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No place for complacency: PM Need to be more vigilant and follow guidelines NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (AGENCIES): In a note of caution on the last day of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that while the union government was taking steps to allow restart of most of the economic activity in the country, people have to ensure that they are not complacent and take more precaution against coronavirus pandemic. Speaking for the first time after union home ministry issued guidelines on Saturday to restart economic activity in a phased manner, Modi said that social distancing, use of mask and washing of hands is not just import for personal safety and hygiene but it also like a service to the country. “Covid-19 is very much there and we cannot be complacent. Keep fighting. Wear masks. Wash hands. Take all other precautions. Every life is precious,” PM

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Modi said in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The PM also emphasised that the road ahead against the fight on covid-19 is long because the country and world is fighting against a pandemic about which little was previously known and there was no cure of the disease. Modi said that every Indian has played a part in the battle against covid-19 because everyone has suffered the losses, and we are all sad about it but it is the collective will and strength of the people that has minimised the losses. Modi said India has managed to control the number of deaths due to covid-19. “When last time I spoke with you in Mann Ki Baat, passenger trains, buses, air services were closed but this

time curbs have been lifted. Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed with adequate precautionary measures. A major part of economy is active now. There should be no laxity in maintaining six feet distance, wearing masks and staying indoors as much as possible. We need to be more vigilant now,” he added. Modi also said that the fight against coronavirus pandemic is driven by the people of the country and it is need of the hour to get support of everyone in the battle against covid-19, being fought by the nation. Talking about the plight of the financially weaker section and migrant labourers, Modi said that there was no section in the country which not suffering but the worst affected were poor and migrant labourers. “There is no section in our country that is unaffected by the difficulties caused by the disease. But the worst affected are the poor and the labourers. Their pain, their agony, and their ordeal can’t be expressed in words,” PM said. PM said the plight of migrant labourers which

was visible to everyone gives the country an opportunity to assess what has happened in the past and the steps needed to be taken for the future. Modi further said that the pain and sufferings of migrant labourers and poor was witnessed by the entire country and it was mainly the suffering of people in the eastern parts of the country. He said eastern India has the potential to be the growth engine of the country. “The progress of eastern parts of India is important not only for the region but also for a balanced economic development of the country. The union government has continuously worked to give priority to the region from the day I was given the opportunity by the people. We have accomplished a lot in this direction but after seeing the plight of migrant labourers, it is now even more important to take new steps for the region,” Modi said. PM also said that while there was natural calamity which was caused by cyclone in West Bengal and Odisha, there were several parts of the country that were under attack from locusts.

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Big challenges ahead for Nagaland against COVID-19 Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): COVID-19 positive cases in Nagaland is rising each day as results of samples tested at the state’s first and presently only Bio Safety Laboratory-3 continue the herculean task of testing all of the 1463 returnees from Chennai who arrived Nagaland on May 22. On Sunday, test results of the swab samples, confirmed that seven were positive for COVID-19 and taking the total COVID-19 cases in Nagaland to 43. Informed sources believe that transmission of the virus could have taken place during the journey from Chennai on May 19 and the source(s) had high viral load. Viral load, relates to the number of viral particles being carried by an infected individual and shed into their environment. There was also no social distancing in the train that brought several thousand returnees belonging to Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur etc. To put matters in perspective on COVID-19

pandemic, that has arrived and will remain for as many years, NE8 (YouTube channel) interviewed Dr. Tina who is heading the BSL3 set up in NHAK. According to Dr. Tina, now that COVID-19 has made its presence, there was urgent need to prevent community transmission at all cost. If community spread takes place then it would be a catastrophe, particular in most far flung districts where the health care facilities were woefully inadequate to handle the virus. As a measure to contain the virus, she said institutional quarantine period should be for a total of 28 days- first 14 days during which testing is done and then second testing during the next 14 days. However, since the virus can survive for 37 days within the body, she felt that the total number of days can be for 40 days. It may be mentioned that Kerala, which has been successful in containing COVID-19 extended quarantine period to 28 days. It was done after it was found

that those returnees from abroad were asymptomatic for a long time and tested positive much after their quarantine period ended. According to a virologist, the most important lesson that should be learnt was that even asymptomatic people can spread the virus – beyond 14 days. Dr. Tina was candid to suggest that all decisions should be based on sound medical and scientific basis. Dr. Tina suggested short and long term strategies including counselling for the COVID-19 patients and their families. Expounding on the short term strategy, Dr. Tina suggested the following: 1. As necessary precaution, all returnees from Chennai be treated as COVID-19 positive as low viral load was not easily detected; 2. Ensure that all health workers and supporting staff at various quarantine centres and hospitals be given adequate support; 3. Strict social distancing should be enforced at all quarantine centres; 4. Returnees should not be packed inside buses together; (Cont’d on p-8)

Nagaland COVID-19 +ve cases increase to 43 Over 2000 expected ENCSU threatens to disturb further spreading of the infection, officials said. Results of 1019 awaited: Out of 2576 cumulative COVID19 suspected samples sent for testing, 1514 had tested negative and 43 positive cases, while reports of 1019 were awaited. Further, out of 86 samples tested by TrueNat machine, 82 were negative and results four awaited.

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DIMAPUR, MAY 31 (NPN): COVID-19 positive cases in Nagaland Sunday jumped to 43 after seven fresh cases were detected-- 4 in Dimapur and 3 in Kohima. Informing this on twitter, Health & Family Welfare minister S Pangnyu Phom said out of 92 samples tested-- 4 females and 3 males, all Chennai returnees, tested positive. All the patients have been kept under medical observation at

the designated COVID-19 hospitals. As on May 31, out of 43-- 27 were asymptomatic, 16 symptomatic with mild symptoms, Health department stated. So far, all 43 positive cases were returnees from Chennai. On May 22, 1463 stranded citizens of Nagaland, that included students, employees of various firms and children, arrived from Chennai. Active surveillance has been set in motion to prevent

PTI Adds: India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry. According to the health ministry data updated in the morning, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 65,168, followed by Tamil Nadu at 21,184, Delhi at 18,549, Gujarat at 16,343, Rajasthan at 8,617, Madhya Pradesh at 7,891 and Uttar Pradesh at 7,445.

to arrive Nagaland peace if ENPO demand not met

DIMAPUR, MAY 31 (NPN): Over 2000 stranded citizens are expected to arrive Nagaland in the next coming days. During the daily briefing Sunday, principal secretary home, Abhijit Sinha stated that a special train carrying around 1,600 stranded citizens was expected to arrive from Bengaluru on June 5, 2020. The train is scheduled to leave Bengaluru on June 2. He also informed that another special train which left Goa on May 28, 2020 carrying about 435 stranded persons of Nagaland along with persons from other North Eastern States was expected to reach Lumding, by June 1 early hours. The returnees will then be transported to Dimapur by another train. Further, 85 people were expected to arrive on June 1 around 1.30 a.m. from Delhi by train. According to a report of the empowered group Dimapur control room, 71 stranded persons arrived on May 31. They include-- 45 persons from Delhi by train, 17 from West Bengal by bus, 5 by private vehicle from Delhi, 3 by road from Guwahati and 1 by road from Guwahati (flew from Bengaluru).

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has threatened to “disturb peace” if the State government failed to meet the demand of Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) regarding the Tuensang fiasco. ENPO had demanded initiating of disciplinary action against those officials involved in the mismanagement that led to a COVID19 positive person being sent to Tuensang along with other passengers. In a release, ENCSU president M Longre Chang and general secretary Wangnei C Jessuhu also warned that if any untoward incident occurred, the State government would be held responsible, adding the union would never remain silent until its genuine rights were met. Strongly demanding

that the names of officials involved in sending a returnee to Eastern Nagaland without following any safety protocol should be made public, the duo accused the State government of violating the Disaster Management Act, safety protocols and standard operating procedure (SOP) of COVID-19. It termed the incident as a “cold blooded murder.” ENCSU asked the government not to delay making public the names of officials responsible for the incident or hide them, as this could lead to other problems. Terming the setting up of a judicial inquiry committee and giving it a 15-day timeline to complete the investigation as just a waste of time, ENCSU urged the government to reduce the timeline as the probe could be completed within a week. (Cont’d on p-8)

1 held after trying to escape from QC D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): A 21 year old male who was admitted at K Badze quarantine centre, Kohima reportedly tried to escape on May 31 at around 1.30 p.m. but was caught by police. A letter by medical officer of K Badze Quarantine Centre, Dr Shasinlo Magh that went viral on social media, mentioned that the security personnel found out that inmate broke open the window grill and escaped through it. The inmate, who was to travel to Manipur from Uttar Pradesh, was admitted on May 24. Sources said that the inmate was caught by police.

Around 1L NE people have returned so far

GUWAHATI, MAY 31 (AGENCIES): Over 1 lakh stranded labourers who originally belong to North East have returned home through Shramik Special trains so far. Talking to AIR, CPRO of North East Frontier Railway S. Chanda informed that running of the Shramik Special trains will continue as per requirement of the State governments. He also said that 6 passenger trains will be run by the NFR from June 1. He said that 3 of them will run in Assam while 3 remaining trains will be operated in other States.

BAN appeals to landlords

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has appealed to landlords to either waive rents where possible or give 50% discounts on rents to Naga entrepreneurs, at least till the time the lockdown period is over. BAN in release stated that it was happy to learn that some generous landlords had waived off rent of their tenants, adding it also understood that some of them might even depend on rental income for their livelihoods. Pointing out that the landlords who had taken bank loans can avail moratorium till August 31 as announced by Reserve Bank of India, BAN observed that the economy has been badly hurt and businesses have suffered in the State with very little or no income in many cases ever since the lockdown started on March 25. (Cont’d on p-8)

New method to help epidemiologists map COVID spread NPCC slams state govt IAF aircraft flies medical NEW YORK, MAY 31 (IANS): Researchers have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists predict more efficiently the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the journal Physica D:

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Nonlinear Phenomena, outlines a solution to the ‘SIR’ epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics. The method has been created by researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the US. They said that by using this solution to the model, epidemiologists can quickly forecast many different scenarios of how COVID-19 could spread, based on a variety of variables. Projections produced by mathematical models help public officials make policy decisions about when to impose and lift restrictions aimed at flattening the curve of infection rates. The applied mathematicians who developed

the method said they were excited to find a way to apply their skills to help combat the pandemic. “We saw a popular article out there about the ‘SIR’ model, saw that our method could speed the process up and we quickly wrote the paper,” said study author Nathaniel Barlow, Associate Professor in Rochester Institute of Technology. “Our goal was to get better tools to the experts who are fighting this disease,” Barlow added. The method was based on solutions they previously developed to very different problems in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and predicting the trajectories of light around black holes. They have worked extensively with undergraduate students on those problems over the past six years and found that

the solution to the ‘SIR’ epidemic model had a very similar mathematical structure. Although the authors haven’t previously worked in the field of epidemiology, their previous work was translated seamlessly to this new field. “We serve an important function to provide algorithms to support scientific inquiry and prediction. The technique we have developed here is general to many different fields,” the study authors wrote. As of Sunday morning, the overall number of cases worldwide stood at 6,059,017, while the death toll increased to 369,106, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, the US has 1,770,165 confirmed cases and 103,776 deaths, both tallies account for the highest in the world.

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DIMAPUR, MAY 31 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has accused the State government of repeatedly committing serious blunders in the name of taking flexible approach to fight COVID-19. Alleging that frequent changes in quarantine rules were more due to administrative convenience than any medical reasons, the State Congress unit in a release averred that the ineptness of political leadership was creating more confusion among the government machinery. This was jeopardising the lives of both healthcare workers and other frontline workers, besides risking returnees and citizens, it added. According to NPCC, the only welcome devel-

opment was renovation of Ganeshnagar Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Dimapur town for converting it into institutional quarantine centre, as this sprawling 1000 acre estate was left almost abandoned for over 17 years. The party thanked chief minister Neiphiu Rio for finally remembering and visiting the industrial estate, which he had allegedly conveniently ignored all these years in his quest for narrow development approach that had only benefited his coteries and cronies. NPCC further alleged that the past 17 years with Rio as chief minister most of the time was about commitments for all, but development only in his area of interest. (Cont’d on p-8)

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IAF C130 J Super Hercules at Dimapur airport, Sunday.

DIMAPUR, MAY 31 (NPN): An Indian Air Force (IAF) C130 J Super Hercules aircraft, with medical supplies and other items, landed at Dimapur airport Sunday evening. The aircraft transported critical medical supplies for the state. After offloading the consignment, the IAF aircraft flew back to its base. IAF has deployed its transport fleet to aid the efforts, emerging as the essential transport service for the government. According to reports, IAF transport aircraft have recently flown over hundreds of sorties ferrying several hundred tonnes of medicine, ration and other essential supplies to various parts of the country. K Y M C

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Imnatiba urges DTF to sensitize people on COVID-19

EAC Hq. Pichano Kikon & liaison officer COVID-19 reporting to the advisor Imnatiba. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Advisor of Industries & Commerce who is also the legislator incharge of Longleng district, Imnatiba visited Longleng to take stock of containing spread of COVID-19 in the district on May 30. According to DIPR report, Imnatiba held an emergency meeting with District Task Force (DTF) COVID-19 at the war room DC office, Longleng. Imnatiba lauded the Medical fraternity, district administration, police, NGOs, churches and other frontline workers who were constantly rendering their services to contain and control the spread of COVID-19. Asserting that COVID19 was going to stay till the vaccine and medicines were available, Imnatiba appealed the DTF to come up with sensitisation programmes to educate the uninformed sections of the people at the grassroot level

through local dialect. He also pointed out that the need to strictly adhere to the SOP of government as responsible citizens. Imnatiba informed that the state government has decided to install Tru Nat machine in every district and that posting of anaesthetist for Longleng was already done and will be reported shortly in the district. Imnatiba also donated Rs. 50,000/- to the DTF for COVID-19 Longleng and to avoid communication gap he suggested that he be included in the COVID-19 whatsapp group of Longleng. CMO Longleng Dr. Obangjungla highlighted on COVID-19 activities of the district and apprised the advisor about makeshift hospital, quarantine centres and testing samples sent to Kohima while Dr. Lhouvizotuo Belho, medical super-

intendent District Hospital Longleng highlighted the infrastructure development of district COVID-19 Hospital, Longleng. EAC headquarter & liaison officer COVID19 Pichano Kikon highlighted the status of returnees of the district who have already returned and those yet to return from across the country. She also briefed on food management for quarantine centres by the DTF, civil societies and contributions from various organisations and individuals. Superintendent of Police Yanithung Ezung informed the advisor on sealing of interstate boundaries and check gates setup at various places, deployment of security in the quarantine centres and overall law and order situation in the district. Earlier, DC Longleng M. Shayung Phom chaired the meeting.

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SPCA Tuensang advisory against Student bodies shoot-at-sight order of animals recover drugs;

DIMAPUR: Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tuensang in concurrence with the DC Tuensang order issued on May 23, has stated that shooting at sight of dogs/animals is illegal and in contravention to Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. A press release from DC and chairman of SPCA informed that shooting of dogs or killing of pets and animals amounted to cruelty to animals which is punishable under Section 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code. It is therefore impressed upon all concerned under Tuensang district that, any village authority/ward authority/individuals or groups not to resort to shoot at sight of dogs/animals. Further, at this time of COVID-19 pandemic, it has to be noted that there is no record of the COVID-19 being transmitted by pets or dogs to human beings.

KUM appeals for protection of stranded members

DIMAPUR: Konyak Union Myanmar (KUM) has reiterated its appeal to Nagas in general to help its members stranded in Nagaland and allow them to remain at Nagaland quarantine centres during COVID-19 pandemic. In a press release, KUM president, S.A .Khotai and general secretary, K. Honwang pointed out the IndiaMyanmar border remained undeveloped as both the country had neglected the areas inhabited by the Nagas along the border. KUM said the Nagas of this region have been sacrificing for the Naga national movement and the national workers for which till date the region was deprived of medical infrastructure, medical facilities and health professionals apart from other developments like road, schools etc. Therefore, the union has reiterated its appeal to Konyak Union Mon, Nagaland, KU units

across Nagaland and other apex tribal bodies to ensure protection and proper treatment of Myanmar Konyak Nagas who are working as domestic helpers or wage labourers in Nagaland.

submits to SDO

DIMAPUR: Suruhuto Town Students’ Union (STSU) and Yehemi Students Union (YSU) on May 24 recovered 394 Spasmo Proxyvon capsules and five yeasts and submitted the same to Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Suruhuto. In a letter addressed to SDO (C) Suruhuto, STSU stated that on receiving specific information the union headed by its president in collaboration with YSU intercepted a car at Kihetha village junction and recovered the consignment. Two occupants, one female and one male, were held along with the consignment. Further, in the letter the union had mentioned several alleged accomplices and has asked the concerned authority to initiate action against them.

NSCN (I-M) condolence

DIMAPUR: NSCN (IM) has expressed shock at the demise of late Puni Modoli who passed away after undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospital, New Delhi.In a condolence message, NSCN (I-M) said that late Puni Modoli was in banking profession earlier but his inclination to serve Naga people in Manipur led to his resignation as general manager, SBI. NSCN (I-M) said that he became the president of United Naga Council (UNC) and that he was a Naga social activist who was zealous in offering his service to the Nagas. NSCN (I-M) said that Puni Modoli’s deep interest and contribution towards the Naga political movement was reflected in his philosophical thought and writings and Nagas had lost a patriotic leader who left his footprints for posterity. Further, NSCN (I-M) conveyed condolences and prayers to the bereaved family members and for his soul to rest in peace.

news in Brief DTF Dimapur meeting: Deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Anoop Khinchi has convened a meeting of the District Task Force (DTF) on June 1, 10:30 a.m. at the conference hall of DC office to discuss matters relating to COVID-19 pandemic in the district. All concerned DTF members have been asked to attend the meeting. DC Mon on bridge block: Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K in an order, notified to all general public that plying of heavy vehicles over Mokha Nullah Bridge, located around 24 kms from Longching between Jakphang and Ukha villages, was strictly restricted till further notice, as the bridge partially damaged due to land sinkage.

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‘World No Tobacco Day’ observed across Nagaland Vikesel’s Vision School, Govt. Middle School Botsa, Dainty Buds, Fernwood School, Govt. Middle School Lerie Chazou Aradhura, Regimental School 4th NAP Thizama, Trinity School, Azedon School, G ov t . M i d d l e S c h o o l Dzüvürü Poterlane, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Holy Family Hr. Sec. School, Bethel Hr. Sec. School, Khedi Baptist Hr. Sec. School, Minister Hill Baptist Hr. Sec. School, Mt. Hermon Hr. Sec. School, Model Hr. Sec. School, Mt. Sinai Hr. Sec. School, Modern Institute of Teachers Education and colleges included Mt. Olive College, KROS College, Capital College, Baptist College and Oriental College. DTCC Dimapur: District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) Dimapur carried out IEC (Information Education Communication) activities and released a short video to raise awareness on the urgent need to intervene and protect the vulnerable children from falling prey to tobacco industry tactics. DTCC Dimapur in a release has requested all stake holders and policy makers to strengthen the tobacco control laws in the state. Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, the NTCP

Doctors and nurses at District Hospital Zunheboto during the WNTD programme.

under leadership of Dr. Taliwaba (senior dental surgeon), district nodal officer for NTCP conducted a small awareness programme in collaboration with AIR Mokokchung on May 31. A press release from CMO office Mokokchung stated that, a detailed awareness about tobacco consumption and its effects relating to COVID-19 by Dr. Sentirenla Jamir, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, IMDH will be broadcasted in Ao dialect on June 1 through AIR as a part of the awareness programme and also to mark the occasion.

Kivikhu village donates rescued Blyth’s Tragopan

Longleng: In Longleng the programme was held at DC’s office complex with DC, M. Shayung Phom as special guest on May 31. A press release from CMO office, district media officer Roseline stated that, Dr Bongau Phom, junior dental surgeon District Hospital Longleng, while speaking on the theme said that the campaign aims to sensitise and make the youths aware about the harmful effects of tobacco and expose the tactics employed by the industry to attract the youths. Dr Bongau Phom spoke on

Boy saves sister from being electrocuted in Meluri

DIMAPUR: Tayitha, a DIMAPUR: Kivikhu nine-year old boy and stuvillage under Zunheboto dent of class 6 from Shilloi district donated a rescued Mission School, Weziho, juvenile male Blyth’s Yisisotha village under MeTragopan (Tragopan luri division saved the life of blythii) to the Forest dehis sister from electrocution partment on May 29. on May 29. A press release from A press release from wildlife warden of WildPochury Baptist Church life Division Dimapur, Council (PBCC) YisisoTokaho H. Kinimi stated tha, Rev. Rümatho Nyusou that, Kivikhu village with stated that, Tayitha saved its Community Conserved the life of his sister while beArea (CCA) which is also ing electrocuted by a power part of Tizu Valley Bioline dangling barely 12 feet diversity and Livelihood above the ground. The inNetwork (TVBLN) have cident occurred when the been staunch activist of parents of the children had conservation for many gone off to a nearby field, years. while the duo, not realizing The rescued bird has there was an electric line been safely relocated to above their heads, climbed a the Tragopan Conservasmall tree whose trunk had tion and Breeding Centre, overgrown the dwarf line. Kohima where it can furThe quick presence of mind ther strengthen the efforts of the boy saved his sister of conservation breeding GB of Kivikhu village handing over the rescued bird to and other siblings from sucof the species. cumbing to the high voltage Forest officials.

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how tobacco industry views developing countries as an untapped market, why people use tobacco, how to quit tobacco and tobacco related diseases. DC in his short speech appealed to all the NGOs to join hands and work together to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco products and spitting in public places to contain the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious and contagious diseases. Earlier, programme was chaired by Dr Lingshau James. Chief medical officer Dr Obangjungla delivered the welcome ad-

cants in the beneficiary list yet to receive the benefits. While appreciating the government for coming up with the initiative of one time assistance of Rs. 10,000 for the stranded citizens who had stayed back, the CSUD expressed hope that this programme would “not draw as much criticism as the previous relief fund which was poorly managed.” It also urged upon the government and responsible authorities to help

every single applicant “instead of finding ways and means to reject as many applications as possible by citing unreasonable claims”. Maintaining that this was not an academic scholarship or an employee benefit scheme but a life saving relief, the CSUD urged that formalities involved and the documents required for submission in the procedure for disbursement of funds should be minimal and flexible. CSUD fur ther ap-

Zunheboto, attended only by doctors and proprietors of different schools in Zunheboto on May 30. A press release stated that a drawing competition based on harmful and deadly affects caused by chewing tobacco products was held wherein one student from different tobacco free school was chosen for the competition which was conducted keeping in view of SOP protocols and social distancing norms. Winners of the competition were Aditya Kr. De of Lovedale Higher Secondary School as first runner-up, Kupuli Yeptho of Cornerstone Higher Secondary School as second and Anguvili Petra Arkha Olympic Higher Secondary School as third. Meanwhile, consolation prizes were distributed to Unokali Z. Assumi, step By Step School, Nikika, Merryhill School and Meghna Chetri, Cornerstone Higher Secondary School. Gifts were also distributed to doctors, nurses and staff of district hospital, superintendent of police Zunheboto Uniel Kichu and all officers of district administration. DMI SJGS: Students of DMI St. Joseph Global School (SJGS) made an online campaign on the theme “say no to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco” to create awareness on the ill-

effects of these items among the public. A press release from DMI SJGS stated that, as part of creativity day at home, the students from kindergarten (KG) to X were assigned various creative activities and to showcase their talents. All the students came out with interesting display of activities through posters, video clippings and sent them to their respective class teachers. The aim of these activities was to involve children at home during the lockdown, de-stress them, create enthusiasm for learning and to create awareness on the ill-effects on the use of alcohol and tobacco. MHS Darogajan Dimapur: Mount Hermon School (MHS), Darogajan, Dimapur organised online painting competition and other innovative anti tobacco activities in order to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. A press release from MHS Dimapur administrator stated that, head teacher Sunny Gangmei delivered a video message on World No Tobacco Day and students were sensitised on harmful effects of tobacco products. Students participated through painting, essay and video messages.

Kikheto Sema visits LFI quarantine centre at Dimapur

Tayitha suffered minor injury to his thumb and Y. Kikheto Sema along with LFI management, WSH and WSBAK members on Sunday. thigh while rescuing his DIMAPUR: COVID-19 together and learn to live sage “I need you God” sister.

overall in charge of Dimapur district and APC, Y. Kikheto Sema visited the quarantine centre (QC) at Livingstone Foundation International (LFI) managed by WSH and WSBAK on May 31. A press release from LFI COVID-19 quarantine centre stated that, Sema while participating at the Sunday worship Service led by WSBAK ministry team pealed the government to exhorted the returnees. reconsider the rejected list He said, through COVIDof the applicants as the 19 Nagas should come citizens stranded outside are genuinely battling for survival. While pointing out that applicants should also be able to provide bank account details of their siblings, spouses or parents due to genuine reasons, the CSUD stated that, a few thousand beneficiary lists should not require months to process especially in emergency situations.

electric shock. Both are in stable condition as on May 31, with Tayitha having suffered minor injury on his thumb and thigh, although the sister will need more time for recovery from the shock and injury.

CSUD appeals for release of CMSP for stranded citizens DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Students’ Union, Delhi (CSUD) has appealed the government for the release of chief minister special package (CMSP) at the earliest to the stranded citizens waiting for the amount to be credited in their accounts. A press release from CSUD joint secretary Rukukho Vese stated that, the current status of this package was closed for fresh applications and complaints, but there were many appli-

dress while pastor Tanlei pronounced the invocation. Tenhau associate pastor for youth, LTBC presented a special number and Dr Philip Kent, deputy CMO delivered vote of thanks. Kiphire: In Kiphire, the programme was led by Dr. Wekhrou Mero, dental surgeon, DHK, in collaboration with the district administration, DLCW, Mahila Shakti Kendra, and Sakhi-One Stop Centre. A press release from CMO office district media officer Kiphire, Haichikambe Pame stated that, online poster campaign based on the theme was held to emphasise on educating young people about the tobacco industries’ intentions and tactics. An online poster competition was conducted wherein, 26 entries were received and certificates will be presented to all the entries, while cash prizes and certificates will be awarded to the first three winners, including a consolation prize. Atsala Sangtam, Muwalila S Anar, and Repila will receive the first, second, and third prizes respectively and Holila S Anar will receive the consolation award. Zunheboto: National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) under the guidance of Dr Esther observed “World No Tobacco Day” at District Hospital

in unity and to accept one another as a family. He said that he was looking after 49 operational quarantine centres in the district with more than 2500 returnees under quarantine. Worship songs were presented by Hojevi Kappo and team while as special appearance Alobo Naga also presented two of his own compositions and enlightened the gathering. Kakheli Inato Jimomi, secretary Women Ministry WSBAK delivered a mes-

based on Psalms 73:25-28. She exhorted the gathering that more than other times “we” needed God now to draw closer and be renewed, recharged and strengthed to overcome the enemy. Worship service was led by Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, executive secretary WSBAK who also gave the invocation. Benediction was pronounced by Nivikhu Jimo, associate pastor East Dimapur Sümi Baptist Akukuhou.

DCs of Tuensang and Longleng caution villages and wards DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioners (DC) of Tuensang and Longleng has respectively informed that some villages and wards have erected gates to restrict movement of people to and out of their village/wards. According to DIPR report, the order asserted that it was imperative for government offices and other private agencies to continue to function, so as to ensure proper implementation of the various government policies and programmes. Deputy commissioners therefore in an

order directed those villages and wards who have erected gates on their own discretion to ensure free movement of government officers, employees and such other agencies exempted by the notification of the government. Defaulters would be dealt with under section 51 (1) (a) & (b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2995. Meanwhile, any front line worker on COVID19 duty of Tuensang facing any difficulty in this regard may contact COVID-19 control room 6009964361.

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DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, the National Tobacco Control Programme, (NTCP) observed World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) in various parts of the state on May 31, under the theme, “protecting the youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use”. Kohima: District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) Kohima in collaboration with the tobacco free educational institutions under Kohima district celebrated the day by maintaining social distancing. According to DIPR report, state nodal officer NTCP, Dr. C. Tetseo’s message stated that the tobacco industry has employed all the possible tactics for decades to attract new generations of tobacco users to replace millions of people dying every year. He was glad that tobacco free schools in Kohima have actively participated in this fight in spite of the difficult time. He also appreciated the DTCC for compiling the message into a documentary so as to spread the awareness. The participating educational institutions included students from Vineyard School, Genesis School, G. Rio School, Baptist School Botsa, Govt. Primary School CWSN Lerie,

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Guwahati, May 31 (PTI): A public interest litigation has been filed at the Gauhati High Court against the Centre’s preliminary approval to Coal India for mining inside Dehing Patkai forest, stating that it violates right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The PIL was filed by Mrinmoy Khataniar and Amar Jyoti Deka on May 26, but it is yet to be listed for hearing, the E-Courts services of the Gauhati High Court said. The petitioners have made nine respondents in the case -- Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Assam government, the chief secretary, the principal chief conservator of forest and head of forest force, and the principal chief conservator of forest (wildlife). The National Board of Wildlife, the State Board of Wildlife, Coal India and its chief general manager have also been made parties in the case. The petition highlighted that the Dehing Patkai rainforest has a significant

about 25 hectares as an unbroken area, it said. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 111.42 sq km, while the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve with 937 sq km of area surrounds the sanctuary in its periphery across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts. Earlier this month, North Eastern Coalfields, a subsidiary of CIL, had accepted that mining was being carried out since 2003 and claimed it applied for renewal of lease in 2003, but the Assam government did not act upon this for a long time. The Centre gave the Stage-I clearance to the PSU major for 57.20 hectares in December 2019 with 28 conditions, including fines and action against responsible officers violating the Forest Conservation Act. Accordingly, the Assam Forest Department last month slapped a penalty of Rs 43.25 crore on the staterun mining behemoth for illegal mining activity inside the forest, which is termed as the ‘Amazon of East’, for 16 years since 2003.

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Correspondent Shillong, May 31: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited the flood hit West Garo Hills district on Sunday to take stock of the situation. Heavy rainfall following cloudburst had wreaked havoc in Raksamgre and Tikrikilla areas, causing flash floods affecting over 1600 people and destructed houses, market places, educational institutions and agricultural lands. The AMPT road and three bridges along the lifeline of Phulbari -Tikililla – Raksamgre, Rajabala and Selsella, were washed away by the high current of the water. “We have come here to survey the damaged and meet the affected people,” Sangma, who was accompanied by senior district officials, said. The Chief Minister informed that he has asked the PWD to complete the renovation work of the damaged AMPT bridge at the earliest. “They have given us a commitment that within the next weeks we should be able to ply vehicles through this bridge,” Sangma said.

AI Z AW L , M AY 3 1 (AGENCIES): Kindness for kindness just got proven as a video currently trending viral, shows kurta-pyjama clad Muslims of Bihar offering food to Shramik train passengers of Mizoram, during brief halt in Begusarai. This new video comes at the heels of another one which showed Mizos on board a Shramik special train sharing their food with flood victims in Assam, who were stranded near the rail tracks, reports India.com . Melting at the heartwarming sight, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga and netizens lauded the people of Bihar for their gesture. The video is believed to be from the small town of Qasba located in Begusarai, Bihar. Taking to his handle on Twitter, Zoramthanga shared the video and captioned it, “Few days after stranded Mizos offers their food to floodaffected victims on their way back, a brief halt of their #ShramikSpecialTrain at #Begusarai Bihar witnessed good #Samaritans offering them food in return! Goodness for goodness. #India is

COVID-19: Curfew in M’laya relaxed Collegian beaten to death

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Shillong, May 31: Night curfew has been further relaxed in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district and will remain in enforce from 9 pm to 5 am the next day daily from May 31 to June 8, an official said on Sunday. District Magistrate East Khasi Hills, Matsiewdor War Nongbri, said the night curfew is put in place as preventive and mitigation measures, to identify and take more stringent steps so the pandemic of COVID-19 is contained and eliminated. “Every individual has to mandatorily maintain social distancing of at least six feet, wearing of masks, respiratory etiquette and to strictly follow the various protocols and advisories of the Health and Family Welfare Department at all times, without fail,” Nongbri said. She said moving public and work places without a mask besides spitting in

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cultural and ecological importance in the lives of the people of Assam, and it is home to several rare and endangered species of plants, animals, birds, insects and other biodiversity. It pointed out that a large number of Asiatic elephants also live there, which houses a number of corridors for the mammals in and around the Saleki proposed reserve forest, the area where “illegal mining by Coal India was going on for 16 years since 2003”. Highlighting that several ethnic tribes also reside in the region, the PIL asserted that “uncontrolled and rampant mining” has not only damaged the natural resources, but

public places is strictly prohibited. In the whole of East Khasi Hills District including Shillong urban agglomeration, Sohra and Pynursla Civil Sub-Divisions and Community and Rural Development Blocks, interdistrict and inter-state movement and any assembly whatsoever has also been prohibited. I n a n o t h e r o r d e r, Nongbri directed the listed private and commercial establishments to remain open in Shillong urban agglomeration from June 3 to June 6 from 9. am to 6. pm each day. Selected wine stores and automobile showrooms will open in all East Khasi Hills District from June 1 to June 6 from 9. am to 6. pm. “Operation of permitted services, agricultural, industrial and commercial activities shall strictly adhere to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of government and

at the same time also led to unimaginable air and water pollution, thereby threatening public health at large. The petition stated that “illegal mining carried out by CIL” is a violation of the right to life of the citizens guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. It also stressed that the Stage-I clearance by the Centre for 57.2 hectares out of 98.59 hectares was given on the basis of “wrong information” provided by CIL and so the company should not have been awarded any approval at all. The mining major was carrying out activities in another 16 hectares without any approval, leaving only

mandatory compliance to the advisories of the Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail,” the District Magistrate stated. However, operation of major markets and unregulated shopping complexes in all commercial locations, opening of saloons, beauty parlours, spa and other similar rejuvenating centres, cinema halls, gymnasium, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars and auditorium, assembly halls and similar recreational places is still prohibited. Furthermore, the order also prohibited all forms of contact sports and spectators in sport grounds and stadia, hotels and hospitality services other than those used as quarantine facilities and housing of stranded persons and tourists. Educational institutions, training centres and coaching institutes barring online and distance learning will remain closed until further order.

G UWAHAT , M a y 31(AGENCIES): A college student in Assam was beaten to death by a mob of tea garden workers in front of his father and sister following an incident of a road mishap. Debashish Gogoi (22), a B.Sc final semester student, and Aditya Das (22) were brutally beaten up by a mob of hundreds of people leaving them grievously injured on Friday evening. While Gogoi succumbed to his injuries at the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) on Saturday evening, Das was admitted to a private hospital at the Upper Assam town and recuperating. The police arrested four of the assailants. The incident occurred at Gabharu Parbat area near Mariani in Jorhat district on Friday evening when the two friends from Nakachari, a small town located nearby, were returning home. Official sources said the duo had set out on their scooty for sightseeing at a

hill but a “chowkidar” at the tea estate did not allow them to pass through. This had led to an altercation but the garden manager intervened and settled the matter. “After being denied passage, we were riding back home but our two-wheeler skidded and hit two women in front of Gabharu Parbat tea garden factory. Soon, hundreds of garden workers swarmed to the site. What followed next was a brutal attack on us,” Das told journalists. On getting news of the assault, Gogoi’s father and elder sister had rushed to the site from their house, located 3 km away. They begged for mercy but the mob kept kicking the two men and raining blows on them. Later, the police arrived and rushed the duo to a local hospital which referred them to the JMCH. Meanwhile, the police confirmed the arrest of the four people. They said a case had been registered and their investigation was on.

Itanagar, May 31 (PTI): Residents of a remote village in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district have built huts to quarantine locals returning to the settlement from other parts of the country. Fourteen bamboo huts, with piped water and electricity facilities, have been set up for the purpose by residents of Debing village in Ruksin circle, a village committee member said on Sunday. The ‘quarantine huts’ have been established a kilometre away from the village as a precautionary measure, he said. The village, home to around 150 households, shares border with Jonai sub-division of Dhemaji district in Assam, where one COVID-19 case was recently reported. The residents of the village have set up the huts under the supervision of the Debing Bane Kebang (village committee), its secretary Kaling Moyong said.

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GUWAHATI/ITANAGAR/IMPHAL, MAY 31 (PTI/CORRESPONDENT): Assam’s COVID19 cases crossed the 1,200mark on Saturday with 159 people, including 20 air travellers, across districts testing positive for the disease, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. With these cases, the total number of COVID19 patients has gone up to 1,216 in the state from 1,057 on Friday. OF the total cases, 1,046 are active, Sarma said in a tweet.

“Alert -- 31 new cases of COVID-19. 20 Air travellers, Morigaon 11,” the minister added. Earlier during the day, Sarma said samples of 128 persons from across the districts tested positive. Kokrajhar and Chirang reported 26 cases, 20 in Hailakandi, 13 each in Kamrup and Dibrugarh, nine in Jorhat, seven in Golaghat, five in Dhubri, three in Barpeta, two in Cachar and one in Bongaigaon, he said. The minister said 29 people have tested positive for coronavirus but

the districts to which they belong are yet to be ascertained. In a separate tweet, he said 38 patients have recovered from the disease and discharged from hospitals after their samples tested negative twice. These include 14 at Silchar Medical College and Hospital, 11 at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, eight at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, three at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, and two at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Arunachal Pradesh reported its fourth COVID-19 case after a 12-year-old student, who recently returned to the state from Delhi in a bus, tested positive for the disease, a senior official said on Sunday. The boy had returned to the state on May 25 along with a group of students and was placed under institutional quarantine, he said.

“The student, who hails from Upper Siang district, is asymptomatic and was housed in a COVID-19 care centre in Yinkiong, the district headquarters. His test reports arrived on Saturday night from the Regional Medical Research Centre at Dibrugarh in Assam,” state Health Secretary P Parthiban said. The swab samples of

An international boxer was among the nine fresh COVID-19 cases confirmed in Manipur in the last 24 hours. COVID-19 case in Manipur rose to 71 with nine more new cases in the last 24 hours, with 60 active and 11 recovered cases, officials said on Sunday. One of the nine fresh cases confirmed today was that of Asian Games gold medallist boxer Dingko Singh who is battling cancer. His has been admitted to the COVID care facility of RIMS and his condition is stated to be stable. The international boxer had recently returned from Delhi where he was brought by a special flight during the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown for his cancer treatment. Since his return from the national capital, he was at an institutional quarantine centre and was tested

positive for the contagion at RIMS’s VRLD on Sunday. Of the nine confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, five are female while the remaining four are male, including the international boxer. All of them are natives of the state who recently returned from Delhi, Pune and other COVID-19 hotspot of the country. The nine positive cases were out of a total of 1,066 samples (573 at RIMS and 493 at JNIMS) tested in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of individuals tested to 9,857 till date. Of the four discharged today, two were from Thoubal district and one each from Churachandpur and Kamjong district. They will continue home quarantine for the next 14 days and will remain under surveillance, a statement of the control room stated. (Correspondent)

and gratitude for the #Mizo brothers and sisters and for the Good #Samaritan of #Begusarai Bihar! Together we can achieve anything! (sic)” and yet another lauded, “What you sow, so shall you reap! In first video, Mizo students and residents who are coming from Bangalore helping flood affected Muslim community in Assam & in second video some Muslim peoples in Bihar provided foods to same Mizos who are on their way home. #IndiaFightsCorona (sic).”

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Shillong, May 31: A constable of Meghalaya police, currently posted at New Delhi, has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus, a police official confirmed on Sunday. Meghalaya police spokesperson Gabriel Iangrai said the constable was tested positive for COVID19 on May 23, and thereafter was kept under isolation ward in Wazirabad by the unit doctor of the battalion. “ … since his health was not improving, he was referred to LNJP Hospital, New Delhi on May 28, and the Medical Officials after checking upon his health condition placed him under mandatory quarantine in the hospital,” the police official said. The family members of the ailing constable had on Saturday claimed that the constable was denied medical attention at the

hospital since the day he was admitted at LNJP Hospital. Iangrai said that as the personnel is under quarantine in the hospital, attendants could not be provided to him as the current protocols prohibits having attendants in the quarantine units. H oweve r, h e s a i d that the unit doctor of the battalion is constantly in contact with the medical officials of the hospital, who are treating him and as of Sunday, the ailing constable is recuperating. Iangrai informed that further tests will be conducted to ascertain whether the constable will be fit to be discharged in the coming days. “As a preventive measure battalion officials who came into direct contact with the patient are also placed under isolation and necessary medical assistance have been assisted to these officials,” the spokesperson said.

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the other people who were on the bus with the boy have been sent for tests and the results are awaited, the health secretary said. This is the third case reported in the state in a span of a week. Meanwhile, the state health department said that a batch of 260 samples will be sent to Delhi during the day for tests.

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beautiful when flooded with #Love (sic).” Twitterati too gave digital pats-on-the-back to fellow citizens. While one user wrote, “WOW!!! Train left from Delhi to Mizoram. Unfortunately, Mizo ppl didn’t get food/water. Train stopped in BIHAR (signal) and the villagers offered food to all. Mizoram CM thanked BIHAR for this (sic)”, another tweeted, “@ ZoramthangaCM this is the real soul of our great country #India, that helping others even we have very less for ourselves! Our love

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NOTIFICATION It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that Online Students Evaluation Programme of the Department of School Education will commence from 3rd June 2020 as per the schedule notified in the department’s Facebook Page ‘School Education, Nagaland’ (https://www.facebook.com/DoSENL/). All students from classes VIII to X and XII are advised to take note of the following steps in order to appear for the evaluation. 1. Login into the online evaluation portal ‘https://dosenl.in’ from any Mobile/Laptop/PC at the specified date and time of evaluation. 2. You will find the Test Paper containing 20 numbers of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions in the portal. 3. Click the correct choice for each question. 4. Enter Your Name, District, Name of School and Mobile Number in the given space. Click the SUBMIT button within the given time limit. The page will become inactive after the scheduled time. 5. Same Mobile Number should be used for tests of ALL subjects of a particular CLASS. 6. Mobile Number used for tests of one class can be used for Tests of other classes. 7. Test Results will be made available in the department’s Facebook Page. 8. Best performing students and schools will be rewarded. 9. The results of the Online Students Evaluation Programme will not be considered for any purpose of formal evaluation.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): Banking on developing herd immunity to fight coronavirus is “too large a risk” for any nation and only timely interventions can mitigate the spread of COVID19, Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Shekhar Mande said. H e r d i m mu n i t y i s achieved when the majority of population becomes immune to an infectious disease, either because they have become infected and recovered, or through vaccination. When that happens, the disease is less likely to spread to people who aren’t immune, because there just aren’t enough carriers. Responding to a question on whether it is viable for India to achieve herd immunity, Mande said, “It is too large a risk for any nation.” “Herd immunity, typically works when 60-70 per cent population of a country has been affected and it’s too large a risk to take for any nation. What one would do is to take intervention before so that the infection does not spread,” he told PTI in an interview. Mande said several

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theoretical modelling that people have conducted across the world and also in India seem to suggest that there could be few waves of COVID-19 and people need to be prepared for them. “The number of cases will go down and people need to be prepared as there can be a second wave of COVID-19,” he said. On US President Donald Trump terminating the country’s relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) as he blamed it and China for the deaths and destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, Mande said it is “not a good sign”. “WHO is a valuable body which has played an important role. It has been involved in smallpox elimination, polio virus elimina-

tion and it has worked very well with countries. The termination of ties is not a good sign,” he said. Mande further said that the CSIR has adopted a five-pronged approach in the fight against COVID-19 focusing on, “surveillance, diagnostic, intervention through development of new therapies, hospital assistive devices and supply chain model.” On the vaccine development front, he said three different approaches are being adopted. “One is immune boosting vaccine that improves the host’s immunity -- that is under trial in three different locations in the country and the results are expected in the next 15 days.” “Another one is monoclonal antibody that CSIR has funded a collaborative programme between NCCS (National Centre For Cell Science) Pune, IIT Indore and Bharat Biotech. Third one is convalescent plasma therapy whose trials are going on in Kolkata,” he said. He further said that Indian companies are “very deeply involved” in the process of vaccine development.

LUCKNOW, MAY 31 (IANS): Thirteen persons have lost their lives in the thunderstorm and lightning that struck several parts of central Uttar Pradesh on Saturday night. Eight deaths were reported from Unnao and five from Kannauj districts. Large damage to property has also been reported from various districts. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief at the loss of life and has announced a compensation of Rs four lakh each for the kin of the deceased and proper treatment for the injured persons. Unnao Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Singh said, “As many as eight people died in rain and thunderstorm in the district. A 14-year-old girl and a 45-year-old man died when they were struck by lightning in Japsara village. A 70-year-old woman also sustained serious injuries due to lightning and was rushed to Sumerpur primary health centre, where doctors declared her dead.” The ADM said a 38-

year-old resident of Harishchandrapur died after he was struck by lightning while a 26-year-old resident of Basti Kheda died when a tree fell on him. Two persons from Semrimau and Parshuram Purwa villages died when trees fell on them during the thunderstorm. In Kannauj, at least five people have died due to thunderstorm and lightning in various parts of the district. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Gajendra Kumar said a 45-yearold driver of a pick-up vehicle died when the roof of a gas service warehouse collapsed in Chhatarpur village. Dinesh Pal of Sursa village died in a wall collapse while an 80-year-old a resident of Bhiknipurwa died in a wall collapse in his house. The fourth death was reported from Tijlapur village, when a trolley fell on an eight-year-old boy owing to high-speed wind. The fifth death was reported from Ramaipur where a youth died when a tree fell on him.

Lockdown 4.0 accounts for 200 spl trains to start operations nearly half of total COVID cases from June 1, says Indian Railways NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): The Railways, on Sunday, said it would begin operations of 200 special trains from June 1 and more than 1.45 lakh passengers would travel on the first day. It also said around 26 lakh passengers had booked for Advance Reservation

Period (ARP) from June 1 to June 30. These services will be in addition to Shramik Special trains and 30 Special AC trains being run since May 12. Passengers would have to reach the station at least 90 minutes before departure and only travellers with con-

firmed or RAC tickets would be allowed to enter railway station and board trains, the Railways said. According to the MHA guidelines, all travellers will be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to enter or board a train.

NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): Air India has made it mandatory for its pilots and cabin crew members to check and confirm that their pre-flight COVID-19 test results are negative before they operate an aircraft, according to an official communication issued hours after the Delhi-Moscow flight incident involving a pilot on Saturday. An Air India flight from Delhi to Moscow with no passenger on-board was asked to return midway on Saturday after its ground staff realised that one of the pilots of the plane had tested positive for coronavirus but was assigned the duty following an oversight by a team checking pre-flight medical reports of the crew. “The COVID-19 test is being conducted by the airline at a substantial cost, with considerable effort. As it is a recent procedure and there is a shortage of staff in office, there is a possibility of an oversight in this matter,” said Captain R S Sandhu, Executive Director (Operations), Air India in a circular, which has been accessed by PTI. “The test is primar-

ily designed to mitigate the risk of transmission among the crew. Every effort will be made by the personnel dealing with the testing and rostering of crew to ensure that the reports are checked before crew is being rostered for a flight,” he stated in the circular. However, it is imperative that the individual crew member also checks and reconfirms his or her test result, Sandhu said. “In case of any oversight in this matter, not only are there avoidable adverse operational issues, tarnishing the image of the airline, but also irresponsible exposure of a fellow crew member to this disease,” Sandhu mentioned. “Therefore, it is mandatory for every individual crew member to check and confirm a ‘negative’ report result, before undertaking a flight. Any laxity in this matter will be dealt with severity,” he added. About Saturday’s incident, two senior bureaucrats had said there was a “lapse” on the part of officials responsible to scrutinise the coronavirus test reports of

the crew members and that aviation regulator DGCA has already begun an investigation into the case based on a preliminary report by the airline. The Airbus A320 plane departed around 7.15 am on Saturday for Moscow to bring back a group of stranded Indians under the Vande Bharat evacuation mission and it was back in Delhi by 12.30 pm following orders from the authorities, the officials said. They said the airline officials tasked to examine medical reports of the crew did not look at the pilot’s test results properly before assigning him the duty. According to standard operating procedure, pilots and other crew members of any flight are required to undergo mandatory testing for coronavirus and are assigned duties if the laboratory results are negative. The plane with registration number VTEXR was in the airspace of Uzbekistan when it was told to return. All crew members including the Delhi-based pilot with coronavirus infection have been quarantined after they arrived in Delhi, the officials said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): The fourth phase of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, which began on May 18, saw 85,974 COVID-19 cases till 8 am on Sunday, which is nearly half of the total cases reported in the country so far. Lockdown 4.0, which will end on May 31 midnight, has accounted for 47.20 per cent of the total coronavirus infection cases, number crunching from the Union Health Ministry data reveals. The lockdown, which was first clamped on March 25 and spanned for 21 days, had registered 10,877 cases, while the second phase of the curbs that began on April 15 and stretched for 19 days till May 3, saw 31,094 cases. The third phase of the lockdown that was in effect for 14 days ending on May 17, recorded 53,636 cases till 8 am of May 18. The country had registered 512 coronavirus infection cases till March 24. India is the ninth worsthit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic as of now. The first case of COVID-19 in India was

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eyond the outrage over the sending away of returnees from Tuensang and Mokokchung districts who were quarantined at facilities in Kohima to their respective districts, while results of their tests for COVID-19 was still awaited; the issue has also exposed the ineptness that has highlighted the entire anti-COVID-19 measures. If the decision to send the returnees was made at some official level, and which seems most likely, then it means that officials along the line of decision making have not fully comprehended the demands that their new roles demand as part of the unified command to contain COVID-19 pandemic. Even as the number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases keeps rising, the state government continues to grapple with making quarantine and health facilities in the state in a state of preparedness. Nearly 5000 stranded persons from Nagaland have arrived so far and nearly 12,000 are in line to return. As per the previous Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) all returnees would be quarantined for 14 days at institutional facilities. During the period, those showing symptoms would undergo testing and if confirmed for COVID-19, then they will be sent to COVID-19 hospitals. The challenge of undertaking such a challenge is huge considering that fact that never in history has the world been confronted by a virus as menacing and dangerous as Wuhan virus or coronavirus and now COVID-19. In order to stop the spread, India has also adopted the measure to quarantine all those who may have been exposed to the virus. The number of people who would be quarantined throughout big states in India is mind boggling where the numbers could be as much as one to two lakh in a state. This could be highlighted in the case of a tiny state as Nagaland, which presently faces accommodation problems with just around 3000 inmates. It is not a small matter to look after such a huge number not for a day or two but for 14 days. The quarantines should have proper rooms, beds, clothes, bathroom and dining facilities and not to forget, adequate number of doctors and medical staff including health workers etc. The preparations to fight COVID-19 pandemic, had to be rushed sometime since mid-March in identifying the probable quarantine centres. The challenge of identifying the possible quarantine facilities was not helped by the fact that except for Dimapur and to some extent Kohima, there weren’t enough facilities overall. This is because no one had ever imagined that this could ever happen. The recent issue has also shown that even less developed districts could have as many returnees as the so-called developed districts such as Dimapur and Kohima. The problem is that when it comes to many wanting a few, it has also led to shortage of magnanimity. The virus problem is not the problem of either the returnees or the infected. It is the problem of everybody and it is something that cannot be ignored. On its part, the state government has to review its strategy and think out of the box to reform its chain of command rather being seen as struggling to please-all and ultimately end up pleasing nobody.

DailyDevotion Put God First

Jesus did not commit Himself to them…for He knew what was in man. —John 2:24-25 Put Trust in God First. Our Lord never put His trust in any person. Yet He was never suspicious, never bitter, and never lost hope for anyone, because He put His trust in God first. He trusted absolutely in what God’s grace could do for others. If I put my trust in human beings first, the end result will be my despair and hopelessness toward everyone. I will become bitter because I have insisted that people be what no person can ever be— absolutely perfect and right. Never trust anything in yourself or in anyone else, except the grace of God. Put God’s Will First. “Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God” (Hebrews 10:9). A person’s obedience is to what he sees to be a need— our Lord’s obedience was to the will of His Father. The rallying cry today is, “We must get to work! The heathen are dying without God. We must go and tell them about Him.” But we must first make sure that God’s “needs” and His will in us personally are being met. Jesus said, “…tarry…until you are endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). The purpose of our Christian training is to get us into the right relationship to the “needs” of God and His will. Once God’s “needs” in us have been met, He will open the way for us to accomplish His will, meeting His “needs” elsewhere. Put God’s Son First. “Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me” (Matthew 18:5). God came as a baby, giving and entrusting Himself to me. He expects my personal life to be a “Bethlehem.” Am I allowing my natural life to be slowly transformed by the indwelling life of the Son of God? God’s ultimate purpose is that His Son might be exhibited in me.

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gainst the backdrop of what is clearly a blunder in the decision to send-off the Chennai returnees to Tuensang without first ascertaining the results of the Covid-19 tests and putting at risk many more people of contracting the pandemic, the Nagaland g ove r n m e n t h a s n ow constituted a 3-member Judicial Inquiry Committee (JIC). According to a notification from the Home Department, the JIC would probe and report within 15-days, on the ‘deliberate violation’ of standard operating procedures (SOP) as laid out by the government. The Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary have admitted of ‘lapses’ been committed in sending the Chennai returnees to Tuensang in their meeting with the ENPO and the ENLU. According to local dailies, both the CM and the CS “expressed regrets for the unauthorized sending-off ” (media report on 29 May which the government has not refuted so far). Most importantly, the admission of ‘lapses’ and ‘regrets’

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gives credence to reports that even as the Cabinet was in the midst of deliberating on the matter of transporting the returnees to Tuensang, the buses were actually sent away. This raises the question: Why the highest decision-making body in the state, the Cabinet, weighed whether or not to send the returnees to Tuensang when the SOP is very clear that all returnees need to be quarantined in Dimapur and Kohima pending test report? There are also enough inputs to suggest that the same Cabinet meeting could have recalled the returnees while the buses were near Tseminyu, but it did not. Henc e, ta king a ll these factual positions into consideration, where is the justification for the government to set up a JIC, this too in the middle of a pandemic, wasting valuable time and resources? It is obvious that the state leadership does not want to take direct responsibility for the blame and the fiasco, but instead prefer to go for a long detour by appointing a JIC. The last time an

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he declaration of the Matriculate and Higher Secondary results has left some of us despondent. To the parents of our children who’ve failed, I request you not make the failure of our children in one exam, the standard by which you judge them. Understand and help them to understand that life is a mixture of successes and failures. Degrees are just a testament of a person’s literacy. They do not determine a person’s intelligence, character or value to society. Mr. Winston Churchill was blamed for the failure of the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915, and the deaths of more than 30,000 British and Allied troops during WW I. But it was he, who saved 300,000 British troops at Dunkirk at the onset of WW II and, nearly 30 years after Gallipoli, rallied the Allies to victory against the greatest evil that ever threatened humanity. His words regarding success and failure say it all, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” So, instill in our children the courage to continue, for that is all that matters. To our children who’ve failed, I want you to know, it’s no big deal. It is important, but after all, it’s just an examination. In your life, you will encounter many more and bigger exams. You’ll pass some and fail some, the difference is that in many of life’s exams, you will not get a second chance to succeed, whereas you can take another crack at academic exams. Try harder next time. I have a friend, Atovi Z, who passed his matriculation exam on his seventh attempt, now, he’s richer than me and most Nagas, and is as happy and content, if not more so, than many of us. And don’t be bothered by the fact that your friends have passed while you’ve failed. Life is a marathon, not a sprint; you still have years ahead of you to find your place in life. A very good friend of mine, Alem L, and I had just failed our Pre-University Science Final Examinations (Class XII Science is the present day equivalent). He, for the second time, I, for the fourth time; and were staying together when another friend, T Toshi, came to visit us. During our conversation, Toshi, out of the blue, said, “Alem, now I’m your senior.” I felt that was unwarranted, so I said, “Come on Toshi, it’s still too early to say who’s senior or junior.”I have, since, been proved right, for though both Alem and Toshi are doing well in life, I believe that Alem has had a more successful and certainly a happier life. Cultivate the attitude to failure of my friend and brother-in-law, Akheho W. We were entering the Fazl Ali College main gate, on our way to submit our forms, admit cards and mark sheets, for our fourth attempt at the PU Sc. Exams. When you consider the fact that we were holding 3 admit cards, 3 mark sheets, 3 forms and the photostat copies of all of them; we had quite a lot of paperwork in our hands. A friend of his saw him and asked him, “Akheho, how much did you get in Chemistry?” With a dead pan face, Akheho fanned the mark sheets and papers in his hand, flipped them, and asked, “Which year?” You have the choice of how you deal with failure. Don’t let it depress you, use it to spur you on to success with greater determination. May God Bless and Watch over all our Children. Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau, Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto Range, Dimapur (Kahuto107@gmail.com)

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inquiry was constituted by the Nagaland government was to probe the January 31, 2017 violent incident in Dimapur. Even with extension after extension, no report has come out till date, at least in public domain. The third point of the terms of reference for the inquiry with regard to the setting up of the JIC is highly insensitive. While admitting “management gap” on the one hand, and saying: “Whether there was lack of co-ordination between the task forces of sending and receiving districts”, on the other hand, could be seen an attempt to steer the JIC to drag-in the District Task Force of Tuensang for the debacle at Kohima. Instead of showing remorse, the government seems to be directly playing with the sentiments of the eastern Nagaland people. It is indeed ironical that the JIC is already discredited before it could even have its first seating. Interestingly, even before the JIC could sit, the Chief Secretary has ordered the replacement of the Principal Secre-

tar y Health & Family Welfare. The government may explain why the sudden decision to ‘relieve’ the Administrative Head of the Department when the state is in the middle of a grave situation. Is it a routine reshuffle of top officials? If not, should the entire Cabinet and the COVID War-Room also not be held accountable? It also appears that the current set-up in the COVID War-Room with multiplicity of authorities could also be contributing confusion in the decisionmaking process. There is the Chief Minister’s Office, the Chief Secretary, the Empowered Committee, the District Task Force and State Control Room (under Health & Family Welfare Dept). A review of the COVID War-Room set up is in order. For the immediate, The Naga Rising would like to raise the following issues: 1. COVID War-Room 2.0: The government need to take the political initiative to support the emerging health situation in Tuensang district in particular (with 5 positive cases)

ex-officio members of the SPV. Likewise, community members could be drawn from the tribe hohos, NGOs, and representatives of the CSOs of the districts should be members of the SPV. The Naga Rising is of the opinion that legislators should not be inducted in the SPV. The basic idea is to empower the local community to allocate resources/make timely decision/procure materials, etc. without routing everything through the Secretariat/Directorate at Kohima, or essentially to cut the red tape. Also, by having the SPV, the grievances of disproportionate allocation of resources can be addressed as the government will have to distribute a specific amount for eastern Nagaland, thus ensuring transparency and accountability. These propeople measures will go a long way in instilling confidence and goodwill among the eastern Nagaland people. 3. Pursuing the already discredited JIC may only further bring disgrace to the government. The Naga Rising

Voice out against treacherous acts

he ‘Treacherous act of the present government’ despite our hard-fought defense against this pandemic, Nagaland is no more a ‘Green’ zone. In such a situation, every Naga citizen should be careful and be prayerful to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Recently, the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary themselves have admitted their regret for mishandling COVID-19 Situation (wrt. Nagaland Post May 29, 2020 Under the heading “CM CS Lapses in sending of returnees”). However, this is not a matter of regret. Instead, making a ‘Public apology’ by the defaulters followed by immediate proper steps, henceforth, is the need of the hour. The government of the day is mandated to ensure good governance, transparency and accountability. But the chain of events till date is only proving otherwise. Therefore, we are ascertained that it is the present Govern-

ment who has deceived the citizens of Nagaland irrespective of whatever justification it has made. It was clearly notified before the arrival of the returnees, that they will be quarantined at Kohima and Dimapur. But when it was time to put those words into actions, the present Government functionaries breached our trust and gave into making knee-jerk decisions just because of a selfish ultimatum issued by certain organizations. This triggered the State government to send back the returnees to their respective districts without the completion of their standard observation period (i.e.,14 days) or even before receiving the test results, which a treacherous act. On 27th May, a special train from Bangalore was postponed right at the nick of time for departure, by the State Govt, the reason being the fact that the capacity of the quarantine centers was

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and the rest of eastern Nagaland. As part of the COVID War-Room 2.0, a permanent COVID-19 War-Room should be set up in Tuensang district immediately operationally manned by a senior official and the necessary members drawn from Disaster Management/Finance/ Medical Dept/Police/ Home departments, etc. t0 administer all decisions and support systems for eastern Nagaland districts with the Chief Secretary remaining as the overall in-charge. 2. Special Purpose Vehicle: Funding and expenditure should be earmarked for the four easter n Nagaland districts as in proportion to population. For this purpose, a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) could be created where the official in-charge of the COVID19 WAR ROOM in Tuensang could be the CEO of the SPV as well. The Finance Commissioner, stationed in the capital, Kohima, may be designated as the Chairperson of the SPV. All the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) could be designated as

not enough. In contrary, it was claimed months back that we were “prepared” for the pandemic. But the sudden turn of events has proved that it was only verbal, not literal. Nevertheless, in midst of the Govt.’s unpreparedness, those stranded citizens have suffered without food while not being able to even go back to their apartments. This too, is an act of treachery. The present government seems to be indulging only in making tall claims for publicity. But the current crisis exposes how ill prepared the government is with response to the pandemic. According to a tweet by Morung Express, a decision by the Minister of Planning and coordination stated that even those with positive cases of COVID-19 will be sent to their respective District COVID-19 hospitals. This folly decision of transferring patients only increases the risks of spreading the virus. Is this not an act of treach-

ery too? Salute the frontline workers who are risking their lives each day while trying to protect us. The government should ensure that their immeasurable sacrifices do not go in vain. Therefore, I challenge all ‘Right-thinking citizens’ of Nagaland to open our minds and voices while being sensitive to the global war against COVID-19. This is the right time to voice out against such treacherous acts. If the security and welfare of each and every citizen still cannot be assured, then, as a concerned citizen I suggest that they should resign themselves on humanitarian ground for their negligence and deceitful governance at the stake of people’s lives. With such a dynamic constitution in our country, let us adore Article 19 of The Indian Constitution which gives us the Freedom of Speech. Kuknalim. Imsu Jamir, Mokokchung Town

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t is rather unfortunate body would want to enter that some of the re- even their own house and turnees are complain- risk the chance of infecting through social media, ing their immediate family about the quality of the members, unless one is food that is being served dead sure that he or she is Sir, at the quarantined centers. completely free from the The present crisis (COVID-19) being faced by the Nagaland While one can feel the virus. As such, when this state also has made us to realise the necessity of henceforth keeping hardship one has to face pandemic emerged, the detail records of human population living around the globe. Such in a quarantined location, concept of quarantined statistical data will help not only during crisis management but also it is also important that we centres was established help in planning process, forecasting, estimation, readily knowing the learn to appreciate what world wide as a preventive whereabouts of indigenous Nagas in India (state-wise) and abroad the government is doing measure. (country-wise). We should therefore, for us in these difficult Periodical collection and categorisation of such census into be grateful that despite different groups (for example: students, missionaries, employees in times. Even if there are cer- various limitations, our different fields, and so on) even down to the tribe-wise level, if postain drawbacks, our criti- government is trying its sible, will be valuable not only for the State Government but also for cism should be refined and best to bring back our others, namely: the general public, religious organizations/councils, stranded citizens and ac- Hohos, and others. While doing so, the State government could constructive. We have to appreciate commodate them at quar- solicit the assistances of different organizations (students unions, that our government had antined centers, all free of associations, religious organizations, village unions, and concerned to arrange special trains, cost. It is also pertinent to govt departments (etc). free of cost, to bring back mention that quarantined The recent technological advancement (computerization/internet/ our people stranded out- centres are not recreation social media and others)can easily facilitate such project and make it side of the state. We also or holiday homes. We can- interesting as well. Why not give a try ? have to appreciate the fact not expect a feast everyday. A. M. Toshi Jamir, Dimapur that arranging quarantined These centers are also not a place for merry making centres at various locations involves financial impli- or group gatherings, rather cations, man power con- they are meant for self strains, security, medical isolation, self disciplining Sir, The pandemic COVID-19 has displayed the true colour of self facilities, administration and observing all the preproclaimed “Hospitable Nagas”. and logistics issues, which cautionary guidelines. In a time where we Nagas should be united and fight against the As such, showing a in this day and time is not little bit of gratefulness Virus “Hand in hand”, many Nagas have instead taken the other way. readily available. Moreover, in this war when it is due, will go a It is not only the self proclaimed “MIGHTY” NGO’s or Hoho’s that like scenario, quarantined long way in encouraging all is tarnishing the very existence of a democratic state, but also includes centres are meant to iso- our leaders, frontline work- warriors from Social Media platforms, diminishing and de-motivating late returnees from the ers, security personnel, and the already failed government. What we Nagas are facing now is immense growth of Tribalism rest of the population, to volunteers to give their best prevent the likely spread in tackling this pandemic and swift decline of our Hospitable nature. Younger Naga generation obviously has the right to now question of the virus from an in- which has already shatthe tag “Nagaland for Christ”. fected person, if any. This tered the entire world. Aotoshi Longkumer, Dimapur. works both ways, as no- Temsu Pongen, Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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No Tobacco Day 2020: How Terrorist camps, launch pads in PoK full: Army World does COVID-19 affect smokers? Says Army’s response to ceasefire violation swift and hard

NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): All the terrorist camps and around 15 launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) “are full”, according to top army commander Lt Gen B S Raju, who anticipates an increase in infiltration attempts from across the border this summer to replenish the diminishing terrorist cadres in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview to PTI, Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju asserted that the back of terrorism has been “virtually broken” and that Pakistan is unable to “digest” that Kashmiris are experiencing peace and an improved law and order situation. Lt Gen Raju took over the reins of strategically located XV Corps in Srinagar on March 1. “The back of terrorism is virtually broken. Because of the successes in eliminating terrorists operating in the hinterland, we expect cross-border infiltration to increase in the summer season to make up for the dead terrorists. I anticipate more and more attempts to replenish the depleting cadres, as the window for infiltration is also restricted to the summer

for any contingency and will continue to relentlessly pursue those people. To a question how the army is coping up with increased infiltration bids when the entire world is grappling with COVID-19, Lt Gen Raju said Pakistan is unable to “digest” that Kashmiris are experiencing peace and an improved law Lt. Gen. Baggavalli Somashekar Raju

season only,” Lt Gen Raju said in an e-mail interview. “All the terrorist camps and around 15 launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are full. These terrorist cadres are desperate to infiltrate with the help of Pakistani Army.” Stating that Pakistan has consistently been aiding and abetting infiltration for more than 30 years now, the general said there have been several ceasefire violations (CFVs) by Pakistani army to support the infiltrating terrorist groups, but added such designs have been frustrated as “our befitting response to ceasefire violations has been swift, hard and punitive”. He also spoke about the Army’s counter-infiltration grid being fortified which, along with, “our ef-

fective response to ceasefire violations has left Pakistan helpless in furthering their agenda.” An NDA alumni from the 1984-batch, Lt Gen Raju, who earlier served as the Brigade commander along the Line of Control (LoC), and later led the “Victor Force”, a counter-insurgency group of the Army that looks after the militancy-hit south Kashmir region, also sent a clear message that those having any evil design “against our country” should shun such ambitions. “Anyone picking up weapon or harbouring ill intentions against the sovereignty of the nation will be dealt with more punitively,” he said, adding that the army with various stakeholders are fully prepared

and order situation. “Even in times when the world is together in combating the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan still indulges in furthering its inimical designs along the Line of Control. Our soldiers along the borders are well equipped and fully geared to take on any eventuality which arises.”

Social Media: Army rejects purported video of face-off with Chinese troops The Indian Army on Sunday rejected a video, which emerged on the social media, purportedly showing clashes between Chinese and Indian troops in eastern Ladakh. “The contents of video being circulated are not authenticated. Attempt to link it with the situation on the Northern borders is mala fide,” the Army said in a statement. It said differences between the two sides are being addressed through interaction between military commanders following established protocols on management of border between the two countries. The undated video

purportedly shows clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Pangong Tso area in eastern Ladakh. “Currently no violence is happening. Differences are being addressed through interaction between military commanders, guided by established protocols on management of borders between the two countries,” the Army said. “We strongly condemn attempts to sensationalise issues impacting national security. The media is requested not to air visuals that are likely to vitiate the current situation on the borders,” it added.

NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (AGENCIES): COVID19 has already spread to 188 countries and is still wreaking havoc across the globe. Along with all other systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, some doctors have also advised smokers to stay indoors. The World Health Organization has stated that smokers could be more vulnerable to COVID-19 as well as to severe symptoms if they contract the infection. Every year, 31st May is observed as World No Tobacco Day. This year, like every other, doctors urge tobacco smokers to quit this harmful habit - but the emphasis now is even higher given that it could cause severe symptoms of COVID19 in some people. Inversely, you may have recently come across news articles that claim smoking could potentially provide some protection against COVID-19. Here is some clarity on the connection between smoking and COVID-19. Smoking kills ‘cilia’the preventive shield of the airway: According to a Chinese study published in February 2020, out of 1,099 patients who were infected with COVID-19 and

were admitted into the ICU, 25.5% were smokers. The doctors and scientists believe that smokers were getting severe respiratory symptoms due to the absence of cilia in their airway. Cilia are tiny hairlike structures present in the airway lining. The cilia help keep the airway clean by removing the mucous and infectious agents before an infection acquires the lungs. The inhaled chemicals of cigarettes kill the cilia in due time. This makes them prone to new respiratory infections such as COVID19. The absence of cilia can also lead to inflammation in the airway. Smoking increases levels of COVID-19 receptors: The COVID-19 virus enters the human body by attaching itself to the ACE2 receptors which are present in high quantity on the surface of organs like the heart, lungs and even the entire gut lining. A group of scientists have concluded in their study that smoking can increase the levels of ACE2 receptors in the body. With the increase in the number of ACE2 receptors in the body and the absence of cilia, it can become easier for the virus to invade the body.

Nicotine may prevent COVID-19 infection: While every other doctor is warning the smokers about the illeffects of smoking tobacco, a French study was published by Pitié-Salpêtrière which stated that smokers may be less prone to suffer severely from COVID-19 infection due to the positive effects of nicotine in this situation. They have found in their clinical and epidemiological trials that COVID-19 infection is a nAChR (Nicotine acetylcholine receptor) disease, which means the virus has a receptor for nicotine. Thus, when the SARSCoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) enters the body, the nicotine in the body binds with it. This prevents the virus from binding with the ACE2 receptors in the body and thus deactivates it. The French scientists also suggested that nicotine patches, chewing gum and sniffing agents can be given to hospitalized patients and the general population to prevent them from getting the infection. However, scientists across the globe believe that the theory needs to go through several trials before even considering the use of nicotine as a therapeutic agent.

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twin tremors which shook Delhi were measured at 4.5...but had it been a little more intense, the impact would have been serious. At Richter scale 6.0, the effect of the earthquake in Delhi would be devastating. Many buildings would be razed to dust.” In fact innumerable high rise buildings in Noida, Gurugram and neighbouring areas of Delhi blatantly violate BIS norms. “Everyone knows that Delhi-NCR falls under seismic zone-4, and it’s prone to tremors but still most of the builders do not conform to the norms of BIS. There is a nexus between architects and builders which some-

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wide lockdown, declaring that the restrictions will be limited to only containment zones up to June 30 and that the prohibited activities will be opened in a phased manner in areas outside these zones. Applicable from Monday, June 1, the fresh order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) spoke of the expanded fresh guidelines a day ahead of the end of lockdown 4.0. The nationwide lockdown was imposed on March 25 with the announcement of the restrictions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown was extended thrice earlier.

run under Union Ministry of Science and Technology. Unfortunately, Delhi falls under high risk seismic zones and its border towns are witness to mushrooming growth of high rise private buildings, plenty of them which do not adhere to mandatory guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) set for earthquake resistant construction. Imagine what happens if an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 or 6.0 hits the NCR? Replying to this frequently asked question, Professor Chandon Ghose of IIT-Jammu, an expert on earthquake engineering said, “Friday’s (May 29)

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NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (IANS): On the last day of the lockdown 4.0, the Congress has questioned the government on its strategy and plan to control the coronavirus infection, exit route out of the lockdown to revive the economy and a way forward. Chief Spokesperson of the Congress, Randeep Surjewala said, “Today, we witnessed biggest ‘Single Day Spike’ in #COVID19 infection of 8,380. Total Infection at 1,82,490.” He asked, “The fifth Lockdown begins tomorrow and Congress posed 4 questions to the government -- What is the Govt strategy? Have the Lockdowns failed? Is there a blueprint to fight

NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (IANS): Ten low to moderate intensity tremors, shaking Delhi-NCR in the span of one and a half month indicate that a powerful earthquake could strike India’s National Capital in near future, warn some of the top geologists of the country. “We cannot predict time, place or exact scale, but do believe that there is a consistent seismic activity going around in the NCR region and can trigger in a major earthquake in Delhi,” said Dr Kalachand Sain, Chief of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, a premiere autonomous institute,

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Emergency declared in Los Angeles over protests

Around 300 people protested against the policies of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s government in the capital.

SpaceX rocket ship lifts off with 2 Americans

I can’t breathe”. Chauvin was arrested and charged with threedegree murder and manslaughter on Friday.

1,400 arrests in 17 cities during protests

Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 US cities as protests continue over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on Monday in Minnesota after a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes. The officer was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder. But the arrest has done little to quell protests across the country. Most have been peaceful. But a few have erupted in violence.

C a p e C a nav e r a l (U S), May 31 ( AP): A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station. The spacecraft took off Saturday afternoon from the same launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, that was used during the Apollo missions to the moon a halfcentury ago.

The flight ushers in a new era in commercial space travel and marks the first time NASA has launched astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade. “Let’s light this candle,” commander Doug Hurley said just before liftoff. Ever since the space shuttle was retired in 2011, NASA has relied on Russian rockets launched from Kazakhstan to take U.S. astronauts took and from the space station.

Anti-govt protests held across Mexico Mexico City, May 31 (IANS): Hundreds of people took to the streets across Mexico against the policies of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s government. The Frente Nacional Ciudadano (Citizens’ National Front) and the Congreso Nacional Ciudadano (Citizens’ National Congress), groups protested in 70 cities across Mexico in vehicle convoys, reports Efe news. The convoys, called “Lopez Vete Ya” (Lopez, quit already), were aimed at expressing indignation towards the president, who the protesters accused of jeopardizing the “sovereignty, integrity and independence” of Mexico amid the coronavirus crisis. The groups confirmed that convoys were organized in the capital and major cities including Puebla, Cuernavaca, Acapulco,

Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancun, Merida and Veracruz as well as different places in the states of Queretaro and Chihuahua. As the vehicles passed through the main streets of the cities, the cars displayed posters with messages such as “AMLO (president’s initials), Out!” “AMLO, Resign. You Don’t Own Mexico”. In Mexico City, the protest began just before noon near the National Auditorium and moved across the central Paseo de Reforma Avenue to enter the Plaza de Constitution (Constitution Square), where they protested in front of the National Palace, the residence and office of the president. According to police officials cited by local media outlets, around 250 vehicles and 300 protesters participated in the protest in the capital.

WHO Ruediger Krech. In a bid prevent addiction among 13 to 17-yearolds, the agency has highlighted commonly used tactics to watch out for. It points out that smoking e-cigarettes and hookah pipes -- marketed as “safer” alternatives to conventional cigarettes -- is harmful, addictive, and increasing the risk of developing heart and lung disease. The WHO also noted that the 15,000-odd flavours of tobacco items which are sold -- such as bubble-gum and candy -- are introduced in the market to attract youngsters who are likely to become serious nicotine-users later in life. Marketing strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic have included the offer of free branded masks and home delivery service during quarantine. The tobacco industry has also lobbied for its products to be listed as “essential”, the health agency said. With the view to reach maximum young people, the WHO has also launched the #TobaccoExposed challenge on youth online platform TikTok, and welcomed social media partnerships with other platforms including Pinterest and YouTube. The WHO has also launched a classroom activities kit that puts the students in the shoes of the tobacco industry to make them aware of how the manipulative tactics used by the industry.

Kathmandu, May 31 (PTI): The Nepal government on Sunday tabled a Constitution amendment Bill in Parliament aimed at altering the country’s map amid a border dispute with India. M i n i s t e r f o r L aw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, on behalf of the government of Nepal, tabled the Bill, a day after the main Opposition Nepali Congress also backed the legislation. It will be the second amendment to the Constitution. Nepal recently released the revised political and administrative map of the country, laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura. India reacted angrily to the move saying such “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims will not be acceptable and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from such “unjustified cartographic assertion”. The Bill seeks to amend the political map of Nepal included in Schedule 3 of the Constitution. The new map will be used in all official documents, including the coat of arms, after the amendment Bill is endorsed through Parliament. Parliament will now deliberate on the proposal before endorsing the Bill. After its endorsement by both the Houses of Par-

liament, the President will order issuance of the Bill. The central committee of the main Opposition party Nepali Congress on Saturday decided to back the Bill. Last week, the proposed Bill was removed from the business schedule of Parliament at the last minute at the request of Minister K P Sharma Oli. The discussion on the Constitution amendment Bill was delayed as the Nepali Congress asked for more time to discuss the matter in its high-level body. Similarly, the Samajbadi Janata Party Nepal and the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal demanded that their long-standing calls for Constitution amendment also be incorporated. It requires a two-thirds majority to endorse the Constitution amendment Bill. During an all-party meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Oli urged the top leaders of all political parties

represented in parliament to unanimously endorse it. The ties between India and Nepal came under strain after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an 80-km long strategically crucial road connecting the Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand on May 8. Nepal reacted sharply to the inauguration of the road claiming that it passed through Nepalese territory. India rejected the claim asserting that the road lies completely within its territory. N e p a l e s e Fo r e i g n Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali earlier this month summoned Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and handed over a diplomatic note to protest against India inaugurating the key road. However, Gyawali last week said that he was confident that the Kalapani issue between the two neighbours will be resolved through talks.

Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur (A Don Bosco Institution affiliated to Nagaland University) Admission is open for both boys and girls

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The SpaceX Dragon crew capsule, with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley, left, and Robert Behnken aboard docks with the ISS, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

U n i t e d Nat i o n s, May 31 (PTI): The tobacco industry invests USD 9 billion every year to advertise its products targeting youngsters, with over 40 million children aged 13 to 15 years presently using nicotine items globally, the World Health Organization has warned. The UN agency is focusing on spreading awareness among teenagers to mark World No Tobacco Day on Sunday. “More than 40 million young people today aged 13-15, have already started to use tobacco,” the WHO said, as it launched a kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them about the marketing tactics of THE tobacco industry “Every year the tobacco industry invests more than USD 9 billion to advertise its products. Increasingly, it is targeting young people with nicotine and tobacco products in a bid to replace the 8 million people that its products kill every year,” the agency said. Even during a global pandemic, the tobacco and nicotine industry is pushing its products, the WHO said, adding that these addictive substances limit people’s ability to fight coronavirus. “Educating the youth is vital because nearly nine out of 10 smokers start before 18 years. We want to provide young people with the knowledge to speak out against tobacco industry manipulation,” said Director for Health Promotion at

Nepal tables Bill to amend Constitution for new map including disputed territory

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Prospectus and Application Forms are available online and offline Online: Visit https://scdimapur.org Offline: Students can directly contact the college office (Ph. No: 7630091370)

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ADMISSION NOTICE Admission to B.A 1st, 3rd and 5th Semesters starts from 1st June 2020 Subjects offered : Elective Papers English, History, Pol. Science, Education, Sociology, Tenyidie, Economics Honours/Major Papers 1) English, 2) History, 3) Pol. Science, 4) Sociology 1. Prospectus & Application Forms can be collected from the college during office Hours(9.00 am– 3.00 pm), or downloaded from College website- www.capital college of higher education, Kohima. 2. Admission can also be done online. 3. Limited seats. Admission is granted on first come first basis. 4. Hostel available for both boys and girls. Contact No. 9436607770/ 9436645272/ Sd/8974459225/ (0370)2242673 Principal K-962

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ning from 8 p.m. Saturday to 5.30 a.m. Sunday. The protests against police brutality in the city went into the fourth straight day on Saturday. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Fairfax District and Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to express their anger. Over 530 people were arrested Friday night and early Saturday after the protests turned violent in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Floyd, aged 46, died on Monday after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, “I can’t breathe”, and “please,

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Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS/AP): California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County after violent protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody. Newsom also authorized assistance after a request from the city and county of Los Angeles, and will deploy members of the National Guard to assist Los Angeles and neighbouring communities, Xinhua news agency quoted a statement released by the Governor’s office on Saturday night as saying. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced earlier that a curfew will be in effect in the city begin-

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Emergency declared in Los Angeles over protests

Around 300 people protested against the policies of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s government in the capital.

SpaceX rocket ship lifts off with 2 Americans

I can’t breathe”. Chauvin was arrested and charged with threedegree murder and manslaughter on Friday.

1,400 arrests in 17 cities during protests

Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 US cities as protests continue over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on Monday in Minnesota after a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes. The officer was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder. But the arrest has done little to quell protests across the country. Most have been peaceful. But a few have erupted in violence.

C a p e C a nav e r a l (U S), May 31 ( AP): A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station. The spacecraft took off Saturday afternoon from the same launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, that was used during the Apollo missions to the moon a halfcentury ago.

The flight ushers in a new era in commercial space travel and marks the first time NASA has launched astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade. “Let’s light this candle,” commander Doug Hurley said just before liftoff. Ever since the space shuttle was retired in 2011, NASA has relied on Russian rockets launched from Kazakhstan to take U.S. astronauts took and from the space station.

Anti-govt protests held across Mexico Mexico City, May 31 (IANS): Hundreds of people took to the streets across Mexico against the policies of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s government. The Frente Nacional Ciudadano (Citizens’ National Front) and the Congreso Nacional Ciudadano (Citizens’ National Congress), groups protested in 70 cities across Mexico in vehicle convoys, reports Efe news. The convoys, called “Lopez Vete Ya” (Lopez, quit already), were aimed at expressing indignation towards the president, who the protesters accused of jeopardizing the “sovereignty, integrity and independence” of Mexico amid the coronavirus crisis. The groups confirmed that convoys were organized in the capital and major cities including Puebla, Cuernavaca, Acapulco,

Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancun, Merida and Veracruz as well as different places in the states of Queretaro and Chihuahua. As the vehicles passed through the main streets of the cities, the cars displayed posters with messages such as “AMLO (president’s initials), Out!” “AMLO, Resign. You Don’t Own Mexico”. In Mexico City, the protest began just before noon near the National Auditorium and moved across the central Paseo de Reforma Avenue to enter the Plaza de Constitution (Constitution Square), where they protested in front of the National Palace, the residence and office of the president. According to police officials cited by local media outlets, around 250 vehicles and 300 protesters participated in the protest in the capital.

WHO Ruediger Krech. In a bid prevent addiction among 13 to 17-yearolds, the agency has highlighted commonly used tactics to watch out for. It points out that smoking e-cigarettes and hookah pipes -- marketed as “safer” alternatives to conventional cigarettes -- is harmful, addictive, and increasing the risk of developing heart and lung disease. The WHO also noted that the 15,000-odd flavours of tobacco items which are sold -- such as bubble-gum and candy -- are introduced in the market to attract youngsters who are likely to become serious nicotine-users later in life. Marketing strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic have included the offer of free branded masks and home delivery service during quarantine. The tobacco industry has also lobbied for its products to be listed as “essential”, the health agency said. With the view to reach maximum young people, the WHO has also launched the #TobaccoExposed challenge on youth online platform TikTok, and welcomed social media partnerships with other platforms including Pinterest and YouTube. The WHO has also launched a classroom activities kit that puts the students in the shoes of the tobacco industry to make them aware of how the manipulative tactics used by the industry.

Kathmandu, May 31 (PTI): The Nepal government on Sunday tabled a Constitution amendment Bill in Parliament aimed at altering the country’s map amid a border dispute with India. M i n i s t e r f o r L aw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, on behalf of the government of Nepal, tabled the Bill, a day after the main Opposition Nepali Congress also backed the legislation. It will be the second amendment to the Constitution. Nepal recently released the revised political and administrative map of the country, laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura. India reacted angrily to the move saying such “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims will not be acceptable and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from such “unjustified cartographic assertion”. The Bill seeks to amend the political map of Nepal included in Schedule 3 of the Constitution. The new map will be used in all official documents, including the coat of arms, after the amendment Bill is endorsed through Parliament. Parliament will now deliberate on the proposal before endorsing the Bill. After its endorsement by both the Houses of Par-

liament, the President will order issuance of the Bill. The central committee of the main Opposition party Nepali Congress on Saturday decided to back the Bill. Last week, the proposed Bill was removed from the business schedule of Parliament at the last minute at the request of Minister K P Sharma Oli. The discussion on the Constitution amendment Bill was delayed as the Nepali Congress asked for more time to discuss the matter in its high-level body. Similarly, the Samajbadi Janata Party Nepal and the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal demanded that their long-standing calls for Constitution amendment also be incorporated. It requires a two-thirds majority to endorse the Constitution amendment Bill. During an all-party meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Oli urged the top leaders of all political parties

represented in parliament to unanimously endorse it. The ties between India and Nepal came under strain after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an 80-km long strategically crucial road connecting the Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand on May 8. Nepal reacted sharply to the inauguration of the road claiming that it passed through Nepalese territory. India rejected the claim asserting that the road lies completely within its territory. N e p a l e s e Fo r e i g n Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali earlier this month summoned Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and handed over a diplomatic note to protest against India inaugurating the key road. However, Gyawali last week said that he was confident that the Kalapani issue between the two neighbours will be resolved through talks.

Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur (A Don Bosco Institution affiliated to Nagaland University) Admission is open for both boys and girls

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The SpaceX Dragon crew capsule, with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley, left, and Robert Behnken aboard docks with the ISS, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

U n i t e d Nat i o n s, May 31 (PTI): The tobacco industry invests USD 9 billion every year to advertise its products targeting youngsters, with over 40 million children aged 13 to 15 years presently using nicotine items globally, the World Health Organization has warned. The UN agency is focusing on spreading awareness among teenagers to mark World No Tobacco Day on Sunday. “More than 40 million young people today aged 13-15, have already started to use tobacco,” the WHO said, as it launched a kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them about the marketing tactics of THE tobacco industry “Every year the tobacco industry invests more than USD 9 billion to advertise its products. Increasingly, it is targeting young people with nicotine and tobacco products in a bid to replace the 8 million people that its products kill every year,” the agency said. Even during a global pandemic, the tobacco and nicotine industry is pushing its products, the WHO said, adding that these addictive substances limit people’s ability to fight coronavirus. “Educating the youth is vital because nearly nine out of 10 smokers start before 18 years. We want to provide young people with the knowledge to speak out against tobacco industry manipulation,” said Director for Health Promotion at

Nepal tables Bill to amend Constitution for new map including disputed territory

Courses offered BA English (Honours) BA History (Honours) BA Philosophy (Honours) BA Political Science (Honours) BA Sociology (Honours) BA General

Address Salesian College of Higher Education, PB 43, Half-Nagarjan, Kuda A Khel Dimapur-797112, Nagaland Email: prinscoladim@gmail.com Website: https://scdimapur.org Phone No: 7630091370

Prospectus and Application Forms are available online and offline Online: Visit https://scdimapur.org Offline: Students can directly contact the college office (Ph. No: 7630091370)

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P. R. Hill, Kohima, 7979001 Affiliated to Nagaland University & Recognized by UGC under Art.2(f) & 12(B)

ADMISSION NOTICE Admission to B.A 1st, 3rd and 5th Semesters starts from 1st June 2020 Subjects offered : Elective Papers English, History, Pol. Science, Education, Sociology, Tenyidie, Economics Honours/Major Papers 1) English, 2) History, 3) Pol. Science, 4) Sociology 1. Prospectus & Application Forms can be collected from the college during office Hours(9.00 am– 3.00 pm), or downloaded from College website- www.capital college of higher education, Kohima. 2. Admission can also be done online. 3. Limited seats. Admission is granted on first come first basis. 4. Hostel available for both boys and girls. Contact No. 9436607770/ 9436645272/ Sd/8974459225/ (0370)2242673 Principal K-962

ADMISSION NOTICE

Admission Forms & Prospectus for Class XI (Com) & B.Com 1st Semester (General & Honours) are being issued from college office from 9 AM to 1:30 PM.  Admission will begin after the declaration of results by NBSE. Direct admission on first come first serve basis. Parents/guardians to accompany the students.  College is centrally located and few metres away from main auto parking.  Online/offline classes by experienced teachers from 16/06/2020.  Certificate courses on computer for B.Com 1st to 4th Semesters.  Computer Lab with internet facility; Library with internet, INFLIBNET.  Spacious Rooms to maintain social distancing.  1 month’s fee concession for Class XI for financial hardships faced by parents due to lockdown. Also fee concessions for deserving students. Students can download the Admission Form from college website and send the scanned copy of duly filled form at college email (OR) they can register online at the link given in the website. DP-2431

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ning from 8 p.m. Saturday to 5.30 a.m. Sunday. The protests against police brutality in the city went into the fourth straight day on Saturday. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Fairfax District and Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to express their anger. Over 530 people were arrested Friday night and early Saturday after the protests turned violent in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Floyd, aged 46, died on Monday after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, “I can’t breathe”, and “please,

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Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS/AP): California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County after violent protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody. Newsom also authorized assistance after a request from the city and county of Los Angeles, and will deploy members of the National Guard to assist Los Angeles and neighbouring communities, Xinhua news agency quoted a statement released by the Governor’s office on Saturday night as saying. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced earlier that a curfew will be in effect in the city begin-

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u s i c i a n s h ave called for justice for George Floyd and given their support to Black Lives Matter as protests rage across the US. Rihanna has spoken of the “devastation, anger, sadness” she’s felt since Floyd was killed last week. “Watching my people get murdered and lynched day after day pushed me to a heavy place in my heart,” she wrote on Instagram yesterday (May 30). Floyd, 46, died in Minneapolis late on Monday (May 25) following an altercation with police officers. Floyd, who was African American, was killed when a white police officer ap-

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peared to kneel on his neck as he lay on the ground during an arrest. Officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Dr Dre has also spoken out against Floyd’s death. “It’s like, man, that situation, it hurt my heart. My heart is still aching,” he said on on Apple Music’s Young Money Radio on Friday (May 29). “And it felt like that cop had his knee on all of our necks, meaning black men. And yeah, it’s extremely painful. It’s extremely painful because it keeps going on. It continues to go on and it’s like, ‘What can we do?

Or what do we need to do to make this thing stop? What is supposed to happen to make this thing stop? It has to stop. What the… is supposed to happen?’” Elsewhere, Beyoncé said in an Instagram video yesterday: “We need justice for George Floyd. We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight…We’re broken and we’re disgusted. We cannot normalise this pain”, while Killer Mike made an impassioned speech urging black people to “beat up” officers at the polls instead of wholly resorting to violence. Cardi B posted a video earlier this week in which she said she felt like change is finally happening.

“Seeing people looting and going extremely outraged, it makes me feel like, ‘Yes, finally, finally, motherfuckers are gonna hear us now’.” And while she doesn’t “want people to get hurt” in the protests, she understands that peaceful demos don’t cut through. Harry Styles took to Twitter yesterday (May 30) to express solidarity with the black community, noting his white privilege. “I do things every day without fear, because I am privileged, and I am privileged every day because I am white,” he wrote. “Being not racist is not enough, we must be anti racist. Social change is enacted when a society mobilises. I stand in solidarity with all of those protesting.” Elsewhere, Mariah Carey posted a video in which she addresses Floyd’s death. “I wrote this song for my first album. Still looking for answers today,” she wrote in a caption alongside her singing a snippet of her 1990 song ‘There’s Got to Be a Way’. ‘We have to make a change. We can’t be silent. #BlackLivesMatter ‘Text ‘FLOYD’ to 55156 to demand #JusticeForFloyd I

don’t understand how there can be regulated bigotry. There’s got to be a way to connect this world today’ Lady Gaga today (May 31) shared her views on the matter and in doing so branded President Donald Trump a “racist” and a “fool” for “fuelling a system that is already rooted in racism”. Taylor Swift, too, used her platform to take aim at Trump, whom she accused of “inciting violence” when he sent a Tweet calling protesters “thugs” and suggested the military could shoot at protestors. Bon Iver has led a $30,000 (£24,000) fundraising effort in support of the George Floyd Memorial Fund, the Minnesota Freedom Fund and Reclaim The Block. “A police state cannot fix what a police state has broken”, he wrote on Friday (May 29). Protests are expected to continue today across major cities in the US including Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York and LA. A demo was held in Peckham, London yesterday (May 30) in support of Black Lives Matter and #justiceforgeorgefloyd. (NME)

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Why you should avoid wearing gloves while shopping for grocery

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wing to the growing number of coronavirus cases worldwide, it has been made mandatory to wear a face mask in all public places to keep oneself protected. Maintaining six feet distance and practising proper hand hygiene, especially after touching a contaminated surface are a few other things you can do to ensure your and your family’s safety. Considering the rampant spread of COVID19, it is obvious to wonder what else you can do to avoid coming in contact with the virus when visiting public places like local grocery shops or pharmacy. You might even come across people wearing gloves and wonder if that’s a good precautionary measure. While wearing a mask, face shield or sanitising your hands multiple times are fine, gloves are not an outright solution to reduce the risk of infection. Even the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not made any such recommendation except in certain situations like before touching the buttons or handles of a gas pump, cleaning

and disinfecting surfaces, handling dirty laundry or trash from someone who has the virus. Even in these circumstance, gloves are only effective when they are discarded properly, followed by handwashing. But when it comes to grocery shopping, gloves are really not that effective. When you wear gloves and touch any contaminated surface, the virus gets transferred to your gloves as it would stick to your fingers. Moreover, gloves give a false sense of security and people go on touching everything like their face and mouth, which could lead to self-contamination. So, gloves do not provide any

protection. The most tricky part of wearing a pair of gloves is when you have to remove it. If you are not cautious, the germs may get transferred to your hands and other parts of your body. When you remove the gloves, they should be disposed of properly and then you must wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Gloves do not reduce the risk of coming in contact with the virus or save you from frequent hand washing. You are equally vulnerable to infection while wearing a pair of gloves as you are when working with naked hands. (Times of India)

Hasn’t reconciled with Kanye West since Grimes nicknames her son with Elon Musk ‘Little X’ Trump fallout in 2018, says John Legend G rimes has revealed that she calls her newborn son ‘Little X’ for short. The musician, who had her first child last month, had announced her son’s name is X Æ A-12 (pronounced ‘Ex Ash A Twelve’). However, the baby’s name is now written X Æ A-Xii, substituting in the Roman numerals signifying ’12’ so as to comply with Californian law. Now, in a new interview with Bloomberg, the

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ohn Legend has revealed that he still hasn’t reconciled with Kanye West since the pair had a disagreement over Donald Trump in 2018. Speaking in a new interview, the ‘All Of Me’ singer-songwriter discussed the status of his friendship with West, saying he wouldn’t consider them close, but insisted their fading friendship is “just part of the natural cycle of life.” The former friends fell out two years ago over tweets West made in which he publicly declared his support for the controversial US president, which prompted Legend to send some text messages to him to plead that he was too powerful and influential to support Trump and asked him to reconsider. Legend later said he was “disappointed” in West for his vocal support of

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Trump, and while he wasn’t going to “disown” him, he did claim they were “never the closest of friends.” Now, Legend has said he doesn’t think that he and West are “less friends because of the Trump thing,” he just thinks they’re in “different places.” “I don’t think we’re less friends because of the Trump thing. I just think we’re doing our own thing,” Legend told The Times. “He’s up in Wyoming [on the $14 million ranch West bought as a family home in September last year]. I’m here in LA. We’ve both got growing families and I no longer have a formal business relationship with him as an artist, so I think it’s just part of the natural cycle of life.” Revisiting their fallout over Trump, Legend said that he and West still disagree on the matter, adding: “But what I’ve always said

artist said she refers to her son as Little X. Grimes was speaking to the news outlet about her first fine art show, an online exhibition held at Gallery Platform Los Angeles (May 28-June 3) and Maccarone Los Angeles (May 28-Aug 31) when she revealed her son’s nickname. The singer, whose real name is Claire Boucher, is selling drawings, prints, photographs, a show titled Selling Out. Selling Out, is described by and conceptual pieces she’s One piece in the exhi- Bloomberg as “a legal documade over the last decade in bition, which is also called ment whereby the purchaser

acquires a percentage of Grimes’s soul”. “I didn’t want anyone to buy it, so I said we should just make it $10 million and then it probably won’t sell,” Grimes told the publication in regards to valuing the piece. After consulting with her lawyer and drawing up a draft contract for a potential sale, the musician said “the deeper we got with it, the more philosophically interesting it became”. (NME)

is, we never talked about politics before. It was never a part of our interaction. Our interaction was almost always about creativity and music. “He’s also in a different place musically. He’s doing gospel music. That’s what he’s focused on right now, designing his clothes, so we’re in different places.” Elsewhere in the interview, he was asked whether he would be open to attending one of West’s Sunday Service events once the lockdown is over. “I would like to go,” he said, “and I felt like I probably would end up going, but it just never happened, and now he’s up in Wyoming.” Meanwhile, a cinematographer has claimed that Kanye West’s new album is called ‘God’s Country’ and new music could be dropping soon. (NME)

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The Lihtsaoung Village Students Union with profound joy and honour would like to felicitate Mr. Chumliba R, S/o Shri. Royimkiu Sangtam for securing top 1 Position in HSSLC (Art Stream) in the recently declared NBSE Examination 2020 from Loyola Higher Secondary School Kiphire. Being the first person from the district to have secured in such top position, the Union is delighted for bringing laurel to the Union and Sangtam Community in general. The Union further wishes and prays that Almighty God grant him success in his future endeavour. The LVSU also congratulates all the successful students of the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020 and wishes them good luck in their future. (Tsapichem K) (Zelumbi) President, LVSU General Secretary, LVSU

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onu Sood met Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday at Raj Bhavan to notify him of the work he was doing to help migrants amid the coronavirus lockdown. Sood has reunited thousands of migrant families during these testing times by arranging safe road travel to their native places. Sood briefed about his ongoing work to help the migrant people to reach their home states and to provide them food. The governor applauded Sood for his work and assured him support in these endeavours, governer tweeted. Sood on Friday came to the rescue of 117 girls as he helped them reach home in Odisha. The actor airlifted the girls who were stuck in Kerala Ernakulam.

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‘Spurs need to win all matches to make top 4’

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L o n d o n, M ay 3 1 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : H a r r y Kane accepts Tottenham will have to win almost all of their remaining Premier League games if they are to finish in the top four this season. The league is provisionally set to restart on June 17 after a three-month shutdown due to the coro-

navirus pandemic, and Spurs’ first game is against Manchester United. Kane has not played since rupturing a tendon in his left hamstring against Southampton on New Year’s Day, after which he underwent surgery. He is back to full fitness and “ready to go” as Spurs embark on a nine-

game conclusion to the campaign in which there is almost no margin for error. “We’ve got to try to finish in the top four,” he said in an interview on Spurs’ official website. “There’s no doubt about that. We’ve got a massive game against Manchester United as our first game back and realistically we’re going to have to win seven or eight of the games we have left to get in the Champions League.” “That’s got to be our aim and we’ve got to make sure we finish strongly if we want to be playing Champions League football next season.” Kane is looking forward to acquainting himself with Spurs’ January transfer window signings Steven Bergwijn and Gedson Fernandes in what is likely to be a unique final stage of a season interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. “I got injured on January 1 so I haven’t played with the new signings too much and haven’t got that connection with them yet,” he said. “When you have top players that are new to the club you want to get out there and play with them. Everyone is fully fit now and we’re confident we can finish strong.”

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Ex-boxer Dingko tests positive for COVID-19 New Delhi, May 31 (PTI): Asian Games gold medal-winning former boxer Dingko Singh, who is already battling liver cancer, has tested positive for COVID-19, a source close to him told PTI on Sunday. The 41-year-old was flown to the national capital earlier this month to undergo radiation therapy and had returned to his home state Manipur after being diagnosed with jaundice once again. "He was negative when he left from Delhi but has tested positive on his return to Manipur," the source told PTI. The swashbuckling former bantamweight boxer won the Asian Games gold in the 1998 edition in Bangkok. He is an Arjuna and Padma Shri awardee.

Icardi completes move from Inter to PSG Paris, May 31 (Agencies): Paris Saint-Germain have completed the per manent signing of Mauro Icardi, with Inter receiving €50 million (£45m/$56m) plus an additional €8m (£7m/$9m) in bonuses for the Argentine striker. Icardi, who had been on loan at Parc des Princes since the start of the 201920 season, has put pen to paper on a four-year deal, tying him to the French capital club until 2024. An official announcement from PSG reads, “Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce the signing of Mauro Icardi on a permanent deal, following the striker’s loan from Inter Milan during the 2019-2020 season.” “The Rosario-born player is the 16th Argentinian player in the history of

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Paris Saint-Germain, and has made 31 appearances for the Rouge et Bleu in the 2019-2020 season, picking up a Ligue 1 winner’s medal, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists.” Inter also thanked the 27-year-old, who has eight international caps for Argentina, for his previous contributions in Italy, writing: “FC Internazionale Milano announces the

transfer of Mauro Icardi to Paris Saint-Germain FC: the striker, born in 1993, has permanently moved to the French club. “The club thanks the player for the six seasons he spent with us and wishes him the best for his future professional career.” The signing brings closure to Icardi’s soured relationship with Inter, with wife and agent Wan-

da Nara having initially caused controversy by calling out the club’s players and management on television. The criticism led to Icardi being stripped of the captain’s armband and the player himself going on strike due to the club’s handling of the situation. With Icardi now offered a new lease of life in France, it now seems inevitable that Edinson Cavani will depart the club as a free agent this summer, with several of Europe’s top teams said to be interested in the Uruguay international. Icardi became a league champion in his first season in France after the Ligue 1 season was ended early due to coronavirus, with PSG comfortably leading the division at the point of cancellation.

Former SC judge to hear Akmal’s ban appeal K a r a c h i , M ay 3 1 (PTI): Former Supreme Court judge Justice (retired) Faqir Muhammad Khokhar has been appointed as an independent adjudicator to hear tainted batsman Umar Akmal’s appeal against the three-year ban for failing to report corrupt approaches, Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday. The PCB had banned Akmal from all forms of cricket last month after its disciplinary panel found him guilty of not reporting

corrupt approaches ahead of the Pakistan Super League earlier this year. The 30-year-old challenged his ban and the PCB said that the “independent adjudicator will now decide on the date of the appeal hearing”. Sports website ‘Geo’ had reported that Akmal hired the adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan’s law firm to help him Umar Akmal in his case. Akmal was suspended Quetta Gladiators was to hours before his PSL team take on Islamabad in the

opening match of the 2020 PSL in February. The PCB charged him for double breach of Article 2.4.4 of its Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year ahead of the PSL - a T20 event also featuring international cricketers. He is the younger brother of former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal, who played 53 Tests, 58 T20s, 157 ODIs, and cousin of current captain Babar Azam.

Akmal, who last played for Pakistan in October, has featured in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20s, scoring 1,003, 3,194 and 1,690 runs across the three formats, respectively. Akmal, who promised a lot after making a hundred in New Zealand on his Test debut, failed to live up to the expectations that came with some fine performances early in his career. Constant run-ins with the authorities also marred his stop-start career.

SAI to launch Khelo India e-Pathshala

SL cricketers to begin training on Monday CO LO M B O, M ay 3 1 (Agencies): A select group of Sri Lanka cricketers, mainly bowlers, will return to training on Monday, amid efforts to restart the game after the coronavirus shutdown, the cricket board said on Sunday. Professional cricket has been suspended since March because of the pandemic, with Sri Lanka’s home series against England and South Africa among its casualties. Thirteen players will check into a hotel for a 12-day residential camp at the Colombo Cricket Club, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement. A coaching and support staff of four will oversee the training, during which players will not be allowed outside the hotel premises and the practice venue. The SLC would ensure everyone at the training camp adhered to the government health regulations, it added. Sri Lanka are preparing to host India for a limitedovers series in July. K Y M C

ing technical skills and interacting with young athletes about techniques to improve their overall game. The programme will also be led by a committee of eminent coaches and

observed by a committee of Sports Scientist, HighPerformance Directors and High-Performance Managers, who will give their on-ground feedback about the course.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Lt. NEIPHRELIE KIRE, express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals and organisations who stood by us physically, financially, emotionally & spiritually through his prolonged illness & till the day of his final departure on 26th May 2020. We convey our special thanks to:1. The Khedi Baptist Church, Kohima 2. The Staff of Oking Hospital, Kohima, dialysis unit. 3. The Staff of Zion Hospital, Dimapur dialysis unit 4. The Staff of Apollo Hospital, Guwahati. 5. All the blood donors We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone in person but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly. Loving wife, daughter, family members & relatives. K-954

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New Delhi, May 31 (PTI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is all set to launch Khelo India e-Pathshala in association with National Sports Federations (NSF) from June 1 with an aim to provide first-ever national-level open online coaching and education programme for grassroot-level athletes. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs and Archery Association of India president Arjun Munda will inaugurate the programme through a webinar on June 1 at 9 am, a session that will be attended by archers, archery coaches and experts of the discipline. The programme will cover 21 sporting disciplines, including, athletics, archery, boxing, cycling, fencing, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kayaking & canoeing, kabaddi, para games, rowing, shooting, taekwondo, table tennis, Volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling and wushu. The e-learning programme will feature eminent athletes demonstrat-

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Bayern inch closer to Bundesliga title Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to be After the restart, Bayern came out with all guns blazing as Alaba tested Dusseldorf keeper Florian Kastenmeier in the early stages, before Lewandowski slotted home Serge Gnabry’s square pass to record his 29th goal in 27 Bundesliga appearances. Dusseldorf ’s resistance was further broken moments later, as Alphon-

so Davies forced a turnover and danced through the visitor’s defence before sealing the deal with Bayern’s fifth goal in the 52nd minute. With the victory, Bayern Munich remain atop the standings with a sevenpoint advantage and five rounds to spare, while Fortuna Dusseldorf remain in danger of relegation.

Bremen beat Schalke 1-0 to boost survival hopes

Players of Bayern Munich and Fortuna fight for the ball during their Bundesliga match.

Berlin, May 31 (IANS): German record champions Bayern Munich moved one step closer to their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title after thrashing hapless Fortuna Dusseldorf 5-0 on Saturday. From the star ting whistle, the Bavarians took control and dominated possession while Dusseldorf turned their attention to halting Bayern’s offensive momentum. H oweve r, D u s s e l -

PL restart is financially driven, says Villa’s Mings L o n d o n, M ay 3 1 (IANS): Aston Villa footballer Tyrone Mings has said players were the 'last people to be consulted' over the English Premier League's restart plans, which he feels is 'financially driven'. "The motives are possibly 100 per cent financially driven rather than integrity driven," he told Daily Mail. "Project Restart is financially driven. I think everybody accepts that. I am all for playing again because we have no other choice. As players, we were the last people to be consulted about Project Restart and that is because of where we fall in football's order of priority. That isn't a problem.” "...If the FA and the EFL and the government and UEFA and the Premier League all say you are going back to play, it really doesn't make any difference what the players think because you are going back to play. It is get in or get out." The Premier League is set to resume on June 17 after it was abruptly halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

dorf ’s plan did not work out as the hosts needed only 15 minutes to open the scoring with the assistance of defender Mathias Jorgensen, who deflected Benjamin Pavard’s effort into his own goal, Xinhua news agency reports. Bayern increased the pressure and did not have to wait long for their second goal as Joshua Kimmich’s corner allowed Pavard to make it 2-0 with just 29 minutes played.

Four minutes later, Bayern had to go on the defensive for the first time, as David Alaba blocked Kenan Karaman’s promising effort. Hansi Flick’s men continued on the front foot and paved the way for their 21st win of the season in the 43rd minute, when Robert Lewandowski traded passes with Thomas Muller inside the box before poking home from close range to make it 3-0.

US Open considering tourney without fans

Washington, May 31 (IANS): The US Open is considering holding the Grand Slam in front of limited or possibly no fans, local media reported on Saturday. With the tournament still on schedule, the United States Tennis Association, which oversees the annual event, said holding this year’s US Open with limited fans or without fans remains a possibility. “The USTA continues to model many different scenarios regarding the 2020 US Open,” said Chris Widmaier, the USTA’s head of communications, according to Xinhua news agency. “Our top goal is to conduct the US Open in New York in our scheduled dates. To that end, we are modeling many potential

scenarios which include both limited fans and potentially no fans on site for the event.” The Open is scheduled to run from August 24 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and Widmaier says there is a deadline of mid-June to make a decision on how to hold the event. ATP and WTA events are cancelled until July 13. Wimbledon has already been canceled while the French Open, which would have been taking place this week, took the unique step of pushing its event back until the week after the US Open. Some prominent players are unsure if there should be a return to competition this year.

Former German champions Werder Bremen boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Bundesliga when a spectacular goal from Leonardo Bittencourt gave them a lifeline 1-0 win at Schalke 04. The result left Werder in 17th place on 25 points from 28 games. A lacklustre first half failed to produce any fireworks before Bittencourt, who was substituted at halftime, grabbed a potentially vital winner for Bremen in the 32nd minute when he unleashed a thunderbolt into the top corner from 25 metres. The result left Schalke 10th on 37 points and extended their winless league run to 11 games. It was also their fourth successive defeat since the Bundesliga resumed on May 16 after it was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March. The home side squandered two gilt-edged chances in the second half as Werder keeper Jiri Pavlenka denied Benito Raman with a superb reflex save before Michael Gregoritsch volleyed over the bar from 12 metres. Bremen missed a sitter in the dying minutes as Yuya Osako tried to square the ball to Davy Klaassen when he had the chance to dink it over home keeper Alexander Nuebel from close range.

No positive results in latest round of tests in PL L o n d o n, M ay 3 1 (IANS): In what could be a further boost to the Premier League’s ambitions to restart matches in June, the league announced that zero positive tests came back from the latest rounds of coronavirus tests conducted on players and staff. “The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1130 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, zero have tested positive,” the league said in a statement on Saturday. The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing. The season will resume on June 17 with Aston Villa taking on Sheffield United and Manchester City locking horns with Arsenal in the big game, as per a BBC report.

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New Delhi, May 31 (PTI): World Championship bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat is set to be nominated for Khel Ratna for the second year in a row while Rio Olympic bronze winner Sakshi Malik wants to be in contention for the Arjuna award, although she is already a recipient of country’s highest sporting honour. Vinesh, who is the lone woman wrestler to have qualified for the nowpostponed Tokyo Olympics, had missed out on the honour last year with fellow grappler Bajrang Punia getting the prestigious award. She has been consistent in the last three years, winning Asian Games gold in Jakarta. She qualified for the Tokyo Games by winning a bronze at the World Championship in Nur Sultan in 2019. Early this year, she won a bronze at the Asian Championship, held in New Delhi. “We will send Vinesh’s application on Monday for Khel Ratna. She will be a strong contender,” said WFI Assiatant Secretary Vinod Tomar. “We still have time till

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June 3. But most likely the names will be sent tomorrow (Monday),” he added. A WFI source said Sakshi has sent her application for the Arjuna. She had got Khel Ratna in 2016 along with gymnast Dipa Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai. Recently she lost twice to young grappler Sonam Malik, who stopped the elite athlete from making the cut even for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers. It will be interesting to see if WFI sends her name since 2019 World Championship silver medallist Deepak Punia (86kg) and

very-talented Rahul Aware (61kg, non-olympic category) have also sent their applications for the Arjuna. If WFI goes by performance, it will not send Sakshi’s name because better performers like Deepak Punia and Rahul Aware stand a better chance to get the award as they will compete with brilliant athletes from other disciplines. Also sending his application to WFI for the Arjuna is Sandeep Tomar, who was a strong candidate in the 57kg before the rise of Ravi Dahiya, the 2019 World Championship bronze medallist.

Loved watching Tendulkar, Kohli bat: Gould

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L o n d o n, M ay 3 1 (Agencies): A former member of the ICC elite panel of umpires, Ian Gould, has revealed that Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are among the batsmen he loved watching the most while officiating. Gould has also hailed former South African allrounder Jacques Kallis as someone he could watch batting all day. In his glorious career as an international umpire, Ian Gould officiated in 140 ODIs, 74 Tests, and 37 T20Is before retiring post

the 2019 World Cup. As a former English cricketer, Gould a left-handed batsman played in 18 One Day International matches. According to the 62year-old, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are among the best batsmen he had witnessed during his days of officiating as an umpire. Gould also mentioned veteran South Africa allrounder Jacques Kallis besides the two Indian giants and added that he regretted not getting to watch the best of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting dur-

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ing his time on the field. “Jacques Kallis, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli. Jacques Kallis. I loved watching Jacques. He was a very, very fine player. Sachin. And probably Virat. I was unlucky in some respects. I didn’t see the best of Ricky Ponting. He was an outstanding character, outstanding captain, such a proud Australian. But his career was just starting to wane as I came on the scene. But he was incredibly helpful, so I’m disappointed I have to leave

him out,” ESPNCricinfo quoted Gould as saying. Explaining why he chose the three aforementioned names, Gould said Kallis and Kohli are the cricketers whose batting he could sit and watch all day long. Meanwhile, if he had to choose someone to bat for his life, Gould revealed he would choose Tendulkar. “Jacques Kallis, I could sit and watch all day, Virat, the same. And Sachin, if you want someone to bat for your life, he was the man,” he added.

Football will never be the same, says Messi Joshua rules out Mike Tyson fight

Barcelona, May 31 Agencies): Lionel Messi thinks football “like life, will never be the same again” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as the Barcelona superstar prepares to return to the field with La Liga poised to restart. Covid-19 has killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world and caused the banning of mass gatherings in most countries, meaning football has had to take a back seat for several weeks amid the battle against the virus. There are plans for a return to a certain normality in the coming weeks, however, with several major football leagues in Europe having either restarted or are planning to resume their 2019-20 seasons. La Liga is scheduled to start again on June 11, with Messi’s Barcelona aiming to maintain their two-point advantage over Real Madrid at the top of the table. However, Messi has admitted it is tricky to

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focus on football given the immense impact of coronavirus, speaking out about the “frustration” of being unable to save or protect loved ones, and his belief that football - as with the rest of life - will have

to face up to enormous changes because of the pandemic. Messi told El Pais, “Most of us are left with doubts about what the world is going to be like after everything that has hap-

pened. Beyond the confinement and the situation that took us by surprise, many people had a really hard time because this situation affected them in some way, as it happened with all those who lost their family

and friends and could not even see them.” “I think there were a lot of negative things in this crisis, but there can be nothing worse than losing the people you love the most, that creates enormous frustration for me and seems to me the most unfair thing of all. Soccer, like life in general, I think will never be the same.” Despite the immense toll the lockdown has taken mentally and physically on players, they will return to action in Spain in a couple of weeks, as Messi’s team-mate Luis Suarez says Barcelona remain as determined as ever to “win all we can”. He told Sport, “The ambitions are the same, win all we can and I think that we’re in good shape to do that, I see the team doing well and it’s hopeful.” There are 11 games left in the Liga season, while Barcelona are also in the last 16 of the Champions League, although it is unclear when or if that competition can be finished.

L o n d o n, M ay 3 1 (IANS): British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua categorically ruled out any chance of fighting the legendary Mike Tyson. Tyson has been hinting at making a comeback to the ring for exhibition matches and Joshua said that he himself would be booed if he ended up getting the better of Tyson. ‘With all due respect I wouldn’t,” Joshua told The Sun. “Even if I fought Iron Mike and beat him, I think I’d be the only one cheering. People would boo. He is a legend. He is the greatest boxer of the modern era.” “There are only two recognised champions the world knows of, Ali and Mike Tyson a” the most recognised faces in the world when it comes to boxing.” Joshua, who currently holds four of the five heavyweight titles, said that he idolised Tyson in his younger days. “I see it like this. How

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old is David Beckham, 44, 45? If you see him in ten years kicking a ball, doing 100 kick ups, a round-theworld and hitting the crossbar and then an overhead volley into the top corner, people would love it.” “But because Mike Tyson is the embodiment

of like, the killing machine, he hits the pads for 15 seconds and the whole world goes crazy, it is normal. It is what Tyson knows. But for him to fight...would you be shocked if Beckham came back? You would. But for boxers it’s all they know,” he added.

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