June 3, 2020

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2141 COVID-19 positive cases in NE

AGARTALA/AIZAWL/ G U W A H A T I / SHILLONG/IMPHAL, JUN 2 (PTI/NPN): Number of confirmed COVID19 positive cases in the North East region continued to increase on Tuesday. Tally of confirmed cases rose to 423 in Tripura with 102 people testing positive for coronavirus, officials said on Tuesday. They said 173 people have recovered from COVID-19 and have been discharged from hospital. Assam: The number of coronavirus cases in Assam reached 1,513 on Tuesday after 28 more people tested positive for COVID-19, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 28 new cases, five returned to the state by air, 12 are from Nagaon, 10 from Golaghat and one from Jorhat district, the minister said. Forty people have been discharged from hospitals after recovering from the disease, he said. Eighteen patients have been released from Silchar Medical College Hospital, 12 from Golaghat District hospital, nine from Ma-

India approves emergency use of remdesivir

NEW DELHI, JUN 2 (PTI): Anti-viral drug remdesivir has been approved for “restricted emergency use” on severe COVID-19 patients in view of the crisis posed by the pandemic, health ministry said on Tuesday. Joint Secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said the permission for remdesivir was given following due process based on the available evidence. On Monday, India’s drug regulator granted US pharma giant Gilead Sciences the marketing authorisation for its drug remdesivir for “restricted emergency use” on hospitalised COVID-19 patients, sources said. (Cont’d on p-8)

Distts can frame certain guidelines

KOHIMA, JUN 2 (NPN): Even as the state government has informed that the May 4 lockdown guidelines will continue across the state, government spokesperson and minister Neiba Kronu Tuesday said that the deputy commissioners could frame “certain guidelines” according to the situation. Since problems differ from district to district, the state government has authorized all DCs to frame certain guidelines, Kronu said while addressing the media here on Tuesday.

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hendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital in Guwahati and one from Dhemaji district hospital. Assam now has 1,182 active cases, while 324 have recovered from the infection. Four persons have died due to coronavirus and three patients migrated to other states. Mizoram: In Mizoram, 12 people who recently returned from Delhi and Kolkata have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Mizoram, an official said on Tuesday. The state had earlier reported only one COVID-19 case

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on March 24. The first patient was discharged from hospital on May 9 after he recovered. Meghalaya: In Meghalaya, two persons who recently returned from Uttar Pradesh tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday taking the total number of cases in the state to 30, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said. There are 17 active cases in the state at present, he said. Both the new patients were in quarantine in Chibinang in West Garo Hills district, the chief minister tweeted.

All 17 patients who are at present undergoing treatment have returned from other states. They are admitted at the COVID hospital in Shillong and at the corona care centres in North Garo Hills and West Garo Hills districts. Arunachal Pradesh: In Arunachal Pradesh, six people tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, taking the number of active cases to 27, a senior government official here said. All six have recently returned to the state from other parts of the country,

State COVID-19 tally 49 with 6 new cases

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KOHIMA, JUN 2 (NPN): COVID-19 positive cases in Nagaland climbed to 49 Tuesday as six more people lodged at Dimapur quarantine centres tested positive for the infection. According to state Health minister, S. Pangnyu Phom, out of 90 COVID-19 suspected samples (all Chennai returnees) that were tested, 6 were positive-- 5 male and 1 female. Addressing the media here at the civil secretariat

conference hall Tuesday, spokespersons-- minister Neiba Kronu, accompanied by adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon, informed that out of the 49 COVID patients, 33 were asymptomatic and 16 with mild symptoms. He further informed that 3157 cumulative COVID-19 suspected samples were sent for testing, out of which the report of 1789 were received with 1740 negative and 49 positive cases. The results of 1368 were awaited, he said. He also informed that the

newly formed High Powered Committee (HPC) headed by the chief minister, held a videoconferencing with all DCs, SPs, CMOs and District Task Force officials, where the CM was briefed on the preparedness level to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. While admitting the lapses for the Tuensang incident, Kronu said the government had formed the HPC, headed by the chief minister so that such incidents do not occur in the future. Adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon informed the media that the government will be compiling the new guidelines to be enforced across the state. HPC is headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, co-chaired by deputy CM Y. Patton with ministers-Pangnyu Phom and Neiba Kronu and adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon as members and chief secretary Temjen Toy as member secretary.

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he said. Five of them are from the state capital. Manipur: In Manipur, COVID-19 positive case increased to 85 as two more returnees tested positive for the virus on Monday night, an official said on Tuesday. Of the total 85 COVID-19 positive cases, 74 are active cases whereas 11 have recovered and discharged from hospitals, a release of the COVID-19 Common Control Room of the Manipur government said. Two returnees were confirmed COVID positive at the VRDL of RIMS, Imphal late Monday night. Of the two new cases, one is a 50-year-old woman from Imphal West who returned to the state, while the other is a 26-year-old Delhi returnee from Thoubal district, the release stated. Earlier on Monday, five cases were reported in Manipur, taking the total number of COVID-19 positive cases to 83. Of the five cases reported on Sunday, four patients were Delhi returnees while one was a Chennai returnee. (Correspondent)

India’s COVID19 tally crosses 2-lakh mark NEW DELHI, JUN 2 (PTI): Nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases crossed the 2-lakh mark on Tuesday with almost one lakh people testing positive for the dreaded virus infection in the last 15 days. In its morning update, the Health Ministry said the death toll had risen to 5,598 with 204 more fatalities in 24 hours since Monday 8 a.m., while 8,171 new cases were detected during this period to take the overall tally to 1,98,706. However, a PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories as of 10.05 PM showed the cumulative count of confirmed COVID-19 cases having risen to 2,00,321 and the death toll of 5,739. It also showed a higher count of recoveries at 99,613, leaving nearly 95,000 active cases across the country.

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India will definitely get back its economic growth: Modi NEW DELHI, JUN 2 (PTI): A day after Moody’s downgraded India’s credit rating to a notch above junk status on growth concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that the country will definitely get back its economic growth and said reforms undertaken during the lockdown will help the economy in the long-run. Pledging to undertake more structural reforms that will change the course of the country, he explained the concept of Atma-nirbhar Bharat or Self-reliant India – one where products are Made in India for the world and a nation that is not dependent on others in strategic sectors. Speaking at CII’s Annual Session, he called on India Inc to rise to the occasion and partner rural India in these testing times. “On the one hand we have taken tough steps to fight the virus and on the other, we have taken care of the economy,” he said. “We have to save the lives of citizens while also stabilise the economy and speed up growth,” he added.

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Indian industry, he said, has started talking about ‘getting growth back’. “I will go beyond getting growth back to say Yes! We will definitely get our growth back,” he said expressing confidence in Indian farmers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs for helping achieve that. Meanwhile, Moody’s Investors Service on Monday downgraded India to the lowest investment grade level and kept it on a negative watch. Modi said reforms meant the courage to take decisions, and take them to their logical conclusion. The government is trying to create a facilitative ecosystem for private enterprises, he said. “Getting growth

back is not that difficult and the path to that is Atmanirbhar bharat,” he said. Self-reliant India means the country will embrace the world by becoming stronger. “Atma-nirbhar bharat will be fully integrated with the world economy and also be supportive.” “We have to invest in the robust local supply chain that can strengthen India’s participation in global supply chain,” he said. “There is a need to create products that are Made in India and Made for the World.” Self-reliant India is about cutting down imports, improving productivity setting targets, and not relying on others in strategic sectors, he said. India, he said, can increase exports and create jobs in furniture, air-conditioning, leather and footwear sectors. After more than two months of the world’s most expansive lockdown, the country has entered ‘Unlock Phase-one’. “Under Un-Lock Phase-one, a large part of the economy has opened up,” he said adding the lockdown had been effective in controlling the spread of coronavirus.

Tuensang incident unfortunate: Pangnyu Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 2 (NPN): Even as Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) sought governor RN Ravi’s intervention after the expiry of its three-day ultimatum on the State government seeking disciplinary action against erring officials involved in Tuensang fiasco, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) minister S. Pangnyu Phom admitted the lapses and termed the incident unfortunate. Interacting with media persons here on Tuesday, Phom pointed out that the State government had constituted Judicial Inquiry Committee (JIC), which was already on the job. He also clarified that H&FW principal secretary Menukhol John was removed recently as he was holding additional charge, adding a new commissioner secretary had been appointed.

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On the State government and department concerned not owning responsibility for the Tuensang incident, Phom explained that it was joint responsibility because the responsibility of receiving and sending returnees to their respective district did not lie on the department alone. He said he did not want to comment further on the matter until JIC gave its report. The minister claimed

that the decision to set up BSL-2 laboratory at Tuensang was taken prior to the fiasco, clarifying that it had nothing to do with the incident. He also pointed out to newsmen that chief minister Neiphiu Rio and chief secretary Temjen Toy had admitted to the lapses and stated that all efforts were on to ensure that such incident did not take place in future. To queries, Phom said there were certain protocols for doing re-test of the current COVID patients, adding he had spoken to the patients and they were stable as per their medical reports. Mentioning that the State government has decided to procure 20 TrueNat machines immediately, he said five of these machines would reach the State on June 5 and that these would be distributed to the districts on priority basis.

Traders appeal to reopen New Market, Hazi Park H&FW dept appointed 27 doctors: PD Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 2 (NPN): Traders of New Market and Hazi Park have appealed to the state government to allow them to reopen their shops that remained closed as part of government’s preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, a few hundred traders gathered at New Market Dimapur to appeal the state government and the district administration for reopening shops and resumption of businesses. Speaking to the media persons, New Market Ward19 GB, Khekishe Aye, highlighted the grievances faced by traders and said that it has been almost 72 days that the shops at New Market have remained closed. GB said that perishable and nonperishable goods have been badly affected due to prolonged closure of shops.

Traders gather at New Market in Dimapur on Tuesday. (NP)

With the businesses shut, Aye said the shopkeepers have been undergoing financial problems although they had received assistance from the government twice. “Unfortunately, this lockdown has come at the time of the peak months for them and they have already given up the hope to make extra income during the peak season. These poor individu-

als and their families are now facing certain poverty and survival challenges,” Aye said. Since the traders have to pay salaries to their employees, GB said it has to be business as usual or they would starve. According to GB, a petition has been submitted to DC Dimapur and Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to innerve and address the matter, but there has been no

positive response till date. The traders expressed concern that most of the goods that have been left unattended have either expired or gnawed by rats. The traders also claimed that more than eight shops have been robbed. Questioning the opening of shops at GS road, NL road and Super Market besides footpath stalls, they said there was no difference between them. “Shops selling essential commodities are allowed to operate during the lockdown, but why shops that dealt with similar goods be deprived to earn their livelihood,” some traders questioned. The traders assured that once the shops were allowed to open they would ensure maintaining social distancing and strictly follow all the guidelines issued by the state government.

HEALTH PERSONNEL IN POSITION IN PUBLIC SECTOR No of Doctors No of Nurses District On Duty On Leave On Duty On Leave Dimapur 81 0 293 Kiphire 26 3 84 Kohima 110 2 359 Longleng 21 2 55 Mokokchung 54 3 320 Mon 36 7 161 Peren 32 0 93 Phek 47 6 196 Tuensang 40 4 172 Wokha 42 4 152 Zunheboto 33 7 152 State Total 522 38 2037 *1 nurse who was on leave resigned under Dimapur district *Health personnel changed under Mon District

KOHIMA, JUN 2 (NPN): As the state has been grappling with shortage of health professionals/doctors to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) principal director (PD) Dr. Vizolie. Z Suokhrie Tuesday informed that the department had recently appointed 27 doc(Cont’d on p-8) tors.

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The newly appointed doctors will be sent to districts/areas where there are shortage of doctors, he said. Dr. Suokhrie said that the appointments were made as the department was given a special dispensation vide notification on April 1, 2020 on appointment of health professionals. On the issue of require-

ment for more COVID hospitals, he said the department will make arrangements if and when designated COVID hospitals exhaust their capacity. 4077 persons under DQs: Around 4077 people were currently under designate quarantines (DQs) across the state except in Kiphire as on June 2, 2020. As per the data, made available to the media by National Health Mission (H&FW) mission director, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, 3204 persons have been out of the DQs. The report also stated that out of 8233 persons put under home quarantine (HQ), 7700 were out of HQs and 533 were currently under HQs across the state. The daily report also gave details of manpower and health facilities etc. available across the state. (More table on p-4) K Y M C

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Theological private library launched in Mokokchung

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KUM and KBCD donate to COVID hospital Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Konyak workers. He maintained union Mon (KUM), that people were sitting apex body and Konyak at home in their comfort Baptist Church Dima- zones while all frontline pur (KBCD) donated workers carry out their Rs.2 lakh (one lakh each) duties without proper to COVID-19 hospital food and sleep, risking Dimapur, where cash your lives. was handed over to the Reminding that they medical superintendent, were continuously upDr. Kheshito Sema on holding all the frontline June 1 at commission- workers in their prayers, er’s rest house in the he added that God would presence of APC Na- surely shower His blessgaland who is in-charge ings upon them. of Dimapur district for Earlier, in a brief COVID-19 activities, fellowship at commisKhiketo Sema and sec- sioner’s rest house, pasretary F&CS, convenor tor KBC Dimapur, Rev. empowered committee, M. Tonlong Konyak Honje Konyak. read the scripture and ofAccording to DIPR fered prayers. President report, on behalf of Konyak students union KUM, representative of Dimapur, C. Wangwan Konyak Union Hq Mon, Konyak and deacon Proprietress of the library, Dr. I Asongla Pongen along with Rev. Dr. M. Rongsen Mosa Konyak acknowl- KBC Dimapur, Aowang edged the selfless services Konyak were also pres- Pastor KBC Dimapur, Rev. M. Tonglong Konyak with Kikheto Sema, Honje Konyak and Longkumer after the launch. MS Dimapur at commissioner’s rest house. (DIPR) rendered by the frontline ent. Correspondent pursuit and that her library a not a profit-oriented one was unlike general libraries as it would offer free serMOKOKCHUNG, JUN as it had a rather theological vices for reading the books. 2 (NPN): A new private approach where disserta- She added that she was library, “library-cum-theo- tions, thesis writing, meth- dedicated to help students been constituted with the email, agaenagaland@ cag.gov.in or through a logical research consultan- odology etc were sourced, through the knowledge and DIMAPUR: Indian Audit galand website. and Accounts Department A press release from following members; Joseph cag.gov.in for GPF related handwritten letter. One cy” was launched Tuesday in order to aid students who resources she had. may also contact grievance at Mokokchung, Dilong were pursuing theology. She informed that the (IA&AD), Kohima has information system cell KA, sr. Accounts officer, matters. Meanwhile, aggrieved redressal and feedback Ward, below MMC ShopShe further said that library houses about 1116 informed all retired state informed that pensioners mobile no. 9436216580, ping Complex. the library would offer or- books, 28 guided theses for government officers/offi- may log in to the office email, agaenagaland@ pensioners or government committee. Further, all heads of Speaking at the launch- dering of books besides MTh level and 49 BD the- cials that pension and GPF website www.agnagaland. cag.gov.in for pension re- officials facing genuine ing programme, proprietress guidance to students opt- ses and 78 other research/ final payment cases settled gov.in by clicking at the lated matters; Arup Roy, problems with regard to the departments have been of the library, Dr. I Asongla ing for higher theological thesis. However, she added for the month of February, felicitation and pension sr. Accounts officer, mobile settlement of any entitle- requested to forward penPongen who is a retired studies and that the library that more books were on March,2020 with date of or GPF felicitation. All no. 9436601437, email, ment benefits have been sion cases after MACP are dispatch/date of hand- state government officials agaenagaland@cag.gov. requested to write directly granted wherever applicatheology teacher shared would remain open even on transit. that having spent her life Saturdays as most students Earlier, dedicatory pay- ing over to nodal officers have been informed that a in for gazetted entitlement to Uttan Chanda, deputy ble so that inconveniences teaching, she wanted to help have outings on Saturday. er for the library was offered of concerned department “grievance redressal and related matters ; Akum accountant general (A&E) of revising the pension students, scholars and reDr. I Asongla Pongen by Rev. Dr. M. Rongsen have been uploaded on feedback committee for Chuba, sr. Accounts officer, via email at chanda@cah. again at the later stage is office of PAG (A&E) Na- entitlement function” has mobile no. 9436005112, gov.in or agaenagaland@ avoided. searchers in their academic stated that the library was Longkumer.

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Online student evaluation portal launched in Kohima Children sensitised on COVID-19 in Phek DIMAPUR: Online student evaluation portal of department of School Education, Nagaland was launched by principal secretary, School Education, Menukhol John, at his office chamber on June 2, attended by special secretary, School Education, Kevileno Angami, principal director School Education, Shanavas C, director School Education, Wonthungo Tsopoe, chairman NBSE Asano Sekhose, and other officers from the department. According to DIPR report, Menukhol John congratulated the department officers for taking the initiative of developing the online portal and requested parents and teachers to encourage students to make best use of the provision during the period of school closure. The online evaluation process for students of classes VIII to X and XII will commence from

Menukhol John launching the online student evaluation portal at his office chamber in Kohima on June 2. (DIPR)

June 3 as per the schedule already notified by the department. Online student evaluation portal ‘https://dosenl. in’ can easily be accessed through any mobile/lap-

top/PC and would work efficiently even in 2G internet connections. Two numbers of tests, each of duration 45 minutes will be conducted for each subject from the video lessons

broadcasted in the previous month of May 2020. The evaluation schedule is made available to students in advance so that they could view the video lessons again and prepare

well for the assessment. On the specified date and time of evaluation, students will have to login into the portal and give response to 20 numbers of objective type multiple choice questions by clicking against the correct options within the given time limit. The page will be made active only during the specified time and will become inactive after the scheduled time. This online evaluation portal can be used by any student studying in Nagaland voluntarily and marks secured in this online evaluation will not be used for any formal purpose of school evaluation. The result analysis of the online tests will be made available to all stake holders so that they could employ appropriate remedial measures. Best performing students and schools will be rewarded so that it will serve as a motivation for all others.

CHO along with the ASHA & children during the awareness programme on COVID-19.

DIMAPUR: Community health officer (CHO) of Chesezu Sub-Centre-Health and Wellness Centre (SCHWC) Zacitalu, along with ASHA of Chesezu village carried out awareness and sensitisation programme on different topics of COVID-

19 to the children staying at Vesa Children Home (Khuzani) on May 31. A press release by NHM Phek district media officer, Kutolu Nakro stated that, children were informed and educated on how the virus of

COVID-19 spreads. They were also sensitised on the importance of social distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and also to wear mask whenever they go out. Demonstration of hand washing techniques was also shown to them.

news in Brief DC Mon informs citizens: Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K has notified, all citizens of Mon to take their own COVID-19 self assessment test on the district website by following the procedures; Go to the website www.mon.nic.in; click on the link “COVID-19 self assessment ChatBot” after scrolling down the home page. One will be redirected to an external website. Click “OK” to allow access; answer all the queries asked by ChatBot. Please give accurate information; at the end of the self assessment test, the ChatBot will display the result. Citizens have been requested to take action accordingly and may contact district control room at 9862078993. DC Mon in a separate circular informed that with the declaration of the results of HSLC and HSSLC examination and admission process in various colleges across India through online mode, the persons mentioned have been allowed to provide their services in filling up of online forms for interested students in Mon district; P. Manjah, address Tanlao ward, contact no.7085684464/7005694828; Yeangao Konyak, LCS consultancy, address Walo ward, contact 9612804558. Interested students have been informed to contact the persons mentioned for any information or assistance in filling up forms.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour the Yimchunger Akherü Arihako (YAA) heartily congratulates: 1. Ms. Dorela Jangrü Top-11 HSLC 2. Ms. Visila K Thuviliu Top-18 HSLC 3. Ms. Achim Rose Top-18 HSLC 4. Ms. Tsurila Z Top-8 Arts stream HSSLC for bringing rich laurels to the community through their momentous achievements. YAA also congratulates all successful HSLC & HSSLC candidates 2020 and extends best wishes in their future academic pursuit.

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BJP legislators and others at the commemoration of one year completion of Modi 2.0 government at Kohima, Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUN 2 (NPN): Nagaland state BJP on Tuesday commemorated one year completion of Modi 2.0 government at its state BJP office Kohima. Addressing at the function, BJP BLP leader and deputy chief minister Y. Patton read out achievements and activities of the central government under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that in continua-

tion with welfare-oriented policies of Modi 1.0 government, Modi 2.0 government ensured continued commitment to sabka saath, sabka vikas, protecting and preserving the unity of the nation. He said that Modi government had been approaching challenges posed by COVID-19 proactively while continuing to fight the pandemic with the help of public participation. Patton read out the resolution on the call of

JDU state unit urges government for transparent exit plan DIMAPUR: Pointing out that different states of the country have already drawn up its road maps for the fifth stage of the ongoing lockdown, the Janata Dal United (JDU) state unit, has asked the concerned authorities to make the exit plan transparent so as to create confidence in the mind of the general populace of Nagaland. A press release by JDU state unit, information and publicity wing, has asked the state government to come out with planned road-map on easing the lockdown restrictions as “lockdown was more of temporary preventive mechanism which cannot be imposed permanently.” While easing of lockdown restrictions would bring back normalcy of lives and resumption of economic activi-

ties, the JDU state unit further stated that government must come out with a strategy to mitigate the problems already created in the economic sectors due to the ongoing pandemic. It also urged the government “to come out with special economic package to help restore and restart the devastated economy, especially, for the small-time business community, who are the worst affected.” While appealing the Naga public to stop stigmatization of COVID-19 patients or returnees, the JDU state unit also expressed gratitude to all frontline workers for their tireless service during such trying times. It also appealed public to cooperate with the guidelines of the implementing agencies.

CYF on proper testing and segregation of returnees

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has expressed dismay at the “insensitive attitude and irresponsibility” of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio towards the appeal and demand made by the CYF over the plight of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. A press release by CYF president Lhuvesayi Lohe and general secretary, Nyitso Therie stated that, the front had only demanded for equipping the district with basic health care facilities such as BSL-3, additional ventilators, etc but instead, a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) came into place “for sending all returnees to their respective districts, including those tested positive that does not require hospitalization and are fit to travel.” While asserting that it was not averse to taking back “our own people to our district”, the CYF expressed concern that all returnees entering Nagaland should “be properly tested and segregated if found positive (COVID-19) and treated at the COVID hospitals with better facilities.” CYF therefore stated that it would not remain blind to any more “negligence and lapses due to the short-sightedness, lack of concern or consultation with the stakeholders in our district” and that the state’s highest office and related concerned authorities are “to be held responsible and accountable for any untoward spreading and eventualities that may arise in the near future.”

prime minister to achieve the goal of “aatmanirbhar bharat” (marching towards self-reliance) to pursue India’s national unity, democracy, egalitarian society, religions, equality and value-based politics as a BJP worker and also stressed on the importance of buying local products in order to encourage local manifacturers. He also pledged to carry forward the campaign to create social awareness and promote cleanliness

NSUI appeals VC NU Lumami

DIMAPUR: National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Nagaland unit has requested vice chancellor, Nagaland University, Lumami, to end uncertainty around exams and to promote students without exams. In an appeal to VC, NU, Lumami, the NSUI president, X Chophika Sumi and general secretary Khrieketoulie Metha stated that the academic year has been disrupted due to the unprecedented nationwide lockdown and stressed that with delayed academic calendar and the possibility of online examination without course work being complete, there was great trepidation among students. While maintaining that online exams were likely “to be discriminatory to underprivileged students given the highly uneven access to infrastructure and connectivity”, NSUI stated that it was also inadvisable to conduct exams without completion of course work in a physical class. In light of this, NSUI put forth the following demands, where all students in final year 1 and 2 should be promoted without an exam. It asked that extra classes for course work missed should be conducted after universities/colleges re-open, while students in final year be promoted based on past performances with 10% extra marks since it is observed that students improve their performance in the final year. NSUI also stated that universities may seek additional funds from PM Cares fund where teachers and university staff contributed. While expressing that students were the future of this country and their future “shouldn’t be uncertain and dark” during the unprecedented crisis, the NSUI also was optimistic that the VC would take into consideration the demand of students.

and sanitation to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. State BJP president and minister Higher and Technical Education, Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along shared his commitment to carry forward the pledge in letter and spirit. Along informed that the party would distribute 50,000 masks and hand sanitiser to all 60 constituencies and promised to stand by citizens irrespective of party affiliation. The president said the party will have 100 virtual rallies through different social media platforms and said the appreciation letter of the prime minister for reposing faith to serve the nation will be translated and distributed in local languages. BJP legislator and advisor art and culture, Tourism Khehovi Yepthomi in his brief address appealed to Nagas to spread love and compassion towards one another and not to be overshadowed with hatred. He further appealed to forgive if there were any lapses and to fight the pandemic collectively.

Pohwang Konyak speaking at the meeting held at DC’s conference hall, Mon on May 30. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: A meeting was convened by advisor of Fire and Emergency Services, SIRD and Relief & Rehabilitation, Pohwang Konyak at DC’s conference hall, Mon on May 30. According to DIPR report, the house discussed on the preparedness of the district for the returnees, check the price fluctuations of essential commodities, transfer and movement of security forces from the outside of the state, involvement and coordination of churches in the dissemination of information to the public. Civil societies voiced out their concern regarding the transfer of security

forces from outside the state and requested for mandatory institutional quarantine. The CSOs also requested the state government to get approval from the central government so that relief materials may be distributed to the Konyak villages across the international border. The increasing price of essential commodities in the neighboring state being a matter of concern, the house requested the state govt to intervene so as to normalise the prices. The district surveillance officer Mon apprised the house on pooled sample testing of all the returnees

and the transformation of two ambulances into mobile sample collection ( KIOSK) for collection of throat/nasal swabs from the quarantine centres. The medical superintendent and district hospital appraised the house on the medical facilities and equipments donated by the DTF and also the urgent need to find more alternative buildings to function as district hospital annexe for the general patients since the existing hospital has been converted to a Covid-19 hospital. Advisor of DUDA, N. Bongkhao and Thongwang, MLA, also attended the meeting.

NPCC reacts to NDPP’s ‘wild allegations’

DIMAPUR: A day after Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) asked the Congress party to first realise their “failures in addressing the needs of the people when they had been at the helm of affairs in the State”, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday said that NDPP while levelling “wild allegations” against Congress government of the past for the present state of poor infrastructure had “conveniently” forgotten that all major infrastructures were only created during Congress time. NPCC through its communication department stated that 17 plus years was “more than enough for regional parties to develop the state but they have miserably failed.” Reminding that NDPP leader and chief minister Neiphiu Rio was part of three Congress governments holding crucial portfolios of PWD and Home, the Congress party said NDPP allegations against Congress government of the past was, therefore, “being laid

at the doorstep of Rio himself.” On ta c kling pa n demic situation, NPCC said the state government established COVID War Room only after Lockdown 1.0 got over and now after the end of Lockdown 4.0, a high powered committee (HPC) was constituted replacing numerous committees that “were all pulling in different directions.” “This shows the total failure of PDA government,” NPCC said and advised the NDPP to concentrate on course correction of their government rather than level “baseless allegations” against Congress or some individual who showed them the mirror. Further, Congress said that chief minister’s announcement of setting up ‘strategy group’ to build the state economy may sound good. However, it alleged that “having seen massive misgovernance for much of the past 17 years under his leadership, the only cheerleaders will be his coterie and cronies anticipating

another golden opportunity out of disaster.” NPCC expressed hope that the strategy group was not composed of the “same people who have been colluding with Rio to make a mockery of governance in all spheres.” A l s o, C o n g r e s s warned that a grave socioeconomic problem was emerging in the form of thousands of returnees coming from different cities of India after suffering tremendously during lockdown period. “Ironically, the same government used to tr umpet about its achievement on sending thousands of our young people outside the state to earn livelihood,” NPCC said. It alleged that the state government, in connivance with some outside training institutes and placement agencies, had signed numerous MoUs and dispatched people of the state without bothering to check the antecedents of those agencies or progress of people. “The

government has totally failed on this front,” it stated. Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee further alleged that some “homegrown HR/Placement agencies” under the patronage of state government have been functioning without any accountability so far. It claimed that many of those agencies in addition to government’s largesse have been profiteering by even taking certain amount of percentage cut from monthly salary of those workers sent through them. It expressed shock that many HR/Placement agencies and recruiting agents, who were responsible for sending people outside, went incognito and left poor workers to fend for themselves when lockdown happened. It underlined that time has come for strong action against those who profiteered while “jeopardizing the lives of our people.”

DAYO & MTLT reach out to patients in Mokokchung

MTLT and DAYO members along with the medicinal supply for patients at Mokokchung on June 2.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) spearheaded a campaign to reach out to patients in Mokokchung who cannot avail life-saving medicines on time by ferrying the medicines from Dimapur to Mokokchung. K Y M C

A press release from Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) COVID-19 coordination committee convenor Merang Longkumer and MTLT grievances cell convenor Aolong Imchen stated that, as per the request of the citizens of Mokokchung

district, the Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) and DAYO coordinated and brought the second batch of essential life-saving medicines to the needy people in Mokokchung district. DAYO team brought the medicines for the pa-

tients in Mokokchung and also Mangkolemba subdivision. DAYO team was led by its representative L Moamanen Imchen and also Esa Telongjem, Chumukedima representative Imtikumba. The MTLT vice-president, Martoshi Longkumer, while speaking at a short formal programme to receive the DAYO team, lauded the DAYO for taking the great initiative and helping the people in need. Convener of MTLT COVID-19 coordination committee, Merang Longkumer also spoke briefly. DAYO team leader, L Moamanen Imchen, appreciated the MTLT for the great coordination between the two organizations for the greater good of the common people in the district. K Y M C

Locals gather at the site of a landslide due to incessant torrential rains, during the ongoing COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, in Karimganj district, Tuesday. (PTI)

Imphal, June 2 (PTI): The BJP on Tuesday appointed its spokesperson Saikhom Tikendra Singh as the new president of the party’s Manipur unit. He replaces Kshetrimayum Bhabananda Singh. The appointment comes into immediate effect, said a letter by BJP’s national general secretary Arun Singh. Born in 1952 in a political family in Bishnupur, Singh completed his MA in Philosophy from the Banaras Hindu University in 1973. He was associated with Jay Prakash Narayan movement during his university days. He was the Associate Professor in Maharaja Bodhachandra College in Imphal but took voluntary retirement from college in 1994 to join the BJP. He was the general secretary (administration) of the state BJP from 2006 to 2009. Besides being the chief spokesperson of the party’s Manipur unit, he was in his latest role the chairman of the BJP’s state disciplinary action committee. Party insiders know him as a good orator who was a dedicated swayam sevak and maintains close contact with Nagpur, the headquarters of RSS.

Demand for implementation of ILP resurfaces in Meghalaya technicians to work in the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We insist that the government should first implement Inner Line Permit and then consider bringing labourers from outside the state failing which we will be made to understand that this gover nment is for the migrant labourers,” the SUPH chairman said. The Inner Line Permit, which is in enforce

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

Dt. Kohima, the

PRESS RELEASE

th June, 2020.

In continuation to earlier Notification of this office Letter NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/12/201819/1909 dated Kohima, 27th May, 2020 it is hereby once again informed all the candidates who wish to apply for Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE-2020) and Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE-2020), to download the form from the website: www. dtenagaland.org.in and send the scanned copies of all necessary documents along with receipt of application form fees of NSEE-2020 amounting to Rs. 200/- (Rupees- Two hundred) and DEE- 2020 amounting to Rs. 300/-(Rupees- Three hundred) only, to this office email tenagaland@gmail.com/ dtenagaland@gmail.com/dir.techedu-ngl@nic.in This was necessitated in the larger interest of public safety and to contain the spread of Covid19. The candidates are requested to deposit the form fees of NSEE-2020 amounting to Rs. 200/- and DEE-2020 amounting to Rs. 300/-only, to the Department AC/ NO given below without fail. Account Number 39210279019 IFSC Code SBIN0016933 Branch SBI, Capital Complex, New Sectt. Road, Kohima Further, the last date of form submission for both NSEE-2020 & DEE-2020, has been extended up to 15th June 2020. Students can also submit hard copies by hand on all working days from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Note: (i) Candidates are requested to read the form and instruction carefully before sending it. (ii) Do not give emails/contacts of Internet/Cyber Café, as it becomes difficult to trace the candidates. (Er. Arjun Singh) Director Issued by DIPR DC-483 OFFICE OF THE

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With immense pride & honour, we the Ghukiye Ghami Kuqhakulu Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulation to Er. Atovi Kiba Sema, promoted to General Manager, Nagaland State Transport, Govt. of Nagaland. We further, wish him good health and success in his newly added responsibility.

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We, the Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem with utmost gratitude to God would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our beloved Changkian sons and daughters who qualified in the recently held HSLC and HSSLC examinations with special mention of our daughter Miss Yangerjungla Pongener, D/o Mr. Lanusüngküm Pongener and Mrs. Tialemla for securing the 6th Position in the HSSLC 2020 Examination from Science stream, St. John Hr. Sec Residential School Dimapur. The Mothers would also like to reach out to those who were unable to get through the exams by encouraging them to try harder in the days to come. Giving all glory to God and wishing for more success in days to come. Sd/Mrs. I Atsüngla Longchari President Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem

Questioning the Conrad Sangma-led government’s decision to allow highly skilled migrant labourers at a time when the government is struggling to house the returnees, Shylla asked, “How will it bring the migrants? There is no place to keep them and they cannot be allowed to work the moment they enter the state.”

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in Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh as well as in Manipur, derives from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations, 1873, and entails issuance of official travel documents issued by the Central government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period.

Sd/Mrs. Asüngla Lkr Secretary Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem

The Tikhir Union Dimapur, with profound happiness and delight extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Visila K Thuviliu, D/o. Mr. Khiungmong and Mrs. Tsula for bringing laurels to the Tikhir community by securing Top 18th position in HSLC Examination 2020. The union further congratulates all the successful HSLC/ HSSLC students of Tikhir community Dimapur for their achievement. Union wishes them greater success in their future endeavours. T. Sathong T. Tokim Gen. Secretary TUD President TUD

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The Proprietor, the Warden and Inmates of Deborah Girls' Home, Circular Road, Dimapur, congratulate all students who passed in the HSSLC Examination 2020. Special congratulations goes to Miss Rose Jami for securing the 8th position in the same examination. The management of Deborah Girls' Home wishes them success in all their future endeavours. Proprietor, Warden and Members of Deborah Girls' Home.

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The Dimapur Nokpu Senso Telongjem, with immense joy and pride would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. TALIWALA IMCHEN, D/o Mr. Aomeren Imchen and Mrs. Temsunugla Longchar for securing Top 8 Position in the recently declared HSLC Result, 2020. The Union wishes her success and good health in her future endeavours. The Union also further congratulates all the succesful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC, 2020. Sd/L. Tinu Imchen President DNST

Imsentoshi Lkr Gen. Secretary DNST

STATUS OF SUSPECT CASES ADMITTED IN ISOLATION WARD for SUSPECT CASES at COVID HOSPITAL Districts

No of SUSPECT Cases No of SUSPECT Cases admitted discharged /admitted to COVID WARD Today Cumulative Discharged Admitted (A) (B) to COVID ward (C) Dimapur DH 7 53 19 31 Kiphire DH 0 0 0 0 Kohima NHAK 1 41 40 0 Chedema IAH 0 0 0 0 Longleng DH 0 0 0 0 Mokokchung IMDH 0 0 0 0 Mon DH 0 5 5 0 Peren CHC Jalukie 0 2 2 0 Phek DH 0 0 0 0 Tuensang DH 0 0 0 0 Wokha DH 0 0 0 0 Zunheboto DH 0 0 0 0 State Total 8 101 66 31

No of suspect cases currently in Isolation A- (B+C) 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

LOGISTICS STATUS: RECEIVED BY DISTRICTS TILL DATE Districts

NO of PPEs

No of N95/ FFP2

No of Ventilators *

Oxygen Type B cylinder

Oxygen Type A cylinder

Oxygen Type D cylinder

Dimapur

4741

600

6

101

15

3

Kiphire

801

306

1

35

4

1

Kohima

6505

550

9

267

42

25

Longleng

1250

300

1

26

3

0

Mokokchung

2400

300

5

106

30

10

Mon

2300

300

4

87

6

1

Peren

1540

300

2

29

4

0

Phek

1583

300

2

61

8

1

Tuensang

1430

350

4

95

6

1

Wokha

1430

350

3

38

1

0

Zunheboto

1300

350

1

22

0

0

Total

25280

4006

38

867

119

42

*ICU Ventilators: 10, Portable Ventilators: 11, CPAP: 17 * STATE Store (Oxygen): 150 type B and 10 type D 10 cylinders STATUS OF DEDICATED COVID-19 HOSPITALS (CH): District

Total Beds for COVID POSITIVE cases Excluding ICU (A) Dimapur DH 76 Kiphire DH 10 Kohima NHAK 67 Kohima CHEDEMA 23 IAH Longleng DH 15 Mokokchung IMDH 84 Mon DH 32 Peren CHC Jalukie 20 Phek DH 26 Tuensang DH 54 Wokha DH 21 Zunheboto DH 50 State Total 478

Isolation beds Total ICU Beds for SUSPECT cases (B)

Total functional Ventilators

18 9 11 0

6 2 20 3

4 1 9 1

5 22 10 2 2 9 25 10 123

0 4 2 1 2 4 4 3 51

1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 26

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KOHIMA LIRMEN KAKETSHIR TELONGJEM FELICITATION

The Kohima Lirmen Kaketshir Telongjem would like to immensely congratulate Mr. Limayanger Longchar, S/o. Mr. S.Temsu Longchar for securing Top 2 in HSSLC (Arts) examinations 2020. The office would also like to convey sincere congratulations to all the students of HSLC and HSSLC who have successfully cleared with dedication & enthusiasm. Wishing you all the success and great achievements in future. Sd/Sd/President Secretary

OFFICE OF THE CHANGTONGYA STUDENTS UNION KOHIMA CORRECTION

It has come to our attention that, a felicitation of Ms. Otikala Jamir published in Nagaland Post on June 2, 2020 had an error. The felicitation mentioned Top 15 instead of top 13 in the recently declared HSLC result. The Union would like to convey our sincere apology and once again congratulate her for bringing laurels to the Union. Pursanen Lipokinla President, CSUK General Secretary, CSUK

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SHILLONG, JUN 2: A group of people under the banner of “Ka Sur u Paidbah ka Bri u Hynniewtrep” (Voice of the People) has raised the issue of implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will mount pressure on the State government to implement ILP. Inner Line Permit will

remove fear of indigenous people of being outnumbered by outsiders,” former Assembly Deputy Speaker Hispreaching Son Shylla, who is now the chairman of SUPH, said. Shylla’s demand for implementation of Inner Line Permit came after several pressure groups had verbally opposed the State government’s decision to grant special permission to highly skilled migrant labourers and

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Hills bordering Bangladesh, Sangma interacted with the inmates and also took part in an all faith prayer meeting. “The ceremony was organized with bare minimum attendees to pray for the society as we fight COVID-19 together,” a district official said. “We have to adapt to the situation and learn to change ourselves and get back to doing things differently as we call it the new normal,” the Chief Minister said. Underscoring that the safety of the people is of paramount concern, Sangma said efforts are on to ensure that economic activities are started, so that normalcy can prevail. “We need to be stable and not panic and be prepared for all kinds of possibilities and challenge to deal with the crisis,” the Chief Minister exhorted. On restarting of economic activities along the international border with Bangladesh, Sangma said, “When the border is open and the economic activities starts, the administration should be prepared for any possibilities and take utmost measures to ensure safety of the people.” The Chief Minister also directed the administration to continue with their effort to sensitise the people to adapt to the situation.

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Itanagar, Jun 2 (PTI): The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for holding election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Arunachal Pradesh on June 19. The seat will fall vacant on June 23. The notification by the state Joint Chief Electoral Officer D J Bhattacharjee said the last date of filing nominations has been fixed on June 9 and their scrutiny will be held on June 10. The last date of withdrawal of nominations has been fixed on June 12, the notification said. The election process will be completed by June 22, the notification said adding, polling will be held in the state legislative assembly from 9 AM to 4 PM if required. Assembly secretary K Habung has been appointed the returning officer by the EC while Assembly joint secretary Agaab Mossang has been appointed the assistant returning officer, the notification said. Mukut Mithi of the Congress is the incumbent Rajya Sabha MP from the northeastern state. The 60-member Arunachal Pradesh assembly has 41 BJP, seven JD(U), four Congress, four National Peoples Party and one Peoples Party of Arunachal members, besides three independents.

the places and took them to hospitals. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled the deaths and asked the district administrations to take all steps to help the affected families. He also asked the officials to sanction financial aid to the families of the victims. Sonowal later tweeted: “Deeply anguished at the loss of lives due to landslides triggered by incessant rain in Barak valley. “I have directed Hailakandi, Cachar and Karimganj district administrations and SDRF to step up rescue, relief operations and facilitate all possible help needed to those affected.”

Shillong, Jun 2: Stating that one would have to live with COVID-19 a s of now, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma asserted that it was through collectively efforts that the pandemic can be managed. “Once this phase of difficulty that we are facing of stranded people coming in is over, the next challenge starts for us, that is we have to live with COVID-19. It’s not going to go away, it is here to stay. How do we adapt and adjust so that our normal life can continue, yet we can protect ourselves from COVID-19,” Sangma said on Monday. “That is the real challenge that is going to come before us and for that we will need the administration, the leadership and the society to work together to take our state and our people forward,” he underscored. “The key to managing COVID-19 in the state is for the people and the society to take up the responsibility upon themselves to fight the situation together,” the Chief Minister told the government officials while touring three districts in the Garo Hills region to take stock of the Novel Coronavirus situation. During his visit to a quarantine centre at Baghmara, the district headquarters of South Garo

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families were killed. In the second incident in Cachar’s Jaypur, Tajim Uddin Laskar and his three daughters and three sons were buried alive when a mudslide hit their house. Police rescued Laskar’s wife and another son and took them to a government hospital. In the third incident in Karimganj’s Kaliganj area, six people including three women and two children were killed. Several teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police, accompanied by local people, recovered the bodies and injured people from all

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Silchar (Assam), Jun 2 (IANS): At least 21 people, including three children and 10 women, were killed in three separate landslides in southern Assam on Tuesday, officials said. According to district administration officials, eight deaths were reported from Hailakandi, seven from Cachar and six from Karimganj district. Seven other people were also injured in the landslides triggered by incessant rains since Monday. Officials said that in Hailakandi’s Algapur, eight people including four women and a child of two

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OFFICE OF THE

TEROGVUNYU STUDENTS’UNION P.O. Tseminyu, Dist. Kohima : Nagaland Motto : "Shine Forward"

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With immense pride and honour The Office of the Terogvunyu Students’ Union conveys heartiest congratulations to all its members who successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020. The union also extends heartfelt congratulations to all the successful candidates and conveys the best wishes for more success and progress in future. (SHOHILE SEMY) Edu. and Statistical Secy, Ter.SU IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE No. SC – 88/2020

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Tiamongla has been applied by Smti Shilukokla, D/o Late Tiamongla, H.No. 374, Sungkomen Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of. Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in the court on or before 05.07.2020. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 21.05.2020 Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge

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PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND

NO.PD&SJ.TSG OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/49

/Dt.Tsg the 21st May 2020

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Mrs. T. Hojungla, wife of Late Kiuthsangmong, resident of Angangba village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late husband, who expired on 25/04/2020. Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publish of this notice.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND

Congratulations

The School Management Committee, Sakhabama wishes hearty congratulations to all the students of Government High School Sakhabama who have qualified in HSLC exam 2020 and secured 80% passed percentage. We also take the privilege of congratulating the Head Master, Rukuvito Kikhi and colleagues, Village Council, Church Leaders and Parents who have motivated and inspired the students for their achievement. The Committee further extends its heartiest congratulation to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC exam, under NBSE 2020. Kedihoto Puro Chairman, SMC, Sakhabama K-1002

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OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Mrs. Khumkiuchi, wife of Late K. Toji Yimchunger, resident of Huker Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late husband, who expired on 22/05/2020. Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publish of this notice. DP-2545

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Maha & Gujarat braces for Nisarga

An earthmover carries a boat as fishermen prepare at Badhwar Park in Colaba ahead of the Cyclone Nisarga, in Mumbai, Tuesday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Jun 2 (IANS): Thirty-four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed as the cyclone Nisarga brewing in the Arabian Sea is likely to hit coastal districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Wednesday. Of the 34 teams, 16 have been deployed in Gujarat, 15 in Maharashtra, two in Daman and Diu, and one in Dadar and Nagar Haveli, NDRF Director-General S.N. Pradhan said, here on Tuesday.

Most of the teams had been deployed in coastal districts facing the Arabian Sea, he added. “We have stationed 34 NDRF teams at required tasked areas for timely evacuation and coordination with state agencies. Awareness drive has begun,” Pradhan told IANS. On request of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Pradhan said, additional NDRF teams had been airl-ifted and they were expected to reach these states by afternoon or evening. One

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NDRF team comprises about 45 personnel. The NDRF has also kept some teams as standby to provide help in extreme conditions. “Although this is not a severe cyclone, all precautions are being taken,” Pradhan said. Days after the country’s eastern coast was battered by Amphan, cyclone Nisarga started brewing over the Arabian Sea on the western coast. At present, Nisarga lies as a depression 490 km from Mumbai, 280 km from

Goa capital Panaji and 710 km from Surat district in Gujarat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the depression intensified into a deep depression at 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday. It may turn into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours and then into a severe cyclonic storm in the subsequent 12 hours. The cyclone is likely to cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts between Harihareshwar town in the Raigad district and Daman as a severe cyclonic storm on Wednesday. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the severe cyclonic storm would have a wind speed of 90-105 kmph when it crosses the coast on June 3. A f t e r M ay 1 9 6 1 , Nisarga will be the first cyclone to hit Maharashtra coast in June. The cyclonic storm will affect Mumbai and other coastal districts of Maharashtra, Gujarat and neighbouring states. As per predictions, Maharashtra coastal districts, like Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Palgarh will also be affected.

AK Gupta replaces Manoj Tiwari as Delhi BJP chief New Delhi, Jun 2 (IANS): In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command has made a big change in Delhi as party President J.P. Nadda removed Manoj Tiwari from the post of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President and has replaced him with Aadesh Kumar Gupta. An official letter has also been issued on behalf of the party by general secretary Arun Singh in this regard. A p a r t f r o m t h i s, Bharatiya Janata Party has also replaced state party presidents in Chhattisgarh and Manipur. In Chhattisgarh, veteran party leader Vishnudev Sai has been appointed president, while in Manipur, S. Tikendra Singh has been appointed as the new unit chief of the party. Significantly, Aadesh Kumar Gupta has been the Mayor of Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) while newlyappointed President of Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party, Vishnudev Sai, has been a former Union minister.

Delhi Police files two charge sheets in Delhi riots case

New Delhi, Jun 2 (IANS): The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed two charge sheets in connection with the violence in the national capital’s northeast area in February, which had left at least 53 people dead and 200 injured. The charge sheets have been filed in the Karkardooma court by the Crime Branch. Both mention the name of former JNU student Umar Khalid. Three special investigation teams were constituted to investigate the cases registered during the riots. First charge sheet has been filed against suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. Fifteen persons, including Hussain, were arrested in this case. Investigation has revealed that there was a “deep rooted conspiracy” to cause riots in northeast Delhi. “Tahir Hussain, a politician of Aam Aadmi Party and sitting councilor in EDMC, Delhi, played a pivotal role in the incident,” the police said in an official statement. His younger

‘Pinjra Tod’ activists Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal.

brother, Shah Alam was also arrested. Tahir Hussain’s licensed pistol, which was used by him during the riots, was seized during investigation. Notably, Hussain got his pistol released from Khajuri Khas police station just one day prior to the starting of riots in Delhi. “He was found connected to Khalid Saifi and Umar Khalid who are part of a larger group of persons who were organising riots and protests in Delhi,” the statement added. Another charge sheet has been filed against two ‘Pinjra Tod’ activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in connection with the Jafrabad riot case. “This case

was registered for murder and riot that took place on February 22. One man died due to the gunshot injury during the riot,” the police said. The police said that both Natasha and Devangana were actively involved in hatching the conspiracy to cause riots near Jafrabad Metro Station in Delhi. “They were also part of a larger conspiracy and were found to be connected to the ‘India Against Hate’ group and Umar Khalid. The message, found in the phone of an accused, on Whatsapp chat, reveals the conspiracy and the extent of preparation for causing riots,” the statement by the police added.

LORNA'S HR. SEC. SCHOOL Admission Open 2020-21 Class - XI (Arts)

Admission Forms and Prospectus for Class-XI (Arts) are availble in the School Office from 9 am to 12 noon (Mon to Fri). You can also download the form by visiting the School website www.lornasschool. com, special concession will be given to rank holders and who have scored 70% marks and above. For more details log on to www.lornasschool.com. Sd/Principal

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With immense pride and pleasure, we the Ao Students’ Union Kohima (ASUK) would like to convey our heartfelt congratulations to the following candidates for securing Top rank in the recently declared NBSE Results 2020, for bringing laurels to the Union through their momentous achievements. 1. Ms. Imlibenla Jamir Top- 3 (HSLC) D/o N.M Jamir 2. Ms. Chubasenla Walling Top -8 (HSLC) D/o Lanutemsu walling 3. Mr. Supolepden Kichu Top- 13 (HSLC) S/o Zulutemba Kichu 4. Ms. Otikala Jamir Top- 13 (HSLC) D/o Sowa Jamir 5. Mr. Limayanger Longchar Top -2 (HSSLC Arts Stream) S/o S. Temsu Longchar 6. Ms. Imlibenla Top- 5 (HSSLC Arts Stream) D/o L. Bendangtemjen The Union further congratulates all the successful HSLC and HSSLC candidates 2020, and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/(Imodangba Imchen) (Lanuyanger Jamir) President General Secretary

INO KISHETO ZHIMOMI ATOKUKAU VIHUTO GHAMI KHOKICHILE. Ni Vihuto Village Council kukupuna kikimelo Ino. Kisheto Zhimomi atokukau no tsalakipe kiyephi “Nagaland Post” lo mozaqhi 30th 2020 lo Ino Khetoi Chairman, village council shou kumo keu tiche tsuno ikhive keu yekulhah keu khochile vetsu ani. Vihuto village council ye aghakutsamino yepeka zahkutsu bokutha qholono anikeu xakatha shino puthu puani.Ikehu amipemi ikhiveni keuye atiche kuhano hapheve momu ikhive mula ino khetoi ye xukuami no chairman shipe nike sukusu shi eno paye ishi kutolo achipiu shi mula ighi ani. Aghakutsami she-amuzu eno chipiu ghenguno chairman, secretary eno Tovihe GB panongu ye ato kukauno aghami chipiu peitha pimi akeu lo kupasu chekeu lono papasu jonha niye panongu shou kumo keu tiche tsu ani. Yepeka no MNREGA, job card kiqi lono aghakutsami pelo mulano chupiyenike akukuphu tsuche keulo xukuami pithi mono pano peitha acheni. Ikehu hipau kupasu ani. Tighenguno atokukauno lachile ani. Ikehu hipaqo akiyelo no chairman, secretary eno akukauno phukuju shi woche keu ghenguno ato kukauuno pa pasu jonha nishi ani. Ikehu akivipu ghenguno council kukuputsa shinike council ye ghixuqhi 20th 2020 lo ato kukau kusu ikemu ighimove kehu akukuputsa ixave eno itaghi mozaqhi 9th 2020 lo kusu ikemu isho kibe ighimove no ashouno paghoshi ampemi qo ikhive ani pi keu ye phosü-u shive ani. Tighenguno Ino. Khetoi Jimomi ye Chairman shi aphi kepi akhalau pethi ve ani, Eno Kiyephi phikulumi kumtsu pelo ithi kututa shiluve peni ke council mipemi 6 dolo 5 eno akukau no jemichi shi ani, eno council dolono kihimipi lakhi (1), ye ayezah bokutha vecheve keu lono ashou qhipe puani. Aje / Name

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saying “too many cooks spoil the broth”, may be appropriate to describe the number of COVID-19 pandemic committees set up by the state government since COVID-19 was belatedly declared as pandemic by the WHO. The State Disaster Management Authority(SDMA) set up the Advisory Committee on COVID-19 under the chairmanship of the chief minister. In addition there were district task force for COVID-19 under the respective Deputy Commissioners. Then the state government assigned ministers and advisers to be in-charge of districts to monitor the implementation of effective measures for containing COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The presence of several committees had only caused confusion due to overlapping in the chain of command. The measures against COVID-19 practically turned out to the daily photo ops by VVIPs visiting hospitals or proposed quarantine centres and assuring with confidence that Nagaland was ready to face the challenge. However subsequent reports in the media only indicated that the confidence was actually propelled by ad-hocism . Some hospitals were still struggling to present a facade of preparedness that was highlighted by lack of material and equipment while in various districts, there were shortage of doctors and assisting staff and also acute shortage of masks, surgical gloves, PPEs etc. Later after the ‘lighting’ purchases were made by the government, some doctors and health workers were incensed by the poor quality of the PPEs that exposed them to inherent threat from the dangerous virus. Probably sensing that things needed to be tightened a bit, the Governor of Nagaland summoned the top bureaucratic officials and emulating the response in states like Kerala which was largely successful in containing the virus; suggested forming a War Room on COVID-19. The War Room is headed by the chief secretary and comprised of senior civil and police officers. The War Room was to be fully engaged in day to day management and control of efforts to contain COVID-19 as well as travel plans, reception and accommodation of thousands of stranded persons returning back to Nagaland. As envisaged, the War Room was the apex command headquarter of the state on COVID-19 matters. The War Room has now been eclipsed by a super apex body formed on Monday by a decision of the state cabinet. The new super apex body – High Powered Committee- is headed by the chief minister and includes several ministers and advisers with the chief secretary as the member-secretary. As named such a high powered committee ordinarily pursues the objective of examining or sorting out an issue by members who are experts in the field or are well experienced. The point is whether the HPC has experts or those experienced in tackling COVID-19? It is not understood as to whether Nagaland needs another committee of bureaucrats and politicians on COVID-19 or does it deserve to have a body comprising of eminent scientists, epidemiologists and medical specialists whose valuable advice can help in tackling the spread of COVID-19? Be that as it may, the present situation also demands a proper understanding about COVID-19 which can survive for 37 days inside the body of an infected person. Only an expert body can advise the state on what should be the duration of quarantine and on monitoring of the virus. Having too many committees is a reflection of lack of prioritisation when what is needed is clarity and direction.

DailyDevotion Are You Obsessed by Something?

Who is the man that fears the Lord? —Psalm 25:12 Are you obsessed by something? You will probably say, “No, by nothing,” but all of us are obsessed by something— usually by ourselves, or, if we are Christians, by our own experience of the Christian life. But the psalmist says that we are to be obsessed by God. The abiding awareness of the Christian life is to be God Himself, not just thoughts about Him. The total being of our life inside and out is to be absolutely obsessed by the presence of God. A child’s awareness is so absorbed in his mother that although he is not consciously thinking of her, when a problem arises, the abiding relationship is that with the mother. In that same way, we are to “live and move and have our being” in God (Acts 17:28), looking at everything in relation to Him, because our abiding awareness of Him continually pushes itself to the forefront of our lives. If we are obsessed by God, nothing else can get into our lives— not concerns, nor tribulation, nor worries. And now we understand why our Lord so emphasized the sin of worrying. How can we dare to be so absolutely unbelieving when God totally surrounds us? To be obsessed by God is to have an effective barricade against all the assaults of the enemy. “He himself shall dwell in prosperity…” (Psalm 25:13). God will cause us to “dwell in prosperity,” keeping us at ease, even in the midst of tribulation, misunderstanding, and slander, if our “life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). We rob ourselves of the miraculous, revealed truth of this abiding companionship with God. “God is our refuge…” (Psalm 46:1). Nothing can break through His shelter of protection.

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Post-mortem

Covid unravels economic dimensions of security

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he Corona pandemic caused by a new contagion -- yet another virus in the form of a ‘non-living’ free-floating protein molecule -- hit the entire world, including both developed and developing countries, affecting humans regardless of whether they were from the east or west, young or old and rich or the poor. The virus did not ‘attack’ anybody by ‘intention’ -the best people could do, therefore, was to avoid coming in its way while in travel or at the workplace by maintaining social distancing and not touching a suspect surface. It was not as simple, though, and the pandemic took a huge toll globally -- India just about managing to moderate the loss of human life by enforcing a prolonged lockdown. The world economy, already on a weak wicket before the Corona crisis, took a beating -- India being no exception. The big challenge everywhere is to set off the process of economic recovery in a situation of utter uncertainty about the resurrection of the global supply chain. Societies scared into becoming inward-looking and locally dependent entities, have brought down the ‘demand’ on which all business rests. The lasting impact on such vast segments as travel, tourism, hospitality, entertainment and food has produced a crippling effect on national economies and, because of the huge layoffs, given rise to unprecedented human distress that even drew a parallel to the Great De-

pression. Further, the global economic downturn has run into the ‘geo-politics of the pandemic’ because of the origin of Coronavirus in Wuhan in China and an emerging consensus in the world on the point that President Xi’s regime had deliberately suppressed the facts about the spread of the contagion for its own reasons. President Donald Trump, who was already in a messy tug of war on trade issues with China, has blamed the unprecedented troubles of the US created by the pandemic on that country and even raised the question of desirability of an international probe to ascertain if the research work in Wuhan laboratories led to a ‘man made’ calamity. In this context, the present Secretary General of the WHO has also been denounced by President Trump as an accomplice of China -- in no uncertain terms. A distinct fallout of the Corona pandemic is a perceptible shift of the global scene towards a new ‘Cold War’ between the US and China in which the economic rather than the military contest is in the front. Although Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy favoured bilateral relations with all countries -- including the US and China -- keeping the national interests above everything else, it is becoming clear that the convergence between the US and India on global matters touched a peak in the Modi regime and that the two countries were on the same side of

the fence on the issues of criticality of Chinese role in the saga of Corona pandemic and the present state of US-China trade relations. There is little doubt that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) had taken important lessons from the demise of the USSR and opted for combining a controlled opening up of the Chinese economy with a harsher version of Democratic Centralism or one party rule. It had noted that the Soviet Union was strong militarily but was having chinks in its economic armour. The Chinese leadership evidently tried to take the economic route to becoming a superpower against the US and succeeded a great deal in this strategy -- securing knowledge transfer from the West, particularly the US universities over the years. Having made China the second largest economy of the world -- on the strength of its hold on the global supply chain -- President Xi has been working on military consolidation to establish China as the second superpower. The BRI initiative planned by Xi Jinping was a well thought out strategy of expanding the Chinese area of influence and giving China an increasing number of strategic alliances based on economic assistance and collaboration in development projects -- not only in Asia but in other continents as well. China was following the new recipe of ‘economic security being inseparable

from national security’ and it is now to be seen how it is able to negotiate with the significant economic isolation that the Corona pandemic and American hostility may land it in, during the days ahead. In the current geopolitical scene where the US and China hold pivotal positions -- Russia is now just a major power much like the leading countries of Europe besides Japan -- the Indo-US ‘strategic partnership’ and the SinoPak ‘military alliance’ have in recent months emerged as counter balancing factors in South Asia. The fallout of Corona pandemic has accentuated Sino-Indian contradictions that had been aggregating for some time notwithstanding the two summits held at Ahmedabad and Wuhan between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi in 2014 and 2018 respectively. A process of well established global companies shifting their operations from China to places outside of that country, has begun in the wake of the Corona crisis and India has made it clear -- at the policy making levels -that it would welcome the enterprises that wanted to move into this country. At the same time, India also took a decision to centrally scrutinise all portfolio investors from China before giving them clearance to do business here. It may be mentioned, however, that business houses are attuned to taking major decisions only on a rigorous evaluation of the ease of doing busi-

ness in a country and much will depend, therefore, on the ability of the Indian government to provide the right environ and framework of support to the potential investors. The adverse economic impact of Corona is quite unsettling for China and since that country had taken the Indian market for granted, it would not take kindly to India gaining from this change of business scene at the global level. In the months following the abolition of Art 370 of the Constitution by India, Pak ISI had stepped up cross-border infiltration of terrorists in J&K. Pakistan has also made troop movements in the Gilgit Baltistan area. The current attempts of China -- the all weather friend of Pakistan -- to flex its muscles on LAC in Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal could be aimed at disturbing the atmosphere of peace for India. China’s implicit message for India is that economic gains alone would not add to India’s security. It may be recalled that after the Doklam standoff in 2017, President Xi had given charge of border management directly to the PLA. The Chinese had taken note of the firm resolve of India not to tolerate any highhandedness of the opponent at the border. The response of India to recent acts of hostility by Chinese patrols has to be demonstratively firm so that the memory of Doklam remains in place. China’s brazenness is India-specific but President Xi also knows that

he cannot afford to create an escalation or military conflict anywhere in the present times. The response of President Trump in taking cognisance of the Sino-Indian border situation in Ladakh will not go unnoticed by Xi Jinping. India has done the right thing in moving closer to the QUAD for ensuring maritime security of the Indo-Pacific region. China would not miss the point that the Modi regime would not accept any highhandedness of China in the Indian Ocean, much less on the land border. C h i n a a p p a r e n t ly wants India to let Pakistan get away with the illicit award of territory in POK to China for CPEC -- India must stick to its opposition to the act and keep up the work of upgradation of the border infrastructure on our own territory, particularly in Ladakh. Our defence forces have, in their strategic planning, covered the contingency of a coordinated mischief by the Sino-Pak axis on our periphery. India’s success against China lies in making a fast recovery from the economic damage that the Corona pandemic had already caused at home and, in particular, becoming a part of the global supply chain in every field of production and service. India should bring out the best in internal governance in the post- lockdown period- taking lessons from the administrative flaws that showed up earlier on that front. D.C. Pathak (IANS)

Divine intervention in times of crises In the name of backwardness

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n moment like this where Nagaland has also been affected with the Corona pandemic crisis, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and his infallible words which assures us with endless hopes. As the scripture says, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”, simply means whoever prays to God will be protected from dangers. “No evil shall befall you nor shall any plague come near your dwelling” (Psalms 91:1-10) Let us reflect back at some remarkable incidents that took place in the Bible when the Jews in the Kingdom of Shushan had encountered with the most tragic incident due to their enemy, Haman’s conspiracy to kill them. Who came forward to save them in such a time as this? It was none other but a Queen, Esther who proclaimed three days dry fasting and prayer (Esther 4:16). As a result they were saved miraculously with the divine intervention. In Nineveh city, when the people were exceedingly wicked, God sent Jonah to preach that God will destroy the city within forty days because of their sin. (Jonah 3:4) Eventually the people of Nineveh believed God at once from the Greatest to the Least of them. Even the Heathen King

was converted suddenly, covered himself with sackcloth and sat in ashes. It is to be noted in this case too that the King proclaimed dry fasting. As a result, “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that he had said he would bring upon them, and He did not do it” (Jonah 3:10). It was Moses who played the most significant role to deliver the Children of Israel. When God’s anger was highly aroused to kill them all because of their sins, Moses had fasted for forty days on their behalf (Deuteronomy 9:18). “So the Lord relented from the harm which he said he would do to his people” (Exodus 32:14) Moreover when God’s wrath came upon Saul for persecuting Christians, he was struck with blindness on his way to Damascus. His eyes were opened only after he fasted for three days. (Acts 9:1-9) Through all these biblical incidents, we learn that fasting and prayer are powerful weapon that brings overwhelming consequences. It moves the Heart of God and takes away his wrath. No Catastrophe takes place on Earth accidentally. The ongoing Pandemic is truly the wrath of God because of sin. Despite every preventive measures what-

soever to prevent this plague, it has been alarmingly increasing. Even the super power country like America cannot get rid of it as it goes, their gold and silver cannot save them. (Zephaniah 1:18) . Therefore, this is not a time to blame one another unreasonably. Let us wake up, humble ourselves in repentance and seek the face of God. I appeal to every individual, family, Churches irrespective of denomination, positions to fast and pray for Divine Intervention. If we do so, God will surely hear our Prayers and save us from this crisis. Fasting and prayer is the only source of solving this Global sickness/pandemic, it is the need of the hour. Our God is a Loving Father who changes even his mind when his Children cries out and make sacrificial prayers to him (2 Chronicles 7:12-14) Undoubtedly, God will intervene to take away this pandemic- Corona Virus He will heal the people and ultimately he will bring the Holy Spirit Revival upon every people particularly in Nagaland and to the whole World in General, to fulfil the Great Commission. Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, Senior Pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church Principal, Kohima Bible College

The poltroons of Naga society

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he formation of the Naga Hills Tuensang Area in 1957, as an independent administrative unit separate from Assam was the one single reason that enabled the creation of Nagaland state. But even after 63 years, the tag of has remained with Eastern Nagaland. Naga politicians irrespective of parties have clearly failed the people of Eastern Nagaland. Political parties talk about the upliftment of Eastern Nagaland but it only boils down to appease of the few and hardship for the rest. The disparity in development fund allocations is just too wide. This is not what the “Naga Hills Tuensang Area Act 1957” had envisaged. Instead of giving Eastern Nagaland its due share, the state government manipulated funds through its unwritten policy of denying Eastern Nagaland because it is still backward. For that matter, even as Kohima district always gobbles up much more than its fair share of development funds as the Capital district, the rest of the districts have to make do with what is left. To the government of Na-

galand, its policy seems to revolving on letting Eastern Nagaland remain backward so as to avail funds from the centre in the name of backwardness. The discrimination that the eastern Naga people faced was very visible even during this time of health emergency due to the Covid pandemic. It was seen that stranded eastern Naga people coming back home were treated as second class citizens. Having faced heavy criticism, the government has now committed to setting up a BSL virology laboratory in Tuensang. Setting up a lab, however, is not going to save lives. What the eastern Naga people require is a complete overhaul of the health infrastructure and its functioning. It is time the government start working for the people and not take advantage of the backwardness of eastern Nagaland. The WSH understands and empathize with the eastern Naga people. Our hearts goes out to the suffering eastern Naga people in these difficult times. Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi, President,Western Sumi Hoho

Reader’s Post Unscrupulous virus

here are countless of them. Their physi- your voice now’ so ‘SUFFER’. This is the most cal features resembles that of a human common tactic which they employ to silence but their traits are nowhere near to that any opinion which differs from theirs. Little Sir, Amid the Pandemic there is an Endemic of Daylight Robbery. of a civilised being. They are worst than the do they realize that there are people who did Rates of essential commodities are soaring higher day by day. Taking not succumb to their evil ploy. When the first leeches. For a leech stop sucking the blood of its prey once it is satiated. But these people tactic fails, they employ the second tactic to the advantage of Lockdown, some unscrupulous elements are mintwill not stop till life is sucked out of its prey. emotionally blackmail their adversary. ‘Don’t ing money. Just last week I visited two different grocery stores, selling They do not have an opinion of their own. always criticise, sometimes learn to appreciate kabuli chana at Rs 100 and Rs 120 respectively, in the same locality at Nagarjan. The only job of these jabronis is to defend the others’ is what they will say. I was shocked at the disparity of rates. Since the new market is It’s futile to even try to have a discourse actions of their masters. They do so because their survival depends on the crumbs thrown with them. As I have said earlier, they do not closed ..shops at different localities are mushrooming and randomly have an opinion of their own. They will instead fixing rates. Now, the Common Man’s question is.. Who is suppose to at them by their masters. They are active mostly on Facebook and indulge and resort to mudslinging. Their minds check the prevailing rates & safe us from this unscrupulous virus? If the responsibility lies upon the District Administration and DMC, WhatsApp. They will lambaste anyone who tries are preconceived and as such it is also futile to to raise voice against the establishment. ‘Positive reason with them. They intend to win every then they may kindly come up with a rate chart for all commodities and criticism’ is what they pretend to advocate but conversation regardless of the methods involved. publish it in local dailies, once a week. And the same needs to be enforced by colony and village authoriTheir minds are feeble yet they are pretentious. in reality they detest all sorts of criticism. Their polemic writings are a testament to They will fickle when better opportunity pres- ties along with the youths. To make the order effective stringent acthat. They cannot withstand the bitter truth for ents before them. And so ‘Poltroon’ is the word tions should be initiated against the defaulters, as to discourage such unscrupulous practices. it is hard to swallow. ‘You’ve sold your vote which best describes them. Simon Kelio, Residency Colony Dimapur during the election, you have no right to raise X Chophika Sumi, Bank Colony, 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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Jessica Lal’s murderer Manu Sharma released

New Delhi, Jun 2 (IANS): Jessica Lal’s murderer Manu Sharma walked out of the Tihar Jail on Tuesday, a decade after he was send to serve his life sentence. This came after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal approved his premature release late last month. Manu Sharma, son of former Union Minister Venod Sharma, was sentenced to life for killing Jessica Lal in 1999 in a sensational murder case. The trial court had acquitted him, but the High Court reversed the verdict and convicted him while the Supreme Court upheld the life sentence in April 2010. Lal, a model, was shot dead by Manu Sharma after she had refused to serve him liquor at the Tamarind Court restaurant owned by socialite Bina Ramani at Qutub Colonnade in south Delhi’s Mehrauli area on

The Sentence Review Board in its meeting on May 11 had recommended the release of Sharma observing his ‘good conduct’ inside the jail and outside .

the night of April 30, 1999. The ups and downs in the case are now part of Bollywood movie. Lal’s family was destroyed by the tragedy, they fought a long hard battle. The only surviving member in Lal’s family is her sister Sabrina. Speaking to IANS over

the phone, Sharma’s lawyer Amit Sahni said, “It’s a day of happiness as a long battle of court and prolonged incarceration has come to an end. This is a result of his good behavior inside the jail. “He was already out of the jail as he was on emergency parole but after completing

all the formalities inside the jail on June 1 (Monday), he is now officially released,” Sahni added. Baijal has approved remittance of Sharma’s sentence along with that of 18 other convicts serving life sentence on May 28. “In exercise of the

powers conferred by section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi Notification…dated 20 March, 1974, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to remit the un-expired portion of the Sentence of the following 19 (Nineteen) life convicts on the recommendations of the Sentence Reviewing Board in its meeting held on 11.05.20,” the order dated May 28 read. The decision comes after the Sentence Review Board in its meeting on May 11 had recommended the release of Sharma observing his “good conduct” inside the jail and outside it too while he was on paroles and furlough. The board also observed that Sharma alias Siddharth Vashishth has “good” prospects of post release rehabilitation.

Telangana celebrates sixth formation day public representatives and leaders of ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) were present. KCR later hoisted the national flag at Pragati Bhavan, the official residence of the chief minister in the presence of senior officials and TRS leaders. Every year, the Chief Minister used to unfurl the tricolour at a public ceremony and address the gathering, recalling the sacrifices made during Telangana movement and the progress achieved by the new state. Subdued celebrations were also held in 32 other districts of the state. The ministers or other public representatives led the celebrations in district headquarters. Wearing masks and following social distancing, a limited number of public representatives and officials participated in the ceremonies.

Nagpur, Jun 2 (PTI): The Centre on Tuesday opposed and sought dismissal of a petition seeking declaration of funds received by the Prime Ministers Citizens Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM CARES), a public charitable trust created by the government amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh told the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court that the petition, filed by advocate Arvind Waghmare, should be dismissed. A similar petition against setting up of the PM CARES fund was dismissed by the Supreme Court in April, he informed a division bench of Justices S B Shukre and A S Kilor. The bench, however,

noted that the petition before it was seeking different reliefs, and directed the Union government to file an affidavit in response to the plea within two weeks. “File an affidavit stating whatever is your (Union government’s) stand, the court said. Waghmare in his petition sought a direction to the government to declare funds received and expenditure of the same on the governments website periodically. As per the plea, the PM CARES trust, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson and ministers from departments of Defence, Home and Finance as its members, was created with the prime objective of dealing with the emergency or distress

caused by the coronavirus. The trust was created in order to have financial assistance from people in the country and also from overseas to provide relief and assistance to those affected by COVID-19 pandemic, it said. As per the guidelines of thePMCARESFund, apart from the chairperson and three other trustees, the chairperson had to appoint or nominate three more trustees. However, from the formation of the trust on March 28, 2020 till date no appointment has been made, the petition claimed. The petition has sought a direction to the government and the trust to appoint or nominate at least two members from opposition parties to have proper check and transparency.

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New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched an app named ‘’Delhi Corona’’ that will give information to patients about the availability of beds in private and government hospitals. Kejriwal said the app would fill the information gap that exists regarding availability of facilities for novel coronavirus patients. “There are many places where coronavirus has spread in a big way. There were shortage of beds, ventilators and ICU, leading to a large number of deaths,” he said in an online briefing. “In Delhi, cases are increasing, but we have made sufficient arrangements,” the chief minister said. According to Kejriwal, 6,731 beds are available in private and government hospitals, out of which 4,100 are vacant. “People are not aware about it,” he said. “We are launching an app today and it has details of all the beds available at private and government hospitals.” It will be updated updated twice during the day at 10 am and 6 pm, he added. Kejriwal said if the app showed that a bed was available at a hospital but the facility refuses admission, the patient could call the government helpline number 1031 and register a complaint. The Health Department special secretary will ensure that a person gets a bed, Kejriwal said. “Only 2,600 people needed to be admitted at hospital out of more than 20,000 patients,” he said. “If the hospital tells you that can be treated at home, please listen to them.”

Centre opposes in HC plea on declaration of PM CARES funds

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Hyderabad, Jun 2 (IANS): India’s youngest state Telangana on Tuesday celebrated sixth formation day under the shadow of coronavirus. The usual pomp and gaiety was missing as the occasion was marked with muted celebrations in view of the ongoing lockdown to check the spread of COVID19. CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao led the low-key celebrations by paying tributes at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial Gun Park near Assembly building in the heart of the city. KCR, as the Chief Minister is popularly known, laid a wreath to pay tributes to those who laid down their lives for achieving separate statehood to Telangana. Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, Director General of Police Mahender Reddy, senior officials,

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May 2020, while the count of those employed increased by 21.2 million, the count of unemployed also increased by 6.3 million. The labour force increased substantially, by 27.5 million,” it highlighted. Pointing out towards the share of small traders and wage workers in the total share of 21 million, the report underlined that “of the 21 million jobs that got added in May, 14.4 million were of small traders and wage labourers, a massive

India approves emergency use of remdesivir SBI informs customers (From p-1) The approval process for remdesivir was accelerated in view of the emergency situation and the unmet need for medicines in light of the coronavirus outbreak, a source in the know of the developments told PTI. The drug has been allowed for restricted emergency use for a maximum five-day period for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe symptoms, subject to several safeguards, the source said. “The drug, which is administered in the form of an injection, has been approved to be sold by retail on the prescription of specialists for use in a hospital or institutional set-up only. It has been approved for use for a maximum

of five days as against 10 days. Extended use does not seem to have any beneficial effects, based on the evidence submitted at the time of approval. “The approval process for remdesivir was accelerated by invoking special provisions under the New Drug and Clinical Trial Rules, 2019, which provide for a waiver of clinical trials in special circumstances,” the source told PTI. Gilead Sciences had, on May 29, applied for the marketing authorisation for remdesivir in India. The drug is being touted as a potential treatment method for COVID-19. The approval was given following consultation with the subject expert committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). “The drug is given in the form of an injection

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Dimapur, Jun 2 (NPN): The State Bank of India (SBI) has informed the customers of SBI Dimapur branch that the entrance to the branch has been diverted to Highway side through Treasury branch due to restriction along the road leading to COVID-19 hospital. While advising the customers to avoid rush hours in the morning and during first week of the month, Besii Bosco, assistant general manager, SBI Dimapur Branch has also requested all to maintain physical distance while in queue, to wear face cover and to wash hands before entering the banking hall. The bank has also encouraged the customers to use ATM facilities for cash withdrawal. Even if customers does not have ATM card, cash can be withdrawn from ATM through YONO CASH by using mobile app YONO SBI, it

informed. Further, customers have been requested to avoid coming to the bank for less important work such as balance enquiry, passbook update, account statement, etc. For such requirement, customers can use SMS banking which can be registered by sending SMS from registered mobile REG<space>account number to 09223488888. After registering, for balance enquiry- SMS BAL to 09223766666, for mini statement- SMS MSTMT to 09223866666 and for cheque book request- SMS CHQREQ to 09223588888. It has also advised the customers to use online banking for safety and convenience. For this, they can register themselves “YONO SBI” without coming to the bank which will simultaneously provide both internet banking as well as mobile banking facilities.

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Mumbai, Jun 2 (IANS): Moody’s Investor Services has downgraded the longterm local and foreign currency deposit ratings of State Bank of India, HDFC Bank to Baa3 from Baa2, maintaining their outlook as negative. It has also downgraded IndusInd’s long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings to Ba1 from Baa3 and its BCA to ba2 from ba1 and the rating outlook is negative. The downgrade comes a day after the rating agency downgraded India’s sovereign rating. Moody’s has primarily attributed the downgrade to the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus

Traders appeal to reopen New Market, Hazi Park (From p-1) “We are committed to keep citizens safe and urge the government to enable shops to play its role in the joint fight against the pandemic by allowing the shops to open,” they said. Further, the traders also appealed to the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) to take up the grievances faced by the traders at large. Meanwhile, Hazi Park Business Welfare Committee (HPBWC) has also appealed to the DC Dimapur to allow opening of Hazi Park market, which remained closed since March 24, 2020. In a letter addressed to the DC Dimapur, the committee president Hukato V Achumi pointed out that due to continued closure of businesses the land lords, shop owners including the employees were facing financial crisis. Hazi Park Business Welfare Committee has, therefore, urged the DC to consider their distress and permit opening of the market with certain guidelines.

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outbreak and the downgrade of the sovereign rating. The ratings agency has also downgraded the longterm issuer rating of EXIM India to Baa3 from Baa2, keeping its outlook negative, said a Moody’s statement. Consequently, Moody’s has downgraded HDFC Bank’s Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) to baa3 from baa2. The deposit ratings of these banks are at the same level as India’s Baa3 sovereign rating. Moody’s has placed the Baa3 long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings of Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank and Union Bank of India and their ba3 BCAs under review for downgrade.

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The Moayimti Students' Union takes great honor and pride to congratulate Miss Sangerbenla Tzudir, D/o Mr & Mrs S. Walu Tzudir, for securing the Top 4th Position in HSSLC (Science Stream) 2020. The Union also extends heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020 and wishes them a bright future. Lipokmeren President, MSU

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LOST NOTICE I, Mr. Angupu S. Swu, am applying for a duplicate copy of HSLC Marksheet, Registration Card, ST Certificate, Indigenous Certificate and Birth Certificate as I have lost them. Name : Angupu S Swu F/Name : Late N. Savito Sema HSLC Roll No. 181103055, Regd. No. of 2018 NBSE Birth Certificate regd. No. 00935(0173) K-997

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FELICITATION The Board of Governors, Principal, Teachers and staff of the school extend heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Imlimenla N Longkumer for securing Top 9 in the HSSLC examination, and for bringing laurels to the school community. The school also congratulates all its Successful HSLC & HSSLC candidates of 2019-2020. The school wishes the best in all their future endeavours. Chairman Board of Governors

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It has affirmed Punjab National Bank’s long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings at Ba1 and its BCA at b1. The rating outlook of PNB has been changed to stable from positive. In the case of Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank, Moody’s has affirmed their long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings at Ba2 and their BCAs at b2. The rating outlook of these issuers is maintained as stable. “The rapid and widening spread of the coronavirus outbreak, deteriorating global economic outlook, volatile oil prices, and asset price declines are creating a severe and extensive credit shock across many sectors, regions and markets,” it said. According to the rating agency, the Indian banking sector has been affected given the disruption to India’s economic activity from the coronavirus outbreak, which is weakening borrowers’ credit profiles.

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average, in 2019-20, employment in May 2020 was 303 million. Over 100 million people were still out of jobs compared to employment in 2019-20,” CMIE reported. CMIE pointed in the report that nonetheless, there has been a marked improvement in the overall situation in April 2020 “when employment had fallen to 282 million implying a loss of nearly 122 million compared to the average employment in 2019-20.” “Between April and

Mumbai, Jun 2 (IANS): Covid-19 battered airline major IndiGo on Tuesday reported a net loss of over Rs 870 crore for the fourth quarter of 2019-20. The airline had posted a net profit of Rs 595.8 crore during Q4 of the previous fiscal. However, the company’s revenue from operations grew 5.3 per cent to Rs 8,299.1 crore in the last quarter of FY20, compared with Rs 7,883.3 crore registered during the same period in 2018-19. Besides, IndiGo reported its first ever net loss for an entire fiscal for 2019-20. The net loss is Rs 233.7 crore, from a net profit of Rs 157.2 crore in 201819. On the full year revenue from the operations side, the airline reported a growth of 25.5 per cent to Rs 35,756 crore in FY20 from Rs 28,496.8 crore registered for the previous fiscal. As of March 31, 2020, IndiGo had a total cash balance of Rs 20,376.9 crore comprising of Rs 8,928.1 crore of free cash and Rs 11,448.8 crore of restricted cash.

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increase of 39%. It also added that they are the most vulnerable to the lockdown. This workforce comprises around a third of the total employed population in India and on April 7 per cent of them had lost jobs, the CMIE report enunciated. It further underscored that “of the 18.2 million jobs of business persons lost in April, 5.5 million jobs came back. Employment in the farm sector continued to grow. It grew by 1.4 million or 1.2 per cent in May over April.” As per the CMIE, the sole segment that did not witness any rise in jobs in the month of May was that of the salaried employees, emphasizing that “the number of salaried jobs declined very marginally from 68.4 million in April to 68.3 million in May 2020. These used to be 86 million in 2019-20.” According to the government institution, there were around 86 million salaried workers in 2019-20.

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New Delhi, Jun 2 (Agencies): India’s unemployment rate remained high at 23.5% in May 2020, same as April, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, according to weekly data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). However, owing to better and improved market conditions in May, 21 million people got jobs in the said month, the data added. The report added that the labour participation rate “improved from 35.6 per cent to 38.2 per cent and the employment rate improved from 27.2 per cent to 29.2 per cent.” It further stated that the main labour market metrics “indicate an improvement in May when compared to April however, the labour market conditions continue to remain much weaker than they were before the coronavirus-induced lockdown over two months ago. “Compared to the 404 million people employed, on

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The Kattimi Lagha Kuposhukulu, with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to the following persons for their success in the recently held HSLC and HSSLC exam 2020 under the NBSE, Nagaland.

1. Miss Ngukatoli Katty D/o Vilopu Katty, Aghunato Village HSLC top 19th (93.50%)

2. Mr Tokabo Katty S/o Shekiho Katty, Aghunato Village HSLC subject topper, Environmental Education (100/100) 3. Mr Tovi Katty S/o Khekuto Katty, Aghunato Village HSLC 1st Division and subject distinction. Besides, the Kuposhukulu also congratulates all the Kattimi students who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC exam. We wish and pray for success in their future endeavors too and bring more laurels to the community. Shiwoto Katty Chairman

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Will use military to halt unrest: Trump Washington, Jun 2 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has vowed to deploy “thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers” to stop the unrest in the capital and other cities if local administrations refuse to take the action against demonstrators who were protesting over the death of African-American man, George Floyd. Speaking to the media at the White House, Trump said, “I am your President of law and order and an ally of all peaceful protests”, but was “taking immediate presidential action to stop the violence and restore security and safety in America” because the country needed “cooperation not contempt, security not anarchy, healing not hatred, justice not chaos”, reports Efe news. “I am mobilizing all available, federal resources, civilian and military, to stop the rioting and looting to end the destruction and arson and to protect the rights of law-abiding Americans,” he said. His remarks came as some 40 cities across the US, including Washington

A protester in front of police in Washington, DC. Trump has threatened to deploy heavily armed soldiers to stop the unrest.

D.C., have imposed curfews to curb acts of violence in extensive demonstrations against police brutality and racism. Floyd, an unarmed 46year-old man, died in Minneapolis on May 25 after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck. Speaking at the White House, Trump said that Floyd’s memory must not be “drowned out by an angry mob” and added that “strongly recommended” to every Governor to deploy

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the national guard in sufficient numbers to dominate the streets until the violence has been quelled. “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the US military and quickly solve the problem for them,” he said. Calling the violence in Washington DC “a total disgrace”, Trump said he was “dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military person-

nel, and law enforcement offices to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism assaults and the wanton destruction of property”. He said the government was putting everybody on warning that seven o’clock curfew will be strictly enforced. He vowed to arrest and prosecute those “who threatened innocent life and property”. “I want the organisers of this terror to be on notice that you will face severe criminal penalties and lengthy sentences in jail.”

Ghani, Pompeo discuss Afghan peace efforts Kabul, Jun 2 (IANS): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani spoke with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo via video conference and discussed the Afghan peace process, a government official said. According to the presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi, in the video conference on Monday Ghani and Pompeo also discussed the next steps towards peace, including the release of prisoners, the analysis and location of negotiations, and other peace-related measures, reports TOLO News. Both sides emphasized the need for joint cooperation on reporting during the peace negotiations, Sediqqi said. Pompeo and Ghani agreed to work on the details of the peace process in the coming days, with the Afghan government in particular emphasizing the undeclared ceasefire mechanism that sets out the rules of the game, he added.

‘No evidence of COVID losing potency’

LONDON, Jun 2 (Agencies): World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists said there was no evidence to support an assertion by a high profile Italian doctor that the coronavirus causing the COVID19 pandemic has been losing potency. Professor Alberto Zangrillo, head of intensive care at Italy’s San Raffaele Hospital in Lombardy, which bore the brunt of Italy’s COVID19 epidemic, on Sunday told state television that the new coronavirus “clinically no longer exists”. But WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove, as well as several other experts on viruses and infectious diseases, said Zangrillo’s comments were not supported by scientific evidence.

There is no data to show the new coronavirus is changing significantly, either in its form of transmission or in the severity of the disease it causes, they said. “In terms of transmissibility, that has not changed, in terms of severity, that has not changed,” Van Kerkhove told reporters. It is not unusual for viruses to mutate and adapt as they spread, and the debate on Monday highlights how scientists are monitoring and tracking the new virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has so far killed more than 370,000 people and infected more than 6 million. Martin Hibberd, a professor of emerging infectious disease at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said major

studies looking at genetic changes in the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 did not support the idea that it was becoming less potent, or weakening in any way. “With data from more than 35,000 whole virus genomes, there is currently no evidence that there is any significant difference relating to severity,” he said in an emailed comment. Zangrillo, well known in Italy as the personal doctor of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, said his comments were backed up by a study conducted by a fellow scientist, Massimo Clementi, which Zangrillo said would be published next week. Zangrillo said, “We have never said that the virus has changed, we said that the interaction between the virus and the host has definitely changed.” Oscar MacLean, an expert at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Virus Research, said suggestions that the virus was weakening were “not supported by anything in the scientific literature and also seem fairly implausible on genetic grounds.”

Putin sets July 1 for vote to extend rule UN Security Council elections to be held on June 17 after his current term ends in 2024. Putin argued that Russia will have 30 days before the vote to take additional efforts to control contagion and make the plebiscite fully safe. The vote was postponed from April 22 due to the pandemic. Officials reported to Putin that voters will have a chance to cast ballots in the six days before July 1 to reduce crowds and increase safety amid the pandemic. They said that at some polling stations voting could be held outdoors to help make it safer.

The constitutional plebiscite has been a focal point on Putin’s political agenda since he initiated the changes in January. Under the current law, Putin wouldn’t be able to run for president again in 2024 because of term limits. A new measure would reset his term count, allowing him to run for two more six-year terms if he chooses. The 67-year-old Vladimir Putin has been in power since 2000, longer than any other ruler in the country since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.

United Nations, Jun 2 (PTI): Elections for five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council will be held on June 17, according to the world body’s provisional programme. The programme was released on Monday as France took over the Presidency of the 15-nation Council for the month of June. According to the informal provisional programme of work of the Security Council for this month, Se-

curity Council elections are scheduled for June 17. India is a candidate for a non-permanent seat from the Asia-Pacific category for the 2021-22 term. Its victory is given since it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the grouping. New Delhi’s candidature was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member AsiaPacific grouping, including China and Pakistan, in June last year. The UNSC elections

are held in the General Assembly hall with each of the 193 member states casting its vote in a secret ballot. Canada, Ireland and Norway are vying for two seats in the Western Europe and Other countries category, Mexico is the only

candidate for the one Latin America and Caribbean seat and Kenya and Djibouti will contest the seat available for the African group. Each year the General Assembly elects five nonpermanent members (out of 10 in total) for a two-year

term. The 10 non-permanent seats are distributed on a regional basis - five for African and Asian States; one for Eastern European States; two for the Latin American and Caribbean States; and two for Western European and other States.

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Moscow, Jun 2 (AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin has set July 1 as date for a nationwide vote on constitutional amendments allowing him to extend his rule until 2036, even as the nation is continuing to record high numbers of new coronavirus cases. Speaking during a live video call with top officials, Putin said the pace of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak has slowed down, allowing the nation to safely hold the vote. If approved, the constitutional amendments would allow Putin to spend another 12 years in power

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of the Rings cast Universal Studios Hollywood “Hopeful” for Full July Reopening Rush’s Alex Lifeson isn’t motivated Lordreunites and raises to play music after Neil Peart’s death $80K for charity U

With immense pride and honour, the Viswema Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Seleno Rhetso, D/o Shri Krodi Rhetso on her outstanding performance by securing top 18th position in the recently declared H.S.L.C Examination 2020. The V.S.U further congratulates all its members, who have successfully passed out H.S.L.C and H.S.S.L.C Examination 2020 and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. Metol Neikha Kelevol Kin President, V.S.U Info. & Publicity Secy.

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The Sorhie Youth Organisation praise and thank God for the success of all its members who qualified in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC results 2020. We would like to make a special mention of Ms. Neitsonuo Elizabeth Sorhie, D/o Mrs.& Mr. Neitho Sorhie for securing top 4 in HSSLC (Arts) 2020. The organization is immensely proud of her outstanding achievement which brought laurels to the community and thank for the inspiration shown to the next generation. May the Lord bless all the successful members for their future endeavors so that they may continue to bring blessings to our community. K-991

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FELICITATION We C o n g r a t u l a t e Miss Taliwala Imchen for securing 8th Rank in HSLC, NBSE-2020. We also congratulate other hostellers too for their achievements.

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With immense pride and joy, Lirmen Kaketshir Mungdang is honoured to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Limayanger Longchar, S/o, Mr. S. Temsu Longchar and Mrs. Narola for securing Top 2nd position in HSSLC (Art Stream) in the recently declared NBSE Examination 2020 from Mezur Higher Sec. School, Kohima. The LKM would also like to Congratulate all the successful candidates and the teachers of Noklangsangba Govt. High School, Lirmen as well as all the successful students of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2020 and wishes them success in their future endeavours. Sashienla L Longchar President, LKM

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“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavour.” – Vince Lombardi With immense pride and happiness, we, the Tamlu Students’ Union (TSU), would like to express our profound joy and convey our heartiest congratulations to our member, Mr. Ngamjong JN Yanlem, S/o Mr. T. Jeange Yanlem, of Christina Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur, for securing Top 8th Position in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2020 conducted by the NBSE. Meanwhile, the Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of both the HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2020. Furthermore, the union would also like to encourage all those unsuccessful candidates not to give up hope, but instead try their very best in the next exam and thus bring laurels to our community in future. Sd/T. HONGKUP KONYAK PRESIDENT, TSU

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tive play areas were closed and valet parking eliminated. Mist areas were stopped and post-show meet-andgreets have been halted. All restaurant menus will be paper single-use. Cash will still be accepted, but the park is trying to minimize it. Employees will do a temperature self-check at home and then be checked again once they arrive to work.

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With great joy and pride the Kiutsukiur Village Student’s Union extends our heartiest congratulations to Miss Achim Rose, D/o L. Thsanshimong of Kiutsukiur Village for securing Top 18 Rank in HSLC Examination conducted by NBSE 2020 The Union further congratulates all successful students in their future endeavors. Sd/Sd/Y. Aron, President Holohon Kips, Gen Secy.

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demic. In Florida, Universal Orlando opened its CityWalk district last month and will reopen the entire theme park on Friday. Strict new measures have been put in place, such as a mask requirement, temperature checks and social distancing. The Florida park’s capacity will be greatly reduced, increasing over time. What’s more, interac-

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The Kuthur Students’ Union and Kuthur community in general extend our heartfelt congratulations to Miss. DORILA JANGRU, D/o Late N. Chuba Yimchunger for securing top 11th in HSLC 2020. The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020 and wishes them success in their future endeavours. President Gen/Scy. M. NIUJI S. WONGTONGPONJI

HONO HANKVU VILLAGE STUDENTS UNION FELICITATION With a thankful heart, the Hono Hankvu Village Students Union express our heartfelt congratulations to HSLC 2020 rank 7 th holder, Mr. MHANKABEMO Z OVUNG, S/o Dr. K. Zumomo Ovung and all the members of the village who have successfully cleared the HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2020. The Union wishes them more and more success in their future endeavours. Lanchio Ovung Lijano N Ovung President General Secretary

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is likely why an exact date for reopening the rest of the park was not specified other than (a “hopeful”) July. A spokesperson for Universal Studios Hollywood declined comment beyond, “We will share more information when it becomes available.” The popular theme park has been shuttered since mid-March due to the novel coronavirus pan-

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versary. Lifeson and Lee inducted Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and performed separately that night, but they have largely stayed away from the stage. Lee released a book in 2018, Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass, and went on a book tour. Lifeson says he feels the same way he did after Peart’s teenage daughter died in a 1997 car accident and Peart’s wife died from cancer a few months later. “I didn’t really play for about a year [after that],” he said. “I just don’t feel it in my heart right now. Every time I pick up a guitar, I just aimlessly mess around with it and put it down after 10 minutes… Normally, I would pick up a guitar and I would play for a couple of hours without even being aware that I’m spending that much time. So I know it’ll come

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osh Gad has pulled off perhaps his most impressive reunion yet: A massive Lord of the Rings cast Zoom call 20 years after their first film. The reunion included the entire Fellowship -- Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Sean Bean and Gandalf himself, Sir Ian McKellen and more. Miranda Otto (Éowyn), Andy Serkis (Gollum), Liv Tyler (Arwen), Karl Urban (Éomer) and Hugo Weaving (Elrond) also joined the Zoom, as did director Peter Jackson, along with the film’s composer and cowriter. And it was all for a good cause. The Lord of the Rings reunion benefits No Kids Hungry, a non-profit working amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to provide children who depend on school lunches with meals. In addition to a $1.3 million donation from Cheerio, Gad tweeted that the episode raised some $80,000, as of Monday.

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t’s been five months since the death of Neil Peart, and Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson says that he has yet to find comfort in music. “It’s been difficult,” he told sports journalist Ann Liguori on her show Talkin’ Golf. “After Neil passed in January, I’ve played very little guitar. I just don’t feel inspired and motivated.” Rush fans have speculated that Lifeson and Rush frontman Geddy Lee might find a way to carry on the band’s legacy after Peart’s death, but the guitarist says they aren’t at that point yet. “I don’t know if the motivation is there for us to really do anything now,” he said. “We’re certainly proud of our track record, and we still love music. But it’s different now.” The band last toured in 2015 as a celebration of the band’s 40th anni-

back.” The band resumed activity in 2002 and toured pretty consistently through 2015. “Maybe a year or two after we stopped, I probably missed it more,” Lifeson says. “But I’ve settled into it now, and I quite like my life and what I’m doing. I keep active in music, and I’m so in love with golf during the summer, and I’m close to my family. It’s a very good balance for me.” Late last month, the group celebrated the 40th anniversary of Permanent Waves by releasing a deluxe edition of the album packed with live tracks from the era. A tribute concert honoring Peart was originally booked for May 16th at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario, but the COVID19 pandemic forced organizers to postpone it until October 17th. (Rolling Stone)

niversal Studios Hollywood is “hopeful” the entire theme park will be reopened in July, according to one union the represents employees at the Los Angeles destination. What’s more, there is a possibility for the reopening of its CityWalk entertainment district this month. On Monday, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees sent a note to its members saying that Universal may reopen the CityWalk (shops and restaurants) section “on a limited basis” as soon as June 8, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The recent approval by the county for in-person dining coupled with the in-person retail shopping green light cleared the way for CityWalk. The entire theme park is more complicated. The county has yet to issue guidelines, which

The Kezieke Youth Organization is honoured to congratulate Miss Neitsonuo Elizabeth Sorhie, daughter of Neitho Sorhie, for securing top four position in HSSLC (Arts’ Stream) Examination 2020 We take immense pride in recognizing the achievement and title she brings to our community, obtained through hard work, diligence and prayer. The KYO further extends its heartfelt congratulation to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC, 2020. (Medokhriezo Kengurüse) Publicity Secretary, KYO K-999

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Sincere congratulations to Mr. Limayanger Longchar, son of Mr. Temsumeren Longchar (Lirmen) and Mrs. Narola Longkumer (Yajang) on your hard-earned success for achieving the 2nd position in the recent appeared HSSLC Exam 2020, in Arts Stream, from Mezhur Hr. Sec. School, Kohima. You have proved that good things come to those who are willing to sacrifice to reach a worthwhile goal. We celebrate the dedication you have shown on the way to this achievement. (Col.3:23-24). We wish you good luck for more progress. From Mr. Tekatemsu (Lirmen) & Family, Kohima. K-992

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A joint meeting between the Ao Senden Presidential Council and Ao Legislatures under the leadership of Metsubo Jamir Hon’ble Minister and Imkong L Imchen Hon’ble MLA was held at Kohima on 1st June 2020. At the meeting, the Ao Legislatures donated a TrueNat Machine for testing of Corona Virus to Mokokchung District COVID Hospital. The Ao Senden on behalf of the people of Mokokchung District expresses our profound gratitude to the legislatures for their kind gesture.

Mr. Chumliba R. Top 1 Position HSSLC (Arts Stream) With much immense pride and honour, we the Lihtsaoung Village Council (LVC)and Lihtsaoung Yangdung Suro Pumji (LYSP) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Chumliba R, son of Shri. Royimkiu Sangtam from Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kiphire for securing Top 1 Position in HSSLC (Arts Stream) in the recently declared result of NBSE 2020.The joint union described Mr. Chumliba R as a humble dedicated student and said that his outstanding achievement has brought much laurels to the village in particular and Sangtam Community in general. The LVC and LYSP further extend best wishes for his bright future. Furthermore, the joint union also congratulates all the successful candidate of HSLC & HSSLC examination 2020 and wishes them a grand success in all their future endeavours. (Tiaba) President, Lihtsaoung Yangdung Suro Pumji

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New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI): Expressing solidarity with the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign, star West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has alleged that he faced racist remarks during his career and cricket is not free of the menace. Gayle did not elaborate when he faced racial remarks but hinted it might have been during his stints at

global T20 leagues. “I have travelled the globe and experienced racial remarks towards me because I am black, believe me, the list goes on,” he posted on instagram on Monday night. “Racism is not only in football, it’s in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful.

Black and proud,” he said. The big-hitting batsman’s comments came in the backdrop of African-American George Floyd’s death in the USA after a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, pressed his knee on the handcuffed man’s neck as he gasped for breath. The incident has sparked violent protests across the USA. “Black lives matter just like any other life. Black people matter, p***k all racist people, stop taking black people for fools, even our own black people wise the p***k up and stop bringing down your own!,” Gayle wrote. Racism in cricket was drew attention most recently last year when England pacer Jofra Archer was abused by a spectator in New Zealand. New Zealand’s top players and the cricket board had offered apologies for the incident to the Englishman. A l s o o n M o n d ay night, the England cricket team’s official twitter handle posted a message denouncing racism. “We stand for diversity, We stand against racism,” the message read.

Serie A teams face 2 games a week marathon MILAN, Jun 2 (Agencies): Serie A teams will face two-games a week for the rest of the season once the league restarts following the novel coronavirus stoppage, according to the fixture list. The league confirmed that it will restart on June 20 and finish on August 2 and there will be matches almost every day during that period as it completes the remaining 12 rounds of matches, plus four games outstanding, in just over six weeks. The league will resume with the four matches postponed from previous rounds. Torino-Parma get the ball rolling on June 20 followed by Verona v Cagliari. Third-placed Inter Milan host Sampdoria the following evening while Atalanta entertain Sassuolo. The first full matchday will be on June 22 with three games, including leaders Juventus at Bologna. Second-placed Lazio, who are one point off the top, will play their first game two days later with a tricky visit to fourth-placed Atalanta. The potentially decisive match between Juventus and Lazio will be on July 20.

No Cristiano Ronaldo in Ronaldo’s favourite 5

Madrid, Jun 2 (IANS): Brazil great Ronaldo has rated Lionel Messi as the best player in the world at the moment. When asked to name his top five current football players, Ronaldo named Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah, Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard and PSG duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe apart from Messi.

Missed football so much: Klopp

However, Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was a notable ommission from his list. “Messi, of course, he is number one, he is a talent that means it will take 20 or 30 years to see something similar,” said Ronaldo. “I also like Mohamed Salah, Eden Hazard...Neymar, I love watching him

play, and of course, Kylian Mbappe,” he said. Mbappe’s performances, particularly at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, have drawn comparisons to Ronaldo but the two-time World Cup winner said that he doesn’t believe in such comparisons. “Many people say that he (Mbappe) looks like me. He has a lot of speed,

he finishes well, he has great movement, he shoots really well with both feet, he has an incredible stride,” said Ronaldo. “We have similar attributes, but I never liked the comparisons, especially between players of different generations, because the situations are different,” he added.

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Weak of men to complain about equal pay: Pliskova Prague, Jun 2 (Agencies): Karolina Pliskova has called male tennis players who complain about women claiming equal prize money “super weak”. There is currently equal pay at the four Grand Slams, but a big disparity in tournaments the rest of the year. The Czech player insists she does not crave equal pay but is not happy about men who speak out against it. It is an issue that is sure to raise its head over the coming months following the recent calls for a merge between the men’s ATP and women’s WTA tours - something Pliskova supports. Asked whether a possible merge between the two tours should bring equal pay, Pliskova, who is coached by Andy Murray’s former coach Dani Vallverdu, said, “I don’t think so and I am not the one who wants it. But I don’t like the men who are complaining that we would get the same money. I think it is super weak from them that they complain we have the same money as them.” “The only time it is true is at Grand Slams. I understand they play longer, but they are men. They are stronger than us. I don’t see

the reason why we should compare each other.” “I don’t need to have the same prize money as men. But to have the same chance to play on centre court or to have the same chance to be on TV, that should be possible with these changes.” Pliskova, who reached the US Open final in 2016, is among a growing number of players - from both tours - who would support the merge. She added, “I think for the women’s tour it can only help. I don’t know exactly what they are discussing but if there is any chance to say yes, then I would say yes.” “It needs to be positive also for the ATP so they need to find a balance so it is a forward step for both. It might take a couple of years to get going. It will be different, but I don’t think for the players it would change that much. It would be a good step.” Pliskova returns to action in the newly-created LiveScore Cup in Prague, which runs from June 3-6. She will be joined by her twin sister Kristyna, Marketa Vondrousova, Karolina Muchova, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Barbora Strycova for a behind-closed-doors roundrobin tournament.

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Lt. Mr. Suyameren L.K.R (Ungma) Padumpukhuri, Dimapur 1955-24.05.2020 We convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved father. Though we are unable to thank individually yet, it is our humble prayer that may our good Lord bless you and your family. Loving Wife, Children, Grand-Children and relatives. DP-2557

Relief Material for Quarantine Centres, Dimapur Covid-19 pandemic has become an emerging health crisis and requires the best of our efforts to overcome. In order to help the government of Nagaland during such challenging times, the Tibetan Bhutia Buddhist Welfare Association (TBBWA), Hong Kong Market is playing its part by extending support to the CM relief fund, distributing rations to various orphanages, daily wage earners, Auto Drivers Union. We even donated some essential food items to various Quarantine Centres in Dimapur through DC office. Two decades ago, our Association (TBBWA) had around one hundred and twenty families but now we have only about sixty families which seem to be decreasing slowly. But this has not stopped us from helping the poor and needy ones in town. Every year, we have visited various orphanages and the civil hospital and have always provided them with essential food items. We have always been ready to help during hard times caused by natural calamities. “Our intention has always been to help the needy and not to expect anything in return keeping in mind the dignity and privacy of those we serve through our association and we intend to do so always. This is the least we can do as a token of our appreciation for all the love and warmth the people of Nagaland has given us. But as of recently it is unfortunate that our ethics and belief in giving without seeking anything in return seems to have eluded some living in this age of instant gratification and social media. Henceforth we will try to showcase the work done by our community on different social media platform; although this is something we will be doing out of compulsion in the fear of being misunderstood and not out of choice. Let us all fight Covid-19 together. So till then stay strong! Stay safe! “DP-2552

Born : 01.07.1941 – Died : 21.05.2020 We would like to extend our deep gratitude and thank most sincerely to all those who sympathised with us at the sudden demise of Lt. Chungirali Odyuo (wife of Lt. Rakomo Odyuo) of Pangti Village. Though we are unable thank individually, we acknowledge each and every one for your support and generosity towards us. We are forever grateful, may God's blessings be with you all. Loving family members DP-2563

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London, Jun 2 (IANS): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said while the team still needs to win football matches before they can be called champions, he is happy to be back and has missed the game a lot during the COVID-19 induced break where the world came to a standstill. The Premier League is set to resume on June 17, subject to government approval after it was stopped in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. Liverpool lead the Premier League table by 25 points with nine games remaining as they chase their first title in 30 years. “I have missed it so much it’s unbelievable,” Klopp told the BBC. “I know it’s not the most important thing in life but it is my passion. I hope the people are looking forward to it because we are.” Talking about Liverpool winning the league, he said: “It’s nice to think about it but we are not champions yet and we know that. “We know we are close but close is not there. There are 27 points left for us and we will try everything to take them all. We are still not champions. We have to play football games and we have to win them.” “We don’t want to stop winning after two games or whatever it is. I don’t see results written in the stars; we have to work really hard.” All 92 English Premier League matches remaining will be played behind closed doors.

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HI recommends Rani for Khel Ratna

New Delhi, Jun 2 (IANS): India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while Vandana Katariya, Monika and Harmanpreet Singh have been nominated for the Arjuna Award by Hockey India. Rani has led the India team to historic victories in the Women’s Asia Cup in 2017, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and played a critical role in the Olympic Qualifiers in 2019 by scoring the deciding goal that helped in their qualification for the Tokyo Olympics. In this period, the Indian eves also climbed to a career-best world ranking of No.9. First from India to be named as the World Games Athlete of The Year 2019, Rani has also been the recipient of the Arjuna Award in 2016 and the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2020. Meanwhile, striker Vandana who has over 200 international caps and Monika with over 150 international caps, both recommended for the Arjuna Award, have played key roles in the Indian team’s sensational wins in 2019 which include the FIH Series Finals in Hiroshima and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Bhubaneswar.

cano. That swung the game in Leipzig’s favour, with AS Roma loanee Patrik Schick sending a fine header from Manchester City-owned Angelino’s pin-point cross into the net for 1-1 in the 20th minute. The visitors doubled their advantage when Christopher Nkunku raced onto Konrad Laimer’s superb through-ball and clipped over Horn in the 38th minute. Leipzig stretched their

lead early in the second half with a textbook route one goal. Gulacsi claimed a Florian Kainz cross and proceeded to hoof the ball upfield for Werner. He raced clear, before slotting calmly beyond Horn. However, five minutes later, Anthony Modeste reduced the arrears with a quite brilliant longrange effort from nothing, only for Dani Olmo to return fire with his maiden Bundesliga goal after Cologne could only half clear a corner in the 57th minute of the game. Horn denied Werner his second goal of the contest, with Schick sending the follow-up wide, before a decision to award a penalty against Lukas Klostermann for a foul on Modeste was overruled following a VAR review. Olmo and Wer ner spurned chances to add gloss to the scoreline, with Modeste following suit when one-on-one with Gulacsi, the Frenchman passing up a golden opportunity to set up a grandstand finish. With the result, Leipzig remain third in the standings whereas Cologne stay 11th after suffering their 15th defeat of the season.

Lo n do n , J u n 2 (Agencies): England will play their three-Test series against West Indies in July behind-closed-doors at The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford, the ECB has confirmed. England will host Jason Holder’s men at The Ageas Bowl from July 8 before the series switches to Old Trafford for the final two games of the series, from July 16 and July 24 respectively, with the stadiums selected as bio-secure venues due to their on-site hotels. England were initially set to play West Indies in June but the coronavirus pandemic forced the series to be postponed and Cricket West Indies agreed “in principle” to the new schedule on Friday. The games have now been rubber-stamped and will kick off a summer England also hope will include a Test series and T20Is against Pakistan, three ODIs against Ireland and six white-ball games against Australia. To keep venues biosecure, grounds will be split into an inner zone for players and officials and an outer zone for broadcasters, media and operational staff with no-one permitted to move between the two.

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Southampton manager signs 4-year contract

Coutinho interested in Premier League return

added. Speaking about how fitness has slowly become a way of life for people is India, the Sports Minister said, “The way our Honourable PM has envisioned the Fit India Movement, it has created an impact on citizens. Everyone always knew fitness is important, but with the movement people have been encouraged to take up fitness as a way of life.” “We will work closely with the HRD ministry and start taking this to every school in India. Fitness should be a part of daily life, not something optional. This is the beginning and in a few years, this will have far-reaching effects and India will turn into a fitter country.” The course module will equip PE teachers and community coaches with the right set of knowledge and skills to help children of all ages to take on a variety of fitness-related activities and conduct ageappropriate fitness tests.

Lo n do n , J u n 2 (IANS): Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has signed a new fouryear contract with the club which will keep him at St. Mary’s until 2024. “This, for me, was a simple decision. Simple because of the relationship that I have built with the club, the players and the fans, and also because of the relationship they have built with me too,” Hasenhuttl said in an official statement. “The way we have handled this together as a group of people has been incredible for me, and I believe we now have strong foundations here that can allow us to take the next steps in our progress as a team,” he added. Alongside Ralph, Richard Kitzbichler has also extended his contract as first team assistant coach, and will continue to work alongside the existing first team staff of Craig Fleming, Dave Watson, Kelvin Davis, Andrew Sparkes and Alek Gross.

RB Leipzig’s Patrik Schick in action with FC Cologne’s Toni Leistner as play resumes behind closed doors at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne in Germany.

Berlin, Jun 2 (IANS): Timo Werner scored his 25th Bundesliga goal of the season as RB Leipzig reclaimed third place with a come-from-behind 4-2 win over Cologne in the final game of the 29th round of the season. Timo Horn denied Werner at close quarters early on, but the opening goal fell the way of Cologne on Monday evening. The Leipzig defence was

slow to react as Elvis Rexhbecaj’s low strike came back off the far post via Peter Gulacsi’s outstretched leg, and Jhon Cordoba took full advantage with a full-blooded follow-up effort into the top corner in the seventh minute of the game. The Colombian headed straight at Horn soon after, before picking up a knee injury following a collision with Dayot Upame-

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New Delhi, Jun 2 (IANS): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju believes community coaches and PE teachers have a big role to play in reaching every child in every corner of the country and motivating them to take up sports and fitness as part of their daily life. Sports Ministry on Monday launched a 25days Khelo India Community Coach development program for 15,000 PE teachers and community coaches across India. “Earlier physical edu-

cation in school used to be an ad-hoc arrangement and never given much importance. But if India has to be a sporting superpower we need to create a culture of sports in the country,” Rijiju said. “Community coaches and PE teachers have a big role to play in reaching every child in every corner of India and motivating them to take up sports and fitness as part of their daily life. If the culture of sports can be developed, champions will automatically emerge,” he

Lo n do n , J u n 2 (IANS): Brazilian footballer Philippe Coutinho is interested in making a return to Premier League, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian. After spending five years at Liverpool, Coutinho left for Barcelona in 2018 after the Spanish giants forked out a reported 160 million euros to fill in Neymar’s shoes, who forced through a transfer to Paris St. Germain. But he failed to live up to his billing and Barcelona loaned him out to Bayern Munich in 2019, who have also reportedly opted against making the move permanent. Joorabchian revealed Coutinho has expressed his desire to come back to England with a number of teams interested in acquiring his services. “He has a desire to come back to the Premier League at some point,” Joorabchian told Sky Sports . “It may not happen this year, it may happen this year but we don’t

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Harmanpreet, who has also been shortlisted for the Arjuna Award, stepped up his role in the team and shouldered the responsibility of Vice Captain with aplomb. As a defender-dragflicker he was instrumental in the team’s winning performance in the FIH Series Finals in Odisha. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Test Event, he captained the team to victory in the absence of Manpreet Singh who was rested for the tournament. Harmanpreet was also part of the Indian team that won the FIH Hockey Olympic

Qualifiers against Russia last year. While former India stars Dr RP Singh and Tushar Khandker’s continued contribution in the field of hockey has led to their recommendation for the Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement. BJ Kariappa who is nominated for the Dronacharya Award alongwith Romesh Pathania, has coached the Indian junior men’s team to silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup in 2019. Pathania continues to serve the sport as coach of Punjab National Bank.

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know. We really have not discussed anything for now.” According to media reports in England, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are in the running to sign Coutinho while his former Liverpool manager

Brendon Rodgers, currently at helm at Leicester City, seems to be interested as well. “Most people probably look at him and think he’s not for the Premier League but what a talent,” Rodgers told The Beautiful

Game Podcast. “He intimidates people when he has the ball with his quality. It’s sad to see, I hear people talk him down at the moment. This boy is top and if he comes to this league, he’ll show that. He’s world class.”

Giroud explains decision to extend Chelsea stay ‘Silence is betrayal’: Naomi London, Jun 2 (Agencies): Olivier Giroud has opened up on his decision to extend his stay at Chelsea, outlining his plans to “keep winning trophies” and show Frank Lampard “he can count on me”. Giroud completed a surprise move to Chelsea from Arsenal back in January 2018, and has since scored 21 goals in 76 outings for the club across all competitions. The World Cup winner played a key role in the Blues’ run to glory in the Europa League last season, but fell down the squad pecking order after Lampard was drafted in to replace Maurizio Sarri in the Stamford Bridge hot seat. Ta m my A b r a h a m has served as Chelsea’s first-choice centre-forward throughout the 2019-20 campaign, with Giroud restricted to just nine Premier League appearances in total. The 33-year-old was tipped to leave the club in January amid interest from Inter and Lazio, after entering the final six months of

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his previous contract. However, Chelsea ultimately retained Giroud’s services after failing to bring in a suitable replacement, and he enjoyed an impressive run of form after being restored to Lampard’s line-up before the coronavirus-enforced break in the season. The France interna-

tional was rewarded with a fresh one-year deal in May, and is now eager to get his hands on more silverware with a club that have provided him and his family with a “great setup”. Giroud told Chelsea’s official website, “I simply seized my opportunity and I repaid the faith that the manager had shown in

me.”

“That’s why the club ultimately offered me the chance to continue my time at Chelsea and I accepted immediately because I like it here. I want to keep winning trophies and I want to continue to show the manager that he can count on me.” “Plus, with the whole

coronavirus lockdown situation, I didn’t really feel comfortable with the idea of moving abroad and uprooting my family. I think a lot about our quality of life and we have a great setup here. I think a lot about my family now.” Giroud went on the reveal just how close he came to leaving Chelsea in the winter transfer window, adding, “I was supposed to leave in the January transfer window because I wasn’t playing much and I needed more game time to make the France squad for Euro 2020. I very nearly left the club but I really think that God wanted me to stay at Chelsea.” “The manager told me that he couldn’t let me leave because he didn’t have anyone to replace me. Everyone knows what happened so I won’t go back over it but the coach spoke to me privately and told me that he’d give more games. He kept his word and what then mattered to me was proving to him that he could count on me when I was called upon,” added Giroud.

Osaka adds voice to US protests

TOKYO, Jun 2 (Agencies): Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has added her voice to protests over the death of an African-American man in U.S. police custody, criticising people for tweeting more about lootings than his death. Protests set off by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old who died in Minneapolis after being pinned beneath a white police officer’s knee for nearly nine minutes erupted around the United States again on Monday, the latest of several days of violence. Osaka, who was born in Japan to a Haitian father and Japanese mother, has previously passed her time in quarantine posting lighthearted selfies in stylish clothes or by the side of a pool. But her social media feed changed following Floyd’s death, as she posted news footage of his death and the statement “There comes a time when silence is betrayal” as well as tweet-

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ing “Just because it doesn’t happen to you doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.” “When you tweet about the lootings before you tweet about the death of an unarmed black man,” she posted on Monday. On Facebook, she posted a photo of a wall painting of Floyd’s face, as well as several others from a protest under the hashtag “justiceforgeorgefloyd”. Osaka joins other sports figures in speaking out against racism and police violence, including basketball great Michael Jordan

and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton. Osaka has mostly sidestepped strong responses to controversy in the past, including last year when a Japanese comedy duo said she was “too sunburned” and “needed some bleach.” Instead, she laughed it off, turning it in to a plug for sponsor Shiseido. “‘Too sunburned’ lol that’s wild,” she said on Twitter. “Little did they know, with Shiseido Anessa perfect UV sunscreen I never get sunburned.”

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