes of normal time remaining, United States midfielder Tyler Adams snatched victory with a deflected shot from outside the box to set up a semi-final clash with Paris St Germain.

The German side had taken the lead in the 51st minute with a header from Spanish forward Dani Olmo but a disjointed Atletico were shaken into life when record signing Joao Felix came off the bench, earning and scoring a penalty to level in the 71st.

Atletico, runners-up in 2014 and 2016, looked more likely to score the next goal but it was the club founded only eleven years ago who were left celebrating in front of the empty seats of the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Now the team, built up from the lower leagues and owned by energy drinks company Red Bull, will come up against Neymar and company with a chance at a place in the Aug. 23 final.

As with all games in this ‘final eight’ mini-tournament, there were no fans to witness the drama but it was clear from the outset that Leipzig felt at home among European football’s elite. They fired an early warning shot when Marcel Halstenberg was picked out at the back post but his difficult volley flew off target.

Atletico responded with Yannick Carrasco bursting in from the left and firing goalwards but Leipzig keeper Peter Gulacsi reacted well to push the effort wide.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side quickly settled though into the brand of attractive passing and movement that has earned them many admirers.

Kevin Kampl was busy in the centre of midfield and

left wing back Angelino was enjoying plenty of space down the flanks but it was the performance of French central defender Dayot Upamecano that was the most impressive.

Solid defensively, taking care of Atletico’s overisolated striker Diego Costa, he also had the confidence to bring the ball out of the back and be the starting point for Leipzig’s moves.

It was impossible not to wonder how different the game might have been if Leipzig had not sold their top scorer Timo Werner to Chelsea in June, given the lack of a real threat in attack. But six minutes after the interval, they found a way through - Marcel Sabitzer’s cross from the right was met by Olmo, the Spaniard’s angled header flashing past Jan Oblak and into the far, bottom corner.

The goal prompted Atletico boss Diego Simeone into a change, with Felix, the 20-year-old Portugal international and club record signing, introduced

in the 58th minute.

The move paid off when Felix glided into the box and was brought down by an ill-timed tackle from Lukas Klostermann for a penalty.

Felix hasn’t had the most impactful of debut seasons but he had the confidence to get to his feet and bury the spot kick to get the Spaniards back on level terms with 19 minutes left.

Atletico sensed the momentum had shifted and they pushed forward in search of a winner, which looked the more likely outcome, possibly in extratime, as Leipzig struggled to regain control of the game.

But with two minutes of normal time remaining, substitute Adams tried his luck with shot from outside the box, which deflected off defender Stefan Savic and beat the wrong-footed Oblak.

Atletico piled on the pressure but Leipzig had the belief and the fortitude to hold on for their most famous victory.

Andreescu opts out of US Open New York, Aug 14 (IANS): Defending champion Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from this year’s US Open Grand Slam.

“After many discussions with those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision not to return to New York this year,” Andreescu said in a statement posted on Twitter on Thursday. “I have taken this step in order to focus on my match fitness and ensure that I return ready to play at my highest level.”

The US Open is currently scheduled to be held behind closed doors from August 31 to September 13 with the Cincinnati Open being held at the Flushing Meadows before that from August 22. However, due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country, tennis stars have been apprehensive about participating in the tournament.

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Arsenal sign Brazil winger Willian L on d on , A u g 1 4 (Agencies): Arsenal have signed Brazil winger Willian on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Friday.

The 32-year-old joins Arsenal on a free transfer after failing to agree on a new long-term contract with Chelsea.

Wi l l i a n s c o r e d 6 3 goals in 339 appearances for Chelsea after his arrival from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013.

Twice a Premier League winner with the Blues, he will add experience to an Arsenal side full of talented youngsters in Bukayo Saka, Joe Willock, Gabriel Martinelli and Reiss Nelson.

“I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said in a statement on the club’s website here “We have been monitoring him for the past few

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months, we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions (and) he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility.”

Willian had confirmed last week that he would leave Chelsea after seven “wonderful” years at Stamford Bridge.

“I have been really impressed with all the talks I have had with him and how much he wanted to come,” Arteta added, The Spaniard is also

working towards tying down striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a new threeyear contract as Arsenal, who finished eighth in the Premier League last season, look to bridge the gap to the top four.

The moves come amid a backlash against the north London club who announced plans to lay off 55 staff a week after their FA Cup success over Chelsea at Wembley guaranteed them a spot in next season’s Europa League.

Serena through to Lexington qtrs

Lexington, Aug 14 (Agencies): Serena Williams survived another scare to beat older sister Venus 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday in the latest instalment of their reluctant on-court sibling rivalry to reach the quarterfinals of the inaugural Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky.

Serena had to rally back from a set down and 4-2 final set deficit to prevail in a thrilling battle.

With the win, Serena improved to 19-12 in career head-to-head meetings with Venus.

Top-seeded Serena was locked in early in the final set as she earned a quick break to go ahead 2-1 before Venus grabbed momentum

by taking the next three games and moving closer to her first victory over her sister since 2018 at Indian Wells. But Serena found her way back and eventually used a fierce backhand winner to get to 5-4 before going on to serve out the match on her first match point.

Serena made a fast start to the match and had break point chances for a 3-0 double break lead but Venus stormed back with a fivegame win streak and then closed out the opening set with a powerful serve.

In the second set Serena broke Venus with an inside-out backhand winner to pull ahead 4-2 and then closed out the frame with ease to force the decider.

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